2023-2024学年度第一学期第一次月考
高一A组英语试题卷
考试时间:120分钟 试卷分值:120分
第一部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Here comes 4 most popular clubs in our school! Join us, and we will help you to find your own shining points, lead you to find beauty and to create beauty, and make your campus life as fulfilling and happy as a dream.
Basketball Club
Students will be able to develop their basketball skills further and have the opportunity to compete in basketball games with members from other international schools in Beijing. The club will be available to 10-16 members from grades 5 to 8, and will practice twice weekly.
Yoga Club
Yoga not only improves balance and flexibility, but also serves as a peaceful escape from the stress of daily life. Our students will have the chance to physically exercise while reducing some stress from their life. The club will be available to 10-16 members from grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Tuesday).
Public Speaking Club
The Public Speaking Club will be centered around the personal development of students along with developing public speaking skills. The club will be interested in focusing on all skills in delivering better speeches and improving communication skills. The club will be available to 10-12 members from grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Wednesday).
Media Club
The Media Club teaches students the basics of journalism. The club offers a wide range of activities like interviewing teachers and students, writing about big events on campus, and operating the weekly school radio broadcasts. The club will be available to 8-12 members from grades 6-12 and will meet once weekly (Monday).
1. Which club will help students both physically and mentally
A. Basketball Club B. Yoga Club. C. Public Speaking Club. D. Media Club.
2. What will club members do at the Media Club
A. Set up a school radio. B. Write imaginary stories.
C. Interview teachers and students. D. Learn public speaking skills.
3. Where can the text be found
A. In a travel guidebook. B. In a school introduction.
C. In a research paper. D. In a history textbook.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了学校四个最受欢迎的社团。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Yoga Club部分中“Yoga not only improves balance and flexibility, but also serves as a peaceful escape from the stress of daily life. Our students will have the chance to physically exercise while reducing some stress from their life.(瑜伽不仅能提高平衡性和柔韧性，还能让你平静地逃离日常生活的压力。我们的学生将有机会锻炼身体，同时减少生活中的一些压力)”可知，瑜伽社团对身心都有帮助。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Media Club部分中“The Media Club teaches students the basics of journalism. The club offers a wide range of activities like interviewing teachers and students(媒体俱乐部教授学生新闻的基本知识。俱乐部提供各种各样的活动，比如采访老师和学生)”可知，媒体社团成员将采访老师和学生。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Here comes 4 most popular clubs in our school! Join us, and we will help you to find your own shining points, lead you to find beauty and to create beauty, and make your campus life as fulfilling and happy as a dream.(这是我们学校最受欢迎的四个俱乐部！加入我们，我们将帮助你找到自己的闪光点，带领你发现美，创造美，让你的校园生活如梦一般充实和快乐)”可知，本文介绍了学校四个最受欢迎的社团。由此推知，本文可能出自学校情况简介。故选B。
B
The year was 1937. I was seven years old. And I was with my father and mother, at a Chinese restaurant in Boro Park, Brooklyn. That was the first Chinese restaurant I ever ate at. I was always given food from the adults’ orders.
I’m not sure when it was, but the time did come when I had my first order — Won-Ton soup, egg rolls and spare ribs. That made me excited. My father seemed to know the Chinese waiter, a young guy; his name was Jimmy. I remember being surprised that a Chinese man could have an American name.
Some months later, my father took me to a restaurant in Manhattan’s Chinatown called The Rathskeller on Mott Street. This was my first time in Chinatown and I was very impressed by how different it was from Boro Park. We went there a few times. I just couldn’t have enough of the food there.
In 1951, I was sent to work in the Hospital Treasurer’s Office at Letterman Army Hospital. A colleague had an uncle who was a waiter at The Far East Cafe on Grant Avenue in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown. Once a week, a group from the office would go there for lunch and my colleague’s uncle would take good care of us. My favorite dish was Tomato Beef Chow Mein.
It wasn’t until about 23 years later, in 1974, that I had my next serious relationship with the cuisine (菜肴) of China. I was lucky to take some cooking lessons provided by a famous Chinese restaurant’s chef. Then my life entered a new phase (阶段). I didn’t know it then, but some time later, it became clear to me that Chinese food would follow me through the days of my life.
4. What happened during the author’s first experience at a Chinese restaurant
A. He fell in love with Chinese food.
B. He was praised for his good behavior.
C. He was allowed to order his own food.
D. He became familiar with the Chinese waiter.
5. What did the author most probably think of The Rathskeller
A. The food there suited his taste.
B. It provided quality customer service.
C. The environment there was pleasant.
D. It offered a chance to learn foreign cultures.
6. What can we infer about the author from the last paragraph
A. He knew Chinese table manners well.
B. Chinese food had a lasting influence on him.
C. He formed a close friendship with a chef.
D. A famous chef helped him run a Chinese restaurant.
7. How is the text mainly developed
A. By using data. B. By analyzing causes.
C. By making comparisons. D. By following the order of time.
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在中国餐馆就餐的经历以及中餐对作者的持久影响。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“That was the first Chinese restaurant I ever ate at. I was always given food from the adults’ orders.(那是我吃过的第一家中餐馆。大人们总是给我点吃的)”和第二段中“I’m not sure when it was, but the time did come when I had my first order — Won-Ton soup, egg rolls and spare ribs.(我不确定是什么时候，但我第一次点餐的时候确实来了——馄饨汤、蛋卷和排骨)”可知，作者第一次去中餐馆时被允许自己点餐，故选C。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Some months later, my father took me to a restaurant in Manhattan’s Chinatown called The Rathskeller on Mott Street. This was my first time in Chinatown and I was very impressed by how different it was from Boro Park. We went there a few times. I just couldn’t have enough of the food there.(几个月后，父亲带我去了曼哈顿唐人街莫特街的一家名为The Rathskeller的餐馆。这是我第一次来唐人街，我对它与Boro Park的不同印象深刻。我们去了几次。我就是吃不饱那里的食物)”可知，作者去了The Rathskeller餐馆几次，觉得那里的食物总是吃不够，由此推知作者最可能认为The Rathskeller的食物符合自己的胃口，以至于怎么吃都不够，故选A。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“I didn’t know it then, but some time later, it became clear to me that Chinese food would follow me through the days of my life.(当时我并不知道，但一段时间后，我清楚地意识到，中餐将伴随我的一生)”可推知，中国食物对作者有持久的影响。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“The year was 1937.(那一年是1937年)”；第三段“Some months later, my father took me to a restaurant in Manhattan’s Chinatown called The Rathskeller on Mott Street.(几个月后，父亲带我去了曼哈顿唐人街莫特街的一家名为The Rathskeller的餐馆)”；第四段“In 1951, I was sent to work in the Hospital Treasurer’s Office at Letterman Army Hospital.(1951年，我被派到莱特曼陆军医院的医院财务办公室工作)”以及最后一段“It wasn’t until about 23 years later, in 1974, that I had my next serious relationship with the cuisine (菜肴) of China.( 直到大约23年后的1974年，我才与中国菜有了第二次真正的接触)”可推知，文章主要是按照时间的顺序展开。故选D。
C
Why do you like the music you do You would think that it is because of the music itself. But that’s only half the story. Surprisingly, the other half of the story doesn’t have much to do with music at all. By analyzing the public personalities (个性) of famous musicians, and the personality traits of their fans, a group of researchers found that people prefer the music of artists whose public personalities are similar to their own.
In three separate studies of more than 80,000 people, the researchers looked at several factors: personality ratings of 50 of the most famous musicians, listener reactions to music, and the lyrics in the artists’ music. The musicians studied were different, ranging from Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Whitney Houston, The Rolling Stones to Beyonce, Coldplay, Dave Matthews Band, Maroon 5, Taylor Swift, and Ozzy Osbourne.
The results from the three studies show that the fit in personality between the listener and the musician predicts musical preferences. It’s important to note that the public personalities of the musicians were measured, not their real personalities. The findings show how music gives fans a sense of pride and belonging to a social world. Even more, the results shed light on the evolutionary (进化的) origins of music, which say that music evolved as a way to communicate groups’ characteristics which helped groups decide whether or not to work with each other. All of those make the findings a major advance in this area of research.
The findings are showing us how music can be a common denominator to bring people together. They can also pave the way for a new approach for record companies to attract audiences. Besides, the findings can be applied to situations involving mental health. For example, in times of stress and uncertainty, listeners can seek music of artists with similar personalities to themselves and feel understood and a sense of connection.
8. What are the key factors that influence listeners’ preference according to the researchers
A. The lyrics in the music. B. The styles of the music.
C The listeners’ former experiences. D. The musicians’ public personalities.
9. Why does the writer consider the findings a major advance
A. They have shown the social power of music.
B. They can make people improve their personalities.
C. They encourage musicians to produce better music.
D. They can help listeners develop better taste in music.
10. How can you understand the underlined part in the last paragraph
A. A secret. B. A purpose. C. A similarity. D. A skill.
11. In which section of a magazine may we read the text
A. Health. B. Culture. C. Education. D. Relationship.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了一项研究结果，人们更喜欢那些公众性格与自己相似的艺术家的音乐。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“a group of researchers found that people prefer the music of artists whose public personalities are similar to their own (一组研究人员发现，人们更喜欢那些公众性格与自己相似的艺术家的音乐)”可知，研究人员认为音乐家的公众性格影响听众的喜好。故选D项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“The findings show how music gives fans a sense of pride and belonging to a social world. Even more, the results shed light on the evolutionary (进化的) origins of music, which say that music evolved as a way to communicate groups’ characteristics which helped groups decide whether or not to work with each other. All of those make the findings a major advance in this area of research. (研究结果表明了音乐是如何给乐迷带来自豪感和对社会世界的归属感的。更重要的是，研究结果阐明了音乐的进化起源，即音乐进化是一种交流群体特征的方式，有助于群体成员决定是否互相合作。所有这些都使这些发现成为该研究领域的一个重大进展。)”可知，这些研究展示了音乐的社会力量，所以作者认为是巨大的进步。故选A项。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第一段中“a group of researchers found that people prefer the music of artists whose public personalities are similar to their own (一组研究人员发现，人们更喜欢那些公众性格与自己相似的艺术家的音乐)”及第三段第一句“The results from the three studies show that the fit in personality between the listener and the musician predicts musical preferences. (这三项研究的结果表明，听者和音乐家之间的性格契合度可以预测音乐偏好。)”可知，研究发现听众更喜欢公众性格与自己相似的音乐家，由此可推知，划线部分所在句意为“这些发现向我们展示了音乐是如何成为一个共同点把人们聚在一起的”，“a common denominator”意为“相似性”。故选C项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，结合第一段中“a group of researchers found that people prefer the music of artists whose public personalities are similar to their own (一组研究人员发现，人们更喜欢那些公众性格与自己相似的艺术家的音乐)”可知，本文主要讲述了一项研究结果及其社会意义，我们可能在杂志的文化版块读到它。故选B项。
D
As online learning becomes more common and a mass of resources are changed to digital form, some people have suggested that public libraries should be shut down and everyone should be given an iPad with an e-reader subscription (订阅). They believe that it will save local cities and towns money, provide more materials and encourage more people to read.
However, it would be a serious mistake to replace libraries with tablets (平板电脑). First, digital books and resources are related to less learning and more problems than print resources. A study found that people read 20-30% slower on tablets, keep 20% less information, and understand 10% less of what they read. Additionally, staring too long at a screen has been shown to cause more health problems than reading print does.
Second, it is incredibly narrow-minded to believe that the only service libraries offer is book lending. Libraries have lots of benefits, and many are only available if the library has a physical location. Some of these benefits include acting as a quiet study space, giving people a way to communicate with their neighbors, holding classes on a variety of topics, providing jobs, answering visitor questions, and keeping the community connected. One neighborhood found that, over a third of residents reported feeling more connected to their community after a series of local library instituted community events. Similarly, a survey conducted in 2015 found that nearly two-thirds of American adults feel that closing their local library would have a major effect on their community.
While replacing libraries with tablets may seem like a simple solution, it would encourage people to spend even more time looking at digital screens and end access to many of the benefits of libraries. In many areas, libraries are such an important part of the community network that they could never be replaced by a simple object.
12. Which of the following may digital reading supporters agree
A. Libraries cost towns or cities too much money.
B. IPads make people’s learning less convenient.
C. Printed books are more efficient than digital ones.
D. Digital books offer more answers than libraries.
13. How does the writer explain learning problems caused by digital books
A. By telling a story. B. By using some data.
C. By describing a scene. D. By doing an experiment.
14. Why do people prefer physical libraries
A. They can read more books there. B. They can have a personal space for study.
C. They can take some exercises in them. D. They can feel closer to their neighbors.
15. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To inform the residents of activities held in libraries.
B. To advertise an effective way to subscribe to e-reader.
C. To argue that libraries shouldn’t be replaced by tablets.
D. To present the reasons of not using tablets in libraries.
【答案】12 A 13. B 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了公共图书馆不应该被平板电脑所代替，并给出了理由。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“some people have suggested that public libraries should be shut down and everyone should be given an iPad with an e-reader subscription (订阅). They believe that it will save local cities and towns money, provide more materials and encourage more people to read.(一些人建议关闭公共图书馆，给每个人发一个订阅电子阅读器的iPad。他们认为，这将节省当地城镇的资金，提供更多的材料，并鼓励更多的人阅读)”可知，数字阅读的支持者认为关闭图书馆可以节省资金，故他们可能会同意A项“图书馆花费了城镇或城市太多的钱”的观点。故选A。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。第二段中“First, digital books and resources are related to less learning and more problems than print resources.(首先，与印刷资源相比，数字图书和资源涉及的学习更少，问题更多)”提到数字图书会引起更多学习问题，接着下文“A study found that people read 20-30% slower on tablets, keep 20% less information, and understand 10% less of what they read.(一项研究发现，人们在平板电脑上阅读的速度要慢20-30%，保留的信息少20%，理解的内容也少10%)”使用一些研究中的数据来说明，故选B。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Some of these benefits include acting as a quiet study space, giving people a way to communicate with their neighbors, holding classes on a variety of topics, providing jobs, answering visitor questions, and keeping the community connected. One neighborhood found that, over a third of residents reported feeling more connected to their community after a series of local library instituted community events.(其中一些好处包括作为一个安静的学习空间，给人们一个与邻居交流的方式，举办各种主题的课程，提供工作，回答游客的问题，并保持社区的联系。一个社区发现，超过三分之一的居民报告说，在一系列当地图书馆组织的社区活动之后，他们与社区的联系更加紧密了)”可知，人们更喜欢实体图书馆是因为图书馆让他们和社区的联系更加紧密，他们会觉得和邻居更亲近，故选D。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据全文内容，结合最后一段中“In many areas, libraries are such an important part of the community network that they could never be replaced by a simple object.(在许多地区，图书馆是社区网络的重要组成部分，它们永远不会被一个简单的物体所取代)”可知，文章主要论述了公共图书馆不应该被平板电脑所代替，并给出了理由，故本文目的是论证图书馆不应该被平板电脑所代替，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填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
According to research, about 21.5 million American children between the ages of six and seventeen are involved (参与的) in a team sport. ____16____ But regardless of the reasons for getting involved, children can gain a lot from sports.
A 2006 report shows that taking up sports can increase both emotional and behavioral well-being in teenagers. And increased well-being can lead to higher confidence, which results in better overall performance. ____17____ In addition, they usually get along well with people around them and are less likely to have bad or risky behavior.
____18____ Through this process, children develop social and leadership skills and learn the value of teamwork. Children involved in sports usually have stronger and better relationships with their schoolmates and a better understanding of people from different backgrounds.
Actually, sports give children an opportunity to communicate with adults in valuable and positive ways, which can help them develop closer relationships with adults. This effect is especially great when children don’t get along well with their family members. ____19____
Although most effects of sports on children are good, there can be disadvantages. If the pressure to win is overemphasized (过分强调) or the expectations of parents or coaches become too great, kids may experience lots of stress. ____20____ To avoid these bad effects, children should not overemphasize winning but focus on developing certain skills.
A. Being physically fit is linked to having a higher IQ.
B. They may take part in sports for fun or to develop some skills.
C. However, children hardly play sports when they become older.
D. It can cause worries, headaches, stomach aches, and muscle pain.
E. For example, children involved in sports are likely to do well in their studies.
F. Organized sports require children to work together to achieve a common goal.
G. Many children say sports have helped increase their conversations with parents.
【答案】16. B 17. E 18. F 19. G 20. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲是参加体育运动对孩子们的好处。
【16题详解】
空前“According to research, about 21.5 million American children between the ages of six and seventeen are involved (参与的) in a team sport.(根据研究，大约有2150万6到17岁的美国儿童参加了团队运动。)”说明很多儿童会参加团体运动，空后“But regardless of the reasons for getting involved, children can gain a lot from sports.(但不管参与的原因是什么，孩子们都能从运动中获益良多。)”说明孩子会从运动中获得很多好处，由此推知空格处应该会讨论参加运动的原因，B选项“They may take part in sports for fun or to develop some skills.(他们参加体育运动可能是为了好玩或发展一些技能。)”说明了两个孩子们参加体育运动的原因，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选B。
【17题详解】
空前“A 2006 report shows that taking up sports can increase both emotional and behavioral well-being in teenagers. And increased well-being can lead to higher confidence, which results in better overall performance.(2006年的一份报告显示，参加体育运动可以提高青少年的情绪和行为健康。幸福感的增强可以带来更高的信心，从而带来更好的整体表现。)”说明了参加运动可以提高青少年的表现，空后“In addition, they usually get along well with people around them and are less likely to have bad or risky behavior.(此外，他们通常与周围的人相处得很好，不太可能有不良或冒险的行为。)”举例说明了参加运动对青少年的好处，由此推知空格处也应该举类似的例子，E选项“For example, children involved in sports are likely to do well in their studies.(例如，参加体育运动的孩子很可能在学习上取得好成绩。)”举例说明了参加体育运动给孩子带来的好处，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选E。
【18题详解】
空后“Through this process, children develop social and leadership skills and learn the value of teamwork.(通过这个过程，孩子们培养了社交和领导能力，并学会了团队合作的价值。)”提到了一个过程，空后也强调了运动有助于孩子学习团队合作，由此推知空格处应该提到体育运动，且要说体育运动是如何让孩子学习团队合作，F选项“Organized sports require children to work together to achieve a common goal.(有组织的运动需要孩子们一起努力实现一个共同的目标。)”说明了运动需要孩子一起实现一个共同的目标，也就在这个过程中学会了合作，因此引起下文，符合语境，故选F。
【19题详解】
空前“Actually, sports give children an opportunity to communicate with adults in valuable and positive ways, which can help them develop closer relation-ships with adults. This effect is especially great when children don’t get along well with their family members.(实际上，体育运动给孩子们提供了一个与成年人以有价值和积极的方式交流的机会，这可以帮助他们与成年人建立更密切的关系。当孩子与家人相处不好时，这种影响尤其大。)”说明体育运动有助于改善和父母之间的关系，空格处也应该对此方面的内容进行说明，G选项“Many children say sports have helped increase their conversations with parents.(许多孩子说，运动有助于增加他们与父母的对话。)”说明了运动有助于青少年和父母的沟通，进而和父母改善关系，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选G。
【20题详解】
空前“If the pressure to win is overemphasized (过分强调) or the expectations of parents or coaches become too great, kids may experience lots of stress.(如果获胜的压力被过分强调，或者父母或教练的期望太高，孩子们可能会感到很大的压力。)”说明了如果过分强调获胜，孩子可能会遇到很多压力，空后“To avoid these bad effects, children should not overemphasize winning but focus on developing certain skills.(为了避免这些不良影响，孩子们不应该过分强调胜利，而应该专注于发展某些技能。)”说明了要避免这些不良影响应该怎么做，因此空格处应该具体说明空前所说的压力所造成的不良的影响，D选项“It can cause worries, headaches, stomach aches, and muscle pain.(它会引起焦虑、头痛、胃痛和肌肉疼痛。)”说明了压力所带来的不良影响，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选D。
第二部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was so excited when Mrs. Burks announced we were going to the skating rink (溜冰场). I’d never been roller-skating and really wanted to learn how to skate.
When we got there, everyone ___21___ inside. Some of us rented our skates and soon began lacing (系好鞋带) them up. Then, everyone but me ___22___ away from the wall and started skating.
___23___ onto the handrail (扶手), I pulled myself along the side as I tried moving my legs back and forth. After a few failed ___24___, Mrs. Burks skated over to me.
“When you start to ___25___, relax. If you struggle to keep from falling, you’ll be more ___26___ to hurt yourself,” said Mrs. Burks.
Mrs. Burks ___27___ for one of my hands. I took a deep breath and ___28___ her by the hand. As we moved away from the wall, she called out, “Get your ___29___. Move your foot forward at an angle and then do the ____30____ thing with the other foot.”
I tried to follow her ____31____ in every way. “That’s good! You’re moving your feet like you should. But remember to relax when you start to go down. Let’s try again,” Mrs. Burks said.
So I did. When I began losing my balance, I crumpled (倒下) to the floor, ____32____. Mrs. Burks was right! It didn’t ____33____ as much. I was able to get up faster and try again.
Later I began to see how Mrs. Burks’ guidance worked for other ____34____. As long as I kept trying to do my best , I could learn something even when I ____35____ in those dark moments of my life. I could get back up, try again, and trust someone would be there to help me.
21. A. escaped B. bent C. wandered D. rushed
22. A. walked B. flew C. rolled D. removed
23. A. Holding B. Sitting C. Standing D. Lying
24. A. trips B. attempts C. performances D. shows
25. A. smile B. fall C. learn D. rest
26. A. nervous B. serious C. likely D. annoyed
27. A. tapped B. stopped C. delivered D. reached
28. A. expected B. searched C. based D. caught
29. A. balance B. sight C. wisdom D. breath
30. A. opposite B. interesting C. same D. dangerous
31. A. rescue B. guidance C. footstep D. power
32. A. happily B. safely C. immediately D. narrowly
33. A. defeat B. bother C. alarm D. hurt
34. A. injuries B. skates C. challenges D. chances
35 A. failed B. quit C. cried D. dropped
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了“我”第一次学习滑旱冰的经历，让“我”明白即使失败，也能从中学得到一些道理。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我们到达那里时，所有人都冲了进去。A. escaped逃离；B. bent弯腰；C. wandered漫步，闲逛；D. rushed快速行进，冲。根据后文“Some of us rented our skates and soon began lacing (系好鞋带) them up. Then, everyone but me ___2___ away from the wall and started skating.”可知，除了我不会滑冰，其他人很快租了鞋子去滑冰。故可知我们（同学们）迫不及待冲进溜冰场了。故选D项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后，除了我之外，所有人都从墙边滑走了，开始滑冰。A. walked走路；B. flew飞走；C. rolled滑，滚；D. removed移动，移走。根据前文“I was so excited when Mrs. Burks announced we were going to the skating rink (溜冰场).”可知，老师带我们去溜冰场滑冰，故此处指其他人穿着旱冰鞋滑走了，roll away意为“滑走”。故选C项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：抓住扶手，我试着前后移动我的腿，沿着扶手慢慢把自己往前拉。A. Holding抓，握；B. Sitting坐；C. Standing站；D. Lying趟。根据前文“I’d never been roller-skating and really wanted to learn how to skate.”可知，这是我第一次学习滑冰，比较胆小，所以抓着扶手，开始尝试。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：几次尝试失败后，Mrs. Burks滑向我。A. trips旅行；B. attempts尝试，努力；C. performances表演；D. shows节目。根据空后“failed ”可知，我前几次尝试滑冰都失败了。故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当你开始跌倒时，放松。A. smile微笑；B. fall跌倒；C. learn学习；D. rest休息。根据后文“If you struggle to keep from falling, you’ll be more ___6___ to hurt yourself,”可知，如果硬挣扎着不摔倒，反倒更可能受伤，故Mrs. Burks教我快跌倒时要放松。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如果你挣扎着不跌倒，你会更有可能伤到自己。A. nervous紧张的； B. serious严肃的，认真的；C. likely可能的；D. annoyed生气的。根据前文“When you start to ___5___, relax.”可知，快摔倒的时候要放松，故如果挣扎着不摔倒就会更有可能受伤。故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Mrs. Burks向我的一只手伸过手来。A. tapped拍；B. stopped 停止；C. delivered递送；D. reached伸手够，拿。根据后文“I took a deep breath and ___8___ her by the hand.”可知，我抓住了Mrs. Burks的手，故Mrs. Burks向我伸出手来了。故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我深吸一口气，抓住她的手。A. expected期待；B. searched搜寻；C. based以……为基础；D. caught抓住。根据前文“Mrs. Burks ___7___ for one of my hands.”可知，Mrs. Burks在我几次尝试失败后，主动伸出手来帮我，故我抓住了她的手。故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：保持平衡。A. balance平衡；B. sight视野；C. wisdom智慧；D. breath呼吸。根据后文“Move your foot forward at an angle and then do the ___10___ thing with the other foot.”可知，Mrs. Burks让我的两只脚要以相同的角度向前移动，故是让我先保持平衡。故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：以一个角度，把你的脚向前移动，然后用另一只脚做同样的事。A. opposite对面的，相反的；B. interesting有趣的；C. same同样的；D. dangerous危险的。根据前文“Get your ___9___.”可知，Mrs. Burks在教我保持平衡，故我的两只脚要以相同的角度向前移动。故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我尽力按照她的指示去做。A. rescue营救；B. guidance指导；C. footsteps脚印；D. power力量。根据后文“That’s good! You’re moving your feet like you should.”可知，Mrs. Burks夸我做得好，故我是按照Mrs. Burks的指令做动作，学习滑冰。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：当我开始失去平衡时，我安全地倒在地板上。A. happily 高兴地；B. safely安全地，无伤害地；C. immediately 立即；D. narrowly差一点。根据后文“I was able to get up faster and try again.”可知，我没有明显受伤，故我倒在地板上时是安全的，没有受伤的。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Mrs. Burks说得对！那么疼。A. defeat打败；B. bother打扰，麻烦；C. alarm警告；D. hurt受伤，疼。根据后文“I was able to get up faster and try again.”可知，我完全能快速爬起来，故可知不是很疼。故选D项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：后来，我开始明白Mrs. Burks的指导对其他挑战是如何起作用的。A. injuries受伤；B. skates溜冰鞋，冰刀，滑板车；C. challenges挑战；D. chances机会。根据后文“I could get back up, try again, and trust someone would be there to help me.”可知，我会重新起来，再一次尝试，故此处是指生活中遇到其他挑战时，她的指导同样奏效。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：只要我一直努力做到最好，即使在生命中最黑暗的时刻失败了，我也能学到一些东西。A. failed失败；B. quit停止，离任；C. cried 哭泣；D. dropped使落下。根据前文“After a few failed ___4___, Mrs. Burks skated over to me.”再结合文章可知，我在失败后，在Mrs. Burks的帮助下，学会了保持平衡、如何减少受伤，故即使失败，我也能学到一些道理，与前文呼应。故选A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。
Do you want to learn a foreign language Choose one of the most ____36____(use) languages suggested below to learn.
In most countries all over the world, English is ___37___most widely used second language. Whether a person is traveling to a foreign country or communicating ____38____people from other _____39_____(country) for business purposes, English is one language which will come in handy at every step.
Spanish is the language of business in about twenty countries. There are many jobs in the United States as well as in many other countries, which specially ask for people _____40_____know how to speak and write Spanish.
The Chinese economy is booming! In the future, China ____41____ (become) the economic world leader, which makes it the perfect time to learn Mandarin Chinese, a language _____42_____ (speak) by millions of people.
French ______43______ (recognize) as one of the top languages to learn, ____44____(simple) because it is a chief language in northern and western Africa. Anyone trying to understand European history can benefit a lot from _____45_____ (learn) this language.
【答案】36. useful
37. the 38. with
39. countries
40. who/that
41. will become
42. spoken 43. is recognized
44. simply 45. learning
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要为想要学习外语的人介绍并推荐了几种语言。
【36题详解】
考查形容词。句意：选择下面建议的最有用的语言学习。空处修饰名词languages，需填形容词作定语，根据句意，“有用的”表达为useful。故填useful。
【37题详解】
考查冠词。句意：在世界上大多数国家，英语是使用最广泛的第二语言。根据语境和most widely可知，此处意为“最广泛的”，使用副词最高级需用定冠词the修饰。故填the。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意：无论一个人是去国外旅行，还是为了商业目的与来自其他国家的人交流，英语都是一种每一步都能派上用场的语言。communicate with sb.为固定短语，意为“与某人交流”。故填with。
【39题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：无论一个人是去国外旅行，还是为了商业目的与来自其他国家的人交流，英语都是一种每一步都能派上用场的语言。country意为“国家”，是可数名词，other后面需加名词复数形式。故填countries。
【40题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：在美国和其他许多国家，有许多工作特别要求会说会写西班牙语的人。空处引导定语从句，先行词people，指人，在定语从句中作主语，需用关系代词who/that引导。故填who/that。
【41题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：在未来，中国将成为世界经济的领导者，这是学习普通话的最佳时机，这种语言有数百万人使用。分析句子可知，此处为主句谓语动词，根据时间状语In the future可知，是发生在将来的事情，用一般将来时。故填will become。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在未来，中国将成为世界经济的领导者，这是学习普通话的最佳时机，这种语言有数百万人使用。分析句子结构，句子已有谓语动词will become，空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语，修饰名词language，speak和language为逻辑上的动宾关系，需填过去分词形式。故填spoken。
【43题详解】
考查动词时态语态和主谓一致。句意：法语被认为是最值得学习的语言之一，仅仅因为它是北非和西非的主要语言。分析句子结构，空处缺少谓语动词，此处陈述客观事实，使用一般现在时，French和realize为被动关系，需用一般现在时的被动语态。主语French为不可数名词，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。故填is realized。
【44题详解】
考查副词。句意：法语被认为是最值得学习的语言之一，仅仅因为它是北非和西非的主要语言。空处修饰整个句子，需用副词作状语。故填simply。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：任何试图了解欧洲历史的人都可以从学习这门语言中获益良多。from为介词，后面需加动名词作宾语。故填learning。
第三部分 写作(共一节，满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你的新西兰好友Judy因为最近很难集中精力学习而感到烦恼，来信寻求你的建议。请你给她回信，内容包括：
1.写信意图；
2.提出建议；
3.表达期望。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Dear Judy,
Sorry to hear that you have difficulty concentrating on your studies, and I am writing to offer you some advice.
First, it’s necessary for you to get enough sleep and eat a balanced diet every day, which can help you get energetic. Second, you can break down what you should do every day into smaller tasks and finish them one by one. What’s more, it’s a good choice for you to do some exercise when you get upset. I hope my advice will be helpful to you.
Best wishes.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假定你是李华，你的新西兰好友Judy因为最近很难集中精力学习而感到烦恼，来信寻求你的建议。请你给她回信。
【详解】1.词汇积累
建议：advice→ suggestion
首先：First→ First of all
此外：What’s more → Besides
锻炼：do some exercise→ take exercise
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I hope my advice will be helpful to you.
拓展句：I hope the advice that I put forward will be helpful to you.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Sorry to hear that you have difficulty concentrating on your studies, and I am writing to offer you some advice.（运用了that连接的宾语从句作hear的宾语）
【高分句型2】First, it’s necessary for you to get enough sleep and eat a balanced diet every day, which can help you get energetic.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
第四部分 课内知识考查(共两节，满分 25分)
第一节 单词填空(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
根据括号中英文单词或中文提示加首字母写出正确单词,请注意所填单词均来自教材词汇表。
47. The booklet gives a brief d________ (描述) of each place. (根据中英文提示填空)
【答案】description##escription
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：这本小册子对每个地方都作了简要介绍。结合空前的“a brief”可知，空处应填名词单数作宾语，根据中英文提示可知，description“描述”，可数名词，故填description。
48. English reflects the ________(creative) of the human race. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】creativity
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：英语反映了人类的创造性。根据句子分析可知，此处应用名词creativity“创造性”做宾语，故填creativity。
49. She had a long _________(argue) with the man who had collected the books. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】argument
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：她与收集这些书的人进行了长时间的争论。根据空前的“a long”可知，空处应填名词单数作宾语，argument“争论”，名词，故填argument。
50. Your facial expression can r________ (反映) your real feelings. (根据中英文提示填空)
【答案】reflect##eflect
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：你的面部表情可以反映你的真实感受。根据中英文提示可知，reflect“反映”，动词，情态动词can后接动词原形，故填reflect。
51. Elected as chairman of the c________ (委员会), he was full of confidence and energy. (根据中英文提示填空)
【答案】committee##ommittee
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：他当选为委员会主席，信心十足，精力充沛。根据中英文提示可知，committee“委员会”，名词，在句中作介词of的宾语，故填committee。
52. On seeing this wonderful s_________ (雕像), everyone present let out a cry of surprise. (根据中英文提示填空)
【答案】sculpture##culpture
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：看到这个奇妙的雕像，在场的每个人都惊奇地叫了起来。根据中英文提示可知，sculpture“雕像”，可数名词，由空前的“this”可知应用名词单数形式，在句中作seeing的宾语，故填sculpture。
53. She g________ (毕业) from a famous university last year and is working here. (根据中英文提示填空)
【答案】graduated##raduated
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：她去年从一所名牌大学毕业，现在这里工作。根据中英文提示可知，graduate“毕业”，动词，根据“last year”可知此处描述过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时，故填graduated。
54. To be honest, I found the job a little bit ________ (challenge) at the beginning. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】challenging
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：老实说，刚开始的时候我觉得这份工作有点挑战性。此处作补足语，表示“有挑战性的”应用形容词challenging。故填challenging。
55. I have had a lot of comments about that carving in p________ (尤其)． (根据中英文提示填空)
【答案】particular##articular
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。句意：我有很多关于那个雕刻的评论。由首字母提示p可知，空格处是particular，in particular是固定短语，意为“尤其”，故填particular。
56. We should r_________ (辨认出) differences between American English and British English. (根据中英文提示填空)
【答案】recognize##ecognize##recognise##ecognise
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：我们应该认识到美式英语和英式英语的区别。根据中英文提示可知，recognize/recognise“辨认出”，动词，情态动词should后接动词原形，故填recognize/recognise。
第二节 短语语法知识测试(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
57. Although she managed to buy some medicine, the_______ instructions on the bottle really made her _______.
A. confused; confusing B. confusing; confused
C. confusion; confused D. confused; confusion
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：虽然她设法买了一些药，但瓶子上令人困惑的说明确实把她弄糊涂了。confused“困惑的，糊涂的”，通常用于描述人的感受或情感状态；confusing“令人困惑的”，通常用于描述事物的特征和性质。第一空作定语修饰名词instructions，指物，应用confusing；第二空作宾补，宾语her指人，应用confused。故选B。
58. From the first day I arrived in Kunming, I had my understanding of China_________.
A. change B. changing C. to be changed D. changed
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：从我到达昆明的第一天起，我对中国的理解就发生了变化。非谓语动词change和宾语my understanding of China之间是动宾关系，change用过去分词作宾补，表示被动，故选D。
59. The manager would like to see his plan ________ out immediately.
A. carry B. carrying C. to be carried D. carried
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：经理希望看到他的计划立即被实施。动词短语carry out和宾语plan之间是被动关系，故用过去分词作宾补，表示被动，see sth done“看到某事被做”，故选D。
60. “For a moment, he was speechless. Happiness seemed to fill his body and stick in his throat.”
Which word is formed in the same way as “speechless”
A. disappear B. dangerous C. footprint D. impossible
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查构词法。句意：“他一时说不出话来。幸福似乎充满了他的身体，卡在了他的喉咙里。” 哪个单词与“speechless”的构成方式相同？A. disappear消失；B. dangerous危险的；C. footprint足迹；D. impossible不可能的。形容词speechless是由名词“speech”加后缀“less”而构成，形容词dangerous由名词danger加后缀“ous”而构成，两者构词方式相同。A、D项均是“前缀+词根”构成，C项为合成词。故选B。
61. ________ back at her senior life, Lisa felt excited and encouraged.
A. Look B. To look C. Looked D. Looking
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：回顾她的老年生活，Lisa感到兴奋和鼓舞。句中已有谓语felt，空处应用非谓语动词形式，动词look和逻辑主语Lisa之间是主谓关系，故用现在分词作状语，故选D。
62. The children all look forward to _________ part in after-school activities.
A. take B. taking C. taken D. took
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：孩子们都盼望参加课外活动。look forward to doing sth.“盼望做某事”，to是介词，后接动名词作宾语，故选B。
63. I was about to pick up the phone _______ it stopped ringing.
A. while B. which C. when D. where
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查固定句型。句意：我正要拿起电话，突然电话铃不响了。A. while当……时候；B. which哪一个；C.when当……时候；D. where哪里。be about to do sth. when...，意为“正要做莫事时，这时……”，为固定句型。 故选C项。
64. I’m sorry to know from your last email that you have trouble______ to senior high school life.
A. adapted B. adapts C. adapting D. adaptation
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：我很抱歉从你上一封邮件中得知你很难适应高中生活。have trouble doing sth“做某事有麻烦”，故此处应用动名词形式，故选C。
65. With the work _______, she felt greatly relieved (放松的).
A. finishing B. finished C. to finish D. finish
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：工作完成后，她感到非常放松。此处是with的复合结构“with+宾语+宾补”，动词finish和宾语work之间是被动关系，故用过去分词作宾补，故选B。
66. Neither ________ there pine _________ apple in pineapple.
A. is, or; B. are, nor; C. is, nor; D. are, and;
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查部分倒装和主谓一致。句意：菠萝里既没有松树也没有苹果。当主语是第三人称单数时，be动词应该使用is；当主语是复数或you时，be动词应该使用are。否定词neither位于句首，句子要部分倒装，因此be动词要提到there的前边，且形式与主语pine一致，be动词用is。neither...nor...意为“既不……也不……”，第二空填nor。故选C。
67. We can’t put prefix “un-” to ________ to give it the opposite meaning.
A. correct B. comfortable C. certain D. interesting
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查否定前缀。句意：我们不能给correct加上前缀“un-”来给它相反的意思。A. correct正确的；B. comfortable舒服的；C. certain肯定的；D. interesting有趣的。correct的否定前缀是“in-”，其他三项均可加否定前缀“un-”，故选A。
68. We need to take_______ steps to improve the situation of families in poverty.
A. harmless B. informal C. unfamiliar D. positive
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们需要采取积极步骤，改善贫困家庭的状况。A. harmless无害的；B. informal非正式的；C. unfamiliar不熟悉的；D. positive积极的。根据“to improve the situation of families in poverty”可知，此处指“采取积极步骤改善贫困家庭的状况”，故选D。
69. Someone_________my umbrella.I found it wet.
A. should have used B. can't have used C. must have used D. could have used
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查情态动词。句意：肯定有人用了我的伞。我发现它是湿的。must表示“肯定、一定”，根据后一句句意可知，第一句是对过去动作的肯定猜测，用must have done，故选C。
70. Jack remind himself ________ up early by setting an alarm. This sentence pattern belongs to ________.
A. to get, SVO; B. to get, SVOC;
C. of getting, SVOO; D. of getting, SVA;
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语和基本句型。句意：杰克设闹钟提醒自己要早起。第一空为短语remind oneself to do sth.表示“提醒自己做某事”；主语为Jack；remind为谓语，himself为宾语，to get up early为宾补，这个句型属于SVOC。故选B。
71. The sentence “We found him a strange person.” shares the same structure with________.
A. That smile made me a lot relaxed.
B. The facilities are impressive.
C. He gave me a smile.
D. I explored the world with eagerness.
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查句子结构。句意：句子“We found him a strange person.”和“That smile made me a lot relaxed.”结构相同。A. That smile made me a lot relaxed.那个微笑让我放松了很多；B. The facilities are impressive.设施令人印象深刻；C. He gave me a smile.他给了我一个微笑；D. I explored the world with eagerness.我热切地探索这个世界。分析题干中的句子可知，We是主语，found是谓语，him是宾语，a strange person是宾补，为“主+谓+宾+宾补”结构，A项中的句子和该句结构相同，That smile是主语，made是谓语，me是宾语，a lot relaxed是宾补。B项是“主+系+表”结构；C项是“主+谓+间宾+直宾”结构；D项是“主+谓+宾+状”结构。故选A。2023-2024学年度第一学期第一次月考
高一A组英语试题卷
考试时间:120分钟 试卷分值:120分
第一部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Here comes 4 most popular clubs in our school! Join us, and we will help you to find your own shining points, lead you to find beauty and to create beauty, and make your campus life as fulfilling and happy as a dream.
Basketball Club
Students will be able to develop their basketball skills further and have the opportunity to compete in basketball games with members from other international schools in Beijing. The club will be available to 10-16 members from grades 5 to 8, and will practice twice weekly.
Yoga Club
Yoga not only improves balance and flexibility, but also serves as a peaceful escape from the stress of daily life. Our students will have the chance to physically exercise while reducing some stress from their life. The club will be available to 10-16 members from grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Tuesday).
Public Speaking Club
The Public Speaking Club will be centered around the personal development of students along with developing public speaking skills. The club will be interested in focusing on all skills in delivering better speeches and improving communication skills. The club will be available to 10-12 members from grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Wednesday).
Media Club
The Media Club teaches students the basics of journalism. The club offers a wide range of activities like interviewing teachers and students, writing about big events on campus, and operating the weekly school radio broadcasts. The club will be available to 8-12 members from grades 6-12 and will meet once weekly (Monday).
1. Which club will help students both physically and mentally
A. Basketball Club B. Yoga Club. C. Public Speaking Club. D. Media Club.
2. What will club members do at the Media Club
A. Set up a school radio. B. Write imaginary stories.
C. Interview teachers and students. D. Learn public speaking skills.
3. Where can the text be found
A. In a travel guidebook. B. In a school introduction.
C. In a research paper. D. In a history textbook.
B
The year was 1937. I was seven years old. And I was with my father and mother, at a Chinese restaurant in Boro Park, Brooklyn. That was the first Chinese restaurant I ever ate at. I was always given food from the adults’ orders.
I’m not sure when it was, but the time did come when I had my first order — Won-Ton soup, egg rolls and spare ribs. That made me excited. My father seemed to know the Chinese waiter, a young guy; his name was Jimmy. I remember being surprised that a Chinese man could have an American name.
Some months later, my father took me to a restaurant in Manhattan’s Chinatown called The Rathskeller on Mott Street. This was my first time in Chinatown and I was very impressed by how different it was from Boro Park. We went there a few times. I just couldn’t have enough of the food there.
In 1951, I was sent to work in the Hospital Treasurer’s Office at Letterman Army Hospital. A colleague had an uncle who was a waiter at The Far East Cafe on Grant Avenue in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown. Once a week, a group from the office would go there for lunch and my colleague’s uncle would take good care of us. My favorite dish was Tomato Beef Chow Mein.
It wasn’t until about 23 years later, in 1974, that I had my next serious relationship with the cuisine (菜肴) of China. I was lucky to take some cooking lessons provided by a famous Chinese restaurant’s chef. Then my life entered a new phase (阶段). I didn’t know it then, but some time later, it became clear to me that Chinese food would follow me through the days of my life.
4. What happened during the author’s first experience at a Chinese restaurant
A. He fell in love with Chinese food.
B. He was praised for his good behavior.
C. He was allowed to order his own food.
D. He became familiar with the Chinese waiter.
5. What did the author most probably think of The Rathskeller
A. The food there suited his taste.
B. It provided quality customer service.
C. The environment there was pleasant.
D. It offered a chance to learn foreign cultures.
6 What can we infer about the author from the last paragraph
A. He knew Chinese table manners well.
B. Chinese food had a lasting influence on him.
C. He formed a close friendship with a chef.
D. A famous chef helped him run a Chinese restaurant.
7. How is the text mainly developed
A. By using data. B. By analyzing causes.
C. By making comparisons. D. By following the order of time.
C
Why do you like the music you do You would think that it is because of the music itself. But that’s only half the story. Surprisingly, the other half of the story doesn’t have much to do with music at all. By analyzing the public personalities (个性) of famous musicians, and the personality traits of their fans, a group of researchers found that people prefer the music of artists whose public personalities are similar to their own.
In three separate studies of more than 80,000 people, the researchers looked at several factors: personality ratings of 50 of the most famous musicians, listener reactions to music, and the lyrics in the artists’ music. The musicians studied were different, ranging from Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Whitney Houston, The Rolling Stones to Beyonce, Coldplay, Dave Matthews Band, Maroon 5, Taylor Swift, and Ozzy Osbourne.
The results from the three studies show that the fit in personality between the listener and the musician predicts musical preferences. It’s important to note that the public personalities of the musicians were measured, not their real personalities. The findings show how music gives fans a sense of pride and belonging to a social world. Even more, the results shed light on the evolutionary (进化的) origins of music, which say that music evolved as a way to communicate groups’ characteristics which helped groups decide whether or not to work with each other. All of those make the findings a major advance in this area of research.
The findings are showing us how music can be a common denominator to bring people together. They can also pave the way for a new approach for record companies to attract audiences. Besides, the findings can be applied to situations involving mental health. For example, in times of stress and uncertainty, listeners can seek music of artists with similar personalities to themselves and feel understood and a sense of connection.
8. What are the key factors that influence listeners’ preference according to the researchers
A. The lyrics in the music. B. The styles of the music.
C. The listeners’ former experiences. D. The musicians’ public personalities.
9. Why does the writer consider the findings a major advance
A They have shown the social power of music.
B. They can make people improve their personalities.
C. They encourage musicians to produce better music.
D. They can help listeners develop better taste in music.
10. How can you understand the underlined part in the last paragraph
A. A secret. B. A purpose. C. A similarity. D. A skill.
11. In which section of a magazine may we read the text
A Health. B. Culture. C. Education. D. Relationship.
D
As online learning becomes more common and a mass of resources are changed to digital form, some people have suggested that public libraries should be shut down and everyone should be given an iPad with an e-reader subscription (订阅). They believe that it will save local cities and towns money, provide more materials and encourage more people to read.
However, it would be a serious mistake to replace libraries with tablets (平板电脑). First, digital books and resources are related to less learning and more problems than print resources. A study found that people read 20-30% slower on tablets, keep 20% less information, and understand 10% less of what they read. Additionally, staring too long at a screen has been shown to cause more health problems than reading print does.
Second, it is incredibly narrow-minded to believe that the only service libraries offer is book lending. Libraries have lots of benefits, and many are only available if the library has a physical location. Some of these benefits include acting as a quiet study space, giving people a way to communicate with their neighbors, holding classes on a variety of topics, providing jobs, answering visitor questions, and keeping the community connected. One neighborhood found that, over a third of residents reported feeling more connected to their community after a series of local library instituted community events. Similarly, a survey conducted in 2015 found that nearly two-thirds of American adults feel that closing their local library would have a major effect on their community.
While replacing libraries with tablets may seem like a simple solution, it would encourage people to spend even more time looking at digital screens and end access to many of the benefits of libraries. In many areas, libraries are such an important part of the community network that they could never be replaced by a simple object.
12. Which of the following may digital reading supporters agree
A. Libraries cost towns or cities too much money.
B. IPads make people’s learning less convenient.
C. Printed books are more efficient than digital ones.
D. Digital books offer more answers than libraries.
13. How does the writer explain learning problems caused by digital books
A. By telling a story. B. By using some data.
C. By describing a scene. D. By doing an experiment.
14. Why do people prefer physical libraries
A. They can read more books there. B. They can have a personal space for study.
C. They can take some exercises in them. D. They can feel closer to their neighbors.
15. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To inform the residents of activities held in libraries.
B. To advertise an effective way to subscribe to e-reader.
C. To argue that libraries shouldn’t be replaced by tablets.
D. To present the reasons of not using tablets in libraries.
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填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
According to research, about 21.5 million American children between the ages of six and seventeen are involved (参与的) in a team sport. ____16____ But regardless of the reasons for getting involved, children can gain a lot from sports.
A 2006 report shows that taking up sports can increase both emotional and behavioral well-being in teenagers. And increased well-being can lead to higher confidence, which results in better overall performance. ____17____ In addition, they usually get along well with people around them and are less likely to have bad or risky behavior.
____18____ Through this process, children develop social and leadership skills and learn the value of teamwork. Children involved in sports usually have stronger and better relationships with their schoolmates and a better understanding of people from different backgrounds.
Actually, sports give children an opportunity to communicate with adults in valuable and positive ways, which can help them develop closer relationships with adults. This effect is especially great when children don’t get along well with their family members. ____19____
Although most effects of sports on children are good, there can be disadvantages. If the pressure to win is overemphasized (过分强调) or the expectations of parents or coaches become too great, kids may experience lots of stress. ____20____ To avoid these bad effects, children should not overemphasize winning but focus on developing certain skills.
A. Being physically fit is linked to having a higher IQ.
B. They may take part in sports for fun or to develop some skills.
C. However, children hardly play sports when they become older.
D. It can cause worries, headaches, stomach aches, and muscle pain.
E. For example, children involved in sports are likely to do well in their studies.
F. Organized sports require children to work together to achieve a common goal.
G. Many children say sports have helped increase their conversations with parents.
第二部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was so excited when Mrs. Burks announced we were going to the skating rink (溜冰场). I’d never been roller-skating and really wanted to learn how to skate.
When we got there, everyone ___21___ inside. Some of us rented our skates and soon began lacing (系好鞋带) them up. Then, everyone but me ___22___ away from the wall and started skating.
___23___ onto the handrail (扶手), I pulled myself along the side as I tried moving my legs back and forth. After a few failed ___24___, Mrs. Burks skated over to me.
“When you start to ___25___, relax. If you struggle to keep from falling, you’ll be more ___26___ to hurt yourself,” said Mrs. Burks.
Mrs. Burks ___27___ for one of my hands. I took a deep breath and ___28___ her by the hand. As we moved away from the wall, she called out, “Get your ___29___. Move your foot forward at an angle and then do the ____30____ thing with the other foot.”
I tried to follow her ____31____ in every way. “That’s good! You’re moving your feet like you should. But remember to relax when you start to go down. Let’s try again,” Mrs. Burks said.
So I did. When I began losing my balance, I crumpled (倒下) to the floor, ____32____. Mrs. Burks was right! It didn’t ____33____ as much. I was able to get up faster and try again.
Later I began to see how Mrs. Burks’ guidance worked for other ____34____. As long as I kept trying to do my best , I could learn something even when I ____35____ in those dark moments of my life. I could get back up, try again, and trust someone would be there to help me.
21. A. escaped B. bent C. wandered D. rushed
22. A. walked B. flew C. rolled D. removed
23. A. Holding B. Sitting C. Standing D. Lying
24. A. trips B. attempts C. performances D. shows
25. A. smile B. fall C. learn D. rest
26. A. nervous B. serious C. likely D. annoyed
27. A. tapped B. stopped C. delivered D. reached
28. A. expected B. searched C. based D. caught
29. A. balance B. sight C. wisdom D. breath
30. A. opposite B. interesting C. same D. dangerous
31. A. rescue B. guidance C. footstep D. power
32. A. happily B. safely C. immediately D. narrowly
33. A. defeat B. bother C. alarm D. hurt
34. A. injuries B. skates C. challenges D. chances
35. A. failed B. quit C. cried D. dropped
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。
Do you want to learn a foreign language Choose one of the most ____36____(use) languages suggested below to learn.
In most countries all over the world, English is ___37___most widely used second language. Whether a person is traveling to a foreign country or communicating ____38____people from other _____39_____(country) for business purposes, English is one language which will come in handy at every step.
Spanish is the language of business in about twenty countries. There are many jobs in the United States as well as in many other countries, which specially ask for people _____40_____know how to speak and write Spanish.
The Chinese economy is booming! In the future, China ____41____ (become) the economic world leader, which makes it the perfect time to learn Mandarin Chinese, a language _____42_____ (speak) by millions of people.
French ______43______ (recognize) as one of the top languages to learn, ____44____(simple) because it is a chief language in northern and western Africa. Anyone trying to understand European history can benefit a lot from _____45_____ (learn) this language.
第三部分 写作(共一节，满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你的新西兰好友Judy因为最近很难集中精力学习而感到烦恼，来信寻求你的建议。请你给她回信，内容包括：
1.写信意图；
2.提出建议；
3.表达期望。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第四部分 课内知识考查(共两节，满分 25分)
第一节 单词填空(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
根据括号中英文单词或中文提示加首字母写出正确单词,请注意所填单词均来自教材词汇表。
47. The booklet gives a brief d________ (描述) of each place. (根据中英文提示填空)
48. English reflects the ________(creative) of the human race. （所给词的适当形式填空）
49. She had a long _________(argue) with the man who had collected the books. (所给词的适当形式填空)
50. Your facial expression can r________ (反映) your real feelings. (根据中英文提示填空)
51. Elected as chairman of the c________ (委员会), he was full of confidence and energy. (根据中英文提示填空)
52. On seeing this wonderful s_________ (雕像), everyone present let out a cry of surprise. (根据中英文提示填空)
53. She g________ (毕业) from a famous university last year and is working here. (根据中英文提示填空)
54. To be honest, I found the job a little bit ________ (challenge) at the beginning. (所给词的适当形式填空)
55. I have had a lot of comments about that carving in p________ (尤其)． (根据中英文提示填空)
56. We should r_________ (辨认出) differences between American English and British English. (根据中英文提示填空)
第二节 短语语法知识测试(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
57. Although she managed to buy some medicine, the_______ instructions on the bottle really made her _______.
A. confused; confusing B. confusing; confused
C. confusion; confused D. confused; confusion
58. From the first day I arrived in Kunming, I had my understanding of China_________.
A. change B. changing C. to be changed D. changed
59. The manager would like to see his plan ________ out immediately.
A. carry B. carrying C. to be carried D. carried
60. “For a moment, he was speechless. Happiness seemed to fill his body and stick in his throat.”
Which word is formed in the same way as “speechless”
A. disappear B. dangerous C. footprint D. impossible
61. ________ back at her senior life, Lisa felt excited and encouraged.
A. Look B. To look C. Looked D. Looking
62. The children all look forward to _________ part in after-school activities.
A. take B. taking C. taken D. took
63. I was about to pick up the phone _______ it stopped ringing.
A. while B. which C. when D. where
64. I’m sorry to know from your last email that you have trouble______ to senior high school life.
A. adapted B. adapts C. adapting D. adaptation
65. With the work _______, she felt greatly relieved (放松的).
A. finishing B. finished C. to finish D. finish
66. Neither ________ there pine _________ apple in pineapple.
A. is, or; B. are, nor; C. is, nor; D. are, and;
67. We can’t put prefix “un-” to ________ to give it the opposite meaning.
A. correct B. comfortable C. certain D. interesting
68. We need to take_______ steps to improve the situation of families in poverty.
A. harmless B. informal C. unfamiliar D. positive
69. Someone_________my umbrella.I found it wet.
A. should have used B. can't have used C. must have used D. could have used
70. Jack remind himself ________ up early by setting an alarm. This sentence pattern belongs to ________.
A. to get, SVO; B. to get, SVOC;
C. of getting, SVOO; D. of getting, SVA;
71 The sentence “We found him a strange person.” shares the same structure with________.
A. That smile made me a lot relaxed.
B. The facilities are impressive.
C He gave me a smile.
D. I explored the world with eagerness.
