高一英语期末质量检测试卷
注意事项：
1.本试卷满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置。
3.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动、用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
4.考试结束后，只交答题卡。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Father and daughter. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor and patient.
2. Where is Mike now
A. In the classroom. B. On the playground. C. In the library.
3. What does the woman mean
A. The man shouldn’t go downtown.
B. She wants to go with the man.
C. The man should come back soon.
4. How much did the mother give to the boy altogether
A. $400. B. $500. C. $700.
5. What do we know about the man
A. He is a teacher. B. He is a guest. C. He is a cook.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将绘出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对适或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is wrong with the man
A. He has a headache. B. He has got the flu. C. He has got a fever.
7. When did the problem begin bothering the man
A. Two weeks ago. B. Two months ago. C. Three months ago.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does the woman call the man
A. To change their appointment.
B. To discuss a business plan.
C. To arrange an exhibition.
9. When are the two speakers going to meet
A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How does the woman feel about her recent work
A. It’s too boring. B. It’s worthwhile. C. It’s difficult to finish.
11. What makes the woman feel lucky
A. She has finished her task.
B. She will finish her task soon.
C. Someone will help her with the task.
12. What caused the woman to give up drinking
A. She lost interest in drinking.
B. She thought it was bad for her health.
C. Her mother frequently told her to do so.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What does the woman think of America
A. Great. B. Diverse. C. Big.
14. When did the man arrive in America
A. Two weeks ago. B. Two months ago. C. Two years ago.
15. Where is the man going next
A. To his home. B. To the classroom. C. To the library.
16. Which country is the woman from
A. China. B. America. C. Britain.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题
17. What did John enjoy doing in his childhood
A. Touring France. B. Playing outdoors. C. Painting pictures.
18. What did John do after he moved to the US
A. He did business. B. He studied biology. C. He worked on a farm.
19. Why did John go hunting
A. For food. B. For pleasure. C. For money.
20. What is the subject of John’s works
A. American birds. B. Natural scenery. C. Family life.
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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The best family things to do in Manchester are great for those looking to keep their kids busy and happy.
*Greater Manchester Police Museum
Housed within a former police station, it contains extensive archives regarding Victorian policing. You’ll find vintage vehicles dating back to when local police first adopted the use of cars. Other items that you may not have considered to be so essential to police work include old Victorian lanterns. You can also learn more policing in general, a topic your children may be especially interested in if they want to be a law enforcer when they grow up.
Location: 57A Newton Street, Manchester, M1 1ET, UK
Open: Tuesday — Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Telephone: +44 (0)1618 564500
*Science and Industry Museum
Visiting it, you’ll find yourself immersed in the rich history of transportation technology. There are exhibits highlighting aircraft and locomotives (火车头), along with a 3rd exhibit showcasing Manchester’s history with computing technology and how it affected communications across distances. You can explore large industrial machines including old steam engines and hot air engines. Most of them are still operational, so you can see them in action at the museum during scheduled presentations.
Location: Liverpool Road, Manchester, M3 4FP, UK
Open: Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Telephone: +44 (0)1618 322244
*Lark Hill Place
Located inside the Salford Museum, it functions as a mock-up (模型) of Victorian England. The recreated street has genuine fittings and signs that will make you feel as if you’ve travelled back to 1897. With cobblestones (鹅卵石), gas lamps and even the sounds of carriages around you, it creates an immersive atmosphere you won’t be able to find anywhere else. You can even venture into some of the local shops and taverns to learn more about what everyday life was like for people back then.
Location: Peel Park, The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WU, UK
Open: Tuesday — Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday — Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Telephone: +44 (0)1617 780800
*Crystal Maze
The Crystal Maze offers a fun-filled interactive experience for families in Manchester. You and your little ones can team up with others to conquer the challenges and make the leaderboards. The challenges will be varied and will require teamwork to figure out, but you’ll have fun regardless of working together in this immersive 3D environment. It’s based on a popular 90s TV show of the same name. Plus, you get to wear satin bomber jackets throughout the experience, and that’s reason enough to go.
Location: The Crystal Maze Studios, Lower Byrom Street, Manchester, M3 4FP, UK
Open: Tuesday — Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
Friday from noon to 9:15 pm, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9:15 p.m., Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Telephone: +44 (0)1617 910727
1. If Mary and her parents want to join in an activity on Monday, which of the following should they call
A. +44 (0)1618 322244 B. +44 (0)1618 564500
C. +44 (0)1617 910727 D. +44 (0)1617 780800
2. Where should the Smiths go if they plan to explore the daily life in Victorian England
A. Greater Manchester Police Museum B. Science and Industry Museum
C. Lark Hill Place D. Crystal Maze
3. What can visitors do at the Crystal Maze Studios
A. Play in a TV show in bomber jackets. B. Act as a law enforcer to learn policing.
C. Explore large industrial machines. D. Cooperate with others to conquer challenges.
【答案】1. A 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个曼彻斯特适合一家人去参观的地点以及它们各自的特色。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据*Science and Industry Museum部分中“Open: Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.；Telephone: +44 (0)1618 322244 (开放时间：每日上午10时至下午5时；电话：+44(0)1618 322244)”以及各项活动的开放日期可知，其它地方周一不开门，只有Science and Industry Museum开门，故如果玛丽和她的父母想参加星期一的活动，他们应该拨打+44(0)1618 322244。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据*Greater Manchester Police Museum部分中“Housed within a former police station, it contains extensive archives regarding Victorian policing. You’ll find vintage vehicles dating back to when local police first adopted the use of cars. Other items that you may not have considered to be so essential to police work include old Victorian lanterns.(它坐落在一个前警察局，里面有大量关于维多利亚时期警务的档案。你会发现古董车的历史可以追溯到当地警察第一次使用汽车的时候。其他你可能认为对警察工作不那么重要的物品包括维多利亚时代的旧灯笼)”可知，如果史密斯一家打算探索维多利亚时代英国的日常生活，他们应该去Greater Manchester Police Museum。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据*Crystal Maze部分中“You and your little ones can team up with others to conquer the challenges and make the leaderboards.(你和你的孩子们可以与他人合作，克服挑战，制作排行榜)”可知，游客在Crystal Maze Studios可以与他人合作，克服挑战。故选D。
B
Evelyn Topper likely dropped her wallet when she and her granddaughter, Mikayla Gounard, were leaving a local coffee shop in San Rafael, California, but Topper didn’t realize it was missing until she got home. With her credit card, money, and medical card gone, she was understandably upset.
The next day, however, Topper got a call that put her mind at rest. Sean Curry had found the wallet in a trashcan behind the coffee shop. Except for the cash, its contents were intact (完整无缺的). Even though he’d been homeless for five years, rather than take advantage of the opportunity, Curry reached out to Topper.
While Topper praised his behavior and declared (宣称) it a mitzvah, a good deed that’s performed with a good heart simply because it’s the right thing to do, Curry didn’t believe he’d done anything out of the ordinary. He’d done it, he explained in an interview with NBC, because that was the way he was brought up.
What Curry didn’t know, however, was that there was a surprise in store for him. Mikayla Gounard had already planned a socially distant “drive-by” party for her upcoming 12th birthday. Rather than presents, shed decided to ask for contributions to be donated to charity in her name.
Gounard hadn’t yet chosen which charity the money would go to, but after learning more about the man who’d so selflessly returned her grandmother’s wallet, the choice seemed obvious.
It was Gounard’s turn to set her own mitzvah in motion. On the day of her party, the 12-year-old girl placed a photo of Curry and a collection basket next to balloons and party favors on an outdoor table in the driveway. By the end of her “Happy Birthday!” party, she had raised several hundred dollars. When Gounard and her mom met up with Curry the next day and gave him the money, he admitted that he was truly touched by the heartwarming gesture. Rather than merely pay lip service to a mitzvah, like Curry, Gounard chose to make another good deed happen — because she knew it was the right thing to do.
4. What can we know about Sean Curry
A. He witnessed the theft of Topper’s wallet.
B. He discovered Topper’s non-cash property.
C. He enjoyed wandering around coffee shops.
D. He called Topper to comfort her for her loss.
5. How did Curry react to Topper’s comment on his behavior
A. By turning his attention to his lifestyle.
B. By choosing to put it on social media.
C. By approving of her idea about a mitzvah.
D. By putting less value on what he had done.
6. What does the underlined part “a surprise” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A. An unexpected party.
B. A charity sale in Curry’s name.
C. The spread of Curry’s good deed.
D. A generous donation from Gounard.
7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Do Well and Have Well B. Be the Best — You Can Make It
C. More Self-control, Less Desire D. Be Nice — You Won’t Finish Last
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了无家可归者Curry在发现Topper丢失钱包后，主动联系Topper归还物品，在了解了Curry的善行后，Topper的孙女Gounard把在生日派对上筹集的钱而非礼物，全部捐给了Curry。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Sean Curry had found the wallet in a trashcan behind the coffee shop. Except for the cash, its contents were intact (完整无缺的). (Sean Curry在咖啡店后面的垃圾桶里发现了钱包。除了现金，里面的东西都完好无损。)”可知，Sean Curry发现了Topper的非现金财产。故选B项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“While Topper praised his behavior and declared (宣称) it a mitzvah, a good deed that’s performed with a good heart simply because it’s the right thing to do, Curry didn’t believe he’d done anything out of the ordinary. (虽然Topper称赞了他的行为，并宣称这是一种善行，一种只是因为这是正确应做的事情而实施的善意行为，但是Curry并不认为自己做了什么与众不同的事情。)”可知，面对Topper对他行为的称赞和肯定，Curry觉得自己做了普通的事情，没有非常看重自己所做的事情。故选D项。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第四段中“Rather than presents, shed decided to ask for contributions to be donated to charity in her name. (她决定以她的名义向慈善机构捐款，而不是送礼物。)”和最后一段中“By the end of her “Happy Birthday!” party, she had raised several hundred dollars. When Gounard and her mom met up with Curry the next day and gave him the money, he admitted that he was truly touched by the heartwarming gesture. (在她“生日快乐！”派对结束的时候，她筹到了几百美元。第二天，当Gounard和她的妈妈去见Curry并把钱交给他时，Curry承认他真的被这个暖心的举动感动了。)”可知，Gounard在生日派对上没有收礼物，而是筹钱去捐助，最后把钱送给了Curry，这个惊喜指的是Gounard的慷慨捐赠。故选D项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章讲述了无家可归者Curry在发现Topper丢失的钱包后，主动联系Topper归还物品，在了解了Curry的善行后，Topper的孙女Gounard把在生日派对上筹集的钱而非礼物，全部捐给了Curry，最终Curry的善行收获了善行。因此，A项“善有善报”符合文章大意，最适合作为标题。故选A项。
C
Spending time outdoors has long been linked (联系) to better health. Gardening goes beyond just beautifying outdoor spaces—it can have a deep effect on our physical and mental (身心上的) health.
Gardening involves physical activity that works all the main muscle (肌肉) groups, which is helpful for overall health. “Activities such as digging, planting, weeding and harvesting require movement and can help to improve strength,” said Clayton, CEO of an online lawn care company. “Performing these activities regularly can help burn calories, and keep a healthy weight.”
Beyond burning calories and building muscle, lots of studies have shown that gardening can improve the immune system (免疫系统). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people get at least 150 minutes of exercise each week, and gardening is listed as a suitable activity. Doing garden work for that time each week can reduce the risk of obesity, high blood pressure and heart disease. Additionally, spending time outdoors makes us get close to natural sunlight, which is important for vitamin D synth.
Gardening provides a chance for social connection, too. It can be a shared activity among family members, friends or neighbors, building relationships and a sense of belonging.
Gardening also offers cognitive (认知的) benefits. It excites the senses, improves focus and encourages problem-solving and creativity. It provides a chance to learn about plants, ecosystems and the environment, developing a deeper understanding and appreciation for nature.
8. What is Clayton’s attitude towards gardening
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Unclear D. Uncaring.
9. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about gardening
A. It improves focus. B. It is a waste of time.
C. It can keep a body in shape. D. It helps to reduce the risk of diseases.
10. How does gardening affect social connection according to the text
A. It contributes to creativity. B. It encourages problem-solving.
C. It builds relationships between people. D. It improves people’s awareness of safety.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. How to Start a Garden B. Choose a Garden or Not
C. What Plants Grow Best in a Garden D. Start Gardening and Get the Health Benefits
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要讲述园艺活动有利于身体健康并分析了原因。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段““Activities such as digging, planting, weeding and harvesting require movement and can help to improve strength,” said Clayton, CEO of an online lawn care company. “Performing these activities regularly can help burn calories, and keep a healthy weight.”(“像挖土，种植和收割这样的活动需要运动并能帮助我们改善体力” Clayton，一家网上草坪护理公司的CEO说，“经常进行这些活动可以帮助燃烧卡路里，保持一个健康的体重”)”可知，Clayton对园艺活动持支持的态度。故选A。
【9题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段第一句“Beyond burning calories and building muscle, lots of studies have shown that gardening can improve the immune system(除了燃烧卡路里和锻炼肌肉，很多研究表明园艺看改善免疫系统)”以及第三句“Doing garden work for that time each week can reduce the risk of obesity, high blood pressure and heart disease.(每周做150分钟的园艺工作能够减少患肥胖，高血压以及心脏病的风险)”可知，本段主要讲园艺活动有助于降低患病的风险。故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Gardening provides a chance for social connection, too. It can be a shared activity among family members, friends or neighbors, building relationships and a sense of belonging.(园艺也为社会联系提供了机会。它可以是家庭成员，朋友或邻居之间的共同活动，从而建立关系和归属感)”可知，园艺活动对社交的影响是它可以建立人们间的关系。故选C。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Spending time outdoors has long been linked (联系) to better health.Gardening goes beyond just beautifying outdoor spaces—it can have a deep effect on our physical and mental (身心上的) health.(长期以来，人们一直认为户外活动有利于身体健康。园艺不仅仅是美化室外空间——它还对我们的身心健康产生很深的影响)”可知，文章主要讲述进行园艺活动有利于身心健康，所以文章的标题“开始园艺，并获得健康的好处”。故选D。
D
As the world's resources become rarer because of continuing land development and the growing human population, the natural habitats of wild animals have continued to decrease. As a result, the survival of some species of wildlife is threatened. To help protect wildlife, a lot of practices should be carried out by environmentalist as well as the general public.
Create homes for species that are endangered because of losing their own natural habitats. Wildlife shelters should be developed, and habitats should be created in existing(现存的) national parks. Efforts(努力) should also be made to protect existing habits, such as providing food and water sources and limiting hunting. Breed(培育) endangered species in places such as zoos. Once the young animals grow up, they can be set free into the wild where they can continue to increase the population.
The general public may not realize that a species is endangered until it's too late. Educational programs making use of TV advertising and instructional meetings at national parks can be used to make the public know the situation.
The general public can help protect the wildlife by not hunting wild animals for sport or for a source of food. They should also stop supporting those who earn money from the illegal hunting of wild animals, such as hunters who kill animals for the only purpose of harvesting their body parts and selling them for money.
The public should avoid(避免) keeping wild animals as pets. This will limit the number of animals being tracked, trapped, sold and removed from their natural habitat.
12. Which of the following is not the measure of protecting animal habitats
A. Developing wildlife shelters.
B. Creating new habitats.
C. Setting young animals free in the wild.
D. Protecting the existing habitats.
13. The underlined words "the situation" in Paragraph3 probably refer to the fact that ______.
A. the general public may not know species are endangered.
B. many endangered species are facing the danger of extinction.
C. people can do much to protect the endangered species.
D. human activities can affect the existence of species.
14. We can learn from the passage that _______.
A. some people hunt animals and sell them as pets
B. hunters get little money from hunting animals
C. general public do nothing about protecting the wildlife now
D. animal population becomes larger in the zoo
15. In which column(栏) of a newspaper can we read the passage
A. Environment. B. Sports.
C. Technology. D. Education.
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了由于土地的持续开发和人口的增长，世界资源变得稀缺，野生动物的自然栖息地持续减少，导致某些野生动植物的生存受到威胁。为了保护野生动植物，环保主义者和公众应采取措施。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的Wildlife shelters should be developed, and habitats should be created in existing(现存的) national parks. Efforts(努力) should also be made to protect existing habits可知，A项、B项和D项是正确的；根据和第二段中的Breed(培育) endangered species in places such as zoos. Once the young animals grow up, they can be set free into the wild where they can continue to increase the population.可知，小动物长大后才能被放到野外，因此C项不符合文意。故选C。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段中的The general public may not realize that a species is endangered until it's too late. Educational programs making use of TV advertising and instructional meetings at national parks can be used to make the public know the situation.可知，公众意识到某个物种受到威胁时可能为时已晚。电视教育节目和在国家公园举行的宣讲会议可以使公众了解这个情况。因此the situation所指的是前一句话的内容，分析选项，可知B项(许多濒临灭绝的物种正面临灭绝的危险。)符合文意，故选B。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后两段中的The general public can help protect the wildlife by not hunting wild animals.和The public should avoid(避免) keeping wild animals as pets.可知，公众可以通过不猎捕野生动物来帮助保护野生动物。公众应避免将野生动物当作宠物饲养。因此可以推断出有人捕猎野生动物并将其当作宠物出售，故选A。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。文章主要介绍了由于土地的持续开发和人口的增长，世界资源变得稀缺，野生动物的自然栖息地持续减少，导致某些野生动植物的生存受到威胁。为了保护野生动植物，环保主义者和公众应采取措施。因此我们可以在报纸的环境栏目中看到这样的报道。故选A。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Music is known to have a great deal of mental and physical benefits on humans. From helping to treat physical medical problems to relieving stress, music can be extremely beneficial in helping to improve health. ____16____
Animals may have a great deal of stress. ____17____ Dogs and cats may be stressed when around men because they were badly treated by a man, and they may never forget that. A dog who was attacked by another dog while on a walk may be always afraid to go on walks, or even be afraid to leave the house.
____18____ Cats, dogs and horses will not all have the exact same stressors (压力源), so you just have to pay close attention to your animal and what makes them unique, such as changes in eating habits, too much sleep and too little sleep, just to name a few.
Music can be extremely beneficial for animals in high stress situations. ____19____ In the atmosphere, they feel calm, safe and well protected. Music can be specifically helpful when played at veterinary (兽医的) clinics for animals who are afraid of the vet. This helps calm the owners of the animals and the staff at the office besides the animals. ____20____ That’s why it is being taken up at a variety of veterinary clinics around the world.
A. It can create a space for them.
B. The same goes for our furry friends, too.
C. They could be stressed for a variety of reasons.
D. It would be a beneficial practice for all parties.
E. Another place where music can be helpful is in car rides.
F. There are ways that you can identify stress in your animals.
G. It’s no wonder loud noises can cause dogs and cats so much stress.
【答案】16. B 17. C 18. F 19. A 20. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主旨是关于音乐对动物的压力和焦虑的缓解作用。音乐被证明对人类在身心方面具有许多好处，同样对动物也有很大的益处。文章中提到，动物可能会受到各种压力的困扰，包括被恶意对待、遭受攻击以及其他导致压力的因素。然而，音乐可以在许多高压力的情况下对动物起到极其有益的作用，让它们感到平静、安全和受保护。特别是在兽医诊所播放音乐可以帮助对兽医感到害怕的动物、宠物主人以及工作人员感到放松和安心。因此，音乐在世界各地的兽医诊所得到了广泛应用。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Music is known to have a great deal of mental and physical benefits on humans. From helping to treat physical medical problems to relieving stress, music can be extremely beneficial in helping to improve health. (众所周知，音乐对人类的精神和身体都有很大的好处。从帮助治疗身体医疗问题到缓解压力，音乐在帮助改善健康方面非常有益)”及下文“Animals may have a great deal of stress.(动物可能会有很大的压力。)”可知，空处应为承上启下的句子，与B项“The same goes for our furry friends, too.(我们毛茸茸的朋友也是如此。)”上下文一致，故选B项。
【17题详解】
根据下文“Dogs and cats may be stressed when around men because they were badly treated by a man, and they may never forget that. A dog who was attacked by another dog while on a walk may be always afraid to go on walks, or even be afraid to leave the house.
(狗和猫在男人身边时可能会因为受到男人的恶劣对待而感到压力，他们可能永远不会忘记这一点。一只在散步时被另一只狗袭击的狗可能总是害怕散步，甚至害怕离开家。)”可知，本段主要讲述了毛和狗感受到压力的因素，与C项“They could be stressed for a variety of reasons.(他们可能因各种原因而受到压力。)”上下文一致，故选C项。
【18题详解】
根据下文“Cats, dogs and horses will not all have the exact same stressors (压力源), so you just have to pay close attention to your animal and what makes them unique, such as changes in eating habits, too much sleep and too little sleep, just to name a few.(猫、狗和马不会都有完全相同的压力源，所以你只需要密切关注你的动物以及它们的独特之处，比如饮食习惯的改变、睡眠过多和睡眠太少，仅举几例。)”可知本段主要讲述了猫、狗和马的压力源，需要关注他们的独特之处，与F项“There are ways that you can identify stress in your animals.(有一些方法可以识别动物的压力。)”上下文一致，故选F项。
【19题详解】
根据段首“Music can be extremely beneficial for animals in high stress situations.(音乐对高压力情况下的动物非常有益。)”及下文“In the atmosphere, they feel calm, safe and well protected.(在大气中，他们感到平静、安全和受到良好的保护。)”可知讲述了音乐会让动物放松的方式，与A项“It can create a space for them.(它可以为他们创造一个空间。)”上下文一致，故选A项。
【20题详解】
根据上文“This helps calm the owners of the animals and the staff at the office besides the animals.(这有助于让动物的主人和办公室的工作人员平静下来。)”及下文“That’s why it is being taken up at a variety of veterinary clinics around the world.(这就是为什么它被世界各地的各种兽医诊所采用的原因。)”可知空处为音乐为什么是兽医诊所采用的原因，与D项“It would be a beneficial practice for all parties.(这对各方都是有益的做法。)”上下文一致，故选D项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi. One time, I was called at midnight to pick someone up. When I arrived the building was completely dark _____21_____one light in a window.
I walked to the door and knocked. A small woman in her eighties stood before me. By her side was a____22____. I took it and we walked slowly to the street. She kept thanking me.
“It’s nothing. I try to treat my passengers how I want my mother _____23_____”
When we got into the taxi, she gave me the_____24_____and then asked me1o drive though the downtown. But I told her it was not the shortest way.
“Oh. I’m in no hurry.” she said. “I’m on my way to a hospice (临终安养院).The doctor says I don’t have much time _____25_____.”
I quietly_____26_____the meter (计价器). For hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked, the _____27_____where she had lived. Sometimes she asked me to just _____28_____while she sat staring into the darkness, saying nothing.
As the sun was coming up, she suddenly said, “I’m tired. Let’s go now.”
We drove in _____29_____to the hospice. As I_____30_____, two nurses were waiting for us. They helped her into a wheelchair.
“How much do I ______31______you ” she asked, reaching for her purse.
I said nothing, leaned down and gave her a______32______. She said. “You gave me a little moment of joy. Thank you.”
I squeezed her hand and then walked back to my taxi. For the rest of that day, I could ______33______talk.
I believe I have never done anything more important in my life. We usually think that our lives are______34______by great moments. But I now realize that great moments catch us by surprise, because they often seem quite ______35______.
21. A. with B. except for C. instead of D. in spite of
22. A. suitcase B. cat C. wheelchair D. purse
23. A. cured B. cared C. treated D. fed
24. A. address B. money C. map D. direction
25. A. spent B. counted C. taken D. left
26. A. turned on B. turned off C. set up D. set down
27. A. school B. destination C. hospice D. neighborhood
28. A. slow down B. speed up C. set off D. hurry up
29. A. advance B. time C. excitement D. silence
30. A. pulled up B. went through C. walked away D. passed by
31. A. owe B. love C. charge D. give
32 A. present B. smile C. hug D. promise
33. A. hardly B. merrily C. loudly D. gently
34. A. divided B. decorated C. declared D. defined
35. A. grateful B. small C. painful D. inspiring
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. A 31. A 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。我半夜接单送一位小妇人去临终安养院。她要求我开慢一点，在这个城市中穿行。我默默关掉计价器，并在她下车时给了她拥抱。让我明白了人生的重大时刻并不是由大事决定，往往是那些小事更让你出乎意料。
【21题详解】
考查介词（短语）辨析。句意：当我到达时，除了窗户里的一盏灯外，整栋楼一片漆黑。A. with和；B. except for除……之外；C. instead of而不是；D. in spite of尽管。根据本句“the building was completely dark”以及“one light in a window”可知，整栋楼一片漆黑，除了窗户里的一盏灯。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她身边放着一只手提箱。A. suitcase手提箱；B. cat猫；C. wheelchair轮椅；D. purse钱包。根据前文“I drove a taxi”可知，我是一个出租车司机，所以乘客坐车出行带的应是手提箱。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我希望别人怎样对待我的母亲，我就怎样对待我的乘客。A. cured治愈；B. cared关心；C. treated对待；D. fed喂养。根据本句“treat my passengers”可知，我对待乘客如此，是希望别人也这样对待我的母亲。“treat”为同词复现。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我们上了出租车，她给了我地址，然后让我开车穿过市中心。A. address地址；B. money钱；C. map地图；D. direction方向。根据本句“we got into the taxi”可知，上了车，乘客应该告知司机地址。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：医生说我剩下的时间不多了。A. spent花费；B. counted数数；C. taken带着；D. left剩下。根据前文“I’m on my way to a hospice (临终安养院)”可知，小妇人的地址是临终安养院，所以所剩时日不多。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我悄悄地关掉了计价器。A. turned on打开；B. turned off关上；C. set up创办；D. set down放下。根据下文““How much do I 11 you ” she asked, reaching for her purse. I said nothing, leaned down and gave her a 12 . ”可知，小妇人问多少钱时候，司机什么都没说，给了她一个拥抱。所以，司机是关掉了计价器，没收费。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她指给我看她曾经工作过的那幢楼，她曾经住过的那个社区。A. school学校；B. destination目的地；C. hospice临终安养院；D. neighborhood社区。根据空后的定语从句“where she had lived”可知，是她曾经住过的社区。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：有时她让我放慢速度，而她坐那里，凝视着黑暗，什么也不说。A. slow down慢下来；B. speed up加速；C. set off出发；D. hurry up快点。根据前文““Oh. I’m in no hurry.” she said.”可知，小妇人不着急赶路，所以让我慢下来。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在沉默中，我们开车去了临终关怀医院。A. advance先进；B. time时间；C. excitement兴奋；D. silence沉默。根据前文“she suddenly said, “I’m tired. Let’s go now.””可知，小妇人累了，不太愿意说话，所以在沉默中到了目的地。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：当我停车时，两个护士正在等我们。A. pulled up停车；B. went through经历；C. walked away走开；D. passed by路过。根据本句“two nurses were waiting for us”可知，两个护士在等我们，说明我们到了并停好车。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我欠你多少钱 ”她问道，伸手去拿钱包。A. owe欠；B. love爱；C. charge收费；D. give给。根据前文“For hours, we drove through the city.”可知，司机载着小妇人在城市中走了几个小时，所以她问的话，应为欠司机多少钱。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我什么也没说，俯身给了她一个拥抱。A. present礼物；B. smile微笑；C. hug拥抱；D. promise承诺。根据前文“I quietly 6 the meter (计价器)”可知，我出于同情，关掉计价器。所以当她问价格时候，我只是给了她一个拥抱。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：那天剩下的时间里，我几乎说不出话来。A. hardly几乎不；B. merrily愉快地；C. loudly大声地；D. gently温柔地。根据前文“I said nothing, leaned down and gave her a 12 . She said. “You gave me a little moment of joy. Thank you.””可知，司机没收费，只是给她一个拥抱，但是小妇人却很感激。这让司机一天都几乎不说话。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们通常认为我们的生活是由伟大的时刻定义的。A. divided划分；B. decorated装饰；C. declared宣布；D. defined定义。根据常识以及本句“great moments”可知，我们会认为人生节点是由大事来定义的。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但我现在意识到，伟大的时刻往往会让我们措手不及，因为它们通常看起来很小。A. grateful感激的；B. small小的；C. painful疼痛的；D. inspiring鼓舞人心的。根据本句“I now realize that great moments catch us by surprise”可知，重大时刻往往会突然出现，因为他们看起来很小。“great”和“small”为反义词复现。故选B。
第二节(共10小题:每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Chinatown in San Francisco is the biggest in America, and also_____36_____(old). The climate is mild all year round, _____37_____(mean) it is always a good time to visit. Now, the_____38_____(major) of residents in Chinatown are still ethnic Chinese, many of whom do not speak English ____39____(fluent). This allows visitors to experience a real taste of China. Most of Chinatown _____40_____(destroy) in the 1906 earthquake, but the city and residents rebuilt it. Visitors can spend hours just_____41_____(explore) the interesting sights smells, and sounds of China. The stores in the Chinatown offer_____42_____unique range of souvenirs, goods, and clothing. All kinds of traditional Chinese herbal medicine can be found, too, and there are Chinese tea stores,_____43_____visitors can taste and buy varieties of Chinese tea. But perhaps _____44_____many tourists and San Franciscans treasure most about Chinatown is its food. There is Chinese food to suit everyone’s taste,______45______traditional dishes from all over China.
【答案】36. the oldest
37. meaning
38. majority
39. fluently
40. was destroyed
41. exploring
42. a 43. where
44. what 45. with
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了美国旧金山的唐人街，介绍了其历史以及特色等。
【36题详解】
考查最高级。句意：旧金山的唐人街是美国最大的，也是最古老的。根据上文的“the biggest”可知，空处为最高级。故填the oldest。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：气候一年四季温和，这意味着一年四季都是旅游的好时节。这里为非谓语动词担当结果状语，表示自然而然的结果，用现在分词形式。故填meaning。
【38题详解】
考查固定搭配。句意：现在，唐人街的大多数居民仍然是华人，他们中的许多人英语说得不流利。固定搭配：the majority of，意为“大多数……”。故填majority。
【39题详解】
考查副词。句意：现在，唐人街的大多数居民仍然是华人，他们中的许多人英语说得不流利。修饰动词speak用副词形式。故填fluently。
【40题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：唐人街的大部分在1906年的地震中被摧毁，但城市和居民重建了它。这里为本句谓语动词，根据时间状语“in the 1906 earthquake”可知，本句时态为一般过去时；主语“most of Chinatown”是单数，和动词destroy之间为被动关系，所以用被动语态。故填was destroyed。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：游客可以花上几个小时来探索中国有趣的风景、气味和声音。考查非谓语动词担当介词in的宾语，短语：spend time (in) doing sth. 意为“花费时间做某事”。故填exploring。
【42题详解】
考查冠词。句意：唐人街的商店提供各种独特的纪念品、商品和服装。固定短语：a range of，意为“各种……”；空后单词unique为辅音音素开头，用a。故填a。
【43题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：各种传统的中草药也可以找到，还有中国茶商店，游客可以在那里品尝和购买各种中国茶。这里为定语从句的关系词，先行词为“Chinese tea stores”，在非限制性定语从句中担当地点状语，用关系副词where引导从句。故填where。
【44题详解】
考查主语从句。句意：但也许许多游客和旧金山人对唐人街最珍视的是它的食物。这里为主语从句的连接词，主语从句中缺少宾语，表示物，用连接代词what引导从句。故填what。
【45题详解】
考查介词。句意：这有适合每个人口味的中国菜，有来自中国各地的传统菜肴。根据句意和句子结构可知，空处指的是“拥有”，应用介词with。故填with。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 你校英文报正在组织征文活动，请你以“Protect traditional Chinese culture”为题写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 保护中国传统文化的意义；
2. 如何更好地保护中国传统文化。
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。
Protect traditional Chinese culture
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】范文
Protect traditional Chinese culture
Protecting traditional Chinese culture is very important in today’s rapidly changing world. It not only maintains our sense of identity and belonging but also allows us to learn from our past.
To better protect our traditional Chinese culture, we can start by raising awareness and promoting its importance among the younger generation. This can be done through educational activities. Furthermore, we should actively preserve and showcase our cultural traditions. This can be achieved by organizing cultural festivals, exhibitions, and performances, where people can experience and learn about traditional Chinese customs firsthand.
In conclusion by protecting traditional Chinese culture, we can ensure that future generations continue to appreciate and embrace our rich culture.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以“Protect traditional Chinese culture”为题写一篇短文投稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
保护：protect→preserve
确保：ensure→make sure
重要的：important→vital
总之：in conclusion→in short
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：To better protect our traditional Chinese culture, we can start by raising awareness and promoting its importance among the younger generation. This can be done through educational activities.
拓展句：To better protect our traditional Chinese culture, we can start by raising awareness and promoting its importance among the younger generation, which can be done through educational activities.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Protecting traditional Chinese culture is very important in today’s rapidly changing world. (运用了动名词作主语)
[高分句型2] To better protect our traditional Chinese culture, we can start by raising awareness and promoting its importance among the younger generation. (运用了不定式作目的状语)
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。
“Is this allIgot ” asked my daughter, Allison. “I asked for a new cellphone!”
“What kind of birthday is this ” asked my son, Blake.
Blake and Allison are twins. Every year, I gave them birthday presents. But they always felt unhappy about not receiving something on their wish list.
I knew I had somewhat spoiled(宠坏)them, but I had no idea it was this bad . I was in shock. How self-centered and unappreciative could my children be
I was determined to do something.
I found a family living on a farm that badly needed help. There were four children in the family aged from three to eight. I began to visit them every two months.
Soon, Allison and Blake’s birthday was drawing near. I decided to introduce them to the new friends. One day, I woke the kids early and drove them to the farm.
When we arrived, I told my children to take two bags off the car, of which one was filled with food and the other with many boxes full of presents my children would never be satisfied with.
We were welcomed inside with smiles and appreciation. Obviously, Alison and Blake were shocked by what they saw. I could guess they had never expected people would live such a difficult life.
“Look! Presents for you. ”Allison was trying to make the kids happier.
With their parents’ permission(允许), the kids began to pick the boxes up, shake them, and guess what was inside. They were so excited. Allison and Blake encouraged the kids to open the boxes. They did. And there were shouts of surprise and joy: a model car, chocolate …then laughter. Then grateful hugs(拥抱)and sincere “thank-yous” .
At first Alison and Blake looked confused but soon joined the children. Before long, they were laughing, too, proud that they brought happiness there.
On the way home Alison and Blake were a little quiet. When it was time to go to bed that day, my kids hugged me and said, “Thank you, Mum. ”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The next year, with their birthday nearing, I asked Alison and Blake what presents they wanted.
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I agreed and offered to drive them to the farm.
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【答案】[参考范文]
The next year, with their birthday nearing, I asked Alison and Blake what presents they wanted. Alison and Blake exchanged a glance and said, “Mum, we want something special this time. ”They asked for my permission to shop the presents themselves. Strange as it sounded, I nodded. So on that special day, we visited the supermarket together. To my surprise, they chose items I had never expected：shoes, gloves, pens … I sensed something unusual. With everything ready, Alison asked whether they could celebrate their birthday with our new friends together.
I agreed and offered to drive them to the farm. I reminded them to call their friends first. After that we headed for our destination. The moment we arrived, the whole family rushed to meet us. My children got all the bags into the house, opened them, and unfolded all the gifts. It was then that our friends learned all Alison and Blake brought were gifts for them. Seeing the various gifts, they were moved to tears. I realized my children would never be selfish and unappreciative again.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者发现自己的孩子们不懂得感恩，于是作者带着他们一起为急需帮助的一家人送去了礼物，作者的孩子们也由此不再自私，懂得感恩。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“第二年， Alison和Blake的生日临近，我问他们想要什么礼物。”以及第二段首句“我同意了，并提出开车送他们去农场。”可知，第一段可描写孩子们说出了自己想要的礼物并要再次前往农场。
②由第二段首句内容“我同意了，并提出开车送他们去农场。”可知，第二段可描写孩子们为农场里的孩子们准备了礼物，自己也发生了改变。
2.续写线索：不满足——送礼物——明白——变化——帮助
3.词汇激活
行为类
①请求得到：ask for/require/beg for
②感觉：sense/feel
③前往：head for/leave for
情绪类
①惊讶：to one’s surprise/surprisedly
②感动：moved/touched
【点睛】【高分句型1】Strange as it sounded, I nodded.（运用了as引导的让步状语从句）
【高分句型2】With everything ready, Alison asked whether they could celebrate their birthday with our new friends together.（运用了whether引导的宾语从句）高一英语期末质量检测试卷
注意事项：
1.本试卷满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置。
3.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动、用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
4.考试结束后，只交答题卡。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Father and daughter. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor and patient.
2. Where is Mike now
A. In the classroom. B. On the playground. C. In the library.
3. What does the woman mean
A. The man shouldn’t go downtown.
B. She wants to go with the man.
C. The man should come back soon.
4. How much did the mother give to the boy altogether
A. $400. B. $500. C. $700.
5. What do we know about the man
A. He is a teacher. B. He is a guest. C. He is a cook.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将绘出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对适或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is wrong with the man
A. He has a headache. B. He has got the flu. C. He has got a fever.
7. When did the problem begin bothering the man
A. Two weeks ago. B. Two months ago. C. Three months ago.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does the woman call the man
A. To change their appointment.
B. To discuss a business plan.
C. To arrange an exhibition.
9. When are the two speakers going to meet
A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How does the woman feel about her recent work
A. It’s too boring. B. It’s worthwhile. C. It’s difficult to finish.
11. What makes the woman feel lucky
A. She has finished her task.
B. She will finish her task soon.
C. Someone will help her with the task.
12. What caused the woman to give up drinking
A. She lost interest in drinking.
B. She thought it was bad for her health.
C. Her mother frequently told her to do so.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What does the woman think of America
A. Great. B. Diverse. C. Big.
14. When did the man arrive in America
A. Two weeks ago. B. Two months ago. C. Two years ago.
15. Where is the man going next
A. To his home. B. To the classroom. C. To the library.
16. Which country is the woman from
A. China. B. America. C. Britain.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题
17. What did John enjoy doing in his childhood
A. Touring France. B. Playing outdoors. C. Painting pictures.
18. What did John do after he moved to the US
A. He did business. B. He studied biology. C. He worked on a farm.
19. Why did John go hunting
A. For food. B. For pleasure. C. For money.
20. What is the subject of John’s works
A. American birds. B. Natural scenery. C. Family life.
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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The best family things to do in Manchester are great for those looking to keep their kids busy and happy.
*Greater Manchester Police Museum
Housed within a former police station, it contains extensive archives regarding Victorian policing. You’ll find vintage vehicles dating back to when local police first adopted the use of cars. Other items that you may not have considered to be so essential to police work include old Victorian lanterns. You can also learn more policing in general, a topic your children may be especially interested in if they want to be a law enforcer when they grow up.
Location: 57A Newton Street, Manchester, M1 1ET, UK
Open: Tuesday — Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Telephone: +44 (0)1618 564500
*Science and Industry Museum
Visiting it, you’ll find yourself immersed in the rich history of transportation technology. There are exhibits highlighting aircraft and locomotives (火车头), along with a 3rd exhibit showcasing Manchester’s history with computing technology and how it affected communications across distances. You can explore large industrial machines including old steam engines and hot air engines. Most of them are still operational, so you can see them in action at the museum during scheduled presentations.
Location: Liverpool Road, Manchester, M3 4FP, UK
Open: Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Telephone: +44 (0)1618 322244
*Lark Hill Place
Located inside the Salford Museum, it functions as a mock-up (模型) of Victorian England. The recreated street has genuine fittings and signs that will make you feel as if you’ve travelled back to 1897. With cobblestones (鹅卵石), gas lamps and even the sounds of carriages around you, it creates an immersive atmosphere you won’t be able to find anywhere else. You can even venture into some of the local shops and taverns to learn more about what everyday life was like for people back then.
Location: Peel Park, The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WU, UK
Open: Tuesday — Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday — Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Telephone: +44 (0)1617 780800
*Crystal Maze
The Crystal Maze offers a fun-filled interactive experience for families in Manchester. You and your little ones can team up with others to conquer the challenges and make the leaderboards. The challenges will be varied and will require teamwork to figure out, but you’ll have fun regardless of working together in this immersive 3D environment. It’s based on a popular 90s TV show of the same name. Plus, you get to wear satin bomber jackets throughout the experience, and that’s reason enough to go.
Location: The Crystal Maze Studios, Lower Byrom Street, Manchester, M3 4FP, UK
Open: Tuesday — Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
Friday from noon to 9:15 pm, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9:15 p.m., Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Telephone: +44 (0)1617 910727
1. If Mary and her parents want to join in an activity on Monday, which of the following should they call
A. +44 (0)1618 322244 B. +44 (0)1618 564500
C. +44 (0)1617 910727 D. +44 (0)1617 780800
2. Where should the Smiths go if they plan to explore the daily life in Victorian England
A. Greater Manchester Police Museum B. Science and Industry Museum
C. Lark Hill Place D. Crystal Maze
3. What can visitors do at the Crystal Maze Studios
A. Play in a TV show in bomber jackets. B. Act as a law enforcer to learn policing.
C. Explore large industrial machines. D. Cooperate with others to conquer challenges.
B
Evelyn Topper likely dropped her wallet when she and her granddaughter, Mikayla Gounard, were leaving a local coffee shop in San Rafael, California, but Topper didn’t realize it was missing until she got home. With her credit card, money, and medical card gone, she was understandably upset.
The next day, however, Topper got a call that put her mind at rest. Sean Curry had found the wallet in a trashcan behind the coffee shop. Except for the cash, its contents were intact (完整无缺的). Even though he’d been homeless for five years, rather than take advantage of the opportunity, Curry reached out to Topper.
While Topper praised his behavior and declared (宣称) it a mitzvah, a good deed that’s performed with a good heart simply because it’s the right thing to do, Curry didn’t believe he’d done anything out of the ordinary. He’d done it, he explained in an interview with NBC, because that was the way he was brought up.
What Curry didn’t know, however, was that there was a surprise in store for him. Mikayla Gounard had already planned a socially distant “drive-by” party for her upcoming 12th birthday. Rather than presents, shed decided to ask for contributions to be donated to charity in her name.
Gounard hadn’t yet chosen which charity the money would go to, but after learning more about the man who’d so selflessly returned her grandmother’s wallet, the choice seemed obvious.
It was Gounard’s turn to set her own mitzvah in motion. On the day of her party, the 12-year-old girl placed a photo of Curry and a collection basket next to balloons and party favors on an outdoor table in the driveway. By the end of her “Happy Birthday!” party, she had raised several hundred dollars. When Gounard and her mom met up with Curry the next day and gave him the money, he admitted that he was truly touched by the heartwarming gesture. Rather than merely pay lip service to a mitzvah, like Curry, Gounard chose to make another good deed happen — because she knew it was the right thing to do.
4. What can we know about Sean Curry
A. He witnessed the theft of Topper’s wallet.
B. He discovered Topper’s non-cash property.
C. He enjoyed wandering around coffee shops.
D. He called Topper to comfort her for her loss.
5. How did Curry react to Topper’s comment on his behavior
A. By turning his attention to his lifestyle.
B. By choosing to put it on social media.
C. By approving of her idea about a mitzvah.
D. By putting less value on what he had done.
6. What does the underlined part “a surprise” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A. An unexpected party.
B. A charity sale in Curry’s name.
C. The spread of Curry’s good deed.
D. A generous donation from Gounard.
7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Do Well and Have Well B. Be the Best — You Can Make It
C. More Self-control, Less Desire D. Be Nice — You Won’t Finish Last
C
Spending time outdoors has long been linked (联系) to better health. Gardening goes beyond just beautifying outdoor spaces—it can have a deep effect on our physical and mental (身心上的) health.
Gardening involves physical activity that works all the main muscle (肌肉) groups, which is helpful for overall health. “Activities such as digging, planting, weeding and harvesting require movement and can help to improve strength,” said Clayton, CEO of an online lawn care company. “Performing these activities regularly can help burn calories, and keep a healthy weight.”
Beyond burning calories and building muscle, lots of studies have shown that gardening can improve the immune system (免疫系统). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people get at least 150 minutes of exercise each week, and gardening is listed as a suitable activity. Doing garden work for that time each week can reduce the risk of obesity, high blood pressure and heart disease. Additionally, spending time outdoors makes us get close to natural sunlight, which is important for vitamin D synth.
Gardening provides a chance for social connection, too. It can be a shared activity among family members, friends or neighbors, building relationships and a sense of belonging.
Gardening also offers cognitive (认知的) benefits. It excites the senses, improves focus and encourages problem-solving and creativity. It provides a chance to learn about plants, ecosystems and the environment, developing a deeper understanding and appreciation for nature.
8. What is Clayton’s attitude towards gardening
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Unclear D. Uncaring.
9. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about gardening
A It improves focus. B. It is a waste of time.
C. It can keep a body in shape. D. It helps to reduce the risk of diseases.
10. How does gardening affect social connection according to the text
A. It contributes to creativity. B. It encourages problem-solving.
C. It builds relationships between people. D. It improves people’s awareness of safety.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. How to Start a Garden B. Choose a Garden or Not
C. What Plants Grow Best in a Garden D. Start Gardening and Get the Health Benefits
D
As the world's resources become rarer because of continuing land development and the growing human population, the natural habitats of wild animals have continued to decrease. As a result, the survival of some species of wildlife is threatened. To help protect wildlife, a lot of practices should be carried out by environmentalist as well as the general public.
Create homes for species that are endangered because of losing their own natural habitats. Wildlife shelters should be developed, and habitats should be created in existing(现存的) national parks. Efforts(努力) should also be made to protect existing habits, such as providing food and water sources and limiting hunting. Breed(培育) endangered species in places such as zoos. Once the young animals grow up, they can be set free into the wild where they can continue to increase the population.
The general public may not realize that a species is endangered until it's too late. Educational programs making use of TV advertising and instructional meetings at national parks can be used to make the public know the situation.
The general public can help protect the wildlife by not hunting wild animals for sport or for a source of food. They should also stop supporting those who earn money from the illegal hunting of wild animals, such as hunters who kill animals for the only purpose of harvesting their body parts and selling them for money.
The public should avoid(避免) keeping wild animals as pets. This will limit the number of animals being tracked, trapped, sold and removed from their natural habitat.
12 Which of the following is not the measure of protecting animal habitats
A. Developing wildlife shelters.
B. Creating new habitats.
C. Setting young animals free in the wild.
D. Protecting the existing habitats.
13. The underlined words "the situation" in Paragraph3 probably refer to the fact that ______.
A. the general public may not know species are endangered.
B. many endangered species are facing the danger of extinction.
C. people can do much to protect the endangered species.
D. human activities can affect the existence of species.
14. We can learn from the passage that _______.
A. some people hunt animals and sell them as pets
B. hunters get little money from hunting animals
C. general public do nothing about protecting the wildlife now
D. animal population becomes larger in the zoo
15. In which column(栏) of a newspaper can we read the passage
A. Environment. B. Sports.
C. Technology. D. Education.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Music is known to have a great deal of mental and physical benefits on humans. From helping to treat physical medical problems to relieving stress, music can be extremely beneficial in helping to improve health. ____16____
Animals may have a great deal of stress. ____17____ Dogs and cats may be stressed when around men because they were badly treated by a man, and they may never forget that. A dog who was attacked by another dog while on a walk may be always afraid to go on walks, or even be afraid to leave the house.
____18____ Cats, dogs and horses will not all have the exact same stressors (压力源), so you just have to pay close attention to your animal and what makes them unique, such as changes in eating habits, too much sleep and too little sleep, just to name a few.
Music can be extremely beneficial for animals in high stress situations. ____19____ In the atmosphere, they feel calm, safe and well protected. Music can be specifically helpful when played at veterinary (兽医的) clinics for animals who are afraid of the vet. This helps calm the owners of the animals and the staff at the office besides the animals. ____20____ That’s why it is being taken up at a variety of veterinary clinics around the world.
A. It can create a space for them.
B. The same goes for our furry friends, too.
C. They could be stressed for a variety of reasons.
D. It would be a beneficial practice for all parties.
E. Another place where music can be helpful is in car rides.
F. There are ways that you can identify stress in your animals.
G. It’s no wonder loud noises can cause dogs and cats so much stress.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi. One time, I was called at midnight to pick someone up. When I arrived the building was completely dark _____21_____one light in a window.
I walked to the door and knocked. A small woman in her eighties stood before me. By her side was a____22____. I took it and we walked slowly to the street. She kept thanking me.
“It’s nothing. I try to treat my passengers how I want my mother _____23_____”
When we got into the taxi, she gave me the_____24_____and then asked me1o drive though the downtown. But I told her it was not the shortest way.
“Oh. I’m in no hurry.” she said. “I’m on my way to a hospice (临终安养院).The doctor says I don’t have much time _____25_____.”
I quietly_____26_____the meter (计价器). For hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked, the _____27_____where she had lived. Sometimes she asked me to just _____28_____while she sat staring into the darkness, saying nothing.
As the sun was coming up she suddenly said, “I’m tired. Let’s go now.”
We drove in _____29_____to the hospice. As I_____30_____, two nurses were waiting for us. They helped her into a wheelchair.
“How much do I ______31______you ” she asked reaching for her purse.
I said nothing, leaned down and gave her a______32______. She said. “You gave me a little moment of joy. Thank you.”
I squeezed her hand and then walked back to my taxi. For the rest of that day, I could ______33______talk.
I believe I have never done anything more important in my life. We usually think that our lives are______34______by great moments. But I now realize that great moments catch us by surprise, because they often seem quite ______35______.
21. A. with B. except for C. instead of D. in spite of
22. A. suitcase B. cat C. wheelchair D. purse
23. A. cured B. cared C. treated D. fed
24. A. address B. money C. map D. direction
25. A. spent B. counted C. taken D. left
26. A. turned on B. turned off C. set up D. set down
27. A. school B. destination C. hospice D. neighborhood
28. A. slow down B. speed up C. set off D. hurry up
29. A. advance B. time C. excitement D. silence
30. A. pulled up B. went through C. walked away D. passed by
31. A. owe B. love C. charge D. give
32. A. present B. smile C. hug D. promise
33. A. hardly B. merrily C. loudly D. gently
34. A. divided B. decorated C. declared D. defined
35. A. grateful B. small C. painful D. inspiring
第二节(共10小题:每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Chinatown in San Francisco is the biggest in America, and also_____36_____(old). The climate is mild all year round, _____37_____(mean) it is always a good time to visit. Now, the_____38_____(major) of residents in Chinatown are still ethnic Chinese, many of whom do not speak English ____39____(fluent). This allows visitors to experience a real taste of China. Most of Chinatown _____40_____(destroy) in the 1906 earthquake, but the city and residents rebuilt it. Visitors can spend hours just_____41_____(explore) the interesting sights smells, and sounds of China. The stores in the Chinatown offer_____42_____unique range of souvenirs, goods, and clothing. All kinds of traditional Chinese herbal medicine can be found, too, and there are Chinese tea stores,_____43_____visitors can taste and buy varieties of Chinese tea. But perhaps _____44_____many tourists and San Franciscans treasure most about Chinatown is its food. There is Chinese food to suit everyone’s taste,______45______traditional dishes from all over China.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 你校英文报正在组织征文活动，请你以“Protect traditional Chinese culture”为题写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 保护中国传统文化的意义；
2. 如何更好地保护中国传统文化。
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。
Protect traditional Chinese culture
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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。
“Is this allIgot ” asked my daughter, Allison. “I asked for a new cellphone!”
“What kind of birthday is this ” asked my son, Blake.
Blake and Allison are twins. Every year, I gave them birthday presents. But they always felt unhappy about not receiving something on their wish list.
I knew I had somewhat spoiled(宠坏)them, but I had no idea it was this bad . I was in shock. How self-centered and unappreciative could my children be
I was determined to do something.
I found a family living on a farm that badly needed help. There were four children in the family aged from three to eight. I began to visit them every two months.
Soon, Allison and Blake’s birthday was drawing near. I decided to introduce them to the new friends. One day, I woke the kids early and drove them to the farm.
When we arrived, I told my children to take two bags off the car, of which one was filled with food and the other with many boxes full of presents my children would never be satisfied with.
We were welcomed inside with smiles and appreciation. Obviously, Alison and Blake were shocked by what they saw. I could guess they had never expected people would live such a difficult life.
“Look! Presents for you. ”Allison was trying to make the kids happier.
With their parents’ permission(允许), the kids began to pick the boxes up, shake them, and guess what was inside. They were so excited. Allison and Blake encouraged the kids to open the boxes. They did. And there were shouts of surprise and joy: a model car, chocolate …then laughter. Then grateful hugs(拥抱)and sincere “thank-yous” .
At first Alison and Blake looked confused but soon joined the children. Before long, they were laughing, too, proud that they brought happiness there.
On the way home, Alison and Blake were a little quiet. When it was time to go to bed that day, my kids hugged me and said, “Thank you, Mum. ”
注意：
1. 续写词数应150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The next year, with their birthday nearing, I asked Alison and Blake what presents they wanted.
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I agreed and offered to drive them to the farm.
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