叙州区二中高2023级高一上期第三学月考试
英语试题
本试卷共8页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
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第I卷（选择题 95分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Where is the conversation probably taking place
A. In a hospital. B. In a restaurant. C. In an office.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: We’re going to the Indian restaurant for lunch in a minute. Do you want to come
M: No, thanks. I have a very bad headache. I think I will go to the hospital after I finish this report.
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Who is Lucy
A. The woman’s boss. B. The woman’s daughter. C. The woman’s co-worker.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: I haven’t seen Lucy in the office since this Monday. Did she go on a business trip with our boss
M: The secretary She asked for a week’s leave. She has to look after her daughter.
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How does the man go to work
A By bus. B. On foot. C. By car.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: If I were you, I’d take the bus to work. Driving in that rush hour, traffic is terrible.
M: But you know, by the time the bus gets to my stop, there aren’t any seats left. What’s more, I have to walk for 20 minutes to get to the bus stop.
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What does Adam plan to do during his holiday
A. Go climbing. B. Go swimming. C. Go shopping.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: What’s your plan for the holiday, Adam
M: My mom wants to go shopping, but my father would rather go climbing. I think going swimming in the ocean would be the most interesting.
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What does the man usually have for breakfast
A. Noodles. B. Vegetables. C. Fruits.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Do you always have noodles for breakfast
W: Yes. Sometimes I have it with some vegetables, and sometimes with a bit of meat.
M: Interesting. I’m used to eating a couple of bananas or an apple for breakfast.
第二节（共15小题，每小题15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。
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. How does the man do his present job according to the woman
A. Just so so. B. Rather badly. C. Quite well.
7. Why does the man leave
A. To make a lot more money. B. To live with his family. C. To go abroad to study.
【答案】6. C 7. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Jane, I will leave here tomorrow.
W: Why You are so skilled at your work.
M: I’ve been here for too long. I want to change my environment.
W: A new environment You mean you have found a post in a new company
M: No, but I’ve decided to study abroad.
W: Sounds a good idea. I also want to be a student again.
M: I’m quitting because I want to try something different. But first of all, I must have a higher degree.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What will the man do for the woman
A. Buy her a computer. B. Repair her computer. C. Lend her a computer.
9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Coworkers. B. Customer and salesman. C. Doctor and patient.
【答案】8. B 9. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Paul, I need your help!
M: No problem, what happened
W: My computer screen has gone black. I kept moving the mouse first, but nothing happened.
M: Did you try to re start it
W: Yes, but it still didn’t work.
M: Hmm, did you check to make sure all connections are all right
W: No, I didn’t.
M: OK, let me check the connections first.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Preparation for a party. B. House decoration. C. Family members.
11. Where did the man get the table and chairs
A. In a physical store. B. From a friend. C. On a website.
12. When will the speakers open the gifts
A. When the games are finished. B. When the guests just arrive. C. When the dinner is over.
【答案】10. A 11. C 12. C
【解析】
【原文】W: I think we should go to the store today, and make sure we can find everything before the party. We need a table and some chairs in the garden.
M: I’ve already ordered them online. They should get here by tomorrow.
W: That’s great! I’m really happy that we’re going to meet everyone in our new house. I’m just a bit nervous about whether they’ll like our house and the party.
M: Don’t worry! We’ve made our house a perfect place. Besides, our friends and family are here for the housewarming party. They’ll be nothing but nice.
W: You’re right. Do you think we should serve drinks before dinner
M: When the guests just arrive Good idea. It’s really hot outside these days.
W: And some games after dinner
M: But then, when should we open the gifts I prefer to do it before the games.
W: I agree. I guess our guests will be happy to see our reactions.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. Who went to the café
A. The man. B. The woman. C. The man’s sister.
14. Why did the man’s friend go to the drugstore
A. A cat was injured. B. He was bitten by a cat. C. He was allergic (过敏) to cat hairs.
15. What are some of the café’s earnings used for
A. Helping its own cats. B. Growing the business. C. Supporting the local charities.
16. What day is it today
A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Saturday.
【答案】13. A 14. C 15. C 16. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Hey, have you seen the new café down the street
W: Never heard of it. What’s so special
M: It’s a cat café! My sister found it on an app. It has many cats that walk around freely and you can hang around with them while you enjoy your coffee or tea.
W: Really That sounds great! I love cats! Have you been there
M: Yeah, the weekend before last. I went there with a friend, Sam. It was great! But it turned out that Sam reacted badly to cat hairs. So, we went to the drugstore after.
W: Wow, is he okay
M: Yeah, he just got a blocked nose and a headache. At least we had some good coffee and cakes. What’s more, part of its profits go towards helping local animal charities.
W: I love that! It’s good to support a business that gives back to the community. What time should we meet up, today or tomorrow
M: How about the day after tomorrow, and we meet there at noon on Saturday That way we can grab some lunch if we’re hungry.
W: Perfect!
听下面一段独白，回答小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. Who usually reads the morning announcements
A. Timmy. B. Mr. McKinney. C. Principal Johnson.
18. When is the last day of school
A. May 20th. B. Next Wednesday. C. One month from today.
19. For what does the speaker apologize
A. The computer. B. The weather. C. The homework.
20. What will take place on Saturday afternoon
A. A softball game. B. A basketball game. C. A baseball game.
【答案】17. A 18. C 19. A 20. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Hello, this is Principal Johnson with the morning announcements. Our usual reader Timmy is out sick today, so I’m reading in his place. I hope you’ve all had a great start to the week! This Monday has started out warm and sunny, so let’s hope it stays that way. I know we’ve had some strange weather in the last few weeks. We have just one month of school left before summer break, so make sure you’ve turned in all of your homework. The last day to turn in an assignment is Friday, May 20th. The last boys’ baseball game will be held at 6:00 pm this Wednesday. Please show up to support the team! If you’ve had problems using the computers in the library, they should be fixed by Thursday. We’re sorry for any trouble this may have caused. This evening, the girls’ softball team will be playing their last game, and over the weekend, the basketball team is playing McKinney School on Saturday afternoon. That’s it for the morning announcements. I hope everyone has a great Monday!
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
Books teach us about truth , science , literature , friendship and the value of love and caring. Here are 4 books you should read at least once in your life.
1. Charlotte’s web by E.B. White
Charlotte’s web is a novel about a pig named wilbur and a spider named Charlotte written by American author E.B. white. It first came out in 1952, with illustrations by Garth Williams. Alive-action film version was published in 2006. White’s novel is a lesson for children and a reminder for adults of the beauty of nature and the importance of respecting every creature on this earth.
2. The Little prince by Antoine De saint-Exupery
The most-translated book in French, The Little prince is the story of a little boy who falls to Earth from a minor planet to try to understand mankind. In his travels he meets a series of strange and delightful characters. It is a fable about the foolishness of man and man’s tendency toward self-destruction, as well as the transformative power of friendship and trust.
3. The kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
The kite Runneris is the story of the unlikely and complicated friendship between Amir, the son of a wealthy merchant, and Hassan, the son of his father’s servant. Hosseini brings his homeland to life for us, showing us a world of ordinary people, the enduring love of friendship, and the power of forgiveness.
4. Required Reading for All Teenagers by Douglas pagels
Much-loved for its mix of heartfelt thoughts, Required Reading for All Teenagers combines the words of Douglas pagels with the writings of famous people from the fields of sports. Now in are designed version, it is a better-than-ever source that gives parents some solid advice on parenting teenagers.
21. What do we know about charlotte’s web
A. It was once adapted for a film. B. It was illustrated by E.B. white.
C. It was originally released in 2006. D. It was specially designed for kids.
22. What do The Little prince and The kite Runner both talk about
A. Animals. B. Friendship. C. Forgiveness. D. Celebrities.
23. Which book best suits those concerned about family education
A. Charlotte’s web. B. The Little prince.
C. The kite Runner. D. Required Reading for All Teenagers.
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章向读者推荐了一生中至少应该读一次的4本书。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Charlotte’s web by E.B. White部分中“Alive-action film version was published in 2006.(真人版电影于2006年出版)”可知，该本书于2006年被改编为真人版电影。故选A。
【22题详解】
推理判断题。根据The Little prince by Antoine De saint-Exupery部分中“It is a fable about the foolishness of man and man’s tendency toward self-destruction, as well as the transformative power of friendship and trust.(这是一个关于人类的愚蠢和自我毁灭倾向的寓言，以及友谊和信任的变革力量)”以及The kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini部分中“The kite Runneris is the story of the unlikely and complicated friendship between Amir, the son of a wealthy merchant, and Hassan, the son of his father’s servant. (《追风筝的人》讲述了富有商人的儿子阿米尔和他父亲仆人的儿子哈桑之间不太可能但又复杂友谊)”可推知，两本书共同之处都提及了“友谊”这个话题。故选B。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据Required Reading for All Teenagers by Douglas pagels部分中“Now in are designed version, it is a better-than-ever source that gives parents some solid advice on parenting teenagers.(现在，在一个精心设计的版本中，它比以往任何时候都更好地为父母提供了一些关于养育青少年的可靠建议)”可知，这本书更好地为父母提供了一些关于养育青少年的可靠建议。由此可知，这本书是关于家庭教育的。故选D。
B
In China, in order to ease the pressure on parents’ wallets, education is free until children reach the age of about 15. So why is it that more than half of a typical family’s spending goes on education The answer is cramming classes: a financial burden so great that it is often said to discourage couples from having children at all. Now officials are doing their part. It appears to relieve the pressure on people’s wallets.
But parents are not sure whether it will work. As many of them see it cramming is not optional. Exams for entry to senior high schools are fiercely competitive. Then comes the dreaded Gaokao: the university-entrance exam on which a child’s future depends. No wonder the industry’s growth has been rapid. One firm, Zuoyebang (“help with homework”) says it offers live-streaming classes to more than 170m active users each month.
But officials are worried about its social impact. The birth rate is the lowest in decades and China is ageing fast. They also say that school children are overstressed. Urban pupils attend cramming classes for more than 10 hours a week, according to Deloitte, an accountancy firm.
While as the People’s Daily, an official newspaper, reported this month, the market for such services is in “endless chaos”. It listed problems ranging from misleading advertising to high prices and the use of unqualified teachers.
Government’s new regulations of clamping down on cram schools sent shivers through the industry. New Oriental, one of China’s biggest cramming companies, saw its share price on the New York Stock Exchange drop below $8, from a high of more than $19 in February. On June 9th the education ministry said a new government department would be set up to oversee such businesses, including both online courses and lessons in the classroom. There is also a widespread speculation, including in state media, that the new rules will impose limits on when firms can offer classes. They may, for example, prohibit classes after a certain time in the evening, during the summer holidays or at weekends.
Some analysts think the government may have another motive. Many of the companies belong to China’s tech giants, including Alibaba and Tencent, which have already attracted government’s attention for dominating markets and expanding into finance and other areas. Targeting the cramming business could be another way of breaking their wings. Parents wonder whether they will benefit. Some are concerned that the new rules will leave them with no choice but to use private tutors, which could prove even more costly.
24. Why do cramming schools enjoy great popularity among Chinese students
A. The exams are so demanding that they have no choice.
B. The live-streaming classes offered are really appealing.
C. Entering senior high schools makes them less competitive.
D. Government officials are worried about their performance.
25. What is NOT a problem put forward by the People’s Daily with the cram school market
A. High fees. B. Experienced tutors.
C. Improper advertising. D. Chaotic management.
26. What can we infer about the parents’ attitude towards the new regulations
A. Supportive. B. Indifferent. C. Skeptical. D. Critical.
27. What is the main idea of this passage
A. China’s tech giants control the market.
B. China says no to the cramming business.
C. Gaokao imposes too much burden to students.
D. New Oriental is the biggest cramming company.
【答案】24. A 25. B 26. C 27. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了中国政府取缔补习班的新规定，并分析了中国补习班市场以及人们对新规定的看法。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的“Exams for entry to senior high schools are fiercely competitive. Then comes the dreaded Gaokao: the university-entrance exam on which a child’s future depends. No wonder the industry’s growth has been rapid.(高中入学考试竞争激烈。接下来是可怕的高考：孩子的未来取决于高考。难怪该行业增长如此之快)”可知，补习班在中国学生中享有极大的受欢迎度是因为考试要求太高了，所以他们别无选择。故选A。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“While as the People’s Daily, an official newspaper, reported this month, the market for such services is in “endless chaos”. It listed problems ranging from misleading advertising to high prices and the use of unqualified teachers.(而正如中国官方报纸《人民日报》本月报道的那样，此类服务市场正处于“无休止的混乱”中。报告列出的问题包括误导性广告、高昂的价格和使用不合格的教师)”可知，人民日报提到的补习班市场的问题有：管理混乱，高费用，误导性广告。故选B。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Parents wonder whether they will benefit. Some are concerned that the new rules will leave them with no choice but to use private tutors, which could prove even more costly.(家长们不知道他们是否能从中受益。一些人担心新规定会让他们别无选择，只能请家教，而家教的费用可能会更高)”可知，家长们对新规定持怀疑的态度，不知道是否能够从中受益。故选C。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段的“Now officials are doing their part. It appears to relieve the pressure on people’s wallets.(现在，官员们正在尽自己的责任。这似乎减轻了人们的钱包压力)”和第五段首句“Government’s new regulations of clamping down on cram schools sent shivers through the industry.(政府取缔补习班的新规定让整个行业不寒而栗)”以及全文内容可知，本文讲述中国政府取缔了补习班的新规定，并分析了中国补习班市场以及人们对新规定的看法。故选B。
C
A popular saying goes, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, that’s not really true. Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesn’t matter if the words come from someone else or ourselves—the good and bad effects are just as lasting.
We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We’re usually too shy to admit it, though. In fact, we really shouldn’t be shy because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.
This “self-talk” helps us encourage ourselves, remember things, deal with problems, and calm ourselves down. You must know, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be bad. So in order to stay good, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying “Good job!”
Often, words come out of our mouths without thinking about the effect they will have. But we should know that our words lead to certain effects on others. For example, when returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clerk will probably answer in the same way. Or harsh (刻薄的) and bad language will most likely cause the clerk to feel bad.
Words have power because of their lasting effect. Many of us regret something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it loving Is it needed If what we want to say doesn’t pass this test, then it’s better left unsaid.
Words have power: both good and bad. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can give hope, build self-esteem (自尊) and encourage others to do their best. Bad words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal The choice is ours.
28. What is the main idea of the first paragraph
A. Words have a great effect on us. B. Encouraging words give us confidence.
C. Bad words may let us down. D. Not sticks and stones but words will hurt us.
29. Why does the writer say there is no need for us to feel shy when we talk to ourselves
A. Almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselves.
B. Talking to ourselves can have a good effect on us.
C. Talking to ourselves always gives us courage.
D. It does no harm to have “self-talk” when we are alone.
30. What does the underlined sentence mean
A. Make ourselves relaxed. B. Remind ourselves regularly.
C. Praise ourselves timely. D. Give ourselves happiness.
31. What can we learn from the text
A. Encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offers.
B. Bad words may encourage us to make more progress.
C. It is better to think twice before talking to others.
D. People tend to remember friendly words.
【答案】28. A 29. B 30. C 31. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章讲述说出来的话对我们有持久的影响。自言自语对我们是有好处的，要怎样自言自语，还有我们说话前要三思。
【28题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中“Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesn’t matter if the words come from someone else or ourselves—the good and bad effects are just as lasting.（言语可以使我们成功，也可以使我们失败。不管是别人说的还是自己说的，积极和消极的影响都是一样持久的。）”可知，言语可以影响我门的成功和失败，无论影响是积极还是消极，都是一样持久的。因此本段的主旨为说话对我们有持久的影响。故选A。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“We’re usually too shy to admit it, though. In fact, we really shouldn’t be shy because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.（但我们通常羞于承认。事实上，我们真的不应该如此，因为越来越多的专家认为，自言自语是一种健康的习惯。）”可知，专家认为自言自语对我们是有好处的。故选B。
【30题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线句后文“The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying “Good job!（下次当你完成一个项目，在考试中取得好成绩，或者终于打扫了你的房间时，跟我一起说“干得好!”）”可知，当自己成功完成一个项目后，和自己说“good job”就是表扬自己。因此划线句的意思为“要及时给出自己赞扬”，故选C。
【31题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it loving Is it needed If what we want to say doesn’t pass this test, then it’s better left unsaid.（在说话之前，我们应该问自己：这是真的吗 这是爱吗 它需要吗 如果我们想说的话通过不了这个测试，那还是不说为好。）”可知，我们说话前要三思。故选C。
D
Wind turbines (涡轮) and solar panels (太阳电池板) that produce electricity are examples of “green” technology. A new study finds that such renewable energy might be green in another sense. Large collections of those turbines or solar panels appear capable of bringing rains to the desert and would allow more plants to grow.
Building large wind or solar farms just to study their question was not an option. It would be too expensive. So experts Kalnay and Safa developed a model of North Africa’s Sahara Desert to find out how wind turbines and solar farms might change the desert’s climate.
The team ran its model several times. In one run, it assumed that people would set up wind farms only. Another run assumed people would set up just solar farms. A third assumed people would build both. They would affect the desert’s weather with temperature and average daily rain increased — but differently. Setting up a mix of solar farms and wind turbines brought about a bigger change — not in temperature but in rainfall. In the Sahara, having both wind and solar farms more than doubled the amount of rain that fell, up to 215.4 millimetres (毫米) per day.
The models predicted that the average rainfall would increase over time, as more plants grew. Plants move water from the ground to the air. Warmer air can carry more water. So as this air rises, it can carry more water up to become clouds. Those clouds can release rain, relieving the thirst of plants below. Over time, this process repeats itself over and over. This positive feedback can greatly increase rains.
“Such rainfall changes could lead to better agriculture,” says Safa. “More rain also would help wild plants grow. We believe that the countries in the Sahara should seriously consider investing in wind and solar power,” he added.
32. What is the new finding of the research
A. Deserts will be suitable for farming.
B. It costs much to get deserts greener.
C. Renewable energy can green a desert.
D. Clean energy helps plants grow better.
33. What discouraged experts from building energy farms
A. High construction expenses. B. A lack of suitable test sites.
C. Shortage of manpower. D. Terrible climate.
34. What may Safa advise the countries in the Sahara to do
A. Build more farms to grow crops.
B. Save more water for agriculture.
C. Invest in wind and solar power.
D. Consider moving to other places.
35. What was the advantage of the 3rd run
A. Greatly raising rainfall in the desert. B. Increasing temperature largely.
C. Doubling global rainfall per day. D. Saving more energy with less cost.
【答案】32. C 33. A 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。一项新的研究发现，同时建造风力发电场和太阳能发电场，不仅是可再生能源，而且会使沙漠中的降雨量变大。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据首段最后两句“A new study finds that such renewable energy might be green in another sense. Large collections of those turbines or solar panels appear capable of bringing rains to the desert and would allow more plants to grow.(一项新的研究发现，这种可再生能源在另一种意义上可能是绿色的。这些涡轮机或太阳能电池板的大量收集似乎能够为沙漠带来雨水，并允许更多的植物生长。)”可知，新的研究发现，涡轮机或太阳能电池板这些可再生能源似乎能够为沙漠带来雨水，并允许更多的植物生长，所以可再生能源能够绿化沙漠。故选C。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段前两句“Building large wind or solar farms just to study their question was not an option. It would be too expensive.(只是为了研究他们的问题而建造大型风能或太阳能发电场，这不是一个选择。那太贵了。)”可知，高昂的建造费用阻碍了专家建造能源发电场。故选A。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据末段最后两句““More rain also would help wild plants grow. We believe that the countries in the Sahara should seriously consider investing in wind and solar power,” he added.(“更多的雨水也会帮助野生植物生长。我们认为撒哈拉国家应该认真考虑投资风能和太阳能，”他补充说。)”可知，萨法建议撒哈拉国家应该认真考虑投资风能和太阳能。故选C。
【35题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“A third assumed people would build both. They would affect the desert’s weather with temperature and average daily rain increased — but differently. Setting up a mix of solar farms and wind turbines brought about a bigger change — not in temperature but in rainfall.(第三次运行中，假设人们会同时建造风力发电场和太阳能发电场。它们会影响沙漠的天气，使气温和平均日降雨量增加——但不同。太阳能发电场和风力涡轮机的结合带来了更大的变化——不是在温度上，而是在降雨量上。)”可知，第三次运行是同时建造风力发电场和太阳能发电场，带来的优势是沙漠中的降雨量变大。故选A。
第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When you ask your kid what he dislikes the most in his study, he will answer, “homework.” ____36____ Fortunately, you will help your kid deal with homework faster and more effectively using the following tips.
Setting the right workspace
Setting the perfect working environment is of importance. ____37____ That’s why you should make sure to separate places for playing and studying to help your kid concentrate. Pick a quiet place where your child can learn peacefully. Besides, make sure that there are no things that can disturb him.
Creating work schedule
Unlike adults, kids are very active. And although adults can remain focused for around half an hour, children’s attention span(时长) is much shorter than that. ____38____ With that being said, however long your kid’s working time is, remember to include several breaks. This will help lengthen the child’s attention span.
Cooperating with peers
Teaming up with classmates in school has plenty of advantages. It helps your kid not only develop social communication but also improve logical thinking ability. Besides, the ability to work with classmates hugely influences your kid’s friendship with others. ____39____
Homework can be a real pain in the neck. Without the right strategy, you will spend too much time finishing home tasks. ____40____
A. Make sure your child knows what is being required from them.
B. It is no secret that kids are often extremely energetic.
C. That’s why it is important to set up a work schedule to help your kid stay focused.
D. Hopefully, the mentioned tips will help your kid deal with assignments quickly and successfully.
E. This way, your child will get help when working on any task.
F. This will force your kid to follow schedule and learn to do their homework better.
G. Dealing with home assignments (任务) is a common problem among kids.
【答案】36. G 37. B 38. C 39. E 40. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍如何帮助孩子更快、更有效地完成作业。
【36题详解】
根据前文“When you ask your kid what he dislikes the most in his study, he will answer, “homework.” (当你问孩子在学习中最不喜欢什么时，他会回答：“家庭作业。”)”可知，家庭作业是孩子们学习中最不喜欢的部分。G选项“Dealing with home assignments(任务) is a common problem among kids.(处理家庭作业是孩子们常见的问题。)”承接前文，指出家庭作业是孩子们最不喜欢的部分，因此处理家庭作业成为了孩子们最常见的问题。故选G。
【37题详解】
根据后文“That’s why you should make sure to separate places for playing and studying to help your kid concentrate.( 这就是为什么你应该确保分开玩耍和学习的地方，以帮助你的孩子集中注意力。)”可知，应该确保孩子们玩耍和学习的地方，来帮助孩子们集中注意力。前文应该指出这样做的原因。B选项“It is no secret that kids are often extremely energetic.(众所周知，孩子们通常精力充沛。)”引起下文，指出因为孩子们精力充沛，所以要把孩子们玩耍和学习的地方间隔开，这样有助于孩子们集中精力，符合语境。故选B。
【38题详解】
根据段旨“Creating work schedule(制定工作时间表)”以及前文“ And although adults can remain focused for around half an hour, children’s attention span(时长) is much shorter than that. (虽然成年人可以保持半小时左右的注意力，但儿童的注意力持续时间要短得多。)”可知，因为孩子注意力持续的短得多，所以要制定工作时间表。C选项“That’s why it is important to set up a work schedule to help your kid stay focused.(这就是为什么制定一个工作时间表来帮助你的孩子保持专注是很重要的。)”承接前文，因为孩子们注意力持续的短得多，所以要制定工作时间表。故选C。
【39题详解】
根据本段段旨“Cooperating with peers(与同行合作)”以及设空处前文内容“Besides, the ability to work with classmates hugely influences your kid’s friendship with others. (此外，与同学一起工作的能力会极大地影响孩子与他人的友谊。)”可知，此处应该强调与他人合作带来的好处。E选项“This way, your child will get help when working on any task.(这样，你的孩子在做任何任务时都会得到帮助。)”承接前文，this way指代的是Cooperating with peers，这样能让孩子在完成任务时得到帮助。故选E。
【40题详解】
根据前文“Homework can be a real pain in the neck. Without the right strategy, you will spend too much time finishing home tasks. (家庭作业真的很让人头疼。如果没有正确的策略，你会花太多的时间来完成家庭作业。)”可知，此处对前文提出的建议进行总结，提出正确策略对完成家庭作业的重要性。D选项“Hopefully, the mentioned tips will help your kid deal with assignments quickly and successfully.(希望上面提到的建议能帮助你的孩子快速成功地完成作业。)”总结前文，指出希望上面提到的建议能够帮助孩子快速成功地完成作业，符合语境。故选D。
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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Every one has a dream. As a boy, I dreamed of flying planes. When I told Dad I wanted to be a(n)____41____ , he said, “You need to do your job well on the farm first, and then you may____42____ your dream.” The farm was an everyday responsibility (职责)- that____43____ Saturday, Sunday and Christmas too. Every morning I got up at four o’clock to milk and____44____ the cow. After the milk was bottled, my elder brothers and I____45____ it to people’s homes. I was paid five cent a bottle. At that time I ____46____that to be successful you have to take care of your responsibilities.
When I was 16, I signed up for flying lessons. To pay for the lessons I____47____a small restaurant with some friends. One of our regular____48____was the president of the Farmers Bank. Every____49____ I got, I talked to him about my dream. One day I told him I needed _____50_____$ 3, 500 to buy my own_____51_____He lent me the money so that I could fly people within 150 miles of the airport.
Twelve years later, _____52_____ I was flying people around the world as a pilot of a big airline company. After ten years in the company I started my own_____53_____.
Today I run a(n) _____54_____ company, but it was on the farm that I learned the principles (原则) that have______55______me. Hard work and determination do make dreams come true.
41. A. waiter B. actor C. pilot D. farmer
42. A. organize B. forget C. disagree D. realize
43. A. spent B. meant C. wasted D. followed
44. A. pull B. feed C. save D. ride
45. A. sent B. posted C. offered D. returned
46. A. replied B. agreed C. learned D. warned
47. A. opened B. borrowed C. built D. visited
48. A. friends B. passengers C. neighbors D. customers
49. A. day B. hour C. chance D. place
50. A. more B. less C. better D. worse
51. A. car B. bus C. truck D. plane
52. A. actually B. fluently C. gradually D. finally
53. A. job B. area C. business D. journey
54. A. grateful B. successful C. helpful D. careful
55. A. guided B. pressed C. reminded D. excited
【答案】41. C 42. D 43. B 44. B 45. A 46. C 47. A 48. D 49. C 50. A 51. D 52. D 53. C 54. B 55. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者追求梦想，成为飞行员的经历。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我告诉爸爸我想成为一名飞行员时，他说：“你需要先在农场做好你的工作，然后你才能实现你的梦想。”A. waiter服务员；B. actor演员；C. pilot飞行员；D. farmer农民。根据上文“As a boy, I dreamed of flying planes.”可知，作者想成为飞行员，故选C。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我告诉爸爸我想成为一名飞行员时，他说：“你需要先在农场做好你的工作，然后你才能实现你的梦想。”A. organize组织；B. forget忘记；C. disagree不同意；D. realize实现。由“your dream”可知，此处指实现梦想，realize one’s dream是固定短语，意为“实现梦想”，故选D。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：农场是每天的责任——这意味着周六、周日和圣诞节也是这样。A. spent花费；B. meant意味着；C. wasted浪费；D. followed遵循，跟随。根据空前“The farm was an everyday responsibility”可知，此处指意味着节假日也不例外，故选B。
【44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：每天早上我四点起床，挤奶喂牛。A. pull拉；B. feed喂养；C. save节省；D. ride骑，乘。根据空后“the cow”可知，此处指喂牛，故选B。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：牛奶装瓶后，我和哥哥们把它送到人们家中。A. sent送；B. posted邮寄；C. offered提供；D. returned返还。根据下文“I was paid five cent a bottle.”可知，此处指作者给人们送奶，故选A。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：那时我了解到，要想成功，就必须承担起自己的责任。A. replied回答；B. agreed同意；C. learned学会，懂得；D. warned警告。根据下文“to be successful you have to take care of your responsibilities.”可知，作者懂得了要想成功，就必须承担起自己的责任，故选C。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：为了支付课程费用，我和一些朋友开了一家小餐馆。A. opened开办；B. borrowed借入；C. built建造；D. visited参观。根据下文“One of our regular 8 was the president of the Farmers Bank.”可知，此处指开办了一家餐馆，故选A。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们的一位常客是农民银行的行长。A. friends朋友；B. passengers乘客；C. neighbors邻居；D. customers顾客。根据上文“I 7 a small restaurant”可知，此处指的是顾客，故选D。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：一有机会，我就和他谈我的梦想。A. day天，日子；B. hour小时；C. chance机会；D. place地方。根据后文“I talked to him about my dream”可知，作者一有机会就会谈自己的梦想，故选C。
【50题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：有一天，我告诉他我再需要3500美元才能购买自己的飞机。A. more更多的，再；B. less更少的；C. better更好的；D. worse更坏的。根据下文“He lent me the money so that I could fly people within 150 miles of the airport.”可知，买飞机还需要更多的钱，故选A。
【51题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：有一天，我告诉他我再需要3500美元才能购买自己的飞机。A. car汽车；B. bus公共汽车；C. truck卡车；D. plane飞机。根据下文“He lent me the money so that I could fly people within 150 miles of the airport.”可知，此处指买飞机，故选D。
【52题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：十二年后，我终于作为一家大型航空公司的飞行员，带着人们环游世界。A. actually实际上；B. fluently不断地，屡次地；C. gradually逐渐地；D. finally最后。根据空后“I was flying people around the world as a pilot of a big airline company”可知，作者终于成了一名飞行员，故选D。
【53题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在公司工作了十年后，我开始了自己的事业。A. job工作；B. area地区；C. business事业；D. journey旅行。根据下文“Today I run a(n) 14 company”可知，此处指作者开始了自己的事业，故选C。
【54题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：今天我经营着一家成功的公司，但正是在农场里，我学到了指导我的原则。A. grateful感激的；B. successful成功的；C. helpful有益的；D. careful细心的。根据后文“Hard work and determination do make dreams come true”可知，作者经营公司很成功，故选B。
【55题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：今天我经营着一家成功的公司，但正是在农场里，我学到了指导我的原则。A. guided指导；B. pressed按，压；C. reminded提醒；D. excited使激动。根据第一段的“You need to do your job well on the farm first, and then you may 2 your dream”和空前的“on the farm that I learned the principles”可知，此处指作者在农场里学到了指导作者的原则，故选A。
第II卷（非选择题55分）
第二节（共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
There are two kinds of parents in modern America: The Carpenter and the Gardener. The “carpenter” thinks that his or her child can ____56____ (shape). That is to say that if you just do the right things, get the right skills, read the right books, you can turn your child ____57____ a particular kind of adult.
The “Gardener”, however, is seldom concerned about ____58____ (control) what the child will become and instead provides a protected space ____59____ (explore). The style is all about creating a rich, but active ecosystem.
A professor said, “Many parents are carpenters, and ____60____ is really necessary for them to bring up children.” She spent decades researching children’s development and ____61____(find) that parents often focused too much on what their children would be as adults. The harm is that parents and their offspring (子女) may become ____62____ (anxiety), tense or unhappy.
“We are so concerned about our children ____63____ we think have difficulty mastering their own future that we are unwilling to allow them to ____64____ (free) explore the world,” she said. The truth is that the _____65_____ (little) parents worry about outcomes, the better their children may live in life.
【答案】56. be shaped
57. into 58. controlling
59. to explore
60. it 61. found
62. anxious
63. who 64. freely
65. less
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述在现代美国有两种父母：木匠和园丁。并且讲述两种父母的特点，最后告诉我们父母越不担心结果，他们的孩子在生活中就会过得越好。
【56题详解】
考查被动语态。句意：“木匠”认为他或她的孩子是可以被塑造的。分析可知，设空处为谓语动词，接在情态动词后，应用动词原形，主语和谓语之间是被动关系，故填be shaped。
【57题详解】
考查固定短语。句意：也就是说，如果你做了正确的事情，掌握了正确的技能，读了正确的书，你就能把你的孩子变成一种特定的成年人。短语turn...into...，意为“将……变成”,符合语境，故填into。
【58题详解】
考查动名词。句意：然而，“园丁”很少关心控制孩子将成为什么，而是提供一个受保护的空间来探索。设空处接在介词后，应用动名词作宾语，故填controlling。
【59题详解】
考查不定式。句意同上。设空处修饰名词space，表将来，应用不定式作定语，故填to explore。
【60题详解】
考查代词。句意：一位教授说：“很多父母都是木匠，他们真的必须抚养孩子。”it is+adj.+to do“做某事是……的”，设空处为形式主语，代替后面的不定式，故填it。
【61题详解】
考查时态。句意：她花了几十年的时间研究儿童的发展，发现父母往往过于关注孩子长大后会是什么样子。设空处为谓语动词，根据上文spent可知是一般过去时，故填found。
【62题详解】
考查形容词。句意：危害是父母和他们的后代可能会变得焦虑、紧张或不快乐。设空处接在系动词become后，应用形容词作表语，故填anxious。
【63题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：“我们太关心我们孩子了，我们认为他们很难掌控自己的未来，所以我们不愿意让他们自由地探索世界，”她说。分析可知设空处引导限制性定语从句，指代先行词children，关系代词在从句中作主语，指人，一般用who，故填who。
【64题详解】
考查副词。句意同上。设空处修饰动词explore，应用副词作状语，故填freely。
【65题详解】
考查比较级。句意：事实是，父母越不担心结果，他们的孩子在生活中就会过得越好。The+比较级...the+比较级...，为固定句型，表示“越……，越……”，符合本句语境和句意，故填less。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，上周六你校举办了“穿汉服，学书法”的中国传统文化体验活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.时间、地点；
2.活动内容；
3.活动反响。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
参考词汇：汉服 Han-style clothes(Hanfu)；书法，毛笔字 calligraphy
Wearing Hanfu and Learning Calligraphy
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Wearing Hanfu and Learning Calligraphy
With the purpose of helping students further experience traditional Chinese culture, our school conducted an activity called “Wearing Hanfu and Learning Calligraphy” last Saturday in the Student Service Center.
Over 150 participants from three grades got involved in it actively. We not only wore Han-style clothes, but also learned how to write calligraphy with a Chinese brush. Then, we had an opportunity to display our handwriting. Besides, we shared our feelings with others and took photos for memory.
The activity turned out to be a great success and it was highly approved by most of the participants.
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生为校英文报写一篇关于上周六学校举办的“穿汉服，学书法”的中国传统文化体验活动的报道。
【详解】第一步：审题
体裁：应用文
时态：根据提示，时态主要为一般过去时。
结构：总分法
总分法指把主题句作为总说，把支持句作为分说，并以这种方式安排所写内容。
要求：
1. 介绍活动时间、地点；
2. 告知活动内容；
3. 说明活动反响。
第二步:列提纲 （重点词组）
with the purpose of; experience traditional Chinese culture; conduct an activity; get involved in; not only...but also...; share our feelings with others; turn out; be highly approved by
第三步：连词成句
1. With the purpose of helping students further experience traditional Chinese culture, our school conducted an activity called “Wearing Hanfu and Learning Calligraphy” last Saturday in the Student Service Center.
2. Over 150 participants from three grades got involved in it actively.
3. We not only wore Han-style clothes, but also learned how to write calligraphy with a Chinese brush.
4. Besides we shared our feelings with others and took photos for memory.
5. The activity turned out to be a great success and it was highly approved by most of the participants.
根据提示及关键词（组）进行遣词造句，注意主谓一致和时态问题。
第四步：连句成篇（衔接词）
1.表文章结构顺序：then
2.表并列补充关系：not only…but also; besides
连句成文，注意使用恰当的连词进行句子之间的衔接与过渡，书写一定要规范清晰。
【点睛】[高分句型1] With the purpose of helping students further experience traditional Chinese culture, our school conducted an activity called “Wearing Hanfu and Learning Calligraphy” last Saturday in the Student Service Center.（过去分词作后置定语）
[高分句型2] We not only wore Han-style clothes, but also learned how to write calligraphy with a Chinese brush. （运用not only...but also...结构连接为并列句）
[高分句型3] The activity turned out to be a great success and it was highly approved by most of the participants.（并列句的第二个分句含有被动语态）
第二节（满分25分）读后续写
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。
For weeks I’d been watching Marty. I knew that something was going on with him that he was not telling me about. I saw how he silently collected his tiny allowance and put it away, spending not a cent of it. I had no idea what all this quiet activity was about, but I suspected that somehow it had something to do with Kenny.
Kenny was Marty’s best friend, whose family were desperately poor, and his mother was a proud woman and never received others’ help.
One night shortly before Christmas, Marty came to me and said in a tone mixed with pleasure and pride, “Mom, I’ve bought Kenny a Christmas present.” So that’s what he’s been up to, I said to myself.” It’s something he’s wanted for a long, long time, Mom.”
It was a little compass (指南针), “It’s a lovely gift, Marty,” I said, but even as I spoke, a disturbing thought came to mind. I knew how Kenny’s mother felt about their poverty (贫穷). They could hardly afford to exchange gifts among themselves, and giving presents to others was difficult out of the question. I was sure that Kenny’s proud mother would not permit her son to receive something he could not return in kind.
Gently, carefully, I talked over the problem with Marty. He understood what I was saying. “I know, Mom, I know, but what if it was a secret What if they never found out who gave it ” I didn’t know how to answer him.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
On Christmas Eve, Marty told me a good idea.
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The next day, Kenny came to our home, eager to show Marty his new compass.
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【答案】参考范文
On Christmas Eve, Marty told me a good idea. I smiled to agree with him and decided to accompany him. He wrapped a compass in a decorated box, with a note saying “To Kenny, Merry Christmas, Santa Claus.” Then we slipped out to Kenny’s door, leaving the box on the doorstep. Hiding and waiting, we confirmed that it was Kenny’s mother that brought it home. On our way home, we chatted about thing to our heart content and imagined how amazed Kenny was when seeing the gift. A sense of joy swept over our mind.
The next day, Kennedy came to our home, eager to show Marty his new compass. He excitedly expressed his gratitude to the one who gave him the gift. His mother also accepted the kindness of a stranger. Hearing what Kenny said, Marty was very pleased, with his mouth rippling a joyful smile. I was satisfied to see both of them playing together and proud of what Marty did. It dawned on me that a moment of kindness could mean so much to another and that a simple act could make the world much better.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了肯尼是作者儿子最好的朋友，他家庭贫困，但是他的母亲是一个骄傲的女人，从来没有接受过别人的帮助。因此作者的儿子和作者决定在圣诞节时秘密地送给肯尼一件礼物。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“圣诞前夜，马蒂告诉我一个好主意。”可知，第一段可描写儿子和作者将礼物以圣诞老人的名义偷偷地送到肯尼家门口。
②由第二段首句内容“第二天，肯尼迪来到我们家，急于向马蒂展示他的新指南针。”可知，第二段可描写肯尼对送礼物的人表示感谢，马蒂很高兴，作者从中感悟到一个简单的行为可以让世界变得更美好。
2.续写线索：作者陪儿子去送礼物——以圣诞老人的名义偷偷将礼物送到朋友家门口——回家路上感到很满足——朋友展示新礼物——感谢向送礼物的人——儿子高兴——作者感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①陪伴某人：accompany sb./keep pany
②谈论：chat about/talk about
③表达：express/convey/show
情绪类
①感谢：express one’s gratitude/show one’s appreciation/be grateful
②高兴的：pleased/delighted
【点睛】[高分句型1] Hiding and waiting, we confirmed that it was Kenny’s mother that brought it home. (运用了现在分词作状语表示伴随，和that引导的宾语从句，以及强调句)
[高分句型2] On our way home, we chatted about thing to our heart content and imagined how amazed Kenny was when seeing the gift. (运用了how引导宾语从句和when引导的状语从句的省略)
[高分句型3]He excitedly expressed his gratitude to the one who gave him the gift. (运用了who引导的限制性定语从句)叙州区二中高2023级高一上期第三学月考试
英语试题
本试卷共8页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息
2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
第I卷（选择题 95分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Where is the conversation probably taking place
A. In a hospital. B. In a restaurant. C. In an office.
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Who is Lucy
A. The woman’s boss. B. The woman’s daughter. C. The woman’s co-worker.
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How does the man go to work
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By car.
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What does Adam plan to do during his holiday
A. Go climbing. B. Go swimming. C. Go shopping.
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What does the man usually have for breakfast
A. Noodles. B. Vegetables. C. Fruits.
第二节（共15小题，每小题15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。
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. How does the man do his present job according to the woman
A. Just so so. B. Rather badly. C. Quite well.
7. Why does the man leave
A. To make a lot more money. B. To live with his family. C. To go abroad to study.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What will the man do for the woman
A. Buy her a computer. B. Repair her computer. C. Lend her a computer.
9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Coworkers. B. Customer and salesman. C. Doctor and patient.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Preparation for a party. B. House decoration. C. Family members.
11. Where did the man get the table and chairs
A. In a physical store. B. From a friend. C. On a website.
12. When will the speakers open the gifts
A. When the games are finished. B. When the guests just arrive. C. When the dinner is over.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. Who went to the café
A. The man. B. The woman. C. The man’s sister.
14. Why did the man’s friend go to the drugstore
A. A cat was injured. B. He was bitten by a cat. C. He was allergic (过敏) to cat hairs.
15. What are some of the café’s earnings used for
A. Helping its own cats. B. Growing the business. C. Supporting the local charities.
16. What day is it today
A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Saturday.
听下面一段独白，回答小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. Who usually reads the morning announcements
A. Timmy. B. Mr. McKinney. C. Principal Johnson.
18. When is the last day of school
A. May 20th. B. Next Wednesday. C. One month from today.
19. For what does the speaker apologize
A. The computer. B. The weather. C. The homework.
20. What will take place on Saturday afternoon
A. A softball game. B. A basketball game. C. A baseball game.
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
Books teach us about truth , science , literature , friendship and the value of love and caring. Here are 4 books you should read at least once in your life.
1. Charlotte’s web by E.B. White
Charlotte’s web is a novel about a pig named wilbur and a spider named Charlotte written by American author E.B. white. It first came out in 1952, with illustrations by Garth Williams. Alive-action film version was published in 2006. White’s novel is a lesson for children and a reminder for adults of the beauty of nature and the importance of respecting every creature on this earth.
2. The Little prince by Antoine De saint-Exupery
The most-translated book in French, The Little prince is the story of a little boy who falls to Earth from a minor planet to try to understand mankind. In his travels he meets a series of strange and delightful characters. It is a fable about the foolishness of man and man’s tendency toward self-destruction, as well as the transformative power of friendship and trust.
3. The kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
The kite Runneris is the story of the unlikely and complicated friendship between Amir, the son of a wealthy merchant, and Hassan, the son of his father’s servant. Hosseini brings his homeland to life for us, showing us a world of ordinary people, the enduring love of friendship, and the power of forgiveness.
4. Required Reading for All Teenagers by Douglas pagels
Much-loved for its mix of heartfelt thoughts, Required Reading for All Teenagers combines the words of Douglas pagels with the writings of famous people from the fields of sports. Now in are designed version, it is a better-than-ever source that gives parents some solid advice on parenting teenagers.
21. What do we know about charlotte’s web
A. It was once adapted for a film. B. It was illustrated by E.B. white.
C. It was originally released in 2006. D. It was specially designed for kids.
22. What do The Little prince and The kite Runner both talk about
A. Animals. B. Friendship. C. Forgiveness. D. Celebrities.
23. Which book best suits those concerned about family education
A. Charlotte’s web. B. The Little prince.
C. The kite Runner. D. Required Reading for All Teenagers.
B
In China, in order to ease the pressure on parents’ wallets, education is free until children reach the age of about 15. So why is it that more than half of a typical family’s spending goes on education The answer is cramming classes: a financial burden so great that it is often said to discourage couples from having children at all. Now officials are doing their part. It appears to relieve the pressure on people’s wallets.
But parents are not sure whether it will work. As many of them see it, cramming is not optional. Exams for entry to senior high schools are fiercely competitive. Then comes the dreaded Gaokao: the university-entrance exam on which a child’s future depends. No wonder the industry’s growth has been rapid. One firm, Zuoyebang (“help with homework”) says it offers live-streaming classes to more than 170m active users each month.
But officials are worried about its social impact. The birth rate is the lowest in decades and China is ageing fast. They also say that school children are overstressed. Urban pupils attend cramming classes for more than 10 hours a week, according to Deloitte, an accountancy firm.
While as the People’s Daily, an official newspaper, reported this month, the market for such services is in “endless chaos”. It listed problems ranging from misleading advertising to high prices and the use of unqualified teachers.
Government’s new regulations of clamping down on cram schools sent shivers through the industry. New Oriental, one of China’s biggest cramming companies, saw its share price on the New York Stock Exchange drop below $8, from a high of more than $19 in February. On June 9th the education ministry said a new government department would be set up to oversee such businesses, including both online courses and lessons in the classroom. There is also a widespread speculation, including in state media, that the new rules will impose limits on when firms can offer classes. They may, for example, prohibit classes after a certain time in the evening, during the summer holidays or at weekends.
Some analysts think the government may have another motive. Many of the companies belong to China’s tech giants, including Alibaba and Tencent, which have already attracted government’s attention for dominating markets and expanding into finance and other areas. Targeting the cramming business could be another way of breaking their wings. Parents wonder whether they will benefit. Some are concerned that the new rules will leave them with no choice but to use private tutors, which could prove even more costly.
24. Why do cramming schools enjoy great popularity among Chinese students
A. The exams are so demanding that they have no choice.
B. The live-streaming classes offered are really appealing.
C. Entering senior high schools makes them less competitive.
D. Government officials are worried about their performance.
25. What is NOT a problem put forward by the People’s Daily with the cram school market
A. High fees. B. Experienced tutors.
C. Improper advertising. D. Chaotic management.
26. What can we infer about the parents’ attitude towards the new regulations
A. Supportive. B. Indifferent. C. Skeptical. D. Critical.
27. What is the main idea of this passage
A. China’s tech giants control the market.
B. China says no to the cramming business.
C. Gaokao imposes too much burden to students.
D. New Oriental is the biggest cramming company.
C
A popular saying goes, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, that’s not really true. Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesn’t matter if the words come from someone else or ourselves—the good and bad effects are just as lasting.
We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We’re usually too shy to admit it, though. In fact, we really shouldn’t be shy because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.
This “self-talk” helps us encourage ourselves, remember things, deal with problems, and calm ourselves down. You must know, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be bad. So in order to stay good, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying “Good job!”
Often, words come out of our mouths without thinking about the effect they will have. But we should know that our words lead to certain effects on others. For example, when returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clerk will probably answer in the same way. Or harsh (刻薄的) and bad language will most likely cause the clerk to feel bad.
Words have power because of their lasting effect. Many of us regret something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it loving Is it needed If what we want to say doesn’t pass this test, then it’s better left unsaid.
Words have power: both good and bad. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can give hope, build self-esteem (自尊) and encourage others to do their best. Bad words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal The choice is ours.
28. What is the main idea of the first paragraph
A. Words have a great effect on us. B. Encouraging words give us confidence.
C. Bad words may let us down. D. Not sticks and stones but words will hurt us.
29. Why does the writer say there is no need for us to feel shy when we talk to ourselves
A Almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselves.
B. Talking to ourselves can have a good effect on us.
C. Talking to ourselves always gives us courage.
D. It does no harm to have “self-talk” when we are alone.
30. What does the underlined sentence mean
A. Make ourselves relaxed. B. Remind ourselves regularly.
C. Praise ourselves timely. D. Give ourselves happiness.
31. What can we learn from the text
A. Encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offers.
B. Bad words may encourage us to make more progress.
C. It is better to think twice before talking to others.
D. People tend to remember friendly words.
D
Wind turbines (涡轮) and solar panels (太阳电池板) that produce electricity are examples of “green” technology. A new study finds that such renewable energy might be green in another sense. Large collections of those turbines or solar panels appear capable of bringing rains to the desert and would allow more plants to grow.
Building large wind or solar farms just to study their question was not an option It would be too expensive. So experts Kalnay and Safa developed a model of North Africa’s Sahara Desert to find out how wind turbines and solar farms might change the desert’s climate.
The team ran its model several times. In one run, it assumed that people would set up wind farms only. Another run assumed people would set up just solar farms. A third assumed people would build both. They would affect the desert’s weather with temperature and average daily rain increased — but differently. Setting up a mix of solar farms and wind turbines brought about a bigger change — not in temperature but in rainfall. In the Sahara, having both wind and solar farms more than doubled the amount of rain that fell, up to 215.4 millimetres (毫米) per day.
The models predicted that the average rainfall would increase over time, as more plants grew. Plants move water from the ground to the air. Warmer air can carry more water. So as this air rises, it can carry more water up to become clouds. Those clouds can release rain, relieving the thirst of plants below. Over time, this process repeats itself over and over. This positive feedback can greatly increase rains.
“Such rainfall changes could lead to better agriculture,” says Safa. “More rain also would help wild plants grow. We believe that the countries in the Sahara should seriously consider investing in wind and solar power,” he added.
32. What is the new finding of the research
A. Deserts will be suitable for farming.
B. It costs much to get deserts greener.
C. Renewable energy can green a desert.
D. Clean energy helps plants grow better.
33. What discouraged experts from building energy farms
A. High construction expenses. B. A lack of suitable test sites.
C. Shortage of manpower. D. Terrible climate.
34. What may Safa advise the countries in the Sahara to do
A. Build more farms to grow crops.
B. Save more water for agriculture.
C. Invest in wind and solar power.
D. Consider moving to other places.
35 What was the advantage of the 3rd run
A. Greatly raising rainfall in the desert. B. Increasing temperature largely.
C. Doubling global rainfall per day. D. Saving more energy with less cost.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When you ask your kid what he dislikes the most in his study, he will answer, “homework.” ____36____ Fortunately, you will help your kid deal with homework faster and more effectively using the following tips.
Setting the right workspace
Setting the perfect working environment is of importance. ____37____ That’s why you should make sure to separate places for playing and studying to help your kid concentrate. Pick a quiet place where your child can learn peacefully. Besides, make sure that there are no things that can disturb him.
Creating work schedule
Unlike adults, kids are very active. And although adults can remain focused for around half an hour, children’s attention span(时长) is much shorter than that. ____38____ With that being said, however long your kid’s working time is, remember to include several breaks. This will help lengthen the child’s attention span.
Cooperating with peers
Teaming up with classmates in school has plenty of advantages. It helps your kid not only develop social communication but also improve logical thinking ability. Besides, the ability to work with classmates hugely influences your kid’s friendship with others. ____39____
Homework can be a real pain in the neck. Without the right strategy, you will spend too much time finishing home tasks. ____40____
A. Make sure your child knows what is being required from them.
B. It is no secret that kids are often extremely energetic.
C. That’s why it is important to set up a work schedule to help your kid stay focused.
D. Hopefully, the mentioned tips will help your kid deal with assignments quickly and successfully.
E. This way, your child will get help when working on any task.
F. This will force your kid to follow schedule and learn to do their homework better.
G. Dealing with home assignments (任务) is a common problem among kids.
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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Every one has a dream. As a boy, I dreamed of flying planes. When I told Dad I wanted to be a(n)____41____ , he said, “You need to do your job well on the farm first, and then you may____42____ your dream.” The farm was an everyday responsibility (职责)- that____43____ Saturday, Sunday and Christmas too. Every morning I got up at four o’clock to milk and____44____ the cow. After the milk was bottled, my elder brothers and I____45____ it to people’s homes. I was paid five cent a bottle. At that time I ____46____that to be successful you have to take care of your responsibilities.
When I was 16, I signed up for flying lessons. To pay for the lessons I____47____a small restaurant with some friends. One of our regular____48____was the president of the Farmers Bank. Every____49____ I got, I talked to him about my dream. One day I told him I needed _____50_____$ 3, 500 to buy my own_____51_____He lent me the money so that I could fly people within 150 miles of the airport.
Twelve years later, _____52_____ I was flying people around the world as a pilot of a big airline company. After ten years in the company I started my own_____53_____.
Today I run a(n) _____54_____ company, but it was on the farm that I learned the principles (原则) that have______55______me. Hard work and determination do make dreams come true.
41. A. waiter B. actor C. pilot D. farmer
42. A. organize B. forget C. disagree D. realize
43. A. spent B. meant C. wasted D. followed
44 A. pull B. feed C. save D. ride
45. A. sent B. posted C. offered D. returned
46. A. replied B. agreed C. learned D. warned
47. A. opened B. borrowed C. built D. visited
48. A. friends B. passengers C. neighbors D. customers
49. A. day B. hour C. chance D. place
50. A. more B. less C. better D. worse
51. A. car B. bus C. truck D. plane
52. A. actually B. fluently C. gradually D. finally
53. A. job B. area C. business D. journey
54. A. grateful B. successful C. helpful D. careful
55 A. guided B. pressed C. reminded D. excited
第II卷（非选择题55分）
第二节（共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
There are two kinds of parents in modern America: The Carpenter and the Gardener. The “carpenter” thinks that his or her child can ____56____ (shape). That is to say that if you just do the right things, get the right skills, read the right books, you can turn your child ____57____ a particular kind of adult.
The “Gardener”, however, is seldom concerned about ____58____ (control) what the child will become and instead provides a protected space ____59____ (explore). The style is all about creating a rich, but active ecosystem.
A professor said, “Many parents are carpenters, and ____60____ is really necessary for them to bring up children.” She spent decades researching children’s development and ____61____(find) that parents often focused too much on what their children would be as adults. The harm is that parents and their offspring (子女) may become ____62____ (anxiety), tense or unhappy.
“We are so concerned about our children ____63____ we think have difficulty mastering their own future that we are unwilling to allow them to ____64____ (free) explore the world,” she said. The truth is that the _____65_____ (little) parents worry about outcomes, the better their children may live in life.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，上周六你校举办了“穿汉服，学书法”的中国传统文化体验活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.时间、地点；
2.活动内容；
3.活动反响。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
参考词汇：汉服 Han-style clothes(Hanfu)；书法，毛笔字 calligraphy
Wearing Hanfu and Learning Calligraphy
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第二节（满分25分）读后续写
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。
For weeks I’d been watching Marty. I knew that something was going on with him that he was not telling me about. I saw how he silently collected his tiny allowance and put it away, spending not a cent of it. I had no idea what all this quiet activity was about, but I suspected that somehow it had something to do with Kenny.
Kenny was Marty’s best friend, whose family were desperately poor, and his mother was a proud woman and never received others’ help.
One night shortly before Christmas, Marty came to me and said in a tone mixed with pleasure and pride, “Mom, I’ve bought Kenny a Christmas present.” So that’s what he’s been up to, I said to myself.” It’s something he’s wanted for a long, long time, Mom.”
It was a little compass (指南针), “It’s a lovely gift, Marty,” I said, but even as I spoke, a disturbing thought came to mind. I knew how Kenny’s mother felt about their poverty (贫穷). They could hardly afford to exchange gifts among themselves, and giving presents to others was difficult out of the question. I was sure that Kenny’s proud mother would not permit her son to receive something he could not return in kind.
Gently, carefully, I talked over the problem with Marty. He understood what I was saying. “I know, Mom, I know, but what if it was a secret What if they never found out who gave it ” I didn’t know how to answer him.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
On Christmas Eve, Marty told me a good idea.
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The next day, Kenny came to our home, eager to show Marty his new compass.
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