陕西省部分高中2023-2024学年高一上学期11月期中考试英语试卷(含解析)
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陕西省部分高中2023-2024学年高一上学期11月期中考试英语试卷
学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、阅读理解
There are many fun, free activities that you can do as a family. All that is required is a bit of imagination and some time. And the best part is that these are the kind of fun and family memories that a child will remember for a lifetime.
Family Game Night
Kids often get games for Christmas or birthdays, and would love to have a chance to play with their family or make up some games of their own. Charades(字谜游戏)is a fun game that will challenge children to use their imagination. Divide the family into teams and let each team come up with words and the other has to act out.
Family Art Time
Pick some time for the family to sit down and come up with their own art.
It doesn’t need to be just a drawing— take some old magazines, let the kids cut out pictures and paste them into their own shape. Or let them use leaves, branches and whatever else they can find to make something from their imagination.
Family Picnic
Taking the family for a picnic is a great way for some fun that doesn’t cost any money. If the weather is nice, take them to a park or playground and let them have a day of playing.
Family Field Trip
A family field trip doesn’t have to cost a cent. Ask a nearby farm if you can bring your kids out for a tour and to see some of the animals. Or take them to a park to find certain items from nature. Ask a local business if you could bring the family for a tour to see how things work—you might be surprised at the number of people who would be excited to share what they do with others, and it could be an interesting lesson for kids.
1．When playing the game charades, kids are supposed to ______.
A. prepare some cakes for each other
B. be quick to follow others’ actions
C. sing a song for each other in turn
D. connect actions with certain words
2．It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ______.
A. it costs a lot to visit a park for a family
B. you may share your own experience with workers
C. you should ask for permission from the farm owner
D. all the people will be excited to share what they have with you
3．The passage is mainly intended for ______.
A. teachers B. parents C. tourists D. teenagers
It’s time to go back to high school. Students are excited about the new beginning. But for many kids, the first day is more about friends than classes, and maybe with good reason. On that day, the teacher takes attendance(考勤), hands out books, and describes the teaching plan. If a student hears the same things in seven classes, you can’t blame(责备) them for thinking it’s going to be another long year. When the high schoolers’ parents ask what they did in school, it’s pretty likely that the answer will be “Nothing.”
It doesn’t have to be this way. Kids always want exciting changes, and you can give them a taste of how appealing your course will be. One English teacher asks students to write 77 words about what they want to get out of her class. Then she reads their responses out aloud. She keeps the responses until the last day of the school year. Finally she hands them back to students so that they can see if they achieved what they wanted. After encouraging kids with a year-long game, she begins the English course.
On the first day of science, a teacher gives students 30 minutes to build something to improve people’s lives. A history teacher organizes a debate on whether Swiss cheese is better than cheddar. In math class, another teacher puts students in groups of three, and gives them six minutes to come up with as many answers as possible to the question, “What is math good for ”
The new class activities are part of our school wide movement to improve the first day of classes. Many teachers choose to use creative ways to encourage kids from day one. And all students seem to enjoy the changes. Quite a few parents told me that their kids said, “I think English (or math or biology or Spanish) is going to be great!”
4．Which best describes the class on the first day of school in Paragraph 1
A. Too boring. B. A bit strange.
C. Really wonderful. D. Quite challenging.
5．What does the underlined word “appealing” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Confusing. B. Ordinary. C. Attractive. D. Unfamiliar.
6．What will the students find out in English class at the end of the school year
A. If their writing skills have improved.
B. If their expectations have been realized.
C. If they can understand the 77 words.
D. If the teacher likes their responses
7．What do the teachers in Paragraph 3 have in common
A. All try to organize different debates.
B. All ask students to work in groups.
C. All hold discussions on teaching plans.
D. All choose to do something exciting.
When we’re in trouble we always ask our parents for help. But would you like them to hear the conversations you have with your friends on the school playground Social networking sites have become extensions(延伸) of the school hallways, so would you add your parents as “friends” and allow them to view your online activities and conversations with friends
In the past the generation gap included a technology gap, where children were up to date with the latest technology and parents were left behind, content to continue their day-to-day lives as they always had because they didn’t need to know more about technology. However, many parents are beginning to realize just how important social networks are in their lives. This realization has given many parents the motivation(动机) to educate themselves about social networking sites. These days many people are attracted to social networking sites because they can choose who they have around them, there’s also a amount of control over privacy(隐私) that we don’t get in real life. Sometimes we feel that privacy is violated(违背) when we must accept a “friend” request from family members.
It’s a difficult choice whether or not to allow parents to become a part of our online lives. Sometimes we don’t want to “refuse” their request because that might hurt their feelings or make them feel you have something to hide. But if you do accept, then you will feel yourself being watched and no longer feel free to communicate the way you did before.
A survey suggested parents shouldn’t take it personally if their children overlook(忽略) their requests. When a teenager overlooks a parent’s friend request, it doesn’t necessarily mean that he is hiding something, but it means that he wants to be independent.
Perhaps talking with parents and explaining would help soften the blow if you choose not to add them to your friend list.
8．What can we infer from Paragraph 2
A. Parents feel secure about their privacy online.
B. Parents have realized the importance of social networks.
C. Social networks successfully fill the generation gap.
D. Social networks offer parents a motivation to educate themselves.
9．What maybe the reason for teenagers to refuse a parent’s friend request
A. They hide something from their parents.
B. Their parents make negative comments on them.
C. They are unwilling to be watched by parents.
D. Their parents tend to fall behind in technology.
10．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A. How to use the social networks correctly.
B. How do social networks affect people’s life.
C. Why do most of teenagers refuse their parents’ friend requests.
D. How to reduce the unpleasant influence of refusing parents’ friend requests.
11．What is the best title of the passage
A. Parents’ Friend Requests. B. Privacy Online.
C. The Importance of Relationship. D. The Development of Social Networks.
If English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong. Haven’t you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language
According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter density (灰质密度). This is the area of the brain which processes (加工) information. It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles. The study also found the younger people learn a second language, the greater the effect is.
A team led by Dr. Andrea Mechelli, from University College London (UCL), took a group of Britons who only spoke English. They were compared with a group of “early bilinguals” who had learnt a second language before the age of five, as well as a number of later learners.
Scans showed that grey matter density in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language. But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language, the smaller the difference was.
“Our findings suggest that the structure of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second language,” said the scientists. It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.
Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales, has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills. “Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible.” he said. “You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.”
The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learnt English as a second language between the ages of two and thirty-four. Reading writing, and comprehension were all tested. The results showed that the younger they started to learn, the better. “Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world,” explained the scientists.
12．Why does the writer mention “exercise” in the second paragraph
A. To make people believe language learning is helpful for their health.
B. To suggest language learning is also a kind of physical labor.
C. To prove that one needs more resources when he/she is learning a language.
D. To tell us that learning a language can train your brain effectively.
13．What can we know from the scientific findings
A. The ability of learning a second language is changing all the time.
B. The earlier you start to learn a second language, the higher the grey matter density is.
C. The experience of learning a second language has a bad effect on brain.
D. There is no difference between a later second language learner and one without a second language.
14．In the last two paragraphs, the author tries to tell us that ________.
A. early learning of a second language helps in studying other subjects
B. learning a second language is the same as studying maths
C. Italian is the best choice for you as a second language
D. you’d better choose the ages between 2 and 34 to learn a second language
15．What is mainly talked about in this passage
A. Language learning is closely connected with maths study.
B. Man has a great ability of learning a second language.
C. Studying a foreign language can improve man’s ability to think.
D. The study done by the researchers from UCL is failed finally.
二、七选五
16．After entering high school, you will meet many problems in study. In this guide, your problems will hopefully be solved. ①_______.
Manage your time wisely
②_______. At the same time, time-management skills are highly valued by teachers. Because they can help ensure that you prepare well for tests and exams.
③_______
Every teacher designs tests and exams differently. If your teacher hasn’t specified(详细说明) how he or she arranges tests and exams and which materials will be covered, you’ll need to ask your teacher outside of class. In this way you can fully prepare for the test well.
Get help if your grades fall behind
Whether you miss an important class, have trouble with certain concepts, or are dealing with a stressful family emergency, there’s a chance that your grades might fall at some point. ④_______. Remember that you don’t have to feel dissatisfied with grades, if you’re actively absorbed in your studies.
Take responsibility for your words and actions
If you fail to finish your homework, turn in a paper on time, or show up to your task on time, it’s no one’s fault but your own. You shouldn’t excuse for your fault. ⑤_______. In part because taking your responsibility can help you stay focused and decide what to do in the future.
A. Accepting responsibility is a major mark of maturity (成熟)
B. Try to stay balanced
C. You don’t have to write out every word your teacher says
D. If this happens, it’s important to get help at once
E. Study for tests and exams ahead of time
F. And you will soon find yourself confident and happy at high school
G. Managing your time will greatly help you become a more excellent student
三、完形填空（15空）
My brother and I were driving home together and we were deep in conversation. Because of his ____1____, my brother took a wrong turn, taking us towards a ____2____ and we had no way to turn back. ____3____, my brother paid the bridge fee and drove on. He was clearly frustrated by the mistake and the ____4____ waste of $4.
We eventually reached an exit slipway and, as we took it, my brother ____5____ a beat-up black car parked by the side of the road. A young guy was standing nearby ____6____ someone. I was busy trying to figure out which ____7____ we went next but my brother ____8____ and asked the guy if he needed any help. And he did. He had a flat tire (瘪了的轮胎) and needed a ____9____ to get it off. My brother gave it to him, then proceeded to help him ____10____ the tire. After we had finished the job he thanked us again and again, pulled out $20 and tried to give it to us. “No,” my brother said. “We never ____11____ to even get on that bridge. We took a ____12____ turn. But now we know why we did. It was to help you. Thank you for turning our mistake into a(n) ____13____ to serve.
What I loved most was watching my brother throughout this ____14____. He was able to see a chance to help even in an otherwise ____15____ situation, which can only come from a calm mind and an open heart.
17．A. impression B. carelessness C. debate D. success
18．A. shop B. campus C. bridge D. house
19．A. Unluckily B. Nervously C. Obviously D. Actually
20．A. unusual B. inspiring C. needless D. odd
21．A. reflected B. repaired C. assumed D. noticed
22．A. writing B. phoning C. singing D. apologising
23．A. bank B. restaurant C. way D. hotel
24．A. jumped B. argued C. slept D. stopped
25．A. piano B. journal C. tool D. schedule
26．A. change B. apply C. rate D. ignore
27．A. ignored B. reminded C. settled D. intended
28．A. individual B. wrong C. right D. responsible
29．A. resource B. pressure C. dream D. opportunity
30．A. process B. poster C. stage D. tradition
31．A. various B. unique C. expensive D. negative
四、短文填空
32．Do you know the Silk Road The Silk Road①_________ is a network of trade routes connected the East and the West in ancient and Medieval times. In addition to silk, other various goods were traded along②_________Silk Road, and the network was also important for the spread of science, technology, and artistic ideals. The Silk Road had a great influence③_________the lands through which the routes passed, and the trade is also important for the④_________ (develop) of towns and cities along the Silk Road routes.
Many businessmen along the Silk Road⑤_________ (join) in relay (中转) trade, where an item would change owners many⑥_________ (time) and travel a little bit with each one of them before reaching its final buyer. It seems to have been⑦_________ (enormous) unusual for any individual businessman to travel all the way between China and Europe or Northern Africa. Instead, many businessmen focused on⑧_________ (transport) goods through various sections of the Silk Road.
The Silk Road established the earliest connection between the East and the West. It was significant in the improvement of world civilization⑨_________the progress of human society. Research of the Silk Road today continue to have a⑩_________ (power) influence.
五、书面表达
33．假如你是李华，在今年五月十四日的母亲节，你为妈妈亲手制作了一份礼物。请你用英语写一篇短文记录此事，内容包括：
1. 你亲手制作了什么物品？
2. 你亲手制作时的过程如何？
3. 你制作完成后有什么样的感受？
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Mother’s Day fell on May 14th this year.
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六、读后续写
34．读后续写
I always wondered how people would react if I tried to approach a stranger for help in a busy place like a street corner or in a bustling mall. I personally have hurried past a stranger who tried to catch my attention in a busy place.
Yesterday I had a taste of being stuck in such a desperate situation where you only hope of help would have to come from a total stranger.
I was in a busy shopping mall buying a large piece of luggage. After the purchase in one of the large and expensive shops, I picked up my phone from my pocket to call my driver waiting in the parking lot and my phone was dead.
I then requested the shop assistant selling me the luggage, which was not cheap at all, if she could ring the number of my driver for me. She replied, still all smiles, “I’m sorry Sir, but it is the shop policy that we cannot use mobile phones while working in the shop.”
As I was wondering what kind of policy that was, I saw a nice-looking teenage boy coming toward me. Remember my wife’s interesting theory that beautiful people are more likely to give you a hand when you’re in trouble, I thought I might have a chance. But before I could say a word, he walked past me. It turned out he simply didn’t see me.
I waited in the mall but it seemed nobody bothered to look at me. Disappointed and tired I got out of the shop on to the busy street in front. I stood there with people rushing by, looking at their faces to see if they will show kindness to me. I began wondering how many times I had reacted to strangers like the shop girl and the teenager.
注意：1. 续写的短文词数应为100左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
That was when I saw a young mother with her two kids.
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Finally a man wearing a cheap T-shirt and dirty jeans seemed to notice me.
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参考答案
1．答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据Family Game Night部分的“Divide the family into teams and let each team come up with words and the other has to act out.（把家庭分成几个小组，让每组说出单词，然后让另一组表现出来）”可知，在玩字谜游戏时，孩子们应该把动作和特定的单词联系起来。故选D。
2．答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段的“Ask a nearby farm if you can bring your kids out for a tour and to see some of the animals.（问问附近的农场，你是否可以带你的孩子出去旅游，看看动物）”可知，在你旅行之前，想采取的行动的话，你应该征求农场主的同意。故选C。
3．答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段的“And the best part is that these are the kind of fun, family memories a child will remember for a lifetime.（最棒的是，这是一种乐趣，一种孩子会铭记一生的家庭记忆）”可知，这篇文章主要介绍了几个以家庭为单位的免费活动，这些活动能带给参与的家庭更多的乐趣和回忆，所以这篇文章主要是写给父母的。故选B。
4．答案： A
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的“On that day, the teacher takes attendance(考勤), hands out books, and describes the teaching plan. If a student hears the same things in seven classes, you can’t blame(责备) them for thinking it’s going to be another long year. When the high schoolers’ parents ask what they did in school, it’s pretty likely that the answer will be ‘Nothing.’(在那一天，老师点名，分发书籍，并描述教学计划。如果一个学生在七节课上听到了同样的东西，你不能责怪他们认为这将是又一个漫长的一年。当高中生的父母问他们在学校做了什么时，答案很可能是‘没什么。’)”可知，学生在七节课上听到了不同老师讲述了一模一样的内容，他们认为接下来的一年将会非常漫长，而且这一天等于什么也没有做，由此可推测出，开学第一天的课非常无聊。故选A。
5．答案： C
解析：词句猜测题。根据画线词所在句中的“Kids always want exciting changes”可知，孩子们想要令人兴奋的变化，再根据接下来列举的英语老师的做法可知，在第一节课上，英语老师让同学们写下自己想从这门课上得到什么，并将这些回答大声读出来，在学期结束后将它们交还给学生，这是一个鼓励孩子们的游戏。由此可推知，老师可以让他们体验到课堂的吸引力。appealing意为“有吸引力的”，相当于attractive。故选C。
6．答案： B
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“She keeps the responses until the last day of the school year. Finally she hands them back to students so that they can see if they achieved what they wanted.(她把这些回答一直保存到学年的最后一天。最后，她把它们交还给学生，让他们看看自己是否达到了想要的目标。)”可知，在学年结束时，学生们在英语课上会发现是否达到了自己的预期。故选B。
7．答案： D
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的“On the first day of science, a teacher gives students 30 minutes to build something to improve people’s lives. A history teacher organizes a debate on whether Swiss cheese is better than cheddar. In math class, another teacher puts students in groups of three, and gives them six minutes to come up with as many answers as possible to the question, ‘What is math good for ’(在科学课的第一天，老师给学生30分钟的时间来建造一些可以改善人们生活的东西。历史老师组织了一场关于瑞士奶酪是否比切达干酪好的辩论。在数学课上，老师把学生分成三组，给他们6分钟的时间，让他们尽可能多地回答‘数学有什么好处？’这个问题。)”和最后一段中的“The new class activities are part of our school wide movement to improve the first day of classes. Many teachers choose to use creative ways to encourage kids from day one.(新的课堂活动是我们学校改善第一天课堂活动的一部分。许多老师从第一天起就选择用创造性的方式来鼓励孩子。)”可推测出，第三段中讲述的老师都选择做一些令人兴奋的事情，采用了有创造性的教学方式。故选D。
8．答案： B
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“However, many parents are beginning to realize just how important social networks are in their lives.(然而，许多父母开始意识到社交网络在他们的生活中有多么重要。)”可推知，许多父母已经意识到了网络社交的重要性。故选B。
9．答案： C
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中“But if you do accept, then you will feel yourself being watched and no longer feel free to communicate the way you did before.(但如果你真的接受了，那么你会觉得自己被监视了，不再像以前那样自由交流了。)”可知，接受父母的好友请求，会让孩子觉得自己被监视了，感觉不能像以前那样自由交流，由此可推测出，孩子们拒绝父母好友请求的原因是他们不愿被父母监视。故选C。
10．答案： D
解析：主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Perhaps talking with parents and explaining would help soften the blow if you choose not to add them to your friend list.(如果你选择不把父母加入你朋友名单，也许与他们交谈和解释会有助于减轻打击。)”可知，本段主要讲述了如何减少拒绝父母好友请求所给他们带来的不愉快。故选D。
11．答案： A
解析：主旨大意题。通读全文可知，第一段中的“But would you like them to hear the conversations you have with your friends on the school playground Social networking sites have become extensions(延伸) of the school hallways, so would you add your parents as ‘friends’ and allow them to view your online activities and conversations with friends (但是你想让他们听到你和你的朋友在学校操场上的对话吗？社交网站已经成为学校走廊的延伸，所以你会把你的父母添加为‘朋友’，并允许他们查看你的在线活动和与朋友的对话吗？)”用问题引出是否要接受父母的好友请求的话题，接下来文章围绕这个话题分析了作出选择的困难及背后的原因，并讲述了拒绝父母好友请求时的妥善处理办法。由此可推测出，A项“父母的好友请求”最适合作本文标题。故选A。
12．答案： D
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter density(灰质密度). This is the area of the brain which processes(加工) information.(根据英国一所大学的一项新研究，学习第二语言可以提高你的脑力。研究人员发现，学习其他语言会改变灰质密度。这是大脑中处理信息的区域。)”可知，一项新研究发现学习新语言可以提高脑力，改变大脑的灰质密度，接着“It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles.(这与锻炼增加肌肉的方式相似。)”提到学习新语言提高脑力与锻炼增加肌肉的方式相似，结合常识可知，锻炼时会通过各种运动来活动肌肉，让肌肉变得更强大，由此可推测出，提到锻炼是为了更好地说明学习新语言能够有效训练大脑，让头脑变得更灵活。故选D。
13．答案： B
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The study also found the younger people learn a second language, the greater the effect is.(研究还发现，学习第二语言的人越年轻，效果就越大。)”和第四段“Scans showed that grey matter density in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language. But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language, the smaller the difference was.(扫描显示，双语者大脑中的灰质密度高于没有学第二语言的人。但一个人在掌握一门新语言之前等待的时间越长，差异就越小。)”可推知，学习第二语言会增加灰质密度，而且越早学习，效果就越好，越晚学习，灰质密度的变化就越小。故选B。
14．答案： A
解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales, has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills. ‘Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible.’ he said. ‘You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.’(威尔士大学的Dylan Vaughan Jones教授研究了双语与数学技能之间的联系。他说：‘拥有两种语言可以给你打开两扇世界之窗，让大脑更加灵活。你实际上超越了语言，对不同的想法有了更好地理解。’)”和最后一段中的“The results showed that the younger they started to learn, the better. ‘Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world,’ explained the scientists.(结果表明，他们开始学习的年龄越小越好。科学家们解释说：‘学习一门语言意味着你可以进入另一个世界。’)”可知，威尔士大学的Dylan Vaughan Jones教授研究双语与数学技能之间的联系，他认为学习语言可以更好地了解不同的想法；科学家们认为学习语言让人了解另一个世界，而不单单局限于语言方面，而且越早学习，效果就越好。由此可推测出，提早学习第二语言有助于学习其他科目。故选A。
15．答案： C
解析：主旨大意题。通读全文可知，第一段中用问题“Haven’t you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language (你没有注意到，自从你开始学习一门语言以来，你变得更聪明了吗？)”引出学习语言会让人变聪明的话题，接下来具体介绍了一项新研究的发现：学习新语言会增加大脑的灰质密度（这是大脑中的信息加工区域），而且越早学习新语言，这种效果就越好。由此可推测出，本文主要讲述的是学习新语言有助于提高人的思维能力。故选C。
16．答案：①-⑤FGEDA
解析：
①前文“In this guide, your problems will hopefully be solved.(在本指南中，你的问题有望得到解决。)”讲述了这个指南能够帮助解决高中时期遇到的学习问题，空处应说这个指南在其他方面的帮助，F项“而且你很快就会发现自己在高中时充满自信和快乐”符合题意。故选F。
②本段小标题“Manage your time wisely”指出了要合理管理时间，G项“管理好你的时间将极大地帮助你成为一名更优秀的学生”符合本段主题，且选项中的“Managing your time”与标题中的“Manage your time”相照应。故选G。
③空格处是本段小标题，根据下文中的“Every teacher designs tests and exams differently. If your teacher hasn’t specified(详细说明) how he or she arranges tests and exams and which materials will be covered, you’ll need to ask your teacher outside of class. In this way you can fully prepare for the test well.(每个老师设计的测试和考试都不一样。如果你的老师没有具体说明他或她是如何安排测试和考试的，以及哪些材料将被涵盖，你需要在课外询问你的老师。这样你就可以为考试做好充分的准备。)”可知，本段主要讲述了要提前为测试和考试学习，E项“提前为测试和考试学习”符合题意。故选E。
④前文“Whether you miss an important class, have trouble with certain concepts, or are dealing with a stressful family emergency, there’s a chance that your grades might fall at some point.(无论你是错过了一节重要的课，还是在某些概念上遇到了麻烦，或者正在处理压力很大的家庭紧急情况，你的成绩都有可能在某个时候下降。)”讲述了遇到一些事情时可能会影响学习成绩，再结合小标题“Get help if your grades fall behind”可知，空处应讲述成绩下降时需要寻求帮助，D项“如果发生这种情况，立即寻求帮助是很重要的”符合题意，选项中的“get help”照应标题。故选D。
⑤前文“If you fail to finish your homework, turn in a paper on time, or show up to your task on time, it’s no one’s fault but your own. You shouldn’t excuse for your fault.(如果你没有按时完成作业、交论文或按时完成任务，那不是谁的错，而是你自己的错。你不应该为自己的过错开脱。)”讲述了没有完成学习任务是自己的问题，不应该为此找借口，再结合小标题“Take responsibility for your words and actions”可知，空处应讲述要承担责任，A项“承担责任是成熟的主要标志”符合题意，选项中的“Accepting responsibility”与小标题中的“Take responsibility”相照应。故选A。
17．答案：B
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：由于他的粗心大意，我哥哥拐错了弯，把我们带到了一座桥上，我们没有办法回头。A. impression印象；B. carelessness粗心大意；C. debate辩论；D. success成功。根据上文“My brother and I were driving home together and we were deep in conversation.”（我和哥哥一起开车回家，我们聊得很开心。）可知，我哥哥边开车，边和我聊天，精力不集中，由此可知，由于他的粗心大意，他拐错了弯。故选B。
18．答案：C
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：由于他的粗心大意，我哥哥拐错了弯，把我们带到了一座桥上，我们没有办法回头。A. shop商店；B. campus校园；C. bridge桥；D. house房子。根据下文“my brother paid the bridge fee”（我哥哥付了过桥费）可知，由此可知，我们开到了一座桥上。故选C。
19．答案：A
解析：考查副词词义辨析。句意：不幸的是，我哥哥付了过桥费，继续开车。A. Unfluckily不幸地；B. Nervously焦虑地；C. Obviously显然地；D. Actually事实上。根据下文“He was clearly frustrated by the mistake”（哥哥对自己的错误感到沮丧）可知，不小心付了过桥费，认为这个钱本不必花，这对于哥哥来说是件不走运的事。故选A。
20．答案：C
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他显然对这个错误和4美元的不必要的浪费感到沮丧。A. unusual不寻常的；B. inspiring激励人心的；C. needless不必要的；D. odd奇怪的。根据上文“my brother took a wrong turn”（哥哥拐错弯了）可知，哥哥是由于粗心拐错了弯，才导致不得不支付过桥费，这是一笔不必要的浪费。故选C。
21．答案：D
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们最终到达了一个出口匝道，在我们往外走的时候，我哥哥注意到一辆破旧的黑色汽车停在路边。A. reflected反映；B. repaired修理；C. assumed假设；D. noticed注意。根据下文“my brother 8 and asked the guy if he needed any help”（我哥哥问他是否需要帮助）可知，我哥哥询问车主是否需要帮助，由此可知，他注意到了那辆黑色汽车。故选D。
22．答案：B
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个年轻人站在附近给某人打电话。A. writing写；B. phoning打电话；C. singing唱歌；D. apologising道歉。根据下文“He had a flat tire (瘪了的轮胎) and needed a 9 to get it off.”（他的车胎瘪了，需要工具把车胎卸下来）可知，年轻人的车胎爆了需要帮助，由此判断，他在给某人打电话，寻求帮助。故选B。
23．答案：C
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：我正忙着想知道我们下一步该走哪条路，但我哥哥把车停在路边，问那个男人是否需要帮助。A. bank银行；B. restaurant餐厅；C. way道路；D. hotel旅馆。根据上文“my brother took a wrong turn”（我哥哥拐错弯了）可知，由于拐错了弯，我们走错了路，由此判断，我正忙着想知道我们下一步该走哪条路。故选C。
24．答案： D
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：我正忙着想知道我们下一步该走哪条路，但我哥哥把车停在路边，问那个男人是否需要帮助。A. jumped跳；B. argued争论；C. slept睡觉；D. stopped停下来。根据句中“asked the guy if he needed any help”（问那个男人是否需要帮助）可知，我哥哥询问车主是否需要帮助，需要先把车停在路边，才能询问。故选D。
25．答案： C
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：他车胎瘪了，需要一个工具把它弄下来。A. piano钢琴；B. journal旅行日记；C. tool工具；D. schedule行程。根据句中“ He had a flat tire (瘪了的轮胎) ”（他车胎瘪了）可知，汽车需要换胎，因此需要工具卸下车胎。故选C。
26．答案： A
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：我哥哥把工具递给了他，然后继续帮他换轮胎。A. change换；B. apply应用；C. rate评价；评定；D. ignore忽视。根据上文“He had a flat tire (瘪了的轮胎) and needed a 9 to get it off.”（他车胎瘪了需要换车胎）可知，年轻人的车胎瘪了，需要换胎，我哥哥也继续帮他换轮胎。故选A。
27．答案： D
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们根本不应该上那座桥。A. ignored忽视；B. reminded提醒；C. settled解决；定居；D. intended打算。根据上文“my brother took a wrong turn”（我的哥哥拐错弯了）可知，由于哥哥拐错了弯，我们才开上了桥，由此判断，我们本不应该上那座桥，“be intended to do sth.”意为“打算做某事”。故选D。
28．答案： B
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们拐错了弯。A. individual个人的；B. wrong错误的；C. right正确的；D. responsible负责任的。根据上文“my brother took a wrong turn”（我的哥哥拐错弯了）可知，由于哥哥拐错了弯，我们才开上了桥，去到了错误的地方。故选B。
29．答案： D
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：感谢你将我们的错误转化为服务的机会。A. resource资源；B. ability能力；C. belief信仰；D. opportunity机会。根据上文“But now we know why we did. It was to help you.”可知，由于哥哥拐错了弯，我们才有机会偶遇男人并帮助了他，由此可知，男人将我们的错误转化为服务的机会。故选D。
30．答案： A
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：我最喜欢的是在整个过程中看着我的哥哥。A. process过程；B. poster海报；C. stage阶段；D. tradition传统。根据上文“My brother gave it to him, then proceeded to help him 10 the tire.”（我哥哥把工具递给了他，然后继续帮他换轮胎。）可知，哥哥帮助男人换胎并与男人交谈，作者喜欢在整个过程中看着哥哥的表现，十分敬佩哥哥。故选A。
31．答案： D
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：即使在其他消极的情况下，他也能看到帮助别人的机会，这只能来自于冷静的头脑和开放的心态。A. various各种各样的；B. unique独一无二的；C. expensive昂贵的；D. negative消极的。根据上文“He was clearly frustrated by the mistake and the 4 waste of $4.”（他显然对这个错误和4美元的不必要的浪费感到沮丧。）可知，哥哥因为自己的错误和4美元的不必要的浪费感到沮丧，这是一种消极的情绪，但即使在这种情况下，他也能看到帮助别人的机会。故选D。
32．答案：①Which/that②the③on④development⑤joined⑥times⑦enormously⑧transporting⑨and⑩powerful
解析：
①考查定语从句。句意：丝绸之路是古代和中世纪连接东西方的贸易路线网络。分析句子结构，空处引导的是一个限制性定语从句，修饰先行词The Silk Road，指物，且在从句中作主语，所以应用which或that引导。故填which/that。
②考查冠词。句意：除了丝绸，丝绸之路沿线还有其他各种商品的贸易，该网络对科学、技术和艺术理想的传播也很重要。根据空后的Silk Road可知，这里是“丝绸之路”这个专有名词，其前应加定冠词the。故填the。
③考查冠词。句意：丝绸之路对沿途的土地产生了巨大的影响，贸易对丝绸之路沿线城镇的发展也很重要。have a great influence on意为“对……有重要影响”。故填on。
④考查名词。句意参考上题。空处应填名词作宾语，development“发展”为不可数名词。故填development。
⑤考查时态。句意：丝绸之路沿线的许多商人都加入了中转贸易，在贸易中，一件物品会多次易主，并在到达最终买家之前与每一个买家一起旅行一段时间。空处为主句谓语动词，根据句中的would change和句意，这里表示过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时。故填joined。
⑥考查名词的数。句意参考上题。time作“次”讲时是可数名词，其前有many修饰，所以应用名词复数。故填times。
⑦考查副词。句意：对于任何一个商人来说，千里迢迢往返于中国和欧洲或北非之间似乎都是极不寻常的。这里应用副词修饰后面的unusual，enormously意为“非常，极其”符合题意。故填enormously。
⑧考查非谓语动词。句意：相反，许多商人专注于通过丝绸之路的各个路段运输货物。空前有介词on，这里应用动名词作宾语。故填transporting。
⑨考查连词。句意：它对世界文明的进步和人类社会的进步具有重要意义。空前的“the improvement of world civilization”和空后的“the progress of human society”之间是并列关系，所以应用and连接。故填and。
⑩考查形容词。句意：对丝绸之路的研究在今天继续产生着强大的影响。空处应用形容词，修饰空后的influence。powerful“强大的”符合题意。故填powerful。
33．答案：
Mother’s Day fell on May 14th this year. I made a gift for my mother. As my mother likes reading, I made a bookshelf for her.
Several days before the day I bought the wood on the Internet. Then I made the bookshelf all by myself. At first, I read the instructions. Then, following the instructions, I pieced together different pieces of wood and nailed the wood. Eventually, the bookshelf was assembled. Afterwards I painted the bookshelf purple, which is my mother’s favorite color. Looking at the bookshelf, I was filled with happiness.
When my mother received the gift, she hugged me, tears rolling down her face.
解析：1. 词汇积累
独自：by myself→on my own/alone
拼合：piece together→join together
最后：eventually→finally/lastly
充满：be filled with→be full of
2. 句式拓展
简单句改为强调句
原句：I made a gift for my mother.
拓展句：It was I that/ who made a gift for my mother.
34．答案：
That was when I saw a young mother with her two kids. She was talking on the phone, and her voice told me she was a gentle and patient lady. The two kids were neatly dressed and waited quietly beside her. This must be a nice family, I thought to myself. Therefore, I approached to make a request. But as soon as I said, “Excuse me madam,” she grabbed both her kids and went away. Did I look like someone trying to hurt people I felt my heart sinking horribly.
Finally a man wearing a cheap T-shirt and dirty jeans seemed to notice me. I didn’t know why but I just stopped him and made my request. I was expecting him to rush past but he immediately called the number of my driver and waited till my car came to be sure I was picked up, turned around before I could thank him adequately and was gone. Surprised by his kindness, I promised I would do likewise to strangers who sought my help.
解析：1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“就在那时，我看到一位年轻的母亲和她的两个孩子”和第二段首句“最后，一个穿着廉价T恤和脏牛仔裤的男人似乎注意到了我”可知，第一段可描写作者向这位母亲求助结果被拒绝，该段段尾可衔接第二段内容。
②由第二段首句内容“最后，一个穿着廉价T恤和脏牛仔裤的男人似乎注意到了我。”可知，第二段可描写穿着简陋的男人帮助了作者，而作者还没来得及好好感谢他，他就转身走了，而作者也想把这样的善意继续传递下去。
2.续写线索：发现母子三人——想要求助——被拒绝——被男人注意到——男人提供帮助——司机来接作者——作者感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
走近：approach/come near
走开：go away/walk away
提出请求：make a request /ask for a favor
情绪类
感谢：thank /express gratitude to
惊讶：surprised /astonished
学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、阅读理解
There are many fun, free activities that you can do as a family. All that is required is a bit of imagination and some time. And the best part is that these are the kind of fun and family memories that a child will remember for a lifetime.
Family Game Night
Kids often get games for Christmas or birthdays, and would love to have a chance to play with their family or make up some games of their own. Charades(字谜游戏)is a fun game that will challenge children to use their imagination. Divide the family into teams and let each team come up with words and the other has to act out.
Family Art Time
Pick some time for the family to sit down and come up with their own art.
It doesn’t need to be just a drawing— take some old magazines, let the kids cut out pictures and paste them into their own shape. Or let them use leaves, branches and whatever else they can find to make something from their imagination.
Family Picnic
Taking the family for a picnic is a great way for some fun that doesn’t cost any money. If the weather is nice, take them to a park or playground and let them have a day of playing.
Family Field Trip
A family field trip doesn’t have to cost a cent. Ask a nearby farm if you can bring your kids out for a tour and to see some of the animals. Or take them to a park to find certain items from nature. Ask a local business if you could bring the family for a tour to see how things work—you might be surprised at the number of people who would be excited to share what they do with others, and it could be an interesting lesson for kids.
1．When playing the game charades, kids are supposed to ______.
A. prepare some cakes for each other
B. be quick to follow others’ actions
C. sing a song for each other in turn
D. connect actions with certain words
2．It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ______.
A. it costs a lot to visit a park for a family
B. you may share your own experience with workers
C. you should ask for permission from the farm owner
D. all the people will be excited to share what they have with you
3．The passage is mainly intended for ______.
A. teachers B. parents C. tourists D. teenagers
It’s time to go back to high school. Students are excited about the new beginning. But for many kids, the first day is more about friends than classes, and maybe with good reason. On that day, the teacher takes attendance(考勤), hands out books, and describes the teaching plan. If a student hears the same things in seven classes, you can’t blame(责备) them for thinking it’s going to be another long year. When the high schoolers’ parents ask what they did in school, it’s pretty likely that the answer will be “Nothing.”
It doesn’t have to be this way. Kids always want exciting changes, and you can give them a taste of how appealing your course will be. One English teacher asks students to write 77 words about what they want to get out of her class. Then she reads their responses out aloud. She keeps the responses until the last day of the school year. Finally she hands them back to students so that they can see if they achieved what they wanted. After encouraging kids with a year-long game, she begins the English course.
On the first day of science, a teacher gives students 30 minutes to build something to improve people’s lives. A history teacher organizes a debate on whether Swiss cheese is better than cheddar. In math class, another teacher puts students in groups of three, and gives them six minutes to come up with as many answers as possible to the question, “What is math good for ”
The new class activities are part of our school wide movement to improve the first day of classes. Many teachers choose to use creative ways to encourage kids from day one. And all students seem to enjoy the changes. Quite a few parents told me that their kids said, “I think English (or math or biology or Spanish) is going to be great!”
4．Which best describes the class on the first day of school in Paragraph 1
A. Too boring. B. A bit strange.
C. Really wonderful. D. Quite challenging.
5．What does the underlined word “appealing” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Confusing. B. Ordinary. C. Attractive. D. Unfamiliar.
6．What will the students find out in English class at the end of the school year
A. If their writing skills have improved.
B. If their expectations have been realized.
C. If they can understand the 77 words.
D. If the teacher likes their responses
7．What do the teachers in Paragraph 3 have in common
A. All try to organize different debates.
B. All ask students to work in groups.
C. All hold discussions on teaching plans.
D. All choose to do something exciting.
When we’re in trouble we always ask our parents for help. But would you like them to hear the conversations you have with your friends on the school playground Social networking sites have become extensions(延伸) of the school hallways, so would you add your parents as “friends” and allow them to view your online activities and conversations with friends
In the past the generation gap included a technology gap, where children were up to date with the latest technology and parents were left behind, content to continue their day-to-day lives as they always had because they didn’t need to know more about technology. However, many parents are beginning to realize just how important social networks are in their lives. This realization has given many parents the motivation(动机) to educate themselves about social networking sites. These days many people are attracted to social networking sites because they can choose who they have around them, there’s also a amount of control over privacy(隐私) that we don’t get in real life. Sometimes we feel that privacy is violated(违背) when we must accept a “friend” request from family members.
It’s a difficult choice whether or not to allow parents to become a part of our online lives. Sometimes we don’t want to “refuse” their request because that might hurt their feelings or make them feel you have something to hide. But if you do accept, then you will feel yourself being watched and no longer feel free to communicate the way you did before.
A survey suggested parents shouldn’t take it personally if their children overlook(忽略) their requests. When a teenager overlooks a parent’s friend request, it doesn’t necessarily mean that he is hiding something, but it means that he wants to be independent.
Perhaps talking with parents and explaining would help soften the blow if you choose not to add them to your friend list.
8．What can we infer from Paragraph 2
A. Parents feel secure about their privacy online.
B. Parents have realized the importance of social networks.
C. Social networks successfully fill the generation gap.
D. Social networks offer parents a motivation to educate themselves.
9．What maybe the reason for teenagers to refuse a parent’s friend request
A. They hide something from their parents.
B. Their parents make negative comments on them.
C. They are unwilling to be watched by parents.
D. Their parents tend to fall behind in technology.
10．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A. How to use the social networks correctly.
B. How do social networks affect people’s life.
C. Why do most of teenagers refuse their parents’ friend requests.
D. How to reduce the unpleasant influence of refusing parents’ friend requests.
11．What is the best title of the passage
A. Parents’ Friend Requests. B. Privacy Online.
C. The Importance of Relationship. D. The Development of Social Networks.
If English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong. Haven’t you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language
According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter density (灰质密度). This is the area of the brain which processes (加工) information. It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles. The study also found the younger people learn a second language, the greater the effect is.
A team led by Dr. Andrea Mechelli, from University College London (UCL), took a group of Britons who only spoke English. They were compared with a group of “early bilinguals” who had learnt a second language before the age of five, as well as a number of later learners.
Scans showed that grey matter density in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language. But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language, the smaller the difference was.
“Our findings suggest that the structure of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second language,” said the scientists. It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.
Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales, has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills. “Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible.” he said. “You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.”
The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learnt English as a second language between the ages of two and thirty-four. Reading writing, and comprehension were all tested. The results showed that the younger they started to learn, the better. “Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world,” explained the scientists.
12．Why does the writer mention “exercise” in the second paragraph
A. To make people believe language learning is helpful for their health.
B. To suggest language learning is also a kind of physical labor.
C. To prove that one needs more resources when he/she is learning a language.
D. To tell us that learning a language can train your brain effectively.
13．What can we know from the scientific findings
A. The ability of learning a second language is changing all the time.
B. The earlier you start to learn a second language, the higher the grey matter density is.
C. The experience of learning a second language has a bad effect on brain.
D. There is no difference between a later second language learner and one without a second language.
14．In the last two paragraphs, the author tries to tell us that ________.
A. early learning of a second language helps in studying other subjects
B. learning a second language is the same as studying maths
C. Italian is the best choice for you as a second language
D. you’d better choose the ages between 2 and 34 to learn a second language
15．What is mainly talked about in this passage
A. Language learning is closely connected with maths study.
B. Man has a great ability of learning a second language.
C. Studying a foreign language can improve man’s ability to think.
D. The study done by the researchers from UCL is failed finally.
二、七选五
16．After entering high school, you will meet many problems in study. In this guide, your problems will hopefully be solved. ①_______.
Manage your time wisely
②_______. At the same time, time-management skills are highly valued by teachers. Because they can help ensure that you prepare well for tests and exams.
③_______
Every teacher designs tests and exams differently. If your teacher hasn’t specified(详细说明) how he or she arranges tests and exams and which materials will be covered, you’ll need to ask your teacher outside of class. In this way you can fully prepare for the test well.
Get help if your grades fall behind
Whether you miss an important class, have trouble with certain concepts, or are dealing with a stressful family emergency, there’s a chance that your grades might fall at some point. ④_______. Remember that you don’t have to feel dissatisfied with grades, if you’re actively absorbed in your studies.
Take responsibility for your words and actions
If you fail to finish your homework, turn in a paper on time, or show up to your task on time, it’s no one’s fault but your own. You shouldn’t excuse for your fault. ⑤_______. In part because taking your responsibility can help you stay focused and decide what to do in the future.
A. Accepting responsibility is a major mark of maturity (成熟)
B. Try to stay balanced
C. You don’t have to write out every word your teacher says
D. If this happens, it’s important to get help at once
E. Study for tests and exams ahead of time
F. And you will soon find yourself confident and happy at high school
G. Managing your time will greatly help you become a more excellent student
三、完形填空（15空）
My brother and I were driving home together and we were deep in conversation. Because of his ____1____, my brother took a wrong turn, taking us towards a ____2____ and we had no way to turn back. ____3____, my brother paid the bridge fee and drove on. He was clearly frustrated by the mistake and the ____4____ waste of $4.
We eventually reached an exit slipway and, as we took it, my brother ____5____ a beat-up black car parked by the side of the road. A young guy was standing nearby ____6____ someone. I was busy trying to figure out which ____7____ we went next but my brother ____8____ and asked the guy if he needed any help. And he did. He had a flat tire (瘪了的轮胎) and needed a ____9____ to get it off. My brother gave it to him, then proceeded to help him ____10____ the tire. After we had finished the job he thanked us again and again, pulled out $20 and tried to give it to us. “No,” my brother said. “We never ____11____ to even get on that bridge. We took a ____12____ turn. But now we know why we did. It was to help you. Thank you for turning our mistake into a(n) ____13____ to serve.
What I loved most was watching my brother throughout this ____14____. He was able to see a chance to help even in an otherwise ____15____ situation, which can only come from a calm mind and an open heart.
17．A. impression B. carelessness C. debate D. success
18．A. shop B. campus C. bridge D. house
19．A. Unluckily B. Nervously C. Obviously D. Actually
20．A. unusual B. inspiring C. needless D. odd
21．A. reflected B. repaired C. assumed D. noticed
22．A. writing B. phoning C. singing D. apologising
23．A. bank B. restaurant C. way D. hotel
24．A. jumped B. argued C. slept D. stopped
25．A. piano B. journal C. tool D. schedule
26．A. change B. apply C. rate D. ignore
27．A. ignored B. reminded C. settled D. intended
28．A. individual B. wrong C. right D. responsible
29．A. resource B. pressure C. dream D. opportunity
30．A. process B. poster C. stage D. tradition
31．A. various B. unique C. expensive D. negative
四、短文填空
32．Do you know the Silk Road The Silk Road①_________ is a network of trade routes connected the East and the West in ancient and Medieval times. In addition to silk, other various goods were traded along②_________Silk Road, and the network was also important for the spread of science, technology, and artistic ideals. The Silk Road had a great influence③_________the lands through which the routes passed, and the trade is also important for the④_________ (develop) of towns and cities along the Silk Road routes.
Many businessmen along the Silk Road⑤_________ (join) in relay (中转) trade, where an item would change owners many⑥_________ (time) and travel a little bit with each one of them before reaching its final buyer. It seems to have been⑦_________ (enormous) unusual for any individual businessman to travel all the way between China and Europe or Northern Africa. Instead, many businessmen focused on⑧_________ (transport) goods through various sections of the Silk Road.
The Silk Road established the earliest connection between the East and the West. It was significant in the improvement of world civilization⑨_________the progress of human society. Research of the Silk Road today continue to have a⑩_________ (power) influence.
五、书面表达
33．假如你是李华，在今年五月十四日的母亲节，你为妈妈亲手制作了一份礼物。请你用英语写一篇短文记录此事，内容包括：
1. 你亲手制作了什么物品？
2. 你亲手制作时的过程如何？
3. 你制作完成后有什么样的感受？
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Mother’s Day fell on May 14th this year.
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六、读后续写
34．读后续写
I always wondered how people would react if I tried to approach a stranger for help in a busy place like a street corner or in a bustling mall. I personally have hurried past a stranger who tried to catch my attention in a busy place.
Yesterday I had a taste of being stuck in such a desperate situation where you only hope of help would have to come from a total stranger.
I was in a busy shopping mall buying a large piece of luggage. After the purchase in one of the large and expensive shops, I picked up my phone from my pocket to call my driver waiting in the parking lot and my phone was dead.
I then requested the shop assistant selling me the luggage, which was not cheap at all, if she could ring the number of my driver for me. She replied, still all smiles, “I’m sorry Sir, but it is the shop policy that we cannot use mobile phones while working in the shop.”
As I was wondering what kind of policy that was, I saw a nice-looking teenage boy coming toward me. Remember my wife’s interesting theory that beautiful people are more likely to give you a hand when you’re in trouble, I thought I might have a chance. But before I could say a word, he walked past me. It turned out he simply didn’t see me.
I waited in the mall but it seemed nobody bothered to look at me. Disappointed and tired I got out of the shop on to the busy street in front. I stood there with people rushing by, looking at their faces to see if they will show kindness to me. I began wondering how many times I had reacted to strangers like the shop girl and the teenager.
注意：1. 续写的短文词数应为100左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
That was when I saw a young mother with her two kids.
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Finally a man wearing a cheap T-shirt and dirty jeans seemed to notice me.
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参考答案
1．答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据Family Game Night部分的“Divide the family into teams and let each team come up with words and the other has to act out.（把家庭分成几个小组，让每组说出单词，然后让另一组表现出来）”可知，在玩字谜游戏时，孩子们应该把动作和特定的单词联系起来。故选D。
2．答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段的“Ask a nearby farm if you can bring your kids out for a tour and to see some of the animals.（问问附近的农场，你是否可以带你的孩子出去旅游，看看动物）”可知，在你旅行之前，想采取的行动的话，你应该征求农场主的同意。故选C。
3．答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段的“And the best part is that these are the kind of fun, family memories a child will remember for a lifetime.（最棒的是，这是一种乐趣，一种孩子会铭记一生的家庭记忆）”可知，这篇文章主要介绍了几个以家庭为单位的免费活动，这些活动能带给参与的家庭更多的乐趣和回忆，所以这篇文章主要是写给父母的。故选B。
4．答案： A
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的“On that day, the teacher takes attendance(考勤), hands out books, and describes the teaching plan. If a student hears the same things in seven classes, you can’t blame(责备) them for thinking it’s going to be another long year. When the high schoolers’ parents ask what they did in school, it’s pretty likely that the answer will be ‘Nothing.’(在那一天，老师点名，分发书籍，并描述教学计划。如果一个学生在七节课上听到了同样的东西，你不能责怪他们认为这将是又一个漫长的一年。当高中生的父母问他们在学校做了什么时，答案很可能是‘没什么。’)”可知，学生在七节课上听到了不同老师讲述了一模一样的内容，他们认为接下来的一年将会非常漫长，而且这一天等于什么也没有做，由此可推测出，开学第一天的课非常无聊。故选A。
5．答案： C
解析：词句猜测题。根据画线词所在句中的“Kids always want exciting changes”可知，孩子们想要令人兴奋的变化，再根据接下来列举的英语老师的做法可知，在第一节课上，英语老师让同学们写下自己想从这门课上得到什么，并将这些回答大声读出来，在学期结束后将它们交还给学生，这是一个鼓励孩子们的游戏。由此可推知，老师可以让他们体验到课堂的吸引力。appealing意为“有吸引力的”，相当于attractive。故选C。
6．答案： B
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“She keeps the responses until the last day of the school year. Finally she hands them back to students so that they can see if they achieved what they wanted.(她把这些回答一直保存到学年的最后一天。最后，她把它们交还给学生，让他们看看自己是否达到了想要的目标。)”可知，在学年结束时，学生们在英语课上会发现是否达到了自己的预期。故选B。
7．答案： D
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的“On the first day of science, a teacher gives students 30 minutes to build something to improve people’s lives. A history teacher organizes a debate on whether Swiss cheese is better than cheddar. In math class, another teacher puts students in groups of three, and gives them six minutes to come up with as many answers as possible to the question, ‘What is math good for ’(在科学课的第一天，老师给学生30分钟的时间来建造一些可以改善人们生活的东西。历史老师组织了一场关于瑞士奶酪是否比切达干酪好的辩论。在数学课上，老师把学生分成三组，给他们6分钟的时间，让他们尽可能多地回答‘数学有什么好处？’这个问题。)”和最后一段中的“The new class activities are part of our school wide movement to improve the first day of classes. Many teachers choose to use creative ways to encourage kids from day one.(新的课堂活动是我们学校改善第一天课堂活动的一部分。许多老师从第一天起就选择用创造性的方式来鼓励孩子。)”可推测出，第三段中讲述的老师都选择做一些令人兴奋的事情，采用了有创造性的教学方式。故选D。
8．答案： B
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“However, many parents are beginning to realize just how important social networks are in their lives.(然而，许多父母开始意识到社交网络在他们的生活中有多么重要。)”可推知，许多父母已经意识到了网络社交的重要性。故选B。
9．答案： C
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中“But if you do accept, then you will feel yourself being watched and no longer feel free to communicate the way you did before.(但如果你真的接受了，那么你会觉得自己被监视了，不再像以前那样自由交流了。)”可知，接受父母的好友请求，会让孩子觉得自己被监视了，感觉不能像以前那样自由交流，由此可推测出，孩子们拒绝父母好友请求的原因是他们不愿被父母监视。故选C。
10．答案： D
解析：主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Perhaps talking with parents and explaining would help soften the blow if you choose not to add them to your friend list.(如果你选择不把父母加入你朋友名单，也许与他们交谈和解释会有助于减轻打击。)”可知，本段主要讲述了如何减少拒绝父母好友请求所给他们带来的不愉快。故选D。
11．答案： A
解析：主旨大意题。通读全文可知，第一段中的“But would you like them to hear the conversations you have with your friends on the school playground Social networking sites have become extensions(延伸) of the school hallways, so would you add your parents as ‘friends’ and allow them to view your online activities and conversations with friends (但是你想让他们听到你和你的朋友在学校操场上的对话吗？社交网站已经成为学校走廊的延伸，所以你会把你的父母添加为‘朋友’，并允许他们查看你的在线活动和与朋友的对话吗？)”用问题引出是否要接受父母的好友请求的话题，接下来文章围绕这个话题分析了作出选择的困难及背后的原因，并讲述了拒绝父母好友请求时的妥善处理办法。由此可推测出，A项“父母的好友请求”最适合作本文标题。故选A。
12．答案： D
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter density(灰质密度). This is the area of the brain which processes(加工) information.(根据英国一所大学的一项新研究，学习第二语言可以提高你的脑力。研究人员发现，学习其他语言会改变灰质密度。这是大脑中处理信息的区域。)”可知，一项新研究发现学习新语言可以提高脑力，改变大脑的灰质密度，接着“It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles.(这与锻炼增加肌肉的方式相似。)”提到学习新语言提高脑力与锻炼增加肌肉的方式相似，结合常识可知，锻炼时会通过各种运动来活动肌肉，让肌肉变得更强大，由此可推测出，提到锻炼是为了更好地说明学习新语言能够有效训练大脑，让头脑变得更灵活。故选D。
13．答案： B
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The study also found the younger people learn a second language, the greater the effect is.(研究还发现，学习第二语言的人越年轻，效果就越大。)”和第四段“Scans showed that grey matter density in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language. But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language, the smaller the difference was.(扫描显示，双语者大脑中的灰质密度高于没有学第二语言的人。但一个人在掌握一门新语言之前等待的时间越长，差异就越小。)”可推知，学习第二语言会增加灰质密度，而且越早学习，效果就越好，越晚学习，灰质密度的变化就越小。故选B。
14．答案： A
解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales, has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills. ‘Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible.’ he said. ‘You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.’(威尔士大学的Dylan Vaughan Jones教授研究了双语与数学技能之间的联系。他说：‘拥有两种语言可以给你打开两扇世界之窗，让大脑更加灵活。你实际上超越了语言，对不同的想法有了更好地理解。’)”和最后一段中的“The results showed that the younger they started to learn, the better. ‘Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world,’ explained the scientists.(结果表明，他们开始学习的年龄越小越好。科学家们解释说：‘学习一门语言意味着你可以进入另一个世界。’)”可知，威尔士大学的Dylan Vaughan Jones教授研究双语与数学技能之间的联系，他认为学习语言可以更好地了解不同的想法；科学家们认为学习语言让人了解另一个世界，而不单单局限于语言方面，而且越早学习，效果就越好。由此可推测出，提早学习第二语言有助于学习其他科目。故选A。
15．答案： C
解析：主旨大意题。通读全文可知，第一段中用问题“Haven’t you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language (你没有注意到，自从你开始学习一门语言以来，你变得更聪明了吗？)”引出学习语言会让人变聪明的话题，接下来具体介绍了一项新研究的发现：学习新语言会增加大脑的灰质密度（这是大脑中的信息加工区域），而且越早学习新语言，这种效果就越好。由此可推测出，本文主要讲述的是学习新语言有助于提高人的思维能力。故选C。
16．答案：①-⑤FGEDA
解析：
①前文“In this guide, your problems will hopefully be solved.(在本指南中，你的问题有望得到解决。)”讲述了这个指南能够帮助解决高中时期遇到的学习问题，空处应说这个指南在其他方面的帮助，F项“而且你很快就会发现自己在高中时充满自信和快乐”符合题意。故选F。
②本段小标题“Manage your time wisely”指出了要合理管理时间，G项“管理好你的时间将极大地帮助你成为一名更优秀的学生”符合本段主题，且选项中的“Managing your time”与标题中的“Manage your time”相照应。故选G。
③空格处是本段小标题，根据下文中的“Every teacher designs tests and exams differently. If your teacher hasn’t specified(详细说明) how he or she arranges tests and exams and which materials will be covered, you’ll need to ask your teacher outside of class. In this way you can fully prepare for the test well.(每个老师设计的测试和考试都不一样。如果你的老师没有具体说明他或她是如何安排测试和考试的，以及哪些材料将被涵盖，你需要在课外询问你的老师。这样你就可以为考试做好充分的准备。)”可知，本段主要讲述了要提前为测试和考试学习，E项“提前为测试和考试学习”符合题意。故选E。
④前文“Whether you miss an important class, have trouble with certain concepts, or are dealing with a stressful family emergency, there’s a chance that your grades might fall at some point.(无论你是错过了一节重要的课，还是在某些概念上遇到了麻烦，或者正在处理压力很大的家庭紧急情况，你的成绩都有可能在某个时候下降。)”讲述了遇到一些事情时可能会影响学习成绩，再结合小标题“Get help if your grades fall behind”可知，空处应讲述成绩下降时需要寻求帮助，D项“如果发生这种情况，立即寻求帮助是很重要的”符合题意，选项中的“get help”照应标题。故选D。
⑤前文“If you fail to finish your homework, turn in a paper on time, or show up to your task on time, it’s no one’s fault but your own. You shouldn’t excuse for your fault.(如果你没有按时完成作业、交论文或按时完成任务，那不是谁的错，而是你自己的错。你不应该为自己的过错开脱。)”讲述了没有完成学习任务是自己的问题，不应该为此找借口，再结合小标题“Take responsibility for your words and actions”可知，空处应讲述要承担责任，A项“承担责任是成熟的主要标志”符合题意，选项中的“Accepting responsibility”与小标题中的“Take responsibility”相照应。故选A。
17．答案：B
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：由于他的粗心大意，我哥哥拐错了弯，把我们带到了一座桥上，我们没有办法回头。A. impression印象；B. carelessness粗心大意；C. debate辩论；D. success成功。根据上文“My brother and I were driving home together and we were deep in conversation.”（我和哥哥一起开车回家，我们聊得很开心。）可知，我哥哥边开车，边和我聊天，精力不集中，由此可知，由于他的粗心大意，他拐错了弯。故选B。
18．答案：C
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：由于他的粗心大意，我哥哥拐错了弯，把我们带到了一座桥上，我们没有办法回头。A. shop商店；B. campus校园；C. bridge桥；D. house房子。根据下文“my brother paid the bridge fee”（我哥哥付了过桥费）可知，由此可知，我们开到了一座桥上。故选C。
19．答案：A
解析：考查副词词义辨析。句意：不幸的是，我哥哥付了过桥费，继续开车。A. Unfluckily不幸地；B. Nervously焦虑地；C. Obviously显然地；D. Actually事实上。根据下文“He was clearly frustrated by the mistake”（哥哥对自己的错误感到沮丧）可知，不小心付了过桥费，认为这个钱本不必花，这对于哥哥来说是件不走运的事。故选A。
20．答案：C
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他显然对这个错误和4美元的不必要的浪费感到沮丧。A. unusual不寻常的；B. inspiring激励人心的；C. needless不必要的；D. odd奇怪的。根据上文“my brother took a wrong turn”（哥哥拐错弯了）可知，哥哥是由于粗心拐错了弯，才导致不得不支付过桥费，这是一笔不必要的浪费。故选C。
21．答案：D
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们最终到达了一个出口匝道，在我们往外走的时候，我哥哥注意到一辆破旧的黑色汽车停在路边。A. reflected反映；B. repaired修理；C. assumed假设；D. noticed注意。根据下文“my brother 8 and asked the guy if he needed any help”（我哥哥问他是否需要帮助）可知，我哥哥询问车主是否需要帮助，由此可知，他注意到了那辆黑色汽车。故选D。
22．答案：B
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个年轻人站在附近给某人打电话。A. writing写；B. phoning打电话；C. singing唱歌；D. apologising道歉。根据下文“He had a flat tire (瘪了的轮胎) and needed a 9 to get it off.”（他的车胎瘪了，需要工具把车胎卸下来）可知，年轻人的车胎爆了需要帮助，由此判断，他在给某人打电话，寻求帮助。故选B。
23．答案：C
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：我正忙着想知道我们下一步该走哪条路，但我哥哥把车停在路边，问那个男人是否需要帮助。A. bank银行；B. restaurant餐厅；C. way道路；D. hotel旅馆。根据上文“my brother took a wrong turn”（我哥哥拐错弯了）可知，由于拐错了弯，我们走错了路，由此判断，我正忙着想知道我们下一步该走哪条路。故选C。
24．答案： D
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：我正忙着想知道我们下一步该走哪条路，但我哥哥把车停在路边，问那个男人是否需要帮助。A. jumped跳；B. argued争论；C. slept睡觉；D. stopped停下来。根据句中“asked the guy if he needed any help”（问那个男人是否需要帮助）可知，我哥哥询问车主是否需要帮助，需要先把车停在路边，才能询问。故选D。
25．答案： C
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：他车胎瘪了，需要一个工具把它弄下来。A. piano钢琴；B. journal旅行日记；C. tool工具；D. schedule行程。根据句中“ He had a flat tire (瘪了的轮胎) ”（他车胎瘪了）可知，汽车需要换胎，因此需要工具卸下车胎。故选C。
26．答案： A
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：我哥哥把工具递给了他，然后继续帮他换轮胎。A. change换；B. apply应用；C. rate评价；评定；D. ignore忽视。根据上文“He had a flat tire (瘪了的轮胎) and needed a 9 to get it off.”（他车胎瘪了需要换车胎）可知，年轻人的车胎瘪了，需要换胎，我哥哥也继续帮他换轮胎。故选A。
27．答案： D
解析：考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们根本不应该上那座桥。A. ignored忽视；B. reminded提醒；C. settled解决；定居；D. intended打算。根据上文“my brother took a wrong turn”（我的哥哥拐错弯了）可知，由于哥哥拐错了弯，我们才开上了桥，由此判断，我们本不应该上那座桥，“be intended to do sth.”意为“打算做某事”。故选D。
28．答案： B
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们拐错了弯。A. individual个人的；B. wrong错误的；C. right正确的；D. responsible负责任的。根据上文“my brother took a wrong turn”（我的哥哥拐错弯了）可知，由于哥哥拐错了弯，我们才开上了桥，去到了错误的地方。故选B。
29．答案： D
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：感谢你将我们的错误转化为服务的机会。A. resource资源；B. ability能力；C. belief信仰；D. opportunity机会。根据上文“But now we know why we did. It was to help you.”可知，由于哥哥拐错了弯，我们才有机会偶遇男人并帮助了他，由此可知，男人将我们的错误转化为服务的机会。故选D。
30．答案： A
解析：考查名词词义辨析。句意：我最喜欢的是在整个过程中看着我的哥哥。A. process过程；B. poster海报；C. stage阶段；D. tradition传统。根据上文“My brother gave it to him, then proceeded to help him 10 the tire.”（我哥哥把工具递给了他，然后继续帮他换轮胎。）可知，哥哥帮助男人换胎并与男人交谈，作者喜欢在整个过程中看着哥哥的表现，十分敬佩哥哥。故选A。
31．答案： D
解析：考查形容词词义辨析。句意：即使在其他消极的情况下，他也能看到帮助别人的机会，这只能来自于冷静的头脑和开放的心态。A. various各种各样的；B. unique独一无二的；C. expensive昂贵的；D. negative消极的。根据上文“He was clearly frustrated by the mistake and the 4 waste of $4.”（他显然对这个错误和4美元的不必要的浪费感到沮丧。）可知，哥哥因为自己的错误和4美元的不必要的浪费感到沮丧，这是一种消极的情绪，但即使在这种情况下，他也能看到帮助别人的机会。故选D。
32．答案：①Which/that②the③on④development⑤joined⑥times⑦enormously⑧transporting⑨and⑩powerful
解析：
①考查定语从句。句意：丝绸之路是古代和中世纪连接东西方的贸易路线网络。分析句子结构，空处引导的是一个限制性定语从句，修饰先行词The Silk Road，指物，且在从句中作主语，所以应用which或that引导。故填which/that。
②考查冠词。句意：除了丝绸，丝绸之路沿线还有其他各种商品的贸易，该网络对科学、技术和艺术理想的传播也很重要。根据空后的Silk Road可知，这里是“丝绸之路”这个专有名词，其前应加定冠词the。故填the。
③考查冠词。句意：丝绸之路对沿途的土地产生了巨大的影响，贸易对丝绸之路沿线城镇的发展也很重要。have a great influence on意为“对……有重要影响”。故填on。
④考查名词。句意参考上题。空处应填名词作宾语，development“发展”为不可数名词。故填development。
⑤考查时态。句意：丝绸之路沿线的许多商人都加入了中转贸易，在贸易中，一件物品会多次易主，并在到达最终买家之前与每一个买家一起旅行一段时间。空处为主句谓语动词，根据句中的would change和句意，这里表示过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时。故填joined。
⑥考查名词的数。句意参考上题。time作“次”讲时是可数名词，其前有many修饰，所以应用名词复数。故填times。
⑦考查副词。句意：对于任何一个商人来说，千里迢迢往返于中国和欧洲或北非之间似乎都是极不寻常的。这里应用副词修饰后面的unusual，enormously意为“非常，极其”符合题意。故填enormously。
⑧考查非谓语动词。句意：相反，许多商人专注于通过丝绸之路的各个路段运输货物。空前有介词on，这里应用动名词作宾语。故填transporting。
⑨考查连词。句意：它对世界文明的进步和人类社会的进步具有重要意义。空前的“the improvement of world civilization”和空后的“the progress of human society”之间是并列关系，所以应用and连接。故填and。
⑩考查形容词。句意：对丝绸之路的研究在今天继续产生着强大的影响。空处应用形容词，修饰空后的influence。powerful“强大的”符合题意。故填powerful。
33．答案：
Mother’s Day fell on May 14th this year. I made a gift for my mother. As my mother likes reading, I made a bookshelf for her.
Several days before the day I bought the wood on the Internet. Then I made the bookshelf all by myself. At first, I read the instructions. Then, following the instructions, I pieced together different pieces of wood and nailed the wood. Eventually, the bookshelf was assembled. Afterwards I painted the bookshelf purple, which is my mother’s favorite color. Looking at the bookshelf, I was filled with happiness.
When my mother received the gift, she hugged me, tears rolling down her face.
解析：1. 词汇积累
独自：by myself→on my own/alone
拼合：piece together→join together
最后：eventually→finally/lastly
充满：be filled with→be full of
2. 句式拓展
简单句改为强调句
原句：I made a gift for my mother.
拓展句：It was I that/ who made a gift for my mother.
34．答案：
That was when I saw a young mother with her two kids. She was talking on the phone, and her voice told me she was a gentle and patient lady. The two kids were neatly dressed and waited quietly beside her. This must be a nice family, I thought to myself. Therefore, I approached to make a request. But as soon as I said, “Excuse me madam,” she grabbed both her kids and went away. Did I look like someone trying to hurt people I felt my heart sinking horribly.
Finally a man wearing a cheap T-shirt and dirty jeans seemed to notice me. I didn’t know why but I just stopped him and made my request. I was expecting him to rush past but he immediately called the number of my driver and waited till my car came to be sure I was picked up, turned around before I could thank him adequately and was gone. Surprised by his kindness, I promised I would do likewise to strangers who sought my help.
解析：1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“就在那时，我看到一位年轻的母亲和她的两个孩子”和第二段首句“最后，一个穿着廉价T恤和脏牛仔裤的男人似乎注意到了我”可知，第一段可描写作者向这位母亲求助结果被拒绝，该段段尾可衔接第二段内容。
②由第二段首句内容“最后，一个穿着廉价T恤和脏牛仔裤的男人似乎注意到了我。”可知，第二段可描写穿着简陋的男人帮助了作者，而作者还没来得及好好感谢他，他就转身走了，而作者也想把这样的善意继续传递下去。
2.续写线索：发现母子三人——想要求助——被拒绝——被男人注意到——男人提供帮助——司机来接作者——作者感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
走近：approach/come near
走开：go away/walk away
提出请求：make a request /ask for a favor
情绪类
感谢：thank /express gratitude to
惊讶：surprised /astonished
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