德州云天高级中学2023-2024 学年下学期开学考试
考试科目：高一英语 时间：120分钟
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
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3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
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连项,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一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How does Mike feel
A. Satisfied. B. Puzzled. C. Worried.
2. What does the man want in his soup
A. Beef. B. Fish. C. Pork.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A new school garden. B. After-school activities. C. The curriculum changes.
4. How many people were safe and sound in the accident
A. 103. B. 127. C. 134.
5. How will the two speakers go to the beach tomorrow
A. By bus. B. By car. C. On foot.
第二节(共15小题，每小题15分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段长对话，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the man going to do this summer
A. Work at a hotel. B. Repair his house. C. Teach a course.
7. How will the man use the money
A. To hire a gardener. B. To buy some flowers. C. To buy books.
听第7段长对话，回答第8至9题。
8. How does the woman feel at the moment
A. Sick. B. Sore. C. Dizzy.
9. What were the speakers most likely doing
A. Riding a roller coaster. B. Riding a bus. C. Riding a boat.
听第8段长对话，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the man doing
A. Asking for some information.
B. Making an explanation.
C. Giving an interview.
11. What insurance is the man likely to buy now
A. Car insurance. B. Life insurance. C. House insurance.
12. What will the man do next
A. Ask questions. B. Read some terms. C. Fill in a form.
听第9段长对话，回答第13至16题。
13. How many nights is the man going to stay at the hotel
A. One night. B. Two nights. C. Four nights.
14. What time is it now
A. 6:30 pm. B. 10:00 pm. C. 10:45 pm.
15. What is on the 14th floor
A. A gym. B. A restaurant. C. A swimming pool.
16. What does the woman tell the man about breakfast in the end
A. How good it is. B. How much to pay for it. C. Where and how long it is.
听下面一段短文，回答第17至20题。
17. Which subject was Napoleon good at
A. Painting. B. Mathematics. C. Physics.
18. When did Napoleon became famous
A. At 16. B. At 24. C. At 19.
19. What did the soldiers think of Napoleon
A. They wouldn’t die for him.
B. They disliked and were afraid of him.
C They were willing to do everything for him.
20. In which war did Napoleon lose most of his army
A. The war against Russia.
B. The war against England.
C. The war against South East Asia.
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
STEM Summer Programs for High School Students
STEM is a term that stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Here is a list of some of the best STEM summer camps for high school students.
Future Matters Program
It is an 8-week paid summer research experience for high school students. This is a hands-on program for students interested in going after a career in medical research. Students will attend seminars led by the faculty and participate in discussions with peers.
Simons Summer Research
It is a seven-week program located at Stony Brook University. Students will have the opportunity to participate in special workshops, tours and events free of charge. They will conclude the program producing a written research abstract and a research poster.
Research Science Institute
It is the first cost-free summer program of its kind. During this six-week program, students will dive deeper into the world of science and engineering by experiencing the entire research cycle. In this program students will attend classes conducted by famous professors and prepare written and oral presentations to present their research.
Program in Math for Young Scientists
This is a six-week intensive mathematics program designed for students across the globe. Unlike common programs, it offers a great deal of independence for students to choose their own schedules and decide what they want to study. Besides learning, there is also “mandatory (强制的) fun time” built into the weekly schedule so that students are able to have non-math related activities.
1. Which program best suits students who want to be doctors
A. Future Matters Program. B. Simons Summer Research.
C. Research Science Institute. D. Program in Math for Young Scientists.
2. What do Simons Summer Research and Research Science Institute have in common
A. The topic. B. The expense. C. The duration. D. The content.
3. What’s special in Program in Math for Young Scientists
A. Cultivating independent skills. B. Attending non-math activities.
C. Tailoring personal schedules. D. Enrolling international students.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一些适合高中生的STEM夏令营。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Future Matters Program部分中“This is a hands-on program for students interested in going after a career in medical research.(这是一个为有兴趣从事医学研究的学生提供的实践性项目)”可知，该项目适合想要成为医生的学生。故选A。
2题详解】
理解理解题。根据Simons Summer Research部分中“Students will have the opportunity to participate in special workshops, tours and events free of charge.(学生将有机会免费参加特别的研讨会、参观和活动)”和Research Science Institute部分中“It is the first cost-free summer program of its kind.(这是首个此类免费暑期课程)”可知，这两个项目的共同点是都免费。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Program in Math for Young Scientists部分中“Unlike common programs, it offers a great deal of independence for students to choose their own schedules and decide what they want to study.(与普通课程不同的是，它为学生提供了很大的独立性，可以选择自己的时间表并决定他们想学什么)”可知，该项目的特殊之处在于它允许定制个人的时间表。故选C。
B
I was never very neat, while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled (贴标签) everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.
War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, “Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!” Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.
The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled (爬) under her covers, sobbing. Obviously, that was something she should not go through alone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.
Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I got so into my work that I even didn’t notice Kate had sat up. She was watching, her tears dried and her expression one of disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me, “Thanks.”
Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didn’t always agree, but we learned the key to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on.
4. What can be inferred from paragraph 1
A The author was very willing to stay with Kate. B. Kate always helped the author to clean her bed.
C. The author felt proud to have such a roommate. D. The author didn’t get along very well with Kate.
5. What caused their quarrel to break out
A. The author placed her shoes under Kate’s bed. B. The author refused to listen to Kate’s advice.
C. The news of Kate’s grandma’s illness spread. D. The author was very tired of Kate at school.
6. Why did the author tidy their room silently
A. Because she realized the importance of tidiness. B. Because she would like to express her concern.
C. Because she was required by other roommates. D. Because she expected to be inspected by school.
7. What was their future life like after their argument
A. They never quarreled with each other about anything again.
B. They separated at once and never wanted to see each other.
C. They completely understood the principle of being roommates.
D. They gained a deeper understanding of each other’s personalities.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者通过和室友的相处，学会了共同生活的关键。
【详解】1.推理判断题。根据第一段中“We both got tired of each other.(我们都厌倦了对方)”可推知，作者和凯特相处得不太好。故选D。
2.细节理解题。根据第二段“War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, “Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!” Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.(一天晚上，战争爆发了。凯特走进房间。不久，我听到她尖叫：“把你的鞋拿走！为什么在我床底下！”耳朵聋了，我看见我的鞋子向我飞来。我跳起来大喊大叫。她大声回应)”可知，她们之间爆发争吵的原因是作者把鞋子放在凯特的床下。故选A。
3.细节理解题。根据第三段中“Obviously, that was something she should not go through alone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.(显然，这种事 她不应该独自承受。突然，一种温暖的同情之情在我心中升起)”等内容可知，作者后来整理房间是因为她想表达她对室友的关心。故选B。
4.细节理解题。根据最后一段“Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didn’t always agree, but we learned the key to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on.(那一年剩下的时间里，凯特和我一直是室友。我们并不总是意见一致，但我们学会了共同生活的关键：让步、清理和坚持)”可知，作者通过和室友的相处，学会了共同生活的关键，她们完全理解了做室友的原则。故选C。
C
Today we talk about pointless, useless actions. And we have an expression to help us do that. For this expression, let’s go to the beach!
For a beach trip, we bring several things that can make the trip more enjoyable. For example, a beach towel makes sitting on the sand more comfortable. Some people choose to bring a beach chair. And a beach umbrella protects you from the sun’s powerful rays. Swimming in the ocean can really make you hungry. So many people bring a cooler for food and drinks.
Making sandcastles on the beach is a fun activity. So, bringing sand-digging tools — like a shovel (铁铲) — and a bucket is a good idea. But you do not need to bring the sand. Most beaches have a lot of that already! And that brings us to today’s expression: “bringing sand to the beach.”
“Bringing sand to the beach” describes actions that are pointless and unnecessary. The actions are useless. This means serving no purpose.
To bring sand to the beach can also mean overkill. Overkill means to do or have more than what is necessary or useful. Often when using this expression, we say “like”. For example, bringing flowers to the opening of a flower store is like bringing sand to the beach.
We usually use “like bringing sand to the beach” when bringing something to a place is unnecessary. But you can also say the same idea with different objects and places. For example, I could also say it is “like bringing a sandwich to a restaurant.” With this example, the meaning goes one step further. It also means that what you are bringing ( the sandwich) is of poorer quality than what you would find at the place (the restaurant).
8. What can be pointless to bring when going to the beach
A. A towel. B. A chair. C. A shovel. D. The sand.
9. Why are so many things mentioned in paragraph 2
A. To show many activities on a beach trip. B. To show the various meaningless things.
C. To advice necessary things for a nice trip. D. To bring hope for an enjoyable family trip.
10. How to understand the underlined sentence in paragraph 5
A. Doing things too much is as bad as doing little. B. We should take measures to protect the ocean.
C. There can’t be too much killing of marine life. D. Things can’t be done based on one’s preferences.
11. Which saying has the opposite meaning of “pointless, useless actions”
A. Teaching a fish how to swim smoothly. B. Providing timely help to those in need.
C. Teaching eagles to fly higher and higher. D. Adding some fresh water to the sea.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一个英语习语“Bringing sand to the beach (把沙子带到海滩)”的用法。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“For example, a beach towel makes sitting on the sand more comfortable. Some people choose to bring a beach chair. (例如，沙滩巾可以让坐在沙滩上更舒服。有些人选择带沙滩椅。)”以及第三段中“So, bringing sand-digging tools — like a shovel (铁铲) — and a bucket is a good idea. But you do not need to bring the sand. Most beaches have a lot of that already! (因此，带上挖沙工具——比如铲子和水桶是个好主意。但是你不需要带沙子。大多数海滩已经有很多了！这就引出了我们今天表达:“把沙子带到海滩上。”)”可推知，去沙滩带沙是徒劳的。故选D。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“For a beach trip, we bring several things that can make the trip more enjoyable. For example, a beach towel makes sitting on the sand more comfortable. Some people choose to bring a beach chair. And a beach umbrella protects you from the sun’s powerful rays. Swimming in the ocean can really make you hungry. So many people bring a cooler for food and drinks. (去海滩旅行，我们带几样东西，可以使旅行更愉快。例如，沙滩巾让坐在沙滩上更舒服。有些人选择带一把沙滩椅。一把沙滩伞可以保护你免受强烈的阳光照射。在海里游泳真的会让你很饿。所以很多人带冷藏箱来装食物和饮料。)”可推知，提到这些物品是为一次愉快的旅行提供必要的建议。故选C。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第四段““Bringing sand to the beach” describes actions that are pointless and unnecessary. The actions are useless. This means serving no purpose. (“把沙子带到海滩”描述的是毫无意义和不必要的行为。这些动作毫无用处。这意味着没有任何意义。)”以及第五段的后文“Overkill means to do or have more than what is necessary or useful. Often when using this expression, we say “like”. For example, bringing flowers to the opening of a flower store is like bringing sand to the beach. (Overkill的意思是做的或拥有的比必要或有用的多。通常在使用这个表达的时候，我们会说“like”。例如，带鲜花去花店开业就像把沙子带到海滩。)”可知，做事太多和做得少一样糟糕。A. Doing things too much is as bad as doing little做事太多和做得少一样糟糕；B. We should take measures to protect the ocean我们应该采取措施保护海洋；C. There can’t be too much killing of marine life对海洋生物的捕杀再多也不为过；D. Things can’t be done based on one’s preferences做事不能凭个人喜好。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“Today we talk about pointless, useless actions. And we have an expression to help us do that. (今天我们谈论的是毫无意义的、无用的行动。我们有一个表达方式来帮助我们做到这一点。)”以及最后一段中“We usually use “like bringing sand to the beach” when bringing something to a place is unnecessary. But you can also say the same idea with different objects and places. (我们通常用like bring sand to the beach来表示不需要带什么东西到某地。但是你也可以用不同的物体和地点来表达同样的意思。)”可知，pointless, useless actions意为“过犹不及”。A. Teaching a fish how to swim smoothly. 教一条鱼如何顺利地游泳；B. Providing timely help to those in need及时为有需要的人提供帮助；C. Teaching eagles to fly higher and higher教鹰飞得越来越高；D. Adding some fresh water to the sea给大海添加一些淡水。选项 B是其相反的表达方式。故选B。
D
You’ve heard the phrase “home for the holidays”, but I would like to introduce a new phrase: hygge for the holidays. A hygge holiday is all about peaceful, quiet and cozy(温暖舒适的) surroundings. Sounds perfect, doesn’t it Holiday hygge is easy and comforting. Most people are already doing at least some of these simple hygge holidays without even knowing it.
Hygge is a Danish word originally coming from an old Norwegian word meaning well-being and protection from the outside harm. It’s known that winters in Denmark are severe and last long. The concept of hygge has been used by Danish people to keep themselves mentally positive in the dark winter season and fill their homes with comfort and love.
Hygge is a very important word to Danish people, often used to describe what their culture is all about and it is not necessarily a thing, something you can buy, but rather more of something you feel. Hygge really is a reflection of one aspect of Danish living, and, happily, in the last five years the concept of hygge has made its way to the US and many other countries. I mean what’s not to like about nurturing(培育)peace and quiet and coziness
Here are some more descriptive words for hygge: comfort, familiarity, friendship, laughter, and even seasonal homemade food and drinks. While it is possible to achieve hygge any time of the year with hygge activities-an outdoor BBQ with friends and a movie under the stars with family are good examples of summertime hygge, it is most commonly associated with the colder months because of its ability to lift one’s spirits during dark winter months.
Hygge is the most suitable for the November and December holiday season because it’s all about peaceful and cozy surroundings that fill you with contentment. There is indeed something you can do to bring holiday hygge into your home this season.
12. Why do Danish people choose a hygge holiday
A. To deal with cold and long winters. B. To follow the latest holiday trend.
C. To fight against nature physically. D. To spend more time with their family.
13. How does the author find hygge
A. It reflects Danish living totally. B. It is mainly about some feeling.
C. It is limited to Denmark and the US. D. It represents ancient Danish culture
14. What message is conveyed in paragraph 4
A. People do hygge in more ways. B. Hygge is preferred in summertime.
C. Hygge is still perfect for winter. D. People access hygge in certain time.
15. What might the author go on to talk about
A. Ways of hygge celebrations. B. Tips on achieving hygge.
C. Different opinions about hygge D. Benefits of bringing hygge into home.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了一种度假模式——“hygge for the holidays”。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段中“It’s known that winters in Denmark are severe and last long. The concept of hygge has been used by Danish people to keep themselves mentally positive in the dark winter season and fill their homes with comfort and love. (众所周知，丹麦的冬天非常寒冷，而且持续时间很长。丹麦人用hygge这个概念来让自己在黑暗的冬季保持积极的心态，让他们的家充满舒适和爱。)” 可知，丹麦人选择hygge这样的度假方式是为了应对寒冷漫长的冬季。故选A。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段中“Hygge is a very important word to Danish people, often used to describe what their culture is all about and it is not necessarily a thing, something you can buy, but rather more of something you feel. (Hygge对丹麦人来说是一个非常重要的词，经常用来描述他们的文化，它不一定是一件东西，你可以买到的东西，更多的是你感受到的东西。)” 可知，作者认为这种度假方式重在感觉。故选B。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“While it is possible to achieve hygge any time of the year with hygge activities-an outdoor BBQ with friends and a movie under the stars with family are good examples of summertime hygge, it is most commonly associated with the colder months because of its ability to lift one’s spirits during dark winter months. (虽然在一年中的任何时候都可以通过hygge活动来实现hygge——和朋友一起户外烧烤，和家人在星空下看电影都是夏季hygge的好例子，但它通常与寒冷的月份联系在一起，因为它能够在黑暗的冬季提振一个人的精神。)”可知，虽然现在在一年中的任何时候都可以进行hygge活动，但作者强调的是这种度假方式仍然最适合冬季。故选C。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“There is indeed something you can do to bring holiday hygge into your home this season. (在这个季节，你确实可以做一些事情来给家里带来节日的舒适。)”可推断出作者接下来可能会介绍一些能帮助你把hygge带回家，即获取hygge的方法。故选B。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Good health is the most valuable thing a person can have, but one cannot take good health for granted.____16____There are three things that a person can do to help stay in good shape: eat right food, get enough sleep, and exercise regularly.
Proper nutrition (营养) is important for good health. Your body cannot work well unless it receives the proper kind of “fuel” (燃料).____17____Eat plenty of foods high in protein (蛋白质), like meat, fish, eggs and nuts. Vegetables and fruits are very important because they provide necessary vitamins and minerals. However, don’t overeat. It is not helpful to be overweight.
____18____If you don’t get enough sleep, you feel tired and easily get angry. You have no energy. Over a long period of time, a little amount of sleep may even result in a change of personality (人的个性). Be sure to allow yourself from seven to nine hours of sleep each night. If you do, your body will feel strong and refreshed, and your mind will be sharp.
Finally, get plenty of exercise.____19____It also improves your heart and lungs. If you follow a regular exercise program, you will probably increase your life-span (寿命). Any kind of exercise is good. Most sports are excellent for keeping the body in good shape: basketball, swimming, bicycling, running and so on are good examples. Sports are not only good for your body, but they are interesting, too.
If everybody were to eat the right food, get plenty of sleep and exercise regularly, the world would be a happier and healthier place.____20____
A. Drink cold drinks on a cold day.
B. We would all live to be much older and wiser.
C. Don’t eat too much food with lots of sugar and fat.
D. Getting the proper amount of sleep is also important.
E. Secondhand smoke is harmful to children as they develop.
F. It is important to remember that the body needs proper care in order to be healthy.
G. Exercise firms the body, strengthens the muscles, and prevents you from gaining weight.
【答案】16. F 17. C 18. D 19. G 20. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要讲了保持身体健康的三种方法：饮食健康、充足睡眠以及经常锻炼。正确的饮食可以为身体提供所需的营养，睡眠充足可以让身体和心智更加健康，而经常锻炼可以提高寿命并让身体更加强壮。如果每个人都能做到这些，世界会更加美好和健康。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Good health is the most valuable thing a person can have, but one cannot take good health for granted.(健康是一个人所能拥有的最宝贵的东西，但一个人不能把健康视为理所当然。)”以及下文“There are three things that a person can do to help stay in good shape: eat right food, get enough sleep, and exercise regularly.(一个人可以做三件事来帮助保持好身材：吃合适的食物，得到充足的睡眠，有规律的锻炼。)”可知，健康是一个人所能拥有的最宝贵的东西，所以我们时刻要记住要时刻保持健康，保持健康可以通过三件事来实现。F选项“It is important to remember that the body needs proper care in order to be healthy.(重要的是要记住，身体需要适当的照顾，以保持健康。)”符合语境，承上启下。故选F。
【17题详解】
根据本段的小标题“Proper nutrition(营养) is important for good health.(适当的营养对身体健康很重要。)”及下文“Eat plenty of foods high in protein(蛋白质), like meat, fish, eggs and nuts. Vegetables and fruits are very important because they provide necessary vitamins and minerals. (多吃高蛋白食物，比如肉、鱼、蛋和坚果。蔬菜和水果非常重要，因为它们提供必要的维生素和矿物质。)”可知,本段主要讲述营养的重要性，具体指出要多吃高蛋白食物以及蔬菜和水果的重要性，因此设空处应该提出什么食物不要多吃，可以保持话题一致。 C 选项“Don’t eat too much food with lots of sugar and fat.(不要吃太多含糖和脂肪的食物。)” 符合题意。故选C。
【18题详解】
根据下文“If you don’t get enough sleep, you feel tired and easily get angry. You have no energy. (如果你没有得到足够的睡眠，你会感到疲倦，容易生气。你没有精力。)”可知，此处强调有足够睡眠的好处和重要性。D选项“Getting the proper amount of sleep is also important.(充足的睡眠也很重要。)”概括本段的主要内容，符合题意。故选D。
【19题详解】
根据本段的小标题“Finally, get plenty of exercise.(最后，要多锻炼。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是要多锻炼。G选项“Exercise firms the body, strengthens the muscles, and prevents you from gaining weight.(运动使身体结实，增强肌肉，防止体重增加。)”具体解释了锻炼的好处，与本段段旨呼应，符合题意，故选G。
【20题详解】
根据上文“If everybody were to eat the right food, get plenty of sleep and exercise regularly, the world would be a happier and healthier place.(如果每个人都吃正确的食物，有充足的睡眠和经常锻炼，世界将是一个更快乐、更健康的地方。)”可知，此处提出如果每个人都能吃的正确，有足够的睡眠以及经常性的锻炼，那么世界将会是更美好更健康的地方。 B 选项“We would all live to be much older and wiser.(我们都会活得更老更聪明。)”承接前文，指出如果每个人都能吃的正确，有足够的睡眠以及经常性的锻炼，那么世界将会是更美好更健康的地方，我们每个人也会越长寿，活得越老更聪明，符合题意。故选B。
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。
When I was in the fifth grade, my teachers first ____21____ that I could not ____22____ read the first grade books. They didn’t think this kind of problem could ____23____ to me since my father was a famous scientist. My parents sent me to experts, trying to ____24____ what the problem was.
My IQ was high, but I had ____25____ problems in learning. They discovered that I was dyslexic (诵读困难的). I was ____26____ that my parents cared enough to find a way out for me. When my ____27____ went to Ford Country Day School and sat down with Brent, a teacher in the school, he ____28____ to help without thinking twice.
My family was not rich and I was ____29____ to go to school free of ____30____ because my mother ____31____ some students to school in the morning in her car. I was ____32____ of going to school with my difficulties in learning, but Brent’s kind and loving ____33____ helped me slowly learn to grow and overcome my learning ____34____.
Ford Country Day School has become the most important turning ____35____ in my life. I count myself as one of the truly lucky people having been touched by Brent’s caring and love.
21.
A. discovered B. arranged C. produced D. advised
22.
A. even B. already C. again D. only
23.
A. help B. change C. matter D. happen
24.
A. worry about B. pick up C. focus on D. find out
25.
A. beautiful B. severe C. convenient D. funny
26.
A. shy B. concerned C. lucky D. naughty
27.
A. parents B. climbers C. explorers D. hikers
28.
A. referred B. donated C. agreed D. attended
29.
A. rescued B. scolded C. allowed D. encouraged
30.
A. hope B. charge C. job D. style
31.
A. walked B. drove C. rode D. ran
32.
A. confident B. patient C. familiar D. afraid
33.
A. support B. appreciation C. satisfaction D. curiosity
34.
A. difference B. disability C. comment D. decision
35.
A. mind B. help C. point D. defense
【答案】21. A 22. A 23. D 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. C 29. C 30. B 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了“我”克服学习障碍的过程。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我在五年级的时候，我的老师第一次发现我甚至不会读一年级的书。A. discovered发现；B. arranged安排；C. produced产生；D. advised建议。根据后文的“that I could not 1 read the first grade books.”可知，五年级的“我”甚至不会读一年级的书，这是老师的发现。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：当我在五年级的时候，我的老师第一次发现我甚至不会读一年级的书。A. even甚至；B. already已经；C. again再次；D. only只有。根据前文的“When I was in the fifth grade”、“ I could not”和后文的“read the first grade books”可知，这里想表达：五年级的“我”甚至不会读一年级的书。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们不认为这种问题会发生在我身上，因为我父亲是一位著名的科学家。A. help帮助；B. change改变；C. matter要紧；D. happen发生。根据前文的“this kind of problem”和空后的to可知，这里指这种问题会发生在“我”身上。happen to sb.“发生在某人身上”。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我父母把我送到专家那里，试图找出问题所在。A. worry about担心；B. pick up拾取；C. focus on专注于；D. find out找出。根据后文的“what the problem was.”可知，父母试图找出问题所在。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我的智商很高，但我在学习上有严重的问题。A. beautiful漂亮的；B. severe严重的；C. convenient方便的；D. funny有趣的。根据前文的“When I was in the fifth grade, my teachers first 1 that I could not 2 read the first grade books.”和后文的“They discovered that I was dyslexic (诵读困难的). ”可知，“我”在学习上有严重的问题。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很幸运，我的父母足够关心我，为我找到了一条出路。A. shy害羞的；B. concerned关切的；C. lucky幸运的；D. naughty顽皮的。根据后文的“my parents cared enough to find a way out for me.”可知，“我”的父母足够关心“我”，为“我”找到了一条出路，因此“我”很幸运。故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我的父母来到福特乡村走读学校，和学校的老师布伦特坐下来谈话时，他不假思索地答应帮忙。A. parents父母；B. climbers登山者；C. explorers探险家；D. hikers徒步旅行者。根据前文的“my parents cared enough to find a way out for me.”可知，“我”的父母为“我”找到了一条出路，因此来到福特乡村走读学校的是“我”的父母。故选A项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我的父母来到福特乡村走读学校，和学校的老师布伦特坐下来谈话时，他不假思索地答应帮忙。A. referred参考；B. donated捐赠；C. agreed同意；D. attended出席。根据后文的“but Brent’s kind and loving 13 helped me slowly learn to grow and overcome my learning 14.”可知，老师布伦特答应帮忙。故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的家庭并不富裕，我可以免费上学，因为我妈妈早上开车送一些学生去学校。A. rescued抢救；B. scolded骂；C. allowed允许；D. encouraged鼓励。根据前文的“My family was not rich”和后文“to go to school free of 10 because my mother 11 some students to school in the morning in her car.”可知，“我”被允许免费上学。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的家庭并不富裕，我可以免费上学，因为我妈妈早上开车送一些学生去学校。A. hope希望；B. charge收费；C. job工作；D. style风格。根据前文的“go to school free of”和后文 “because my mother 11 some students to school in the morning in her car.”可知，我可以免费上学。free of charge“免费”。故选B项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的家庭并不富裕，我可以免费上学，因为我妈妈早上开车送一些学生去学校。A. walked走；B. drove驾车送(人)；C. rode骑；D. ran跑。根据后文的“some students to school in the morning in her car”可知，妈妈早上开车送一些学生去学校。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：由于学习上的困难，我害怕上学，但布伦特的善良和爱的支持帮助我慢慢地学会成长，克服了我的学习障碍。A. confident自信的；B. patient有耐心的；C. familiar熟悉的 ；D. afraid害怕的。根据后文的“going to school with my difficulties in learning”可知，由于学习上的困难，我害怕上学。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：由于学习上的困难，我害怕上学，但布伦特的善良和爱的支持帮助我慢慢地学会成长，克服了我的学习障碍。A. support支持；B. appreciation赞赏；C. satisfaction满意度；D. curiosity好奇心。根据后文的“helped me slowly learn to grow and overcome my learning 14”可知，帮助“我”慢慢地学会成长，克服了我的学习障碍，这是布伦特支持。故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：由于学习上的困难，我害怕上学，但布伦特的善良和爱的支持帮助我慢慢地学会成长，克服了我的学习障碍。A. difference差异；B. disability残疾；C. comment 评论；D. decision决定。根据前文的“with my difficulties in learning”和“overcome my learning”可知，克服的是学习障碍。故选B项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：福特乡村走读学校成为了我人生中最重要的转折点。A. mind介意；B. help帮助；C. point点；D. defense防守。根据前文的“I was 12 of going to school with my difficulties in learning, but Brent’s kind and loving 13 helped me slowly learn to grow and overcome my learning 14.”可知，“我”在这里慢慢地学会成长，克服了我的学习障碍。福特乡村走读学校成为了我人生中最重要的转折点。故选C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。
China celebrates the Chinese National Day on October 1st every year. The celebration marks the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
For centuries, a succession of different dynasties ruled China, ____36____ (follow) by the short-lived Republic of China (1912—1949). After a lengthy civil war, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) proclaimed China’s ____37____ (independent) and established the People’s Republic of China in 1949.
On October 1st, 1949,____38____ official victory ceremony was organized in Tian’anmen Square, ____39____ Mao Zedong, the leader of the CCP, raised China’s first Communist national flag. On October 2nd, 1949, the day of foundation of China was officially declared____40____ (be) National Day.
Since 1950, October 1st ____41____ (celebrate) as a great national festival in China every year and various____42____(activity) and events are organized annually to mark this day.
____43____(present), China’s National Day is celebrated over a one-week period. The 7-day holiday begins from October 1st and runs until the 7th, and this period is called “Golden Week” in China. China National Day holiday is the ____44____(busy) travel period in China. Tourist attractions are crowded _____45_____hotels are fully booked.
【答案】36. followed
37 independence
38. an 39. where
40. to be 41. has been celebrated
42. activities
43. Presently
44. busiest
45. and
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的国庆节，国庆节的历史背景，国庆节的庆祝时间和庆祝方式。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：几个世纪以来，一系列不同的王朝统治着中国，紧接着是短暂的中华民国（1912年——1949年）。分析可知，“__1____ (follow) by the short-lived Republic of China …”为状语，用非谓语表达。主语“a succession of different dynasties”与动词“follow”之间为被动关系，用过去分词形式。故填followed。
【37题详解】
考查名词。句意：经过漫长的内战，中国共产党于1949年宣布中国独立，成立中华人民共和国。分析可知，“China’s”为名词所有格，作名词的定语，因此所填应是名词形式。“independent”，形容词，意为“独立的”，其名词形式为“independence (独立)”。故填independence。
【38题详解】
考查不定冠词。句意：1949年10月1日，在天安门广场举行了正式的胜利仪式，中国共产党领导人毛泽东在这里升起了中国第一面共产党国旗。分析可知，“____3____ official victory ceremony”为名词短语，中心词“ceremony”为可数名词，所填空应是不定冠词做限定词。空后形容词“official/ f l/”发音为元音音素开头，这里应是用“an”。故填an。
【39题详解】
考查非限制性定语从句引导词。句意：1949年10月1日，在天安门广场举行了正式的胜利仪式，中国共产党领导人毛泽东在这里升起了中国第一面共产党国旗。分析可知，“____4____ Mao Zedong, the leader of the CCP, raised China’s first Communist national flag”作之前名词“Tian’anmen Square”的非限制性定语从句，关系词在从句中作地点状语，用关系副词where引导从句。故填where。
【40题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意：1949年10月2日，中华人民共和国正式宣布建国日为国庆日。分析可知，“declare sth to be…”，固定短语，意为“宣布……成为……”，此处为被动结构“be declared to be…”，意为“被宣布为……”。故填to be。
【41题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：自1950年以来，每年的10月1日都作为中国的一个伟大的全国性节日来庆祝，每年都会组织各种各样的活动来纪念这一天。分析可知，所填动词作句子的谓语动词，动词“celebrate”与主语“October 1st”之间为被动关系，同时结合时间状语“Since 1950”可知，这里应是现在完成时被动结构，且主语为第三人称单数，因此为“has been done”。故填has been celebrated。
【42题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：自1950年以来，每年的10月1日都作为中国的一个伟大的全国性节日来庆祝，每年都会组织各种各样的活动来纪念这一天。分析可知，“various (各种各样的)”之后接可数名词复数形式。故填activities。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意：目前，中国的国庆节为期一周。分析可知，这里应是副词在句首作状语。“present”，形容词，意为“目前的，当前的”，其副词形式为“presently(现在，眼下)”，置于句首，首字母大写。故填Presently。
【44题详解】
考查形容词最高级。句意：中国国庆假期是中国最繁忙的旅游时段。根据空前有定冠词“the”，并结合句意可推知，这里应是用形容词最高级。“busy”，形容词，意为“繁忙的，忙碌的”，其最高级形式为“busiest”。故填busiest。
【45题详解】
考查连词。句意：旅游景点拥挤不堪，酒店也被订满了。分析可知，前句“Tourist attractions are crowded (旅游景点拥挤不堪)”与后句“hotels are fully booked (酒店都订满了)”之间为并列关系，所填应是并列连词“and”。故填and。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满40分)
第一节(满分20分)
46. 假设你是国际学校的学生会主席李华，这个周日你们学校将邀请地震专家王教授来校进行地震知识讲座，请你代表学生会用英语写一个通知，请同学们积极参加。内容包括：
1．活动目的；
2．讲座时间、地点和内容；
3．注意事项。
注意：1．写作词数应在80词左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Notice
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Students’ Union
【答案】Notice
To help students learn something about earthquakes，our school will invite Professor Wang, an expert in earthquakes, to give us a lecture in the school hall at 9 o’clock on Sunday morning. All the students are welcome to attend it.
Professor Wang will share with us some knowledge about earthquakes, such as the cause and damage of them. He will teach some important skills to protect and survive ourselves during the earthquake. I strongly believe this lecture can benefit us a lot.
By the way, you should arrive before 8:50.
Students’ Union
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生代表学生会用英语写一个通知，告知全体学生学校将邀请地震专家王教授来校进行地震知识讲座，并呼吁同学们积极参加。
【详解】1.词汇积累
许多：a lot→ much
重要的：important → significant/crucial
坚信：strongly believe→ hold the strong belief
对……有益：benefit → be beneficial to
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：To help students learn something about earthquakes, our school will invite Professor Wang, an expert in earthquakes, to give us a lecture in the school hall at 9 o’clock on Sunday morning.
拓展句：To help students learn something about earthquakes, our school will invite Professor Wang, who is an expert in earthquakes, to give us a lecture in the school hall at 9 o’clock on Sunday morning.
【点睛】【高分句型1】To help students learn something about earthquakes, our school will invite Professor Wang, an expert in earthquakes, to give us a lecture in the school hall at 9 o’clock on Sunday morning.（运用了不定式担当目的状语）
【高分句型2】I strongly believe this lecture can benefit us a lot.（运用了省略that的宾语从句）
第二节(满分20分)
47. 读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Losing a parent is one of the most painful parts of life. No matter how old we are when our parents leave us, it can be a heartbroken experience. Our memories are all that are left of them and happy reminders of their love turn into our most valuable treasures. That’s how Mara Soriano feels about the teddy bear that she tragically (不幸地) lost during her recent move to a new apartment.
Diagnosed (诊断) with cancer, Mara Soriano’s mother, Marilyn, gave her daughter the bear as a gift. After her mother’s death last June, the gift became even more special. “That bear was basically the last reminder of my mom. It was her voice that accompanied me,” she said in an interview.
The toy didn’t cost a lot, but it contained a recording of her mother’s voice telling her that she loved her so much and was proud of her. The bear, called Mama Bear, was in the backpack that contained electronics like an iPad. When the bag was lost last week during the move, the 28-year-old was heartbroken — not for the devices (设备), but for Mama Bear.
Mara posted a photo of her and her Mama Bear on the Internet, explaining the importance of the bear. Millions of netizens were touched by the story. More and more people were talking about the bear, but there was no good news for Mara. So again and again she posted online about the item and the story behind it, hoping it could catch more viewers’ attention in a big way.
Actor Ryan Reynolds was moved by Mara’s story and then posted an appeal for Mama Bear’s safe return. “I think we all need this bear to come home,” he wrote. Along with the message, he also offered a reward for the people who found the bear.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为80词左右；
2. 续写部分的开头语已为你写好。
One day, here came a piece of good news from the Internet.
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【答案】One day, here came a piece of good news from the Internet. Mara received an email from a lady after her story was quickly and continuously spread on the Internet. The lady told Mara that she found the bag on the road by accident and that the bear was on the way back. Three days later, Mara received Mama Bear, together with a card from the woman who sent the bear back. Mara was surprised to find the card, curiously opening it. “Just hope you can live a happy life in the future,” the card read. Mara was greatly moved by those words from this stranger. Mara felt the warmth deep inside. For now, she’s keeping Mama Bear close, feeling like her mother is right there by her side.
【解析】
【导语】本文以玩具熊为线索展开，讲述了Mara Soriano搬家时不小心弄丢了已经去世的妈妈送给她的玩具熊，里面还有妈妈的录音，她在网络上发布了这个故事，数百万网民被这个故事感动了，演员瑞恩·雷诺兹发帖呼吁熊妈妈安全归来，并为发现者提供奖励，看到网上发布的故事，一位女士告诉Mara她发现了这个她丢了的包（里面有熊妈妈），并将包寄给了她，最终Mara找回了她的玩具熊。
【详解】1.段落续写：
由本段首句内容“有一天，从网上传来了一条好消息。”可知，第一段可描写Mara 收到了网络上的回复，有人找到了她的包，玩具熊回到了Mara的身边，发现者对她的祝福以及她的感受。
2.续写线索：收到邮件——寄回玩具熊——收到卡片——给与祝福——Mara感动
3.词汇激活
行为类
①传播：spread/publicize
②发现：find/spot
③打开：open/unfold
情绪类
①惊讶的：surprised/amazed
②感动的：moved/touched
【点睛】[高分句型1]. The lady told Mara that she found the bag on the road by accident and that the bear was on the way back. (运用了that引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型2]. Three days later, Mara received Mama Bear, together with a card from the woman who sent the bear back. (运用了who引导的限制性定语从句)
听力答案：1-5 CBCAB 6-10 ACCAA 11-15 BCACA 16-20 CBACA德州云天高级中学2023-2024 学年下学期开学考试
考试科目：高一英语 时间：120分钟
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
2.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。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
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连项,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一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How does Mike feel
A. Satisfied. B. Puzzled. C. Worried.
2. What does the man want in his soup
A. Beef. B. Fish. C. Pork.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A new school garden. B. After-school activities. C. The curriculum changes.
4. How many people were safe and sound in the accident
A. 103. B. 127. C. 134.
5. How will the two speakers go to the beach tomorrow
A. By bus. B. By car. C. On foot.
第二节(共15小题，每小题15分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段长对话，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the man going to do this summer
A. Work at a hotel. B. Repair his house. C. Teach a course.
7. How will the man use the money
A. To hire a gardener. B. To buy some flowers. C. To buy books.
听第7段长对话，回答第8至9题。
8. How does the woman feel at the moment
A. Sick. B. Sore. C. Dizzy.
9. What were the speakers most likely doing
A. Riding a roller coaster. B. Riding a bus. C. Riding a boat.
听第8段长对话，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the man doing
A. Asking for some information.
B. Making an explanation.
C. Giving an interview.
11. What insurance is the man likely to buy now
A. Car insurance. B. Life insurance. C. House insurance.
12. What will the man do next
A. Ask questions. B. Read some terms. C. Fill in a form.
听第9段长对话，回答第13至16题。
13. How many nights is the man going to stay at the hotel
A. One night. B. Two nights. C. Four nights.
14. What time is it now
A. 6:30 pm. B. 10:00 pm. C. 10:45 pm.
15. What is on the 14th floor
A. A gym. B. A restaurant. C. A swimming pool.
16. What does the woman tell the man about breakfast in the end
A. How good it is. B. How much to pay for it. C. Where and how long it is.
听下面一段短文，回答第17至20题。
17 Which subject was Napoleon good at
A. Painting. B. Mathematics. C. Physics.
18. When did Napoleon became famous
A. At 16. B. At 24. C. At 19.
19. What did the soldiers think of Napoleon
A. They wouldn’t die for him.
B. They disliked and were afraid of him.
C. They were willing to do everything for him.
20. In which war did Napoleon lose most of his army
A. The war against Russia.
B. The war against England.
C. The war against South East Asia.
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
STEM Summer Programs for High School Students
STEM is a term that stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Here is a list of some of the best STEM summer camps for high school students.
Future Matters Program
It is an 8-week paid summer research experience for high school students. This is a hands-on program for students interested in going after a career in medical research. Students will attend seminars led by the faculty and participate in discussions with peers.
Simons Summer Research
It is a seven-week program located at Stony Brook University. Students will have the opportunity to participate in special workshops, tours and events free of charge. They will conclude the program producing a written research abstract and a research poster.
Research Science Institute
It is the first cost-free summer program of its kind. During this six-week program, students will dive deeper into the world of science and engineering by experiencing the entire research cycle. In this program students will attend classes conducted by famous professors and prepare written and oral presentations to present their research.
Program in Math for Young Scientists
This is a six-week intensive mathematics program designed for students across the globe. Unlike common programs, it offers a great deal of independence for students to choose their own schedules and decide what they want to study. Besides learning, there is also “mandatory (强制的) fun time” built into the weekly schedule so that students are able to have non-math related activities.
1. Which program best suits students who want to be doctors
A. Future Matters Program. B. Simons Summer Research.
C. Research Science Institute. D. Program in Math for Young Scientists.
2. What do Simons Summer Research and Research Science Institute have in common
A. The topic. B. The expense. C. The duration. D. The content.
3. What’s special in Program in Math for Young Scientists
A. Cultivating independent skills. B. Attending non-math activities.
C. Tailoring personal schedules. D. Enrolling international students.
B
I was never very neat, while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled (贴标签) everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.
War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, “Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!” Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.
The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled (爬) under her covers, sobbing. Obviously, that was something she should not go through alone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.
Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I got so into my work that I even didn’t notice Kate had sat up. She was watching, her tears dried and her expression one of disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me, “Thanks.”
Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didn’t always agree, but we learned the key to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on.
4. What can be inferred from paragraph 1
A. The author was very willing to stay with Kate. B. Kate always helped the author to clean her bed.
C. The author felt proud to have such a roommate. D. The author didn’t get along very well with Kate.
5. What caused their quarrel to break out
A. The author placed her shoes under Kate’s bed. B. The author refused to listen to Kate’s advice.
C. The news of Kate’s grandma’s illness spread. D. The author was very tired of Kate at school.
6. Why did the author tidy their room silently
A. Because she realized the importance of tidiness. B. Because she would like to express her concern.
C. Because she was required by other roommates. D. Because she expected to be inspected by school.
7. What was their future life like after their argument
A. They never quarreled with each other about anything again.
B. They separated at once and never wanted to see each other.
C. They completely understood the principle of being roommates.
D. They gained a deeper understanding of each other’s personalities.
C
Today we talk about pointless, useless actions. And we have an expression to help us do that. For this expression, let’s go to the beach!
For a beach trip, we bring several things that can make the trip more enjoyable. For example, a beach towel makes sitting on the sand more comfortable. Some people choose to bring a beach chair. And a beach umbrella protects you from the sun’s powerful rays. Swimming in the ocean can really make you hungry. So many people bring a cooler for food and drinks.
Making sandcastles on the beach is a fun activity. So, bringing sand-digging tools — like a shovel (铁铲) — and a bucket is a good idea. But you do not need to bring the sand. Most beaches have a lot of that already! And that brings us to today’s expression: “bringing sand to the beach.”
“Bringing sand to the beach” describes actions that are pointless and unnecessary. The actions are useless. This means serving no purpose.
To bring sand to the beach can also mean overkill. Overkill means to do or have more than what is necessary or useful. Often when using this expression, we say “like”. For example, bringing flowers to the opening of a flower store is like bringing sand to the beach.
We usually use “like bringing sand to the beach” when bringing something to a place is unnecessary. But you can also say the same idea with different objects and places. For example, I could also say it is “like bringing a sandwich to a restaurant.” With this example, the meaning goes one step further. It also means that what you are bringing ( the sandwich) is of poorer quality than what you would find at the place (the restaurant).
8. What can be pointless to bring when going to the beach
A. A towel. B. A chair. C. A shovel. D. The sand.
9. Why are so many things mentioned in paragraph 2
A. To show many activities on a beach trip. B. To show the various meaningless things.
C. To advice necessary things for a nice trip. D. To bring hope for an enjoyable family trip.
10 How to understand the underlined sentence in paragraph 5
A. Doing things too much is as bad as doing little. B. We should take measures to protect the ocean.
C. There can’t be too much killing of marine life. D. Things can’t be done based on one’s preferences.
11. Which saying has the opposite meaning of “pointless, useless actions”
A. Teaching a fish how to swim smoothly. B. Providing timely help to those in need.
C. Teaching eagles to fly higher and higher. D. Adding some fresh water to the sea.
D
You’ve heard the phrase “home for the holidays”, but I would like to introduce a new phrase: hygge for the holidays. A hygge holiday is all about peaceful, quiet and cozy(温暖舒适的) surroundings. Sounds perfect, doesn’t it Holiday hygge is easy and comforting. Most people are already doing at least some of these simple hygge holidays without even knowing it.
Hygge is a Danish word originally coming from an old Norwegian word meaning well-being and protection from the outside harm. It’s known that winters in Denmark are severe and last long. The concept of hygge has been used by Danish people to keep themselves mentally positive in the dark winter season and fill their homes with comfort and love.
Hygge is a very important word to Danish people, often used to describe what their culture is all about and it is not necessarily a thing, something you can buy, but rather more of something you feel. Hygge really is a reflection of one aspect of Danish living, and, happily, in the last five years the concept of hygge has made its way to the US and many other countries. I mean what’s not to like about nurturing(培育)peace and quiet and coziness
Here are some more descriptive words for hygge: comfort, familiarity, friendship, laughter, and even seasonal homemade food and drinks. While it is possible to achieve hygge any time of the year with hygge activities-an outdoor BBQ with friends and a movie under the stars with family are good examples of summertime hygge, it is most commonly associated with the colder months because of its ability to lift one’s spirits during dark winter months.
Hygge is the most suitable for the November and December holiday season because it’s all about peaceful and cozy surroundings that fill you with contentment. There is indeed something you can do to bring holiday hygge into your home this season.
12. Why do Danish people choose a hygge holiday
A. To deal with cold and long winters. B. To follow the latest holiday trend.
C. To fight against nature physically. D. To spend more time with their family.
13. How does the author find hygge
A It reflects Danish living totally. B. It is mainly about some feeling.
C. It is limited to Denmark and the US. D. It represents ancient Danish culture
14. What message is conveyed in paragraph 4
A. People do hygge in more ways. B. Hygge is preferred in summertime.
C. Hygge is still perfect for winter. D. People access hygge in certain time.
15. What might the author go on to talk about
A. Ways of hygge celebrations. B. Tips on achieving hygge.
C. Different opinions about hygge D. Benefits of bringing hygge into home.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Good health is the most valuable thing a person can have, but one cannot take good health for granted.____16____There are three things that a person can do to help stay in good shape: eat right food, get enough sleep, and exercise regularly.
Proper nutrition (营养) is important for good health. Your body cannot work well unless it receives the proper kind of “fuel” (燃料).____17____Eat plenty of foods high in protein (蛋白质), like meat, fish, eggs and nuts. Vegetables and fruits are very important because they provide necessary vitamins and minerals. However, don’t overeat. It is not helpful to be overweight.
____18____If you don’t get enough sleep, you feel tired and easily get angry. You have no energy. Over a long period of time, a little amount of sleep may even result in a change of personality (人的个性). Be sure to allow yourself from seven to nine hours of sleep each night. If you do, your body will feel strong and refreshed, and your mind will be sharp.
Finally, get plenty of exercise.____19____It also improves your heart and lungs. If you follow a regular exercise program, you will probably increase your life-span (寿命). Any kind of exercise is good. Most sports are excellent for keeping the body in good shape: basketball, swimming, bicycling, running and so on are good examples. Sports are not only good for your body, but they are interesting, too.
If everybody were to eat the right food, get plenty of sleep and exercise regularly, the world would be a happier and healthier place.____20____
A. Drink cold drinks on a cold day.
B. We would all live to be much older and wiser.
C. Don’t eat too much food with lots of sugar and fat.
D. Getting the proper amount of sleep is also important.
E. Secondhand smoke is harmful to children as they develop.
F. It is important to remember that the body needs proper care in order to be healthy.
G. Exercise firms the body, strengthens the muscles, and prevents you from gaining weight.
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。
When I was in the fifth grade, my teachers first ____21____ that I could not ____22____ read the first grade books. They didn’t think this kind of problem could ____23____ to me since my father was a famous scientist. My parents sent me to experts, trying to ____24____ what the problem was.
My IQ was high, but I had ____25____ problems in learning. They discovered that I was dyslexic (诵读困难的). I was ____26____ that my parents cared enough to find a way out for me. When my ____27____ went to Ford Country Day School and sat down with Brent, a teacher in the school, he ____28____ to help without thinking twice.
My family was not rich and I was ____29____ to go to school free of ____30____ because my mother ____31____ some students to school in the morning in her car. I was ____32____ of going to school with my difficulties in learning, but Brent’s kind and loving ____33____ helped me slowly learn to grow and overcome my learning ____34____.
Ford Country Day School has become the most important turning ____35____ in my life. I count myself as one of the truly lucky people having been touched by Brent’s caring and love.
21.
A. discovered B. arranged C. produced D. advised
22.
A. even B. already C. again D. only
23.
A. help B. change C. matter D. happen
24.
A. worry about B. pick up C. focus on D. find out
25.
A. beautiful B. severe C. convenient D. funny
26.
A. shy B. concerned C. lucky D. naughty
27.
A. parents B. climbers C. explorers D. hikers
28.
A. referred B. donated C. agreed D. attended
29.
A. rescued B. scolded C. allowed D. encouraged
30.
A. hope B. charge C. job D. style
31.
A. walked B. drove C. rode D. ran
32.
A. confident B. patient C. familiar D. afraid
33.
A. support B. appreciation C. satisfaction D. curiosity
34.
A. difference B. disability C. comment D. decision
35.
A. mind B. help C. point D. defense
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。
China celebrates the Chinese National Day on October 1st every year. The celebration marks the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
For centuries, a succession of different dynasties ruled China, ____36____ (follow) by the short-lived Republic of China (1912—1949). After a lengthy civil war, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) proclaimed China’s ____37____ (independent) and established the People’s Republic of China in 1949.
On October 1st, 1949,____38____ official victory ceremony was organized in Tian’anmen Square, ____39____ Mao Zedong, the leader of the CCP, raised China’s first Communist national flag. On October 2nd, 1949, the day of foundation of China was officially declared____40____ (be) National Day.
Since 1950, October 1st ____41____ (celebrate) as a great national festival in China every year and various____42____(activity) and events are organized annually to mark this day.
____43____(present), China’s National Day is celebrated over a one-week period. The 7-day holiday begins from October 1st and runs until the 7th, and this period is called “Golden Week” in China. China National Day holiday is the ____44____(busy) travel period in China. Tourist attractions are crowded _____45_____hotels are fully booked.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满40分)
第一节(满分20分)
46. 假设你是国际学校的学生会主席李华，这个周日你们学校将邀请地震专家王教授来校进行地震知识讲座，请你代表学生会用英语写一个通知，请同学们积极参加。内容包括：
1．活动目的；
2．讲座时间、地点和内容；
3．注意事项
注意：1．写作词数应在80词左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Notice
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Students’ Union
第二节(满分20分)
47. 读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Losing a parent is one of the most painful parts of life. No matter how old we are when our parents leave us, it can be a heartbroken experience. Our memories are all that are left of them and happy reminders of their love turn into our most valuable treasures. That’s how Mara Soriano feels about the teddy bear that she tragically (不幸地) lost during her recent move to a new apartment.
Diagnosed (诊断) with cancer, Mara Soriano’s mother, Marilyn, gave her daughter the bear as a gift. After her mother’s death last June, the gift became even more special. “That bear was basically the last reminder of my mom. It was her voice that accompanied me,” she said in an interview.
The toy didn’t cost a lot, but it contained a recording of her mother’s voice telling her that she loved her so much and was proud of her. The bear, called Mama Bear, was in the backpack that contained electronics like an iPad. When the bag was lost last week during the move, the 28-year-old was heartbroken — not for the devices (设备), but for Mama Bear.
Mara posted a photo of her and her Mama Bear on the Internet, explaining the importance of the bear. Millions of netizens were touched by the story. More and more people were talking about the bear, but there was no good news for Mara. So again and again she posted online about the item and the story behind it, hoping it could catch more viewers’ attention in a big way.
Actor Ryan Reynolds was moved by Mara’s story and then posted an appeal for Mama Bear’s safe return. “I think we all need this bear to come home” he wrote. Along with the message, he also offered a reward for the people who found the bear.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为80词左右；
2. 续写部分的开头语已为你写好。
One day, here came a piece of good news from the Internet.
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听力答案：1-5 CBCAB 6-10 ACCAA 11-15 BCACA 16-20 CBACA
