深圳市建文外国语学校2023-2024学年第二学期期中考试
高一英语
本试题卷共8页，76小题。全卷满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
第一部分 单项选择题(共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分)
1. She is a very _______ woman who doesn’t rely on anyone.
A. graceful B. sensitive C. elegant D. independent
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她是一个非常独立女人，不依赖任何人。A. graceful优雅的；B. sensitive敏感的；C. elegant高雅的；D. independent独立的。根据 doesn’t rely on anyone可知，她是一个非常独立的女人。故选D项。
2. The discovery of the new drug was a _______ breakthrough in medicine.
A. temporary B. significant C. greedy D. flexible
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这种新药的发现是医学上的重大突破。A. temporary短暂的；B. significant显著的，有重要意义的；C. greedy贪婪的；D. flexible灵活的。根据the new drug及breakthrough可知，新药是有重要意义的突破。故选B。
3. His achievements were _______ and deserved studying from him.
A. virtual B. tangled C. extraordinary D. entertaining
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他的成就非凡，值得向他学习。A. virtual虚拟的，事实上的；B. tangled纠缠的；C. extraordinary卓越的，非凡的；C. entertaining令人愉快的。根据and deserved studying from him可知，此处表示成就是卓越的，非凡的。故选C。
4. The scientists conducted an _______ to test the new theory.
A. economy B. experiment C. exhibition D. embarrassment
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：科学家们进行了一项实验来验证这个新理论。A. economy经济；B.experiment实验；C. exhibition展览；D. embarrassment尴尬。根据conducted an _______ to test the new theory可知，空格处表示“实验”。故选B。
5. Helen has a very positive _______ towards life and always looks on the bright side.
A. assistance B. account C. accident D. attitude
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：海伦对生活有着非常积极的态度，总是看到光明的一面。A. assistance援助；B. account账户，描述；C. accident事故；D. attitude态度。根据always looks on the bright side可知，句子中表示“积极的态度”。故选D。
6. They _______ visit the local library to borrow books for her research.
A. frequently B. occasionally C. seldom D. never
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查副词词义辨析。句意：他们经常去当地的图书馆借书做研究。A.frequently频繁地；B.occasionally偶尔地；C.seldom很少地；D.never决不。根据for her research可知，他们经常去当地的图书馆借书做研究。故选A项。
7. The rich _______ a large amount of money to the charity.
A. deceived B. demonstrated C. donated D. damaged
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：富人向慈善机构捐了一大笔钱。A. deceived欺骗；B. demonstrated证明，证实；C. donated捐赠；D. damaged损坏。根据a large amount of money to the charity可知，此处表示“捐钱”用donated。故选C。
8. When the company faced financial difficulties, the manager decided to _______ the business strategy.
A. forgive B. adjust C. hesitate D. reduce
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：当公司面临财政困难时，经理决定调整经营战略。A. forgive原谅，宽恕；B. adjust调整，调节；C. hesitate犹豫；D. reduce减少，缩小。根据“the company faced financial difficulties (公司面临财政困难)”可知，adjust“调整，调节”符合题意，表示调整经营战略。故选B。
9. The teacher _______ the student’s essay for its lack of creativity.
A. interested B. stimulated C. criticized D. adopted
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：老师批评学生的文章缺乏创造性。A. interested使感兴趣；B. stimulated刺激；C. criticized批评；D. adopted收养，采用。根据for its lack of creativity可知，此处表示老师批评学生。故选C。
10. Sometimes ________ is a useful way of getting rid of nervousness, especially when waiting for a test to begin.
A. letting off steam B. taking a deep breath
C. breaking into tears D. pulling your weight
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：有时候，大哭是一种摆脱紧张情绪的有用方法，尤其是在等待考试开始的时候。A. letting off steam发泄怒火，宣泄情绪；B. taking a deep breath深呼吸；C. breaking into tears突然哭起来，泪流满面；D. pulling your weight竭尽全力。结合“a useful way of getting rid of nervousness”可知，空格处应表达“大哭”，故用breaking into tears。故选C。
11. You’d better keep silent at the meeting, for you know __________ .
A. every coin has two sides B. speech is silver
C. Rome is not built in a day D. loose lips sink ships
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查谚语。句意：你最好在会上保持沉默，因为你知道言多必失。A. every coin has two sides事物都有两面性；B. speech is silver雄辩是银；C. Rome is not built in a day伟业非一日之功；D. loose lips sink ships言多必失。根据You’d better keep silent at the meeting可知，此处让对方保持沉默，因为言多必失。故选D。
12. —Mama, shall I put all of the old things in the box
— ______ If you think it isn’t of much use, you may throw them out.
A. Another time. B. It’s up to you.
C. How come D. Help yourself.
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查交际用语和习惯表达。句意：——妈妈，我把所有的旧东西都放进盒子里好吗？——你自己决定吧。如果你觉得没什么用，你可以把它们扔掉。A. Another time.下次；B. It’s up to you.由你决定；C. How come 怎么会这样呢？D. Help yourself.请自便。根据“If you think it isn’t of much use, you may throw them out.”可知，“It’s up to you.由你决定”符合句意。故选B。
13. The lecture, _______at 7:00 pm last night, was followed by an observation of the moon with telescopes.
A. starting B. being started
C. to start D. to be started
【答案】A
【解析】
【分析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：昨晚7点开始的讲座之后是用望远镜观察月球。 start与逻辑主语the lecture之间为主动关系，故排除B、D两项。不定式作定语时，常表示动作尚未发生，故排除C项，此处用现在分词作后置定语，表示主动。故选A。
【点睛】
14. After a knock at the door, the child heard his mother’s voice __________ him.
A. answering B. answered C. being answered D. to answer
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：敲门后，孩子听到母亲的声音在回答他。本句谓语为heard，此处为非谓语动词，且his mother’s voice与answer“回答”为主动关系，应用现在分词，作宾语his mother’s voice的补足语。hear sb. doing sth.“听到某人做某事”。故选A。
15. Alexander tried to get his work ________in the medical circles.
A. to recognize B. recognizing
C. recognized D. recognize
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词：句意：亚历山大努力使他的工作成绩在医疗圈内被承认。根据句意分析句子可知，空格处作宾语补足语，his work与动词recognize之间是被动关系，用过去分词作补足语，构成短语get sth done。故选C。
16. Tsinghua University,________ in 1911, is home to a great number of outstanding figures.
A. found B. founding C. founded D. to be founded
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意: 建立于1911年的清华大学是大量杰出人物的母校。Tsinghua University和found之间是被动关系，故用过去分词作后置定语，故选C。
17. With the government’s aid those _____ by the earthquake have moved to the new settlements.
A. affect B. affecting
C. affected D. were affected
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：在政府的紧急救援下，那些受到地震影响的灾区民众已经转移到新的居民区。首先是“被影响”所以排除AB。With the government’s aid是状语，_____ by the earthquake是后置定语修饰句子主语those，句子的真正谓语动词是have，所以排除D，所以答案是C。
18. The island, to the mainland by a bridge, is easy to go to.
A. joining B. joined
C. to join D. having joined
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：这座岛有一座桥与大陆相连，很容易到达。分析可知，句中谓语是is，空格处用非谓语动词，The island与join之间是逻辑动宾关系，所以用过去分词表被动，作定语，故选B。
19. Listen! Do you hear someone _________ for help
A. call B. calling C. to call D. called
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：听，你听见有人求救的声音吗？根据句意分析句子可知，空格处作宾语补足语，someone与动词hear是主动关系，且表示正在进行的动作，应该用现在分词。hear sb doing sth听见某人正在做某事；hear sb do sth听见某人做某事（整个过程）。故选B。
20. Peter received a letter just now___his grandma would come to see him soon.
A. said B. says C. saying D. to say
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：彼得刚才收到一封信，信上说他奶奶很快要来看他。分析句子结构可知，已有谓语动词received，空处需填非谓语动词作定语，letter和say为逻辑主谓关系，需用现在分词形式作定语，修饰名词letter。故选C。
第二部分 阅读(共两节 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
A
China is a country with a rich history and diverse culture, and it is also home to some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the world. Four of the most famous scenic spots in China are the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Warriors, and the West Lake.
The Great Wall is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is located in northern Chin. It was built over 2,000 years ago to protect China from invaders. The wall stretcher for 13,000 miles and is made up of various sections that have been restored and maintained over the years.
The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is located in the heart of Beijing. I was the imperial palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties and cove area of over 72 hectares. The Forbidden City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is renowned for its stunning architecture and intricate decorations.
The Terracotta Warriors are located in Xi’an, Shannxi Province. They were discovered in 1974 by farmers who were digging a well. The warriors were created over 2,000 years ago to guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. There are over 8,000 life-sized soldiers, horses, and chariots, each with a unique expression and pose.
The West Lake is located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. It is a freshwater lake surrounded by hills and gardens. The lake has been a popular tourist destination for centuries and is known for its picturesque scenery and cultural significance. It inspired many poets and artists throughout Chinese history.
21. What are the four famous scenic spots in China
A. The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Warriors, and the West Lake.
B. The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Warriors, and the Pearl River.
C. The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Warriors, and the Yangtze River.
D. The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven.
22. Who discovered the Terracotta Warriors
A. The tourists who were visiting Xi’an.
B. The farmers who were digging a well.
C. The archaeologists who were conducting an excavation.
D. The local residents who were exploring their surroundings.
23. Which of the following statements is true about the West Lake
A. The West Lake is located in Guangdong Province.
B. It is a saltwater lake surrounded by mountains and forests.
C. The lake has been a popular tourist destination for centuries.
D. It did not inspire any poets or artists throughout Chinese history.
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了长城、紫禁城、兵马俑和西湖四个景点。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Four of the most famous scenic spots in China are the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Warriors, and the West Lake.(中国最著名的四个景点是长城、紫禁城、兵马俑和西湖)”可知，中国的四大著名景点是长城、紫禁城、兵马俑和西湖。故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“They were discovered in 1974 by farmers who were digging a well.(1974年，农民们在挖井时发现了它们)”可知，正在挖井的农民发现了兵马俑。故选B。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“The lake has been a popular tourist destination for centuries and is known for its picturesque scenery and cultural significance.(几个世纪以来，这个湖一直是一个受欢迎的旅游目的地，以其风景如画和文化意义而闻名)”可知，C选项“几个世纪以来，这个湖一直是一个受欢迎的旅游目的地”正确。故选C。
B
Hannah Levine decided she wanted to give hugs to all of the children and families in need at local hospitals.
Because she couldn’t give them hugs one by one, Levine, then a sixth-grader, decided she would use her talents (才能) to do the next best thing. She began to knit (编织) hats, scarves, and blankets for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford. Her creations also went to Bundle of Joy, a programme that provides newborn baby items for families in need, and to Knitting Pals by the Bay, a local organisation that provides hand-knitted caps to cancer patients.
“I love to knit, and I thought it would be a great idea to make all these handmade items for kids and adults who need them. It would be like a hug for them,” Levine explained.
Levine started the project about a year ago. “I think it’s just really fun to do, and it keeps me busy,” said Levine, now 13.
Once she got started, Levine realised that her project could be much bigger than the goods she was able to produce with just her own hands. So she sent emails to her school and communities, asking for knitted donations (捐赠物) to the project, she named “Hannah’s Warm Hugs”. She also posted advertisements at Starbucks and other locations in her area. The warm goods began to pour in.
“It was amazing; more strangers than people she knew started dropping donations at our door,” said Levine’s mother, Laura Levine. “We ended up with this huge box of items she was donating.”
The knitted items numbered in the hundreds. Levine made her first round of donations around Hanukkah (an eight-day Jewish holiday in November or December) and later received thank-you letters from the organisations. Levine is still knitting, and she said the project will continue.
“It has turned into a bigger thing than she had thought,” her mum said. “It made her feel pretty good; it made us feel pretty good.”
24. Hannah Levine knitted hats, scarves and blankets ________.
A. to earn some pocket money
B. to raise money for cancer patients
C. for children and families in difficulty
D. for the homeless in her neighbourhood
25. What can the underlined part “pour in” in Paragraph 5 best be replaced by
A. Take off. B. Go out. C. Flood in. D. Break in.
26. What would be Laura Levine’s attitude towards Hannah Levine’s project
A. Optimistic but worried. B. Proud and supportive.
C. Worried but doubtful. D. Unsatisfied and uncaring.
27. What would be the best title for the text
A. Be Ready to Lend a Helping Hand
B. Start a Project to Show Your Support
C. A 13-year-old Girl Becomes the Best Knitter
D. A Teen Turns Knitting Hobby into Heartwarming Project
【答案】24. C 25. C 26. B 27. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了名叫Hannah Levine的女孩将自己织的帽子、围巾和毛毯捐赠给有需要的人，并号召周围人也伸出援手帮助他人的故事。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“She began to knit (编织) hats, scarves, and blankets for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford. Her creations also went to Bundle of Joy, a programme that provides newborn baby items for families in need, and to Knitting Pals by the Bay, a local organisation that provides hand knitted caps to cancer patients.（她开始为住在斯坦福麦当劳之家的人编织帽子、围巾和毯子。她的作品也送到了为有需要的家庭提供新生婴儿用品的Bundle of Joy，以及一家名叫Knitting Pals by the Bay的当地组织，专门为癌症患者提供手工编织的帽子）”可知，Hannah Levine织帽子、围巾和毛毯主要是为了帮助有需要的人。故选C项。
【25题详解】
词义猜测题。A. Take off.起飞，脱下；B. Go out.出去；C. Flood in.涌入；D. Break in.闯入。根据倒数第三段中的““It was amazing；more strangers than people she knew started dropping donations at our door, said Levine’s mother, Laura Levine. We ended up with this huge box of items. ”（Levine的母亲Laura Levine说：“这太不可思议了，来我家门口捐款的陌生人比她认识的人还多。我们最终装满了这个巨大的箱子。”）”可知，爱心物品大量涌进来。即划线词意为“涌入”。故选C项。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段““It has turned into a bigger thing than she had thought,” her mum said. “It made her feel pretty good; it made us feel pretty good.”（ “这件事比她想象的要重要，”她妈妈说。“这让她感觉很好；这让我们感觉很好”）可知，Levine的母亲对她女儿的工作感到自豪，同时非常支持她女儿的工作。因此B项“Proud and supportive.”（自豪和支持的），符合题意。故选B项。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。本文主要讲述了名叫Hannah Levine的女孩将自己织的帽子、围巾和毛毯捐赠给有需要的人，并发起了一个名为“Hannah’s Warm Hugs”的编织品捐赠项目，号召身边的人参与捐赠。因此D项“A Teen Turns Knitting Hobby into Heartwarming Project.”（ 一个青少年把编织爱好变成了一个暖心的项目）能概括文章主旨。故选D项。
C
Art is everywhere. Any public space has been carefully designed by an artistic mind to be both functional and beautiful. Then why is art still widely considered “the easy subject” at school, insignificant to wider society, a waste of time and effort
Art can connect culture with commercial products; art generates money and holds significant emotional and cultural value within communities. When people attend a concert, they are paying for music, maybe even hotel rooms, meals, and transport, but they also gain an incredible experience.
What’s more, the arts can bring communities together, reducing loneliness and making people feel safer. Social bonds are created among individuals when they share their arts’ experiences through reflection and discussion, and their expression of common values.
The arts clearly have a pretty positive impact on physical and psychological health. It is found that people who frequent cultural places or participate in artistic events are more likely to gain good health compared to those who do not; more engagement with the arts is linked to a higher level of people’s well-being. The Public Health discovered that music and art, when used in hospitals, help to improve the conditions of patients by reducing stress, anxiety and blood pressure.
Children who are involved with the arts make greater achievements in their education: those engaged with drama have greater literary ability while others taking part in musical practice exhibit greater skills in math and languages. Kids with preference for the arts have a greater chance of finding employment in the future. Participating in the arts is essential for child development; encouraging children to express themselves in constructive ways could help to form healthy emotional responses in later life.
Vital to human life, art is celebrated and used across the world. Life without art would be boring, for art is a part of what makes us human.
28. Art products differ from most other commercial products because _______.
A. their prices may climb up as time passes
B. most people purchase them for collection
C. they are more expensive and less accessible
D. they have both commercial and cultural values
29. By sharing their arts experiences, community members can ________.
A. develop a stronger tie between them
B. keep the community safe from illnesses
C. learn to appreciate their own works of art
D. offer honourable solutions to their problems
30. How does kids’ engagement with the arts benefit them
A. It helps to make responsible people out of them.
B. It inspires their creativity in designing their future career.
C. It promotes their academic performance and emotional growth.
D. It gives them more confidence in exhibiting their learning skills.
31. What is the best title for this passage
A. How Art Cures Our Hearts
B. How Art Benefits Communities
C. Art: A Bridge Between Cultures
D. Art: A Blessing to Humankind
【答案】28. D 29. A 30. C 31. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。讲述了艺术这一活动对人类的重要意义，是我们不可或缺的社会生活之一。从赋予商品的商业价值，人类的身心健康和青少年的学术和情感发展等方面论述了艺术的重要意义。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Any public space has been carefully designed by an artistic mind to be both functional and beautiful.(任何公共空间都是由艺术家精心设计的，既实用又美观)”以及第二段的“Art can connect culture with commercial products in a way that not many other things can(艺术可以将文化与商业产品联系起来，这是其他很多东西都做不到的)”可知，艺术产品不同于大多数其他商业产品是因为艺术作品兼具文化价值和商业价值。故选D。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Social bonds are created among individuals when they share their arts experiences through reflection and discussion,, and their expression of common values through artworks in honor of events significant to a nation's experience.(当个人通过反思和讨论分享他们的艺术经验，并通过艺术作品表达共同的价值观，以纪念对一个国家的经验有重要意义的事件时，社会纽带就在他们之间建立起来)”可知，通过分享经历，可以建立一种特殊的联系和纽带。故选A。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段的“Children who are involved with the arts make greater achievements in their education(参与艺术的孩子在他们的教育中取得更大的成就)”以及“encouraging children to express themselves in constructive ways could help to form healthy emotional responses in later life.(有助于在以后的生活中形成健康的情感反应)”可知，艺术活动促进了孩子们的学业表现和情感成长。故选C。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Vital to human life, art is celebrated and used by nations across the world for various purposes. Life without art would be boring and dead still, for art is a part of what makes us human.(艺术对人类生活至关重要，世界各国都在为各种目的庆祝和使用艺术。没有艺术的生活会枯燥乏味，死气沉沉，因为艺术是使我们成为人类的一部分)”可知，艺术是人类重要的部分，结合文章详细描述了艺术对不同的人群的好处。所以最佳标题为“艺术：人类的福气”。故选D。
D
Many high school students consider a college education useless. Therefore, they choose not to go to college. If you’re one of them, think again. Here are some reasons why you should go to college and receive a good education there.
Schools and universities are the first sources of knowledge. We take that knowledge later on to build our careers after graduation. More knowledge will be gained after you start working, but without an education, that job will not be within easy reach. Knowledge leads to knowledge.
While limited within the walls of the educational institutions, we openly explore other cultures of the world. We come to know that ours is not the only culture. Other cultures have valuable insights to share, enriching our own. Education also makes us want to travel and interact with various cultures, broadening our horizons.
When there’s a downturn (衰退) in the economy, those who attended college will be more likely to find a new job than those who only finished grade school and have a limited skills set. The more education you have, the more chances you will get to improve the quality of your life as you have a better job and earn a higher salary.
When you’re skillful and knowledgeable, you get to “rub knees” with people of similar backgrounds and tastes. It means a good education leads to excellent networking. Good networking can benefit you a lot in your later life.
A good education makes you a more interesting person. You can talk about ideas and events instead of just other people and what’s on sale in stores. An educated person doesn’t gossip, having a preference to discuss ideas and listen to what other people have to say.
32. Paragraph 2 mainly shows that going to college allows you to ______.
A. have a chance to study abroad B. become a more interesting person
C. keep gaining knowledge D. realize the importance of knowledge
33. According to Paragraph 3, what does going to college mean
A. Having a greater understanding of different cultures.
B. Being limited within the walls of a college.
C. Valuing our own culture much more.
D. Thinking differently from others.
34. By giving the example of a downturn in the economy, what does the author want to show
A. A good education can improve your tastes.
B. A good education sometimes means nothing.
C. A good education means you will not lose your job.
D. A good education allows you to keep a high quality of life.
35. What is the text mainly about
A. Sources of knowledge. B. Benefits of attending college.
C. The disadvantages of not being educated. D. The reason why some people think college useless.
【答案】32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【分析】本文为议论文。许多高中生认为大学教育无用，本文阐述了高中生应该上大学并在大学接受良好教育的一些原因。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段 “Schools and universities are the first sources of knowledge. We take that knowledge later on to build our careers after graduation. More knowledge will be gained after you start working, but without an education, that job will not be within easy reach. Knowledge leads to knowledge.” 可知，“学校和大学是知识的第一来源。我们把这些知识用于毕业后的职业发展。在你开始工作后，你会学到更多的知识，但如果没有教育，不容易得到这份工作。知识造就知识”由此可推断出，大学是知识的第一来源，大学中我们能获得知识，并运用这些知识于工作中，由此还会获得更多的知识，即上大学让我们不断地获取知识，分析选项可知C项符合题意，故选C，
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“While limited within the walls of the educational institutions, we openly explore other cultures of the world. We come to know that ours is not the only culture. Other cultures have valuable insights to share, enriching our own. Education also makes us want to travel and interact with various cultures, broadening our horizons.”可知，虽然我们被限制在教育机构的围墙内，但我们能开放地探索世界上的其他文化。我们逐渐认识到，我们的文化并不是唯一的文化，并可以分享其他文化宝贵的见解，丰富我们自己的文化。教育也让我们想要去旅行，想要与不同的文化交流，开阔我们的视野。由此可推断出，上大学的好处是它可以使人们对不同文化有更好的了解。故A选项正确。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。由第四段“When there’s a downturn (衰退) in the economy, those who attended college will be more likely to find a new job than those who only finished grade school and have a limited skills set. The more education you have, the more chances you will get to improve the quality of your life as you have a better job and earn a higher salary.”可知，当经济出现衰退时，那些上过大学的人比只上完小学、技能有限的人更有可能找到新工作。你接受的教育越多，你就会有更多的机会提高生活质量，因为你有更好的工作和更高的薪水。由此判断出通过列举经济衰退的例子，作者想说明良好的教育能使你保持高质量的生活。故D选项正确。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。第一段前部分“Many high school students consider a college education useless. Therefore, they choose not to go to college.” 许多高中生认为大学教育无用，所以不会上大学......作者认为上大学是有好处的。在第一段最后一句是全文的主旨“Here are some reasons why you should go to college and receive a good education there.”，下文对此进行了论述。第二段 “More knowledge will be gained after you start working”；第三段“we openly explore other cultures of the world.”；第四段“The more education you have, the more chances you will ... have a better job and earn a higher salary.”；第五段“It means a good education leads to excellent networking. Good networking can benefit you a lot in your later life.”最后一段“A good education makes you a more interesting person”由此可知，上大学受教育对以后的工作有利，可探索其它国家的文化；所受的教育越多，越有可能得到更好的工作及薪水越多；好的教育会让你以后的生活受益；会让你成为一个有趣的人。由此可判断出，本文主要论述了上大学并在那里接受良好教育的等种种好处，分析选项可知B项符合题意，故选B。
【点睛】选择标题在英语阅读理解中属于主旨大意题，是一种深层理解题。要求考生在通读全文的基础上，认真分析文章大意及作者的写作意图。通常情况下，标题应最大程度上覆盖全文，囊括文章的主要内容，体现文章的主题。寻找文章的主题句。主题句通常在文章的首段，也可能在文章的末段，在文章的某一段落，或分散在文章的各个段落中。如果每个段落都有主题句，那么把各段落的主题句的中心集中起来，即为全文的主题句。如第4小题属于主旨大意题。第一段前部分“Many high school students consider a college education useless. Therefore, they choose not to go to college.” 许多高中生认为大学教育无用，所以不会上大学......作者认为上大学是有好处的。在第一段最后一句是全文的主旨“Here are some reasons why you should go to college and receive a good education there.”下文对此进行了详细的论述。第二段中的“More knowledge will be gained after you start working”；第三段“we openly explore other cultures of the world.” ；第四段“The more education you have, the more chances you will ... have a better job and earn a higher salary.”；第五段“It means a good education leads to excellent networking. Good networking can benefit you a lot in your later life.”；最后一段“A good education makes you a more interesting person”由此可知，上大学受教育对以后的工作有利，可探索其它国家的文化；所受的教育越多，越有可能得到更好的工作及薪水越多；好的教育会让你以后的生活受益；会让你成为一个有趣的人。由此可判断出，本文主要论述了上大学并在那里接受良好教育的等种种好处，分析选项可知B项符合题意，故选B。
第二节 (共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Everyone wants to succeed in their life, don't they Even as a teenager, you can achieve success in your life; it really isn't that hard. Follow the steps below. ____36____!
Do well in school. No matter how boring it is now, education will help you be a productive member in society. Try your best, listen to the teachers, do your homework, study, and get good grades. ____37____, which will enable you to get a great job in the future. School sets you up on the right track!
Be nice to your parents and teachers. ____38____. Respect them and value their opinions, even if they make you slightly angry sometimes. Keep in mind that they do the things they do because they care about you and want you to succeed in life. You don't get to choose your teachers or your family, but you still have to put up with them. Learn how to deal with people now, because when you're an adult, you don't get to choose your boss or your co-workers, so learn how to respect them now.
____39____! Friends are there to support you and lift your spirits. Be with people who make you happy, and stay away from the ones who don’t. Create a group of supportive, loving friends that can help you succeed in life and live your dreams. Find a few really good friends that will stick with you once you leave high school.
Get active! Join a sports team at school or out of school. Go for a run around your neighborhood. Take your dog on a nice, long walk, go swimming, do sit-ups-anything! Just exercise! ____40____. Studies show that people who get active in their child/teen years will be more active when they're adults, so start getting active now.
A. Have good friends to help you out
B. Successful teenage years will come
C. It helps you feel better, mentally and physically.
D. This could be your job for the rest of your life!
E. Doing so will help you get into a better college
F. When you help others, it will make you feel better about yourself.
G. Remember, they're there to help you be the best that you can be
【答案】36. B 37. E 38. G 39. A 40. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些有助于青少年在生活中取得成功的建议。
【36题详解】
根据上文“Everyone wants to succeed in their life, don't they Even as a teenager, you can achieve success in your life; it really isn't that hard. Follow the steps below.(每个人都想在他们的生活中成功，不是吗？甚至作为一个青少年，你可以在你的生活中取得成功；这真的没有那么难。按照下面的步骤操作)”可知，上文提到青少年可以在生活中取得成功，后文介绍了方法，此处承接上文，内容与讲述采取了以下步骤后会收获成功的青少年时期有关。B选项“成功的青少年时代即将到来”符合语境，故选B。
【37题详解】
根据上文“Try your best, listen to the teachers, do your homework, study, and get good grades.(尽你最大的努力，听老师讲课，做作业，学习，取得好成绩)”以及后文“which will enable you to get a great job in the future(这能让你在未来找到一份好工作)”可知，本句内容起到承上启下的作用，介绍上文这些做法的作用：帮助你进入一个更好的大学。E选项“这样做会帮助你进入一个更好的大学”符合语境，故选E。
【38题详解】
根据上文“Be nice to your parents and teachers.(善待你的父母和老师)”以及后文“Respect them and value their opinions, even if they make you slightly angry sometimes.(尊重他们，重视他们的意见，即使他们有时会让你有点生气)”可知，上文提到了父母和老师，本句承接上文说明他们的作用，选项 G 中代词 they对应上文中your parents and teachers。G选项“记住，他们会帮助你成为最好的自己”符合语境，故选G。
【39题详解】
根据后文“Friends are there to support you and lift your spirits. Be with people who make you happy, and stay away from the ones who don’t. Create a group of supportive, loving friends that can help you succeed in life and live your dreams. Find a few really good friends that will stick with you once you leave high school.(朋友会支持你，鼓舞你的斗志。和让你快乐的人在一起，远离那些不能让你快乐的人。找一群支持你、爱你的朋友，他们可以帮助你在生活中成功，实现你的梦想。找到几个真正的好朋友，一旦你离开高中，他们会一直和你在一起)”可知，本句主要说明了朋友的作用，A选项中good friends对应后文Friends。A选项“让好朋友帮你”符合语境，故选A。
【40题详解】
根据上文“Just exercise!(锻炼吧)”以及后文“Studies show that people who get active in their child/teen years will be more active when they're adults, so start getting active now.(研究表明，那些在儿童或青少年时期积极运动的人在他们成年后会更加积极，所以现在就开始运动吧)”可知，本句内容与锻炼的好处有关，C选项中It指代exercise。C选项“它帮助你在精神上和身体上感觉更好”符合语境，故选C。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Most people who keep animals choose to have dogs, cats or fishes. But Recep Mirzan keeps a ___41___ animal on his farm in Western Turkey. The 63-year-old retired worker has a swan (天鹅) which he ___42___ many years ago. Mirzan was driving in his car when he ___43___ an injured swan with a ___44___ wing. Mirzan immediately ___45___ and took the swan with him to ___46___ her from predators (捕食者).
“Since I love ___47___, I said to myself that I should take her home instead of ___48___ her as prey (猎物),” Mirzan told The Associated Press.
He named the swan Garip. It means “strange” in the Turkish language but is also used to ___49___ a person who has had difficulties in their lives. After Garip’s broken wing improved, she ___50___ with Mirzan. Mirzan is not married and has no ___51___, so the swan is like a child to him. Garip has been living on Mirzan’s farm for the past 37 years, ___52___ Mirzan wherever he goes and never trying to ___53___ the farm.
According to the group Swan Sanctuary, in Britain, swans live in the ___54___ for only about 12 years. But thanks to the ___55___ environments, Garip can live up to nearly 40 years.
41. A. lovely B. different C. smart D. normal
42. A. saved B. bought C. caught D. raised
43. A. hit B. picked C. touched D. saw
44. A. beautiful B. broken C. strong D. annoyed
45. A. shouted B. shot C. stopped D. defended
46. A. leave B. care C. protect D. observe
47. A. nature B. hunting C. animals D. recovery
48. A. leaving B. regarding C. thinking D. serving
49. A. describe B. help C. introduce D. comfort
50. A. played B. performed C. flew D. remained
51. A. money B. house C. family D. children
52. A. missing B. understanding C. following D. supporting
53. A. run away from B. get into C. return to D. get across
54. A. lake B. wild C. history D. world
55. A. polluted B. quiet C. energetic D. protected
【答案】41. B 42. A 43. D 44. B 45. C 46. C 47. C 48. A 49. A 50. D 51. D 52. C 53. A 54. B 55. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Recep Mirzan多年前救下了一只翅膀受伤的天鹅，取名Garip，在Garip的伤恢复后还是和Mirzan在一起生活了37年。根据天鹅保护区组织的说法，在英国，天鹅在野外只能生活大约12年。 但是由于环境的保护，Garip的寿命可以达到近40年。
【41题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但是Recep Mirzan在土耳其西部的农场里养了另一种动物。A. lovely可爱的；B. different不同的；C. smart聪明的；D. normal正常的。根据上文“Most people who keep animals choose to have dogs, cats or fishes.”可知，大多数养动物的人选择养狗、猫或鱼，而Recep Mirzan养了一只天鹅，所以是一种不同的动物。故选B。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这位63岁的退休工人有一只天鹅，这只天鹅是他多年前救起来的。A. saved拯救；B. bought购买；C. caught抓住；D. raised提高。结合后文“an injured swan”以及“and took the swan with him to”可知，Mirzan多年前救了这只天鹅。故选A。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当Mirzan开车时，他看到一只翅膀折断天鹅受伤了。A. hit打击；B. picked捡起；C. touched触碰；D. saw看见。根据后文“an injured swan”指看到一只受伤的天鹅。故选D。
【44题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当Mirzan开车时，他看到一只翅膀折断的天鹅受伤了。A. beautiful美丽的；B. broken破碎的；C. strong强壮的；D. annoyed恼怒的。根据后文“Garip’s broken wing improved”可知，天鹅的翅膀受伤了。故选B。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Mirzan立即停下来，带走了天鹅使她免受捕食者的伤害。A. shouted叫喊；B. shot发射；C. stopped停止；D. defended辩护。根据上文“Mirzan was driving in his car”以及后文“took the swan with him to”可知，Mirzan停了车，下来带走了受伤的天鹅。故选C。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Mirzan立即停下来，带走了天鹅使她免受捕食者的伤害。A. leave离开；B. care关心；C. protect保护；D. observe观察。根据后文“her from predators”指保护天鹅免受捕食者的伤害。故选C。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“因为我喜欢动物，所以我对自己说，我应该把她带回家，而不是把她当作猎物留下，”Mirzan告诉美联社。A. nature自然；B. hunting打猎；C. animals动物；D. recovery恢复。根据后文“I should take her home”结合他救了天鹅的行为，可知他喜欢动物。故选C。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“因为我喜欢动物，所以我对自己说，我应该把她带回家，而不是把她当作猎物留下，”Mirzan告诉美联社。A. leaving离开，留下；B. regarding看待；C. thinking思考；D. serving服务。根据后文“her as prey”可知，her指的是受伤的天鹅，所以是把天鹅当作捕食者的猎物留下。故选A。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在土耳其语中，它意思是“奇怪的”，但也用来形容生活中有困难的人。A. describe描述，形容；B. help帮助；C. introduce介绍；D. comfort安慰。根据后文“a person who has had difficulties in their lives”可知，Garip一词是用来形容生活中有困难的人。故选A。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在Garip受伤的翅膀恢复后，她继续和Mirzan在一起。A. played玩耍；B. performed执行；C. flew飞翔；D. remained保持，留下。根据后文“Garip has been living on Mirzan’s farm for the past 37 years”可知，天鹅Garip恢复后，继续和Mirzan生活在一起。故选D。
【51题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Mirzan没有结婚，也没有孩子，所以这只天鹅对他来说就像个孩子。A. money钱；B. house房子；C. family家庭；D. children孩子。根据上文“not married and has no”以及后文“so the swan is like a child to him.”可知，Mirzan没有结婚，也没有孩子，所以这只天鹅对他来说就像个孩子。故选D。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在过去的37年里，Garip一直住在Mirzan的农场里，无论Mirzan走到哪里，都跟着他，从来没有想过要逃离农场。A. missing错过；B. understanding理解；C. following跟着；D. supporting支持。根据后文“Mirzan wherever he goes”可知，天鹅Garip无论Mirzan走到哪里，都跟着他，follow符合语境。故选C。
【53题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：在过去的37年里，Garip一直住在Mirzan的农场里，无论Mirzan走到哪里，他都跟着他，从来没有想过要逃离农场。A. run away from逃跑；B. get into进入；C. return to返回；D. get across通过。结合上文“Garip has been living on Mirzan’s farm for the past 37 years”可知，Garip在农场生活了37年，可见她从来没有想过要逃离农场。故选A。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：根据天鹅保护区组织的说法，在英国，天鹅在野外只能生活大约12年。A. lake湖泊；B. wild荒野；C. history历史；D. world世界。根据后文“for only about 12 years”可知，此处指野外的天鹅寿命只有12年，故选B。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但是多亏了受保护的环境，Garip的寿命可以达到近40年。A. polluted受污染的；B. quiet安静的；C. energetic精力充沛的；D. protected受保护的。根据后文“environments, Garip can live up to nearly 40 years”可知，Garip生活在Mirzan的农场里，受到Mirzan的保护，所以在这种受保护的环境下，Garip的寿命可以达到近40年。故选D。
第二节 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China, which takes pride in inventions in ancient times, has once again shown its ___56___ (able) to change the world with its “new four great inventions”: high-speed railways, electronic payments, shared bicycles and online shopping. The “new four great inventions” are all related to China's high-tech innovations(创新), which ___57___ (change) people's lives greatly so far. “My wallet is no longer in use. I can buy and eat ___58___ I want simply with my phone,” says Lin Long, ___59___ overseas student from Cambodia who ___60___ (be) studying in China now, “I am ___61___ (amaze) that even pancake sellers are using AliPay.”
The operating model of bike-sharing is based ___62___ satellite navigation system, mobile payment, big data and other high technologies. ___63___ is clear that China is innovating and no longer copying Western ideas. China has the ___64___ (large) mobile use in the world.
In terms of the “new four great inventions”, Charlie Dai, principal analyst of American market research company Forrester, said, “These products and services have managed___65___ (improve) customer experience in the past years.”
【答案】56. ability
57. have changed
58. whatever##what
59. an 60. is
61. amazed 62. on##upon
63. It 64. largest
65. to improve
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。介绍了中国的“新四大发明”：高速铁路、电子支付、共享自行车和网上购物，以及它们对人们生活的影响。
【56题详解】
考查名词。句意：以古代发明为傲的中国，再一次用“新四大发明”展示了改变世界的能力。分析句子可知，设空处需填入名词作shown的宾语。故填ability。
【57题详解】
考查时态。句意：“新四大发明”都与中国的高科技创新有关，目前这极大地改变了人们的生活。分析句子结构可知，设空处缺少从句的谓语部分，主句为一般现在时，由从句中的so far可知，从句应使用现在完成时，从句主语which替代new four great inventions，为复数。故填have changed。
【58题详解】
考查代词。句意：我只需用手机就能买到和吃到我想要的东西。分析句子结构可知，设空处引导宾语从句，在从句中作宾语，表示“无论什么/什么”，因而可用whatever/what来引导。故填whatever/what。
【59题详解】
考查冠词。句意：正在中国学习的柬埔寨留学生Lin Long说。根据设空处后的单数名词student可知，此处需填入冠词，指“一个”学生，overseas为元音音素开头，因而用an。故填an。
【60题详解】
考查时态。句意：正在中国学习的柬埔寨留学生Lin Long说。根据句中的now可知，表示现阶段的动作或状态应用现在进行时，who指代Lin Long，为第三人称单数形式。故填is。
【61题详解】
考查形容词。句意：我很惊讶，就连卖煎饼的也在使用支付宝。分析句子结构可知，设空处需填入形容词作表语，修饰人用ed结尾的形容词。故填amazed。
62题详解】
考查介词。句意：共享单车的运营模式基于卫星导航系统、移动支付、大数据等高科技。短语be based on/upon表示“基于”。故填on/upon。
【63题详解】
考查It用法。句意：很明显，中国正在创新，不再模仿西方的想法。分析句子结构可知，本句的真正主语是that引导的主语从句，因而设空处需填入it作形式主语，位于句首，首字母大写。故填It。
【64题详解】
考查形容词最高级。句意：中国拥有世界上最大的移动手机应用。根据in the world及设空前的定冠词the可知，这里应用形容词的最高级，表示“最大”的。故填largest。
【65题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在过去的几年里，这些产品和服务成功地改善了顾客的体验。短语manage to do表示“成功做某事”。故填to improve。
第四部分 短语填空(共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分)
补全语篇请在方框中选择合适的词汇，填入短文的空格中，使短文完整连贯。
注意：(1)每个选项至多只能使用一次;
(2)方框中有一个多余词汇。
请在方框中选择合适的词汇，填入短文的空格中，使短文完整连贯。
A. sang high praises for B. pull our weight C. broke down D. was fond of E. can’t wait to F. let off steam G. cheered...up H. make a difference I. Even if J. came up with K. benefited from
Once, our team faced a difficult task that seemed impossible to complete. Everyone was feeling down, but I knew we couldn’t give up.
I____66____them____67____, reminding them that if we all____68____, we could overcome any obstacle.____69____the task seemed daunting, we____70____a plan and divided the work. Everyone____71____their assigned task and worked hard to____72____. Our efforts paid off, and we finally____73____the barriers between us and the success.
After our success, our teachers and classmates____74____our teamwork. We all_____75_____this experience, learning that teamwork and dedication can make a big difference. I _____76_____tackle more challenges with my team in the future!
【答案】66. G 67. G
68. B 69. I
70. J 71. D
72. H 73. C
74. A 75. K
76. E
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和团队一起齐心协力，分工合作，并成功地完成了艰难的任务。这次成功的团队合作不仅受到了赞扬，也让作者他们获益良多。
【66题详解】
考查动词短语。句意：我鼓励他们，提醒他们，如果我们都全力以赴，我们可以克服任何障碍。分析可知，所选应是动词短语，动词在句中作谓语。结合前文“Everyone was feeling down, but I knew we couldn’t give up.(每个人都很沮丧，但我知道我们不能放弃)”可推知，作者认为大家不能放弃，因此，应是会鼓励大家。选项G“cheered…up”，为动词短语，意为“鼓励……”，贴合句意和语境。故选G项。
【67题详解】
考查固定短语。句意：我鼓励他们，提醒他们，如果我们都全力以赴，我们可以克服任何障碍。分析可知，第一个空与第二个空为同一个动词短语“cheer sb. up(鼓励某人)”的两个部分，第一题为动词“cheered”，第二题为“up”。因此，此题应和第一题为同一选项。故选G项。
【68题详解】
考查动词短语。句意：我鼓励他们，提醒他们，如果我们都全力以赴，我们可以克服任何障碍。根据前文“Everyone was feeling down, but I knew we couldn’t give up.(每个人都很沮丧，但我知道我们不能放弃)”可知，作者认为不应该放弃，因此，鼓励大家拼尽全力克服困难。选项B“pull our weight”，动词短语，意为“尽我们所能”，符合句意和语境。故选B项。
【69题详解】
考查让步状语从句引导词。句意：即使任务看起来很艰巨，我们还是想出了一个计划，并把工作分配了。分析可知，“the task seemed daunting(这项任务似乎很艰巨)”与后文“a plan and divided the work(一个计划，分工工作)”之间为让步转折关系，因此这里应选让步状语从句的引导词。选项I“Even if(即使，尽管)”可引导让步状语从，符合分析。故选I项。
【70题详解】
考查动词短语。句意：即使任务看起来很艰巨，我们还是想出了一个计划，并把工作分配了。分析可知，所选应是动词短语，动词在句中作谓语。结合空后“a plan(一个计划)”可推知，应是表达“想出了一个计划”，选项J“came up with”为动词短语，意为“提出，想出”，符合句意和语境。故选J项。
【71题详解】
考查形容词短语。句意：每个人都喜欢分配给他们的任务，并努力工作以有所作为。根据后文“worked hard(努力工作)”可推知，每个人对分配的工作都很满意才会努力工作。选项D“was fond of”，为形容词短语，意为“喜欢”，符合句意和语境。故选D项。
【72题详解】
考查动词短语。句意：每个人都喜欢分配给他们的任务，并努力工作以有所作为。分析可知，所选应是动词短语，置于不定式符号“to”之后，作目的状语，动词应是原形。根据后文“Our efforts paid off(我们的努力得到了回报)”可知，大家付出的努力使任务结果有所改变。选项H“make a difference”，动词短语，意为“产生影响，引起变化，有所作为”，符合分析，贴合语境。故选H项。
【73题详解】
考查动词短语。句意：我们的努力得到了回报，我们终于破除了我们与成功之间的障碍。分析可知，所选应是动词短语，动词在句中作谓语。结合后文宾语“barriers between us and the success(我们与成功之间的障碍)”以及语境可推知，应是清除了障碍。选项C“broke down”，为动词短语，意为“破除（障碍）”含义，符合分析。故选C项。
【74题详解】
考查动词短语。句意：我们成功后，我们的老师和同学对我们的团队合作赞不绝口。根据前文“After our success(在我们成功之后)”可推知，成功后，作者团队得到了老师和同学们的赞扬。选项A“sang high praises for”，动词短语，意为“对……赞不绝口”，符合分析，贴合语境。故选A项。
【75题详解】
考查动词短语。句意：我们都从这次经历中受益，了解到团队合作和奉献精神可以带来很大的不同。根据后文“learning that teamwork and dedication can make a big difference(学习团队合作和奉献精神可以带来很大的不同)”可知，大家受益良多。选项K“benefited from”，动词短语，意为“从……获益”，符合句意和语境。故选K项。
【76题详解】
考查动词短语。句意：我迫不及待地想和我的团队一起迎接更多的挑战!根据前文“learning that teamwork and dedication can make a big difference(学习团队合作和奉献精神可以带来很大的不同)”可知，作者有了这次经历之后，对未来的更多的挑战更有信心，迫不及待。选项E“can’t wait to”，动词短语，意为“等不及做某事”，符合分析，贴合语境和句意。故选E项。
第五部分 写作(满分20分)
77. 假如你是李华，最近你校举办了“清明诵诗会(Qingming Poetry Recitation Contest)”活动来推动构建“书香校园(Scholarly/Elegant Campus)”的进程，请你为英文校报写一篇报道，内容包括：1. 活动的过程及意义；2. 你的感想。
注意：词数100左右，可适当增加细节。
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【答案】To kindle students’ interest in poetry and better carry forward our glorious culture, the Student
Union held a Qingming Poetry Recitation Contest to develop Scholarly Elegant Campus.
Firstly, contestants recited their pre-prepared poems in front of the audience and scores were awarded by professional judges, who graded according to contestants’ pronunciation, facial expression and gestures. Then, a random quiz of poems was conducted, where competitors recited whatever they knew about this poem the minute they heard the title and author.
Through the activity, I harvested a wealth of knowledge and had a better understanding of the breath-taking beauty of poetry.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于新闻报道。要求考生为英文校报写一篇报道，报道为推动构建“书香校园(Scholarly/Elegant Campus)”而举办的“清明诵诗会(Qingming Poetry Recitation Contest)”活动。
【详解】1.词汇积累
激发：kindle→motivate
首先：firstly→first of all
活动：activity→operation
收获：harvest→gain
2.句式拓展
同义句替换
原句：Through the activity, I harvested a wealth of knowledge and had a better understanding of the breath-taking beauty of poetry.
拓展句：Through the activity, I harvested a wealth of knowledge, having a better understanding of the breath-taking beauty of poetry.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Firstly, contestants recited their pre-prepared poems in front of the audience and scores were awarded by professional judges, who graded according to contestants’ pronunciation, facial expression and gestures. (运用了who引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】Then, a random quiz of poems was conducted, where competitors recited whatever they knew about this poem the minute they heard the title and author. (运用了where引导的非限制性定语从句)深圳市建文外国语学校2023-2024学年第二学期期中考试
高一英语
本试题卷共8页，76小题。全卷满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
第一部分 单项选择题(共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分)
1. She is a very _______ woman who doesn’t rely on anyone.
A. graceful B. sensitive C. elegant D. independent
2. The discovery of the new drug was a _______ breakthrough in medicine.
A. temporary B. significant C. greedy D. flexible
3. His achievements were _______ and deserved studying from him.
A. virtual B. tangled C. extraordinary D. entertaining
4. The scientists conducted an _______ to test the new theory.
A. economy B. experiment C. exhibition D. embarrassment
5. Helen has a very positive _______ towards life and always looks on the bright side.
A. assistance B. account C. accident D. attitude
6. They _______ visit the local library to borrow books for her research.
A. frequently B. occasionally C. seldom D. never
7. The rich _______ a large amount of money to the charity.
A. deceived B. demonstrated C. donated D. damaged
8. When the company faced financial difficulties, the manager decided to _______ the business strategy.
A. forgive B. adjust C. hesitate D. reduce
9. The teacher _______ the student’s essay for its lack of creativity.
A. interested B. stimulated C. criticized D. adopted
10. Sometimes ________ is a useful way of getting rid of nervousness, especially when waiting for a test to begin.
A. letting off steam B. taking a deep breath
C. breaking into tears D. pulling your weight
11. You’d better keep silent at the meeting, for you know __________ .
A. every coin has two sides B. speech is silver
C. Rome is not built in a day D. loose lips sink ships
12. —Mama, shall I put all of the old things in the box
— ______ If you think it isn’t of much use, you may throw them out.
A. Another time. B. It’s up to you.
C. How come D. Help yourself.
13. The lecture, _______at 7:00 pm last night, was followed by an observation of the moon with telescopes.
A. starting B. being started
C. to start D. to be started
14. After a knock at the door, the child heard his mother’s voice __________ him.
A. answering B. answered C. being answered D. to answer
15. Alexander tried to get his work ________in the medical circles.
A. to recognize B. recognizing
C. recognized D. recognize
16. Tsinghua University,________ in 1911, is home to a great number of outstanding figures.
A. found B. founding C. founded D. to be founded
17. With the government’s aid, those _____ by the earthquake have moved to the new settlements.
A. affect B. affecting
C. affected D. were affected
18. The island to the mainland by a bridge, is easy to go to.
A. joining B. joined
C. to join D. having joined
19. Listen! Do you hear someone _________ for help
A. call B. calling C. to call D. called
20. Peter received a letter just now___his grandma would come to see him soon.
A. said B. says C. saying D. to say
第二部分 阅读(共两节 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
A
China is a country with a rich history and diverse culture, and it is also home to some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the world. Four of the most famous scenic spots in China are the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Warriors, and the West Lake.
The Great Wall is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is located in northern Chin. It was built over 2,000 years ago to protect China from invaders. The wall stretcher for 13,000 miles and is made up of various sections that have been restored and maintained over the years.
The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is located in the heart of Beijing. I was the imperial palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties and cove area of over 72 hectares. The Forbidden City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is renowned for its stunning architecture and intricate decorations.
The Terracotta Warriors are located in Xi’an, Shannxi Province. They were discovered in 1974 by farmers who were digging a well. The warriors were created over 2,000 years ago to guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. There are over 8,000 life-sized soldiers, horses, and chariots, each with a unique expression and pose.
The West Lake is located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. It is a freshwater lake surrounded by hills and gardens. The lake has been a popular tourist destination for centuries and is known for its picturesque scenery and cultural significance. It inspired many poets and artists throughout Chinese history.
21. What are the four famous scenic spots in China
A. The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Warriors, and the West Lake.
B. The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Warriors, and the Pearl River.
C. The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Warriors, and the Yangtze River.
D. The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven.
22. Who discovered the Terracotta Warriors
A. The tourists who were visiting Xi’an.
B. The farmers who were digging a well.
C. The archaeologists who were conducting an excavation.
D. The local residents who were exploring their surroundings.
23. Which of the following statements is true about the West Lake
A. The West Lake is located in Guangdong Province.
B. It is a saltwater lake surrounded by mountains and forests.
C. The lake has been a popular tourist destination for centuries.
D. It did not inspire any poets or artists throughout Chinese history.
B
Hannah Levine decided she wanted to give hugs to all of the children and families in need at local hospitals.
Because she couldn’t give them hugs one by one, Levine, then a sixth-grader, decided she would use her talents (才能) to do the next best thing. She began to knit (编织) hats, scarves, and blankets for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford. Her creations also went to Bundle of Joy, a programme that provides newborn baby items for families in need, and to Knitting Pals by the Bay, a local organisation that provides hand-knitted caps to cancer patients.
“I love to knit, and I thought it would be a great idea to make all these handmade items for kids and adults who need them. It would be like a hug for them,” Levine explained.
Levine started the project about a year ago. “I think it’s just really fun to do, and it keeps me busy,” said Levine, now 13.
Once she got started, Levine realised that her project could be much bigger than the goods she was able to produce with just her own hands. So she sent emails to her school and communities, asking for knitted donations (捐赠物) to the project, she named “Hannah’s Warm Hugs”. She also posted advertisements at Starbucks and other locations in her area. The warm goods began to pour in.
“It was amazing; more strangers than people she knew started dropping donations at our door,” said Levine’s mother, Laura Levine. “We ended up with this huge box of items she was donating.”
The knitted items numbered in the hundreds. Levine made her first round of donations around Hanukkah (an eight-day Jewish holiday in November or December) and later received thank-you letters from the organisations. Levine is still knitting, and she said the project will continue.
“It has turned into a bigger thing than she had thought,” her mum said. “It made her feel pretty good; it made us feel pretty good.”
24. Hannah Levine knitted hats, scarves and blankets ________.
A to earn some pocket money
B. to raise money for cancer patients
C. for children and families in difficulty
D. for the homeless in her neighbourhood
25. What can the underlined part “pour in” in Paragraph 5 best be replaced by
A. Take off. B. Go out. C. Flood in. D. Break in.
26. What would be Laura Levine’s attitude towards Hannah Levine’s project
A. Optimistic but worried. B. Proud and supportive.
C. Worried but doubtful. D. Unsatisfied and uncaring.
27. What would be the best title for the text
A. Be Ready to Lend a Helping Hand
B. Start a Project to Show Your Support
C. A 13-year-old Girl Becomes the Best Knitter
D. A Teen Turns Knitting Hobby into Heartwarming Project
C
Art is everywhere. Any public space has been carefully designed by an artistic mind to be both functional and beautiful. Then why is art still widely considered “the easy subject” at school, insignificant to wider society, a waste of time and effort
Art can connect culture with commercial products; art generates money and holds significant emotional and cultural value within communities. When people attend a concert, they are paying for music, maybe even hotel rooms, meals, and transport, but they also gain an incredible experience.
What’s more, the arts can bring communities together, reducing loneliness and making people feel safer. Social bonds are created among individuals when they share their arts’ experiences through reflection and discussion, and their expression of common values.
The arts clearly have a pretty positive impact on physical and psychological health. It is found that people who frequent cultural places or participate in artistic events are more likely to gain good health compared to those who do not; more engagement with the arts is linked to a higher level of people’s well-being. The Public Health discovered that music and art, when used in hospitals, help to improve the conditions of patients by reducing stress, anxiety and blood pressure.
Children who are involved with the arts make greater achievements in their education: those engaged with drama have greater literary ability while others taking part in musical practice exhibit greater skills in math and languages. Kids with preference for the arts have a greater chance of finding employment in the future. Participating in the arts is essential for child development; encouraging children to express themselves in constructive ways could help to form healthy emotional responses in later life.
Vital to human life, art is celebrated and used across the world. Life without art would be boring, for art is a part of what makes us human.
28. Art products differ from most other commercial products because _______.
A. their prices may climb up as time passes
B. most people purchase them for collection
C. they are more expensive and less accessible
D. they have both commercial and cultural values
29. By sharing their arts experiences, community members can ________.
A. develop a stronger tie between them
B. keep the community safe from illnesses
C. learn to appreciate their own works of art
D. offer honourable solutions to their problems
30. How does kids’ engagement with the arts benefit them
A. It helps to make responsible people out of them.
B. It inspires their creativity in designing their future career.
C. It promotes their academic performance and emotional growth.
D. It gives them more confidence in exhibiting their learning skills.
31. What is the best title for this passage
A. How Art Cures Our Hearts
B. How Art Benefits Communities
C. Art: A Bridge Between Cultures
D. Art: A Blessing to Humankind
D
Many high school students consider a college education useless. Therefore, they choose not to go to college. If you’re one of them, think again. Here are some reasons why you should go to college and receive a good education there.
Schools and universities are the first sources of knowledge. We take that knowledge later on to build our careers after graduation. More knowledge will be gained after you start working, but without an education, that job will not be within easy reach. Knowledge leads to knowledge.
While limited within the walls of the educational institutions, we openly explore other cultures of the world. We come to know that ours is not the only culture. Other cultures have valuable insights to share, enriching our own. Education also makes us want to travel and interact with various cultures, broadening our horizons.
When there’s a downturn (衰退) in the economy, those who attended college will be more likely to find a new job than those who only finished grade school and have a limited skills set. The more education you have, the more chances you will get to improve the quality of your life as you have a better job and earn a higher salary.
When you’re skillful and knowledgeable, you get to “rub knees” with people of similar backgrounds and tastes. It means a good education leads to excellent networking. Good networking can benefit you a lot in your later life.
A good education makes you a more interesting person. You can talk about ideas and events instead of just other people and what’s on sale in stores. An educated person doesn’t gossip, having a preference to discuss ideas and listen to what other people have to say.
32. Paragraph 2 mainly shows that going to college allows you to ______.
A. have a chance to study abroad B. become a more interesting person
C. keep gaining knowledge D. realize the importance of knowledge
33. According to Paragraph 3, what does going to college mean
A. Having a greater understanding of different cultures.
B. Being limited within the walls of a college.
C. Valuing our own culture much more.
D. Thinking differently from others.
34. By giving the example of a downturn in the economy, what does the author want to show
A. A good education can improve your tastes.
B. A good education sometimes means nothing.
C. A good education means you will not lose your job.
D A good education allows you to keep a high quality of life.
35. What is the text mainly about
A. Sources of knowledge. B. Benefits of attending college.
C. The disadvantages of not being educated. D. The reason why some people think college useless.
第二节 (共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Everyone wants to succeed in their life, don't they Even as a teenager, you can achieve success in your life; it really isn't that hard. Follow the steps below. ____36____!
Do well in school. No matter how boring it is now, education will help you be a productive member in society. Try your best, listen to the teachers, do your homework, study, and get good grades. ____37____, which will enable you to get a great job in the future. School sets you up on the right track!
Be nice to your parents and teachers. ____38____. Respect them and value their opinions, even if they make you slightly angry sometimes. Keep in mind that they do the things they do because they care about you and want you to succeed in life. You don't get to choose your teachers or your family, but you still have to put up with them. Learn how to deal with people now, because when you're an adult, you don't get to choose your boss or your co-workers, so learn how to respect them now.
____39____! Friends are there to support you and lift your spirits. Be with people who make you happy, and stay away from the ones who don’t. Create a group of supportive, loving friends that can help you succeed in life and live your dreams. Find a few really good friends that will stick with you once you leave high school.
Get active! Join a sports team at school or out of school. Go for a run around your neighborhood. Take your dog on a nice, long walk, go swimming, do sit-ups-anything! Just exercise! ____40____. Studies show that people who get active in their child/teen years will be more active when they're adults, so start getting active now.
A. Have good friends to help you out
B. Successful teenage years will come
C. It helps you feel better, mentally and physically.
D. This could be your job for the rest of your life!
E. Doing so will help you get into a better college
F. When you help others, it will make you feel better about yourself.
G. Remember, they're there to help you be the best that you can be
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Most people who keep animals choose to have dogs, cats or fishes. But Recep Mirzan keeps a ___41___ animal on his farm in Western Turkey. The 63-year-old retired worker has a swan (天鹅) which he ___42___ many years ago. Mirzan was driving in his car when he ___43___ an injured swan with a ___44___ wing. Mirzan immediately ___45___ and took the swan with him to ___46___ her from predators (捕食者).
“Since I love ___47___, I said to myself that I should take her home instead of ___48___ her as prey (猎物),” Mirzan told The Associated Press.
He named the swan Garip. It means “strange” in the Turkish language but is also used to ___49___ a person who has had difficulties in their lives. After Garip’s broken wing improved, she ___50___ with Mirzan. Mirzan is not married and has no ___51___, so the swan is like a child to him. Garip has been living on Mirzan’s farm for the past 37 years, ___52___ Mirzan wherever he goes and never trying to ___53___ the farm.
According to the group Swan Sanctuary in Britain, swans live in the ___54___ for only about 12 years. But thanks to the ___55___ environments, Garip can live up to nearly 40 years.
41. A. lovely B. different C. smart D. normal
42. A. saved B. bought C. caught D. raised
43. A. hit B. picked C. touched D. saw
44. A. beautiful B. broken C. strong D. annoyed
45. A. shouted B. shot C. stopped D. defended
46. A. leave B. care C. protect D. observe
47. A. nature B. hunting C. animals D. recovery
48. A. leaving B. regarding C. thinking D. serving
49. A. describe B. help C. introduce D. comfort
50. A. played B. performed C. flew D. remained
51. A. money B. house C. family D. children
52. A. missing B. understanding C. following D. supporting
53. A. run away from B. get into C. return to D. get across
54. A. lake B. wild C. history D. world
55. A. polluted B. quiet C. energetic D. protected
第二节 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China, which takes pride in inventions in ancient times, has once again shown its ___56___ (able) to change the world with its “new four great inventions”: high-speed railways, electronic payments, shared bicycles and online shopping. The “new four great inventions” are all related to China's high-tech innovations(创新), which ___57___ (change) people's lives greatly so far. “My wallet is no longer in use. I can buy and eat ___58___ I want simply with my phone,” says Lin Long, ___59___ overseas student from Cambodia who ___60___ (be) studying in China now, “I am ___61___ (amaze) that even pancake sellers are using AliPay.”
The operating model of bike-sharing is based ___62___ satellite navigation system, mobile payment, big data and other high technologies. ___63___ is clear that China is innovating and no longer copying Western ideas. China has the ___64___ (large) mobile use in the world.
In terms of the “new four great inventions”, Charlie Dai, principal analyst of American market research company Forrester, said, “These products and services have managed___65___ (improve) customer experience in the past years.”
第四部分 短语填空(共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分)
补全语篇请在方框中选择合适的词汇，填入短文的空格中，使短文完整连贯。
注意：(1)每个选项至多只能使用一次;
(2)方框中有一个多余词汇。
请在方框中选择合适的词汇，填入短文的空格中，使短文完整连贯。
A. sang high praises for B. pull our weight C. broke down D. was fond of E. can’t wait to F. let off steam G. cheered...up H. make a difference I. Even if J. came up with K. benefited from
Once, our team faced a difficult task that seemed impossible to complete. Everyone was feeling down, but I knew we couldn’t give up.
I____66____them____67____, reminding them that if we all____68____, we could overcome any obstacle.____69____the task seemed daunting, we____70____a plan and divided the work. Everyone____71____their assigned task and worked hard to____72____. Our efforts paid off, and we finally____73____the barriers between us and the success.
After our success our teachers and classmates____74____our teamwork. We all_____75_____this experience, learning that teamwork and dedication can make a big difference. I _____76_____tackle more challenges with my team in the future!
第五部分 写作(满分20分)
77. 假如你是李华，最近你校举办了“清明诵诗会(Qingming Poetry Recitation Contest)”活动来推动构建“书香校园(Scholarly/Elegant Campus)”的进程，请你为英文校报写一篇报道，内容包括：1. 活动的过程及意义；2. 你的感想。
注意：词数100左右，可适当增加细节。
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