无锡市青山高级中学2023年秋学期高一
英语期中考试试卷
第一部分 听力30分（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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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.Where is Amy now
A. In Seoul. B. In Beijing. C. In London.
2.What does the man mean
A. His mother likes apple pie. B. The apple pie tastes very good. C. He’ll make apple pies for his mother.
3.Why does the woman talk to David
A. To make an apology. B. To ask for a favor. C. To invite him over.
4.What are the speakers talking about
A A strong team. B. A wonderful game. C. A great sportsman.
5.What will the woman do for the man
A. Teach him cleaning skills. B. Find him a new apartment. C. Help him clean his apartment.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
6.Who is the woman speaking to
A. Her son. B. Her husband. C. A salesman.
7.Where is the washroom
A On the third floor. B. On the fourth floor. C. On the fifth floor.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
8.What does the man plan to do this afternoon
A. Go to the library. B. Go swimming. C. Go to class.
9.What does Mr. Smith probably teach
A. History. B. Chemistry. C. Math.
10.What does the woman offer to do for the man
A. Collect information for his paper. B. Help him with his chemistry. C. Teach him to study math.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
11.What was Edward Lear
A. An American painter. B. An English artist. C. An English designer.
12.How did Marie get the book For Lovers of Birds
A. She bought it online. B. She got it from her aunt. C. She borrowed it from the library.
13.Who is the man's favorite artist
A. Monet. B. Van Gogh. C. Edward Lear.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
14.Why didn't Jack go to the concert last week
A. He was busy with his project. B. He forgot it completely. C. He had no interest in it.
15.What relation is Mike to Jack
A. His brother. B. His classmate. C. His teacher.
16.What is Jack probably going to do
A. Talk to the teacher. B. Give up his project. C. Find out his own weakness.
听下面一段独白，回答小题。
17.What do we know about Guo’s first Vivicat series
A. It was shown in Beijing B. It had ten Vivicats. C. It came out in a car show.
18.Which of the following positions belongs to the first series
A. Lying on a computer B. Eating French fries. C. Hiding in a glove.
19.When did the second Vivicat series come out
A. In April, 2019. B. In August, 2019. C. In April, 2020.
20.What kind of lifestyle does the Vivicat show
A. Relaxed. B. Busy. C. Active.
第二部分 阅读理解50分（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 阅读理解3篇（共15小题，每题2.5分，满分37.5分）
A
When I woke up, I made myself breakfast, sat and listened to the traffic. Some of my friends ask me how I can stand living somewhere so noisy. It’s true that there’s always some kind of noise in my neighborhood, but to me, these are the sounds of life.
It was Saturday morning, so I decided to go to the park. The taxi is the fastest way to go but I took the bus instead.
When you ride the bus, you get to see so much more of the city. It can be kind of loud on the bus, with some people talking on their phones, others chatting with their friends, and others playing music. It’s just like the traffic’s sounds, though the noise on the bus represents people working, relaxing and living.
Once I got to the park, I picked a bench over near the play area where kids play while their parents sit nearby. I can see and hear almost everything from there. People-watching is one of my favorite things to do. However, I like listening even better. The only problem is that there’s so much to see and hear in the park!
Usually, I like to close my eyes. That way, I can pay more attention to the sounds and not get distracted by what I see. With my eyes closed, I could pick out parts of two old men’s conversation. One of them was telling the other about something his grandson said. I couldn’t hear the rest, but it must have been hilarious because his friend’s laugh was so loud.
When I’m old, I hope that I too will have a friend who will sit in the park with me, and who will enjoy listening to the sounds of the city as much as I do.
1. Some of the author’s friends think “the sounds of life” are very ______.
A. unpleasant B. unique C. magical D. interesting
2. The author took the bus to the park because ______.
A. there was no other transport to go there B. he wanted to see more about people’s life
C. it was the most convenient way D. his friend advised him to do so
3. The author closed his eyes in order to ______.
A. have a good rest B. hide himself from view
C. enjoy the sounds of life D. avoid talking with the two old men
4. The underlined word “hilarious” in Paragraph 5 probably means “______”.
A. truly different B. quite popular C. rather strange D. extremely funny
5. What’s the author’s hope according to the last paragraph
A. Getting rid of the noise. B. Living in a quiet neighborhood.
C. Sitting in the park. D. Enjoying the sounds of a city with a friend.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章描述了作者对生活中各种声音的喜爱及他在周六这一天的生活经历。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“When I woke up, I made myself breakfast, sat and listened to the traffic. Some of my friends ask me how I can stand living somewhere so noisy. It’s true that there’s always some kind of noise in my neighborhood, but to me, these are the sounds of life. (当我醒来时，我给自己做了早餐，坐下来听交通。我的一些朋友问我怎么能忍受住在这么吵的地方。的确，我家附近总是有一些噪音，但对我来说，这些都是生活的声音.)”可知，作者和他的一些朋友对生活环境中的嘈杂声音持不同意见。对作者而言，这些声音是生命之声，而作者的朋友则无法忍受。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由第三段“When you ride the bus, you get to see so much more of the city. It can be kind of loud on the bus, with some people talking on their phones, others chatting with their friends, and others playing music. It’s just like the traffic’s sounds, though the noise on the bus represents people working, relaxing and living. (当你乘坐公共汽车时，你可以看到这个城市的很多地方。在公共汽车上可能会很吵，有些人在打电话，有些人在和朋友聊天，还有一些人在放音乐。这就像交通的声音一样，尽管公共汽车上的噪音代表了人们工作、放松和生活。)”可知，作者乘坐公交车去公园是为了更好地观察人们的生活。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“Usually, I like to close my eyes. That way, I can pay more attention to the sounds and not get distracted by what I see. (通常，我喜欢闭上眼睛。这样，我就可以把更多的注意力放在声音上，而不会被我看到的东西分散注意力。)”可知，作者闭上眼睛是为了集中注意力倾听生命之声。故选C项。
【4题详解】
词句猜测题。根据本段中的“because his friend’s laugh was so loud (因为他朋友的笑声太大声了)”可知，其中一位老人讲述有关他孙子的事，这使得另外一位老人哈哈大笑，由此可推知，那位老人的孙子的事情一定十分有趣。所以可推知hilarious意为“极其有趣”之意，和D项意思相近。故选D项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“When I’m old, I hope that I too will have a friend who will sit in the park with me, and who will enjoy listening to the sounds of the city as much as I do. (当我老了，我希望我也会有一个朋友，他会和我一起坐在公园里，他会像我一样喜欢听城市的声音。)”可知，作者的希望是能有一个朋友和他一起享受城市的声音。故选D项。
B
Ida Keeling’s daughter, Cheryl, a lifelong athlete, thought that maybe what would pull her mother out from under her dark cloud was something that would get her pumping again. She suggested a run. Not just a jog around the block, but an official run. At the time, Ida Keeling was 67.
Keeling had grown up poor in Harlem, and had done hard work in factories. She had lost her husband early to a heart attack, and two of her four children—both of her sons— died in unsolved drug-related incidents in 1978 and 1981.
Keeling had sunk into a deep depression (消沉), and her health had begun to slide. Her daughters began to worry that they soon might be losing their mother as well.
It had been decades since Keeling had done any running, and she would later recall that first “mini-run” feeling as if it would never end. But when it did, “I just threw off all my bad memories.”
She hasn’t stopped running since, and it’s no longer the tough work it was during that first meet. Since then, the small Keeling has set records for 60 meters in the 95-to-99 age group, and in 100 meters for the over-100 group.
“I was just exercising,” she says regarding that first run, “and now I'm all over the world.”
When she’s not running, she’s working out. She’s in the gym three to four days a week, running on tread-mills (跑步机), working out with weights and pedaling on the exercise bike, and even squeezing in some squats (深蹲) while she’s cooking. Part of her healthy diet is occasional brandy wine mixed with her coffee or water to aid circulation (血液循环).
She’s written a book about her experiences, titled Can’t Nothing Bring Me Down: Chasing Myself in the Race Against Time. Her philosophy is also suitable for a runner: “Every day is another day forward.”
6. What do the underlined words “get her pumping” mean in paragraph 1
A. Free her from great pressure. B. Fill her with life and energy.
C. Equip her with self-confidence. D. Remind her of her problems.
7. Why did Keeling suffer from a deep depression
A. She had grown up poor. B. She had done hard work.
C. She had been in poor health. D. She had lost her husband and sons.
8. What contributes to Keeling’s setting records when she is very old
A. Travelling around the world. B. The mini-run experience.
C. Working out whenever possible. D. Brandy wine mixed with coffee.
9. Which of the following can best describe Keeling
A. Athletic and strong-willed. B. Caring and sport-loving.
C. Friendly and hard-working. D. Humorous and outgoing.
10. Which can be the best title for the text
A. Run forward. B. Never too old to learn.
C. Live healthily. D. Never give up hope in life.
【答案】6. B 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了67岁的Ida Keeling（艾达基林），因家庭遭遇严重的打击而陷入了沮丧和身体上的困境。但是她的女儿建议她去跑步，这让她重新找回了生活的乐趣和意义。自那以后，她一直坚持运动，走遍了世界各地，并在她的经历上写了一本书，激励人们能够面对各种困难和挑战。她的经历告诉我们，每天都是前进的一天，需要坚持和积极面对生活。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据前文“Ida Keeling’s daughter, Cheryl, a lifelong athlete, thought that maybe what would pull her mother out from under her dark cloud was something(Ida Keeling的女儿Cheryl一生都是个运动员，她认为能让母亲摆脱黑暗困境的事)”以及第三段“Keeling had sunk into a deep depression (消沉), and her health had begun to slide. Her daughters began to worry that they soon might be losing their mother as well.(Keeling深陷沮丧中，健康状况开始下滑。她的两个女儿开始担心他们很快也会失去母亲)”可知，让Keeling摆脱黑暗困境，也就是摆脱沮丧，所以应是让她让她充满活力，所以get her pumping应是“恢复活力”之意，和B项意思相近。故选B项。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Keeling had grown up poor in Harlem, and had done hard work in factories. She had lost her husband early to a heart attack, and two of her four children—both of her sons— died in unsolved drug-related incidents in 1978 and 1981.(Keeling出身贫寒，在哈莱姆区长大，在工厂里做过苦力。她的丈夫早在心脏病发作时就去世了，她的四个孩子中的两个——她的两个儿子——分别在1978年和1981年死于未解决的毒品相关事件)”以及第三段“Keeling had sunk into a deep depression (消沉), and her health had begun to slide.(Keeling深陷沮丧中，健康状况开始下滑)”可知，因为失去了丈夫和儿子，Keeling患上严重的抑郁症。故选D项。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“She hasn’t stopped running since, and it’s no longer the tough work it was during that first meet. Since then, the small Keeling has set records for 60 meters in the 95-to-99 age group, and in 100 meters for the over-100 group.(从那以后，她再也没有停止过跑步，也不再像第一次比赛时那样艰难了。从那以后，小基林在95- 99岁年龄组的60米和100米以上年龄组的100米比赛中创造了纪录)”可知尽可能地锻炼有助于Keeling在她很老的时候创下记录。故选C项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“When she’s not running, she’s working out. She’s in the gym three to four days a week, running on tread-mills (跑步机), working out with weights and pedaling on the exercise bike, and even squeezing in some squats (深蹲) while she’s cooking. Part of her healthy diet is occasional brandy wine mixed with her coffee or water to aid circulation (血液循环).(当她不跑步的时候，她在锻炼。她每周去健身房三到四天，在跑步机上跑步，做负重训练，骑健身自行车，甚至在做饭的时候做下蹲。她健康饮食的一部分是偶尔将白兰地酒和咖啡或水混合，以帮助血液循环)”可知，Keeling即使不跑步的时候，也在锻炼，甚至在做饭的时候做下蹲，所以是运动能力强的，并且意志坚强的。故选A项。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“She’s written a book about her experiences, titled Can’t Nothing Bring Me Down: Chasing Myself in the Race Against Time. Her philosophy is also suitable for a runner: “Every day is another day forward.”(她还写了一本关于她经历的书，书名是《没有什么能打败我：在与时间的竞赛中追赶自我》。她的哲学也适用于一名长跑者：“每一天都是向前的。”)”以及纵观全文可知，因家庭遭遇严重的打击而陷入了沮丧和身体上的困境。但是她的女儿建议她去跑步，这让她重新找回了生活的乐趣和意义，她的经历告诉我们，每天都是前进的一天，需要坚持和积极面对生活，所以A项“Run forward.(向前跑)”是本文最好的标题。故选A项。
C
In October, temperatures across China begin to drop. Do you experience a mood shift as it turns to winter
Many people do. For about one in 20 people in the northern half of the United States, cooling temperatures and shorter, darker days may signal the onset of seasonal affective disorder (季节性情绪失调), or SAD, a type of depression that typically arrives in autumn or winter, The New York Times reported.
Not every mild blue feeling in winter is SAD. SAD symptoms (症状) make it difficult for people to function. It tends to start with an increased appetite for foods like French fries or ice cream, the eagerness to sleep longer hours, difficulty getting up in the morning and feeling wiped out at work, according to Wales Online.
The exact cause of this disorder remains unknown. But the good news is that because SAD is tied to the changing seasons, “You can predict its onset and ward it off.” Michael Terman, a professor of clinical psychology at Columbia University, US, told The New York Times.
“There’s been a fair bit of research since about the 1980s supporting light therapy (疗法) as being effective for seasonal kinds of depression,” psychotherapist Rakhi Chand told The Guardian. But she also advised using this type of therapy under the guidance of a professional.
While light therapy is the first recommended treatment for SAD, getting outside regularly can offer other opportunities to sink in some light. “You might want to retreat (撤退) like the hibernating (冬眠) bear, but don’t,” Norman E, Rosenthal, the psychiatrist (精神病学家) whose research team identified and named the disorder in the 1980s, told The New York Times. “Walking outside even 20 or 30 minutes each day could make a huge difference,” he added.
Also, instead of giving into sugar longing, it is important to choose foods that are known to boost mood such as dark chocolate, nuts, oatmeal and berries, according to Egypt Today.
Too nervous to enter winter Remember, SAD is seasonal. If winter comes, can spring be too far behind
11. What may signal the onset of SAD
A. Rising temperatures. B. Longer days.
C. Shorter days. D. Warming temperatures.
12. Which of the following is a SAD symptom
A. Having a reduced desire to eat. B. Finding it difficult to fall asleep.
C. Waking up early in the morning. D. Having low or no energy at work.
13. What is paragraph 6 mainly about
A. The origin of light therapy. B. The benefits of light therapy.
C. The definition (定义) of light therapy. D. Alternatives (替代品) to light therapy.
14. Which of the following is true
A. SAD usually arrives in spring.
B. SAD lasts all year around.
C. The exact cause of SAD is known.
D. Walking outside may relieve the symptom of SAD.
15. What is the main topic of this passage
A. Seasonal sadness in winter. B. Increased appetite in winter.
C. Longer sleep hours in winter. D. Decreased temperature in winter.
【答案】11. C 12. D 13. D 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了随着冬季的到来，人们会变得抑郁，并对此提出相应的疗法。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“For about one in 20 people in the northern half of the United States, cooling temperatures and shorter, darker days may signal the onset of seasonal affective disorder (季节性情绪失调), or SAD, a type of depression that typically arrives in autumn or winter, The New York Times reported.(据《纽约时报》报道，美国北半部分地区每二十人中约有一人会在温度降低和白天变短、黑夜变长的季节感到情绪失调，即季节性情绪失调。这种抑郁症通常在秋季或冬季发作)”可知，白天变短是SAD发病的信号。故选C项。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Not every mild blue feeling in winter is SAD. SAD symptoms (症状) make it difficult for people to function. It tends to start with an increased appetite for foods like French fries or ice cream, the eagerness to sleep longer hours, difficulty getting up in the morning and feeling wiped out at work, according to Wales Online.(并非每个人在冬季感到轻微的情绪低落都是季节性情绪失调。根据威尔士在线的报道，季节性情绪失调的症状会让人难以正常生活。它往往以对炸薯条或冰激凌等食物的增加食欲、想要睡更多的时间、早上起床困难以及在工作时感到精疲力竭等症状开始)”可知，SAD的症状包括让人们工作中感到筋疲力尽。故选D项。
【13题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第六段“While light therapy is the first recommended treatment for SAD, getting outside regularly can offer other opportunities to sink in some light. “You might want to retreat (撤退) like the hibernating (冬眠) bear, but don’t,” Norman E, Rosenthal, the psychiatrist (精神病学家) whose research team identified and named the disorder in the 1980s, told The New York Times. “Walking outside even 20 or 30 minutes each day could make a huge difference,” he added.(虽然光疗法是季节性情绪失调的首选治疗方法，但经常外出可以提供其他接触阳光的机会。精神病学家诺曼·罗森塔尔告诉《纽约时报》：“你可能想要像冬眠的熊一样退缩，但不要这么做。”“每天外出走20或30分钟甚至更久，可能会产生巨大的影响。”他补充道)”可知，本段主要讲户外活动也可有治疗作用，即光疗法的替代疗法。故选D项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段““You might want to retreat (撤退) like the hibernating (冬眠) bear, but don’t,” Norman E, Rosenthal, the psychiatrist (精神病学家) whose research team identified and named the disorder in the 1980s, told The New York Times. “Walking outside even 20 or 30 minutes each day could make a huge difference,” he added.(精神病学家诺曼·罗森塔尔告诉《纽约时报》：“你可能想要像冬眠的熊一样退缩，但不要这么做。”“每天外出走20或30分钟甚至更久，可能会产生巨大的影响。”他补充道)”可知，外出散步可以缓解SAD的症状。故选D项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“For about one in 20 people in the northern half of the United States, cooling temperatures and shorter, darker days may signal the onset of seasonal affective disorder (季节性情绪失调), or SAD, a type of depression that typically arrives in autumn or winter, The New York Times reported.(据《纽约时报》报道，美国北半部分地区每二十人中约有一人会在温度降低和白天变短、黑夜变长的季节感到情绪失调，即季节性情绪失调。这种抑郁症通常在秋季或冬季发作)”以及结合全文可知，文章主要讲冬季的季节性抑郁。所以A项“Seasonal sadness in winter.(冬天里季节性的悲伤)”是本文最好的标题。故选A项。
第二节 七选五 （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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In your life, sometimes you may be asked to speak in front of a large group of people. Although it sounds a little scary, even those with stage fright can speak successfully to the group with adequate preparation.
Practice your speech before the big day.____16____ If possible, practice the speech in front of a friend or family member to get used to saying it to real people. If you feel you must have note cards, limit the amount to about three cards. This will force you to keep your speech brief and help you keep your eyes focused on your audience.
Remember why you’ve been invited to speak. If you’re battling fear over speaking to a large group of people, keep your mind on the fact that you were selected for this important role. The speech organizers must have seen something valuable in you or your expertise.____17____
Remember that fear of public speaking is very common.____18____ Most of the people in the audience would be feeling the same fear and stress that you do in your position. Knowing this may make you feel better.
____19____ What you say should be tailored (专门的) to why you’re there and who you’re speaking to in order to avoid sounding general. If speaking to a charity group,mention the good work certain specific individuals have done for the cause. If speaking at a business conference, briefly state why you want to help these people.
Keep eye contact with the crowd.____20____ Pick one person in each section and look at him while you’re speaking. After each important point in your speech, switch your focus to another section. When you focus only on one person at a time, the size of the crowd isn’t as frightening.
A. A good memory is really helpful.
B. Show appreciation to your audience.
C. Mention your audience in your speech.
D. The more you have it memorized, the better.
E. In fact, it’s normal to feel awkward or stressed out before a big speech.
F. Separate the crowd into three sections mentally as you get up to speak.
G. The knowledge of other people’s respect for you should reduce some of the fear.
【答案】16. D 17. G 18. E 19. C 20. F
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了在你的生活中，有时你可能会被要求在一大群人面前发言。在充分准备的情况下，你一样可以成功地与大家交谈。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Practice your speech before the big day.(在那个重大的日子到来之前，练习你的演讲)”以及下文“If you feel you must have note cards, limit the amount to about three cards(如果你觉得你必须有便签卡，那么将数量限制在三张左右)”可知，上下文说的是要记住演讲的内容，与D项“The more you have it memorized, the better.(你记住的越多越好)”表达的含义一致，故选D项。
【17题详解】
根据上文“The speech organizers must have seen something valuable in you or your expertise.(演讲组织者一定从你或你的专业知识中看到了一些有价值的东西)”可知，此处上下文讲的是通过别人对你的尊重减少你的恐惧，与G项“The knowledge of other people’s respect for you should reduce some of the fear.(知道别人对你的尊重应该会减少一些恐惧)”表达的含义一致，故选G项。
【18题详解】
根据上文“Remember that fear of public speaking is very common.(请记住，害怕公开演讲是很常见的)”可知，害怕公开演讲是一件常见的事，这是事实情况，与E项“In fact,it’s normal to feel awkward or stressed out before a big speech.(事实上，在发表重要演讲之前感到尴尬或压力过大是很正常的)”表达的含义一致，故选E项。
【19题详解】
根据下文“If speaking at a business conference, briefly state why you want to help these people.(如果在商务会议上发言，简要说明你为什么要帮助这些人)”可知，在演讲中，要提及听众，与C项“Mention your audience in your speech(在演讲中提及听众)”表达的含义一致，故选C项。
【20题详解】
根据下文“Pick one person in each section and look at him while you’re speaking. After each important point in your speech, switch your focus to another section(在每一部分中挑选一个人，在讲话时看着他。在演讲的每一个要点之后，将注意力转移到另一部分)”可知，此处上下文讲的是将听众分成几个部分，与F项“Separate the crowd into three sections mentally as you get up to speak.(当你起身发言时，在心理上将人群分成三部分)”表达的含义一致，故选F项。
第三部分 语言知识运用（50 分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
As my husband and I were watering some plants in the yard, a (an) ____21____ man walking by sopped to talk with us. He asked us to ____22____ his age and the best answer I could think of was 75 years. That was ____23____ wrong because he was 93 years old!
He mentioned about the ____24____ he was facing which was that he could not find people to talk to. I ____25____ him to sit on our bench and offered to be his friend. I asked him the ____26____ to his longevity (长寿) and here was what he replied. His father was very rich but it seemed that he had no peace of mind. He then met someone who gave this ____27____. “If you want peace of mind, then be of ____28____ to others.”
This new friend of mine ____29____ all his pensions (退休金) to charity. He said he ____30____ with his son and that he didn’t need the money. He enjoyed talking and politely ____31____ my offer of some desserts.I also ____32____ some for his son as he left.
Only a couple of hours later he came back and gave me a silk scarf as a ____33____. I am grateful for this chance of acquaintance (相识) and ____34____, which teaches me that if you want peace of mind, then be of service to others. A very valuable lesson to practise and experience a(an) ____35____ mind and a healthy body too!
21. A. young B. elderly C. tall D. fat
22. A. guess B. praise C. imagine D. predict
23. A. normally B. clearly C. mostly D. simply
24. A. danger B. case C. problem D. behavior
25. A. thanked B. promised C. ordered D. welcomed
26. A. approach B. solution C. secret D. attitude
27. A. tip B. angle C. option D. opportunity
28. A. importance B. wisdom C. service D. interest
29. A. gave off B. gave in C. gave back D. gave away
30. A. worked B. chatted C. travelled D. lived
31. A. accepted B. ignored C. refused D. preferred
32. A. gathered B. packaged C. placed D. exchanged
33. A. gift B. note C. symbol D. comfort
34. A. assistance B. friendship C. existence D. fantasy
35. A. absent B. empty C. peaceful D. clear
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. A 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。作者通过和一个老人的交流知道：如果你想长寿，就要内心平静；而要内心平静，就要为他人服务。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我和丈夫在院子里浇水时，一位擦身而过的老人走过来和我们聊天。A. young年轻的；B. elderly老年的；C. tall高大的；D. fat肥胖的。根据后文“he was 93 years old”可知，他是一个老年人。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他让我们猜他的年龄，我能想到的最好答案是75岁。 A. guess猜测；B. praise赞扬；C. imagine想象；D. predict预测。根据“the best answer I could think of was 75 years.”可知我想到最好的答案75，而其中“ answer”可以推测出前面应是老人叫作者猜。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：那显然是错的，因为他93岁了！ A. normally通常地；B. clearly明显地；C. mostly大部分地；D. simply简单地。结合语境以及后面“he was 93 years old!”中的感叹号以及作者猜的75岁可知，作者答案明显是错的，所以B选项符合语境。故选B项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他提到了他所面临的问题，那就是他找不到可以交谈的人。 A. danger危险；B. case案例；C. problem问题；D. behavior行为。根据后文“he could not find people to talk to”他找不到可以聊天的人，这是一个问题，所以C选项符合语境。故选C项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我欢迎他坐在我们的长凳上，并表示愿意做他的朋友。 A. thanked感谢；B. promised承诺；C. ordered订购；D. welcomed欢迎。根据文中的“offered to”可知，作者愿意成为他朋友，所以也欢迎他坐在作者旁边聊天。故选D项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我问他长寿的秘诀， 这是他回答的。A. approach方法；B. solution解决方案；C. secret秘密；D. attitude态度。结构语境以及后文老人的回答可知，这里作者应该对老人活到93很惊讶，所以在询问他长寿的秘诀。故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后他遇到了一个给他建议的人。A. tip建议；B. angle角度；C. option选项；D. opportunity机会。结合语境，文章后面“If you want peace of mind”回答怎么获得平静。所以这人给他的是建议。故选A项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果你想要内心的平静，那么就要为他人服务。 A. importance重要性；B. wisdom智慧；C. service服务；D. interest兴趣。结合语境以及后文“ if you want peace of mind, then be of service to others”和这里对应。故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我的新朋友把他的养老金都捐给了慈善机构。A. gave off放出；B. gave in让步；C. gave back归还；D. gave away赠送。由前文“then be of service to others.”可知，这老人自己也为其他人做了服务，那就是把所有退休金捐给了慈善机构。故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他说他和儿子住在一起，他不需要钱。A. worked工作 ；B. chatted聊天；C. travelled旅行；D. lived生活。根据后文“ he didn’t need the money”可知，他有其它生活资金的来源，再结和语境，最可能是和儿子住一起，儿子养他。故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他喜欢交谈，礼貌地接受了我提供的一些甜点。A. accepted接受；B. ignored忽略；C. refused拒绝；D. preferred喜欢。根据后文可知，作者为老人的儿子也准备了一些甜点，“also ”说明老人也接受了。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我还在他离开时给他的儿子打包了一些。 A. gathered收集；B. packaged包装；C. placed放置；D. exchanged交换。结合语境和上文可知作者为老人儿子准备一些甜点，所以要打包给他。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：仅仅几个小时后，他回来给了我一条丝巾作为礼物。A. gift 礼物；B. note注释；C. symbol符号；D. comfort舒适。根据前文可知，作者为老人和他的儿子准备了甜点，所以现在老人准备一条丝巾作为回礼。故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我很感激这次相识和友谊的机会，它教会我，如果你想要心灵的平静，那么就要为他人服务。A. assistance帮助；B. friendship友谊；C. existence存在；D. fantasy幻想。由前文“This new friend of mine”可以推断，作者和老人已经成为朋友了。故选B项。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这是一堂非常有价值的课，可以让你练习并体验平静的心态和健康的身体！ A. absent缺席的；B. empty空旷的；C. peaceful和平的；D. clear清晰的。由前文“If you want peace of mind”可知，本空与上文对应，应填 peaceful。故选C项。
第二节 短文语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
短文语法填空
Hiking tours are a kind of adventure tourism. Generally speaking, these vacations focus almost entirely ____36____ hiking from one place to another. Hiking tours can be done as a group activity or alone.
There are many different ways of organizing hiking tours. Some people like to go out into the areas where there are very few people and travel over a long ____37____ (distant) from one place to another. They usually stay in hotels overnight before ____38____ (travel) to the next place on the following day.
Guides can make hiking trips safer and more focused. Some hikers prefer to take hiking tours without guides because of costs or because they want to challenge ____39____ (they). However, employing a reliable guide during a hiking tour ____40____ (consider) as a better choice for less experienced hikers.
The activity can be very tiring, and those ____41____ are new to hiking may worry that they aren’t ____42____ (physical) able to finish the tours. Sometimes it can be helpful for people ____43____ (go) to the doctor and make sure it is safe for them to choose ____44____ difficult hike. Sometimes, a ____45____ (challenge) hike can be deadly for someone having heart disease.
【答案】36. on 37. distance
38. travelling##traveling
39. themselves
40. is considered
41. who 42. physically
43. to go 44. a
45. challenging
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了徒步旅行这种旅行方式，并提出了一些建议。
【36题详解】
考查固定搭配。句意：一般来说，这些假期几乎完全集中在徒步旅行从一个地方到另一个地方。focus on固定搭配，意为“集中于……”，故填on。
37题详解】
考查名词。句意：有些人喜欢到人烟稀少的地方，从一个地方长途旅行到另一个地方。此处应用名词distance作宾语，表示“距离”为可数名词，由a可知，应用单数，故填。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：他们通常在旅馆过夜，然后第二天再去下一个地方。此处应用动名词travelling/traveling作宾语，故填travelling/traveling。
【39题详解】
考查代词。句意：有些徒步旅行者喜欢在没有导游的情况下进行徒步旅行，因为这样做的成本太高，或者他们想挑战自己。当主语和宾语所指相同时，宾语用反身代词，故填themselves。
【40题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：然而，对于经验较少的远足人士来说，在远足旅程中雇用一位可靠的导游是一个较好的选择。此处在句中作谓语，句子描述一般性事实，应用一般现在时，主语和动词是被动关系，应用一般现在时的被动语态，主语是动名词短语employing a reliable guide during a hiking tour，看成第三人称单数，be动词应用is，故填is considered。
41题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：这项活动可能非常累人，而且那些刚开始徒步旅行的人可能会担心他们的身体不能完成旅程。空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词those，当先行词为those，指人，且关系词在从句中作主语，只能用关系词who引导定语从句，故填who。
【42题详解】
考查副词。句意：这项活动可能非常累人，而且那些刚开始徒步旅行的人可能会担心他们的身体不能完成旅程。此处应用副词physically作状语，修饰形容词able。故填physically。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：有时候，去看医生，确保他们选择艰难的徒步旅行是安全的，这对人们是有帮助的。it be+形容词 for sb. to do sth.固定句型，意为“对于某人来说做某事是……”。故填to go。
【44题详解】
考查冠词。句意：有时候，去看医生，确保他们选择艰难的徒步旅行是安全的，这对人们是有帮助的。此处泛指一次徒步旅行，应用不定冠词来修饰，且difficult发音是以辅音音素开头，应用a，故填a。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意：有时候，一次富有挑战性的徒步旅行对于有心脏病的人来说是致命的。此处应用形容词challenging作定语，修饰名词hike，表示“富有挑战性的”。故填challenging 。
第三节 用所给词的适当形式填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
46. This group size allows our teachers to _________ (response) to the needs of each student.(所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】respond
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：这种小组规模使我们的老师能够对每个学生的需求做出反应。分析句子结构可知，此处是固定搭配：allow sb. to do sth.意为“允许某人做某事”，所以空前的to是不定式的标志，后接动词原形，response的动词形式是respond。故填respond。
47. The meeting had a negative _________ (effective) on trade. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】effect
【解析】
【分析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：这次会议对贸易产生了负面影响。此处应用名词effect作宾语，由a可知，应用单数，have a(n) effect on固定搭配，意为“对……产生……的影响”，故填effect。
【点睛】
48. Eating a _________ (balance) diet is important for maintaining good health. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】balanced
【解析】
【分析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：均衡饮食对保持身体健康很重要。此处应用形容词balanced作定语，修饰名词diet，故填balanced。
【点睛】
49. She was _________ (anxiety) to finish school and get a job. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】anxious
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：她急于完成学业并找到一份工作。此处应用形容词anxious作表语，be anxious to do sth.“渴望做某事”是固定短语。故填anxious。
50. Our relationship was _________ (base) on mutual dependence. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】based
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。句意：我们的关系建立在相互依赖的基础上。分析句子结构可知，此处是固定短语be based on，意为“以……为基础”，base与主语relationship是被动关系，用被动语态。故填based。
51. It can be very________ (benefit) to share your feelings with someone you trust. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】beneficial
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：与您信任的人分享您的感受可能非常有益。分析句子结构可知，此空处位于系动词之后作表语，所以填形容词，benefit的形容词为beneficial意为“有益的”。故填beneficial。
52. Of _________ (equality) importance are good study habits and a positive attitude. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】equal
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：良好的学习习惯和积极的态度同样重要。空后是名词，所以空处应填形容词作定语，equality的形容词形式是equal。故填equal。
53. He made a very positive ________ (contribute) to the success of the project.(所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】contribution
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：他为这个项目的成功做出了积极的贡献。根据句意以及空前的positive为形容词可知，此处应为名词形式contribution“贡献”，满足句意要求。故填contribution。
54. He feels that the media should be more _________ (responsibility) for what they report. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】responsible
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：他认为媒体应该对他们的报道负更多的责任。此处应用形容词responsible作表语，与more构成responsible的比较级，故填responsible。
55. _________ (amazing), no one noticed her at the party. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】Amazingly
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：令人惊讶的是，聚会上没有人注意到她。分析句子结构可知，空处修饰空后整个句子，需用副词修饰，位于句首，首字母应大写。故填Amazingly。
第四节 根据要求翻译句子(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)
56. 简而言之，潜能是你与生俱来的能力，当你足够努力时，潜能就能得到开发。（put simply; 定语从句)(汉译英)
【答案】Put simply, potential is your natural ability that can be developed when you try hard enough.
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语、时态和定语从句。根据句意“简而言之”可知短语为put simply；表示“潜能”可知应用名词potential，作主语，主句陈述客观事实应用一般现在时；表示“与生俱来的能力”可知短语为natural ability，作表语，后跟定语从句修饰先行词ability，先行词在从句中作主语，指物，应用that引导，从句中主语与谓语动词develop构成被动关系，应用被动语态，can后跟动词原形；同时包含一个时间状语从句，表示“当……时”应用when引导，从句应用一般现在时，表示“足够努力”短语为try hard enough。故翻译为Put simply, potential is your natural ability that can be developed when you try hard enough。
57. 无锡是他出生的城市。（定语从句）(汉译英)
【答案】Wuxi is the city where he was born.
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。分析所给中文提示词，以及题干要求，需用定语从句，所以“无锡是城市”作主句，描述客观事实，用一般现在时，译为“Wuxi is the city”，“他出生的”作定语从句，描述的是已发生的事，用一般过去时，修饰先行词city，在从句中作地点状语，用where引导，译为“where he was born”。故译为：Wuxi is the city where he was born.
58. 家长对这一改变深感担忧。（concerned）(汉译英)
【答案】Parents are deeply concerned about the change.
【解析】
【详解】考查短语和时态。句子描述一般性事实，应用一般现在时，“父母”为parents，用复数表示泛指，“对……担忧”为短语be concerned anout，“深感”为副词deeply作状语，“这一改变”为the change，作宾语，故整句翻译为Parents are deeply concerned about the change.
59. 从现在开始，我会更注重我的健康而不是外表。(rather than) (汉译英)
【答案】From now on, I will focus more on my health rather than my appearance.
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语和时态。分析所给中文提示词，“从现在开始”是固定短语from now on，“我会更注重我的健康而不是外表”用一般将来时，“更注重”是focus more on，“我的健康”是my health，“而不是”根据题干要求是rather than，“外表”是my appearance。故译为：From now on, I will focus more on my health rather than my appearance.
60. Lucy 已经决心不辜负老师们的期望。（decide; live up to）(汉译英)
【答案】Lucy has decided to live up to her teachers’ expectations.
【解析】
【详解】考查时态和动词短语。由“已经”和句意可知，句子应用现在完成时，“决心做某事”为动词短语decide to do，“不辜负”为短语live up to，“期望”为名词expectation，live up to one’s expectations“不辜负某人的期望”，故整句翻译为Lucy has decided to live up to her teachers’ expectations.
第四部分 书面表达(20 分)
61. 假如你是李华，你昨天收到好友 Jim 的来信，他说他上了高中以后遇到了很多学习和生活上的问题，感觉很郁闷，很孤独。请你帮帮他，给他提些建议。
要点：
(1)和同学友好相处；
(2)找到适当放松方式；
(3)努力学习，课前做好准备。
注意：
(1)字数 100 左右；
(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
(3)可紧扣主题适当发挥。
Dear Jim,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Jim,
I am very sorry to hear that you are having trouble with your middle school life. However, the situation is very easy to change if you take my advice. Here are some tips to help you:
First of all, you should be friendly to anyone who you meet at the new school and try to make friends with them. And it is also a good idea to take part in after-school activities. That can make you happy. Secondly, Why not choose some proper ways to relax. In my opinion, taking exercise, watching TV or playing computer games is a good way to relax yourself. Thirdly, I agree that you should study hard and have a good preparation for every class so that you can understand the teacher.
I hope that you will find these tips useful.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇是应用文写作。你昨天收到好友 Jim 的来信，他说他上了高中以后遇到了很多学习和生活上的问题，感觉很郁闷，很孤独，要求考生给他回信，提些建议。
【详解】1.词汇积累
建议：advice→suggestion
首先：first of all→at first
参加：take part in→join in
有益的：useful→beneficial
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：And it is also a good idea to take part in after-school activities. That can make you happy.
拓展句：And it is also a good idea to take part in after-school activities, which can make you happy.
【点睛】[高分句型1] I am very sorry to hear that you are having trouble with your middle school life. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] First of all, you should be friendly to anyone who you meet at the new school and try to make friends with them. (运用了who引导定语从句)无锡市青山高级中学2023年秋学期高一
英语期中考试试卷
第一部分 听力30分（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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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.Where is Amy now
A. In Seoul. B. In Beijing. C. In London.
2.What does the man mean
A. His mother likes apple pie. B. The apple pie tastes very good. C. He’ll make apple pies for his mother.
3.Why does the woman talk to David
A. To make an apology. B. To ask for a favor. C. To invite him over.
4.What are the speakers talking about
A. A strong team. B. A wonderful game. C. A great sportsman.
5.What will the woman do for the man
A Teach him cleaning skills. B. Find him a new apartment. C. Help him clean his apartment.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
6.Who is the woman speaking to
A. Her son. B. Her husband. C. A salesman.
7.Where is the washroom
A. On the third floor. B. On the fourth floor. C. On the fifth floor.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
8.What does the man plan to do this afternoon
A. Go to the library. B. Go swimming. C. Go to class.
9.What does Mr. Smith probably teach
A. History. B. Chemistry. C. Math.
10.What does the woman offer to do for the man
A. Collect information for his paper. B. Help him with his chemistry. C. Teach him to study math.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
11.What was Edward Lear
A. An American painter. B. An English artist. C. An English designer.
12.How did Marie get the book For Lovers of Birds
A. She bought it online. B. She got it from her aunt. C. She borrowed it from the library.
13.Who is the man's favorite artist
A. Monet. B. Van Gogh. C. Edward Lear.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
14.Why didn't Jack go to the concert last week
A. He was busy with his project. B. He forgot it completely. C. He had no interest in it.
15.What relation is Mike to Jack
A. His brother. B. His classmate. C. His teacher.
16.What is Jack probably going to do
A. Talk to the teacher. B. Give up his project. C. Find out his own weakness.
听下面一段独白，回答小题。
17.What do we know about Guo’s first Vivicat series
A. It was shown in Beijing B. It had ten Vivicats. C. It came out in a car show.
18.Which of the following positions belongs to the first series
A. Lying on a computer B. Eating French fries. C. Hiding in a glove.
19.When did the second Vivicat series come out
A. In April, 2019. B. In August, 2019. C. In April, 2020.
20.What kind of lifestyle does the Vivicat show
A. Relaxed. B. Busy. C. Active.
第二部分 阅读理解50分（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 阅读理解3篇（共15小题，每题2.5分，满分37.5分）
A
When I woke up, I made myself breakfast, sat and listened to the traffic. Some of my friends ask me how I can stand living somewhere so noisy. It’s true that there’s always some kind of noise in my neighborhood, but to me, these are the sounds of life.
It was Saturday morning, so I decided to go to the park. The taxi is the fastest way to go but I took the bus instead.
When you ride the bus, you get to see so much more of the city. It can be kind of loud on the bus, with some people talking on their phones, others chatting with their friends, and others playing music. It’s just like the traffic’s sounds, though the noise on the bus represents people working, relaxing and living.
Once I got to the park, I picked a bench over near the play area where kids play while their parents sit nearby. I can see and hear almost everything from there. People-watching is one of my favorite things to do. However, I like listening even better. The only problem is that there’s so much to see and hear in the park!
Usually, I like to close my eyes. That way, I can pay more attention to the sounds and not get distracted by what I see. With my eyes closed, I could pick out parts of two old men’s conversation. One of them was telling the other about something his grandson said. I couldn’t hear the rest, but it must have been hilarious because his friend’s laugh was so loud.
When I’m old, I hope that I too will have a friend who will sit in the park with me, and who will enjoy listening to the sounds of the city as much as I do.
1. Some of the author’s friends think “the sounds of life” are very ______.
A. unpleasant B. unique C. magical D. interesting
2. The author took the bus to the park because ______.
A. there was no other transport to go there B. he wanted to see more about people’s life
C. it was the most convenient way D. his friend advised him to do so
3. The author closed his eyes in order to ______.
A. have a good rest B. hide himself from view
C. enjoy the sounds of life D. avoid talking with the two old men
4 The underlined word “hilarious” in Paragraph 5 probably means “______”.
A. truly different B. quite popular C. rather strange D. extremely funny
5. What’s the author’s hope according to the last paragraph
A. Getting rid of the noise. B. Living in a quiet neighborhood.
C. Sitting in the park. D. Enjoying the sounds of a city with a friend.
B
Ida Keeling’s daughter, Cheryl, a lifelong athlete, thought that maybe what would pull her mother out from under her dark cloud was something that would get her pumping again. She suggested a run. Not just a jog around the block, but an official run. At the time, Ida Keeling was 67.
Keeling had grown up poor in Harlem, and had done hard work in factories. She had lost her husband early to a heart attack, and two of her four children—both of her sons— died in unsolved drug-related incidents in 1978 and 1981.
Keeling had sunk into a deep depression (消沉), and her health had begun to slide. Her daughters began to worry that they soon might be losing their mother as well.
It had been decades since Keeling had done any running, and she would later recall that first “mini-run” feeling as if it would never end. But when it did, “I just threw off all my bad memories.”
She hasn’t stopped running since, and it’s no longer the tough work it was during that first meet. Since then, the small Keeling has set records for 60 meters in the 95-to-99 age group, and in 100 meters for the over-100 group.
“I was just exercising,” she says regarding that first run, “and now I'm all over the world.”
When she’s not running, she’s working out. She’s in the gym three to four days a week, running on tread-mills (跑步机), working out with weights and pedaling on the exercise bike, and even squeezing in some squats (深蹲) while she’s cooking. Part of her healthy diet is occasional brandy wine mixed with her coffee or water to aid circulation (血液循环).
She’s written a book about her experiences, titled Can’t Nothing Bring Me Down: Chasing Myself in the Race Against Time. Her philosophy is also suitable for a runner: “Every day is another day forward.”
6. What do the underlined words “get her pumping” mean in paragraph 1
A. Free her from great pressure. B. Fill her with life and energy.
C. Equip her with self-confidence. D. Remind her of her problems.
7. Why did Keeling suffer from a deep depression
A. She had grown up poor. B. She had done hard work.
C. She had been in poor health. D. She had lost her husband and sons.
8. What contributes to Keeling’s setting records when she is very old
A. Travelling around the world. B. The mini-run experience.
C. Working out whenever possible. D. Brandy wine mixed with coffee.
9. Which of the following can best describe Keeling
A. Athletic and strong-willed. B. Caring and sport-loving.
C. Friendly and hard-working. D. Humorous and outgoing.
10. Which can be the best title for the text
A. Run forward. B. Never too old to learn.
C. Live healthily. D. Never give up hope in life.
C
In October, temperatures across China begin to drop. Do you experience a mood shift as it turns to winter
Many people do. For about one in 20 people in the northern half of the United States, cooling temperatures and shorter, darker days may signal the onset of seasonal affective disorder (季节性情绪失调), or SAD, a type of depression that typically arrives in autumn or winter, The New York Times reported.
Not every mild blue feeling in winter is SAD. SAD symptoms (症状) make it difficult for people to function. It tends to start with an increased appetite for foods like French fries or ice cream, the eagerness to sleep longer hours, difficulty getting up in the morning and feeling wiped out at work, according to Wales Online.
The exact cause of this disorder remains unknown. But the good news is that because SAD is tied to the changing seasons, “You can predict its onset and ward it off.” Michael Terman, a professor of clinical psychology at Columbia University, US, told The New York Times.
“There’s been a fair bit of research since about the 1980s supporting light therapy (疗法) as being effective for seasonal kinds of depression,” psychotherapist Rakhi Chand told The Guardian. But she also advised using this type of therapy under the guidance of a professional.
While light therapy is the first recommended treatment for SAD, getting outside regularly can offer other opportunities to sink in some light. “You might want to retreat (撤退) like the hibernating (冬眠) bear, but don’t,” Norman E, Rosenthal, the psychiatrist (精神病学家) whose research team identified and named the disorder in the 1980s, told The New York Times. “Walking outside even 20 or 30 minutes each day could make a huge difference,” he added.
Also, instead of giving into sugar longing, it is important to choose foods that are known to boost mood such as dark chocolate, nuts, oatmeal and berries, according to Egypt Today.
Too nervous to enter winter Remember, SAD is seasonal. If winter comes, can spring be too far behind
11. What may signal the onset of SAD
A. Rising temperatures. B. Longer days.
C. Shorter days. D. Warming temperatures.
12. Which of the following is a SAD symptom
A. Having a reduced desire to eat. B. Finding it difficult to fall asleep.
C Waking up early in the morning. D. Having low or no energy at work.
13. What is paragraph 6 mainly about
A. The origin of light therapy. B. The benefits of light therapy.
C. The definition (定义) of light therapy. D. Alternatives (替代品) to light therapy.
14. Which of the following is true
A. SAD usually arrives in spring.
B. SAD lasts all year around.
C. The exact cause of SAD is known.
D. Walking outside may relieve the symptom of SAD.
15 What is the main topic of this passage
A. Seasonal sadness in winter. B. Increased appetite in winter.
C. Longer sleep hours in winter. D. Decreased temperature in winter.
第二节 七选五 （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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In your life, sometimes you may be asked to speak in front of a large group of people. Although it sounds a little scary, even those with stage fright can speak successfully to the group with adequate preparation.
Practice your speech before the big day.____16____ If possible, practice the speech in front of a friend or family member to get used to saying it to real people. If you feel you must have note cards, limit the amount to about three cards. This will force you to keep your speech brief and help you keep your eyes focused on your audience.
Remember why you’ve been invited to speak. If you’re battling fear over speaking to a large group of people, keep your mind on the fact that you were selected for this important role. The speech organizers must have seen something valuable in you or your expertise.____17____
Remember that fear of public speaking is very common.____18____ Most of the people in the audience would be feeling the same fear and stress that you do in your position. Knowing this may make you feel better.
____19____ What you say should be tailored (专门的) to why you’re there and who you’re speaking to in order to avoid sounding general. If speaking to a charity group,mention the good work certain specific individuals have done for the cause. If speaking at a business conference, briefly state why you want to help these people.
Keep eye contact with the crowd.____20____ Pick one person in each section and look at him while you’re speaking. After each important point in your speech, switch your focus to another section. When you focus only on one person at a time, the size of the crowd isn’t as frightening.
A. A good memory is really helpful.
B. Show appreciation to your audience.
C. Mention your audience in your speech.
D. The more you have it memorized, the better.
E. In fact, it’s normal to feel awkward or stressed out before a big speech.
F. Separate the crowd into three sections mentally as you get up to speak.
G. The knowledge of other people’s respect for you should reduce some of the fear.
第三部分 语言知识运用（50 分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
As my husband and I were watering some plants in the yard, a (an) ____21____ man walking by sopped to talk with us. He asked us to ____22____ his age and the best answer I could think of was 75 years. That was ____23____ wrong because he was 93 years old!
He mentioned about the ____24____ he was facing which was that he could not find people to talk to. I ____25____ him to sit on our bench and offered to be his friend. I asked him the ____26____ to his longevity (长寿) and here was what he replied. His father was very rich but it seemed that he had no peace of mind. He then met someone who gave this ____27____. “If you want peace of mind, then be of ____28____ to others.”
This new friend of mine ____29____ all his pensions (退休金) to charity. He said he ____30____ with his son and that he didn’t need the money. He enjoyed talking and politely ____31____ my offer of some desserts.I also ____32____ some for his son as he left.
Only a couple of hours later he came back and gave me a silk scarf as a ____33____. I am grateful for this chance of acquaintance (相识) and ____34____, which teaches me that if you want peace of mind, then be of service to others. A very valuable lesson to practise and experience a(an) ____35____ mind and a healthy body too!
21. A. young B. elderly C. tall D. fat
22. A. guess B. praise C. imagine D. predict
23. A. normally B. clearly C. mostly D. simply
24. A. danger B. case C. problem D. behavior
25. A. thanked B. promised C. ordered D. welcomed
26. A. approach B. solution C. secret D. attitude
27. A. tip B. angle C. option D. opportunity
28. A. importance B. wisdom C. service D. interest
29. A. gave off B. gave in C. gave back D. gave away
30. A. worked B. chatted C. travelled D. lived
31. A. accepted B. ignored C. refused D. preferred
32. A. gathered B. packaged C. placed D. exchanged
33. A. gift B. note C. symbol D. comfort
34. A. assistance B. friendship C. existence D. fantasy
35. A. absent B. empty C. peaceful D. clear
第二节 短文语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
短文语法填空
Hiking tours are a kind of adventure tourism. Generally speaking, these vacations focus almost entirely ____36____ hiking from one place to another. Hiking tours can be done as a group activity or alone.
There are many different ways of organizing hiking tours. Some people like to go out into the areas where there are very few people and travel over a long ____37____ (distant) from one place to another. They usually stay in hotels overnight before ____38____ (travel) to the next place on the following day.
Guides can make hiking trips safer and more focused. Some hikers prefer to take hiking tours without guides because of costs or because they want to challenge ____39____ (they). However, employing a reliable guide during a hiking tour ____40____ (consider) as a better choice for less experienced hikers.
The activity can be very tiring, and those ____41____ are new to hiking may worry that they aren’t ____42____ (physical) able to finish the tours. Sometimes it can be helpful for people ____43____ (go) to the doctor and make sure it is safe for them to choose ____44____ difficult hike. Sometimes, a ____45____ (challenge) hike can be deadly for someone having heart disease.
第三节 用所给词的适当形式填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
46. This group size allows our teachers to _________ (response) to the needs of each student.(所给词的适当形式填空)
47. The meeting had a negative _________ (effective) on trade. (所给词的适当形式填空)
48. Eating a _________ (balance) diet is important for maintaining good health. (所给词的适当形式填空)
49. She was _________ (anxiety) to finish school and get a job. (所给词的适当形式填空)
50. Our relationship was _________ (base) on mutual dependence. (所给词的适当形式填空)
51. It can be very________ (benefit) to share your feelings with someone you trust. (所给词的适当形式填空)
52. Of _________ (equality) importance are good study habits and a positive attitude. (所给词适当形式填空)
53. He made a very positive ________ (contribute) to the success of the project.(所给词的适当形式填空)
54. He feels that the media should be more _________ (responsibility) for what they report. (所给词的适当形式填空)
55. _________ (amazing), no one noticed her at the party. (所给词的适当形式填空)
第四节 根据要求翻译句子(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)
56. 简而言之，潜能是你与生俱来的能力，当你足够努力时，潜能就能得到开发。（put simply; 定语从句)(汉译英)
57. 无锡是他出生的城市。（定语从句）(汉译英)
58. 家长对这一改变深感担忧。（concerned）(汉译英)
59. 从现在开始，我会更注重我的健康而不是外表。(rather than) (汉译英)
60. Lucy 已经决心不辜负老师们的期望。（decide; live up to）(汉译英)
第四部分 书面表达(20 分)
61. 假如你是李华，你昨天收到好友 Jim 的来信，他说他上了高中以后遇到了很多学习和生活上的问题，感觉很郁闷，很孤独。请你帮帮他，给他提些建议。
要点：
(1)和同学友好相处；
(2)找到适当的放松方式；
(3)努力学习，课前做好准备。
注意：
(1)字数 100 左右；
(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
(3)可紧扣主题适当发挥。
Dear Jim,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
