高一英语第一学期期末模拟试题（一）
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. Why did the police officer stop the woman
A. Because of the driving speed. B. Because of the license problem. C. Because of the broken tail light.
2. How does the man feel
A. Confident. B. Nervous. C. Excited.
3. What is the woman telling the man
A. She likes him. B. She forgot him. C. She remembers him.
4. What will happen in the speakers’ company
A. The office building will change.
B. Many employees will lose their jobs.
C. All employees will earn more money.
5. What does the man suggest
A. Buying a phone. B. Using his phone. C. Charging the phone.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分 22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What was wrong with the man’s job interview
A. He mistook the date.
B. He didn’t have the right documents.
C. He arrived too late for the appointment.
7. What does the man probably think of the woman
A. She is unfriendly. B. She is careless. C. She is helpful.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What are the guards banned from doing according to the woman
A. Speaking to others. B. Wearing strange uniforms. C. Taking pictures with tourists.
9. What is Lucy’s attitude towards the rules
A. She questions them. B. She understands them. C. She opposes them.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Which date did the boy finish his project
A. On November 12th. B. On November 15th. C. On December 17th.
11. Which paper will the boy probably write tonight
A. The War of 1812. B. The Wonders of Liquids. C. Brown Bear Populations.
12. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. Time management. B. The choice of subjects. C. The plan of some projects.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the woman’s main issue
A. Her bag was stolen. B. Someone harmed her. C. She can’t speak Italian.
14. Where will the woman go next
A. To Rome. B. To Venice. C. To Milan.
15. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Check in earlier.
B. Stay close to her bag.
C. Let someone watch her personal belongings.
16. Where are the speakers probably
A. On a train. B. At a train station. C. At a police station.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did the speaker start playing golf
A. To play with his dad.
B. To play on his school team.
C. To follow his dream of becoming a professional.
18. Where was the golf game firstly invented
A. In England. B. In Scotland. C. In the US.
19. What is the most important golf competition according to the speaker
A. The Master’s Tournament. B. The British Open. C. The US Open.
20. What does the speaker plan to do in the future
A. Open his own golf course.
B. Organize golf camps for children.
C. Give pro golfers one-on-one instruction.
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
It isn’t necessary to know everything before heading out into the wilderness, but studying a quality first-aid guide book and familiarizing yourself with the necessary skills can be enough to save someone’s life.
Wilderness Medicine: Beyond First Aid by William W. Forgey
This book does a great job of breaking down how to examine, judge, and stabilize your patient or situation, manage the person’s physical symptoms(症状), and know what questions to ask. It covers a wider range of possible injuries and treatment options than some other wilderness first-aid books. This book costs $12.79 and is easy to read and understand.
Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills by The Mountaineers
In its 9th edition, the book, which costs $21.99, has become a gold standard for anyone planning to spend significant time in the backcountry. Written by climbers for climbers, this book has everything you need to know to stay safer, from basic first aid to staying safe in avalanche terrain(雪崩地形), and learning how to move forward without networking.
Mountaineering: Essential Skills for Hikers and Climbers by Alun Richardson
The book, which costs $13.59, not only contains information about wilderness first aid but also attempts to teach you safety and survival skills from hiking basics to winter adventures. This book stands out because of its detailed visual diagrams that illustrate the right and wrong ways to achieve different techniques.
Medicine for Mountaineering & Other Wilderness Activities by James Wilkerson
The book, which costs $32.95, is a great addition to your collection if you’ve already read some of the other wilderness first-aid books, and maybe even taken a course already but are still wanting to learn more. Many doctors and nurses like this book because they practice basic medical diagnosis(诊断) regularly.
1. What does William W. Forgey introduce in detail in his book
A. The ways of comforting injured climbers.
B. The steps to determine a medical problem.
C. The advice on keeping away from potential dangers.
D. Visual diagrams showing treatment options.
2. How much is the book based on the real-life climbing experiences
A. $21.99. B. $13.59. C. $12.79. D. $32.95.
3. Which book especially suits climbers with a background in medicine
A. Wilderness Medicine: Beyond First Aid.
B. Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills.
C. Mountaineering: Essential Skills for Hikers and Climbers.
D. Medicine for Mountaineering & Other Wilderness Activities.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文，文章主要介绍了几本高质量的急救指南书。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Wilderness Medicine: Beyond First Aid by William W. Forgey部分的“This book does a great job of breaking down how to examine, judge, and stabilize your patient or situation, manage the person’s physical symptoms (症状), and know what questions to ask. It covers a wider range of possible injuries and treatment options than some other wilderness first-aid books. This book costs $12.79 and is easy to read and understand.(这本书做了一个伟大的工作，打破如何检查，判断和稳定你的病人或情况，管理人的身体症状，并知道什么问题要问。它涵盖了比其他一些野外急救书籍更广泛的可能的伤害和治疗方案。)”可知William W. Forgey在他的书中详细介绍了一些预防可能的伤害和治疗方案，即一些远离潜在危险的建议。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills by The Mountaineers部分“In its 9th edition, the book, which costs $21.99, has become a gold standard for anyone planning to spend significant time in the backcountry. Written by climbers for climbers, this book has everything you need to know to stay safer, from basic first aid to staying safe in avalanche terrain (雪崩地形), and learning how to move forward without networking.(这本书的第九版售价21.99美元，已经成为任何计划在偏远地区度过大量时间的人的黄金标准。这本书是登山者为登山者写的，书中有你需要知道的一切让你更安全的知识，从基本的急救到在雪崩地带保持安全，以及学习如何在没有网络的情况下继续前进。)”可知Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills by The Mountaineers是登山者依据个人的真实经历写的，其价格是 21.99美元。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Medicine for Mountaineering & Other Wilderness Activities by James Wilkerson部分“The book, which costs $32.95, is a great addition to your collection if you’ve already read some of the other wilderness first-aid books, and maybe even taken a course already but are still wanting to learn more. Many doctors and nurses like this book because they practice basic medical diagnosis (诊断) regularly.(这本书售价32.95美元，如果你已经读过一些其他的荒野急救书籍，甚至可能已经上过一门课程，但仍想学习更多，那么这本书是你收藏的一个很好的补充。许多医生和护士喜欢这本书，因为他们经常练习基本的医学诊断。)”可知Medicine for Mountaineering & Other Wilderness Activities by James Wilkerson这本书对于有医学知识的登山者来说非常适合。故选D项。
B
Dentler was born in Mumbai, India in l978 and suffered from polio (小儿麻痹症) at six months. At age three and a half, she was adopted by a couple in the US. She says, “I spent the first few years in America just going through a number of operations to basically straighten me out so I could then be fitted for leg braces (支架) and walking stick.”
“In the early years, it was just me trying to be like my siblings (兄弟姐妹),” she says. “I didn’t want to take the disabled bus to school. I wanted to be able to take the bus with my sister. And so I had to learn how to go up the stairs.”
Later, when she was in her late 20s in New York City, a friend introduced her to a running club for athletes with disabilities where she learned how to use a handcycle: Push a three-wheeled low-to-the-ground bike using only her upper body (上肢).
Within seven months, she learned to swim and to compete using a racing wheelchair. When Dentler finished the triathlon (铁人三项赛), she was motivated to go farther. She soon took up half-Ironman distance triathlons, a distance of nearly 70 miles. And she kept meeting people, mostly able-bodied, with extraordinary athletic ambitions, which led her to attempt her first Ironman in Hawaii. Thar’s a distance of 140.6 miles.
“At the time, no female wheelchair athlete had ever made the time by the deadline to finish that race,” Dentler says. She missed the finish line on her first try. But a year later, she made it and finished the race in 14 hours, 39 minutes the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship. She covered all those miles in water and on land, pushed entirely by her arms and upper body. She says, “I think it’s important to stay physically active.
Now, she’s a mom. Dentler volunteered at the school to help kids learn to read, “The kids were very curious. They asked me a ton of questions and it was actually pretty fun to answer them. And the kids’ eyes would get really big when they heard that I could do all of these things.”
4. What effect did Dentler’s disease have on her
A. She needed extra support to walk
B. She was abandoned by her own parents
C. She received many operations to walk easily.
D. She was accompanied to school by his siblings.
5. How does the author show it was hard for Dentler to finish the race
A. By listing several numbers.
B. By interviewing other players.
C. By introducing her early hard life.
D. By providing her family background
6. Which of the following can best describe Dentler
A Reliable but serious. B. Adventurous but proud.
C. Confident and humorous. D. Determined and energetic.
7. What can we learn from Dentler’s story
A. Curiosity pays off B. Education matters much.
C. Impossible is nothing D. Ambition makes the champion.
【答案】4. A 5. A 6. D 7. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了Dentler因病身患残疾，但她没有放弃生活和梦想，通过不断努力，最终成为首位完成铁人世界锦标赛的轮椅女运动员。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段关键句“She says, “I spent the first few years in America just going through a number of operations to basically straighten me out so I could then be fitted for leg braces (支架) and walking stick.””（她说：“在美国的头几年里，我只是做了许多手术，基本上使我的身体好转，这样我就可以使用腿部支架和拐杖了。”）可知，因为疾病的影响，即使在好转之后，Dentler也需要使用腿部支架和拐杖，辅助她走路，由此可知，Dentler的病迫使她走路时需要额外的支撑。故选A项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段关键句“And she kept meeting people, mostly able-bodied, with extraordinary athletic ambitions, which led her to attempt her first Ironman in Hawaii. Thar’s a distance of 140.6 miles.”（她不断地与身体健全、有着非凡运动抱负的人见面，这促使她在夏威夷尝试了她的第一个铁人比赛。距离为140.6英里。）和第五段关键句“She missed the finish line on her first try. But a year later, she made it and finished the race in 14 hours, 39 minutes the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship.”（她第一次尝试就错过了终点。但一年后，她成功晋级，并以14小时39分的成绩完成了比赛，成为首位完成铁人世界锦标赛的轮椅女运动员。）可知，比赛距离为140.6英里，她的第一次尝试失败了，一年后，她以14小时39分的成绩完成了比赛，文章通过列举几个数字，来表明这样长距离的比赛对她来说是困难的，她经过了努力和不断尝试才取得成功，由此可知，作者通过列出几个数字来证明对Dentler来说，完成比赛很困难。故选A项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段关键句“She missed the finish line on her first try. But a year later, she made it and finished the race in 14 hours, 39 minutes the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship.”（她第一次尝试就错过了终点。但一年后，她成功晋级，并以14小时39分的成绩完成了比赛，成为首位完成铁人世界锦标赛的轮椅女运动员。）可知，她的第一次尝试失败了，但她没有放弃，最后取得了成功，由此可知，她是一个有决心的人；根据第四段关键句“Within seven months, she learned to swim and to compete using a racing wheelchair. When Dentler finished the triathlon (铁人三项赛), she was motivated to go farther.”（在七个月内，她学会了游泳和使用轮椅比赛。当Dentler完成铁人三项赛时，她被激励走的更远。）可知，Dentler在七个月内学会了游泳和使用轮椅比赛，完成了铁人三项赛后，还准备继续参加更有难度的比赛，由此可知，她是一个精力充沛的人，综上所述，Dentler是一个有决心的和精力充沛的人。故选D项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，结合第一段关键句“She says, “I spent the first few years in America just going through a number of operations to basically straighten me out so I could then be fitted for leg braces (支架) and walking stick.””（她说：“在美国的头几年里，我只是做了许多手术，基本上使我的身体好转，这样我就可以使用腿部支架和拐杖了。”）和第五段关键句“But a year later, she made it and finished the race in 14 hours, 39 minutes the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship.”（但一年后，她成功晋级，并以14小时39分的成绩完成了比赛，成为首位完成铁人世界锦标赛的轮椅女运动员。）可知，本文讲述了Dentler因为小儿麻痹症身患残疾，但她没有放弃生活，积极锻炼，最终成为首位完成铁人世界锦标赛的轮椅女运动员，从Dentler的故事中我们可以学到只要肯努力，万事皆有可能。故选C项。
C
When I was ten, my family moved to the other side of town. I was forced to leave the familiarity of St Paul’s and become “the new kid” at St Teresa’s:a one-hallway school with no gym, where the other kids in my class had been together since kindergarten. I struggled to break into the crowd and spent lunchtime playing alone.
One school day, when I headed to the kitchen table, I heard the radio, “It’s a sad day in the music world. Mr Roy Orbison has died.” Oh no, how sad, Roy Orbison has died. Wait. . . who is Roy Orbison
I didn’t have a chance to ask. I had to get to school before the bell.
It was Mr Hutchison’s class. Every day, he would ask if there was anyone we wanted to pray(祈祷) for. That day, Johnny prayed for his sick grandfather, and Emily for her grandmother who had a surgery.
This was my chance! Before I had time to fully think it through, my hand shot into the air. “I’d like to pray for Roy Orbison!”
Silence fell over the room. The other kids looked confused, but Mr Hutchison could see the eagerness in my eyes. No one else had ever been so excited to pray for anyone in his class.
“OK, Roy Orbison has been added to the prayer list.” He winked(眨眼)。
I did it! This must be another way we kids make new friends:you just pray for someone.
I had never met Roy Orbison, nor did I have his album. But because of Roy, a little girl named Christine came up to me and said, “I’m really sorry for your loss. If you’re not busy with the funeral(葬礼), maybe you can come over and play after school.”
Thanks to Roy and Christine, I was lonely no more.
8. Why did I pray for Roy Orbison
A. Because I was a true fan of him.
B. Because I felt sorry for his death
C. Because I needed a reason to be noticed
D. Because I wanted to impress Mr Hutchison.
9. What happened after I prayed for Roy Orbison
A. The whole class felt sad as I did.
B. I made new friends at St Teresa’s.
C. Mr Hutchison turned a blind eye to me.
D. Christine offered to enjoy Roy’s music with me.
10. What is the tone(语气)of the text
A. Humorous. B. Serious. C. Excited. D. Cold.
11. Which of the following can best describe the text
A. Chances favor a prepared mind. B. Life is full of unexpected wonders.
C. A friend in need is a friend indeed. D. Where there is a will, there is a way.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者十岁的时候，全家搬到了城市的另一边。作者被迫也离开了熟悉的圣保罗的学校，成为圣特蕾莎学校的“新生”，在这里作者很孤独，文章主要讲述了作者在这所新学校的经历。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“ I struggled to break into the crowd and spent lunchtime playing alone.”（我努力要融入人群中，午饭时间一个人玩耍。）第六、七段“Silence fell over the room. The other kids looked confused, but Mr Hutchison could see the eagerness in my eyes. No one else had ever been so excited to pray for anyone in his class.”（教室里一片寂静。其他孩子看起来很困惑，但是Hutchison 老师从我的眼睛里看到了渴望。从来没有人如此兴奋地在课堂上祈祷。）可知，作者到了新学校后很孤独，他想通过这个祈祷活动，让自己融入到同学中，即他需要一个引人注目的理由。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“I did it! This must be another way we kids make new friends: you just pray for someone.”（我做到了! 这一定是我们孩子交新朋友的另一种方式：你只是为某人祈祷。）可知，作者通过这个活动，成功地交到了朋友，让自己变得不再孤独。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。结合文章第二段内容可知，作者偶尔从收音机中听到的一位已经逝者的祈祷，名字为Roy Orbison，所以在课堂上的祈祷活动中，作者说他想为Roy Orbison祈祷，通过这次活动，作者最后交到了朋友，倒数两段“I had never met Roy Orbison, nor did I have his album. But because of Roy, a little girl named Christine came up to me and said, “I’m really sorry for your loss. If you’re not busy with the funeral(葬礼), maybe you can come over and play after school.”Thanks to Roy and Christine, I was lonely no more.”（我从没见过 Roy Orbison 也没有他的专辑。但是因为罗伊，一个叫克里斯汀的小女孩走过来对我说，“我对你的损失深表遗憾。如果你不忙葬礼的话，也许你可以放学后过来玩。”多亏了罗伊和克里斯汀，我不再孤单了。）因而文章使用了幽默的语气。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。结合文章倒数两段“I had never met Roy Orbison, nor did I have his album. But because of Roy, a little girl named Christine came up to me and said, “I’m really sorry for your loss. If you’re not busy with the funeral(葬礼), maybe you can come over and play after school.”Thanks to Roy and Christine, I was lonely no more.”（我从没见过 Roy Orbison 也没有他的专辑。但是因为罗伊，一个叫克里斯汀的小女孩走过来对我说，“我对你的损失深表遗憾。如果你不忙葬礼的话，也许你可以放学后过来玩。”多亏了罗伊和克里斯汀，我不再孤单了。）可知，作者在课堂上为他偶然听到的名字祈祷，最后成功地交到了一个朋友，表明生活中充满着意想不到的奇迹，故选B。
D
In December 1994, a weight-loss movement was started, stating that obesity(肥胖) had become America’s second-largest cause of death, “resulting in about 300, 000 lives lost each year.” This marked the beginning of a long and influential life for the number. Experts began using the number to stress the seriousness of the problem. After ten years, the number had ballooned to nearly 400, 000 deaths caused by high weight, and it was expected to soon reach half a million. But these seemingly shocking numbers were then overturned(推翻) The number killer was Katherine Flegal.
Hoping to better understand the relationship between body size and death rate, Flegal led a study that finally showed something many scientists—and certainly the public—did not expect:the annual(每年的) deaths related to obesity added up to just more than 100, 000. More interesting still, people considered “overweight” could live longer than those who had “normal” weight. The study was met with a firestorm of doubt. “People were saying that our article was rubbish,” Flegal says. “Our findings produced controversy(争论) because someone wanted a controversy.”
“People are just more comfortable with a larger number—they prefer it to be larger,” Flegal says. And in nutrition science and medicine, that larger number is equal to the idea that thinner is better, skinnier is healthier. “You can report the same findings about obesity 100 times, and it can be called ‘unexpected’ every single time,” Flegal says. “At what point would you change your mind and say this might be the expected ”
“It’s human nature for people to find proof that supports their belief,” Caan, a breast cancer researcher says. “But we need to study where the data takes us.” Her own “unexpected findings” led to a discovery that could influence breast cancer patients:keeping muscle during treatment is far more important to survival than avoiding weight gain. “We can’t be stuck in what we thought was true,” Caan says, “because then we’re never going to move the field forward.”
12. In paragraph 1, the author lists numbers to ______.
A. call on people to lose weight B. draw experts’ attention to obesity
C. support the weight-loss movement D. introduce Flegal’s research background
13. What do we know about Flegal’s study
A. It helped people to live a longer life.
B. It lacked proof so that it caused doubt.
C. Its aim was to decide on normal weight ranges.
D. Its findings were beyond people’s expectations.
14. What does “this” refer to in paragraph 3
A. A point that changes our mind.
B. A study about nutrition science.
C. The large number of deaths caused by obesity.
D. The idea that thinner is better, skinnier is healthier
15 What can be inferred(推断) from Caan’s unexpected findings
A. Breast cancer is related to body size.
B. It is necessary to break limiting beliefs.
C. Losing weight matters to cancer patients.
D. It is right to believe what we choose to believe.
【答案】12. D 13. D 14. C 15. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了凯瑟琳·弗莱格尔对肥胖问题的研究。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“ But these seemingly shocking numbers were then overturned(推翻) The number killer was Katherine Flegal.(但这些看似令人震惊的数字后来被推翻了，推翻这一数字的是凯瑟琳·弗莱戈。)”可知，在第一段中，作者列出数字是为了介绍凯瑟琳·弗莱戈的研究背景。故选D项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“More interesting still, people considered “overweight” could live longer than those who had “normal” weight. The study was met with a firestorm of doubt.(更有趣的是，被认为“超重”的人比体重“正常”的人活得更长。这项研究遭到了猛烈的质疑。)”可知，关于弗莱戈的研究调查结果超出了人们的预期。故选D项。
【14题详解】
词句猜测题。根据上文“the annual(每年的) deaths related to obesity added up to just more than 100, 000.(每年与肥胖相关的死亡人数加起来刚刚超过10万人。)”和“You can report the same findings about obesity 100 times, and it can be called ‘unexpected’ every single time,” (关于肥胖，你可以报道100次同样的发现，但每一次都可以被称为“意外”)”可推知，第3段this指的是肥胖导致的大量死亡这一情况。故选C项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段““We can’t be stuck in what we thought was true,” Caan says, “because then we’re never going to move the field forward.”(我们不能拘泥于我们认为正确的东西，”Caan说，“因为那样我们就永远无法推动这个领域向前发展。”)”可推知，打破限制性信念是必要的。故选B项。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Many teens in high school want to try out for sports because they think it will make them popular. ____16____ Here are some reasons that you’ll find comforting.
With electronic products becoming more popular, it has become much easier for teens to be by themselves. Kids used to hang out around the town; now they just sit at home. ____17____ In this case, they’ll learn how to interact and work as a team—something they’ll find useful later in life.
____18____ Playing a team sport will help your teens get some exercise to lose weight or get into shape. What’s more, these days, it’s becoming harder to show your teens that you love and support them. A great way to do this is by showing up while they are playing games. You can also help them practice, and help with team fundraising. These are also great ways to spend time with your kids and talk to them.
You may say “but my teen isn’t good enough to make their school team”. ____19____ There are plenty of other places besides school to play team sports. You can always check out other “for-fun” clubs. You could look into sports that you may not have thought of. If you do a little research, you’re sure to find something your teen will enjoy.
Sports are a great way for your teens to get out of the house, get moving, make friends, and even get a scholarship to college. ____20____
A. Take it easy.
B. Take your chance.
C. Sports help address teens’ overweight.
D. Then how can you develop a hobby in having sports
E. So why not talk to them about getting into sports today
F. However, there are other benefits your teens don’t realize.
G. Yet getting into a sport gives them a chance to go out and socialize.
【答案】16. F 17. G 18. C 19. A 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了高中的青少年参加体育运动的好处。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Many teens in high school want to try out for sports because they think it will make them popular. (许多高中的青少年都想尝试运动，因为他们认为这会让他们受欢迎。)”可知，高中的青少年认为运动会让他们受欢迎，F项意为“然而，还有其他好处是你的青少年没有意识到的。”选项能够承接上文，运动不仅会让青少年受欢迎，还有青少年没有意识到的其他好处。故选F。
【17题详解】
根据上文“With electronic products becoming more popular, it has become much easier for teens to be by themselves. Kids used to hang out around the town; now they just sit at home. (随着电子产品越来越受欢迎，青少年独处变得更加容易。孩子们过去常在城里闲逛；现在他们只是坐在家里。)”可知，随着电子产品越来越受欢迎，孩子们不喜欢出去社交，G项意为“然而，参加体育运动给了他们一个出去社交的机会。”选项能够承接上文，孩子们不喜欢出去社交，而参加体育运动可以给他们一个出去社交的机会。故选G。
【18题详解】
根据下文“Playing a team sport will help your teens get some exercise to lose weight or get into shape. (参加团队运动有助于青少年进行一些锻炼，以减肥或保持身材。)”可知，参加团队运动有助于青少年减肥或保持身材，C项意为“运动有助于解决青少年超重问题。”选项能够概括段落主旨，下文针对“运动有助于解决青少年超重问题”这个话题进行了具体介绍。故选C。
【19题详解】
根据上文“You may say “but my teen isn’t good enough to make their school team”. (你可能会说“但我的孩子还不够优秀，不能加入他们的校队”。)”可知，许多家长担心孩子不够优秀，不能加入校队，A项意为“别担心。”选项能够承接上文，针对家长的焦虑，作者劝慰家长“别担心”，且能引起下文，下文介绍了解决办法，除了学校，还有很多其他地方可以进行团体运动，可以参加其他俱乐部。故选A。
【20题详解】
根据上文“Sports are a great way for your teens to get out of the house, get moving, make friends, and even get a scholarship to college. (运动是青少年走出家门、行动起来、交朋友，甚至获得大学奖学金的好方法。)”可知，上文介绍了运动的好处，E项意为“那么为什么今天不和他们谈谈关于参加体育运动的事呢？”选项能够承接上文，既然运动有这么多好处，为什么不和孩子谈谈关于参加体育运动的事呢？故选E。
第三部分 语言运用（共四节，满分45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。
Earlier this month, I bought a new smart phone. I didn’t ____21____ it much at first, only to get a call from my daughter. Soon, however, I found it ____22____ to surf the internet on the smart phone than my large computer. Even with my ____23____ time I quickly found myself spending more and more of it on this phone.
Yesterday when I was ____24____ short videos on TikTok, suddenly a long and white nose ____25____ its way between me and my phone. ____26____ I put the phone down, took my glasses off and petted my dog. Soon we were hugging, and romping (嬉闹) around in the house. And I ____27____ something too. There was a feeling in my heart:a wonderful mixture of love, laughter, and ____28____. It was a ____29____ that I hadn’t gotten once during all that time I had spent on my phone.
It’s strange how it took a dog to ____30____ me of what is important. I ____31____ to spend less time on my phone and more time doing the ____32____ things in life like hugging my children, talking to my friends and even playing with my dog. ____33____ is here to stay. But we shouldn’t let it control us or our ____34____. We should use it only when it ____35____ us to do the important things like loving each other or making this world better.
21. A. desire B. like C. use D. care
22. A. cheaper B. easier C. safer D. slower
23. A. limited B. special C. free D. waiting
24. A. taking down B. pointing at C. speaking of D. checking out
25. A. pushed B. felt C. lost D. followed
26. A. Shaking B. Laughing C. Running D. Clapping
27. A. proved B. revised C. noticed D. changed
28. A. respect B. patience C. trust D. joy
29. A. feeling B. fantasy C. solution D. response
30. A. cure B. remind C. clear D. warn
31. A. hesitated B. happened C. promised D. refused
32. A. regular B. normal C. important D. extreme
33. A. Communication B. Technology C. Friendship D. Inspiration
34. A. energy B. talent C. future D. time
35. A. expects B. invites C. requires D. helps
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己买了新的智能手机后，发现自己不知不觉中上瘾了。狗的介入提醒了作者，让作者意识到：不应该让科技控制我们，而应该让科技帮助我们使生活更美好。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一开始我没怎么用，只是接到了我女儿的电话。A. desire渴望；B. like喜欢；C. use用；D. care关心。结合前文“I bought a new smart phone”及后文“only to get a call from my daughter”可知，我买了一部新的智能手机，所以此处指开始时我没有太多的使用它。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而很快，我发现用智能手机上网比用我的大型电脑更容易。A. cheaper更便宜的；B. easier更容易的；C. safer更安全的；D. slower更慢的。结合下文“ I quickly found myself spending more and more of it on this phone.”可知，我花在玩手机的时间越来越多。由此推知，使用智能手机比用我的电脑更容易。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管时间有限，我很快发现自己在这部手机上花费的时间越来越多。A. limited有限的；B. special特别的；C. free自由的；D. waiting等待的。结合前文“even”及下文“ I quickly found myself spending more and more of it on this phone.”可知，我对手机已经上瘾，所以此处表示即使时间很有限。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：昨天当我在 TikTok 上查看短视频时，突然一个又长又白的鼻子挡在我和手机之间。A. taking down写下；B. pointing at指向；C. speaking of 谈到；D. checking out浏览。结合下文“short videos on TikTok”可知，此处指我用手机在TikTok上浏览视频。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：昨天当我在 TikTok 上查看短视频时，突然一个又长又白的鼻子挡在我和手机之间。A. pushed推；B. felt感觉；C. lost失去；D. followed跟随。结合下文“I put the phone down, took my glasses off and petted my dog. Soon we were hugging, and romping (嬉闹) around in the house.”可知，此处指在我浏览视频时，我的狗挤到了我和手机之间。push one’s way“挤过来”，符合题意。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我笑着放下电话，摘下眼镜，抚摸着我的狗。A. Shaking摇晃；B. Laughing笑；C. Running跑；D. Clapping鼓掌。结合前文“Yesterday when I was 4 short videos on TikTok, suddenly a long and white nose 5 its way between me and my phone”及下文“Soon we were hugging, and romping”可知，狗狗凑过来看我浏览视频，我应该是笑着把手机放下。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我也注意到了一些事。A. proved证明；B. revised复习；C. noticed注意；D. changed改变。结合上文狗凑过来看作者浏览视频及下文“There was a feeling in my heart: a wonderful mixture of love, laughter ”可知，我在此处注意到了：爱，欢笑。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的心中有一种感觉：爱、欢笑和喜悦的完美结合。A. respect 尊重；B. patience耐心； C. trust信赖；D. joy喜悦。 结合前文“Soon we were hugging, and romping (嬉闹) around in the house.”可知，我和狗狗之间的嬉笑让我感到喜悦。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是一种我在手机上度过的所有时间里从未有过的感觉。A. feeling情感；B. fantasy幻想；C. solution解决方法；D. response回应。结合上文提到的“Soon we were hugging, and romping(嬉闹) around in the house.”及“a wonderful mixture of love, laughter 8 ”可知，狗狗的介入让我意识到了爱、欢笑和喜悦，这种情感在我用手机度过的时间中从没有出现过。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：真奇怪，一只狗怎么能提醒我什么才是重要的。A. cure治愈；B. remind提醒；C. clear清理；D. warn警告。结合上文提到的“Soon we were hugging, and romping(嬉闹) around in the house.”及“a wonderful mixture of love, laughter 8 ”可知，狗狗的介入让我意识到了爱、欢笑和乐趣，所以这提醒了我什么重要。remind sb. of sth.“提醒某人某事”，选项B符合题意，故选B。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我承诺少花点时间在手机上，多花点时间做生活中重要的事情，比如拥抱孩子，和朋友聊天，甚至和我的狗玩耍。A. hesitated犹豫；B. happened发生；C. promised承诺；D. refused拒绝。结合上文“It’s strange how it took a dog to 10 me of what is important.”可知，狗狗的介入提醒我知道什么重要，所以对此我承诺在手机上少花点时间，多花时间做重要的事。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. regular有规律的；B. normal普通的；C. important重要的；D. extreme极其。结合上文“It’s strange how it took a dog to 10 me of what is important.”可知，狗狗的介入提醒我知道什么重要，所以对此我承诺在手机上少花点时间，多花时间做重要的事。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：科技将永远存在。A. Communication沟通；B. Technology科技；C. Friendship友谊；D. Inspiration启发。结合前文提到我买了智能手机并对它上瘾可知，此处指智能手机类似的科技。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但我们不应该让它控制我们或我们的时间。A. energy精力；B. talent天赋；C. future未来；D. time时间。结合上文“I quickly found myself spending more and more of it on this phone”可知，此处指不应让手机控制我们的时间。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们应该只在它帮助我们做重要的事情时才使用它，比如彼此相爱或者让这个世界变得更好。A. expects期待；B. invites邀请；C. requires要求；D. helps帮助。结合下文“to do the important things like loving each other or making this world better”可知，此处指科技帮助我们做重要的事情。故选D。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
Su Shi, a famous scholar of the Song Dynasty, was ____36____(high)thought of in poetry, prose and painting.
At the age of 21, his fresh prose style earned him the ____37____(recognize)of Ouyang Xiu. He ____38____(say)that Su Shi’s writings were outstanding. This made Su Shi instantly famous. However, ____39____ his political dream was realized, he had to leave his position and return home.
His dreams cut short, Su Shi turned his focus toward nature. In the spring of 1082, he took an outing with his friends. When ____40____ sudden shower of rain made his companions rush for shelter(遮蔽物), Su Shi burst into laughter as if completely unaware of the rain.
Along both sides of the path were growing trees, ____41____ leaves made soft sounds as the rain-drops fell. With wet clothes, he walked along while ____42____ (sing)a happy song. Then it hit him: “I shall go through this life in a ____43____ (peace)mind, if only wearing a straw rain cape(蓑衣).”
Su Shi’s optimistic and open-minded attitude ____44____ life ensured his advancement despite political ups and downs. Expressed in his poetry and essay, which have been passed down through generations, such an attitude has truly inspired us ____45____ (keep)a broad mind and persist in our struggle against all difficulties
【答案】36. highly
37. recognition
38. said 39. before
40. a 41. whose
42. singing
43. peaceful
44. to##towards
45. to keep
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了宋代著名的学者苏轼——他的文学成就和对待生活的态度等。
【36题详解】
考查副词。句意：苏轼是宋代著名学者，在诗歌、散文和绘画方面都受到高度评价。根据句意和空格后的thought以及所给形容词high分析句子可知，空格处应该填入high的副词形式highly作状语，修饰后面的thought。故填highly。
【37题详解】
考查名词。句意：21岁时，他清新的散文风格为他赢得了欧阳修的认可。根据句意和空格前的动词earned以及所给动词recognize分析句子可知，空格处应该填入recognize的名词形式recognition作动词earn的宾语(earn somebody something)。故填recognition。
【38题详解】
考查时态。句意：他说苏轼的作品是杰出的。根据句意和所给动词say分析句子可知，空格处是该句子的谓语部分，根据后面从句的时态是一般过去时可知，主句也应该用一般过去时。故填said。
【39题详解】
考查连词。句意：然而，在他的政治梦想实现之前，他不得不离开他的职位回家。根据句意分析句子可知， 4 his political dream was realized是一个状语从句，所以空格处应该填入一个连词；根据下文的he had to leave his position and return home可知，这应该指的是他的政治梦想实现之前的事。故填before。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意：突然下起了一场雨，同伴们都跑去避雨，苏轼笑了起来，好像完全不知道有雨似的。根据句意和空格后的单数可数名词shower分析句子可知，空格处应该填入一个不定冠词，表示数量，因为空格后的sudden发音是辅音音素开头，所以应该用不定冠词a。故填a。
【41题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：小路两旁长着树木，雨点落下时，树叶发出柔和的声音。根据句意和空格后的leaves分析句子可知，空格后的部分是一个定语从句，对先行词trees进行限定说明，所以空格处应该填入一个关系代词作定语，修饰leaves，且意义为“它们的”，所以应该用关系代词whose。故填whose。
【42题详解】
考查状语从句的省略。句意：他穿着湿衣服，边走边唱着欢快的歌。根据句意和空格前的while分析句子可知，while后面的部分本应该是一个状语从句（while he was singing a happy song），该状语从句的主语和主句的主语一致，且从句中有be动词，符合状语从句省略的条件，可以把从句的主语和be动词省略。故填singing。
【43题详解】
考查形容词。句意：这时他突然想到：“只要披一件草编的雨披，我就可以平静地度过这一生。根据句意和空格后的名词mind以及所给名词peace分析句子可知，空格处应该填入peace的形容词形式peaceful作定语，修饰后面的mind。故填peaceful。
【44题详解】
考查介词。句意：苏轼乐观开放的生活态度确保了他在政治上起起落落的情况下仍能取得进步。根据句意和空格前的名词attitude分析句子可知，此处是考查名词attitude与介词to或towards的搭配attitude to/towards（对……的态度）。故填to或towards。
【45题详解】
考查不定式。句意：这种精神体现在他代代相传的诗歌和散文中，激励着我们保持宽广的胸怀，坚持与一切困难作斗争。根据句意和空格前的动词inspire以及所给动词keep分析句子可知，此处是考查动词inspire的用法：inspire somebody to do something（激励某人做某事）。故填to keep。
第三节 根据语境完成句子（共10小题，每小题1分，计10分）
在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
46. As a senior high school student, you must make efforts ________ (improve) your communication and problem-solving skills.(所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】to improve
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：作为一名高中生，你必须努力提高你的沟通和解决问题的能力。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里需要动词不定式，作目的状语。故填to improve。
47. Recently I have read Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, from which I have learnt we should treat others with kindness, ________ (慷慨) and love. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】generosity
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。最近我读了查尔斯·狄更斯的《圣诞颂歌》，从中我学到了我们应该善待他人，慷慨和友爱。根据汉语提示“慷慨”以及with可知，此处应用名词generosity和前后文并列作宾语，不可数名词。故填generosity。
48. Luo’s parents have specially decorated their home for the ________ (临近) festival. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】approaching
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：Luo的父母特意为临近的节日装饰了家。根据汉语提示“临近”可知，此处可用动词approach表达，动词和名词festival之间是主动关系，故用其现在分词作定语。故填approaching。
49. I send you my sincere ________ (祝贺) on your succeeding in taking your first step towards a new improved you. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】congratulations
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：祝贺你成功地迈出了改过自新的第一步。根据汉语提示“祝贺”以及前文my可知，此处应用名词congratulation作直接宾语，该词常用复数形式。故填congratulations。
50. To start with, physical activity increases the ________ (efficient) of your heart and lungs. During exercise, your heart and lungs must work harder. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】efficiency
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：首先，体育活动可以提高你的心脏和肺部的效率。在运动时，你的心脏和肺必须更加努力地工作。分析句子可知，空处需使用名词在句中作宾语，定冠词the后接名词进行修饰。故填efficiency。
51. Tai Chi has taught me to relax my mind, ________ (enable) me to stay cool in stressful situation. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】enabling
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：太极教会我放松我的头脑，使我在紧张的情况下保持冷静。句中已有谓语动词，所以用非谓语动词形式。逻辑主语Tai Chi 与enable之间为主动关系，所以用现在分词作状语。故填enabling，
52. Then there was an ________ (explode) of bright colours and lively music, and the group jumped into action. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】explosion
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：接着是一阵阵鲜艳的色彩和欢快的音乐，大家开始行动起来。分析句子可知，空处可使用名词在句中作主语，不定冠词an提示用单数。故填explosion。
53. As midnight approaches, Luo Yan takes his parents, wife and son outside to set off firecrackers. The whole village ________(light) up with colourful fireworks. (用所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】is lit
【解析】
【详解】考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：午夜时分，罗岩带着父母、妻子和儿子到外面放鞭炮。整个村庄都被五颜六色的烟花照亮了。根据“approaches”和“takes”可知，句子在描述现在的规律性的事实，应用一般现在时，主语The whole village和light之间是被动关系，表示“村子被照亮”，应用一般现在时的被动语态，light用过去分词形式lit，且主语是单数，be动词用is。故填is lit。
54. If we pass the entrance examination and are ________ (幸运地) admitted to a university, we shall not stop making effort. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】fortunately##luckily
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：如果我们通过了入学考试并幸运地被大学录取，我们将不应该停止努力。根据汉语提示“幸运地”以及后文动词admitted可知，此处应用副词fortunately或luckily作状语。故填fortunately/luckily。
55. When their friendship was on the rocks, she always ________ (追求) to be alone and escaped into her own world. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】pursued
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：当他们的友谊触礁时，她总是追求独处，逃到了自己的世界。根据汉语提示“追求”，此处应用动词pursue作谓语，根据前文was可知，此处描述过去发生的事情，用一般过去时，谓语动词用过去式。故填pursued。
第四节 翻译句子（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10）
56. 首先，交一些中国朋友对你来说很重要，他们可以在很多方面帮助你。（it is +adj.+for sb to do）(汉译英)
【答案】First of all, it is very important for you to make Chinese friends, as they can help you in many aspects.
【解析】
【详解】考查固定句型。句子陈述目前的事实，应用一般现在时；根据题目要求，使用固定句型It is +adj.+for sb to do sth.“做某事对某人来说是怎么样的”；“首先”译为first of all，位于句首，作状语，“很重要”译为very important，“对你来说”译为for you，“交一些中国朋友”译为make Chinese friends，“他们可以在很多方面帮助你”可以处理为as引导的原因状语从句，“他们”使用they，作主语，“可以帮助你”译为can help you，“在很多方面”译为in many aspects。故翻译为First of all, it is very important for you to make Chinese friends, as they can help you in many aspects.
57. 玛丽和她最好的朋友的友谊濒临崩溃，这让她遭受了很多痛苦。（which引导定语从句）(汉译英)
【答案】Mary’s friendship with her best friend is on the verge of collapse, which has caused her a lot of pain.
【解析】
【详解】考查句子结构、定语从句。主句“玛丽和她最好的朋友的友谊濒临崩溃”描述现实状况，用一般现在时，表达为Mary’s friendship with her best friend is on the verge of collapse，介词短语on the verge of collapse“濒临崩溃”是固定搭配，作表语；“这让她遭受了很多痛苦”表示过去发生的事情对现在的影响，用现在完成时，用which引导定语从句表示为which has caused her a lot of pain，which指代前面整句。故翻译为Mary’s friendship with her best friend is on the verge of collapse, which has caused her a lot of pain.
58. 我想向我的朋友道歉，因为我和她吵架了。（apologize）(汉译英)
【答案】I want to apologize to my friend because I quarreled with her.
【解析】
【详解】考查句子结构。主句“我想向我的朋友道歉”描述现实状况，用一般现在时，表达为I want to apologize to my friend，apologize to sb“向某人道歉”是固定搭配；原因状语从句“因为我和她吵架了”描述过去发生的事情，用一般过去时。用because引导从句表示为because I quarreled with her。故翻译为I want to apologize to my friend because I quarreled with her.
59. 这些好奇的孩子总是会问一系列有趣的问题。（现在进行时被动）(汉译英)
【答案】A series of interesting questions are always being asked by these curious children.
【解析】
【详解】考查现在进行时被动语态。表示主语“一系列有趣的问题”为a series of interesting questions，根据句意，按要求，用现在进行时被动语态表示谓语“总是被问”为are always being asked，always和现在进行时连用表示感情上的喜恶，用介词短语表达动作执行者“这些好奇的孩子”为by these curious children。句首字母大写，故翻译为A series of interesting questions are always being asked by these curious children.
60. 你越是焦虑，你的表现就会越差。（the+比较级……，the+比较级……）(汉译英)
【答案】The more anxious you are the worse your performance will be.
【解析】
【详解】考查句子结构、固定句型。按要求，用固定句型“the+比较级……，the+比较级……”表示“你越是焦虑”为the more anxious you are，用一般现在时表示将来；表示“你的表现就会越差”为the worse your performance will be，用一般将来时，表示将来要发生的事情。句首字母大写，故翻译为The more anxious you are, the worse your performance will be.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分25分）
第一节（满分15分）
61. 假定你是校太极社团的负责人李华，你校的交换生Jay对太极很感兴趣，来信想作进一步了解。请你回一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1. 简要介绍太极：
2. 简述打太极的好处。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右：
2. 请按如下格式相应位置作答。
Dear Jay,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jay,
Delighted to hear you take great interest in tai chi, I’m writing to share my knowledge about it.
Tai chi is a traditional Chinese sport originating from the Ming Dynasty. Greatly inspired by nature, it imitates animals, so you will find some interesting moves named after them. When you learn to do those moves, a state of physical balance and mental peace can be created. Meanwhile, you’ll have a better understanding of the Chinese philosophy of yin and yang.
Please come and join us! (84 words)
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以校太极社团的负责人李华的身份，给交换生Jay回一封电子邮件，介绍太极的相关信息。
【详解】词汇积累
高兴的：delighted→happy/pleased/glad
起源：originate→happen/occur/proceed
鼓舞：inspire→stimulate/lift/wake/spirit/effect
模仿：imitate→simulate/model after
句式拓展
原句：Tai chi is a traditional Chinese sport originating from the Ming Dynasty.
拓展句：Tai chi is a traditional Chinese sport which originated from the Ming Dynasty.
【点睛】[高分句型1]Greatly inspired by nature, it imitates animals, so you will find some interesting moves named after them.（运用过去分词作状语）
[高分句型2]When you learn to do those moves, a state of physical balance and mental peace can be created.（运用When引导的状语从句结构）
第二节（满分10分）
62. 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。
The alarm sounded sharply. Seven-thirty. Too early for a Saturday! And much earlier for her birthday! Rosa thought about her birthdays in hometown, when her grandmother, Abuelita, would make a cake for her, humming (哼) old songs in the kitchen.
“Rosa! Hrry!”
“Yes, Mama,” Rosa called. She wanted to stay in bed, but ever since she had turned fourteen, Saturdays here meant helping Mama at hair salon (发廊). “Where is papa ” Rosa asked. “He left an hour ago. We must go, too,” said Mama.
Rosa and Mama hurried to the bus stop. Sharing the umbrella made them hit into each other. Mama laughed. Rosa didn’t think it was funny. “I don’t like here,” she said. “I miss everything about hometown, especially Abuelita!” “I miss her too,” Mama said. “But there is more work here. We are able to send money to Abuelita.” Rosa nodded. Still, it was hard.
As Rosa arrived, the salon was already full of people. “Hello,” said Morena, Rosa’s cousin.
Rosa took the towels from a basket and started to fold (叠) them. She took a deep breath of their clean fresh smell, and was reminded again of the flowers of Abuelita. “I kept thinking about Abuelita. I miss her so much, especially today!” Rosa said. “Me, too,” Morena smiled. “But that won’t get this work done.”
Rosa carried the towels to the sinks (水池). All the chairs were filled with waiting customers. Rosa hurried over. Mama was shampooing (给…用洗发水) an old lady with a towel across her face. “Here we are. Rosa has brought you another towel.” Mama gently lifted the lady’s head and placed the towel at the base of her neck. “Better ” The woman’s face was still covered, and she didn’t speak, but she waved her hand as if to say yes.
As Mama continued, the lady hummed an old song softly.
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Abuelita reached her hand into a basket and took out a homemade cake.
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【答案】As Mama continued, the lady hummed an old song softly. Hearing something familiar, Rosa stood rooted to the ground, leaning sideways to the old customer. When the shampoo was finally done, Mama helped the woman slowly sit up. The moment the towel fell away, Rosa shrieked. It was Abuelita! Rosa fell on her grandmother, laughing and crying at the same time. “When How... ” Rosa hugged her grandmother tightly. “Your hard work helped get me here, Rosa.” Abuelita was crying excitedly, too. “I have something for you.” (75 words)
Abuelita reached her hand into a basket and took out a homemade cake. “Happy Birthday, Rosa. We wanted to surprise you.” she said, her eyes sparkling with tears of happiness. Rosa gave her a kiss and then looked at her mother. “What a secret!” Mama smiled. “It was hard not to tell you this morning! Papa brought Abuelita here right from the airport. “Happy Birthday!” Morena who joined them handed Abuelita a towel to wipe the face. Rosa grinned. What an unforgettable birthday on such a different Saturday! (75 words)
【解析】
【导语】本文以故事情节发为线索展开，讲述了女孩罗莎周六那天，正好生日，但是妈妈一大早把她喊起来前往发廊帮忙。她想躺在床上，想起在家乡生日时外婆会给她做蛋糕，想回到家乡。但妈妈说在这里他们能成更多的钱，然后寄给祖母。后来罗莎到达了发廊，客人很多，她开始工作，在她帮妈妈给一个老顾客递毛巾时，她听到熟悉的歌曲。原来，这个老人是她的外婆！外婆从家乡赶来给她庆祝生日，这是一个特别大的惊喜，因此罗莎度过了一个难忘的生日。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“妈妈继续说着，这位女士轻声哼着一首老歌。”可知，第一段可描写罗莎发现这位老人是外婆，开心的场景。
②由第二段首句内容“阿布莱塔把手伸进篮子里，拿出一块自制蛋糕。”可知，第二段可描写外婆阿布莱塔给罗莎拿出蛋糕，过生日的场景。
2.续写线索：生日早起——和妈妈一起搭车去发廊——到达发廊开始帮忙——给一个老顾客递毛巾——听到熟悉的歌谣——发现老人是外婆——一起过生日
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.尖叫：shriek/scream
②.传递：hand/pass
情绪类
①.开心：her eyes sparkling with tears of happiness/being over the moon
②.激动地：excitedly/in excitement
【点睛】[高分句型1]. When the shampoo was finally done, Mama helped the woman slowly sit up.（由连接词when引导时间状语从句）
[高分句型2]. Morena who joined them handed Abuelita a towel to wipe the face.（由关系代词who引导限制性定语从句）高一英语第一学期期末模拟试题（一）
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. Why did the police officer stop the woman
A. Because of the driving speed. B. Because of the license problem. C. Because of the broken tail light.
2. How does the man feel
A. Confident. B. Nervous. C. Excited.
3. What is the woman telling the man
A. She likes him. B. She forgot him. C. She remembers him.
4. What will happen in the speakers’ company
A. The office building will change.
B. Many employees will lose their jobs.
C. All employees will earn more money.
5. What does the man suggest
A. Buying a phone. B. Using his phone. C. Charging the phone.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分 22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What was wrong with the man’s job interview
A. He mistook the date.
B. He didn’t have the right documents.
C. He arrived too late for the appointment.
7. What does the man probably think of the woman
A. She is unfriendly. B. She is careless. C. She is helpful.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What are the guards banned from doing according to the woman
A. Speaking to others. B. Wearing strange uniforms. C. Taking pictures with tourists.
9. What is Lucy’s attitude towards the rules
A. She questions them. B. She understands them. C. She opposes them.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Which date did the boy finish his project
A. On November 12th. B. On November 15th. C. On December 17th.
11. Which paper will the boy probably write tonight
A. The War of 1812. B. The Wonders of Liquids. C. Brown Bear Populations.
12. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. Time management. B. The choice of subjects. C. The plan of some projects.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the woman’s main issue
A. Her bag was stolen. B. Someone harmed her. C. She can’t speak Italian.
14. Where will the woman go next
A. To Rome. B. To Venice. C. To Milan.
15. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Check in earlier.
B. Stay close to her bag.
C. Let someone watch her personal belongings.
16. Where are the speakers probably
A. On a train. B. At a train station. C. At a police station.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did the speaker start playing golf
A. To play with his dad.
B. To play on his school team.
C. To follow his dream of becoming a professional.
18. Where was the golf game firstly invented
A. In England. B. In Scotland. C. In the US.
19 What is the most important golf competition according to the speaker
A. The Master’s Tournament. B. The British Open. C. The US Open.
20. What does the speaker plan to do in the future
A. Open his own golf course.
B. Organize golf camps for children.
C Give pro golfers one-on-one instruction.
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
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This book does a great job of breaking down how to examine, judge, and stabilize your patient or situation, manage the person’s physical symptoms(症状), and know what questions to ask. It covers a wider range of possible injuries and treatment options than some other wilderness first-aid books. This book costs $12.79 and is easy to read and understand.
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The book, which costs $13.59, not only contains information about wilderness first aid but also attempts to teach you safety and survival skills from hiking basics to winter adventures. This book stands out because of its detailed visual diagrams that illustrate the right and wrong ways to achieve different techniques.
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The book, which costs $32.95, is a great addition to your collection if you’ve already read some of the other wilderness first-aid books, and maybe even taken a course already but are still wanting to learn more. Many doctors and nurses like this book because they practice basic medical diagnosis(诊断) regularly.
1. What does William W. Forgey introduce in detail in his book
A. The ways of comforting injured climbers.
B. The steps to determine a medical problem.
C. The advice on keeping away from potential dangers.
D. Visual diagrams showing treatment options.
2. How much is the book based on the real-life climbing experiences
A. $21.99. B. $13.59. C. $12.79. D. $32.95.
3. Which book especially suits climbers with a background in medicine
A. Wilderness Medicine: Beyond First Aid.
B. Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills.
C. Mountaineering: Essential Skills for Hikers and Climbers.
D. Medicine for Mountaineering & Other Wilderness Activities.
B
Dentler was born in Mumbai, India in l978 and suffered from polio (小儿麻痹症) at six months. At age three and a half, she was adopted by a couple in the US. She says, “I spent the first few years in America just going through a number of operations to basically straighten me out so I could then be fitted for leg braces (支架) and walking stick.”
“In the early years, it was just me trying to be like my siblings (兄弟姐妹),” she says. “I didn’t want to take the disabled bus to school. I wanted to be able to take the bus with my sister. And so I had to learn how to go up the stairs.”
Later, when she was in her late 20s in New York City, a friend introduced her to a running club for athletes with disabilities where she learned how to use a handcycle: Push a three-wheeled low-to-the-ground bike using only her upper body (上肢).
Within seven months, she learned to swim and to compete using a racing wheelchair. When Dentler finished the triathlon (铁人三项赛), she was motivated to go farther. She soon took up half-Ironman distance triathlons, a distance of nearly 70 miles. And she kept meeting people, mostly able-bodied, with extraordinary athletic ambitions, which led her to attempt her first Ironman in Hawaii. Thar’s a distance of 140.6 miles.
“At the time, no female wheelchair athlete had ever made the time by the deadline to finish that race,” Dentler says. She missed the finish line on her first try. But a year later, she made it and finished the race in 14 hours, 39 minutes the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship. She covered all those miles in water and on land, pushed entirely by her arms and upper body. She says, “I think it’s important to stay physically active.
Now, she’s a mom. Dentler volunteered at the school to help kids learn to read, “The kids were very curious. They asked me a ton of questions and it was actually pretty fun to answer them. And the kids’ eyes would get really big when they heard that I could do all of these things.”
4. What effect did Dentler’s disease have on her
A. She needed extra support to walk
B. She was abandoned by her own parents
C. She received many operations to walk easily.
D. She was accompanied to school by his siblings.
5. How does the author show it was hard for Dentler to finish the race
A. By listing several numbers.
B. By interviewing other players.
C. By introducing her early hard life.
D. By providing her family background
6. Which of the following can best describe Dentler
A. Reliable but serious. B. Adventurous but proud.
C. Confident and humorous. D. Determined and energetic.
7. What can we learn from Dentler’s story
A. Curiosity pays off B. Education matters much.
C. Impossible is nothing D. Ambition makes the champion.
C
When I was ten, my family moved to the other side of town. I was forced to leave the familiarity of St Paul’s and become “the new kid” at St Teresa’s:a one-hallway school with no gym, where the other kids in my class had been together since kindergarten. I struggled to break into the crowd and spent lunchtime playing alone.
One school day, when I headed to the kitchen table, I heard the radio, “It’s a sad day in the music world. Mr Roy Orbison has died.” Oh no, how sad, Roy Orbison has died. Wait. . . who is Roy Orbison
I didn’t have a chance to ask. I had to get to school before the bell.
It was Mr Hutchison’s class. Every day, he would ask if there was anyone we wanted to pray(祈祷) for. That day, Johnny prayed for his sick grandfather, and Emily for her grandmother who had a surgery.
This was my chance! Before I had time to fully think it through, my hand shot into the air. “I’d like to pray for Roy Orbison!”
Silence fell over the room. The other kids looked confused, but Mr Hutchison could see the eagerness in my eyes. No one else had ever been so excited to pray for anyone in his class.
“OK, Roy Orbison has been added to the prayer list.” He winked(眨眼)。
I did it! This must be another way we kids make new friends:you just pray for someone.
I had never met Roy Orbison, nor did I have his album. But because of Roy, a little girl named Christine came up to me and said, “I’m really sorry for your loss. If you’re not busy with the funeral(葬礼), maybe you can come over and play after school.”
Thanks to Roy and Christine, I was lonely no more.
8. Why did I pray for Roy Orbison
A. Because I was a true fan of him.
B Because I felt sorry for his death
C. Because I needed a reason to be noticed
D. Because I wanted to impress Mr Hutchison.
9. What happened after I prayed for Roy Orbison
A. The whole class felt sad as I did.
B. I made new friends at St Teresa’s.
C. Mr Hutchison turned a blind eye to me.
D. Christine offered to enjoy Roy’s music with me.
10. What is the tone(语气)of the text
A. Humorous. B. Serious. C. Excited. D. Cold.
11. Which of the following can best describe the text
A. Chances favor a prepared mind. B. Life is full of unexpected wonders.
C. A friend in need is a friend indeed. D. Where there is a will there is a way.
D
In December 1994, a weight-loss movement was started, stating that obesity(肥胖) had become America’s second-largest cause of death, “resulting in about 300, 000 lives lost each year.” This marked the beginning of a long and influential life for the number. Experts began using the number to stress the seriousness of the problem. After ten years, the number had ballooned to nearly 400, 000 deaths caused by high weight, and it was expected to soon reach half a million. But these seemingly shocking numbers were then overturned(推翻) The number killer was Katherine Flegal.
Hoping to better understand the relationship between body size and death rate, Flegal led a study that finally showed something many scientists—and certainly the public—did not expect:the annual(每年的) deaths related to obesity added up to just more than 100, 000. More interesting still, people considered “overweight” could live longer than those who had “normal” weight. The study was met with a firestorm of doubt. “People were saying that our article was rubbish,” Flegal says. “Our findings produced controversy(争论) because someone wanted a controversy.”
“People are just more comfortable with a larger number—they prefer it to be larger,” Flegal says. And in nutrition science and medicine, that larger number is equal to the idea that thinner is better, skinnier is healthier. “You can report the same findings about obesity 100 times, and it can be called ‘unexpected’ every single time,” Flegal says. “At what point would you change your mind and say this might be the expected ”
“It’s human nature for people to find proof that supports their belief,” Caan, a breast cancer researcher says. “But we need to study where the data takes us.” Her own “unexpected findings” led to a discovery that could influence breast cancer patients:keeping muscle during treatment is far more important to survival than avoiding weight gain. “We can’t be stuck in what we thought was true,” Caan says, “because then we’re never going to move the field forward.”
12. In paragraph 1, the author lists numbers to ______.
A. call on people to lose weight B. draw experts’ attention to obesity
C. support the weight-loss movement D. introduce Flegal’s research background
13. What do we know about Flegal’s study
A. It helped people to live a longer life.
B. It lacked proof so that it caused doubt.
C. Its aim was to decide on normal weight ranges.
D. Its findings were beyond people’s expectations.
14. What does “this” refer to in paragraph 3
A. A point that changes our mind.
B. A study about nutrition science.
C. The large number of deaths caused by obesity.
D. The idea that thinner is better, skinnier is healthier
15. What can be inferred(推断) from Caan’s unexpected findings
A. Breast cancer is related to body size.
B. It is necessary to break limiting beliefs.
C. Losing weight matters to cancer patients.
D. It is right to believe what we choose to believe.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Many teens in high school want to try out for sports because they think it will make them popular. ____16____ Here are some reasons that you’ll find comforting.
With electronic products becoming more popular, it has become much easier for teens to be by themselves. Kids used to hang out around the town; now they just sit at home. ____17____ In this case, they’ll learn how to interact and work as a team—something they’ll find useful later in life.
____18____ Playing a team sport will help your teens get some exercise to lose weight or get into shape. What’s more, these days, it’s becoming harder to show your teens that you love and support them. A great way to do this is by showing up while they are playing games. You can also help them practice, and help with team fundraising. These are also great ways to spend time with your kids and talk to them.
You may say “but my teen isn’t good enough to make their school team”. ____19____ There are plenty of other places besides school to play team sports. You can always check out other “for-fun” clubs. You could look into sports that you may not have thought of. If you do a little research, you’re sure to find something your teen will enjoy.
Sports are a great way for your teens to get out of the house, get moving, make friends, and even get a scholarship to college. ____20____
A. Take it easy.
B. Take your chance.
C. Sports help address teens’ overweight.
D. Then how can you develop a hobby in having sports
E. So why not talk to them about getting into sports today
F. However, there are other benefits your teens don’t realize.
G. Yet getting into a sport gives them a chance to go out and socialize.
第三部分 语言运用（共四节，满分45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。
Earlier this month, I bought a new smart phone. I didn’t ____21____ it much at first, only to get a call from my daughter. Soon, however, I found it ____22____ to surf the internet on the smart phone than my large computer. Even with my ____23____ time I quickly found myself spending more and more of it on this phone.
Yesterday when I was ____24____ short videos on TikTok, suddenly a long and white nose ____25____ its way between me and my phone. ____26____ I put the phone down, took my glasses off and petted my dog. Soon we were hugging, and romping (嬉闹) around in the house. And I ____27____ something too. There was a feeling in my heart:a wonderful mixture of love, laughter, and ____28____. It was a ____29____ that I hadn’t gotten once during all that time I had spent on my phone.
It’s strange how it took a dog to ____30____ me of what is important. I ____31____ to spend less time on my phone and more time doing the ____32____ things in life like hugging my children, talking to my friends and even playing with my dog. ____33____ is here to stay. But we shouldn’t let it control us or our ____34____. We should use it only when it ____35____ us to do the important things like loving each other or making this world better.
21. A. desire B. like C. use D. care
22. A. cheaper B. easier C. safer D. slower
23. A. limited B. special C. free D. waiting
24. A. taking down B. pointing at C. speaking of D. checking out
25. A. pushed B. felt C. lost D. followed
26. A. Shaking B. Laughing C. Running D. Clapping
27. A. proved B. revised C. noticed D. changed
28. A. respect B. patience C. trust D. joy
29. A. feeling B. fantasy C. solution D. response
30. A. cure B. remind C. clear D. warn
31. A. hesitated B. happened C. promised D. refused
32. A. regular B. normal C. important D. extreme
33. A. Communication B. Technology C. Friendship D. Inspiration
34. A. energy B. talent C. future D. time
35. A. expects B. invites C. requires D. helps
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
Su Shi, a famous scholar of the Song Dynasty, was ____36____(high)thought of in poetry, prose and painting.
At the age of 21, his fresh prose style earned him the ____37____(recognize)of Ouyang Xiu. He ____38____(say)that Su Shi’s writings were outstanding. This made Su Shi instantly famous. However, ____39____ his political dream was realized, he had to leave his position and return home.
His dreams cut short, Su Shi turned his focus toward nature. In the spring of 1082, he took an outing with his friends. When ____40____ sudden shower of rain made his companions rush for shelter(遮蔽物), Su Shi burst into laughter as if completely unaware of the rain.
Along both sides of the path were growing trees, ____41____ leaves made soft sounds as the rain-drops fell. With wet clothes, he walked along while ____42____ (sing)a happy song. Then it hit him: “I shall go through this life in a ____43____ (peace)mind, if only wearing a straw rain cape(蓑衣).”
Su Shi’s optimistic and open-minded attitude ____44____ life ensured his advancement despite political ups and downs. Expressed in his poetry and essay, which have been passed down through generations, such an attitude has truly inspired us ____45____ (keep)a broad mind and persist in our struggle against all difficulties
第三节 根据语境完成句子（共10小题，每小题1分，计10分）
在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
46. As a senior high school student, you must make efforts ________ (improve) your communication and problem-solving skills.(所给词的适当形式填空)
47. Recently I have read Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, from which I have learnt we should treat others with kindness, ________ (慷慨) and love. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
48. Luo’s parents have specially decorated their home for the ________ (临近) festival. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
49. I send you my sincere ________ (祝贺) on your succeeding in taking your first step towards a new improved you. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
50. To start with, physical activity increases the ________ (efficient) of your heart and lungs. During exercise, your heart and lungs must work harder. (所给词的适当形式填空)
51. Tai Chi has taught me to relax my mind, ________ (enable) me to stay cool in stressful situation. (所给词的适当形式填空)
52. Then there was an ________ (explode) of bright colours and lively music, and the group jumped into action. (所给词的适当形式填空)
53. As midnight approaches, Luo Yan takes his parents, wife and son outside to set off firecrackers. The whole village ________(light) up with colourful fireworks. (用所给词的适当形式填空)
54. If we pass the entrance examination and are ________ (幸运地) admitted to a university, we shall not stop making effort. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
55. When their friendship was on the rocks, she always ________ (追求) to be alone and escaped into her own world. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
第四节 翻译句子（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10）
56. 首先，交一些中国朋友对你来说很重要，他们可以在很多方面帮助你。（it is +adj.+for sb to do）(汉译英)
57. 玛丽和她最好的朋友的友谊濒临崩溃，这让她遭受了很多痛苦。（which引导定语从句）(汉译英)
58. 我想向我的朋友道歉，因为我和她吵架了。（apologize）(汉译英)
59. 这些好奇的孩子总是会问一系列有趣的问题。（现在进行时被动）(汉译英)
60. 你越是焦虑，你的表现就会越差。（the+比较级……，the+比较级……）(汉译英)
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分25分）
第一节（满分15分）
61. 假定你是校太极社团的负责人李华，你校的交换生Jay对太极很感兴趣，来信想作进一步了解。请你回一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1. 简要介绍太极：
2. 简述打太极的好处。
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。
Dear Jay
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分10分）
62. 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。
The alarm sounded sharply. Seven-thirty. Too early for a Saturday! And much earlier for her birthday! Rosa thought about her birthdays in hometown, when her grandmother, Abuelita, would make a cake for her, humming (哼) old songs in the kitchen.
“Rosa! Hrry!”
“Yes, Mama,” Rosa called. She wanted to stay in bed, but ever since she had turned fourteen, Saturdays here meant helping Mama at hair salon (发廊). “Where is papa ” Rosa asked. “He left an hour ago. We must go, too,” said Mama.
Rosa and Mama hurried to the bus stop. Sharing the umbrella made them hit into each other. Mama laughed. Rosa didn’t think it was funny. “I don’t like here,” she said. “I miss everything about hometown, especially Abuelita!” “I miss her too,” Mama said. “But there is more work here. We are able to send money to Abuelita.” Rosa nodded. Still, it was hard.
As Rosa arrived, the salon was already full of people. “Hello,” said Morena, Rosa’s cousin.
Rosa took the towels from a basket and started to fold (叠) them. She took a deep breath of their clean fresh smell, and was reminded again of the flowers of Abuelita. “I kept thinking about Abuelita. I miss her so much, especially today!” Rosa said. “Me, too,” Morena smiled. “But that won’t get this work done.”
Rosa carried the towels to the sinks (水池). All the chairs were filled with waiting customers. Rosa hurried over. Mama was shampooing (给…用洗发水) an old lady with a towel across her face. “Here we are. Rosa has brought you another towel.” Mama gently lifted the lady’s head and placed the towel at the base of her neck. “Better ” The woman’s face was still covered, and she didn’t speak, but she waved her hand as if to say yes.
As Mama continued, the lady hummed an old song softly.
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Abuelita reached her hand into a basket and took out a homemade cake.
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