2023-2024学年度上学期少36届期中考试
英语试题
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第I卷(满分95分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What are the new neighbours like
A．They are nice. B．They are busy. C．They are boring.
2．What are the speakers talking about
A．A TV show. B．The man’s hobby. C．Wildlife protection.
3．When did the woman come to the US
A．In 1973. B．In 1975. C．In 1977.
4．What’s the man’s problem
A．He hates playing the piano. B．He loses interest in music. C．He has little progress.
5．Who is the woman probably talking to
A．Her classmate. B．Her son. C．A doctor.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Why did old Peter look terribly sad
A．He lost his job.
B．His wife was dead.
C．His daughter left him.
7．What is Dora now
A．She is a model.
B．She is a student.
C．She is an agent (经纪人).
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．How did Lenard feel for not showing up
A．Anxious. B．Sorry. C．Angry.
9．Why did Lenard fail to cancel(取消)the appointment
A．He forgot to call Penny.
B．He didn’t take his phone.
C．He dialed(拨号)a wrong number.
10．What does Lenard promise to buy for Penny
A．A coffee and a sandwich.
B．A coffee and a hamburger.
C．A bottle of milk and a sandwich.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11．What does the man think of the restaurant
A．It’s quite new. B．It’s just so-so. C．It’s pretty popular.
12．What day is it today
A．Tuesday. B．Wednesday. C．Thursday.
13．How did the man decide what to order
A．By referring to others’ dishes.
B．By reading the menu carefully.
C．By following the waiter’s advice.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14．Where are the speakers
A．In a railway station. B．At the airport. C．At DJ company.
15．What was the man’s journey like
A．It was tiring. B．It was enjoyable. C．It was disappointing.
16．What will they do next
A．Go to London. B．Explore the city. C．Go to the hotel.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What is the speaker mainly talking about
A．Katherine’s early life. B．Katherine’s career. C．Katherine’s hobbies.
18．When did Katherine graduate from college
A．In 1932. B．In 1936. C．In 1938.
19．What did John Glenn think of Katherine
A．She was generous.
B．She was ambitious.
C．She was trustworthy.
20．How did most people get to know Katherine
A．By seeing a movie.
B．By reading her book.
C．By watching her journey to the moon.
第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Beijing and Xi’an 5-Day Itinerary
This itinerary is top recommended if you are the first time to China. It connects the two classic must-visit cities that allow you to learn most about Chinese civilization and late-imperial and modern-era history.
■ Day 1: Beijing (visit the Forbidden City with a hutong walking tour)
■ Day 2: Beijing (go to the Great Wall and learn about the sacrificial culture in the Temple of Heaven)
■ Day 3: Beijing (visit the famous royal garden — the Summer Palace, and take & bullet train to Xi’an)
■ Day 4: Xi’an (the Terracotta Army with a hands-on terracotta-warrior-making experience and a walking/biking experience on the City Wall)
■ Day 5: Xi’an (visit a famous pagoda and museum to learn about Chinese history)
In Beijing, discover the imperial past in the Forbidden City, which used to be the home of China’s 24 emperors. Hike on the Great Wall to see the watchtowers and majestic natural mountain views.
Stroll around old hutongs, where you could catch a glimpse of the traditional daily lifestyle of Beijing’s local people.
For a more in-depth travel experience, you could visit a local family’s home and learn some Chinese culture and philosophy of living.
The famous Terracotta Warriors is the must-visit attraction. The highlight of the visit would be a hands-on experience of making your own clay warriors. You would learn more about the making, preservation, and story behind the Terracotta Warriors.
Walk on the 600-year-old Ancient City Wall and catch a full view of the city. If time permits, the sunset time would be the best for a stunning view. For learning about Chinese history, Shannxi History Museum and Big Wild Goose Pagoda are worth visiting.
All our tours can be adjusted based on your needs. Just contact us at https://www./travel guide/.
1. Which is the best means of transportation during the travel
A. By bike. B. On foot. C. By air. D. In a bus.
2. What is suggested to know more about local life style
A. Visiting the Temple of Heaven. B. Walking Around old hutongs.
C. Being a guest in a local family. D. Producing your own soldier statues.
3. Who is probably the text written for
A. An architect. B. A tour guide.
C. A foreign visitor. D. A Chinese historian.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了北京到西安的五日游。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Hike on the Great Wall to see the watchtowers and majestic natural mountain views.(在长城上徒步旅行，看瞭望塔和雄伟的自然山景)”以及文章第四段“Stroll around old hutongs, where you could catch a glimpse of the traditional daily lifestyle of Beijing’s local people.(漫步在古老的胡同里，你可以瞥见北京当地人传统的日常生活方式)”和文章倒数第二段“Walk on the 600-year-old Ancient City Wall and catch a full view of the city. (走在有600年历史的古城墙上，将整个城市尽收眼底)”可知，旅行时最好的交通工具是步行。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Stroll around old hutongs, where you could catch a glimpse of the traditional daily lifestyle of Beijing’s local people.(漫步在古老胡同里，你可以瞥见北京当地人传统的日常生活方式)”可知，漫步在古老的胡同里来了解更多当地的生活方式。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“This itinerary is top recommended if you are the first time to China. It connects the two classic must-visit cities that allow you to learn most about Chinese civilization and late-imperial and modern-era history.(如果你是第一次来中国，这条路线是强烈推荐的。它连接了两个经典的必游城市，让你了解中国文明和帝国晚期和现代历史)”可知，这很可能是为外国游客写的文章。故选C。
B
“I wish I grew up back in your childhood,” my 14-year-old son said to me. He has an iPhone that is newer than mine. He has many kind friends. There are many forms of entertainment today and he can find nearly all of human knowledge through the Internet. However, he wishes he grew up in the 1970s and 1980s. “Why ” I asked. My son’s answer involves freedom, risk and over-involvement of adults in kids’ lives.
My son has heard his dad tell stories of summer days at the river with his friends. They would jump off the wooden bridge into the water below. My son lives just a few blocks from the same river and the same bridge. The town hasn’t changed, but times have changed. My son knows that if he and his friends try to jump off the bridge and swim as his dad did many times, the most likely outcome (结果) is that some kind adults will call the police.
At 14, an age at which, in generations past, most boys were contributing to the well-being of their families by working, and my son is ready, able and willing to put his skills and strength to the test in the real world. However, he, like so many other American boys and girls, is prevented by a culture that seems to have raised safety to the highest regard, without considering how a lack of risk might negatively affect kids’ development.
Let kids try some risky things — cutting the lawn; using tools and sharp knives; starting a fire; cooking — under the supervision (监管) of an adult who tells them safety rules. Allow your kids to gradually take more responsibility. A kid who helps prepare and cook meals will be better prepared to cook independently.
Above all, encourage and praise your kids’ determination. Their desire to deal with challenges and take risks will serve them well in the years to come.
4. Why does the author mention her son
A. To praise her son for his creativity.
B. To encourage kids to live a simple life.
C. To introduce the topic of kids’ lacking chances to risk.
D. To show kids’ love for their parents’ childhood life.
5. If trying to jump into the river, the author’s son will probably be .
A. warned of danger B. stopped by the police
C. praised for his courage D. punished seriously by his parents
6. What does the author advise parents to do
A. Try risky things before their kids.
B. Help their kids complete risky things.
C. Let their kids know the safety rules first.
D. Supervise their kids when they are doing risky things.
7. What might be the best title for this passage
A. Let Your Kids Take a Risk!
B. Improve Your Kids’ Determination!
C. Don’t Be Afraid When Facing Challenges!
D. Share Your Childhood Life with Your Kids!
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者主要通过描述孩子的愿望，认为孩子应该在成人的监护下适当地从事一些冒险的事情，家长不应该一味地保护孩子。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的““I wish I grew up back in your childhood,” my 14-year-old son said to me.(“我希望我能回到你的童年，”我14岁的儿子对我说。)”和“My son’s answer involves freedom, risk and over-involvement of adults in kids’ lives.(我儿子的回答涉及自由、风险和成年人对孩子生活的过度介入。)”可知，作者儿子希望回到作者那时候的童年，说明孩子羡慕作者那时的童年，而在问到为什么时，作者儿子的回答中涉及到“自由、冒险以及成年人的过度干预”，结合下文中作者论述的关于成年人如何培养孩子的问题可知，作者提到她的儿子是为了引出本文的话题：孩子缺乏冒险机会。故选C项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“My son knows that if he and his friends try to jump off the bridge and swim as his dad did many times, the most likely outcome (结果) is that some kind adults will call the police.(我儿子知道，如果他和他的朋友们像他爸爸那样多次从桥上跳下去游泳，最有可能的结果是某个好心的成年人会打电话给警察。)”可知，作者儿子知道，如果跳下河去游泳的话，某个好心的成年人会报警，由此可知，警察会来阻止作者儿子随意跳河去游泳。故选B项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Let kids try some risky things — cutting the lawn; using tools and sharp knives; starting a fire; cooking — under the supervision (监管) of an adult who tells them safety rules.(让孩子们尝试一些有风险的事情——剪草坪；使用工具和锋利的刀具；引起火灾；做饭——在大人的监督下，大人会告诉他们安全规则。)”可知，作者建议，在家长监管的情况下，让孩子去尝试一些有风险的事情，也就是说，在孩子做危险的事情时监督他们。故选D项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据首段中作者介绍儿子的愿望引出本文讲述的话题，结合第三段中的“However, he, like so many other American boys and girls, is prevented by a culture that seems to have raised safety to the highest regard, without considering how a lack of risk might negatively affect kids’ development.(然而，像许多其他美国男孩和女孩一样，他被一种似乎把安全提升到最高的文化所阻碍，而没有考虑到缺乏风险可能对孩子的发展产生怎样的负面影响。)”可知，作者认为安全放到第一位似乎是阻止了孩子们的发展，甚至是没有考虑到缺乏风险对孩子产生的负面影响，根据第四段中的“Let kids try some risky things — cutting the lawn; using tools and sharp knives; starting a fire; cooking — under the supervision (监管) of an adult who tells them safety rules. (让孩子们尝试一些有风险的事情——剪草坪；使用工具和锋利的刀具；引起火灾；做饭——在大人的监督下，大人会告诉他们安全规则。)”可知，作者建议家长在孩子们做危险的事情时监督他们，结合尾段“Their desire to deal with challenges and take risks will serve them well in the years to come.(他们应对挑战和承担风险的愿望将在未来的岁月中为他们提供良好的服务。)”可知，作者认为，孩子们应对挑战和承担风险的愿望为他们以后的人生提供了良好的服务，综合以上信息可知，作者认为孩子应该在家长的监督下进行一些适当的冒险事情，所以本文的题目是“让孩子去冒险”符合本文的主题。故选A项
C
The winter migration (迁徙) season has arrived. With the cold wave heading down south, migratory birds from faraway places such as Siberia have begun to arrive at Dongting Lake, central China for the winter.
Dongting Lake in central China’s Hunan Province is the country’s second-largest freshwater lake. When the temperature rises after a short cold time, locals call the 10th lunar month “Indian summer.” During this time, the lake’s water level drops and sedges (莎草) grow, allowing wintering birds to plentiful food.
Song Yucheng, deputy chief engineer of East Dongting Lake National Nature Reserve, is proud of their protection work. According to him, the Eurasian spoonbills are the first to arrive at the heart of East Dongting Lake National Nature Reserve. They line up and use sideways sweeps of their beaks to filter (过滤) out tiny fish and shrimp. When they fly to another spot looking for food, people can only see the vast expanse of a white sky.
“Now the weather is also very good, the sky is very clear, with green grass, clear water and white spoonbills wandering for hunting. It’s a beautiful picture of nature,” said Song.
For the villagers living in the East Dongting Lake National Nature Reserve, their farm fields are still full of busy and active fellows after harvest because there are about 100 swans settled down there. To provide these birds with an quiet and safe environment, the local government has stopped the vehicles and visitors from entering the area.
“Firecrackers are not allowed and loud noises are also not allowed in the surrounding area,” said Long Yong, a villager from the Hehua Village, citing the local government.
8. The birds migrate to Dongting Lake not because _____.
A. Siberia is cold at winter.
B. It is the nearest to Siberia.
C. The protection work there goes great.
D. The warm temperature and plentiful food.
9. The underlined words in paragraph 3 is a name of ___.
A. an engineer B. a kind of bird
C. migration destination D. birds food
10. From what Song said, we can infer_____.
A Weather is always good here.
B. More birds are coming here.
C. The environment is beautiful here.
D. It’s good to draw pictures here.
11. The last two paragraphs tell about____.
A. government measures
B. fields harvest
C. village life
D. how to observe birds in nature
【答案】8. B 9. B 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文介绍了中国湖南东洞庭湖国家级自然保护区的冬季迁徙季节，来自西伯利亚等地的候鸟纷至沓来，鸟类保护工作获得了良好的成果，当地政府也制定了一系列措施，为迁徙的鸟类提供安全和安静的栖息环境。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“With the cold wave heading down south, migratory birds from faraway places such as Siberia have begun to arrive at Dongting Lake, central China for the winter.(随着寒潮南下，来自西伯利亚等遥远地方的候鸟开始抵达中国中部的洞庭湖过冬。)”可知，来自西伯利亚等遥远地方的候鸟开始抵达中国中部的洞庭湖过冬并不是因为洞庭湖距离西伯利亚最近。故选B。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词后面的句子“ are the first to arrive at the heart of East Dongting Lake National Nature Reserve. (是第一批到达东洞庭湖国家级自然保护区中心的)”以及“They line up and use sideways sweeps of their beaks to filter (过滤) out tiny fish and shrimp. (它们排成一排，用嘴向侧面扫去，过滤出小鱼和虾。)”可知，划线词指代的是第一批来到洞庭湖国家自然保护中心的鸟们，即划线词为鸟类的名词。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中““Now the weather is also very good, the sky is very clear, with green grass, clear water and white spoonbills wandering for hunting. It’s a beautiful picture of nature,” said Song. (“现在天气也很好，天空很清澈，绿草，清澈的水，白色的琵鹭徘徊狩猎。这是一幅美丽的自然画面。”)”可知，根据宋的描述，该自然保护区的环境是十分优美的，这里天气也很好，天空很清澈，绿草，清澈的水。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“To provide these birds with an quiet and safe environment, the local government has stopped the vehicles and visitors from entering the area.(为了给这些鸟提供一个安静和安全的环境，当地政府已经禁止车辆和游客进入该地区。)”以及最后一段中“Firecrackers are not allowed, and loud noises are also not allowed in the surrounding area(不允许放鞭炮，也不允许在周边地区大声喧哗，)”可知，最后两段描述的是当地政府为了保护当地环境而采取的种种措施。故选A。
D
Did you know that swimming can provide you with the tools you need for achieving success later in life The following life lessons aren’t things you can be taught in a classroom. They are drawn from the count-less hours we spend swimming in the clean water.
Having big goals is necessary to achieve success in the pool. Sometimes those big goals can be our worst enemy, however. You need to start with short-term goals. Sometimes taking baby steps can be too slow for some people, making them annoyed, but successful swimmers know that this slow progress provides an accumulated effect that has a huge impact in the mid and long term. Success in the pool — and life — is achieved step by step, mistake by mistake, small win by small win.
Swimming tests your mental limits. I cannot count how many times I watched the coach write a set of training plans on the board and felt myself holding back deep inside, mind racing, with thoughts of how badly I was going to die over the course of the set. But then what happened I pulled it off. I started the set, and talked myself through it. “Hey, this isn’t so bad.” A little bit later, “Okay, halfway done.” And finally, “I am going to achieve the goal!”
The reality is you never know how tough you are until you are in the race, reaching that goal even though a few minutes earlier you were mentally shaking in your swimming suit. This carries really well into the other challenges you will face in your life. We always think we aren’t capable, that swimming or life finally beats us, but believe it or not, you will always be as strong as you need to be.
12. Why does the author think that sometimes big goals can be harmful
A. Swimmers will feel annoyed at their slow progress.
B. Big goals need a long annoying term to achieve.
C. Small but necessary steps can be easily ignored.
D. More mistakes are needed to achieve bigger goals.
13. What was the author nervous about when seeing the set on the board
A. Losing his life in the race. B. Failing to reach the goal.
C. Drinking the water in the pool. D. Finishing the race halfway.
14. What does the phrase “pulled it off” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Left the place. B. Took it off. C. Made it. D. Gave it up.
15. What Can be the best title for the text
A. Confidence is what you need to reach your goal
B. Life lessons you will learn from swimming
C. Swimming can make you tough in life
D. Small goals add up to big success
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. C 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了游泳对人生的两个启示。人们往往因为缺乏自信而不敢面对挑战，一旦勇敢面对，就会发现原来自己很强大。
12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Sometimes those big goals can be our worst enemy, however. You need to start with short-term goals. Sometimes taking baby steps can be too slow for some people, making them annoyed, but successful swimmers know that this slow progress provides an accumulated effect that has a huge impact in the mid and long term.(然而，有时这些大目标可能是我们最大的敌人。你需要从短期目标开始。有时，对一些人来说，迈出小步可能太慢，会让他们感到恼火，但成功的游泳运动员知道，这种缓慢的进步会带来累积效应，对中长期产生巨大影响)”可知，作者认为大目标有时是有害的，是因为一些人会认为基础训练进展缓慢，让人恼火，导致中途放弃，他们没有意识到基础训练的重要性，错过了能力的累积，从而导致永远无法实现远大的目标。故选C。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“I cannot count how many times I watched the coach write a set of training plans on the board and felt myself holding back deep inside, mind racing, with thoughts of how badly I was going to die over the course of the set.(我记不清有多少次我看着教练在黑板上写下一套训练计划，感觉自己在内心深处退缩，思维敏捷，想着在比赛过程中我会死得有多惨)” 可知，作者因为害怕不能完成教练制定的目标而感到焦虑。故选B。
【14题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段“But then what happened I pulled it off. I started the set, and talked myself through it. “Hey, this isn’t so bad.” A little bit later, “Okay, halfway done.” And finally, “I am going to achieve the goal!”(但后来发生了什么？我pulled it off。我开始了训练，并说服了自己。“嘿，这还不错。”过了一会儿，“好吧，完成了一半。”最后，“我要实现目标了！”)”可知，作者开始训练，并坚持了下来，取得进展。由此推知，pulled it off表示“成功做到”，与made it同义。故选C。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“The following life lessons aren’t things you can be taught in a classroom. They are drawn from the count-less hours we spend swimming in the clean water.(下面的人生课程不是你可以在教室里学到的。它们是从我们在干净的水中游泳的小时数中提取的)”以及文章内容可知，本文主要论了游泳对人生的两个启示。由此可知，“你将从游泳中学到的人生经验”可以作为文章标题。故选B。
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。
There’s nothing in the world that can compare to a mother’s love. ____16____ Keeping in contact with your mother is not just good for Mom, but it turns out that maintaining a close relationship with your mother is good for you at any age and stage of life.
It reduces stress.
A study showed that talking to your mother can reduce stress. ____17____ Besides, a strong relationship with your mother can help you feel less worried. Most adults say that their connection with their mother has had a positive influence on them.
It increases your confidence.
____18____ Low confidence can make everything feel more challenging. But keeping in touch with your mother, who is your biggest fan and supporter, can remind you how important it is to believe in yourself. A healthy relationship with your mother can positively impact how you see yourself.
It tells the truth.
Being in touch with your mother is often an opportunity to share your thoughts and feelings. ____19____ This experience, provided by someone who loves and supports you, can be the key to helping you figure out how to take the next best step in your life.
It does you a great deal of good.
A strong parent-child relationship is the key to promoting children’s success. Children learn language skills in conversations with their mothers. A positive mother-child relationship is also good for children’s future work. Even with all the pressures and things you face as an adult, it remains important to keep in touch with your mother. So, pick up your phone and call your mother right now. ____20____
A. It will bring you a lot of benefits.
B. It is good for your mental health.
C. Hearing your mother’s voice has a calming effect on your body.
D. Give your mother a gift on Mother’s Day to show your thankfulness.
E. It is also a chance to have someone tell you the truth about your situation.
F. That’s because Mom is always there and ready to help guide you through life s challenges.
G. Having a close connection with your mother is one of the best ways to increase your confidence.
【答案】16. F 17. C 18. G 19. E 20. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了子女与母亲保持亲密关系的诸多好处。
【16题详解】
上文“There’s nothing in the world that can compare to a mother’s love. (世界上没有什么可以和母亲的爱相比。)”提出母爱无比重要，F项“That’s because Mom is always there and ready to help guide you through life s challenges.(那是因为妈妈总是在那里，随时准备帮助引导你度过生活中的挑战。)”解释原因：妈妈总是在那里，帮助引导你度过生活中的挑战。上下文语意连贯。故选F项。
【17题详解】
上文“A study showed that talking to your mother can reduce stress. (一项研究表明，与母亲交谈可以减轻压力。)”提出与母亲交谈可以减轻压力，C项“Hearing your mother’s voice has a calming effect on your body.(听到妈妈的声音对你的身体有镇静作用。)”承接上文，说明原因，句中“Hearing your mother’s voice”照应上文“talking to your mother”。上下文语意连贯。故选C项。
【18题详解】
根据小标题可知，本段主要介绍与母亲保持亲密的联系可以帮你提升自信心。G项“Having a close connection with your mother is one of the best ways to increase your confidence.(与你的母亲保持密切的联系是增加你自信的最好方法之一。)”对主题进一步阐述，与主题一致。故选G项。
【19题详解】
上文“Being in touch with your mother is often an opportunity to share your thoughts and feelings.(与母亲保持联系通常是一个分享你的想法和感受的机会。)”提出与母亲保持联系是分享想法和感受的机会，C项“It is also a chance to have someone tell you the truth about your situation.(这也是一个让别人告诉你真实情况的机会。)”与上文构成并列关系，说明与母亲保持联系也是让别人告诉你真实情况的机会，句中“also a chance”与上文“an opportunity”并列，同时“tell you the truth”照应本段标题“It tells the truth.”。故选E项。
【20题详解】
上文“A strong parent-child relationship is the key to promoting children’s success. Children learn language skills in conversations with their mothers. A positive mother-child relationship is also good for children’s future work. Even with all the pressures and things you face as an adult, it remains important to keep in touch with your mother. So, pick up your phone and call your mother right now. (牢固的亲子关系是促进孩子成功的关键。孩子们在与母亲的对话中学习语言技能。积极的母子关系对孩子今后的工作也有好处。即使你作为一个成年人面临着所有的压力和事情，与你的母亲保持联系仍然很重要。所以，现在就拿起电话给你妈妈打电话。)”介绍了与母亲保持亲密的关系对你有很多好处，并在结尾处发出了倡议：现在就拿起电话跟母亲联系。A项“It will bring you a lot of benefits.(这会给你带来很多好处。)”正好作为总结，同照应本段标题“It does you a great deal of good.(这对你有很大的好处。)”。故选A项。
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(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四个选项(A、B、C和D)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。
My wife and I moved into our home two years ago. We had a yard with a lot of ____21____. Very often when we have flowers, Denise or I would plant some between the rocks, just to add some ____22____ to the area.
Last summer, I found a tiny little plant in the yard that I could not immediately identify. I knew I didn’t plant it and Denise said she didn’t either.
We decided to let it ____23____ growing until we could find out what it was.
Weeks passed and as I made my way back to the ____24____ plant, it appeared to be a sunflower. I decided to ____25____ the weeds (杂草) around it. As I pulled rocks from the area to get to the weeds, I noticed something ____26____.The sunflower had not ____27____ where I saw it begin. It actually had begun under a big rock and grown under and around it to reach the ____28____.
That’s when I ____29____ that if a tiny little sunflower didn’t let a big rock stand in its way of developing, we too have the ability of doing the same thing. If we ____30____ ourselves like that little sunflower, we can reach where we ____31____ to go and get what we need for growth.
We need to believe in ourselves knowing we have the ____32____ to achieve our goals. Like the sunflower, it knew it had the ability to get over the rocks because it had ____33____ in itself that it would succeed. Stand tall like the sunflower and be ____34____ of who and what we are, and then the environment will begin to ____35____ us. We will find a way to go under or around any “rocks” in order to reach our goals.
21. A. flower B. insects C. vegetables D. rocks
22. A. water B. fertilizer C. color D. shape
23. A. stop B. continue C. improve D. escape
24. A. weak B. strange C. lonely D. pretty
25. A. collect B. tend C. remove D. watch
26. A. unusual B. wonderful C. terrible D. valuable
27. A. passed B. started C. left D. died
28. A. air B. top C. sun D. house
29. A. hoped B. realized C. doubted D. regretted
30. A. fill in B. put in C. worry about D. believe in
31. A. forget B. hate C. aim D. wait
32. A. wish B. plan C. ability D. idea
33. A. faith B. energy C. virtue D. courage
34. A. aware B. afraid C. proud D. tired
35. A. forgive B. support C. upset D. affect
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. B 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. C 32. C 33. A 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过作者在院子里看见向日葵克服困难努力生长的例子，得出感悟：人需要相信自己才能实现目标取得成功。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们的院子里有很多石头。A. flower花；B. insects昆虫；C. vegetables蔬菜；D. rocks岩石。根据下文“Denise or I would plant some between the rocks”（丹尼斯和我在石头之间种植）可知，说明院子里有很多石头，rocks为原词复现。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：通常当我们有花的时候，丹尼斯或者是我会在石头之间种一些花，就是为了给这个区域增添一些色彩。A. water水；B. fertilizer化肥；C. color颜色；D. shape形状。根据常识可知，因为花朵是有颜色的，所以种花能给这个区域增添色彩。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们决定让它继续成长，直到发现它是什么。A. stop停止；B. continue继续；C. improve改善；D. escape逃脱。根据后文“until we could find out what it was.”（直到我们发现它是什么）可知，作者想看看它到底是什么植物，推断出作者需要让花朵继续生长。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一个星期过去了，当我返回看那颗奇怪的植物时，它看起来像是一朵向日葵。A. weak虚弱的；B. strange奇怪的；C. lonely孤独的；D. pretty漂亮的。根据前文“We decided to let it ___3___ growing until we could find out what it was.”（我们决定让它继续成长，直到发现它是什么。）可知，作者还不知道这是一株说明植物，推断出作者认为这颗植物很奇怪。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我决定拔掉它周围的杂草。A. collect收集；B. tend趋向；C. remove移走；D. watch观看。根据后文“As I pulled rocks from the area to get to the weeds,”（当我从这片区域拔出石头去清除杂草时）可知，作者要移除杂草。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我从这片地区拔出石头去除草时，我发现了某件不寻常的东西。A. unusual不同寻常的；B. wonderful极好的；C. terrible糟糕的；D. valuable有价值的。根据后文“The sunflower had not ___7___ where I saw it begin.”（向日葵并不是从我看见它的地方开始生长的。）可知，向日葵并没有从作者看见它的地方开始生长，推断出这件事让作者感到不同寻常。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：向日葵并不是从我看见它的地方开始生长的。A. passed传递；B. started开始；C. left离开；留下；D. died死亡。根据后文“It actually had begun under a big rock”（它实际上是在一块大石头下开始生长的）可知，向日葵是从一块大石头下面开始生长的，推断出它并不是从作者看到它的地方开始生长的。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：它实际上是在一块大石头下开始生长的，他在岩石下面和周围生长是为了获得阳光。A. water水；B. top顶端；C. sun太阳、阳光；D. house房子。根据常识可知，向日葵是朝着太阳生长的，推断出它绕过岩石是为了获得阳光。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：那时我意识到如果一朵小小的向日葵不让一块大石头挡住它的生长，我们也有能力做同样的事情。A. hoped希望；B. realized意识到；C. doubted怀疑；D. regretted遗憾。根据后文“if a tiny little sunflower didn’t let a big rock stand in its way of developing, we too have the ability of doing the same thing.”（如果一朵小小的向日葵没有让一块大石头阻碍它的发展，我们也有能力做同样的事情。）可知，这些道理作者从向日葵身上得到感悟，换句话说就是作者从向日葵身上意识到了一个道理。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：如果我们像那朵小向日葵一样坚信自己，我们就可以达到我们的目标得到我们成长所需要的东西。A. fill in充满；B. put in放入；C. worry about担心；D. believe in相信。根据后文“We need to believe in ourselves,”（我们要相信我们自己）可知，此处believe in为原词复现。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果我们像那朵小向日葵一样坚信自己，我们就可以到达我们想去的地方并得到我们成长所需要的东西。A. forget忘记；B. hate憎恨；C. aim目标是、旨在；D. wait等待。根据后文“We need to believe in ourselves knowing we have the ___12___ to achieve our goals”（我们需要相信自己，知道我们有能力实现我们的目标。）可知，坚信自己就可以让我们实现目标，这里的目标指的是前文提到的目标是到达想去的地方和得到成长的东西，aim to 为固定搭配，意为“目标是”符合题意。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们需要相信自己，知道我们有能力实现我们的目标。A. wish希望；B. plan计划；C. ability能力；D. idea想法。根据后文“Like the sunflower, it knew it had the ability to get over the rocks”（就像向日葵一样，它知道自己有能力越过岩石。）可知，作者认为人们要知道自己有能力去实现目标，就像向日葵知道自己有能力绕过岩石一样，ability为原词复现。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：像向日葵一样，它知道自己有能力绕过岩石因为它对自己有信心并相信自己会成功。A. faith信心；B. energy能量；C. virtue美德；D. courage勇气。根据前文“it knew it had the ability to get over the rocks”（向日葵知道自己有能力会越过岩石）可知，向日葵对自己充满信心。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：像向日葵一样昂首挺胸，为我们是谁和我们能达到什么样的高度感到骄傲，那么环境就开始支持我们。A. aware知道的；B. afraid害怕的；C. proud骄傲的；D. tired累的。根据前文“Stand tall like the sunflower”（像向日葵一样昂首挺胸）可知，向日葵昂首挺胸这是拟人手法，暗示了向日葵为自己的能力感到骄傲。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：像向日葵一样昂首挺胸，为我们是谁和我们能达到什么样的高度感到骄傲，那么环境就开始支持我们。A. forgive原谅；B. support支持；C. upset使不安；D. affect影响。根据前文“a tiny little sunflower didn’t let a big rock stand in its way of developing,”（向日葵不会让岩石阻碍它生长的道路）可知，推断出如果我们像向日葵一样了解目标并为自己骄傲，环境也会为我们改变，换句话说环境会支持我们。故选B。
第II卷(非选择题)
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
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。
More than three decades ago, Chu Hongjun, a young man from East China’s Shandong province, traveled to Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, _____36_____ (throw) himself into wildlife research and protection work in Altay Prefecture. Today, his 27-year-old daughter, Chu Wenwen, sticks to the faith of her father. More than that, she has _____37_____ (successful) called on more than 1 million young people in making a joint effort to create a better living environment for the Mengxin beaver (海狸), the only beaver species living in China, _____38_____ is only found along the Ulungur River in Altay.
The web-savvy (精通网络的) youngster has initiated a project to livestream(直播), 24 hours a day, how the beavers live _____39_____ the wild. Infrared (红外线) cameras have been fixed so that viewers can monitor the ecological circulation around those small habitats _____40_____ (build) by the beavers. “We are the young generation that grew up during the internet boom. Today, modern online communication tools and advanced _____41_____ (equip) used for scientific research enable us to gather more people together in the pursuit(追求)of wildlife protection,” she says.
Additionally, Chu Wenwen is also willing to take parents and their children on field trips _____42_____ (observe) beavers firsthand. She believes that if opportunities _____43_____(provide) for people to learn more about the animal, they will be_____44_____ (likely) to take action to protect it.
“We can bridge ______45______ gap between the public and the beavers,” she says.
【答案】36. throwing
37. successfully
38. which 39. in
40. built 41. equipment
42. to observe
43. are provided
44. more likely
45. the
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，主要讲述储雯雯在父亲的影响下投身蒙新河狸的保护工作，用现代工具和先进设备聚集更多的人去保护野生动物。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：30多年前，来自中国东部山东省的年轻人储红军来到中国西北部的新疆维吾尔自治区，投身于阿勒泰地区的野生动物研究和保护工作。句中已有谓语动词traveled且无连词，故空处应填非谓语动词，throw和逻辑主语Chu Hongjun之间是逻辑主动关系，应用现在分词充当伴随状语。故填throwing。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意：不仅如此，她还成功地号召了100多万年轻人共同努力，为蒙新河狸创造一个更好的生活环境。蒙新河狸是中国唯一的河狸物种，只在阿勒泰乌伦古河沿岸发现。修饰谓语动词has called on应用所给词的副词形式。故填successfully。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意同上。空处引导非限制性定语从句，代替先行词the Mengxin beaver 在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which。故填which。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意：这位精通网络的年轻人发起了一个项目，每天24小时直播海狸在野外的生活方式。分析句子结构可知，空格处缺少介词和the wild构成介词短语充当句子地点状语，表示“在野外”，应使用介词in，故填in。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：红外摄像机已经安装好，这样观众就可以监测海狸建造的小栖息地周围的生态循环。从句中已有谓语动词can monitor，故空处填非谓语动词充当后置定语，build和逻辑主语habitats之间为被动关系，用过去分词形式。故填built。
【41题详解】
考查名词。句意：如今，用于科学研究的现代在线通信工具和先进设备使我们能够聚集更多的人来追求野生动物保护。空处应填名词作主语，equipment“设备”符合题意，不可数名词。故填equipment。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：此外，储雯雯还愿意带着父母和孩子实地考察河狸。结合句意可知“实地考察”的目的是“观察河狸”，因此空处用不定式表目的。故填to observe。
【43题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：她认为，如果有机会让人们更多地了解这种动物，他们就更有可能采取行动保护它。分析句子结构可知，此处是if条件状语从句的谓语部分，从句主语opportunities和所给动词provide之间是被动关系，根据后面的“will”可知此处应使用一般现在时，因此，此处需要一般现在时的被动语态形式，opportunities是复数形式，故填are provided。
【44题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意：同上题。空处填形容词构成固定句型be likely to do“可能做某事”，结合上文“to learn more about the animal”可知，人们越多了解这种动物，就越有可能保护它，因此空处用比较级more likely。故填more likely。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意：“我们可以弥合公众和海狸之间的鸿沟，”她说。此处特指河狸和公众之间的鸿沟，应用定冠词the修饰名词gap。故填the。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校英语社团下周将举行英语配音大赛。请你给你校的交换生Alex写一封邮件，邀请他参加，要点包括：
1．时间地点：
2．比赛要求；
3．报名方式。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右;
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：英语配音大赛English Dubbing Competition
Dear Alex,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Alex,
Knowing that you're fond of English dubbing, I'm writing to invite you to join in our English Dubbing Competition.
As is scheduled, the competition is to be held in the lecture hall at 6:30 next Saturday. As for requirements, participants can choose any video or film they like. Besides, all the entries should be limited within ten minutes. If two entries happen to be the same one, cross team cooperation is highly advocated. If you are interested in it, please submit your application form to EDC@ before next Tuesday.
Anticipating your active participation!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假定你是李华，你校英语社团下周将举行英语配音大赛。请你给你校的交换生Alex写一封邮件，邀请他参加。
【详解】1.词汇积累
喜欢：like→be fond of
期待：expect→anticipate
感兴趣：take interest in→be interested in
此外：in addition→besides
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：As is scheduled, the competition is to be held in the lecture hall at 6:30 next Saturday.
拓展句：As is scheduled, the competition is to be held in the lecture hall, which will start at 6:30 next Saturday.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Knowing that you're fond of English dubbing, I'm writing to invite you to join in our English Dubbing Competition. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] If you are interested in it, please submit your application form to EDC@ before next Tuesday. (运用了if引导条件状语从句)
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据所给情节和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Sally had trouble speaking in social situations. I’m a registered nurse and I love kids and dogs. I wanted to use Bella to bring her joy, comfort and confidence the way only a dog can.
That morning in January, her teacher led us to a room by the school office. “Sally hasn’t spoken outside her home in the last two years,” she told me. “Her parents have taken her to doctors, but nothing has worked.” A little girl stood shyly just inside the doorway. Her eyes brightened when noticing my dog.
“This is Isabella Rose. I call her Bella,” I said. “Would you like to pet her She doesn’t know anyone here and she’d like to meet you. She does tricks. Would you like to see ”
Sally nodded. I motioned with my hand. Bella lay down and then rolled over. Sally’s eyes cheered up. “She’ll do it for you too,” I said. “I can teach you.”
I showed Sally the hand signals for various commands. She was a natural with Bella. Soon Sally was able to take Bella at her pace all on her own. I could see her standing taller, more sure of herself each time we met.
One morning, when she was working with Bella, I heard a tiny voice, barely a whisper: “Good dog.” Sally didn’t take her eyes off Bella, but I wanted to jump for joy. Sally spoke a little more each week, only to Bella at first, but then to me. Later, she started giving voice commands with her hand signals and her confidence rose. Still, she hadn’t spoken in her classroom.
“Could you bring Bella to my class and show the other kids her tricks ” Sally asked me one day. An idea struck me. “Why don’t you do it ” I said. “I know you can. You’re as good with Bella as I am.” Now, Sally stood nervously in front of her kindergarten class, with Bella sitting calmly by her side. Her classmates focused on Sally, waiting for her to speak.
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:
But not a word came out.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
The next week Sally told me she wanted to try again, looking up at me with determination.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Paragraph 1:
But not a word came out. Sally had been so excited about putting on a dog show for her class. She had been quite familiar with the hand signals and had practiced for weeks. Now her eyes found mine. I nodded encouragingly. She took a deep breath and opened her mouth. Her mouth — then her whole body — seemed to close in on itself in defeat. Sally stood off to the side, head down. I felt awful. Sally returned to her seat, not looking at anyone, not even Bella.
Paragraph 2:
The next week, she told me she wanted to try again, looking up at me with determination. “Are you sure ” I asked. “You don’t want to wait till next year ” “No,” she said. “Today, I can do it.” Then we headed to Sally’s classroom. The kids were sitting in a circle on the floor listening to the teacher. We walked to the front of the room. I shook Sally’s hands and stepped back. For a few seconds, she stood silently, staring at her classmates. Finally she whispered, “This is Isabella Rose.” Then, a little louder with more confidence, “Isabella Rose.”
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达是读后续写。
【详解】通过阅读所给文章可知，Sally 是一个患有社交障碍、不敢在公共场合讲话的小女孩。当作为护士的“我”知道她的情况后，“我”让“我”训练的小狗Bella去带给她欢乐、安慰和自信，并帮助她走出社交障碍。
续写部分分为两段，第一段开头是：但是(她)没有说出一个字，由此可知，该段讲的应是Sally在众人瞩目下的心理活动。她可能由于紧张、恐惧，最终没有勇气在同学们面前讲话。写作时可用到的关键词有Sally，Bella，the hand signals，classroom等。第二段的开头是：第二周，她坚定地抬头看着我，告诉我她想再试一次。显然接下来的内容可能是Sally的第二次努力：她虽然感到紧张、害怕，但最终在同学们面前开口说话了。写作时可用到的关键词有confidence，teacher，classroom，classmates等。
【点睛】范文内容完整，要点全面，语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系。使用了高级词汇和高级句子。如：be familiar with，stood off，head down等高级词汇；非谓语动词的运用Sally returned to her seat, not looking at anyone, not even Bella.等高级句式。全文中没有中国式英语的句式，显示了很高的驾驭英语的能力。另外，文章思路清晰、层次分明，上下句转换自然，为文章增色添彩。2023-2024学年度上学期少36届期中考试
英语试题
注意事项：
1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息
2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
第I卷(满分95分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What are the new neighbours like
A．They are nice. B．They are busy. C．They are boring.
2．What are the speakers talking about
A．A TV show. B．The man’s hobby. C．Wildlife protection.
3．When did the woman come to the US
A．In 1973. B．In 1975. C．In 1977.
4．What’s the man’s problem
A．He hates playing the piano. B．He loses interest in music. C．He has little progress.
5．Who is the woman probably talking to
A．Her classmate. B．Her son. C．A doctor.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Why did old Peter look terribly sad
A．He lost his job.
B．His wife was dead.
C．His daughter left him.
7．What is Dora now
A．She is a model.
B．She is a student.
C．She is an agent (经纪人).
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．How did Lenard feel for not showing up
A．Anxious. B．Sorry. C．Angry.
9．Why did Lenard fail to cancel(取消)the appointment
A．He forgot to call Penny.
B．He didn’t take his phone.
C．He dialed(拨号)a wrong number.
10．What does Lenard promise to buy for Penny
A．A coffee and a sandwich.
B．A coffee and a hamburger.
C．A bottle of milk and a sandwich.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11．What does the man think of the restaurant
A．It’s quite new. B．It’s just so-so. C．It’s pretty popular.
12．What day is it today
A．Tuesday. B．Wednesday. C．Thursday.
13．How did the man decide what to order
A．By referring to others’ dishes.
B．By reading the menu carefully.
C．By following the waiter’s advice.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14．Where are the speakers
A．In a railway station. B．At the airport. C．At DJ company.
15．What was the man’s journey like
A．It was tiring. B．It was enjoyable. C．It was disappointing.
16．What will they do next
A．Go to London. B．Explore the city. C．Go to the hotel.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What is the speaker mainly talking about
A．Katherine’s early life. B．Katherine’s career. C．Katherine’s hobbies.
18．When did Katherine graduate from college
A．In 1932 B．In 1936. C．In 1938.
19．What did John Glenn think of Katherine
A．She was generous.
B．She was ambitious.
C．She was trustworthy.
20．How did most people get to know Katherine
A．By seeing a movie.
B．By reading her book.
C．By watching her journey to the moon.
第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Beijing and Xi’an 5-Day Itinerary
This itinerary is top recommended if you are the first time to China. It connects the two classic must-visit cities that allow you to learn most about Chinese civilization and late-imperial and modern-era history.
■ Day 1: Beijing (visit the Forbidden City with a hutong walking tour)
■ Day 2: Beijing (go to the Great Wall and learn about the sacrificial culture in the Temple of Heaven)
■ Day 3: Beijing (visit the famous royal garden — the Summer Palace, and take & bullet train to Xi’an)
■ Day 4: Xi’an (the Terracotta Army with a hands-on terracotta-warrior-making experience and a walking/biking experience on the City Wall)
■ Day 5: Xi’an (visit a famous pagoda and museum to learn about Chinese history)
In Beijing, discover the imperial past in the Forbidden City, which used to be the home of China’s 24 emperors. Hike on the Great Wall to see the watchtowers and majestic natural mountain views.
Stroll around old hutongs, where you could catch a glimpse of the traditional daily lifestyle of Beijing’s local people.
For a more in-depth travel experience, you could visit a local family’s home and learn some Chinese culture and philosophy of living.
The famous Terracotta Warriors is the must-visit attraction. The highlight of the visit would be a hands-on experience of making your own clay warriors. You would learn more about the making, preservation, and story behind the Terracotta Warriors.
Walk on the 600-year-old Ancient City Wall and catch a full view of the city. If time permits, the sunset time would be the best for a stunning view. For learning about Chinese history, Shannxi History Museum and Big Wild Goose Pagoda are worth visiting.
All our tours can be adjusted based on your needs. Just contact us at https://www./travel guide/.
1. Which is the best means of transportation during the travel
A By bike. B. On foot. C. By air. D. In a bus.
2. What is suggested to know more about local life style
A. Visiting the Temple of Heaven. B. Walking Around old hutongs.
C. Being a guest in a local family. D. Producing your own soldier statues.
3. Who is probably the text written for
A An architect. B. A tour guide.
C. A foreign visitor. D. A Chinese historian.
B
“I wish I grew up back in your childhood,” my 14-year-old son said to me. He has an iPhone that is newer than mine. He has many kind friends. There are many forms of entertainment today and he can find nearly all of human knowledge through the Internet. However, he wishes he grew up in the 1970s and 1980s. “Why ” I asked. My son’s answer involves freedom, risk and over-involvement of adults in kids’ lives.
My son has heard his dad tell stories of summer days at the river with his friends. They would jump off the wooden bridge into the water below. My son lives just a few blocks from the same river and the same bridge. The town hasn’t changed but times have changed. My son knows that if he and his friends try to jump off the bridge and swim as his dad did many times, the most likely outcome (结果) is that some kind adults will call the police.
At 14, an age at which, in generations past, most boys were contributing to the well-being of their families by working, and my son is ready, able and willing to put his skills and strength to the test in the real world. However, he, like so many other American boys and girls, is prevented by a culture that seems to have raised safety to the highest regard, without considering how a lack of risk might negatively affect kids’ development.
Let kids try some risky things — cutting the lawn; using tools and sharp knives; starting a fire; cooking — under the supervision (监管) of an adult who tells them safety rules. Allow your kids to gradually take more responsibility. A kid who helps prepare and cook meals will be better prepared to cook independently.
Above all, encourage and praise your kids’ determination. Their desire to deal with challenges and take risks will serve them well in the years to come.
4. Why does the author mention her son
A. To praise her son for his creativity.
B. To encourage kids to live a simple life.
C. To introduce the topic of kids’ lacking chances to risk.
D. To show kids’ love for their parents’ childhood life.
5. If trying to jump into the river, the author’s son will probably be .
A. warned of danger B. stopped by the police
C. praised for his courage D. punished seriously by his parents
6. What does the author advise parents to do
A. Try risky things before their kids.
B. Help their kids complete risky things.
C. Let their kids know the safety rules first.
D. Supervise their kids when they are doing risky things.
7. What might be the best title for this passage
A. Let Your Kids Take a Risk!
B. Improve Your Kids’ Determination!
C. Don’t Be Afraid When Facing Challenges!
D. Share Your Childhood Life with Your Kids!
C
The winter migration (迁徙) season has arrived. With the cold wave heading down south, migratory birds from faraway places such as Siberia have begun to arrive at Dongting Lake, central China for the winter.
Dongting Lake in central China’s Hunan Province is the country’s second-largest freshwater lake. When the temperature rises after a short cold time, locals call the 10th lunar month “Indian summer.” During this time, the lake’s water level drops and sedges (莎草) grow, allowing wintering birds to plentiful food.
Song Yucheng, deputy chief engineer of East Dongting Lake National Nature Reserve, is proud of their protection work. According to him, the Eurasian spoonbills are the first to arrive at the heart of East Dongting Lake National Nature Reserve. They line up and use sideways sweeps of their beaks to filter (过滤) out tiny fish and shrimp. When they fly to another spot looking for food, people can only see the vast expanse of a white sky.
“Now the weather is also very good, the sky is very clear, with green grass, clear water and white spoonbills wandering for hunting. It’s a beautiful picture of nature,” said Song.
For the villagers living in the East Dongting Lake National Nature Reserve, their farm fields are still full of busy and active fellows after harvest because there are about 100 swans settled down there. To provide these birds with an quiet and safe environment, the local government has stopped the vehicles and visitors from entering the area.
“Firecrackers are not allowed, and loud noises are also not allowed in the surrounding area,” said Long Yong, a villager from the Hehua Village, citing the local government.
8. The birds migrate to Dongting Lake not because _____.
A. Siberia is cold at winter.
B. It is the nearest to Siberia.
C. The protection work there goes great.
D. The warm temperature and plentiful food.
9. The underlined words in paragraph 3 is a name of ___.
A. an engineer B. a kind of bird
C. migration destination D. birds food
10. From what Song said, we can infer_____.
A. Weather is always good here.
B. More birds are coming here.
C. The environment is beautiful here.
D. It’s good to draw pictures here.
11. The last two paragraphs tell about____.
A. government measures
B. fields harvest
C. village life
D. how to observe birds in nature
D
Did you know that swimming can provide you with the tools you need for achieving success later in life The following life lessons aren’t things you can be taught in a classroom. They are drawn from the count-less hours we spend swimming in the clean water.
Having big goals is necessary to achieve success in the pool. Sometimes those big goals can be our worst enemy, however. You need to start with short-term goals. Sometimes taking baby steps can be too slow for some people, making them annoyed, but successful swimmers know that this slow progress provides an accumulated effect that has a huge impact in the mid and long term. Success in the pool — and life — is achieved step by step, mistake by mistake, small win by small win.
Swimming tests your mental limits. I cannot count how many times I watched the coach write a set of training plans on the board and felt myself holding back deep inside, mind racing, with thoughts of how badly I was going to die over the course of the set. But then what happened I pulled it off. I started the set, and talked myself through it. “Hey, this isn’t so bad.” A little bit later, “Okay, halfway done.” And finally, “I am going to achieve the goal!”
The reality is you never know how tough you are until you are in the race, reaching that goal even though a few minutes earlier you were mentally shaking in your swimming suit. This carries really well into the other challenges you will face in your life. We always think we aren’t capable, that swimming or life finally beats us, but believe it or not, you will always be as strong as you need to be.
12. Why does the author think that sometimes big goals can be harmful
A. Swimmers will feel annoyed at their slow progress.
B. Big goals need a long annoying term to achieve.
C. Small but necessary steps can be easily ignored.
D. More mistakes are needed to achieve bigger goals.
13. What was the author nervous about when seeing the set on the board
A. Losing his life in the race. B. Failing to reach the goal.
C. Drinking the water in the pool. D. Finishing the race halfway.
14. What does the phrase “pulled it off” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Left the place. B. Took it off. C. Made it. D. Gave it up.
15. What Can be the best title for the text
A. Confidence is what you need to reach your goal
B. Life lessons you will learn from swimming
C. Swimming can make you tough in life
D. Small goals add up to big success
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。
There’s nothing in the world that can compare to a mother’s love. ____16____ Keeping in contact with your mother is not just good for Mom, but it turns out that maintaining a close relationship with your mother is good for you at any age and stage of life.
It reduces stress.
A study showed that talking to your mother can reduce stress. ____17____ Besides, a strong relationship with your mother can help you feel less worried. Most adults say that their connection with their mother has had a positive influence on them.
It increases your confidence.
____18____ Low confidence can make everything feel more challenging. But keeping in touch with your mother, who is your biggest fan and supporter, can remind you how important it is to believe in yourself. A healthy relationship with your mother can positively impact how you see yourself.
It tells the truth.
Being in touch with your mother is often an opportunity to share your thoughts and feelings. ____19____ This experience, provided by someone who loves and supports you, can be the key to helping you figure out how to take the next best step in your life.
It does you a great deal of good.
A strong parent-child relationship is the key to promoting children’s success. Children learn language skills in conversations with their mothers. A positive mother-child relationship is also good for children’s future work. Even with all the pressures and things you face as an adult, it remains important to keep in touch with your mother. So, pick up your phone and call your mother right now. ____20____
A. It will bring you a lot of benefits.
B. It is good for your mental health.
C. Hearing your mother’s voice has a calming effect on your body.
D Give your mother a gift on Mother’s Day to show your thankfulness.
E. It is also a chance to have someone tell you the truth about your situation.
F. That’s because Mom is always there and ready to help guide you through life s challenges.
G. Having a close connection with your mother is one of the best ways to increase your confidence.
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(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四个选项(A、B、C和D)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。
My wife and I moved into our home two years ago. We had a yard with a lot of ____21____. Very often when we have flowers, Denise or I would plant some between the rocks, just to add some ____22____ to the area.
Last summer, I found a tiny little plant in the yard that I could not immediately identify. I knew I didn’t plant it and Denise said she didn’t either.
We decided to let it ____23____ growing until we could find out what it was.
Weeks passed and as I made my way back to the ____24____ plant, it appeared to be a sunflower. I decided to ____25____ the weeds (杂草) around it. As I pulled rocks from the area to get to the weeds, I noticed something ____26____.The sunflower had not ____27____ where I saw it begin. It actually had begun under a big rock and grown under and around it to reach the ____28____.
That’s when I ____29____ that if a tiny little sunflower didn’t let a big rock stand in its way of developing, we too have the ability of doing the same thing. If we ____30____ ourselves like that little sunflower, we can reach where we ____31____ to go and get what we need for growth.
We need to believe in ourselves knowing we have the ____32____ to achieve our goals. Like the sunflower, it knew it had the ability to get over the rocks because it had ____33____ in itself that it would succeed. Stand tall like the sunflower and be ____34____ of who and what we are, and then the environment will begin to ____35____ us. We will find a way to go under or around any “rocks” in order to reach our goals.
21. A. flower B. insects C. vegetables D. rocks
22. A. water B. fertilizer C. color D. shape
23. A. stop B. continue C. improve D. escape
24. A. weak B. strange C. lonely D. pretty
25. A. collect B. tend C. remove D. watch
26. A. unusual B. wonderful C. terrible D. valuable
27. A. passed B. started C. left D. died
28. A. air B. top C. sun D. house
29. A. hoped B. realized C. doubted D. regretted
30. A. fill in B. put in C. worry about D. believe in
31. A. forget B. hate C. aim D. wait
32. A. wish B. plan C. ability D. idea
33. A. faith B. energy C. virtue D. courage
34. A. aware B. afraid C. proud D. tired
35. A. forgive B. support C. upset D. affect
第II卷(非选择题)
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
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。
More than three decades ago, Chu Hongjun, a young man from East China’s Shandong province, traveled to Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, _____36_____ (throw) himself into wildlife research and protection work in Altay Prefecture. Today, his 27-year-old daughter, Chu Wenwen, sticks to the faith of her father. More than that, she has _____37_____ (successful) called on more than 1 million young people in making a joint effort to create a better living environment for the Mengxin beaver (海狸), the only beaver species living in China, _____38_____ is only found along the Ulungur River in Altay.
The web-savvy (精通网络的) youngster has initiated a project to livestream(直播), 24 hours a day, how the beavers live _____39_____ the wild. Infrared (红外线) cameras have been fixed so that viewers can monitor the ecological circulation around those small habitats _____40_____ (build) by the beavers. “We are the young generation that grew up during the internet boom. Today, modern online communication tools and advanced _____41_____ (equip) used for scientific research enable us to gather more people together in the pursuit(追求)of wildlife protection,” she says.
Additionally, Chu Wenwen is also willing to take parents and their children on field trips _____42_____ (observe) beavers firsthand. She believes that if opportunities _____43_____(provide) for people to learn more about the animal, they will be_____44_____ (likely) to take action to protect it.
“We can bridge ______45______ gap between the public and the beavers,” she says.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校英语社团下周将举行英语配音大赛。请你给你校的交换生Alex写一封邮件，邀请他参加，要点包括：
1．时间地点：
2．比赛要求；
3．报名方式。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右;
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：英语配音大赛English Dubbing Competition
Dear Alex,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据所给情节和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Sally had trouble speaking in social situations. I’m a registered nurse and I love kids and dogs. I wanted to use Bella to bring her joy, comfort and confidence the way only a dog can.
That morning in January, her teacher led us to a room by the school office. “Sally hasn’t spoken outside her home in the last two years,” she told me. “Her parents have taken her to doctors, but nothing has worked.” A little girl stood shyly just inside the doorway. Her eyes brightened when noticing my dog.
“This is Isabella Rose. I call her Bella,” I said. “Would you like to pet her She doesn’t know anyone here and she’d like to meet you. She does tricks. Would you like to see ”
Sally nodded. I motioned with my hand. Bella lay down and then rolled over. Sally’s eyes cheered up. “She’ll do it for you too,” I said. “I can teach you.”
I showed Sally the hand signals for various commands. She was a natural with Bella. Soon Sally was able to take Bella at her pace all on her own. I could see her standing taller, more sure of herself each time we met.
One morning, when she was working with Bella, I heard a tiny voice, barely a whisper: “Good dog.” Sally didn’t take her eyes off Bella, but I wanted to jump for joy. Sally spoke a little more each week, only to Bella at first, but then to me. Later, she started giving voice commands with her hand signals and her confidence rose. Still, she hadn’t spoken in her classroom.
“Could you bring Bella to my class and show the other kids her tricks ” Sally asked me one day. An idea struck me. “Why don’t you do it ” I said. “I know you can. You’re as good with Bella as I am.” Now, Sally stood nervously in front of her kindergarten class, with Bella sitting calmly by her side. Her classmates focused on Sally, waiting for her to speak.
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:
But not a word came out.
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Paragraph 2:
The next week, Sally told me she wanted to try again, looking up at me with determination.
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