海口观澜湖华侨学校2023-2024学年第一学期
高一年级期中考试 英语试卷
考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节（每小题1.5分，共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。每段对话读两遍。
1. Why is Ann so upset
A. She failed one of her exams.
B. She is worrying about other lessons.
C She has no time to do her math homework.
2. What does the man want to do with the shelf
A. Throw it. B. Clean it. C. Paint it.
3. What will the man probably do to stay warm
A. Use a blanket. B. Turn on the heater. C. Drink some chocolate.
4. How often does the man eat out？
A. Every three days. B. Every two days. C. Every day.
5. What is the speakers’ opinion about the painting
A. It’s simple. B. It’s colorful. C. It’s great.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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6、7题。
6. What is the law about
A. Not keeping dogs at home.
B. Not having dogs in the streets.
C. Not building dog parks in the city.
7. Who should clean up the waste according to the woman
A. Dog walkers. B. Volunteers. C. Street cleaners.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What will the speakers probably do this afternoon
A. Buy a cell phone. B. Visit the man’s brother. C. Have the teachers’ meeting.
9. What did the man do last night
A. He sent his brother a text.
B. He went to his brother’s.
C. He left his brother a voicemail. (语音信箱)
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What kind of handbag did the woman lose
A. A black leather one. B. A black cloth one. C. A blue cloth one.
11. How much money was there in the woman’s handbag
A.700 dollars. B. 700 pounds. C. 800 dollars.
12. How can the man contact the woman
A. By emailing her. B. By calling her. C. By visiting her.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题
13. How much is the monthly rent of the flat now
A. $625. B. $725. C. $825.
14. What makes the man interested in the flat
A. Its big size. B. The kind neighbors. C. Its convenience.
15. What does the man have to prepare himself
A. A table. B. Chairs. C. Beds.
16. When will the speakers meet
A. This Friday. B. This Saturday C. Next Monday.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is making the announcement
A. The student government. B. The school newspaper. C. The football team.
18. What is the announcement mainly about
A. Some events at school B. Some groups at school C. Some sports teams at school.
19. How many new teams are added this year
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
20. Which of the following goes to see shows？
A. The swim team. B. The art club. C. The music club.
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
A
It is very challenging when it comes to trying to master the English language. However, there are some things you can do to improve your English learning. The following books are an excellent way for people trying to learn English or get better at it.
Oxford Picture Dictionary
This is a great book for those who like to learn things visually. You can use the pictures to learn many new words each day. There is also a bilingual version for those who want to learn using their own native language.
Word Power Made Easy
This useful dictionary provides one of the best ways to learn over 1, 000 of the words which are most commonly used in English. The book has many interesting activities and games, and gives tips on avoiding spelling errors.
NTC Vocabulary Builders
Students who are more advanced in the English language will greatly like NTC Vocabulary Builders. If you want to build your English vocabulary, then this book is a good choice.
English Vocabulary in Use Series
This is one of the best-selling books by Cambridge University Press. The book is good for students of the English language of all levels who want to have a wider vocabulary. You can choose to learn British English or American English.
Improving your English is one of the best ways to make sure that you will do great in life. It can open many doors for you. For those who are not native English speakers, these books will come in handy. With hard work, anyone can be a master of the English language.
1. Which book provides ways to help you make fewer mistakes in spelling
A. Oxford Picture Dictionary B. Word Power Made Easy
C. NTC Vocabulary Builders D. English Vocabulary in Use Series
2 What is special about Oxford Picture Dictionary
A. It is designed for language beginners.
B. It offers advice on language learning.
C. It provides many pictures to help learn language.
D. It gives learners a lot of interesting daily tasks.
3. What do the four books have in common
A. They only provide English versions. B. They are all for beginners.
C. They help you to do great in life. D. They help to learn vocabulary.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一些可以帮助人们学习或者提高英语水平的书籍。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Word Power Made Easy部分的“The book has many interesting activities and games and gives tips on avoiding spelling errors.(这本书有许多有趣的活动和游戏，并提供了避免拼写错误的提示)”可知，Word Power Made Easy这本书提供了避免拼写错误的方法。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Oxford Picture Dictionary部分的“You can use the pictures to learn many new words each day.(你可以每天使用图片学习很多新单词)”可知，Oxford Picture Dictionary的独特之处在于其提供了许多帮助学习语言的图片。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Oxford Picture Dictionary部分的“You can use the pictures to learn many new words each day.(你可以每天使用图片学习很多新单词)”、Word Power Made Easy部分的“This useful dictionary provides one of the best ways to learn over 1, 000 of the words which are most commonly used in English.(这本有用的词典为学习英语中最常用的1000多个单词提供了最好的方法之一。)”、NTC Vocabulary Builders部分的“If you want to build your English vocabulary, then this book is a good choice.(如果你想扩大你的英语词汇量，那么这本书是一个很好的选择。)”、English Vocabulary in Use Series 部分的“The book is good for students of the English language of all levels who want to have a wider vocabulary.(这本书适合想要扩大词汇量的各级英语学习者。)”可知，这四本书的共同之处是它们都能帮助学习词汇。故选D。
B
As my husband and I drove down a country road, we passed a fire station with a sign that read, "Are you ready for the next storm ” Our area had just been in the path of Hurricane Irma, causing downed trees and outages. We were stuck in the dark and cut off from the outside world.
We have had our share of storms in the past--a snowstorm and other heavy snows that knocked down trees, sometimes up to a week at a time. Those days in a cold house weren't fun, but we learned so much from those early storms, things that made later storms easier to bear.
Now we have stored up flashlights, lanterns and candles. We bought a battery-operated radio to keep up with the news. We stocked up on batteries so that we'd have plenty for extended power failures. We make sure our grill（烤架） is ready and its tank is full, and we purchase food that can be easily prepared and then cooked or heated on the grill. And we don't forget to buy emergency chocolate! We have book lights to read in the dark. We keep our car gas tanks full and have emergency cash on hand.
We're ready for the next storm, but we wouldn't have learned to do all those things if we hadn't encountered a storm in the past. The same is true spiritually. Those little storms in our lives are never fun, but they prepare us for the big storms--the big trials--that will come our way, They can teach us some valuable lessons.
Are you ready for the next storm Now is the time to get ready. . . not when the storm arrives.
4. Which can replace the underlined word "outages” in paragraph 1
A. weather change
B. virus' spreading
C. power failure
D. emotional reaction
5. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. The lessons that storms can teach us.
B. The importance of being ready for storms.
C. The necessities the author bought for her daily life.
D. The preparations the author made for the next storm.
6. What does the author think of experiencing the past storms
A. It was rewarding.
B. It was annoying.
C. It was thrilling.
D. It was frightening.
7. What can we learn from the author's story
A. Things will work out.
B. Keep something for a rainy day.
C. Don't stop regardless of the weather.
D. Sunshine always comes after the storm.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是夹叙夹议文。作者经历过暴风雨后就懂得要为下一次暴风雨做好准备。作者通过自身经历告诉我们要未雨绸缪，要为人生中出现的困境随时做好准备。
【4题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线词前一句提到“Our area had just been in the path of Hurricane Irma，causing downed trees”，后一句提到“We were stuck…and cut off from the outside world”作者和丈夫所在的地区刚刚受到飓风“厄玛”的袭击，causing downed trees导致树木倒下，他们被困，与外界失去联系。根据“cut off from the outside world”可以猜测“outages”意思为“停电”。故选C。
【5题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段中“Now we have stored up flashlights, lanterns and candles. We bought a battery-operated radio to keep up with the news. We stocked up on batteries so that we'd have plenty for extended power failures. We make sure our grill（烤架） is ready and its tank is full, and we purchase food that can be easily prepared and then cooked or heated on the grill. And we don't forget to buy emergency chocolate! We have book lights to read in the dark. We keep our car gas tanks full and have emergency cash on hand.”提到经历了以前的暴风雨之后，作者随时准备了照明用的东西、电池，还有烤架、食物,汽车油箱也加满了油,手头还有应急现金。可知，第三段主要讲述了作者为以后的暴风雨所做的准备。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。第四段中提到“but we wouldn't have learned to do all those things if we hadn't encountered a storm in the past.”以及“They can teach us some valuable lessons.”，作者认为如果以前没有经历过暴风雨，就不会学会做这些事情。以前经历的暴风雨教会了他们一些重要的东西。由此可以推断，作者认为曾经经历过的暴风雨对他们是有益的。故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。作者最后一段提到“Now is the time to get ready. . . not when the storm arrives.”，作者认为现在要为以后的暴风雨做准备，而不是当暴风雨来临的时候才准备。由此可以推断，作者的故事告诉我们一定要未雨绸缪。故选B。
C
We all know that it’s good to be kind to others. But what does that mean for us What acts of kindness will make us happiest and who will benefit the most A new review of kindness research provides some answers.
Researchers analyzed the results from 126 research articles looking at almost 200, 000 participants from around the world. The studies they chose all had to meet certain criteria, such as including only adults and reporting good statistical data. Some were experiments while others just surveyed people about how kind and happy they were. The studies measured well-being in many ways, including both mental and physical health.
As expected, people who were kind tended to have higher well-being. Although the relationship was not, stronger than it was, lead researcher Bryant Hui was still encouraged by the result. “Although the relationship is weaker, the effect still has a significant impact,” he says.
He and his colleagues considered when kindness might have a bigger impact on our well-being. One thing they found was that people who performed random, informal acts of kindness tended to be happier than people who performed more formal acts of kindness. It’s possible that informal helping may fill our more basic psychological needs for close relationships, which is why it could lead to greater happiness.
The researchers also found that people who were kind tended to have a higher sense of meaning and purpose in life. Perhaps this makes sense, given that being kind involves effort which makes people feel confident about themselves and their abilities. And that provides a sense of meaning.
8. What is the text mainly about
A. Act of kindness makes us happiest. B. Being kind makes us healthy and happy.
C. Random acts of kindness are better than formal ones. D. Doing act of kindness to others improves our abilities.
9. How did the researchers get the finding
A. By doing surveys. B. By carrying out experiments.
C. By comparing research data. D. By analyzing results of articles.
10. Why does being kind give people a sense of meaning and purpose in life
A. Because it makes people healthier. B. Because it boosts close relationships.
C. Because it improves people’s confidence. D. Because it promotes awareness of responsibility.
11. Where is the text most likely from
A. A diary. B. A guide book. C. A novel. D. A magazine.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文为说明文。一项研究发现，对别人友善让人更健康，更快乐。
【8题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“The studies measured well-being in many ways, including both mental and physical health.”（这些研究从很多方面衡量了幸福感，包括心理和身体健康。）及第三段“As expected, people who were kind tended to have higher well-being.”（正如预期的那样，善良的人往往有更高的幸福感。）及最后一段“The researchers also found that people who were kind tended to have a higher sense of meaning and purpose in life.”（研究人员还发现，善良的人往往对生活有更高的意义和目标。）及全文内容可知，本文通过实验研究发现，对别人友善让人更健康，更快乐。故选B项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Researchers analyzed the results from 126 research articles looking at almost 200, 000 participants from around the world.”（研究人员分析了126篇研究文章的结果，研究对象是来自世界各地的近20万名参与者。）可知，实验者通过分析之前研究文章的结果而得出结论。故选D项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“The researchers also found that people who were kind tended to have a higher sense of meaning and purpose in life. Perhaps this makes sense, given that being kind involves effort which makes people feel confident about themselves and their abilities.”（研究人员还发现，善良的人往往对生活有更高的意义和目标。也许这是有道理的，因为善良需要努力，这会让人们对自己和自己的能力感到自信。）可知，善良能提升人们的自信，从而给人们一种生活中的意义和目的感。故选C项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“What acts of kindness will make us happiest and who will benefit the most A new review of kindness research provides some answers.”（什么样的善举会使我们最快乐，谁会受益最多？ 一项关于善良研究的新综述提供了一些答案。）并通读全文可知，本文为一篇说明文，文章说明了通过实验研究发现，对别人友善让人更健康，更快乐，因此，本文最有可能出现在杂志上。故选D项。
D
High school is difficult for everyone. You are going through an awkward time and you may either fit in right away or feel like a complete outcast. But no matter how well you may fit in (or not), joining a club will be good for you in the short term and long term.
Joining a club is a great way to meet new people, especially if you are new to the school. Joining a club forces you to communicate with people who have similar interests as you. Even if you are the shyest and quietest person, you are sure to develop a relationship with at least one person in the club that you decide to join. Speaking from personal experience, I have met some of my best friends from my after-school activities and had many new doors open to me.
Another really nice thing about joining a club is that doing activities looks good on college applications (申请). Being known as outgoing is a highly valued trait (特质); it shows that you are willing to put yourself out there, be determined (意志坚定的), and best of all try new things. Another nice thing is that (depending on the activity) it could help you develop skills that you could use during a college interview.
Productivity is something that teens seem to continuously have a problem with. Most teens go to school and then come home and spend the rest of the day in front of the television or phone, but activities prohibit (阻止) this. Teens are also very easy to influence and if they fall into the wrong group of people they could fall into consequences such as problems with the law. Clubs are a great place to spend time and be with good people who you can fall back on if you need them.
Maybe the most important reason why you should join a club is the long-term benefit (益处) it brings. The classroom isn’t the only learning environment in a school. Things such as meeting and speaking to new people, keeping an eye on the time, and being organized are things you will use every single day of your life.
12. What might the underlined word “outcast” in paragraph 1 mean
A A person who is popular. B. A person who is not smart.
C. A person who is confident. D. A person who is not accepted.
13. What do colleges think highly of according to the text
A. The number of clubs you have joined.
B. The strong relationships you have built.
C. The bright personality you have developed.
D. The skills you have learned while forming a club.
14. What benefit of joining a club is talked about in paragraph 4
A. Increasing knowledge. B. Learning teamworking skills.
C. Improving your fitness level. D. Making good use of your time.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. What club should you join B. How to join a club you like
C. Why should you join a club D. Should you join a second club
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【分析】本文为一篇说明文，主要介绍了加入高中社团的好处。
【12题详解】
词义猜测题。根据文章第一段尾句“But no matter how well you may fit in (or not), joining a club will be good for you in the short term and long term.”（但无论您是否适合（或不适合），加入俱乐部在短期和长期对您都有好处。）可知你可能会适应或者不适应，“you may fit in”对应上文“fit in right away”，“or not”对应上文“feel like a complete outcast”，可知划线词意思是“不适应、不被接受”。故选D项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段关键句“Another really nice thing about joining a club is that doing activities looks good on college applications. Being known as outgoing is a highly valued trait; it shows that you are willing to put yourself out there, be determined, and best of all try new things.”（参加社团的另一个好处是，参加活动在申请大学时看起来很不错。外向是一种很有价值的特质；这表明你愿意把自己放在那里，有决心，最好的是尝试新事物）可知，大学高度重视你所培养出的开朗的个性。故选C项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段关键句“Productivity is something that teens seem to continuously have a problem with. Most teens go to school and then come home and spend the rest of the day in front of the television or phone, but activities prevent this.”（生产效率是青少年似乎一直存在的问题。大多数青少年上学后回到家，一整天都待在电视机或手机前，但活动却阻止了这一点）可知，第四段谈论了加入俱乐部可以更好利用时间这一好处。故选D项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“But no matter how well you may fit in (or not), joining a club will be good for you in the short term and long term.”（但无论您是否适合（或不适合），加入俱乐部在短期和长期对您都有好处。）可知，你应该加入社团/俱乐部，因为这样对你有好处，本文主要讨论了为什么要加入社团/俱乐部。故选C项。
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。
Find it hard to get started Try these suggestions to help you rise and shine — and be effective from morning till night.
● Get up earlier
Sleeping in can be a hard habit to break. Actually, it involves two things — going to bed earlier and getting up earlier. Start off by going to bed 15 minutes before your usual turn-in time and setting your alarm the same number of minutes earlier the next day. ____16____ .
● Have a good stretch in bed
Before you even open your eyes, stretch every extremity (四肢) for 15 seconds. Lift your arm and begin by stretching each finger, next your hand, and then your arm. ____17____. End with a neck and back stretch that gets you out of bed. By doing this, you will enhance the flow of blood through your system, providing your tissues with extra oxygen.
●____18____
The fewer choices you have to make, the better. Before going to bed, decide what you’re going to wear, work out which route you’ll take to work and what you’ll pack in your bag.
● Consult your morning calendar
Hang a large whiteboard in your kitchen. On it, write down all you need to know for that particular day, from doctor appointments to what you’re doing with your friends. Check it carefully while you sip your first cup of coffee or tea. ____19____.
● Get moving
____20____. But if you can get yourself into the habit, exercising in the morning can give you energy to jump-start your day.
A. Plan ahead
B. Move on to your toes, feet and legs
C. It will help you to structure your day
D. Spend less time choosing things when packing
E. Morning exercise can get you refreshed quickly
F. If you’re a night owl, an early morning jog might sound like punishment
G. Gradually reset your sleep cycle until you get to your desired wake-up time
【答案】16. G 17. B 18. A 19. C 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了让你从早睡到晚都充满活力的几个小技巧。
【16题详解】
根据前文“Sleeping in can be a hard habit to break. Actually, it involves two things — going to bed earlier and getting up earlier. Start off by going to bed 15 minutes before your usual turn-in time and setting your alarm the same number of minutes earlier the next day. （睡懒觉是很难改掉的习惯。事实上，它包括两件事——早睡早起。从比平时早15分钟上床睡觉开始，第二天把闹钟设置得比平时早15分钟。）”可知，这里与上文构成顺承关系，是上文提到的方法带来的结果。即通过调整重置自己的睡眠周期。所以G选择项“Gradually reset your sleep cycle until you get to your desired wake-up time.（逐渐重置你的睡眠周期，直到你达到你想要的起床时间。）”符合上下文语境。故选G项。
【17题详解】
根据小标题“Have a good stretch in bed（在床上好好舒展一下）”和前文“Lift your arm and begin by stretching each finger, next your hand, and then your arm. （抬起你的手臂，从伸展每根手指开始，接着是你的手，然后是你的手臂。）”和下文“End with a neck and back stretch that gets you out of bed.（最后做一个颈部和背部伸展运动，让你起床。）”可知，这里为承上启下，继续介绍伸展肢体的部位。所以B选项“Move on to your toes, feet and legs. （接着是脚趾、脚和腿。）”符合上下文语境。故选B项。
【18题详解】
根据后文“Before going to bed, decide what you’re going to wear, work out which route you’ll take to work and what you’ll pack in your bag.（在睡觉前，决定好你要穿什么，计划好上班的路线，以及包里要装什么。）”可知，这里列举了我们睡觉前考虑的事情，包括第二天穿的衣服。所以A选项“Plan ahead（提前计划）”作为小标题，符合语境。故选A项。
【19题详解】
根据前文“Hang a large whiteboard in your kitchen. On it, write down all you need to know for that particular day, from doctor appointments to what you’re doing with your friends. Check it carefully while you sip your first cup of coffee or tea.（在厨房里挂一块大白板。在上面，写下当天你需要知道的一切，从看医生到和朋友在一起做什么。当你喝第一杯咖啡或茶时，仔细检查它。）”可知，这里说明白板的作用，帮助你规划你的一天。所以C选项“It will help you to structure your day.（它将帮助你安排你的一天。）”符合上下文语境。故选C项。
【20题详解】
根据小标题“Get moving（动起来）”和后文“But if you can get yourself into the habit, exercising in the morning can give you energy to jump-start your day. （但如果你能养成这个习惯，早上锻炼可以给你力量，让你开始新的一天。）”可知，这里介绍晨练的好处。所以E选择项“Morning exercise can get you refreshed quickly. （晨练能让你很快精神焕发。）”符合上下文语境。故选E项。
第三部分 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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My great-grandfather my grandfather and my father are all farmers. My father expects me to become a farmer and ___21___ them all but I don’t agree with my father.
Three years ago, my father took me to an airport to visit one of his friends. His friend ___22___ a small airline. It was the first time I had seen a ___23___ airplane. After my father’s friend discovered I had never been in an airplane, he ___24___ me to fly with them. When we took off, I felt excited. While we were in the air, I almost forgot I had to ___25___ the ground. All I could think of was flying would be my ___26___ in life and how I wanted to fly again and again.
Since then, if I had time, my father’s friend would teach me how to fly. He ___27___ let me fly alone once. I wanted to become a pilot but I would have to go ___28___ my father.
At the age of 18, I had to tell my father what I wanted to do but I didn’t want to make him ___29___. As he walked ahead of me and I ____30____, I didn’t know what I could say to help him understand my ____31____ for flying. I took my courage and said, “Father, I have something ____32____ to tell you. I want to go to college and become a pilot. I have talked to the schools and they agreed to give me financial (金融的) help. “I felt nervous in his ____33____. Then he spoke,” I was wondering when you would tell me. I have been ____34____ money for you. ” When I heard this, I couldn’t help crying. For the first time, I really understand his ____35____ love for me.
21. A. respect B. join C. remember D. believe
22. A. introduced B. examined C. needed D. owned
23. A. real B. special C. huge D. popular
24 A. ordered B. allowed C. forced D. trained
25. A. return to B. look at C. think about D. care for
26. A. problem B. custom C. challenge D. goal
27. A. even B. still C. never D. already
28. A. for B. through C. after D. against
29. A. sick B. worried C. angry D. excited
30. A. waited B. followed C. left D. ran
31. A. plan B. love C. excuse D. explanation
32. A. terrible B. amazing C. important D. encouraging
33. A. silence B. sadness C. surprise D. anger
34. A. counting B. searching C. saving D. changing
35. A. different B. strange C. lost D. deep
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述的是父亲一直希望作者能子承父业，但是自从看到作者想成为一名飞行员以后，他默默攒钱帮助作者实现梦想。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的父亲希望我当农民，加入他们，但我不同意我父亲。A. respect尊重；B. join加入；C. remember记住；D. believe相信。根据上文“My great-grandfather, my grandfather and my father are all farmers.”可知，作者的曾祖父、祖父和父亲都是农民，作者的父亲也期望他成为农民，可推断父亲想让作者加入他们的行列。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的朋友有一家小型航空公司。A. introduced介绍；B. examined检验；C. needed需要；D. owned拥有。根据下文“After my father’s friend discovered I had never been in an airplane, he _____4_____ me to fly with them.”可知，父亲的朋友让作者乘坐飞机、教作者开飞机推断。父亲的朋友拥有一家小型航空公司。故选D项。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那是我第一次看到一架真正的飞机。A. real真正的；B. special特殊的；C. huge巨大的；D. popular受欢迎的。根据下文“I had never been in an airplane”可知，作者以前没坐过飞机，由此推断，那是作者第一次看到真正的飞机。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：父亲的朋友了解到我以前从没坐过飞机后，允许我和他们一起飞行。A. ordered命令；B. allowed允许；C. forced强迫；D. trained训练。由下文“When we took off”可知，作者坐上父亲的朋友的飞机，由此可知，父亲的朋友允许作者和他们一起飞行。故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我们在空中的时候我快要忘记我们要返回地面了。A. return to返回；B. look at看；C. think about考虑；D. care for喜欢。由上文“When we took off, I felt excited.”提到作者坐飞机很兴奋，以及他们现在在空中可知，作者沉浸飞行当中，忘记他们是要返回地面的。故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：所有我想到的是飞行是我的人生目标和我多么想一次又一次飞行。A. problem问题；B. custom风俗；C. challenge挑战；D. goal目标。由下文“how I wanted to fly again and again”和“I wanted to become a pilot”可知作者想要飞行，说明飞行是作者的人生目标。故选D项。
【27题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：曾经他甚至让我独自开飞机。A. even甚至；B. still仍然；C. never从不；D. already已经。结合语意，“let me fly alone once”(让我独自开飞机)和“my father’s friend would teach me how to fly”(父亲的朋友会教我开飞机)之间是递进关系，则此处应用“even”(甚至)表递进。故选A项。
【28题详解】
考查介词词义辨析。句意：我想成为飞行员，但这样的话我便违抗了父亲。A. for为了；B. through通过；C. after在……之后；D. against反对。由上文“My father expects me to become a farmer”可知，父亲想让作者当农民，而作者却想当飞行员，这一想法违背了父亲的心愿。短语go against意为“违背”。故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：18岁的时候，我不得已告诉父亲自己想做什么，但我不想惹他生气。A. sick生病的；B. worried担心的；C. angry生气的；D. excited激动的。根据上文“I wanted to become a pilot but I would have to go ______8______ my father.”可知，作者想当飞行员，这违背了父亲的心愿，由此推知，作者当时怕把自己的想法说给父亲后会惹他生气。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他走在我的前面，我跟着他，不知道该如何开口，能让他理解我对飞行的热爱。A. waited等待；B. followed跟随；C. left离开；D. ran跑。由“he walked ahead of me”可知父亲在作者前面，所以作者应该是跟在父亲身后。故选B项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他走在我的前面，我跟着他，不知道该如何开口，能让他理解我对飞行的热爱。A. plan计划；B. love爱；C. excuse借口；D. explanation解释。根据上文“I wanted to become a pilot”可知，作者想当飞行员，所以作者想让父亲理解的是作者对飞行的热爱。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我鼓起勇气说道：“父亲，我有很重要的事情要告诉您。”A. terrible糟糕的；B. amazing令人惊讶的；C. important重要的；D. encouraging鼓舞人心的。根据下文“I want to go to college and become a pilot. I have talked to the schools and they agreed to give me financial (金融的) help.”可知，当时作者18岁，即将要上大学了，所以作者告诉父亲自己的职业理想—成为飞行员—这是一件很重要的事情。故选C项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：父亲沉默，我感到非常紧张。A. silence寂静；B. sadness伤心；C. surprise惊喜；D. anger生气。由下一句“Then he spoke”可以推知，前面父亲一开始不说话。故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我已经攒好钱给你了。A. counting数数；B. searching查找；C. saving存(钱)；D. changing改变。结合下文“For the first time, I really understand his ____15____ love for me.”提到作者体会到父亲对自己的爱可知，父亲是支持作者当飞行员的想法的，并攒钱供作者学习当飞行员。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我第一次真正体会到父亲对我深沉的爱。A. different不同的；B. strange奇怪的；C. lost失去的；D. deep深的。根据上文“I was wondering when you would tell me. I have been _____14_____ money for you.”可知，父亲一直默默为作者攒钱，支持作者当飞行员，由此可知，那一刻作者第一次体会到父亲深沉的爱。故选D项。
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。
By December of this year, students in Jiangsu ______36______ (select) a new way to pay tuition fees: paying by the digital yuan, or e-CNY. This is ______37______ Jiangsu province will encourage the use of e-CNY in its education system, according to a piece of news recently ______38______(prove) by the Jiangsu Education Department. Students will ______39______(probable) pay examination registration fees and receive scholarships in digital yuan. They are also encouraged to pay in digital yuan for ordinary consumption (消费) on campus. China started ______40______(create) the digital version of the renminbi in 2014. Liu Ting is a resident of Suzhou, one of the first pilot ______41______(city) for e-CNY announced by the People’s Bank of China in April 2020. “If you want to use e-CNY to buy something, you just need to download the e-CNY app and open ______42______ account,” Liu told Teens. “Then you can use it to scan the payment code in off line shops.”
One benefit of e-CNY is that it is safer compared to Alipay and WeChat payment. E-commerce (电子商务) platforms ______43______ accept payments by e-CNY will not have access to users’ personal information. In addition, “the use of e-CNY can reduce trade costs for smaller businesses,” said Zhou Maohua, an analyst at China Everbright Bank. At present, third-party payment platforms such as Alipay and WeChat require certain fees when money is transferred (转账) through them. E-CNY payment, ______44______, can transfer money directly from buyers to sellers, which will greatly reduce trade costs.
The _______45_______(develop) of e-CNY has progressed steadily. Data from the central bank shows that the value of digital yuan in circulation (流通) reached 13.61 billion yuan by the end of 2022. China is still working to expand its usage in more areas.
【答案】36. will select
37. because
38. proved 39. probably
40. creating
41. cities 42. an
43. that##which
44. however
45. development
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了今年12月，江苏的学生将选择一种新的支付方式：通过数字人民币(e-CNY)支付学费。
【36题详解】
考查时态。句意：到今年12月，江苏的学生将选择一种新的支付方式：通过数字人民币(e-CNY)支付学费。select是句中谓语动词，结合时间状语By December of this year可知，描述将来的行为，用一般将来时态。故填will select。
【37题详解】
考查表语从句。句意：根据江苏省教育厅最近证实的一则消息，这是因为江苏省将鼓励在其教育系统中使用e-CNY。根据句意可知，“江苏省将鼓励在其教育系统中使用e-CNY”是“江苏学生会有新的支付方式”的原因，所以用because引导表语从句；this is because...“这是因为……”。故填because。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：根据江苏省教育厅最近证实的一则消息，这是因为江苏省将鼓励在其教育系统中使用e-CNY。分析句子成分，“(prove) by the Jiangsu Education Department”作后置定语，prove(证实，证明)是非谓语动词，与其逻辑主语news之间是被动关系，用过去分词表被动。故填proved。
【39题详解】
查副词。句意：学生可能会以数字人民币支付考试注册费和奖学金。分析句子成分，该空在句中作状语，用副词probably，修饰谓语动词will pay。故填probably。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：2014年，中国开始发行数字版人民币。start doing是固定搭配，用动名词作宾语。故填creating。
【41题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：刘婷是一名苏州居民，苏州是中国人民银行于2020年4月宣布的首批电子人民币试点城市之一。“one of+复数名词”是固定搭配，意为“……之一”；one of the first pilot cities“首批试点城市之一”。故填cities。
【42题详解】
考查冠词。句意：刘婷告诉本报记者：“如果你想用e-CNY买东西，你只需要下载e-CNY应用程序并开设一个账户”。可数名词account在句中表示“一个账户”，泛指，account发音以元音音素开头，用不定冠词an修饰。故填an。
【43题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：接受e-CNY支付的电子商务平台将无法访问用户的个人信息。分析句子可知，空格处单词引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词E-commerce platforms，指物，关系词代替先行词在从句中作主语，用关系代词that或which引导。故填that/which。
【44题详解】
考查副词。句意：但是e-CNY支付可以将资金直接从买方转移到卖方，这将大大降低交易成本。上文说支付宝和微信第三方支付平台在通过它们转账时需要收取一定的费用，这是其劣势，下文讲e-CNY支付可以将资金直接从买方转移到卖方，这是优势，前后句意构成转折关系，结合空格位置，此处填连接副词however，表示“然而，但是”。故填however。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意：e-CNY的发展稳步推进。提示词有句中作主语，用名词development，意为“发展”。故填development。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是某国际学校的学生李华，你校将于下周五举办一场有关二十四节气(the 24 solar terms)的英文知识讲座。请你给留学生朋友Peter写封邮件邀请他参加，内容包括：
1.写信目的；
2.讲座的信息：时间、地点和内容等；
3.期待回复。
注意：写作词数应为80左右。
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【答案】Dear Peter,
I’m writing to invite you to attend a lecture about the 24 solar terms, as I know you are very interested in traditional Chinese culture. The lecture will be held in the school hall from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on March 24th.
The lecturer will first introduce the meaning of the 24 solar terms and then explain their origin. Afterwards, there will be a free discussion where students will be free to ask some questions.
Hope that you can come. Looking forward to your earliest reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给留学生朋友Peter写封邮件邀请他参加你校将于下周五举办一场有关二十四节气(the 24 solar terms)的英文知识讲座。内容包括：1.写信目的；2.讲座的信息：时间、地点和内容等；3.期待回复。
【详解】1.词汇积累
参加：attend→join in
对……感兴趣：be interested in→have an interest in
举行、组织：hold→organize
解释：explain→illustrate
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：The lecture will be held in the school hall from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on March 24th.
拓展句：The lecture will be held in the school hall, which will start from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on March 24th.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m writing to invite you to attend a lecture about the 24 solar terms, as I know you are very interested in traditional Chinese culture. (运用了as引导的原因状语从句)
【高分句型2】Afterwards, there will be a free discussion where students will be free to ask some questions. (运用了where引导的限制性定语从句)
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 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。
Alphabetical (字母表的) order was a big problem for Keisha Williams. In every list, on every line, in the lunchroom and the classroom, teachers put all the W’s together. Alice Wilkins was always one place ahead of Keisha.
“You two are going to be friends,” said the girls’ teacher, Ms. Mubarak, “whether you like it or not.”
Yeah, right. Could she be friends with Alice “I doubt it,” Keisha thought. Alice was perfect. She was everything Keisha wasn’t. Alice changed her hairstyle every day. She always wore beautiful clothing. She had polish (指甲油) on her nails. Keisha had plain (普通的) nails, a very ordinary hairstyle — and not to mention her out-of-tyle clothes.
Alice had new fashionable notebooks. Keisha’s notebooks were boring black and white. Keisha complained to her mother that her notebooks were too plain. “They still have paper and lines,” her mother said. “You don’t need glitter (华丽) to make you smart.”
Keisha thought Alice’s mother treated her like a grown-up. Alice had a house key and said that she always let herself into her apartment. But when Keisha came home, she had to ring for her mother to open the door. And every time, her mother would give her a big bear hug. That’s for babies, Keisha always thought, trying to free herself from her mother’s arms.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
One Tuesday at school when math tests were handed back, Keisha got her usual A.
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Paragraph 2:
Later, in the cafeteria, Keisha and Alice worked on math problems together.
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【答案】One Tuesday at school when math tests were handed back, Keisha got her usual A. Seconds later, Alice turned around and whispered, “I think you’re the smartest girl in our grade.” “Thank you,” replied Keisha, surprised by the praise. “I’m not so good in math,” Alice admitted. “I’ve been afraid to ask, but... can you help me ” “Sure,” Keisha said. “At lunch ” Alice asked. Keisha nodded.
Later, in the cafeteria, Keisha and Alice worked on math problems together. Alice discovered that Keisha was a math talent, “How do you do that ” Alice wondered. “I work with my mom,” Keisha explained. “I work on math problems by myself first, then mom tests me.” “Oh,” said Alice, “my mom always works late and doesn’t have time to help me. You are lucky to have such a great mom.” That day when Keisha got home from school, her mother met her at the door and gave her the usual bear hug. This time, Keisha didn’t avoid her. She smiled.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Keisha不擅长字母排序，而Alice总能得领先于她。老师说她们俩能够成为朋友，但Keisha却对此怀疑因为她认为Alice是完美的，是个酷女孩，而自己平平无奇。此外Keisha觉得Alice的妈妈把她当大人看待，而自己的妈妈总要给自己一个大大的拥抱，跟对待宝宝似的，Keisha总想挣脱这个怀抱。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“在学校的一个星期二，当数学试卷被发回时，Keisha得到了她往常的A”可知，第一段可描写Alice夸赞Keisha并请求Keisha帮忙辅导数学。
②由第二段首句内容“后来，在自助餐厅，Keisha和Alice一起做数学题。”可知，本段可描写Alice询问Keisha学数学的方法并羡慕她有一个好妈妈。
2.续写线索：Keisha数学得A——Alice夸赞Keisha——Alice请求Keisha辅导数学——Keisha同意——Alice请教学习数学方法——Keisha提及到母亲的帮助——Alice夸赞Keisha有个好妈妈——Keisha接受母亲的拥抱。
3.词汇激活
行为类
①回复：reply/respond
②帮助：help/assist
③避开：avoid/keep away from
情绪类
①惊讶的：surprised/astonished
②害怕的：afraid/frightened/scared
【点睛】【高分句型1】Seconds later, Alice turned around and whispered, “I think you’re the smartest girl in our grade.” （运用了省略that的宾语从句）
【高分句型2】That day when Keisha got home from school, her mother met her at the door and gave her the usual bear hug.（运用了when引导的时间状语从句）
听力答案1-5ACABA 6-10BACCA 11-15ABBCB 16-20CABAC海口观澜湖华侨学校2023-2024学年第一学期
高一年级期中考试 英语试卷
考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节（每小题1.5分，共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。每段对话读两遍。
1. Why is Ann so upset
A. She failed one of her exams.
B. She is worrying about other lessons.
C. She has no time to do her math homework.
2. What does the man want to do with the shelf
A. Throw it. B. Clean it. C. Paint it.
3. What will the man probably do to stay warm
A. Use a blanket. B. Turn on the heater. C. Drink some chocolate.
4. How often does the man eat out？
A. Every three days. B. Every two days. C. Every day.
5. What is the speakers’ opinion about the painting
A. It’s simple. B. It’s colorful. C. It’s great.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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6、7题。
6. What is the law about
A. Not keeping dogs at home.
B. Not having dogs in the streets.
C. Not building dog parks in the city.
7. Who should clean up the waste according to the woman
A. Dog walkers. B. Volunteers. C. Street cleaners.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What will the speakers probably do this afternoon
A. Buy a cell phone. B. Visit the man’s brother. C. Have the teachers’ meeting.
9. What did the man do last night
A. He sent his brother a text.
B. He went to his brother’s.
C. He left his brother a voicemail. (语音信箱)
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What kind of handbag did the woman lose
A. A black leather one. B. A black cloth one. C. A blue cloth one.
11. How much money was there in the woman’s handbag
A700 dollars. B. 700 pounds. C. 800 dollars.
12. How can the man contact the woman
A. By emailing her. B. By calling her. C. By visiting her.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题
13. How much is the monthly rent of the flat now
A. $625. B. $725. C. $825.
14. What makes the man interested in the flat
A. Its big size. B. The kind neighbors. C. Its convenience.
15. What does the man have to prepare himself
A. A table. B. Chairs. C. Beds.
16. When will the speakers meet
A. This Friday. B. This Saturday C. Next Monday.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is making the announcement
A. The student government. B. The school newspaper. C. The football team.
18. What is the announcement mainly about
A. Some events at school B. Some groups at school C. Some sports teams at school.
19. How many new teams are added this year
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
20. Which of the following goes to see shows？
A. The swim team. B. The art club. C. The music club.
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
A
It is very challenging when it comes to trying to master the English language. However, there are some things you can do to improve your English learning. The following books are an excellent way for people trying to learn English or get better at it.
Oxford Picture Dictionary
This is a great book for those who like to learn things visually. You can use the pictures to learn many new words each day. There is also a bilingual version for those who want to learn using their own native language.
Word Power Made Easy
This useful dictionary provides one of the best ways to learn over 1, 000 of the words which are most commonly used in English. The book has many interesting activities and games, and gives tips on avoiding spelling errors.
NTC Vocabulary Builders
Students who are more advanced in the English language will greatly like NTC Vocabulary Builders. If you want to build your English vocabulary, then this book is a good choice.
English Vocabulary in Use Series
This is one of the best-selling books by Cambridge University Press. The book is good for students of the English language of all levels who want to have a wider vocabulary. You can choose to learn British English or American English.
Improving your English is one of the best ways to make sure that you will do great in life. It can open many doors for you. For those who are not native English speakers, these books will come in handy. With hard work, anyone can be a master of the English language.
1. Which book provides ways to help you make fewer mistakes in spelling
A. Oxford Picture Dictionary B. Word Power Made Easy
C. NTC Vocabulary Builders D. English Vocabulary in Use Series
2. What is special about Oxford Picture Dictionary
A. It is designed for language beginners.
B. It offers advice on language learning.
C. It provides many pictures to help learn language.
D. It gives learners a lot of interesting daily tasks.
3. What do the four books have in common
A. They only provide English versions. B. They are all for beginners.
C. They help you to do great in life. D. They help to learn vocabulary.
B
As my husband and I drove down a country road, we passed a fire station with a sign that read, "Are you ready for the next storm ” Our area had just been in the path of Hurricane Irma, causing downed trees and outages. We were stuck in the dark and cut off from the outside world.
We have had our share of storms in the past--a snowstorm and other heavy snows that knocked down trees, sometimes up to a week at a time. Those days in a cold house weren't fun, but we learned so much from those early storms, things that made later storms easier to bear.
Now we have stored up flashlights, lanterns and candles. We bought a battery-operated radio to keep up with the news. We stocked up on batteries so that we'd have plenty for extended power failures. We make sure our grill（烤架） is ready and its tank is full, and we purchase food that can be easily prepared and then cooked or heated on the grill. And we don't forget to buy emergency chocolate! We have book lights to read in the dark. We keep our car gas tanks full and have emergency cash on hand.
We're ready for the next storm, but we wouldn't have learned to do all those things if we hadn't encountered a storm in the past. The same is true spiritually. Those little storms in our lives are never fun, but they prepare us for the big storms--the big trials--that will come our way, They can teach us some valuable lessons.
Are you ready for the next storm Now is the time to get ready. . . not when the storm arrives.
4. Which can replace the underlined word "outages” in paragraph 1
A. weather change
B. virus' spreading
C. power failure
D. emotional reaction
5. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. The lessons that storms can teach us.
B. The importance of being ready for storms.
C. The necessities the author bought for her daily life.
D. The preparations the author made for the next storm.
6. What does the author think of experiencing the past storms
A. It was rewarding.
B. It was annoying.
C. It was thrilling.
D. It was frightening.
7. What can we learn from the author's story
A. Things will work out.
B. Keep something for a rainy day.
C. Don't stop regardless of the weather.
D. Sunshine always comes after the storm.
C
We all know that it’s good to be kind to others. But what does that mean for us What acts of kindness will make us happiest and who will benefit the most A new review of kindness research provides some answers.
Researchers analyzed the results from 126 research articles looking at almost 200, 000 participants from around the world. The studies they chose all had to meet certain criteria, such as including only adults and reporting good statistical data. Some were experiments while others just surveyed people about how kind and happy they were. The studies measured well-being in many ways, including both mental and physical health.
As expected, people who were kind tended to have higher well-being. Although the relationship was not, stronger than it was, lead researcher Bryant Hui was still encouraged by the result. “Although the relationship is weaker, the effect still has a significant impact,” he says.
He and his colleagues considered when kindness might have a bigger impact on our well-being. One thing they found was that people who performed random, informal acts of kindness tended to be happier than people who performed more formal acts of kindness. It’s possible that informal helping may fill our more basic psychological needs for close relationships, which is why it could lead to greater happiness.
The researchers also found that people who were kind tended to have a higher sense of meaning and purpose in life. Perhaps this makes sense, given that being kind involves effort which makes people feel confident about themselves and their abilities. And that provides a sense of meaning.
8. What is the text mainly about
A. Act of kindness makes us happiest. B. Being kind makes us healthy and happy.
C. Random acts of kindness are better than formal ones. D. Doing act of kindness to others improves our abilities.
9. How did the researchers get the finding
A. By doing surveys. B. By carrying out experiments.
C By comparing research data. D. By analyzing results of articles.
10. Why does being kind give people a sense of meaning and purpose in life
A. Because it makes people healthier. B. Because it boosts close relationships.
C Because it improves people’s confidence. D. Because it promotes awareness of responsibility.
11. Where is the text most likely from
A. A diary. B. A guide book. C. A novel. D. A magazine.
D
High school is difficult for everyone. You are going through an awkward time and you may either fit in right away or feel like a complete outcast. But no matter how well you may fit in (or not), joining a club will be good for you in the short term and long term.
Joining a club is a great way to meet new people, especially if you are new to the school. Joining a club forces you to communicate with people who have similar interests as you. Even if you are the shyest and quietest person, you are sure to develop a relationship with at least one person in the club that you decide to join. Speaking from personal experience, I have met some of my best friends from my after-school activities and had many new doors open to me.
Another really nice thing about joining a club is that doing activities looks good on college applications (申请). Being known as outgoing is a highly valued trait (特质); it shows that you are willing to put yourself out there, be determined (意志坚定的), and best of all try new things. Another nice thing is that (depending on the activity) it could help you develop skills that you could use during a college interview.
Productivity is something that teens seem to continuously have a problem with. Most teens go to school and then come home and spend the rest of the day in front of the television or phone, but activities prohibit (阻止) this. Teens are also very easy to influence and if they fall into the wrong group of people they could fall into consequences such as problems with the law. Clubs are a great place to spend time and be with good people who you can fall back on if you need them.
Maybe the most important reason why you should join a club is the long-term benefit (益处) it brings. The classroom isn’t the only learning environment in a school. Things such as meeting and speaking to new people, keeping an eye on the time, and being organized are things you will use every single day of your life.
12. What might the underlined word “outcast” in paragraph 1 mean
A. A person who is popular. B. A person who is not smart.
C. A person who is confident. D. A person who is not accepted.
13. What do colleges think highly of according to the text
A. The number of clubs you have joined.
B. The strong relationships you have built.
C. The bright personality you have developed.
D. The skills you have learned while forming a club.
14. What benefit of joining a club is talked about in paragraph 4
A. Increasing knowledge. B. Learning teamworking skills.
C. Improving your fitness level. D. Making good use of your time.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. What club should you join B. How to join a club you like
C. Why should you join a club D. Should you join a second club
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。
Find it hard to get started Try these suggestions to help you rise and shine — and be effective from morning till night.
● Get up earlier
Sleeping in can be a hard habit to break. Actually, it involves two things — going to bed earlier and getting up earlier. Start off by going to bed 15 minutes before your usual turn-in time and setting your alarm the same number of minutes earlier the next day. ____16____ .
● Have a good stretch in bed
Before you even open your eyes, stretch every extremity (四肢) for 15 seconds. Lift your arm and begin by stretching each finger, next your hand, and then your arm. ____17____. End with a neck and back stretch that gets you out of bed. By doing this, you will enhance the flow of blood through your system, providing your tissues with extra oxygen.
●____18____
The fewer choices you have to make, the better. Before going to bed, decide what you’re going to wear, work out which route you’ll take to work and what you’ll pack in your bag.
● Consult your morning calendar
Hang a large whiteboard in your kitchen. On it, write down all you need to know for that particular day, from doctor appointments to what you’re doing with your friends. Check it carefully while you sip your first cup of coffee or tea. ____19____.
● Get moving
____20____. But if you can get yourself into the habit, exercising in the morning can give you energy to jump-start your day.
A. Plan ahead
B. Move on to your toes, feet and legs
C. It will help you to structure your day
D. Spend less time choosing things when packing
E Morning exercise can get you refreshed quickly
F. If you’re a night owl, an early morning jog might sound like punishment
G. Gradually reset your sleep cycle until you get to your desired wake-up time
第三部分 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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My great-grandfather, my grandfather and my father are all farmers. My father expects me to become a farmer and ___21___ them all but I don’t agree with my father.
Three years ago, my father took me to an airport to visit one of his friends. His friend ___22___ a small airline. It was the first time I had seen a ___23___ airplane. After my father’s friend discovered I had never been in an airplane, he ___24___ me to fly with them. When we took off, I felt excited. While we were in the air, I almost forgot I had to ___25___ the ground. All I could think of was flying would be my ___26___ in life and how I wanted to fly again and again.
Since then, if I had time, my father’s friend would teach me how to fly. He ___27___ let me fly alone once. I wanted to become a pilot but I would have to go ___28___ my father.
At the age of 18, I had to tell my father what I wanted to do but I didn’t want to make him ___29___. As he walked ahead of me and I ____30____, I didn’t know what I could say to help him understand my ____31____ for flying. I took my courage and said, “Father, I have something ____32____ to tell you. I want to go to college and become a pilot. I have talked to the schools and they agreed to give me financial (金融的) help. “I felt nervous in his ____33____. Then he spoke,” I was wondering when you would tell me. I have been ____34____ money for you. ” When I heard this, I couldn’t help crying. For the first time, I really understand his ____35____ love for me.
21. A. respect B. join C. remember D. believe
22. A. introduced B. examined C. needed D. owned
23. A. real B. special C. huge D. popular
24. A. ordered B. allowed C. forced D. trained
25. A. return to B. look at C. think about D. care for
26. A. problem B. custom C. challenge D. goal
27. A. even B. still C. never D. already
28. A. for B. through C. after D. against
29. A. sick B. worried C. angry D. excited
30. A. waited B. followed C. left D. ran
31. A. plan B. love C. excuse D. explanation
32. A. terrible B. amazing C. important D. encouraging
33. A. silence B. sadness C. surprise D. anger
34. A. counting B. searching C. saving D. changing
35. A. different B. strange C. lost D. deep
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。
By December of this year, students in Jiangsu ______36______ (select) a new way to pay tuition fees: paying by the digital yuan, or e-CNY. This is ______37______ Jiangsu province will encourage the use of e-CNY in its education system, according to a piece of news recently ______38______(prove) by the Jiangsu Education Department. Students will ______39______(probable) pay examination registration fees and receive scholarships in digital yuan. They are also encouraged to pay in digital yuan for ordinary consumption (消费) on campus. China started ______40______(create) the digital version of the renminbi in 2014. Liu Ting is a resident of Suzhou, one of the first pilot ______41______(city) for e-CNY announced by the People’s Bank of China in April 2020. “If you want to use e-CNY to buy something, you just need to download the e-CNY app and open ______42______ account,” Liu told Teens. “Then you can use it to scan the payment code in off line shops.”
One benefit of e-CNY is that it is safer compared to Alipay and WeChat payment. E-commerce (电子商务) platforms ______43______ accept payments by e-CNY will not have access to users’ personal information. In addition, “the use of e-CNY can reduce trade costs for smaller businesses,” said Zhou Maohua, an analyst at China Everbright Bank. At present, third-party payment platforms such as Alipay and WeChat require certain fees when money is transferred (转账) through them. E-CNY payment, ______44______, can transfer money directly from buyers to sellers, which will greatly reduce trade costs.
The _______45_______(develop) of e-CNY has progressed steadily. Data from the central bank shows that the value of digital yuan in circulation (流通) reached 13.61 billion yuan by the end of 2022. China is still working to expand its usage in more areas.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是某国际学校的学生李华，你校将于下周五举办一场有关二十四节气(the 24 solar terms)的英文知识讲座。请你给留学生朋友Peter写封邮件邀请他参加，内容包括：
1.写信目的；
2.讲座的信息：时间、地点和内容等；
3.期待回复。
注意：写作词数应为80左右。
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第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整短文。
Alphabetical (字母表的) order was a big problem for Keisha Williams. In every list, on every line, in the lunchroom and the classroom, teachers put all the W’s together. Alice Wilkins was always one place ahead of Keisha.
“You two are going to be friends,” said the girls’ teacher, Ms. Mubarak, “whether you like it or not.”
Yeah, right. Could she be friends with Alice “I doubt it,” Keisha thought. Alice was perfect. She was everything Keisha wasn’t. Alice changed her hairstyle every day. She always wore beautiful clothing. She had polish (指甲油) on her nails. Keisha had plain (普通的) nails, a very ordinary hairstyle — and not to mention her out-of-tyle clothes.
Alice had new fashionable notebooks. Keisha’s notebooks were boring black and white. Keisha complained to her mother that her notebooks were too plain. “They still have paper and lines,” her mother said. “You don’t need glitter (华丽) to make you smart.”
Keisha thought Alice’s mother treated her like a grown-up. Alice had a house key and said that she always let herself into her apartment. But when Keisha came home, she had to ring for her mother to open the door. And every time, her mother would give her a big bear hug. That’s for babies, Keisha always thought, trying to free herself from her mother’s arms.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
One Tuesday at school when math tests were handed back, Keisha got her usual A.
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Paragraph 2:
Later, in the cafeteria, Keisha and Alice worked on math problems together.
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听力答案1-5ACABA 6-10BACCA 11-15ABBCB 16-20CABAC
