兆麟中学2023—2024学年度上学期期中考试
高一学年英语学科试题
考试用时：120分钟 总分：150 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the woman want to do in the park
A. Go fishing. B. See animals. C. Go boating.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: We will go to the zoo. There are many lovely animals.
W: I prefer to go to the park. We can take a boat.
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What does the woman mean
A. She accepts the man’s offer.
B. She has to continue her work.
C. She plans to find a new job.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Would you like to have coffee with me sometime this weekend
W: Sorry, I have to work this weekend. Maybe next time.
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What is the second class
A. Math. B. Chinese. C. English.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Hi, John! Can you tell me the lessons for tomorrow morning
M: Um, the first class is math, and then English, followed by Chinese. The fourth class is chemistry.
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What is the woman doing
A. Giving directions. B. Asking the way. C. Picking a camera.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Would you please tell me where I could get batteries for my camera
W: Yes, go down this street and turn right at the second crossing. Walk past a market. Then you will find a camera shop next to a toy shop.
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Whose parents will come for a visit
A. Jack’s. B. Kate’s. C. Lily’s.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Kate, I thought Lisa’s birthday party was supposed to be at your place.
W: It was, Jack, but my parents decided to come for a visit that week.
M: So where will the party be
W: At Lily and Jade’s place.
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。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Father and daughter. B. Customer and salesperson. C. Host and guest.
7. Which color does the woman recommend
A. Pink. B. Yellow. C. Bright red.
【答案】6. A 7. C
【解析】
【原文】M: We’ve finally reached the hotel.
W: Well, Dad, what shall we do tomorrow
M: We are going to the shopping center. I promised your mom to buy her a beautiful dress.
W: Do you know what color Mom likes most
M: Pink, I think, Maybe yellow.
W: I think she likes bright red.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What can the man cook
A. Chicken soup. B. Fried eggs. C. Chicken wings.
9. Which drink does Mary prefer
A. Coffee. B. Juice. C. Milk.
10. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a supermarket. B. In the kitchen. C. At a camp.
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A
【解析】
【原文】M: What should we buy for the camp, Mary
W: Let’s buy some chicken wings. I can cook the chicken wings at the camp
M: I only know how to fry eggs. So let’s buy eggs and ham too.
W: We also need some bread. And what kind of fruit do you like
M: Apples and bananas.
W: OK, you go to pick them for you. I’d like to get some peaches. What about drinks
M: Some soft drinks and juice.
W: I prefer milk.
M: Could you do fruit salad for us
W: Of course.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
11. Why does Albert make the phone call
A. To inform Brandon of a lecture.
B. To ask Brandon to have a meeting
C. To tell Brandon to make a speech.
12. When will Albert meet Brandon
A. At 5:30. B. At 5:40. C. At 5:50.
13. Where will the lecture be given
A. In a classroom. B. At Alice’s home. C. In the lecture hall.
【答案】11. A 12. B 13. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Hello! This is Alice speaking.
M: Hello, Alice. This is Albert speaking. I’d like to speak to Brandon.
W: I’m sorry, but he left home about 10 minutes ago.
M: That’s too bad.
W: Will you ring him up again tonight
M: I’m sorry, but I won’t be free tonight.
W: Would you like to leave a message
M: It’s very kind of you. There’ll be a lecture on English grammar by a visiting professor at 5: 50 tomorrow afternoon. Tell Brandon not to be late. I will be waiting for him at the entrance at 5: 40.
W: I certainly will. By the way, where is the lecture to be given
M: It will be given in the lecture hall on the right of the main building.
W: I’ll tell him as soon as he comes back. Anything else you want to tell Brandon
M: No. Thanks a lot. Goodbye!
W: Goodbye!
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. What’s the first step to deal with the burn
A. Cool it with running water. B. Press it for five minutes. C. Put some ice on it.
15. What does Mr. Bruce suggest doing at last
A. Keeping the burn from the air. B. Taking some medicine. C. Staying away from children.
16. What does Mr. Bruce probably do
A. A reporter. B. A doctor. C. A teacher.
【答案】14. A 15. B 16. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Mr. Bruce, there are more burn cases happening today. Could you tell me some simple ways to deal with burns
M: I’m glad to tell you some effective ways. First you should put the burned area under cold running water about 5 minutes.
W: Cold running water
M: Yes. It can take the heat away from the burned skin.
W: Can I put ice on the burn
M: No, it is so cold. After the burn cools down, cover it with a bandage. It can protect the burned skin from the air, thus reduce the pain.
W: That’s all
M: At last, you’d better take some medicine, such as aspirin. But be careful not to give aspirin to children. It is dangerous for them to swallow.
W: Thank you, Mr. Bruce.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. Who taught Heather to surf
A. Her father. B. Her coach. C. Her friend.
18. Where did Heather live
A. In New York. B. In Los Angeles. C. In San Diego.
19. What can we say about Heather
A. She got a board for free.
B. She hurt herself on the beach.
C. She was in love with surfing.
20. How did Heather save herself from the shark
A. By hitting it with her surfboard.
B. By shouting to others for help.
C. By swimming out of its way.
【答案】17. A 18. B 19. C 20. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Heather learned how to surf from her father. It was just like riding a motorcycle in California. At first, she was scared. But by the end of her first day, she could already stand up on her board, and she told all her friends that night that she would be a great surfer. Half a year later, she bought her own board from a website. Almost every weekend morning, she drove from her house in Los Angeles to San Diego and hit the beach. Heather went surfing every minute she was free. But one afternoon, she noticed a big shark coming near her. It was getting closer and closer to her. It was coming straight at her. She tried to swim out of its way, but it came at her again. Heather knew she had only one advantage: her surfboard. She threw it as hard as she could in the direction of the shark. Amazingly, it hit the shark in the nose, and it left her alone! Heather smiled. Surfing had saved her life!
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Chinese traditional cuisine is popular and respected all over the world. Chinese meals are famous among foreigners for their colors, ingredients and flavors. The following are four of the Chinese dishes known among foreigners. Click here and see how to cook these dishes.
Spring Rolls
The Chinese food Spring rolls’(Chūnjuǎn) name comes from the Spring Festival in China. Spring rolls are an appetizer that is very famous both in China and the rest of the world. They are made of thin dough filled with meat and vegetables, rolled and fried. They are crispy(脆)and very delicious and go to different sizes.
Chow Mein
Chow mein (Chǎomiàn) is a fried dish with noodles meat and onions. It has many varieties in different countries. For instance, only in the USA, there are a number of ways to prepare it. depending on the place. It is a most popular Chinese takeout dish. On the East Coast the meal is crispy, while on the West Coast - soft.
Dumplings
Dumplings(Jiǎozi)are one of the most famous and traditional Chinese meals. A dumpling consists of boiled or baked dough filled with meat and vegetables. It has an interesting half-circle shape and curly edges. The filling might be pork, beef and vegetables such as cabbage and onions.
Egg-fried Rice
Egg-fried rice (Dàn chǎofàn) is one of the most popular dishes in the world. Many people eat it regularly, either at restaurants or prepare it at home. The dish has a strong delicious smell and it’s very easy to cook with eggs, vegetables and so on. It can be found in every Chinese restaurant.
21. Which of the following is related to Chinese New Year
A. Spring Rolls B. Chow Mein
C Dumplings D. Egg-fried Rice
22. What do the four dishes have in common
A. They all have strong smell.
B. They have the same cooking methods.
C. They are all crispy and very delicious.
D. Their ingredients might include vegetables.
23. Where can we find the passage
A. In a magazine. B. On a website.
C. In a travel brochure. D. In a newspaper.
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了四种中国传统美食。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Spring Rolls中的“The Chinese food Spring rolls’(Chūnjuǎn) name comes from the Spring Festival in China. (中国食品春卷的名字来源于中国的春节)”可知，春卷与中国新年有关。故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Spring Rolls中的“They are made of thin lough filled with meat and vegetables, rolled and fried. (它们是用肉和蔬菜做成的，卷起来油炸)”、Chow Mein中的“Chow mein (Chǎomiàn) is a fried dish with noodles, meat and onions. (炒面是一种用面条、肉和洋葱油炸的食物)”、Dumplings中的“A dumpling consists of boiled or baked dough filled with meat and vegetables. (饺子是由煮熟或烤熟的面团馅料肉和蔬菜组成的)”和Egg-fried Rice中的“The dish has a strong delicious smell and it’s very easy to cook with eggs, vegetables and so on. (这道菜有一股浓郁的香味，很容易和鸡蛋、蔬菜等一起烹饪)”可知，这四道菜共同之处是它们的成分都包括蔬菜。故选D。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Click here and see how to cook these dishes. (点击这里看看怎么做这些菜)”可推断，我们可以在网站上找到这篇文章。故选B。
B
Dan Mancina is a skateboarder whose jaw-dropping videos get hundreds of thousands of views. Mancina also happens to be blind, and videos of him using his white cane (手杖) as he skateboards have gained admiration from fans around the world.
“I’ve lost my vision slowly throughout my life,"Mancina said. It wasn’t until his mid-20s that his condition—an eye disease started to affect his day-to-day life, stopping him from driving and biking. The Michigan native started skating at seven, and got into it more seriously at 13, saying the sport helps him express himself. He stopped skating for a couple of years. This period, the 35-year-old said, was his “lowest point”.
However, mobility training helped him gain confidence. Slowly, he returned to doing what he loved. Mancina started filming short videos of his progress and posting them online and met a new group of people to skate with, gaining enough confidence to return to the streets. “I was just actually trying it, and then realized I was still the same person and that I could still do all the things that I love,” he said.
Now, Mancina wants to create spaces where visually impaired (视力受损的) people can enjoy the sport. “I wanted to build the first skatepark designed for visually impaired people, so I started a foundation called ‘Keep Pushing’ and have been raising money ever since for a few years now,” he said. The park, set to be built in Michigan, will use adaptive methods, such as increasing the size of obstacles, to make it safe and accessible.
“To change the perception of the visually impaired, I started my social media stuff. Some people think it’s crazy for a blind people to skate. It’s not that crazy in my head. I just enjoy skating. I encourage people to think that way—don't let other people decide what you can and can't do. You know. It's all up to you,”Mancina added.
24. Which of the following best describes Mancina skateboarding
A. Time-consuming B. Breath-taking. C. Labour-saving. D. Stress-reducing.
25. What happened to Mancina before he started skateboarding again
A. His eye disease had been cured.
B. He lost all interest in skateboarding.
C. His story inspired many disabled people.
D. He experienced the worst moment of his life.
26. What can be learned about Mancina as he started skateboarding again
A. He went through a lot of suffering.
B. He had a sense of belonging gradually.
C. He was very anxious about his performance.
D. He was optimistic about the spread of the sport.
27. Why does Mancina post videos of his skateboarding online
A. To improve the image of blind people.
B. To introduce the skatepark he has built
C. To persuade more people to skateboard.
D. To raise money for the visually impaired.
【答案】24. B 25. D 26. B 27. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了盲人滑板手Dan Mancina为视力有缺陷的人群创造滑板运动空间的故事。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Mancina also happens to be blind, and videos of him using his white cane (手杖) as he skateboards have gained admiration from fans around the world. (曼西纳碰巧也是个盲人，他在滑板时使用白色拐杖的视频赢得了世界各地粉丝的赞赏。)”可知，曼西纳滑板运动令人叹为观止。故选B。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“He stopped skating for a couple of years. This period, the 35-year-old said, was his “lowest point”. (他停止滑冰有几年了。35岁的他说，这段时间是他的“最低点”。)”可知，曼西纳在他再次开始玩滑板之前经历了他一生中最糟糕的时刻。故选D。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段““I was just actually trying it, and then realized I was still the same person and that I could still do all the things that I love,” he said. (“我只是在尝试，然后意识到我还是原来的我，我仍然可以做所有我喜欢的事情，”他说。)可知，曼西纳重新开始玩滑板时，逐渐有了归属感。故选B。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段““To change the perception of the visually impaired, I started my social media stuff. Some people think it’s crazy for a blind people to skate. It’s not that crazy in my head. I just enjoy skating. I encourage people to think that way—don't let other people decide what you can and can't do. You know. It's all up to you,”Mancina added. (“为了改变视障人士的看法，我开始了我的社交媒体项目。有些人认为盲人滑冰是疯狂的。我脑子里没那么疯狂。我只是喜欢滑冰。我鼓励人们这样想——不要让别人决定你能做什么，不能做什么。你知道的。这完全取决于你，”曼西纳补充道。)”可知，Mancina发布他玩滑板的视频是为了改善盲人的形象。故选A。
C
There is hope for our planet’s survival. Innovative products are being designed to reduce our dependence on plastic, single-use plastic in particular.
One such innovation comes from international design firm Carlo Ratti Associati with its “Feel the Peel” machine, an experimental rounded juice bar that not only makes freshly squeezed orange juice, but also 3D prints a recyclable bio plastic cup with the leftover orange peels (果皮) .
Designed with global energy company Eni. the juicer is 10 feet tall and topped with a massive dome (圆顶), feeding the juicer with oranges on demand. The dome is mad cup of round tracks that holdup to 1, 500 oranges. A 3D printer is setup in the base of the machine.
The machine goes like magic. When an order is placed, the oranges slide down the tracks to a squeezer, and the juice is then deposited (使沉积) into an “orange peel” bio-plastic cup, ready to enjoy. Meanwhile, the freshly squeezed peels fall down a tube and gather at the bottom of the machine where they are dried, milled and mixed with Poly lactic Acid, creating a bio plastic material The bio plastic is then heated and melted into a filament (细丝) and the 3D printer then creates recyclable bioplastic cups, ready to be filled with freshly squeezed juice.
How cool that is! It seems that Carlo Ratti Associati and Eni have plans to take “Feel the Peel” beyond just orange juice.
“The principle of recycling is a must for today’s objects,” says Carlo Ratti, “Working with Eni, we tried to show recycling in a very tangible way, by developing a machine that helps us to understand how oranges can be us cd well beyond their juice. The next improvement of “Feel the Peel” might include new functions, such as printing fabric for clothing from orange peels.”
28. What can we know about “Feel the Peel” machine
A. It increases the output of orange juice.
B It makes something beyond orange juice.
C. It makes orange juice taste better.
D. It bans the use of single-use plastic.
29. What is the main idea of Paragraph 4
A. The reason for the machine’s popularity.
B. The structure of the machine.
C. The way the machine works.
D. The way to use the machine.
30. What is Carol’s attitude to the future of the machine
A. Pessimistic. B. Cautious. C. Positive. D. In different.
31. What can be the best title for the text
A. A New Form of Orange Peels
B. Orange Juicer 3D Prints Bioplastic Cups
C. Innovative Products Are Being Designed
D. Carlo Invents A Recyclable Machine
【答案】28. B 29. C 30. C 31. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一个名为“Feel the Peel”的机器，不仅可以制作新鲜压榨的橙汁，还可以用剩余的橙子皮3D打印出可回收的生物塑料杯子。
【28题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“One such innovation comes from international design firm Carlo Ratti Associati with its “Feel the Peel” machine, an experimental rounded juice bar that not only makes freshly squeezed orange juice, but also 3D prints a recyclable bio plastic cup with the leftover orange peels (果皮) .(其中一项创新来自国际设计公司Carlo Ratti Association的Feel the Peel机器，这是一种实验性的圆形果汁棒，不仅可以制作新鲜挤压的橙汁，还可以用剩下的橙子皮3D打印一个可回收的生物塑料杯)”可知，Feel the Peel机器不仅可以制作新鲜压榨的橙汁，还可以用剩余的橙子皮3D打印出可回收的生物塑料杯子，它能做出橙汁以外的东西。故选B项。
【29题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“The machine goes like magic. When an order is placed, the oranges slide down the tracks to a squeezer, and the juice is then deposited (使沉积) into an “orange peel” bio-plastic cup, ready to enjoy. Meanwhile, the freshly squeezed peels fall down a tube and gather at the bottom of the machine where they are dried, milled and mixed with Poly lactic Acid, creating a bio plastic material The bio plastic is then heated and melted into a filament (细丝) and the 3D printer then creates recyclable bioplastic cups, ready to be filled with freshly squeezed juice.(这台机器运转起来很神奇。下单后，橙子沿着轨道滑到挤压机上，然后将果汁放入“橙皮”生物塑料杯中，准备享用。与此同时，新鲜挤压的果皮从一根管子里掉下来，聚集在机器的底部，在那里它们被干燥、研磨并与聚乳酸混合，形成了一种生物塑料材料。然后，生物塑料被加热并融化成细丝，3D打印机生成可回收的生物塑料杯，准备装满新鲜挤压的果汁)”可知，本段主要介绍了新榨汁机工作的方式。故选C项。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段““The principle of recycling is a must for today’s objects,” says Carlo Ratti, “Working with Eni, we tried to show recycling in a very tangible way, by developing a machine that helps us to understand how oranges can be used well beyond their juice. The next improvement of “Feel the Peel” might include new functions, such as printing fabric for clothing from orange peels.”(Carlo Ratti说：“回收利用原则对当今的物品来说是必须的。我们与埃尼集团合作，通过开发一台机器，帮助我们了解如何在果汁之外使用橙子，试图以一种非常有形的方式展示回收利用。Feel the Peel的下一个改进可能包括新功能，例如用橙子皮打印衣服面料。”)”可知，Carlo Ratti认为Feel the Peel可以进一步改进，让橙子可以有更多用途，所以Carlo Ratti对Feel the Peel持有的是积极乐观的态度。故选C。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“One such innovation comes from international design firm Carlo Ratti Associati with its “Feel the Peel” machine, an experimental rounded juice bar that not only makes freshly squeezed orange juice, but also 3D prints a recyclable bio plastic cup with the leftover orange peels (果皮) .(其中一项创新来自国际设计公司Carlo Ratti Association的Feel the Peel机器，这是一种实验性的圆形果汁棒，不仅可以制作新鲜挤压的橙汁，还可以用剩下的橙子皮3D打印一个可回收的生物塑料杯)”以及文章内容可知，文章主要介绍了Feel the Peel机器，不仅可以制作新鲜压榨的橙汁，还可以用剩余的橙子皮3D打印出可回收的生物塑料杯子，所以“橙子榨汁机3D打印生物塑料杯”可以作为文章标题。故选B项。
D
Surprised scientists say they now have absolute proof that life exists on Jupiter (木星). They’re receiving SOS signals radioed from the destroyed planet! Off the record, NASA higher-ups are analyzing that the signals were caused by the recent strike of Jupiter by comet fragments (彗星碎片).
“Theses signals can only be coming from an intelligent (智慧的) life form,” says Dr. Lucas Mirsch, a highly respected planetary astronomer with close ties to NASA. “Contrary to what we’ve believed for years, we’re not alone in the solar system. And based on what we can tell from the mathematical pattern of these signals, the residents of the largest planet in our galaxy are asking Earth for help.” Dr. Mirsch says NASA officials have absolutely confirmed that Jupiter is the source of the strange signals, which began in late June—just weeks before the comet fragments began to hit the giant planet.
“NASA has investigated every possibility that this could be a hoax,” says Dr. Mirsch. That is, it may be a trick. “State-of-the-art sensors have traced the point of origin to the exact position of Jupiter’s orbit. There’s simply nowhere else they could be coming from.”
One of the specialists who has analyzed the mathematical pattern of the sounds says he and his staff are 99 percent sure the message is an SOS of some sort. “It’s difficult to explain to the public,” said the expert. “But the frequency with which certain numbers occur in a coded message gives us clues about its general content. Although we can’t give an exact word- for-word translation, we can say with reasonable certainty that life-and-death urgency is being communicated.”
NASA won’t officially comment but Dr. Mirsch says, “There’s not much the agency can do to help. All we can do now is pray that Jupiter survives this terrible strike and that our two worlds can make contact again soon.”
32. What can we learn from paragraph 2
A. The signals come from intelligent creatures.
B. It was believed that we humans were not alone in the solar system.
C. NASA officials are not sure whether the strange signals are from Jupiter.
D. Jupiter had been hit by comet fragments before the strange signals appeared.
33. What does the underlined word “hoax” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Message. B. SOS. C. Lie. D. Reality.
34. What can NASA do with the signals now
A. Nothing but pray. B. Launch new satellites.
C. Send messages to Jupiter. D. Destroy the comet fragments.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. There Is Life Existing on Jupiter B. Comet Fragments Recently Hit Jupiter
C. Jupiter Was Destroyed by Intelligent Life Form D. Scientists Received Signals from Jupiter for Help
【答案】32. A 33. C 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了科学家收到了被毁星球发出的求救信号，论述了科学家对这些信号的一些解释和看法。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段““Theses signals can only be coming from an intelligent (智慧的) life form,” says Dr. Lucas Mirsch, a highly respected planetary astronomer with close ties to NASA.(“这些信号只可能来自智能生命形式，”卢卡斯·米尔施博士说，他是一位与美国宇航局关系密切、备受尊敬的行星天文学家)”可知，这些信号来自智能生物。故选A。
【33题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“State-of-the-art sensors have traced the point of origin to the exact position of Jupiter’s orbit. There’s simply nowhere else they could be coming from.”可知，最先进的传感器已经追踪到木星轨道的精确位置。他们不可能从别的地方来。说明米尔施博士这可能是一场骗局或谎言，故划线词意思是“谎言”。故选C。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“There’s not much the agency can do to help. All we can do now is pray that Jupiter survives this terrible strike and that our two worlds can make contact again soon.(该机构无能为力。我们现在所能做的就是祈祷木星在这次可怕的撞击中幸存下来，我们的两个世界很快就能再次联系)”可知，NASA只有祈祷。故选A。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Surprised scientists say they now have absolute proof that life exists on Jupiter (木星). They’re receiving SOS signals radioed from the destroyed planet! Off the record, NASA higher-ups are analyzing that the signals were caused by the recent strike of Jupiter by comet fragments (彗星碎片).(惊讶的科学家们说，他们现在有绝对的证据证明木星上存在生命。他们收到了被毁星球发出的求救信号!私下里，美国宇航局高层分析说，这些信号是由最近彗星碎片撞击木星引起的)”结合文章主要说明了科学家收到了被毁星球发出的求救信号，论述了科学家对这些信号的一些解释和看法。可知，D选项“科学家收到了来自木星的求救信号”最符合文章标题。故选D。
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Learning a language doesn’t happen in a day. ____36____To get to the point when you can communicate with native speakers, you should pay attention to the following top tips.
____37____
When you organize to learn a lot of vocabulary or study several grammar patterns that are pretty challenging, your mind can’t take all of them simultaneously (同时地). Therefore, it is better to start with little steps every day. There is no need to learn 100 new words in one day. ____38____
Don’t be afraid of making mistakes
No one likes making mistakes. It affects your confidence and you are embarrassed (尴尬的) especially if there are more people around you. But when you learn a foreign language, making mistakes is something quite normal and expected. If you make mistakes, it isn’t the end of the world. Try to learn from your mistakes. ____39____ Look at them as a learning tool that helps you never make those mistakes again.
Track Your Progress
Checking weekly or monthly progress against your language goals is highly-recommended. You might track the sentence structures learned, the phrases memorized, or the lectures followed. Being aware of your progress can help you see how much your efforts pay off. ____40____ This strategy will keep you motivated (受到激励的) to continue learning.
The previous tips are from successful language learners who gladly shared them with you. You, just like them, one day can be proud of yourself and your achievements in language learning.
A. Make them useful experience.
B. Try hard, and you will finally succeed.
C. Study a little bit every day but efficiently.
D. It takes a lot of time, organization, and effort.
E. It is not only challenging but also full of fun when you enjoy it.
F. It is often more efficient to learn 10 new words every day, instead.
G. You can also treat yourself with a small gift when you reach a new level.
【答案】36. D 37. C 38. F 39. A 40. G
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些语言学习策略。
【36题详解】
上文“Learning a language doesn’t happen in a day.(学习一门语言不是一天能学会的。)”说明作者认为语言一天是学不好的，反言之，学习语言需要付出很多时间精力，选项D“这需要大量的时间、安排和努力。”承接上文，指出学习语言需要大量时间，安排和努力。故选D项。
【37题详解】
下文“When you organize to learn a lot of vocabulary or study several grammar patterns that are pretty challenging, your mind can’t take all of them simultaneously (同时地). Therefore, it is better to start with little steps every day. There is no need to learn 100 new words in one day.(当你组织起来学习大量词汇或学习几种极具挑战性的语法模式时，你的大脑无法同时掌握所有这些。因此，最好每天从小步开始。没有必要在一天内学习100个新单词。)”说明每天从小步开始，不能一下子学习所有的知识，选项C“每天学习一点，但要有效率。”能概括本段大意，为最佳小标题。故选C项。
【38题详解】
上文“There is no need to learn 100 new words in one day.(没有必要在一天内学习100个新单词。)”说明即使一天安排特别多的学习，可能根本就不会掌握好，反而每天少量的学习会比较有效，选项F“相反，每天学习10个新单词通常更有效。”承接上文，指出每天少量的学习会更有效。故选F项。
【39题详解】
上文“If you make mistakes, it isn’t the end of the world. Try to learn from your mistakes.(如果你犯了错误，那不是世界末日。试着从错误中吸取教训。)”说明作者认为语言学习者有错误并不可怕，要试着从错误中吸取教训，选项A“让他们成为有用的经验。”承接上文，指出别被错误打倒，要把错误当成经验教训。故选A项。
【40题详解】
下文“This strategy will keep you motivated (受到激励的) to continue learning.(这个策略会激励你继续学习。)”说明这个策略对你的学习很有效，使你更有动力继续学习，选项G“当你达到一个新的水平时，你也可以给自己一个小礼物。”引出下文，是对下文的阐释说明，指出能激励继续学习的策略的内容。故选G项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was 11, my school built a leadership training center that had various challenges. The most _____41_____of them all was called “The Leap of Faith", where you had to climb a ladder to a platform 11 meters high. Once there, you had to___42___the platform and reach out to grab a rope. I had seen students do it and had sworn there was no way I would ever___43___it.
One day my teacher asked me, “Are you going to try ” I___44___it off and told him that he couldn’t pay me to do it.___45___, he encouraged me until finally I agreed to do it.
I climbed up and when I got to the top, I was in shock and couldn’t___46___, just sitting there. Seeing this, my teacher suggested that instead of jumping off the platform and grabbing the rope, I just kept___47___on the edge and then slide down. I sat there for 20 minutes. Finally, with the___48___of my class, I slid down.
When I finally reached the ground, I heard two boys___49___me about it behind my back. So, I decided to try again. Over the next two weeks, I did all sorts of things to___50___myself. I jumped off tables and did some high ropes stuff. One morning before school I went down to the ___51___, climbed to the top of the ladder and then ... I DID IT! I had never before felt so___52___of myself.
Sometimes situations are___53___, but that doesn’t make them impossible. People will doubt you in life, but I have learned that___54___is the best way to reply to people like that. So, always keep dreaming and don’t let your___55___get in the way.
41. A. difficult B. interesting C. rewarding D. visible
42. A. break down B. jump off C. rely on D. hurry down
43. A. anticipate B. evaluate C. possess D. attempt
44. A. put B. laughed C. called D. kicked
45. A. Therefore B. Instead C. Anyway D. Moreover
46. A. go B. leave C. speak D. move
47. A. leaning B. lying C. sitting D. standing
48. A. suspicion B. encouragement C. recognition D. intention
49. A. teasing B. asking C. praising D. blaming
50. A. behave B. prepare C. compose D. defend
51. A. center B. hall C. woods D. playground
52. A. aware B. afraid C. proud D. serious
53. A. scary B. different C. optimistic D. dangerous
54. A. mission B. pursuit C. success D. independence
55. A. ambition B. confusion C. sympathy D. fear
【答案】41. A 42. B 43. D 44. B 45. C 46. D 47. C 48. B 49. A 50. B 51. A 52. C 53. A 54. C 55. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文，文章主要讲述了作者通过描述自己克服恐惧，成功地做到了以前不敢做的事情，从而告诉我们有时情况很可怕，但这并不会是不可能的事情，只要付出努力和汗水。
【41题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：其中最困难的是“信仰的飞跃”，你必须爬上一个1米高的梯子。A. difficult困难的；B. interesting有趣的；C. rewarding值得的；有意义的；D. visible看得见的。根据下文“where you had to climb a ladder to a platform 11 meters high.”和“I had seen students do it and had sworn there was no way I would ever____3____it.”可知，你必须爬上一个1米高的梯子，作者不想这样做，由此可知，这个项目对作者来说是困难的，故选A。
【42题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：到了那里，你必须从平台上跳下来，伸手去抓绳子。A. break down出故障；B. jump off跳下来；C. rely on依靠；D. hurry down赶快下来。根据下文“Seeing this, my teacher suggested that instead of jumping off the platform and grabbing the rope,”可知，这个项目必须从平台上跳下来。故选B。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我见过学生这样做，我发誓我永远不会尝试。A. anticipate期望；B. evaluate评价；C. possess拥有；D. attempt尝试。根据前文“had sworn there was no way I would ever”以及上文提到的这个项目对于作者来说是困难的可知，作者不会去尝试这个项目。故选D。
【44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我一笑置之，告诉他他不能让我去尝试这件事。A. put放；B. laughed大笑；C. called打电话；D. kicked踢。laugh off固定搭配，意为“一笑置之”。根据“I had seen students do it and had sworn there was no way I would ever____3____ it.”可知，作者发誓永远不会尝试，所以对老师的提议一笑置之。故选B。
【45题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：不管怎样，他一直鼓励我，直到最后我同意了。A. Therefore因此；B. Instead代替；C. Anyway不管怎样；D. Moreover而且。根据“he encouraged me until finally I agreed to do it.”可知，老师不管作者怎样拒绝，都一直鼓励作者。故选C。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我爬了上去，当我到达顶部时，我吓得动弹不得。A. go去；B. leave离开；C. speak发言；D. move移动。根据前文“I had seen students do it and had sworn there was no way I would ever___3__it.”可知，作者不愿意尝试这个项目，因为这个项目对于作者来说很困难，所以到达顶部时候，吓得不敢移动。故选D。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：看到这一点，我的老师建议我不要跳下平台，抓住绳子，而是继续坐在边缘，然后滑下去。A. leaning倚靠；B. lying躺；C. sitting坐；D. standing站。由下文“I sat there for 20 minutes”可知，作者坐在边上，故选C。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：最后，在全班同学的鼓励下，我滑了下来。A. suspicion怀疑；B. encouragement鼓励；C. recognition识别；D. intention意图。由下文“of my class, I slid down.”和上文提到的作者不敢滑下来可知，在同学们的鼓励下，作者勇敢地滑下来了，故选B。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我终于到达地面时，我听到两个男孩在背后取笑我。A. teasing取笑；B. asking问；C. praising赞美；D. blaming责备。由下文“So, I decided to try again.”可知，作者决定再次尝试一下，是因为听到了两个男孩嘲笑自己，故选A。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在接下来的两周里，我做了各种各样的准备。A. behave表现；B. prepare准备；C. compose作曲；D. defend防御。由下文“I jumped off tables and did some high ropes stuff.”可知，作者从桌子上跳下来，做了些高空跳绳的动作，这说明作者做了各种各样的准备，故选B。
【51题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：一天早上上学前，我走到这个培训中心，爬到梯子的顶端，然后……我做到了！A. center中心；B. hall大厅；C. woods丛林；D. playground操场。由第一句话“When I was 11, my school built a leadership training center that had various challenges.”可知，作者在领导培训中心进行各种挑战，故选A。
【52题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我从未如此自豪过。A. aware意识到的；B. afraid害怕的；C. proud骄傲的，自豪的；D. serious严肃的，认真的。由上文“I DID IT”可知，作者成功做到了，所以为自己感到骄傲，故选C。
【53题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：有时情况很可怕，但这并不意味着不可能。A. scary害怕的；B. different不同的；C. optimistic乐观的；D. dangerous危险的。由上文“I had seen students do it and had sworn there was no way I would ever____3____it.”提到作者不敢做这个项目可知，作者不敢滑下来，即对此感到害怕，由此可知，此处指情况很可怕，故选A。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：人们在生活中会怀疑你，但是我已经学会了成功是回答那样的人的最好方发。A. mission任务；B. pursuit追求；C. success成功；D. independence独立。。由上文“I DID IT”可知，作者面对别人的嘲笑，决定再次尝试，最终成功，所以成功是回答那些怀疑你的人的最好方式，故选C。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：所以，永远保持梦想，不要让你的恐惧成为障碍。A. ambition雄心；B. confusion困惑；C. sympathy同情；D. fear害怕。上文“Sometimes situations are___13____, but that doesn’t make them impossible. ”提到虽然有时候情况会令人害怕，但是要永远保持梦想，不要让你的恐惧成为障碍，故选D。
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Like many other students, you may have various people, including family members and friends, ____56____ (give) input on your college decision.
While many of your trusted relatives and peers (同龄人)may have very____57____(value) advice that can help you to make the decision, finally the choice is yours and yours alone. Only you can fully realize which aspects of a college will make you truly happy and____58____(satisfy), so keep that at the front of your mind.
Moreover, fully consider each option. It can be easy____59____(let) a particular school become a front-runner early on____60____your decision-making process, and it may even become the winning choice — but be sure to carefully evaluate every school____61____has accepted you, since you had particular reasons for applying to each school.
Do keep____62____open mind. Students can change majors, but remember that there’s no re-living a certain semester(学期), and there’s no making up for lost time. Don’t go to a school____63____(specific)for a high school relationship____64____to make someone else happy. A_____65_____(student) college experience is his or her own, and the student must put his or her education first.
【答案】56. giving
57. valuable
58. satisfied
59. to let 60. during##in
61. that 62. an
63. specifically
64. or 65. student’s
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要是关于学生该如何选择自己要上的学校的建议，说明了虽然亲戚和同事可能有非常有价值的建议，但还是要自己做决定，充分考虑每一种选择, 保持开放的心态, 把自己的教育放在首位。
【56题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：像许多其他学生一样，你可能有各种各样的人，包括家人和朋友会对你的大学决定提供意见。本句的谓语动词是may have，这里的give是非谓语，give的逻辑主语是various people，give与逻辑主语之间是主动关系，故用现在分词形式。故填giving。
【57题详解】
考查形容词。句意：虽然你信任的许多亲戚和同龄人可能有非常有价值的建议，可以帮助你做决定，但最终选择权在你，只有你。根据后面的名词advice可知，横线上需填一个形容词，value的形容词形式为valuable。故填valuable。
【58题详解】
考查形容词。句意：只有你才能完全意识到大学的哪些方面会让你真正快乐和满足，所以要把这一点放在你的脑子里。根据前面的happy可知，and并列了横线上需要一个形容词作宾语补足语，且这里是形容人的感受。故填satisfied。
【59题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意：在你做决定的早期阶段，把一所特定的学校作为首选是很容易的，它甚至可能成为你的最佳选择——但一定要仔细评估每一所录取你的学校，因为你申请每一所学校都有特定的理由。此处为“it be adj. to do sth.”句型，it作形式主语，不定式为真正主语。横线上是动词不定式为真正的主语。故填to let。
【60题详解】
考查介词。句意：在你做决定的过程中，让一个特定的学校在早期就成为一个领先者是很容易的，它甚至可能成为获胜的选择，但一定要仔细评估每一个已经录取了你的学校，因为你申请每个学校都有特殊的原因。根据后面的process可知，这里说的是在这个过程中。故用介词during/in。
【61题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：在你做决定的过程中，让一个特定的学校在早期就成为一个领先者是很容易的，它甚至可能成为获胜的选择，但一定要仔细评估每一个已经录取了你的学校，因为你申请每个学校都有特殊的原因。这里是定语从句，先行词是every school，指物，从句中缺少主语，且先行词被不定代词所修饰，只能用that不用which。故填that。
【62题详解】
考查冠词。句意：一定要保持开放的心态。学生可以换专业，但请记住，你无法重新度过某个学期，也无法弥补失去的时间。这里的是修饰mind，mind是一个抽象名词，在这里是抽象名词具象化，表示泛指，且open是元音音素开头。故填an。
【63题详解】
考查副词。句意：不要去一所专门为了高中恋情或让别的任何人快乐的学校。这里是副词修饰go to school这个短语，specific的副词形式为specifically。故填specifically。
【64题详解】
考查并列连词。句意：不要专门为了一段高中恋情或者让别人开心而去一所学校上学。这里的“for a high school relationship”和“to make someone else happy”是选择关系否定句中，表示“或者”应用连词or。故填or。
【65题详解】
考查名词所有格。句意：一个学生的大学经历是他或她自己的，学生必须把教育放在第一位。根据后面的college experience可知，横线上是说学生的经历。故填student’s。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 你校最近举办了以“强国有我（We’ll Make China Strong）”为主题的升旗仪式及国旗下的演讲活动。请根据以下提示，写一篇英文作文，内容包括：
1. 时间地点；
2. 活动内容；
3. 你的感受。
注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：唱国歌 sing the national anthem 升国旗 raise the national flag
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【答案】The national flag-raising ceremony on the theme of “We’ll Make China Strong” took place in our school on Monday morning.
The moment all the students and teachers gathered on the playground, the ceremony began. As the music played, some students dressed in uniform marched in with the flag. Then we all sang our national anthem as the flag rose slowly. After the flag was raised, one student delivered a speech titled “I will do my part to make China prosperous”.
I was deeply impressed by the activity. As a Chinese, I take great pride in my motherland. Though she suffered a lot in the past, China has been developing rapidly in the last few decades. It is everyone’s responsibility to make China strong and prosperous.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于开放性作文。要求考生就学校举办的“强国有我（We’ll Make China Strong）”为主题的升旗仪式及国旗下的演讲活动写一篇作文，说明活动时间，地点，内容和自己的感受。
【详解】1.词汇积累
举办：take place →be held
活动：activity →event
为……骄傲：take pride in →be proud of
快速地：rapidly →speedily
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I was deeply impressed by the activity. As a Chinese, I take great pride in my motherland.
拓展句：I was deeply impressed by the activity because, as a Chinese, I take great pride in my motherland.
【点睛】【高分句型1】The moment all the students and teachers gathered on the playground, the ceremony began. （运用了the moment引导的时间状语从句）
【高分句型2】Though she suffered a lot in the past, China has been developing rapidly in the last few decades.（运用了though引导的让步状语从句）
第二节 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为 150 左右。
It was a tradition that my sons, their wives, and our grandchildren would spend Christmas Day at our house. So we loaded Jake, our first pet dog, who was diagnosed（诊断为）with cancer, in the back seat of my car, setting out to buy the things at dusk.
Our first stop was at the dollar store to pick up wrapping paper and decorations. As we approached the cashier desk, my husband said, “I’ll be out in the car with Jake.” He returned a few minutes later. “Do you have the car keys ”
“No,” I responded. I searched the passages（通道）in vain before leaving the store as fast as I could. When I got back to the car, my husband was starting the engine. He told me it was our dog Jake that found the car keys. We drove to the grocery store. As we got out of the car, I reached down for my purse and fear stole into me as I realized it wasn’t there. “Wait,” I cried to my husband. “My purse. I think I must have left it in the cart at the dollar store.”
My husband didn’t say anything as we both climbed back in the car. Fifteen minutes later we returned to find another car now at the spot where we had previously parked. The cart was still there, but it was empty. I jumped out of the car and began searching the bushes. It didn’t take long to realize my efforts were useless. My purse was gone. I started to cry.
“Are you alright Ma’am ” a woman about my age asked. I hadn’t even noticed her approach me.
“I lost my purse in the dollar store. Left it in the cart,” I stammered（结结巴巴地）. “I had over two hundred dollars in it. Even if we find it, it’ll probably be empty,” I said sadly.
“I wouldn’t be so sure of that. There are still some good people in the world,” she responded. “It still may show up. ”
Paragraph 1:
The woman took my hand and pressed something into my palm (手掌) before closing my hand into a fist（拳头）.
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Paragraph 2:
When we arrived home there was a white car I didn’t recognize in front of our house.
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【答案】The woman took my hand and pressed something into my palm before closing my hand into a fist. “Merry Christmas,” she whispered in my ear, disappearing into the night. I was so shocked that it took me a minute to open my hand, but when I did, I gasped. I couldn’t believe it; the woman had given me two one-hundred-dollar bills. What really mattered the most to me wasn’t the money, but that I had come across someone special, someone who really cared.
When we arrived home there was a white car I didn’t recognize in front of our house. A stranger stood on our front porch ringing the doorbell. Not only did she find my lost wallet, but it took her half an hour to drive it back to me. This Christmas was a little sad because of Jake’s illness. It was also a little more special, however, thanks to the two angels, each offering kindness to a crazy woman with a sick dog. While I have no way of contacting them personally to thank them for their gifts and explain what their kindness meant to me, I’ve tried to follow their example and pass their kindness forward.
【解析】
【分析】本文主要以作者丢钱为线索展开，讲述了作者处于困境之时，有人施以援手，有人送还钱包，让作者深受感动的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段首句内容“那个女人抓住我的手，把什么东西塞进我的手掌，然后把我的手捏成了拳头。”可知，第一段可描写陌生人给了作者两百美元的过程。
②由第二段首句内容“当我们到家的时候，房子前面有一辆我不认识的白色小汽车。”可知，第二段可描写陌生人发现并送还了作者的钱包，并感悟人生：作者决定以他们为榜样，向需要帮助的人传递善意。
2.续写线索：收到陌生人的钱——感受到被关心——到家后发现白色汽车——陌生人找到并归还作者钱包——作者感激万分
3.词汇激活
行为类
低语，轻声说：whisper/murmur/say...in a low voice
气喘吁吁地说：gasp/pant/be seized with panic
偶遇，无意中发现：come across/run into/meet with
以……为榜样，仿效某人：follow one's example/follow sb's example
情绪类
感激：grateful/thankful
【点睛】[高分句型1]
I was so shocked that it took me a minute to open my hand, but when I did, I gasped.（so...that…引导结果状语从句；but连接前后为转折关系的两个句子；when引导时间状语从句）
[高分句型2]
What really mattered the most to me wasn't the money, but that I had come across someone special, someone who really cared.（what引导主语从句；that 引导表语从句； who引导限制性定语从句）
[高分句型3]
Not only did she find my lost wallet, but it took her half an hour to drive it back to me.（not only位于句首，使用部分倒装）兆麟中学2023—2024学年度上学期期中考试
高一学年英语学科试题
考试用时：120分钟 总分：150 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the woman want to do in the park
A. Go fishing. B. See animals. C. Go boating.
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What does the woman mean
A. She accepts the man’s offer.
B. She has to continue her work.
C. She plans to find a new job.
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What is the second class
A. Math. B. Chinese. C. English.
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What is the woman doing
A. Giving directions. B. Asking the way. C. Picking a camera.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Whose parents will come for a visit
A. Jack’s. B. Kate’s. C. Lily’s.
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。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Father and daughter. B. Customer and salesperson. C. Host and guest.
7. Which color does the woman recommend
A. Pink. B. Yellow. C. Bright red.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What can the man cook
A. Chicken soup. B. Fried eggs. C. Chicken wings.
9. Which drink does Mary prefer
A. Coffee. B. Juice. C. Milk.
10. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a supermarket. B. In the kitchen. C. At a camp.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
11. Why does Albert make the phone call
A To inform Brandon of a lecture.
B. To ask Brandon to have a meeting
C. To tell Brandon to make a speech.
12. When will Albert meet Brandon
A. At 5:30. B. At 5:40. C. At 5:50.
13. Where will the lecture be given
A. In a classroom. B. At Alice’s home. C. In the lecture hall.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. What’s the first step to deal with the burn
A. Cool it with running water. B. Press it for five minutes. C. Put some ice on it.
15. What does Mr. Bruce suggest doing at last
A. Keeping the burn from the air. B. Taking some medicine. C. Staying away from children.
16. What does Mr. Bruce probably do
A. A reporter. B. A doctor. C. A teacher.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. Who taught Heather to surf
A. Her father. B. Her coach. C. Her friend.
18. Where did Heather live
A. In New York. B. In Los Angeles. C. In San Diego.
19. What can we say about Heather
A. She got a board for free.
B. She hurt herself on the beach.
C. She was in love with surfing.
20. How did Heather save herself from the shark
A. By hitting it with her surfboard.
B. By shouting to others for help.
C By swimming out of its way.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Chinese traditional cuisine is popular and respected all over the world. Chinese meals are famous among foreigners for their colors, ingredients and flavors. The following are four of the Chinese dishes known among foreigners. Click here and see how to cook these dishes.
Spring Rolls
The Chinese food Spring rolls’(Chūnjuǎn) name comes from the Spring Festival in China. Spring rolls are an appetizer that is very famous both in China and the rest of the world. They are made of thin dough filled with meat and vegetables, rolled and fried. They are crispy(脆)and very delicious and go to different sizes.
Chow Mein
Chow mein (Chǎomiàn) is a fried dish with noodles, meat and onions. It has many varieties in different countries. For instance, only in the USA, there are a number of ways to prepare it. depending on the place. It is a most popular Chinese takeout dish. On the East Coast the meal is crispy, while on the West Coast - soft.
Dumplings
Dumplings(Jiǎozi)are one of the most famous and traditional Chinese meals. A dumpling consists of boiled or baked dough filled with meat and vegetables. It has an interesting half-circle shape and curly edges. The filling might be pork, beef and vegetables such as cabbage and onions.
Egg-fried Rice
Egg-fried rice (Dàn chǎofàn) is one of the most popular dishes in the world. Many people eat it regularly, either at restaurants or prepare it at home. The dish has a strong delicious smell and it’s very easy to cook with eggs, vegetables and so on. It can be found in every Chinese restaurant.
21. Which of the following is related to Chinese New Year
A. Spring Rolls B. Chow Mein
C. Dumplings D. Egg-fried Rice
22. What do the four dishes have in common
A. They all have strong smell.
B. They have the same cooking methods.
C. They are all crispy and very delicious.
D. Their ingredients might include vegetables.
23. Where can we find the passage
A. In a magazine. B. On a website.
C. In a travel brochure. D. In a newspaper.
B
Dan Mancina is a skateboarder whose jaw-dropping videos get hundreds of thousands of views. Mancina also happens to be blind, and videos of him using his white cane (手杖) as he skateboards have gained admiration from fans around the world.
“I’ve lost my vision slowly throughout my life,"Mancina said. It wasn’t until his mid-20s that his condition—an eye disease started to affect his day-to-day life, stopping him from driving and biking. The Michigan native started skating at seven, and got into it more seriously at 13, saying the sport helps him express himself. He stopped skating for a couple of years. This period, the 35-year-old said, was his “lowest point”.
However, mobility training helped him gain confidence. Slowly, he returned to doing what he loved. Mancina started filming short videos of his progress and posting them online and met a new group of people to skate with, gaining enough confidence to return to the streets. “I was just actually trying it, and then realized I was still the same person and that I could still do all the things that I love,” he said.
Now, Mancina wants to create spaces where visually impaired (视力受损的) people can enjoy the sport. “I wanted to build the first skatepark designed for visually impaired people, so I started a foundation called ‘Keep Pushing’ and have been raising money ever since for a few years now,” he said. The park, set to be built in Michigan, will use adaptive methods, such as increasing the size of obstacles, to make it safe and accessible.
“To change the perception of the visually impaired, I started my social media stuff. Some people think it’s crazy for a blind people to skate. It’s not that crazy in my head. I just enjoy skating. I encourage people to think that way—don't let other people decide what you can and can't do. You know. It's all up to you,”Mancina added.
24. Which of the following best describes Mancina skateboarding
A. Time-consuming B. Breath-taking. C. Labour-saving. D. Stress-reducing.
25. What happened to Mancina before he started skateboarding again
A. His eye disease had been cured.
B. He lost all interest in skateboarding.
C. His story inspired many disabled people.
D. He experienced the worst moment of his life.
26. What can be learned about Mancina as he started skateboarding again
A. He went through a lot of suffering.
B. He had a sense of belonging gradually.
C. He was very anxious about his performance.
D. He was optimistic about the spread of the sport.
27. Why does Mancina post videos of his skateboarding online
A. To improve the image of blind people.
B. To introduce the skatepark he has built
C. To persuade more people to skateboard.
D. To raise money for the visually impaired.
C
There is hope for our planet’s survival. Innovative products are being designed to reduce our dependence on plastic, single-use plastic in particular.
One such innovation comes from international design firm Carlo Ratti Associati with its “Feel the Peel” machine, an experimental rounded juice bar that not only makes freshly squeezed orange juice, but also 3D prints a recyclable bio plastic cup with the leftover orange peels (果皮) .
Designed with global energy company Eni. the juicer is 10 feet tall and topped with a massive dome (圆顶), feeding the juicer with oranges on demand. The dome is mad cup of round tracks that holdup to 1, 500 oranges. A 3D printer is setup in the base of the machine.
The machine goes like magic. When an order is placed, the oranges slide down the tracks to a squeezer, and the juice is then deposited (使沉积) into an “orange peel” bio-plastic cup, ready to enjoy. Meanwhile, the freshly squeezed peels fall down a tube and gather at the bottom of the machine where they are dried, milled and mixed with Poly lactic Acid, creating a bio plastic material The bio plastic is then heated and melted into a filament (细丝) and the 3D printer then creates recyclable bioplastic cups, ready to be filled with freshly squeezed juice.
How cool that is! It seems that Carlo Ratti Associati and Eni have plans to take “Feel the Peel” beyond just orange juice.
“The principle of recycling is a must for today’s objects” says Carlo Ratti, “Working with Eni, we tried to show recycling in a very tangible way, by developing a machine that helps us to understand how oranges can be us cd well beyond their juice. The next improvement of “Feel the Peel” might include new functions, such as printing fabric for clothing from orange peels.”
28. What can we know about “Feel the Peel” machine
A. It increases the output of orange juice.
B. It makes something beyond orange juice.
C. It makes orange juice taste better.
D. It bans the use of single-use plastic.
29. What is the main idea of Paragraph 4
A. The reason for the machine’s popularity.
B. The structure of the machine.
C. The way the machine works.
D. The way to use the machine.
30. What is Carol’s attitude to the future of the machine
A. Pessimistic. B. Cautious. C. Positive. D. In different.
31. What can be the best title for the text
A. A New Form of Orange Peels
B. Orange Juicer 3D Prints Bioplastic Cups
C. Innovative Products Are Being Designed
D Carlo Invents A Recyclable Machine
D
Surprised scientists say they now have absolute proof that life exists on Jupiter (木星). They’re receiving SOS signals radioed from the destroyed planet! Off the record, NASA higher-ups are analyzing that the signals were caused by the recent strike of Jupiter by comet fragments (彗星碎片).
“Theses signals can only be coming from an intelligent (智慧的) life form,” says Dr. Lucas Mirsch, a highly respected planetary astronomer with close ties to NASA. “Contrary to what we’ve believed for years, we’re not alone in the solar system. And based on what we can tell from the mathematical pattern of these signals, the residents of the largest planet in our galaxy are asking Earth for help.” Dr. Mirsch says NASA officials have absolutely confirmed that Jupiter is the source of the strange signals, which began in late June—just weeks before the comet fragments began to hit the giant planet.
“NASA has investigated every possibility that this could be a hoax,” says Dr. Mirsch. That is, it may be a trick. “State-of-the-art sensors have traced the point of origin to the exact position of Jupiter’s orbit. There’s simply nowhere else they could be coming from.”
One of the specialists who has analyzed the mathematical pattern of the sounds says he and his staff are 99 percent sure the message is an SOS of some sort. “It’s difficult to explain to the public,” said the expert. “But the frequency with which certain numbers occur in a coded message gives us clues about its general content. Although we can’t give an exact word- for-word translation, we can say with reasonable certainty that life-and-death urgency is being communicated.”
NASA won’t officially comment but Dr. Mirsch says “There’s not much the agency can do to help. All we can do now is pray that Jupiter survives this terrible strike and that our two worlds can make contact again soon.”
32. What can we learn from paragraph 2
A. The signals come from intelligent creatures.
B. It was believed that we humans were not alone in the solar system.
C. NASA officials are not sure whether the strange signals are from Jupiter.
D. Jupiter had been hit by comet fragments before the strange signals appeared.
33. What does the underlined word “hoax” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Message. B. SOS. C. Lie. D. Reality.
34. What can NASA do with the signals now
A. Nothing but pray. B. Launch new satellites.
C. Send messages to Jupiter. D. Destroy the comet fragments.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. There Is Life Existing on Jupiter B. Comet Fragments Recently Hit Jupiter
C. Jupiter Was Destroyed by Intelligent Life Form D. Scientists Received Signals from Jupiter for Help
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Learning a language doesn’t happen in a day. ____36____To get to the point when you can communicate with native speakers, you should pay attention to the following top tips.
____37____
When you organize to learn a lot of vocabulary or study several grammar patterns that are pretty challenging, your mind can’t take all of them simultaneously (同时地). Therefore, it is better to start with little steps every day. There is no need to learn 100 new words in one day. ____38____
Don’t be afraid of making mistakes
No one likes making mistakes. It affects your confidence and you are embarrassed (尴尬的) especially if there are more people around you. But when you learn a foreign language, making mistakes is something quite normal and expected. If you make mistakes, it isn’t the end of the world. Try to learn from your mistakes. ____39____ Look at them as a learning tool that helps you never make those mistakes again.
Track Your Progress
Checking weekly or monthly progress against your language goals is highly-recommended. You might track the sentence structures learned, the phrases memorized, or the lectures followed. Being aware of your progress can help you see how much your efforts pay off. ____40____ This strategy will keep you motivated (受到激励的) to continue learning.
The previous tips are from successful language learners who gladly shared them with you. You, just like them, one day can be proud of yourself and your achievements in language learning.
A. Make them useful experience.
B. Try hard, and you will finally succeed.
C. Study a little bit every day but efficiently.
D. It takes a lot of time, organization, and effort.
E. It is not only challenging but also full of fun when you enjoy it.
F. It is often more efficient to learn 10 new words every day, instead.
G. You can also treat yourself with a small gift when you reach a new level.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was 11, my school built a leadership training center that had various challenges. The most _____41_____of them all was called “The Leap of Faith", where you had to climb a ladder to a platform 11 meters high. Once there, you had to___42___the platform and reach out to grab a rope. I had seen students do it and had sworn there was no way I would ever___43___it.
One day my teacher asked me, “Are you going to try ” I___44___it off and told him that he couldn’t pay me to do it.___45___, he encouraged me until finally I agreed to do it.
I climbed up and when I got to the top, I was in shock and couldn’t___46___, just sitting there. Seeing this, my teacher suggested that instead of jumping off the platform and grabbing the rope, I just kept___47___on the edge and then slide down. I sat there for 20 minutes. Finally, with the___48___of my class, I slid down.
When I finally reached the ground, I heard two boys___49___me about it behind my back. So, I decided to try again. Over the next two weeks, I did all sorts of things to___50___myself. I jumped off tables and did some high ropes stuff. One morning before school I went down to the ___51___, climbed to the top of the ladder and then ... I DID IT! I had never before felt so___52___of myself.
Sometimes situations are___53___, but that doesn’t make them impossible. People will doubt you in life, but I have learned that___54___is the best way to reply to people like that. So, always keep dreaming and don’t let your___55___get in the way.
41. A. difficult B. interesting C. rewarding D. visible
42. A. break down B. jump off C. rely on D. hurry down
43. A. anticipate B. evaluate C. possess D. attempt
44. A. put B. laughed C. called D. kicked
45. A. Therefore B. Instead C. Anyway D. Moreover
46. A. go B. leave C. speak D. move
47. A. leaning B. lying C. sitting D. standing
48. A. suspicion B. encouragement C. recognition D. intention
49. A. teasing B. asking C. praising D. blaming
50. A. behave B. prepare C. compose D. defend
51. A. center B. hall C. woods D. playground
52. A. aware B. afraid C. proud D. serious
53. A. scary B. different C. optimistic D. dangerous
54. A. mission B. pursuit C. success D. independence
55. A. ambition B. confusion C. sympathy D. fear
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Like many other students, you may have various people, including family members and friends, ____56____ (give) input on your college decision.
While many of your trusted relatives and peers (同龄人)may have very____57____(value) advice that can help you to make the decision, finally the choice is yours and yours alone. Only you can fully realize which aspects of a college will make you truly happy and____58____(satisfy), so keep that at the front of your mind.
Moreover, fully consider each option. It can be easy____59____(let) a particular school become a front-runner early on____60____your decision-making process, and it may even become the winning choice — but be sure to carefully evaluate every school____61____has accepted you, since you had particular reasons for applying to each school.
Do keep____62____open mind. Students can change majors, but remember that there’s no re-living a certain semester(学期), and there’s no making up for lost time. Don’t go to a school____63____(specific)for a high school relationship____64____to make someone else happy. A_____65_____(student) college experience is his or her own, and the student must put his or her education first.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 你校最近举办了以“强国有我（We’ll Make China Strong）”为主题的升旗仪式及国旗下的演讲活动。请根据以下提示，写一篇英文作文，内容包括：
1. 时间地点；
2. 活动内容；
3. 你的感受。
注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：唱国歌 sing the national anthem 升国旗 raise the national flag
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第二节 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为 150 左右。
It was a tradition that my sons, their wives, and our grandchildren would spend Christmas Day at our house. So we loaded Jake, our first pet dog, who was diagnosed（诊断为）with cancer, in the back seat of my car, setting out to buy the things at dusk.
Our first stop was at the dollar store to pick up wrapping paper and decorations. As we approached the cashier desk, my husband said, “I’ll be out in the car with Jake.” He returned a few minutes later. “Do you have the car keys ”
“No,” I responded. I searched the passages（通道）in vain before leaving the store as fast as I could. When I got back to the car, my husband was starting the engine. He told me it was our dog Jake that found the car keys. We drove to the grocery store. As we got out of the car, I reached down for my purse and fear stole into me as I realized it wasn’t there. “Wait,” I cried to my husband. “My purse. I think I must have left it in the cart at the dollar store.”
My husband didn’t say anything as we both climbed back in the car. Fifteen minutes later we returned to find another car now at the spot where we had previously parked. The cart was still there, but it was empty. I jumped out of the car and began searching the bushes. It didn’t take long to realize my efforts were useless. My purse was gone. I started to cry.
“Are you alright Ma’am ” a woman about my age asked. I hadn’t even noticed her approach me.
“I lost my purse in the dollar store. Left it in the cart,” I stammered（结结巴巴地）. “I had over two hundred dollars in it. Even if we find it, it’ll probably be empty,” I said sadly.
“I wouldn’t be so sure of that. There are still some good people in the world,” she responded. “It still may show up. ”
Paragraph 1:
The woman took my hand and pressed something into my palm (手掌) before closing my hand into a fist（拳头）.
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Paragraph 2:
When we arrived home there was a white car I didn’t recognize in front of our house.
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