兰州一中2023——2024-2学期期中考试试题
高一英语
说明：本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman want to do
A. Do some shopping.
B. Go to the post office.
C. Get her watch repaired.
2. What does the woman want the man to do
A. Go shopping.
B. Have some milk.
C. Take out the garbage.
3. What will the man most probably do
A. Pay for the tickets.
B. Go to the ticket office.
C. Ask for a discount.
4. Why is the man worried
A. He may be turned down.
B. He failed to be among the top five.
C. He was required to apply to Cambridge.
5. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Hire a tutor.
B. Practice more often.
C. Join a study group.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What’s the advantage of the new gardening method
A. The space of the yard isn’t wasted.
B. The vegetables are more delicious.
C. The vegetables grow faster.
7. Why will the man show the woman his garden
A. To give her some vegetables.
B. To give her advice about how to plant seeds.
C. To show her how he planted seeds in the garden.
听第7段材料，回答第8，9题。
8. What can we know from the man
A. It’s too cold to run outside.
B. It’s healthy to run in cold weather.
C. It’s good for lungs to run outside.
9. What does the woman want to do right now
A. Sleep in bed.
B. Get her gym clothes.
C. Do make-up.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the man say about the weather in Florida during his stay
A. Too hot. B. Really fine. C. Very wet.
11. With whom did the woman go to Queenstown
A. Her parents. B. Her friend. C. Her husband.
12. What will the woman do for Jack next
A. Teach him how to dive.
B. Buy him a gift.
C. Show him some pictures.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What can we learn about the last apartment
A. It doesn’t have an elevator.
B. It is cheaper.
C. It is on the 15th floor.
14. What is included in the rent for the apartment
A. Cable TV and electricity.
B. Heating and water.
C. Water and electricity.
15. How much is the rent for the basement suite
A. $1,400. B. $1,600. C. $3,000.
16. What is the man worried about concerning the studio
A. The furniture. B. The price. C. The noise.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When is Sea World closed for painting and repairs
A. In February. B. In March. C. In April.
18. Where can you watch a film about the sea
A. At the Visitor Centre.
B. At the shop.
C. At the cafe.
19. What does the shop at Sea World sell
A. Toys and books.
B. Tickets and postcards.
C. Drinks and snacks.
20. What do we know about the ticket price of Sea World
A. All tickets cost seven pounds.
B. Tickets for children are at half price.
C. They offer special prices for school groups.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World
Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and where he grew up. The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806. The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the word , for over 250 years.
OPENING TIMES: 20 Mar to 19 Oct Mon to Sat: 9:00am to 5:00pm Sun:9:30am to 5:00pm 20 Oct to 19Mar Mon to Sat:9:30am to 4:00pm Sun:10:00am to 4:00pm ADMISSION: Adult 4.90 Child 2.20 Family 12.00(2 adults +up to 3 children)
◆Enter though the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare’s World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.
◆Stand in the rooms-where Shakespeare grew up.
◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period.
◆Enjoy the traditional (传统的) English garden, planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poet’s works.
◎The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map; nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’ walk).
The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition hall, and the garden are accessible (可进入的) to wheelchair user.
◎The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace).
1. How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children
A. $9.80 B. $14.20 C. $12.0 D. $16.40
2. Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace
A. Behind the exhibition hall. B. At Windsor street.
C. Opposite the Visitors’ Centre. D. Near the Coffee House.
3. Where does the passage probably come from
A. textbook B. A news report C. Fashion Magazine D. A travel brochure
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了参观莎士比亚故居的价格、开放时间和参观路线等。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据ADMISSION部分中“Family 12.0( 2 adults +up to 3 children) (家庭12.英镑（2个成人+最多3个孩子）)”可知，一个家庭的两个大人和两个孩子的门票需要12英镑。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“◎The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map; nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’ walk).(◎出生地距离地图上显示的所有停车场都很近；最近的是温莎街（步行3分钟）)”可知，离莎士比亚出生地最近的停车场在温莎街。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the word , for over 250 years.(250多年来，这座房子接待了来自世界各地的游客)”结合文章主要介绍了参观莎士比亚故居的价格、开放时间和参观路线等。可推知，文章选自旅行手册。故选D。
B
I have worked as a keeper at the National Zoo, Paris for 11 years. Spot and Stripe are the first tiger cubs that have ever been born here. Globally, a third of Sumatran cubs in zoos don't make it to adulthood, so I decided to give them round-the-clock care at home.
I've got two children—the younger one, Kynan, was extremely happy about the tigers arriving - but all of us really looked forward to being part of their lives and watching them grow. I wasn't worried about bringing them into my home with my wife and kids. These were cubs. They weighed about 2.5 kg and were so small that there was absolutely no risk.
As they grew more mobile, we let them move freely around the house during the day, but when we were asleep we had to contain them in a large room, otherwise they'd get up to mischief. We'd come down in the morning to find they'd turned the room upside down, and left it looking like a zoo.
Things quickly got very intense due to the huge amount of energy required to look after them. There were some tough times and I just felt extremely tired. I was grateful that my family was there to help. We had to have a bit of a production line going, making up “tiger milk”, washing baby bottles, and cleaning the floors.
When Spot and Stripe were four months old, they were learning how to open doors and jump fences, and we knew it really was time for them to go. It was hard for us to finally part with them. For the first few days, Kynan was always a bit disappointed that the cubs weren't there.
I'm not sad about it. I'm hands-on with them every day at the zoo, and I do look back very fondly on the time that we had them.
4. Why did the author bring the tiger cubs home
A. To ensure their survival. B. To observe their differences.
C. To teach them life skills. D. To let them play with his kids.
5. What do the underlined words “get up to mischief” mean in paragraph 3
A. Behave badly. B. Lose their way. C. Sleep soundly. D. Miss their mom.
6. What did the author think of raising the tiger cubs at home
A. Boring. B. Tiring. C. Costly. D. Risky.
7. Why did the author decide to send Spot and Stripe back to the zoo
A. They frightened the children. B. They became difficult to contain.
C. They annoyed the neighbours. D. They started fighting each other.
【答案】4. A 5. A 6. B 7. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者为了保证两只老虎幼崽的存活，决定在家里全天候照顾它们。介绍了老虎在作者家生活的情况以及作者照顾老虎的感受。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Globally, a third of Sumatran cubs in zoos don't make it to adulthood, so I decided to give them round-the-clock care at home. (在全球范围内，动物园里三分之一的苏门答腊老虎幼崽活不到成年，所以我决定在家里全天候照顾它们)”可知，作者把老虎幼崽带回家是为了确保他们的存活。故选A。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词上文“As they grew more mobile, we let them move freely around the house during the day, but when we were asleep we had to contain them in a large room, otherwise they'd ”（随着它们的活动越来越多，我们白天让它们在房子里自由活动，但当我们睡觉时，我们必须把它们关在一个大房间里，否则它们会）以及后文“We'd come down in the morning to find they'd turned the room upside down, and left it looking like a zoo.”（我们早上下楼时发现他们把房间弄得乱七八糟，让它看起来像个动物园。）可知，作者不得不把老虎们关在一个大房间里，否则它们就会调皮捣蛋，表现不好。早上下楼时发现他们把房间弄得乱七八糟，看起来像个动物园。故画线词意思是“表现不好”。故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中“Things quickly got very intense due to the huge amount of energy required to look after them. There were some tough times and I just felt extremely tired.(由于需要大量的精力来照顾它们，事情很快变得非常紧张。有一段艰难的日子，我只是觉得非常累)”可推知，作者在家里饲养小老虎需要大量精力照顾它，这让作者感觉非常疲惫，因此作者认为在家里养小老虎是累人的。故选B。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“When Spot and Stripe were four months old, they were learning how to open doors and jump fences, and we knew it really was time for them to go.(当Spot和Stripe四个月大的时候，他们正在学习如何开门和跳栅栏，我们知道是时候让他们离开了)”可知，作者决定把Spot 和Stripe送回动物园是因为他们变得难以控制。故选B。
C
A piece of news that another old cave has been discovered in the south of France doesn’t arouse too much interest of the public. That is because such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays much attention to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict (描绘) birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.
Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex. Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive (破坏性的) action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside.
Although they are not out in the open air where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated (恶化) and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.
8. Why does the author mention the news at the beginning of paragraph 1
A. To introduce the topic. B. To draw a conclusion.
C. To give an example. D. To give background knowledge.
9. According to the text, which animals appear most often on the cave walls
A. bird B. wild dogs C. horses D. wild cats
10. Why was painting inside the Lascaux complex a difficult task
A. It was completely dark inside. B. The caves were full of wild animals.
C. Painting materials were hard to find. D. Many painting spaces were difficult to reach.
11. What happened to the Lascaux caves in 1963
A. New lighting system was fixed. B. Visitors were prevented from entering.
C. Another part was discovered. D. A new entrance was created.
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了拉斯科洞穴中的壁画引起世人关注，介绍了这些壁画的特点。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“A piece of news that another old cave has been discovered in the south of France doesn’t arouse too much interest of the public. That is because such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays much attention to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed.(在法国南部发现了另一个古老洞穴的消息并没有引起公众的太多兴趣。这是因为这些发现如今如此频繁，以至于几乎没有人注意到它们。然而，当1940年拉斯科洞穴群被发现时，全世界都惊呆了)”可知，作者在第一段的开头提到了这个新闻是为了引出话题。故选A。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Other images depict (描绘) birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.(其他的壁画描绘了鸟类，最引人注目的是马，在300多幅壁画中出现过马，数量远远超过其他所有动物)”可知，马最常出现在洞穴的墙壁上。故选C。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex.(早期画这些动物的艺术家完成了一项艰难而艰巨的任务。他们没有把自己局限在容易接近的墙壁上，而是把他们的绘画材料带到需要爬上陡峭墙壁或爬进拉斯科建筑群狭窄通道的空间)”可知，在拉斯科建筑群内作画是一项艰巨的任务因为许多绘画空间很难到达。故选D。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.(为了防止进一步的破坏，该遗址在被发现23年后的1963年对游客关闭)”可知，1963年拉斯科洞窟参观者被禁止进入。故选B。
D
Students who are better able to understand and manage their emotions effectively, a skill known as emotional intelligence (EI), do better at school than their less-skilled classmates, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
“It’s not enough to be smart and hardworking. Students must also be able to understand and manage their emotions to succeed at school,” said Carolyn MacCann, lead author of the study. MacCann and her colleagues analyzed data from more than 160 studies, representing more than 42,000 students from 27 countries, published between 1998 and 2019. The students ranged in age from primary school to college. The researchers found that students with higher EI tended to get higher grades and better achievement test scores than those with lower EI scores. This finding held true even when controlling for intelligence and personality factors. What was most surprising to the researchers was the association held despite different ages.
As for why EI can affect academic performance, MacCann believes a number of factors may come into play. “Students with higher EI may be better able to manage negative emotions, such as anxiety, boredom and disappointment, which can negatively affect academic performance,” she said. “Also, these students may be better able to manage the social world around them, forming better relationships with teachers, classmates and family, all of which are important to academic success.” Finally, the skills required for EI, such as understanding human motivation and emotion, may overlap with (与……重叠) the skills required to master certain subjects, such as history and language, giving students an advantage in those subject areas, according to MacCann.
However, MacCann cautions against widespread testing of students to identify and target those with low EI as it may stigmatize (给……打上烙印) those students. Instead, she recommends interventions that involve the whole school, including additional teacher training and a focus on teacher well-being and emotional skills. “Programs that integrate emotional skill development into the existing curriculum would be beneficial, as research suggests that training works better when run by teachers rather than external professionals,” she said. “Increasing skills for everyone not just those with low EI would benefit everyone.”
12. What can we learn from MacCann’s study
A. Only students in middle school and high school participated in it.
B. EI had an effect on learning for students of all ages.
C. Students with lower EI tended to get higher grades.
D. EI is also influenced by intelligence and personality factors.
13. What is not a reason for the conclusion of MacCann’s study
A. High-EI students are capable of controlling negative emotions.
B. High-EI students are more likely to develop social relationships.
C. High-EI students can easily focus on their study.
D. High-EI students have helpful skills for certain subjects.
14. What does MacCann suggest in the last paragraph
A. Equipping teachers with emotional skills.
B Introducing a new curriculum.
C. Developing special programs for students with low EI.
D. Employing emotional specialists to give training to students.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Should EI be taught in school
B. How can students develop high EI
C. Students with high EI do better in school
D. Good students do better in managing emotions
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。研究发现，情商高，即能够有效管理自己情绪的学生，在学业上表现得更好。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“What was most surprising to the researchers was the association held despite different ages.(让研究人员最惊奇的是情商和学习成绩的关系对任何年龄的学生都适用。)”可知，情商对所有年龄段的学生的学习都有影响。故选B项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段““Students with higher EI may be better able to manage negative emotions, such as anxiety, boredom and disappointment, which can negatively affect academic performance,” she said. “Also, these students may be better able to manage the social world around them, forming better relationships with teachers, classmates and family, all of which are important to academic success.” Finally, the skills required for EI, such as understanding human motivation and emotion, may overlap with (与……重叠) the skills required to master certain subjects, such as history and language, giving students an advantage in those subject areas, according to MacCann. ( 她说：“情商高的学生可能更能控制负面情绪，比如焦虑、无聊和失望，这些情绪会对学习成绩产生负面影响。”“此外，这些学生可能能够更好地管理他们周围的社会世界，与老师、同学和家人建立更好的关系，所有这些对学业成功都很重要。”最后，根据MacCann的说法，情商所需的技能，如理解人类动机和情感，可能与掌握某些学科(如历史和语言)所需的技能重叠，从而使学生在这些学科领域具有优势。)”可知，高情商的学生有控制负面情绪的能力，高情商的学生更容易发展社会关系，高情商的学生在某些科目上有有用的技能。C项：High-EI students can easily focus on their study. (高情商的学生更容易集中精力学习。)没有提及。故选C项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“she recommends interventions that involve the whole school, including additional teacher training and a focus on teacher well-being and emotional skills(她建议采取涉及整个学校的干预措施，包括额外的教师培训和关注教师的幸福感和情感技能)”以及“training works better when run by teachers rather than external specialists(由教师而不是外部专家进行培训效果更好)”可知，MacCann建议要培养教师的情商培养技能。故选A项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，并根据第一段“Students who are better able to understand and manage their emotions effectively, a skill known as emotional intelligence (EI), do better at school than their less-skilled classmates, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.(美国心理学会发表的一项研究表明，能够更好地理解和有效管理自己情绪的学生，即情商(EI)，在学校的表现比那些情商较低的同学要好。)”可知，本文主要讲述了情商高的学生学业表现更好，故C项“高情商的学生在学校表现更好”作标题最为恰当。故选C项。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Say you’re on vacation at Niagara Falls. You want to take an amazing photo that captures(捕捉) the exceptional beauty of the waterfalls. ____16____ The thing is you’re not a professional photographer. So, what do you do Here are some tips that can step up your photography game.
____17____
Before you snap (拍摄) a shot, ask yourself: What are you trying to document and why That may be as simple as saying to yourself: “I’m going to take a picture of this painting at the museum because I like the colors.” It can help you focus on what you want to remember.
Make a shot list.
Professional photographers often create “shot lists”—a checklist of every photo they hope to capture, along with notes on style and composition—to ensure they get the coverage they need. You can try this same approach on your vacation. ____18____
Capture the ordinary.
____19____ These scenes may not feel impressive enough to photograph in the moment, but they’re ones you’re likely to want to remember after your trip is over. The images may be as simple as your dad napping(打盹) on the plane or your beloved backpack.
Study your photos.
It can be hard to appreciate your photos in the rush of a trip. ____20____ You’ll most likely find some surprises—a glance (一瞥) of a friend in the background or a dangling (悬挂的) flower from a tree branch. Keep an eye out for anything that makes you happy. Above all, what matters is that the photo is meaningful to you.
A. Learn from the professionals.
B. Think before you take a photo.
C. Try to capture moments or objects that may seem “ordinary”.
D. Thus, wait until you’re back home to study your images more carefully.
E. Making use of your senses is another way to add dimension to your pictures.
F. However, you don’t want to take the same photo that everyone else is taking.
G. Such a list can help figure out your photo goals and identify what you’re most excited about.
【答案】16. F 17. B 18. G 19. C 20. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了在度假时拍摄优质照片的几个技巧。
16题详解】
根据上文“Say you’re on vacation at Niagara Falls. You want to take an amazing photo that captures (捕捉) the exceptional beauty of the waterfalls.(假设你在尼亚加拉大瀑布度假。你想拍一张惊人的照片，捕捉到瀑布的非凡之美)”指出假设你正在尼亚加拉瀑布度假，你想拍一张令人惊叹的照片，捕捉瀑布的非凡之美。下文“The thing is you’re not a professional photographer. So, what do you do Here are some tips that can step up your photography game.(问题是你不是专业摄影师。那么，你是怎么做的 这里有一些技巧可以提高你的摄影水平)”提到了你并非专业摄影师，那么你会怎么做，接下来的几段介绍了能提高摄影水平的几个技巧，可知本句与上文构成转折关系，指出想拍出不同的照片。故F选项“但是，你不会想拍和别人拍的一样的照片”符合语境，故选F。
【17题详解】
根据本段内容“Before you snap (拍摄) a shot, ask yourself: What are you trying to document and why That may be as simple as saying to yourself: “I’m going to take a picture of this painting at the museum because I like the colors.” It can help you focus on what you want to remember.(在你拍照之前，问问你自己：你想要记录什么，为什么？这可能就像对自己说:“我要在博物馆给这幅画拍张照片，因为我喜欢它的颜色。”它可以帮助你专注于你想要记住的东西)”可知，设空处为小标题，起总结全段主旨的作用。通读该段内容可知，该段介绍的技巧是在拍照之前，你可以问问自己：你想记录什么？为什么？B项概括了本段主旨，适合作小标题。故B选项“拍照前要三思”符合语境，故选B。
【18题详解】
根据上文“Professional photographers often create “shot lists”—a checklist of every photo they hope to capture, along with notes on style and composition—to ensure they get the coverage they need. You can try this same approach on your vacation.(专业摄影师通常会创建“拍摄清单”——一份他们希望拍摄的每张照片的清单，以及风格和构图的注释——以确保他们得到他们需要的内容。你可以在度假时尝试同样的方法)”说明了专业摄影师通常会拟订一个“拍摄清单”，确保他们能拍到自己想要的内容。在度假时，你也可以尝试一下这个方法。G项中的Such a list呼应上文中的shot lists。故G选项“这样的清单可以帮助你找出你的摄影目标，并确定你最感兴趣的是什么”符合语境，故选G。
【19题详解】
根据该段小标题“Capture the ordinary.(捕捉平凡)”可知，该段介绍的拍照技巧是捕捉普通的事物，C项中的capture和ordinary分别与小标题中的Capture和ordinary构成原词复现。故C选项“试着捕捉那些看起来“普通”的瞬间或物体”符合语境，故选C。
【20题详解】
根据上文“It can be hard to appreciate your photos in the rush of a trip.(在匆忙的旅行中很难欣赏你的照片)”说明了在匆忙的旅行中，你可能很难顾得上欣赏你的照片。下文“You’ll most likely find some surprises—a glance (一瞥) of a friend in the background or a dangling (悬挂的) flower from a tree branch. Keep an eye out for anything that makes you happy. Above all, what matters is that the photo is meaningful to you.(你很可能会发现一些惊喜——背景中朋友的一瞥，或者树枝上悬挂着的一朵花。留意任何能让你开心的事情。最重要的是，照片对你来说是有意义的)”指出你很可能会发现一些惊喜，并进行举例说明。D项中的study your images与小标题Study your photos相呼应。故D选项“因此，等到你回家后再仔细研究你的照片”符合语境，故选D。
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分45分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A，B，C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was driving home after attending my uncle’s funeral. I took a canyon (峡谷) drive with beautiful scenery to process my ____21____.
Suddenly I heard a pop. I knew what had happened — a big flat tire! I ____22____ to the side, but this was a canyon drive with not much shoulder (路肩) ____23____, and it happened to be around a turning that people couldn’t see. That made it ____24____.
Cars were passing me fast. I couldn’t get out. Within minutes, I saw a van stopped behind me. A gentleman walked out, ____25____ a hand, and I dared to walk out very ____26____. He moved my car out of the ____27____ way while I was talking to the police. Since they couldn’t send ____28____ in 20-30 minutes, the gentleman took out my spare tire and started ____29____ the tire for me.
After the job was ____30____, I thanked him and he left. As we said goodbye, I ____31____ him to pay it forward. I saw in my mirror that the van just ____32____ me, making sure I was OK. At the light, I got a chance to see the ____33____ family in the van. A beautiful young wife with attractive children in the back. They all gave me a big smile and ____34____ at me!
I thought the gentleman had set a successful example for those young children to learn about ____35____ and passion.
21.
A. feelings B. time C. work D. anger
22.
A pulled out B. pulled down C. pulled over D. pulled in
23.
A. limit B. speed C. space D. height
24.
A. inconvenient B. dangerous C. urgent D. uncommon
25.
A. offering B. clapping C. admiring D. hiding
26.
A. hopefully B. happily C. willingly D. carefully
27.
A. special B. detailed C. rough D. massive
28.
A. safety B. search C. information D. assistance
29.
A. moving B. changing C. fixing D. setting
30.
A. advertised B. permitted C. threatened D. accomplished
31.
A. persuaded B. inspired C. signaled D. promised
32
A. followed B. protected C. transported D. bothered
33.
A. talkative B. entire C. ordinary D. firm
34.
A. waved B. shouted C. laughed D. bowed
35.
A. treatment B. loyalty C. service D. performance
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. D 31. D 32. A 33. B 34. A 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在参加叔叔葬礼归途遭遇爆胎，一位绅士伸出援手，不仅帮忙换胎确保安全，还示范了善良与热情，影响了全家，传递了正能量。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我选择了一条风景优美的峡谷路线来处理我的情感。A. feelings感情；B. time时间；C. work工作；D. anger愤怒。根据上文“I was driving home after attending my uncle’s funeral. ”可知，作者参加完葬礼后选择了一条风景优美的路线，目的是为了平复或思考自己的内心感受。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我靠边停车，但这是一条峡谷道路，路肩空间不大，而且正好在一个转弯处，人们看不见。A. pulled out驶出；B. pulled down拆毁；C. pulled over靠边停车；D. pulled in进站停靠。根据上文“Suddenly I heard a pop. I knew what had happened — a big flat tire! ”可知，作者知道爆胎后，需要靠边停车。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。 句意：我靠边停车，但这是一条峡谷道路，路肩空间不大，而且正好在一个转弯处，人们看不见。A. limit限制；B. speed速度；C. space空间；D. height高度。根据句中“this was a canyon drive”以及下文“Cars were passing me fast. I couldn’t get out.”可知，这是一条峡谷道路，所以路肩空间不大。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这让情况变得危险。A. inconvenient不方便的；B. dangerous危险的；C. urgent紧急的；D. uncommon不寻常的。根据上文“I ____2____ to the side, but this was a canyon drive with not much shoulder (路肩) ____3____, and it happened to be around a turning that people couldn’t see.”可知，车辆停在视线盲区且路肩狭窄，使得这一情境变得“危险”。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一位先生走了出来，伸出援手，我小心翼翼地走了出去。A. offering提供；B. clapping鼓掌；C. admiring羡慕；D. hiding隐藏。根据下文“the gentleman took out my spare tire and started ____9____ the tire for me. ”可知，一位先生过来给作者提供了帮助。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：一位先生走了出来，伸出援手，我小心翼翼地走了出去。A. hopefully有希望地；B. happily快乐地；C. willingly自愿地；D. carefully小心地。根据上文“I ____2____ to the side, but this was a canyon drive with not much shoulder (路肩) ____3____, and it happened to be around a turning that people couldn’t see.”以及“Cars were passing me fast. I couldn’t get out.”可知，考虑到当时环境的危险性，作者应该是“小心翼翼”地走出车外。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在我和警察通话的时候，他把我的车从这条繁忙的路上挪开了。A. special特殊的；B. detailed详细的；C. rough粗糙的；D. massive大规模的。根据上文“Cars were passing me fast.”可知，当时路上车流量很大。massive“大规模的”，此处强调这条路的交通量大。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：因为他们不能在20-30分钟内派出援助人员，这位先生拿出我的备胎开始帮我换轮胎。A. safety安全；B. search搜索；C. information信息；D. assistance援助。根据上文“while I was talking to the police”空前“they couldn’t send”可知，作者给警察打电话是为了寻求救援，但是警察说不能20-30分钟内派出援助。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：因为他们不能在20-30分钟内派出援助人员，这位先生拿出我的备胎开始帮我换轮胎。A. moving移动；B. changing更换；C. fixing固定，修理；D. setting设置。根据句中“the gentleman took out my spare tire”可知，作者的车爆胎了，所以这位先生帮助作者更换备胎。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：工作完成后，我向他道谢，然后他离开了。 A. advertised广告宣传；B. permitted允许；C. threatened威胁；D. accomplished完成。根据下文“I thanked him and he left”可知，这位先生离开了，说明轮胎换完了。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在我们告别时，我承诺他会将这份善意传递下去。A. persuaded说服；B. inspired启发；C. signaled发信号；D. promised承诺。根据空后“pay it forward”可知，作者和卡车司机承诺要将善意传递下去。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：从镜子里看到那辆面包车跟在我后面，确保我没事。A. followed跟随；B. protecte保护；C. transported运输；D. bothered打扰。根据句中“I saw in my mirror”以及下文“making sure I was OK”可知，作者从车上的后视镜中看到面包车司机一家出于关心，选择跟随作者一段时间，确保安全。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在红绿灯处，我有机会看到面包车里的一家子。 A. talkative多话的；B. entire整个的；C. ordinary普通的；D. firm坚定的。根据下文“A beautiful young wife with attractive children in the back.”可知，作者看到了卡车司机一家人。此处指卡车司机的整个家庭。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们全都给了我一个大大的微笑并向我挥手！A. waved挥手；B. shouted喊叫；C. laughed笑；D. bowed鞠躬。根据上文“They all gave me a big smile”可知，这家人对作者表示友好，通常是微笑着“挥手”。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意： 我认为这位先生为那些年轻的孩子们树立了一个成功的榜样，让他们学习服务与热情。A. treatment治疗；B. loyalty忠诚；C. service服务；D. performance表演，性能。根据全文的语境可知，卡车司机的帮助他人和为别人服务的精神，给孩子们树立了榜样。故选C。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Northwest China’s Tianshui spicy hot pot goes viral on social media
Tianshui malatang, a version of a spicy hot pot in northwest China’s Gansu Province, has recently gone viral on Chinese media, ____36____ (attract) many tourists from all over the country to taste the dish.
Malatang, ____37____ means “numbingly (使麻木地) spicy soup”, is a one-pot vegetables with hot pot flavor. It is a tongue-numbing spicy dish loved for its ____38____ (satisfy) flavor and the richness of colors. Different ____39____ Sichuan cuisine, which is famous for its hot pot, the secrets for tickling the taste buds come from local specialty ingredients in Tianshui－Maiji peppercorns (胡椒) ____40____ Gangu chili peppers.
According to the China News Agency, а restaurant owner in Tianshui said he had been serving more than 400 customers a day, as people from other cities and ____41____ (province) drive to the city to try the malatang.
“There is a long queue outside my restaurant recently,” one shop owner said. One customer posted on Chinese social media that she had queued for six hours ____42____ (get) the dish. Many malatang shops in Tianshui have even extended ____43____ (they) business hours to satisfy the increasing number of customers from all over the country.
Nowadays, a Tianshui spicy hot pot restaurant is ____44____ must-go visit in the city. So far, the local authority _____45_____ (provide) special bus lines for tourists to help them to experience the charm of local culture.
【答案】36. attracting
37. which 38. satisfying##satisfactory
39. from 40. and
41. provinces
42. to get 43. their
44. a 45. has provided
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。天水麻辣烫是中国西北部甘肃省的一种麻辣火锅，最近在中国媒体上走红，吸引了来自全国各地的许多游客来品尝这道菜。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：天水麻辣烫是中国西北部甘肃省的一种麻辣火锅，最近在中国媒体上走红，吸引了来自全国各地的许多游客来品尝这道菜。分析句子结构可知attract与Tianshui malatang构成主动关系，故用现在分词作状语。故填attracting。
【37题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：麻辣烫，意思是“麻地辣汤”，是一种具有火锅风味的一锅蔬菜。空处引导非限制性定语从句修饰先行词Malatang，在从句作主语，指物，故填which。
【38题详解】
考查形容词。句意：这是一道麻辣的菜，因其令人满意的味道和丰富的颜色而受到人们的喜爱。根据句意，表示事物的特征，修饰名词flavor应用形容词satisfying/satisfactory，故填satisfying/satisfactory。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意：与以火锅闻名的川菜不同，刺激味蕾的秘诀来自天水的当地特色食材——吉迈胡椒和甘谷辣椒。短语be different from表示“不同于”。故填from。
【40题详解】
考查连词。句意：与以火锅闻名的川菜不同，刺激味蕾的秘诀来自天水的当地特色食材——吉迈胡椒和甘谷辣椒。结合前后文语境可知为并列关系，应用连词and。故填and。
【41题详解】
考查名词单数。句意：据中新社报道，天水的一位餐馆老板表示，由于其他省市的人开车来天水品尝麻辣烫，他每天接待的顾客超过400人。此处other后跟复数名词。故填provinces。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：一位顾客在中国社交媒体上发帖称，她排了6个小时的队才买到这道菜。此处get在句中作目的状语，应用不定式。故填to get。
【43题详解】
考查代词。句意：天水的许多麻辣烫店甚至延长了营业时间，以满足越来越多的来自全国各地的顾客。修饰名词business应用形容词性物主代词their。故填their。
【44题详解】
考查冠词。句意：如今，天水麻辣火锅店是城里必去的地方。此处must-go为泛指，且是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。
【45题详解】
考查时态。句意：到目前为止，当地政府已经为游客提供了专门的公交线路，以帮助他们体验当地文化的魅力。根据上文So far可知为现在完成时，主语为authority，助动词用has。故填has provided。
第三节 单词拼写（每小题1分，满分15分）
根据所给英语单词、汉语提示或首字母，在空白处填入适当的单词或单词的正确形式。
46. Many rock _______(乐队) were able to follow in the footsteps of the Beatles.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】bands
【解析】
【详解】考查名词复数形式。句意：许多摇滚乐队都追随甲壳虫乐队的脚步。根据汉语提示和句意可知，空处可使用名词band（乐队）在句中作主语，many修饰可数名词复数形式，因此要使用band的复数形式bands。故填bands。
47. The hotel offers a friendly ________ (氛围) and personal service. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】atmosphere
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：这家旅店提供一种友好的氛围及个性化服务。根据汉语提示“氛围”结合a friendly可知，此处要填写atmosphere作宾语，放在a friendly后用单数形式。故填atmosphere。
48. The trees provide _________(阴凉处) for the animals in the summer. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】shade
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：在夏天，树为动物提供阴凉处。根据所给汉语提示可知，此处应用名词“shade”作宾语，故填shade。
49. There will be a Chinese paper cutting e________ (展览) this Sunday. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】exhibition##xhibition
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：这个星期天将会有一个中国剪纸展览。根据首字母以及汉语提示可知，空处需要名词exhibition“展览”，为可数名词。根据空前的不定冠词a可知，空处需要名词的单数形式在there be句型中作主语。故填exhibition。
50. She was suffering from physical and ________(精神的)exhaustion. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】mental
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：她身心疲惫。根据句意和汉语提示可知，应该填入形容词mental(精神的)，与形容词physical(身体的)一起作定语，修饰名词exhaustion。故填mental。
51. He covered her mouth to stop her from ________(scream). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】screaming
【解析】
【详解】考查动名词。句意：他捂住她的嘴，不让她尖叫。分析可知，“stop sb. from doing”，固定短语，意为“阻止某人做某事”，动名词作宾语。故填screaming。
52. Nowadays ________（掌握）a foreign language is necessary. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】mastering
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：如今掌握一门外语是有必要的。根据汉语意思可知，此处需要填入“掌握”；master意为“掌握”。分析句子结构可知，用动名词作主语。故填mastering。
53. She agreed without the slightest________(犹豫).(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】hesitation
【解析】
【分析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：他没有一丝犹豫地同意了。根据句意和汉语提示可知，应填名词hesitation“犹豫”作介词without的宾语，hesitation是不可数名词，故填hesitation。
54. I would ________(感激) it if you could pay in cash. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】appreciate
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：如果你能付现金，我会很感激的。根据汉语提示“感激”可知，此处为动词appreciate，位于情态动词would后面，使用动词原形。故填appreciate。
55. Quan Hongchan is a ________ (talent) diver. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】talented
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：全洪禅是一个很有天赋的跳水运动员。形容词talented作定语，修饰名词。故填talented。
56. His name was not ________ (提到) to in the report. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】referred
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：报告中没有提到他的名字。根据句意及汉语提示“提到”可知，此处应用动词refer，his name和refer为被动关系，需用被动语态，已有be动词was，空处应填过去分词形式。故填referred。
57. The officer was in ________ (负责) of the research team. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】charge
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：这位官员负责领导研究团队。根据汉语提示可知，空处需用名词charge“负责”，构成固定短语in charge of“负责……”。故填charge。
58. Many people were interested in the ________ (视觉的) arts. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】visual
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：许多人对视觉艺术很感兴趣。根据汉语提示可知，空处需用形容词visual“视觉的”，在句中修饰后面的名词arts，作定语。故填visual。
59. He delivered an u________ (令人振奋的) speech. (根据中英文提示填空)
【答案】uplifting##plifting
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：他发表了一篇令人振奋的演讲。根据首字母以及汉语提示可知，空处需要形容词uplifting“令人振奋的”，在句中作定语修饰后面的名词。故填uplifting。
60. There are three f________ (人物) in the comedy. (根据中英文提示填空)
【答案】figures##igures
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：这部喜剧中有三个人物。根据中英文提示可知应用名词figure，结合three可知应用复数形式作主语。故填figures。
第四部分 写作（满分25分）
61. 为了帮助中学生健康成长，某中学英文报开辟了“HEART-TO-HEART”专栏。假设你是该栏目的编辑Jamie，收到一封署名为Worried的求助信。信中该同学向你诉说了自己的困扰：近日容易发脾气，使正常的学习和生活受到了影响。请用英文给该同学写一封回信。
内容要点如下：
1．表示理解并给予安慰；
2．提出建议并说明理由。
注意：
1．词数120左右；
2．信中不能出现与本人相关的信息；
3．信的开头与结尾已为你拟好，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：temper n. 脾气，情绪
Hi Worried，
I’m sorry to know that you’re having such a bad time at the moment.
Yours,
Jamie
【答案】Hi Worried，
I’m sorry to know that you’re having such a bad time at the moment. The truth is everyone will have one of those periods when things seem to be wrong, so you don’t have to worry so much. The important thing is to learn to control your temper so that you may not do or say anything you’ll regret. Here are three useful tips:
First, talk to someone you trust about how you feel. This is a good way of letting your anger out without hurting others or yourself. Second, go outdoors and play team games with your friends，as physical exercise is an effective way to get rid of anger .And third, remain optimistic about your future. Such a positive attitude towards life can be helpful in lifting your spirits.
I hope you’ll soon feel calmer and carry on as normal.
Yours，
Jamie
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于提纲作文。
【详解】内容是用英文写一封回信。写作时注意以下几点：1、仔细阅读有关提示：为了帮助中学生健康成长，某中学英文报开辟了“HEART-TO-HEART”专栏。假设你是该栏目的编辑Jamie，收到一封署名为Worried的求助信。信中该同学向你诉说了自己的困扰：近日容易发脾气，使正常的学习和生活受到了影响。请用英文给该同学写一封回信。
内容要点如下：
1．表示理解并给予安慰；
2．提出建议并说明理由。
弄清试题提供的所有信息，明确要点就是主要内容。2、提纲是文章的总体框架，要在提纲的范围内进行分析、构思和想象。要依据提示情景或词语，按照一定逻辑关系来写。本文写作时可以按照提示的3个方面的内容进行介绍。3、根据要表达的内容确定句子的时态、语态；就本文而言应该用一般现在时为主。4.注意写信格式。
【点睛】文章思路清晰，语言规范，段落整齐，语篇连贯，层次清晰。使用了较为高级的句式: that引导的宾语从句I'm sorry to know that you're having such a had time at the moment.定语从句so…that 引导的目的状语从句The important thing is to learn to control your temper so that you may not do or say anything you'll regret.
高级句式的应用提升了写作的档次，整个短文显示出了作者高水平的英语表达能力。
听力 1-5 CCBAC 6-10 ACABB 11-15 BCCBA 16-20 CBAAC兰州一中2023——2024-2学期期中考试试题
高一英语
说明：本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman want to do
A. Do some shopping.
B. Go to the post office.
C. Get her watch repaired.
2. What does the woman want the man to do
A. Go shopping.
B. Have some milk.
C. Take out the garbage.
3. What will the man most probably do
A. Pay for the tickets.
B. Go to the ticket office.
C. Ask for a discount.
4. Why is the man worried
A. He may be turned down.
B. He failed to be among the top five.
C. He was required to apply to Cambridge.
5. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Hire a tutor.
B. Practice more often.
C. Join a study group.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6 What’s the advantage of the new gardening method
A. The space of the yard isn’t wasted.
B. The vegetables are more delicious.
C. The vegetables grow faster.
7. Why will the man show the woman his garden
A. To give her some vegetables.
B. To give her advice about how to plant seeds.
C. To show her how he planted seeds in the garden.
听第7段材料，回答第8，9题。
8. What can we know from the man
A. It’s too cold to run outside.
B. It’s healthy to run in cold weather.
C. It’s good for lungs to run outside.
9. What does the woman want to do right now
A. Sleep in bed.
B. Get her gym clothes.
C. Do make-up.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the man say about the weather in Florida during his stay
A. Too hot. B. Really fine. C. Very wet.
11. With whom did the woman go to Queenstown
A. Her parents. B. Her friend. C. Her husband.
12. What will the woman do for Jack next
A. Teach him how to dive.
B. Buy him a gift.
C. Show him some pictures.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What can we learn about the last apartment
A. It doesn’t have an elevator.
B. It is cheaper.
C. It is on the 15th floor.
14. What is included in the rent for the apartment
A. Cable TV and electricity.
B. Heating and water.
C. Water and electricity.
15. How much is the rent for the basement suite
A. $1,400. B. $1,600. C. $3,000.
16. What is the man worried about concerning the studio
A. The furniture. B. The price. C. The noise.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When is Sea World closed for painting and repairs
A. In February. B. In March. C. In April.
18. Where can you watch a film about the sea
A. At the Visitor Centre.
B. At the shop.
C. At the cafe.
19. What does the shop at Sea World sell
A. Toys and books.
B. Tickets and postcards.
C. Drinks and snacks.
20. What do we know about the ticket price of Sea World
A. All tickets cost seven pounds.
B. Tickets for children are at half price.
C. They offer special prices for school groups.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World
Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and where he grew up. The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806. The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the word , for over 250 years.
OPENING TIMES: 20 Mar to 19 Oct Mon to Sat: 9:00am to 5:00pm Sun:9:30am to 5:00pm 20 Oct to 19Mar Mon to Sat:9:30am to 4:00pm Sun:10:00am to 4:00pm ADMISSION: Adult 4.90 Child 2.20 Family 12.00(2 adults +up to 3 children)
◆Enter though the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare’s World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.
◆Stand in the rooms-where Shakespeare grew up.
◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period
◆Enjoy the traditional (传统的) English garden, planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poet’s works.
◎The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map; nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’ walk).
The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition hall, and the garden are accessible (可进入的) to wheelchair user.
◎The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace).
1. How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children
A. $9.80 B. $14.20 C. $12.0 D. $16.40
2. Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace
A. Behind the exhibition hall. B. At Windsor street.
C. Opposite the Visitors’ Centre. D. Near the Coffee House.
3. Where does the passage probably come from
A. textbook B. A news report C. Fashion Magazine D. A travel brochure
B
I have worked as a keeper at the National Zoo, Paris for 11 years. Spot and Stripe are the first tiger cubs that have ever been born here. Globally, a third of Sumatran cubs in zoos don't make it to adulthood, so I decided to give them round-the-clock care at home.
I've got two children—the younger one, Kynan, was extremely happy about the tigers arriving - but all of us really looked forward to being part of their lives and watching them grow. I wasn't worried about bringing them into my home with my wife and kids. These were cubs. They weighed about 2.5 kg and were so small that there was absolutely no risk.
As they grew more mobile, we let them move freely around the house during the day, but when we were asleep we had to contain them in a large room, otherwise they'd get up to mischief. We'd come down in the morning to find they'd turned the room upside down, and left it looking like a zoo.
Things quickly got very intense due to the huge amount of energy required to look after them. There were some tough times and I just felt extremely tired. I was grateful that my family was there to help. We had to have a bit of a production line going, making up “tiger milk”, washing baby bottles, and cleaning the floors.
When Spot and Stripe were four months old, they were learning how to open doors and jump fences, and we knew it really was time for them to go. It was hard for us to finally part with them. For the first few days, Kynan was always a bit disappointed that the cubs weren't there.
I'm not sad about it. I'm hands-on with them every day at the zoo, and I do look back very fondly on the time that we had them.
4. Why did the author bring the tiger cubs home
A. To ensure their survival. B. To observe their differences.
C. To teach them life skills. D. To let them play with his kids.
5. What do the underlined words “get up to mischief” mean in paragraph 3
A. Behave badly. B. Lose their way. C. Sleep soundly. D. Miss their mom.
6. What did the author think of raising the tiger cubs at home
A. Boring. B. Tiring. C. Costly. D. Risky.
7. Why did the author decide to send Spot and Stripe back to the zoo
A. They frightened the children. B. They became difficult to contain.
C. They annoyed the neighbours. D. They started fighting each other.
C
A piece of news that another old cave has been discovered in the south of France doesn’t arouse too much interest of the public. That is because such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays much attention to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict (描绘) birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.
Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex. Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive (破坏性的) action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside.
Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated (恶化) and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.
8. Why does the author mention the news at the beginning of paragraph 1
A. To introduce the topic. B. To draw a conclusion.
C. To give an example. D. To give background knowledge.
9. According to the text, which animals appear most often on the cave walls
A. bird B. wild dogs C. horses D. wild cats
10. Why was painting inside the Lascaux complex a difficult task
A. It was completely dark inside. B. The caves were full of wild animals.
C. Painting materials were hard to find. D. Many painting spaces were difficult to reach.
11. What happened to the Lascaux caves in 1963
A. New lighting system was fixed. B. Visitors were prevented from entering.
C. Another part was discovered. D. A new entrance was created.
D
Students who are better able to understand and manage their emotions effectively, a skill known as emotional intelligence (EI), do better at school than their less-skilled classmates, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
“It’s not enough to be smart and hardworking. Students must also be able to understand and manage their emotions to succeed at school,” said Carolyn MacCann, lead author of the study. MacCann and her colleagues analyzed data from more than 160 studies, representing more than 42,000 students from 27 countries, published between 1998 and 2019. The students ranged in age from primary school to college. The researchers found that students with higher EI tended to get higher grades and better achievement test scores than those with lower EI scores. This finding held true even when controlling for intelligence and personality factors. What was most surprising to the researchers was the association held despite different ages.
As for why EI can affect academic performance, MacCann believes a number of factors may come into play. “Students with higher EI may be better able to manage negative emotions, such as anxiety, boredom and disappointment, which can negatively affect academic performance,” she said. “Also, these students may be better able to manage the social world around them, forming better relationships with teachers, classmates and family, all of which are important to academic success.” Finally, the skills required for EI, such as understanding human motivation and emotion, may overlap with (与……重叠) the skills required to master certain subjects, such as history and language, giving students an advantage in those subject areas, according to MacCann.
However, MacCann cautions against widespread testing of students to identify and target those with low EI as it may stigmatize (给……打上烙印) those students. Instead, she recommends interventions that involve the whole school, including additional teacher training and a focus on teacher well-being and emotional skills. “Programs that integrate emotional skill development into the existing curriculum would be beneficial, as research suggests that training works better when run by teachers rather than external professionals,” she said. “Increasing skills for everyone not just those with low EI would benefit everyone.”
12. What can we learn from MacCann’s study
A. Only students in middle school and high school participated in it.
B. EI had an effect on learning for students of all ages.
C. Students with lower EI tended to get higher grades.
D. EI is also influenced by intelligence and personality factors.
13. What is not a reason for the conclusion of MacCann’s study
A. High-EI students are capable of controlling negative emotions.
B. High-EI students are more likely to develop social relationships.
C. High-EI students can easily focus on their study.
D. High-EI students have helpful skills for certain subjects.
14. What does MacCann suggest in the last paragraph
A. Equipping teachers with emotional skills.
B. Introducing a new curriculum.
C. Developing special programs for students with low EI.
D. Employing emotional specialists to give training to students.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Should EI be taught in school
B. How can students develop high EI
C. Students with high EI do better in school
D. Good students do better in managing emotions
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Say you’re on vacation at Niagara Falls. You want to take an amazing photo that captures(捕捉) the exceptional beauty of the waterfalls. ____16____ The thing is you’re not a professional photographer. So, what do you do Here are some tips that can step up your photography game.
____17____
Before you snap (拍摄) a shot, ask yourself: What are you trying to document and why That may be as simple as saying to yourself: “I’m going to take a picture of this painting at the museum because I like the colors.” It can help you focus on what you want to remember.
Make a shot list.
Professional photographers often create “shot lists”—a checklist of every photo they hope to capture, along with notes on style and composition—to ensure they get the coverage they need. You can try this same approach on your vacation. ____18____
Capture the ordinary.
____19____ These scenes may not feel impressive enough to photograph in the moment but they’re ones you’re likely to want to remember after your trip is over. The images may be as simple as your dad napping(打盹) on the plane or your beloved backpack.
Study your photos.
It can be hard to appreciate your photos in the rush of a trip. ____20____ You’ll most likely find some surprises—a glance (一瞥) of a friend in the background or a dangling (悬挂的) flower from a tree branch. Keep an eye out for anything that makes you happy. Above all, what matters is that the photo is meaningful to you.
A. Learn from the professionals.
B. Think before you take a photo.
C. Try to capture moments or objects that may seem “ordinary”.
D. Thus wait until you’re back home to study your images more carefully.
E. Making use of your senses is another way to add dimension to your pictures.
F. However, you don’t want to take the same photo that everyone else is taking.
G. Such a list can help figure out your photo goals and identify what you’re most excited about.
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分45分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A，B，C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was driving home after attending my uncle’s funeral. I took a canyon (峡谷) drive with beautiful scenery to process my ____21____.
Suddenly I heard a pop. I knew what had happened — a big flat tire! I ____22____ to the side, but this was a canyon drive with not much shoulder (路肩) ____23____, and it happened to be around a turning that people couldn’t see. That made it ____24____.
Cars were passing me fast. I couldn’t get out. Within minutes, I saw a van stopped behind me. A gentleman walked out, ____25____ a hand, and I dared to walk out very ____26____. He moved my car out of the ____27____ way while I was talking to the police. Since they couldn’t send ____28____ in 20-30 minutes, the gentleman took out my spare tire and started ____29____ the tire for me.
After the job was ____30____, I thanked him and he left. As we said goodbye, I ____31____ him to pay it forward. I saw in my mirror that the van just ____32____ me, making sure I was OK. At the light, I got a chance to see the ____33____ family in the van. A beautiful young wife with attractive children in the back. They all gave me a big smile and ____34____ at me!
I thought the gentleman had set a successful example for those young children to learn about ____35____ and passion.
21.
A. feelings B. time C. work D. anger
22.
A. pulled out B. pulled down C. pulled over D. pulled in
23.
A. limit B. speed C. space D. height
24.
A. inconvenient B. dangerous C. urgent D. uncommon
25.
A. offering B. clapping C. admiring D. hiding
26.
A. hopefully B. happily C. willingly D. carefully
27.
A. special B. detailed C. rough D. massive
28.
A. safety B. search C. information D. assistance
29.
A. moving B. changing C. fixing D. setting
30.
A. advertised B. permitted C. threatened D. accomplished
31.
A. persuaded B. inspired C. signaled D. promised
32.
A. followed B. protected C. transported D. bothered
33.
A. talkative B. entire C. ordinary D. firm
34.
A waved B. shouted C. laughed D. bowed
35.
A. treatment B. loyalty C. service D. performance
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Northwest China’s Tianshui spicy hot pot goes viral on social media
Tianshui malatang, a version of a spicy hot pot in northwest China’s Gansu Province, has recently gone viral on Chinese media, ____36____ (attract) many tourists from all over the country to taste the dish.
Malatang, ____37____ means “numbingly (使麻木地) spicy soup”, is a one-pot vegetables with hot pot flavor. It is a tongue-numbing spicy dish loved for its ____38____ (satisfy) flavor and the richness of colors. Different ____39____ Sichuan cuisine, which is famous for its hot pot, the secrets for tickling the taste buds come from local specialty ingredients in Tianshui－Maiji peppercorns (胡椒) ____40____ Gangu chili peppers.
According to the China News Agency, а restaurant owner in Tianshui said he had been serving more than 400 customers a day, as people from other cities and ____41____ (province) drive to the city to try the malatang.
“There is a long queue outside my restaurant recently,” one shop owner said. One customer posted on Chinese social media that she had queued for six hours ____42____ (get) the dish. Many malatang shops in Tianshui have even extended ____43____ (they) business hours to satisfy the increasing number of customers from all over the country.
Nowadays, a Tianshui spicy hot pot restaurant is ____44____ must-go visit in the city. So far, the local authority _____45_____ (provide) special bus lines for tourists to help them to experience the charm of local culture.
第三节 单词拼写（每小题1分，满分15分）
根据所给英语单词、汉语提示或首字母，在空白处填入适当的单词或单词的正确形式。
46. Many rock _______(乐队) were able to follow in the footsteps of the Beatles.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
47. The hotel offers a friendly ________ (氛围) and personal service. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
48. The trees provide _________(阴凉处) for the animals in the summer. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
49. There will be a Chinese paper cutting e________ (展览) this Sunday. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
50. She was suffering from physical and ________(精神的)exhaustion. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
51. He covered her mouth to stop her from ________(scream). (所给词的适当形式填空)
52. Nowadays ________（掌握）a foreign language is necessary. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
53. She agreed without the slightest________(犹豫).(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
54. I would ________(感激) it if you could pay in cash. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
55. Quan Hongchan is a ________ (talent) diver. (所给词的适当形式填空)
56. His name was not ________ (提到) to in the report. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
57. The officer was in ________ (负责) of the research team. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
58. Many people were interested in the ________ (视觉的) arts. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
59. He delivered an u________ (令人振奋的) speech. (根据中英文提示填空)
60. There are three f________ (人物) in the comedy. (根据中英文提示填空)
第四部分 写作（满分25分）
61. 为了帮助中学生健康成长，某中学英文报开辟了“HEART-TO-HEART”专栏。假设你是该栏目的编辑Jamie，收到一封署名为Worried的求助信。信中该同学向你诉说了自己的困扰：近日容易发脾气，使正常的学习和生活受到了影响。请用英文给该同学写一封回信。
内容要点如下：
1．表示理解并给予安慰；
2．提出建议并说明理由。
注意：
1．词数120左右；
2．信中不能出现与本人相关的信息；
3．信的开头与结尾已为你拟好，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：temper n. 脾气，情绪
Hi Worried，
I’m sorry to know that you’re having such a bad time at the moment.
Yours,
Jamie
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