2023—2024学年 (上) 高一年级期中考试
英语
考生注意:
1. 答题前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上, 并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。 回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力 (共两节, 满分30分)
做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后, 你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What did the woman do
A. She called a wrong number.
B. She asked for the right number.
C. She talked to a friend on the phone.
2. What does the woman have to do today
A. Go to the exhibition. B. Buy tickets. C. Do some cleaning.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In a hotel. C. In an office.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Strangers. B. Classmates. C. Teacher and student.
5. What does the man want to do
A. Go to the bookstore. B. Sell his used books. C. Get a second-hand book.
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, 各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What do the speakers mainly talk about
A. Space travel. B. Their childhood. C. Space science.
7. What does the woman think of movies about space
A. Frightening. B. Interesting. C. Boring.
听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。
8. What trouble did the man have
A. He had to walk to work.
B. He had little time to sleep.
C His motorbike broke down.
9. When did the man get up
A. At 4: 30 am. B. At 5: 00 am. C. At 5: 30 am.
听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the man look tired
A. He had a bad dream last night.
B. He stayed up late last night.
C. He talked too late with a friend.
11. Who did the man talk to in the dream
A. Tom. B. Steve. C. Mike.
12. What was the man doing in the dream
A. Dancing. B. Seeing a film. C. Working hard.
听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。
13. What did the speakers plan to do at first
A. Meet James. B. See the early show. C. Wait for the next show.
14. Who will the man speaker go to the gym with
A. Jenny. B. James. C. The woman speaker.
15. Why does the man speaker refuse to see Lost and Found in New York
A. He has seen it already. B. He is not interested in it. C. He has no time to see it.
16. What does the woman think of Planet X
A. It is funny. B. It is moving. C. It is exciting.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17. What is the most special about the restaurant
A. It needs booking ahead of time.
B. It is managed by some children.
C. It opens only for three hours.
18. What does the woman cook do now
A. She does some cooking. B. She trains the kids. C. She looks after the kids.
19. What is a child’s meal like
A. It is cheaper. B. It is much more delicious. C. It is healthier.
20. When can you be served in the restaurant
A. On Saturday afternoons. B. On Sunday afternoons. C. On Sunday evenings.
第二部分 阅读 (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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
You are invited to join Film Fans, the Museum’ s membership group for movie lovers. Members of Film Fans receive special rights, such as free admission (入场费) and chances to meet industry experts.
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston ( MFAH) has celebrated cinema as an art form since 1939. Brown Auditorium Theater designed by famous museum designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, offers an excellent moviegoing experience in the Caroline Wiess Law Building. The theater was named Houston’s “Best Place to See Vintage Flicks” by the Houston Press for two years. The Lynn Wyatt Theater is positioned in the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building, designed by Steven Holl Architects.
Join Film Fans online or by calling 713-639-7550.
Already a Film Fans member Be sure to keep your email address up-to-date to make sure you receive film passes, the latest news, and more!
Single ( $75 MFAH members, $85 nonmembers)
10 free admissions, after which admission to most films is discounted (打折) to $5.
Double ( $135 MFAH members, $150 nonmembers)
20 free admissions (10 per person), plus extra benefits listed above.
Final Film Supporter ($1,000)
Free admission for up to four people for most films throughout the year, plus extra benefits listed above.
Film Fans
For information about Single and Double memberships to Film Fans, contact membership@mfah.org or 713-639-7550.
For information about Final Film Supporter memberships, contact Tracy Stephenson at tstephenson@mfah.org or713-639-7531.
General Inquiries
For information about film screenings, tickets, or other information about attending films at the Museum,contact guestservices@mfah.orgor 713-639-7300.
Parking Info for Film Fans
Parking can be got in three garages: 1144 Binz Street, 5101 Montrose Boulevard, and 5500 Main Street. For more information, contact parking@mfah.org.
1. How much does a person have to pay to get free admissions as a nonmember
A. $75. B. $85. C. $135. D. $150.
2. Which should you contact if you need information about tickets
A guestservices@mfah.org. B. membership@mfah.org.
C. tstephenson@mfah.org. D. parking@mfah.org.
3. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To show the schedule of new movies.
B. To advertise and introduce new films.
C. To introduce some activities held by Film Fans.
D. To encourage readers to become members of Film Fans.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了休斯敦美术馆电影爱好者会员组织 Film Fans 的成员特权和不同会籍类型的权益，以及电影放映的两个剧院和停车信息。同时提供了联系方式和会员申请方式等信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Single ( $75 MFAH members, $85 nonmembers)部分中“Single ( $75 MFAH members, $85 nonmembers). ( 单人（MFAH会员$75，非会员$85）”可知，单人票 情况下，MFAH会员75美元，非会员85美元，因此非会员需要支付85美元。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据General Inquiries部分中“For information about film screenings, tickets, or other information about attending films at the Museum,contact guestservices@mfah.orgor 713-639-7300.(有关电影放映、门票或在博物馆观看电影的其他信息，请联系guestservices@mfah.orgor 713-639-7300。)”可知，如果需要更多关于门票相关的信息可以联系guestservices@mfah.orgor。故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“You are invited to join Film Fans, the Museum’ s membership group for movie lovers. Members of Film Fans receive special rights, such as free admission (入场费) and chances to meet industry experts.(欢迎您加入“电影迷”——博物馆专为电影爱好者而设的会员组织。电影迷会员享有特殊权利，例如免费入场和与行业专家会面的机会。)”可知，加入“电影迷”——博物馆专为电影爱好者而设的会员组织。电影迷会员享有特殊权利，例如免费入场和与行业专家会面的机会。因此作者的目的是鼓励读者成为“电影迷”会员。故选D。
B
A man who lives alone in the Rocky Mountains has become a hero for climate scientists because of his unusual hobby. The man is called Billy Barr——he writes his name with small b’s——and for 50 years he has been the only person who kept living in Gothic, a small town in Colorado.
In the summer of 1973, Billy decided he wasn’t happy in the regular world, so he moved to Gothic, where he felt more relaxed. Every summer, scientists come to Gothic’s Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (生物实验室) ——or RMBL——for research. But in winter, Billy is alone. Having little to do, Billy started keeping records of snow levels, temperatures and animal sightings. For Billy this was fun. He has always liked numbers. So he continued keeping records——for 50 years.
Over time, he started working at the RMBL, looking after the place and keeping records. He made the laboratory his home, and became friends with the scientists. One day, Billy mentioned his hobby to a scientist, who asked to see his records and realized at once how important they were. Those records of fifty years show climate change and its effects very clearly: Winters are getting warmer, and the snow is disappearing earlier. Now Billy’s records have been used in many academic papers and there’s a short film about him called The Snow Guardian. He still keeps his records, but now he uses Excel and a website instead of notebooks.
Although he has other hobbies, like playing cricket and watching Bollywood movies, his records have made him famous among climate scientists. But why does he write his name with small b’s Well, Billy said that it felt more comfortable. “I live a quiet little life,” he said. “And I enjoy it.”
4. Why did Billy move to Gothic
A. He didn’t get along with his family. B. The life there was relaxing.
C. He applied for a job there. D. He dreamed of being a scientist.
5. What made Billy start keeping the records at first
A. To do his duty. B. To make a living.
C. To fight against loneliness. D. To study climate change.
6. Which of the following best describes Billy’s records
A. Common. B. Formal. C. Useful. D. Boring.
7. What can we learn from Billy’s story
A. Nothing can stop us from realizing our dreams.
B. Success means getting personal needs satisfied.
C. Life is not perfect, but that’s what makes it interesting.
D. With love and patience, everyone can make a difference.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. C 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Billy因为厌烦世俗生活到山中隐居。无聊之余，开始记录山中的气候变化。结果他这些记录在50年后成为了宝贵的研究资料。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“In the summer of 1973, Billy decided he wasn’t happy in the regular world, so he moved to Gothic, where he felt more relaxed. (1973年夏天，比利觉得他在普通的世界里不快乐，所以他搬到了哥特，在那里他感觉更放松)”可知，他搬到Gothic是因为那儿的生活令他感到放松。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“But in winter, Billy is alone. Having little to do, Billy started keeping records of snow levels, temperatures and animal sightings. (但在冬天，比利是独自一人。由于没什么事可做，比利开始记录积雪水平、温度和动物出没情况)”可知，Billy开始记录这些资料是为了打发寂寞。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“One day, Billy mentioned his hobby to a scientist, who asked to see his records and realized at once how important they were. Those records of fifty years show climate change and its effects very clearly: Winters are getting warmer, and the snow is disappearing earlier. Now Billy’s records have been used in many academic papers and there’s a short film about him called The Snow Guardian. (一天，比利向一位科学家提起了他的爱好，这位科学家要求看他的记录，并立刻意识到这些记录的重要性。这些50年的记录非常清楚地显示了气候变化及其影响:冬天越来越暖和，雪消失得越来越早。现在比利的记录被用在了许多学术论文中，还有一部关于他的短片叫做《冰雪守护者》)”可知，Billy的这些记录非常有用。故选C。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“So he continued keeping records——for 50 years.(于是他继续记录了50年。)”可知，Billy 50年来坚持记录这些资料，足见他的耐心。再根据最后一段“ ‘I live a quiet little life,” he said. “And I enjoy it.’(“我过着平静的小生活，”他说。“我很享受。”)”可知，他喜欢记录气候的变化，并且他的记录的资料在学术界发挥了巨大影响。因此本文告诉我们的是：有了爱和耐心，每个人都能有所作为。故选D。
C
A small recording room outside the Congolese capital Kinshasa has become a safe space for homeless teenagers. They sing about their life on the streets and dream of a better future. The homeless sing about their childhood, living conditions, and living experiences at the Mokili Na Poche cultural center. It is a safe space that allows young people and children to wash and eat.
“It really makes me happy when I sing,” said 19-year-old Mavakala. He has slept on the streets for years. There are more than 20,000 homeless children in Kinshasa. Other teenagers looked on with happiness as Mavakala turned on the recording equipment at the center in late August.
Mavakala dreams of bigger goals after having the chance to record in a real recording space. He said, “It stimulates me and I tell myself — ah, life belongs to (属于) brave persons.” He added that U. S. rapper Lil Wayne and Congolese star Fally Ipupa influenced his music.
He has been coming to the center for the past three years, taking part in the music, art, and reading classes it offers throughout the day. Founder Cedrick Tshimbalanga hopes these skills and daily experiences will help the children build a base for their life and their voices.
“With music, young people are able to talk about their daily experience — everything they live through daily: happiness and sadness,” said Tshimbalanga, who plans to release (发行) their music soon.
The classes are also a chance for young people to make up for lost chances in life. While the Democratic Republic of Congo has made progress in education, over 7 million children aged between 5 and 17 still do not have schooling, UNICEF found.
“Break free from the homeless life, my friend. It’s time to see what the future holds for you,” Mavakala sang during an excitement-filled performance at the center in August.
8. What do the homeless children do at the cultural center
A. Meet some famous musicians.
B. Express their feelings through songs.
C. Find a suitable job to support themselves.
D. Protect themselves from any possible dangers.
9. What does the underlined word “stimulates”in paragraph 3 mean
A. Encourages. B. Worries. C. Surprises. D. Warns.
10. What is Tshimbalanga’s goal in doing his work
A. To offer children a happy childhood.
B. To prevent poor children sleeping in the street.
C. To prepare the homeless for a better future.
D. To train young people to become future artists.
11. What are the words of Mavakala’s song used to do
A. Remind people to make up for the lost chances.
B. Tell about the difficult life of the homeless.
C. Describe his hope for the wonderful life.
D. Call on those in trouble to change their lives.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了刚果首都金沙萨市一个名为“Mokili Na Poche”文化中心的地方，为无家可归的年轻人提供安全的居所，并为他们提供音乐、艺术和阅读等课程，帮助他们重塑生活，以期改善自己的未来。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“A small recording room outside the Congolese capital Kinshasa has become a safe space for homeless teenagers. They sing about their life on the streets and dream of a better future. The homeless sing about their childhood, living conditions, and living experiences at the Mokili Na Poche cultural center. It is a safe space that allows young people and children to wash and eat.( 刚果首都金沙萨外的一个小录音室已经成为无家可归的青少年的安全空间。他们唱着自己在街头的生活，梦想着更美好的未来。在Mokili Na Poche文化中心，无家可归者唱着他们的童年、生活条件和生活经历。这是一个安全的空间，可以让年轻人和孩子们洗澡和吃饭。)”可知，在该文化中心，无家可归者唱着他们的童年、生活条件和生活经历。即用歌曲表达他们的情感。故选B。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词前面的内容“Mavakala dreams of bigger goals after having the chance to record in a real recording space. (在有机会在真实的录音空间录音后，Mavakala梦想着更大的目标。)”以及划线词后面的内容“ah, life belongs to (属于) brave persons.(啊，生活属于勇敢的人。)”可知，在有机会在真实的录音空间录音后，Mavakala梦想着更大的目标，因为这能够激励他自己不断前行，并且他告诉自己生活是属于勇敢的人。故推断划线词与A选项“Encourages(鼓励)”为同义词。故选A。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“Founder Cedrick Tshimbalanga hopes these skills and daily experiences will help the children build a base for their life and their voices.(创始人Cedrick Tshimbalanga希望这些技能和日常经历能帮助孩子们为他们的生活和声音打下基础。)”可知，创始人Cedriek Tshimbalanga希望这些技能和日常经历能帮助无家可归者为他们更好的未来做好准备。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中““Break free from the homeless life, my friend. It’s time to see what the future holds for you,” Mavakala sang during an excitement-filled performance at the center in August.(“从无家可归的生活中解脱出来吧，我的朋友。是时候看看你的未来了，”马瓦卡拉8月在中心一场充满兴奋的表演中唱道。)”可知，Mavakala的歌词呼吁那些深处困境的人从无家可归的生活中解脱出来，改变生活，放眼未来，即呼吁陷入困境的人改变他们的生活。故选D。
D
Alaska’s Mendenhall glacier (冰川) is about 20 minutes by car from Juneau, the state capital. It is one of the area’s most popular sites for tourists. But climate change has caused the ice to melt (融化). That means it is losing more snow and ice than it gains.
Experts guess that by 2050, people will not be able to see the Mendenhall glacier from the visitor center that was built for it. That is already the case at some other glacier visitor centers in Alaska. The disappearing glacier leads to problems for the Alaskan tourism industry.
Tourism is an important part of Juneau’s economy. About 1.6 million cruise ship passengers are expected to stop in Juneau in 2023. That is the most ever in one year. On especially busy days, 20,000 people arrive each day in the city that has only 30,000 full-time people. Cruise ships are large boats with sleeping places that carry tourists from one place to another. Many cruises start a week-long trip to Alaska in either Seattle, Washington, or Vancouver, Canada.
Manoj Pillai is a cruise ship worker from India. He recently got off his ship and went to see the Mendenhall glacier. “The glacier is so beautiful now,” he said. But he wondered what it looked like 10 or 20 years ago.
Jennifer Dumas lives in Washington, D.C. She knows what Alaska’s glaciers looked like in the past. She and her husband first visited the state and its glaciers in the 1990s. She talked about seeing the Mendenhall glacier over 20 years ago. She went to Glacier Bay National Park and spent the night near the Mendenhall glacier.
“Where we used to camp, you could see the glacier. It has retreated (退缩) so far that you can’t see the glacier anymore. So we have pictures of us in front of the glacier, but you can no longer take such pictures,” Jennifer said.
12. How does the author stress the importance of tourism to Alaska
A. By listing the number of tourists. B. By showing the great benefit from tourism.
C. By describing native people’s living conditions. D. By sharing the governments’ support.
13. What does the underlined word”it”in paragraph 4 refer to
A. The ship. B. India. C. The glacier. D. Juneau.
14. What does the author want to express by mentioning Jennifer Dumas
A. The tourism value of the glacier. B. The glacier is melting quickly.
C. The glacier is losing its attraction. D. The memory of visiting the glacier.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Alaska’s Glaciers May Disappear in the Future
B. Alaska Is Challenged by Too Many Tourists
C. It’s Time to Take Action to Stop Global Warming
D. Climate Change Influences Alaska’s Tourism Industry
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了阿拉斯加州门登哈尔冰川的融化以及对旅游业的影响，提到了2023年游船游客数量的增加和门登霍尔冰川对旅游业的重要性，还引用了游客和居民的亲身经历来说明门登霍尔冰川融化对景观和环境的影响。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“Tourism is an important part of Juneau’s economy. About 1.6 million cruise ship passengers are expected to stop in Juneau in 2023. That is the most ever in one year. On especially busy days, 20,000 people arrive each day in the city that has only 30,000 full-time people. (旅游业是朱诺经济的重要组成部分。预计到2023年，约有160万游轮乘客将在朱诺停靠。这是有史以来最多的一年。在特别繁忙的日子里，每天有2万人来到这个只有3万名全职员工的城市。)”可知，旅游业是Juneau经济的重要组成部分，作者通过列举游客的人数来强调旅游业对阿拉斯加的重要性。故选A。
【13题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线词前面的内容“Manoj Pillai is a cruise ship worker from India. He recently got off his ship and went to see the Mendenhall glacier. “The glacier is so beautiful now,” he said. (Manoj Pillai是一名来自印度的游轮工人。他最近下船去看门登霍尔冰川。“冰川现在太美了，”他说。)”以及划线词后面的内容“…looked like 10 or 20 years ago(……看起来像是10或20年前的样子)”可知，Manoj Pillai是一名来自印度的游轮工作人员。他最近下船去看门登霍尔冰川。“冰川现在太美了, ”他说。但他想知道，10年或20年前，它是什么样子的。此处it指的是门登霍尔冰川。故选C。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段““Where we used to camp, you could see the glacier. It has retreated (退缩) so far that you can’t see the glacier anymore. So we have pictures of us in front of the glacier, but you can no longer take such pictures,” Jennifer said. (“在我们过去露营的地方，你可以看到冰川。它已经退缩了，以至于你再也看不到冰川了。所以我们有我们在冰川前的照片，但你不能再拍这样的照片了，” Jennifer说。)”可知，Jennifer说冰川已经退缩了，而且退缩的如此之远，以至于再也看不到冰川了，因此作者通过提及Jennifer的例子，说明了冰川融化的非常快。故选B。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Alaska’s Mendenhall glacier (冰川) is about 20 minutes by car from Juneau, the state capital. It is one of the area’s most popular sites for tourists. But climate change has caused the ice to melt (融化). That means it is losing more snow and ice than it gains. (阿拉斯加的门登霍尔冰川距离该州首府朱诺约20分钟车程。它是该地区最受游客欢迎的景点之一。但是气候变化导致了冰的融化。这意味着它失去的冰雪比获得的要多。)”以及通读全文可知，文章介绍了阿拉斯加州门登霍尔冰川的融化以及对旅游业的影响，提到了2023年游船游客数量的增加和门登霍尔冰川对旅游业的重要性，还引用了游客和居民的亲身经历来说明门登霍尔冰川融化对景观和环境的影响。D选项“Climate Change Influences Alaska’s Tourism Industry (气候变化影响阿拉斯加的旅游业)”概括文章主要内容，符合文章标题。故选D。
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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
House Plants That Are Easy to Grow
Jessica Damiano is an expert at taking care of plants. She writes stories about how to keep plants in good condition. ___16___ She said it is not that she does not know how to take care of these house plants, but that she just paid no attention to them. She added that the plants are among the hardest to keep alive.
As a result, Damiano chooses house plants that need the least amount of care for her home. ___17___ She also raises plants that grow well with limited light, and can be moved around. Also, these sorts of house plants are best for beginners to grow.
Chinese evergreen is a beautiful house plant that does well in low-light conditions. Damiano said all you need to do is keep the plant’s soil lightly wet at all times and fertilize (施肥) every other month over the winter and every month for the rest of the year.
The cast iron plant is as strong as its name sounds. Damiano said it does not even want your attention. ___18___ It prefers electric light or light from a north-facing window. Let the soil dry out between waterings and fertilize every other month in summer and autumn and just once during the winter.
One house plant, the aloe plant, can be used for treating burns. ___19___ That liquid (液体) not only protects burned skin, but also the plant. Just place it by a window that provides bright, indirect sun light and water it every three weeks, and less often during winter.
Similar plants called succulents share aloe plants’ ability to store water within their leaves. ___20___ Most also share aloe plants’ lack of requirements, making them a good fit for new plant parents.
A. Avoid providing too much sunlight.
B. But even she has killed house plants.
C. These house plants usually need much attention.
D. She looks for plants that grow well with very little water.
E. There are many other house plants that need little water and sunlight.
F. These sorts of plants usually do well where conditions are dry and warm.
G. When necessary, just cut open a leaf and use the juice from within on an injury.
【答案】16. B 17. D 18. A 19. G 20. F
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文介绍了几种容易养活的室内植物，这些植物需要较少的光照和护理，并适合养植初学者。其中包括：中华万年青、铁树、芦荟等植物。这些植物具有储水能力，生长要求较少，容易养活。芦荟可用于治疗烧伤。
【16题详解】
根据后文“She said it is not that she does not know how to take care of these house plants, but that she just paid no attention to them. (她说，不是她不知道如何照顾这些室内植物，而是她没有注意到它们。)”可知，此处强调由于她没有注意这些植物，所以导致室内植物死亡。B选项“But even she has killed house plants.(但即使她也曾经把室内植物养死过。)”引起下文，指出曾经她在室内把植物养死过，是因为她没有注意到这些植物。故选B。
【17题详解】
根据前文“As a result, Damiano chooses house plants that need the least amount of care for her home.(因此，Damiano选择了最不需要照顾的室内植物。)”指出，她寻找一些好养活的植物，后文应该对该植物进行说明。D选项“She looks for plants that grow well with very little water.(她寻找那些在很少水的情况下生长良好的植物。)”中指出，那些在很少水的情况下生长良好的植物是Damiano选择的最不需要照顾的室内植物。故选D。
【18题详解】
根据前文“The cast iron plant is as strong as its name sounds. Damiano said it does not even want your attention.(铁皮植物的坚韧程度和名字一样强大。达米亚诺说，它甚至不需要您的关注。)”以及后文的“It prefers electric light or light from a north-facing window.(铁皮植物更偏好电灯或来自朝北窗户的光线。)”可知，此处介绍了铁皮植物的特性即它更偏好电灯或来自朝北窗户的光线。A选项“Avoid providing too much sunlight.(避免提供过多的阳光。)”引起下文，指出养殖铁皮植物过程中避免提供过多阳光。故选A。
【19题详解】
根据前文“One house plant, the aloe plant, can be used for treating burns. (一种室内植物，芦荟，可以用来治疗烧伤。)”可知，此处强调芦荟的疗伤作用。G选项“When necessary, just cut open a leaf and use the juice from within on an injury.(必要时，切开一片叶子，用里面的汁液治疗伤口。)”承接前文，指出植物可以疗伤的功效，符合语境。故选G。
【20题详解】
根据前文“Similar plants called succulents share aloe plants’ ability to store water within their leaves.(类似的多肉植物和芦荟一样，能够在叶子中储存水分。)”可知，多肉这类植物能够在叶子中存储水分。F选项“These sorts of plants usually do well where conditions are dry and warm.(这类植物通常在干燥和温暖的地方生长得很好。)”中的these sorts与前文的succulents形成呼应，指出多肉这种植物因为能够在叶子中存储水分，所以通常在干燥和温暖的地方生长得很好。故选F。
第三部分 语言运用 (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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I was driving my daughter to the nearest airport to take a trip with her basketball trainer. After dropping her off at the airport, my sons and I ___21___ at a McDonald’s to have lunch.
We found a table and I went to ___22___. Most of the workers there were teenagers. However, working at the cash register was a much ___23___ lady. Maybe she was over 70, and she looked like everybody’s ___24___.
Each person that came up to give their order was given a ___25___ and a few kind words. It ___26___ me to see how she lighted up the whole restaurant with her good manners. When it was my ___27___, I smiled back and told her that she had the sweetest smile I’d ever seen. She ___28___, tapped me on the hand and said jokingly, “It’s ___29___, Sweetie!”
When I was driving home, I could still feel her ____30____ in my heart and see her smile in my mind. And I could feel myself smiling too. When we drove back to ____31____ my daughter a few days later, we stopped at the McDonald’s again. I looked for the ____32____ with the sweet smile but she was ____33____. Maybe she wasn’t working that day or maybe she had moved on to bless others. Remembering our brief encounter always brings a smile back to my face.
It is funny how we work so hard to make money to get things but the things we want the most can’t be ____34____. They are freely given and joyfully received. Love, smiles, hugs, laughter, happiness, and joy are all free. They are the ____35____ we give each other. May we always share and delight in them.
21. A. exercised B. looked C. stopped D. talked
22. A. help B. order C. report D. eat
23. A. older B. healthier C. prettier D. stronger
24. A. neighbour B. teacher C. sister D. grandma
25. A. suggestion B. smile C. toy D. picture
26. A. warmed B. challenged C. stressed D. calmed
27. A. excuse B. duty C. job D. turn
28. A. repeated B. continued C. laughed D. doubted
29. A. interesting B. free C. attractive D. necessary
30. A. kindness B. honesty C. patience D. effort
31. A. search for B. cheer for C. watch over D. pick up
32. A. teenager B. lady C. friend D. trainer
33. A. sick B. nervous C. absent D. surprised
34. A. bought B. prepared C. saved D. shared
35. A. promises B. explanation C. honor D. gifts
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者送女儿去机场，回家途中与儿子经过麦当劳，并与一位年纪较大的女性服务员进行了短暂的交流。服务员的友善和微笑让作者难以忘怀，唤起了作者对爱的理解和感悟。
21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：把她送到机场后，我和儿子们在一家麦当劳停下来吃午饭。A. exercised锻炼； B. looked看； C. stopped停止； D. talked说话。根据句中“to have lunch”可知，作者要停车去麦当劳吃午饭。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们找了张桌子，然后去点餐。A. help帮助；B. order点餐；C. report报告；D. eat吃。根据上文可知，作者和儿子去麦当劳吃午饭，结合常识和句中“We found a table”可推知，找到桌子后，作者要去点餐。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，在收银台工作的是一位年长得多的女士。A. older更老的，年长的；B. healthier更健康的； C. prettier更漂亮的； D. stronger 更强壮的。根据下文“Maybe she was over 70”可知，收银员是一位年长的女士。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：也许她已经70多岁了，看起来就像每个人的奶奶。A. neighbour邻居；B. teacher老师； C. sister姐姐； D. grandma奶奶。根据句中“she was over 70”可知，收银员年龄很大了，所以看上去像大家的奶奶。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：每个上来点餐的人都得到了一个微笑和几句客气话。A. suggestion建议；B. smile微笑；C. toy玩具；D. picture照片。根据句中“a few kind words”和下文“When it was my 7 , I smiled back and told her that she had the sweetest smile I’d ever seen.”可知，老人很和善，给每个顾客报以微笑。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：看到她的彬彬有礼使整个饭店气氛活跃起来，我感到很温暖。A. warmed(使)温暖； B. challenged挑战； C. stressed强调； D. calmed冷静。根据句中“she lighted up the whole restaurant with her good manners”可知，老人的礼貌让整个饭店活跃起来，所以作者也感受到温暖。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：轮到我的时候，我也对她笑了笑，说她的笑容是我见过的最甜美的。A. excuse借口； B. duty责任； C. job工作； D. turn轮到的机会。根据句中“I smiled back and told her that she had the sweetest smile I’d ever seen.”可知，作者和老人说上了话，由此推知，轮到她去老人那里付钱了。故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她笑了，拍拍我的手，开玩笑地说：“它是免费的，亲爱的!”。A. repeated重复； B. continued继续； C. laughed笑； D. doubted怀疑。根据上文作者给老人说的话“told her that she had the sweetest smile I’d ever seen”和句中“jokingly”可推知，听到赞美，老人会笑着跟作者说话。故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她笑了，拍拍我的手，开玩笑地说：“它是免费的，亲爱的!”。A. interesting有趣的；B. free免费的；C. attractive有吸引力的；D. necessary必需的。根据句中“said jokingly”可推知，老人打趣说她的“笑容”是免费的。且下文“Love, smiles, hugs, laughter, happiness, and joy are all free.”也是暗示。故选B项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我开车回家的时候，我仍然能在我的心里感受到她的善良，在我的脑海里看到她的微笑。A. kindness仁慈，善良； B. honesty诚实； C. patience耐心； D. effort努力。根据上文可知，老人非常友善且常带笑容，所以作者感受到的是她的善良。故选A项。
【31题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：几天后，当我们开车回去接女儿时，我们又在麦当劳停了下来。A. search for寻找； B. cheer for为……欢呼； C. watch over监视； D. pick up接人。根据第一段中“I was driving my daughter to the nearest airport to take a trip with her basketball trainer.”和句中“my daughter a few days later”可推知，作者几周后去接女儿。故选D项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我寻找那位面带甜美笑容的女士，但她不在。A. teenager青少年； B. lady女士； C. friend朋友； D. trainer训练师。根据上文“we stopped at the McDonald’s again”和句中“with the sweet smile”可知，作者又去麦当劳找那位爱笑的女士。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我寻找那位面带甜美笑容的女士，但她不在。A. sick生病的； B. nervous紧张的； C. absent缺席的，不在场的； D. surprised惊讶的。根据下文“Maybe she wasn’t working that day or maybe she had moved on to bless others.”可知，作者没有见到那位爱笑的女士，她不在。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：有趣的是，我们努力工作赚钱来买东西，但我们最想要的东西却买不到。A. bought买； B. prepared准备； C. saved保存； D. shared分享。根据下文“They are freely given and joyfully received. Love, smiles, hugs, laughter, happiness, and joy are all free.”可知，作者说的这些东西是无法买到的。故选A项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：它们是我们送给彼此的礼物。A. promises承诺； B. explanation解释；C. honor荣誉； D. gifts礼物。根据上文“Love, smiles, hugs, laughter, happiness, and joy are all free.”和句中“we give each other.”可知，“爱，微笑，拥抱，笑声，幸福和喜悦”是无法买到的，只能是人们互相赠送的礼物。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。
The way of life in Juxi village in Zhejiang Province shows a hidden link to Confucius, even though the villagers have respected their ___36___ (tradition) culture for centuries.
A village called Juxi ___37___ (lie) in the mountainous areas of Jinhua, Zhejiang Province. Unknown to many, the village has preserved (保存) a centuries-old ___38___ (connect) with Confucius.
It is recorded that in 1130, a member of Confucius’ 48th generation, Kong Duangong, looked for ___39___ place safe from the war and settled in Jinhua. And his later generations still live in the village, making it the ___40___ (large) living group of the later generations of Confucius in Jiangnan, the area south of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.
Liu Yilan is director of public education at the Art Museum of the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou. When she ___41___ (take) to Jinhua during a field trip and saw the ancient tree believed to have been planted by Kong Duangong, she ___42___ (immediate) recognized that the village was far from ordinary.
“We went to the Confucius temple ___43___ ancient objects belonging to the children of Confucius are protected, and learned their deeply moving stories of ___44___ (travel) to this place and keeping family traditions,” Liu says.
Along with her team, Liu paid a visit ___45___ the villagers, learned their traditions, and studied how they stick to the traditions of Confucianism and still follow them in their everyday lives.
【答案】36. traditional
37. lies 38. connection
39. a 40. largest
41. was taken
42. immediately
43. where 44. travelling##traveling
45. to
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。这篇文章介绍了浙江省金华市的一个名为榉溪村的村庄，该村庄保存了与孔子的悠久联系。同时文中介绍了一位导演艺术博物馆的人的访问经历，他学习村庄的传统以及他们如何坚持儒家思想并将其融入日常生活中。
【36题详解】
考查形容词。句意：浙江省榉溪村生活方式与孔子有着隐秘的联系，尽管村民们几个世纪以来一直尊重自己的传统文化。分析句子，设空处使用tradition的形容词traditional作定语，修饰名词，意为“传统的”。故填traditional。
【37题详解】
考查动词。句意：在浙江省金华市的山区，有一个叫榉溪的村庄。分析句子，设空处使用动词作谓语，句子表述客观事实，故使用一般现在时。故填lies。
【38题详解】
考查名词。句意：许多人不知道，这个村庄与孔子有着数百年的渊源。分析句子，设空处使用connect的名词connection作宾语，意为“联系”。故填connection。
【39题详解】
考查冠词。句意：据记载，1130年，孔子的第48代孔端公为了躲避战乱，在金华定居。分析句子，句中place为可数名词，此处表示泛指，设空处应该使用不定冠词，place首字母为辅音音素。故填a。
【40题详解】
考查形容词。句意：他的后人至今仍住在这个村子里，使它成为江南地区(长江下游以南地区)孔子后人最大的生活群体。句中使用形容词作定语，此处表示“最大的生活群体”，故使用large的最高级即largest。故填largest。
【41题详解】
考查动词。句意：当她被带到金华实地考察时，看到了一棵据说是孔端公种的古树，她立刻意识到这个村庄远非普通。分析句子，设空处使用动词作谓语，根据后文的saw可知，句子表述过去事实。此处she与take之间是被动关系，故使用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was taken。
【42题详解】
考查副词。句意：同上。分析句子，设空处使用副词immediately作状语，修饰动词，意为“立即地”。故填immediately。
【43题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：我们去了孔庙，那里保护着孔夫子的古物，并了解了他们在这里旅行并保持家庭传统的感人故事。分析句子，设空处引导定语从句，引导词在从句中作地点状语，修饰先行词Confucius temple，表示“在孔庙中”用where。故填where。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：同上。设空处置于介词of之后，故使用动名词作宾语。travel的动名词形式为travelling或者traveling。故填travelling或者traveling。
【45题详解】
考查介词。句意：刘和她的团队一起拜访了村民，了解了他们的传统，并研究了他们是如何坚持儒家传统并在日常生活中遵循这些传统的。句中pay a visit to为固定短语，意为“拜访”。故填to。
第四部分 写作 (共两节, 满分40 分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，对世界各地的英语很感兴趣，想请外教 Mr. Smith 在课堂上加以介绍。请你给他写一封电子邮件， 内容包括：
1. 介绍你的兴趣；
2. 提出你的请求。
注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Smith,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mr. Smith,
I am Li Hua, a student who has a keen interest in the various forms of English spoken around the world. I find the differences in language dialects and accents fascinating, and I hope that you can assist me in this endeavor.
I would be grateful if you could introduce different English dialects and accents in our classroom. By exploring the English language’s global variations, I believe we can enhance our understanding of the English language and the culture behind it.
Thank you for considering my request. I am looking forward to an exciting exploration of English in our class.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。因为对世界各地的英语很感兴趣, 想请外教 Mr. Smith 在课堂上加以介绍。要求考生就此给他写一封电子邮件。
【详解】1.词汇积累
各种各样的：various→a variety of
希望：hope → wish
感激的：grateful→appreciative
增强：enhance→ strengthen
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：I would be grateful if you could introduce different English dialects and accents in our classroom.
拓展句：I would appreciate it if you could introduce different English dialects and accents in our classroom.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I am Li Hua, a student who has a keen interest in the various forms of English spoken around the world. （运用了who引导的限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】By exploring the English language’s global variations, I believe we can enhance our understanding of the English language and the culture behind it.（运用了介词短语作状语的结构和省略了引导词that的宾语从句）
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。
I was in my early twenties. I had graduated from college with a degree in Education but still couldn’t find a full-time teaching job. I only did short-time jobs here and there in different schools. I waited each morning then for the phone to ring so that I could work as a substitute (替补者) that day.
It wasn’t easy. One day I would be teaching high school science and the next day I would be running after little kids in a kindergarten around the playground. This time I found myself in a local grade school working as a 5th grade teacher for the day. Although it was a short-time job, I was determined not to just slide by carelessly.
I went over the lesson plans, taught the subjects, and stayed positive with the students. I smiled, praised the kids when they got something right, and encouraged them if they didn’t. I was determined to learn from the great teachers I had when I was a boy and not the critical (挑剔的) ones who always left me feeling bad.
At the end of the day, I designed a little goodbye program for the students. I had prepared dozens of small paper bags in advance, each containing a chocolate bar and a small card with encouraging messages, such as “Where there is a will, there is a way” “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” and “A friend in need is a friend indeed”. The cards also had my names on them.
The students were very excited and happy about this activity. They excitedly opened the paper bags of the gifts and ate the chocolates while reading the words on the cards. They also exchanged cards and read different sayings. In this way, I gave the children a happy day.
注意: 1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Just as the students got on the bus after school, a girl handed me a note.
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Many years later, when I was a schoolmaster, a young woman came in for a job.
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【答案】One possible version:
Just as the students got on the bus after school, a girl handed me a note. I didn’t open it until they all left. It was a lovely drawing full of childlike wonder and a note that said, “You are the best teacher that I have ever had!” My mouth fell open in shock. It really amazed me that I had touched that girl’s heart so deeply. I took that note home and put it in a book. Every time I felt down or discouraged, I would take it out and look at it. It always made me smile.
Many years later, when I was a schoolmaster, a young woman came in for a job. She seemed very surprised to see me, saying excitedly, “It’s you! My dear teacher!” I looked at her, not recognizing her. I was surprised when she reminded me of the little girl who handed me a note many years ago. We talked a lot about the encouragement we received from each other. The next day, she came to my school to teach. How small actions can make a difference to others!
【解析】
【导语】本文以事件发展为线索展开，讲述了作者毕业后，在做临时教师的岁月里，用特别的方式给了学生关爱，其中一名女生向作者表达了感激之情，多年后两人在工作中不期而遇。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“学生们刚放学上车，一个女孩递给我一张纸条。”可知，第一段可描写作者打开纸条发现自己的关爱对小女孩产生了影响，自己也深受触动。作者将纸条保存在身边，每当心情不好的时候，看到纸条就会收到鼓励。
②由第二段首句内容“许多年后，当我还是一名校长时，一位年轻女子来找工作。”可知，第二段可描写年轻女子看到作者后感到很吃惊，作者在女子的提醒下想起了当年的小女孩，这么多年来两人都是在彼此的鼓励中成长。作者感慨：微小的行动会对他们有很大影响。
2.续写线索：接到纸条——感谢的语言——惊讶——带在身边鼓励自己——当了校长——年轻女子应聘——认出了对方——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①说：say/declare
②来到：come to/ present oneself at
③看见：see/spot/catch sight of
情绪类
①有吸引力的：lovely/appealing
②灰心的：be discouraged/be frustrated
【点睛】[高分句型1]. You are the best teacher that I have ever had!（使用了以teacher为先行词，关系代词that为引导词的定语从句）
[高分句型2]. I looked at her, not recognizing her.（使用了现在分词作状语）
听力答案：1-5 ACABC 6-10 ABCBA 11-15 CABBA 16-20 CBCAB2023—2024学年 (上) 高一年级期中考试
英语
考生注意:
1. 答题前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上, 并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。 回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力 (共两节, 满分30分)
做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后, 你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What did the woman do
A. She called a wrong number.
B. She asked for the right number.
C. She talked to a friend on the phone.
2. What does the woman have to do today
A. Go to the exhibition. B. Buy tickets. C. Do some cleaning.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In a hotel. C. In an office.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Strangers. B. Classmates. C. Teacher and student.
5. What does the man want to do
A. Go to the bookstore. B. Sell his used books. C. Get a second-hand book.
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, 各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What do the speakers mainly talk about
A. Space travel. B. Their childhood. C. Space science.
7. What does the woman think of movies about space
A. Frightening. B. Interesting. C. Boring.
听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。
8. What trouble did the man have
A. He had to walk to work.
B. He had little time to sleep.
C. His motorbike broke down.
9. When did the man get up
A. At 4: 30 am. B. At 5: 00 am. C. At 5: 30 am.
听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the man look tired
A. He had a bad dream last night.
B. He stayed up late last night.
C. He talked too late with a friend.
11. Who did the man talk to in the dream
A. Tom. B. Steve. C. Mike.
12. What was the man doing in the dream
A. Dancing. B. Seeing a film. C. Working hard.
听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。
13. What did the speakers plan to do at first
A. Meet James. B. See the early show. C. Wait for the next show.
14. Who will the man speaker go to the gym with
A. Jenny. B. James. C. The woman speaker.
15. Why does the man speaker refuse to see Lost and Found in New York
A. He has seen it already. B. He is not interested in it. C. He has no time to see it.
16. What does the woman think of Planet X
A. It is funny. B. It is moving. C. It is exciting.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17. What is the most special about the restaurant
A. It needs booking ahead of time.
B. It is managed by some children.
C. It opens only for three hours.
18. What does the woman cook do now
A. She does some cooking. B. She trains the kids. C. She looks after the kids.
19. What is a child’s meal like
A. It is cheaper. B. It is much more delicious. C. It is healthier.
20. When can you be served in the restaurant
A. On Saturday afternoons. B. On Sunday afternoons. C. On Sunday evenings.
第二部分 阅读 (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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
You are invited to join Film Fans, the Museum’ s membership group for movie lovers. Members of Film Fans receive special rights, such as free admission (入场费) and chances to meet industry experts.
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston ( MFAH) has celebrated cinema as an art form since 1939. Brown Auditorium Theater, designed by famous museum designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, offers an excellent moviegoing experience in the Caroline Wiess Law Building. The theater was named Houston’s “Best Place to See Vintage Flicks” by the Houston Press for two years. The Lynn Wyatt Theater is positioned in the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building, designed by Steven Holl Architects.
Join Film Fans online or by calling 713-639-7550.
Already a Film Fans member Be sure to keep your email address up-to-date to make sure you receive film passes, the latest news, and more!
Single ( $75 MFAH members, $85 nonmembers)
10 free admissions, after which admission to most films is discounted (打折) to $5.
Double ( $135 MFAH members, $150 nonmembers)
20 free admissions (10 per person), plus extra benefits listed above.
Final Film Supporter ($1,000)
Free admission for up to four people for most films throughout the year, plus extra benefits listed above.
Film Fans
For information about Single and Double memberships to Film Fans, contact membership@mfah.org or 713-639-7550.
For information about Final Film Supporter memberships, contact Tracy Stephenson at tstephenson@mfah.org or713-639-7531.
General Inquiries
For information about film screenings, tickets, or other information about attending films at the Museum,contact guestservices@mfah.orgor 713-639-7300.
Parking Info for Film Fans
Parking can be got in three garages: 1144 Binz Street, 5101 Montrose Boulevard, and 5500 Main Street. For more information, contact parking@mfah.org.
1. How much does a person have to pay to get free admissions as a nonmember
A. $75. B. $85. C. $135. D. $150.
2. Which should you contact if you need information about tickets
A. guestservices@mfah.org. B. membership@mfah.org.
C. tstephenson@mfah.org. D. parking@mfah.org.
3. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To show the schedule of new movies.
B. To advertise and introduce new films.
C. To introduce some activities held by Film Fans.
D. To encourage readers to become members of Film Fans.
B
A man who lives alone in the Rocky Mountains has become a hero for climate scientists because of his unusual hobby. The man is called Billy Barr——he writes his name with small b’s——and for 50 years he has been the only person who kept living in Gothic, a small town in Colorado.
In the summer of 1973, Billy decided he wasn’t happy in the regular world, so he moved to Gothic, where he felt more relaxed. Every summer, scientists come to Gothic’s Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (生物实验室) ——or RMBL——for research. But in winter, Billy is alone. Having little to do, Billy started keeping records of snow levels, temperatures and animal sightings. For Billy this was fun. He has always liked numbers. So he continued keeping records——for 50 years.
Over time, he started working at the RMBL, looking after the place and keeping records. He made the laboratory his home, and became friends with the scientists. One day, Billy mentioned his hobby to a scientist, who asked to see his records and realized at once how important they were. Those records of fifty years show climate change and its effects very clearly: Winters are getting warmer, and the snow is disappearing earlier. Now Billy’s records have been used in many academic papers and there’s a short film about him called The Snow Guardian. He still keeps his records, but now he uses Excel and a website instead of notebooks.
Although he has other hobbies, like playing cricket and watching Bollywood movies, his records have made him famous among climate scientists. But why does he write his name with small b’s Well, Billy said that it felt more comfortable. “I live a quiet little life,” he said. “And I enjoy it.”
4. Why did Billy move to Gothic
A. He didn’t get along with his family. B. The life there was relaxing.
C. He applied for a job there. D. He dreamed of being a scientist.
5. What made Billy start keeping the records at first
A. To do his duty. B. To make a living.
C. To fight against loneliness. D. To study climate change.
6. Which of the following best describes Billy’s records
A. Common. B. Formal. C. Useful. D. Boring.
7. What can we learn from Billy’s story
A. Nothing can stop us from realizing our dreams.
B. Success means getting personal needs satisfied.
C. Life is not perfect, but that’s what makes it interesting.
D. With love and patience, everyone can make a difference.
C
A small recording room outside the Congolese capital Kinshasa has become a safe space for homeless teenagers. They sing about their life on the streets and dream of a better future. The homeless sing about their childhood, living conditions, and living experiences at the Mokili Na Poche cultural center. It is a safe space that allows young people and children to wash and eat.
“It really makes me happy when I sing,” said 19-year-old Mavakala. He has slept on the streets for years. There are more than 20,000 homeless children in Kinshasa. Other teenagers looked on with happiness as Mavakala turned on the recording equipment at the center in late August.
Mavakala dreams of bigger goals after having the chance to record in a real recording space. He said, “It stimulates me and I tell myself — ah, life belongs to (属于) brave persons.” He added that U. S. rapper Lil Wayne and Congolese star Fally Ipupa influenced his music.
He has been coming to the center for the past three years, taking part in the music, art, and reading classes it offers throughout the day. Founder Cedrick Tshimbalanga hopes these skills and daily experiences will help the children build a base for their life and their voices.
“With music, young people are able to talk about their daily experience — everything they live through daily: happiness and sadness,” said Tshimbalanga, who plans to release (发行) their music soon.
The classes are also a chance for young people to make up for lost chances in life. While the Democratic Republic of Congo has made progress in education, over 7 million children aged between 5 and 17 still do not have schooling, UNICEF found.
“Break free from the homeless life, my friend. It’s time to see what the future holds for you,” Mavakala sang during an excitement-filled performance at the center in August.
8. What do the homeless children do at the cultural center
A. Meet some famous musicians.
B. Express their feelings through songs.
C. Find a suitable job to support themselves.
D. Protect themselves from any possible dangers.
9. What does the underlined word “stimulates”in paragraph 3 mean
A. Encourages. B. Worries. C. Surprises. D. Warns.
10. What is Tshimbalanga’s goal in doing his work
A. To offer children a happy childhood.
B. To prevent poor children sleeping in the street.
C. To prepare the homeless for a better future.
D. To train young people to become future artists.
11. What are the words of Mavakala’s song used to do
A. Remind people to make up for the lost chances.
B. Tell about the difficult life of the homeless.
C. Describe his hope for the wonderful life.
D. Call on those in trouble to change their lives.
D
Alaska’s Mendenhall glacier (冰川) is about 20 minutes by car from Juneau, the state capital. It is one of the area’s most popular sites for tourists. But climate change has caused the ice to melt (融化). That means it is losing more snow and ice than it gains.
Experts guess that by 2050, people will not be able to see the Mendenhall glacier from the visitor center that was built for it. That is already the case at some other glacier visitor centers in Alaska. The disappearing glacier leads to problems for the Alaskan tourism industry.
Tourism is an important part of Juneau’s economy. About 1.6 million cruise ship passengers are expected to stop in Juneau in 2023. That is the most ever in one year. On especially busy days, 20,000 people arrive each day in the city that has only 30,000 full-time people. Cruise ships are large boats with sleeping places that carry tourists from one place to another. Many cruises start a week-long trip to Alaska in either Seattle, Washington, or Vancouver, Canada.
Manoj Pillai is a cruise ship worker from India. He recently got off his ship and went to see the Mendenhall glacier. “The glacier is so beautiful now,” he said. But he wondered what it looked like 10 or 20 years ago.
Jennifer Dumas lives in Washington, D.C. She knows what Alaska’s glaciers looked like in the past. She and her husband first visited the state and its glaciers in the 1990s. She talked about seeing the Mendenhall glacier over 20 years ago. She went to Glacier Bay National Park and spent the night near the Mendenhall glacier.
“Where we used to camp, you could see the glacier. It has retreated (退缩) so far that you can’t see the glacier anymore. So we have pictures of us in front of the glacier, but you can no longer take such pictures,” Jennifer said.
12. How does the author stress the importance of tourism to Alaska
A. By listing the number of tourists. B. By showing the great benefit from tourism.
C. By describing native people’s living conditions. D. By sharing the governments’ support.
13. What does the underlined word”it”in paragraph 4 refer to
A The ship. B. India. C. The glacier. D. Juneau.
14. What does the author want to express by mentioning Jennifer Dumas
A. The tourism value of the glacier. B. The glacier is melting quickly.
C. The glacier is losing its attraction. D. The memory of visiting the glacier.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Alaska’s Glaciers May Disappear in the Future
B. Alaska Is Challenged by Too Many Tourists
C. It’s Time to Take Action to Stop Global Warming
D. Climate Change Influences Alaska’s Tourism Industry
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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
House Plants That Are Easy to Grow
Jessica Damiano is an expert at taking care of plants. She writes stories about how to keep plants in good condition. ___16___ She said it is not that she does not know how to take care of these house plants, but that she just paid no attention to them. She added that the plants are among the hardest to keep alive.
As a result, Damiano chooses house plants that need the least amount of care for her home. ___17___ She also raises plants that grow well with limited light, and can be moved around. Also, these sorts of house plants are best for beginners to grow.
Chinese evergreen is a beautiful house plant that does well in low-light conditions. Damiano said all you need to do is keep the plant’s soil lightly wet at all times and fertilize (施肥) every other month over the winter and every month for the rest of the year.
The cast iron plant is as strong as its name sounds. Damiano said it does not even want your attention. ___18___ It prefers electric light or light from a north-facing window. Let the soil dry out between waterings and fertilize every other month in summer and autumn and just once during the winter.
One house plant, the aloe plant, can be used for treating burns. ___19___ That liquid (液体) not only protects burned skin, but also the plant. Just place it by a window that provides bright, indirect sun light and water it every three weeks, and less often during winter.
Similar plants called succulents share aloe plants’ ability to store water within their leaves. ___20___ Most also share aloe plants’ lack of requirements, making them a good fit for new plant parents.
A. Avoid providing too much sunlight.
B. But even she has killed house plants.
C. These house plants usually need much attention.
D. She looks for plants that grow well with very little water.
E. There are many other house plants that need little water and sunlight.
F. These sorts of plants usually do well where conditions are dry and warm.
G. When necessary, just cut open a leaf and use the juice from within on an injury.
第三部分 语言运用 (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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I was driving my daughter to the nearest airport to take a trip with her basketball trainer. After dropping her off at the airport, my sons and I ___21___ at a McDonald’s to have lunch.
We found a table and I went to ___22___. Most of the workers there were teenagers. However, working at the cash register was a much ___23___ lady. Maybe she was over 70, and she looked like everybody’s ___24___.
Each person that came up to give their order was given a ___25___ and a few kind words. It ___26___ me to see how she lighted up the whole restaurant with her good manners. When it was my ___27___, I smiled back and told her that she had the sweetest smile I’d ever seen. She ___28___, tapped me on the hand and said jokingly, “It’s ___29___, Sweetie!”
When I was driving home, I could still feel her ____30____ in my heart and see her smile in my mind. And I could feel myself smiling too. When we drove back to ____31____ my daughter a few days later, we stopped at the McDonald’s again. I looked for the ____32____ with the sweet smile but she was ____33____. Maybe she wasn’t working that day or maybe she had moved on to bless others. Remembering our brief encounter always brings a smile back to my face.
It is funny how we work so hard to make money to get things but the things we want the most can’t be ____34____. They are freely given and joyfully received. Love, smiles, hugs, laughter, happiness, and joy are all free. They are the ____35____ we give each other. May we always share and delight in them.
21. A. exercised B. looked C. stopped D. talked
22. A. help B. order C. report D. eat
23. A. older B. healthier C. prettier D. stronger
24. A. neighbour B. teacher C. sister D. grandma
25. A. suggestion B. smile C. toy D. picture
26. A. warmed B. challenged C. stressed D. calmed
27. A. excuse B. duty C. job D. turn
28. A. repeated B. continued C. laughed D. doubted
29. A. interesting B. free C. attractive D. necessary
30. A. kindness B. honesty C. patience D. effort
31. A. search for B. cheer for C. watch over D. pick up
32. A. teenager B. lady C. friend D. trainer
33. A. sick B. nervous C. absent D. surprised
34. A. bought B. prepared C. saved D. shared
35. A. promises B. explanation C. honor D. gifts
第二节 (共10 小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The way of life in Juxi village in Zhejiang Province shows a hidden link to Confucius, even though the villagers have respected their ___36___ (tradition) culture for centuries.
A village called Juxi ___37___ (lie) in the mountainous areas of Jinhua Zhejiang Province. Unknown to many, the village has preserved (保存) a centuries-old ___38___ (connect) with Confucius.
It is recorded that in 1130, a member of Confucius’ 48th generation, Kong Duangong, looked for ___39___ place safe from the war and settled in Jinhua. And his later generations still live in the village, making it the ___40___ (large) living group of the later generations of Confucius in Jiangnan, the area south of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.
Liu Yilan is director of public education at the Art Museum of the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou. When she ___41___ (take) to Jinhua during a field trip and saw the ancient tree believed to have been planted by Kong Duangong, she ___42___ (immediate) recognized that the village was far from ordinary.
“We went to the Confucius temple ___43___ ancient objects belonging to the children of Confucius are protected and learned their deeply moving stories of ___44___ (travel) to this place and keeping family traditions,” Liu says.
Along with her team, Liu paid a visit ___45___ the villagers, learned their traditions, and studied how they stick to the traditions of Confucianism and still follow them in their everyday lives.
第四部分 写作 (共两节, 满分40 分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，对世界各地英语很感兴趣，想请外教 Mr. Smith 在课堂上加以介绍。请你给他写一封电子邮件， 内容包括：
1. 介绍你的兴趣；
2. 提出你的请求。
注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Smith,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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。
I was in my early twenties I had graduated from college with a degree in Education but still couldn’t find a full-time teaching job. I only did short-time jobs here and there in different schools. I waited each morning then for the phone to ring so that I could work as a substitute (替补者) that day.
It wasn’t easy. One day I would be teaching high school science and the next day I would be running after little kids in a kindergarten around the playground. This time I found myself in a local grade school working as a 5th grade teacher for the day. Although it was a short-time job, I was determined not to just slide by carelessly.
I went over the lesson plans, taught the subjects, and stayed positive with the students. I smiled, praised the kids when they got something right, and encouraged them if they didn’t. I was determined to learn from the great teachers I had when I was a boy and not the critical (挑剔的) ones who always left me feeling bad.
At the end of the day, I designed a little goodbye program for the students. I had prepared dozens of small paper bags in advance, each containing a chocolate bar and a small card with encouraging messages, such as “Where there is a will, there is a way” “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” and “A friend in need is a friend indeed”. The cards also had my names on them.
The students were very excited and happy about this activity. They excitedly opened the paper bags of the gifts and ate the chocolates while reading the words on the cards. They also exchanged cards and read different sayings. In this way, I gave the children a happy day.
注意: 1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Just as the students got on the bus after school, a girl handed me a note.
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Many years later, when I was a schoolmaster, a young woman came in for a job.
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听力答案：1-5 ACABC 6-10 ABCBA 11-15 CABBA 16-20 CBCAB
