2023-2024学年度第一学期高二级期中试卷
英语
第I卷
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Where will the man sit
A. Next to the woman. B. Behind the woman. C. Next to the woman’s friend.
2. How much does one ticket cost
A. $20. B. $40. C. $80.
3. What will the man do this Tuesday
A. Deliver a speech. B. Meet his lawyer. C. Hold a conference.
4. What can be inferred about the girl
A. She was ill in bed. B. She passed the exam. C. She is telling a lie.
5. What would the woman like to do with the package
A. Wrap it by herself. B. Have it delivered. C. Take it with her.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 is most probably the woman
A. A mechanic. B. A saleswoman. C. A student.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Ask Jim for help. B. Use the man’s laptop. C. Buy a new computer.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Where was the woman born
A. In America. B. In Britain. C. In Argentina.
9. What are the speakers probably doing
A. Catching up with each other.
B. Having a job interview.
C. Talking about travel experiences.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. TV host and guest. C. Classmates.
11. What language is the woman studying now
A. Spanish. B. French. C. English.
12. What helped the woman most in learning foreign languages
A. Listening to the radio.
B. Studying in the university.
C. Traveling in these countries.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. How does the man feel about flying
A. Excited. B. Bored. C. Scared.
14. Who has a driver’s license
A. The man. B. The woman. C. Neither of the speakers.
15. What does the woman say about traveling by bus
A. It’s unpleasant and inconvenient.
B. It’s great to see the scenery.
C. It’s exciting to meet other passengers.
16. What means of transportation will the speakers take to get to Georgia
A. The plane. B. The train. C. The car.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What was the speaker’s feeling this morning
A. Excited. B. Tired. C. Nervous.
18. When did the 100-meter freestyle begin
A. At 8:00. B. At 8:30. C. At 9:10.
19. What was the speaker a little disappointed at
A. The result of her competition.
B. Other swimmers’ behaviors.
C. The judge’s instructions.
20. What was the score of the speaker’s team
A. 47 points. B. 50 points. C. 53 points.
第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
I’m a strong believer that learning different languages makes you look incredibly good when you’re in a foreign country and can understand and speak the language. The list below is 4 apps that will help you learn a foreign language! You can download them for free.
Babbel- Learn languages
Babbel is an excellent language tool to help you progress step by step with learning a new language. It helps you learn grammar along the way as you work your way through the tasks and assignments. You need to pay a monthly subscription (订阅费), but this will still be cheaper than taking physical lessons with a tutor!
Duolingo-Learn Language Free
The app has many languages to choose from and will work through the basics all the way to advanced words and sentences. It’s all completely free too! It’s incredibly well designed, looks great and will help you learn, remember and progress with just a little bit of time every day.
Tandem-Language Exchange
Rather than have you work through tasks and memorize different things, the app lets you match with people who share your interests but speak the language you want to learn. You can then have text, voice and video conversation with people who want to learn your native language, and in return you learn theirs, all by simply communicating with each other. It’s a great way to learn with only 1$ a day.
Learn English Online-busuu
This app is perfect if you want to learn English. There are all sorts of audio and visual learning aids (you should pay for your VIP membership). You’ll find yourself working through interactive tests and learning tools for vocabulary and dialogue.
1. Which app suits you best if you want to learn through communication
A. Babbel-Learn Language B. Tandem-Language Exchange
C. Duolingo-Learn Languages Free D. Learn English Online-busuu
2. What is Duolingo different from the other three apps
A. It is completely free to use. B. It is specially for English learning.
C. It is unsuitable for beginners. D. It is the most effective app.
3. What do the apps have in common
A. They cover all languages. B. They focus on grammar.
C. They contain many tests. D. They are free to download.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四款可以用来进行语言学习的应用程序。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Tandem-Language Exchange部分中“You can then have text, voice and video conversation with people who want to learn your native language, and in return you learn theirs, all by simply communicating with each other.(然后，你可以和那些想要学习你的母语的人进行文字、语音和视频对话，作为回报，你也可以学习他们的母语，这一切都只需要相互交流)”可知，Tandem应用程序可以通过交流来学习语言，所以如果你想通过交流来学习语言，Tandem应用程序最适合你。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Duolingo-Learn Language Free部分中“It’s all completely free too!(它也是完全免费的！)”可知，Duolingo应用程序不同于其它三个应用程序之处在于，使用Duolingo是完全免费的。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“The list below is 4 apps that will help you learn a foreign language! You can download them for free.(下面是4个可以帮助你学习外语的应用程序！你可以免费下载它们)”可知，这四个应用软件的共同之处在于都可以免费下载。故选D。
B
Recently we celebrated my grandmother’s 90th birthday. Family members traveled to my hometown to visit her. This was the first time in many years that I had seen so many of them. Though this was an opportunity to see family, many people did not make it. Honestly, living far from hometown, I had missed many family gatherings. But this one made me realize how much I was really missing.
It seemed strange when I was looking at the faces, realizing whom they were and greeting them with open arms. After chatting for a while, we caught up on each other’s news. Several relatives suggested having a family reunion soon if everyone wasn’t so busy. But my grandmother’s generation was much busier, yet still found time to gather. They understood the importance of visiting one another. They knew time is flying and that those you care about most won’t be here forever.
Today, we focus on our careers and raising our kids. Our extended family isn’t the center it once was. Besides, we keep in touch on social media. But what we really miss are the potato salad, the moments of laughter and sudden bursts of excitement when we hug someone we haven’t seen for over 10 years. Although the next get-together is always a year or so away, people aren’t goods and everyone has an expiration (到期) date.
I left my grandmother’s party with a much better sense of who I am and where I come from. I spent valuable time with people who contributed to who I am today. I had forgotten how much I love them and I was reminded how much I am loved.
4. How did the author feel about missing previous family gatherings
A. Indifferent. B. Sad. C. Regretful. D. Annoyed.
5. What do we know about the author’s grandmother’s generation
A. They were carefree. B. They held family dear.
C. They took time seriously. D. They seldom visited family.
6. What does the author mean by the last sentence in paragraph 3
A. Family reunions mean no fun.
B. All goods don’t have an expiration date.
C. People are always too busy to get together.
D. We should see loved ones more before it’s too late.
7. Why does the author write the text
A. To convince readers to meet friends.
B. To share an interesting family reunion.
C. To stress the value of family gatherings.
D. To compare different generations’ values.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇夹叙夹议文，讲述了作者在参加自己祖母的家庭聚会后，对家庭聚会的意义有了更好的认识和理解，并规劝人们重视家庭聚会。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Honestly, living far from hometown, I had missed many family gatherings. But this one made me realize how much I was really missing.(老实说，由于远离家乡，我错过了很多家庭聚会。但这次聚会让我意识到我真的错过了多少)”可知，通过庆祝祖母90岁的生日，作者意识到错过了许多以前的家庭聚会，感到十分后悔。故选C项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“But my grandmother’s generation was much busier, yet still found time to gather.(但我祖母那一代要忙得多，但仍然有时间聚会)”可知，祖母一代人很忙碌，但是仍然找到时间聚会，所以他们珍视家庭。故选B项。
【6题详解】
句意猜测题。根据倒数第二段“But what we really miss are the potato salad, the moments of laughter and sudden bursts of excitement when we hug someone we haven’t seen for over 10 years. Although the next get-together is always a year or so away, people aren’t goods and everyone has an expiration date.(但我们真正怀念的是土豆沙拉，是我们拥抱一个10多年未见的人时的欢笑和突然爆发的兴奋。虽然下一次聚会总是在一年左右之后，但人不是商品，每个人都有一个截止日期)”可知，我们可以设定相聚的时间，但是每个人都会走到生命尽头，世事无常，我们应该趁早，多看望自己所爱之人。故选D项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“I left my grandmother’s party with a much better sense of who I am and where I come from. I spent valuable time with people who contributed to who I am today.(当我离开祖母的派对时，我对自己是谁，来自哪里有了更好的认识。我花了很多宝贵的时间和那些造就了今天的我的人在一起)”可知，作者参加了祖母的家庭聚会后，对聚会的意义有了更好的理解和感悟，作者规劝人们应重视家庭聚会。所以，文章意在强调家庭聚会的重要性。故选C项。
C
A good teacher is more than just someone who can pass on knowledge. As the Times Education Supplement has found, the qualities that make a great educator are being intelligent, concerned and maverick.
Earlier this year, the UK magazine did a survey of 1,200 educators across the globe to find education's favorite 50 fictional teachers. As it turned out, Albus Dumbledore, headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter series, finished at the top of the poll.
The secret to Dumbledore's greatness came from the fact that he “was never proud or vain; he could find something to value in anyone, however unimportant they seemed”. Elphias Doge, a Ministry of Magic jurist in Harry Potter, said of the professor after his death. He added that there was "no doubt that he was the most inspiring and the best loved of all Hogwarts headmasters."
Another beloved teacher who made the list is John Keating in the film Dead Poets Society, who inspired students through poetry. “Medicine, law, business, engineering, these are necessary to sustain life,” he told students. “But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.” He also encouraged his students to look at things differently when they thought they knew something. “Even though it may seem silly, or wrong, you must try,” he advised.
As Mark Goldberg, the author of Keep Good Teachers, said, the key characteristics of these great fictional teachers are qualities of "willingness to put in the necessary time, a love for the age group they teach, and an in-depth wisdom."
8. Which of the following is TRUE about Dumbledore
A. He was proud, vain and maverick. B. He could inspire his students to go on.
C. He was unimportant and unique. D. He only loved the intelligent ones.
9. What did John Keating try to teach his students
A. Think twice before doing something silly. B. Poetry is necessary to sustain life.
C. They should find value in themselves. D. They should have something spiritual to go after.
10. What are the key characteristics of these great fictional teachers, according to Mark Goldberg
A. Devoted and wise. B. Loving and humorous.
C. Determined and strict. D. Trustworthy and caring.
11. Which is the main idea of the passage
A. The secrets to Dumbledore's greatness. B. John Keating makes a beloved teacher.
C. The qualities of a great teacher. D. The author of Keep Good Teachers.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了《泰晤士报教育增刊》发现成为一名伟大教育工作者的素质是聪明、关心他人和标新立异。文章还介绍了一项关于教育界最喜爱的50位虚构教师的调查结果，发现这些伟大的虚构教师的关键特征是投入而明智。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“The secret to Dumbledore's greatness came from the fact that he “was never proud or vain; he could find something to value in anyone, however unimportant they seemed”.(邓布利多伟大的秘密在于他“从不骄傲自负；他总能在每个人身上找到值得珍视的东西，不管这些东西看上去多么不重要。”)”可知，邓布利多能够激励他的学生继续下去。故选B。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中““Medicine, law, business, engineering, these are necessary to sustain life,” he told students. “But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.”(“医学、法律、商业、工程，这些都是维持生命所必需的，”他告诉学生们。“但诗、美、浪漫、爱，这些才是我们活着的原因。”)”可知，约翰·基廷试图教他的学生追求一些精神上的东西。故选D。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“As Mark Goldberg, the author of Keep Good Teachers, said, the key characteristics of these great fictional teachers are qualities of "willingness to put in the necessary time, a love for the age group they teach, and an in-depth wisdom."(正如《留住好老师》一书的作者Mark Goldberg所说，这些伟大的虚构教师的关键特征是“愿意投入必要的时间，热爱他们所教的年龄段（的学生），并具有深度的智慧”)”可推知，根据Mark Goldberg的说法，这些伟大的虚构教师的关键特征是投入而明智。故选A。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“A good teacher is more than just someone who can pass on knowledge. As the Times Education Supplement has found, the qualities that make a great educator are being intelligent, concerned and maverick.(一个好的老师不仅仅是传授知识的人。正如《泰晤士报教育增刊》所发现的，成为一名伟大教育工作者的素质是聪明、关心他人和标新立异)”结合下文对老师关键特征的介绍可知，这篇文章的中心思想是一个好老师的品质。故选C。
D
In ancient Egypt, a shopkeeper discovered that he could attract customers to his shop simply by making changes to its environment. Modern businesses have been following his lead, with more tactics (策略).
One tactic involves where to display the goods. For example, stores place fruits and vegetables in the first section. They know that customers who buy the healthy food first will feel happy so that they will buy more junk food (垃圾食品) later in their trip. In department stores, the women’s shoe section is generally next to the women’s cosmetics (化妆品) section: while the shop assistant is going back to find the right size shoe, bored customers are likely to wander over and find some cosmetics they might want to try later.
Besides, businesses seek to appeal to customers’ senses. Stores notice that the smell of baked goods encourages shopping, so they make their own bread each morning and then fan the bread smell into the store throughout the day. Music sells goods, too. Researchers in Britain found that when French music was played, sales of French wines went up.
When it comes to the selling of houses, businesses also use highly rewarding tactics. They find that customers make decisions in the first few seconds upon walking in the door, and turn it into a business opportunity. A California builder designed the structure of its houses smartly. When entering the house, the customer would see the Pacific Ocean through the windows, and then the pool through an open stairway leading to the lower level. The instant view of water on both levels helped sell these $ 10 million houses.
12. Why do stores usually display fruits and vegetables in the first section
A. To save customers time. B. To show they are high quality foods.
C. To help sell junk food. D. To sell them at discount prices.
13. According to Paragraph 3, which of the following encourages customers to buy
A. Opening the store early in the morning. B. Displaying British wines next to French ones.
C. Inviting customers to play music. D. Filling the store with the smell of fresh bread.
14. What is the California builder’s story intended to prove
A. The house structure is a key factor customers consider.
B. The more costly the house is, the better it sells.
C. An ocean view is much to the customers’ taste.
D. A good first impression increases sales.
15. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To explain how businesses turn people into their customers.
B. To introduce how businesses have grown from the past.
C. To report researches on customer behavior.
D. To show dishonest business practices.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。自从古埃及的一家店主发现了可以通过改变商场的环境吸引顾客以来，现代社会中越来越多的商场采用了这种商业战略。即利用商店的布局，物品的摆设，甚至食品的气味来刺激顾客对商品的购买。此外，房地产的销售部门也在使用这一高回报的销售策略。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段They know that customers who buy the healthy food first will feel happy so that they will buy more junk food(垃圾食品) later in their trip.可知，他们知道，首先购买健康食品的顾客会感到高兴，因此他们会在以后的旅行中购买更多的垃圾食品。所以把水果放在显眼的位置是为了吸引消费者，然后在不知不觉中购买稍后要看到的那些垃圾食品。故选C。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段内容Stores notice that the smell of baked goods encourages shopping可知，商店注意到烘焙食品的味道鼓励购物。由此判断出烤面包的味道能够起到刺激消费者购买的目的。故选D。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。文章末段提出They find that customers make decisions in the first few seconds upon walking in the door, and turn it into a business opportunity.可知，他们发现顾客在进门的最初几秒钟就做出决定，这就是一个商机。然后讲述加利福尼亚卖房者的故事，由此判断加州建筑商的故事想要证明良好的第一印象会增加销售额。故选D。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。自从古埃及的一家店主发现了可以通过改变商场的环境吸引顾客以来，现代社会中越来越多的商场采用了这种商业战略。即利用商店的布局，物品的摆设，甚至食品的气味来刺激顾客对商品的购买。此外，房地产的销售部门也在使用这一高回报的销售策略。所以这篇短文的主要目的是解释企业如何把人变成顾客。故选A项。
第二节(共5小题,每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
Nowadays，there is a trend that more and more people spend their holidays in foreign countries.___16___So read our travel tips that are simple and practical，and you can always enjoy your travels.
On a business card，write down the emergency contact's information and place it in your wallet.___17___Give your emergency contact a copy of your travel plan，a passport data page，and the visa information. Give each piece of your luggage a unique look：tie a bright handkerchief to a handle or purchase a colored luggage tag.___18___If you don't speak the local language，carry a matchbox，or a brochure with the name and address of your destination.___19___
To avoid being a target of crime，don't wear eye catching clothing：dress conservatively (保守地)，and don't wear or carry obvious signs of wealth (gold watches，expensive jewelry and etc.) and don't carry more cash than necessary.___20___
To make sure of a safe journey and avoid some unnecessary trouble when traveling in foreign countries，you could never be too careful.
A. Also，don't accept packages from strangers.
B. Once your wallet is stolen，you can let them know.
C. Good preparations can always help you out as well.
D. You can show it to taxi drivers when asking for directions.
E. It will be easier for you to keep track of your bag from a distance.
F. Of course everyone wants his travels to be trouble-free and enjoyable.
G. Include the name of anyone who should be contacted in an emergency.
【答案】16. F 17. G 18. E 19. D 20. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是说明文。主要介绍了现今一种趋势：越来越多的人在国外度假．每个人都希望他们的假期顺利愉快，文章就此提出了几点建议：1、在名片上写下紧急联络信息并放在钱包里；2、不要穿醒目的衣服；3、不要接受陌生人的东西。
【16题详解】
文章衔接题。根据前文Nowadays，there is a trend that more and more people spend their holidays in foreign countries．可知现今，有一种趋势：越来越多的人在国外度假。F项：Of course everyone wants his travels to be trouble-free and enjoyable．当然每个人都希望他们的假期顺利愉快．符合文意，故选F。
【17题详解】
联系上文题。根据上文On a business card，write down the emergency contact information and place it in your wallet．可知在名片上写下紧急联络信息并放在钱包里。G项：Include the name of anyone who should be contacted in an emergency．包括在紧急情况下与之联系的任何人的姓名。符合文意，故选G。
【18题详解】
语境辨析题。根据上文Give each piece of your luggage a unique look：tie a bright handkerchief to a handle or buy a colored luggage tag（行李标签）．可知让自己的行李外观上变得醒目。E项：It will be easier for you to keep track of your bag from a distance．这使得从远距离找到你的行李更容易。符合文意，故选E。
【19题详解】
文章衔接题。根据上文If you don't speak the local language，carry matchbox，or a brochure with the name and address of your destination．可知如果你不会说当地的语言，拿出写有目的地的名称和地址的小册子。D项：You can show it to taxi drivers or when asking for directions．当你问路时，你可以拿给出租车司机看。符合文意，故选D。
20题详解】
联系下文题。根据下文make sure of a safe journey确保安全旅行。A项：Also，don't accept packages from strangers．另外，不要接受陌生人的东西。符合文意，故选A。
【点睛】做七选五时，“当心文中小also”，also是“也”的意思，这就说明前文一定存在它的一个分支了，这样的例子比比皆是：前文交代“It helps you practice what you have learnt during the day and establish study habits that will be important in college ”虽然看上去很长的一句话，从句就有两个，但是重点就三个单词“It helps you”，此时在空中填上“It can also help you prepare for your classes and get a sense of progress.”，（关键词It can also help you）这样一对应就很工整了。当然“also”只是一个代表罢了，可以表示递进的词还有很多：what’ more, besides, in addition等等。本题第5小题，A项：Also，don't accept packages from strangers．另外，不要接受陌生人的东西。符合文意。
第三部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节：完形填空(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四个选项 (A、B、C和D)中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I suffered from Asperger’s at my childhood. One of the biggest ___21___ I faced was communicating with others. I was shy but I loved to read and recite facts. This sometimes made me a ___22___ for bullies(欺凌). I didn’t really understand as much about the disease or how it ___23___ my life.
When I was in my 20s，I ___24___ to Paris. I was deeply attracted by the city，and I ___25___ a job in a big hotel right then. As an Eiffel Tower ambassador, I ___26___ guests and visitors as they took the lift to the top of the hotel’s 46-story where I liked to ___27___the local attractions and helped people find the best ___28___ for taking photos. At first, I had a problem with changes in everyday life, ___29___ when talking with people who were different from me. But I liked to memorize facts, and that really ____30____ in my job because people loved to learn all of the interesting things about the city. Every day when I clocked in, I felt it’s time for me to perform for and ____31____ the guests. I loved it when I learnt something new because I couldn’t ____32____ to share the information with others.
Everyone is ____33____, and everyone has a gift. It takes me more than 50 years to ____34____ that I am different. Just be yourself, be kind, and try to make a ____35____ in your life.
21. A. decisions B. challenges C. conflicts D. changes
22. A. victory B. design C. memory D. target
23. A. reflected B. improved C. affected D. forgot
24. A. moved B. escaped C. rushed D. gathered
25. A. prepared for B. put away C. applied for D. turned down
26. A. drove B. directed C. sent D. accompanied
27. A. introduce B. identify C. consider D. connect
28. A. advertisements B. spots C. reasons D. habits
29. A. chiefly B. personally C. specially D. especially
30. A. favored B. treated C. helped D. relaxed
31. A. entertain B. trust C. hire D. educate
32. A. stop B. work C. wait D. follow
33. A. difficult B. terrible C. bright D. unique
34. A. recognize B. realize C. wonder D. admit
35. A. difference B. promise C. choice D. sacrifice
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者患有阿斯伯格综合症，使自己很难和他人交流。但随着年龄增长，作者悟出在生活中每个人要活出自我的风采。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我面临的最大挑战之一就是与他人交流。A. decisions决定；B. challenges 挑战；C. conflicts 冲突；D. changes改变。作者患有艾斯伯格综合症，因此在日常生活中会有很多挑战。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：有时这使我成为了欺凌者的目标。A. victory胜利；B. design 设计；C. memory记忆； D. target目标。作者在与人交流方面存在困难，但是拥有很好的阅读和背诵的技能，有些人会产生嫉妒因此而欺凌作者，即作者成为了他人攻击欺凌的目标。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我对这种疾病或疾病如何影响我的生活并不太了解。A. reflected反射；B. improved改进；C. affected 影响；D. forgot忘记。作者不太了解这种病，即作者并不清楚这种病会怎样影响到自己的生活。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我20多岁的时候，我搬家去了巴黎。A. moved 移动；B. escaped逃跑；C. rushed 奔跑； D. gathered聚集。由下文的内容可知，作者来到巴黎后喜欢上了这个城市，因此作者此前并未在巴黎生活。move to搬到某地。故选A。
25题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我被这座城市深深吸引，然后我申请了一家大酒店工作。A. prepared for为……做准备；B. put away 收起来；C. applied for申请； D. turned down拒绝，调低。由下一句可知，作者成为了埃菲尔铁塔的大使，因此选择applied for表示“申请一份工作”合乎语境。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为埃菲尔铁塔的大使，我陪伴着客人和游客们乘电梯到酒店顶部的46层，在那里我喜欢介绍当地景点并帮助人们找到最佳的拍照地点。A. drove驾驶；B. directed指导；C. sent 发送；D. accompanied陪伴。由下文可知，作为埃菲尔铁塔的大使，相当于导游，因此要陪同游客照相并讲述与铁塔相关的故事。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为埃菲尔铁塔的大使，我陪伴着客人和游客们乘电梯到酒店顶部的46层，在那里我喜欢介绍当地景点并帮助人们找到最佳的拍照地点。A. introduce介绍； B. identify 确认；C. consider 考虑；D. connect连接。由上一题的分析可知，作者作为埃菲尔铁塔的大使，相当于导游，因此要陪同游客照相走到塔顶来介绍当地的景点。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为埃菲尔铁塔的大使，我陪伴着客人和游客们乘电梯到酒店顶部的46层，在那里我喜欢介绍当地景点并帮助人们找到最佳的拍照地点。A. advertisements广告；B. spots 地点；C. reasons 原因；D. habits习惯。游客照相，因此需要找到最佳拍摄地点。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：起初，我在日常生活中面对一些变化遇到了问题，特别是在与我不同的人交谈时。A. chiefly 主要地；B. personally私人地；C. specially专门地；D. especially尤其。空格处所在的句子是在着重举例子说明作者生活中面临的一些变化。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但是我喜欢记住事实，这确实对我的工作有所帮助，因为人们喜欢了解有关这座城市的所有有趣的事情。A. favored支持；B. treated 对待；C. helped帮助；D. relaxed放松。人们喜欢听作者讲故事，因此作者喜欢记忆一些东西的本领在工作中帮助了自己。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：每天，当我打卡上班时，我觉得这是我为宾客表演和招待的时间了。A. entertain招待；B. trust 信任；C. hire 雇佣；D. educate教育。由perform for可知，作者为人们讲故事时是在为人们展示着自己，同时也是在招揽游客。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我喜欢学习新东西，因为我迫不及待地想与他人分享信息。A. stop停止； B. work 工作；C. wait 等候；D. follow跟随。作者喜欢为人们讲故事，因此在知道新东西后，作者便迫不及待地要分享给游客。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：每个人都是独特的，每个人都有属于自己的才能。A. difficult困难的；B. terrible 可怕的；C. bright 明亮的；D. unique独一无二的。由下文的“I am different”可知，每一个人包括作者都是独一无二的人。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我花了五十多年的时间才意识到我与众不同。A. recognize 认出；B. realize 意识到；C. wonder 想知道；D. admit承认。空后及下文内容讲的是作者多年以后意识到的东西，是作者的人生感受。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：做好自己，善良，努力使自己的生活与众不同。A. difference不同；B. promise承诺；C. choice 决定；D. sacrifice牺牲。make a difference有影响，有关系。在文中可以理解为“与众不同”，即每一个人都是不同的，因此在生活中要活出自我的风采。故选A。
第II卷
第二节语法填空(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。
The Dragon Boat Festival is a ___36___ (tradition) holiday that commemorates the life and death of the famous Chinese scholar Qu Yuan.
It is a day when many people eat zongzi and race dragon boats. In ancient China, the festival ___37___ (celebrate) as “Poets’ Day” in honor of Qu Yuan, ___38___ was known as China’s first poet.
___39___ is commonly believed that the local people began ___40___ tradition of throwing sacrificial cooked rice into the river for Qu Yuan, while others hoped that the rice would prevent Qu Yuan’s body from being eaten by the fishes in the river. At first, the locals decided ___41___ (make) zongzi in hopes that it would sink into the river and reach Qu Yuan’s body. However, the tradition of wrapping the rice in bamboo ___42___ (leaf) to make zongzi began the following year.
A dragon boat, usually made of wood to various designs and sizes, is a human-powered boat. They often have brightly decorated designs that range anywhere from 40 feet in length ___43___ 100 feet, with the front end shaped like open-mouthed dragons, and the back end with a scaly tail. The boat can have up to 80 rowers to power the boat, ___44___depend) on the length. A sacred ceremony is performed before any competition in order to “bring the boat to life” by painting the eyes. The first team ___45___ (gain) a flag at the end of the course wins the race.
【答案】36. traditional
37. was celebrated
38. who 39. It
40. the 41. to make
42. leaves 43. to
44. depending
45. to gain
【解析】
【分析】本文为说明文。文章介绍了龙舟节由来。
【36题详解】
考查形容词。句意：端午节是一个传统的节日，是为了纪念中国著名学者屈原的生与死。此处holiday是名词，由形容词来修饰，而tradition是名词，故答案为形容词traditional。
【37题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：在中国古代，这个节日被称为“诗人节”，以纪念中国第一个诗人屈原。此处句子主语the festival 是单数，和celebrate之间是一种被动关系，再根据In ancient China“在古代中国”，可知此空用一般过去时态的被动语态，故答案为was celebrated。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：在中国古代，这个节日被称为“诗人节”，以纪念中国第一个诗人屈原。此处Qu Yuan是先行词，指人，在后面的非限制性定语从句作主语，that不能引导非限制性定语从句，故答案为who。
【39题详解】
考查代词。句意：人们普遍认为，当地人民开始了把煮熟的米饭扔到河里来祭祀的屈原的传统，而其他人希望米饭可以防止屈原的身体被河里的鱼吃掉。固定句式：It is commonly believed that---，“普遍认为------”，此处it作形式主语，that引导的主语从句作真正的主语，故答案为It。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意：人们普遍认为，当地人民开始了把煮熟的米饭扔到河里来祭祀的屈原的传统，而其他人希望米饭可以防止屈原的身体被河里的鱼吃掉。此处表示特指，故答案为the。
【41题详解】
考查固定搭配。句意：起初，当地人决定包粽子，希望粽子能沉到河里，到达屈原的身体。固定搭配：decide to do sth.“决定做某事”，故答案为to make。
【42题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：然而，用竹叶包粽子的传统始于第二年。此空表示泛指，leaf前面没有冠词，所以这里要用名词复数，故答案为leaves。
【43题详解】
考查固定搭配。句意：它们的设计通常色彩鲜艳，长度从40英尺到100英尺不等，前端形状像张着嘴的龙，尾部有鳞。固定搭配：from---to---“从-----到-----”，故答案为to。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：这艘船可以有多达80名桨手来为船提供动力，这取决于船的长度。船的长度与depend是主动关系，所以用在分词作伴随状语，故答案为depending。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：比赛结束时第一个获得一面旗子的队伍获胜。固定搭配：the first （second---）to do sth.“第几------做某事”，此处是动词不定式作后置定语，故答案为to gain。
第四部分:写作(共两节, 满分 40分)
第一节:应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 为增强学生体质，你校将在下周举办一次“Love Sports, Love Life”的体育活动。假定你是学生会主席李华，请你用英文写一篇倡议信，呼吁同学们积极进行体育锻炼。
内容要点包括：
1.活动的目的；
2.进行体育运动的益处；
3.提出倡议，表达期待。
注意：1．词数 80 左右；
2．开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear friends,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
With best wishes.
The Students’ Union
【答案】Dear friends,
We are writing to call on everyone to participate in the activity called Love Sports, Love Life, whose aim is to urge us to take an active part in physical exercise.
There is no denying that taking exercise is beneficial to us. Firstly, it can help build up our body and keep healthy, thus protecting us from the epidemic flu nowadays. In addition, not only can exercising relieve stress from study, but it can improve our learning efficiency. More importantly, doing sports can build up our confidence and strengthen our willpower, which will have a lasting effect on our life.
It is high time that we got started. Only when we have a healthy body can we live a happy life.
With best wishes.
The Students’ Union
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生用英文写一篇倡议信，呼吁同学们积极进行体育锻炼。
【详解】1.词汇积累
呼吁：call on→appeal to
参与：participate in→take part in
目的：aim→objective
另外：in addition→what’s more
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Firstly, it can help build up our body and keep healthy, thus protecting us from the epidemic flu nowadays.
拓展句：Firstly, it can help build up our body and keep healthy, which protects us from the epidemic flu nowadays.
【点睛】[高分句型1] We are writing to call on everyone to participate in the activity called Love Sports, Love Life, whose aim is to urge us to take an active part in physical exercise. (运用了whose引导的非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] More importantly, doing sports can build up our confidence and strengthen our willpower, which will have a lasting effect on our life. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
第二节:读后续写(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。
Ada looked through the observation window at the kids below, all waiting in line to get into the pool. She turned to her mother with an angry expression on her face. “Mom, they’re all little kids! I’m 15 already! This is ridiculous, isn’t ”
“I know, Ada,” replied her mother, “but you’re a beginner, too, and you have to start somewhere!”
Ada had never been to a swimming lesson in her life. Between schoolwork and helping on her grandfather’s farm, she hadn’t had time for lessons. The closest swimming pool Ada had been to was the inflatable (充气的) alligator pool her mother bought her when she was five. Now that Ada was older, her mother had found a new job in the city, and Ada faced a new challenge — school field trips to the local pool.
The first day that Ada went with her class to the pool, she had no idea what she was in for. What could be so difficult about swimming Ada confidently slipped(溜) into the water and held onto the side of the pool, expecting to be able to touch the bottom with her feet. But when Ada let go of the side of the pool, she slipped under the water—the whole pool was one big deep end! Ada threw her arm toward the side of the pool and grabbed (抓住) the ledge (池壁), out of breath. “I really can’t swim! Everyone’s going to laugh at me!” she thought to herself in a panic.
On the next field trip to the pool, Ada sat on the side of a bench, frozen with fear. She huddled (蜷缩) with a towel over her shoulders, too embarrassed to try again. When she came home, her mother noticed right away that Ada was upset. “Honey, I want you to take Bella’s swimming lessons at the local pool. Soon you’ll learn how to swim just like everyone else,” she convinced Ada, showing photos of Bella with her prize-winning students. Ada felt doubtful whether the lessons would help, but she had to overcome her fear.
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。
Then came the time for Ada to take her first lesson.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Soon Bella came over to where Ada sat and introduced herself.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Paragraph 1
Then came the time for Ada to take her first lesson. She dragged her feet to the side of the pool and sat down, in doubt whether lessons would be helpful. Scanning around, Ada spotted her instructor across the pool, together with the little kids who jumped into the water like fish leaping into the ocean. She watched in amazement. Envious as Ada was, a flush of embarrassment soon crept to her cheeks when a little girl passed by, asking her not to be scared. How embarrassing! Ada sat there, with her legs swinging loosely in the water, and looked around seeking some help.
Paragraph 2
Soon Angela came over to where Ada sat and introduced herself. She said to Ada, “Hi, Ada! I’m Bella, your swimming instructor. I’ll bet you feel a little strange here with all these young kids, right ” Ada nodded her head silently, flushing with embarrassment. Ada was astonished to be made aware that Angela had never learned swimming until she was 20. Greatly inspired, Ada now regained hope. She entered the pool in the company of Angela. Several cheerful kids floating near to cheer her on. Ada began to feel more at ease, her movement less stiff and her breath more even.With a grateful heart, Ada realized that she might not be a fearless swimmer, but she would surely have fun trying.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了艾达小时候没有机会学习游泳，稍长大些开始学习游泳。在学习游泳的过程中，出现了尴尬的怕水现象，在妈妈的鼓励下，开始上游泳课，最后在教练的帮助下终于学会游泳的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“接下来是艾达上第一节课的时候了。”可知，第一段可描写艾达来到泳池，怀疑自己是否能学会游泳，她难以克服自卑情绪的矛盾心情。
②由第二段首句内容“很快，安吉拉来到艾达坐的地方，做了自我介绍。”可知，第二段可描写教练鼓励艾达， 艾达有了自信，在教练的教导下，艾达很轻松地学会游泳。
2.续写线索：来到泳池——自我怀疑——看到教练——尴尬自卑——教练鼓励她——开始自信——学会游泳
3.词汇激活行为类
①认出：spot/recognize
②经过：pass by/go past
③进入：enter/go into
情绪类
①惊讶地：in amazement/in astonishment
②高兴的：cheerful/glad
【点睛】[高分句型1] Scanning around, Ada spotted her instructor across the pool, together with the little kids who jumped into the water like fish leaping into the ocean.（由现在分词短语作状语和who引导的限制性定语从句）
[高分句型2]Envious as Ada was, a flush of embarrassment soon crept to her cheeks when a little girl passed by, asking her not to be scared. H（由as引导的状语从句的倒装和when引导的时间状语从句）
[高分句型3]With a grateful heart, Ada realized that she might not be a fearless swimmer, but she would surely have fun trying.（由that引导的宾语从句）
听力答案：1–5 CBABA 6–10 CCBBA 11–15 CBBAC 16–20 ACACB2023-2024学年度第一学期高二级期中试卷
英语
第I卷
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Where will the man sit
A. Next to the woman. B. Behind the woman. C. Next to the woman’s friend.
2. How much does one ticket cost
A. $20. B. $40. C. $80.
3. What will the man do this Tuesday
A. Deliver a speech. B. Meet his lawyer. C. Hold a conference.
4. What can be inferred about the girl
A. She was ill in bed. B. She passed the exam. C. She is telling a lie.
5. What would the woman like to do with the package
A. Wrap it by herself. B. Have it delivered. C. Take it with her.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 is most probably the woman
A. A mechanic. B. A saleswoman. C. A student.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Ask Jim for help. B. Use the man’s laptop. C. Buy a new computer.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Where was the woman born
A. In America. B. In Britain. C. In Argentina.
9 What are the speakers probably doing
A. Catching up with each other.
B. Having a job interview.
C. Talking about travel experiences.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. TV host and guest. C. Classmates.
11. What language is the woman studying now
A. Spanish. B. French. C. English.
12. What helped the woman most in learning foreign languages
A. Listening to the radio.
B. Studying in the university.
C. Traveling in these countries.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. How does the man feel about flying
A. Excited. B. Bored. C. Scared.
14. Who has a driver’s license
A. The man. B. The woman. C. Neither of the speakers.
15. What does the woman say about traveling by bus
A. It’s unpleasant and inconvenient.
B. It’s great to see the scenery.
C. It’s exciting to meet other passengers.
16. What means of transportation will the speakers take to get to Georgia
A. The plane. B. The train. C. The car.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What was the speaker’s feeling this morning
A. Excited. B. Tired. C. Nervous.
18. When did the 100-meter freestyle begin
A. At 8:00. B. At 8:30. C. At 9:10.
19. What was the speaker a little disappointed at
A. The result of her competition.
B. Other swimmers’ behaviors.
C. The judge’s instructions.
20. What was the score of the speaker’s team
A. 47 points. B. 50 points. C. 53 points.
第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
I’m a strong believer that learning different languages makes you look incredibly good when you’re in a foreign country and can understand and speak the language. The list below is 4 apps that will help you learn a foreign language! You can download them for free.
Babbel- Learn languages
Babbel is an excellent language tool to help you progress step by step with learning a new language. It helps you learn grammar along the way as you work your way through the tasks and assignments. You need to pay a monthly subscription (订阅费), but this will still be cheaper than taking physical lessons with a tutor!
Duolingo-Learn Language Free
The app has many languages to choose from and will work through the basics all the way to advanced words and sentences. It’s all completely free too! It’s incredibly well designed, looks great and will help you learn, remember and progress with just a little bit of time every day.
Tandem-Language Exchange
Rather than have you work through tasks and memorize different things, the app lets you match with people who share your interests but speak the language you want to learn. You can then have text, voice and video conversation with people who want to learn your native language, and in return you learn theirs, all by simply communicating with each other. It’s a great way to learn with only 1$ a day.
Learn English Online-busuu
This app is perfect if you want to learn English. There are all sorts of audio and visual learning aids (you should pay for your VIP membership). You’ll find yourself working through interactive tests and learning tools for vocabulary and dialogue.
1. Which app suits you best if you want to learn through communication
A. Babbel-Learn Language B. Tandem-Language Exchange
C. Duolingo-Learn Languages Free D. Learn English Online-busuu
2. What is Duolingo different from the other three apps
A. It is completely free to use. B. It is specially for English learning.
C. It is unsuitable for beginners. D. It is the most effective app.
3. What do the apps have in common
A. They cover all languages. B. They focus on grammar.
C. They contain many tests. D. They are free to download.
B
Recently we celebrated my grandmother’s 90th birthday. Family members traveled to my hometown to visit her. This was the first time in many years that I had seen so many of them. Though this was an opportunity to see family, many people did not make it. Honestly, living far from hometown, I had missed many family gatherings. But this one made me realize how much I was really missing.
It seemed strange when I was looking at the faces realizing whom they were and greeting them with open arms. After chatting for a while, we caught up on each other’s news. Several relatives suggested having a family reunion soon if everyone wasn’t so busy. But my grandmother’s generation was much busier, yet still found time to gather. They understood the importance of visiting one another. They knew time is flying and that those you care about most won’t be here forever.
Today, we focus on our careers and raising our kids. Our extended family isn’t the center it once was. Besides, we keep in touch on social media. But what we really miss are the potato salad, the moments of laughter and sudden bursts of excitement when we hug someone we haven’t seen for over 10 years. Although the next get-together is always a year or so away, people aren’t goods and everyone has an expiration (到期) date.
I left my grandmother’s party with a much better sense of who I am and where I come from I spent valuable time with people who contributed to who I am today. I had forgotten how much I love them and I was reminded how much I am loved.
4. How did the author feel about missing previous family gatherings
A. Indifferent. B. Sad. C. Regretful. D. Annoyed.
5. What do we know about the author’s grandmother’s generation
A. They were carefree. B. They held family dear.
C. They took time seriously. D. They seldom visited family.
6. What does the author mean by the last sentence in paragraph 3
A. Family reunions mean no fun.
B. All goods don’t have an expiration date.
C. People are always too busy to get together.
D. We should see loved ones more before it’s too late.
7. Why does the author write the text
A. To convince readers to meet friends.
B. To share an interesting family reunion.
C. To stress the value of family gatherings.
D. To compare different generations’ values.
C
A good teacher is more than just someone who can pass on knowledge. As the Times Education Supplement has found, the qualities that make a great educator are being intelligent, concerned and maverick.
Earlier this year, the UK magazine did a survey of 1,200 educators across the globe to find education's favorite 50 fictional teachers. As it turned out, Albus Dumbledore, headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter series, finished at the top of the poll.
The secret to Dumbledore's greatness came from the fact that he “was never proud or vain; he could find something to value in anyone, however unimportant they seemed”. Elphias Doge, a Ministry of Magic jurist in Harry Potter, said of the professor after his death. He added that there was "no doubt that he was the most inspiring and the best loved of all Hogwarts headmasters."
Another beloved teacher who made the list is John Keating in the film Dead Poets Society, who inspired students through poetry. “Medicine, law, business, engineering, these are necessary to sustain life,” he told students. “But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.” He also encouraged his students to look at things differently when they thought they knew something. “Even though it may seem silly, or wrong, you must try,” he advised.
As Mark Goldberg, the author of Keep Good Teachers, said, the key characteristics of these great fictional teachers are qualities of "willingness to put in the necessary time, a love for the age group they teach, and an in-depth wisdom."
8. Which of the following is TRUE about Dumbledore
A. He was proud, vain and maverick. B. He could inspire his students to go on.
C. He was unimportant and unique. D. He only loved the intelligent ones.
9. What did John Keating try to teach his students
A. Think twice before doing something silly. B. Poetry is necessary to sustain life.
C. They should find value in themselves. D. They should have something spiritual to go after.
10. What are the key characteristics of these great fictional teachers, according to Mark Goldberg
A. Devoted and wise. B. Loving and humorous.
C. Determined and strict. D. Trustworthy and caring.
11. Which is the main idea of the passage
A. The secrets to Dumbledore's greatness. B. John Keating makes a beloved teacher.
C. The qualities of a great teacher. D. The author of Keep Good Teachers.
D
In ancient Egypt, a shopkeeper discovered that he could attract customers to his shop simply by making changes to its environment. Modern businesses have been following his lead, with more tactics (策略).
One tactic involves where to display the goods. For example, stores place fruits and vegetables in the first section. They know that customers who buy the healthy food first will feel happy so that they will buy more junk food (垃圾食品) later in their trip. In department stores, the women’s shoe section is generally next to the women’s cosmetics (化妆品) section: while the shop assistant is going back to find the right size shoe, bored customers are likely to wander over and find some cosmetics they might want to try later.
Besides, businesses seek to appeal to customers’ senses. Stores notice that the smell of baked goods encourages shopping, so they make their own bread each morning and then fan the bread smell into the store throughout the day. Music sells goods, too. Researchers in Britain found that when French music was played, sales of French wines went up.
When it comes to the selling of houses, businesses also use highly rewarding tactics. They find that customers make decisions in the first few seconds upon walking in the door, and turn it into a business opportunity. A California builder designed the structure of its houses smartly. When entering the house, the customer would see the Pacific Ocean through the windows, and then the pool through an open stairway leading to the lower level. The instant view of water on both levels helped sell these $ 10 million houses.
12. Why do stores usually display fruits and vegetables in the first section
A. To save customers time. B. To show they are high quality foods.
C. To help sell junk food. D. To sell them at discount prices.
13. According to Paragraph 3, which of the following encourages customers to buy
A. Opening the store early in the morning. B. Displaying British wines next to French ones.
C. Inviting customers to play music. D. Filling the store with the smell of fresh bread.
14. What is the California builder’s story intended to prove
A. The house structure is a key factor customers consider.
B. The more costly the house is, the better it sells.
C An ocean view is much to the customers’ taste.
D. A good first impression increases sales.
15. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To explain how businesses turn people into their customers.
B. To introduce how businesses have grown from the past.
C. To report researches on customer behavior.
D. To show dishonest business practices.
第二节(共5小题,每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
Nowadays，there is a trend that more and more people spend their holidays in foreign countries.___16___So read our travel tips that are simple and practical，and you can always enjoy your travels.
On a business card，write down the emergency contact's information and place it in your wallet.___17___Give your emergency contact a copy of your travel plan，a passport data page，and the visa information. Give each piece of your luggage a unique look：tie a bright handkerchief to a handle or purchase a colored luggage tag.___18___If you don't speak the local language，carry a matchbox，or a brochure with the name and address of your destination.___19___
To avoid being a target of crime，don't wear eye catching clothing：dress conservatively (保守地)，and don't wear or carry obvious signs of wealth (gold watches，expensive jewelry and etc.) and don't carry more cash than necessary.___20___
To make sure of a safe journey and avoid some unnecessary trouble when traveling in foreign countries，you could never be too careful
A. Also，don't accept packages from strangers.
B. Once your wallet is stolen，you can let them know.
C. Good preparations can always help you out as well.
D. You can show it to taxi drivers when asking for directions.
E. It will be easier for you to keep track of your bag from a distance.
F. Of course everyone wants his travels to be trouble-free and enjoyable.
G. Include the name of anyone who should be contacted in an emergency.
第三部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节：完形填空(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四个选项 (A、B、C和D)中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I suffered from Asperger’s at my childhood. One of the biggest ___21___ I faced was communicating with others. I was shy but I loved to read and recite facts. This sometimes made me a ___22___ for bullies(欺凌). I didn’t really understand as much about the disease or how it ___23___ my life.
When I was in my 20s，I ___24___ to Paris. I was deeply attracted by the city，and I ___25___ a job in a big hotel right then. As an Eiffel Tower ambassador, I ___26___ guests and visitors as they took the lift to the top of the hotel’s 46-story where I liked to ___27___the local attractions and helped people find the best ___28___ for taking photos. At first, I had a problem with changes in everyday life, ___29___ when talking with people who were different from me. But I liked to memorize facts, and that really ____30____ in my job because people loved to learn all of the interesting things about the city. Every day when I clocked in, I felt it’s time for me to perform for and ____31____ the guests. I loved it when I learnt something new because I couldn’t ____32____ to share the information with others.
Everyone is ____33____, and everyone has a gift. It takes me more than 50 years to ____34____ that I am different. Just be yourself, be kind, and try to make a ____35____ in your life.
21. A. decisions B. challenges C. conflicts D. changes
22. A. victory B. design C. memory D. target
23. A. reflected B. improved C. affected D. forgot
24. A. moved B. escaped C. rushed D. gathered
25. A. prepared for B. put away C. applied for D. turned down
26. A. drove B. directed C. sent D. accompanied
27. A. introduce B. identify C. consider D. connect
28. A. advertisements B. spots C. reasons D. habits
29. A. chiefly B. personally C. specially D. especially
30. A. favored B. treated C. helped D. relaxed
31. A. entertain B. trust C. hire D. educate
32. A. stop B. work C. wait D. follow
33. A. difficult B. terrible C. bright D. unique
34. A. recognize B. realize C. wonder D. admit
35. A. difference B. promise C. choice D. sacrifice
第II卷
第二节语法填空(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。
The Dragon Boat Festival is a ___36___ (tradition) holiday that commemorates the life and death of the famous Chinese scholar Qu Yuan.
It is a day when many people eat zongzi and race dragon boats. In ancient China, the festival ___37___ (celebrate) as “Poets’ Day” in honor of Qu Yuan, ___38___ was known as China’s first poet.
___39___ is commonly believed that the local people began ___40___ tradition of throwing sacrificial cooked rice into the river for Qu Yuan, while others hoped that the rice would prevent Qu Yuan’s body from being eaten by the fishes in the river. At first, the locals decided ___41___ (make) zongzi in hopes that it would sink into the river and reach Qu Yuan’s body. However, the tradition of wrapping the rice in bamboo ___42___ (leaf) to make zongzi began the following year.
A dragon boat, usually made of wood to various designs and sizes, is a human-powered boat. They often have brightly decorated designs that range anywhere from 40 feet in length ___43___ 100 feet, with the front end shaped like open-mouthed dragons, and the back end with a scaly tail. The boat can have up to 80 rowers to power the boat, ___44___depend) on the length. A sacred ceremony is performed before any competition in order to “bring the boat to life” by painting the eyes. The first team ___45___ (gain) a flag at the end of the course wins the race.
第四部分:写作(共两节, 满分 40分)
第一节:应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 为增强学生体质，你校将在下周举办一次“Love Sports, Love Life”的体育活动。假定你是学生会主席李华，请你用英文写一篇倡议信，呼吁同学们积极进行体育锻炼。
内容要点包括：
1.活动的目的；
2.进行体育运动的益处；
3.提出倡议，表达期待。
注意：1．词数 80 左右；
2．开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear friends,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
With best wishes.
The Students’ Union
第二节:读后续写(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。
Ada looked through the observation window at the kids below, all waiting in line to get into the pool. She turned to her mother with an angry expression on her face. “Mom, they’re all little kids! I’m 15 already! This is ridiculous, isn’t ”
“I know, Ada,” replied her mother, “but you’re a beginner, too, and you have to start somewhere!”
Ada had never been to a swimming lesson in her life. Between schoolwork and helping on her grandfather’s farm, she hadn’t had time for lessons. The closest swimming pool Ada had been to was the inflatable (充气的) alligator pool her mother bought her when she was five. Now that Ada was older, her mother had found a new job in the city, and Ada faced a new challenge — school field trips to the local pool.
The first day that Ada went with her class to the pool, she had no idea what she was in for. What could be so difficult about swimming Ada confidently slipped(溜) into the water and held onto the side of the pool, expecting to be able to touch the bottom with her feet. But when Ada let go of the side of the pool, she slipped under the water—the whole pool was one big deep end! Ada threw her arm toward the side of the pool and grabbed (抓住) the ledge (池壁), out of breath. “I really can’t swim! Everyone’s going to laugh at me!” she thought to herself in a panic.
On the next field trip to the pool, Ada sat on the side of a bench, frozen with fear. She huddled (蜷缩) with a towel over her shoulders, too embarrassed to try again. When she came home, her mother noticed right away that Ada was upset. “Honey, I want you to take Bella’s swimming lessons at the local pool. Soon you’ll learn how to swim just like everyone else,” she convinced Ada, showing photos of Bella with her prize-winning students. Ada felt doubtful whether the lessons would help, but she had to overcome her fear.
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。
Then came the time for Ada to take her first lesson.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Soon Bella came over to where Ada sat and introduced herself.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
听力答案：1–5 CBABA 6–10 CCBBA 11–15 CBBAC 16–20 ACACB
