湘阴县知源高级中学2024年上学期入学考试
高一年级英语科试卷
满分：150分 考试时量：120分钟
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Our much-loved 100-Word-Story Competition is back!
Our 100-word-story competition is your chance to show the world your storytelling talents!
Your stories should be original, unpublished and exactly 100 words — not a single word shorter or longer! Entries are now open and the submission deadline is January 5, 2024. Multiple entries are allowed per person. We are unfortunately only able to consider UK-based entries.
Rules
Please ensure that submissions are original, not previously published and exactly 100 words long (not including title). Don’t forget to include your full name, address, email and phone number when filling in the form. We may use entries in all print and electronic media.
There are three categories — one for adults and two categories for schools: one for children aged 12-18 and one for children under 12.
Submission
Please submit your stories by 5pm on January 5, 2024 either online or by post addressed to:
Reader’s Digest
100 Word Story Competition
Warners Group Publications
West Street
Bourne
PE109PH
Prizes
The editorial team will pick a short list of entries, and the three best stories in each category will be posted online at readersdigest. co. uk on February1, 2024. You can vote for your favourite, and the one with the most votes will win the top prize and receive ￡1,000. Voting will close on February 29, 2024 and the winning entries will be posted online on April 16, and published in our May 2024 issue.
PS: Reader’s Digest is a member of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (which regulates the UK’s magazine and newspaper industry). We abide by the Editors’ Code of Practice and are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism.
21. Who is likely to qualify for the competition
A. An Indian primary student. B. A well-known Chinese writer.
C. A British writing lover. D. An American chief editor.
22. When will the readers appreciate the best winning works in Reader’s Digest magazine
A. January, 2024. B. June, 2024.
C. February, 2024. D. December, 2023.
23. What can we learn about the competition
A. You have to submit your work before February 1, 2024.
B. Only one story of yours is allowed to be in the competition.
C. Buying one copy of Reader’s Digest is a must to be in the competition.
D. Both preschool children and in-school students can participate in the contest.
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了100字故事比赛的具体要求。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第三段中“We are unfortunately only able to consider UK-based entries. (不幸的是，我们只能考虑英国的参赛作品)”可知，一个英国写作爱好者可能获得比赛资格。故选C。
【22题详解】
推理判断题。由文章Prizes部分中“Voting will close on February 29, 2024 and the winning entries will be posted online on April 16, and published in our May 2024 issue. (投票将于2024年2月29日结束，获奖作品将于4月16日在网上公布，并发表在我们2024年5月的那期杂志上)”可知，2024年6月读者才能欣赏到《读者文摘》杂志上最优秀的获奖作品。故选B。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。由文章Rules部分中“There are three categories — one for adults and two categories for schools: one for children aged 12-18 and one for children under 12. (有三个类别，一个是成人，两个是学校：一个是12-18岁的儿童，一个是12岁以下的儿童)”可知，学龄前儿童和在校学生都可以参加比赛。故选D。
B
In the early part of his life, Seiichi Sano was a busy business owner. Later in life, he took on other difficult activities. At the age of 80, he climbed Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain. Soon after, he started surfing.
Sano turned 90 this year. After being recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest male to surf, he’s considering trying other activities. “Maybe I’ll try bouldering,” he said, suggesting he might do it first in a gym. “Outside it might be a bit dangerous.”
But maybe he will just stick with what he knows. “I think it would be interesting to surf until I’m 100,” Sano said. “I think I can take better care of myself when I have goals like this. Even now, I take better care of myself than I did before.”
Sano said he got the idea to try surfing from a worker at his local bank. The man’s skin was always dark but healthy. He did not look like a usual banker. His secret, he said, was surfing. So Sano found a teacher.
“I don’t consider myself an old man,” he said in his wet suit, board standing next to him. “I have never thought of myself as an old persona. I always feel that I can still move forward. I can still do it. I can still enjoy it.”
Sano joined hundreds of other surfers recently at Enoshima. All the surfers were younger, of course. Several young students who also worked with Sano’s surf teacher, 46-year-old Kazuto Shimizu, talked about Sano.
“To be honest, I was surprised by his age,” said Shimizu. “I was most worried that he would get injured. I did not know how fit he was, physically.”
Sano still runs a business that supplies wood to building companies. He works 9-to-5 at the job. Surfing reduces tension for him.
24 What made Sano get a Guinness World Record for surfing
A. His age. B. His wonderful skill. C. His fast speed. D. His competition result.
25. What is the reason for Sano’s beginning surfing
A. The idea of enriching his life. B. The decision to improve his health.
C. His dream of becoming world-famous. D. The unusual appearance of a bank worker.
26. Which of the following can best describe Sano
A. Creative. B. Adventurous. C. Careful. D. Generous.
27. What do we know about Shimizu
A. He has difficulty training Sano. B. He prefers to teach young people.
C. He was concerned about Sano’s health. D. He praised Sano for his love for work.
【答案】24. A 25. D 26. B 27. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了Seiichi Sano被吉尼斯世界纪录认定为最年长的冲浪男性，解释了他从事这项活动的原因。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Sano turned 90 this year. After being recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest male to surf, he’s considering trying other activities. (Sano今年满90岁。在被吉尼斯世界纪录认定为最年长的冲浪男性之后，他正在考虑尝试其他活动。)”可知，Sano获得了冲浪的吉尼斯世界纪录是因为他的年龄。故选A。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Sane said he got the idea to try surfing from a worker at his local bank. The man’s skin was always dark but healthy. He did not look like a usual banker. His secret, he said, was surfing. So Sano found a teacher. (Sano说，他从当地银行的一名工作人员那里得到了尝试冲浪的想法。这个人的皮肤总是黝黑而健康。他看起来不像一个普通的银行家。他说，他的秘诀就是冲浪。于是Sano找了个老师。)”可知，Sano开始冲浪的原因是一个银行工作人员不寻常的外表。故选D。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Later in life, he took on other difficult activities. (在后来的生活中，他承担了其他困难的活动。)”以及第五段“I have never thought of myself as an old persona. I always feel that I can still move forward. I can still do it. I can still enjoy it. (我从不认为自己是一个老角色。我总觉得我还可以继续前进。我还能做。我仍然可以享受它。)”可推知，Sano有冒险精神。故选B。
【27题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段““To be honest, I was surprised by his age,” said Shimizu. “I was most worried that he would get injured. I did not know how fit he was, physically.” (“说实话，我对他的年龄感到惊讶，”Shimizu说。“我最担心他会受伤。我不知道他的身体状况如何。”)”可知，Shimizu担心Sano的健康。故选C。
C
The sperm whale is an astonishing creature. It’s longer than a semi-truck, weighs more than 90, 000 pounds and is the largest member of the toothed whale family. It’s known to dive 6, 500 feet in search of food, and to stay down there for longer than an hour at a time.
Perhaps most fantastically, the sperm whale’s brain weighs as much as 20 pounds-the biggest of any species on Earth. But when it comes to brains, is size all that matters There’s a lot we don’t know about the sperm whale’s intelligence because it’s difficult to carry out neurological (神经的) testing on such a huge marine mammal. But some clues point to sperm whales being much smarter than we give them credit for.
A 2021 study published in Biology Letters, for example, looked back to 19th-century historical logbooks from whalers. Researchers found that sperm whales were at first easy to catch-but almost immediately, the whales learned how to evade hunters and whaling success dropped by 60 percent. The study suggests that the whales passed information to one another through soundwaves to avoid being caught.
Animals that have big brains usually have a few things in common. They usually live long lives; for example, sperm whales can live for 70 years or longer. Additionally, they’re capable of complex behaviors and they tend to be more socia1. Whales may work together to hunt or communicate in a language all their own.
What’s more, humans, whales and dolphins all have spindle neurons in their brains. These nerve cells make us capable of deeper thought, such as reasoning skills, memory, communication and adaptive thinking. And like humans, whales have emotional intelligence- meaning they＇re capable of empathy, grief and sadness. Still, in proportion to (与…成比例)our body size, the human brain is bigger than that of the sperm whale.
Yet there’s still so much we don’t know about how smart sperm whales really are. And just like the whalers of a century ago, we have likely been underestimating marine mammals, whether large or small, for as long as we’ve known of their existence.
28. Why do people know little about the sperm whale’s intelligence
A. Sperm whales’ big size makes research difficult.
B. It didn’t attract scientists’ attention until recently.
C. Whalers didn’t keep enough records of their hunting.
D. Sperm whales usually stay deep down in the ocean.
29. What does the underlined word “evade” mean in paragraph 3
A. Track. B. Avoid. C. Locate. D. Trick.
30. What conclusion can we draw from paragraph 5
A. The nerve cells distinguish humans from animals.
B. Sperm whales have smaller brains than humans.
C. Spindle neurons make higher intelligence possible.
D. Emotional intelligence is unique to whales and humans.
31. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. Sperm Whales Are Astonishingly Smart
B. Sperm Whales Have the Biggest Brain
C. Break the Code of Whale Language
D. Unlock the Mystery of Sea Mammals
【答案】28. A 29. B 30. C 31. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了大型海洋动物——抹香鲸。研究人员发现，目前已有线索表明抹香鲸比人类所以为的要聪明得多。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“There’s a lot we don’t know about the sperm whale’s intelligence because it’s difficult to carry out neurological (神经的) testing on such a huge marine mammal.(我们对抹香鲸的智力知之甚少，因为很难对这样一种巨大的海洋哺乳动物进行神经学测试。)”可知，抹香鲸的巨大体型使得我们很难对它进行神经测试。故选A。
【29题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线单词下一句“whaling success dropped by 60 percent(捕鲸的成功率下降了60%)”可知，抹香鲸是学会了如何躲避捕鱼人。选项A“Track (跟踪)”；选项B“Avoid (避免)”；选项C“Locate (定位)”；选项D“Trick (戏弄)”。故选B。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第五段“What’s more, humans, whales and dolphins all have spindle neurons in their brains. These nerve cells make us capable of deeper thought, such as reasoning skills, memory, communication and adaptive thinking. And like humans, whales have emotional intelligence- meaning they’re capable of empathy, grief and sadness. (更重要的是，人类、鲸鱼和海豚的大脑中都有纺锤形神经元。这些神经细胞使我们能够进行更深入的思考，比如推理技能、记忆、沟通和适应性思维。和人类一样，鲸鱼也有情商——这意味着它们能够感同身受、悲伤和悲伤。)”可知，纺锤形神经元使生物能够进行深入思考和适应性思维等，而这一切，使得生物会具有一定智商。故选C。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“But some clues point to sperm whales being much smarter than we give them credit for.(但一些线索表明抹香鲸比我们想象的要聪明得多。)”、第三段“The study suggests that the whales passed information to one another through soundwaves to avoid being caught.(研究表明，鲸鱼通过声波相互传递信息，以避免被捕获。)”、第四段“Additionally, they’re capable of complex behaviors and they tend to be more socia1. Whales may work together to hunt or communicate in a language all their own.(此外，它们有能力做出复杂的行为，而且往往更善于社交。鲸鱼可能会一起捕猎，或者用它们自己的语言交流。)”以及第五段“What’s more, humans, whales and dolphins all have spindle neurons in their brains. These nerve cells make us capable of deeper thought, such as reasoning skills, memory, communication and adaptive thinking.(更重要的是，人类、鲸鱼和海豚的大脑中都有纺锤形神经元。这些神经细胞使我们能够进行更深入的思考，比如推理技能、记忆、沟通和适应性思维。)”可知，文章主要讲述了抹香鲸是一种高智商的生物，极其聪明。故选A。
D
Many of the Earth's creatures die because of humans' choices. These choices have nothing to do with food or shelter or anything else that helps humans survive. What kills millions of animals all over the world is that humans want to make money by doing so.
People use parts of animals for everything from hats to handbags, from jewelry to ashtrays and to make powders that supposedly improve a person's life. Deciding that a species is endangered and protecting it by law are not always enough. People who kill wildlife illegally rarely get caught.
During the late 1980s, saving elephants became a popular cause. Wildlife protection groups made sure everyone saw pictures or films of elephants with their faces cut off for their ivory. These groups also proved that certain populations of elephants were decreasing. As a result, most people stopped buying objects made of ivory. Laws against poaching (偷猎) were made stronger. Many countries made importing ivory illegal. Killing elephants for their Ivory became more risky and less profitable (有利可图的).
However, concern for certain species will become weak after a while. In the late 1970s, people protested (抗议) against the killing of seal babies. Everyone was shocked to see young seals being killed in their icy habitat. The cruel activity stopped. But ten years later, the number of seal babies killed was higher than ever.
Other animal protection movements have come and gone, such as saving the whales and protecting dolphins. The whale population appears to have increased for now. And the laws are finally changed in America to protect the dolphins that swim with tuna fish in parts of the Pacific Ocean.
In the years to come, people's attention will probably turn to some other endangered species. Plenty of them urgently need attention. During this time, will the elephants be forgotten
32. What leads to the disappearance of millions of wild animals
A. The growing human population.
B. Humans’ hope for making a fortune.
C. Humans’ too much need for wild food.
D. Not having enough laws on wildlife protection..
33. What can you infer from the text about what happened in the late 1980s
A. Wildlife protection groups did make great efforts.
B. Importing ivory in all countries is illegal.
C. Those who killed elephants all got caught.
D. Hunting was completely not allowed.
34. Why are seal babies mentioned in Paragraph 4
A. To show the effort to protect seal babies.
B. To show an increasing number of seal babies.
C. To show the decrease of worry about certain species.
D. To show people’s protest against the killing of seal babies.
35. What does the author mean by using the underlined sentence
A. Humans should choose some rare animals to protect.
B. Attention must be paid to saving some endangered wildlife.
C. Success has been achieved in quite a few cases of wildlife protection.
D. Concern and movements for animal protection should be always kept.
【答案】32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。人类猎杀动物获利，当野生动物保护组织让人们了解到野生动物被非法捕杀数量不断减少时，人们才行动起来抵制用野生动物制作的产品，法律更加严厉制裁偷猎者。但是人们对动物的保护运动和关注力一直在改变，作者希望对动物保护的关注和行动应该一直保持下去。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“What kills millions of animals all over the world is that humans want to make money by doing so.”（世界上数百万动物死亡的原因是人类想赚钱），可知，人类希望发财导致了数百万野生动物的消失，文中“kills millions of animals”（ 数百万的动物死亡）和问句中的“the disappearance of millions of wild animals”（数百万野生动物的消失）相呼应；文中“humans want to make money”（人类想赚钱）和B选项“Humans’ hope for making a fortune”（人类希望发财）相呼应。故选B。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三句中的“During the late 1980s, saving elephants became a popular cause. Wildlife protection groups made sure everyone saw pictures or films of elephants with their faces cut off for their ivory...As a result, most people stopped buying objects made of ivory. Laws against poaching (偷猎) were made stronger. Many countries made importing ivory illegal. Killing elephants for their Ivory became more risky and less profitable (有利可图的).”（ 20世纪80年代末，拯救大象成了一个流行的事业。野生动物保护组织确保每个人都看到大象的照片或电影：它们的脸被切掉以获取象牙……结果，大多数人不再购买象牙制品。禁止偷猎的法律变得更加严格。许多国家禁止进口象牙。为得到象牙而捕杀大象变得更危险，利润也更低。），可知，在20世纪80年代末，野生动物保护组织确实做出了巨大努力。故选A。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“However, concern for certain species will become weak after a while.”（ 然而，对某些物种的关注会在一段时间后减弱。），可知，第4段提到了海豹宝宝，目的是表明对某些物种的担忧减少了。文中的“concern for certain species”与C选项中“worry about certain species”相对应；文中的“become weak”和C选项中“the decrease”相对应。故选C。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“Other animal protection movements have come and gone...”(其他动物保护运动来了又去……)和最后一段第一句“In the years to come, people's attention will probably turn to some other endangered species.”（在未来的几年里，人们的关注力可能会转向其他一些濒危物种。），可知，对动物的保护运动和关注力一直在改变，那么在人们关注其他濒危物种时，大象会被遗忘吗？可以推断，作者说这句话的意思是，对动物保护的关注和行动应该一直保持下去。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能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Face Your Fears
When you face your fears bravely, you open up endless chances to live your best life. By challenging what’s holding you back, you can finally break free from it. Following these practical steps will help you overcome (克服) your fears and have a brighter, more satisfying future.
Identify your fears
____36____ Identifying (识别) what causes the fears within you will help you overcome them. With this first step to admit your fears, you can begin to overcome them. Take some time to explore further and identify the real source of your fear. Ask yourself: What are you on earth afraid of ____37____
Understand the causes
After identifying what your fears are, it’s time to explore what causes them. ____38____ Spend some time here exploring the nature of your fears. Ask yourself, “Why am I experiencing fear ” When you answer the question, you will gain an understanding of the basic causes behind your fears.
Set up clear goals
For you to face your fears effectively, you need to set clear and achievable goals. ____39____ With a clear goal in mind, you have the power to drive yourself forward in your journey. Breaking down your bigger goals into smaller ones is key. Taking a step-by-step way makes the process less frightening and builds your confidence as you go.
Take action
At this point in your journey to overcome fear, it’s time to take action. Start small by dealing with the least fearful part and gradually work your way up to more challenging steps. ____40____ You can increase your confidence in your ability to learn, handle mistakes, achieve your goals, and try new experiences.
A. Write down what comes to your mind.
B. By taking action, you’ll gain new skills.
C. To face your fears, you must first admit them.
D. Recognize what it is that prevents you making progress.
E. Identify the goals you want to achieve by facing your fears.
F. Accepting your fears will lead you down a path of personal development.
G. You can find the solution to your fears by understanding where they come from.
【答案】36. C 37. A 38. G 39. E 40. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了如何克服恐惧的四种方法。
【36题详解】
根据小标题“Identify your fears (认清你的恐惧)”和下文“Identifying (识别) what causes the fears within you will help you overcome them. With this first step to admit your fears, you can begin to overcome them. (找出你内心恐惧的原因会帮助你克服它们。承认你的恐惧是第一步，你可以开始克服它们。)”可知，本段主要讲要认清自己的恐惧和承认恐惧的存在，C项“To face your fears, you must first admit them. (面对恐惧，你必须先承认它们。)”与主题一致，同时句中序数词“first”对应本段位置，是克服恐惧的第一条建议。故选C项。
【37题详解】
上文“Take some time to explore further and identify the real source of your fear. Ask yourself: What are you on earth afraid of (花点时间进一步探索，找出你恐惧的真正来源。问问你自己：你到底在害怕什么 )”提出要问自己你到底在害怕什么，A项“Write down what comes to your mind. (写下你想到的东西)”承接上文，说明在想清楚后还需要写下来，句中“what comes to your mind”照应上文中“Ask yourself”，上下文语意连贯。故选A项。
【38题详解】
上文“After identifying what your fears are, it’s time to explore what causes them. (在确定了你的恐惧是什么之后，是时候去探索导致恐惧的原因了。)”提出弄清楚恐惧的原因，G项“You can find the solution to your fears by understanding where they come from. (你可以通过了解恐惧的来源来找到解决方法。)”承接上文，说明为什么要弄清楚恐惧的原因，句中“understanding where they come from”与上文“what causes them”和小标题“Understand the causes”相照应，上下文语意连贯。故选G项。
【39题详解】
上文“For you to face your fears effectively, you need to set clear and achievable goals. (为了有效地面对恐惧，你需要设定清晰且可实现的目标。) ”建议设定目标，E项“Identify the goals you want to achieve by facing your fears. (面对恐惧，确定你想要实现的目标。)”提出设定目标的方法：面对恐惧，与本段主题一致。故选E项。
【40题详解】
根据小标题“Take action (采取行动)”可知，本段建议采取行动，B项“By taking action, you’ll gain new skills. (通过采取行动，你将获得新的技能)”说明采取行动能带来新的技能，下文“You can increase your confidence in your ability to learn, handle mistakes, achieve your goals, and try new experiences. (你可以增强自己学习、处理错误、实现目标和尝试新体验的信心。)”承接上文，进一步举例说明“new skills”的内容，上下文语意连贯。故选B项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I went to get a coffee this morning. A lovely lady came up to me and said, “You’re so pretty and I love your dress.” It made me feel ____41____.
Then I dropped my car off for repair, and the girl ____42____ me had attractive nails, so I said, “Your nails are ____43____ painted.” She said thank you.
I then got an Uber back with a middle-aged Asian man, and on the way, we ____44____ a very weak elderly man, and the Uber driver was so kind. Not only did he ____45____ to me but he got out and ____46____ the old man to the car, fastened him in, made sure he was ____47____, and comforted him. When he dropped me off, I said, “What a kind man you are!” I left him a big ____48____. He then messaged me later and said ____49____.
Later today, I got an Uber back to get my _____50_____. When I got in, I praised the lady for her perfume (香水), saying how _____51_____ it was. We talked for a while. Then half way through the journey, she _____52_____ in her bag and gave me her perfume. She said, “It’s a _____53_____ from me to you.”
I left her a huge tip, too, just as a reminder that sometimes a simple _____54_____ can make someone’s day. Never be afraid to _____55_____ something beautiful to someone. You may just make their day better.
41. A. worried B. peaceful C. nice D. strange
42 A. comforting B. serving C. cheering D. admiring
43. A. beautifully B. simply C. thickly D. completely
44. A. calmed down B. called on C. watched over D. picked up
45. A. speak B. apologize C. refer D. turn
46. A. walked B. sent C. forced D. drove
47. A. healthy B. energetic C. grateful D. safe
48. A. smile B. tip C. message D. card
49. A. goodbye B. yes C. thanks D. sorry
50. A. car B. groceries C. bicycle D. awards
51. A. familiar B. common C. lovely D. expensive
52. A. checked B. reached C. rooted D. brought
53. A. gift B. prize C. reminder D. wonder
54. A. honor B. encouragement C. chat D. praise
55. A. teach B. lend C. say D. introduce
【答案】41. C 42. B 43. A 44. D 45. B 46. A 47. D 48. B 49. C 50. A 51. C 52. B 53. A 54. D 55. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者在一天中遇到了几个善良的人，并对他们的善意行为表示感谢，同时也提醒读者，简单的赞美也能让别人的一天变得更好。
【41题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这让我感觉很好。A. worried担心的；B. peaceful和平的；C. nice美好的；D. strange奇怪的。根据上文“A lovely lady came up to me and said, “You’re so pretty and I love your dress.””可知，这位女士夸赞作者很漂亮，所以她说的话让作者感觉很好。故选C。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后我把车送去修车，接待我的女孩指甲很漂亮，于是我说：“你的指甲涂得很漂亮。”A. comforting安慰；B. serving服务；C. cheering欢呼；D. admiring钦佩。根据“Then I dropped my car off for repair,”可知，作者送车去修时，这个女孩为作者服务。故选B。
【43题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：然后我把车送去修车，接待我的女孩指甲很漂亮，于是我说：“你的指甲涂得很漂亮。”A. beautifully漂亮地；B. simply简单地；C. thickly浓密地；D. completely完全地。根据“and the girl ____2____ me had attractive nails,”可知，作者称赞女孩指甲涂得很漂亮。故选A。
【44题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：然后我和一个中年亚洲人一起打车回来，在路上，我们顺带了一个非常虚弱的老人，优步司机非常善良。A. calmed down冷静下来；B. called on号召；C. watched over看守；D. picked up捡起，中途接某人。根据下文“Not only did he ____5____ to me but he got out and ____6____ the old man to the car, fastened him in, made sure he was ____7____, and comforted him.”可知，司机中途顺带一位虚弱的老人。故选D。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他不仅向我道歉，还下车把老人扶上车，帮他系好安全带，确保他安全，并安慰他。A. speak说话；B. apologize道歉；C. refer涉及；D. turn转向。根据“he got out and ____6____ the old man to the car, fastened him in, made sure he was ____7____, and comforted him.”可知，此处表示因为帮助老人而耽误了作者的时间，所以司机向作者道歉。故选B。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他不仅向我道歉，还下车把老人扶上车，帮他系好安全带，确保他安全，并安慰他。A. walked散步；帮助（某人）走；B. sent发送；C. forced强迫；D. drove开车。根据上文“and the Uber driver was so kind.”可知，此处表示司机下车把老人扶到车上。故选A。
【47题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他不仅向我道歉，还下车把老人扶上车，帮他系好安全带，确保他安全，并安慰他。A. healthy健康的；B. energetic精力充沛的；C. grateful感激的；D. safe安全的。根据“fastened him in,”可知，此处表示确保老人系好安全带后是安全的。故选D。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我给他留了一大笔小费。A. smile微笑；B. tip小费；C. message消息；D. card卡片。根据下文“What a kind man you are!” I left him a big”可知，作者认为司机很好，所以下车时给了司机小费。故选B。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：后来他给我发了短信，说谢谢。A. goodbye再见；B. yes是的；C. thanks谢谢；D. sorry对不起。根据上文“I left him a big ____8____.”可知，作者给司机留下了一大笔小费，所以司机对作者表示感谢，故选C。
【50题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：今天晚些时候，我叫了一辆优步回来取车。A. car汽车；B. groceries食品杂货；C. bicycle自行车；D. awards奖品。根据上文“Then I dropped my car off for repair,”可知，作者又乘坐了一次优步去取自己修理的汽车。故选A。
【51题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我进去的时候，我称赞了那位女士的香水，说它是多么令人愉快。A. familiar熟悉的；B. common常见的；C. lovely可爱的；美好的；令人愉快的；D. expensive昂贵的。根据“I praised the lady for her perfume (香水),”可知，作者称赞女士的香水闻起来很香，令人愉快。故选C。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：走到一半的时候，她把手伸进包里，给了我她的香水。A. checked检查；B. reached到达；伸手去拿；C. rooted生根；D. brought带来。根据“and gave me her perfume.”可知，女士伸手进自己的包，然后拿香水给作者。故选B。
【53题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她说：“这是我送给你的礼物。”A. gift礼物；B. prize奖品；C. reminder提醒物；D. wonder奇迹。根据上文“and gave me her perfume.”可知，女士把香水当作礼物送给了作者。故选A。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我也给了她一大笔小费，只是想提醒她，有时候一个简单的赞美就能让别人的一天变得更好。A. honor荣誉；B. encouragement鼓励；C. chat聊天；D. praise赞美。根据“can make someone’s day.”及上文提到的作者对别人的称赞和别人对作者的称赞可知，一个简单的赞美就能让别人的一天变得更好。故选D。
【55题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：永远不要害怕对别人说一些美好的话。A. teach教；B. lend借；C. say说；D. introduce介绍。根据上文“I left her a huge tip, too, just as a reminder that sometimes a simple ____14____ can make someone’s day.”和上文提到的作者对别人的称赞以及别人对作者的称赞使一天变得美好可知，不要害怕对别人说一些美好的话。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。
Celebrating the Minor New Year(小年)
The 23rd of lunar calendar is celebrated as the Minor Festival, the festival mood of ____56____ begins to pick up, from 23rd of lunar calendar onwards. There are more and more traders’ stands along the streets filled ____57____ a variety of Spring Festival goods that catch the eyes: Spring Festival couplets, New Year paintings, window ____58____ (decorate), paper cuts, fireworks etc. You can hear traders calling for business up and down the streets. The Minor Festival is also known ____59____ the Kitchen God Day. In the past, Kitchen God, ____60____ (place) next above or next to the stove, was adored in every household. On this day, Kitchen God was to go and report to Jade Emperor(玉帝) in Heaven what he ____61____ ( witness) on earth. Kitchen God was believed to be able to determine ____62____ ( fortunate) or misfortunes of the household, to make it rich or poor, therefore, the household took great care to adore Kitchen God as best they could and not to disrespect him in any event. Among the offerings presented to Kitchen God, there was the ____63____ (stick) sugar. When Kitchen God took it, his teeth and lips got stuck up and couldn’t report to Jade Emperor for anything that would be harmful to the household. ____64____ the adoring was over, the picture of Kitchen God _____65_____ (burn) and people believed he went up to Heaven while crackers were fired.
【答案】56. which
57. with 58. decorations
59. as 60. placed
61. had witnessed
62. fortunes
63. sticky 64. After##When
65. was burned##was burnt
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文讲述了中国的小年的习俗和庆祝活动以及它的重要性。
【56题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：腊月二十三日被称为小年，从二十三日起，小年的节日气氛开始升温。分析句子可知，此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为the Minor Festival，指代事物，在从句中做介词的宾语，应用关系代词which引导。故填which。
【57题详解】
考查介词。句意：街上有越来越多的货排，摆满了各种各样的春节商品，吸引了人们的眼球:春联，年画、窗饰、剪纸、 烟花等。（be）filled with“装满，充满”是固定搭配。故填with。
【58题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：同上。根据前面的couplets和paintings，此处应用其名词的复数形式和前文并列，零冠词可数名词复数表泛指。故填decorations。
【59题详解】
考查介词。句意：小年也被称为灶神节。固定搭配be known as“被称为……”符合句意。故填as。
【60题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：过去，灶神被放在炉子的旁边或上方，家家户户都很崇拜。此处为非谓语，动词place和它所修饰的名词Kitchen God之间是被动关系，故用过去分词作后置定语，故填placed.
【61题详解】
考查动词的时态。句意：这一天，灶神要去和玉皇大帝报告他在人间目睹到的一切。主句用的是一般过去时，what引导的宾语从句中动作发生在主句动作之前，描述过去的过去，应用过去完成时。故填had witnessed。
【62题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：灶神被认为能够决定家庭的命运或不幸，使家庭富裕或贫穷，因此，家家户户非常注意尽可能祭拜灶神，并且在任何情况下都不会不尊重他。此处应用名词复数与后面的misfortunes并列作宾语，零冠词可数名词复数表泛指。故填fortunes。
【63题详解】
考查形容词。句意：在献给灶神的祭品中，有一种是粘糖。作定语修饰名词sugar应用形容词。故填sticky。
【64题详解】
考查状语从句。句意：祭拜仪式结束后/当祭拜仪式结束时，会烧掉灶神的画，人们相信他是在放鞭炮的时候升天的。分析句子可知，空格处应用状语从句的引导词，由句意可知，此处指“当崇拜仪式结束后/时”，应填连词after或when引导时间状语从句。句首字母大写，故填After/When。
【65题详解】
考查动词的时态和语态。句意：同上。动词burn和句子主语之间是被动关系，根据下文people believed he went up to Heaven可知，此处描述过去发生的事情，用一般过去时的被动语态。主语the picture of Kitchen God为单数名词，主谓一致，故填was burned/was burnt。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，你的美国朋友 Jonah 来信说，想利用自己的假期来中国体验一下中国的传统节日。你会建议他选择哪个传统节日呢？请你回复邮件并说明推荐理由。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear Jonah,
I’m glad to know that you are interested in Chinese traditional festivals and want to experience one of them.
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I am looking forward to your coming.
Yours ,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jonah,
I’m glad to know that you are interested in Chinese traditional festivals and want to experience one of them. I’m writing to recommend the Mid-Autumn Festival to you.
Among many traditional festivals in China, to be frank, the atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival is absolutely significant. The Mid-Autumn Festival, a special occasion for family to gather, falls on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the lunar year. It is said that on that day people celebrates the harvest and admire the beautiful moon with joy by eating special foods like moon cakes.
Hopefully, you can come and spend the festival with me.
I am looking forward to your coming,
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给美国朋友 Jonah回复邮件，向他推荐一个中国的传统节日，并说明推荐理由。
【详解】1.词汇积累
重要的：significant→important
特别的：special→particular
聚集：gather→get together
快乐：joy→pleasure
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
同义句替换
原句：The Mid-Autumn Festival, a special occasion for family to gather, falls on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the lunar year.
拓展句：The Mid-Autumn Festival, which is a special occasion for family to gather, falls on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the lunar year.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m writing to recommend the Mid-Autumn Festival to you. (运用了动词不定式to recommend作目的状语)
【高分句型2】It is said that on that day people celebrates the harvest and admire the beautiful moon with joy by eating special foods like moon cakes. (运用了it作形式主语，that引导主语从句是真正的主语)
第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
A few years ago, the company that I worked for sent my wife and me to live in New York for a year. I’ve always loved running, so I was really happy when I found I lived next to Central Park. This meant that every morning I could go running before I went to work.
Because a lot of people had told me to be careful of robbers (抢劫犯) in the park, so usually I didn’t take anything with me. How could they rob me if I didn’t have anything But one morning, my wife gave me 10 dollars and asked me to buy some bread on the way. It was a beautiful morning and the park was quiet with few people walking or jogging around. While I was running through the park, another jogger knocked into (撞到) me. He said sorry to me and continued running. For a while, I didn’t think too much of it.
However, when I noticed the wide path where I was running, I thought it was a little strange. The warning of robbers in the park hit me. “It could have been a robber!” I suddenly became anxious, so I checked my pocket and found that the money was missing. Without thinking twice, I ran after that jogger. I finally caught up and held him by the arm. I shouted, “Give me the 10 dollars! Now!” I am not usually a hot-headed (性急的) person, but I got really angry this time. I couldn’t believe the robbery was actually happening to me.
Filled with anger, I shook my fist (拳头) at him. This seemed to frighten him. He quickly put his hand in his pocket and gave me 10 dollars. Then he ran away as fast as he could. I bought the bread and went home.
As soon as I got home, I couldn’t wait to tell my wife the story. “You won’t believe what happened to me,” I said with pride. She immediately stopped me, “I know, you left the money for the bread on the kitchen table.”
Looking at the money on the table, I stood there, shocked.
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But I didn’t give up finding him and for several days, I waited at the same place in the park.
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【答案】范文
Looking at the money on the table, I stood there, shocked. For the rest of the day, I felt extremely guilty, with the innocent jogger and his “helplessness” on my mind. “How could I be so rude to him without knowing the truth Why was it that the jogger gave me the money I still remembered his frightened face when I scared him away like a monster. I decided to find a chance to apologize to him. The next morning, I got up and went to the park as usual, but not for jogging. I just hung around where I had met that jogger, but in vain.
But I didn’t give up finding him and for several days, I waited at the same place in the park. But to my disappointment, he didn’t turn up. It was almost a week later before I finally spotted him again. I, the “robber”, gave the $10 bill back to him and said sorry to him again and again. Fortunately, he forgave me for what I had done to him and said, “Oh, it doesn’t matter.” Many years have passed, but I can still feel my cheeks burning with shame. From the experience I have learned that it is too early to judge a person before you know the truth.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在去买面包的途中，发现自己的钱不见了，误以为是公园里的一个慢跑者拿的，于是让对方给自己拿了10美元，结果回家发现是自己忘了拿钱。最后作者找到了慢跑者，进行了道歉，归还了10美元。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“看着桌上的钱，我站在那里，惊呆了”可知，第一段可描写作者得知真相感到内疚，决定向慢跑者道歉。
②由第二段首句内容“但我没有放弃寻找他，几天来，我在公园的同一个地方等着”可知，第二段可描写作者等待慢跑者，最后道歉和归还了10美元。
2.续写线索：震惊——内疚——决心还钱——寻找慢跑者——等待慢跑者——道歉——取得原谅——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①道歉：apologize /make an apology to
②出现：turn up/appear
③看见：spot/see/notice
情绪类
①害怕：frightened /scared/terrified
②失望：disappointment /frustration
【点睛】[高分句型1] I still remembered his frightened face when I scared him away like a monster. (运用了when引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] From the experience I have learned that it is too early to judge a person before you know the truth. (运用了that引导宾语从句)湘阴县知源高级中学2024年上学期入学考试
高一年级英语科试卷
满分：150分 考试时量：120分钟
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Our much-loved 100-Word-Story Competition is back!
Our 100-word-story competition is your chance to show the world your storytelling talents!
Your stories should be original, unpublished and exactly 100 words — not a single word shorter or longer! Entries are now open and the submission deadline is January 5, 2024. Multiple entries are allowed per person. We are unfortunately only able to consider UK-based entries.
Rules
Please ensure that submissions are original, not previously published and exactly 100 words long (not including title). Don’t forget to include your full name, address, email and phone number when filling in the form. We may use entries in all print and electronic media.
There are three categories — one for adults and two categories for schools: one for children aged 12-18 and one for children under 12.
Submission
Please submit your stories by 5pm on January 5, 2024 either online or by post addressed to:
Reader’s Digest
100 Word Story Competition
Warners Group Publications
West Street
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Prizes
The editorial team will pick a short list of entries and the three best stories in each category will be posted online at readersdigest. co. uk on February1, 2024. You can vote for your favourite, and the one with the most votes will win the top prize and receive ￡1,000. Voting will close on February 29, 2024 and the winning entries will be posted online on April 16, and published in our May 2024 issue.
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21. Who is likely to qualify for the competition
A. An Indian primary student. B. A well-known Chinese writer.
C. A British writing lover. D. An American chief editor.
22. When will the readers appreciate the best winning works in Reader’s Digest magazine
A. January, 2024. B. June, 2024.
C. February, 2024. D. December, 2023.
23. What can we learn about the competition
A. You have to submit your work before February 1, 2024.
B. Only one story of yours is allowed to be in the competition.
C. Buying one copy of Reader’s Digest is a must to be in the competition.
D. Both preschool children and in-school students can participate in the contest.
B
In the early part of his life, Seiichi Sano was a busy business owner. Later in life, he took on other difficult activities. At the age of 80, he climbed Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain. Soon after, he started surfing.
Sano turned 90 this year. After being recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest male to surf, he’s considering trying other activities. “Maybe I’ll try bouldering,” he said, suggesting he might do it first in a gym. “Outside it might be a bit dangerous.”
But maybe he will just stick with what he knows. “I think it would be interesting to surf until I’m 100,” Sano said. “I think I can take better care of myself when I have goals like this. Even now, I take better care of myself than I did before.”
Sano said he got the idea to try surfing from a worker at his local bank. The man’s skin was always dark but healthy. He did not look like a usual banker. His secret, he said, was surfing. So Sano found a teacher.
“I don’t consider myself an old man,” he said in his wet suit, board standing next to him. “I have never thought of myself as an old persona. I always feel that I can still move forward. I can still do it. I can still enjoy it.”
Sano joined hundreds of other surfers recently at Enoshima. All the surfers were younger, of course. Several young students who also worked with Sano’s surf teacher, 46-year-old Kazuto Shimizu, talked about Sano.
“To be honest, I was surprised by his age,” said Shimizu. “I was most worried that he would get injured. I did not know how fit he was, physically.”
Sano still runs a business that supplies wood to building companies. He works 9-to-5 at the job. Surfing reduces tension for him.
24. What made Sano get a Guinness World Record for surfing
A. His age. B. His wonderful skill. C. His fast speed. D. His competition result.
25. What is the reason for Sano’s beginning surfing
A. The idea of enriching his life. B. The decision to improve his health.
C. His dream of becoming world-famous. D. The unusual appearance of a bank worker.
26. Which of the following can best describe Sano
A. Creative. B. Adventurous. C. Careful. D. Generous.
27. What do we know about Shimizu
A. He has difficulty training Sano. B. He prefers to teach young people.
C. He was concerned about Sano’s health. D. He praised Sano for his love for work.
C
The sperm whale is an astonishing creature. It’s longer than a semi-truck weighs more than 90, 000 pounds and is the largest member of the toothed whale family. It’s known to dive 6, 500 feet in search of food, and to stay down there for longer than an hour at a time.
Perhaps most fantastically, the sperm whale’s brain weighs as much as 20 pounds-the biggest of any species on Earth. But when it comes to brains, is size all that matters There’s a lot we don’t know about the sperm whale’s intelligence because it’s difficult to carry out neurological (神经的) testing on such a huge marine mammal. But some clues point to sperm whales being much smarter than we give them credit for.
A 2021 study published in Biology Letters, for example, looked back to 19th-century historical logbooks from whalers. Researchers found that sperm whales were at first easy to catch-but almost immediately, the whales learned how to evade hunters and whaling success dropped by 60 percent. The study suggests that the whales passed information to one another through soundwaves to avoid being caught.
Animals that have big brains usually have a few things in common. They usually live long lives; for example, sperm whales can live for 70 years or longer. Additionally, they’re capable of complex behaviors and they tend to be more socia1. Whales may work together to hunt or communicate in a language all their own.
What’s more, humans, whales and dolphins all have spindle neurons in their brains. These nerve cells make us capable of deeper thought, such as reasoning skills, memory, communication and adaptive thinking. And like humans, whales have emotional intelligence- meaning they＇re capable of empathy, grief and sadness. Still, in proportion to (与…成比例)our body size, the human brain is bigger than that of the sperm whale.
Yet there’s still so much we don’t know about how smart sperm whales really are. And just like the whalers of a century ago, we have likely been underestimating marine mammals, whether large or small, for as long as we’ve known of their existence.
28. Why do people know little about the sperm whale’s intelligence
A. Sperm whales’ big size makes research difficult.
B. It didn’t attract scientists’ attention until recently.
C. Whalers didn’t keep enough records of their hunting.
D. Sperm whales usually stay deep down in the ocean.
29. What does the underlined word “evade” mean in paragraph 3
A. Track. B. Avoid. C. Locate. D. Trick.
30. What conclusion can we draw from paragraph 5
A. The nerve cells distinguish humans from animals.
B. Sperm whales have smaller brains than humans.
C Spindle neurons make higher intelligence possible.
D. Emotional intelligence is unique to whales and humans.
31. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. Sperm Whales Are Astonishingly Smart
B. Sperm Whales Have the Biggest Brain
C. Break the Code of Whale Language
D. Unlock the Mystery of Sea Mammals
D
Many of the Earth's creatures die because of humans' choices. These choices have nothing to do with food or shelter or anything else that helps humans survive. What kills millions of animals all over the world is that humans want to make money by doing so.
People use parts of animals for everything from hats to handbags, from jewelry to ashtrays and to make powders that supposedly improve a person's life. Deciding that a species is endangered and protecting it by law are not always enough. People who kill wildlife illegally rarely get caught.
During the late 1980s, saving elephants became a popular cause. Wildlife protection groups made sure everyone saw pictures or films of elephants with their faces cut off for their ivory. These groups also proved that certain populations of elephants were decreasing. As a result, most people stopped buying objects made of ivory. Laws against poaching (偷猎) were made stronger. Many countries made importing ivory illegal. Killing elephants for their Ivory became more risky and less profitable (有利可图的).
However, concern for certain species will become weak after a while. In the late 1970s, people protested (抗议) against the killing of seal babies. Everyone was shocked to see young seals being killed in their icy habitat. The cruel activity stopped. But ten years later, the number of seal babies killed was higher than ever.
Other animal protection movements have come and gone, such as saving the whales and protecting dolphins. The whale population appears to have increased for now. And the laws are finally changed in America to protect the dolphins that swim with tuna fish in parts of the Pacific Ocean.
In the years to come, people's attention will probably turn to some other endangered species. Plenty of them urgently need attention. During this time, will the elephants be forgotten
32. What leads to the disappearance of millions of wild animals
A. The growing human population.
B. Humans’ hope for making a fortune.
C. Humans’ too much need for wild food.
D. Not having enough laws on wildlife protection..
33. What can you infer from the text about what happened in the late 1980s
A. Wildlife protection groups did make great efforts.
B. Importing ivory in all countries is illegal.
C. Those who killed elephants all got caught.
D Hunting was completely not allowed.
34. Why are seal babies mentioned in Paragraph 4
A. To show the effort to protect seal babies.
B. To show an increasing number of seal babies.
C. To show the decrease of worry about certain species.
D. To show people’s protest against the killing of seal babies.
35. What does the author mean by using the underlined sentence
A. Humans should choose some rare animals to protect.
B. Attention must be paid to saving some endangered wildlife.
C. Success has been achieved in quite a few cases of wildlife protection.
D. Concern and movements for animal protection should be always kept.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Face Your Fears
When you face your fears bravely, you open up endless chances to live your best life. By challenging what’s holding you back, you can finally break free from it. Following these practical steps will help you overcome (克服) your fears and have a brighter, more satisfying future.
Identify your fears
____36____ Identifying (识别) what causes the fears within you will help you overcome them. With this first step to admit your fears, you can begin to overcome them. Take some time to explore further and identify the real source of your fear. Ask yourself: What are you on earth afraid of ____37____
Understand the causes
After identifying what your fears are, it’s time to explore what causes them. ____38____ Spend some time here exploring the nature of your fears. Ask yourself, “Why am I experiencing fear ” When you answer the question, you will gain an understanding of the basic causes behind your fears.
Set up clear goals
For you to face your fears effectively, you need to set clear and achievable goals. ____39____ With a clear goal in mind, you have the power to drive yourself forward in your journey. Breaking down your bigger goals into smaller ones is key. Taking a step-by-step way makes the process less frightening and builds your confidence as you go.
Take action
At this point in your journey to overcome fear, it’s time to take action. Start small by dealing with the least fearful part and gradually work your way up to more challenging steps. ____40____ You can increase your confidence in your ability to learn, handle mistakes, achieve your goals, and try new experiences.
A. Write down what comes to your mind.
B. By taking action, you’ll gain new skills.
C. To face your fears, you must first admit them.
D. Recognize what it is that prevents you making progress.
E. Identify the goals you want to achieve by facing your fears.
F. Accepting your fears will lead you down a path of personal development.
G. You can find the solution to your fears by understanding where they come from.
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。
I went to get a coffee this morning. A lovely lady came up to me and said, “You’re so pretty and I love your dress.” It made me feel ____41____.
Then I dropped my car off for repair, and the girl ____42____ me had attractive nails, so I said, “Your nails are ____43____ painted.” She said thank you.
I then got an Uber back with a middle-aged Asian man, and on the way, we ____44____ a very weak elderly man, and the Uber driver was so kind. Not only did he ____45____ to me but he got out and ____46____ the old man to the car, fastened him in, made sure he was ____47____, and comforted him. When he dropped me off, I said, “What a kind man you are!” I left him a big ____48____. He then messaged me later and said ____49____.
Later today, I got an Uber back to get my _____50_____. When I got in, I praised the lady for her perfume (香水), saying how _____51_____ it was. We talked for a while. Then half way through the journey, she _____52_____ in her bag and gave me her perfume. She said, “It’s a _____53_____ from me to you.”
I left her a huge tip, too, just as a reminder that sometimes a simple _____54_____ can make someone’s day. Never be afraid to _____55_____ something beautiful to someone. You may just make their day better.
41. A. worried B. peaceful C. nice D. strange
42. A. comforting B. serving C. cheering D. admiring
43. A. beautifully B. simply C. thickly D. completely
44. A. calmed down B. called on C. watched over D. picked up
45. A. speak B. apologize C. refer D. turn
46. A. walked B. sent C. forced D. drove
47. A. healthy B. energetic C. grateful D. safe
48. A. smile B. tip C. message D. card
49. A. goodbye B. yes C. thanks D. sorry
50. A. car B. groceries C. bicycle D. awards
51. A. familiar B. common C. lovely D. expensive
52. A. checked B. reached C. rooted D. brought
53. A. gift B. prize C. reminder D. wonder
54. A. honor B. encouragement C. chat D. praise
55. A. teach B. lend C. say D. introduce
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。
Celebrating the Minor New Year(小年)
The 23rd of lunar calendar is celebrated as the Minor Festival, the festival mood of ____56____ begins to pick up, from 23rd of lunar calendar onwards. There are more and more traders’ stands along the streets filled ____57____ a variety of Spring Festival goods that catch the eyes: Spring Festival couplets, New Year paintings, window ____58____ (decorate), paper cuts, fireworks etc. You can hear traders calling for business up and down the streets. The Minor Festival is also known ____59____ the Kitchen God Day. In the past, Kitchen God, ____60____ (place) next above or next to the stove, was adored in every household. On this day, Kitchen God was to go and report to Jade Emperor(玉帝) in Heaven what he ____61____ ( witness) on earth. Kitchen God was believed to be able to determine ____62____ ( fortunate) or misfortunes of the household, to make it rich or poor, therefore, the household took great care to adore Kitchen God as best they could and not to disrespect him in any event. Among the offerings presented to Kitchen God, there was the ____63____ (stick) sugar. When Kitchen God took it, his teeth and lips got stuck up and couldn’t report to Jade Emperor for anything that would be harmful to the household. ____64____ the adoring was over, the picture of Kitchen God _____65_____ (burn) and people believed he went up to Heaven while crackers were fired.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，你的美国朋友 Jonah 来信说，想利用自己的假期来中国体验一下中国的传统节日。你会建议他选择哪个传统节日呢？请你回复邮件并说明推荐理由。
注意：
1. 写作词数应80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear Jonah,
I’m glad to know that you are interested in Chinese traditional festivals and want to experience one of them.
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I am looking forward to your coming.
Yours ,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
A few years ago, the company that I worked for sent my wife and me to live in New York for a year. I’ve always loved running, so I was really happy when I found I lived next to Central Park. This meant that every morning I could go running before I went to work.
Because a lot of people had told me to be careful of robbers (抢劫犯) in the park, so usually I didn’t take anything with me. How could they rob me if I didn’t have anything But one morning, my wife gave me 10 dollars and asked me to buy some bread on the way. It was a beautiful morning and the park was quiet with few people walking or jogging around. While I was running through the park, another jogger knocked into (撞到) me. He said sorry to me and continued running. For a while, I didn’t think too much of it.
However, when I noticed the wide path where I was running, I thought it was a little strange. The warning of robbers in the park hit me. “It could have been a robber!” I suddenly became anxious, so I checked my pocket and found that the money was missing. Without thinking twice, I ran after that jogger. I finally caught up and held him by the arm. I shouted, “Give me the 10 dollars! Now!” I am not usually a hot-headed (性急的) person, but I got really angry this time. I couldn’t believe the robbery was actually happening to me.
Filled with anger, I shook my fist (拳头) at him. This seemed to frighten him. He quickly put his hand in his pocket and gave me 10 dollars. Then he ran away as fast as he could. I bought the bread and went home.
As soon as I got home, I couldn’t wait to tell my wife the story. “You won’t believe what happened to me,” I said with pride. She immediately stopped me, “I know, you left the money for the bread on the kitchen table.”
Looking at the money on the table, I stood there, shocked.
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But I didn’t give up finding him and for several days, I waited at the same place in the park.
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