丰城九中2023-2024学年上学期高四期末英语试卷
考试时间：120分钟 试卷总分：150分
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。
例：How much is the shirt’
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In a park. C. In the street.
2. How will the speakers get to the park
A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By subway.
3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Employer and employee. C. Father and daughter.
4. How much does the woman pay for the gym per month
A. $20. B. $30. C. $50.
5. What can we learn about the old oven
A. It’s broken. B. It’s not in style. C. It isn’t multi-functional.
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。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Their graduation party. B. Their favorite classes. C. Their future plans.
7. What does the woman want to be
A. A scientist. B. A doctor. C. A computer programmer.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What type of tea does the woman prefer
A. Brown tea. B. Green tea. C. Flower tea.
9. How will the man make the payment
A. In cash. B. By cellphone. C. By credit card.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. When did the man go in the locker room
A. A few minutes ago. B. A quarter ago. C. Half an hour ago.
11. What does the man complain about the lockers
A. They’re being occupied inappropriately.
B. They’re too dirty and need cleaning.
C. They’re not very safe for storage.
12. What’s wrong with the clothes hangers
A. Too ugly. B. Too weak. C. Too big.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. Why did the woman fail to go climbing
A. She was worn out.
B. She lost touch with others.
C. She loved the scene at the bottom.
14. What was the woman doing when she saw a dolphin
A Relaxing on the beach. B. Sailing in a boat. C. Diving.
15. What made the woman give up doing bungee jumping
A. Her fear. B. Her health. C. Equipment problems.
16. What did the woman like best about her vacation
A. Exploring the rainforest.
B. Visiting the old caves.
C. Playing with the dolphin.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What can be affected certainly if teenagers lack sleep
A. Their spirits. B. Their long-term health. C. Their academic performance.
18. What is to blame for teenagers lacking sleep
A. Poor diet. B. Lack of exercise. C. Too much entertainment.
19. How can teenagers fall asleep easier
A. Reading a book before sleeping.
B. Listening to music before sleeping.
C. Drinking hot chocolate before sleeping.
20. What does the speaker suggest schools do
A. Offer art classes.
B. Shorten the school day.
C. Start and end the school day later.
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)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Whether you want to broaden your horizons, entertain the family or are simply looking for something to do on a rainy day, a trip to a free museum might be just the ticket.
Science Museum
At the Science Museum, you can enjoy award-winning exhibitions and collections spanning the sciences. From Helen Sharman’s iconic space suit to Amy Johnson’s Gipsy Moth airplane, explore the extraordinary stories of human achievements and the challenges we have overcome. You can book your free admission ticket on its website.
Natural History Museum
London’s world-famous museum is home to over 80 million objects and specimens including plants, creatures, dinosaur fossils, rare bugs and more. Billions of years of natural history is all open to visitors, completely free of charge. You can even get up close to collections made by Charles Darwin.
Discovery Museum
The Discovery Museum offers a great selection of exhibits to the whole family. Here you can stand in awe at the world’s first steam turbine-powered ship Turbinia which stands proud in the central hall. It also offers educational workshops and also provides a wealth of online content for virtual learning opportunities. The museum is free of charge.
Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)
For art and design lovers, the Victoria and Albert Museum is the perfect free-to-visit attraction in Britain’s capital. Named after Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, who laid the building’s foundation stone in 1899, the V&A has an impressive collection of original masterpieces, contemporary art, architectural marvels and even a fantastic fashion gallery.
As well as dozens of free permanent exhibitions available in-house and online, the V&A also hosts temporary collections and events throughout the year, many of which are also completely free!
1. What can visitors do at the Science Museum
A Explore the world’s first ship.
B. Enjoy some contemporary art.
C. Admire Charles Darwin’s collections.
D. Learn about the great people and their achievements.
2. Which museum provides exhibits for the whole family
A. Science Museum. B. Natural History Museum.
C. Discovery Museum. D. Victoria and Albert Museum.
3. What do the four museums have in common
A. They offer free visits. B. They are world-famous.
C. They show diverse ships. D. They are in the same city.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了几个可以免费参观的博物馆。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Science Museum部分中的“From Helen Sharman’s iconic space suit to Amy Johnson’s Gipsy Moth airplane, explore the extraordinary stories of human achievements and the challenges we have overcome. (从海伦·沙曼的标志性太空服到艾米·约翰逊的吉普赛蛾飞机，探索人类成就的非凡故事和我们克服的挑战。)”可知，游客在Science Museum(科学博物馆)可以了解到杰出的人物和他们的成就，故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Discovery Museum部分中的“The Discovery Museum offers a great selection of exhibits to the whole family. (探索博物馆为全家人提供精选的展品。)”可知，Discovery Museum(探索博物馆)为来参观的家庭提供了丰富的展品选择，故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Whether you want to broaden your horizons, entertain the family or are simply looking for something to do on a rainy day, a trip to a free museum might be just the ticket.(无论您是想开拓视野、与家人共度欢乐，还是只是想在雨天找点事做，免费参观博物馆可能就是您的最佳选择。)”可知，这四个博物馆的共同之处在于它们都是免费的，故选A。
B
Michael and his wife, new residents in a San Francisco apartment, learned about their neighbor Jeff Dunan’s volunteer work for Bangladesh Relief, an organization that provides food, clothing and essential supplies for disadvantaged people in northern Bangladesh. Inspired, Michael donated $150 to Dunan’s GoFundMe campaign. However, a credit card notification alerted him to an unintended $15,041 charge.
When he saw the five-figure number, he was confused. Soon, it all made sense. Michael’s credit card number started with four and one. Clearly, he accidentally began typing his credit card information while his cursor (光标) was still in the donation box.
Michael planned to call Dunan to explain, but before he had the chance to do that, he started receiving Facebook messages from Shohag Chandra, the charity’s Bangladesh-based program manager, thanking him for his generous donation. After he looked through the photos of people holding thank-you signs that read his name, Michael’s heart sank. He felt terrible that he had to withdraw his handsome donation. Once his original contribution was refunded, he decided to donate $1,500.
Although Michael had told his family and friends about the tale, he decided to share it publicly on social media, after Dunan told him the organization was desperately in need of funds. “The least I could do was take the time to post this story online and see if I could inspire other people to donate to the cause,” Michael said.
Little did he know, though, that the story would be seen far and wide, ending up raising more than $120,000 for Bangladesh Relief in the span of only a few weeks—about eight times Michael’s mistaken donation. According to Dunan, more than 3,700 people have contributed because of Michael’s post. Michael has been stunned (震惊) by the ongoing outpouring of support. “Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine this reaction,” he said. “People can be amazing when they come together for something like this.”
4. How did Michael make the large donation
A. He input an incorrect amount. B. He encountered a system error.
C. He was greatly inspired by Dunan. D. He entered wrong credit card details.
5. Why did Michael’s heart sink according to Paragraph 3
A. He saw people in despair. B. He failed to offer enough money.
C. He didn’t receive the full refund. D. He realized the scale of his mistake.
6. What motivated Michael to share the story on social media
A. Dunan’s request for publicity. B. A desire for personal recognition.
C. The organization’s urgent need for funds. D. Pressure from his family and friends.
7. What message does the story convey
A. Actions speak louder than words. B. Many hands make light work.
C. Always prepare for a rainy day. D. A good beginning is half of victory.
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. C 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要叙述了主人公Michael输错捐款金额后将故事分享到网上，结果吸引了更多人关注孟加拉国的灾情，募集到了更多的资金。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Michael’s credit card number started with four and one. Clearly, he accidentally began typing his credit card information while his cursor (光标) was still in the donation box. (迈克尔的信用卡号码是以4加1开头的。很明显，当他的光标还在捐款箱里时，他不小心开始输入他的信用卡信息。)”可知，迈克尔捐了一大笔钱，因为他输入的金额不正确。故选A。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Michael planned to call Dunan to explain, but before he had the chance to do that, he started receiving Facebook messages from Shohag Chandra, the charity’s Bangladesh-based program manager, thanking him’ for his generous donation. After he looked through the photos of people holding thank-you signs that read his name, Michael’s heart sank. He felt terrible that he had to withdraw his handsome donation. Once his original contribution was refunded, he decided to donate $1,500. (迈克尔计划打电话给杜南解释，但在他有机会这么做之前，他开始收到慈善机构孟加拉国项目经理肖哈格·钱德拉发来的脸书信息，感谢他的慷慨捐赠。当他看完那些举着写有他名字的感谢牌的人的照片后，迈克尔的心沉了下去。他不得不收回他的大笔捐款，这让他感到很难过。一旦他的原始捐款被退还，他决定捐赠1500美元。)” 可知，此时他认识到自己的大笔捐款产生了很大的影响，所以开始后悔自己申请退款的举动。故选D。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Although Michael had told his family and friends about the tale, he decided to share it publicly on social media, after Dunan told him the organization was desperately in need of funds. (虽然迈克尔已经告诉了他的家人和朋友这个故事，但在杜南告诉他该组织急需资金后，他决定在社交媒体上公开分享。)”可知，迈克尔是在杜南告诉了他这个团体急需资金之后决定在网上分享这件事的。故选C。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，并结合最后一段的“Little did he know, though, that the story would be seen far and wide, ending up raising more than $120,000 for Bangladesh Relief in the span of only a few weeks—about eight times Michael’s mistaken donation. According to Dunan, more than 3,700 people have contributed because of Michael’s post. Michael has been stunned ( 震惊) by the ongoing outpouring of support. “Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine this reaction,” he said. “People can be amazing when they come together for something like this.”(然而，他并不知道，这个故事会被广泛传播，最终在短短几周内为孟加拉国救济组织筹集了12万多美元——大约是迈克尔错误捐款的8倍。据杜南说，有超过3700人因为迈克尔的帖子而捐款。迈克尔被源源不断的支持惊呆了:“我做梦也没想到会有这样的反应，”他说。“当人们聚在一起做这样的事情时，他们会很了不起。”) ”可知，文章主要叙述了Michael为什么一开始决定捐款、捐款金额有误的原因以及后续如何吸引了更多人捐款的故事。故事始于Michael一个人的善意，结尾时3700多人都加入了捐款活动，短时间内就筹集到了大笔资金。因此，B项“众人拾柴火焰高”正确。A. Actions speak louder than words.(行动胜于言语)；B. Many hands make light work. (众人拾柴火焰高)；C. Always prepare for a rainy day. (未雨绸缪)；D.A good beginning is half of victory. (良好的开端是成功的一半)。故选B。
C
One of China’s greatest resources is no doubt its diverse food. One of the most popular foods to be found is no doubt the street snacks that make up a large part of everyday life. “Compared with A Bite of China, which show eases chefs’ cooking processes and delicious food on air, Chinese Barbecue (烧烤) is more down-to-earth in describing the people,” commented a viewer.
A new documentary series, called Chinese Barbecue, tells the story of this popular food option that sizzles over hot coals on just about every street corner in cities and towns across the country. Barbecued meat shining over hot coal containers, while not as elegant as some of the fine dining options in China, are an essential part of people’s night life. The pleasant smell and atmosphere surrounding the grilled (烤的) street food are “something that could entice a girl to fly downstairs at night wearing her pajamas,” the documentary claims.
In many Chinese’s eyes, barbecue, regarded as the most ordinary and common night street snack, is different from homemade food by mothers as that is a symbol of kinship (亲情). Barbecue is where you go to become connected to people in society. And unlike official business lunches, during which people are rather reserved and polite, barbecue lets people cut loose and relax with old friends and newly made friends, leaving a lasting impression (friendship).
On the other side of the world, in the United States, BBQ, well received by all ages, demonstrates the even more enthusiastic personality of Americans, who grill large steaks on their outdoor stoves at home and enjoy competing to see who has the better cooking skills. It’s safe to say that the world, as a whole, holds deep-rooted good feelings toward barbecue, either for the taste or the warmth generated by fire.
8. What is probably A Bite of China
A. A popular documentary. B. A commercial programme.
C. A cuisine radio programme. D. A soap opera of chefs.
9. What may the underlined word “entice” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Force. B. Inform. C. Remind. D. Attract.
10. What makes barbecue different from other food in Chinese’s view
A. Close family bonds. B. Quality food.
C. Unique atmosphere. D. Beautiful cooking style.
11. Why does author mention BBQ in the United States
A. To indicate the popularity of BBQ. B. To present special American culture.
C. To show friendship between countries. D. To make a comparison with Chinese BBQ.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国烧烤食品的特色和吸引力。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段““Compared with A Bite of China, which show eases chefs’ cooking processes and delicious food on air, Chinese Barbecue (烧烤) is more down-to-earth in describing the people,” commented a viewer.(一名观众评论道：“与《舌尖上中国》相比，《中国烧烤》在描述人民方面更接地气。《舌尖上的中国》是一档轻松的厨师烹饪过程和美味的节目。”)”可知，《舌尖上的中国》是一部受欢迎的纪录片。故选A。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“The pleasant smell and atmosphere surrounding the grilled (烤的) street food”以及后文“a girl to fly downstairs at night wearing her pajamas”可知，烧烤街头食品的宜人气味和氛围“能吸引女孩穿着睡衣飞到楼下。故划线词意思是“吸引”。故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Barbecue is where you go to become connected to people in society. And unlike official business lunches, during which people are rather reserved and polite, barbecue lets people cut loose and relax with old friends and newly made friends, leaving a lasting impression (friendship).(烧烤是你与社会上的人联系的地方。与拘谨有礼的正式商务午餐不同，烧烤可以让人们与老朋友和新朋友一起放松，留下持久的印象（友谊）)”可知，在中国人看来，烧烤和其他食物的不同在于独特的氛围。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“On the other side of the world, in the United States, BBQ, well received by all ages, demonstrates the even more enthusiastic personality of Americans, who grill large steaks on their outdoor stoves at home and enjoy competing to see who has the better cooking skills.(在世界的另一边，在美国，烧烤受到各个年龄层的欢迎，显示了美国人更加热情的性格，他们在家里的户外炉子上烤大块牛排，并喜欢比赛谁的烹饪技巧更好)”可推知，作者提到美国的烧烤是为了说明烧烤的流行程度。故选A。
D
There is some truth to the old belief that achy joints are a sign that bad weather is on the way. Research shows a relationship between pain levels and changes in weather, particularly for people who suffer from chronic conditions such as arthritis (关节炎).
A2019 UK study analyzed the daily pain logs of 13,000 residents with arthritis. Using GPS data from participants’ smartphones, the researchers found connections between pain and humidity (湿度), air pressure and wind speed. Participants were more likely to experience pains on stormy, windy days and least likely to do so when conditions were dry and calm.
It’s unclear why changes in weather may influence pain severity for some people and not for others. “Everyone experiences pain differently,” says Sin Bevan, chief science officer at Arthritis Society Canada. “There are a lot of factors that could impact pain tolerance, including sleep, stress and depression.”
“It’s a good idea to track your symptoms and how certain weather conditions may affect your pain levels,” says Bevan. “From there you can manage expectations for what can be done on days when symptoms are worse.”
Not surprisingly, there’s evidence that the weather may also impact your mood. There are multiple reasons for this connection, according to Dr Max Pemberton, a UK-based psychiatrist. “Less sunlight affects your levels of melatonin, a hormone (激素) directly involved in mood regulation.”
Besides, bad weather may contribute to social isolation and loneliness because we can’t go outside and do things we enjoy with friends and family, explains Pemberton.
Once you understand how the weather impacts you physically or mentally, there are strategies you can try. For example, if you’re sensitive to cold and damp weather, a hot bath could provide relief for achy joints. Regular exercise — even if it has to be indoors — is also known to improve mood and is an important part of pain control.
12. What kind of weather is more likely to cause pain
A. Windy and cloudy weather.
B. Rainy and windy weather.
C. Rainy and calm weather.
D. Calm and dry weather.
13. What can we learn from Sian Bevan’s words
A. There is little to do when pain is severe.
B. Everyone is affected by weather changes.
C. A lack of sleep may affect people ‘s mood.
D. People differ in their ability to suffer pain.
14. What can people do to relieve pain in bad weather according to the text
A. Have a hot bath. B. Stay in bed.
C. Hang out with friends. D. Take some pills.
15. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A biology textbook. B. A news report
C. A health magazine. D. A weather report.
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. A 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一项研究，研究表明疼痛程度与天气变化之间存在关系，特别是对于患有关节炎等慢性疾病的人。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。文章第二段讲到“Participants were more likely to experience pains on stormy, windy days and least likely to do so when conditions were dry and calm. (参与者在暴风雨和大风天更有可能感到疼痛，而在干燥和平静的条件下最不可能感到疼痛)”可知，多雨多风的天气更容易引起疼痛。故选B。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。文章第三段讲到“Everyone experiences pain differently (每个人对疼痛的感受都不一样)”可知，从Sian Bevan的话中得知人们承受痛苦的能力不同。故选D。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。文章最后一段讲到“For example, if you’re sensitive to cold and damp weather, a hot bath could provide relief for achy joints. (例如，如果你对寒冷潮湿的天气敏感，洗个热水澡可以缓解关节疼痛)”可知，根据文章，在恶劣天气下人们可以洗个热水澡来缓解疼痛。故选A。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。本文介绍了一项研究，研究表明疼痛程度与天气变化之间存在关系，特别是对于患有关节炎等慢性疾病的人。文章第一段讲到“Research shows a relationship between pain levels and changes in weather, particularly for people who suffer from chronic conditions such as arthritis(关节炎).(研究表明疼痛程度与天气变化之间存在关系，特别是对于患有关节炎等慢性疾病的人)”可知，这篇文章大概取自健康杂志。故选C。
第二节 (共5 小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
ANIMAL BODY LANGUAGE
Human beings are not only ones who communicate. ______16______ Here is a quick look at how some of our animal friends send messages to us and to each other.
______17______ When a dog is happy, its ears will stand up and its eyes will be wide open. The dog will start barking. moving its tail, and running around in circles or jumping up and down to show you that it wants to play. A dog that is afraid will lay on its back and close its eyes. The dog may show its teeth and lower its body so that it is close to the ground. The dog may also shake, and it will put its tail between its legs. When a dog is angry, its main body language is showing its teeth and growling (低声叫). The dog will try making itself look as big as possible. The tail will stand straight out from the body.
Elephants also use noises and body language to express themselves. An elephant’s sense of smell is highly developed. An elephant can smell how another elephant is feeling and even tell if it is sick. The elephant’s nose, or trunk, is also used to make noises and to welcome other elephants. Different noises have a variety of meanings they can mean “I am hungry”, “I am angry”, or “Good to see you!” ______18______ If an elephant spreads its ears, it means “Watch out! “To show friendship, elephants will touch each other with their trunks and stand close to each other, putting their heads together.
Dolphins are social animals. ______19______ An angry dolphin will sometimes hit its tail on the surface of the water. The movement and noise let other dolphins know that something is wrong. If a dolphin wants to send a message over a long distance, or if it wants to show how strong it is, it will jump high out of the water and land on its side, making a loud noise. A dolphin’s favorite activity is leaping into the air while playing with its friends. When dolphins are tired and need to rest, they will swim in small groups close to the surface. ______20______
A. Dogs are human’s loyal friends.
B. If you see them doing this, you should not disturb them.
C. An elephant’s body language includes ear signals and gestures.
D. They live in groups and love showing each other their feelings.
E. Dogs use sounds, body movements, and their tails to communicate.
F. If an elephant senses its partner is falling sick, it will also make a noise.
G. Animals use body language to tell each other how they feel and what they think
【答案】16. G 17. E 18. C 19. D 20. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要讲述动物的交流方式。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Human beings are not only ones who communicate.”(不止人类会交流。)和下文“Here is a quick look at how some of our animal friends send messages to us and to each other.”(接下来让我们简单的了解一下我们的动物朋友是如何发送信息给我们和动物们之间的。)可知，中间要提到动物也有它们的交流方式。选项G“动物用肢体语言告诉对方它们感觉如何和它们想的什么。”和上下文意思连贯。故选G。
【17题详解】
根据下文“When a dog is happy, its ears will stand up and its eyes will be wide open.”(当狗高兴的时候，它的耳朵会竖起来并且它的眼睛会睁得很大。)可知，这一段说明狗的交流方式。选项E“狗用声音，身体的移动和它们的尾巴进行交流。”和下文意思一致。故选E。
18题详解】
根据下文“If an elephant spreads its ears, it means “Watch out! “To show friendship, elephants will touch each other with their trunks and stand close to each other, putting their heads together.”(如果大象展开它的耳朵，意思就是“小心！”为了表达友谊，大象会相互碰一下鼻子，并且相互站的很近，把它们的头放在一起。)可知，这里描述大象用耳朵和身体来交流。选项C“大象的肢体语言包括耳朵信号和姿势。”和下文意思一致。故选C。
【19题详解】
根据上文“Dolphins are social animals.”(海豚是群居动物。)可知，这里描述海豚的生活特点。选项D“它们住在一起，并且喜欢相互表达它们的情感。”和上文意思一致。故选D。
【20题详解】
根据上文“When dolphins are tired and need to rest, they will swim in small groups close to the surface.”(当海豚累并且想休息的时候，它们会在接近水面的地方一小群的一起游泳。)可知，这里提到海豚也会累，也需要休息。选项B“如果你看到它们这样，你不应该打扰它们。”和上文意思一致。故选B。
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One morning Lindsey Sheely ordered delivery from her favorite restaurant. After ____21____ the food, her then two-year-old son, Cohen, ran out to say goodbye to the delivery man. The child was ____22____ a package of sauce with one hand while his other arm was outstretched (伸出) for a hug. The pizza guy ____23____ to lean into the boy’s hug and said. “Enjoy your ____24____!” The enthusiastic baby even tried to kiss the pizza guy, but his mom told him to just blow kisses.
The ____25____ interaction was captured on Sheely’s doorbell camera. The following day, she posted the interaction on the Internet. “We thought it was so ____26____ and funny,” she wrote. “I hope it gives you a(n) ____27____ and warms your heart like it did for us.”
Then, she received a ____28____ from a man named Ryan Catterson, who told her that he saw the video and that he was the one who handled their ____29____. He was the pizza delivery man. Catterson _____30_____ his sadness that his 16-year-old daughter, Alyssa, _____31_____ passed away just a week before.
“After losing my daughter this past week, Cohen’s gesture _____32_____ me because it was like my daughter was there. It really just _____33_____ a lot to me.” said Catterson. Just like that, the hug was the perfect timing. Catterson had been informing the whole family how much he needed hugs before they came. Luckily, that sweet little _____34_____ gave him one. It was almost as if his daughter had known and _____35_____ it to him.
21.
A. asking about B. paying for C. listening to D. figuring out
22.
A. removing B. transforming C. holding D. purchasing
23.
A. hesitated B. promised C. forgot D. stopped
24.
A. pizza B. ride C. supper D. house
25.
A. ordinary B. odd C. adorable D. daily
26.
A. sweet B. real C. stylish D. curious
27.
A. lesson B. laugh C. topic D. inference
28.
A. warning B. title C. diary D. message
29.
A. registration B. strategy C. order D. emergency
30.
A. shared B. rescued C. rejected D. replaced
31.
A. unavoidably B. unexpectedly C. unsteadily D. uncertainly
32.
A. challenged B. persuaded C. confused D. touched
33.
A. meant B. cost C. brought D. amazed
34.
A. girl B. author C. chance D. boy
35.
A. found B. made C. sent D. credited
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了周六晚上，Ryan Catterson在给Lindsey Sheely送披萨的时候，Sheely的大儿子跑过来给了他一个大大的拥抱。拥抱能让人感受爱与温暖，尤其是对一个刚刚失去亲人的外卖员而言。
【21题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：在支付了食物费用后，她当时两岁的儿子科恩跑出去和送货员道别。A.asking about询问；B.pay for支付费用；C.listen to听；D.figure out解决，想出，理解。根据前文“One morning, Lindsey Sheely ordered delivery from her favorite restaurant.”可知，Lindsey Sheely在她最喜欢的餐厅点了外卖。外卖员送来食物后，应该是支付食物的费用。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：孩子一只手拿着一包酱汁，另一只手伸出要去拥抱外卖员。A.removing去除，移除；B.transforming转变，使改头换面；C.holding拿着，手持；D.purchasing购买。根据文章“a package of sauce with one hand while his other arm was outstretched (伸出) for a hug.”可知，这个男孩一只手拿着酱汁，另一只手伸出去想要拥抱外卖员。所以酱汁是拿在手上。故选C项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：披萨男停下来靠在男孩的拥抱里说。“享受你的披萨吧!”A.hesitated犹豫；B.promised承诺；C.forgot忘记；D.stopped停止。根据文章“The pizza guy ____3____ to lean into the boy’s hug ”可知，外卖员送完食物本来是要离开，男孩伸出一只手臂想要拥抱，所以外卖员停下离开的脚步转而投入男孩的怀抱。stop to do是固定短语，表示“停下来去做另外一件事”。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：披萨男停下来靠在男孩的拥抱里说。“享受你的披萨吧!”A.pizza披萨；B.ride车程；C.supper晚餐；D.house房子。根据文章“The pizza guy ____3____ to lean into the boy’s hug ”可知，外卖员送的是披萨，所以是祝福小男孩享用他披萨。故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：希利的门铃摄像头拍下了这段可爱的互动。A.ordinary普通的；B.odd奇怪的；C.adorable可爱的；D.daily日常的。根据前文“The child was ____2____ a package of sauce with one hand while his other arm was outstretched (伸出) for a hug.”和“The pizza guy ____3____ to lean into the boy’s hug ”可知，男孩伸出手臂去拥抱，外卖员停下来投入男孩的怀抱。这一段互动是非常可爱和温暖的。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们觉得它是如此的甜蜜和有趣。A.sweet甜蜜的；B.real真正的；C.stylish时髦的，时尚的；D.curious好奇的。根据下文“I hope it gives you a(n) ____7____ and warms your heart like it did for us.”可知，这段互动温暖了人们的心。所以是非常甜蜜贴心的互动。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我希望它能让你开怀大笑，像为我们做的那样温暖你的心。A.lesson课程，经验教训；B.laugh大笑；C.topic话题；D.inference推断，推理。根据上文“We thought it was so ____6____ and funny,”可知，这段互动不仅甜蜜而且非常有趣。所以男孩的妈妈发布这段互动到互联网上是为了让更多人开心。故选B项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后，她收到了一位名叫Ryan Catterson的男子发来的信息，他告诉她，他看到了视频，是他处理了他们的订单。A.warning警告；B.title标题；C.diary日记；D.message留言，信息。根据下文“He was the pizza delivery man.Catterson ____10____ his sadness that his 16-year-old daughter, Alyssa, ____11____ passed away just a week before.”可知，是当时的披萨外卖员看到视频后给男孩的妈妈发了信息。信息上告知了他16岁的女儿一周前去世了。所以外卖员是发送了信息。故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后，她收到了一位名叫Ryan Catterson的男子发来的信息，他告诉她，他看到了视频，是他处理了他们的订单。A.registration登记，注册；B.strategy战略；C.order订单；D.emergency紧急情况，突发事件。根据第一段第一句“One morning, Lindsey Sheely ordered delivery from her favorite restaurant. ”可知，男孩的妈妈在餐厅预订了披萨，是这位外卖员处理了这份披萨外卖订单。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Catterson分享了他16岁的女儿Alyssa在一周前意外去世的悲伤。A.shared分享；B.rescued援救；C.rejected拒绝；D.replaced代替。根据前文“Then, she received a ____8____ from a man named Ryan Catterson”可知，这位外卖披萨员发送了信息给男孩的妈妈。通过发送信息分享了自己的悲伤故事。故选A项。
【31题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：Catterson分享了他16岁的女儿Alyssa在一周前意外去世的悲伤。A.unavoidably不可避免地；B.unexpectedly出乎意料地，意外地；C.unsteadily不稳定地；D.uncertainly不确定地。根据前文“He was the pizza delivery man. Catterson ____10____ his sadness that his 16-year-old daughter, Alyssa, ____11____ passed away just a week before.”可知，这位外卖披萨员的16岁女儿一周前去世。文章没有告知去世的具体原因，所以推断是意外去世。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在上周失去女儿后，科恩的手势打动了我，因为就像我的女儿在那里一样。A.challenged挑战；B.persuaded说服；C.confused疑惑，困惑；D.touched触动。根据下文“Catterson had been informing the whole family how much he needed hugs before they came. ”可知，这位外卖披萨员非常需要一个拥抱。所以男孩伸出手臂想要拥抱他是触动了他，使他非常感动。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这确实对我意义重大。A.meant意味着；B.cost花费；C.brought带来；D.amazed使惊叹。根据下文“ Just like that, the hug was the perfect timing. Catterson had been informing the whole family how much he needed hugs before they came.”可知，这位外卖披萨员非常需要一个拥抱。所以男孩伸出手臂想要拥抱他对他意义重大。故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，那个可爱的小男孩给了他一个拥抱。A.girl女孩；B.author作者；C.chance机会；D.boy男孩。根据上文“ The child was ____2____ a package of sauce with one hand while his other arm was outstretched (伸出) for a hug.”和“The pizza guy ____3____ to lean into the boy’s hug .”可知，是男孩给了他一个拥抱。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：就好像他的女儿已经知道并给了他一个拥抱。A.found找到；B.made制作；C.sent发送，传达；D.credited认为是…的功劳。根据上文“Catterson had been informing the whole family how much he needed hugs before they came.”可知，外卖披萨员非常想要一个拥抱，男孩就伸出手臂拥抱他。所以外卖披萨员认为好像是女儿知道他需要拥抱一样，所以送了一个拥抱给他。故选C项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
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。
The Chinese folk dance is a microcosm (缩影) of the country’s rich culture. The peacock dance is a ____36____ (tradition) folk dance of the Dai minority.
The Dai people are known for their dancing and singing skills. It’s said that more ____37____a thousand years ago, the Dai minority’s head learned to dance through ____38____ (copy) the elegant gestures of the peacock. Afterwards, the dance ____39____ (promote) by later generations and spread widely. In ____40____mind of the Dai people, the peacock is a symbol of happiness.
The dance movements are usually performed in a fixed order. The dance starts with a peacock flying out from ____41____ (it) nest and looking around cautiously. It ____42____ (wander) around the wild searching for food. Having had its fill, the peacock then goes to the river bank to bathe and play in the water. After that, it shakes the water drops off and combs its feathers. When ____43____ (compete) with other peacocks, it displays its beautiful tail to its rivals and its beloved. At the end of the dance, the peacock spreads out its wings and flies joyfully into the sky.
____44____ (show) a lively peacock, dancers must use a range of hand movements and eye expressions. Their knees must be very flexible, _____45_____is a feature of the Dai dance.
【答案】36. traditional
37. than 38. copying
39. was promoted
40. the 41. its
42. wanders
peting
44. To show
45. which
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了傣族的孔雀舞的历史和动作要领。
【36题详解】
考查形容词。句意：孔雀舞是傣族的传统民间舞蹈。此处应用形容词修饰名词dance，名词tradition的形容词形式为traditional。故填traditional。
【37题详解】
考查固定词组。句意：据说一千多年前，傣族人的首领通过模仿孔雀优美的的姿势学会了跳舞。“more than”意为“超过，多余”，超过一千年。故填than。
【38题详解】
考查动名词。句意：据说一千多年前，傣族人的首领通过模仿孔雀优美的的姿势学会了跳舞。介词through后跟动名词做宾语。故填copying。
【39题详解】
考查被动语态和时态。句意：之后，这种舞蹈被后辈人宣传推广并广泛传播。主语dance与动词promote之间存在被动关系，且时间为过去，应使用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was promoted。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意：在傣族人的心中，孔雀是幸福的象征。此处特指傣族人的想法，应使用定冠词进行特指。故填the。
【41题详解】
考查形容词性物主代词。句意：孔雀舞以孔雀从它的巢穴飞出并谨慎地环顾开始。名词nest前应使用形容词性物主代词修饰。故填its。
【42题详解】
考查时态和人称。句意：孔雀在野外四处闲逛觅食。此处描述舞蹈动作含义的客观事实，应使用一般现在时，且主语为第三人称单数。故填wanders。
【43题详解】
考查状语从句的省略。句意：当与其他孔雀竞争时，它会向它的对手和爱人展示漂亮的尾巴。在状语从句中，从句的主语与主句相同且谓语为be动词时，可省略主语和be动词，此处完整形式为When it is competing with other peacocks。故填competing。
【44题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意：为了呈现出一只生动的孔雀，舞者们必须使用大量手部动作和眼神表达。分析句子结构可知，此处应使用动词不定式表目的，作句子的目的状语。故填To show。
【45题详解】
考查非限制性定语从句。句意：她们的膝盖必须非常灵活，这是傣族舞的一个特点。分析句子结构可知，后句为非限制性定语从句，关系代词替代前面整个句子，应使用which。故填which。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 你校英文报将以“三月十二日中国植树节(National Tree Planting Day)”为主题，举行征文比赛。请写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 简要介绍植树节；
2. 说明树木的重要性；
3. 呼吁履行植树义务。
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。
Planting Trees for our Future
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【答案】One possible version 1:
Planting Trees for our Future
National Tree Planting Day is held on March 12 every year, when millions of volunteers, both young and old, plant trees in schools, parks, city gardens and the countryside.
As we all know, trees are very important not only to the environment but also to humans. From improving air quality to fighting against climate change, trees play a vital role. In addition, they provide habitats and food for many species of wildlife.
Therefore, we each should do our bit by participating in voluntary tree planting activity. With perseverance and accumulated efforts, we will be able to make the environment better.
One possible version 2:
Planting Trees for our Future
National Tree Planting Day takes place on March 12 every year, when millions of volunteers, both young and old, plant trees in schools, parks, city gardens and the countryside.
As is known to us, trees are very significant to the environment and humans. They play a vital role in enhancing air quality and battling against climate change. Besides, trees supply habitats and food for numerous species of wildlife.
Thus, we each should take an active part in voluntary tree planting activity to do our bit. With perseverance and joint efforts, we will be able to make the environment better.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生以“三月十二日中国植树节（National Tree Planting Day）”为主题，写一篇短文，内容包括：简要介绍植树节；说明树木的重要性； 呼吁履行植树义务。
【详解】1.词汇积累
至关重要的：vital→very important
此外：In addition→Besides
提供给某人某物：provide sth. for sb.→provide sb. with sth.
因此：Therefore→Thus
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：With perseverance and accumulated efforts, we will be able to make the environment better.
拓展句：With perseverance and accumulated efforts, we will be able to make the environment better, benefiting ourselves and our generations.
【点睛】[高分句型1] National Tree Planting Day is held on March 12 every year, when millions of volunteers, both young and old, plant trees in schools, parks, city gardens and the countryside.(运用了when引导的时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] As we all know, trees are very important not only to the environment but also to humans. (运用了as引导的非限制性定语从句)
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I must admit, I haven’t always liked animals. In fact, I distrusted them greatly while growing up, and I still fear the ones I don’t know personally. What set my beliefs in stone was being attacked—not once but many times, including the summer after second grade when I was bitten by a rabbit. Then, when I was nine and riding my dirt bike down the road, a large dog charged me and tried to bite my ankle. After all those negative experiences, there was one thing I knew for sure: All creatures, great and small, were no friends of mine.
After college in California, I returned to live the single life in Las Vega. Then I met Lisa. In no time at all, we fell in love, married and moved into a new house. Despite my avoidance of animals, Lisa had a dog called Bailey. Bailey didn’t like me, but he tolerated my existence once he realized I wasn’t going anywhere.
Things changed as spring came. We welcomed a new member of our family: our son Evan. One evening Evan grabbed hold of the dog’s tail. The irritated dog paused and turned to look at his stuck tail but waited patiently until being released. Still the stories I’d heard of animals attacking babies worries me.
Then my worst fear occurred. I sat on the couch (沙发) reading after a long day while my wife worked at the dining-room table paying the bills. I saw Evan crawl across the family-room carpet as he made his way behind the couch. One minute, all was quiet and then Bailey entered the room and headed to where Evan had crawled. I nearly jumped out of my skin when I heard the dog start a fearful barking behind me.
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。
Throwing the book away, I rushed around the couch with great fear.
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Having witnessed our dog killing a scorpion (蝎子) and saving my son, I was speechless.
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【答案】Throwing the book away, I rushed around the couch with great fear. The damn dog was barking directly at a huge scorpion in front of Evan’s chin. Evan lay on his belly, his head held high, frozen in fright as Bailey continued to bark at full volume mere inches away. The huge scorpion had its tail up and was prepared to strike. Without hesitation, the dog rushed to attack the scorpion and killed it with one bite. It was such a close call. Lisa scooped up our crying child.
Having witnessed our dog killing a scorpion (蝎子) and saving my son, I was speechless. Unconsciously, tears rolled down my cheek. Without worry and fear any longer, I knelt down and gave that brave dog some kisses. Bailey seemed to have fully understood my feeling, he lay in my arms to comfort me. It was a crucial moment which showed how both human and beast can live in harmony. I had a new belief in love. It is that some animals are human’s good friends indeed.
【解析】
【导语】本文以情感发展为线索展开，讲述了作者从小不喜欢小动物，但是在儿子遇险，宠物狗保护了作者的儿子之后，作者终于相信人和动物之间也有爱。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“扔掉了书，我非常害怕地绕过沙发冲了过去。”可知，第一段可描写作者绕过沙发冲过去，准备制止并责骂Bailey，却发现地上有个蝎子冲着儿子爬过去，Bailey勇敢地冲上去，一口把它咬死了。
②由第二段首句内容“亲眼看见我们的宠物狗咬死了蝎子救了我儿子，我无话可说。”可知，第二段可描写作者被Bailey 的行动感动了，并相信人和动物之间也有爱。
2.续写线索：看见大蝎子——Evan 害怕——蝎子准备进攻——Bailey把它咬死——流泪——吻Bailey——Bailey依偎作者——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①冲：rushed/raced/hurried
②进攻：strike /attack /charge
③展示出：showed /displayed
情绪类
①吓得僵住了：frozen in fright / frozen in terror
②千钧一发：a close call /a narrow escape
【点睛】[高分句型1]Evan lay on his belly, his head held high, frozen in fright as Bailey continued to bark at full volume mere inches away.（独立主格结构）
[高分句型2]It is that some animals are human’s good friends indeed（表语从句）丰城九中2023-2024学年上学期高四期末英语试卷
考试时间：120分钟 试卷总分：150分
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。
例：How much is the shirt’
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In a park. C. In the street.
2. How will the speakers get to the park
A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By subway.
3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Employer and employee. C. Father and daughter.
4. How much does the woman pay for the gym per month
A. $20. B. $30. C. $50.
5. What can we learn about the old oven
A. It’s broken. B. It’s not in style. C. It isn’t multi-functional.
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。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Their graduation party. B. Their favorite classes. C. Their future plans.
7. What does the woman want to be
A. A scientist. B. A doctor. C. A computer programmer.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What type of tea does the woman prefer
A. Brown tea. B. Green tea. C. Flower tea.
9. How will the man make the payment
A. In cash. B. By cellphone. C. By credit card.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10 When did the man go in the locker room
A. A few minutes ago. B. A quarter ago. C. Half an hour ago.
11. What does the man complain about the lockers
A. They’re being occupied inappropriately.
B. They’re too dirty and need cleaning.
C They’re not very safe for storage.
12. What’s wrong with the clothes hangers
A. Too ugly. B. Too weak. C. Too big.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. Why did the woman fail to go climbing
A. She was worn out.
B. She lost touch with others.
C. She loved the scene at the bottom.
14. What was the woman doing when she saw a dolphin
A. Relaxing on the beach. B. Sailing in a boat. C. Diving.
15. What made the woman give up doing bungee jumping
A. Her fear. B. Her health. C. Equipment problems.
16. What did the woman like best about her vacation
A. Exploring the rainforest.
B. Visiting the old caves.
C. Playing with the dolphin.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What can be affected certainly if teenagers lack sleep
A. Their spirits. B. Their long-term health. C. Their academic performance.
18. What is to blame for teenagers lacking sleep
A. Poor diet. B. Lack of exercise. C. Too much entertainment.
19. How can teenagers fall asleep easier
A. Reading a book before sleeping.
B. Listening to music before sleeping.
C. Drinking hot chocolate before sleeping.
20. What does the speaker suggest schools do
A. Offer art classes.
B. Shorten the school day.
C. Start and end the school day later.
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)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Whether you want to broaden your horizons, entertain the family or are simply looking for something to do on a rainy day, a trip to a free museum might be just the ticket.
Science Museum
At the Science Museum, you can enjoy award-winning exhibitions and collections spanning the sciences. From Helen Sharman’s iconic space suit to Amy Johnson’s Gipsy Moth airplane, explore the extraordinary stories of human achievements and the challenges we have overcome. You can book your free admission ticket on its website.
Natural History Museum
London’s world-famous museum is home to over 80 million objects and specimens including plants, creatures, dinosaur fossils, rare bugs and more. Billions of years of natural history is all open to visitors, completely free of charge. You can even get up close to collections made by Charles Darwin.
Discovery Museum
The Discovery Museum offers a great selection of exhibits to the whole family. Here you can stand in awe at the world’s first steam turbine-powered ship Turbinia which stands proud in the central hall. It also offers educational workshops and also provides a wealth of online content for virtual learning opportunities. The museum is free of charge.
Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)
For art and design lovers, the Victoria and Albert Museum is the perfect free-to-visit attraction in Britain’s capital. Named after Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, who laid the building’s foundation stone in 1899, the V&A has an impressive collection of original masterpieces, contemporary art, architectural marvels and even a fantastic fashion gallery.
As well as dozens of free permanent exhibitions available in-house and online, the V&A also hosts temporary collections and events throughout the year, many of which are also completely free!
1. What can visitors do at the Science Museum
A. Explore the world’s first ship.
B. Enjoy some contemporary art.
C. Admire Charles Darwin’s collections.
D. Learn about the great people and their achievements.
2. Which museum provides exhibits for the whole family
A. Science Museum. B. Natural History Museum.
C. Discovery Museum. D. Victoria and Albert Museum.
3. What do the four museums have in common
A. They offer free visits. B. They are world-famous.
C. They show diverse ships. D. They are in the same city.
B
Michael and his wife, new residents in a San Francisco apartment, learned about their neighbor Jeff Dunan’s volunteer work for Bangladesh Relief, an organization that provides food, clothing and essential supplies for disadvantaged people in northern Bangladesh. Inspired, Michael donated $150 to Dunan’s GoFundMe campaign. However, a credit card notification alerted him to an unintended $15,041 charge.
When he saw the five-figure number, he was confused. Soon, it all made sense. Michael’s credit card number started with four and one. Clearly, he accidentally began typing his credit card information while his cursor (光标) was still in the donation box.
Michael planned to call Dunan to explain, but before he had the chance to do that, he started receiving Facebook messages from Shohag Chandra, the charity’s Bangladesh-based program manager, thanking him for his generous donation. After he looked through the photos of people holding thank-you signs that read his name, Michael’s heart sank. He felt terrible that he had to withdraw his handsome donation. Once his original contribution was refunded, he decided to donate $1,500.
Although Michael had told his family and friends about the tale, he decided to share it publicly on social media, after Dunan told him the organization was desperately in need of funds. “The least I could do was take the time to post this story online and see if I could inspire other people to donate to the cause,” Michael said.
Little did he know, though, that the story would be seen far and wide, ending up raising more than $120,000 for Bangladesh Relief in the span of only a few weeks—about eight times Michael’s mistaken donation. According to Dunan, more than 3,700 people have contributed because of Michael’s post. Michael has been stunned (震惊) by the ongoing outpouring of support. “Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine this reaction,” he said. “People can be amazing when they come together for something like this.”
4. How did Michael make the large donation
A. He input an incorrect amount. B. He encountered a system error.
C. He was greatly inspired by Dunan. D. He entered wrong credit card details.
5. Why did Michael’s heart sink according to Paragraph 3
A. He saw people in despair. B. He failed to offer enough money.
C. He didn’t receive the full refund. D. He realized the scale of his mistake.
6. What motivated Michael to share the story on social media
A. Dunan’s request for publicity. B. A desire for personal recognition.
C. The organization’s urgent need for funds. D. Pressure from his family and friends.
7. What message does the story convey
A. Actions speak louder than words. B. Many hands make light work.
C. Always prepare for a rainy day. D. A good beginning is half of victory.
C
One of China’s greatest resources is no doubt its diverse food. One of the most popular foods to be found is no doubt the street snacks that make up a large part of everyday life. “Compared with A Bite of China, which show eases chefs’ cooking processes and delicious food on air, Chinese Barbecue (烧烤) is more down-to-earth in describing the people,” commented a viewer.
A new documentary series, called Chinese Barbecue, tells the story of this popular food option that sizzles over hot coals on just about every street corner in cities and towns across the country. Barbecued meat shining over hot coal containers, while not as elegant as some of the fine dining options in China, are an essential part of people’s night life. The pleasant smell and atmosphere surrounding the grilled (烤的) street food are “something that could entice a girl to fly downstairs at night wearing her pajamas,” the documentary claims.
In many Chinese’s eyes, barbecue, regarded as the most ordinary and common night street snack, is different from homemade food by mothers as that is a symbol of kinship (亲情). Barbecue is where you go to become connected to people in society. And unlike official business lunches, during which people are rather reserved and polite, barbecue lets people cut loose and relax with old friends and newly made friends, leaving a lasting impression (friendship).
On the other side of the world, in the United States, BBQ, well received by all ages, demonstrates the even more enthusiastic personality of Americans, who grill large steaks on their outdoor stoves at home and enjoy competing to see who has the better cooking skills. It’s safe to say that the world, as a whole, holds deep-rooted good feelings toward barbecue, either for the taste or the warmth generated by fire.
8. What is probably A Bite of China
A. A popular documentary. B. A commercial programme.
C. A cuisine radio programme. D. A soap opera of chefs.
9. What may the underlined word “entice” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Force. B. Inform. C. Remind. D. Attract.
10. What makes barbecue different from other food in Chinese’s view
A. Close family bonds. B. Quality food.
C. Unique atmosphere. D. Beautiful cooking style.
11. Why does author mention BBQ in the United States
A. To indicate the popularity of BBQ. B. To present special American culture.
C. To show friendship between countries. D. To make a comparison with Chinese BBQ.
D
There is some truth to the old belief that achy joints are a sign that bad weather is on the way. Research shows a relationship between pain levels and changes in weather, particularly for people who suffer from chronic conditions such as arthritis (关节炎).
A2019 UK study analyzed the daily pain logs of 13,000 residents with arthritis. Using GPS data from participants’ smartphones, the researchers found connections between pain and humidity (湿度), air pressure and wind speed. Participants were more likely to experience pains on stormy, windy days and least likely to do so when conditions were dry and calm.
It’s unclear why changes in weather may influence pain severity for some people and not for others. “Everyone experiences pain differently,” says Sin Bevan, chief science officer at Arthritis Society Canada. “There are a lot of factors that could impact pain tolerance, including sleep, stress and depression.”
“It’s a good idea to track your symptoms and how certain weather conditions may affect your pain levels” says Bevan. “From there you can manage expectations for what can be done on days when symptoms are worse.”
Not surprisingly, there’s evidence that the weather may also impact your mood. There are multiple reasons for this connection, according to Dr Max Pemberton, a UK-based psychiatrist. “Less sunlight affects your levels of melatonin, a hormone (激素) directly involved in mood regulation.”
Besides, bad weather may contribute to social isolation and loneliness because we can’t go outside and do things we enjoy with friends and family, explains Pemberton.
Once you understand how the weather impacts you physically or mentally there are strategies you can try. For example, if you’re sensitive to cold and damp weather, a hot bath could provide relief for achy joints. Regular exercise — even if it has to be indoors — is also known to improve mood and is an important part of pain control.
12. What kind of weather is more likely to cause pain
A. Windy and cloudy weather.
B. Rainy and windy weather.
C. Rainy and calm weather.
D. Calm and dry weather.
13. What can we learn from Sian Bevan’s words
A. There is little to do when pain is severe.
B. Everyone is affected by weather changes.
C. A lack of sleep may affect people ‘s mood.
D. People differ in their ability to suffer pain.
14. What can people do to relieve pain in bad weather according to the text
A. Have a hot bath. B. Stay in bed.
C. Hang out with friends. D. Take some pills.
15. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A biology textbook. B. A news report
C. A health magazine. D. A weather report.
第二节 (共5 小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
ANIMAL BODY LANGUAGE
Human beings are not only ones who communicate. ______16______ Here is a quick look at how some of our animal friends send messages to us and to each other.
______17______ When a dog is happy, its ears will stand up and its eyes will be wide open. The dog will start barking. moving its tail, and running around in circles or jumping up and down to show you that it wants to play. A dog that is afraid will lay on its back and close its eyes. The dog may show its teeth and lower its body so that it is close to the ground. The dog may also shake, and it will put its tail between its legs. When a dog is angry, its main body language is showing its teeth and growling (低声叫). The dog will try making itself look as big as possible. The tail will stand straight out from the body.
Elephants also use noises and body language to express themselves. An elephant’s sense of smell is highly developed. An elephant can smell how another elephant is feeling and even tell if it is sick. The elephant’s nose or trunk, is also used to make noises and to welcome other elephants. Different noises have a variety of meanings they can mean “I am hungry”, “I am angry”, or “Good to see you!” ______18______ If an elephant spreads its ears, it means “Watch out! “To show friendship, elephants will touch each other with their trunks and stand close to each other, putting their heads together.
Dolphins are social animals. ______19______ An angry dolphin will sometimes hit its tail on the surface of the water. The movement and noise let other dolphins know that something is wrong. If a dolphin wants to send a message over a long distance, or if it wants to show how strong it is, it will jump high out of the water and land on its side, making a loud noise. A dolphin’s favorite activity is leaping into the air while playing with its friends. When dolphins are tired and need to rest, they will swim in small groups close to the surface. ______20______
A. Dogs are human’s loyal friends.
B. If you see them doing this, you should not disturb them.
C. An elephant’s body language includes ear signals and gestures.
D. They live in groups and love showing each other their feelings.
E. Dogs use sounds, body movements, and their tails to communicate.
F. If an elephant senses its partner is falling sick, it will also make a noise.
G. Animals use body language to tell each other how they feel and what they think
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One morning, Lindsey Sheely ordered delivery from her favorite restaurant. After ____21____ the food, her then two-year-old son, Cohen, ran out to say goodbye to the delivery man. The child was ____22____ a package of sauce with one hand while his other arm was outstretched (伸出) for a hug. The pizza guy ____23____ to lean into the boy’s hug and said. “Enjoy your ____24____!” The enthusiastic baby even tried to kiss the pizza guy, but his mom told him to just blow kisses.
The ____25____ interaction was captured on Sheely’s doorbell camera. The following day, she posted the interaction on the Internet. “We thought it was so ____26____ and funny,” she wrote. “I hope it gives you a(n) ____27____ and warms your heart like it did for us.”
Then, she received a ____28____ from a man named Ryan Catterson, who told her that he saw the video and that he was the one who handled their ____29____. He was the pizza delivery man. Catterson _____30_____ his sadness that his 16-year-old daughter, Alyssa, _____31_____ passed away just a week before.
“After losing my daughter this past week, Cohen’s gesture _____32_____ me because it was like my daughter was there. It really just _____33_____ a lot to me.” said Catterson. Just like that, the hug was the perfect timing. Catterson had been informing the whole family how much he needed hugs before they came. Luckily, that sweet little _____34_____ gave him one. It was almost as if his daughter had known and _____35_____ it to him.
21.
A. asking about B. paying for C. listening to D. figuring out
22.
A. removing B. transforming C. holding D. purchasing
23.
A. hesitated B. promised C. forgot D. stopped
24.
A. pizza B. ride C. supper D. house
25.
A. ordinary B. odd C. adorable D. daily
26.
A. sweet B. real C. stylish D. curious
27.
A. lesson B. laugh C. topic D. inference
28.
A. warning B. title C. diary D. message
29.
A. registration B. strategy C. order D. emergency
30.
A. shared B. rescued C. rejected D. replaced
31.
A. unavoidably B. unexpectedly C. unsteadily D. uncertainly
32.
A. challenged B. persuaded C. confused D. touched
33.
A. meant B. cost C. brought D. amazed
34.
A. girl B. author C. chance D. boy
35.
A. found B. made C. sent D. credited
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。
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。
The Chinese folk dance is a microcosm (缩影) of the country’s rich culture. The peacock dance is a ____36____ (tradition) folk dance of the Dai minority.
The Dai people are known for their dancing and singing skills. It’s said that more ____37____a thousand years ago, the Dai minority’s head learned to dance through ____38____ (copy) the elegant gestures of the peacock. Afterwards, the dance ____39____ (promote) by later generations and spread widely. In ____40____mind of the Dai people, the peacock is a symbol of happiness.
The dance movements are usually performed in a fixed order. The dance starts with a peacock flying out from ____41____ (it) nest and looking around cautiously. It ____42____ (wander) around the wild searching for food. Having had its fill, the peacock then goes to the river bank to bathe and play in the water. After that, it shakes the water drops off and combs its feathers. When ____43____ (compete) with other peacocks, it displays its beautiful tail to its rivals and its beloved. At the end of the dance, the peacock spreads out its wings and flies joyfully into the sky.
____44____ (show) a lively peacock, dancers must use a range of hand movements and eye expressions. Their knees must be very flexible, _____45_____is a feature of the Dai dance.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 你校英文报将以“三月十二日中国植树节(National Tree Planting Day)”为主题，举行征文比赛。请写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 简要介绍植树节；
2. 说明树木的重要性；
3. 呼吁履行植树义务。
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。
Planting Trees for our Future
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第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I must admit, I haven’t always liked animals. In fact, I distrusted them greatly while growing up, and I still fear the ones I don’t know personally. What set my beliefs in stone was being attacked—not once but many times, including the summer after second grade when I was bitten by a rabbit. Then, when I was nine and riding my dirt bike down the road, a large dog charged me and tried to bite my ankle. After all those negative experiences, there was one thing I knew for sure: All creatures, great and small, were no friends of mine.
After college in California, I returned to live the single life in Las Vega. Then I met Lisa. In no time at all, we fell in love, married and moved into a new house. Despite my avoidance of animals, Lisa had a dog called Bailey. Bailey didn’t like me, but he tolerated my existence once he realized I wasn’t going anywhere.
Things changed as spring came. We welcomed a new member of our family: our son Evan. One evening Evan grabbed hold of the dog’s tail. The irritated dog paused and turned to look at his stuck tail but waited patiently until being released. Still the stories I’d heard of animals attacking babies worries me.
Then my worst fear occurred. I sat on the couch (沙发) reading after a long day while my wife worked at the dining-room table paying the bills. I saw Evan crawl across the family-room carpet as he made his way behind the couch. One minute, all was quiet and then Bailey entered the room and headed to where Evan had crawled. I nearly jumped out of my skin when I heard the dog start a fearful barking behind me.
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。
Throwing the book away, I rushed around the couch with great fear.
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Having witnessed our dog killing a scorpion (蝎子) and saving my son, I was speechless.
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