2023-2024学年第一学期学业质量检测
高一年级英语试题
考试时间：120分钟； 试题总分：150分
第Ⅰ卷（选择题）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题，每题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．What did Karen do last night
A．She stayed at home. B．She went to a party. C．She saw a movie.
2．What is the probable relationship between Mary and the woman
A．Strangers. B．Former schoolmates. C．Boss and secretary.
3．When will the woman probably go to Chicago
A．Today. B．Tomorrow. C．The day after tomorrow.
4．Where are the speakers
A．At a store. B．At the airport. C．At the post office.
5．What are the speakers talking about
A．A kind of food. B．A history lesson. C．An ancient dynasty.
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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What does the woman want Peter to do
A．Drive her to the airport. B．Help her with the bag. C．Call a taxi for her.
7．At what time will the woman’s flight take off
A．2:00 pm. B．3:00 pm. C．4:00 pm.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．How did the speakers feel about visiting the park
A．Tired. B．Happy. C．Disappointed.
9．What does Amy plan to do tomorrow
A．Study for an exam. B．Attend a party. C．Go to the movies.
10．What kind of movie will the speakers watch
A．A romantic movie. B．A comedy. C．A horror movie.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11．When will the man go to the restaurant
A．On Tuesday. B．On Wednesday. C．On Thursday.
12．Who will have dinner with the man
A．A couple. B．Some friends. C．His family.
13．What will the man do next
A．Provide personal information. B．Tell the waitress his arriving time.
C．Ask for a table at the non-smoking area.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14．Where does Mark usually read news now
A．In a newspaper. B．In a magazine. C．On the Internet.
15．What makes the woman surprised about the machine
A．It has a small glass window. B．It can make a pizza in a short time.
C．It offers four types of pizzas at a time.
16．What does the woman think of the machine
A．It is quite necessary. B．It might not be popular. C．It will certainly succeed.
17．What is an advantage of the machine
A．The 24-hour service. B．Tasty pizza made by it. C．The low production cost.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18．How many books did Eric Carle create for children
A．Less than 55. B．Over 70. C．Almost 90.
19．Which book is the most famous one
A．The Grouchy Ladybug. B．The Mixed-Up Chameleon. C．The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
20．Why did Eric Carle write
A．To make school a fun and welcome place.
B．To help children get inspiration.
C．To offer materials to teachers.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Low-cost Gifts for Mother’s Day
Gift No.1
Offer to be your mother’s health friend. Promise to be there for all doctor’s visits whether she has a disease or needs a regular medical check-up. Most mothers always say there is no need, but another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctor’s visit. The best part This one is free.
Gift No.2
Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information.Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what time she takes them. “Having all this information in one place could end up saving your mother’s life,” Dr. Marie Savard said.
Gift No.3
Enough sleep is connected with general health conditions. “Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep,” Savard said. “We know that good sleep is very important to our health.”
Gift No.4
Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mother’s Day by picking gifts,10 percent of whose price you pay goes to a charity （慈善机构）. Gift giver s can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive things — many of which are“green” — and then choose a meaningful charity from a list.When your mother gets the gift she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.
21．What are you advised to do for your mother at doctor’s visits
A．To take notes. B．To be with her.
C．To buy medicines. D．To give her gifts.
22．Where can you find an idea for gifts to improve your mother’s sleep
A．In Gift No.1. B．In Gift No.2.
C．In Gift No.3. D．In Gift No.4.
23．Buying gifts from Presents for Purpose allows mothers to______.
A．enjoy good sleep B．be well-organized
C．get extra support D．give other help
B
My new teacher is cool. Her name is Paula so we call her Miss Paula.
The first time we me t her she said we are going to be good friends and that good friends are always nice to each other.
Miss Paula has been teaching us a lot of things. Some of us used to get in trouble for talking in the hallway （过道）. Miss Paula says she can’t change the rule that we can’t make noise in the hallway but we can still talk to each other. She is teaching us sign language. I already know how to say “hello” and “how are you” with my hands. Now we love it when we have to walk somewhere and we are always quiet except for a laugh or two.
Miss Paula likes everybody even Sam and nobody likes Sam. He never does what he’s told but now he is doing better. Miss Paula says every single one of us is perfect and beautiful just the way we are. I guess that includes Sam.
This week at school was really the best ever. I didn’t even get in trouble when I thought I would because I spilled （洒） milk on my homework and had to hand it in when it was still wet. Miss Paula just smiled and asked “What’s this ” So I told her what happened. Miss Paula put it near the window to make it dry. She said the sun had been waiting for such an important job as this and would be happy to help us.
Well I have to go and get ready for bed now. I have school in the morning and I want to wake up early so I will have time to pick Miss Paula some flowers.
24．From the passage we know that Miss Paula______.
A．is strict with the writer B．changed the school rules
C．is very kind to her students D．uses sign language in class
25．From Paragraph 4 what do we learn about Sam
A．Sam dislikes his new teacher. B．Sam has made some progress.
C．Sam is often praised by Miss Paula. D．Sam is one of the writer’s best friends.
26．How did the writer probably feel when he handed in his homework
A．Bored. B．Excited. C．Relaxed. D．Worried.
27．We can learn from the passage that the writer______.
A．loves and respects her new teacher B．is a bit afraid of her new teacher
C．always picks her teacher some flowers D．wrote this article in the morning
C
In Europe, many people make friends between their countries through town twinning. Town or city twinning means two towns in different countries agree and decide to become “twins” with a sister city relationship.
The people find pen friends in the twin town. They exchange newspapers and stamps. The school teachers discuss teaching methods with the teachers in the twin town. Officials visit the twin town for celebrations. Ordinary people travel to the twin town, too, but not very often if it is far away.
Sometimes, schools even exchange their classes for two or three weeks! For example, German middle school students study for a while at the school in their twin town in Britain, staying with British families. A few months later, their British friends come to study in Germany.
Many British towns are so pleased with the results of the twinning that they set out to find more than one twin town! Tonbridge, a small town, for example, has twin towns in both Germany and France.
Town twinning can help make friends. It helps students improve their language skills, and also helps people to understand the differences between nations.
28．Twin towns develop______.
A．between European countries and China B．in the English-speaking countries only
C．in the same country D．between different countries
29．How many countries are mentioned in the passage
A．3 B．4 C．5 D．6
30．One of the advantages of town twinning is______.
A．to earn more money B．to set up schools
C．to improve students’ language skills D．to develop industry and agriculture
31．Which is the best title for the passage
A．Town Twinning B．Friendly Towns
C．Exchanging Teachers and Students D．Peace and Understanding
D
Two weeks ago, a 5-year-old girl named Sunshine Oelfke emptied out her piggy bank （存钱罐） onto the living room floor and started counting. Her grandmother, Jackie Oelike, thought she was playing as she carefully lined up the coins. But then she saw the girl put the coins in her backpack.
“What are you doing with that money ” Jackie asked her granddaughter.
“I’m taking it to school,” Sunshine replied. “I’m going to take it for milk money. My friend Layla doesn’t get milk— her mom doesn’t have milk money and I do.”
Jackie’s heart melted at Sunshine’s words. Choked （哽咽） with strong feelings, Jackie held her sweet granddaughter tightly in her arms.
Last week, Jackie and Sunshine met with her teacher, Rita Hausher, and handed her the $30 the girl had saved. There are 20 kids in Sunshine’s class and about half don’t get milk. It costs $0.45 a carton （纸盒）. The total adds up to about $180 a month for every child in the class to have milk every day.
After dropping Sunshine off at school, Jackie posted a video on Facebook to explain her granddaughter’s plan. To her surprise, many people offered to donate toward the cause. Within a week, Jackie raised more than $1,000．Now every student in Sunshine’s class can get free milk for the rest of the year.
Jackie said Sunshine doesn’t see her kind act as a big deal. She was just trying to look out for her friends. “She doesn’t understand the influence she’s brought about,” Jackie said. “But now she knows she can do whatever she puts her heart to.”
32．Why did Sunshine empty her piggy bank
A．She hoped to show off her savings in class. B．She needed to train her counting skills.
C．She wanted to play with the coins. D．She planned to pay for her friend’s milk.
33．How did Jackie feel upon hearing Sunshine’s words
A．Angry. B．Touched. C．Curious. D．Proud.
34．In Jackie’s eyes, what did Sunshine learn from the experience
A．Two heads are better than one. B．A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. D．There’s no such thing as a free lunch.
35．What is the best title for this passage
A．Small Coins, Big Changes B．Jackie’s Piggy Bank
C．Piggy Bank and Carton Milk D．A Moved Grandmother
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。
If you have a hard time getting along with your teachers, going to class can be a nightmare （噩梦）. So here are some tips to help you build a friendly relationship with almost all the teachers.
Talk to your teachers. In many cases, a short discussion can clear up the entire conflict （冲突）. Ask your teachers if it is convenient for you to talk in private. 36 If you appear angry or unhappy in front of them, the conflict is unlikely to be solved.
37 Teachers have many years of teaching experience in the subjects they teach. So discussing the best ways to succeed in the classroom may give you the opportunity to see the best instructors.
Learn to understand their teaching methods. 38 If you are used to a very relaxing class, learning to be successful in a strict environment is difficult and vice versa （反之亦然）. In most cases, it is necessary to give yourself some time to get used to a new teaching method.
Ask about your teachers’ hobbies. If you know about one of their hobbies, you can talk about it with them.And you can try to find if you have something in common. 39
Learn why your teachers choose to teach. Approach the teachers at an appropriate （适当的） time before or after class, not during class. Consider saying something like, “I’ve always wondered why people become teachers. 40 Why did you decide to teach ”
A．It seems to be a difficult job．
B．Ask your teachers how you can do well in class.
C．Join in activities with your teachers after school.
D．Always be polite and show respect in a conversation.
E．A way to discover the positive side of things is to keep diaries.
F．A shared interest may help you see your teachers from a different viewpoint.
G．Sometimes, you may not like some teachers because of their ways of teaching.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分55分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My father was a strong fisherman. He loved the sea and would stay out until he caught enough to 41 the family.
When we met 42 weather, he would drive me to school with his old track. And after we arrived, he would bend over and give me a 43 on the face and then tell me to be a good boy. I always felt very shy in front of so many other 44 . I was already a twelve year old young man, but my father still kissed me goodbye!
Then on a rainy day I 45 to tell him my feeling. When we stopped at the school gate, the 46 big smile appeared on my father’s face. I 47 what would happen next.1 48 put my hand up and for the first time said “No” to him. The smile on his face immediately changed into a 49 look. He looked at me for a long time, and tears began to appear in his eyes. I was shocked. I had never 50 him cry! Then he said, “You’re right. You are a big boy... a man. I won’t kiss you anymore.”
Not long after that, my dad went to the sea on a bad day. Most of the 51 stayed at home, but not Dad,because he had a big family to feed. But after that day, be 52 came back. Later his boat was found with its nets half in and half out. He must have 53 a strong wind and was trying to save the nets.
How I wished I hadn’t 54 my father’s kiss! And from this I have learnt that we should take every chance with our family and friends as the last one in our lives. We can have 55 regrets （遗憾） by doing this.
41．A．enjoy B．feed C．keep D．save
42．A．fine B．warm C．cool D．bad
43．A．kiss B．smile C．touch D．chat
44．A．passengers B．workers C．schoolmates D．friends
45．A．decided B．agreed C．advised D．happened
46．A．strange B．usual C．beautiful D．kind
47．A．concerned B．wondered C．knew D．remembered
48．A．curiously B．violently C．patiently D．quickly
49．A．disappointed B．worried C．surprised D．satisfied
50．A．wanted B．seen C．gained D．minded
51．A．designers B．authors C．customers D．fishermen
52．A．later B．finally C．never D．often
53．A．missed B．managed C．met D．hoped
54．A．refused B．forgotten C．hated D．remembered
55．A．new B．good C．small D．few
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）
Here are some suggestions for you, which may help you enjoy your school life better. As senior high school students, going from junior high school to senior high school is really 56 (challenge) and you will be living a very busy life. So first of all, you should arrange your time properly. You’d better make a suitable schedule so that you know when to study, exercise and rest. Only in this way can you make good use of every minute. Besides, you have to think very 57 (careful) about which courses you want to take. When you have a problem you can’t work out alone, you’d better turn to your teachers or classmates for help. Furthermore, you may have difficulty in choosing after class 58 (activity). Some of you may would like 59 (join) the school football team, but you have to consider whether you play well enough. If not, you should practice more after school 60 your own, trying to make the team next year. Never quit! Some students choose to join a volunteer club, 61 will give them good chances to help homeless people and challenge 62 (them).
As senior high school students, you have to study 63 (hard) than before and get used to being responsible 64 a lot of things. Studying hard isn’t always fun, but you will be well prepared for university and whatever comes in the future. I hope the suggestions above will help you go through 65 rich and colorful school life.
第四部分：书面表达
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Cynthia为使身材苗条而节食减肥，请你给她写一封邮件，内容包括：
1．你的观点：
2．你的建议。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80个左右：
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Cynthia,
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
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。
Be kind to others. I realize this is simple and very basic. However, it is necessary and it does make a difference.I often have people who cross my daily path to whom I can show kindness. It is often just a smile. A smile often says, “I see you. You aren’t invisible to me. You are important.” People need someone to care about them.
I read a story many years ago about a man who had decided to end his life. He’d lost a fortune, his job, his family and nearly everything he owned. He went to a local pawn shop to buy a gun. He planned to take the gun back to his apartment in New York City, and kill himself.
As he was getting on the elevator （电梯）, a little old lady was slowly getting on too. She had a small cart （手推车） she was pulling behind her and was having a little trouble getting it into the elevator. He said that he was actually a bit angry because he wanted to hurry up, get to his apartment and end his own life. He reached out to the old lady’s cart and forced it as it had become stuck. He got it free easily and she got on the elevator.
After the door closed, she looked up at him with a big smile and said, “If we had more young men like you in this world, the world would be a better place. You are so kind to help. Such a sweet young man!”
Of course, it change d his thought of going back to kill himself. He wanted to go around and find people that he could help and people who were struggling even with something that was as small as the little old lady’s cart.
注意：
1．所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
That day his life changed.
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Later, he enjoyed great success in his work and life.
______________________________________________________________________________________________
连云港华杰高级中学2023-2024学年度第一学期12月月考
高一年级英语试题参考答案
一、听力
1-5 ABCCA 6-10 BCBAB 11-15 CCACB 16-20 BABCA
二、阅读
21-25 BCDCB 26-30 DABCC 31-35 DDACA 36-40 DBGFA
三、完型
41-45 BDACA 46-50 BCDCB 51-55 DCCAD
四、语法填空
56．challenging 57．carefully 58．activities 59．to join 60．on
61．which 62．themselves 63．harder 64．for 65．a
五、应用文参考答案：
Dear Cynthia,
How is everything going I hear that you are trying to lose weight by dieting. I think dieting excessively is not a healthy way to lose weight. It may cause harm to your body and even lead to eating disorders.
In my opinion, you could try taking up new forms of exercise that are fun and refreshing, such as swimming or dancing. And instead of drastically reducing your food intake, you could opt for healthy food choices such as fruits, vegetables, and lean protein.
I hope these suggestions can help you achieve a healthier and happier lifestyle.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写参考答案：
Paragraph 1
That day, his life changed. He started sharing his story with others and soon he found himself being a popular spokesman for preventing suicide. His efforts to prevent suicide was simply this. He said “If you want to end your life, your last few hours should consist of doing five small acts of kindness for other people. It will change you and you’ll wake up to the goodness in this world and decide that you want to live.”
Paragraph 2
Later, he enjoyed great success in his work and life. He finally found a job in a company with an income of about $4.000 a month. He also helped a girl who wanted to commit suicide and finally got married to her! Now he has a happy family of three all because of the small act of kindness he showed to the little old lady. He finds himself living with more purposes and living a happier life than before. Whenever possible, he will reach out to those in trouble in life.
听力原文
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What did Karen do last night
A．She stayed at home. B．She went to a party. C．She saw a movie.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Karen, did you go to Jennifer’s party last night
W: I planned to go, but I was locked in the house by my brother when I was sleeping in my room. It was already very late when he returned from the movie.
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What is the probable relationship between Mary and the woman
A．Strangers. B．Former schoolmates. C．Employer and employee.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: You seem to have something to say, don’t you
M: Did you hear that Mary has become CEO of an advertising company
W: Mary A CEO Did you know that she always failed the examinations in high school
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When will the woman probably go to Chicago
A．Today. B．Tomorrow. C．The day after tomorrow.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Are you going to the train station now
W: No. I’ve changed my plan. I’m not going to Chicago today.
M: So are you going there tomorrow
W: No. I’ll be in New York for two more days.
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Where are the speakers
A．At a store. B．At the airport. C．At the post office.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Good morning. I’d like to have this bag sent to a friend in Japan. So when do you think he will receive it
M: It depends on which way you want it to be delivered. You can have a look here.
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What are the speakers talking about
A．A kind of food. B．A history lesson. C．An ancient dynasty.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: What are you eating, Henry
M: I’m eating some Soup Buns. They’re a kind of traditional Chinese food.
W: Do they have a long history in China
M: Yes. They became very popular as early as the Northern Song Dynasty.
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。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 does the woman want Peter to do
A．Drive her to the airport. B．Help her with the bag. C．Call a taxi for her.
7．At what time will the woman’s flight take off
A．2:00 pm. B．3:00 pm. C．4:00 pm.
【答案】6．B 7．C
【解析】
【原文】W: Peter, can you do me a favor I’m going to the airport now. Can you help me carry my bag out to the taxi
M: Certainly. So have you already called a taxi
W: Yes. It’s already waiting in the driveway now.
M: Good. When will your flight take off
W: It’s 2:00 pm now. The plane won’t take off until two hours later.
M: Well, there’s still quite a lot of time. You don’t need to hurry.
W: You know, it’s usually better to be early rather than late when you’re catching a flight. It will take me about one hour to get to the airport.
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．How did the speakers feel about visiting the park
A．Tired. B．Happy. C．Disappointed.
9．What does Amy plan to do tomorrow
A．Study for an exam. B．Attend a party. C．Go to the movies.
10．What kind of movie will the speakers watch
A．A romantic movie. B．A comedy. C．A horror movie.
【答案】8．B 9．A 10．B
【解析】
【原文】W: Thanks for taking me to the theme park, Mike. I had the time of my life.
M: I’m glad to hear that, Amy. I enjoyed myself there, too. There’s a party at Jason’s house tomorrow night. Do you want to go to it
W: Sorry, Mike, but I have an exam the day after tomorrow. I didn’t study today, you know.
M: Oh, in this case, you’d better review your lessons. Then what about going to see a horror movie after the exam
W: Well, actually I like comedies and love stories. I really want a movie to help me relax.
M: Then let’s go to a movie that can make us laugh.
W: OK.
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．When will the man go to the restaurant
A．On Tuesday. B．On Wednesday. C．On Thursday.
12．Who will have dinner with the man
A．A couple. B．Some friends. C．His family.
13．What will the man do next
A．Provide personal information. B．Tell the waitress his arriving time.
C．Ask for a table at the non-smoking area.
【答案】11．C 12．C 13．A
【解析】
【原文】W: Good evening, Benny’s Chop House. How may I help you, please
M: Good evening. I’d like to book a table for Tuesday or Wednesday night, please.
W: Sorry, but we’re fully booked every day until Thursday. Can you come that night
M: Let me see... OK, I’ll book a table for the night.
W: Good. So how many people are there in your party, please
M: I need to book a table for a family of four. Two adults and two kids.
W: You’re lucky, sir. A couple has just canceled their reservation, and we have such a table left for that night. But it’s not in the smoking section. I hope you don’t mind that.
M: That’s fine with me. None of us smoke. As a matter of fact, we hate second-hand smoking. By the way, can we come around 7:00 pm
W: Yes. And we close around 10:30 pm. Now may I know your name and your number, please
M: Certainly.
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．Where does Mark usually read news now
A．In a newspaper. B．In a magazine. C．On the Internet.
15．What makes the woman surprised about the machine
A．It has a small glass window. B．It can make a pizza in a short time.
C．It offers four types of pizzas at a time.
16．What does the woman think of the machine
A．It is quite necessary. B．It might not be popular. C．It will certainly succeed.
17．What is an advantage of the machine
A．The 24-hour service. B．Tasty pizza made by it. C．The low production cost.
【答案】14．C 15．B 16．B 17．A
【解析】
【原文】W: Do you still like reading newspapers or magazines, Mark
M: No. Now I often read news on some famous news sites. It’s more convenient.
W: Is there any impressive news today
M: Yes. The news about a vending machine that bakes a pizza in three minutes.
W: Baking a pizza in three minutes That’s really unbelievable. So is it in the US
M: No. It’s in Rome. The machine is called “Mr. Go Pizza”. It offers four different kinds of pizzas which cost between $5 and $7. There’s a small glass window that allows customers to watch as their pizza bakes.
W: So what about the pizza Does it taste good
M: Some people called the pizza “terrible”; others were kinder. They said the pizza is OK, but they also said it’s not pizza.
W: Well, Italy is well-known for its pizzas. There are so many restaurants that sell pizzas. I don’t think such a machine will be successful there.
M: I doubt it, too. But the machine has an advantage.
W: What is it
M: It offers 24-hour service. It is very useful if you’re hungry late at night.
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】
18．How many books did Eric Carle create for children
A．Less than 55. B．Over 70. C．Almost 90.
19．Which book is the most famous one
A．The Grouchy Ladybug. B．The Mixed-Up Chameleon.
C．The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
20．Why did Eric Carle write
A．To make school a fun and welcoming place.
B．To help children get inspiration.
C．To offer materials to teachers.
【答案】18．B 19．C 20．A
【解析】
【原文】M: Eric Carle is a famous author and artist. He passed away at the age of 91．Mr. Carle’s lively, creative, and colorful works were loved by children from all over theworld. He was the author of over 70 books for children. His famous books include The Grouchy Ladybug, The Mixed-Up Chameleon and Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is Mr. Carle’s best-known book. It was published in 1969. Since then, over 55 million copies of the book have been sold, and it has been translated into more than 70 different languages. Most of Mr. Carle’s books are meant for younger readers. Mr. Carle worked hard to reach out to students and teachers. He said that he wanted to help make school a fun, welcoming place through his books. He often talked freely about how he created his art, and he encouraged kids to create their own. Mr. Carle will be missed, and his creative art and sweet, funny stories will continue to bring joy to very eager readers all around the world.
