成都石室中学2023-2024学年度上期高2025届半期考试
英语参考答案
听力
1-5 CCAAB 6-10 ABACC 11-15 BABCB 16-20 CACBA
阅读理解
21-23 ACD 24-27 DACB 28-31 DABD 32-35 BDCA
七选五
36-40 CEBGA
完形填空
41- 45 ACCDB 46-50 ACAAA 51-55 BABAD
语法填空
56. eighth 57. on 58. it 59. has been shortened 60. independently
61. an 62. what 63. reliable 64. providing 65.walks
单词拼写
66. restore 67. adopting 68. resolving 69. strategies 70. ensure/guarantee
71. complexity 72. donating 73. perseverance/persistence 74. temporary 75. military
书面表达——应用文写作
A possible version：
Dear Jerry,
I’m sorry to learn that your team member Tom won’t make a contribution to the debate to be held in your school, despite all your devotion to it. But life isn’t always a bed of roses. The following suggestions might help.
First, you can try to figure out why Tom is unwilling to cooperate, because everything happens for a reason. Then you’d better have a sincere talk with Tom to deal with the problems bothering him, and stress the importance of the debate and teamwork at the same time. Last, you should look for another potential teammate in case he doesn’t change his mind.
I hope things will work out. Looking forward to your good news.
Yours,
Li Hua
书面表达——读后续写
Eventually a van drove up and the driver said yes. We were wild with joy and climbed onto the van. Upon arrival, he led us to a store where we bought lots of food and some baskets. Together we packed them up, carried them onto the van and went to buildings where there were even people living without electricity. It was a truly fulfilling experience to make even a small difference. We can make anything happen if we commit to it and take action. Miracles like this happen every day—even in a city where “there are no vans”.
听力原文
Text 1
M: Gina, you are going to start your job on Monday! Let’s go shopping this weekend.
W: I’d love to! There are many trousers and shorts in my room. I must buy some formal shirts. (1)
M: I’ll put that on your shopping list!
Text 2
W: From today’s Chinese lesson about music, I only remember a few words like violin and guitar.
M: I put down the words in the class. All the names were listed under the instrument pictures. (2)
Text 3
M: What’s wrong I thought you were happy to come to the party today.
W: I am! Sorry, I’m just not feeling well. I haven’t recovered from a cold. (3)
M: Sorry to hear that. You should go home and get some sleep!
Text 4
M: Hi, madam. I lost my ticket to Milan. I’ve talked to the staff at the check-in gate, but he couldn’t deal with the problem.
W: I wish I could help, sir. Unfortunately, I’m only responsible for selling new tickets.
M: Are you serious The train is leaving soon! (4)
Text 5
M: When we get on the subway, remember not to enter before others get off the train.
W: Sure, Dad. Do we have to do like that at all subway stations
M: Yes. It is considered to be polite on public transportation. (5)
Text 6
M: Hi, Justine. I want to have a quick conversation before we all go home. (7)
W: Sure, William. I just got back to the office from lunch. So, I’ll remain in the building for another couple of hours. (6) What’s going on
M: I said your business idea wouldn’t work during our meeting. And well, I didn’t mean to say that so directly. (7)
W: I understand. You owe it to your staff to be as honest as possible. I’m grateful that you consider my feelings. (7)
M: Of course. You’re a valuable team member.
W: Thanks, William. And I have many ideas, but I’ll start listening more in meetings instead of always sharing.
Text 7
M: Mom, have you heard of the James Webb Space Telescope
W: Sure, Peter. What about it
M: Well, I need to do a project about it for my science class. And the teacher said I need to introduce the technology to our class. (8)
W: What have you learned about it so far
M: Not much. This telescope was launched on a rocket over a year ago. But I just started studying it last evening. (9) Now, I only have a week to create a presentation. (8)
W: Well, the James Webb Space Telescope might change how we view the universe. By looking into space, we’ve discovered stars that are billions of years old. (10)
M: Cool. People from America, Canada and Europe have worked together to create this technology. More than discoveries, I find this teamwork to be most interesting.
Text 8
M: Liz, you ought to learn to cook with me. I’m sure you’d love making meals.
W: I’ve never thought about that. You, Mom, and Grandma cook such fantastic food. (11)
M: That’s true. Our family members are excellent cooking teachers. (11) You’ll someday want to cook for your children.
W: You’re right. What’re you making now (12)
M: I’m preparing Chinese pancakes. I don’t make them as well as your grandma, but I know you love them.
W: Oh, it’s one of my favorites! But I rarely see you cooking breakfast. (12)
M: Yes. (12) I love cooking fried rice, meat and vegetables. So, I mostly cook dinner and leave breakfast and lunch to your grandmother.
W: And you always do an amazing job. It looks like the pancakes and meat are finished. What else can I prepare
M: Egg dishes are the easiest and most basic items to learn to cook. So, now, you’ll learn how to fry eggs. (13)
Text 9
W: My family introduced me to watch many plays and operas as a young child, but I didn’t find these shows quite enjoyable until I was older.
M: Same! I saw my first play at just eight years old. But I started being attracted by theater ten years after that. (14)
W: Interesting. I remember seeing a Chinese opera show when I was a teenager. This inspired me to pursue my dream of acting and performing. Now, I live in the US, mainly singing in western-style plays. (15)
M: I used to act in many plays and films. But I only teach acting at a university now.
W: That’s a valuable job. I started in small theaters. So, my acting career was mainly helped by local directors. But as a teacher, you could help thousands of young actors gain success in the future. (16)
M: That’s my goal. (16) Acting isn’t just enjoyment; it’s about sharing culture, stories, and art. (17)
W: Agreed. From Italian operas, old English plays, to Chinese theater, these are priceless art forms. (17)
Text 10
When international tourists imagine visiting Europe, they might consider Paris, Rome, or Barcelona. But do you know one of the most-visited European cities is also a part of Asia I’m talking about Istanbul in northwest Turkey, (18) one of the only cities on two continents.
I’m publishing this video to share facts about my home city. (18) (20) So, let’s get started. The first things many people notice are ancient buildings, roads, and markets. Indeed, history books and articles explain this because Istanbul has been a major city for over 2500 years. Throughout this time, the city has gained influence from many groups, cultures, and religions(宗教). Today, Istanbul features some of the world’s oldest markets and towers. But it is most well known for the temples. (19)
Plus, there are few more beautiful sights than Istanbul’s leaves changing color and then falling off in autumn. That makes this the best time of year to visit. But no matter when people visit, I’m sure guests will love my hometown! Finally, if you like the video, please give it a thumbs-up and share it with your friends. (20) I’ll choose several lucky fans and mail some postcards of Istanbul to you.成都石室中学2023-2024学年度上期高2025届半期考试
英语试卷
试卷说明：
英语考试时间共120分钟，满分150分。英语试题卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）。考试做答时，须将答案答在答题卡上，在本试卷、草稿纸上答题无效。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
What does the woman need to buy
A. Trousers. B. Shorts. C. Shirts.
2. What did the man do in today’s class
A. He sang a song.
B. He played an instrument.
C. He wrote down some names.
3. What happened to the woman
A. She has been ill.
B. She missed a party.
C. She didn’t sleep well last night.
4. How does the man sound now
A. Unhappy. B. Helpful. C. Sorry.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. The best way of traveling.
B. The polite behavior in public.
C. The structure of a subway station.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where are the speakers
A. In an office. B. In a restaurant. C. In the woman’s house.
7. Why does the man come to the woman
A. To invite her to a meeting.
B. To show his concern for her.
C. To share his business ideas.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What did the man’s teacher ask him to do
A. Make a presentation.
B. Sign up for a science course.
C. Introduce a technology to his mother.
9. When did the man start studying the technology
A. Last year. B. A week ago. C. Yesterday.
10. What is the technology used for
A. Looking for ancient things.
B. Carrying a rocket.
C. Observing outer space.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Father and daughter. C. Cook and customer.
12. Which meal is the man cooking now
A. Breakfast. B. Lunch. C. Dinner.
13. What will the woman do next
A. Cut meat. B. Cook eggs. C. Make pancakes.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. At what age did the man begin showing interest in theater
A. 8 B. 10. C. 18.
15. What does the woman do
A. She’s a director. B. She’s a singer. C. She’s a teacher.
16. What does the man hope to do in the future
A. Create a small theater. B. Study Italian operas. C. Help young actors.
17. What does the woman say about acting
A. It is valuable. B. It is just enjoyment. C. It is difficult to learn.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Which place is the speaker talking about
A. A city in northwest Europe.
B. The capital city of Turkey.
C. Her home city.
19. What is the city most famous for according to the speaker
A. Towers. B. Temples. C. Markets.
20. How is the speaker sharing the information
A. By posting a video. B. By writing an e-mail. C. By publishing an article.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
Top Apps For Climate Activists
The world population is at 7 billion and it’s predicted that by the end of this year there will be one smartphone for every five people in the world. That’s a lot of phones and a lot of information literally at our fingertips.
Information is constantly changing and those of us working hard to protect the environment for ourselves and future generations need to have access to up-to-date material. Being a climate change activist can be time consuming. But there’s an app (or ten) for that! The number of apps out there is staggering.
With these apps you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to stay in the know when it comes to your health, and the health of the environment.
Carbon Emissions Calculator (CEC) for Air Travel (iOS-Free) This app allows passengers to estimate the carbon emissions attributed to their air travel. It is simple to use—just select your origin and destination airports, specify the class of travel and number of passengers. View the carbon footprint and the distance traveled for your trip.
Fooducate (iOS and Android-$4. 99) This app empowers food shoppers everywhere to make healthy, informed decisions while at the supermarket. Scan your food and Fooducate generates a letter grade (A, B, C, or D) for each product scanned, along with brief explanations and warnings about its nutrients and ingredients. There is also an option to enter the bar code manually. The app will recommend minimally processed, real foods which are naturally rich in nutrients and antioxidants.
Locavore (iOS and Android-Free) If you’re looking for the closest farmers market selling your favorite in season produce, then Locavore is the app for you. Locavore is a great app for those searching for local, in season, organic foods in your area. The app has one-click access to thousands of healthy, seasonal recipes and other information that can be shared with your friends and family. I like how the app not only lets you know which fruits and veggies are in season—it also lets you know how long they’ll be in season.
Zimride (iOS and Android-Free) Ridesharing apps are all the rage. Zimride is a new spin on ridesharing, using social networks to enable real connections. Once you set up a profile you are able to book a ride in your area, or post a ride of your own. Drivers can charge for rides and Zimride doesn’t take a cut. Rides seem to be reasonably priced and since profiles are linked with Facebook it’s easy to check out your potential ride companions.
21. According to this text, the author recommends APPs because________.
A. those APPs could help people gain the up-to-date material
B. those APPs could forecast the changing climate accurately
C. those APPs could help people who have a fast-paced lifestyle
D. those APPs are free for those people who have a designated phone
22. If you want to find in season foods, which Apps should you download
A. Zimride. B. Fooducate. C. Locavore. D. CEC for Air Travel.
23. What can we learn about the APPs mentioned in this passage
A. Zimride will charge for rides and then take a cut.
B. Locavore can tell us which fruits and meat are in season.
C. CEC for Air Travel can calculate the accurate carbon emissions of passengers.
D. Fooducate will recommend minimally processed foods naturally rich in nutrients and antioxidants.
B
It was the day before Thanksgiving and Kaleb Benham was wandering around outside his home in Noring California. His 90-pound pit bull, Buddy, was playing around nearby, doing what dogs do: getting into trouble. And this time, Buddy was getting into a whole lot of trouble.
The unmistakable sound that no one wants to hear alone in the woods caught Benham’s attention. It was the deep, strange roar of a black bear. Benham wheeled around to see the beast, which Benham figured weighed around 350 pounds, some 100 feet away. In an instant, the bear fastened on to Buddy’s head and started dragging him away.
Benham, a thin, fit 24-year-old, took off after them. “Honestly,” he told CBS13, “the only thing I could think of was ‘save my baby’.” Sprinting, he lowered his shoulder and plowed into the bear. But it only tightened its grip on Buddy. Benham grabbed the bear by the throat. Nothing. He tried getting its mouth open, but the jaw was locked tight. Benham resorted to street fighting—punching the bear over and over around its snout and eye. It worked. The bear dropped the dog and ran off into the woods.
Buddy was in bad shape. His face was bloodied and ripped up. His ears were dangling. He had a bite mark clear through his lip and one that barely missed an eye.
“My first thought was that I was going to lose him,” Benham said. He scooped up Buddy, put him into his car, and sped off to a nearby veterinarian. Buddy’s surgery took nearly four hours. Benham watched the procedure through a window. “I just stood there,” he said, watching as Buddy’s ears were stapled back on and skin flaps were stitched, and tubes were inserted into his head to drain fluid.
This was the second time Benham had rescued Buddy, says CBS13. The first was from a shelter a few years ago. “If it was your kid, what would you do ” he asked. Nodding toward Buddy, he added, “That’s my kid.”
24. What is the text mainly about
A. A demanding surgery. B. A regular routine.
C. A fearless pet dog. D. A daring rescue.
25. Why did the author mention the weight of the bear in paragraph 2
A. To show the difficulty of the rescue.
B. To indicate the obesity of the bear.
C. To prove the excitement of Benham.
D. To describe the fear in Buddy’s heart.
26. How was the dog finally saved from the bear
A. Benham bumped into the beast with dropped shoulder.
B. Benham forced open the beast’s mouth with locked jaw.
C. Benham crushed the beast’s mouth and nose repeatedly.
D. Benham finally conquered the beast by grabbing its throat.
27. Which word can best describe the relationship between Benham and Buddy
A. Complicated. B. Close. C. Romantic. D. Distant
C
When you see someone take that first sip of freshly made milk tea, their face looks like pure joy. Today, millions of people enjoy this experience. Across the world, customers flock to their favorite spots to meet with friends and savor sips of these tasty drinks.
In the early 2000s, though, milk tea was just coming on the scene. The few brands that had successfully established themselves in the industry were dearly concerned: Would milk tea just be another fashion food Sure, people are enjoying it today, but would they still be in a year, or five years And with so much new excitement for this product, would people be able to distinguish milk tea companies
These are the questions that Serenitea, a Manila-based milk-tea company, faced in 2014. While successfully opening 60 stores, they found themselves in a strategic fog, which led them to research into the deep, unexplored psychology of milk tea.
Like Airbnb, Serenitea partnered with an agency, CIA Bootleg Manila (CBM), that specializes in drilling down to the deep consumer “why”. The agency conducted a series of intensive, psychological-based techniques in its market research. Specifically, they probed the consumer’s deeper, emotional connections to milk tea, including their earliest childhood memories of milk and tea.
What they found was that milk tea was a complex topic. Their research revealed that milk tea produces three consistent psychological responses. People connected to milk through the concept of nurturing(滋养); they fondly remembered their childhood and being cared for by their mothers. Next, consumers connected tea to its healing properties. Respondents would recall receiving tea when they had stomachache or seeing their parents drinking herbal tea for health reasons. Lastly, they associated milk tea itself with teenage fun: a guilty pleasure of their youth.
They had uncovered the three psychological cornerstones(基石) of the milk tea experience: nurturing, healing, and teenage fun. This set of insights was crucial. By integrating them into the core of their brand strategy, they struck out an entirely new path.
28. Which is closest in meaning to “probed” in paragraph 4
A. Applied. B. Related. C. Demonstrated. D. Investigated.
29. What can we learn from the passage
A. Serenata planned to distinguish itself from competitors.
B. Serenitea outperformed its opponents in research field.
C. Serenitea suffered an unexpected strategic failure in 2014.
D. Serenitea partnered with a leading psychological agency.
30. What can Serenitea do with the findings from their research
A. Offer as many new flavors as possible.
B. Create a youthful and playful brand image.
C. Redesign stores by adding romantic elements.
D. Conduct intensive market research with CBM.
31. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. A New Path to Business Success
B. Three Cornerstones of Milk Tea
C. Sharing the Pure Joy of Milk Tea
D. Revealing Milk Tea Psychology
D
Psychological science is full of interesting topics, many of which tell a coherent picture of human nature, but some of which create seemingly contradictory stories. A case in point is the tricky, and misunderstood, overlap between strength-based science and the research on narcissism(自恋).
There is now convincing evidence to show that narcissism is on the rise, especially in our youth. Some researchers have gone so far as to say that it is occurring in epidemic proportions, with about 25% of young people showing symptoms of narcissism. The inflated ego of Generation Me is reflected in reality TV, celebrity worship, out-of-control consumerism and materialism…perhaps even a new type of president.
We are correct to be concerned about this phenomenon but our fear that all kids are potential narcissists has caused an unhelpful counter-reaction to approaches that seek to make our children and teens feel good about themselves.
In my own research on strength-based parenting, it is common for people to wrongly label this approach as a recipe for narcissism. Their argument seems to be that a child who knows their strengths will automatically view themselves as better than everyone else. It is argued that the self-assurance that comes with identifying and using their positive qualities will make a child arrogant, selfish and uncaring. Genuine confidence about one’s strengths is categorized as over-confidence; desirable self-knowledge is branded as excessive self-admiration.
Why does this occur It’s partly because more is known about narcissism than strengths. While strengths psychology has largely stayed within the limit of academic journals or has been applied only within certain contexts such as the workplace, research on narcissism has made its way into the mass media and into our collective consciousness. The New York Times noted that narcissism is a favored “go-to” topic and that people everywhere are diagnosing others with it.
The fear that a strength-based approach will cause narcissism also occurs because we unknowingly fall prey to binary(非此即彼) thinking. We mistakenly believe that one cannot be both confident and humble. We focus on Donald Trump and Kim Kardashian rather than Mahatma Gandhi and Mother Teresa. There’s no way that Gandhi and Mother Teresa could have achieved what they did without confidence in their strengths, and yet they are both pillars of modesty and selflessness.
When we assume that strength-focus is the same as a self-focus, we fail to entertain the idea that people who know their strengths are, actually, more likely to be pro-social and focus on helping others.
It’s tempting to conclude that every young person is at risk of becoming a narcissist but I’d like to stand up for the thousands of young kids I have worked with who are caring, thoughtful and humble—even when they use their strengths.
32. Why teenagers’ strengths are often mistaken for narcissism
A. Teenagers with strengths are always arrogant, selfish and uncaring.
B. The public are more exposed to research on narcissism.
C. There is a lack of strengths in our collective consciousness.
D. Numbers of people are diagnosed with narcissism by doctors.
33. The author mentions Gandhi and Teresa in paragraph 6 to show that________.
A. they are both victims of binary thinking
B. public figures unknowingly fall prey to narcissism
C. confidence is quite important for celebrities
D. one can be both modest and sure of himself
34. What’s the author’s attitude towards young kids’ strength-based approaches
A. Skeptical. B. Neutral. C. Favorable. D. Cautious.
35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Teens’ Confidence Misunderstood
B. Teens’ Narcissism Diagnosis
C. Teens’ Anxiety and Depression
D. Teens’ Strength Psychology
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。请将答案写在答题卷上。
Which is healthier: a bag of crisps or a vegetable salad That is easy. Now which is healthier: a pizza made from scratch or one made from the same basic ingredients, with the same number of calories, pulled out of a box in the freezer Many people would instinctively say the former, perhaps showing a vague concern with processed food. Such food can often be delicious. And there is much to cheer about calories being cheap and abundant. 36
What’s the distinction between “ultra-processed food(upf)” and “processed food” Almost everything people consume is processed in some form. Rice is harvested; animals are butchered. Upf is usually described as “formulations of ingredients, made by a series of industrial processes, many requiring advanced equipment and technology”. 37 The one in the freezer, with its extra, modified ingredients, is upf.
Upf harms people in ways both known and unknown. It seems to affect the trillions of bacteria that contribute to health in a range of ways. Calorie-rich but usually nutrient-poor, upf contributes to obesity.
Upf displaces healthier alternatives, particularly for poor people. 38 Extra weight was once a sign of wealth, but among British and American women today, obesity rates are higher at lower-income levels.
39 Food additives that may be safe in small quantities may be harmful in combination with other chemicals or when consumed regularly. If we are what we eat, considering the impact of upf is essential.
40 People who live in so-called “food swamps”, where upf is everywhere but real food is harder to reach, could spend large amounts of time and money seeking out fresh food, but that is not how most people live. There is nothing wrong with the odd fast-food trip, but anyone who can afford to eat less upf probably should.
A．Environment matters, too.
B．It’s cheap to produce and buy.
C．But that cheapness and abundance come at a cost.
D．Even foods labeled “natural” or “organic” can be processed.
E．A pizza made from scratch contains minimally processed food.
F．Some people have a particular weakness for salty potato crisps.
G．The reasons why upf can be harmful are not always clear, even to scientists.
第三部分 英语知识运用（满分40分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Why Some Brilliant Ideas Get Overlooked
In 1928, Karl Jansky, a young radio engineer at Bell Telephone Laboratories, began researching static interference. Five years later, after investigating every possibility, he published his remarkable 41 : some of the static was coming from the Milky Way.
Jansky’s theory was eye-catching enough to be published in The New York Times but scientists were 42 .
Radio signals from outer space Surely they were too weak to detect. Jansky’s ideas were largely 43 for about a decade. Thankfully, he lived long enough to see his ideas blossom into field of radio astronomy.
Jansky’s story resonates with us: we all like the idea of the researcher who is so far ahead of their 44
that it takes years for the rest of the world to catch up. Gregor Mendel’s research into plant genetics is a famous example—published in 1866. It wasn’t taken seriously until 1900.
The stories of Jansky and Mendel hold out some hope to anyone who feels that the world has not quite
45 their brilliance. There is even a name for such cases by Anthony van Raan of Leiden University: “Sleeping Beauties”, scientific papers that are not referred to later for years, before finding wide 46 . (Some scholars argue that the term is sexist and prefer “delayed recognition”.)
So what is it about an idea that delays recognition One view is that brilliant ideas are overlooked when delivered by unclearly expressed messengers. Jansky and Mendel were somewhat off the scientific 47 . In 1970, the sociologist Stephen Cole published an analysis arguing that the obstacle tended to lie in the 48 of the idea itself, rather than the reputation of the scientist behind it. Ideas fell asleep for a hundred years because they were confusing.
Two scholars of the field, Eugene Garfield and Wolfgand Glanzel, have argued that such 49 of delayed recognition are so rare as to be hard to analyse. Studying papers published in 1980, they looked for articles that were barely cited(引用) for five years and found just 60 examples cited later in 450,000 cases. Unfortunately, they 50 their work in 2004.
Why, then, is this myth such an appealing one One explanation is that we all love a story of the underdog (黑马) who succeeds against 51 . Immediate and sustained success is as boring as immediate and sustained failure.
Another is that scientists themselves are fond of the thought that their ideas are 52 . In an essay on delayed recognition, Garfield notes mildly that one historian of science, Derek Price, believed one of his own papers was suffering delayed recognition.
Delayed recognition is rare. Much more 53 is for people simply to reach their prime late in life. David Galenson is an economist who studies the creative output of musicians, artists, directors and others. Galenson has found that while it is quite possible to 54 as a radical young artist, there are many examples of “old masters” whose later works are more admired than their youthful ones.
We all need to be able to hold on to the idea that the best is yet to come. But we can’t just hope what we have already produced will, one day, be recognized for its brilliance. Good things do not come to those who wait, if
55 is all they do. It is wiser to get back to work and make something better.
41．A. conclusion B. device C. invention D. paper
42．A. unreliable B. uncomfortable C. unimpressed D. unsatisfactory
43．A. criticized B. kept C. ignored D. inspected
44．A. mission B. goal C. schedule D. time
45．A. lost touch with B. had a good knowledge of
C. made good use of D. taken advantage of
46．A. attention B. platform C. space D. vision
47．A. data B. kingdom C. mainstream D. proof
48．A. content B. origin C. popularity D. presence
49．A. examples B. letters C. reports D. supporters
50．A. broke off B. paid off C. switched off D. took off
51．A. the authorities B. the odds C. the opposite D. the wrong
52．A. underappreciated B. underdeveloped
C. underequipped D. underperformed
53．A. challenging B. common C. complicated D. difficult
54．A. break through B. get through C. make ends meet D. make sense
55．A. complaining B. socializing C. thinking D. waiting
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第二节 语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB), the 56 (eight) wonder of the 21st century, opened
57 the morning of October 24th, 2018. The bridge links three areas, making 58 much more convenient to travel from one to another. Since opening, the three-hour drive between Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao
59 (shorten) to 30 minutes.
The project involved over 400 new patents, broke seven world records, and featured 60 (independent) developed key techniques and design. After 61 8-year struggle, the success of the HZMB achieves 62
several generations have been dreaming of, and amazes the whole world with its demonstration of perfect skills and high-level Chinese standards. The bridge is intended to be 63 (rely) for more than 120 years. From the Belt and Road Initiative to “Created in China”, there is always a group of people 64 (provide) strong technical support for each of the country’s huge projects. From the beginning in December 2009 to the day of the official opening, all 65 (walk) of life made great contributions to the design and construction of the HZMB, contributing “Wisdom of China”.
第三节 单词拼写 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
根据首字母或中文提示，用对应单词的适当形式填空。
Our job is to protect and 66. ________ (使恢复) the natural environment. This includes keeping the original environment from being touched, as well as 67. a________ new, sustainable ways of feeding farm animals.
You need to work together, and that means communicating with each other clearly and 68. r________ conflicts with your teammates. Remember, one of the best 69. ________(策略) is clear communication.
Riley loses her happy core memories and starts to feel lost and helpless. Worried about her, Joy and Sadness try to work together to 70. ________(确保) she gets her core memories back. Accepting sadness as part of life helps Riley deal with the emotional 71. ________(复杂性) of growing up.
Ryan needed 2,000 dollars to build the well so he started to ask for help from his classmates and neighbors and persuaded them into 72. d________ money, indicating that he had the courage and 73. ________(坚持不懈) to make his dream a reality.
Winton established an office to keep records of the children and then returned to Britain to try to find
74. ________(暂时的) homes for them. During World WarⅡ, he served in the British Royal Air Force. He left the 75. m________ in 1954.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
假设你是某中学学生李华，你的英国朋友Jerry发来电子邮件诉说他的烦恼：他们小组正在为学校将举办的一场辩论比赛做准备，但是他的小组成员之一Tom不愿意为团队工作做出贡献，他不知道怎么办才好。请你给Jerry写一封回信，针对他的烦恼，提出一些建议。
内容包括：1. 表示安慰
2. 可行建议
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：1.写作词数应为100左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jerry, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分15分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
There Are No Vans
To me, what Thanksgiving really means is giving good thanks, not eating turkey. By the time I was 18 I had created my Thanksgiving ritual(惯例). I would go out shopping and buy enough food for one or two families. Then I would dress like a delivery boy, go to the poorest neighborhood and just knock on a door, and would always include a note saying “All that I ask in return is that you take good enough care of yourself so that someday you can do the same thing for someone else.” I have received more from this annual ritual than I have from any amount of money I’ve ever earned, especially one such experience in New York City.
Several years ago I was in New York City with my newly married wife during Thanksgiving. She was sad because we were not with our family. Normally she would be home decorating the house for Christmas, but we were stuck here in a hotel room. I said, “Honey, look, why don’t we decorate some lives today instead of some trees ” When I told her what I always do on Thanksgiving, she got excited. I said, “Let’s go someplace where we can really appreciate who we are, what we are able to do and what we can really give. Let’s go to the poor neighborhood Harlem and feed some people there in need. We’ll go buy enough food for six or seven families for 30 days. We’ve got enough. Let’s go do it!”
We started by getting a van, but there seemed no vans in all of New York City. The rent-a-car places were all out of vans. My wife was disappointed, and I said, “Look, the bottom line is that if we want something, we can make it happen! All we have to do is take action. There are plenty of vans here in New York City. Look down at the street. Do you see all those vans Let’s go get one!” My wife agreed and we took action.
We tried stopping vans as they were driving down the street. I learned something about New York drivers that day: they don’t stop; they speed up. Then we tried waiting by the light. We’d go over, knock on the window and the driver would roll it down, looking at us in alarm, and I’d ask if he would drive us to Harlem so we could help some people. Every time the driver would look away quickly, furiously roll up the window and pull away without saying anything. My wife was ready to give up, but I said, “It’s the law of averages: somebody is going to say yes.”
注意：1. 续写词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Eventually a van drove up and the driver said yes. ______________________________________________
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