Unit 4 【单元测试 · 提升卷】
(满分：150分 时间：120分钟)
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）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What do the signals show today
A. “Stop” in both ways. B. “Go” in both ways. C. “Stop” in one way.
【答案】A
【解析】
M: These traffic signals aren’t working properly. Yesterday they showed “stop” in both directions. The day before it was “go” in both directions. It should be “stop” in one way and “go” in the other.
W: Look at them now. They’re back to how they were yesterday.
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Where did the man go yesterday evening
A. To the hotel. B. To the airport. C. To the office.
【答案】C
【解析】
M: I didn’t see you last night at the office. Are you OK
W: I was so busy. First I was late to meet my sister at the airport, and then we went to the hotel and it was full!
M: I hope everything’s OK!
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What does the man probably want the woman to do
A. Get him a new chicken sandwich.
B. Bring him a different sandwich.
C. Give him his money back.
【答案】C
【解析】
M: I apologize. I need to return this chicken sandwich. It’s totally undercooked. You can see the meat is not done.
W: I’m so sorry. I will have our kitchen make a new one.
M: It’s not necessary. I just want to return it and go.
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What does the woman see
A. A bird. B. A picture. C. A tail.
【答案】A
【解析】
W: Here, take a look at that one. It’s in the tree across from us. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen it before.
M: Oh, it’s beautiful! According to my book, it’s very special because it has a blue tail. They don’t normally live around here.
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Where are the two speakers
A. In the forest. B. On the beach. C. In the mountains.
【答案】B
【解析】
M: What a great view! And the sand is like flour. It is so soft under my feet. I like it a lot.
W: I prefer this place to those mountains with rocks and little stones. It is so much nicer to wander about here.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项 中选出最佳选项。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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. Why does the woman want the man to watch Bruno
A. The man is available at any time.
B. She shares the house with the man.
C. Bruno knows the man.
7. Who might Bruno be
A. A dog B. A cat. C. A mouse.
【答案】6. C 7. B
【解析】
W: Are you available this weekend to watch Bruno I have to go to the city and I don’t want to leave him alone. He will tear apart my house.
M: I can’t this weekend. I’m actually going to a music festival. I can ask my younger sister to do it.
W: Bruno doesn’t do that well with strangers. That’s why I asked you.
M: It’s not like she would have to take him out for walks or anything. She just has to sit around your house, right Maybe you should change a litter box and feed him, unless he fills up on a mouse or something.
W: I guess so. Wait, I don’t have mice!
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. When did the man see the fox
A. Last night B. This morning C. Yesterday morning
9. Where was the man when he saw the fox
A. At Jamie’s house. B. At school C. Inside his house.
10. What did the man feel about the animal
A. Excited. B. Uninterested. C. Sad
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. A
【解析】
M: Sarah, you’ll never believe what I saw yesterday after Jamie’s party!
W: What is it You were acting like you saw a spirit.
M: It was just before midnight when I heard a noise outside. When I looked through my window, I saw a white fox running across the grassland! How lucky I was!
W: A white fox I thought those only live in really cold places.
M: I think it was a special snowy-white animal. I looked it up on the Internet this morning just to make sure I wasn’t going crazy. The foxes’ white coat happens when none of their fur or skin has a certain chemical that makes the dark colors. It can happen to almost any animal!
W: I am surprised we did not learn about that in school. I am so envious! Next time you should take a picture!
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
11. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Their favorite animals.
B. The development of creatures.
C. The strange behaviors of animals.
12. Which creatures’ behavior confuses the woman most
A. Ducks’. B. Kangaroos’. C. Camels’.
13. How many types of fish does the woman mention
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
【答案】11. B 12. A 13. B
【解析】
M: Isn’t the development of life an amazing thing I think it’s unbelievable how creatures have adapted to their surroundings.
W: Yes, look at kangaroos and camels with their strange shapes. But one thing that puzzles me the most is how ducks can sit in freezing water and not get cold.
M: I see what you mean. They are warm-blooded, aren’t they
W: And look at fish. There is one with a sword on its nose and one with a hammer.
M: The funniest kind is the one with a fishing pole on its nose. That is so strange.
W: And we are related to monkeys. Which animal do you think I most look like
M: I would say a little mouse rather than a monkey, What about me
W: You are like a faithful little dog.
M: Hey, dogs aren’t the most intelligent creatures. I suppose mice aren’t either, but they are quite cute.
W: Once again, an intelligent conversation turns into something very silly!
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. What do we know about Fred
A. He hasn’t got over the flu.
B. He has got two kids.
C. He comes to office every day
15. Who is Karen
A. The man’s wife. B. The man’s co-worker. C. The man’s daughter
16. How many kids does the man have
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
17. What does the man usually do on weekends with his kids
A. Give them piano lessons.
B. Do interesting activities with them.
C. Watch a movie all night long.
【答案】14. B 15. A 16. A 17. B
【解析】
W: Morning, Jim. Fred has been out sick from the office for a few days now. Is he OK
M: Good morning, Lisa. Fred is getting over the flu actually. I have sent his work to him through his email. I think he actually is doing better work at home, even with his two kids around.
W: Oh, no! It’s wise for him to call out sick then. It would be terrible if everyone in the office got sick too. If my daughter Hannah gets ill then my husband will need to stay home with her, since I cannot take off so many days. How are your kids
M: The kids are good. Karen is home with them while she is still on her work break from having the baby. Graham and Sarah are both starting piano lessons next week, though.
W: I’m sure Karen has her hands full at home with the twins and the baby Peter.
M: Oh, yes. Even though she is tired, she still smiles so wide when I come home. I am envious that she gets to spend so much time with kids. I always make sure our weekends are full of fun activities I can do with them, because by the time I get home they are almost ready for bed. Usually we just watch a movie together till they fall asleep.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
18. What is a difference between loans and grants
A. The use of the money.
B. The need for paying back
C. The amount of availability.
19. How does the website help the students
A. By giving help on writing essays.
B. By providing a way to find proper scholarships.
C. By offering free living advice.
20. What information is included in the form to fill out
A. College majors.
B. College functions.
C. Education level and experience.
【答案】18. B 19. B 20. C
【解析】
College can be very expensive in the U.S. Depending on their families’ financial situations, students may receive financial aid in the form of loans or grants. Loans must be paid back to the lender, but grants(助学金) are usually free aid from either the government or the schools themselves to pay for educational expenses. Another form of financial help is scholarships. Like grants, they are financial assistance that does not need to be repaid. Scholarships are often given by private organizations or individuals. A student must fill out an application or write an essay to be awarded the scholarship. Scholarships are in high demand, so there is usually a lot of competition. There are different kinds of scholarships, and students often do not know what financial aid could be available to them. In order to help with the processes of searching and applying, some websites such as assist students in finding scholarships that match their abilities and interests. offers free scholarship searches as well as other school and work-related help in areas like general financial aid and career planning. On the website, there is a form to fill out. This provides information like education level, interests, and experience. Another popular feature of is the college search function. Students can look up colleges according to location, major, or a combination of these.
第二部分 阅读理解(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
（江苏省苏州市苏州外国语学校2021-2022学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷）
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Meals: 12 western buffet breakfasts, 6 lunches with some being a la carte (点菜)style
Tour Highlights:
·Must-see sights in China-Terracotta Warriors, Famen Temple, Dunhuang Mogao Caves, Maiji Caves, Jiayuguan Pass and Mutianyu Great Wall
·Trace back to the Silk Road of 2, 000 years ago & learn about the culture and history Marvel at the art treasure-Mogao Caves & enjoy an exciting camel riding in the Gobi Desert We Guarantee 100% No Shopping Stops!
Tour Prices
Tour Prices with Luxury Hotels
2-3 travelers 4-5 travelers 6-9 travelers
$3749 $3299 $2939
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2-3 travelers 4-5 travelers 6-9 travelers
$3479 $3029 $2669
·Prices are per person in US Dollars
·Any parts of the tour length, activities or hotels can be tailored to your individual interests Are you ready to follow the footsteps of the ancients to explore this mysterious land now
21. What will people do on the tour
A. Appreciate the ancient heritage. B. Ride on camels all the way.
C. Stay a few nights in caves. D. Do a lot of shopping.
22. Which of the following is most likely to join the tour
A. A Beijing businessman good at golf B. A Japanese model loving fashion.
C. A Yunnan biologist interested in birds. D. An American student learning history.
23. How much should a traveler pay for her family (with two sons) who want to live comfortably
A. $3479 B. $3749.
C. $7498. D. $11247.
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. D
【解析】这是一篇应用文。文章是关于去丝绸之路旅行的广告。广告介绍了始发城市、景点、食宿和价格等。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Tour Highlights:部分的Must-see sights in China-Terracotta Warriors, Famen Temple, Dunhuang Mogao Caves, Maiji Caves, Jiayuguan Pass and Mutianyu Great Wall(中国必看景点：兵马俑，法门寺，敦煌莫高窟，麦积山石窟，嘉峪关和慕田峪长城)可知，在旅行过程中游客可以欣赏中国古代遗产。A. Appreciate the ancient heritage.(欣赏古代遗产)符合以上说法，故选A项。
【22题详解】
推理判断题。根据Tour Highlights:部分的Must-see sights in China-Terracotta Warriors, Famen Temple, Dunhuang Mogao Caves, Maiji Caves, Jiayuguan Pass and Mutianyu Great Wall(中国必看景点：兵马俑，法门寺，敦煌莫高窟，麦积山石窟，嘉峪关和慕田峪长城)可知，在旅行过程中游客可以欣赏中国古代遗产。由此推测，一个学历史的学生很有可能参加该旅行D. An American student learning history.(一个学历史的美国学生)符合以上推测，故选D项。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据表格内容可知，如果一个游客和家里的两个儿子要想住得舒适，要支付的费用是每人3749美元，$3749*3=$11247 。D. $11247.符合以上说法，故选D项。
B
（江苏省连云港高级中学2021-2022学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷）
My granddad often helped me make a tool to catch fish when I was young and we would spend hours along a river. It was lovely for both of us then. Many more of today’s grandparents have a growing sense of adventure. And a trend is catching on: skip-gen travel — grandparents taking fun-filled vacations with grand kids without their parents along.
A survey found that 83% of grandparents put travel with their grand kids as the number one thing when they retire. Skip-gen travel gets popular for good reason. Kids have their lives enriched and learn outside classrooms. This is also a time of talking and sharing ideas.
“How grandparents talk to children is different from how parents talk to them. Actually, I feel on a more equal footing with my grandchildren than I do with my own children,” Annie Collins, a travel architect and also part of the trend, says. “Kids away from their parents are more open to ideas and willing to express themselves. It’s not just kids gaining from traveling. Who gets the most out of this You might think it’s them but it’s us.” According to a study by the Cleveland Clinic, grandparents who help watch and spend time with grand kids may actually live longer than their peers（同龄人）.
It’s also important to recognize that grandparents often have more time to travel. Unlike their children, who may still be in the pursuit of a personal career that offers limited time off, grandparents are often retired and likely have a different viewpoint on life, prioritizing experiences and family. So knowing the kids are in great hands, moms and dads will have a bit of time to themselves — some much-needed leisure time alone to rest and recharge their batteries.
However, skip-gen travel is not for every grandparent. After all, grandparents are worn out with years and not so energetic. They surely treasure the chance to form close ties with their grandchildren, but it’s wiser to say no when only the youth could enjoy themselves, for the travel should be a win for everyone involved.
24. Why does the author mention fishing experiences with his granddad
A. To lead in the trend of skip-gen travel. B. To share the pleasure in going fishing.
C. To stress the importance of family ties. D. To show the growing interest in adventure.
25. Which of the following may Annie Collins agree
A. Many parents are too strict with children.
B. Grandparents benefit more from skip-gen travel.
C. Spending time with grandparents is better for kids.
D. Children become mature when away from parents.
26. What do we know about the parents whose kids are on skip-gen travel
A. They enjoy the moment to relax. B. They feel less anxious and stressed.
C. They miss their kids very much. D. They look forward to their own trip.
27. What does the author suggest grandparents do
A. Get kids involved in travel planning. B. Strengthen the bond with grandchildren.
C. Reduce skip-gen travel appropriately. D. Make decisions in both sides’ interests.
【答案】24. A 25. B 26. A 27. D
【解析】本文是一篇说明文。随着越来越多祖父母冒险意识的增强，跨代旅游开始流行起来。研究发现，跨代旅游对祖父母、父母以及孩子均大有裨益。
【24题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段的“My granddad often helped me make a tool to catch fish when I was young and we would spend hours along a river. It was lovely for both of us then. Many more of today's grandparents have a growing sense of adventure. And a trend is catching on: skip-gen travel（我小的时候，爷爷经常帮我做一个捕鱼的工具，我们会在河边呆上几个小时。那时候对我们俩来说都很美好。如今，越来越多的祖父母有了一种越来越强烈的冒险意识。一种趋势正在兴起：跨代旅行）”可知，作者提到自己小时候与爷爷一起抓鱼的经历是为了引出如今祖父母辈与孙辈之间新的相处模式，即跨代旅游。故选A。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段的“Actually, I feel on a more equal footing with my grandchildren than I do with my own children（事实上，我觉得我和我的孙辈比我和我自己的孩子更平等）”以及“It’s not just kids gaining from traveling.Who gets the most out of this You might think it's them but it's us（这不仅仅是孩子们从旅行中获得的。谁能从中获益最多？你可能认为是他们，但其实是我们）”可以推断出，身为祖母和跨代旅游的实践者，Annie Collins认为祖父母辈从跨代旅游中受益更多。故选B。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段的“So knowing the kids are in great hands, moms and dads will have a bit of time to themselves- some much-needed leisure time alone to rest and recharge their batteries（所以知道孩子们被照顾得很好，父母们就会有一些属于他们自己的时间——一些他们急需的闲暇时间来休息和充电）”可知，当孩子与祖父母外出旅游时，父母也能拥有自己的休闲时间，用来放松和休整。故选A。
【27题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段的“They surely treasure the chance to form close ties with their grandchildren, but it's wiser to say no when only the youth could enjoy themselves, for the travel should be a win for everyone involved（他们肯定会珍惜这个与孙辈建立亲密关系的机会，但当只有年轻人可以享受时，明智的做法是说不，因为这趟旅行对参与其中的每个人都应该是一个胜利）”可知，作者认为跨代旅游应该是一件双赢的事，只有对祖父母和孩子都有利时才应进行，由此可知，作者建议祖父母做有利于双方利益的决定。故选D。
C
（江苏省金湖中学、洪泽中学等六校2021-2022学年高一下学期期中大联考英语试题）
Although the weather is very hot now, the carnival of ice and snow is getting closer. The preparation work for Beijing Winter Olympic Games, which are expected to begin on Feb 4, 2022, has entered its final stage. In January, 2021, the ice-making work on the Ice Ribbon, a landmark venue for the Beijing Winter Olympics, was completed.
In the Winter Olympics, where races can be won or lost by a small-time gap, tiny imperfections in the ice can make a big difference. “It’s not just a hunk of ice like you’d normally think of, like ice cubes sitting in your freezer,” told Kenneth Golden, a US mathematician who studies the structures of ice. “It’s a much more fascinating and complex substance than people would normally think.”
The first step for building any ice rink is to purify the water to remove dissolved solids like salts and minerals. Such impurities don’t fit in the regular hexagonal (六边形的) structure of ice that forms as water freezes. The purer the water is, the more consistent the ice surface.
In addition to the need for excellence in the raw materials of ice-making, technology is also very important. As one of the most advanced technologies for winter sports venues, a carbon dioxide (CO2) cooling technology has been applied on a large scale for the Beijing Winter Olympic Games. CO2 is not new when it comes to ice-making. However, it has been gradually replaced by the man-made refrigerant (制冷剂) like Freon.
With increasing attention toward climate change, the old refrigerant has come into use again. As an element of the atmosphere, CO2 doesn’t damage the ozone layer. Although CO2 is a greenhouse gas, its greenhouse effect is much lower than that of other man-made refrigerants. The Winter Olympics venues adopted CO2 instead of Freon as a refrigerant in ice-making, which will reduce carbon dioxide emissions greatly.
“We believe these technological innovations will bring Beijing 2022 to spectators all over the world in a more impressive way,” told Gao Bo from the Media Operations Department of the Organizing Committee of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games.
28. What is the result of impurities in water for ice-making
A. The water isn’t able to freeze completely.
B. The quality of the ice will be affected.
C. The ice surface will be more consistent.
D. It’s likely for athletes to fall on the ice.
29. Why has CO2 cooling technology been applied for the Winter Olympic Games
A. It’s the most advanced technologies for ice-making.
B. CO2 is more efficient than other refrigerants.
C. CO2 is more environmentally-friendly than Freon.
D. CO2 has already existed in the atmosphere.
30. What is Gao’s attitude to CO2 being applied to ice-making
A. Unclear. B. Opposed. C. Doubtful. D. Favourable.
31. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. The Beijing Winter Olympic Games Is Coming.
B. Beneath Olympic Ice.
C. The Use of Refrigerants in Olympic Games.
D. The Structure of Ice.
【答案】28. B 29. C 30. D 31. B
【解析】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了北京冬奥会在制冰的原料和技术上的精益求精。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Such impurities don’t fit in the regular hexagonal structure of ice that forms as water freezes. The purer the water is, the more consistent the ice surface.”（这些杂质不适合水结冰时形成规则的六边形冰结构。水越纯净，冰面越稳定。）可知，制冰用水中有杂质，冰的质量会受到影响。故选B项。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“As an element of the atmosphere, CO2 doesn’t damage the ozone layer. Although CO2 is a greenhouse gas, its greenhouse effect is much lower than that of other man-made refrigerants. The Winter Olympics venues adopted CO2 instead of Freon as a refrigerant in ice-making, which will reduce carbon dioxide emissions greatly.”（作为大气的一种成分，二氧化碳不会破坏臭氧层。虽然二氧化碳是一种温室气体，但其温室效应远低于其他人造制冷剂。冬奥会场馆在制冰过程中采用二氧化碳代替氟利昂作为制冷剂，这将大大减少二氧化碳的排放。）可知，二氧化碳冷却技术被应用于冬奥会是因为二氧化碳比氟利昂更加环保。故选C项。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“We believe these technological innovations will bring Beijing 2022 to spectators all over the world in a more impressive way”（我们相信，这些技术创新将以更令人印象深刻的方式将北京2022年冬奥会带给世界各地的观众。）可知，高波对于二氧化碳用于制冰持有支持态度。故选D项。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“In January, 2021, the ice-making work on the Ice Ribbon, a landmark venue for the Beijing Winter Olympics, was completed.”（2021年1月，北京冬奥会标志性场地“冰带”的制冰工作已经完成。）以及文章内容可知，文章主要介绍了北京冬奥会在制冰的原料和技术上的精益求精，所以“Beneath Olympic Ice”（冬奥会滑冰场的秘密）可以作为文章标题。故选B项。
D
（江苏省淮安市淮安区2021-2022学年高一下学期期中调研测试英语试卷）
A Europe-wide study has found that the drying out of soils across the continent as the planet heats up is leading to the deaths of more and more trees. “European forests are suffering,” says Jan-Peter George at Tartu Observatory in Estonia. “It needs to be made clear to everyone in Europe, whether you are in the north or the south, that this will become a huge problem.”
There is already growing data showing that the lack of underground water due to climate change is killing off more trees in Europe. But most previous studies have focused on particular areas or been based on satellite (卫星) surveys, where it is hard to know whether a tree has died or been cut down.
George and his team have instead studied about 3 million on-the-ground observations made as part of a program called ICP Forests, which was set up in the 1980s. Using this data set meant the team can manage not to include tree deaths due to being cut down.
The researchers found that annual mortality rates (死亡率) are rising for all tree species. Norway spruce (挪威云杉) has been hardest hit, with mortality rates 60 percent higher on average between 2010 and 2020 than between 1995 and 2009. For Scots pine, rates are up 40 percent, European beech 36 percent, and oak 3.5 percent. What’s more, for all species and regions, annual mortality rates have been positive since 2012. A positive annual mortality rate means that more trees are dying than usual, compared with the long-term average. “This could mean that European forests reached an extremely important point in 2012,” says George.
A lack of water due to global warming is far from the only threat (威胁) to Europe’s trees. Diseases have been damaging most trees in Europe. Wood harvesting has also increased by 50 percent since 2016.
32. What does the underlined part “a huge problem” in paragraph 1 refer to
A. Soil drying in Europe. B. Europe’s trees dying.
C. Europe’s rising temperature. D. Widening regional differences in Europe.
33. What is special about the study done by George’s team
A. It focuses on selected areas. B. It examines more exact data.
C. It carries out more satellite surveys. D. It has done follow-up studies for 40 years.
34. What has happened since 2012
A. All tree species have been dying more than usual.
B. European beech populations have hardly changed.
C. Many more oaks have been planted in some regions.
D. Scots pine has been in more danger than Norway spruce.
35. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Influences of global warming. B. Increases in wood harvesting.
C. Treatments for forest diseases. D. Possible causes of tree death.
【答案】32. B 33. B 34. A 35. D
【解析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了研究发现随着地球变暖，越来越多的树木死亡。
【32题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第一段“A Europe-wide study has found that the drying out of soils across the continent as the planet heats up is leading to the deaths of more and more trees.(一项全欧洲范围的研究发现，随着地球变暖，整个欧洲大陆的土壤变干，导致越来越多的树木死亡。)”可知，这里的巨大的问题应该是“欧洲的树木正在死亡”。故选B。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“But most previous studies have focused on particular areas or been based on satellite (卫星) surveys, where it is hard to know whether a tree has died or been cut down. (但此前的大多数研究都集中在特定地区或基于卫星调查，很难知道一棵树是死亡还是被砍倒。)”和第三段“George and his team have instead studied about 3 million on-the-ground observations made as part of a program called ICP Forests, which was set up in the 1980s. Using this data set meant the team can manage not to include tree deaths due to being cut down.(相反，乔治和他的团队研究了作为20世纪80年代建立的ICP森林项目的一部分所进行的约300万次地面观测。使用该数据集意味着研究团队可以设法不包括因砍伐而导致的树木死亡。)”可知，乔治团队的研究的特别之处在于，它能够测量更精确的数据。故选B。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“The researchers found that annual mortality rates (死亡率) are rising for all tree species. (研究人员发现，所有树种的年死亡率都在上升。)”和“What’s more, for all species and regions, annual mortality rates have been positive since 2012. A positive annual mortality rate means that more trees are dying than usual, compared with the long-term average. (更重要的是，自2012年以来，所有物种和地区的年死亡率都是正的。正的年死亡率意味着与长期平均水平相比，更多的树木比往常死亡。)”可知，2012年以来，所有树种的死亡都比平时多。故选A。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“A lack of water due to global warming is far from the only threat (威胁) to Europe’s trees. Diseases have been damaging most trees in Europe. Wood harvesting has also increased by 50 percent since 2016. (全球变暖导致的缺水远非欧洲树木面临的唯一威胁。疾病一直在破坏欧洲的大多数树木。自2016年以来，木材采伐量也增加了50%。)”可知，最后一段主要讲的是树木死亡的可能原因。故选D。
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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
（江苏省南京师范大学附属中学2021-2022学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题）
People who love to spend time in their kitchen know that after having a rough day it helps them to relieve stress. Cooking up a favorite meal helps you forget about any of the issues you were focused on during the day. ___36___ Spending time alone in the kitchen after a long day at work allows you to simply recharge and enjoy the solitude of your kitchen.
Cooking can be a great way to put off a daily task, and those who love to cook know this all too well. Putting all your effort into making an elaborate meal or your favorite dessert is a great way to avoid anything that you have been dreading.
___37___ Anyone who enjoys cooking knows that when you share a common interest like cooking with someone from a different culture, you can easily form a bond. They see this as an amazing opportunity to share recipes and dishes and learn from different cooking traditions and customs.
Eating out as a cook allows you to taste surprising ingredients in dishes. ___38___ Unusual flavors excite you and unique interpretations of dishes have you asking the waiter exactly what was added to make the food so flavorful. This might not excite your non-cook friends and family, but for you, it’s a great way to learn and improve. ___39___
___40___ As a cook, you have learned to add your own personal tastes to recipes through extensive trial and error. There are no limits for you when it comes to putting a new take on a traditional favorite, because, for you, cooking is all about creation.
A. Going out to eat becomes a whole other experience.
B. Instead, you concentrate on creating something delicious.
C. Cooking is also a universal language.
D. Moreover, cooking plays an important role in family life.
E. It is also likely to potentially inspire you to try to cook the meals in your own kitchen.
F. Mastering cooking skills helps you to become creative with food.
G. Cooking makes you a happy and popular person.
【答案】36. B 37. C 38. E 39. A 40. F
【解析】这是一篇议论文。文章主要讲了喜欢花时间在厨房的人知道，在经历了艰难的一天后，亲手制作美食这有助于他们缓解压力。
【36题详解】
上文Cooking up a favorite meal helps you forget about any of the issues you were focused on during the day.说烹饪一顿喜爱的美食帮助你忘记白天关注的一切事物。该空承接上文，B选项“相反地，你的注意力会集中在制作美食上”切题，故选B。
【37题详解】
从后文的内容可以得知该段主题是喜欢烹饪可以让你与不同文化、不同习俗和传统的人们分享共同的兴趣爱好，从而形成一种连结。故这一段的段落标题应该是“烹饪是一种全球化通用语言”，故选C。
【38题详解】
上文Eating out as a cook allows you to taste surprising ingredients in dishes.说作为一名厨师，外出就餐可以让你品尝到菜肴中令人惊讶的配料。该空承接上文，E选项“你会受到激发，在自家厨房里尝试烹饪饭店里的菜肴”切题，故选E。
【39题详解】
上文This might not excite your non-cook friends and family, but for you, it’s a great way to learn and improve.说这可能不会让你那些不做饭的朋友和家人兴奋，但对你来说，这是一个学习和提高的好方法。该空承接上文，A选项“出去吃饭变成了另一种体验。”切题，故选A。
【40题详解】
下文As a cook, you have learned to add your own personal tastes to recipes through extensive trial and error. There are no limits for you when it comes to putting a new take on a traditional favorite, because, for you, cooking is all about creation.的意思是作为一名厨师，你已经学会了通过大量的尝试和错误将自己的个人口味添加到食谱中。对你来说，对传统的最爱进行新的诠释是没有限制的，因为对你来说，烹饪就是创造。所以该段的段落标题是是你可以自己通过尝试实验，根据自己的喜好在传统美食的基础上创造新的佳肴，故选F。
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。
（江苏省常熟市2021-2022学年高一下学期期中英语试题）
I dreamed of being a scientist at 6. However, I decided at 10 that I was going to be a teacher because I had a ____21____ desire for superpowers. As a boy, I could clearly see some of my teachers had extraordinary powers.
There was an English teacher who could magically ____22____ us to different worlds by telling us stories and reading to us from books we would otherwise never ____23____. It was even shocking that my teacher could see the invisible. I was one of those who lacked insight. Yet my teacher would notice me and the ____24____ message in her eyes suggested that she could ____25____ my mind. She had another superpower and even now, I could still remember her lessons about the great masters of art, expanding our ____26____. She did this ____27____ her major was not art. Her lessons went beyond the textbook. I wanted to be one of those all—seeing ones with superpowers that made children feel safe and valued.
Being a teacher isn’t the easiest or the most financially rewarding of jobs. And there are occupational risks—your knees can become worn out from years of carrying piles of notebooks up and down the school staircase, your ____28____ can give in from too much talking. But ____29____ all that, there are those choosing this ____30____. To them, teaching is not just a job—it is a science, an art and it ____31____ emotional labor and devotion.
For three decades now, I’ve gone to work early everyday with a spring in my step. Occasionally, I meet my former students. Their obvious love for me and fond ____32____ of our time together are my rewards. When I meet others who ____33____ for superpowers, like the brand-new teacher ____34____ to perfect her skills with a brave face on, I feel ____35____ to belong to the same group.
21. A. challenging B. burning C. convincing D. rewarding
22. A. signal B. inform C. transport D. apply
23. A. pick up B. set up C. bring up D. speed up
24. A. unspoken B. unforgotten C. unwritten D. uncertain
25. A. look B. see C. indicate D. read
26. A. interviews B. visions C. groups D. effects
27. A. as if B. only if C. even if D. if only
28. A. hearing B. voice C. sense D. mood
29. A. among B. except C. besides D. despite
30. A. cause B. assignment C. arrangement D. contract
31. A. needs B. creates C. expresses D. determines
32. A. wonders B. memories C. dreams D. opportunities
33. A. provide B. account C. stand D. thirst
34. A. struggling B. promising C. claiming D. managing
35. A. thrilled B. relieved C. proud D. secure
【答案】
B 22. C 23. A 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. B
29. D 30. A 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. C
【解析】这是一篇记叙文。作者讲述自己童年梦想成为教师，以及从教30年来的感受。
【21题详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，我在10岁时决定当一名教师，因为我对超能力有着强烈的渴望。A. challenging挑战性的；B. burning强烈的；C. convincing令人信服的；D. rewarding值得做的。根据句中的“desire渴望”可知，“burning强烈的”符合语境和句意。故选B。
【22题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：有一位英语老师，她可以通过给我们讲故事和给我们读那些我们永远不会去碰的书，神奇地把我们带到不同的世界。A. signal发信号；B. inform通知；C. transport运送；D. apply申请。根据句中的“to different worlds”可知，“transport运送”符合语境和句意，老师可以通过给我们讲故事和给我们读书将作者带入到不同的世界。故选C。
【23题详解】考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：有一位英语老师，她可以通过给我们讲故事和给我们读那些我们永远不会去碰的书，神奇地把我们带到不同的世界。A. pick up拿起；拾起；B. set up建立，设置；C. bring up抚养；D. speed up加速。根据句中定语从句修饰的先行词“books”可知，“pick up拿起；拾起”符合语境和句意，老师读给学生们的书都是他们不曾拿起来读的书。故选A。
【24题详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，我的老师会注意到我，她眼中未说出口的信息表明她能读懂我的心思。A. unspoken未说出的；B. unforgotten不被遗忘的；C. unwritten非书面的；D. uncertain不确定的。根据“message in her eyes suggested”可知，“unspoken未说出的”符合语境和句意，指眼神中所蕴含的没有说出口的信息。故选A。
【25题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. look看；B. see看见；C. indicate表明；D. read读。根据前文第三空格后的“It was even shocking that my teacher could see the invisible.(甚至令人震惊的是，我的老师能看到无形的东西)”可知，“read mind 看出……的心思”符合语境和句意。故选D。
【26题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：她还有另一种超能力，即使是现在，我仍然记得她关于艺术大师的课程，拓展了我们的视野。A. interviews面试；B. visions视野；C. groups组；D. effects影响。根据句中的“She had another superpower and even now, I could still remember her lessons about the great masters of art”和空格前的“expanding”可知，“visions视野”符合语境和句意，老师通过介绍艺术大师来拓宽学生们的视野。故选B。
【27题详解】考查连词词义辨析。句意：即使她的专业不是艺术，她也这样做了。A. as if似乎；B. only if只有；C. even if尽管；D. if only要是……就好了。作者介绍的是以前的英语老师，由此可知，她的专业并不是艺术。结合空格前的“She did this”可知表示即使她的专业不是艺术，用even if引导让步状语从句。故选C。
【28题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：还有职业风险——多年来在学校楼梯上搬运成堆的笔记本，你的膝盖可能会磨损，说话太多，你的嗓音可能会减弱。A. hearing听力；B. voice嗓音；C. sense感觉；D. mood心情。根据“too much talking”可知，“voice嗓音”符合语境和句意。故选B。
【29题详解】考查介词词义辨析。句意：尽管如此，还是有人选择了这一事业。A. among在……中；B. except除了；C. besides除……之外（还）；D. despite即使；尽管。由前文的讲述可知，教师职业并不容易，收入回报也不是最高的，并且还有职业风险，但即便是这样，也还是有人选择教师这份职业。故选D。
【30题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管如此，还是有人选择了这一事业。A. cause事业；B. assignment任务；C. arrangement安排；D. contract合同。结合后句“To them, teaching is not just a job”可知这里表达的是：还是有人选择了这一事业。故选A。
【31题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：对他们来说，教学不仅仅是一项工作——它是一门科学，一门艺术，它需要情感劳动和奉献。A. needs需要；B. creates创造；C. expresses表达；D. determines决定。根据“teaching is not just a job—it is a science, an art”可推断，教学还需要投入情感和奉献。故选A。
【32题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们对我显而易见的爱和我们在一起的美好回忆是对我的回报。A. wonders奇观；B. memories回忆；C. dreams梦想；D. opportunities机会。根据“Occasionally, I meet my former students.(偶尔，我会遇到我以前的学生)”可知，这里指作者与学生之间的回忆。故选B。
【33题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我遇到其他渴望超能力的人，就像一位新老师勇敢地努力完善自己的技能一样，我为自己属于同这个相同的群体而感到自豪。A. provide提供；B. account视为；C. stand站立；D. thirst渴求。根据第一段中的“desire for superpowers”的提示可知，“thirst渴求”符合语境和句意。故选D。
【34题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我遇到其他渴望超能力的人，就像一位新老师勇敢地努力完善自己的技能一样，我为自己属于同这个相同的群体而感到自豪。A. struggling努力；B. promising承诺；C. claiming宣称；D. managing管理。根据“perfect her skills with a brave face on”可知，“struggling努力”符合语境和句意，指勇敢努力的完善自己的技能。故选A。
【35题详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我遇到其他渴望超能力的人，就像一位新老师勇敢地努力完善自己的技能一样，我为自己属于同这个相同的群体而感到自豪。A. thrilled激动的；B. relieved释然的；C. proud自豪的；D. secure安全的。根据作者对英语老师的回忆描述及自身从教30年可知，作者对教师这份职业是感到自豪的。故选C。
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。
（江苏省天一中学2021-2022学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题）
Earth Day ____36____ (found) in 1970 as a day of education about environmental problems, and Earth Day 20 occurs on Wednesday, April 22—the holiday’s 50th anniversary. The holiday is now a global celebration that’s sometimes extended into Earth Week, a full seven days of ____37____ (event) focused on green living.
___38___ (elect) to the U.S. Senate（参议院）in 1962, Senator Gaylord Nelson was determined to convince the federal government that the planet was ____39____ risk. In 1969, Nelson developed the idea for Earth Day after ____40____ (inspire) by the anti-Vietnam War “teach-ins” that were taking place on college campuses around the United States.
Denis Hayes, a young activist ____41____ had served as student president at Stanford University, was selected as Earth Day’s national coordinator（协调者）, and he worked with ____42____ army of student volunteers and several staff members from Nelson’s Senate office ____43____ (organize) the project.
The first Earth Day was effective at raising ____44____ (aware) about environmental problems and transforming public attitudes. Earth Day kicked off the “Environmental decade with a bang,” as Senator Nelson later put it. The theme of Earth Day 2020 is “climate action.” EarthDay.org hopes it will be the ____45____ (large) volunteer event in history.
【答案】
36. was founded 37. events 38. Elected 39. at 40. being inspired
41. who/that 42. an 43. to organize 44. awareness 45. largest
【解析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍地球日的由来。
【36题详解】
考查时态和语态。句中主语Earth Day与动词found之间为被动关系，所以用被动语态。根据句中时间状语in 1970可知用一般过去时。且主语是第三人称单数，故填was founded。
【37题详解】
考查名词的数。名词event为可数名词，根据a full seven days of可知用复数形式，表示“为期七天的活动”。故填events。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句中逻辑主语Senator Gaylord Nelson与elect之间为被动关系，所以用过去分词作状语。位于句首，注意首字母大写。故填Elected。
【39题详解】
考查介词。短语at risk表示“处境危险，遭受危险”。故填at。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。介词after之后用v-ing形式。主语Nelson与inspire之间为被动关系，所以用动名词的被动形式。故填being inspired。
【41题详解】
考查定语从句。句中先行词为a young activist，指人，在定语从句中作主语，所以用关系代词who或者that。故填who/that。
【42题详解】
考查冠词。an army of一大批, 一大群。名词army发音是以元音音素开头，所以用不定冠词an。故填an。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句中不定式作目的状语。故填to organize。
【44题详解】
考查名词。动词raise后接名词形式作宾语。故填awareness。
【45题详解】
考查形容词最高级。句意：EarthDay.org 希望这将是历史上规模最大的志愿者活动。根据句意可知，这里用形容词最高级形式。故填largest。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
（江苏省泰州中学2021-2022学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题）
57. 假定你所在的城市正在开展创建美丽城市的活动，请你以学生会的名义写一份倡议书，内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 倡议内容；
3. 发起倡议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Students’ Union
【答案】
Dear fellow students,
A campaign is being launched to beautify our city and create a comfortable environment. We students are expected to take an active part in it.
We can start from the very little things around us, like picking up waste in the street, wiping out unwanted advertisements, observing traffic rules and so on. Besides, it’s also a good idea for us to give out booklets to advocate civilized behavior.
Every little bit matters. Let’s work together to make our city more beautiful.
The Students’ Union
【解析】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生为正在开展创建美丽城市的活动写倡议书。
1.词汇积累
开展：launch →hold
开始：start → begin
遵守：observe →obey
此外：besides→ what’s more
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Besides, it’s also a good idea for us to give out booklets to advocate civilized behavior.
拓展句：Besides, it’s also a good idea for us to give out booklets, which will advocate civilized behavior.
【高分句型1】A campaign is being launched to beautify our city and create a comfortable environment.（运用了现在进行时的被动语态，及不定式作目的状语）
【高分句型2】Besides, it’s also a good idea for us to give out booklets to advocate civilized behavior.（运用了it作形式主语，及不定式作后置定语）
第二节(满分25分)
（江苏省苏州市苏州外国语学校2021-2022学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷）
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。
The great advice on making friends
Jonah would never forget how he managed to overcome his shyness and make new friends all because of the timely advice he had followed a month ago. He remembered that day clearly.
The bell for the break resounded through the corridors at Glendale School. Instead of heading to the canteen like the other children did, Jonah fled to the library. He pushed open the door and headed for the nearest bookshelf. Other than the noise of the air-conditioner, the library was quiet and there was barely a soul in sight. Far in a corner, he spotted the librarian, who seemed too busy shelving some books to pay any attention to him. The windows to the library looked out to the canteen. Jonah could hear children laughing and chatting. He wished he was outside playing with some friends but he did not let this bother him.
Suddenly, Jonah heard a sound in the corner. He turned around and saw the librarian walking towards him. “Hi, I’m Mrs Lim.” she greeted him with a smile.
“Um...hi, I’m Jonah,” Jonah said, his face flushed red with embarrassment.
“Why are you reading here when you could be playing with your friends instead ”
“Uh...” Jonah looked around the library, avoiding her gaze. He did not want Mrs Lim to know the real reason why he was in the library. She had the same look in her eyes as Jonah’s father during the quiet car rides home from school. Jonah was helplessly tight-lipped whenever his father asked whom he had played or eaten with at school. From his silence, Jonah’s father knew he was lonely. It was not that Jonah did not have any friends. They all just happened to live really far away. Jonah would stay up late at night chatting on the computer with his old friends from his previous school. Somehow, it made him feel close to them despite the distance. Transferred to this new school, Jonah found it difficult to make new friends. Everyone seemed to have different interests and their own circle of friends.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答.
“I know how you feel,” Mrs Lim said gently, as if she could read Jonah’s mind.
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Just then, in the hallway outside the library, a boy from Jonah’s class happened to be picking up something on the floor, with difficulty.
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【答案】
“I know how you feel, ” Mrs. Lim said gently, as if she could read Jonah’s mind. “Once I was moving to a new place, alone and miserable.” Mrs. Lim reminisced. Jonah listened attentively and intently. “But then, one of my classmates broke her leg and needed someone to make up for the lost classes. With the final exam approaching, however, no one was willing to help. So, I stepped in, offering my notes and helping her review. Our friendship thus formed, matured and grew fully fledged.” Jonah listened with reverent awe. “So, Jonah, find someone who needs help, and your flower of friendship will surely blossom!”
Just then, in the hallway outside the library, a boy from Jonah’s class happened to be picking up something on the floor, with difficulty. Fully enlightened by Mrs. Lim’s advice, Jonah flew out, squatted down and helped the boy pick up his scattering handouts. As the two boys exchanged their names, their conversation flew into other aspects of their life. Almost unbelievably, they lived in the same block, shared the same hockey coach and went to the same cello class! The more the two boys hung out, the better they were acquainted, and the wider Jonah’s world became. See what a tremendous magic a simple suggestion can work!
【解析】本文为记叙文，讲述了Jonah是个害羞的孩子，这天他一个人躲到了图书馆里去了，遇到了图书管理员Lim太太，她问为什么Jonah不出去和其他孩子玩耍，他却不想让Lim太太知道他在图书馆的真正原因。最后，Jonah在Lim太太的鼓励下，第一次和别人打了招呼。Unit 4 【单元测试 · 提升卷】
(满分：150分 时间：120分钟)
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）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What do the signals show today
A. “Stop” in both ways. B. “Go” in both ways. C. “Stop” in one way.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Where did the man go yesterday evening
A. To the hotel. B. To the airport. C. To the office.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the man probably want the woman to do
A. Get him a new chicken sandwich.
B. Bring him a different sandwich.
C. Give him his money back.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What does the woman see
A. A bird. B. A picture. C. A tail.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Where are the two speakers
A. In the forest. B. On the beach. C. In the mountains.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项 中选出最佳选项。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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. Why does the woman want the man to watch Bruno
A. The man is available at any time.
B. She shares the house with the man.
C. Bruno knows the man.
7. Who might Bruno be
A. A dog B. A cat. C. A mouse.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. When did the man see the fox
A. Last night B. This morning C. Yesterday morning
9. Where was the man when he saw the fox
A. At Jamie’s house. B. At school C. Inside his house.
10. What did the man feel about the animal
A. Excited. B. Uninterested. C. Sad
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
11. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Their favorite animals.
B. The development of creatures.
C. The strange behaviors of animals.
12. Which creatures’ behavior confuses the woman most
A. Ducks’. B. Kangaroos’. C. Camels’.
13. How many types of fish does the woman mention
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. What do we know about Fred
A. He hasn’t got over the flu.
B. He has got two kids.
C. He comes to office every day
15. Who is Karen
A. The man’s wife. B. The man’s co-worker. C. The man’s daughter
16. How many kids does the man have
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
17. What does the man usually do on weekends with his kids
A. Give them piano lessons.
B. Do interesting activities with them.
C. Watch a movie all night long.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
18. What is a difference between loans and grants
A. The use of the money.
B. The need for paying back
C. The amount of availability.
19. How does the website help the students
A. By giving help on writing essays.
B. By providing a way to find proper scholarships.
C. By offering free living advice.
20. What information is included in the form to fill out
A. College majors.
B. College functions.
C. Education level and experience.
第二部分 阅读理解(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
（江苏省苏州市苏州外国语学校2021-2022学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷）
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21. What will people do on the tour
A. Appreciate the ancient heritage. B. Ride on camels all the way.
C. Stay a few nights in caves. D. Do a lot of shopping.
22. Which of the following is most likely to join the tour
A. A Beijing businessman good at golf B. A Japanese model loving fashion.
C. A Yunnan biologist interested in birds. D. An American student learning history.
23. How much should a traveler pay for her family (with two sons) who want to live comfortably
A. $3479 B. $3749.
C. $7498. D. $11247.
B
（江苏省连云港高级中学2021-2022学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷）
My granddad often helped me make a tool to catch fish when I was young and we would spend hours along a river. It was lovely for both of us then. Many more of today’s grandparents have a growing sense of adventure. And a trend is catching on: skip-gen travel — grandparents taking fun-filled vacations with grand kids without their parents along.
A survey found that 83% of grandparents put travel with their grand kids as the number one thing when they retire. Skip-gen travel gets popular for good reason. Kids have their lives enriched and learn outside classrooms. This is also a time of talking and sharing ideas.
“How grandparents talk to children is different from how parents talk to them. Actually, I feel on a more equal footing with my grandchildren than I do with my own children,” Annie Collins, a travel architect and also part of the trend, says. “Kids away from their parents are more open to ideas and willing to express themselves. It’s not just kids gaining from traveling. Who gets the most out of this You might think it’s them but it’s us.” According to a study by the Cleveland Clinic, grandparents who help watch and spend time with grand kids may actually live longer than their peers（同龄人）.
It’s also important to recognize that grandparents often have more time to travel. Unlike their children, who may still be in the pursuit of a personal career that offers limited time off, grandparents are often retired and likely have a different viewpoint on life, prioritizing experiences and family. So knowing the kids are in great hands, moms and dads will have a bit of time to themselves — some much-needed leisure time alone to rest and recharge their batteries.
However, skip-gen travel is not for every grandparent. After all, grandparents are worn out with years and not so energetic. They surely treasure the chance to form close ties with their grandchildren, but it’s wiser to say no when only the youth could enjoy themselves, for the travel should be a win for everyone involved.
24. Why does the author mention fishing experiences with his granddad
A. To lead in the trend of skip-gen travel. B. To share the pleasure in going fishing.
C. To stress the importance of family ties. D. To show the growing interest in adventure.
25. Which of the following may Annie Collins agree
A. Many parents are too strict with children.
B. Grandparents benefit more from skip-gen travel.
C. Spending time with grandparents is better for kids.
D. Children become mature when away from parents.
26. What do we know about the parents whose kids are on skip-gen travel
A. They enjoy the moment to relax. B. They feel less anxious and stressed.
C. They miss their kids very much. D. They look forward to their own trip.
27. What does the author suggest grandparents do
A. Get kids involved in travel planning. B. Strengthen the bond with grandchildren.
C. Reduce skip-gen travel appropriately. D. Make decisions in both sides’ interests.
C
（江苏省金湖中学、洪泽中学等六校2021-2022学年高一下学期期中大联考英语试题）
Although the weather is very hot now, the carnival of ice and snow is getting closer. The preparation work for Beijing Winter Olympic Games, which are expected to begin on Feb 4, 2022, has entered its final stage. In January, 2021, the ice-making work on the Ice Ribbon, a landmark venue for the Beijing Winter Olympics, was completed.
In the Winter Olympics, where races can be won or lost by a small-time gap, tiny imperfections in the ice can make a big difference. “It’s not just a hunk of ice like you’d normally think of, like ice cubes sitting in your freezer,” told Kenneth Golden, a US mathematician who studies the structures of ice. “It’s a much more fascinating and complex substance than people would normally think.”
The first step for building any ice rink is to purify the water to remove dissolved solids like salts and minerals. Such impurities don’t fit in the regular hexagonal (六边形的) structure of ice that forms as water freezes. The purer the water is, the more consistent the ice surface.
In addition to the need for excellence in the raw materials of ice-making, technology is also very important. As one of the most advanced technologies for winter sports venues, a carbon dioxide (CO2) cooling technology has been applied on a large scale for the Beijing Winter Olympic Games. CO2 is not new when it comes to ice-making. However, it has been gradually replaced by the man-made refrigerant (制冷剂) like Freon.
With increasing attention toward climate change, the old refrigerant has come into use again. As an element of the atmosphere, CO2 doesn’t damage the ozone layer. Although CO2 is a greenhouse gas, its greenhouse effect is much lower than that of other man-made refrigerants. The Winter Olympics venues adopted CO2 instead of Freon as a refrigerant in ice-making, which will reduce carbon dioxide emissions greatly.
“We believe these technological innovations will bring Beijing 2022 to spectators all over the world in a more impressive way,” told Gao Bo from the Media Operations Department of the Organizing Committee of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games.
28. What is the result of impurities in water for ice-making
A. The water isn’t able to freeze completely.
B. The quality of the ice will be affected.
C. The ice surface will be more consistent.
D. It’s likely for athletes to fall on the ice.
29. Why has CO2 cooling technology been applied for the Winter Olympic Games
A. It’s the most advanced technologies for ice-making.
B. CO2 is more efficient than other refrigerants.
C. CO2 is more environmentally-friendly than Freon.
D. CO2 has already existed in the atmosphere.
30. What is Gao’s attitude to CO2 being applied to ice-making
A. Unclear. B. Opposed. C. Doubtful. D. Favourable.
31. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. The Beijing Winter Olympic Games Is Coming.
B. Beneath Olympic Ice.
C. The Use of Refrigerants in Olympic Games.
D. The Structure of Ice.
D
（江苏省淮安市淮安区2021-2022学年高一下学期期中调研测试英语试卷）
A Europe-wide study has found that the drying out of soils across the continent as the planet heats up is leading to the deaths of more and more trees. “European forests are suffering,” says Jan-Peter George at Tartu Observatory in Estonia. “It needs to be made clear to everyone in Europe, whether you are in the north or the south, that this will become a huge problem.”
There is already growing data showing that the lack of underground water due to climate change is killing off more trees in Europe. But most previous studies have focused on particular areas or been based on satellite (卫星) surveys, where it is hard to know whether a tree has died or been cut down.
George and his team have instead studied about 3 million on-the-ground observations made as part of a program called ICP Forests, which was set up in the 1980s. Using this data set meant the team can manage not to include tree deaths due to being cut down.
The researchers found that annual mortality rates (死亡率) are rising for all tree species. Norway spruce (挪威云杉) has been hardest hit, with mortality rates 60 percent higher on average between 2010 and 2020 than between 1995 and 2009. For Scots pine, rates are up 40 percent, European beech 36 percent, and oak 3.5 percent. What’s more, for all species and regions, annual mortality rates have been positive since 2012. A positive annual mortality rate means that more trees are dying than usual, compared with the long-term average. “This could mean that European forests reached an extremely important point in 2012,” says George.
A lack of water due to global warming is far from the only threat (威胁) to Europe’s trees. Diseases have been damaging most trees in Europe. Wood harvesting has also increased by 50 percent since 2016.
32. What does the underlined part “a huge problem” in paragraph 1 refer to
A. Soil drying in Europe. B. Europe’s trees dying.
C. Europe’s rising temperature. D. Widening regional differences in Europe.
33. What is special about the study done by George’s team
A. It focuses on selected areas. B. It examines more exact data.
C. It carries out more satellite surveys. D. It has done follow-up studies for 40 years.
34. What has happened since 2012
A. All tree species have been dying more than usual.
B. European beech populations have hardly changed.
C. Many more oaks have been planted in some regions.
D. Scots pine has been in more danger than Norway spruce.
35. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Influences of global warming. B. Increases in wood harvesting.
C. Treatments for forest diseases. D. Possible causes of tree death.
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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
（江苏省南京师范大学附属中学2021-2022学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题）
People who love to spend time in their kitchen know that after having a rough day it helps them to relieve stress. Cooking up a favorite meal helps you forget about any of the issues you were focused on during the day. ___36___ Spending time alone in the kitchen after a long day at work allows you to simply recharge and enjoy the solitude of your kitchen.
Cooking can be a great way to put off a daily task, and those who love to cook know this all too well. Putting all your effort into making an elaborate meal or your favorite dessert is a great way to avoid anything that you have been dreading.
___37___ Anyone who enjoys cooking knows that when you share a common interest like cooking with someone from a different culture, you can easily form a bond. They see this as an amazing opportunity to share recipes and dishes and learn from different cooking traditions and customs.
Eating out as a cook allows you to taste surprising ingredients in dishes. ___38___ Unusual flavors excite you and unique interpretations of dishes have you asking the waiter exactly what was added to make the food so flavorful. This might not excite your non-cook friends and family, but for you, it’s a great way to learn and improve. ___39___
___40___ As a cook, you have learned to add your own personal tastes to recipes through extensive trial and error. There are no limits for you when it comes to putting a new take on a traditional favorite, because, for you, cooking is all about creation.
A. Going out to eat becomes a whole other experience.
B. Instead, you concentrate on creating something delicious.
C. Cooking is also a universal language.
D. Moreover, cooking plays an important role in family life.
E. It is also likely to potentially inspire you to try to cook the meals in your own kitchen.
F. Mastering cooking skills helps you to become creative with food.
G. Cooking makes you a happy and popular person.
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。
（江苏省常熟市2021-2022学年高一下学期期中英语试题）
I dreamed of being a scientist at 6. However, I decided at 10 that I was going to be a teacher because I had a ____21____ desire for superpowers. As a boy, I could clearly see some of my teachers had extraordinary powers.
There was an English teacher who could magically ____22____ us to different worlds by telling us stories and reading to us from books we would otherwise never ____23____. It was even shocking that my teacher could see the invisible. I was one of those who lacked insight. Yet my teacher would notice me and the ____24____ message in her eyes suggested that she could ____25____ my mind. She had another superpower and even now, I could still remember her lessons about the great masters of art, expanding our ____26____. She did this ____27____ her major was not art. Her lessons went beyond the textbook. I wanted to be one of those all—seeing ones with superpowers that made children feel safe and valued.
Being a teacher isn’t the easiest or the most financially rewarding of jobs. And there are occupational risks—your knees can become worn out from years of carrying piles of notebooks up and down the school staircase, your ____28____ can give in from too much talking. But ____29____ all that, there are those choosing this ____30____. To them, teaching is not just a job—it is a science, an art and it ____31____ emotional labor and devotion.
For three decades now, I’ve gone to work early everyday with a spring in my step. Occasionally, I meet my former students. Their obvious love for me and fond ____32____ of our time together are my rewards. When I meet others who ____33____ for superpowers, like the brand-new teacher ____34____ to perfect her skills with a brave face on, I feel ____35____ to belong to the same group.
21. A. challenging B. burning C. convincing D. rewarding
22. A. signal B. inform C. transport D. apply
23. A. pick up B. set up C. bring up D. speed up
24. A. unspoken B. unforgotten C. unwritten D. uncertain
25. A. look B. see C. indicate D. read
26. A. interviews B. visions C. groups D. effects
27. A. as if B. only if C. even if D. if only
28. A. hearing B. voice C. sense D. mood
29. A. among B. except C. besides D. despite
30. A. cause B. assignment C. arrangement D. contract
31. A. needs B. creates C. expresses D. determines
32. A. wonders B. memories C. dreams D. opportunities
33. A. provide B. account C. stand D. thirst
34. A. struggling B. promising C. claiming D. managing
35. A. thrilled B. relieved C. proud D. secure
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。
（江苏省天一中学2021-2022学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题）
Earth Day ____36____ (found) in 1970 as a day of education about environmental problems, and Earth Day 20 occurs on Wednesday, April 22—the holiday’s 50th anniversary. The holiday is now a global celebration that’s sometimes extended into Earth Week, a full seven days of ____37____ (event) focused on green living.
___38___ (elect) to the U.S. Senate（参议院）in 1962, Senator Gaylord Nelson was determined to convince the federal government that the planet was ____39____ risk. In 1969, Nelson developed the idea for Earth Day after ____40____ (inspire) by the anti-Vietnam War “teach-ins” that were taking place on college campuses around the United States.
Denis Hayes, a young activist ____41____ had served as student president at Stanford University, was selected as Earth Day’s national coordinator（协调者）, and he worked with ____42____ army of student volunteers and several staff members from Nelson’s Senate office ____43____ (organize) the project.
The first Earth Day was effective at raising ____44____ (aware) about environmental problems and transforming public attitudes. Earth Day kicked off the “Environmental decade with a bang,” as Senator Nelson later put it. The theme of Earth Day 2020 is “climate action.” EarthDay.org hopes it will be the ____45____ (large) volunteer event in history.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
（江苏省泰州中学2021-2022学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题）
57. 假定你所在的城市正在开展创建美丽城市的活动，请你以学生会的名义写一份倡议书，内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 倡议内容；
3. 发起倡议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Students’ Union
第二节(满分25分)
（江苏省苏州市苏州外国语学校2021-2022学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷）
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。
The great advice on making friends
Jonah would never forget how he managed to overcome his shyness and make new friends all because of the timely advice he had followed a month ago. He remembered that day clearly.
The bell for the break resounded through the corridors at Glendale School. Instead of heading to the canteen like the other children did, Jonah fled to the library. He pushed open the door and headed for the nearest bookshelf. Other than the noise of the air-conditioner, the library was quiet and there was barely a soul in sight. Far in a corner, he spotted the librarian, who seemed too busy shelving some books to pay any attention to him. The windows to the library looked out to the canteen. Jonah could hear children laughing and chatting. He wished he was outside playing with some friends but he did not let this bother him.
Suddenly, Jonah heard a sound in the corner. He turned around and saw the librarian walking towards him. “Hi, I’m Mrs Lim.” she greeted him with a smile.
“Um...hi, I’m Jonah,” Jonah said, his face flushed red with embarrassment.
“Why are you reading here when you could be playing with your friends instead ”
“Uh...” Jonah looked around the library, avoiding her gaze. He did not want Mrs Lim to know the real reason why he was in the library. She had the same look in her eyes as Jonah’s father during the quiet car rides home from school. Jonah was helplessly tight-lipped whenever his father asked whom he had played or eaten with at school. From his silence, Jonah’s father knew he was lonely. It was not that Jonah did not have any friends. They all just happened to live really far away. Jonah would stay up late at night chatting on the computer with his old friends from his previous school. Somehow, it made him feel close to them despite the distance. Transferred to this new school, Jonah found it difficult to make new friends. Everyone seemed to have different interests and their own circle of friends.
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“I know how you feel,” Mrs Lim said gently, as if she could read Jonah’s mind.
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Just then, in the hallway outside the library, a boy from Jonah’s class happened to be picking up something on the floor, with difficulty.
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