2023-2024学年度第一学期1227第四次质量检测试卷
高一年级英语
第一部分 听力(共20个小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分)
第一节 短对话
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Whose birthday is it today
A. Mike’s. B. Richard’s. C. Susan’s
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: You look beautiful today, Susan!
W: Thank you, Richard. You look great, too! Here is a birthday gift for you. Happy Birthday! By the way, where is Mike
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What kind of music does the man like
A. Jazz. B. Rock. C. Opera.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Wow, that opera singer is fantastic! I could listen to him all night.
M: No, not me. I prefer rock music. This guy is kind of boring even more so than jazz singers. I bet my mom would like him, though.
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Where will the speakers go
A. To a swimming pool. B. To a playground. C. To the seaside.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: What a beautiful sunny day today! Let’s go to the beach.
M: Okay, I’ll get my beach towel. You can lie down on the sand while I am swimming.
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When will the man have the party
A. Saturday. B. Friday. C. Tuesday.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Is the party still on Tuesday
M: That gives us too little time to prepare. Besides, the place’s booked up on Saturday. So I decided to change it to Friday.
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Why does the man come to the woman
A. To ask for a new ID card.
B. To take a picture of her.
C. To fill out a form.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: I lost my ID card. What should I do to replace it
W: Write down your name and social security number on this form, and stand behind that line. I’ll take your picture here.
M: OK. I’m ready.
W: I’ll print you the new ID card in about a minute.
第二节 长对话
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 suggest buying first
A. Flowers. B. A scarf. C. Chocolates.
7. Where will the speakers probably go next
A. To a garden. B. To a shop. C. To the teacher’s office.
【答案】6. A 7. B
【解析】
【原文】M: We need to decide what to get as a present for Lisa at the end of this term.
W: Yes, she is such a great teacher... how about some flowers
M: But she told us she had a garden full of them. What about chocolates
W: That sounds sweet. But shouldn’t we get her something she can keep Maybe something to wear, like a scarf
M: That’s a wonderful idea. Let’s do it now.
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 was the relationship between the woman and Jim in the past
A. Workmates. B. Classmates. C. Relatives.
9. What is the woman
A. A film actress. B. An art director. C. A magazine editor.
【答案】8. A 9. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Hi. My name’s Annie.
M: Annie. Oh, you’re Jim’s friend!
W: Yeah. We worked in the same office until he moved to Hawaii. You look a lot like Jim. Are you related
M: Yeah, we’re cousins. His mum and my mum are sisters.
W: Do you live around here
M: No, I live in San Francisco. I just came for the wedding.
W: San Francisco Me, too. I just came for the wedding, too.
M: Oh, great. What do you do in San Francisco
W: I’m an art director in a fashion magazine. How about you
M: Well, I’m sort of an artist, too. I make films.
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】
10. Where was the ring found first
A. Inside a piece of cake. B. On the newspaper. C. In a drawer.
11. Who found the ring first
A. David. B. David’s father. C. The woman.
12. When did the woman lose her ring most probably
A. When she was washing her hands.
B. When she was eating the cake.
C. When she was making the cake.
【答案】10. A 11. B 12. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Mum, what are you doing
W: Oh, David, I’ve lost my ring. I can’t find it anywhere. Please help me look for it.
M: Did you notice when it was gone
W: I was washing my hands when I realized it wasn’t on my finger.
M: Mother, I...
W: Oh, David, have you found it
M: Yes, I found it a few minutes ago.
W: Where did you find it
M: Inside a piece of cake.
W: What
M: Well, Dad was eating a piece of cake when he bit into something hard. It was put on the newspaper in the drawer.
W: And it was my ring
M: Yes, I guess it fell off your finger while you were making the cake this morning.
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】
13. Where are the Greens going first
A. To the bus station. B. To the subway station. C. To the man’s house.
14. Why are the Greens going to Washington
A. To see Tommy’s grandparents B. To go on a trip. C. To attend a meeting.
15. What day is it when the conversation takes place
A. Saturday. B. Friday. C. Sunday.
16. What can we learn about Tommy
A. He misses his grandparents.
B. He’ll stay in Washington for a month.
C. He is always slow.
【答案】13. B 14. A 15. B 16. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Where are you going, Mrs. Green
W: We’re going to the subway station first. We have to catch the train at 4 o’clock.
M: There are only 30 minutes left. Today is Friday, and there may be a traffic jam. You should have left home a bit earlier.
W: That’s why we are choosing the subway. Tommy is always slow, you know. We often have to wait for him.
M: But your son is very cute.
W: Thanks!
M: I guess you’re leaving for Washington to see Tommy’s grandparents
W: Yes, they miss Tommy very much, so we’ll take him to see them.
M: Please remember to send my regards to them.
W: OK, I will. There is no more time for chatting. See you next weekend.
M: Have a nice trip.
第三节 短文
听下面一段独白，回答以下题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. What did the speaker use to do
A. He watched TV a lot.
B. He stayed at home and did homework.
C. He played sports with his classmates.
18. What kind of books does the speaker read now
A. Textbooks. B. Storybooks. C. Cartoon books.
19. What does the speaker think of doing homework with his friends
A. He can chat with them.
B. He can concentrate on study.
C. He can learn a lot from them.
20. What does the speaker want to be in the future
A. An engineer. B. A doctor C. A writer.
【答案】17. C 18. A 19. C 20. C
【解析】
【原文】Hello, everyone. My name is John. Today I want to say something mainly about my daily life. First I want to say my life has changed a lot. When I was a child, I had a lot of time to play. But now 1 have to study all day. I used to play baseball and basketball with my classmates, but now I just stay at home and do my homework. I seldom watch TV these days, for I‘m often busy preparing for my tests. Books were my good friends. I used to read a lot of cartoon books and storybooks instead of reading textbooks all day like now. I enjoy doing homework with my friends. But my parents don’t allow me to do that, because they think we will talk instead of studying. I disagree. We can learn a lot from each other. My mother is a doctor, and my father is an engineer. They expect me to be a doctor when I grow up, but I want to be a writer. Maybe I’ll be a doctor anyway, but I don’t think I could be a happy doctor.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15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
Here are some fantastic parks in San Antonio.
Brackenridge Park
The park was first established in 1899 and has been popular with both locals and visitors ever since. Towering trees and peaceful riverbanks will greet guests along the park’s paths, and the facilities include playgrounds, museums, a miniature train, a Japanese tea garden, and one of the oldest golf courses in the city.
Friedrich Wilderness Park
In the park, you’ll find about 10 miles of paved(铺过的)and unpaved trails(路线), with a little something for everyone. From rocky climbs to deep canyons, and enchanting forests to open views, there’s no shortage of natural beauty. The area is nationally famous for birdwatching.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
The park is the state’s only one on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site. It covers quite a large area, so it’s best to make it a full-day or at least a half-day trip so you can be sure to cover everything. While the Alamo is a separate attraction, you will get to enjoy the architectural wonders of Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada. They’re all connected by a hike and bike trail, with plenty of stops along the way to picnic, climb trees, and refill water. Admission is free!
Eisenhower Park
Just a 20-to 30-minute drive from the city center, the park puts the best landscapes in the Texas Hill Country on full display, holding 6 miles of hiking trails, both paved and unpaved. Explore dried creek beds, look out over plunging canyons, and enjoy full views of San Antonio down below. You can also find playgrounds for the little ones, picnic tables, and barbecue facilities.
21. What is Friedrich Wilderness Park well-known for
A. Birdwatching. B. Ancient buildings.
C A Japanese tea garden. D. Unpaved hiking paths.
22. Which park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
A. Brackenridge Park.
B. Friedrich Wilderness Park.
C. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
D. Eisenhower Park.
23. What are some of the features of Eisenhower Park
A. Golf courses and bicycle trails.
B. Museums and no entrance fee.
C. Birdwatching and playgrounds.
D. Hiking trails and barbecue facilities.
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了San Antonio的几个公园。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。Friedrich Wilderness Park部分提到“The area is nationally famous for birdwatching.(该地区以观鸟而闻名全国)”可知，Friedrich Wilderness Park是全国闻名的观鸟胜地。故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。San Antonio Missions National Historical Park部分提到“The park is the state’s only one on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site.(该公园是该州唯一一个被联合国教科文组织列为世界遗产的公园)”可知，San Antonio Missions National Historical Park是该州唯一一个被列入联合国教科文组织世界遗产名录的公园。故选C。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。Eisenhower Park部分提到“You can also find playgrounds for the little ones, picnic tables, and barbecue facilities.(你也可以找到小孩子的游乐场、野餐桌和烧烤设施)”可知，徒步路线和烧烤设施属于Eisenhower Park的特点。故选D。
B
I still remember that busy autumn evening as I hurried with my eldest daughter, Athena, to get to her classroom on time for the parent-teacher night. We walked in and all eyes were on me. A few adults quickly quieted their kids’ whispers. A classmate yelled to my daughter, “What’s wrong with your mom’s face ” Shocked, I started to explain my condition, but my six-year-old daughter looked at him and said, “It’s my mom’s birthmark! Don’t be rude!” I was extremely proud of how she handled that situation.
I was quite young when I realized I looked different because of my large facial birthmark. I always thought I would be alone because of it. Being compared to Batman’s evil Two-Face made me believe I could never find love. But I was lucky enough to meet my husband, who saw me for who I am inside. When I had my first daughter, I was overjoyed, but I began to worry if the world would judge my children. I always worried I might pass my condition onto my children; I didn’t want them to grow up feeling judged. Unfortunately, my facial difference has impacted my children. My daughters get disinvited from birthday parties or sleepovers, or I learn certain kids are no longer friends with mine after their parents saw me at school.
When my kids were young, I explained how my special purple skin was rare and we talked about acceptance and never judging others on how they look. When my girls kiss my purple-skinned cheek, I feel “normal” around them and their unconditional love. With time going by, both my daughters have become my strongest supporters. Thanks to them, I’ve begun to feel more self-confident as I try to be a good role model.
Their worldviews are similar to mine. We see the world a little differently and with a kinder, more accepting heart. As the saying goes, your daughters will grow up to be your best friends. I know that will be the case for me!
24. What happened when the author went to attend the parent-teacher night
A. Athena was praised by others for her bravery and optimism.
B. Athena defended her mother against her classmate’s rudeness.
C. Some parents criticized their kids because of their misbehaviour.
D. The author felt shocked at her daughter’s response to her classmate.
25. According to paragraph 2, which of the following views might the author agree with
A. Friendship needs to be watered by love.
B. We should treat our children as best friends.
C. We should accept other people’s differences.
D. Our ability to handle difficulties can be developed.
26. How are the daughters influenced by the author’s birthmark
A. They have to drop out of school.
B. They have the same physical condition as me.
C. They have difficulty maintaining friendships.
D. They feel worried because they are often judged.
27. What is the best title for the passage
A. A birthmark to live with. B. My strongest supporters.
C. A kind and accepting heart. D. The confidence to be different.
【答案】24. B 25. C 26. C 27. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。这篇文章主要讲述了作者因为面部特殊的紫色斑点出现的困惑和自卑，但孩子们的爱和支持让作者变得更加自信，并且强调了接受和不评判别人外表的重要性。同时，文章也提到了孩子们在成长过程中会遭遇到的不公和歧视。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“A classmate yelled to my daughter, “What’s wrong with your mom’s face ” Shocked, I started to explain my condition, but my six-year-old daughter looked at him and said, “It’s my mom’s birthmark! Don’t be rude!” I was extremely proud of how she handled that situation.( 一个同学对我女儿喊道：“你妈妈的脸怎么了？”我很震惊，开始向他解释我的情况，但我六岁的女儿看着他说：“这是我妈妈的胎记！别那么粗鲁！”我为她处理这种情况的方式感到非常自豪。)”可知，因为作者脸上胎记，被其女儿的同学嘲讽，但是作者的女儿为其辩护，反对她同学的粗鲁。故选B。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“I was quite young when I realized I looked different because of my large facial birthmark. I always thought I would be alone because of it. Being compared to Batman’s evil Two-Face made me believe I could never find love. But I was lucky enough to meet my husband, who saw me for who I am inside.(在我很小的时候，我就意识到因为脸上的大胎记，我看起来和别人不一样。我一直以为我会因此而孤独。被比作蝙蝠侠邪恶的双面人，让我相信我永远找不到真爱。但我很幸运地遇到了我的丈夫，他看到了真正的我。)”可知，作者小时候以为自己跟别人不一样，因此会觉得孤独，并相信永远不会找到真爱，但是作者长大后很幸运的是遇到了自己的丈夫，其接受了作者的不同，发现的是作者的内在。作者可能同意的观点是：我们应该接受别人的不同。故选C。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Unfortunately, my facial difference has impacted my children. My daughters get disinvited from birthday parties or sleepovers, or I learn certain kids are no longer friends with mine after their parents saw me at school.(不幸的是，我的面部差异影响了我的孩子。我的女儿们被取消了参加生日派对或过夜聚会的邀请，或者我知道某些孩子在他们的父母在学校看到我后就不再和我的孩子做朋友了。)”可知，作者的女儿受到作者的胎记的影响是：在与其他孩子维持友谊方面遇到了困难。故选C。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。文章第一段作者提到自己的女儿帮助自己回击那些嘲笑自己脸上胎记的坏声音，且根据最后一段“Their worldviews are similar to mine. We see the world a little differently and with a kinder, more accepting heart. As the saying goes, your daughters will grow up to be your best friends. I know that will be the case for me!(他们的世界观和我的相似。我们用一颗更善良、更包容的心来看待这个世界。俗话说，你的女儿长大后会成为你最好的朋友。我知道我也会这样!)”以及通读全文可知，这篇文章主要讲述了作者因为面部特殊的紫色斑点出现的困惑和自卑，但孩子们的爱和支持让作者变得更加自信，并且强调了接受和不评判别人外表的重要性，并且随着女儿们长大，她们将会是作者最好的朋友。文章表达了女儿们对她的支持。B项“My strongest supporters.”（我最坚定的支持者。）该项符合文意。故选B。
C
As people become more aware of the importance of eco-friendly power sources, we have devoted much time to inventing creative devices. A newly developed paper battery promises to make a big difference to single-use electronics.
The battery is crafted from sustainable materials, which not only strengthens its eco-friendliness but also makes it cost-effective to produce. This combination of biodegradability (可生物降解) and affordability makes it attractive for a wide range of applications. Another standout feature of this paper battery is its flexibility in terms of shape and size. Unlike traditional batteries that are available in fixed sizes, this paper battery can be tailored to meet diverse requirements.
In reality, the paper battery is enough to power an LCD alarm clock. “While it won’t be charging up your computer anytime soon, there’s lots of potential for low-powered sensors. We present a printed paper battery developed to power single-use disposable electronics and to reduce their environmental impact to the lowest level,” write the researchers in their published paper.
The battery is based on a metal-air electrochemical cell. Made from sodium chloride salt-diffused (氯化钠盐扩散的) paper, it can measure as little as one square centimeter, and is based on printed inks. All that’s needed, then, is a small amount of water, as little as two drops. This dissolves the salts within the paper, and then activates the battery as they travel. The battery starts producing power around 20 seconds after water is added, according to the experiments carried out by the team.
Although the performance decreases over time as the paper dries out, it can be topped up to some extent with more water. The researchers say they want to improve the efficiency of the battery in the future, and get it working for longer. “With a rising awareness of the e-waste problem and the emergence of single-use electronics for applications, there is a growing need for low environmental impact batteries,” write the researchers.
28. Which is a feature of the paper battery
A. It is made from single-use materials. B. It is costly to put together.
C. It can be used to charge up your computer. D. It can be produced in diverse shapes.
29. What can we learn about the paper battery according to the text
A. It can be applied to any electronics.
B. It is able to supply energy to our cell-phones.
C. Its power can be refilled by adding some water.
D. It has reduced the environmental impact to the lowest.
30. What’s the main idea of paragraph 4
A. What the paper battery consists of. B. How the paper battery works.
C. Where the paper battery can be applied. D. Why the paper battery is popular.
31. What is most likely to be the focus of future research according to the researchers
A. How to get rid of impacts of single-use electronics.
B. How to improve the efficiency of the paper battery.
C. How to reduce the demand for single-use electronics.
D. How to raise people’s awareness of e-waste problems.
【答案】28. D 29. C 30. B 31. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一种新开发的纸电池。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Another standout feature of this paper battery is its flexibility in terms of shape and size.(这种纸电池的另一个突出特点是它在形状和尺寸方面的灵活性。)”可知，这种纸电池的一种特征是它可以制作成各种形状。故选D。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“The battery starts producing power around 20 seconds after water is added, according to the experiments carried out by the team.(根据该团队进行的实验，在加水后大约20秒，电池就开始发电了。)”可知，这种纸电池的电力可以通过加水来补充。故选C。
【30题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第四段“The battery is based on a metal-air electrochemical cell. Made from sodium chloride salt-diffused paper, it can measure as little as one square centimeter, and is based on printed inks. All that’s needed, then, is a small amount of water, as little as two drops. This dissolves the salts within the paper, and then activates the battery as they travel. (这种电池是基于金属-空气电化学电池。它由氯化钠盐扩散纸制成，尺寸小至1平方厘米，以印刷油墨为基础。那么，所需要的只是少量的水，只有两滴。这将溶解纸中的盐，然后在它们移动时激活电池。)”可知，第四段主要讲述了纸电池是如何工作的。故选B。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The researchers say they want to improve the efficiency of the battery in the future, and get it working for longer.(研究人员表示，他们希望在未来提高电池的效率，并使其工作更长时间。)”可推知，研究人员表示，如何提高纸电池的效率最有可能是未来研究的重点。故选B。
D
A culture’s values can be mirrored by its humor. Humor has been evaluated by many great minds such as Thomas Hobbes, who, in “On Nature”, disliked humor, “Laughter is nothing else but sudden glory arising from sudden thought of feeling far better than others.” He thought humor to be a negative quality of human narrow-mindedness.
However, Mordechai Gordon, Ph. D of Education, insists, “Humor allows us to view the world from an angle that is amusing rather than serious.” I agree with Gordon. Learning to look at the world through humor is important.
In the United States, every four years an election occurs. Without humor as a way to express their feelings, how else would Americans keep from clawing their eyes out (伤心欲绝) and going the way of lemming (盲目跟从) Television shows a joke “The Daily Show” have become important parts of American culture. They are mothering the masses by metaphorically (隐喻地) airplane-ing (用鼻子吸食大麻) politics into our mouths. They make politics fun.
Of course, politics is only one type of humor. Social humor helps people through the twists and turns of the human condition. American pop culture promotes an unhealthy self-image. On the topic of self-image, Hari Kondabolu stands out. He has a joke about the popular musical group “The Pussycat Dolls”, describing their hit song “Don’t Cha” as a negative representation of women. He points out an obvious offence in American culture.
A study from Loyola University of Maryland has shown that humor is one determining factor for selecting a mating partner. Amongst other things, mates look for an outstanding funny bone in a potential partner.
Of course, humor is not always used for good purposes. Humor can be linked to vulgarity (粗俗) and racism, but, like everything else, it has potential to unite human beings by allowing us to laugh at ourselves, our failures and our connection with one another.
Though life may seem tough and depressing at times, all I have to do is look in the mirror at my increased wrinkles to know that there is a comedy out there that even Chaplin wasn’t aware of.
With that in mind, remember to laugh with humanity and sometimes at humanity.
32. Hobbes believes that humor ______.
A. was for people to view the world from another angle
B. resulted in narrow-mindedness of human beings
C. had the power to mirror personal glory and national values
D. was only a way to laugh at others to make oneself feel better
33. The fourth paragraph is developed mainly ______.
A. by comparison B. by process C. by example D. by classification
34. What is the author’s attitude towards political humor
A. Worried. B. Disappointed. C. Curious. D. Appreciative.
35. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs
A. The author is determined to face life with a sense of humor.
B. The author feels helpless and sad about getting older.
C. Never be the one who laughs at other people.
D. Chaplin wasn’t aware of being laughed at.
【答案】32. D 33. C 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇议论文。文章讲述了一种文化的价值是可以通过幽默来体现的。然而不同的人对幽默有不同的看法，作者认为幽默是很重要的，并举例说明了自己的想法。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段话“Laughter is nothing else but sudden glory arising from sudden thought of feeling far better than others.(笑不过是突然想到自己比别人好得多而突然产生的荣耀。)”可知，Hobbes不喜欢幽默，他认为幽默就是嘲笑别人而让自己开心的一种方式，是人性狭隘的表现，故选D项。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段话“American pop culture promotes an unhealthy self-image. On the topic of self-image, Hari Kondabolu stands out.(美国流行文化助长了一种不健康的自我形象。在自我形象这个话题上，Hari Kondabolu显得尤为突出。)”可知，本段中涉及到自我形象的话题时，作者举出Hari Kondabolu这个例子来证明自己的观点，说明社会幽默反映了一个时代的文化情况。故选C项。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段话“With that in mind, remember to laugh with humanity and sometimes at humanity.(记住这一点，记住要和人类一起笑，有时也要嘲笑人类。)”可知，作者对政治上的幽默是持赞成态度的。故选D项。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第一、二段话“Though life may seem tough and depressing at times, all I have to do is look in the mirror at my increased wrinkles to know that there is a comedy out there that even Chaplin wasn’t aware of. With that in mind, remember to laugh with humanity and sometimes at humanity.(尽管生活有时看起来艰难而令人沮丧，但我所要做的就是照照镜子，看着自己越来越多的皱纹，就知道那里有一出连卓别林都没有意识到的喜剧。记住这一点，记住要和人类一起笑，有时也要嘲笑人类。)”可知，作者觉得要用幽默的方式面对生活中的坎坷和压力。故选A项。
第二节 (共5个小题，每题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下列短文，从短文后的选项当中选出可以填在空白处的最佳选项，其中有两项为多余的选项。
How to Adjust to a New School
School is a child’s base where they learn to succeed. Adjusting to a new school can be scary. When you go to a new school, you might worry that you don’t know anyone or that you won’t fit in. You worry that you might get lost or if the teachers are strict. ___36___
Getting to Know the School.
Take a tour of your school. ___37___ Find out where your classroom will be, as well as the cafeteria, auditorium, gym and other important places.
Meet your teachers.
Meeting your teachers before you start school will help you make a smooth adjustment to the new school. ___38___ Being friendly with your teachers will help. Find out some key facts about them, such as what subject they teach and their names etc.
___39___
Knowing the school’s policies ahead of time will help make it easier to fit in. Get the school handbook. Read through it with your parents so that they can explain policies that might sound confusing to you. If your new school doesn’t have a handbook, read the rules and school diary to get used to what is expected. The school handbook might also have some interesting facts about the school, which can help you get acquainted with its history, the students and the teachers.
Know the school year calendar.
It will be helpful to know when vacation days are scheduled as well as half-days and special days like field days or carnivals. Mark these dates on a calendar in your room. ___40___
A. Read the school handbook.
B. Take part in after-school activities.
C. Introduce yourself to them and smile to them.
D. Knowing about your school can make this transition (过渡) easier.
E. Before you start the school, go with your parents to visit the school.
F. You’ll find that you’re making friends and life is getting easier.
G. This will help you expect when you have a short day of school or a day off.
【答案】36. D 37. E 38. C 39. A 40. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。介绍适应新学校的一些方法。
【36题详解】
上文“When you go to a new school, you might worry that you don’t know anyone or that you won’t fit in. You worry that you might get lost or if the teachers are strict. (当你去一所新学校时，你可能会担心你不认识任何人，或者你不适应。你担心你可能会迷路，或者担心老师是否严格的)”抛出问题。结合选项，D项“Knowing about your school can make this transition (过渡) easier. (了解你的学校可以使这种过渡更容易)”照应上文，解决问题。故选D。
【37题详解】
上文“Take a tour of your school. (参观一下你的学校)”给出建议：参观学校。结合选项，E项“Before you start the school, go with your parents to visit the school. (在你开始上学之前，和你的父母一起去参观学校)”照应上文，语意一致。故选E。
【38题详解】
下文“Being friendly with your teachers will help. (与老师友好相处会有所帮助)”介绍这样作的好处。结合选项，C项“Introduce yourself to them and smile to them. (向他们介绍你自己，对他们微笑)”介绍和老师初次相见该如何做，与下文逻辑一致。故选C。
【39题详解】
设空处为小标题。下文“Knowing the school’s policies ahead of time will help make it easier to fit in. Get the school handbook. (提前了解学校的政策将有助于你更容易适应。拿一本学校手册)”建议如何了解学校。结合选项，A项“Read the school handbook. (阅读学校手册)”与下文内容语意一致。故选A。
【40题详解】
上文“Mark these dates on a calendar in your room. (把这些日期标在你房间的日历上)”介绍具体的做法。结合选项，G项“This will help you expect when you have a short day of school or a day off. (这将帮助你期待当你有一个短的一天的学校或休息日)”承接上文，表明这样做的好处。故选G。
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15分，每小题1分，满分15分)
For my daughter's 19th birthday, we bought her tickets to go and see Linkin Park, as they were playing in our city. We didn't really have the ____41____ but we knew how much this band meant to her.
The night before she was like a ____42____ at Christmas. Every so often she got up and came to ____43____ with us, because she couldn't ____44____ . On the night of the concert it was good to see her so ____45____ and excited, as she and her boyfriend set off.
Needless to say when they ____46____ after midnight, with T-shirts and lots of pictures of the band, ____47____ her telling about how fantastic they had been, we knew the money had been well ____48____ . This will be a memory she would never forget, and nor would we.
____49____ full of excitement from the night before, the following day they ____50____ to go shopping on the other side of the city. My husband and I laughed, loving the fact that she had not ____51____ that quality as she grew up.
Later that day they returned, with faces full of happiness and warmth. They presented my husband and me with a ____52____ each. On each present were the words "Because you are the ____53____ mum/dad in the world. "When we expressed our thanks and told her she didn't have to, we asked her why she had bought us gifts. Her answer was simply "Just because I love you."
This wasn't something ____54____ from our daughter; she had always given us gifts when she wanted to express her ____55____ , and each gift was always a welcome surprise. It could have been anything, it wouldn't have mattered, and it was the act itself and the feelings behind it.
41. A. money B. time C. interest D. news
42. A. worker B. baby C. kid D. parent
43. A. dance B. learn C. walk D. sit
44. A. speak B. sleep C. stand D. leave
45. A. healthy B. happy C. pretty D. surprised
46. A. stayed B. left C. returned D. turned
47. A. worrying about B. caring for C. looking at D. listening to
48. A. lent B. earned C. saved D. spent
49. A. Still B. Only C. Just D. Also
50. A. continued B. tried C. decided D. struggled
51. A. kept B. lost C. realized D. discovered
52. A. gift B. prize C. ticket D. picture
53. A. richest B. oldest C. best D. cleverest
54. A. important B. ordinary C. new D. valuable
55. A. feelings B. concerns C. understandings D. opinions
【答案】41. A 42. C 43. D 44. B 45. B 46. C 47. D 48. D 49. A 50. C 51. B 52. A 53. C 54. C 55. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者一家尽管并不富裕，但为了让女儿快乐地成长，但还是在尽量满足她的要求，而女儿也在用真情回报父母的故事。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们确实也没什么钱，但我们知道这个乐队对她意味着什么。A . money钱；B. time时间；C. interest 兴趣；D. news新闻。前文提到“we bought her tickets to go and see Linkin Park”（我们花钱给她买了去看Linkin Park乐队的票）以及下文“ but we knew how much this band meant to her.”。由此判断，尽管我们不富裕，但知道女儿喜欢看林肯公园乐队的演出，所以还是花钱给她买了门票。故选A。
【42题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：前一晚，她就像一个过圣诞节的小孩。A. worker工人；B.. baby婴儿；C. kid小孩；D. parent父亲（或母亲）。前文提到“but we knew how much this band meant to her.”（但是我们知道这个乐队对她来讲意味着什么），由此判断，但女儿得知父母给她买了演出门票时，应该非常的开心和激动，就像要过圣诞节的小孩一样。故选C。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她好几次起床到我们房间坐坐，因为她都睡不着。A. dance跳舞；B. learn学习；C. walk走；D. sit坐。前文提到，女儿要去看自己喜欢的乐队的演出，兴奋到睡不着觉，因此到我们的房间坐一坐。故选D。
【44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她好几次起床到我们房间坐坐，因为她都睡不着。A. speak 说；B. sleep睡觉；C. stand站；D. leave离开。根据上文“Every so often she got up and came to _____with us”的描述可知，女儿十分兴奋，晚上都睡不着觉，故选B。
【45题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：音乐会的那天晚上，她和男朋友出发了，看到她如此开心和兴奋，真是太好了。A. healthy健康的；B. happy快乐的；C. pretty可爱的；D. surprised惊奇的。根据“ excited ”由此判断，能够去看演出，女儿非常高兴。故选B。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：不用说，当他们在午夜后带着t恤和许多乐队的照片回来，听她讲述他们有多棒时，我们知道这笔钱花得很值。A. stay停留；B. leave离开；C. return返回；D. turn转向。后文提到“with T-shirts and lots of pictures of the band”（带着T恤和很多乐队的照片）可知，女儿已经看完演唱会回来了。根据语境可知，此处指女儿看完演出，返回家，故选C。
【47题详解】
考查动词词组辨析。句意：不用说，当他们在午夜后带着t恤和许多乐队的照片回来，听她讲述他们有多棒时，我们知道这笔钱花得很值。A. worry about担心；B. care for关心；C. look at看；D. listen to听。后文提到“her telling about how fantastic they had been”（她在讲述这个乐队有多棒）根据语境可知，女儿回来后应该是在给家人讲述这个过程，而我们应该在听女儿讲述这个过程。故选D。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：不用说，当他们在午夜后带着t恤和许多乐队的照片回来，听她讲述他们有多棒时，我们知道这笔钱花得很值。A.lend 借出；B. earn挣；C. save节约；D. spend花费。根据她兴高采烈的样子及对乐队的高度评价可判断，这笔钱没有白花，故选D。
【49题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：由于前一天晚上的兴奋仍然存在，第二天他们决定到城市的另一边去购物。A. Still仍然；B. Only仅仅；C. Just恰好；D. Also也；此外。后文提到“full of excitement from the night before”（充满了前一天的兴奋）根据语境可知，第二天他们仍然兴奋。故选A。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：由于前一天晚上的兴奋仍然存在，第二天他们决定到城市的另一边去购物。A. continue继续；B. try尝试；C. decide决定；D. struggle努力。根据下文提到的“They presented my husband and me with a ________ each. ”（他们给我和我的丈夫一人一个礼物）可知他们决定去购物了。故选C。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我丈夫和我都笑了，很高兴她在成长过程中没有失去这种品质。A. keep保留；B. lose失去；C. realize 意识到；D. discover发现。前文提到女儿因为看到自己喜欢乐队的表演特别的开心和兴奋，看到女儿因为自己喜欢的事情而感到开心，我们两人会心地笑了，很高兴她在成长过程中没有失去这种品质。故选B。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们给我和我丈夫一人买了一份礼物。A. gift礼物； B. prize奖励；C. ticket票；D. picture图片。后文提到“ On each present were the words”（在每一份礼物上都写着一句话）由此判断女儿给我们买了礼物。故选A。
【53题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：因为你们是世界上最好的妈妈/爸爸。A. richest最富有的； B. oldest最老的；C. best 最好的；D. cleverest最聪明的。前文提到我们给女儿买了她最喜欢的乐队的演出门票，且后文提到“Her answer was simply “Just because I love you.”（她的回答很简单“就是因为我爱你们”）由语境可知，女儿觉得我们是世界上最好的父母。故选C。
【54题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这对我们的女儿来说并不是什么新鲜事；当她想表达自己的感受时，她总是会送礼物给我们，而每一份礼物都是一个令人愉快的惊喜。A. important 重要的；B. ordinary普通的；C. new新的；D. valuable有价值的。下文提到“she had always given us gifts”9（她总是会送我们一些礼物）由此可知，女儿送我们礼物这件事情是很常见的事了，对我们来讲并不新奇。故选C。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这对我们的女儿来说并不是什么新鲜事；当她想表达自己的感受时，她总是会送礼物给我们，而每一份礼物都是一个令人愉快的惊喜。A. feeling感情；B. concern关心；C. understanding理解；D. opinion想法。下文提到“it wouldn't have mattered，and it was the act itself and the feelings behind it. ”（它可以是任何东西，东西并不重要，重要的是行为本身和它背后的感情。）由此判断，女儿是通过礼物来表达自己的感情。故选A。
第二节(共15分，每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Tang Dynasty opened a new age of prosperity and innovation(创新) in arts and technology. During this period, China was the ___56___ (large) and most influential country in the world. The Tang Dynasty is also considered by modern Chinese scholars as the golden age of Chinese poetry, when poetry ___57___ (reach) its peak.
In this age, poetry had developed well as the most important literary form, the writing of___58___ became the feature of everyday life in China. Even Tang rulers were often poets themselves. Tang poets are perhaps the best ___59___ (know) and most admired of all Chinese literary figures. Furthermore, composing poems was introduced as one of the requirements in the Imperial Examination(科举考试), which was held ___60___ (select) talents for the government.
During this long period of nearly 300 years, more than 50,000 poems ___61___ (create) by more than 2,200 poets from all walks of life. A book worth mention is 300 Tang poems by a Qing scholar Sun Zhu, a___62___ (collect) of Tang poems which are very popular among people. Sun’s book became the best seller soon after its publication. The compiler(编者) said,“___63___ (learn) Tang poems three hundred by heart, you can chant though you know not the art.”
Tang poems are characterized by ___64___ variety of forms, the beauty of imaginations and the broadness of themes. In general, Tang poetry has strict patterns, written in sentences of fixed length, usually with each line having five ____65____ seven characters long.
【答案】56. largest
57 reached
58. which 59. known
60. to select
61. were created
62. collection
63. Learning##Having learned
64. the 65. or
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了唐朝诗歌的发展。
【56题详解】
考查形容词。句意：在这一时期，中国是世界上最大和最有影响力的国家。由句意及空前的the以及空后的and most influential country in the world可知此处应填形容词最高级largest，与most influential并列作定语，修饰country。故填largest。
【57题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：唐代也被现代中国学者认为是中国诗歌的黄金时代，诗歌达到了顶峰。空处为谓语动词，动词发生在过去，应用一般过去时。故填reached。
【58题详解】
考查非限制性定语从句。句意：在这个时代，诗歌作为最重要的文学形式发展得很好，它的写作成为中国日常生活的特征。此处为名词/不定代词/数词+ of+关系代词which/whom引导的非限制性定语从句，先行词为literary form，应用关系代词which。故填which。
【59题详解】
考查形容词。句意：唐代诗人也许是所有中国文学人物中最著名和最受尊敬的。由句意及空后的and most admired可知应填过去分词形式的形容词known“有名的”，作表语。故填known。
【60题详解】
考查不定式。句意：此外，写诗被列为科举考试的一项要求，这是为政府选拔人才而举行的考试。空处应填非谓语动词的形式，由句意知应用不定式作目的状语。故填to select。
61题详解】
考查动词时态和语态。句意：在这近300年的漫长岁月里，2200多位各行各业的诗人创作了5万多首诗歌。空处为谓语动词，动作发生在过去且主语poems与create之间为被动关系，应用一般过时的被动语态。故填were created.
【62题详解】
考查名词。句意：值得一提的是清代学者孙洙的《唐诗三百首》，这是一本脍炙人口的唐诗集。由句意及空前的a以及空后的of Tang poems可知此处应填名词形式collection，a collection of意为“……作品集”。故填collection。
【63题详解】
考查现在分词。句意：编者说：“熟读唐诗三百首，不会作诗也会吟。”空处为非谓语动词，主语you与learn之间为主动关系，应用现在分词表示主动；由句意知此处也可用现在分词的完成时表示在主句动作之前已经发生的动作，作时间状语。故填Learning/Having learned。
【64题详解】
考查定冠词。句意：唐诗的特点是形式多样，想象之美，主题之广。由句意及空后的the beauty of imaginations and the broadness of themes.可此处表示特指，应用定冠词the。故填the。
【65题详解】
考查连词。句意：总的来说，唐诗有严格的模式，用固定长度的句子写成，通常每行有五到七个字长。由句意及常识可知此处唐诗每行的长度为五个字或七个字，即“五言七律”，空前后表示选择关系，应用表示选择的并列连词or。故填or。
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，听闻China Daily为了宣传中国传统文化，正在招募志愿者向海外介绍中国著名历史文化景点(historical and cultural attractions)，你很想参加此次宣传活动，请你就此给报社写一封英文申请信。内容包括：
1. 写信目；
2. 自荐理由；
3. 申请参与。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir/ Madam,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Sir/ Madam,
I’m Li Hua, a senior one student. Learning that China Daily is in need of some volunteers to introduce Chinese culture to foreigners, I can’t wait to apply to be one.
To begin with, not only am I outgoing, but also I am enthusiastic, which helps me get along well with others. What’s more, I have such a good command of English that I can introduce Chinese historical and cultural attractions to the whole world fluently. At last, with my previous experiences of being a volunteer, I hold the firm belief that I am the right person for the job.
I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration. Looking forward to your reply soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
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【详解】1.词汇积累
了解：learn →know/understand/comprehend
帮助：help→contribute to
此外：what’s more →in addition/furthermore/additionally
感激：appreciate →feel grateful/be obliged to/thank
2.句式拓展
句型转换
原句：Learning that China Daily is in need of some volunteers to introduce Chinese culture to foreigners, I can’t wait to apply to be one.
拓展句：Because I learn that China Daily is in need of some volunteers to introduce Chinese culture to foreigners, I can’t wait to apply to be one.
【点睛】【高分句型1】To begin with, not only am I outgoing, but also I am enthusiastic, which helps me get along well with others. (运用了not only置于句首的部分倒装结构以及which引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】At last, with my previous experiences of being a volunteer, I hold the firm belief that I am the right person for the job. (运用了that引导的同位语从句)
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
A Girl with Stage Fright
It was obviously going to be one of those days. Students were preparing for a singing contest actively. Paul, a music teacher, made comments on the students' performance at the end of a rehearsal（彩排）. A girl named Lisa did the poorest preparation. Paul was very annoyed and entirely frustrated with her. He doesn't recall how he closed the rehearsal, but he's sure the words he chose were not words that would lift the girl's spirits but rather satisfy his selfish need to punish her for the poor performance.
The moment Paul dismissed the students, Lisa, the very reserved freshman girl, made a path straight toward him. She looked him right in the eye and said, "I hate you!" Paul was taken aback and frightened by the passion and honesty in her voice. Though entirely shocked, he was somehow able to collect himself and stay calm. He looked her right in the eye and said, "Well, that's a shame, but it's my duty to remind you and inspire you. " She didn't react, but rather stormed away, her anger unchanged.
Several days later, they had the occasion to speak in private. Lisa asked if Paul remembered the time she told him that she hated him. How could he forget She went on to admit quite openly and honestly that it was herself, not him, who she hated. The moment got heavy and she began to tell him of her fear and pressure when standing on the stage. She believed that no matter how well she prepared, she would perform terribly on the stage. Paul became aware that she had serious stage fright and also realized that maybe he had done something improper several days ago. Then he talked to her patiently and sincerely, hoping to help her build the confidence.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 开头已给出。
The day before the contest, she was practising for the singing competition alone.
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However the next morning, when she stood on the stage, her face turned pale.
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【答案】The day before the contest, she was practising for the singing competition alone. She thought about how to sing every key and practiced it time and time again, so that she could prepare herself well enough. At that moment, Paul came to her and told her that actually he himself was also a person with stage fright when he was young. But he believed that as long as he practiced hard, he would win. Finally, he did beat the stage fright. Hearing that, Lisa knew that she would be another Paul.
However, the next morning, when she stood on the stage, her face turned pale. Looking around, she saw Paul sitting in the audience, smiling at her. Lisa remembered what Paul told her, and she believed that she had got well prepared. Gradually, she found herself lost in singing her song and forgot all the bad feelings. After her performance, the whole audience applauded for her. She won.
【解析】
【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，描述女孩Lisa因为有舞台恐惧症而害怕上台表演，所以受到了老师的批评。但是后来老师了解到她的情况，就想帮助她。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“在比赛前一天，她一个人在为歌唱比赛练习。”可知，第一段可描写她是如何为比赛而准备的以及保罗老师对自己所得话。
②由第二段首句内容“然而，第二天上午，当她站在舞台上的时候，她的脸苍白。”可知，第二段可描写她在舞台上要如何战胜她的恐惧感。
2.续写线索：Lisa一个人练习——Paul去鼓励她——Lisa上台还是紧张——Lisa看到Paul——有了信心——忘我的表演——获得掌声——成功克服恐惧
3.词汇激活
行为类
1.准备好：prepare herself/ got well prepared
2.沉浸在…：be lost in /be addicted to
3.相信：believe/trust
情绪类
1.害怕：fright/being afraid
2.苍白的：wan/pale
【点睛】【高分句型1】She thought about how to sing every key and practiced it time and time again, so that she could prepare herself well enough.（由so that引导的目的状语从句）
【高分句型2】At that moment, Paul came to her and told her that actually he himself was also a person with stage fright when he was young.（由that引导的宾语从句和when引导的时间状语从句）2023-2024学年度第一学期1227第四次质量检测试卷
高一年级英语
第一部分 听力(共20个小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分)
第一节 短对话
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Whose birthday is it today
A. Mike’s. B. Richard’s. C. Susan’s
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What kind of music does the man like
A. Jazz. B. Rock. C. Opera.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Where will the speakers go
A. To a swimming pool. B. To a playground. C. To the seaside.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
When will the man have the party
A. Saturday. B. Friday. C. Tuesday.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Why does the man come to the woman
A. To ask for a new ID card.
B. To take a picture of her.
C. To fill out a form.
第二节 长对话
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 suggest buying first
A. Flowers. B. A scarf. C. Chocolates.
7. Where will the speakers probably go next
A. To a garden. B. To a shop. C. To the teacher’s office.
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 was the relationship between the woman and Jim in the past
A. Workmates. B. Classmates. C. Relatives.
9. What is the woman
A. A film actress. B. An art director. C. A magazine editor.
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】
10. Where was the ring found first
A. Inside a piece of cake. B. On the newspaper. C. In a drawer.
11. Who found the ring first
A. David. B. David’s father. C. The woman.
12. When did the woman lose her ring most probably
A. When she was washing her hands.
B. When she was eating the cake.
C. When she was making the cake.
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】
13. Where are the Greens going first
A. To the bus station. B. To the subway station. C. To the man’s house.
14. Why are the Greens going to Washington
A. To see Tommy’s grandparents B. To go on a trip. C. To attend a meeting.
15. What day is it when the conversation takes place
A. Saturday. B. Friday. C. Sunday.
16. What can we learn about Tommy
A. He misses his grandparents.
B. He’ll stay in Washington for a month.
C. He is always slow.
第三节 短文
听下面一段独白，回答以下题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. What did the speaker use to do
A. He watched TV a lot.
B. He stayed at home and did homework.
C. He played sports with his classmates.
18. What kind of books does the speaker read now
A. Textbooks. B. Storybooks. C. Cartoon books.
19. What does the speaker think of doing homework with his friends
A. He can chat with them.
B. He can concentrate on study.
C. He can learn a lot from them.
20. What does the speaker want to be in the future
A. An engineer. B. A doctor C. A writer.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15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
Here are some fantastic parks in San Antonio.
Brackenridge Park
The park was first established in 1899 and has been popular with both locals and visitors ever since. Towering trees and peaceful riverbanks will greet guests along the park’s paths, and the facilities include playgrounds, museums, a miniature train, a Japanese tea garden, and one of the oldest golf courses in the city.
Friedrich Wilderness Park
In the park, you’ll find about 10 miles of paved(铺过的)and unpaved trails(路线), with a little something for everyone. From rocky climbs to deep canyons, and enchanting forests to open views, there’s no shortage of natural beauty. The area is nationally famous for birdwatching.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
The park is the state’s only one on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site. It covers quite a large area, so it’s best to make it a full-day or at least a half-day trip so you can be sure to cover everything. While the Alamo is a separate attraction, you will get to enjoy the architectural wonders of Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada. They’re all connected by a hike and bike trail, with plenty of stops along the way to picnic, climb trees, and refill water. Admission is free!
Eisenhower Park
Just a 20-to 30-minute drive from the city center, the park puts the best landscapes in the Texas Hill Country on full display, holding 6 miles of hiking trails, both paved and unpaved. Explore dried creek beds, look out over plunging canyons, and enjoy full views of San Antonio down below. You can also find playgrounds for the little ones, picnic tables, and barbecue facilities.
21. What is Friedrich Wilderness Park well-known for
A. Birdwatching. B. Ancient buildings.
C. A Japanese tea garden. D. Unpaved hiking paths.
22. Which park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
A. Brackenridge Park.
B. Friedrich Wilderness Park.
C. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
D. Eisenhower Park.
23. What are some of the features of Eisenhower Park
A. Golf courses and bicycle trails.
B. Museums and no entrance fee.
C. Birdwatching and playgrounds.
D. Hiking trails and barbecue facilities.
B
I still remember that busy autumn evening as I hurried with my eldest daughter, Athena, to get to her classroom on time for the parent-teacher night. We walked in and all eyes were on me. A few adults quickly quieted their kids’ whispers. A classmate yelled to my daughter, “What’s wrong with your mom’s face ” Shocked, I started to explain my condition, but my six-year-old daughter looked at him and said, “It’s my mom’s birthmark! Don’t be rude!” I was extremely proud of how she handled that situation.
I was quite young when I realized I looked different because of my large facial birthmark. I always thought I would be alone because of it. Being compared to Batman’s evil Two-Face made me believe I could never find love. But I was lucky enough to meet my husband, who saw me for who I am inside. When I had my first daughter, I was overjoyed, but I began to worry if the world would judge my children. I always worried I might pass my condition onto my children; I didn’t want them to grow up feeling judged. Unfortunately, my facial difference has impacted my children. My daughters get disinvited from birthday parties or sleepovers, or I learn certain kids are no longer friends with mine after their parents saw me at school.
When my kids were young, I explained how my special purple skin was rare and we talked about acceptance and never judging others on how they look. When my girls kiss my purple-skinned cheek, I feel “normal” around them and their unconditional love. With time going by, both my daughters have become my strongest supporters. Thanks to them, I’ve begun to feel more self-confident as I try to be a good role model.
Their worldviews are similar to mine. We see the world a little differently and with a kinder more accepting heart. As the saying goes, your daughters will grow up to be your best friends. I know that will be the case for me!
24. What happened when the author went to attend the parent-teacher night
A. Athena was praised by others for her bravery and optimism.
B. Athena defended her mother against her classmate’s rudeness.
C. Some parents criticized their kids because of their misbehaviour.
D. The author felt shocked at her daughter’s response to her classmate.
25. According to paragraph 2, which of the following views might the author agree with
A. Friendship needs to be watered by love.
B. We should treat our children as best friends.
C. We should accept other people’s differences.
D. Our ability to handle difficulties can be developed.
26. How are the daughters influenced by the author’s birthmark
A. They have to drop out of school.
B. They have the same physical condition as me.
C. They have difficulty maintaining friendships.
D. They feel worried because they are often judged.
27. What is the best title for the passage
A. A birthmark to live with. B. My strongest supporters.
C. A kind and accepting heart. D. The confidence to be different.
C
As people become more aware of the importance of eco-friendly power sources, we have devoted much time to inventing creative devices. A newly developed paper battery promises to make a big difference to single-use electronics.
The battery is crafted from sustainable materials, which not only strengthens its eco-friendliness but also makes it cost-effective to produce. This combination of biodegradability (可生物降解) and affordability makes it attractive for a wide range of applications. Another standout feature of this paper battery is its flexibility in terms of shape and size. Unlike traditional batteries that are available in fixed sizes, this paper battery can be tailored to meet diverse requirements.
In reality, the paper battery is enough to power an LCD alarm clock. “While it won’t be charging up your computer anytime soon, there’s lots of potential for low-powered sensors. We present a printed paper battery developed to power single-use disposable electronics and to reduce their environmental impact to the lowest level,” write the researchers in their published paper.
The battery is based on a metal-air electrochemical cell. Made from sodium chloride salt-diffused (氯化钠盐扩散的) paper, it can measure as little as one square centimeter, and is based on printed inks. All that’s needed, then, is a small amount of water, as little as two drops. This dissolves the salts within the paper, and then activates the battery as they travel. The battery starts producing power around 20 seconds after water is added, according to the experiments carried out by the team.
Although the performance decreases over time as the paper dries out, it can be topped up to some extent with more water. The researchers say they want to improve the efficiency of the battery in the future, and get it working for longer. “With a rising awareness of the e-waste problem and the emergence of single-use electronics for applications, there is a growing need for low environmental impact batteries,” write the researchers.
28. Which is a feature of the paper battery
A. It is made from single-use materials. B. It is costly to put together.
C. It can be used to charge up your computer. D. It can be produced in diverse shapes.
29. What can we learn about the paper battery according to the text
A. It can be applied to any electronics.
B. It is able to supply energy to our cell-phones.
C. Its power can be refilled by adding some water.
D. It has reduced the environmental impact to the lowest.
30. What’s the main idea of paragraph 4
A. What the paper battery consists of. B. How the paper battery works.
C. Where the paper battery can be applied. D. Why the paper battery is popular.
31. What is most likely to be the focus of future research according to the researchers
A. How to get rid of impacts of single-use electronics.
B. How to improve the efficiency of the paper battery.
C. How to reduce the demand for single-use electronics.
D. How to raise people’s awareness of e-waste problems.
D
A culture’s values can be mirrored by its humor. Humor has been evaluated by many great minds such as Thomas Hobbes, who, in “On Nature”, disliked humor, “Laughter is nothing else but sudden glory arising from sudden thought of feeling far better than others.” He thought humor to be a negative quality of human narrow-mindedness.
However, Mordechai Gordon, Ph. D of Education, insists, “Humor allows us to view the world from an angle that is amusing rather than serious.” I agree with Gordon. Learning to look at the world through humor is important.
In the United States, every four years an election occurs. Without humor as a way to express their feelings, how else would Americans keep from clawing their eyes out (伤心欲绝) and going the way of lemming (盲目跟从) Television shows a joke “The Daily Show” have become important parts of American culture. They are mothering the masses by metaphorically (隐喻地) airplane-ing (用鼻子吸食大麻) politics into our mouths. They make politics fun.
Of course, politics is only one type of humor. Social humor helps people through the twists and turns of the human condition. American pop culture promotes an unhealthy self-image. On the topic of self-image, Hari Kondabolu stands out. He has a joke about the popular musical group “The Pussycat Dolls”, describing their hit song “Don’t Cha” as a negative representation of women. He points out an obvious offence in American culture.
A study from Loyola University of Maryland has shown that humor is one determining factor for selecting a mating partner. Amongst other things, mates look for an outstanding funny bone in a potential partner.
Of course, humor is not always used for good purposes. Humor can be linked to vulgarity (粗俗) and racism, but, like everything else, it has potential to unite human beings by allowing us to laugh at ourselves, our failures and our connection with one another.
Though life may seem tough and depressing at times, all I have to do is look in the mirror at my increased wrinkles to know that there is a comedy out there that even Chaplin wasn’t aware of.
With that in mind, remember to laugh with humanity and sometimes at humanity.
32. Hobbes believes that humor ______.
A. was for people to view the world from another angle
B. resulted in narrow-mindedness of human beings
C. had the power to mirror personal glory and national values
D. was only a way to laugh at others to make oneself feel better
33. The fourth paragraph is developed mainly ______.
A. by comparison B. by process C. by example D. by classification
34. What is the author’s attitude towards political humor
A. Worried. B. Disappointed. C. Curious. D. Appreciative.
35. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs
A. The author is determined to face life with a sense of humor.
B. The author feels helpless and sad about getting older.
C. Never be the one who laughs at other people.
D. Chaplin wasn’t aware of being laughed at.
第二节 (共5个小题，每题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下列短文，从短文后的选项当中选出可以填在空白处的最佳选项，其中有两项为多余的选项。
How to Adjust to a New School
School is a child’s base where they learn to succeed. Adjusting to a new school can be scary. When you go to a new school, you might worry that you don’t know anyone or that you won’t fit in. You worry that you might get lost or if the teachers are strict. ___36___
Getting to Know the School.
Take a tour of your school. ___37___ Find out where your classroom will be, as well as the cafeteria, auditorium, gym and other important places.
Meet your teachers.
Meeting your teachers before you start school will help you make a smooth adjustment to the new school. ___38___ Being friendly with your teachers will help. Find out some key facts about them, such as what subject they teach and their names etc.
___39___
Knowing the school’s policies ahead of time will help make it easier to fit in. Get the school handbook. Read through it with your parents so that they can explain policies that might sound confusing to you. If your new school doesn’t have a handbook, read the rules and school diary to get used to what is expected. The school handbook might also have some interesting facts about the school, which can help you get acquainted with its history, the students and the teachers.
Know the school year calendar.
It will be helpful to know when vacation days are scheduled as well as half-days and special days like field days or carnivals. Mark these dates on a calendar in your room. ___40___
A. Read the school handbook.
B. Take part in after-school activities.
C. Introduce yourself to them and smile to them.
D. Knowing about your school can make this transition (过渡) easier.
E. Before you start the school go with your parents to visit the school.
F. You’ll find that you’re making friends and life is getting easier.
G. This will help you expect when you have a short day of school or a day off.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15分，每小题1分，满分15分)
For my daughter's 19th birthday, we bought her tickets to go and see Linkin Park, as they were playing in our city. We didn't really have the ____41____ but we knew how much this band meant to her.
The night before she was like a ____42____ at Christmas. Every so often she got up and came to ____43____ with us, because she couldn't ____44____ . On the night of the concert it was good to see her so ____45____ and excited, as she and her boyfriend set off.
Needless to say when they ____46____ after midnight, with T-shirts and lots of pictures of the band, ____47____ her telling about how fantastic they had been, we knew the money had been well ____48____ . This will be a memory she would never forget, and nor would we.
____49____ full of excitement from the night before, the following day they ____50____ to go shopping on the other side of the city. My husband and I laughed, loving the fact that she had not ____51____ that quality as she grew up.
Later that day they returned, with faces full of happiness and warmth. They presented my husband and me with a ____52____ each. On each present were the words "Because you are the ____53____ mum/dad in the world. "When we expressed our thanks and told her she didn't have to, we asked her why she had bought us gifts. Her answer was simply "Just because I love you."
This wasn't something ____54____ from our daughter; she had always given us gifts when she wanted to express her ____55____ , and each gift was always a welcome surprise. It could have been anything, it wouldn't have mattered, and it was the act itself and the feelings behind it.
41. A. money B. time C. interest D. news
42. A. worker B. baby C. kid D. parent
43. A. dance B. learn C. walk D. sit
44. A. speak B. sleep C. stand D. leave
45. A. healthy B. happy C. pretty D. surprised
46. A. stayed B. left C. returned D. turned
47. A. worrying about B. caring for C. looking at D. listening to
48. A. lent B. earned C. saved D. spent
49. A. Still B. Only C. Just D. Also
50. A. continued B. tried C. decided D. struggled
51. A. kept B. lost C. realized D. discovered
52. A. gift B. prize C. ticket D. picture
53. A. richest B. oldest C. best D. cleverest
54. A. important B. ordinary C. new D. valuable
55. A. feelings B. concerns C. understandings D. opinions
第二节(共15分，每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Tang Dynasty opened a new age of prosperity and innovation(创新) in arts and technology. During this period, China was the ___56___ (large) and most influential country in the world. The Tang Dynasty is also considered by modern Chinese scholars as the golden age of Chinese poetry, when poetry ___57___ (reach) its peak.
In this age, poetry had developed well as the most important literary form, the writing of___58___ became the feature of everyday life in China. Even Tang rulers were often poets themselves. Tang poets are perhaps the best ___59___ (know) and most admired of all Chinese literary figures. Furthermore, composing poems was introduced as one of the requirements in the Imperial Examination(科举考试), which was held ___60___ (select) talents for the government.
During this long period of nearly 300 years more than 50,000 poems ___61___ (create) by more than 2,200 poets from all walks of life. A book worth mention is 300 Tang poems by a Qing scholar Sun Zhu, a___62___ (collect) of Tang poems which are very popular among people. Sun’s book became the best seller soon after its publication. The compiler(编者) said,“___63___ (learn) Tang poems three hundred by heart, you can chant though you know not the art.”
Tang poems are characterized by ___64___ variety of forms, the beauty of imaginations and the broadness of themes. In general, Tang poetry has strict patterns, written in sentences of fixed length, usually with each line having five ____65____ seven characters long.
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，听闻China Daily为了宣传中国传统文化，正在招募志愿者向海外介绍中国著名历史文化景点(historical and cultural attractions)，你很想参加此次宣传活动，请你就此给报社写一封英文申请信。内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 自荐理由；
3. 申请参与。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯
Dear Sir/ Madam,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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
A Girl with Stage Fright
It was obviously going to be one of those days. Students were preparing for a singing contest actively. Paul, a music teacher, made comments on the students' performance at the end of a rehearsal（彩排）. A girl named Lisa did the poorest preparation. Paul was very annoyed and entirely frustrated with her. He doesn't recall how he closed the rehearsal, but he's sure the words he chose were not words that would lift the girl's spirits but rather satisfy his selfish need to punish her for the poor performance.
The moment Paul dismissed the students, Lisa, the very reserved freshman girl, made a path straight toward him. She looked him right in the eye and said, "I hate you!" Paul was taken aback and frightened by the passion and honesty in her voice. Though entirely shocked, he was somehow able to collect himself and stay calm. He looked her right in the eye and said, "Well, that's a shame, but it's my duty to remind you and inspire you. " She didn't react, but rather stormed away, her anger unchanged.
Several days later, they had the occasion to speak in private. Lisa asked if Paul remembered the time she told him that she hated him. How could he forget She went on to admit quite openly and honestly that it was herself, not him, who she hated. The moment got heavy and she began to tell him of her fear and pressure when standing on the stage. She believed that no matter how well she prepared, she would perform terribly on the stage. Paul became aware that she had serious stage fright and also realized that maybe he had done something improper several days ago. Then he talked to her patiently and sincerely, hoping to help her build the confidence.
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The day before the contest, she was practising for the singing competition alone.
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However, the next morning, when she stood on the stage, her face turned pale.
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