2023-2024学年度河南省周口市鹿邑县第二高级中学第一学期
英语第四次月考
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
Four Not-So-Scary Books for Halloween
These seasonal picks are fun to read and aren’t meant to be frightening.
Halloween Ball
By Perdita Cargill and Honor Cargill, illustrated by Katie Saunders
(Tiger Tales)
In this new Diary of an Accidental Witch series, Bea is on the planning committee for her school’s Halloween Ball. She’s excited and a little scared too. Bea wants to come up with good ideas, but she’s nervous her dad will find out about her magic powers.
Ages 9 and under
Lumber-Jackula
By Mat Heagerty, illustrated by Sam Owen
(Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers)
Jack’s mom is a lumberjack, and his dad is a vampire. But Jack doesn’t want to follow in their footsteps.(He loves to dance more than anything and will have to get up a lot of courage to follow his dreams. The art in this graphic novel has many fun details.
Ages 8-12
The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Pumpkin
By Bella Swift
(Aladdin)
Peggy, a pug, is worried that going trick-or-treating with Chloe, the little girl in her family, will be scary. After all, Peggy is afraid of monsters, ghosts, and most certainly the dark. Will she be brave enough to put on her pumpkin costume and be by Chloe’s side on Halloween
Ages 7-10
The Pumpkin War
By Cathleen Young
(Wendy Lamb Books)
In Madeline Island, Wisconsin, it’s a tradition to grow pumpkins that can be hollowed out and used as a type of paddle boat. During last year’s boat race, Sam’s pumpkin ran into Billie’s pumpkin and broke it. Billie hasn’t forgiven Sam for what happened. Will they become friends again before this year’s race
Ages 8-12
1. Which book is recommended to five-year-old readers
A. Halloween Ball. B. Lumber-Jackula.
C. The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Pumpkin. D. The Pumpkin War.
2. What do the two characters, Jack and Peggy, both need
A. Care. B. Friendship. C. Courage. D. Family.
3. From what part of a magazine is the text probably taken
A. Western Festival. B. Book Club.
C. Seasonal Favourites. D. Novel Review.
B
It was a normal day in Altitude, a town high in the mountains. People were going about their daily routines, not knowing the disaster that was soon to come. Suddenly, the ground under their feet began to shake. Then people were thrown off their feet and objects flew off shelves. The sound of breaking glass and falling buildings filled the air.
Alice a young girl who was in her house when the earthquake struck, knew she had to act fast. She got her emergency kit, which included food, water, and a first-aid kit, and ran out of the house.
The streets were messy. Traffic lights were out, cars were overturned, and people were running in fear. Alice knew she had to get to higher ground. She headed for the nearest hill, joining a group of other people. As they reached the top, the full force of the earthquake hit, but Alice and the others managed to stay on top of the hill.
After what seemed like a century, the earthquake finally stopped. Alice looked down at the town she had called home. It was in ruins. Houses were destroyed, roads were cracked open, and a large crack had formed in the middle of the town square.
Alice knew she had to help. She joined hands with other survivors and they began the rescue effort. With simple tools and their bare hands, they dug through the stones and bricks to find anyone who might be trapped inside. In the following days, Alice and the other survivors worked tirelessly to help, providing food, water, and medical aid to those in need. With the help of rescue teams and volunteers from around the country, they slowly but surely began to rebuild their town.
Alice’s experience changed her forever. She realized that life was uncertain, but also that people could come together in times of difficulty. She determined to help others whenever she could and above all never to forget the power of community.
4. What did Alice do shortly after the earthquake hit
A. She stayed where she was.
B. She rushed to a hill nearby.
C. She helped others evacuate their homes.
D. She hurried away without taking anything.
5. What can we infer from the text
A. The town was rebuilt overnight with others help.
B. The earthquake had lasted a century before it stopped.
C. The town people were fully prepared for the earthquake.
D. Alice probably had learned how to survive an earthquake.
6. What kind of person is Alice
A. Calm and helpful. B. Warm and honest.
C. Outgoing and kind-hearted. D. Determined and creative.
7. What did Alice learn from her experience
A. Earthquakes could be prevented.
B. Helping others came first in disasters.
C. Life was not uncertain or unpredictable.
D. Community mattered in times of difficulty.
C
Even in the face of fire, smoke and flood, firefighter Li Shengli doesn’t draw back. He simply says it is his job as a firefighter and his duty as a member of the Communist Party of China.
Li, 51, who became a firefighter in 1991, has fought at the forefront in firefighting and rescue over the past 30 years. He has participated in over 11,000 tasks, saving about 30,000 trapped people.
In one task in May 1993, a fire broke out in a mall in Nanchang. When firefighters arrived at the scene, smoke and fire had blocked all the exits for people inside the building, leaving hundreds of people upstairs in danger. Facing smoke and flames, the then 21-year-old rushed to the front and climbed up the aerial ladder (云梯) to evacuate people from a height of more than 20 meters. Finally, about 270 people were rescued.
“Fear is a human nature, but not retreating is a kind of responsibility. With so many people waiting to be rescued, I couldn’t be afraid, let alone withdraw,” he said.
In July 2021, when several cities in Henan Province were hit by severe floods, Li joined the rescue. He and his teammates used a small boat to transfer trapped people. The boat suddenly lost power and stopped in the water. Without hesitation, Li jumped into the deep water and grabbed a rope to move them to a safe place several hundred meters away.
“The people on the boat were all villagers from my hometown. I brought my teammates to my hometown to fight the flood, and of course I needed to get down into the water first to help,” he said.
In September 2021, Li was transferred to the command center of Jiangxi Fire and Rescue Brigade due to many physical injuries. “The platform has changed, but the heart of being a firefighter is the same. You have to get to the front line when the emergency appears, then others would trust you.”
8. Why was the aerial ladder used in the rescue of the Nanchang fire
A. All the exits of the mall were blocked.
B. The mall was too high for people to get down.
C. People trapped in the mall suffered from injuries.
D. It was funny to carry people with the aerial ladder.
9. Which of the following can best describe Li Shengli
A. Energetic and humorous. B. Honest and confident.
C. Devoted and responsible. D. Curious and brave.
10. What do Li’s words in the last paragraph imply
A. He is willing to pass his belief down.
B. He expects to find more favour with people.
C. He has benefited a lot from his career experiences.
D. He is determined to devote himself to serving people.
11. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Disasters call for more firefighters
B. Hard work pays off, career takes off
C. Firefighter braves dangers to save lives
D. Firefighter jumps into water to save teammates
D
One afternoon, after finishing shopping in a supermarket, my family and I went to the checkout. I suddenly thought we didn’t need the junk (垃圾) food, and we gave up all those, saving $300.
That got me thinking about all our meaningless cost in life. Why not make a change With butterflies in the stomach, we decided to take a try. The rules were that we would buy nothing for 30 days except necessities (必需品).
Our adventure (历险) began with a great start. By 9 A. m. , my wife, Ruth, had already made cakes from old strawberries and picked flowers I didn’t even know we had in the garden. I cleared the car by hand for the first time for years. I read and returned the neighbor’s newspaper before he woke up. Total spending on the first day: $0.
As days turned into weeks, we became so experienced at living simply. We started riding our bikes to save gas. My child’s finger painting was recycled as gift wrap for the homemade presents. We started to use an Internet application like Skype for free phone calls and ask neighbors with gardens for extra vegetables and herbs.
In the end, we saved more than $2000 by not spending for a month. When we began, I imagined we would rush out the moment we were done and buy a lot of things in the supermarket, then maybe hit the mall or go to the movies.
12. What can be learned about the family before that very afternoon
A. They had had higher income. B. They had developed a good habit of saving money.
C. They had often spent money blindly. D. They had managed to solved their family problems
13. How did the family probably feel about changing their spending habit
A. Eager. B. Nervous. C. Confident. D. Frightened.
14. What did the family actually do in saving money
A. My wife made good use of our garden produce. B. We began to share cars to save gas.
C. Our child bought no finger painting as gifts. D. We surfed the Internet for free.
15. What is the text mainly about
A. How a family managed their daily life. B. A family’s no-buying try.
C. A family’s way of solving problems. D. How a new idea came up.
第二节 (共5个小题，每题2. 5分;满分12. 5分)
Thanks to Earth we have fresh air to breathe, clean water to drink and warm sunshine to enjoy. But it seems that we may have taken these things for granted and not realized that our planet is getting “sick”. ___16___ . More than 15,000 researchers around the world have written a letter to warn about environmental threats.
Among those environmental challenges, global warming sits at the top. Global average temperatures have risen by more than 0.5℃since 1992. ___17___ It means that heat waves would last around a third longer and rainstorms would be about a third more intense (猛烈的) if we take no action. The increase in sea levels would also be much higher. Countries like Singapore and Tokyo that are at low altitudes may be covered by the ocean in the future.
___18___ . It’s getting harder to get fresh water. Ocean pollution has become serious. Since 1992, the human population has grown by 2 billion, while the populations of all other animals have dropped by nearly 30 percent.
Scientists say that we are experiencing the sixth mass extinction in history. More than two-thirds of the world’s wildlife could be gone by the end of the decade if action isn’t taken soon. ___19___ .
However, we have made some progress. That’s because we gradually stopped using chemicals that can break down ozone, a gas that protects Earth. ___20___ .
A. The change is a big deal
B. Now, scientists have given us a warning
C. But this is not the only problem people are facing
D. We can make a big difference when we act right now, the letter says
E. Scientists also conclude that global warming will continue for centuries
F. Some rare animals, like black rhinos, might just appear in the pictures soon
G. All the countries in the world should take action on behalf off future generations
第三部分：语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题：每题1分，. 满分15分)
阅读下面短文。从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
He met her at a party. She was shining, but nobody paid any attention to him. After the party, he invited her for a ___21___. Not to be ___22___, she went along.
In the nice coffee shop, he was ___23___ and tried to break the silence. Suddenly, he asked the waiter, “Could you please give me some salt ”
When the salt came, he put it in his coffee and drank. ___24___, she asked, “Why salt with coffee ” He explained, “It ___25___ me where I am from, the small village by the sea.” She was ___26___ and shared a lot about herself, too. That was the start of their love story.
Later, they lived happily together. And every time she made coffee for him, she put in some salt, the ___27___ he had done it.
After 40 years, he ___28___ and left her a letter. “My dearest, please forgive my life-long ___29___. In that coffee shop I was so uneasy that I asked for ____30____ instead of sugar.
It was hard for me to ask for a ____31____, so I just went ahead. Many times, I tried to tell you the truth, but I was afraid that the life I love might be ____32____.
Sweetheart, I don’t exactly like salty coffee. But as it ____33____ so much to you, I’ve learnt to ____34____ it. If I could live a second time, I hope we can be together again, ____35____ it means salty coffee for the rest of my life.”
21. A. tea B. coffee C. talk D. walk
22. A. amazed B. confused C. rude D. angry
23. A. happy B. confused C. calm D. nervous
24. A. Impressed B. Frightened C. Curious D. Thrilled
25 A. reminds B. warns C. tells D. asks
26. A. bored B. impressed C. serious D. confused
27. A. coffee B. way C. taste D. part
28. A. passed away B. gave in C. dropped out D. stood by
29. A. joke B. dream C. mistake D. lie
30. A. milk B. ice C. salt D. water
31. A. change B. break C. more D. chance
32. A. disappointing B. gone C. late D. useless
33 A. gave B. brought C. meant D. led
34. A. buy B. enjoy C. make D. continue
35. A. until B. unless C. when D. even if
第二节：(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Once upon a time, there was a man ___36___ kept thirty sheep.
One morning, he was ___37___ (surprise) to find that one sheep was missing. Where had it gone Soon, he ___38___ (find) that his fold (羊圈) was damaged (破坏). During the night, ___39___ wolf had broken into the fold and taken the sheep.
One of his ___40___ (friend) advised him to repair the fold quickly, ___41___ the man said: “The sheep had already been eaten by the wolf. What is the use of repairing the fold ” He refused ___42___ (listen).
The next morning, he discovered that during the night the wolf had broken into the fold again and killed another sheep. Then, he realized that his friend’ ___43___ (suggest) was right.
___44___ (thankful), he repaired the fold at once so that more sheep would ____45____ (save).
第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 上周五，你参加了学校组织的英语朗读比赛。请你写一篇短文向校英文报投稿，内容包括：
1. 比赛过程；
2. 你的收获和感受。
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。
A Meaningful Experience
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第二节(满分 25 分)
47. 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。续写的词数应为 150 左右。
Tim’s daughters, Hope and Hannah, have smartness, great humor, athletic abilities and beauty. His home is full of medals and many other awards his daughters have won over the years.
But the one thing they have never had in abundance (大量) is money. Having a single parent with a low-paid job, they never have pocket money. They wear hand-me-downs store clothing. But they never complain and never cry out for something Tim can’t afford.
Tim has many wonderful memories of his daughters. However there is one that stands out.
When Hope was 10 years old and Hannah was 8 years old, they were looking for a gift to give Tim for Christmas. “Dad often gave us gifts. Now I think we should also give one to him,” Hope suggested. Hannah said it was a good idea. And they wondered what gift they should give their dad. After thinking for long, they thought of the National Geographic magazines. Their dad always loved the magazine. But because money was especially tight (紧的) that year, Tim had not been able to subscribe (订阅) to it. “The magazines sold in the bookstore aren’t that cheap. Well, at least, we can buy one and give it to Dad as a Christmas gift,” Hope said.
Not having any money of their own, Hope and Hannah then wondered how to solve the problem. Finally, they decided to find part-time jobs in the small neighborhood to make money. First, they needed to be permitted (允许) by their dad.
When they shared their decision one night, Tim thought they wanted to buy some toys, candy or something else for themselves. Since he couldn’t give them pocket money and thought part-time jobs could be helpful to a kid, he agreed. But he didn’t want them to be too tired, so he reminded them, “When you find you dislike the jobs, you can just give up.” Hope and Hannah smiled and nodded, and Tim thought they surely wouldn’t stick to their part-time jobs for long.
Paragraph 1:
The next morning, Hope and Hannah walked around the neighborhood to look for possible part-time jobs.
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Paragraph 2:
With the money, Hope and Hannah rushed to a nearby bookstore.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2023-2024学年度河南省周口市鹿邑县第二高级中学第一学期
英语第四次月考
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
Four Not-So-Scary Books for Halloween
These seasonal picks are fun to read and aren’t meant to be frightening.
Halloween Ball
By Perdita Cargill and Honor Cargill, illustrated by Katie Saunders
(Tiger Tales)
In this new Diary of an Accidental Witch series, Bea is on the planning committee for her school’s Halloween Ball. She’s excited and a little scared too. Bea wants to come up with good ideas, but she’s nervous her dad will find out about her magic powers.
Ages 9 and under
Lumber-Jackula
By Mat Heagerty, illustrated by Sam Owen
(Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers)
Jack’s mom is a lumberjack, and his dad is a vampire. But Jack doesn’t want to follow in their footsteps.(He loves to dance more than anything and will have to get up a lot of courage to follow his dreams. The art in this graphic novel has many fun details.
Ages 8-12
The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Pumpkin
By Bella Swift
(Aladdin)
Peggy, a pug, is worried that going trick-or-treating with Chloe, the little girl in her family, will be scary. After all, Peggy is afraid of monsters, ghosts, and most certainly the dark. Will she be brave enough to put on her pumpkin costume and be by Chloe’s side on Halloween
Ages 7-10
The Pumpkin War
By Cathleen Young
(Wendy Lamb Books)
In Madeline Island, Wisconsin, it’s a tradition to grow pumpkins that can be hollowed out and used as a type of paddle boat. During last year’s boat race, Sam’s pumpkin ran into Billie’s pumpkin and broke it. Billie hasn’t forgiven Sam for what happened. Will they become friends again before this year’s race
Ages 8-12
1. Which book is recommended to five-year-old readers
A. Halloween Ball. B. Lumber-Jackula.
C. The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Pumpkin. D. The Pumpkin War.
2. What do the two characters, Jack and Peggy, both need
A. Care. B. Friendship. C. Courage. D. Family.
3. From what part of a magazine is the text probably taken
A. Western Festival. B. Book Club.
C. Seasonal Favourites. D. Novel Review.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了万圣节期间读起来不那么恐怖的四本书。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Halloween Ball部分中的“Ages 9 and under(9岁及以下)”可知，Halloween Ball可以推荐给五岁读者。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Lumber-Jackula部分中的“He loves to dance more than anything and will have to get up a lot of courage to follow his dreams.(他热爱舞蹈胜过一切，他必须鼓起勇气去追求自己的梦想)”和The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Pumpkin部分中的“After all, Peggy is afraid of monsters, ghosts, and most certainly the dark. Will she be brave enough to put on her pumpkin costume and be by Chloe’s side on Halloween (毕竟，佩吉害怕怪物，鬼魂，当然还有黑暗。她有没有勇气穿上她的南瓜装在万圣节的时候陪在克洛伊身边？)”可知，Jack和Peggy这两个角色都需要勇气。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是标题“Four Not-So-Scary Books for Halloween(万圣节期间读起来不那么恐怖的四本书)”可知，文章介绍了万圣节期间读起来不那么恐怖的四本书。由此推知，文章可能选自杂志的读书会这部分。故选B。
B
It was a normal day in Altitude, a town high in the mountains. People were going about their daily routines, not knowing the disaster that was soon to come. Suddenly, the ground under their feet began to shake. Then people were thrown off their feet and objects flew off shelves. The sound of breaking glass and falling buildings filled the air.
Alice, a young girl who was in her house when the earthquake struck, knew she had to act fast. She got her emergency kit, which included food, water, and a first-aid kit, and ran out of the house.
The streets were messy. Traffic lights were out, cars were overturned, and people were running in fear. Alice knew she had to get to higher ground. She headed for the nearest hill, joining a group of other people. As they reached the top, the full force of the earthquake hit, but Alice and the others managed to stay on top of the hill.
After what seemed like a century, the earthquake finally stopped. Alice looked down at the town she had called home. It was in ruins. Houses were destroyed, roads were cracked open, and a large crack had formed in the middle of the town square.
Alice knew she had to help. She joined hands with other survivors and they began the rescue effort. With simple tools and their bare hands, they dug through the stones and bricks to find anyone who might be trapped inside. In the following days, Alice and the other survivors worked tirelessly to help, providing food, water, and medical aid to those in need. With the help of rescue teams and volunteers from around the country, they slowly but surely began to rebuild their town.
Alice’s experience changed her forever. She realized that life was uncertain, but also that people could come together in times of difficulty. She determined to help others whenever she could and above all never to forget the power of community.
4. What did Alice do shortly after the earthquake hit
A. She stayed where she was.
B. She rushed to a hill nearby.
C. She helped others evacuate their homes.
D. She hurried away without taking anything.
5. What can we infer from the text
A. The town was rebuilt overnight with others help.
B. The earthquake had lasted a century before it stopped.
C. The town people were fully prepared for the earthquake.
D. Alice probably had learned how to survive an earthquake.
6. What kind of person is Alice
A. Calm and helpful. B. Warm and honest.
C. Outgoing and kind-hearted. D. Determined and creative.
7. What did Alice learn from her experience
A. Earthquakes could be prevented.
B. Helping others came first in disasters.
C. Life was not uncertain or unpredictable.
D. Community mattered in times of difficulty.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述一个名叫爱丽丝的女孩家乡遭遇地震，她和其他幸存的人帮助灾后重建。这次经历也改变了她——她决定力所能及的去帮助她人并永远记得团结的力量。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Alice knew she had to get to higher ground. She headed for the nearest hill, joining a group of other people.(爱丽丝知道她必须去一个更高的地方。她朝着最近的山走去，加入到其他人中)”可知，爱丽丝在地震发生后跑到了附近的一个山上。故选B。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Alice, a young girl who was in her house when the earthquake struck, knew she had to act fast. She got her emergency kit, which included food, water, and a first-aid kit, and ran out of the house.(在地震发生的时候，爱丽丝，一个年轻的女孩正在家中，她知道她必须行动要快。她拿起她的急救箱，里面有食物，水和一套急救设备，然后跑出房间)”以及第三段“Alice knew she had to get to higher ground. She headed for the nearest hill, joining a group of other people.(爱丽丝知道她必须去一个更高的地方。她朝着最近的山走去，加入到其他人中)”可知，爱丽丝很可能曾经学过如何在地震中逃生。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Alice, a young girl who was in her house when the earthquake struck, knew she had to act fast. She got her emergency kit, which included food, water, and a first-aid kit, and ran out of the house.(在地震发生的时候，爱丽丝，一个年轻的女孩正在家中，她知道她必须行动要快。她拿起她的急救箱，里面有食物，水和一套急救设备，然后跑出房间)”可知，她是一个遇事冷静的人；根据第五段“Alice knew she had to help. She joined hands with other survivors and they began the rescue effort.(爱丽丝知道她必须去帮忙。她和其他幸存者一起开始了营救工作)”可知，她是一个乐于助人的人。所以爱丽丝是一个遇事冷静且乐于助人的人。故选A。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“She realized that life was uncertain, but also that people could come together in times of difficulty. She determined to help others whenever she could and above all never to forget the power of community.(她意识到生命是不确定的，但是人们可以在困难时期凝聚在一起。她决心尽可能地帮助别人，最重要的是永远不要忘记社区的力量)”可知，她从这次经历中明白：社区（团结）在困难时期很重要。故选D。
C
Even in the face of fire, smoke and flood, firefighter Li Shengli doesn’t draw back. He simply says it is his job as a firefighter and his duty as a member of the Communist Party of China.
Li, 51, who became a firefighter in 1991, has fought at the forefront in firefighting and rescue over the past 30 years. He has participated in over 11,000 tasks, saving about 30,000 trapped people.
In one task in May 1993, a fire broke out in a mall in Nanchang. When firefighters arrived at the scene, smoke and fire had blocked all the exits for people inside the building, leaving hundreds of people upstairs in danger. Facing smoke and flames, the then 21-year-old rushed to the front and climbed up the aerial ladder (云梯) to evacuate people from a height of more than 20 meters. Finally, about 270 people were rescued.
“Fear is a human nature, but not retreating is a kind of responsibility. With so many people waiting to be rescued, I couldn’t be afraid, let alone withdraw,” he said.
In July 2021, when several cities in Henan Province were hit by severe floods, Li joined the rescue. He and his teammates used a small boat to transfer trapped people. The boat suddenly lost power and stopped in the water. Without hesitation, Li jumped into the deep water and grabbed a rope to move them to a safe place several hundred meters away.
“The people on the boat were all villagers from my hometown. I brought my teammates to my hometown to fight the flood and of course I needed to get down into the water first to help,” he said.
In September 2021, Li was transferred to the command center of Jiangxi Fire and Rescue Brigade due to many physical injuries. “The platform has changed, but the heart of being a firefighter is the same. You have to get to the front line when the emergency appears, then others would trust you.”
8. Why was the aerial ladder used in the rescue of the Nanchang fire
A. All the exits of the mall were blocked.
B. The mall was too high for people to get down.
C. People trapped in the mall suffered from injuries.
D. It was funny to carry people with the aerial ladder.
9. Which of the following can best describe Li Shengli
A. Energetic and humorous. B. Honest and confident.
C. Devoted and responsible. D. Curious and brave.
10. What do Li’s words in the last paragraph imply
A. He is willing to pass his belief down.
B. He expects to find more favour with people.
C. He has benefited a lot from his career experiences.
D. He is determined to devote himself to serving people.
11. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Disasters call for more firefighters
B. Hard work pays off, career takes off
C. Firefighter braves dangers to save lives
D Firefighter jumps into water to save teammates
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. D 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了消防员李胜利不畏水火，30年来一直勇敢投身于救灾工作的故事。
【详解】1.细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“When firefighters arrived at the scene, smoke and fire had blocked all the exits for people inside the building, leaving hundreds of people upstairs in danger.(当消防队员赶到现场时，浓烟和大火封锁了大楼内所有的出口，使楼上数百人处于危险之中。)”可知，因为大火把所有出口都堵住了，所以消防员只能用云梯来疏散被困人员，故选A。
2.推理判断题。根据第三段中“When firefighters arrived at the scene, smoke and fire had blocked all the exits for people inside the building, leaving hundreds of people upstairs in danger. Facing smoke and flames, the then 21-year-old rushed to the front and climbed up the aerial ladder(云梯) to evacuate people from a height of more than 20 meters. (当消防队员赶到现场时，浓烟和大火封锁了大楼内所有的出口，使楼上数百人处于危险之中。面对浓烟和火焰，当时21岁的他冲到前面，爬上空中的梯子，从20多米的高度疏散人群。)”和第五段“In July 2021, when several cities in Henan Province were hit by severe floods, Li joined the rescue. He and his teammates used a small boat to transfer trapped people. The boat suddenly lost power and stopped in the water. Without hesitation, Li jumped into the deep water and grabbed a rope to move them to a safe place several hundred meters away.(2021年7月，河南省多个城市遭遇严重洪灾，李加入了救援行动。他和他的队友用一艘小船转移被困的人。船突然失去动力，停在水里。他毫不犹豫地跳入深水中，抓起一根绳子，把他们带到几百米外的安全地带。)”可知，李胜利不顾自身安危参与救灾工作，由此可推知，他很有奉献精神和责任感，故选C。
3.推理判断题。根据最后一段中李胜利说的话“The platform has changed, but the heart of being a firefighter is the same. You have to get to the front line when the emergency appears, then others would trust you.(平台已经改变了，但作为一名消防员的心是一样的。当紧急情况出现时，你必须到达前线，那么其他人就会信任你。)”可推知，不管平台如何变化，他都决心继续为人民服务，故选D。
4.主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第二段“Li, 51, who became a firefighter in 1991, has fought at the forefront in firefighting and rescue over the past 30 years. He has participated in over 11,000 tasks, saving about 30,000 trapped people.(现年51岁的李在1991年成为一名消防员，在过去的30年里，他一直站在消防和救援的最前线。他参与了超过11000项任务，拯救了大约30000名被困人员。)”可知，文章主要讲述了消防员李胜利不畏水火，30年来一直勇敢投身于救灾工作的故事。C项“消防队员冒险救人”适合作文章标题，故选C。
D
One afternoon, after finishing shopping in a supermarket, my family and I went to the checkout. I suddenly thought we didn’t need the junk (垃圾) food, and we gave up all those, saving $300.
That got me thinking about all our meaningless cost in life. Why not make a change With butterflies in the stomach, we decided to take a try. The rules were that we would buy nothing for 30 days except necessities (必需品).
Our adventure (历险) began with a great start. By 9 A. m. , my wife, Ruth, had already made cakes from old strawberries and picked flowers I didn’t even know we had in the garden. I cleared the car by hand for the first time for years. I read and returned the neighbor’s newspaper before he woke up. Total spending on the first day: $0.
As days turned into weeks, we became so experienced at living simply. We started riding our bikes to save gas. My child’s finger painting was recycled as gift wrap for the homemade presents. We started to use an Internet application like Skype for free phone calls and ask neighbors with gardens for extra vegetables and herbs.
In the end, we saved more than $2000 by not spending for a month. When we began, I imagined we would rush out the moment we were done and buy a lot of things in the supermarket, then maybe hit the mall or go to the movies.
12. What can be learned about the family before that very afternoon
A. They had had higher income. B. They had developed a good habit of saving money.
C. They had often spent money blindly. D. They had managed to solved their family problems
13. How did the family probably feel about changing their spending habit
A. Eager. B. Nervous. C. Confident. D. Frightened.
14. What did the family actually do in saving money
A. My wife made good use of our garden produce. B. We began to share cars to save gas.
C. Our child bought no finger painting as gifts. D. We surfed the Internet for free.
15. What is the text mainly about
A. How a family managed their daily life. B. A family’s no-buying try.
C. A family’s way of solving problems. D. How a new idea came up.
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了作者一家人决定在30天内除了必需品，不再买其他物品。作者一家人开始过起了简单的生活，骑自行车，回收利用画作等，最终节省了2000多美元。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“ I suddenly thought we didn’t need the junk (垃圾) food, and we gave up all those, saving $300.( 我突然想到我们不需要垃圾食品了，于是我们放弃了所有垃圾食品，省下了300美元)”以及第二段中“That got me thinking about all our meaningless cost in life. (这让我想到了我们在生活中所付出的毫无意义的代价)”可知，在那个下午之前，作者一家在购物的时候，总是购买一些不需要的垃圾食品即他们经常盲目地花钱。，但是在那个下午之后，作者一家人下定决心要进行改变。故选C。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Why not make a change With butterflies in the stomach, we decided to take a try. (为什么不改变一下呢？我们忐忑不安，决定试一试)”可知，作者一家人当决定要改变自己的消费习惯时，他们是忐忑不安的即感觉到紧张的。故选B。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“By 9 A. m. , my wife, Ruth, had already made cakes from old strawberries and picked flowers I didn’t even know we had in the garden. (到上午9点，我的妻子露丝已经用熟透的草莓做了蛋糕，摘了我甚至不知道花园里有的花)”可知，在省钱方面，作者妻子很好地利用了我们菜园的农产品。故选A。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段中“The rules were that we would buy nothing for 30 days except necessities(必需品).(规则是我们在30天内除了生活必需品什么都不买)”以及通读全文可知，文章介绍了作者一家人决定在30天内除了必需品，不再买其他物品。作者一家人开始过起了简单的生活，骑自行车，回收利用画作等，最终节省了2000多美元。由此可知，B选项“A family’s no-buying try(一个家庭的不买东西的尝试)”能够概括文章主要内容，符合题意。故选B。
第二节 (共5个小题，每题2. 5分;满分12. 5分)
Thanks to Earth, we have fresh air to breathe, clean water to drink and warm sunshine to enjoy. But it seems that we may have taken these things for granted and not realized that our planet is getting “sick”. ___16___ . More than 15,000 researchers around the world have written a letter to warn about environmental threats.
Among those environmental challenges, global warming sits at the top. Global average temperatures have risen by more than 0.5℃since 1992. ___17___ It means that heat waves would last around a third longer and rainstorms would be about a third more intense (猛烈的) if we take no action. The increase in sea levels would also be much higher. Countries like Singapore and Tokyo that are at low altitudes may be covered by the ocean in the future.
___18___ . It’s getting harder to get fresh water. Ocean pollution has become serious. Since 1992, the human population has grown by 2 billion, while the populations of all other animals have dropped by nearly 30 percent.
Scientists say that we are experiencing the sixth mass extinction in history. More than two-thirds of the world’s wildlife could be gone by the end of the decade if action isn’t taken soon. ___19___ .
However, we have made some progress. That’s because we gradually stopped using chemicals that can break down ozone, a gas that protects Earth. ___20___ .
A. The change is a big deal
B. Now, scientists have given us a warning
C. But this is not the only problem people are facing
D. We can make a big difference when we act right now, the letter says
E. Scientists also conclude that global warming will continue for centuries
F. Some rare animals like black rhinos, might just appear in the pictures soon
G. All the countries in the world should take action on behalf off future generations
【答案】16. B 17. A 18. C 19. F 20. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要呼吁人们重视地球环境问题，包括全球变暖、生物灭绝、水污染等。科学家警告称，全球变暖将导致更长的热浪、更强的降雨和更高的海平面。生物灭绝已成为第六次大规模物种灭绝，世界上超过三分之二的野生动物可能在不久的将来消失。然而，我们在保护臭氧层方面已取得了一些进展。
【16题详解】
根据前文“But it seems that we may have taken these things for granted and not realized that our planet is getting “sick”. (但我们似乎把这些事情视为理所当然，没有意识到我们的星球正在“生病”)”以及后文“More than 15,000 researchers around the world have written a letter to warn about environmental threats.( 全球超过1.5万名研究人员联名致信，对环境威胁发出警告)”可知，此处强调人类并没有意识到地球在“生病”，并认为一切都是理所应当，同时后文指出研究人员对地球“生病”联名致信，发出警告。设空处应该保持话题统一，对“警告”进行提及。B选项“Now, scientists have given us a warning.( 现在，科学家给了我们一个警告)”中的warning与后文的warn形成呼应，符合语境。故选B。
【17题详解】
根据前文“Global average temperatures have risen by more than 0.5℃since 1992. (自1992年以来，全球平均气温已经上升了0.5℃摄氏度)”可知，此处强调的是全球气温发生的变化。A选项“The change is a big deal.(这种变化是一件大事)”中的the change与前文的“气温变化”形成呼应，符合语境。故选A。
【18题详解】
根据前文“ Countries like Singapore and Tokyo that are at low altitudes may be covered by the ocean in the future.(像新加坡和东京这样海拔较低的国家将来可能会被海洋覆盖)”以及空后的内容“It’s getting harder to get fresh water. Ocean pollution has become serious. (越来越难获得淡水了。海洋污染已经变得严重)”可知，此处强调人类不仅面临着家园被海洋覆盖的问题，同时还有海洋污染，淡水越来越难以获得的问题。故设空处应该提及，人类不仅面临前文提出的家园被海洋覆盖的问题，还面临其他问题。C选项“But this is not the only problem people are facing.(但这并不是人们面临的唯一问题)”中的the only problem与前文的“人类家园被海水覆盖的问题”，形成呼应，符合语境。故选C。
【19题详解】
根据前文的“More than two-thirds of the world’s wildlife could be gone by the end of the decade if action isn’t taken soon. (如果不尽快采取行动，到本十年末，世界上超过三分之二的野生动物可能会消失)”可知，气候变化对野生动物产生影响即超过三分之二的野生动物可能会消失。F选项“Some rare animals, like black rhinos, might just appear in the pictures soon.(一些稀有动物，如黑犀牛，可能很快就会出现在照片中)”以黑犀牛为例，承接前文，说明黑犀牛可能会受到环境影响，即将消失。故选F。
【20题详解】
根据前文“However, we have made some progress. That’s because we gradually stopped using chemicals that can break down ozone, a gas that protects Earth. (然而，我们已经取得了一些进展。这是因为我们逐渐停止使用可以分解臭氧的化学物质，臭氧是保护地球的气体)”可知，人类在环境保护方面已经取得了一些进展。D选项“We can make a big difference when we act right now, the letter says.(信中说，如果我们现在就采取行动，我们就能产生巨大的影响)”承接前文，符合语境，指出如果人类现在采取行动，就会对地球产生大的影响。故选D。
第三部分：语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题：每题1分，. 满分15分)
阅读下面短文。从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
He met her at a party. She was shining, but nobody paid any attention to him. After the party, he invited her for a ___21___. Not to be ___22___, she went along.
In the nice coffee shop, he was ___23___ and tried to break the silence. Suddenly, he asked the waiter, “Could you please give me some salt ”
When the salt came, he put it in his coffee and drank. ___24___, she asked, “Why salt with coffee ” He explained, “It ___25___ me where I am from, the small village by the sea.” She was ___26___ and shared a lot about herself, too. That was the start of their love story.
Later, they lived happily together. And every time she made coffee for him, she put in some salt, the ___27___ he had done it.
After 40 years, he ___28___ and left her a letter. “My dearest, please forgive my life-long ___29___. In that coffee shop I was so uneasy that I asked for ____30____ instead of sugar.
It was hard for me to ask for a ____31____, so I just went ahead. Many times, I tried to tell you the truth, but I was afraid that the life I love might be ____32____.
Sweetheart, I don’t exactly like salty coffee. But as it ____33____ so much to you, I’ve learnt to ____34____ it. If I could live a second time, I hope we can be together again, ____35____ it means salty coffee for the rest of my life.”
21. A. tea B. coffee C. talk D. walk
22. A. amazed B. confused C. rude D. angry
23. A. happy B. confused C. calm D. nervous
24. A. Impressed B. Frightened C. Curious D. Thrilled
25. A. reminds B. warns C. tells D. asks
26. A. bored B. impressed C. serious D. confused
27. A. coffee B. way C. taste D. part
28. A. passed away B. gave in C. dropped out D. stood by
29. A. joke B. dream C. mistake D. lie
30. A. milk B. ice C. salt D. water
31. A. change B. break C. more D. chance
32. A. disappointing B. gone C. late D. useless
33. A. gave B. brought C. meant D. led
34. A. buy B. enjoy C. make D. continue
35. A. until B. unless C. when D. even if
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了一个动人的爱情故事。在恋爱的时候，有一次男主人公请女朋友喝咖啡，由于紧张把糖说成盐，但是不好意思纠正，只好说自己喜欢喝咸咖啡。结婚之后，女主人公给自己的丈夫泡咖啡时总会加点盐，这样男主人公喝了40年的咸咖啡，最后男主人公去世后留给女主人公一封信才揭开这个善意的谎言。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：聚会结束后，他邀请她喝咖啡。A. tea茶；B. coffee咖啡；C. talk谈话；D. walk走路。根据下文中的“In the nice coffee shop”可知，男人邀请女人去喝一杯咖啡。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：为了不失礼，她一起去了。A. amazed惊讶的；B. confused困惑的；C. rude粗鲁的，无礼的；D. angry生气的。根据句中的“she went along”并结合常识可知，对于不熟悉的男人发来的邀请，女人为了显示礼貌，就答应了。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在那家不错的咖啡店里，他很紧张，试图打破沉默。A. happy高兴的；B. confused困惑的；C. calm镇静的；D. nervous紧张的。根据句中的“tried to break the silence”并结合常识，男人第一次约女人出来，面对沉默的氛围，内心充满紧张。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：出于好奇，她问道：“为什么要在咖啡里加盐？”A. Impressed印象深刻的；B. Frightened害怕的；C. Curious好奇的；D. Thrilled兴奋的。根据女人的问题可知，她对男人喝咖啡加盐感到好奇。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这让我想起了我来的地方，海边的小村庄。A. reminds提醒；B. warns警告；C. tells告诉；D. asks询问。根据空后的“me where I am from, the small village by the sea”可知，男人说自己来自海边，盐的味道让他想起了自己的出身。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她对此印象深刻，也分享了很多关于自己的事情。A. bored厌烦的；B. impressed印象深刻的；C. serious认真的，严肃的；D. confused困惑的。根据上文和句中的“and shared a lot about herself, too”可知，男人的话让女人印象深刻，她也对他敞开心扉。故选B。
27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：每次她给他煮咖啡时，都会像他那样放一些盐。A. coffee咖啡；B. way方法，方式；C. taste味道；D. part部分。分析句子结构，“the ___7___he had done it”在句中作方式状语，表示用他做的那种方式，所以应用way。the way可在句中作方式状语。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：40年后，他去世了，给她留下了一封信。A. passed away逝世，去世；B. gave in屈服；C. dropped out退出；D. stood by袖手旁观。根据下文中的“If I could live a second time”可知，男人去世。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我最亲爱的，请原谅我一生的谎言。A. joke玩笑；B. dream梦想；C. mistake错误；D. lie谎言。根据下文中的“I tried to tell you the truth”可知，男人关于当初喝咖啡加盐的事撒了一个慌。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在那家咖啡店里，我非常不自在，所以我要了盐而不是糖。A. milk牛奶；B. ice冰；C. salt盐；D. water水。根据空后的“instead of sugar”和上文中的“Could you please give me some salt (你能给我一些盐吗？)”可知，当初男人问服务员要的是盐。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查名词和代词词义辨析。句意：当时对我来说很难要求更换，所以我就这么做了。A. change改变，变更；B. break休息；C. more更多的；D. chance机会。根据句中的“so I just went ahead”可知，男人觉得在当时的情况下要求把盐换成糖太不好意思了，所以就直接倒盐进去了。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：很多时候，我试图告诉你真相，但我害怕我爱的生活可能会消失。A. disappointing令人失望的；B. gone不在了；C. late迟到；D. useless无用的。根据空前的“I was afraid that the life I love might be”可知，男人担心自己一旦说出真相，自己所拥有的美好生活就会消失。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但这对你来说意义重大，我已经学会了享受它。A. gave给；B. brought带来；C. meant意味着；D. led通向。根据空后的“so much to you”和上文两人因咸咖啡而相爱可知，咸咖啡对女人意义重大。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意参考上题。A. buy买；B. enjoy喜欢，享受；C. make制作；D. continue（使）继续。根据But前的“I don’t exactly like salty coffee”可知，男人不喜欢咸咖啡，但为了女人他学会享受它。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：如果我能再活一次，我希望我们能再次在一起，即使这意味着我的余生都是咸咖啡。A. until直到……为止；B. unless除非；C. when当……时；D. even if即使。根据句意，“I hope we can be together again”和“it means salty coffee for the rest of my life”之间是让步关系，应用even if引导让步状语从句。故选D。
第二节：(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Once upon a time, there was a man ___36___ kept thirty sheep.
One morning, he was ___37___ (surprise) to find that one sheep was missing. Where had it gone Soon, he ___38___ (find) that his fold (羊圈) was damaged (破坏). During the night, ___39___ wolf had broken into the fold and taken the sheep.
One of his ___40___ (friend) advised him to repair the fold quickly, ___41___ the man said: “The sheep had already been eaten by the wolf. What is the use of repairing the fold ” He refused ___42___ (listen).
The next morning, he discovered that during the night the wolf had broken into the fold again and killed another sheep. Then, he realized that his friend’ ___43___ (suggest) was right.
___44___ (thankful), he repaired the fold at once so that more sheep would ____45____ (save).
【答案】36. who##that
37. surprised
38. found 39. a
40. friends
41. but 42. to listen
43. suggestion
44. Thankfully
45. be saved
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了“亡羊补牢，未为晚也”的故事。
【36题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：从前，有一个人，他养了三十只羊。此处为限定性定语从句，修饰先行词man，指人，关系词在从句作主语，应用关系代词who或that引导。故填who或that。
【37题详解】
考查形容词。句意：一天早上，他惊讶地发现少了一只羊。此处作表语，修饰人的感情，应用-ed结尾形容词surprised。故填surprised。
【38题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：很快，他发现他的羊圈坏了。结合上文Once upon a time可知，句子陈述过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时。故填found。
【39题详解】
考查冠词。句意：夜里，一只狼闯进羊圈，叼走了羊。此处可数名词wolf为泛指，且是发音以辅音音素开头的单词，应用不定冠词a。故填a。
【40题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：他的一个朋友劝他赶快把羊圈修好，但这个人说：“羊已经被狼吃掉了。修理羊圈有什么用？”friend为可数名词，此处为one of+复数名词结构。故填friends。
【41题详解】
考查连词。句意：他的一个朋友劝他赶快把羊圈修好，但这个人说：“羊已经被狼吃掉了。修理羊圈有什么用？”结合前后文语境可知，前后句意是转折关系，应用转折连词but。故填but。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词句意：他拒绝听从劝告。动词短语refuse to do sth.表示“拒绝做某事”。故填to listen。
【43题详解】
考查名词。句意：然后，他意识到他朋友的建议是对的。此处作从句的主语，应用名词suggestion，结合后文was可知，应用单数形式。故填suggestion。
【44题详解】
考查副词。句意：幸好，他马上把羊圈修好了，这样更多的羊就得救了。此处修饰后文句子，应用副词thankfully，首字母大写。故填Thankfully。
【45题详解】
考查动词语态。句意：幸好，他马上把羊圈修好了，这样更多的羊就得救了。主语与谓语构成被动关系，应用被动语态，且would后跟动词原形。故填be saved。
第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 上周五，你参加了学校组织的英语朗读比赛。请你写一篇短文向校英文报投稿，内容包括：
1. 比赛过程；
2. 你的收获和感受。
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。
A Meaningful Experience
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【答案】One possible version:
A Meaningful Experience
Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in the English reading competition held in our school. It was a challenging but enjoyable experience.
The competition started at 3 pm and ended at 5 pm. During the competition, we were required to read English books aloud. The competition was competitive. I was nervous at first, but I quickly calmed down and gave my best performance.
The competition was a valuable experience for me. It not only helped me improve my English pronunciation, but also allowed me to discover my love for public speaking.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇短文向校英文报投稿，叙述参加学校组织的英语朗读比赛。
【详解】1.词汇积累
参加：participate in→take part in
机会：opportunity→chance
宝贵的：valuable→precious
比赛：competition→contest
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：I was nervous at first, but I quickly calmed down and gave my best performance.
拓展句：Although I was nervous at first, I quickly calmed down and gave my best performance.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in the English reading competition held in our school. (运用了过去分词作定语)
[高分句型2] It not only helped me improve my English pronunciation, but also allowed me to discover my love for public speaking. (运用了not only…but also…句型)
第二节(满分 25 分)
47. 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。续写的词数应为 150 左右。
Tim’s daughters, Hope and Hannah, have smartness, great humor, athletic abilities and beauty. His home is full of medals and many other awards his daughters have won over the years.
But the one thing they have never had in abundance (大量) is money. Having a single parent with a low-paid job, they never have pocket money. They wear hand-me-downs store clothing. But they never complain and never cry out for something Tim can’t afford.
Tim has many wonderful memories of his daughters. However, there is one that stands out.
When Hope was 10 years old and Hannah was 8 years old, they were looking for a gift to give Tim for Christmas. “Dad often gave us gifts. Now I think we should also give one to him,” Hope suggested. Hannah said it was a good idea. And they wondered what gift they should give their dad. After thinking for long, they thought of the National Geographic magazines. Their dad always loved the magazine. But because money was especially tight (紧的) that year, Tim had not been able to subscribe (订阅) to it. “The magazines sold in the bookstore aren’t that cheap. Well, at least, we can buy one and give it to Dad as a Christmas gift,” Hope said.
Not having any money of their own, Hope and Hannah then wondered how to solve the problem. Finally, they decided to find part-time jobs in the small neighborhood to make money. First, they needed to be permitted (允许) by their dad.
When they shared their decision one night, Tim thought they wanted to buy some toys, candy or something else for themselves. Since he couldn’t give them pocket money and thought part-time jobs could be helpful to a kid, he agreed. But he didn’t want them to be too tired, so he reminded them, “When you find you dislike the jobs, you can just give up.” Hope and Hannah smiled and nodded, and Tim thought they surely wouldn’t stick to their part-time jobs for long.
Paragraph 1:
The next morning, Hope and Hannah walked around the neighborhood to look for possible part-time jobs.
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Paragraph 2:
With the money, Hope and Hannah rushed to a nearby bookstore.
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【答案】The next morning, Hope and Hannah walked around the neighborhood to look for possible part-time jobs. They went from door to door. When seeing each neighbor, they briefly talked about their wish. Touched by their wish, the nice neighbors offered them simple jobs, like regularly watering their flowers and walking their dogs. Hope and Hannah excitedly accepted all the work and then devoted themselves to it. Although the work wasn’t that easy, they continued doing it without complaining. When Christmas approached, they found they had saved enough money.
With the money, Hope and Hannah rushed to a nearby bookstore. Looking at the magazines, they were excited and picked up the latest. Then, they had the magazine wrapped tightly in beautiful paper. When Christmas arrived, Hope and Hannah proudly handed the gift to their dad, and he was surprised and confused. When Tim found what was inside, he asked, “Did you spend all your hard-earned money on the magazine ” Hope and Hannah just smiled. Tim was so moved and gave each of them a big hug. Although he was poor, he felt he was one of the richest father in the world.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，这是一个关于单亲父亲Tim和他的女儿霍普和汉娜的故事。尽管他们家庭生活困难，但是女儿们却很聪明、幽默、有运动天赋和美丽。尽管没有钱，她们也从不抱怨或者向Tim索要他买不起的东西。圣诞节时，她们用她们辛苦赚来的钱买了一本National Geographic杂志作为礼物给爸爸。Tim非常感动，觉得自己是世界上最富有的父亲之一。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“第二天早上，霍普和汉娜在附近散步，寻找可能的兼职工作。”可知，第一段可描写霍普和汉娜兴寻找工作，并且有邻居为她们提供了工作，她们也兴奋地接受了所有的工作，然后全身心地投入其中，目的是存足够的钱。为父亲买圣诞礼物。
②由第二段首句内容“拿着钱，霍普和汉娜冲向附近的一家书店。”可知，第二段可描写拿着钱，霍普和汉娜冲向附近的一家书店去购买杂志送给父亲作为圣诞礼物，同时描述父亲收到礼物后的惊喜和感动，以及父亲的个人感悟。
2.续写线索：
霍普和汉娜找工作——邻居帮助提供工作——为实现存钱的目标，霍普和汉娜努力工作——攒够钱去书店买杂志——霍普和汉娜将礼物赠予父亲——父亲惊讶和感动——个人感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①看到/遇到：see/meet/encounter
②提供：offer/provide
③接近：approach/get close
情绪类
①感动：touched/moved
②困惑的：confused/puzzled
【点睛】[高分句型1]When seeing each neighbor, they briefly talked about their wish.（运用了省略的状语从句）
[高分句型2]Touched by their wish, the nice neighbors offered them simple jobs, like regularly watering their flowers and walking their dogs.（运用了过去分词作状语）
[高分句型3]Looking at the magazines, they were excited and picked up the latest. （运用了现在分词作状语）
