顺德李兆基中学高一新生开学考试英语
分值：120分 时间：90分钟
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
A number of events are going on at the Cooperage Project, located at 1030 Main Street in Honesdale. Enjoy!
The Cooperage Maker Fair
The Cooperage Maker Fair will be held from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday, June 12 on the grounds of the City Museum. The Maker Fair is a place where people show what they are making—a showcase for invention and creativity, and share what they are learning. Anyone interested in presenting their projects, hobbies and experiments should apply to take part at www..
Such Sweet Thunder
At 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 17, there will be a film screening of comedy Twelfth Night as part of the Such Sweet Thunder: Shakespeare’s Plays on Film Series. Dr. Robert Dugan will introduce the play with a brief background. Admission is free, but due to limited seating, booking is required at www..
Sounds Like Teen Spirit
On Thursday, June 24, there will be an event called Sounds Like Teen Spirit from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Sounds Like Teen Spirit is designed to provide an opportunity to showcase the talent of our community’s youth. School—aged students are encouraged to share their performing art on stage at the Cooperage Project!
Great Brazilian Music Tour
On Saturday, June 27, a fantastic opportunity is ready for you to listen to some great Brazilian music by the musical group Minas. It is from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, and doors open at 2:00 pm. Ween courage children and their families to come to learn all about the rhythm, excitement and sound of Brazilian music. The two—hour performance is sure to be fun for the whole family. The admission charge is $5 for each person, and all the money will go to the local food bank. You can also give away old clothes and money at the entrance.
1. When does the event take place where students can put on their own performances
A. On June 12. B. On June 17. C. On June 24. D. On June 27.
2. Which event requires people to make a reservation
A. Such Sweet Thunder. B. Sounds Like Teen Spirit.
C. The Cooperage Maker Fair. D. Great Brazilian Music Tour.
3. What can you do at Great Brazilian Music Tour
A. Show your gift for invention. B. Make a donation.
C. Perform with Minas on stage. D. Learn to make music.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了位于Honesdale Main Street 1030号的Cooperage项目正在进行一系列活动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Sounds Like Teen Spirit中“On Thursday, June 24, there will be an event called Sounds Like Teen Spirit from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Sounds Like Teen Spirit is designed to provide an opportunity to showcase the talent of our community’s youth. School—aged students are encouraged to share their performing art on stage at the Cooperage Project!”（6月24日星期四下午3点到5点，将有一个名为“Sounds Like Teen Spirit”的活动。《Sounds Like Teen Spirit》旨在为我们社区的年轻人提供一个展示才华的机会。鼓励学龄学生在“合作计划”的舞台上分享他们的表演艺术！）可知，6月24日举办的活动，学生们可以进行自己的表演。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Such Sweet Thunder中“Admission is free, but due to limited seating, booking is required at www..”（门票是免费的，但由于座位有限，需要在www.预订。）可知，Such Sweet Thunder这项活动需要预约。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Great Brazilian Music Tour中“The admission charge is $5 for each person, and all the money will go to the local food bank. You can also give away old clothes and money at the entrance.”（入场费是每人5美元，所有的钱都将捐给当地的食品银行。你也可以在入口处赠送旧衣服和钱。）可知，在Great Brazilian Music Tour活动中，你可以进行捐赠。故选B项。
B
When I was 12 years old, I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life. I was a total outsider, bullied (欺凌) at school. I felt completely alone in my small town.
But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14 I turned my problem into a passion for helping others. The opportunity to practice kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose. The more positive energy I shared, the more kindness and appreciation I received. I realized that my purpose in life would be to reach out to people, specifically teenagers, and help them feel less alone.
Books were my true friends back then. I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books. The kindness they offered me with their books saved my life. One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.
After surviving terrible experiences at school and at home, I made a choice to take the optimistic, positive road in the next steps of my journey. My dream career, one I thought was only possible for the authors I loved, is what I am doing now. I have been a full-time author of teen novels since 2007 and am grateful for this amazing opportunity to reach out to readers every single day.
Kindness saved me when I needed help the most. Even small acts of kindness can change someone's life. You never know what someone else is going through. But by practicing daily kindness, you become an architect of positive change.
4. What was the author's life like when he was 12
A. Boring.
B. Peaceful.
C. Unhappy.
D. Meaningful.
5. How did the volunteer work benefit the author
A. It made him popular in his town.
B. It helped him find the meaning of life.
C. It helped him understand others' lives better.
D. It helped to shape his dream career.
6. Why did the author choose writing as his job
A. He was inspired by his teacher.
B. He could pass positive energy to readers.
C. He wanted to share his school experiences.
D. He found he had a talent for writing.
7. What does the author suggest readers do in the last paragraph
A. Say 'no' to bullies bravely.
B. Make positive changes in their lives.
C. Treat others with kindness in daily life.
D. Learn to care more about others' feelings.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. B 7. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要记叙了作者在青少年时期过得很不快乐，但是在14岁开始做志愿者工作时，通过帮助别人，让自己找到了生活的意义。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“When I was 12 years old, I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life. I was a total outsider, bullied (欺凌) at school. I felt completely alone in my small town.”（当我12岁的时候，我就知道我的青少年时期将是我一生中最糟糕的时期。我是一个局外人,在学校总被欺负。我在小镇上感到非常孤独。）可知作者12岁时的生活是不快乐的。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14, I turned my problem into a passion for helping others. The opportunity to practice kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose. ”（但当我14岁开始做志愿者工作时，我把我的问题变成了帮助别人的热情。这个练习善良的机会让我觉得我的生活有了一个更大的目标。）可知志愿者工作帮助作者找到了生活的意义。故选B。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.”（我最大的梦想之一就是成为一名作家，这样我就可以写书来帮助其他青少年，就像那些书帮助我一样。）可知通过写作作者能把正能量传递给读者。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Kindness saved me when I needed help the most. Even small acts of kindness can change someone's life. You never know what someone else is going through. But by practicing daily kindness, you become an architect of positive change.”（善良在我最需要帮助的时候救了我。即使是小小的善举也能改变一个人的生活。你永远不知道别人正在经历什么。但是通过日常的善良，你会成为一个积极改变的建筑师。）可知作者在最后一段建议读者在日常生活中善待他人。故选C。
C
There are some differences between American English and British English. Some differences are quite interesting.
When my friend Lily from London used the word “larder”, I didn’t know what it meant. Realizing I didn’t follow her, she used another word. I finally knew she wanted to find something to keep some food. The next word came up when we were planning a lunch date. She jotted down the date and time in her diary, while I marked my calendar. If she called me on the phone, she would ring me up. But if the line was busy, she would say the line was engaged.
Most times, I can know what Lily means. Last week, she regretted sending her boys to watch an early morning tennis game without their fleeces. I thought that she meant without their jackets or something like that. Other times, we have to ask each other. She recently told me a funny tale about a pissed woman. I wondered what had made the lady angry. It turns out that pissed means drunk.
Here is one more example. My British friend Jane was filling out a ticket at the grocery store recently. She asked the young man to help her if he had a rubber. When she noticed he didn’t follow her, she quickly asked for an eraser, which, in England, is often called a rubber. In order to communicate well with British people, we Americans should learn some words that the British use differently. And I think people who learn English as a second language should also realize that there are differences between American English and British English.
8. What does the underlined phrase “jotted down” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Wrote down. B. Cared about.
C. Looked for. D. Settled down
9. According to the passage, in British English ________.
A. the word “pissed” means angry B. the word “jacket” is often used
C. the word “engaged” means tired D. the word “rubber” means eraser
10. What is the passage mainly about
A. The British way of using words.
B. Some new words the writer’s British friends taught her
C. The reasons why Americans can’t followed the British at times.
D. Some words used differently in British English and American English
11. What is the author’s attitude towards the differences between American English and British English
A. Indifferent. B. Negative.
C. Positive. D. Mutual.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. D 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要通过生活中的具体事例说明美式英语与英式英语的区别，并呼吁人们关注两者之间的不同。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线短语后的“while I marked my calendar.(而我在日历上做记号)”可知，while连接两个并列句，表示对比关系，该句中的marked意为“在……做标记”对应划线短语，结合选项可知，此处与wrote down意义相近。故选A项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“When she noticed he didn’t follow her, she quickly asked for an eraser, which, in England, is often called a rubber.(当她注意到他没有听懂她的话时，她赶紧说要eraser，在英国，这种东西通常被称为rubber)”可知，在英国中eraser被称为rubber。故选D项。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“There are some differences between American English and British English.(美式英语和英式英语之间存在一些差异)”以及下文中作者列举的生活中英式英语与美式英语中的一些不同可知，本文主要介绍的一些词汇在英式英语与美式英语中的不同。故选D项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Some differences are quite interesting.(有些差异很有趣)”可知，作者认为英式英语与美式英语的区别很有趣，结合最后一段中的“And I think people who learn English as a second language should also realize that there are differences between American English and British English.(我认为把英语作为第二语言来学习的人也应该意识到美式英语和英式英语之间的差异)”可知，作者呼吁人们要关注英式英语与美式英语间的不同，由此可以推断，作者对英式英语与美式英语之间的区别持积极的态度。故选C项。
D
The measure of a good night’s sleep is usually based on two things—the amount of time spent sleeping and the quality of that sleep. But now researchers say there is a third thing that matters even more than the other two when it comes to keeping good sleep habits, and that is having a regular bedtime.
A study has found that going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day have an important effect on one’s health. Adults who stick to a regular bedtime tend to weigh less, have lower blood sugar and reduced risk of heart disease.
The researchers studied the sleeping habits of 2,000 adults with an average age of 69. They found that people with greater irregularity (无规律) in their sleep patterns tended to go to sleep later at night, feel sleepy and sleep more during the day, and experienced reduced light exposure. These people were also more likely to be stressed. Among the three kinds of sleep problems, sleep regularity was the most strongly associated with health.
Of course, there are many people for whom this may be impossible, such as night-shift workers or those with late-night duty. But for those who don’t have mandatory (强制的) reasons to stay up late, they should make an effort to go to bed at the same time every night. Skip the late afternoon coffee. Get off the phone. Try this calculator to figure out the best bedtime.
As Matthew Walker, a scientist, wrote, “The shorter your sleep, the shorter your life.” Surely that’s reasonable enough to go to bed on time.
12. What can we infer from the research
A. People feel more stressed when they grow older. B. The old often have less sleep.
C. Adults enjoy sleeping late. D. Regular bedtime does good to our health.
13. Which of the following influences health most
A. Reduced light exposure. B. Sleep regularity.
C. Sleeping during the day. D. Sleeping later at night.
14. According to the author, those who don’t have to stay up late should ______.
A. Avoid the late-night duty. B. Skip the late-night coffee.
C. Get off the phone while working. D. Try to sleep at the same time each night.
15. What’s the best title for the text
A. The Importance of Sleep B. Ways to Have a Good Sleep
C. Regular Bedtime for Your Health D. The Suitable Time for Sleep
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。研究表明，除了睡眠时间和睡眠质量外，规律的就寝时间对于睡眠质量起着很重要的作用。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“A study has found that going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day have an important effect on one’s health. Adults who stick to a regular bedtime tend to weigh less, have lower blood sugar and reduced risk of heart disease.(一项研究发现，每天在同一时间睡觉和起床对一个人的健康有重要的影响。坚持有规律的就寝时间的成年人往往体重更轻，血糖更低，患心脏病的风险也更低。)”可推断，睡眠不好与我们的健康有很大关系。故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“They found that people with greater irregularity (无规律) in their sleep patterns tended to go to sleep later at night, feel sleepy and sleep more during the day, and experienced reduced light exposure. These people were also more likely to be stressed. Among the three kinds of sleep problems, sleep regularity was the most strongly associated with health. (他们发现，睡眠模式更不规律的人往往晚上睡得更晚，感到困倦，白天睡得更多，暴露在光线下的时间也更少。这些人也更有可能感到压力。在这三种睡眠问题中，睡眠规律与健康的关系最为密切。)”可知，睡眠规律对健康影响最大。故选B。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“But for those who don’t have mandatory (强制的) reasons to stay up late, they should make an effort to go to bed at the same time every night. (但对于那些没有强制性理由熬夜的人来说，他们应该努力在每晚的同一时间上床睡觉。)”可知，那些不必熬夜的人应该每晚尽量在同一时间睡觉。故选D。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“But now researchers say there is a third thing that matters even more than the other two when it comes to keeping good sleep habits, and that is having a regular bedtime.(但现在研究人员称，要保持良好的睡眠习惯，还有第三件事比前两件更重要，那就是有规律的就寝时间。)”及全文内容可知，本文介绍了规律的就寝时间对于建立良好睡眠的重要性。“Regular Bedtime for Your Health (规律的就寝时间有益于你的健康)”作为本文最佳标题，符合主旨。故选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。
Around the world, people are realizing the significant problems caused by plastic waste. In the last 65 years, we have become increasingly dependent on plastic. It’s easy to understand why: it’s cheap to produce, light — therefore easy and cheap to transport — and incredibly strong and durable. ___16___
One popular solution to the problem is to prohibit single use plastics. In the British supermarkets, shoppers are encouraged to make more environmentally-friendly choices in packing and transporting their food. ___17___ Some governments have even promised to ban the use of single-use plastic altogether by the not-too-distant future.
However, such plans may not be beneficial to eliminate (消除) the use of single-use plastic altogether. ___18___ This is not just because of its low cost. It’s also because infection and cross-contamination (交叉感染) are minimized. Plastic packaging is also crucial in the food industry. It ensures that food is safe for consumers.
Another issue is that alternative materials to plastic are often more environmentally harmful than plastic. Take paper bags, for example. ___19___ The process requires cutting trees, the emission of greenhouse gases and the production of poisonous chemical waste. Even more pollution is created when paper bags break down.
Clearly there is a need to reduce plastic waste and its impact on the environment. ___20___ Industries that rely on single-use plastics for people’s health and safety must be considered. Moreover, alternative materials must be evaluated strictly regarding their own environmental impact.
A. But it’s these advantages that also make it so harmful.
B. They are very fragile and rarely reusable, unlike plastic.
C. One of the fields where single-use plastic has a vital role is medicine.
D. However, simply banning their single use may not be the best option.
E. It also boosts the local economy and save costs in managing littering and waste.
F. Bans on single-use plastic items like drinking straws are also coming into place.
G. According to a research, they require four times more energy when produced than a plastic bag.
【答案】16. A 17. F 18. C 19. G 20. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了塑料的优点以及存在的问题。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Around the world, people are realizing the significant problems caused by plastic waste. In the last 65 years, we have become increasingly dependent on plastic. It’s easy to understand why: it’s cheap to produce, light — therefore easy and cheap to transport — and incredibly strong and durable.(在世界各地，人们正在意识到塑料垃圾造成的严重问题。在过去的65年里，我们越来越依赖塑料。原因很容易理解：它的生产成本低，重量轻——因此运输容易和便宜——而且难以置信的坚固和耐用)”可知，上文提到了塑料的优点，后文则说明了塑料带来的问题，可知本句与上文构成转折，故A选项“但也正是这些优点让它如此有害”符合语境，故选A。
【17题详解】
根据上文“One popular solution to the problem is to prohibit single use plastics. In the British supermarkets, shoppers are encouraged to make more environmentally-friendly choices in packing and transporting their food.(一个流行的解决方案是禁止使用一次性塑料。在英国的超市里，消费者被鼓励在包装和运输食品时做出更环保的选择)”以及后文“Some governments have even promised to ban the use of single-use plastic altogether by the not-too-distant future.(一些政府甚至承诺在不久的将来全面禁止使用一次性塑料)”可知，此处讲述禁止使用一次性塑料的措施，F项“Bans on single-use plastic items like drinking straws are also coming into place.(对吸管等一次性塑料物品的禁令也将出台。)”符合语境，故选F。
【18题详解】
根据上文“However, such plans may not be beneficial to eliminate (消除) the use of single-use plastic altogether.(然而，这些计划可能无助于完全消除一次性塑料的使用)”以及后文“This is not just because of its low cost. It’s also because infection and cross-contamination (交叉感染) are minimized. Plastic packaging is also crucial in the food industry. It ensures that food is safe for consumers.(这不仅仅是因为它的低成本。这也是因为感染和交叉污染被最小化了。塑料包装在食品工业中也至关重要。它确保食品对消费者是安全的)”可知，后文提到了感染和交叉污染被最小化，可见塑料在医药中也有重要作用，故C选项“一次性塑料发挥重要作用的领域之一是医药”符合语境，故选C。
【19题详解】
根据上文“Another issue is that alternative materials to plastic are often more environmentally harmful than plastic. Take paper bags, for example.(另一个问题是，塑料的替代材料往往比塑料对环境的危害更大。以纸袋为例)”以及后文“The process requires cutting trees, the emission of greenhouse gases and the production of poisonous chemical waste. Even more pollution is created when paper bags break down.(这一过程需要砍伐树木、排放温室气体和产生有毒化学废物。当纸袋损坏时，会产生更多的污染)”可知，本句是在说明纸袋替代塑料所存在的问题，讲述原因，故G选项“根据一项研究，它们在生产时需要的能量是塑料袋的四倍。”符合语境，介绍纸袋对环境危害更大的原因，与下文是并列关系。故选G。
【20题详解】
根据上文“Clearly there is a need to reduce plastic waste and its impact on the environment.(显然，有必要减少塑料垃圾及其对环境的影响)”以及后文“Industries that rely on single-use plastics for people’s health and safety must be considered. Moreover, alternative materials must be evaluated strictly regarding their own environmental impact.(必须考虑到为人们的健康和安全而依赖一次性塑料的工业。此外，必须严格评估替代材料对环境的影响)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，指出一味地禁止塑料不是最好的选择，因为必须考虑到为人们的健康和安全而依赖一次性塑料的工业。故D选项“然而，简单地禁止一次性使用可能不是最好的选择”符合语境，故选D。
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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Have you experienced a condition when listening to a very loud music makes your heartbeat so fast that you can actually feel the heavy beating From this experience, we can conclude that loud and fast music___21___ the heart rate. Therefore, we have a feeling of high ____22____ and stress when we listen to loud and fast music. On the contrary, soft music is ___23___ to a slower heart rate. People who listen to relaxing music have a slower heart rate, ___24___ to those listening to loud and fast music, or those not listening to music at all.
But why does this happen Experiments found that the ___25___ of music on the heart is based on the functioning of the brain. When we hear music, the sound waves are translated into electrical impulses (神经冲动) by the ___26___. As it is related to the increasing and decreasing of the heart rate, the related effect is produced. Now, is it that only ___27___ music brings out this effect Well, listening to soft or relaxing music is surely more ____28____. However, listening to any type of music you like can be ____29____, rather than not listening to any music at all.
It is believed that people who have a slower heart rate have a longer life. ___30___, people having a faster heart rate are at a greater ____31____ of suffering from cardiovascular (心血管的) diseases. Therefore, having a slower heart rate makes you live a longer and healthier life. When____32____ slows down the heart rate, it brings about a feeling of ____33____. Therefore, it is used as a ____34____ technique. We can conclude by saying that the phrase “Music heals (治疗) the heart” is not just a saying, but a(n) ____35____!
21. A. obtains B. evaluates C. measures D. increases
22. A. nature B. anxiety C. respect D. security
23. A. integrated B. changed C. linked D. marked
24. A. compared B. adapted C. exposed D. opposed
25. A. style B. effect C. fantasy D. beauty
26. A. structure B. music C. brain D. equipment
27. A. normal B. folk C. modern D. soft
28. A. abnormal B. unbearable C. unforgettable D. beneficial
29. A. helpful B. joyful C. grateful D. doubtful
30. A. Interestingly B. Similarly C. Absolutely D. Unbelievably
31. A. limit B. competition C. risk D. fame
32. A. temperature B. medicine C. dance D. music
33. A. selflessness B. helplessness C. calmness D. sadness
34. A. learning B. relaxation C. permission D. cooperation
35. A. fact B. resource C. advice D. intention
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了响亮而快速的音乐能加快心率，因此，当我们听声音大、速度快的音乐时，我们会感到高度焦虑和压力。而轻柔的音乐与较慢的心率有关，听轻松音乐的人心率较慢，更有助于放松。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：根据这一经验，我们可以得出这样的结论：响亮而快速的音乐能加快心率。A. obtains获得；B. evaluates评价；C. measures测量；D. increases增加。根据上文“Have you experienced a condition when listening to a very loud music makes your heartbeat so fast that you can actually feel the heavy beating (你是否经历过这样的情况：听非常大声的音乐会让你的心跳非常快，以至于你能真切地感受到沉重的搏动？)”可知，快速而大声的音乐会加快心率。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：因此，当我们听声音大、速度快的音乐时，我们会感到高度焦虑和压力。A. nature自然；B. anxiety焦虑；C. respect尊重；D. security安全。根据后文“and stress”指声音大、速度快的音乐令人感到高度焦虑和压力。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：相反，轻柔的音乐与较慢的心率有关。A. integrated合并；B. changed改变；C. linked连接；D. marked标记。根据后文“to a slower heart rate”指轻柔的音乐与较慢的心率有关，短语be linked to表示“与……有关”。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：与那些听声音大、节奏快的音乐或根本不听音乐的人相比，听轻松音乐的人心率较慢。A. compared比较；B. adapted改编；C. exposed接触；D. opposed反对。根据后文“to those listening to loud and fast music, or those not listening to music at all”这里将听轻松音乐的人和那些听声音大、节奏快的音乐或根本不听音乐的人进行比较，故选A。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：实验发现，音乐对心脏的影响是基于大脑的功能。A. style风格；B. effect影响；C. fantasy幻想；D. beauty美丽。根据后文“of music on the heart”以及上文提到音乐快慢与心率有关，即音乐对心脏有影响。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我们听到音乐时，声波被大脑转化为电脉冲。A. structure结构；B. music音乐；C. brain大脑；D. equipment装备。呼应上文“on the functioning of the brain”这里是在说明音乐时，声波被大脑转化为电脉冲。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那么，是不是只有轻柔的音乐才能产生这种效果呢？A. normal正常的；B. folk传统的；C. modern现代的；D. soft柔软的。根据后文“Well, listening to soft or relaxing music”可知这里指轻柔的音乐。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：嗯，听柔和或放松的音乐肯定更有益。A. abnormal反常的；B. unbearable难以忍受的；C. unforgettable难忘的；D. beneficial有益的。结合上文可知，听柔和的音乐可以减慢心率，即更有益。故选D。
29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，听你喜欢的任何类型的音乐都是有帮助的，而不是什么音乐都不听。A. helpful有帮助的；B. joyful快乐的；C. grateful感谢的；D. doubtful怀疑的。上文however表示转折，结合后文“rather than not listening to any music at all”可知，这里指听你喜欢的任何类型的音乐都是有帮助的，而不是什么音乐都不听。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：类似地，心率较快的人患心血管疾病的风险也更大。A. Interestingly有趣地；B. Similarly相似地；C. Absolutely绝对；D. Unbelievably难以置信地。根据上文“It is believed that people who have a slower heart rate have a longer life.(人们认为心率较慢的人寿命更长)”可知，心率较慢的人寿命更长，故类似地，心率较快的人患心血管疾病的风险也更大。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：类似地，心率较快的人患心血管疾病的风险也更大。A. limit限制；B. competition比赛；C. risk风险；D. fame名誉。根据后文“of suffering from cardiovascular diseases”可知，这里指患心血管疾病的风险。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当音乐减慢心率时，它会带来一种平静的感觉。A. temperature温度；B. medicine药物；C. dance舞蹈；D. music音乐。结合上文可知，全文都在说明慢速音乐对心脏的影响，所以这里指当音乐减慢心率时，它会带来一种平静的感觉。故选D。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当音乐减慢心率时，它会带来一种平静的感觉。A. selflessness无私；B. helplessness无助；C. calmness平静；D. sadness悲伤。根据上文“slows down the heart rate, it brings about a feeling of”可知，音乐减慢心率时会带来一种平静的感觉。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：因此，它被用作一种放松技巧。A. learning学习；B. relaxation放松；C. permission允许；D. cooperation合作。根据上文中“Well, listening to soft or relaxing music”可知，慢速音乐可以是一种放松技巧。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们可以这样总结：“音乐治愈心灵”这句话不仅仅是一句谚语，而是一个事实！A. fact事实；B. resource资源；C. advice建议；D. intention意图。上文通过科学研究证实了“音乐治愈心灵”这句话，所以这句话不仅仅是一句谚语，而是一个事实。故选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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
High school plays an important part in the careers and lives of human beings. While at high school, we learn how to prepare for the ___36___ (practice) life and get the abilities to manage the problems of life. Problems are also the best challenges ___37___ bring new experiences and knowledge to us.
High school for me has proved to be a learning experience and also ___38___ challenge. There are many lessons that I learned. I learned ___39___ (much) about myself, who my friends are, what kind of help ___40___ (offer) to me, and what my strengths and weaknesses are. ___41___ (attend) high school helped build my ___42___ (confident) because my classmates supported me, and my teachers taught me how to study for tests, and they ___43___ (actual) helped me overcome my fear of math. My classmates were so kind. I used to attend study groups for the subjects that I was fond ___44___. My classmates would even talk and try to comfort me when I was having personal problems and help me get ____45____ over.
High school is in fact what you make of it, but it is also the time of great change for everybody.
【答案】36. practical
37. that 38. a
39. more 40. is offered
41. Attending
42. confidence
43. actually
44. of 45. them
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在高中的学习经历，说明高中在人类的职业生涯和生活中起着重要的作用。
【36题详解】
考查形容词。句意：而在高中，我们学习如何为实际生活做准备，并获得管理生活问题的能力。分析句子结构可知，此处为形容词作定语修饰名词life，practice的形容词为practical意为“实际的”。故填practical。
【37题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：问题也是最好的挑战，给我们带来新的经历和知识。分析句子结构可知，此处为关系词引导的定语从句，从句中缺少主语，所以此处应使用关系代词，先行词challenges指物，且被最高级修饰，只能使用关系代词that。故填that。
【38题详解】
考查冠词。句意：高中对我来说是一次学习的经历，也是一次挑战。分析句子结构可知，challenge为可数名词单数，空前无限定词，所以使用冠词，结合句意可知，此处表示“一次挑战”应为泛指，所以使用不定冠词，challenge的首个音素为辅音，所以使用不定冠词a。故填a。
【39题详解】
考查副词比较级。句意：我对自己有了更多的了解，我的朋友是谁，我得到了什么样的帮助，我的优点和缺点是什么。结合句意可知，此处表示的是与之前相比“对自己有了更多的了解”，所以使用比较级形式，much的比较级为more意为“更多”。故填more。
【40题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意：我对自己有了更多的了解，我的朋友是谁，我得到了什么样的帮助，我的优点和缺点是什么。分析句子结构可知，此处为谓语动词，根据并列结构中的are可知，此处应为一般现在时，offer与句子主语what kind of help之间为被动关系，且主语为第三人称单数。故填is offered。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：上高中帮助我建立了信心，因为我的同学支持我，我的老师教我如何为考试而学习，他们实际上帮助我克服了对数学的恐惧。分析句子结构可知，此处为非谓语动词作主语，结合句意可知，此处描述的是经常性的动作，所以使用动名词形式attending作主语，结合句意可知，此处表示主动意义，且位于句首，attending的首字母需大写。故填Attending。
【42题详解】
考查名词。句意：上高中帮助我建立了信心，因为我的同学支持我，我的老师教我如何为考试而学习，他们实际上帮助我克服了对数学的恐惧。分析句子结构可知，此处为名词作宾语，confident的名词为confidence意为“信心”，为不可数名词。故填confidence。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意：上高中帮助我建立了信心，因为我的同学支持我，我的老师教我如何为考试而学习，他们实际上帮助我克服了对数学的恐惧。分析句子结构可知，此处为副词作状语修饰helped，actual的副词为actually意为“实际上”，符合句意。故填actually。
【44题详解】
考查介词。句意：我过去常常参加我喜欢的科目的学习小组。分析句子结构可知，此处为固定短语be fond of意为“喜欢”，符合句意。故填of。
【45题详解】
考查代词。句意：当我遇到个人问题时，我的同学甚至会和我谈话，努力安慰我，并帮助我克服这些问题。分析句子结构可知，此处为get over的宾语，指代名词problems，所以应使用代词的宾格them。故填them。
第三节(共25小题;每小题1分，满分25分)
语法单项选择题，从各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
46. Which do you enjoy ________ your spare time, playing cards at home or taking a walk in the park
A. spending B. to spend C. having spent D. to have spent
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：闲暇时你喜欢在家里打牌还是在公园散步？分析句子结构可知，结合句意，此处意为“为了度过闲暇时间”，所以空处应用不定式形式作目的状语。故选B项。
47. I’m sorry I cannot help ________ the work.
A. to finish B. finishing C. finished D. to finishing
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：很抱歉，我不能帮助完成这项工作。根据句意可知，此处表示“帮助做某事”，应用help (to) do sth，不定式作宾语；cannot help doing sth“禁不住做某事”不符合句意。故选A项。
48. —Would you like some tea, please
—Yes. I prefer tea ________ sugar.
A. to B. for C. with D. of
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查介词。句意：——你想喝点茶吗 ——是的。我喜欢茶，不喜欢糖。分析句子结构可知，此处为固定短语prefer...to...意为“喜欢……面不喜欢……”符合句意，所以使用介词to。故选A项。
49. There’re little oranges in the box, ________
A. are there B. aren’t there C. are they D. aren’t they
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查反义疑问句。句意：盒子里有小橘子，是吗？考查 there be 的反意疑问句，little在句中意为“小的”而非“几乎没有”，因此陈述句部分是肯定句；根据反意疑问句“前肯后否，前否后肯”的原则，应用aren’t there构成反义疑问句。故选B项。
50. Peter makes a bike ________ on the road.
A. ride B. to ride C. riding D. rides
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查动词不定式。句意：彼得做了一辆自行车在路上骑。制作自行车是为了在路上骑，所以应用动词不定式作目的状语。故选B。
51. He is waiting ________ the bus stop.
A. at B. for C. in D. to
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查介词。句意：他正在公共汽车站等车。分析句子结构可知，此处为固定短语at the bus stop意为“在公共汽车站”，所以使用介词at。故选A项。
52. I hear someone ________ at the door. Please go and see who ________ is.
A. knock, he B. knocking, he C. knock, it D. knocking, it
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词和代词。句意：我听到有人敲门。请去看看是谁。第一句中谓语是hear，空格处用非谓语动词，someone和knock之间是主谓关系，因此第一空用现在分词表主动，作宾语补足语；说话人并不知道敲门的人是谁，性别也不清楚，表示不知性别的人时，用 it，故选D。
53. The teacher and writer ________ coming to our school this afternoon.
A. is B. are C. be D. was
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查现在进行时和主谓一致。句意：这位老师兼作家今天下午要来我们学校。根据this afternoon可知，此处表示将来事情，且come为位移动词，所以应用现在进行时表将来。the teacher and writer意为“这位老师兼作家”，指的是同一个人，所以系动词应用is。故选A。
54. His work is better than ________.
A. anyone B. anyone else C. anyone else’s D. anyone’s else
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查不定代词的所有格。句意：他的工作比任何人都好。分析句子结构可知，此处应为than的宾语，也就是his work的比较对象，结合句意可知，此处表示的是“其他任何人的工作”应为anyone else’s work，此处可以使用所有格形式anyone else’s，即省略work。故选C项。
55. He’ll use what he has ________ her a new dress.
A. bought B. to buy C. buying D. been bought
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：他要用他所有的钱给她买件新衣服。分析句子结构可知，此处为非谓语动词作状语，use sth. to do sth.意为“用某物去做某事”符合句意，所以此处为不定式形式作目的状语，该句中use的宾语为what引导的宾语从句。故选B项。
56. The life we were used to ________ greatly since 1980.
A. change B. has changed C. changing D. have changed
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查谓语动词。句意：自1980年以来，我们习惯的生活发生了很大的变化。分析句子结构可知，此处为主句谓语动词，根据时间状语since 1980可知，此处为现在完成时，we were used to作定语修饰句子主语the life，change与句子主语the life之间为主动关系，且主语为第三人称单数，所以此处谓语为has changed。故选B项。
57. I could not get through the door because there was a big stone ________.
A. by the way B. on the way C. out of the way D. in the way
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查介词短语辨析。句意：我进不了门，因为有一块大石头挡住了路。A.by the way顺便说一下；B.on the way在路上；C.out of the way偏僻的；D.in the way挡道。根据“I could not get through the door”可知，此处是指有一块大石头挡住了路。故选D。
58. Jim’s father got very angry ________.
A. with that he had done B. with what he had done
C. at what he had done D. at what had he done
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查介词和名词性从句。句意：吉姆的父亲对他所做的事非常生气。根据选项可知，此处是指对某事感到生气，get angry at意为“对某事感到生气”，所以此处应用介词at，排除选项A和B。在宾语从句中应用陈述语序，排除选项D。故选C。
59. Remember to spend some time ________ your loved ones, because they’re not going to be around forever.
A. from B. with C. in D. on
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查介词。句意：记得花些时间和你爱的人在一起，因为他们不会永远在你身边。A. from 从……，来自……；B. with和……，伴随……；C. in 在……里面；D. on 在……上面。由句意可知，记得花时间“和”爱人在一起，spend time with somebody 表示“花费时间和某人在一起”，故答案为B。
60. The stories of Batman and Spiderman have been made ________ films and TV programs.
A. into B. from C. of D. up of
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查介词。句意：蝙蝠侠和蜘蛛侠的故事已被拍成电影和电视节目。be made into“被做成”符合句意；be made of“由……制的”、be made from“由……制成的”， be made of“由……组成的”均不符合句意。故选A项。
61. The people speak ________ of the film Not One Less. It is really necessary for every child to go to school.
A. brightly B. loudly C. happily D. highly
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查副词词义辨析。句意：人们对这部电影评价很高。每个孩子上学真的很有必要。A. brightly明亮地；B. loudly大声地；C. happily快乐地；D. highly赞赏地。speak highly of“高度评价，赞扬”是固定短语。故选D项。
62. As well as ________ the fresh air, we enjoyed the beautiful scenery.
A. breath B. breathe C. breathing D. to breathe
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查动名词。句意：除了呼吸新鲜空气，我们还欣赏了美丽的风景。as well as位于句首，相当于in addition to，所以此处填breathe的动名词形式。故选C项。
63. I met Jim last week. We ________ each other for about twenty years since we left Japan.
A. didn’t meet B. don’t meet C. haven’t met D. hadn’t met
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查时态。句意：我上周见过吉姆。自从我们离开日本以来，我们已经有20年没有见面了。根据“ since we left Japan.”可知，动词meet发生在过去动作left之前，表示过去的过去，此处应用过去完成时。故选D。
64. My friend and I keep in touch ________ writing often.
A. with B. on C. by D. from
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查介词。句意：我和我的朋友经常通过写信保持联系。分析句子结构和句意可知，此处为介词by表示“通过……（某种途径和方式）”，by writing ofen“通过常常写信”。故选C项。
65. Father made a promise I passed the exam he would buy me a bike.
A. that B. if C. whether D. that if
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查名词性从句。句意：父亲答应我，如果我通过了考试，他就给我买一辆自行车。名词promise后接同位语从句，解释说明名词promise。从句不缺少成分且句意完整，所以用连接代词that引导。根据句意可知，从句用if引导从句中的条件从句。故选D。
66. It’s dangerous to let children who are ________ go swimming in the river alone.
A. too young to B. old enough to C. so young D. young as to
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查句式结构和形容词作表语。句意：让这么小的孩子单独在河里游泳是很危险的。分析句子结构可知，句子使用固定搭配let sb. do sth.，who are ________为定语从句，修饰先行词children，且children是动词let的宾语，go swimming为宾语补足语，所以空处应用形容词结构so young作从句中表语。故选C项。
67. That is the reason ________ he gave us for carrying out the plan.
A. because B. why C. when D. which
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意：那就是他给我们的实施这个计划的理由。分析句子结构可知，此处应为关系词引导的定语从句，从句中缺少gave的宾语，所以此处应使用关系代词，先行词the reason指的是原因，所以使用关系代词which。故选D项。
68. We must stop pollution ________ longer.
A. living B. from living C. to live D. live
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查动词不定式。句意：为了活得更长，我们必须停止污染。停止污染是为了活得更长，所以应用动词不定式作目的状语。故选C。
69. He said he would never forget the day ________ he spent with his girlfriend in the country.
A. that B. when C. how D. where
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意：他说他永远不会忘记和女朋友在乡下度过的那一天。分析句中结构可知，此处为关系词引导的定语从句，从句中缺少spent的宾语，所以使用关系代词，先行词为the day，所以使用that或which。故选A项。
70. I like swimming, while what my brother enjoys ______.
A. cooking B. to cook C. is cooking D. cook
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查主谓一致和时态。句意：我喜欢游泳，而我兄弟喜欢的是烹饪。根据句意和句子结构可知，逗号后的句子是由what引导的从句作主语，句子陈述的是客观事实，应用一般现在时，从句作主语，be动词用单数形式is，cooking意为“烹饪”，名词词性，在句中作表语。故选C项。
第三部分 写作(满分15分)
71. 假如你是李华，你的朋友Lucy写信向你倾诉她每次遇到重要考试，都会焦虑。请你写一封回信，内容包括：
1.给予安慰；
2提出建议；
3.表达期望。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Lucy,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Lucy,
I’m sorry to know that you often feel anxious before big exams. Don’t worry. You are not alone. Here are some of my suggestions.
To start with, it is important for you to make a workable plan to review what you have learned so that you will be well prepared. What’s equally important is that you should stick to a fixed timetable and have a good night’s sleep before the exams. In addition, why not try listening to some soft music or working out to get relaxed
I sincerely hope you’ll find these suggestions useful!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，假如你是李华，你的朋友Lucy写信向你倾诉她每次遇到重要考试，都会焦虑。请你写一封回信，内容包括：1.给予安慰；2.提出建议；3.表达期望。
【详解】1.词汇积累
建议：suggestion→advice
重要的：important→significant
有益的：useful→beneficial
此外：In addition→Besides
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：Don’t worry. You are not alone.
拓展句：Don’t worry because you are not alone.
【点睛】[高分句型1] To start with, it is important for you to make a workable plan to review what you have learned so that you will be well prepared.(运用了不定式作状语，what引导的宾语从句，so that引导的目的状语从句)
[高分句型2] What’s equally important is that you should stick to a fixed timetable and have a good night’s sleep before the exams. (运用了what引导的主语从句和that引导的表语从句)顺德李兆基中学高一新生开学考试英语
分值：120分 时间：90分钟
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
A number of events are going on at the Cooperage Project, located at 1030 Main Street in Honesdale. Enjoy!
The Cooperage Maker Fair
The Cooperage Maker Fair will be held from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday, June 12 on the grounds of the City Museum. The Maker Fair is a place where people show what they are making—a showcase for invention and creativity, and share what they are learning. Anyone interested in presenting their projects, hobbies and experiments should apply to take part at www..
Such Sweet Thunder
At 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 17, there will be a film screening of comedy Twelfth Night as part of the Such Sweet Thunder: Shakespeare’s Plays on Film Series. Dr. Robert Dugan will introduce the play with a brief background. Admission is free, but due to limited seating, booking is required at www..
Sounds Like Teen Spirit
On Thursday, June 24, there will be an event called Sounds Like Teen Spirit from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Sounds Like Teen Spirit is designed to provide an opportunity to showcase the talent of our community’s youth. School—aged students are encouraged to share their performing art on stage at the Cooperage Project!
Great Brazilian Music Tour
On Saturday, June 27, a fantastic opportunity is ready for you to listen to some great Brazilian music by the musical group Minas. It is from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, and doors open at 2:00 pm. Ween courage children and their families to come to learn all about the rhythm, excitement and sound of Brazilian music. The two—hour performance is sure to be fun for the whole family. The admission charge is $5 for each person, and all the money will go to the local food bank. You can also give away old clothes and money at the entrance.
1. When does the event take place where students can put on their own performances
A. On June 12. B. On June 17. C. On June 24. D. On June 27.
2. Which event requires people to make a reservation
A. Such Sweet Thunder. B. Sounds Like Teen Spirit.
C. The Cooperage Maker Fair. D. Great Brazilian Music Tour.
3. What can you do at Great Brazilian Music Tour
A. Show your gift for invention. B. Make a donation.
C. Perform with Minas on stage. D. Learn to make music.
B
When I was 12 years old, I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life. I was a total outsider, bullied (欺凌) at school. I felt completely alone in my small town.
But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14 I turned my problem into a passion for helping others. The opportunity to practice kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose. The more positive energy I shared, the more kindness and appreciation I received. I realized that my purpose in life would be to reach out to people, specifically teenagers, and help them feel less alone.
Books were my true friends back then. I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books. The kindness they offered me with their books saved my life. One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.
After surviving terrible experiences at school and at home, I made a choice to take the optimistic, positive road in the next steps of my journey. My dream career, one I thought was only possible for the authors I loved, is what I am doing now. I have been a full-time author of teen novels since 2007 and am grateful for this amazing opportunity to reach out to readers every single day.
Kindness saved me when I needed help the most. Even small acts of kindness can change someone's life. You never know what someone else is going through. But by practicing daily kindness, you become an architect of positive change.
4. What was the author's life like when he was 12
A. Boring.
B. Peaceful.
C. Unhappy.
D. Meaningful.
5. How did the volunteer work benefit the author
A It made him popular in his town.
B. It helped him find the meaning of life.
C. It helped him understand others' lives better.
D. It helped to shape his dream career.
6. Why did the author choose writing as his job
A. He was inspired by his teacher.
B. He could pass positive energy to readers.
C. He wanted to share his school experiences.
D. He found he had a talent for writing.
7. What does the author suggest readers do in the last paragraph
A. Say 'no' to bullies bravely.
B. Make positive changes in their lives.
C. Treat others with kindness in daily life.
D. Learn to care more about others' feelings.
C
There are some differences between American English and British English. Some differences are quite interesting.
When my friend Lily from London used the word “larder”, I didn’t know what it meant. Realizing I didn’t follow her, she used another word. I finally knew she wanted to find something to keep some food. The next word came up when we were planning a lunch date. She jotted down the date and time in her diary, while I marked my calendar. If she called me on the phone, she would ring me up. But if the line was busy, she would say the line was engaged.
Most times, I can know what Lily means. Last week, she regretted sending her boys to watch an early morning tennis game without their fleeces. I thought that she meant without their jackets or something like that. Other times, we have to ask each other. She recently told me a funny tale about a pissed woman. I wondered what had made the lady angry. It turns out that pissed means drunk.
Here is one more example. My British friend Jane was filling out a ticket at the grocery store recently. She asked the young man to help her if he had a rubber. When she noticed he didn’t follow her, she quickly asked for an eraser, which, in England, is often called a rubber. In order to communicate well with British people, we Americans should learn some words that the British use differently. And I think people who learn English as a second language should also realize that there are differences between American English and British English.
8. What does the underlined phrase “jotted down” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Wrote down. B. Cared about.
C. Looked for. D. Settled down
9. According to the passage, in British English ________.
A. the word “pissed” means angry B. the word “jacket” is often used
C. the word “engaged” means tired D. the word “rubber” means eraser
10. What is the passage mainly about
A. The British way of using words.
B. Some new words the writer’s British friends taught her
C. The reasons why Americans can’t followed the British at times.
D. Some words used differently in British English and American English
11. What is the author’s attitude towards the differences between American English and British English
A. Indifferent. B. Negative.
C. Positive. D. Mutual.
D
The measure of a good night’s sleep is usually based on two things—the amount of time spent sleeping and the quality of that sleep. But now researchers say there is a third thing that matters even more than the other two when it comes to keeping good sleep habits and that is having a regular bedtime.
A study has found that going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day have an important effect on one’s health. Adults who stick to a regular bedtime tend to weigh less, have lower blood sugar and reduced risk of heart disease.
The researchers studied the sleeping habits of 2,000 adults with an average age of 69. They found that people with greater irregularity (无规律) in their sleep patterns tended to go to sleep later at night, feel sleepy and sleep more during the day, and experienced reduced light exposure. These people were also more likely to be stressed. Among the three kinds of sleep problems, sleep regularity was the most strongly associated with health.
Of course, there are many people for whom this may be impossible, such as night-shift workers or those with late-night duty. But for those who don’t have mandatory (强制的) reasons to stay up late, they should make an effort to go to bed at the same time every night. Skip the late afternoon coffee. Get off the phone. Try this calculator to figure out the best bedtime.
As Matthew Walker, a scientist, wrote, “The shorter your sleep, the shorter your life.” Surely that’s reasonable enough to go to bed on time.
12. What can we infer from the research
A. People feel more stressed when they grow older. B. The old often have less sleep.
C. Adults enjoy sleeping late. D. Regular bedtime does good to our health.
13. Which of the following influences health most
A. Reduced light exposure. B. Sleep regularity.
C. Sleeping during the day. D. Sleeping later at night.
14. According to the author, those who don’t have to stay up late should ______.
A. Avoid the late-night duty. B. Skip the late-night coffee.
C. Get off the phone while working. D. Try to sleep at the same time each night.
15. What’s the best title for the text
A. The Importance of Sleep B. Ways to Have a Good Sleep
C. Regular Bedtime for Your Health D. The Suitable Time for Sleep
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。
Around the world, people are realizing the significant problems caused by plastic waste. In the last 65 years, we have become increasingly dependent on plastic. It’s easy to understand why: it’s cheap to produce, light — therefore easy and cheap to transport — and incredibly strong and durable. ___16___
One popular solution to the problem is to prohibit single use plastics. In the British supermarkets, shoppers are encouraged to make more environmentally-friendly choices in packing and transporting their food. ___17___ Some governments have even promised to ban the use of single-use plastic altogether by the not-too-distant future.
However, such plans may not be beneficial to eliminate (消除) the use of single-use plastic altogether. ___18___ This is not just because of its low cost. It’s also because infection and cross-contamination (交叉感染) are minimized. Plastic packaging is also crucial in the food industry. It ensures that food is safe for consumers.
Another issue is that alternative materials to plastic are often more environmentally harmful than plastic. Take paper bags, for example. ___19___ The process requires cutting trees, the emission of greenhouse gases and the production of poisonous chemical waste. Even more pollution is created when paper bags break down.
Clearly there is a need to reduce plastic waste and its impact on the environment. ___20___ Industries that rely on single-use plastics for people’s health and safety must be considered. Moreover, alternative materials must be evaluated strictly regarding their own environmental impact.
A. But it’s these advantages that also make it so harmful.
B. They are very fragile and rarely reusable, unlike plastic.
C. One of the fields where single-use plastic has a vital role is medicine.
D. However, simply banning their single use may not be the best option.
E. It also boosts the local economy and save costs in managing littering and waste.
F. Bans on single-use plastic items like drinking straws are also coming into place.
G. According to a research, they require four times more energy when produced than a plastic bag.
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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Have you experienced a condition when listening to a very loud music makes your heartbeat so fast that you can actually feel the heavy beating From this experience, we can conclude that loud and fast music___21___ the heart rate. Therefore, we have a feeling of high ____22____ and stress when we listen to loud and fast music. On the contrary, soft music is ___23___ to a slower heart rate. People who listen to relaxing music have a slower heart rate, ___24___ to those listening to loud and fast music, or those not listening to music at all.
But why does this happen Experiments found that the ___25___ of music on the heart is based on the functioning of the brain. When we hear music, the sound waves are translated into electrical impulses (神经冲动) by the ___26___. As it is related to the increasing and decreasing of the heart rate, the related effect is produced. Now, is it that only ___27___ music brings out this effect Well, listening to soft or relaxing music is surely more ____28____. However, listening to any type of music you like can be ____29____, rather than not listening to any music at all.
It is believed that people who have a slower heart rate have a longer life. ___30___, people having a faster heart rate are at a greater ____31____ of suffering from cardiovascular (心血管的) diseases. Therefore, having a slower heart rate makes you live a longer and healthier life. When____32____ slows down the heart rate, it brings about a feeling of ____33____. Therefore, it is used as a ____34____ technique. We can conclude by saying that the phrase “Music heals (治疗) the heart” is not just a saying, but a(n) ____35____!
21. A. obtains B. evaluates C. measures D. increases
22. A. nature B. anxiety C. respect D. security
23. A. integrated B. changed C. linked D. marked
24. A. compared B. adapted C. exposed D. opposed
25. A. style B. effect C. fantasy D. beauty
26. A. structure B. music C. brain D. equipment
27. A. normal B. folk C. modern D. soft
28. A. abnormal B. unbearable C. unforgettable D. beneficial
29. A. helpful B. joyful C. grateful D. doubtful
30. A. Interestingly B. Similarly C. Absolutely D. Unbelievably
31. A. limit B. competition C. risk D. fame
32. A. temperature B. medicine C. dance D. music
33. A. selflessness B. helplessness C. calmness D. sadness
34. A. learning B. relaxation C. permission D. cooperation
35. A. fact B. resource C. advice D. intention
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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
High school plays an important part in the careers and lives of human beings. While at high school, we learn how to prepare for the ___36___ (practice) life and get the abilities to manage the problems of life. Problems are also the best challenges ___37___ bring new experiences and knowledge to us.
High school for me has proved to be a learning experience and also ___38___ challenge. There are many lessons that I learned. I learned ___39___ (much) about myself, who my friends are, what kind of help ___40___ (offer) to me, and what my strengths and weaknesses are. ___41___ (attend) high school helped build my ___42___ (confident) because my classmates supported me, and my teachers taught me how to study for tests, and they ___43___ (actual) helped me overcome my fear of math. My classmates were so kind. I used to attend study groups for the subjects that I was fond ___44___. My classmates would even talk and try to comfort me when I was having personal problems and help me get ____45____ over.
High school is in fact what you make of it, but it is also the time of great change for everybody.
第三节(共25小题;每小题1分，满分25分)
语法单项选择题，从各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
46. Which do you enjoy ________ your spare time, playing cards at home or taking a walk in the park
A. spending B. to spend C. having spent D. to have spent
47. I’m sorry I cannot help ________ the work.
A. to finish B. finishing C. finished D. to finishing
48. —Would you like some tea please
—Yes. I prefer tea ________ sugar.
A. to B. for C. with D. of
49. There’re little oranges in the box, ________
A. are there B. aren’t there C. are they D. aren’t they
50. Peter makes a bike ________ on the road.
A. ride B. to ride C. riding D. rides
51. He is waiting ________ the bus stop.
A. at B. for C. in D. to
52. I hear someone ________ at the door. Please go and see who ________ is.
A. knock, he B. knocking, he C. knock, it D. knocking, it
53. The teacher and writer ________ coming to our school this afternoon.
A. is B. are C. be D. was
54. His work is better than ________.
A. anyone B. anyone else C. anyone else’s D. anyone’s else
55. He’ll use what he has ________ her a new dress.
A. bought B. to buy C. buying D. been bought
56. The life we were used to ________ greatly since 1980.
A. change B. has changed C. changing D. have changed
57. I could not get through the door because there was a big stone ________.
A. by the way B. on the way C. out of the way D. in the way
58. Jim’s father got very angry ________.
A. with that he had done B. with what he had done
C. at what he had done D. at what had he done
59. Remember to spend some time ________ your loved ones, because they’re not going to be around forever.
A. from B. with C. in D. on
60. The stories of Batman and Spiderman have been made ________ films and TV programs.
A. into B. from C. of D. up of
61. The people speak ________ of the film Not One Less. It is really necessary for every child to go to school.
A. brightly B. loudly C. happily D. highly
62. As well as ________ the fresh air, we enjoyed the beautiful scenery.
A. breath B. breathe C. breathing D. to breathe
63. I met Jim last week. We ________ each other for about twenty years since we left Japan.
A. didn’t meet B. don’t meet C. haven’t met D. hadn’t met
64. My friend and I keep in touch ________ writing often.
A. with B. on C. by D. from
65. Father made a promise I passed the exam he would buy me a bike.
A. that B. if C. whether D. that if
66. It’s dangerous to let children who are ________ go swimming in the river alone.
A. too young to B. old enough to C. so young D. young as to
67 That is the reason ________ he gave us for carrying out the plan.
A. because B. why C. when D. which
68. We must stop pollution ________ longer.
A. living B. from living C. to live D. live
69. He said he would never forget the day ________ he spent with his girlfriend in the country.
A. that B. when C. how D. where
70. I like swimming, while what my brother enjoys ______.
A. cooking B. to cook C. is cooking D. cook
第三部分 写作(满分15分)
71. 假如你是李华，你的朋友Lucy写信向你倾诉她每次遇到重要考试，都会焦虑。请你写一封回信，内容包括：
1.给予安慰；
2.提出建议；
3.表达期望。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Lucy,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
