综合检测(B卷)
(时间:90分钟 满分:120分)
第一部分 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
Babysitter Wanted
I am seeking a babysitter for my six-month-old son.A few hours on Saturdays and Sundays to help me and then other times as needed.He or she should be over 18,responsible,loving,warm,and has some experience in caring for babies.This position also suits a college student with experience looking for a part-time job.The pay is $10 an hour.
If this sounds like a good job to you,please call 800-4964.
Office Manager Wanted
Our company is looking for a full-time experienced manager to run the business.Strong skills in organisation and business management are required for this position.The office manager will be responsible for keeping financial records,so he or she should be familiar with computers.
Please call 800-6978 to apply.
Waiter/Waitress Wanted
A restaurant is looking for an experienced waiter/waitress.Knowledge of wines and experience in dining are necessary.Must work well under pressure and understand the basics of fine dining and customer service.
If you’re interested,please call 800-5913 to apply.
This is a part-time job.
Office Cleaner Wanted
Looking for a part-time job A position in the Mississauga area needs an office cleaner!Part-time four hours a day from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Duties include:
●Cleaning the washrooms
●Cleaning the furniture
●Sweeping the floors
●Other general cleaning experience is necessary.
Pay:$20 per day
Reply to:call 800-8197.
1.If a college girl with some experience caring for children wants to apply for a job,what telephone number should she call
A.800-8197 B.800-5913
C.800-6978 D.800-4964
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据Babysitter Wanted部分中的“...has some experience in caring for babies.This position also suits a college student with experience looking for a part-time job.”可知,题干中的女大学生适合做临时保姆,再根据“...please call 800-4964.”可知应该拨打的电话号码。故选D项。
2.We learn from the passage that .
A.the office cleaner has to work three hours each day
B.the office manger required only strong skills in organisation
C.a babysitter earns $5 less than an office cleaner per hour
D.experience is necessary for all these four jobs
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据Babysitter Wanted部分中的has some experience,Office Manager Wanted部分中的a full-time experienced manager,Waiter/Waitress Wanted部分中的looking for an experienced waiter/waitress和Office Cleaner Wanted部分中的cleaning experience is necessary可知,这四个工作都要求有工作经验。故选D项。
3.What is necessary for a waiter/waitress
A.Being familiar with computers.
B.Having knowledge of wines.
C.Knowing more about menus.
D.Working well with others.
答案:B
解析:细节理解题。根据Waiter/Waitress Wanted部分中的“...knowledge of wines and experience in dining are necessary.”可知,做服务员需要了解酒水方面的知识。故选B项。
B
Friday was “Chatty Bus day”,an experiment aimed at getting people to talk to each other on public transport.This is not an idea that would appeal to those who commute in the rush hour,because there is a smaller distance within which it’s just as uncomfortable to talk.Elbow(肘) room is a precondition for sociability.It is no coincidence that the first truly personal music player,the Sony Walkman,was invented in Japan where the commuter trains are literally crowded with people.
We will also not talk to strangers who are physically too far away,of course.No one wants to shout their small talk.Only on country buses or similar unhurried and uncrowded forms of public transport can people reach out to their neighbours,confident that they are doing so from a position of strength and autonomy.
For all these drawbacks,the idea of talking to strangers is still a good one,and the promotion of sociability is good for society.Although it does seem to be a general rule that people are friendlier the fewer there are of them and more hostile and indifferent as cities get more crowded,there are still considerable cultural variations.And there is evidence that friendlier places are also healthier,and their inhabitants happier.
It is true that the apparent loneliness of many people on public transport is a false impression.
Many will be caught up with conversations with distant friends on their phones; some will be talking to the people in books.Some may be in willed solitude with their headphones.But there are always people who would be interested in an unexpected conversation with a stranger.This need not go on for too long.
It is not large and possibly life-changing conversations that are what most people in loneliness miss most.What they really need is not deep thought but superficiality.The kind of conversation that you could have with anyone reminds you that you yourself might be anyone.It is a release from the prison of the self,which is where lonely people serve their sentences,uncertain whether they ever can be paroled(假释).Friendship may be too rare a gift to hope for,but sometimes the kindest thing to say is also the simplest:“Don’t be a stranger”—and sometimes that’s also enough.
4.According to paragraph 1,why the first Walkman appeared in Japan partly
A.Because its corporate culture.
B.Because its overcrowded public transport.
C.Because its people’s creativity.
D.Because its people’s desire for personal space.
答案:B
解析:细节理解题。根据第一段中的“It is no coincidence that the first truly personal music player,the Sony Walkman,was invented in Japan where the commuter trains are literally crowded with people.”可知,第一部随身听出现在日本是因为过度拥挤的公共交通。故选B项。
5.Which of the following belongs to “these drawbacks” underlined in paragraph 3
A.“Chatty Bus day” has not been introduced to other areas.
B.Walkman prevents passengers from talking to each other.
C.Passengers are unwilling to make small talk with strangers.
D.Improper physical distance discourages casual communication.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中的“We will also not talk to strangers who are physically too far away,of course.No one wants to shout their small talk.”可知,不恰当的物理距离会阻碍人与人之间正常随意的交流,这是画线处所指的“这些缺点”之一。故选D项。
6.What is the author most likely to agree with
A.Small talk to strangers will help ease loneliness on the road.
B.Lonely people are in desperate need of deep conversation.
C.People in less populated cities tend to be cold and distant.
D.It’s inadvisable to talk to strangers who are physically too close.
答案:A
解析:推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“It is a release from the prison of the self,which is where lonely people serve their sentences,uncertain whether they ever can be paroled.”可知,作者认为,与陌生人在路上的闲聊可以帮助缓解孤独。故选A项。
7.What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text
A.To cast new light on human loneliness.
B.To introduce an experiment and its effects.
C.To advocate striking up conversations with strangers.
D.To explore the relationship between physical distance and willingness to reach out.
答案:C
解析:推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Friendship may be too rare a gift to hope for,but sometimes the kindest thing to say is also the simplest:‘Don’t be a stranger’—and sometimes that’s also enough.”可知,作者在文章中叙述的阻碍陌生人之间的闲聊的因素以及这种闲聊的好处,都是为了提倡大家探索物理距离、积极地与陌生人之间建立起沟通交流。故选C项。
C
Imagine you made plans with a new friend to talk on the phone.You called but there was no answer—and you didn’t get a call back.What happened Perhaps they got held up by a work obligation.Perhaps they didn’t want to meet but didn’t bother to cancel.Or perhaps they had a busy week and simply forgot to write down your appointment time.
In social situations like this,our minds can produce various explanations,ranging from ones that are more understanding to ones that put blame to the other party.Psychologists refer to this as our attributional style.Past research has found that individuals with a “hostile” attributional style tend to be less satisfied with their relationships.
According to a new study,they’re also less happy overall.The researchers can’t say for sure whether seeing people as hostile directly lowers our happiness,or whether unhappy people are just more likely to make hostile attribution in the first place.However,this study does suggest the possibility that giving people the benefit of the doubt is a practice to improve our relationships and well-being.
Dorota Jasielska,lead researcher of the study,suggests that we start by developing positive and trusting social relationships.When we find ourselves surrounded by warmth and support,it can help us see the social world in a kinder light.Another important strategy is to have open and direct communication.Instead of letting your anxieties get worse,it may be better to simply talk to people about their confusing behaviour.
So the next time a friend cancels plans or forgets to text back,consider giving him the benefit of the doubt and waiting to hear his side of things before jumping to conclusions.Assuming others have good intentions will make the world seem like a friendlier place.
8.How does the author introduce the topic of the text
A.By giving an example.
B.By asking a question.
C.By giving a definition.
D.By telling a story.
答案:A
解析:推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Imagine you made plans with a new friend to talk on the phone....Or perhaps they had a busy week and simply forgot to write down your appointment time.”以及第二段的内容可知,在社交场合中,我们的大脑可以产生各种各样的解释,从更容易理解的解释到指责对方的解释。心理学家称之为归因风格。过去的研究发现,具有“敌意”归因风格的人往往对他们的关系不太满意。由此可推知,作者通过举例来引入文章主题。故选A项。
9.What is the attributional style
A.To show an understanding of one’s mistake.
B.To imagine a particular social situation.
C.To find out the cause of social phenomena.
D.To make assumptions on uncertain things.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In social situations like this,our minds can produce various explanations,ranging from ones that are more understanding to ones that put blame to the other party.Psychologists refer to this as our attributional style.”可知,归因风格是指对不确定的事情做假设。故选D项。
10.What can make us happier according to the study
A.Finding common interests with others.
B.Making positive excuses for others.
C.Improving social communication.
D.Being friendly to others.
答案:B
解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“However,this study does suggest the possibility that giving people the benefit of the doubt is a practice to improve our relationships and well-being.”可知,根据这项研究,善意猜测他人能让我们更快乐。故选B项。
11.What do the last two paragraphs mainly talk about
A.Importance of reaching out and making friends.
B.Strategies for having effective communication.
C.Advice on handling confusing social behaviour.
D.Methods for improving our social relationships.
答案:C
解析:主旨大意题。最后两段主要讲了处理令人困惑的社会行为的建议。故选C项。
D
Dujiangyan is the oldest man-made water system in the world,and a wonder in the development of Chinese science.Built over 2,200 years ago in what is now Sichuan Province in Southwest China,this amazing engineering achievement is still used today to irrigate over 6,000 square kilometres of farmland,take away floodwater and provide water for many cities in the province.
In ancient times,the region in which Dujiangyan now stands suffered from regular floods caused by overflow from the Minjiang River.To help the victims of the flooding,Li Bing,the region governor,together with his son,decided to find a solution.They studied the problem and discovered that the river most often overflowed when winter snow at the top of the nearby Mount Yulei began to melt as the weather warmed.
The simplest fix was to build a dam,but this would have ruined the Minjiang River.So instead Li designed a series of channels built at different levels along Mount Yulei that would take away the floodwater while leaving the river flowing naturally.Better still,the extra water could be directed to the dry Chengdu Plain,making it suitable for farming.
Cutting the channels through the hard rock of Mount Yulei was a remarkable accomplishment as it was done long before the invention gunpowder and explosives.Li Bing found another solution.He used a combination of fire and water to heat and cool the rocks until they cracked and could be removed.After eight years of work,the 20-metre-wide canals had been carved through the mountain.
Once the system was finished,no more floods occurred and the people were able to live peacefully and affluently.Today,Dujiangyan is admired by scientists from around the world because of one feature.Unlike modern dams where the water is blocked with a huge wall,Dujiangyan still lets water flow through the Minjiang River naturally,enabling ecosystems and fish populations to exist in harmony.
12.What are the benefits of Dujiangyan according to the first paragraph
A.Reducing flooding and watering farmland.
B.Protecting the mountain and reducing flooding.
C.Watering farmland and improving water quality.
D.Drying the river and supplying cities with water.
答案:A
解析:细节理解题。根据第一段中的“...take away floodwater and provide water for many cities in the province.”可知,都江堰的作用是灌溉土壤和泄洪。故选A项。
13.What was the main cause of the Minjiang Rivers flooding
A.Heavy rains.
B.Melting snow.
C.Low river banks.
D.Steep mountains.
答案:B
解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中的“They studied the problem and discovered that the river most often overflowed when winter snow at the top of the nearby Mount Yulei began to melt as the weather warmed.”可知,岷江的洪水问题主要是冬天山上的积雪融化导致的。故选B项。
14.How was Li Bing able to break through the rocks of Mount Yulei
A.By using gunpowder.
B.By flooding the rocks with water.
C.By applying a heating and cooling technique.
D.By breaking the rocks with hammers and spades.
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。根据第四段中的“He used a combination of fire and water to heat and cool the rocks until they cracked and could be removed.”可知,李冰是用加热石头和用水冷却的方式使石头爆裂成小块,从而移开大石。故选C项。
15.Why is Dujiangyan greatly admired by scientists today
A.It preserves much of the natural river life.
B.It took very little time to complete the project.
C.The building techniques used were very modern.
D.It has raised the living standards of the local people.
答案:A
解析:推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“...Dujiangyan still lets water flow through the Minjiang River naturally,enabling ecosystems and fish populations to exist in harmony.”可知,都江堰至今都受科学家所推崇是因为都江堰能让水自然地流入岷江中,并且使生态系统和水生生物和平共处。故选A项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If you find that your teacher is unfair to you,think about what is happening.Try to find out whether your teacher really dislikes you,or whether something else is going on.Here are some questions to ask yourself:
16 Ask your classmates if they are having trouble with the teacher,too.If they say yes,perhaps your teacher is to blame.
Are you working up to your ability Maybe you got a C in your last test,and your teacher told you that you could do better. 17 But the teacher didn’t say anything to him!Isn’t this unfair Well,it could be that your teacher knows you could do better if you put more effort into it. 18
Are you more sensitive than other students 19 However,if you react to criticism quite differently from others,this could be a reason why you think your teacher doesn’t like you.
Does your teacher seem to act unfairly all the time,or just once in a while Think about the harsh(苛刻的) things your teacher has done to you. 20 If your teacher really hates you,you would probably be picked on all the time.If your teacher has acted unfairly only a few times,then there’s probably something else going on.
A.Are you interested in your lessons
B.And the kid sitting beside you got a C,too.
C.There’s nothing wrong with being sensitive.
D.Are you getting along well with your classmates
E.Teachers often grade students by different standards.
F.Are you the only person being treated badly What about others
G.Are these things happening every day or just once or twice a month
答案:16~20 FBECG
第二部分 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,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When we were kids,we didn’t think of success or failure in the way we think now.At that time we dived straight into 21 .
In high school,I developed a preference for art.However,I studied really hard about other things,aiming for a successful career in information science.While everybody was supporting me in continuing on the “path of success”,I felt really 22 inside.Deep down I knew,I’m not this person everybody thinks I am — my heart was 23 for something more meaningful.I wanted to do 24 .
My final year at college was also a 25 .I didn’t manage to graduate in time with my generation.Then I tried animation,design,and even music 26 for a while,so different from the career that I was always 27 to do.Needless to say,such “creative” 28 brought me much satisfaction,but I was running out of money.I was stuck in a 29 — finding a job or finishing my degree.I realised just a strong 30 will not bring me across the river.I had to do the work with my own hands.
One day,I came across a former high school teacher in the street.He was 31 to hear me,one of his top students,wasn’t doing well.He then 32 me to find my first job as a game developer.After starting work,my life started to improve.
33 ,I can see my goals and dreams have remarkably 34 over the years.I often remind myself that although some dreams may 35 ,you can always have your passion reborn again.
21.A.safety B.adventures
C.agreement D.conflicts
答案:B
解析:根据上文“When we were kids,we didn’t think of success or failure...”及下文中“我”的经历可知,那时我们直接投身于冒险中。safety“安全”;adventure“冒险”;agreement“协议”;conflict“冲突”。故选B项。
22.A.confident B.angry
C.peaceful D.empty
答案:D
解析:句意:虽然大家都支持我继续走这种“成功之路”,但我内心是感觉非常空虚的。confident“自信的”;angry“生气的”;peaceful“平静的”;empty“空虚的”。故选D项。
23.A.beating B.bleeding
C.aching D.answering
答案:C
解析:根据上文并结合下文“I wanted to do .”可知,“我”并不是大家想象的那样,“我”内心渴望着更有意义的东西。beat“击败”;bleed“流血”;ache“渴望”;answer “回答”。故选C项。
24.A.science B.art
C.sports D.business
答案:B
解析:根据上文“In high school,I developed a preference for art.”及下文内容可知,此处为原词复现,即“我”想去学习艺术。故选B项。
25.A.success B.mess
C.relief D.panic
答案:B
解析:根据下文“I didn’t manage to graduate in time with my generation.”可知,此处表示“我”大学的最后一年也是一团糟。success“成功”;mess“混乱”;relief“轻松”;panic“恐慌”。故选B项。
26.A.randomly B.wisely
C.secretly D.suddenly
答案:A
解析:句意:然后我试着学习动画制作、设计,甚至随意地学习了一段时间的音乐,这些都和我一直打算从事的职业不同。randomly“随意地”;wisely“聪明地”;secretly “秘密地”;suddenly“突然地”。故选A项。
27.A.reminded B.allowed
C.ordered D.meant
答案:D
解析:参见上题解析。be meant to do sth“打算做某事”,符合语境。故选D项。
28.A.breakthroughs B.designs
C.routines D.exchanges
答案:A
解析:根据上文“Then I tried animation,design,and even music...”和下文brought me much satisfaction可知,这些“创新性的”突破给“我”带来了很大的满足。breakthrough“突破”;design“设计”;routine“常规”;exchange “交换”。故选A项。
29.A.solution B.dilemma
C.negotiation D.compromise
答案:B
解析:根据上文“...but I was running out of money.”和下文“...finding a job or finishing my degree.”可知,“我”陷入了进退两难的境地。solution“解决方法”;dilemma“困境”;negotiation“谈判”;compromise“妥协”。故选B项。
30.A.desire B.relationship
C.influence D.commitment
答案:A
解析:句意:我意识到仅有强烈的欲望是不能克服困难的。desire“欲望”;relationship“关系”;influence“影响”;commitment“承诺”。故选A项。
31.A.amused B.proud
C.sad D.annoyed
答案:C
解析:根据空后的“...to hear me,one of his top students,wasn’t doing well.”可知,作为老师最好的学生之一,没有取得好的成就,所以此处表示老师对“我”感到伤心。amused“逗乐的”;proud“自豪的”;sad“伤心的”;annoyed“生气的”。故选C项。
32.A.helped B.invited
C.promised D.forced
答案:A
解析:根据语境可知,此处指老师帮“我”找到了第一份工作。故选A项。
33.A.Setting off B.Looking back
C.Backing out D.Holding on
答案:B
解析:根据空后的“I can see my goals and dreams have remarkably over the years.”可知,此处指作者回顾过去。set off“出发”;look back“回顾过去”;back out“退出”;hold on“停住”。故选B项。
34.A.settled B.reduced
C.changed D.advanced
答案:C
解析:句意:回顾过去,这些年来,我的目标和梦想变化显著。settle“定居”;reduce“减少”;change“变化”;advance“前进”。故选C项。
35.A.step down B.come true
C.turn up D.die out
答案:D
解析:我经常提醒自己,虽然有些梦想可能会消失,但激情总能再生。step down“让位”;come true“实现”;turn up“调高”;die out“消失”。故选D项。
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。
An Internet café serves as a bunk of computers with high-speed Internet access.The customer 36. (charge) by the minute or the hour,or might buy a monthly pass.The Internet café might also serve food and drinks,37. this isn’t always the ease.
Those who don’t have computers at home are 38. (clear) possible customers for an Internet café.An Internet café is also handy for 39. (travel) who can stop in to check emails look up directions,or send off messages to loved ones at home.Other people may just feel like 40. (get)out of the house to sit and relax in front of a computer in a 41. (comfort) place.And for people that don’t have computers,this is a nice choice.
The idea of a café with full Internet access was created in early 1994 by Ivan Pope.He wanted to develop an Internet event in London.Then he explained his idea 42. a café with Internet access.Before long,a bar called Compucafe,
43. offered Internet access,was built in Finland in the spring of 1994.Gradually,the Internet café 44. (appear) in many cities and nations around the world.Although the Internet café is still common in some countries like India,wireless technology and the affordability of laptop computers have made Wi-fi cafés 45. (much) popular.
答案:36.is charged 37.but 38.clearly 39.travellers 40.getting 41.comfortable 42.of 43.which 44.appeared 45.more
第三部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华,为了弘扬以“埋头苦干、勇挑重担、永不懈怠、一往无前”为核心的“泰山挑山工”精神,你校文学社组织开展了以“To Be a Qualified Mountain Porter”为题的征文比赛。请你结合要点提示,写一篇英语征文,内容如下:
1.生活上:勇敢面对挫折,乐观向上;
2.学习中:敢于挑战,困难面前永不言弃;
3.……
注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
To Be a Qualified Mountain Porter
Nowadays,the spirit of Mountain Porters has spread around China.
参考范文
To Be a Qualified Mountain Porter
Nowadays,the spirit of Mountain Porters has spread around China.As middle school students in the modern society,what can we do
Firstly,there must be many difficulties in our life.However,mountain porters never give up and keep working day and night.Thus,we should learn from them and become brave enough to face any difficulty in our life.Secondly,we have met a lot of problems and challenges in our study.And we should treat any challenge in a positive attitude.Besides,we are supposed to do more exercise to keep healthy.We are willing to struggle for our beautiful future with our healthy body and mind.
In a word,let’s keep working hard to be qualified mountain porters in the modern society.
第二节(满分25分)
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。续写词数应为150左右。
Excited screams of joy,the sounds of two happy little girls playing in the sand,rang across the beach.But I walked along,barely aware of it.I’d come to this remote beach on my sailboat,a place to escape.My wife and I had recently separated,our marriage in trouble.I worried about my two boys,just six and eight.It seemed like forever since I’d heard them laugh.But I didn’t know what to do to make things better.
“Help! Help!” The girls shouted.I’d meant to tell them to stay away from the dangerous water.Now one of them was in the ocean,beyond the surf line.I could just hear her screams over the waves.Any second now she’d be swept away.I ran across the sand as fast as I could.The other girl was at the edge of the surf line,yelling.
“Wait! Stop! Don’t go any farther!” I charged into the waves and was reaching for her when a wall of water dashed over us.For half a second I saw her disappear under another big wave.I’m a strong swimmer,but I could feel the wave pulling me hard.I swam to her and seized her,her little body shaking,trembling.But where is the other girl I saw a waving arm.A head broke the surface,not far away.The arms of the girl I’d rescued were wrapped desperately around my neck.She was breathing with sobs.“Let go of my neck.I need you on my back.Hold my shoulders so I can swim to your friend.”
She loosed her hands and I shifted her to my back.“She’s my sister,Sarah,and I am Lillian,” she said.For a moment I thought of my boys.How much they loved each other.How much I loved them.
I looked across the water and saw a small head after a big wave.I quickened my swimming,fighting for each breath.Tiny arms pressed against my shoulder.I reached out and held the second little girl.She was in total tiredness,taking deep breaths,crying quietly.
I swam hard with the two girls and looked toward shore,but I couldn’t see anyone.
“Mummy!” The loud cry wakened my consciousness.
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I swam hard with the two girls and looked toward shore,but I couldn’t see anyone.We were too far away from the beach.I was close to total tiredness.But there was no time to wait.I decided to swim on my stomach.I told Lillian to circle her arms around my shoulder and asked Sarah to hold her sister’s arms with both hands.I swam as hard as I could.When I took one last look at the beach,in my mind I saw my wife and children.I could feel their love,and from behind me I felt an incredible force,lifting.
“Mummy!” The loud cry wakened my consciousness.I looked up,a man was trying to drag me out of the water.A woman cried,“Thank you.You saved my daughters.” I tried to comprehend what had happened.My efforts and struggles had paid off.I thought of that giant wave,lifting and pushing me.I was given the strength I needed.My families were waiting for me.I just needed the strength to make an effort.综合检测(A卷)
(时间:90分钟 满分:120分)
第一部分 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
All parents have sky-high hopes for their children.We want them to be confident and content.What can parents do to help their kids grow up to lead happy lives Experts advise:
1.Helping them find their talents.In order to succeed,children need to feel they’re good at something.So expose your children to as many interests as possible;then let them choose those they like best.
2.Applauding their achievements.A study found that students whose parents paid attention to their abilities were far more likely to do well in school—and in life—than students whose parents didn’t show such support.So celebrate your kids’ achievements,no matter how small they are.
3.Praising their efforts.Kids won’t always come out on top.Still,they deserve kudos(赞誉) for trying their best.Ten-year-old April Cutler,for example,has had trouble with maths since the second grade.“She usually gets C’s on her report card,but last year she was determined to get A’s and worked hard at it,” says her mum.“When the first grading period ended,April was disappointed when she got a B minus in maths,” Lueille continues.“But my husband and I told her we were very proud that she’d improved.That inspired her to try even harder.She got a B plus for the next period!”
4.Letting them make decisions and mistakes.Making his/her own decisions increases a child’s sense of control and builds his/her self-esteem(自尊).And allowing kids to make wrong decisions—so long as doing so won’t harm them—helps kids learn from their mistakes.
5.Encouraging them to solve their own problems.As they grow,children need practice in communicating,standing up for themselves and compromising.One of the best places to learn these skills is at home.So the next time your child runs to you complaining that her brother is blaming her,step back and let them work it out.
1.What is the purpose of the passage
A.To encourage parents to admire their kids.
B.To show how to praise kids.
C.To help kids study harder.
D.To give advice on how to help kids become mature.
答案:D
解析:推理判断题。根据第一段中的“All parents have sky-high hopes for their children.”及最后的Experts advise可知,本文主要就家长应如何帮助孩子成长,让孩子变得成熟提出了一些建议。故选D项。
2.What can we learn from the example of April Cutler
A.Praising kids’ efforts can help them make greater progress.
B.Setting a high goal makes kids feel discouraged.
C.Solving problems by themselves helps kids feel confident.
D.Interest is the best teacher.
答案:A
解析:细节理解题。根据April Cutler所在的第3条的标题“Praising their efforts.”以及本段的内容可以看出,表扬孩子所付出的努力有助于他们取得更大的进步。故选A项。
3.Why should parents allow kids to make mistakes
A.Making mistakes is a normal thing for a kid.
B.Adults also make mistakes now and then.
C.Kids can learn something valuable from their mistakes.
D.Making mistakes won’t harm kids.
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。根据第4条最后的“...helps kids learn from their mistakes.”可知,孩子们可以从错误中学到很多有价值的东西。故选C项。
B
Nobody likes to fail.It makes people feel embarrassed and discouraged.What’s worse,it may cause major professional or personal trouble and lead to negativity.Basically,failure is no fun for most people.However,a vast body of research tells us that failure provides us with a chance to grow and develop,increases adaptability,and helps protect against anxiety.
It’s hard to change the mindset(心态) of a lifetime.But even if we still can’t get over the broken marriage or the failed College Entrance Examination or the work presentation that went fearfully wrong,it might not be too late for our kids.
Christy Pennison,a professional consultant,says she works with an increasing number of kids and teens who show significant anxiety around a fear of failure.She said,“We want to protect our children,and we want them to live happy and meaningful lives,so we frequently tell them the harm of failure and ask them to avoid failure.The children experiencing internal and sometimes external pressure think they shouldn’t fail.Meanwhile,we always have high expectations of them.So when they don’t live up to a certain standard,or things don’t go according to the plans,they will feel upset and anxious.”
Pennison argues that failures,are often the hidden learning chances that can help people develop positive qualities,like persistence,focus,flexibility,patience and positive self-image.
So what can parents do to help their children embrace(拥抱) failure instead of avoiding it at all costs Pennison suggests directing praise towards the effort,not the result.“This allows children to build confidence in themselves,”she explains.“Acknowledging the effort can give children permission to try new things without a fear of failure.And the bigger picture is that the development of the mindset—‘I’d rather try and fail than not try at all.’—helps them keep a belief in themselves,and expands their world of possibilities.” As Pennison points out,we all fail,but how we get up after we fail is what matters.
4.What aspect do most people focus on when thinking of failure
A.The great courage to face it.
B.The efforts made to handle it.
C.Unexpected benefits it brings.
D.Unpleasant side effects it brings.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据第一段关键句“Nobody likes to fail.It makes people feel embarrassed and discouraged.”和“Basically,failure is no fun for most people.”可知,没有人喜欢失败,它让人感到尴尬和气馁。基本上,失败对大多数人来说并不是一件有趣的事。由此可推断出,当想到失败时,大多数人会关注它所带来的不愉快的影响,例如,让人感到尴尬和气馁。故选D项。
5.What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2
A.Bring up the main topic.
B.List the challenges in our life.
C.Add some background information.
D.Stress the importance of the mindset.
答案:A
解析:推理判断题。根据第二段关键句“But even if we still can’t get over the broken marriage or the failed College Entrance Examination or the work presentation that went fearfully wrong,it might not be too late for our kids.”可知,即使我们仍然不能克服生活中的失败带来的恐惧,但对我们的孩子来说可能还不算太晚。根据下文内容可知,下文讲述了父母应该如何鼓励孩子面对失败。由此可推断出,作者想通过第二段的内容来引出文章主题,如何鼓励孩子面对失败。故选A项。
6.What is mainly talked about in the third paragraph
A.The causes of children’s anxiety.
B.Christy Pennison’s comments on adolescents.
C.The consequences of overprotecting children.
D.Christy Pennison’s experience in educating children.
答案:A
解析:段落大意题。根据第三段关键句“Meanwhile,we always have high expectations of them.So when they don’t live up to a certain standard,or things don’t go according to the plans,they will feel upset and anxious.”可知,我们对孩子总是抱有很高的期望,所以当他们没有达到一定标准,或者事情没有按照计划进行时,他们就会感觉不安和焦虑。由此可推断出,第三段主要告诉我们儿童焦虑的原因。故选A项。
7.Which of the following advice can help parents encourage kids to face failure
①Praise kids’ every achievement.
②Make kids embrace a bright mindset.
③Focus on the process of kids’ effort.
④Expand kids’ knowledge about the world.
⑤Encourage kids to make new attempts.
A.①②④ B.②③④
C.②③⑤ D.①③⑤
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。题目需要我们选择哪些建议可以帮助父母鼓励孩子面对失败。根据最后一段关键句“Pennison suggests directing praise towards the effort,not the result.”可知,父母的表扬应该指向努力的过程,而不是结果。表述与③ Focus on the process of kids’ effort.(关注孩子努力的过程。)一致。再根据最后一段关键句“And the bigger picture is that the development of the mindset —‘I’d rather try and fail than not try at all.’—helps them keep a belief in themselves,and expands their world of possibilities.”可知,父母应该发展孩子好的心态,宁愿尝试但失败了,也不要完全不尝试,拓展他们世界里的可能性。表述与②Make kids embrace a bright mindset.(让孩子拥有光明的心态。)和⑤ Encourage kids to make new attempts.(鼓励孩子们做出新的尝试。)一致。故选C项。
C
The twilight zone(朦胧地带) contains the largest and least explored fish stocks(储备) of the world’s oceans.Ranging from just below 200 metres to 1,000 metres deep,it is an interface between the well-studied sea life in the sunlit zone above and the ecosystems of the darkest territory below.It has a major role in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it for centuries or longer.The twilight zone is also known to the largest migration on Earth.Huge numbers of fishes and zooplankton(浮游动物) move hundreds of metres towards the surface each night to feed,before withdrawing back down at dawn.
Yet the zone is poorly understood—physically,biogeochemically and ecologically.Even the number of organisms that live there remains a mystery,let alone their diversity and function.
It is alarming,then,that this vast ocean domain is at risk in three ways—even before any of the potential consequences are understood.First,the world’s growing population has an increasing need for food.Second,sea-floor mining for minerals and metals could release waste into the region.And third,climate change is varying temperature,acidification and oxygen levels in ways that are likely to affect life there.
The twilight zone is hard to study.Its organisms are difficult to sample and analyse,being thinly distributed,almost invisible and often fragile.They also live at pressures of up to 100 atmospheres,which poses problems for laboratory-based investigations.
Critics might argue that waters near coasts and above shelves are more deserving of study,given the huge environmental pressures there,as well as their importance to societies.And,of course,they need attention.Sadly,however,it is too late to avoid widespread environmental damage to these inshore regions.Instead,research efforts and local policies must aim at minimising the worst effects.
By contrast,the twilight zone is almost left in its original condition.Moreover,the majority of it lies beyond national administration.This makes it of common interest and responsibility,and means that global agreement is necessary to manage it.
8.What can we learn about the twilight zone
A.It has the least fish stocks.
B.It reduces atmosphere’s carbon dioxide.
C.It lies at the bottom of sea.
D.It is located above the sunlit zone.
答案:B
解析:细节理解题。根据第一段中的“It has a major role in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it for centuries or longer.”可知,朦胧地带减少了大气中的二氧化碳。故选B项。
9.What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us
A.Where global warming leads us.
B.Why high food consumption arises.
C.How the twilight zone is threatened.
D.What impacts pollution has on ocean.
答案:C
解析:主旨大意题。根据第三段中的“It is alarming,then,that this vast ocean domain is at risk in three ways—even before any of the potential consequences are understood.”以及下文描述了三点风险可知,本段主要讲述了朦胧地带是如何受到风险威胁的。故选C项。
10.What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to
A.The twilight zone.
B.The inshore area.
C.Its original condition.
D.National administration.
答案:A
解析:词义猜测题。根据最后一段中的“By contrast,the twilight zone is almost left in its original condition.Moreover,the majority of it lies beyond national administration.”可知朦胧地带几乎保持了原来的状态以及连词Moreover进一步补充的内容可知,画线词it指的是“the twilight zone(朦胧地带)”。故选A项。
11.Which statement does the author agree with
A.International cooperation is essential.
B.Inshore regions deserve more attention.
C.Global agreement has been reached.
D.Study on the twilight zone is out of the question.
答案:A
解析:推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“This makes it of common interest and responsibility,and means that global agreement is necessary to manage it.(这使它具有共同利益和责任,并意味着有必要达成全球协议来管理它。)”可知,作者会同意“国际合作至关重要。”这种说法。故选A项。
D
During his leisure time,Mahinda Dasanayaka packs his motorbike with books and rides his mobile library—across mostly muddy roads running through tea-growing mountain areas—to underprivileged children in backward rural parts of Sri Lanka.
Having witnessed the hardships faced by children whose villages have no library facilities,Dasanayaka,a child protection officer for the government,was looking for ways to help them.Then three years ago,he launched his programme,called “Book and Me”.
He purchased a second-hand Honda motorbike for 30,000 Sri Lankan rupees($162).On his off days—mostly during weekends—he rides his motorbike,which is fixed with a steel box to hold books,to rural villages and distributes the reading material to children free of charge.
He began the programme in 2017 with 150 books—some of his own and others donated by friends,colleagues and well-wishers.His collection includes about 3,000 books on a variety of subjects.So far,he said,his programme has benefited more than 1,500 children,as well as about 150 adults.
“I wanted to do something for children who are burdened with the education that centres around exams...And to change the way kids look at society,to change their perspectives and broaden their imagination,” he said.
Apart from giving away books,Dasanayaka also speaks to the children for a few minutes,usually under a roadside tree,highlighting the value of reading,books and authors.He then conducts a discussion on books the children have read,with the aim of eventually forming reading clubs.
While Dasanayaka spends his own money on his programme,he is not wealthy,with a take-home income of 20,000 rupees ($108) a month from his job.He said he spends about a quarter of that on gasoline for his mobile library.
12.How did Dasanayaka start “Book and Me”
A.With a large sum of money.
B.With a used motorbike and 150 books.
C.By subscribing to books for children.
D.By borrowing a steel box from his workmate.
答案:B
解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“He purchased a second-hand Honda motorbike for 30,000 Sri Lankan rupees($162).”和第四段中的“He began the programme in 2017 with 150 books—some of his own and others donated by friends,colleagues and well-wishers.”可知,Dasanayaka用一辆二手摩托车和150本书开始了“书与我”这个活动项目。故选B项。
13.What do we know about Dasanayaka from his words in paragraph 5
A.He is uncertain about his programme.
B.He is trying to better kids’ living conditions.
C.He is seeking to change kids’ ways of thinking.
D.He is optimistic about the existing schooling system.
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。根据第五段的内容可知,Dasanayaka正在试图改变孩子们的思维方式。故选C项。
14.Why does Dasanayaka hold discussions on books kids read
A.To keep in touch with them.
B.To prepare to start reading clubs.
C.To check their reading assignments.
D.To know about their preferences of books.
答案:B
解析:细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“He then conducts a discussion on books the children have read,with the aim of eventually forming reading clubs.”可知,Dasanayaka举行关于孩子们所读书籍的讨论是为成立读书俱乐部做准备。故选B项。
15.What is the best title for the text
A.A Reading Programme
B.An Education Officer
C.A Library on Wheels
D.A Motorbike on Road
答案:C
解析:标题归纳题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了Mahinda Dasanayaka骑着他的二手摩托车载着“移动图书馆”到斯里兰卡落后农村地区,免费向贫困儿童分发阅读材料的故事,因此本文的最佳标题是“车轮上的图书馆”。故选C项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Changing your life can come in small,easy steps.You can transform yourself and live a better life by making positive changes along the way.Here are some choices that will lead to your transformation.
Choose to change bad habits
Some bad habits seem to stick around without us even realising it. 16 You can overcome them,find better alternatives,and get through your struggle to become a better you! Do it for yourself more than anything.
Choose to grow
It’s easy to get stuck in a fixed way of life. 17 In choosing to grow,you build character,develop your strengths,become aware of what needs improvement,and turn into the well-rounded person you need to be to succeed.
Choose to seek a balanced life
Where do you need balance Are you all work,no play Or the opposite 18 If you’re spending too much time working or locked away alone,find the time for social interaction and having fun.If you haven’t committed to a schedule in a while,make the decision to start following one.
19
This is vital to human existence.We need the loving bonds created by family members and friends.Personal relationships are key to emotional growth and social stability.
Choose to live your passion
Whatever your dream is,you can have it.The person you wish to be and the things you wish to achieve are within you.Make the choice to pursue those passions at whatever cost.It may mean clearing out your schedule or doing something you’ve never done. 20
A.Choose to spend time with those you love
B.Choose to organise your schedule flexibly
C.Make the choice today that you won’t be ruled by them.
D.Neither extreme will lead you to a pleasant life for very long.
E.However,with re-evaluation and growth comes a beautiful freedom.
F.It’s good to change,and you’ve only got so many years to refresh yourself.
G.However,the reward from success and personal accomplishment will be worth it.
答案:16~20 CEDAG
第二部分 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,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A 22-year-old aircraft maintenance engineer living in Dubai,Zachariah was visiting the southwest India state of Kerala for a family wedding when a lockdown was declared.Store shelves were emptying,and hence Zachariah and his father 21 vegetables on their family’s plot of land.
Using online videos and techniques Zachariah’s grandfather had 22 to his father 23 a guide,they began a garden that finally helped 24 20 neighbouring households during the pandemic(流行病).
The tropical(热带的) climate of Kerala,he said, 25 plenty of rain and sun,making farming hands-off 26 it’s time to harvest.That free style of farming is in line with Zachariah’s growing 27 in sustainable agriculture,a movement that promotes working with nature instead of forcing the land to obey man’s 28 .
What he didn’t realize was that a 29 had been planted,one that would eventually lead him to 30 his career in engineering and consider one in farming.Soon after returning to Dubai,he’s decided to 31 careers,from serving the skies to 32 the soil.“It’s a big change for me.But this is what makes me 33 —helping others and being in nature.”
The time they’ve spent together has also helped bring Zachariah and his father 34 .“We started bonding and I think that’s why I 35 gardening,”Zachariah said.
21.A.planted B.gathered
C.consumed D.delivered
答案:A
解析:句意:商店的货架空了,因此Zachariah和他的父亲在自家的地里种植蔬菜。plant“种植”;gather“聚集”;consume“消费”;deliver“递送”。根据前文的“Store shelves were emptying(商店的货架空了)”可知,Zachariah和他父亲买不到东西,买不到蔬菜,所以就在自家的地里种植蔬菜。故选A项。
22.A.taken over B.passed down
C.handed in D.worked out
答案:B
解析:句意:利用网上的视频和Zachariah的祖父传给他父亲的技术作为向导,他们开辟了一个菜园,最终在流行病期间养活了20户邻居。take over “接手”;pass down “传下来”;hand in “上交”;work out “解决”。根据上文“techniques”“Zachariah’s grandfather”以及下文“a guide”等关键词,可知Zachariah应该是借鉴网上的相关视频以及祖父传给他父亲的技术,和他父亲开辟了一个菜园种菜。故选B项。
23.A.under B.with
C.as D.without
答案:C
解析:句意同上。under “在……下面”;with “和……”;as “作为”;without “没有”。根据上文videos and techniques可知,视频和技术是提供指导作用的,作为向导的。故选C项。
24.A.stimulate B.motivate
C.clean D.feed
答案:D
解析:句意:最终在流行病期间养活了20户邻居。stimulate “刺激”;motivate “激励”;clean “打扫”;feed “喂养;养活”。根据上文they began a garden可知,Zachariah和父亲开辟了一个菜园种菜,说明设空处应是指种出来的菜可以养活20户邻居。故选D项。
25.A.stores B.provides
C.shifts D.requires
答案:B
解析:句意:他说,喀拉拉邦的热带气候提供了充足的雨水和阳光,使得农民在收获季节之前不必再耕作。store“储存”;provide“提供”;shift“转移”;require“要求”。根据上文“The tropical climate of Kerala...”及下文plenty of rain and sun,making farming hands-off可知,喀拉拉邦的气候是热带气候,雨水和阳光是很充足的,说明这种气候应是可以提供足够的雨水和阳光,让农民不用太操心。故选B项。
26.A.for B.while
C.until D.though
答案:C
解析:句意同上。根据上文plenty of rain and sun和making farming hands-off可知,喀拉拉邦的气候提供了优良的生长条件,让农民不用操心太多。说明应该是直到该收获的时候农民才需要干预一下。故选C项。
27.A.interest B.influence
C.patience D.doubt
答案:A
解析:句意:这种自由的耕作方式与Zachariah对可持续发展农业日益增长的兴趣是一致的,可持续发展农业旨在促进与自然合作,而不是强迫土地服从人类的意志。interest“兴趣”;influence“影响”;patience“耐心”;doubt“怀疑”。根据下文倒数第二段“Soon after returning to Dubai,he’s decided to careers,from serving the skies to the soil.”和“But this is what makes me —helping others and being in nature.”可知,这种自由耕作的可持续发展农业应是让Zachariah产生兴趣,才会有下文讲到的他转行的决定以及收获到的快乐。故选A项。
28.A.passion B.habit
C.purpose D.will
答案:D
解析:句意同上。passion“激情”;habit“习惯”;purpose“目的”;will“意愿、意志”。根据上文promotes working with nature以及instead of可知,“forcing the land to obey man’s ”与上文构成转折对比关系。由此可知,设空处应是指“服从人类的意愿”。故选D项。
29.A.vegetable B.tree
C.seed D.flower
答案:C
解析:句意:他没有意识到的是,一颗种子(指想法)已经播下,这颗种子最终会让他重新思考他在工程领域的职业生涯,并考虑在农业领域发展。vegetable “蔬菜”;tree“树”;seed“种子”;flower “花”。根据下文“...one that would eventually lead him to his career in engineering and consider one in farming.”可知,下文是对设空处的说明解释,说明设空处应是指“会让Zachariah最终重新思考他在工程领域的职业生涯,并考虑在农业领域发展的种子(想法)”已经在他心中种下,生根发芽。故选C项。
30.A.rethink B.restore
C.broaden D.treasure
答案:A
解析:句意同上。rethink “重新考虑”;restore“恢复”;broaden“使扩大”;treasure“珍爱”。根据下文“consider one in farming”及“Soon after returning to Dubai,he’s decided to careers,from serving the skies to the soil.”可知,Zachariah回到迪拜后不久就决定转变职业,由此可推出设空处应是指重新考虑职业生涯。故选A项。
31.A.improve B.choose
C.distinguish D.switch
答案:D
解析:句意:回到迪拜后不久,他决定转变职业,从为天空服务转为耕种土地。improve“提高”;choose“选择”;distinguish“区分”;switch“转变”。根据上文“...one that would eventually lead him to his career in engineering and consider one in farming.”可知,Zachariah重新考虑了他的职业,说明设空处应是指转变、改变职业。故选D项。
32.A.working B.loosening
C.researching D.watering
答案:A
解析:句意同上。work“工作”;loosen“放松”;research“研究”;water“浇水”。根据上文“one that would eventually lead him to his career in engineering and consider one in farming.”可知,Zachariah考虑在农业领域发展,所以应是指从为天空服务转为在田间工作。故选A项。
33.A.healthy B.wealthy
C.happy D.confident
答案:C
解析:句意:但这就是让我开心的原因——帮助别人、融入大自然。healthy“健康的”;wealthy“富裕的”;happy“开心的”;confident“有信心的”。根据上文“It’s a big change for me.”以及But可知,设空处与上文构成转折关系,说明虽然这对于Zachariah来说是个很大的转变,但却是让他开心的。故选C项。
34.A.richer B.closer
C.busier D.stronger
答案:B
解析:句意:在一起劳作的时间也拉近了Zachariah和他父亲的距离。richer“更有钱”;closer“更亲密”;busier“更忙碌”;stronger“更强壮”。根据上文“The time they’ve spent together...”,以及下文“We started bonding...”,可知Zachariah和父亲开始建立感情,他们之间的关系应是更好了,更亲密了。故选B项。
35.A.figured out B.put off
C.ran across D.got into
答案:D
解析:句意:我们开始建立感情,“我想这就是为什么我喜欢园艺(种植农作物)”,Zachariah说。figure out“解决”;put off“推迟”;run across“偶然遇见”;get into“陷入、迷恋”。根据上文倒数第二段“But this is what makes me —helping others and being in nature.”以及下文“We started bonding...”可知,Zachariah通过与父亲种菜让自己开心,同时还拉近了与父亲的关系。说明他应是喜欢园艺(种植农作物)的,他爱上了园艺。故选D项。
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。
Felicity Miller,a 32-year-old British woman,36. has a Chinese husband,still remembers the 37. (excite) when she first learned to use the “red packet” function on WeChat in 2015.She sent and grabbed some red packets in her Chinese family’s group.The rule in her family was that the person who grabbed the 38. (high) amount sent the next.
Attracted by the unique way of communicating,many foreigners 39. (join) in sending and grabbing red packets so far.Usually,the money in each packet is random.Thus the amount of money one can grab 40. (large) depends on his or her luck,from 0.01 yuan to less than 200 yuan.Many foreigners get more familiar 41. Chinese culture through “red packets”.Two years ago,when Felicity Miller was sent 5.20 or 8.88 yuan red packets,she had no clue about the 42. (hide) meanings.Now,she has not only known about them,but also has sent a few.
However,the popularity of virtual red packets doesn’t stop people sending paper red packets 43. (contain) real cash during the Spring Festival.It 44. (call) lucky money.In Chinese tradition,people take lucky money for children as 45. blessing.
答案:36.who 37.excitement 38.highest 39.have joined 40.largely 41.with 42.hidden 43.containing 44.is called 45.a
第三部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
“中华泰山成人礼”倡导全市高中生登泰山活动已经启动,你们班决定近期组织参加。假设你是班长李华,请你用英语拟定一份活动方案,内容包括:
1.集合时间,地点;
2.行程安排;
3.注意事项。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.文中不要出现真实校名、班级。
参考范文
To encourage students to take exercise and relax their mind,we’re going to organise a mountain-climbing activity on April 10.
We’re to gather at the school gate and start at 7:20 a.m.by bus and get back at 7:00 p.m.We’ll climb Mount Tai in the morning,at the top of which we’ll have a picnic at noon.In the afternoon we’ll be divided into groups and have some free time.
Remember to take photos and keep a record for the photo exhibition or the essay contest to be held later at our school.Besides,take your lunch and drinking water with you.
第二节(满分25分)
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。续写词数应为150左右。
I hit the back window of a new car with a hammer.In a flash I was in.I started the car,just like my older brother had taught me.I was 12 then.It seems crazy now.Today,everyone knows me as Donald Driver,a famous football player.I’ve dedicated(致力) my life after football to helping disadvantaged kids around the country.
Mum would have killed me if she’d known what I was up to.My dad had gone to prison while she was pregnant with me.Mum wanted a better life for me,my two brothers and two sisters.She worked long hours to support us.But she often fell behind on rent and then we’d have to move.Trouble really started when we moved next door to a man named J.R.Mum trusted him to care us while she was at work,and he did.What Mum didn’t know was that J.R.and his friends were dealing drugs.
My older brother Moses and I served as lookouts(放哨人).We knew it was wrong,but the money was too good—$100 a night.We broke it into smaller bills,and regularly slipped some into Mum’s purse.Then Moses discovered we could bring in even more cash by stealing cars.We practiced giving the same smile,hug and kiss for my mum when we came home,no matter what we’d done on the streets.
Now,though,I was about to get caught.The police got closer.I turned into a back alley.Suddenly,up ahead,a car backed out of a driveway.I saw a little old lady sitting in the driver’s seat.But it was too late.I stopped and jumped out to see if the old lady was damaged.The woman,Evelyn Johnson,looked angry,but unhurt.“Go sit in my house right now,”she said.It was the tone of voice that no kid can disobey.The police arrived and began to question the old woman.
“The man who did this ran that way,”she said,pointing down the alley.
When the police drove off,
I spent more time studying and football kept me busy too.
参考范文
When the police drove off,Evelyn Johnson pushed some cookies in front of me.“You’ve been given an opportunity,”she said.“Don’t waste it.There aren’t any second chances.”I went back to Miss Johnson’s house a few days later,trying to do something for damaging her car.I went again the next week,and I kept going back.“How are your grades ”she’d ask.“Did you win the game ”I liked that she cared.Sure,my mum cared,a lot,but she worked so much.Miss Johnson always had the time.Over the years,Miss Johnson had become like a real grandmother to me.
I spent more time studying and football kept me busy too.All throughout the difficulties,I thought about Miss Johnson and the chance she’d given me.I worked hard on the football field and became a famous football player.I turned down an alley to escape the police.Little did I know I’d find a way to a better life than I could ever have imagined.
