青铜峡市宁朔中学2023-2024学年第二学期
高一年级英语学科期中考试测试卷
(时间：120分钟 满分：150分)
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
【A】
How to save money to visit Shanghai Disneyland
The “happiest place on earth” is a top destination on many families’ bucket lists. But taking a vacation to Disney World can be difficult to do on a budget. There are some considerations that you can make to reduce the cost of your Disney World vacation.
1. Buy Souvenirs in Advance
Disney has influenced practically every industry, which makes it easy to find Disney items anywhere, from Walmart, Target, and your local grocery store to department stores and Amazon. You can save a lot of money by purchasing items before your trip at these less-expensive places than at Disneyland.
2. Make an Autograph Book
An autograph book is seen as a must-have by many Disneyland enthusiasts and is a memory you can take home with you. These books can cost anywhere from $7.95 to $19.95 at the Disney Store and up to $30 for the latest-and-greatest autograph book at Disneyland, such as the park’s 60th anniversary edition. Other choices can get the job done for under $5.For example, you can buy a small photo album, cute pads or notebooks.
3. Eat Breakfast before You Arrive
Breakfast is almost as pricey (昂贵的) as lunch or dinner if you eat inside the Disneyland parks. If you have a hotel with a free breakfast, take advantage of it. If you want to eat out, eat at a local restaurant that is inexpensive or has a kids’ menu, such as McDonald’s which is close to the park.
4.Take Advantage of Discounts Offered to Special Groups
Disney offers a wide variety of discounts, including for military service members, college students, teachers, and youth groups. If you think you might qualify for a special discount or group rate, call the Disneyland Resort to book tickets.
21. It may take you more money to buy souvenirs at .
A. Disneyland B. Department stores C. Walmart D. Amazon
22. How much do you pay for the park’s 60th anniversary edition
A. $7.95. B. $19.95. C. $5. D. $30.
23. What is one piece of the author’s advice on breakfast
A. You had better eat at Disneyland. B. You can eat at a local restaurant.
C. You should prepare it well at home. D. You can ask the hotel to supply it for free.
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要就去上海迪士尼乐园如何省钱提出了一些建议。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“You can save a lot of money by purchasing items before your trip at these less-expensive places than at Disneyland.(在这些比迪士尼便宜的地方，你可以在旅行前买一些东西，省下很多钱)”可知，在迪斯尼乐园买纪念品可能要花你更多的钱。故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“These books can cost anywhere from $7.95 to $19.95 at the Disney Store and up to $30 for the latest-and-greatest autograph book at Disneyland, such as the park’s 60th anniversary edition. Other choices can get the job done for under $5.For example, you can buy a small photo album, cute pads or notebooks.(这些签名簿在迪士尼商店售价从7.95美元到19.95美元不等，而迪士尼乐园最新最好的签名簿，比如迪士尼乐园60周年纪念册，售价最高可达30美元。其他选择也可以在5美元以下完成。例如，你可以买一本小相册，可爱的记事本或笔记本)”可知，你要花30美元买这个公园的60周年纪念版。故选D。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“If you have a hotel with a free breakfast, take advantage of it. If you want to eat out, eat at a local restaurant that is inexpensive or has a kids’ menu, such as McDonald’s which is close to the park.(如果你住的酒店提供免费早餐，那就好好利用它。如果你想在外面吃饭，在当地一家便宜的或有儿童菜单的餐馆吃饭，比如离公园很近的麦当劳)”可知，作者对早餐的一条建议是可以在当地的餐馆吃。故选B。
【B】
Michael Faraday was the son of a blacksmith. There were four children in his family and, with his father often ill and unable to work, Michael Faraday had to earn his living from an early age. This meant little or no schooling. However, the family belonged to a religious group, and Faraday learnt to read and write at Sunday School.
When he was only fourteen, Faraday found a job as a bookbinder (装订工). He used to read the books he was given to bind and he became very interested in the scientific books, particularly the ones about electricity. His interest soon took a practical path and he began conducting his own experiments. These were very basic because Faraday had to make all of his equipment himself. However, he was very careful and kept a clear written record of all his findings.
One day he was given an entrance ticket to the Royal Institute chemistry lecture, given by Humphry Davy. Determined to work for this great scientist, he sent Davy a job application and included his laboratory reports on the experiments he had carried out. In 1813 Davy offered Faraday a job as one of his laboratory assistants. Faraday learnt quickly and soon was recognized as a very able analytical chemist. Later he went to work at the Royal Institute.
Michael Faraday was, perhaps, the greatest practical scientist of the 19th century. As a chemist, he discovered the benzene (苯), which is now the focal point of chemical study. He also proved the relationship between electricity and chemical bonding (化学键). As a physicist, he invented the dynamo, which led to the later invention of the electric motor. He also discovered the effect of magnetism (磁) on light rays.
24. Why did Faraday attend Sunday School
A. He had to work for a bookbinder at weekdays.
B. He hoped to read many of the scientific books there.
C. He would like to learn religious knowledge.
D. His family couldn’t afford his normal school education.
25. When working as a bookbinder, Faraday ______.
A. published his great findings on electricity B. made his own equipment for his experiments
C. read many books by Humphry Davy D. gained his fame as a practical scientist
26. In order to get a chance to work for Davy, Faraday ______.
A. bought tickets to attend Davy’s lecture B. sent his experiment reports to Davy
C. went to the Royal Institute to visit Davy D. offered to do laboratory work for free
27. Which of the following is the right order of Faraday’s life
a．A laboratory assistant. b．A student of Sunday School.
c．A bookbinder. d．An analytical chemist.
A. a b c d B. b c d a C. b c a d D. c b a d
【答案】24 D 25. B 26. B 27. C
【解析】
【导语】本文记叙文。文章主要讲述了Michael Faraday如何成长为一名伟大的科学家(物理学家及化学家)以及他在物理和化学领域取得的研究成果。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“There were four children in his family and, with his father often ill and unable to work, Michael Faraday had to earn his living from an early age. This meant little or no schooling. However, the family belonged to a religious group, and Faraday learnt to read and write at Sunday School.( Michael Faraday家里有四个孩子，他的父亲经常生病，无法工作，他从小就不得不自食其力。这意味着很少或不受教育。然而，这个家庭属于一个宗教团体，法拉第在主日学校学会了阅读和写作)”可知，Faraday年幼时家境贫寒，上不起正规的学校，只好上了主日学校。故D选项正确。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“His interest soon took a practical path and he began conducting his own experiments. These were very basic because Faraday had to make all of his equipment himself.(他的兴趣很快转向了实践，他开始进行自己的实验。这些都是很基本的因为Faraday必须自己制造所有的设备)”可知，Faraday做图书装订工作的时候，为自己的实验亲自动手制作实验器材。故B选项正确。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Determined to work for this great scientist, he sent Davy a job application and included his laboratory reports on the experiments he had carried out.(他决心为这位伟大的科学家工作，于是给Davy寄去了一份工作申请，并附上了他所做实验的实验室报告)”可知，为了能为Davy工作，Faraday递交了自己的实验报告。故B选项正确。
【27题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“However, the family belonged to a religious group, and Faraday learnt to read and write at Sunday School.(然而，这个家庭属于一个宗教团体，Faraday在主日学校学会了阅读和写作)”；第二段中“When he was only fourteen, Faraday found a job as a bookbinder (装订工).(当Faraday只有14岁时，他找到了一份装订工的工作)”；第三段中“In 1813 Davy offered Faraday a job as one of his laboratory assistants. Faraday learnt quickly and soon was recognized as a very able analytical chemist. (1813年，Davy给Faraday提供了一份实验室助理的工作。Faraday学习很快，很快被公认为是一位非常能干的分析化学家)”可知，Faraday先是在主日学校学习，后来成为图书装订工，然后又做了实验室助理，最后成为了一名分析化学家。故C选项正确。
【C】
Twenty-five years ago, most young Britons wanted a career in law, to be a doctor, or, if they were creative enough, to take up singing. But today, things stand differently.
According to a survey by Tesco Mobile, a UK company, the “dream job” of young people aged between 16 and 25 in the UK is a video blogger, or “vlogger”. The survey, carried out among 1,002 people, found that as much as 40 percent of them put vlogger as their number one choice on a list of ideal careers.
This change is undoubtedly as a result of the Internet and social media. They have made it so much easier to reach audience of the world, without having to enter a career in show business in the traditional way.
In the past, the biggest stars were trained by the Hollywood studios; now, anyone with a computer camera can become a star. Vloggers are the big stars of today because they are normal people interacting with their fans about everyday life.”
However, what people see is only the bright side of being a vlogger and they fail to notice the fact that only those who are successful earn fame and fortune. For every success there are hundreds of others who never get off the starting line. There are the dreams that come true and the dreams that remain dreams forever.
Although being vloggers is popular, some young people choose to follow careers that don’t necessarily earn them fame, but allow them to make good use of the Internet to share their hobbies. Young Israeli David Leshaw, for example, runs a business called the Finishers Club. It’s an online platform for runners to keep a record of their races. His job allows him to express his enthusiasm, and is always a learning experience. And that’s enough for him.
28. What is the passage mainly about
A. Most young Britons choose to be vloggers as their job.
B. The Internet is influencing young Britions’ career choice.
C. The Internet is taking the place of traditional studios.
D. Young Britons can not find jobs without the Internet.
29. Why do more and more young Britons choose to be vloggers
A. Vloggers can earn little fame and money on the Internet.
B. There is too much competition in the traditional show business.
C. The Internet makes it convenient to become vloggers.
D. Anyone with a computer will surely become a star.
30. What can we infer from the fifth paragraph
A. Only a few vloggers can be successful.
B. A vlogger can not earn fame and fortune.
C. People often see the bright side of being a vlogger.
D. Dreams will always remain to be dreams.
31. What do young people like David do on the Internet
A. Learn from others. B. Become an online hit.
C. Hold running races. D. Mix jobs with hobbies.
【答案】28. B 29. C 30. A 31. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英国年轻人的梦想职业。
【28题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第第二段中“The survey, carried out among 1,002 people, found that as much as 40 percent of them put vlogger as their number one choice on a list of ideal careers.” (这项共有1002人参与的调查发现，多达40％的人将视频博客作为自己理想职业的首选。)是全文的主题句，结合全文内容，可知这篇文章主要讲了互联网正在影响年轻英国人的职业选择。结合选项，故选B。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“This change is undoubtedly as a result of the Internet and social media. They have made it so much easier to reach audience of the world, without having to enter a career in show business in the traditional way.” (3种变化无疑是互联网和社交媒体的结果。它们让观众更容昜接触到世界各地的观众，而不必以传统的方式进入演艺圈。)由此推断出互联网使成为vlogger变得很方便，故选C。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第五段中“For every success there are hundreds of others who never get off the starting line. There are the dreams that come true and the dreams that remain dreams forever”
(对于每一次成功，都有成百上千的人从未离开过起跑线。有些梦想会成真，有些梦想永远都是梦想。)由此推知，只有几个视频博主可以成功。结合选项，故选A。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中“Young Israeli David Leshaw, for example, runs a business called the Finishers Club. It’s an online platform for runners to keep a record of their races. His job allows him to express his enthusiasm, and is always a learning experience. And that’s enough for him.”(例如，年轻的以色列人David Leshaw经营着一家名为＂终结者俱乐部”的企业。这是一个供跑步者记录比赛的在线平台。他的工作可以让他表达自己的热情，而且总是一种经验的学习。这对他来说已经足够了。)可推知像David这样的年轻人把工作和业余爱好结合在一起。结合选项，故选D。
【点睛】推理判断题属于主观题，是层次较高的题目。它包括判断和推理题。这两类题常常相互依存，推理是为了作出正确的判断，正确的判断又依赖于合乎逻辑的推理。该题要求在理解表面文字的基础上，作出判断和推论，从而得到文章的隐含的意思和深层的意思，也就是通过文章中的文字信息，上下逻辑关系及事物的发展变化等已知的信息，推断出作者没有直接表达的态度和观点。如本题第四小题，根据文章最后一段中“Young Israeli David Leshaw, for example, runs a business called the Finishers Club. It’s an online platform for runners to keep a record of their races. His job allows him to express his enthusiasm, and is always a learning experience. And that’s enough for him.”(例如，年轻的以色列人David Leshaw经营着一家名为＂终结者俱乐部”的企业。这是一个供跑步者记录比赛的在线平台。他的工作可以让他表达自己的热情，而且总是一种经验的学习。这对他来说已经足够了。)可推知像David这样的年轻人把工作和业余爱好结合在一起。结合选项，故选D。
【D】
More than two thirds of the world's polar bears will be wiped out by 2050，according to a shocking new study. By then，scientists say，global warming will have melted 42 percent of the Arctic sea ice. By 2100，only a very few of these important creatures will be left.
The report has been produced by the US Geological Survey. The scientists have publicized their findings in the hope of influencing US Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne，who has been asked to put polar bears on the US endangered species list.
Polar bears depend on floating sea ice as a platform for hunting seals，which are their main food. Without enough ice，polar bears would be forced to go onto the land，where they are poorly skilled hunters，and would be unlikely to adapt to the life on the land in time. Experts say few little bears would survive and the stress could make many females unable to get pregnant.
The team of American and Canadian scientists spent six months studying bears，on the ground，from spotter planes and in the lab，using computer models.
Some team members fear the result is even worse for the bears than what their report says. They say the Arctic is warming faster than anywhere in the world and much faster than their computer had been forecasting. Satellite observations have showed that the ice has decreased to an all－time low.
However，not everyone in the scientific community believes that global warming is happening on such an alarming scale. Another investigation has found that polar bears are still being hunted by wealthy “sportsmen” who want their skins and heads. At least ten international companies offer bear－hunting trips.
32. What do we know about Dirk Kempthorne according to the passage
A. He is an animal scientist.
B. He is a protector of animals working for the US government.
C. He was asked to put polar bears on the US endangered species list.
D. He offered to put polar bears on the endangered species list.
33. Why will polar bears die out if there is not enough sea ice
A. Because polar bears can't catch enough food without ice.
B. Because polar bears eat ice when they feel thirsty.
C. Because polar bears will be easily found by hunters without ice.
D. Because most female bears are used to giving birth under ice.
34. After a six－month study，some scientists fear that ________．
A. there is something wrong with their computers
B. polar bears will disappear even faster than they ever expected
C. their computer models are not as accurate as they expected
D. global warming will destroy everything in the Arctic
35. What does the writer want to tell us in the last paragraph
A. The forecast about the future of polar bears is not correct.
B. Global warming won't have any effect on hunting trips in the Arctic.
C. Polar bears are an endangered species as a result of bear－hunting.
D. People don't pay enough attention to the protection of endangered species.
【答案】32. C 33. A 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。本文通过北极变暖导致北极熊急剧减少的例子来呼吁人们关注全球变暖，同时提高对濒危动物的保护意识。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The report has been produced by the US Geological Survey. The scientists have publicized their findings in the hope of influencing US Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne，who has been asked to put polar bears on the US endangered species list.(这份报告是由美国地质调查局制作的。科学家们公布了他们的发现，希望能影响美国内政部长德克·肯普索恩，他已被要求将北极熊列入美国濒危物种名单。)”可知德克·肯普索恩被要求将北极熊列入美国濒危物种名单。故选C。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第三段第一句“Polar bears depend on floating sea ice as a platform for hunting seals，which are their main food.(北极熊依靠漂浮的海冰作为捕食海豹的平台，海豹是它们的主要食物。)”可知，北极熊依靠海冰捕食，如果没有足够的海冰，他们将会灭绝。故选A。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第四段的“Some team members fear the result is even worse for the bears than what their report says.(一些团队成员担心，对熊来说，结果甚至比他们报告中所说的还要糟糕。)”可知，一些科学家担心北极熊甚至比他们认为更快的消失。故选B。
【35题详解】
推理判断题，根据最后一段内容“However，not everyone in the scientific community believes that global warming is happening on such an alarming scale. Another investigation has found that polar bears are still being hunted by wealthy “sportsmen” who want their skins and heads. At least ten international companies offer bear－hunting trips.(然而，并不是科学界的每个人都相信全球变暖正在以如此惊人的规模发生。另一项调查发现，有钱的“运动人”仍然在猎杀北极熊，他们想要北极熊的皮和头。至少有十家国际公司提供猎熊旅行。)”可知人们对濒危物种的保护重视程度不够。故选D。
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 has moments of forgetfulness（健忘）from time to time, especially when life gets busy. ___36___ , having a poor memory can be frustrating. However, research has shown that there are ways to improve your memory.
Get enough sleep
Sleeping well helps make episodic memories stronger. ___37___ , especially about learning motor skills, such as learning to play a musical instrument of ride a bike. C
Believe to remember
Positive thinking appears to improve memory performance. Researchers found they could improve the performance of people aged 60 and above in memory tests by presenting them with positive age-related words such as "wise", and "sharp-witted". ___38___ . Brain scans have shown differences in activity levels in brain regions, according to whether individuals believe they have good recall abilities or not.
___39___
Memories can be weakened if the brain doesn't have enough downtime to strengthen them. More than a century ago, German scientists showed that people performed almost twice as well in memory tests if they took breaks.
Stay social
___40___ . US scientists who asked people in their 50s and 60s to do memory tests every other year found there is a slower decline in recall abilities of the most sociable persons. Having good friends, volunteering and other forms of social engagement also protect memory.
A. Stay mentally active
B. Take a break
C. While this can be a completely normal phenomenon
D. Poor sleep is thought to have a significant effect on memory
E. There is evidence that sleep plays an important role in strengthening memories
F. Having an active social life delays memory loss as we age
G. Giving others words such as "forgettable" and "confused" weakened their performance
【答案】36. C 37. E 38. G 39. B 40. F
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍健忘很正常及改善记忆的方法。
【36题详解】
下文“However, research has shown that there are ways to improve your memory.（然而，调查已经显示有改善你记忆的方法。）”说明健忘属于正常现象，并且有方法可以帮助改善记忆。C项“While this can be a completely normal phenomenon（但这完全属于正常现象。）”与下文“having a poor memory can be frustrating. ”（记忆力不好会让人沮丧。）构成让步关系，故选C。
【37题详解】
上文“Sleeping well helps make episodic memories stronger.（睡得好会帮助加强片段记忆。）”说明睡眠对记忆的重要作用。E项“There is evidence that sleep plays an important role in strengthening memories（有证据表明：睡眠在加强记忆上起到重要作用。）”与上文内容一致，故选E。
【38题详解】
上文“Researchers found they could improve the performance of people aged 60 and above in memory tests by presenting them with positive age-related words such as "wise", and "sharp-witted".（研究发现：他们可以改善60岁人们的表现。通过使用与年龄相关的、积极的词汇评价他们来提高记忆检测水平，如聪明的、机敏的。）”说明积极的词汇可以帮助改善记忆。G项“Giving others words such as "forgettable" and "confused" weakened their performance（说一些其他的词，如健忘的、困惑的，这些词会使他们的表现弱化。）”举出上文情况的反面情况，上下文内容都是在强调积极评论词汇的重要性，故选G。
【39题详解】
下文“More than a century ago, German scientists showed that people performed almost twice as well in memory tests if they took breaks.（100多年前，德国科学家表明：如果人们休息，那么他们在记忆测试上的表现几乎是之前的2倍好。）”说明休息对记忆的重要性。B项“Take a break（休息）”是本段的小标题，并对下文内容概括总结，故选B。
【40题详解】
下文“US scientists who asked people in their 50s and 60s to do memory tests every other year found there is a slower decline in recall abilities of the most sociable persons.（每隔一年，美国科学家都会请年龄在50到60岁的人做记忆检测。实验表明：大多数社交型的人在回忆能力方面有更慢的降低趋势。）”说明社交可以减缓遗忘。F项“Having an active social life delays memory loss as we age”（随着我们变老，拥有积极的社交可以延缓记忆丧失。）与下文内容一致，说明社交对记忆的重要性，故选F。
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完型填空(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。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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
A little boy told his mother that there was a teacher-parent meeting in his school. To the little boy’s____41____, she said she would go. This would be the first time that his classmates and teacher met his mother and he felt ____42____of her appearance. Although she was a beautiful woman, there was a severe scar (伤疤) that____43____nearly the entire right side of her face. The boy never wanted to____44____why or how she got the scar.
At the meeting, the people were ____45____by the kindness and natural beauty of his mother____46____the scar, but the little boy was still embarrassed (尴尬的) and____47____himself from everyone. He, however,____48____ a conversation between his mother and his teacher.
The teacher asked____49____, “How did you get the scar on your face ”
The mother replied, “When my son was a baby, he was in a room that caught fire. Everyone was too afraid to go in because the fire was out of_____50_____, so I went in. As I was running toward his bed, I saw a piece of wood coming down and I placed myself over him trying to protect him. I was knocked _____51_____but fortunately, a fireman came in and saved both of us.” She _____52_____the burned side of her face. “This scar will be permanent, but until this day, I have never_____53_____what I did.”
At this point, the little boy came out running toward his mother with tears in his eyes. He held her in his arms and appreciated her great _____54_____of sacrifice (牺牲), He held her hand _____55_____ for the rest of the day.
41. A. enjoyment B. disappointment C. surprise D. sorrow
42. A. sick B. ashamed C. afraid D. tired
43. A. included B. passed C. covered D. shaded
44. A. talk about B. think about C. care about D. bring about
45. A. impressed B. shocked C. excited D. comforted
46. A. in honor of B. in spite of C. instead of D. because of
47. A. hid B. protected C. separated D. escaped
48. A. understood B. reminded C. heard D. learned
49. A. carefully B. angrily C. nervously D. anxiously
50. A. control B. order C. danger D. focus
51. A. helpless B. hopeless C. senseless D. useless
52. A. hated B. showed C. wiped D. touched
53. A. forgotten B. recognized C. considered D. regretted
54. A. honour B. spirit C. happiness D. pride
55. A. quietly B. slightly C. tightly D. suddenly
【答案】41. B 42. B 43. C 44. A 45. A 46. B 47. A 48. C 49. A 50. A 51. C 52. D 53. D 54. B 55. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一个小男孩的学校要开家长会，他本来不愿意妈妈去参加，因为妈妈的脸上有一块很丑陋的伤疤。妈妈答应去参加，他却感到很失望。当听到老师和妈妈的谈话，得知伤疤是妈妈为救自己而留下的时，小男孩很惭愧。
41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：令小男孩失望的是，妈妈说她愿意去。A. enjoyment乐趣，享受；B. disappointment失望，沮丧，扫兴；C. surprise惊讶，惊喜；D. sorrow悲伤。根据后文“Although she was a beautiful woman, there was a severe scar that ____3___ nearly the entire right side of her face.(虽然母亲非常漂亮，但她整个右脸几乎……有一块严重的伤疤)”可知，尽管妈妈很漂亮，但是妈妈的脸上有一道疤痕，因此可知，他应是不想让妈妈参加家长会的，而妈妈答应去参加，这令他感到失望和沮丧。故选B项。
【42题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这将是他的同学和老师第一次见到他的母亲，他为她的外表感到尴尬。A. sick生病的；B. ashamed羞愧的，尴尬的；C. afraid担心的；D. tired疲倦的。根据后文可知妈妈的脸上有一道疤痕，该空与后文“but the little boy was still embarrassed(但是小男孩还是很尴尬)”中“embarrassed”相呼应，此空应是B项“ashamed(羞愧的，尴尬的)”。故选B项。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然母亲非常漂亮，但她整个右脸几乎被一块严重的伤疤覆盖了。A. included包含，包括；B. passed通过；C. covered覆盖，遮盖；D. shaded给……遮挡（光线）。根据后文老师的提问“How did you get the scar on your face (您脸上的伤疤是怎么来的？)”可知，伤疤在妈妈的脸上，覆盖了半边脸。故选C项。
【44题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：小男孩从来不想谈论她为什么或如何得到这个伤疤。A. talk about谈论；B. think about考虑，思考；C. care about关心，在乎；D. bring about引起，导致。根据后文小男孩得知妈妈脸上伤疤的来历的反应“At this point, the little boy came out running toward his mother with tears in his eyes.(听到这里，小男孩走了出来，满含热泪奔向妈妈，拥抱着她)”可知，他应是在这次家长会之前从不知道伤疤的来历，没有和妈妈谈论过。故选A项。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在会上，尽管有伤疤，人们还是被他母亲的善良和自然美所打动，但小男孩仍然很尴尬，躲藏了自己不让大家找到。A. impressed给……留下深刻的好印象；B. shocked使……震惊；C. excited使激动兴奋；D. comforted安慰。根据后文“by the kindness and natural beauty of his mother(被他母亲的善良和自然之美)”可知，妈妈的善良和自然美给家长会的人们留下了深刻的印象。故选A项。
【46题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：在会上，尽管有伤疤，人们还是被他母亲的善良和自然美所打动，但小男孩仍然很尴尬，躲藏了自己不让大家找到。A. in honor of纪念；B. in spite of尽管；C. instead of而不是；D. because of因为。根据前文的“by the kindness and natural beauty of his mother”可知，尽管有伤疤，人们还是被他母亲的善良和自然美所打动。故选B项。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在会上，尽管有伤疤，人们还是被他母亲的善良和自然美所打动，但小男孩仍然很尴尬，躲藏了自己不让大家找到。A. hid躲藏，隐藏；B. protected保护；C. separated（使）分开，分离；D. escaped逃避，逃离。根据前文“the little boy was still embarrassed(小男孩仍然很尴尬)”可知，小男孩仍然很尴尬，不愿意见人，“hide from sb.”，意为“藏起来不让人找到”，符合语境。故选A项。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，他听到了妈妈和老师之间的对话。A. understood理解；B. reminded提醒，使想起；C. heard听到；D. learned学习，得知，认识到。根据空后的宾语“a conversation between his mother and his teacher”可知应是动词“听到”。故选C项。
【49题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：老师小心地问：“您脸上的伤疤是怎么来的？”A. carefully小心谨慎地，仔细地；B. angrily生气地；C. nervously紧张不安地；D. anxiously焦急地。根据后文老师的问题“How did you get the scar on your face (您脸上的伤疤是怎么来的？)”可知，老师问到的问题应是属于妈妈的“隐私”，因此在询问时应是小心谨慎的态度。故选A项。
【50题详解】
考查名词辨析。句意：因为火势失控，大家太害怕而都不敢进去，所以我就进去了。A. control控制；B. order顺序，命令；C. danger危险；D. focus焦点。根据后文“As I was running toward his bed, I saw a piece of wood coming down(当我跑向他的床时，我看到一块木头掉了下来)”提及有木头因着火掉下来，火势应该很大，失去控制。out of control“失去控制”。故选A项。
【51题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我被撞得毫无知觉，但幸运的是，一个消防员进来救了我们两个。A. helpless无助的，无能为力的；B. hopeless绝望的；C. senseless失去知觉的，无意义的；D. useless无用的，无效的，无价值的。根据前文“As I was running toward his bed, I saw a piece of wood coming down and I placed myself over him trying to protect him.(当我跑向他的床时，我看到一块木头掉了下来，我扑到他的身上努力保护他)”可知，妈妈为了保护小男孩应是被木头砸到以致失去了知觉。故选C项。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她摸了摸脸上烧伤的一面。A. hated讨厌；B. showed给……看，表明；C. wiped擦干净，抹掉；D. touched触摸。根据后文“the burned side of her face(她脸上被烧伤的那一面)”可知，妈妈应是摸了摸自己受伤的脸。故选D项。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这个伤疤将是永久的，但直到今天，我从未后悔我所做的一切。A. forgotten忘记；B. recognized辨认；C. considered认为，考虑；D. regretted遗憾，后悔。分析可知，“but”表达转折含义，虽然伤疤永远存在，但是，妈妈对“救儿子”这件事不会后悔。故选D项。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他把她抱在怀里，感受到她巨大的牺牲精神。A. honour荣誉；B. spirit精神；C. happiness幸福，快乐；D. pride骄傲，自豪。根据前文“This scar will be permanent, but until this day, I have never ____13____ what I did.”可知，虽然伤疤永远存在，但是，妈妈对“救儿子”这件事不会后悔，因此当小男孩听到这些时，感到了妈妈为保护自己的牺牲精神。故选B项。
【55题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：这天剩下时间，小男孩紧抓妈妈的手。A. quietly悄悄地，安静地；B. slightly轻微地，稍微；C. tightly紧紧地，牢固地；D. suddenly突然。根据前文“At this point, the little boy came out running toward his mother with tears in his eyes. He held her in his arms and appreciated her great ____14____ of sacrifice”可知，小男孩意识到了妈妈为保护自己而做出的牺牲，为妈妈的爱而感动，为自己以往对妈妈的态度而感到惭愧，因此紧紧握住妈妈的手。故选C项。
第二节 语法填空(共10个小题，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。
Many people while they are at home alone imagine having the opportunity ___56___ (sing) together with others, ____57____ was realized as a virtual choir. Anyone can take part in it from anywhere. It has proved to be a positive influence ____58____ the lives of many people. Award-winning composer and ____59____ (conduct) Eric Whitacre came up with the idea of a virtual choir, who began studying music in 1988. ____60____ (move) by Mozart’s classical music, he received ____61____master’s degree in ____62____ (music) composition in 1997. In 2009, his first virtual choir received ____63____ (million) of views on the Internet and ____64____ (become) a worldwide phenomenon since then. In 2014, he _____65_____ (form)the Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF, and 2,292 young people from 80 countries sang his song “What If”. The virtual choir is a wonderful way for people around the world to sing with one voice and thus make the world a better place.
【答案】56. to sing
57. which 58. on##upon
59. conductor
60. Moved 61. a
62. musical
63. millions
64. has become
65. formed
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了虚拟合唱团的产生和发展。
【56题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：当独自在家时，许多人想象有机会和其他人一起唱歌，这是通过一个虚拟的合唱团实现的。have the opportunity to do sth.固定搭配，意为“有机会做某事”，此处为不定式作后置定语，故填to sing。
【57题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：当独自在家时，许多人想象有机会和其他人一起唱歌，这是通过一个虚拟的合唱团实现的。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为前面整个句子，从句缺少主语，应用关系代词which来引导，故填which。
【58题详解】
考查介词。句意：事实证明，它对许多人的生活产生了积极的影响。短语a/an+形容词+influence on/upon表示“对……产生……影响”。故填on/upon。
【59题详解】
考查名词。句意：屡获殊荣的作曲家和指挥家埃里克·惠特克于1988年开始学习音乐，他提出了虚拟唱诗班的想法。表示“指挥家”应用名词conductor，此处为特指应用单数。故填conductor。
【60题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：他被莫扎特的古典音乐所感动，于1997年获得音乐作曲硕士学位。此处move与逻辑主语he构成被动关系，故用过去分词作状语，首字母大写。故填Moved。
【61题详解】
考查冠词。句意：他被莫扎特的古典音乐所感动，于1997年获得音乐作曲硕士学位。此处degree为泛指，应用不定冠词来修饰，且master是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。
【62题详解】
考查形容词。句意：他深受莫扎特古典音乐的触动，于1997年取得音乐创作硕士学位。此处应用形容词作定语修饰名词composition，故填musical。
【63题详解】
考查固定短语。句意：2009年，他的第一个虚拟合唱团在互联网上获得了数百万的浏览量，并自此成为一个世界性的现象。millions of固定搭配，意为“成千上万的”，故填millions。
【64题详解】
考查时态。句意：2009年，他的第一个虚拟合唱团在互联网上获得了数百万的浏览量，并自此成为一个世界性的现象。and前后连接两个并列谓语，由句意和since then可知，此处应用现在完成时，主语是his first virtual choir，为单数，故填has become。
【65题详解】
考查时态。句意：2014年，他为联合国儿童基金会组建了虚拟青年合唱团，来自80个国家的2292名年轻人演唱了他的歌曲《What If》。根据上文In 2014可知为一般过去时。故填formed。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
应用文写作(满分15分)
66. 假设你是李华。你们学校近期将举办关于“音乐改变人们生活”的主题演讲比赛。请你结合自身经历，写一篇演讲稿参加比赛。
注意：词数在80左右。
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【答案】One possible version:
Good morning, my name is Li Hua. It's a great honor to be here and to share with you the story of how music has had an impact on my life.
There was a time when I felt greatly depressed because I moved and was thrown into a totally different world. So lonely was I that I drowned myself to music. Gradually I got familiar with different musicians and their works. Then one day our teacher asked us to discuss music in class. For the first time I raised my hand. Miraculously, many boys and girls came to me praising my knowledge of music after that class. They also began to invite me to their homes and parties. Thus, not only did music help me cope with loneliness then but also brought me opportunities to open the gate of a new life.
That's all. Thank you.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生就学校近期将举办关于“音乐改变人们生活”的主题演讲比赛，结合自己经历写一篇演讲稿参加比赛。
【详解】1.词汇积累
对……有影响：have an impact on →have an effect/influence on
沉溺于：drown oneself to→ lose oneself in
处理：cope with → deal with
奇迹般地：miraculously →marvelously
2.句式拓展
同义句转化
原句：It's a great honor to be here and to share with you the story of how music has had an impact on my life.
拓展句：I feel it a great honor to be here and to share with you the story of how music has had an impact on my life.
【点睛】[高分句型1] There was a time when I felt greatly depressed because I moved and was thrown into a totally different world. (运用了when引导定语从句)
[高分句型2] Thus, not only did music help me cope with loneliness then but also brought me opportunities to open the gate of a new life. (运用了特殊句式中的倒装句)
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Once there was a little girl named Emily. Although her singing was very pleasant to hear, lacking of courage, she never dared to sing in front of strangers.
One summer, the neighborhood where she lived would hold a singing competition. Her best friend, Lucy, came to invite her to participate in the competition, but Emily said, “I’m afraid to take part in it.” Her mother said, “It’s okay; just do it bravely.” Emily followed her mama’s advice and decided to give herself a try. The day came. Emily and Lucy went to the competition site. But she was too timid (胆小的)to walk onto the stage. She had been waiting until others finished singing. She shakily (颤抖地)forced herself to stand on the stage. She started to sing,but her voice was so low. What’s worse, she was so nervous that she forgot the lyrics (歌词)after singing a few words. Being laughed at by others, embarrassed and shy, she ran away from the stage.
Some naughty boys ran after her and said, “Emily, coward (胆小鬼)!Emily, coward!” Emily didn’t argue with them. What she wanted was to go back home as quickly as she could. Finally, she rushed into the house, hugged her mom and cried sadly.
“Well, my poor girl, don’t cry. Tell me what happened to you,” asked her mom. Emily looked up at her mother and told her what she had experienced.
Listening to her, her mom cupped her face and said, “It doesn’t matter, girl. As long as you practice singing more in front of strangers, you will become braver little by little. So, my girl, don’t be beaten by a failure.You can go out to practice singing every day. No matter who is listening to you, go on singing and never stop. I believe there will be a harvest for you.”
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
Emily listened to her mother carefully and followed her mom’s suggestion.
Going on singing,she walked into the park,where many people were singing and dancing.
【答案】范文
Emily listened to her mother carefully and followed her mom’s suggestion. The next day, she began to practice singing outside. Gradually, her courage became greater and greater, and the sound of her singing was also louder and louder. Months later, she could sing as she was walking.A naughty boy who had laughed at her before cried to her, “Emily, coward! Emily, coward!” However, she chose to ignore his behavior.
Going on singing, she walked into the park, where many people were singing and dancing. Hearing her beautiful voice, some stopped to listen to her singing and clapped for her. A grandma smiled to her and said, “Oh, little girl, you sing really well!” Emily said thanks to her. Emily felt pleased that she could sing confidently in front of strangers. The second year, the neighborhood held the singing competition again. This time, Emily walked onto the stage bravely, and her loud and beautiful voice of singing moved all the people. They all cheered for her, including those who had laughed at her. Her mother was delighted to see the timid girl became a brave one.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了艾米丽唱歌很好听，但她从来不敢在陌生人面前唱歌。一年夏天，她住的那个街区举办了一场歌唱比赛。她最好的朋友露西来邀请她参加比赛，但艾米丽不敢参加。她妈妈鼓励她勇敢地去做。艾米丽听从了妈妈的建议，参加了比赛。但比赛当天，她太胆小了，太紧张了，唱了几句就忘词了。在别人的嘲笑下，她从舞台上跑开了。她哭着跑回了家，她将一切告诉了妈妈，妈妈告诉她只要多在陌生人面前练习唱歌，她就会一点一点变得勇敢。
详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“艾米丽认真听妈妈的话，听从了她的建议。”可知，第一段可描写艾米丽开始练歌，慢慢地她变得自信了，有足够的信心无视他人的嘲笑。
②由第二段首句内容“继续唱着歌，她走进了公园，那里有许多人在唱歌跳舞。”可知，第二段可描写艾米丽得到许多人的表扬，更加自信，报名参加比赛，变成了一个勇敢的女孩。
2.续写线索：听从建议——练习唱歌——变得自信——在许多人面前唱歌被表扬——参加比赛——歌声感动了所有人——变成了勇敢的人
3.词汇激活
行为类
①嘲笑：laugh at/make fun of
②忽视：ignore/neglect
③鼓掌：clap/applaud
情绪类
①自信地：confidently/with confidence
②高兴的：pleased/glad/delighted
【点睛】[高分句型1] A naughty boy who had laughed at her before cried to her, “Emily, coward! Emily, coward!”（运用了who引导的定语从句）
[高分句型2]Emily felt pleased that she could sing confidently in front of strangers.（由that引导的宾语从句）青铜峡市宁朔中学2023-2024学年第二学期
高一年级英语学科期中考试测试卷
(时间：120分钟 满分：150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
【A】
How to save money to visit Shanghai Disneyland
The “happiest place on earth” is a top destination on many families’ bucket lists. But taking a vacation to Disney World can be difficult to do on a budget. There are some considerations that you can make to reduce the cost of your Disney World vacation.
1. Buy Souvenirs in Advance
Disney has influenced practically every industry, which makes it easy to find Disney items anywhere, from Walmart, Target, and your local grocery store to department stores and Amazon. You can save a lot of money by purchasing items before your trip at these less-expensive places than at Disneyland.
2 Make an Autograph Book
An autograph book is seen as a must-have by many Disneyland enthusiasts and is a memory you can take home with you. These books can cost anywhere from $7.95 to $19.95 at the Disney Store and up to $30 for the latest-and-greatest autograph book at Disneyland, such as the park’s 60th anniversary edition. Other choices can get the job done for under $5.For example, you can buy a small photo album, cute pads or notebooks.
3. Eat Breakfast before You Arrive
Breakfast is almost as pricey (昂贵的) as lunch or dinner if you eat inside the Disneyland parks. If you have a hotel with a free breakfast, take advantage of it. If you want to eat out, eat at a local restaurant that is inexpensive or has a kids’ menu, such as McDonald’s which is close to the park.
4.Take Advantage of Discounts Offered to Special Groups
Disney offers a wide variety of discounts, including for military service members, college students, teachers, and youth groups. If you think you might qualify for a special discount or group rate, call the Disneyland Resort to book tickets.
21. It may take you more money to buy souvenirs at .
A. Disneyland B. Department stores C. Walmart D. Amazon
22. How much do you pay for the park’s 60th anniversary edition
A. $7.95. B. $19.95. C. $5. D. $30.
23. What is one piece of the author’s advice on breakfast
A. You had better eat at Disneyland. B. You can eat at a local restaurant.
C. You should prepare it well at home. D. You can ask the hotel to supply it for free.
【B】
Michael Faraday was the son of a blacksmith. There were four children in his family and, with his father often ill and unable to work, Michael Faraday had to earn his living from an early age. This meant little or no schooling. However, the family belonged to a religious group, and Faraday learnt to read and write at Sunday School.
When he was only fourteen, Faraday found a job as a bookbinder (装订工). He used to read the books he was given to bind and he became very interested in the scientific books, particularly the ones about electricity. His interest soon took a practical path and he began conducting his own experiments. These were very basic because Faraday had to make all of his equipment himself. However, he was very careful and kept a clear written record of all his findings.
One day he was given an entrance ticket to the Royal Institute chemistry lecture, given by Humphry Davy. Determined to work for this great scientist, he sent Davy a job application and included his laboratory reports on the experiments he had carried out. In 1813 Davy offered Faraday a job as one of his laboratory assistants. Faraday learnt quickly and soon was recognized as a very able analytical chemist. Later he went to work at the Royal Institute.
Michael Faraday was, perhaps, the greatest practical scientist of the 19th century. As a chemist, he discovered the benzene (苯), which is now the focal point of chemical study. He also proved the relationship between electricity and chemical bonding (化学键). As a physicist, he invented the dynamo, which led to the later invention of the electric motor. He also discovered the effect of magnetism (磁) on light rays.
24. Why did Faraday attend Sunday School
A. He had to work for a bookbinder at weekdays.
B. He hoped to read many of the scientific books there.
C. He would like to learn religious knowledge.
D. His family couldn’t afford his normal school education.
25. When working as a bookbinder, Faraday ______.
A. published his great findings on electricity B. made his own equipment for his experiments
C. read many books by Humphry Davy D. gained his fame as a practical scientist
26. In order to get a chance to work for Davy, Faraday ______.
A. bought tickets to attend Davy’s lecture B. sent his experiment reports to Davy
C. went to the Royal Institute to visit Davy D. offered to do laboratory work for free
27. Which of the following is the right order of Faraday’s life
a．A laboratory assistant. b．A student of Sunday School.
c．A bookbinder. d．An analytical chemist.
A. a b c d B. b c d a C. b c a d D. c b a d
【C】
Twenty-five years ago, most young Britons wanted a career in law, to be a doctor, or, if they were creative enough, to take up singing. But today, things stand differently.
According to a survey by Tesco Mobile, a UK company, the “dream job” of young people aged between 16 and 25 in the UK is a video blogger, or “vlogger”. The survey, carried out among 1,002 people, found that as much as 40 percent of them put vlogger as their number one choice on a list of ideal careers.
This change is undoubtedly as a result of the Internet and social media. They have made it so much easier to reach audience of the world, without having to enter a career in show business in the traditional way.
In the past, the biggest stars were trained by the Hollywood studios; now, anyone with a computer camera can become a star. Vloggers are the big stars of today because they are normal people interacting with their fans about everyday life.”
However, what people see is only the bright side of being a vlogger and they fail to notice the fact that only those who are successful earn fame and fortune. For every success there are hundreds of others who never get off the starting line. There are the dreams that come true and the dreams that remain dreams forever.
Although being vloggers is popular, some young people choose to follow careers that don’t necessarily earn them fame, but allow them to make good use of the Internet to share their hobbies. Young Israeli David Leshaw, for example, runs a business called the Finishers Club. It’s an online platform for runners to keep a record of their races. His job allows him to express his enthusiasm, and is always a learning experience. And that’s enough for him.
28. What is the passage mainly about
A. Most young Britons choose to be vloggers as their job.
B. The Internet is influencing young Britions’ career choice.
C. The Internet is taking the place of traditional studios.
D. Young Britons can not find jobs without the Internet.
29. Why do more and more young Britons choose to be vloggers
A. Vloggers can earn little fame and money on the Internet.
B. There is too much competition in the traditional show business.
C. The Internet makes it convenient to become vloggers.
D. Anyone with a computer will surely become a star.
30 What can we infer from the fifth paragraph
A. Only a few vloggers can be successful.
B. A vlogger can not earn fame and fortune.
C. People often see the bright side of being a vlogger.
D Dreams will always remain to be dreams.
31. What do young people like David do on the Internet
A. Learn from others. B. Become an online hit.
C. Hold running races. D. Mix jobs with hobbies.
【D】
More than two thirds of the world's polar bears will be wiped out by 2050，according to a shocking new study. By then，scientists say，global warming will have melted 42 percent of the Arctic sea ice. By 2100，only a very few of these important creatures will be left.
The report has been produced by the US Geological Survey The scientists have publicized their findings in the hope of influencing US Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne，who has been asked to put polar bears on the US endangered species list.
Polar bears depend on floating sea ice as a platform for hunting seals，which are their main food. Without enough ice，polar bears would be forced to go onto the land，where they are poorly skilled hunters，and would be unlikely to adapt to the life on the land in time. Experts say few little bears would survive and the stress could make many females unable to get pregnant.
The team of American and Canadian scientists spent six months studying bears，on the ground，from spotter planes and in the lab，using computer models.
Some team members fear the result is even worse for the bears than what their report says. They say the Arctic is warming faster than anywhere in the world and much faster than their computer had been forecasting. Satellite observations have showed that the ice has decreased to an all－time low.
However，not everyone in the scientific community believes that global warming is happening on such an alarming scale. Another investigation has found that polar bears are still being hunted by wealthy “sportsmen” who want their skins and heads. At least ten international companies offer bear－hunting trips.
32. What do we know about Dirk Kempthorne according to the passage
A. He is an animal scientist.
B. He is a protector of animals working for the US government.
C. He was asked to put polar bears on the US endangered species list.
D. He offered to put polar bears on the endangered species list.
33. Why will polar bears die out if there is not enough sea ice
A. Because polar bears can't catch enough food without ice.
B Because polar bears eat ice when they feel thirsty.
C. Because polar bears will be easily found by hunters without ice.
D. Because most female bears are used to giving birth under ice.
34. After a six－month study，some scientists fear that ________．
A. there is something wrong with their computers
B. polar bears will disappear even faster than they ever expected
C. their computer models are not as accurate as they expected
D. global warming will destroy everything in the Arctic
35. What does the writer want to tell us in the last paragraph
A. The forecast about the future of polar bears is not correct.
B. Global warming won't have any effect on hunting trips in the Arctic.
C. Polar bears are an endangered species as a result of bear－hunting.
D. People don't pay enough attention to the protection of endangered species.
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 has moments of forgetfulness（健忘）from time to time, especially when life gets busy. ___36___ , having a poor memory can be frustrating. However, research has shown that there are ways to improve your memory.
Get enough sleep
Sleeping well helps make episodic memories stronger. ___37___ , especially about learning motor skills, such as learning to play a musical instrument of ride a bike. C
Believe to remember
Positive thinking appears to improve memory performance. Researchers found they could improve the performance of people aged 60 and above in memory tests by presenting them with positive age-related words such as "wise", and "sharp-witted". ___38___ . Brain scans have shown differences in activity levels in brain regions, according to whether individuals believe they have good recall abilities or not.
___39___
Memories can be weakened if the brain doesn't have enough downtime to strengthen them. More than a century ago, German scientists showed that people performed almost twice as well in memory tests if they took breaks.
Stay social
___40___ . US scientists who asked people in their 50s and 60s to do memory tests every other year found there is a slower decline in recall abilities of the most sociable persons. Having good friends, volunteering and other forms of social engagement also protect memory.
A. Stay mentally active
B. Take a break
C. While this can be a completely normal phenomenon
D. Poor sleep is thought to have a significant effect on memory
E. There is evidence that sleep plays an important role in strengthening memories
F. Having an active social life delays memory loss as we age
G. Giving others words such as "forgettable" and "confused" weakened their performance
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完型填空(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。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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
A little boy told his mother that there was a teacher-parent meeting in his school. To the little boy’s____41____, she said she would go. This would be the first time that his classmates and teacher met his mother and he felt ____42____of her appearance. Although she was a beautiful woman, there was a severe scar (伤疤) that____43____nearly the entire right side of her face. The boy never wanted to____44____why or how she got the scar.
At the meeting, the people were ____45____by the kindness and natural beauty of his mother____46____the scar, but the little boy was still embarrassed (尴尬的) and____47____himself from everyone. He, however,____48____ a conversation between his mother and his teacher.
The teacher asked____49____, “How did you get the scar on your face ”
The mother replied, “When my son was a baby, he was in a room that caught fire. Everyone was too afraid to go in because the fire was out of_____50_____, so I went in. As I was running toward his bed, I saw a piece of wood coming down and I placed myself over him trying to protect him. I was knocked _____51_____but fortunately, a fireman came in and saved both of us.” She _____52_____the burned side of her face. “This scar will be permanent, but until this day, I have never_____53_____what I did.”
At this point, the little boy came out running toward his mother with tears in his eyes. He held her in his arms and appreciated her great _____54_____of sacrifice (牺牲), He held her hand _____55_____ for the rest of the day.
41. A. enjoyment B. disappointment C. surprise D. sorrow
42. A. sick B. ashamed C. afraid D. tired
43. A. included B. passed C. covered D. shaded
44. A. talk about B. think about C. care about D. bring about
45. A. impressed B. shocked C. excited D. comforted
46. A. in honor of B. in spite of C. instead of D. because of
47. A. hid B. protected C. separated D. escaped
48. A. understood B. reminded C. heard D. learned
49. A. carefully B. angrily C. nervously D. anxiously
50. A. control B. order C. danger D. focus
51. A. helpless B. hopeless C. senseless D. useless
52. A. hated B. showed C. wiped D. touched
53. A. forgotten B. recognized C. considered D. regretted
54. A. honour B. spirit C. happiness D. pride
55. A. quietly B. slightly C. tightly D. suddenly
第二节 语法填空(共10个小题，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。
Many people while they are at home alone imagine having the opportunity ___56___ (sing) together with others, ____57____ was realized as a virtual choir. Anyone can take part in it from anywhere. It has proved to be a positive influence ____58____ the lives of many people. Award-winning composer and ____59____ (conduct) Eric Whitacre came up with the idea of a virtual choir, who began studying music in 1988. ____60____ (move) by Mozart’s classical music, he received ____61____master’s degree in ____62____ (music) composition in 1997. In 2009, his first virtual choir received ____63____ (million) of views on the Internet and ____64____ (become) a worldwide phenomenon since then. In 2014, he _____65_____ (form)the Virtual Youth Choir for UNICEF, and 2,292 young people from 80 countries sang his song “What If”. The virtual choir is a wonderful way for people around the world to sing with one voice and thus make the world a better place.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
应用文写作(满分15分)
66. 假设你是李华。你们学校近期将举办关于“音乐改变人们生活”的主题演讲比赛。请你结合自身经历，写一篇演讲稿参加比赛。
注意：词数在80左右。
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第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Once there was a little girl named Emily. Although her singing was very pleasant to hear, lacking of courage, she never dared to sing in front of strangers.
One summer, the neighborhood where she lived would hold a singing competition. Her best friend, Lucy, came to invite her to participate in the competition, but Emily said, “I’m afraid to take part in it.” Her mother said, “It’s okay; just do it bravely.” Emily followed her mama’s advice and decided to give herself a try. The day came. Emily and Lucy went to the competition site. But she was too timid (胆小的)to walk onto the stage. She had been waiting until others finished singing. She shakily (颤抖地)forced herself to stand on the stage. She started to sing,but her voice was so low. What’s worse, she was so nervous that she forgot the lyrics (歌词)after singing a few words. Being laughed at by others, embarrassed and shy, she ran away from the stage.
Some naughty boys ran after her and said, “Emily, coward (胆小鬼)!Emily, coward!” Emily didn’t argue with them. What she wanted was to go back home as quickly as she could. Finally, she rushed into the house, hugged her mom and cried sadly.
“Well, my poor girl, don’t cry. Tell me what happened to you,” asked her mom. Emily looked up at her mother and told her what she had experienced.
Listening to her, her mom cupped her face and said, “It doesn’t matter, girl. As long as you practice singing more in front of strangers, you will become braver little by little. So, my girl, don’t be beaten by a failure.You can go out to practice singing every day. No matter who is listening to you, go on singing and never stop. I believe there will be a harvest for you.”
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
Emily listened to her mother carefully and followed her mom’s suggestion.
Going on singing,she walked into the park,where many people were singing and dancing.
