第一学期
高二英语期中调研试题
（时间：90分钟，分数：150分）
一、完型填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was a cold evening, and my daughter and I were walking up Broadway. I didn’t notice a guy sitting inside a cardboard box, but Nora did. She wasn’t even four, but she___1___at my coat and said, “That man’s cold. Daddy, can we take him home ”
I don’t remember my reply. But I do remember a sudden heavy feeling inside me. I had always been delighted at how much my daughter noticed in her___2___, whether it was birds in flight or children playing. But now she was noticing___3___and beggary.
A few days later, I saw an article in the newspaper about volunteers who picked up a food package from a nearby school on a Sunday morning and___4___it to an elderly person. It was quick and easy, so I signed us up. Nora was excited about it. She could understand the importance of food, so she could easily see how___5___our job was. When Sunday came, she was ready, but I had to___6___myself to leave the house. On the way to the school, I fought an urge to turn___7___. The Sunday paper and coffee were waiting at home. Why do this Still, we phoned the elderly person we’d been appointed. She invited us right over.
The building was in a bad state. Facing us was a silver-haired woman in an old dress. She took the package and asked us to come in. Nora ran inside. I unwillingly followed. Once inside, I saw that the department belonged to someone poor. Our hostess showed us some photos. Nora played and when the time came to say goodbye, we three hugged, I walked home in tears.
Professionals call such a(n)___8___“a volunteer opportunity”. They are opportunities, I’ve come to see. Where else but as volunteers do you have the opportunity to do something___9___that’s good for others as well as for yourself Nora and I regularly serve meals to needy people and collect clothes for the homeless. Yet, as I’ve watched her grow over these past four years, I still wonder which of us has _____10_____more
1. A. pulled B. glanced C. waved D. aimed
2. A. area B. part C. eyesight D. world
3. A. coldness B. illness C. suffering D. ignorance
4. A. delivered B. returned C. devoted D. posted
5. A. creative B. valuable C. shocking D. simple
6. A. warn B. stop C. allow D. push
7. A. back B. away C. up D. out
8. A. stay B. visit C. adventure D. opinion
9. A. fair B. famous C. difficult D. enjoyable
10. A. improved B. benefited C. tried D. seized
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. B 6. D 7. A 8. B 9. D 10. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者的女儿想帮助街边的乞讨者，因此作者报名参加了志愿者活动，在活动过程中，女儿获得了成长，作者感悟到帮助别人可以让自己和他人都获得快乐。
【1题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她还不到四岁，但她拉着我的外套说：“那个人很冷。爸爸，我们能带他回家吗？”A. pulled拉；B. glanced扫视；C. waved挥手；D. aimed瞄准，目的是。根据句中“She wasn’t even four”可知，女儿还不到四岁，由此可知，女儿拉着我的外套，为了引起我的注意，和我说话。故选A项。
【2题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我一直很高兴我的女儿在她的世界里注意到了多少，无论是飞翔的小鸟还是玩耍的孩子。A. area地区；B. part部分；C. eyesight视力；D. world世界。根据句中“whether it was birds in flight or children playing”可知，句中指女儿眼中的世界，在女儿眼中的世界里，可以看到飞翔的小鸟和玩耍的孩子。故选D项。
【3题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但现在她注意到了苦难和乞讨。A. coldness寒冷；B. illness疾病；C. suffering苦难；D. ignorance无知。根据上文“a guy sitting inside a cardboard box”可知，女儿看到的是街边的乞丐，由此可知，她注意到了人们遭受的苦难。故选C项。
【4题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：几天后，我在报纸上看到一篇关于志愿者的文章，他们在一个周日早上从附近的学校取了一个食品包，并将其送到一位老人手中。A. delivered递送；B. returned返回；C. devoted奉献；D. posted邮寄。根据句中“a food package”和“an elderly person”可知，志愿者应该是把食品包送到一位老人手中。故选A项。
【5题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她能理解食物的重要性，所以她很容易看出我们的工作有多重要。A. creative有创造性的；B. valuable很重要的；C. shocking令人震惊的；D. simple简单的。根据句中“She could understand the importance of food”和上文内容可知，我报名参加的是为有需要的人递送食物的工作，女儿能理解食物的重要性，由此可知，她知道的我们的工作很重要。故选B项。
【6题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：周日到来时，她已经准备好了，但我不得不逼迫自己离开家。A. warn警告；B. stop停止；C. allow允许；D. push逼迫，说服。根据下文“On the way to the school, I fought an urge to turn _____.”可知，在去做志愿者的路上，我有回家的冲动，由此可知，我不想去做志愿者，所以不得不逼迫自己离开家。故选D项。
【7题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：在去学校的路上，我忍住了往回走的冲动。A. back向后，回原处；B. away远离；C. up向上；D. out向外。根据下文“The Sunday paper and coffee were waiting at home. Why do this ”可知，我不明白自己为什么这么做，由此可知，我不想去做志愿者，但忍住了往回走的冲动。故选A项。
【8题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：专业人士称这种看望为“志愿者的机会”。A. stay停留；B. visit看望；C. adventure冒险；D. opinion意见。根据上文“She invited us right over.”可知，我们为老人送食物包，老人邀请我们去家里做客，由此可知，我们去看望了老人，专业人士称这种看望为“志愿者的机会”。故选B项。
【9题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：除了志愿者，你还有机会做一些对他人和自己都有好处的令人愉快的事情吗？A. fair公平的；B. famous著名的；C. difficult困难的；D. enjoyable令人愉快的。根据上文“I walked home in tears”和下文“I’ve watched her grow over these past four years”可知，“志愿者的机会”让我重新认识了生活，让女儿获得成长，由此可知，做志愿者工作是令人愉快的事情。故选D项。
【10题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，当我看着她在过去四年里成长的时候，我仍然想知道我们中谁受益更多？A. improved改进；B. benefited使受益；C. tried尝试；D. seized抓住。根据句中“I’ve watched her grow over these past four years”可知，志愿者工作帮助了有需要的人，也让女儿获得了成长，由此可知，给予帮助和接受帮助的人都受益了，我想知道谁受益更多。故选B项。
二、语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请将答案写在答题卡的相应位置。
A
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。
I wake up to the sound of the wind ____11____ (buffet) the cloth of my tent. Even though the sun is ____12____ (bright) shining, telling whether it is morning or night is impossible. I’m above the Arctic Circle ____13____ in summer the sun never sets. I’m in the remote far north of Sweden in Sarek National Park, a place ____14____ no roads or town.
【答案】11. buffeting
12. brightly
13. where 14. with
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要描写了作者在北极圈的生活。
【11题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：我在风吹动帐篷布的声音中醒来。本句已有谓语动词wake up，所以buffet用非谓语动词，和逻辑主语wind之间是主动关系，用现在分词形式。故填buffeting。
【12题详解】
考查副词。句意：即使阳光灿烂，也无法分辨现在是早晨还是夜晚。空处修饰形容词shining，需用副词brightly作状语。故填brightly。
【13题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：我在北极圈之上，那里夏天太阳永不落。空处引导定语从句，先行词是Arctic Circle，在从句中作地点状语，用where引导。故填where。
【14题详解】
考查介词。句意：我在瑞典遥远的北部萨雷克国家公园，一个没有道路和城镇的地方。根据句意，此处表达“没有道路和城镇的地方”，所以空处应填介词，用介词短语作后置定语，根据后文的no，此处应是with，根据固定搭配with no意为“没有”符合语境。故填with。
B
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。
The gesture for “OK” has different meanings in different cultures. In Japan, someone ____15____ witnesses another person employing the gesture might think it means money. In France, a person ____16____ (encounter) an identical gesture may interpret it as meaning zero. ____17____, you should avoid making this gesture in Brazil and Germany, as it is considered impolite.
【答案】15. who##that
16. encountering
17. However
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了“OK”的手势在不同的文化中有不同的含义。
15题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：在日本，看到另一个人用这一手势的人可能会认为这意味着要钱。此处为定语从句，关系词指代先行词someone并在从句作主语，指人，用关系代词who或者that，故填that/who。
【16题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：在法国，遇到相同手势的人可能会把它理解为零。分析句子可知，空处为非谓语动词作定语，修饰person，person与encounter为主动关系，用现在分词作定语。故填encountering。
【17题详解】
考查副词。句意：然而，你应该避免在巴西和德国做出这种手势，因为这被认为是不礼貌的。前后句表示转折关系，用副词however，置于句首，首字母大写。故填However。
C
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。
Some students are ____18____ (amuse) by something else. They spend all their time ____19____ (look) anywhere but at me. Then again, some students’ favorite activity is daydreaming. With their chins on their hands, they occupy ____20____ (they) by staring out of the window or up at the ceiling. They are certainly interested in something, but who knows what. The main thing is reminding distracted students that they need to pay attention in class.
【答案】18. amused
19. looking
20. themselves
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。它详细描述了学生在课堂上的不同行为和习惯，以及老师应该如何应对。
【18题详解】
考查动词语态。句意：有些学生被别的东西逗乐了。amuse作本句谓语，根据后文的by可知，主语students和动词amuse是被动关系，应用过去分词形式与are构成一般现在时的被动语态。故填amused。
【19题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：他们把所有的时间都花在看别的地方，就是不看我。此处是固定搭配：spend+时间+(in) doing sth.意为“在做某事方面时间”，in可省略。故填looking。
【20题详解】
考查代词。句意：手托着脸颊，他们忙于看窗外。此处是固定短语：occupy oneself by sth.意为“使自己忙于某事”。故填themselves
三、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
The spa town of Cheltenham sits on the edge of the Cotswolds, in the county of Gloucester. Below is a look at four fabulous attractions that make Cheltenham such a terrific place to visit.
Cheltenham Festival
The festival is an annual, four-day feast of racing and, on the last day, features the famous Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeplechase. It's a dramatic race of around 3 miles and 2.5 furlongs. and the horses have to clear 22 fences. Anything can happen. In 2020,this last day of the festival drew in a crowd of 68,859.
Pittville Park
If you visit Pitville Park, you'll find it divided into two main parts by the Evesham Road. The eastern side is home to the children's play area and is where people can view wildlife. Meanwhile, on the western side of the road, you'll find the larger area of the park and small areas of woodland. There's also a lower lake at which you can fish during fishing season. That's not the only activity, however. There's a skate park, tennis courts and a small children's play area.
Holst Birthplace Museum
Cheltenham was the birthplace of the 19"century English composer Gustav Holst, and visitors can visit the home in which he was born. You'll receive a taste of what Victorian life was like, as the home boasts a working Victorian kitchen, scullery, and nursery. The museum also allows you to discover the composer's life and times by allowing you into his music room. Here is where he composed The Planets.
Sudeley Castle
This private castle, which is surrounded by views of the Cotswolds, holds the claim to fame of being the only castle in England to have a queen buried in the grounds. The castle has witnessed all sorts of drama throughout its history and is one of the most interesting Tudor castles you'll ever visit.
If you would like more information on Cheltenham Town, please visit the website: www.ctladiesyouth.co.uk.
21. Pitville Park is unique in its_______
A. game areas. B. horse racing. C. beautiful views. D. children's performances.
22. Which of the following will a music fan be interested in
A. Pitville Park. B. Sudeley Castle. C. Cheltenham Festival. D. Holst Birthplace Museum.
23. Where is this article probably from
A. A diary. B. A novel. C. A website. D. A magazine.
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了温泉小镇切尔滕纳姆的四个绝佳景点。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Pittville Park”部分的“If you visit Pitville Park, you'll find it divided into two main parts by the Evesham Road. The eastern side is home to the children's play area and is where people can view wildlife. Meanwhile, on the western side of the road, you'll find the larger area of the park and small areas of woodland.（如果你参观皮特维尔公园，你会发现它被伊夫舍姆路分成两个主要部分。东侧是儿童游乐区，人们可以在这里观赏野生动物。同时，在路的西侧，你会发现公园的大片区域和小片的林地）”可知，皮特维尔公园的游戏区是独一无二的。故选A项。
【22题详解】
推理判断题。根据“Holst Birthplace Museum”部分的“Cheltenham was the birthplace of the 19"century English composer Gustav Holst, and visitors can visit the home in which he was born…The museum also allows you to discover the composer's life and times by allowing you into his music room. Here is where he composed The Planets.（切尔滕纳姆是19世纪英国作曲家古斯塔夫·霍尔斯特的出生地，游客可以参观他的出生地……博物馆还可以让你走进他的音乐室，了解他的生平和时代。这就是他创作The Planets的地方）”可知，在这个博物馆，游客可以了解作曲家古斯塔夫·霍尔斯特的相关情况，所以可以推断，这个地方可能是音乐迷感兴趣的地方。故选D项。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“please visit the website: www.ctladiesyouth.co.uk.”（请访问以下网站：www.ctladiesyouth.co.uk）可知，文章出自网站。故选C项。
B
Terry Fox never thought he’d live a remarkable life.
He liked sports, but no one thought he was talented. During his first year in the university, he had a pain in his right knee, which was so bad that he couldn’t stand up. He went to the doctor for tests. They showed that he had cancer. He was going to lose his leg and be given an artificial one. Terry’s family and friends all gave him fantastic support. Terry said that he knew all those people really cared and helped him. He decided to face it with bravery.
One night Terry was looking through an article about Dick Traum, who also had an artificial leg and had run in the New York Marathon. “If he can do it,” thought Terry, “I can, too. In fact, I’ll run across Canada and raise money for cancer research. It will be a Marathon of Hope!”
For the next 16 months, Terry had special treatments for his cancer. And then he also began to run a little every day. Each day he ran a little farther. It is 5,300 miles across Canada. Terry hoped to run thirty to forty miles a day so that it would take him six months. Most of all, he hoped to raise $1 million for cancer research.
Because Terry had an artificial leg, running wasn’t easy or straightforward. He had to move by jumping on one foot twice and then take a long step with his real leg. Although it looked awkward, he still kept on running. His action made people join him as he ran: children, football stars, wheelchair athletes and even his brother, Darrell. As Terry ran, people waved and cheered. So much money was donated that the volunteers used large garbage bags so everyone could give.
Then, outside Thunder Bay, Ontario, Terry felt a sharp pain in his chest. The pain was from cancer; this time in his lungs. He had to abandon the Marathon after 3, 339 miles. He told the people before he left, “I won’t give up. I just hope people will continue to give money.” And they did. Just under $25 million was given.
Terry received numerous awards. At 22, he was the youngest Canadian to ever receive Canada’s highest award, the Companion of the Order of Canada.
24. What made Terry decide to run across Canada
A. His passion for Marathon.
B. An urge to live a normal life.
C. The support of his family and friends.
D. The inspiring experience of Dick Traum.
25. People joined him when he ran mainly because ________.
A. they were moved by the scene of Terry’s running
B. they served as volunteers in the marathon
C. they considered Terry as a great hero
D. they loved running very much
26. Why did he finally stop the marathon
A. He collected enough money for the donation.
B. His family and friends persuaded him to abandon it.
C. He got great pain in his body because of the cancer.
D. Running with the artificial leg wasn’t straightforward.
27. Which of the following words can best describe Terry
A. Generous. B. Cooperative.
C. Determined. D. Creative.
【答案】24. D 25. A 26. C 27. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述的是Terry Fox的故事。他从没想过他会过上非同寻常的生活。他喜欢运动，但没有人认为他有天赋。然而，Terry的特殊之处在于他有决心。后来他患了癌症，装上了一条假腿，他决心面对它。他被认为是他人生各个领域的赢家。
【24题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段内容“One night Terry was looking through an article about Dick Traum, who also had an artificial leg and had run in the New York Marathon. “If he can do it,” thought Terry, “I can, too. In fact, I’ll run across Canada and raise money for cancer research. It will be a Marathon of Hope!”(一天晚上，特里正在看一篇关于迪克·特劳姆的文章，他也有一条人造腿，参加过纽约马拉松比赛。“如果他能做到，”特里想，“我也可以。事实上，我将穿越加拿大，为癌症研究筹集资金。这将是一场马拉松式的希望！”)”可推断，迪克·特劳姆的鼓舞人心的经历让特里决定穿越加拿大。故选D。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段的“Because Terry had an artificial leg, running wasn’t easy or straightforward. He had to move by jumping on one foot twice and then take a long step with his real leg. Although it looked awkward, he still kept on running. His action made people join him as he ran(因为特里有一条假腿，所以跑步既不容易，也不直接。他必须用一只脚跳两次，然后用他真正的腿迈出了一大步。虽然看起来很尴尬，但他仍然继续跑。他的行动促使人们加入他一起跑步)”可知，特里跑步的情景感动了人们，人们纷纷加入他一起跑步。故选A。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“Then, outside Thunder Bay, Ontario, Terry felt a sharp pain in his chest. The pain was from cancer; this time in his lungs. He had to abandon the Marathon after 3, 339 miles.( 然后，在安大略省的雷湾外，特里感到胸口一阵剧痛。疼痛来自癌症,这一次是在他的肺部。他不得不在跑了3339英里后放弃了这次马拉松。)”可知，来自癌症的身体剧痛让特里最终放弃了马拉松跑步。故选C。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段的“They showed that he had cancer. He was going to lose his leg and be given an artificial one.(检查显示他得了癌症，将会失去一条腿，安装一条假腿)”；第三段的“And then he also began to run a little every day. Each day he ran a little farther. It is 5,300 miles across Canada.( 然后他也开始每天跑一点，每天都要再跑多一点，横跨加拿大5300英里)”，第四段的“Although it looked awkward, he still kept on running.( 虽然看起来很尴尬，但他仍然继续跑。)”可推断，特里尽管患了癌症，换了一条假腿，仍旧穿越加拿大募捐，使用假腿跑步很尴尬，但特里仍旧坚持跑步，因此推断特里是意志坚强的。故选C。
C
Smile! It makes everyone in the room feel better because they, consciously or unconsciously, are smiling with you. Growing evidence shows that an instinct for facial mimicry(模仿) allows us to empathize with and even experience other people’s feelings. If we can’t mirror another person’s face, it limits our ability to read and properly react to their expressions. A review of this emotional mirroring appears on February 11 in Trends in Cognitive Sciences.
In their paper, Paula Niedenthal and Adrienne Wood, social psychologists at the University of Wisconsin, describe how people in social situations copy others’ facial expressions to create emotional responses in themselves. For example, if you’re with a friend who looks sad, you might “try on” that sad face yourself without realizing you’re doing so. In “trying on” your friend’s expression, it helps you to recognize what they’re feeling by associating it with times in the past when you made that expression. Humans get this emotional meaning from facial expressions in a matter of only a few hundred milliseconds.
“You reflect on your emotional feelings and then you generate some sort of recognition judgment, and the most important thing that results in is that you take the appropriate action—you approach the person or you avoid the person,” Niedenthal says. “Your own emotional reaction to the face changes your perception of how you see the face in such a way that provides you with more information about what it means.”
A person’s ability to recognize and “share” others’ emotions can be prevented when they can’t mimic faces. This is a common complaint for people with motor diseases, like facial paralysis(瘫痪) from a stroke, or even due to nerve damage from plastic surgery. Niedenthal notes that the same would not be true for people who suffer from paralysis from birth, because if you’ve never had the ability to mimic facial expressions, you will have developed compensatory ways of interpreting emotions.
People with social disorders associated with mimicry or emotion-recognition damage, like autism(自闭症), can experience similar challenges. “There are some symptoms in autism where lack of facial mimicry may in part be due to limitation of eye contact,” Niedenthal says.
Niedenthal next wants to explore what part in the brain is functioning to help with facial expression recognition. A better understanding of that part, she says, will give us a better idea of how to treat related disorders.
28. According to the passage, facial mimicry helps ________.
A. experience one’s own feelings clearly B. change others’ emotions quickly
C. respond to others’ expressions properly D. develop friendship with others easily
29. We can know from Paragraph 4 and 5 that ________.
A. people with motor diseases may also suffer from autism
B. people born with facial paralysis may still recognize emotions
C. people with social disorders can’t have eye contact with others
D. people receiving plastic surgery have difficulty in mimicking faces
30. According to Niedenthal, the next step of the study will focus on ________.
A. how we can treat brain disorders
B. what can be done to regain facial mimicry
C. how our brain helps us with emotional mirroring
D. what part of our brain helps recognize facial expression
31. The passage is written to ________.
A. discuss how people react positively to others’ smiles
B. draw people’s attention to those with social disorders
C. introduce a new trend in facial expression recognition
D. explain how emotional mirroring affects people’s empathy
【答案】28. C 29. B 30. D 31. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是说明文。越来越多的证据表明，面部模仿的本能让我们能够移情，甚至能体验他人的感受。文章主要解释了情绪反射如何影响人们的移情。
【28题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中Growing evidence shows that an instinct for facial mimicry(模仿) allows us to empathize with and even experience other people’s feelings. If we can’t mirror another person’s face, it limits our ability to read and properly react to their expressions.可知，面部模仿的本能使我们能够同情甚至体验他人的感受。如果我们不能模仿他人的面部表情，这限制了我们阅读和正确反应他人表情的能力，所以说面部模仿有助于正确回应他人的表情。故选C。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中Niedenthal notes that the same would not be true for people who suffer from paralysis from birth, because if you’ve never had the ability to mimic facial expressions, you will have developed compensatory ways of interpreting emotions.可知，对于天生瘫痪的人来说，因为从来没有模仿面部表情的能力，就会形成一种解读情绪的代偿方式，从而来识别情绪。故选B。
30题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中Niedenthal next wants to explore what part in the brain is functioning to help with facial expression recognition. A better understanding of that part, she says, will give us a better idea of how to treat related disorders.可知，Niedenthal接下来想要探索大脑中哪些部分在帮助识别面部表情方面发挥作用。故选D。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中Growing evidence shows that an instinct for facial mimicry(模仿) allows us to empathize with and even experience other people’s feelings. If we can’t mirror another person’s face, it limits our ability to read and properly react to their expressions.及全文内容可知，本文主要讲述越来越多的证据表明，面部模仿的本能让我们能够移情，甚至能体验他人的感受。文章主要解释了情绪反射如何影响人们的移情。故选D。
D
It is the season for taking the time to reflect on what we’re thankful for in life. Spending that time with friends and family to give thanks is what makes the holidays so special. But why should limit it to just a few weeks in the year Gratitude（感恩）is a muscle we should strengthen year-round to make us healthier, happier humans and leaders.
Gratitude builds empathy. We often take for granted the simple things in life. Those who recognize the goodness in life, no matter how simple or automatic, are more likely to be sensitive to the needs of others and to help whenever they can. Being empathetic to others’ opinions, experiences and backgrounds will make you a better professional, no matter your career.
Through his research, Emmons, a leading researcher, found that grateful people reported feeling healthier, both mentally and physically. Specifically, those who were grateful were 25 percent happier than those who weren’t. In the workplace, well-being（健康快乐）is a crucial topic when it comes to preventing employee burn-out and promoting engagement. Beyond the research that shows that employees who are shown that they are appreciated are more productive by 50 percent, caring for your employees’ well-being is simply the right thing to do. Offering fitness classes or carrying out flexible work schedules are just a few things that, when paired with gratitude, can lead to more productive, engaged and happier working professionals.
Working in a developing, fast-paced industry, we are often surrounded by ambitious people who are always striving（奋斗）for more and better. Gratitude makes us more self-aware. It challenges us to reflect in the moment instead of always thinking about the future. It starts by paying attention to what’s going on in our life, and that true self-awareness is a key factor to being successful in our career.
Gratitude is a powerful tool for making relationships stronger, both at work and in our personal life. People who express their gratitude tend to be more willing to forgive others and therefore able to create relatively long-lasting connections.
During my month-long vacation, I made it a point to be reflective during the time I had without disturbances or deadlines. Part of that was making a mental list of the people, things and experiences I was grateful for in my life. I decided to reach out to my fifth-grade teacher and thank her for being positive instructor and a strong influence on my life.
The old saying goes “It’s never too late to say you’re sorry,” but the same is true of gratitude. Taking the time to thank people for their work, kindness or empathy-whether it was today, last month or many years ago-makes you happier, healthier and more self-aware. And that’s a gift worth celebrating 365 days a year.
32. What does the underlined word “empathy” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. The feeling of being sorry for others’ problems.
B. The desire to help people in difficult situations.
C. The ability to understand other people’s feelings.
D. The feeling of pleasure or satisfaction towards others.
33. What can be inferred from the passage
A. People who have self-awareness can succeed without effort.
B. Grateful people will live a much longer life than ungrateful people.
C. Wise enterprises should raise the employees’ sense of well-being.
D. Gratitude can ensure the relationship between people is unbreakable.
34. Why does the author mention his own experience in Paragraph 6
A. To encourage people to contact with teachers.
B. To show it’s never too late to express gratitude.
C. To order people to keep long-lasting connection.
D. To present that his teacher greatly influenced him.
35. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
A. Being Grateful Year-Round.
B. The Season for Gratitude.
C. The Way to Show Thanks.
D. The Special Holiday of Gratitude.
【答案】32. C 33. C 34. B 35. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过调查和举例阐明主题——永怀感恩之心。
【32题详解】
词义猜测题。根据下文“Those who recognize the goodness in life, no matter how simple or automatic, are more likely to be sensitive to the needs of others and to help whenever they can.（那些能意识到生活美好人，无论多么简单或自然而然，都更有可能对他人的需求敏感，并尽可能地提供帮助。）”可知，感恩建立同理心基础上的，所以empathy指的是“理解他人感受的能力”。故选C。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Offering fitness classes or carrying out flexible work schedules are just a few things that, when paired with gratitude, can lead to more productive, engaged and happier working professionals.（提供健身课程或实行灵活的工作时间安排，如果能与感恩相结合，就能让工作更有效率、更投入、更快乐。）”可推断，明智的企业应该提高员工的幸福感。故选C。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据第七段“The old saying goes “It’s never too late to say you’re sorry,” but the same is true of gratitude.（老话说:“说对不起永远不晚”，但感恩也是如此。）”可推断，作者在第六段提到了他自己的经历是为了表达感激永远不嫌晚。故选B。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Taking the time to thank people for their work, kindness or empathy-whether it was today, last month or many years ago-makes you happier, healthier and more self-aware. And that’s a gift worth celebrating 365 days a year.（花点时间感谢别人的工作、善良或同情——不管是今天、上个月还是多年前——会让你更快乐、更健康、更有自知之明。这是一年365天都值得庆祝的礼物。）”及全文可知，本文阐述的主题是我们要永怀感恩之心。故选A。
四、七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Have you ever agreed to do something only to find out later that you don’t have time Are you constantly stressed from rushing from one assignment to another If so, you may have a problem with overcommitment. Overcommitment happens when you decide to do more things than you realistically have time to do. ____36____ Your quality of life also suffers because overcommitment leaves you less time to take care of yourself. It’s preferable to do one or two things well than to do 10 things poorly - or worse, to back out once you’ve agreed to something.
Time management coach Elizabeth Saunders suggests creating a budget for your time like you do with money. The total amount of time you have each day equals 24 hours minus（减去）the time you need for basic wellness activities. ____37____Saunders suggests adding up your time commitments to other people and the time needed to meet your personal goals. If that total is greater than the amount of time you have each day, you have a problem.
____38____ Schedule times for everything you need to do – including taking care of yourself. But you don’t have to fill every blank space.
It’s also worth looking at your current commitments. Do your commitments actually match your priorities ____39____
Learning how to say no politely but firmly also helps with overcommitment. It helps to have a good sense of what your priorities are so that you can say yes or no when appropriate.
I have a rule that I never immediately agree to any long-term time commitments. ____40____That’s because my first instinct（本能反应）is usually to say yes, even if I don’t really have time. Having time to think about a potential assignment gives me space to say no if I need to.
A. Are you satisfied with your job
B. I always ask for some time to think.
C. It is worth considering your interest.
D. When this happens, the quality of your work suffers.
E. These include things like sleeping, eating and showering.
F. Could you give up some of them or pass them off to other people
G. One tool that may be helpful in avoiding overcommitment is a calendar.
【答案】36. D 37. E 38. G 39. F 40. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了如何避免过度承诺带来的压力和问题。
【36题详解】
根据上文“Overcommitment happens when you decide to do more things than you realistically have time to do.（当你决定做的事情比你实际有时间做的要多的时候，过度承诺就发生了。）和下文“Your quality of life also suffers because overcommitment leaves you less time to take care of yourself.（你的生活质量也会受到影响，因为过度承诺会让你照顾自己的时间减少。）”可知，空处提到了过度承诺带来的不利影响。D项：When this happens, the quality of your work suffers.（当这种情况发生时，你的工作质量就会受到影响。）符合语境。故选D。
【37题详解】
根据上文“The total amount of time you have each day equals 24 hours minus（减去）the time you need for basic wellness activities.（你每天的总时间等于24小时减去你需要的基本健康活动的时间。）”可知，空处提到了一些基本健康活动。E项：These include things like sleeping, eating and showering.（这些包括睡觉、吃饭和洗澡。）符合语境。故选E。
【38题详解】
根据下文“Schedule times for everything you need to do – including taking care of yourself. But you don’t have to fill every blank space.（为你需要做的每件事安排时间——包括照顾自己。但你不需要填满所有的空白。）可知，空处提到了时间表有助于避免过度承诺。G项：One tool that may be helpful in avoiding overcommitment is a calendar.（一个可能有助于避免过度承诺的工具是日历。）符合语境。故选G。
【39题详解】
根据上文“It’s also worth looking at your current commitments. Do your commitments actually match your priorities （这也值得看看你现在的承诺。你的承诺真的符合你优先考虑的事情吗？）”可知，空处提出建议适当地放弃一些承诺或者交给别人去做。F项：Could you give up some of them or pass them off to other people （你能不能放弃一些或者把它们传递给其他人？）符合语境。故选F。
【40题详解】
根据下文“That’s because my first instinct（本能反应）is usually to say yes, even if I don’t really have time.（这是因为我的第一反应通常是同意，即使我真的没有时间。）”可知，空处与下文形成转折关系，说明自己会要求有思考的时间。B项：I always ask for some time to think.（我总是要求一些时间去思考。）符合语境。故选B。
五、阅读表达（共4小题；第1、2题2分，第3题3分，第4题5分，共12分）
阅读下面短文和问题，在答题卡相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。
Why do you pull yourself out of bed every morning to go to work or school What does it take to make you feel like your contribution in those places is truly worthwhile Knowing what motivates you can help you find meaning in your work and make efforts to reach your goals.
Psychologists have a wide variety of ways of describing and differentiating motivations because people care about so many different things. Psychologist David McClelland identified three main motivations for people: achievement (the feeling of success), affiliation (close relationships) and power (the ability to influence the world). Authors Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton identified 23 motivations, including creativity, challenge and learning.
Some motivations, such as money, social position and praise, are external; these are the tools bosses typically use to encourage their employees to do better. Other motivations, including fun, personal growth and feeling like one’s work is significant, come from within the person doing the action. These ideals, called internal motivations, tend to be more reliable than external ones because they represent things that can never be taken away.
Since a wide variety of motivations exist, it’s important to understand which ones are persuasive to you. Trying to motivate yourself in a way that doesn’t appeal to you will make it difficult to convince yourself to work. When choosing a career, think about what motivates you and make decisions accordingly. If you are motivated by overcoming challenges, look for a career where you can continually try hard to reach a higher level.
People motivated by external rewards sometimes struggle to meet goals they set for themselves that no one else knows about. They can solve this problem by creating external rewards for their personal goals such as finding a friend to hold them accountable.
When you know what motivates you, you will be able to motivate yourself to do the things necessary to succeed. And if you are a leader, knowing what motivates your team will enable you to help them do the same.
41. Why is it important for people to be clear of their motivations
42. How can the motivations be classified according to McClelland
43. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Since the external motivations involve money, social position and praise, which are often used as tools by bosses, they are more dependable than the internal ones.
44. Please briefly present what motivates you in your life and how it works. (about 40 words)
【答案】41. Because knowing what motivates people can help them find meaning in their work and make efforts to reach their goals.
42. He classified them into 3 main motivations: achievement, affiliation and power.
43. Since the external motivations involve money, social position and praise, which are often used as tools by bosses, they are more dependable than the internal ones.
In the text, the author points out that internal motivations tend to be more reliable than external ones because they represent things that can never be taken away.
44. 言之有理即可
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍知道自己工作的动机能帮助你找到工作的意义，并努力实现目标。心理学家有各种各样的方法来描述和区分动机。文章主要介绍了David McClelland确定的人们的三个主要动机：成功的感觉，亲密的关系和影响世界的能力。
【41题详解】
考查细节理解。根据文章第一段“Why do you pull yourself out of bed every morning to go to work or school What does it take to make you feel like your contribution in those places is truly worthwhile Knowing what motivates you can help you find meaning in your work and make efforts to reach your goals.（为什么你每天早上都要从床上爬起来去上班或上学 怎样才能让你觉得自己在这些地方的贡献是值得的 知道自己工作的动机能帮助你找到工作的意义，并努力实现目标。）”可知，知道工作的动机能帮助你找到工作的意义，并努力实现目标，故答案为Because knowing what motivates people can help them find meaning in their work and make efforts to reach their goals.
【42题详解】
考查细节理解。根据文章第二段第二句“Psychologist David McClelland identified three main motivations for people: achievement (the feeling of success), affiliation (close relationships) and power (the ability to influence the world).（心理学家David McClelland确定了人们的三个主要动机:成就(成功的感觉)，归属(亲密的关系)和权力(影响世界的能力)。）”可知，David McClelland确定了人们的三个主要动机就是，成就(成功的感觉)，归属(亲密的关系)和权力(影响世界的能力)，故答案为He classified them into 3 main motivations: achievement, affiliation and power.
【43题详解】
考查细节理解。根据文章第三段最后一句“These ideals, called internal motivations, tend to be more reliable than external ones because they represent things that can never be taken away.（这些理想被称为内部动机，往往比外部动机更可靠，因为它们代表着永远不能被拿走的东西。）”可知，文章指出内部动机往往比外部动机更可靠，因为它们代表的东西永远不能被拿走，故答案为Since the external motivations involve money, social position and praise, which are often used as tools by bosses, they are more dependable than the internal ones.
In the text, the author points out that internal motivations tend to be more reliable than external ones because they represent things that can never be taken away.
【44题详解】
开放题。回答时先说出自己生活中的动机，然后再陈述是它是如何影响你的。答案言之有理即可。
六、框词填空：用方框内所给词的正确形式填写。（共8小题；每小题1分，共8分）
选词填空
stretch, demonstrate, reward, witness
45. Despite the fact that it was dangerous and exhausting, climbing the mountain was a very __________ experience for me.
46. The two stone lions standing in front of Tian’anmen have __________ many great historic events.
47. There’s been no public __________ of opposition to the President.
48. The great Himalayas has the largest mountain peaks in the world and __________ around six countries in Asia.
【答案】45. rewarding
46. witnessed
47. demonstration
48. stretches
【解析】
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意：尽管爬山很危险，也很累，但对我来说，这是一次非常有益的经历。分析句子可知，空处缺少形容词作定语，rewarding“值得的，有意义的”符合句意。故填rewarding。
【46题详解】
考查时态。句意：矗立在天安门前的那两只石狮见证了许多伟大的历史事件。分析句子可知空处为现在完成时，witness“见证”符合句意。故填witnessed。
【47题详解】
考查名词。句意：没有出现反对总统的公开示威。名词做主语，demonstration“示威”符合句意。故填demonstration。
48题详解】
考查动词。句意：伟大的喜马拉雅山脉拥有世界上最大的山峰，绵延亚洲六个国家。and后缺少动词，且主语为The great Himalayas，且句子在陈述事实，为一般现在时，stretch“延伸，绵延” 符合句意。故填stretches。
选词填空
by contrast, be blessed with, approve of, wake up to
49. I __________ a happy childhood, one that most people would want to have.
50. The coastal areas have mild winters, but __________ the central plains become extremely cold.
51. Citizens __________ an orange sky and strong winds that covered the city in a thick, brown-yellow dust.
52. His parents didn’t __________ his marriage, but he married the girl against his parent’s will.
【答案】49. was blessed with
50. by contrast
51. woke up to
52. approve of
【解析】
【49题详解】
考查动词短语。句意：我有幸拥有一个快乐的童年，一个大多数人都想拥有的童年。本句是that引导的定语从句，主句缺少谓语，所以空处应是动词，根据后文“one that most people would want to have”可知，应是be blessed with意为“有幸拥有”，根据语境可知，此处描述的是过去的事情，故用一般过去时，主语是I。故填was blessed with。
【50题详解】
考查介词短语。句意：沿海地区冬天温和，而中部平原则相反，非常寒冷。句子中提到沿海地区冬天很温和，但是相比之下中部平原变得极其寒冷，所以空格处应是by contrast意为“相比之下”符合语境。故填by contrast。
【51题详解】
考查动词短语。句意：市民们醒来时看到的是橙色的天空，强风将整个城市笼罩在厚厚的棕黄色尘埃中。根据句意，此处应是wake up to意为“醒来发现”符合语境，描述的是已发生的事，用一般过去时。故填woke up to。
【52题详解】
考查动词短语。句意：他父母不赞成他的婚姻，但他违背父母的意愿娶了那个女孩。空前是助动词，所以空处应填动词原形，根据句意，应是approve of意为“赞成”符合语境。故填approve of。
七、完成句子：请根据提示词用英文翻译整个句子。（共5小题；每小题1分，共5分）
53. 虽然天色已晚，我们还是决定动身了。 set out（汉译英）
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【答案】Although it was getting late, we still decided to set out.
【解析】
【详解】考查从句和时态。句子描述过去发生的事，为一般过去时。根据句意可知，本句为although引导的让步状语从句，虽然天色已晚翻译为“Although it was getting late”，为过去进行时，我们还是决定动身了翻译为“ we still decided to set out.”，动身为set out。故翻译为：Although it was getting late, we still decided to set out.
54. 为了解决这个问题，我们需要向他们求助。 appeal（汉译英）
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【答案】In order to solve this problem, we need to appeal to them for help.
【解析】
【详解】考查介词短语和动词短语。根据所给中文句子，“为了解决这个问题”可用介词短语：in order to作目的状语，译为“in order to solve this problem”，“我们”作主语，译为“we”，“需要”作谓语，根据句意，用一般现在时即可，意为“need to”，“向他们求助”根据题干要求，可用动词短语：appeal to sb. for help意为“向某人求助”，译为“appeal to them for help”。故译为：In order to solve this problem, we need to appeal to them for help.
55. 这个男孩到目前为止一直都很用功。 up to…（汉译英）
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【答案】The boy has been studying hard up to now.
【解析】
【详解】考查时态和介词短语。分析所给中文句子可知，“这个男孩”作主语，译为“The boy”，“一直都很用功”作谓语，根据句意，描述从过去一直持续到现在，且可能仍然要继续下去的动作，用现在完成进行时，主语为第三人称单数，译为“has been studying”，“到目前为止”为时间状语，根据题干要求，需用up to…，译为“up to now”。故译为：The boy has been studying hard up to now.
56. 在工作压力下他的身体健康垮了。break down（汉译英）
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【答案】His health broke down under the pressure of work.
【解析】
【详解】考查时态和短语。根据汉语提示可知，本句为一般过去时，主语为“他的身体健康”，翻译为“His health”，垮了为break down，“在工作压力下”翻译为“under the pressure of work”，作状语。故填His health broke down under the pressure of work.
57. 我认为我们应该号召人们保护环境。call on（汉译英）
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【答案】I think we should call on people to protect the environment.
【解析】
【详解】考查时态和宾语从句。主句讲述现在的一种想法，时态用一般现在时，I think (我认为)后接省略that引导的宾语从句（从句不缺成分、意义完整，用只起连接作用的that），情态动词should (应该)+动词原形，call on sb. to do sth. (号召某人做某事)，protect the environment (保护环境)，再根据其它汉语提示，故翻译为：I think we should call on people to protect the environment.
八、应用文写作（10分）
58. 假设你是红星高中学生李华，来自英国的交换生Tom周末想去旅游，让你推荐一个当地有特色的公园游玩，请你给他写一封电子邮件告诉他相关的旅行信息。内容包括：
1．公园的相关情况；2．推荐理由；3．其他旅游注意事项。
注意：
1．词数不少于80；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3．开头结尾已给出，不计入词数。
Dear Tom,
How is everything going
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Yours Truly,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Tom
How is everything going Knowing that you feel like taking a trip at the weekend, I highly recommend Futuroscope Park as your destination.
Futuroscope Park, a theme park known for science and technology, will surely provide you with a unique experience of the most advanced technology. You can try your own scientific experiment there. You can also learn more about space travel, the undersea world and brand new experiences of the earth. What’s more, the picturesque scenery there of this season must be a feast for your eyes.
Considering you will walk a lot, please wear comfortable sneakers. Wish you an enjoyable weekend!
Yours Truly,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给来自英国的交换生Tom写一封电子邮件，推荐周末可以去游玩的特色公园，并给出相关信息和推荐理由。
【详解】1.词汇积累
想要做某事：want to do→feel like doing
推荐：suggest→recommend
提供：offer→provide
愉快的：happy→enjoyable
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：You can try your own scientific experiment there. You can also learn more about space travel, the undersea world and brand new experiences of the earth.
拓展句：Not only can you try your own scientific experiment there but also you can learn more about space travel, the undersea world and brand new experiences of the earth.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Knowing that you feel like taking a trip at the weekend, I highly recommend Futuroscope Park as your destination. (运用了that引导的宾语从句和现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2] Considering you will walk a lot, please wear comfortable sneakers. (运用了considering（that）引导的原因状语从句)
九、英语听说（共50分）
（请将听说测试的信息和分数填写到机读卡指定的位置上！！！）第一学期
高二英语期中调研试题
（时间：90分钟，分数：150分）
一、完型填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was a cold evening, and my daughter and I were walking up Broadway. I didn’t notice a guy sitting inside a cardboard box, but Nora did. She wasn’t even four, but she___1___at my coat and said, “That man’s cold. Daddy, can we take him home ”
I don’t remember my reply. But I do remember a sudden heavy feeling inside me. I had always been delighted at how much my daughter noticed in her___2___, whether it was birds in flight or children playing. But now she was noticing___3___and beggary.
A few days later, I saw an article in the newspaper about volunteers who picked up a food package from a nearby school on a Sunday morning and___4___it to an elderly person. It was quick and easy, so I signed us up. Nora was excited about it. She could understand the importance of food, so she could easily see how___5___our job was. When Sunday came, she was ready, but I had to___6___myself to leave the house. On the way to the school, I fought an urge to turn___7___. The Sunday paper and coffee were waiting at home. Why do this Still, we phoned the elderly person we’d been appointed. She invited us right over.
The building was in a bad state. Facing us was a silver-haired woman in an old dress. She took the package and asked us to come in. Nora ran inside. I unwillingly followed. Once inside, I saw that the department belonged to someone poor. Our hostess showed us some photos. Nora played and when the time came to say goodbye, we three hugged, I walked home in tears.
Professionals call such a(n)___8___“a volunteer opportunity”. They are opportunities, I’ve come to see. Where else but as volunteers do you have the opportunity to do something___9___that’s good for others as well as for yourself Nora and I regularly serve meals to needy people and collect clothes for the homeless. Yet, as I’ve watched her grow over these past four years, I still wonder which of us has _____10_____more
1. A. pulled B. glanced C. waved D. aimed
2. A. area B. part C. eyesight D. world
3. A. coldness B. illness C. suffering D. ignorance
4. A. delivered B. returned C. devoted D. posted
5. A. creative B. valuable C. shocking D. simple
6. A. warn B. stop C. allow D. push
7. A. back B. away C. up D. out
8. A. stay B. visit C. adventure D. opinion
9. A. fair B. famous C. difficult D. enjoyable
10. A. improved B. benefited C. tried D. seized
二、语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请将答案写在答题卡的相应位置。
A
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。
I wake up to the sound of the wind ____11____ (buffet) the cloth of my tent. Even though the sun is ____12____ (bright) shining, telling whether it is morning or night is impossible. I’m above the Arctic Circle ____13____ in summer the sun never sets. I’m in the remote far north of Sweden in Sarek National Park, a place ____14____ no roads or town.
B
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。
The gesture for “OK” has different meanings in different cultures. In Japan, someone ____15____ witnesses another person employing the gesture might think it means money. In France, a person ____16____ (encounter) an identical gesture may interpret it as meaning zero. ____17____, you should avoid making this gesture in Brazil and Germany, as it is considered impolite.
C
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。
Some students are ____18____ (amuse) by something else. They spend all their time ____19____ (look) anywhere but at me. Then again, some students’ favorite activity is daydreaming. With their chins on their hands, they occupy ____20____ (they) by staring out of the window or up at the ceiling. They are certainly interested in something, but who knows what. The main thing is reminding distracted students that they need to pay attention in class.
三、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
The spa town of Cheltenham sits on the edge of the Cotswolds, in the county of Gloucester. Below is a look at four fabulous attractions that make Cheltenham such a terrific place to visit.
Cheltenham Festival
The festival is an annual, four-day feast of racing and, on the last day, features the famous Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeplechase. It's a dramatic race of around 3 miles and 2.5 furlongs. and the horses have to clear 22 fences. Anything can happen. In 2020,this last day of the festival drew in a crowd of 68,859.
Pittville Park
If you visit Pitville Park, you'll find it divided into two main parts by the Evesham Road. The eastern side is home to the children's play area and is where people can view wildlife. Meanwhile, on the western side of the road, you'll find the larger area of the park and small areas of woodland. There's also a lower lake at which you can fish during fishing season. That's not the only activity, however. There's a skate park, tennis courts and a small children's play area.
Holst Birthplace Museum
Cheltenham was the birthplace of the 19"century English composer Gustav Holst, and visitors can visit the home in which he was born. You'll receive a taste of what Victorian life was like, as the home boasts a working Victorian kitchen, scullery, and nursery. The museum also allows you to discover the composer's life and times by allowing you into his music room. Here is where he composed The Planets.
Sudeley Castle
This private castle, which is surrounded by views of the Cotswolds, holds the claim to fame of being the only castle in England to have a queen buried in the grounds. The castle has witnessed all sorts of drama throughout its history and is one of the most interesting Tudor castles you'll ever visit.
If you would like more information on Cheltenham Town, please visit the website: www.ctladiesyouth.co.uk.
21. Pitville Park is unique in its_______
A. game areas. B. horse racing. C. beautiful views. D. children's performances.
22. Which of the following will a music fan be interested in
A. Pitville Park. B. Sudeley Castle. C. Cheltenham Festival. D. Holst Birthplace Museum.
23. Where is this article probably from
A. A diary. B. A novel. C. A website. D. A magazine.
B
Terry Fox never thought he’d live a remarkable life.
He liked sports, but no one thought he was talented. During his first year in the university, he had a pain in his right knee, which was so bad that he couldn’t stand up. He went to the doctor for tests. They showed that he had cancer. He was going to lose his leg and be given an artificial one. Terry’s family and friends all gave him fantastic support. Terry said that he knew all those people really cared and helped him. He decided to face it with bravery.
One night Terry was looking through an article about Dick Traum, who also had an artificial leg and had run in the New York Marathon. “If he can do it,” thought Terry, “I can, too. In fact, I’ll run across Canada and raise money for cancer research. It will be a Marathon of Hope!”
For the next 16 months, Terry had special treatments for his cancer. And then he also began to run a little every day. Each day he ran a little farther. It is 5,300 miles across Canada. Terry hoped to run thirty to forty miles a day so that it would take him six months. Most of all, he hoped to raise $1 million for cancer research.
Because Terry had an artificial leg running wasn’t easy or straightforward. He had to move by jumping on one foot twice and then take a long step with his real leg. Although it looked awkward, he still kept on running. His action made people join him as he ran: children, football stars, wheelchair athletes and even his brother, Darrell. As Terry ran, people waved and cheered. So much money was donated that the volunteers used large garbage bags so everyone could give.
Then, outside Thunder Bay, Ontario, Terry felt a sharp pain in his chest. The pain was from cancer; this time in his lungs. He had to abandon the Marathon after 3, 339 miles. He told the people before he left, “I won’t give up. I just hope people will continue to give money.” And they did. Just under $25 million was given.
Terry received numerous awards. At 22, he was the youngest Canadian to ever receive Canada’s highest award, the Companion of the Order of Canada.
24. What made Terry decide to run across Canada
A. His passion for Marathon.
B. An urge to live a normal life.
C. The support of his family and friends.
D. The inspiring experience of Dick Traum.
25. People joined him when he ran mainly because ________.
A. they were moved by the scene of Terry’s running
B. they served as volunteers in the marathon
C. they considered Terry as a great hero
D. they loved running very much
26. Why did he finally stop the marathon
A. He collected enough money for the donation.
B. His family and friends persuaded him to abandon it.
C. He got great pain in his body because of the cancer.
D. Running with the artificial leg wasn’t straightforward.
27. Which of the following words can best describe Terry
A. Generous. B. Cooperative.
C. Determined. D. Creative.
C
Smile! It makes everyone in the room feel better because they, consciously or unconsciously, are smiling with you. Growing evidence shows that an instinct for facial mimicry(模仿) allows us to empathize with and even experience other people’s feelings. If we can’t mirror another person’s face, it limits our ability to read and properly react to their expressions. A review of this emotional mirroring appears on February 11 in Trends in Cognitive Sciences.
In their paper, Paula Niedenthal and Adrienne Wood, social psychologists at the University of Wisconsin, describe how people in social situations copy others’ facial expressions to create emotional responses in themselves. For example, if you’re with a friend who looks sad, you might “try on” that sad face yourself without realizing you’re doing so. In “trying on” your friend’s expression, it helps you to recognize what they’re feeling by associating it with times in the past when you made that expression. Humans get this emotional meaning from facial expressions in a matter of only a few hundred milliseconds.
“You reflect on your emotional feelings and then you generate some sort of recognition judgment, and the most important thing that results in is that you take the appropriate action—you approach the person or you avoid the person,” Niedenthal says. “Your own emotional reaction to the face changes your perception of how you see the face in such a way that provides you with more information about what it means.”
A person’s ability to recognize and “share” others’ emotions can be prevented when they can’t mimic faces. This is a common complaint for people with motor diseases, like facial paralysis(瘫痪) from a stroke, or even due to nerve damage from plastic surgery. Niedenthal notes that the same would not be true for people who suffer from paralysis from birth, because if you’ve never had the ability to mimic facial expressions, you will have developed compensatory ways of interpreting emotions.
People with social disorders associated with mimicry or emotion-recognition damage, like autism(自闭症), can experience similar challenges. “There are some symptoms in autism where lack of facial mimicry may in part be due to limitation of eye contact,” Niedenthal says.
Niedenthal next wants to explore what part in the brain is functioning to help with facial expression recognition. A better understanding of that part, she says, will give us a better idea of how to treat related disorders.
28. According to the passage, facial mimicry helps ________.
A. experience one’s own feelings clearly B. change others’ emotions quickly
C. respond to others’ expressions properly D. develop friendship with others easily
29 We can know from Paragraph 4 and 5 that ________.
A. people with motor diseases may also suffer from autism
B. people born with facial paralysis may still recognize emotions
C people with social disorders can’t have eye contact with others
D. people receiving plastic surgery have difficulty in mimicking faces
30. According to Niedenthal the next step of the study will focus on ________.
A. how we can treat brain disorders
B. what can be done to regain facial mimicry
C. how our brain helps us with emotional mirroring
D. what part of our brain helps recognize facial expression
31. The passage is written to ________.
A. discuss how people react positively to others’ smiles
B. draw people’s attention to those with social disorders
C. introduce a new trend in facial expression recognition
D. explain how emotional mirroring affects people’s empathy
D
It is the season for taking the time to reflect on what we’re thankful for in life. Spending that time with friends and family to give thanks is what makes the holidays so special. But why should limit it to just a few weeks in the year Gratitude（感恩）is a muscle we should strengthen year-round to make us healthier, happier humans and leaders.
Gratitude builds empathy. We often take for granted the simple things in life. Those who recognize the goodness in life, no matter how simple or automatic, are more likely to be sensitive to the needs of others and to help whenever they can. Being empathetic to others’ opinions, experiences and backgrounds will make you a better professional, no matter your career.
Through his research, Emmons, a leading researcher, found that grateful people reported feeling healthier, both mentally and physically. Specifically, those who were grateful were 25 percent happier than those who weren’t. In the workplace, well-being（健康快乐）is a crucial topic when it comes to preventing employee burn-out and promoting engagement. Beyond the research that shows that employees who are shown that they are appreciated are more productive by 50 percent, caring for your employees’ well-being is simply the right thing to do. Offering fitness classes or carrying out flexible work schedules are just a few things that, when paired with gratitude, can lead to more productive, engaged and happier working professionals.
Working in a developing, fast-paced industry, we are often surrounded by ambitious people who are always striving（奋斗）for more and better. Gratitude makes us more self-aware. It challenges us to reflect in the moment instead of always thinking about the future. It starts by paying attention to what’s going on in our life, and that true self-awareness is a key factor to being successful in our career.
Gratitude is a powerful tool for making relationships stronger, both at work and in our personal life. People who express their gratitude tend to be more willing to forgive others and therefore able to create relatively long-lasting connections.
During my month-long vacation, I made it a point to be reflective during the time I had without disturbances or deadlines. Part of that was making a mental list of the people, things and experiences I was grateful for in my life. I decided to reach out to my fifth-grade teacher and thank her for being positive instructor and a strong influence on my life.
The old saying goes “It’s never too late to say you’re sorry,” but the same is true of gratitude. Taking the time to thank people for their work, kindness or empathy-whether it was today, last month or many years ago-makes you happier, healthier and more self-aware. And that’s a gift worth celebrating 365 days a year.
32. What does the underlined word “empathy” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. The feeling of being sorry for others’ problems.
B. The desire to help people in difficult situations.
C. The ability to understand other people’s feelings.
D. The feeling of pleasure or satisfaction towards others.
33. What can be inferred from the passage
A. People who have self-awareness can succeed without effort.
B. Grateful people will live a much longer life than ungrateful people.
C. Wise enterprises should raise the employees’ sense of well-being.
D. Gratitude can ensure the relationship between people is unbreakable.
34. Why does the author mention his own experience in Paragraph 6
A. To encourage people to contact with teachers.
B. To show it’s never too late to express gratitude.
C. To order people to keep long-lasting connection.
D. To present that his teacher greatly influenced him.
35. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
A. Being Grateful Year-Round.
B. The Season for Gratitude.
C. The Way to Show Thanks.
D. The Special Holiday of Gratitude.
四、七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Have you ever agreed to do something only to find out later that you don’t have time Are you constantly stressed from rushing from one assignment to another If so, you may have a problem with overcommitment. Overcommitment happens when you decide to do more things than you realistically have time to do. ____36____ Your quality of life also suffers because overcommitment leaves you less time to take care of yourself. It’s preferable to do one or two things well than to do 10 things poorly - or worse, to back out once you’ve agreed to something.
Time management coach Elizabeth Saunders suggests creating a budget for your time like you do with money. The total amount of time you have each day equals 24 hours minus（减去）the time you need for basic wellness activities. ____37____Saunders suggests adding up your time commitments to other people and the time needed to meet your personal goals. If that total is greater than the amount of time you have each day, you have a problem.
____38____ Schedule times for everything you need to do – including taking care of yourself. But you don’t have to fill every blank space.
It’s also worth looking at your current commitments. Do your commitments actually match your priorities ____39____
Learning how to say no politely but firmly also helps with overcommitment. It helps to have a good sense of what your priorities are so that you can say yes or no when appropriate.
I have a rule that I never immediately agree to any long-term time commitments. ____40____That’s because my first instinct（本能反应）is usually to say yes, even if I don’t really have time. Having time to think about a potential assignment gives me space to say no if I need to.
A. Are you satisfied with your job
B. I always ask for some time to think.
C. It is worth considering your interest.
D. When this happens the quality of your work suffers.
E. These include things like sleeping, eating and showering.
F. Could you give up some of them or pass them off to other people
G. One tool that may be helpful in avoiding overcommitment is a calendar.
五、阅读表达（共4小题；第1、2题2分，第3题3分，第4题5分，共12分）
阅读下面短文和问题，在答题卡相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。
Why do you pull yourself out of bed every morning to go to work or school What does it take to make you feel like your contribution in those places is truly worthwhile Knowing what motivates you can help you find meaning in your work and make efforts to reach your goals.
Psychologists have a wide variety of ways of describing and differentiating motivations because people care about so many different things. Psychologist David McClelland identified three main motivations for people: achievement (the feeling of success), affiliation (close relationships) and power (the ability to influence the world). Authors Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton identified 23 motivations, including creativity, challenge and learning.
Some motivations, such as money, social position and praise, are external; these are the tools bosses typically use to encourage their employees to do better. Other motivations, including fun, personal growth and feeling like one’s work is significant, come from within the person doing the action. These ideals, called internal motivations, tend to be more reliable than external ones because they represent things that can never be taken away.
Since a wide variety of motivations exist, it’s important to understand which ones are persuasive to you. Trying to motivate yourself in a way that doesn’t appeal to you will make it difficult to convince yourself to work. When choosing a career, think about what motivates you and make decisions accordingly. If you are motivated by overcoming challenges, look for a career where you can continually try hard to reach a higher level.
People motivated by external rewards sometimes struggle to meet goals they set for themselves that no one else knows about. They can solve this problem by creating external rewards for their personal goals such as finding a friend to hold them accountable.
When you know what motivates you, you will be able to motivate yourself to do the things necessary to succeed. And if you are a leader, knowing what motivates your team will enable you to help them do the same.
41. Why is it important for people to be clear of their motivations
42. How can the motivations be classified according to McClelland
43. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Since the external motivations involve money, social position and praise, which are often used as tools by bosses, they are more dependable than the internal ones.
44. Please briefly present what motivates you in your life and how it works. (about 40 words)
六、框词填空：用方框内所给词的正确形式填写。（共8小题；每小题1分，共8分）
选词填空
stretch, demonstrate, reward, witness
45. Despite the fact that it was dangerous and exhausting, climbing the mountain was a very __________ experience for me.
46. The two stone lions standing in front of Tian’anmen have __________ many great historic events.
47. There’s been no public __________ of opposition to the President.
48. The great Himalayas has the largest mountain peaks in the world and __________ around six countries in Asia.
选词填空
by contrast, be blessed with, approve of, wake up to
49. I __________ a happy childhood, one that most people would want to have.
50. The coastal areas have mild winters, but __________ the central plains become extremely cold.
51. Citizens __________ an orange sky and strong winds that covered the city in a thick, brown-yellow dust.
52. His parents didn’t __________ his marriage, but he married the girl against his parent’s will.
七、完成句子：请根据提示词用英文翻译整个句子。（共5小题；每小题1分，共5分）
53. 虽然天色已晚，我们还是决定动身了。 set out（汉译英）
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54. 为了解决这个问题，我们需要向他们求助。 appeal（汉译英）
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55. 这个男孩到目前为止一直都很用功。 up to…（汉译英）
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56. 在工作压力下他的身体健康垮了。break down（汉译英）
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57. 我认为我们应该号召人们保护环境。call on（汉译英）
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八、应用文写作（10分）
58. 假设你是红星高中学生李华，来自英国的交换生Tom周末想去旅游，让你推荐一个当地有特色的公园游玩，请你给他写一封电子邮件告诉他相关的旅行信息。内容包括：
1．公园的相关情况；2．推荐理由；3．其他旅游注意事项。
注意：
1．词数不少于80；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3．开头结尾已给出，不计入词数。
Dear Tom,
How is everything going
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Yours Truly,
Li Hua
九、英语听说（共50分）
（请将听说测试的信息和分数填写到机读卡指定的位置上！！！）
