梅河口市第五中学2023-2024学年高一下学期5月期中考试英语
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What does Jim do
A. A teacher. B. An officer. C. A student.
2. What time did Suzy leave home
A. 4:30. B. 5:00. C. 5:15.
3. What is the man’s suggestion
A. Going to the concert. B. Going to see a show. C. Just walking around.
4. How long has the rain lasted
A. 5 days. B. 6 days. C. 7 days.
5. What opinion do they hold on their chemistry course
A. It’s well organized. B. It is satisfactory. C. It is unsatisfactory.
第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答6、7题。
6. Where does this conversation take place
A. In a library. B. In a school. C. In a bookstore.
7. Why is William Shakespeare mentioned（提及）in the conversation
A. He gave gifts to millions of people.
B. He was a very wealthy man in his times.
C His signature（签名）is worth a lot of money.
听第7段材料，回答第8至11题。
8 What are the man and woman looking for
A. A comfortable hotel. B. A modern hotel. C. An inexpensive hotel.
9. Whom did the man and woman ask for help
A. A policewoman. B. A waitress. C. A passer-by.
10. Where could the man and woman find a hotel they needed
A. In the next street.
B. Next to a bank.
C. Two-minute drive to the west.
11. Where did the conversation most likely take place
A. In a street. B. In a restaurant. C. In a hotel.
听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。
12. What would the woman like to do this weekend
A. Go climbing. B. Go shopping. C. Go fishing.
13. What does the man plan to do on Saturday
A. Check his schedule. B. Stay at home. C. Help his sister move.
14. How will the man get in touch with the woman
A. By making a phone call to the woman’s house.
B. By making a phone call to the woman’s mother’s house.
C. By making a call to her cell phone.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15. What is the woman doing
A. Listening to music. B. Seeing a film. C. Writing a letter.
16. How long will the woman stay in Japan
A. For a year. B. For a month. C. For two years.
17. What will the woman do before she leaves for Japan
A. Read more Japanese novels.
B. Attend a language class.
C. Apply for a new program.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the cause of the explosion
A. It is unknown.
B. Their trucks were attacked.
C. A tour bus slid off a highway.
19. What happened early on Saturday morning
A. A Russian rocket was sent up.
B. A tour bus slid off a highway.
C. Three aid workers were killed.
20. How many people were killed in the gas explosion
A. At least 4. B. About 30. C. Over 40.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分60分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分)
A
Musicals in Washington’s Historic National Theatre in 2020
The Last Ship
Friday, March 27—Sunday, April 5
$49—$154
THE LAST SHIP, inspired by Sting’s 1991 album “The Soul Cages” and his own childhood experiences, tells the story of a community in Tyne and Wear. Sting will star and perform the role at every performance. It features an original score with music and lyrics by Sting as well as a few of his best-loved songs: “Island of Souls” “All This Time” and “When We Dance”. Learn more at .
Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Run time: Approximately 2 hours, 30 minutes.
The King’s Speech
Tuesday, Feb. 11 — Sunday, Feb. 16
$54 — $104
THE KING’S SPEECH is based on the true story of King George VI’s struggle with a speech problem and the friendship he formed with his doctor, Lionel Logue. With the Nazi threat coming and civil unrest at home, royal secrets explode around the King as he appeared onto the world stage.
Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Run time: Approximately 2 hours, 50 minutes.
Blue Man Group
Friday, May 8 —Sunday, May 17
$64—$124
At BLUE MAN GROUP, you’ll rock, laugh, and party! As three blue men explore our world, together we’ll discover music, comedy and surprises at every turn. It is perfect for audiences of all ages and cultural backgrounds, and returns to D.C. with new music, fresh stories, custom instruments like never before.
Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Run time: Approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
Wednesday, July 22 —Sunday, Aug. 2
$54—$114
Donna Summer was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven. With a score featuring more than 20 of Summer’s classic hits including “Love to Love You Baby”, “Bad Girls” and “Hot Stuff”, this electric experience is a moving tribute to the voice of a generation.
Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Run time: Approximately 1 hour, 40 minutes
1. In which musical can you enjoy the song “All This Time”
A. The King’s Speech. B. The Last Ship.
C. Blue Man Group. D. Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.
2. When is the musical “The King’s Speech” scheduled to open
A. Tuesday, Feb. 11. B. Friday, March 27.
C. Sunday, May 17. D. Wednesday, July 22.
3. What is the ticket price range of “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical”
A. $49 — $154. B. $64 — $124. C. $54— $104. D. $54 —$114.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文，主要介绍了华盛顿国家历史大剧院2020年歌剧的演出安排情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Last Ship部分中的“It features an original score with music and lyrics by Sting as well as a few of his best-loved songs: “Island of Souls” “All This Time” and “When We Dance”.(它的配乐和歌词都是由斯汀创作的，还有他最喜欢的几首歌：《Island of Souls》《All This Time》和《When We Dance》。)”可知在The Last Ship中你能欣赏到《All This Time》这首歌，故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The King’s Speech介绍部分所给信息“Tuesday, Feb. 11 — Sunday, Feb. 16(周二，2月11日-周日，2月16日)”可知，The King’s Speech计划2月11日，星期二上演，故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Summer: The Donna Summer Musical的“$54—$114(54美元 - 114美元)”可知，“Summer: The Donna Summer Musical”的票价范围是54-104美元，故选D。
B
I guess most of you have had an experience like it: it’s the weekend, but instead of having a good rest, you have to bury yourself in the endless homework you have left over from the week. This was my routine too. But it came to an end during my school’s “No Homework Weekend”.
The activity was announced two weeks in advance so we could get prepared. Students in my class did not have any homework on the special weekend, but students in other classes were not so lucky. There were also some teachers who told their students: “You don’t have homework this weekend, but you do have a test next Monday.” This meant: “You don’t have to prepare for the test during the weekend, but good luck if you don’t!” Well, teachers will be teachers, I suppose.
I really made the most of those two days without homework. On Friday night, I stayed up chatting with my friends online because we didn’t need to worry about homework. On Saturday, I watched a band concert, and on Sunday I had a god sleep and organized my notes. Normally I have so much regular homework that I do not have time to review and organize class notes. But on that weekend, I finally had time to do it.
No Homework Weekend was really a great time to release stress and take a look at what we had learned so far. I loved it and I hope my school holds more weekends like it in the future!
4. The writer often _________on weekends.
A. has a good rest B. watches movies C. prepares for tests D. does lots of homework
5. According to the second paragraph, the writer’s class __________ on the special weekend.
A. will not have any homework B. will have a special test
C. will have to prepare for the exam D. will have lots of books to read
6. The writer did NOT _________ on the special weekend.
A. watch a film B. sleep very well C. organize the notes D. review the lessons
7. We know that the writer __________ about “No Homework Weekend”.
A is worried B. seems happy C. doesn’t care D. is surprised
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者一个没有作业的周末度过得很愉快。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“I guess most of you have had an experience like it: it’s the weekend, but instead of having a good rest, you have to bury yourself in the endless homework you have left over from the week. This was my routine too.(我想你们大多数人都有过这样的经历：现在是周末，但你没有好好休息，而是把自己埋在一周剩下的没完没了的作业中。这也是我的日常)”可知，作者经常在周末做很多作业。故选D。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Students in my class did not have any homework on the special weekend, but students in other classes were not so lucky.(我班的学生在这个特殊的周末没有任何作业，但是其他班的学生就没有那么幸运了)”可知，在这个特殊的周末，作者的班级不会有任何作业。故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“On Friday night, I stayed up chatting with my friends online because we didn’t need to worry about homework. On Saturday, I watched a band concert, and on Sunday I had a god sleep and organized my notes. Normally I have so much regular homework that I do not have time to review and organize class notes.(周五晚上，我熬夜和朋友们在网上聊天，因为我们不需要担心作业。星期六，我看了一场乐队演唱会，星期天我睡了个好觉，整理了我的笔记。通常我有太多的常规作业，以至于我没有时间复习和整理课堂笔记)”可知，作者在这个特别的周末没有看电影。故选A。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“No Homework Weekend was really a great time to release stress and take a look at what we had learned so far. I loved it and I hope my school holds more weekends like it in the future!(无作业周末真的是一个很好的时间来释放压力，看看我们到目前为止学了什么。我喜欢它，我希望我的学校在未来举办更多这样的周末！)”可知，作者似乎对于“周末无作业”很高兴。故选B。
C
Sometimes the stress of work can get to be so high, so it’s nice to get away for a while. However, even on vacation, it can be hard to leave all your worries at the office-especially when you think about the mountain of emails.
Iceland now offers a solution with a service called OutHorse Your Email. The service encourages visitors to disconnect and enjoy the country’s beauty while one of several highly trained Icelandic horses replies to any email. “When visitors travel to Iceland we want them to fully experience everything our nation has to offer,” one official said. “Our OutHorse Your Email service lets them do just that.”
To use the service, you should fill in a form on its website and your personalized out-of- office email will be written by one horse and sent automatically (自动地). The email explains the sender is away on vacation and that they’ve given their email jobs to one of Iceland’s four- legged animals. It then includes the message created by the animal. But how do horses type an email They’ve got their own specially designed horse-sized keyboards in the fields and are able to walk across the keys. However, that still doesn’t mean coherency (条理性). They’re horses, after all. The result is just meaningless collections of letters.
This might seem like a joke, but is actually meant seriously. Nowadays the line between private life and work has become unclear. The service draws attention to the fact that people have the right to be away from work during their holiday. It also sends a message that Iceland is a unique destination by helping tourists go on a real holiday. It’ll surely put a smile on their face and make them want to vacation in Iceland.
8. What is a problem that people face when they are on vacation according to the text
A. They prefer work to holidays.
B. They’re required to send emails.
C. They always keep their work in mind.
D. They feel uneasy without work at hand.
9. What can we know about the messages created by the horses
A. They do not make any sense.
B. They will be reviewed by the sender first.
C. They’re expected to make the receiver laugh.
D. They’re created in the style the sender requires.
10. How does the author feel about OutHorse Your Email
A. Advanced. B. Competitive. C. Educational. D. Meaningful.
11. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To show a way to develop the tourist industry.
B. To describe the new role of horses in travel.
C. To encourage people to travel in Iceland.
D. To introduce a new tourism service.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。很多人在旅游的时候还在关心自己的工作，不时地查阅电子邮件。最近冰岛推出一个新的旅游服务，让受过训练的马儿为游客回复工作邮件，从而让他们得以尽情游览冰岛的美丽风光。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“However, even on vacation, it can be hard to leave all your worries at the office-especially when you think about the mountain of emails.(然而，即使是在度假的时候，也很难把所有的烦恼都留在办公室——尤其是当你想到堆积如山的电子邮件时)”可知，人们在度假时，总是难以放下工作上的事，无法充分享受假期。故选C项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“They’ve got their own specially designed horse-sized keyboards in the fields and are able to walk across the keys. However, that still doesn’t mean coherency. They’re horses, after all. The result is just meaningless collections of letters.(他们在田野里有自己特别设计的马大小的键盘，可以在键盘上行走。然而，这并不意味着连贯性。毕竟它们是马。结果只是无意义的信件集合)”可知，马在大号键盘上随意走动，打出的信息只是字母的一些组合，没有任何意义。故选A项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的 “This might seem like a joke, but is actually meant seriously.(这可能看起来像一个笑话，但实际上是认真的)”及“The service draws attention to the fact that people have the right to be away from work during their holiday.(这项服务让人们注意到一个事实，即人们有权在假期离开工作岗位)”可知，OutHorse Your Email服务虽然看起来有些可笑，但实际上有着严肃的目的，这项服务提醒人们注意人们有权在假日期间不工作。由此可知，作者认为它是有用且有意义的服务。故选D项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。综合全文，特别是第二段中的“Iceland now offers a solution with a service called OutHorse Your Email.(冰岛现在提供了一个解决方案，一项名为“OutHorse Your Email”的服务)”可知，本文介绍了针对人们难以放下工作充分享受假期的问题，冰岛推出了一项新的旅游服务OutHorse Your Email，包括这项服务的目的、运作方式以及作者的评价。由此可知，本文的主要目的是介绍一项新的旅游服务。故选D项。
D
Remote controls (遥控) are one of the most common symbols of our modern technologies. In fact, remote controls are an invention born in the 1800s. Famous inventor Nikola Tesla created one of the world’s first wireless remote controls, which he showed for the first time at Madison Square Garden in New York City in 1898.
Tesla called his imperfect system a “tele-automaton”, as he thought he needed to ameliorate it further. Tesla used a tiny boat to show his invention. Tesla sent signals to the boat using a box — the remote control he invented. The signals produced by this box changed electrical contacts aboard the boat, which, in turn, adjusted the rudder (调整船舵), allowing the operator to control the boat’s way of moving. Financially, Tesla’s remote-controlled boats were a failure. His intended customer, the US Navy, thought the technology was too easily damaged for war. But the idea of remote control caught on and quickly spread to many other types of equipment.
In the 1930s and 1940s, a few consumer electronics (消费类电子产品), such as garage (车库) door openers and model airplanes, arrived with remote controls. In the mid 1950s, Zenith engineer Eugene Polley invented his Flashmatic TV remote, which used directional flashes of light to control the television. In 1956, Polley’s colleague, Robert Adler, created the Space Command control, which used ultrasonic sound (超声) instead of light. And ultrasonic sound remotes were the standard for TVs until the 1980s, when remotes began to use the infrared light (红外光) signals that are most common today.
Remote controls have allowed humans to perform many tasks that would be difficult if not impossible. And although remotes might have a long history, they are anything but over. As we continue to apply technology to our lives, it’s very likely that we’ll need remotes to keep things under control.
12. What does the underlined word “ameliorate” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Decorate. B. Approach. C. Feature. D. Improve.
13. What was the purpose of Nikola Tesla in inventing remote controls
A. To control the TV set. B. To operate the tiny boat.
C. To sell them to the army. D. To raise money for the army.
14. How is Paragraph 3 mainly developed
A. By analyzing causes. B. By following time order.
C. By making comparisons. D. By describing an experiment.
15. What can we infer about remote controls
A. They’ll become very light.
B. They’ll control everything.
C. They’ll have more and more uses.
D. They’ll become cheaper in the future.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了遥控器的发展史。
【12题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线单词前的“imperfect system(不完善的系统)”可知，此处应意为“改进”，即：他需要进一步改进该系统，故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“His intended customer, the US Navy, thought the technology was too easily damaged for war.(他的目标客户——美国海军认为这种技术在战争中太容易被破坏)”可知，Tesla原本打算把遥控器制作好卖给军队。故选C。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中 “In the 1930s and 1940s... In the mid 1950s... In 1956, Polley’s colleague... And ultrasonic sound remotes were the standard for TVs until the 1980s(在20世纪30年代和40年代……在20世纪50年代中期……在1956年，Polley的同事……直到20世纪80年代，超声波遥控器一直是电视的标准配置)”可知，本段是按时间顺序展开的。故选B。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“As we continue to apply technology to our lives, it’s very likely that we’ll need remotes to keep things under control.(随着我们继续将科技应用于我们的生活，我们很可能需要遥控器来控制一切)”可知，随着科技不断深入人们的生活，遥控器会有越来越多的用途。故选C。
第二节(共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Many students wonder how to study well after entering high school. Here are some good skills for you.
____16____
If you want to do well at school, going to class is the first step in studying well. If you miss classes, you will miss what the teacher thinks is important. As a result, you’ll miss what is the most likely to end up on the test. So if you want to study well, go to every class.
Take good notes
Try not to write down everything. ____17____ You can write down unfamiliar terms. After class, review your notes as soon as possible, you can fill in details that you missed and review the material while it is still fresh on your mind.
Talk to your teacher if you need help.
If you are struggling in class, talk to your teachers. ____18____ They may teach you before or after class. Most teachers will offer advice to the students who turn to them.
Take part in class discussions
In order to learn more in class, it is helpful to take part in class discussion. Asking questions and having eye contact with your teachers and classmates can increase your participation (参与) and your focus during the class discussions. If the material is difficult, you’d better read it before class. ____19____
From study groups
____20____ Make sure that everyone is familiar with the material because you do not want to spend time re-reading material to people who do not understand it. Be careful! Sometimes group sessions (会议) can become chatting sessions.
A. Go to class
B. They can help you
C. Don’t be late for your class
D. You should write down all the new words you hear
E. This helps you make your point clear in class
F. Get students together who want to do well in class
G. All you need is to put the main points in your own words
【答案】16. A 17. G 18. B 19. E 20. F
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。针对进入高中后如何好好学习，文中介绍了几种方法。
【16题详解】
空处为本段小标题。根据下文“If you want to do well at school, going to class is the first step in studying well. If you miss classes, you will miss what the teacher thinks is important. As a result, you’ll miss what is the most likely to end up on the test. So if you want to study well, go to every class.(如果你想在学校取得好成绩，上课是学好的第一步。如果你缺课，你就会错过老师认为重要的东西。因此，您将错过最有可能在考试中结束的内容。所以如果你想好好学习，就去上每节课)”可知，本段主要强调去上课对于取得好成绩的重要性。A项“Go to class(去上课)”符合本段主旨，可以作为小标题。故选A。
【17题详解】
根据上文“Try not to write down everything.(尽量不要把所有东西都写下来)”以及后文“Write down unfamiliar terms.(写下不熟悉的术语)”可知，本句应当与前后文并列，都是在说明如何记笔记的问题，G项“All you need is to put the main points in your own words.(你所需要的就是用你自己的话把要点表达出来)”，符合文意，故选G。
【18题详解】
根据上文“If you are struggling in class, talk to your teachers.(如果你在课堂上有困难，请和老师谈谈)”可知，建议学生在课堂有困难去和老师谈谈。由此推知，空处陈述这样做的原因。B项“They can help you(他们能够帮助你)”符合文意，选项中的they指代上文提到的your teachers。故选B。
【19题详解】
根据上文“If the material is difficult, you’d better read it before class.(如果材料很难，你最好在课前读一下)”可知，如果材料太难，建议在课前读一下。空处位于段末，应承接上文，陈述这样做的好处。E项“This helps you make your point clear in class(这有助于你在课堂上明确你的观点)”符合文意，this指代上文提到的方法。故选E。
【20题详解】
根据后文“Make sure that everyone is familiar with the material because you do not want to spend time re-teaching material to people who do not understand it. Be careful! Sometimes group sessions can become chatting sessions.(确保每个人都熟悉这些材料，因为你不想花时间向不懂的人重新教授这些材料。小心！有时小组会议可以变成聊天会议)”可知，本段主要说明的是成立学习小组的问题，本句为解释说明怎样划分学习小组——把想在课堂上表现好的学生聚集在一起。F项“Get students together who want to do well in class.(把想在课堂上表现好的学生聚集在一起)”符合文意，故选F。
第二部分 语言运用(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。
Scientific studies show that laughter (笑声) produces chemicals to make people feel better, which means clown doctors can be helpful.
I chose this ____21____ because of my experience of going to hospital when I was a kid. Al though the doctors and nurses did a great job, hospitals weren’t really designed for children. I stayed there feeling ____22____ and a little bored.
After years’ ____23____ training, I work as part of a program known as “hospital clowning”. Being a clown doctor means I can help people by ____24____ them.
One day, ____25____ my curly rainbow wig (假发) and big red nose, I walked into the waiting area, where there was a familiar atmosphere of ____26____ and tension. At that time I noticed a small girl crying in pain, with her ankle (脚踝) was twice its ____27____ size. Her ____28____ parents were sitting uncomfortably on plastic chairs, trying their best to comfort the nervous and crying girl.
While the doctor focused on ____29____ her ankle, I got her _____30_____ by doing a magic trick. Although she was clearly still in some pain, her scared and anxious look had been _____31_____ first by a small smile and then by loud laughter as I _____32_____ produced her sock from out of my pocket. Seeing their daughter so much happier has _____33_____ made her parents more relaxed. My magic medicine did indeed seem to do the trick.
Even today, I am still _____34_____ a broad smile as I remember all the fun and laughter of the day. While there might be more hospital visits ahead for Lara and others, I hope that clown doctors help make it a friendlier place to visit. After all, it really is true that _____35_____ is the best medicine.
21. A. responsibility B. difficulty C. dream D. career
22. A. frightened B. absorbed C. tired D. confused
23. A. simple B. general C. special D. familiar
24. A. shocking B. amusing C. comforting D. educating
25. A. putting on B. working on C. taking on D. relying on
26. A. commitment B. embarrassment C. boredom D. freedom
27. A. normal B. formal C. exact D. appropriate
28. A. ambitious B. anxious C. careful D. disappointed
29. A. operating B. experiencing C. controlling D. examining
30. A. attraction B. admission C. attention D. appreciation
31. A. replaced B. relieved C. removed D. reflected
32. A. magically B. originally C. officially D. reasonably
33. A. in peace B. in turn C. in surprise D. in question
34. A. sticking B. wearing C. entering D. strengthening
35. A. attitude B. magic C. laughter D. behavior
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. A 33. B 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者做小丑医生以通过逗乐人们的形式来帮助一个小女孩的故事，并且明白了一个道理，即笑是最好的良药，这是真的。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我选择这个职业是因为我小时候去过医院。A. responsibility责任；B. difficulty困难；C. dream梦想；D. career职业。由上文“which means clown doctors can be helpful”小丑医生，可知，这里指的是作者选择这个职业。故选D项。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我呆在那里，感到害怕和有点无聊。A. frightened害怕的；B. absorbed全神贯注的；C. tired疲劳的；D. confused困惑的。由上文的转折以及下文第五段中“her scared and anxious look had been ____11____ first by a small smile”可知，我呆在那里，感到害怕和有点无聊。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：经过多年的特殊训练，我加入了一个名为“医院小丑”的项目。A. simple简单的；B. general普通的；C. special特殊的；D. familiar熟悉的。由句意以及结合选项可知，此处为“special”特殊的，修饰training，符合句意和逻辑。故选C项。
【24题详解】
考查动名词词义辨析。句意：当小丑医生意味着我可以通过逗乐人们来帮助他们。A. shocking感到震惊；B. amusing逗乐；C. comforting安慰；D. educating教育。根据“a clown doctor”中clown“小丑”的形象和角色可推知，当小丑医生意味着我可以通过逗乐人们来帮助他们。故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：有一天，我戴上我的彩虹卷假发和大红鼻子，走进了等候区。A. putting on戴上；B. working on执行；C. taking on呈现；D. relying on依靠。由“my curly rainbow wig and big red nose”可知，此处指戴上彩虹卷假发和大红鼻子。故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：走进等候区，那里有一种熟悉的无聊和紧张的气氛。A. commitment承诺；B. embarrassment尴尬；C. boredom无聊；D. freedom自由。根据前文中的“feeling ____2____ and a little bored”可知，此处为无聊和紧张的气氛，与之相呼应。故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那时我注意到一个小女孩在痛苦地哭泣，她的脚踝是正常的两倍大。A. normal正常的；B. formal正式的；C. exact准确的；D. appropriate恰当的。由“I noticed a small girl crying in pain”可推知，小女孩的脚踝肿胀是正常的两倍大。故选A项。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：焦急的父母不安地坐在塑料椅子上，尽力安慰这个紧张哭泣的女孩。A. ambitious有抱负的；B. anxious焦虑的；C. careful仔细的；D. disappointed失望的。根据前文“At that time I noticed a small girl crying in pain, with her ankle (脚踝) was twice its 7 size. ”可知，此时父母应该是焦急不安的。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当医生集中精力检查她的脚踝时，我用一个魔术引起了她的注意。A. operating做手术；B. experiencing经历；C. controlling控制；D. examining检查。 由句意和小女孩受伤的情况可知，此时医生应该集中精力检查她的脚踝。故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当医生集中精力检查她的脚踝时，我用一个魔术引起了她的注意。A. attraction吸引；B. admission准许；C. attention注意；D. appreciation感激。由“doing a magic trick”可知，此处我用一个魔术引起了她的注意，分散小女孩的注意力。故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然她显然还在疼痛，但当我神奇地从口袋里掏出她的袜子时，她的恐惧和焦虑的表情已经被一个小小的微笑所取代，然后是大声的笑声。A. replaced取代；B. relieved缓解；C. removed移除；D. reflected反映。由下文“and then by loud laughter”可知，此时“her scared and anxious look”已经被一个“a small smile”所取代了。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：虽然她显然还在疼痛，但当我神奇地从口袋里掏出她的袜子时，她的恐惧和焦虑的表情已经被一个小小的微笑所取代，然后是大声的笑声。A. magically神奇地；B. originally原先地；C. officially官方地；D. reasonably合理地。由“”可知，这一举动是很神奇的。故选A项。
【33题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：看到他们的女儿如此快乐，反过来也让她的父母更加放松。A. in peace安静，平和；B. in turn反过来；C. in surprise吃惊地；D. in question成问题的。由句意以及结合选项可知，此处“in turn”符合句意和逻辑，意为看到他们的女儿如此快乐，反过来也让她的父母更加放松。故选B项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：直到今天，当我想起这一天所有的乐趣和笑声时，我仍然面带笑容。A. sticking坚持；B. wearing面带（某种表情）；C. entering进入；D. strengthening加强。由“a smile”可知，此处是面带笑容。故选B项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：毕竟，笑是最好的良药，这是真的。A. attitude态度；B. magic魔术；C. laughter笑；D. behavior行为。文章一直在说明“clown doctors”可以让人取笑，并且举了小女孩的例子。由此可知，此指笑是最好的良药。故选C项。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入一个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The fourth season of the travel reality show HAHAHAHAHA aired on Tencent’s video platform on Saturday, ___36___ (offer) viewers a catching glimpse (一瞥) into the travels of actors Deng Chao and Chen He, pop idol Lu Han, comedian Wang Mian, former soccer player Fan Zhiyi, and rapper Dong Baoshi as they take on an ___37___ (adventure) journey through Laos.
The show, ___38___ is different from tradition, explores abroad for the first time, ___39___ decision made by director Wang Zhengyu as a means ___40___ (improve) the artists’ creativity. ___41___ previous seasons crossing China’s various places, from the northern city of Mohe to Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, the new environment promises to stir up inspiration and excitement among the performers.
“Laos people are welcoming to Chinese visitors,” Wang reflected on the kind help during the filming. “Our time in Laos offered a good understanding of ___42___ the Belt and Road Initiative has brought ___43___ (opportunity) and changes there.”
Building upon the previous three seasons, Wang notes the harmonious relationship among the five members. “At ___44___ (it) main feature, the reality show ____45____ (serve) as a source of relaxation and enjoyment for viewers.”
【答案】36. offering
37. adventurous
38. which 39. a
40. to improve
41. With 42. how
43. opportunities
44. its 45. serves
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍旅游真人秀《哈哈哈哈哈》第四季的情况。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：旅游真人秀《哈哈哈哈哈》第四季于周六在腾讯视频平台播出，观众可以一窥演员邓超和陈赫、流行偶像鹿晗、喜剧演员王勉、前足球运动员范志毅和说唱歌手董宝石在老挝的冒险之旅。分析句子结构和意思可知，动词offer与其逻辑主语the travel reality show是主动关系，用现在分词形式作状语。故填offering。
【37题详解】
考查形容词。句意：见第1题详解。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里需要形容词，作定语，修饰后面的名词journey。故填adventurous。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：这场有别于传统的展览首次在国外进行探索，这是导演王征宇为了提高艺术家的创造力而做出的决定。分析句子结构和意思可知，空格处引导非限制性定语从句修饰先行词show，在从句中作主语，指物，用关系代词which引导。故填which。
【39题详解】
考查冠词。句意：见第3题详解。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里需要不定冠词，修饰后面的可数名词单数decision，表示泛指，“一个”的意思，decision的第一个音素是辅音音素，用a。故填a。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：见第3题详解。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里需要动词不定式，作后置定语，修饰前面的名词means。故填to improve。
【41题详解】
考查介词。句意：前几季横跨中国各地，从北部城市漠河到新疆维吾尔自治区的喀什，新的环境有望激发表演者的灵感和兴奋。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里需要介词with，“有”的意思，表示伴随，与后文的 previous seasons crossing China’s various places构成with的复合结构，位于句首，首字母大写。故填With。
【42题详解】
考查宾语从句。句意：我们在老挝的时间让我们很好地理解了“一带一路”倡议是如何给老挝带来机遇和变化的。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里需要连词引导介词of后面的宾语从句，从句基本成分完整，上下文需要“如何”的意思，用连词how。故填how。
【43题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：见第7题详解。分析句子结构和意思可知，opportunity是可数名词，要用复数形式，表示泛指，作宾语。故填opportunities。
【44题详解】
考查代词。句意：真人秀的主要特点是为观众提供放松和享受的源泉。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里需要形容词性物主代词，作定语，修饰后面的名词feature。故填its。
【45题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意：见第9题详解。分析句子结构和意思可知，这句话描述的是现在的事实，谓语用一般现在时，主语是the reality show，谓语用第三人称单数形式。故填serves。
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是校学生会主席李华，你校即将举办科技节，请你代表学生会在校英文报上发出倡议，号召大家积极参与。内容包括：
1. 活动简介；
2. 发出倡议。
注意：
1.词数80词左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Students’ Union
【答案】The possible version：
Dear fellow students,
We are delighted to announce that the Science and Technology Festival will be held next Monday, lasting for two weeks.
Themed on “Technology Sparks Wisdom, Creation Shapes the Future”, the festival will feature a variety of activities. We can visit the exhibitions with advanced products, which will surely catch our eyeballs. By attending reports on the latest technological innovation, we will have a better understanding of the technological progress. Besides, we’re free to take part in hands-on activities, for example, robotic competitions.
We expect you to be part of this exciting journey. Your projects are highly appreciated, which is your chance to let your creativity flow. Together, we can make it a success and a memorable experience.
Students’ Union
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生写一封倡议书，号召大家积极参与学校即将举办的科技节。
【详解】1.词汇积累
高兴的：delighted→pleased
多种多样的：a variety of→diverse
理解：understanding→comprehension
参加：take part in→participate in
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Themed on “Technology Sparks Wisdom, Creation Shapes the Future”, the festival will feature a variety of activities.
拓展句：The festival will feature a variety of activities, which is themed on “Technology Sparks Wisdom, Creation Shapes the Future”.
【点睛】[高分句型1] We can visit the exhibitions with advanced products, which will surely catch our eyeballs. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] We are delighted to announce that the Science and Technology Festival will be held next Monday, lasting for two weeks. (运用了that引导的宾语从句和现在分词作状语)
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A Mother’s Heartfelt Note of Love
Everything seemed to have changed for me when I entered high school. I never saw a single person I knew from middle school. At home I was just as lonely. “My brothers and sister all fit in.” I thought, coming in the door after another bad day at school. “Why can’t I ”
Mom was there waiting for me. “Karole, your bedroom’s a disaster. Why can’t you keep it clean ” The last thing I needed was criticism from my mother. What had happened to the mother who used to snuggle (依偎) with me on the sofa, loving me with complete acceptance Who thought everything I did was wonderful I didn’t bother trying to explain my unhappiness. It was easier to hide in my bedroom, without saying a word, like I did every afternoon.
Clearing off some space, I sat down at my desk. Yet another thing I wasn’t good at anymore. My grades had slipped along with my confidence. I turned to a new page in my notebook and started working out the first problem. Almost immediately, I saw I’d made a mistake. “Wrong again!” I thought. “You can’t do anything right!” I tore the paper out of my notebook, balled it up in my fist and threw it at the wastepaper basket. The ball landed on the floor. I heard my mother’s voice in my head, “Why can’t you keep your room clean ”
By the time I finished my homework, the floor was littered with crumpled (弄皱的) paper. It gave me a kind of satisfaction to see the mess I’d made. Like it was proof of all my shortcomings. Every time I looked at those crumpled balls, I reminded myself what a failure I was. But my unhappiness stayed hidden away, just like those mistakes. With my face a mask of indifference, no one knew what I was really feeling. Who would want to listen
One day I came home to an empty house. It was a relief not to be met with Mom’s latest complaint. “Nothing I do is right in her eyes.” I thought. “Or anyone else’s, including mine.”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
When I opened my bedroom door, I froze at the sight of a neat and orderly room.
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I sat down at my desk, staring at those words.
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【答案】One possible version:
When I opened my bedroom door, I froze at the sight of a neat and orderly room. Mom had obviously decided to clean it herself. I was surprised to see the clean floor below my bed. All the crumpled paper had disappeared. Except one. A single sheet lay in plain view. I picked up the sheet and recognized Mom’s perfect handwriting, saying “I have found that I have also been very critical of you lately. For that, I am truly sorry. I only expect that you are to be your same sweet self.”
I sat down at my desk, staring at those words. A weight seemed to lift from me. I realized that Mom still loved me the same way. When she got home, I found the confidence to let down my guard and talk to her about how I felt. She and my father teamed up to offer some ideas that might help, like joining after-school clubs. I seemed like everything changed in high school, but one heartfelt note set the stage for the rest of my teenage years.
【解析】
【导语】文章以作者的情绪变化展开，讲述作者因为在新学校的不适应导致心情低落，成绩也下降，加上妈妈批评她不打扫房间，作者更是难受，于是她故意把房间弄得更乱，并且用冷漠来伪装自己。直到一天回家看到自己整洁干净的房间，一切有了变化。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①根据第一段首句“当我打开卧室的门时，我被房间整洁有序的景象惊呆了”可知，下文可描写作者知道是妈妈打扫了房间，发现妈妈留的字条，明白了妈妈其实一直爱着自己。
②根据第二段首句“我坐在桌前，盯着这些字”可知，下文可描写作者放下防备，主动和妈妈交流，并且一起讨论该如何适应新的学校生活。
2.续写线索：惊叹于房间整洁有序——知道是妈妈打扫的——发现字条——看着上面的话——放下防备主动交流——探索适应学校生活的方法——改变，感悟
3.词类激活
行为类
①决定做某事：decide to do/be determined to do/make up one’s mind to do
②看见：see/spot/notice/find
③意识到：recognize/realize
情绪类
①对……不满：be critical of/be unsastified with
③真诚的：heartfelt/sincere/
【点睛】[高分句型1]I have found that I have also been very critical of you lately. （运用了that引导的宾语从句）
[高分句型2]When she got home, I found the confidence to let down my guard and talk to her about how I felt. （运用了when引导的时间状语从句和how引导的宾语从句）
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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What does Jim do
A. A teacher. B. An officer. C. A student.
2. What time did Suzy leave home
A. 4:30. B. 5:00. C. 5:15.
3. What is the man’s suggestion
A. Going to the concert. B. Going to see a show. C. Just walking around.
4. How long has the rain lasted
A. 5 days. B. 6 days. C. 7 days.
5. What opinion do they hold on their chemistry course
A. It’s well organized. B. It is satisfactory. C. It is unsatisfactory.
第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答6、7题。
6 Where does this conversation take place
A. In a library. B. In a school. C. In a bookstore.
7. Why is William Shakespeare mentioned（提及）in the conversation
A. He gave gifts to millions of people.
B. He was a very wealthy man in his times.
C. His signature（签名）is worth a lot of money.
听第7段材料，回答第8至11题。
8. What are the man and woman looking for
A. A comfortable hotel. B. A modern hotel. C. An inexpensive hotel.
9. Whom did the man and woman ask for help
A. A policewoman. B. A waitress. C. A passer-by.
10. Where could the man and woman find a hotel they needed
A. In the next street.
B. Next to a bank.
C. Two-minute drive to the west.
11. Where did the conversation most likely take place
A. In a street. B. In a restaurant. C. In a hotel.
听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。
12. What would the woman like to do this weekend
A. Go climbing. B. Go shopping. C. Go fishing.
13. What does the man plan to do on Saturday
A. Check his schedule. B. Stay at home. C. Help his sister move.
14. How will the man get in touch with the woman
A. By making a phone call to the woman’s house.
B. By making a phone call to the woman’s mother’s house.
C. By making a call to her cell phone.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15. What is the woman doing
A. Listening to music. B. Seeing a film. C. Writing a letter.
16. How long will the woman stay in Japan
A. For a year. B. For a month. C. For two years.
17. What will the woman do before she leaves for Japan
A. Read more Japanese novels.
B. Attend a language class.
C. Apply for a new program.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the cause of the explosion
A It is unknown.
B Their trucks were attacked.
C. A tour bus slid off a highway.
19. What happened early on Saturday morning
A. A Russian rocket was sent up.
B. A tour bus slid off a highway.
C. Three aid workers were killed.
20. How many people were killed in the gas explosion
A. At least 4. B. About 30. C. Over 40.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分60分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分)
A
Musicals in Washington’s Historic National Theatre in 2020
The Last Ship
Friday, March 27—Sunday, April 5
$49—$154
THE LAST SHIP, inspired by Sting’s 1991 album “The Soul Cages” and his own childhood experiences, tells the story of a community in Tyne and Wear. Sting will star and perform the role at every performance. It features an original score with music and lyrics by Sting as well as a few of his best-loved songs: “Island of Souls” “All This Time” and “When We Dance”. Learn more at .
Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Run time: Approximately 2 hours, 30 minutes.
The King’s Speech
Tuesday, Feb. 11 — Sunday, Feb. 16
$54 — $104
THE KING’S SPEECH is based on the true story of King George VI’s struggle with a speech problem and the friendship he formed with his doctor, Lionel Logue. With the Nazi threat coming and civil unrest at home, royal secrets explode around the King as he appeared onto the world stage.
Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Run time: Approximately 2 hours, 50 minutes.
Blue Man Group
Friday, May 8 —Sunday, May 17
$64—$124
At BLUE MAN GROUP, you’ll rock, laugh, and party! As three blue men explore our world, together we’ll discover music, comedy and surprises at every turn. It is perfect for audiences of all ages and cultural backgrounds, and returns to D.C. with new music, fresh stories, custom instruments like never before.
Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Run time: Approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
Wednesday, July 22 —Sunday, Aug. 2
$54—$114
Donna Summer was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven. With a score featuring more than 20 of Summer’s classic hits including “Love to Love You Baby”, “Bad Girls” and “Hot Stuff”, this electric experience is a moving tribute to the voice of a generation.
Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Run time: Approximately 1 hour, 40 minutes
1. In which musical can you enjoy the song “All This Time”
A. The King’s Speech. B. The Last Ship.
C. Blue Man Group. D. Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.
2. When is the musical “The King’s Speech” scheduled to open
A. Tuesday, Feb. 11. B. Friday, March 27.
C. Sunday May 17. D. Wednesday, July 22.
3. What is the ticket price range of “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical”
A. $49 — $154. B. $64 — $124. C. $54— $104. D. $54 —$114.
B
I guess most of you have had an experience like it: it’s the weekend, but instead of having a good rest, you have to bury yourself in the endless homework you have left over from the week. This was my routine too. But it came to an end during my school’s “No Homework Weekend”.
The activity was announced two weeks in advance so we could get prepared. Students in my class did not have any homework on the special weekend, but students in other classes were not so lucky. There were also some teachers who told their students: “You don’t have homework this weekend, but you do have a test next Monday.” This meant: “You don’t have to prepare for the test during the weekend, but good luck if you don’t!” Well, teachers will be teachers, I suppose.
I really made the most of those two days without homework. On Friday night, I stayed up chatting with my friends online because we didn’t need to worry about homework. On Saturday, I watched a band concert, and on Sunday I had a god sleep and organized my notes. Normally I have so much regular homework that I do not have time to review and organize class notes. But on that weekend, I finally had time to do it.
No Homework Weekend was really a great time to release stress and take a look at what we had learned so far. I loved it and I hope my school holds more weekends like it in the future!
4. The writer often _________on weekends.
A. has a good rest B. watches movies C. prepares for tests D. does lots of homework
5. According to the second paragraph, the writer’s class __________ on the special weekend.
A. will not have any homework B. will have a special test
C. will have to prepare for the exam D. will have lots of books to read
6. The writer did NOT _________ on the special weekend.
A. watch a film B. sleep very well C. organize the notes D. review the lessons
7. We know that the writer __________ about “No Homework Weekend”.
A. is worried B. seems happy C. doesn’t care D. is surprised
C
Sometimes the stress of work can get to be so high, so it’s nice to get away for a while. However, even on vacation, it can be hard to leave all your worries at the office-especially when you think about the mountain of emails.
Iceland now offers a solution with a service called OutHorse Your Email. The service encourages visitors to disconnect and enjoy the country’s beauty while one of several highly trained Icelandic horses replies to any email. “When visitors travel to Iceland we want them to fully experience everything our nation has to offer,” one official said. “Our OutHorse Your Email service lets them do just that.”
To use the service, you should fill in a form on its website and your personalized out-of- office email will be written by one horse and sent automatically (自动地). The email explains the sender is away on vacation and that they’ve given their email jobs to one of Iceland’s four- legged animals. It then includes the message created by the animal. But how do horses type an email They’ve got their own specially designed horse-sized keyboards in the fields and are able to walk across the keys. However, that still doesn’t mean coherency (条理性). They’re horses, after all. The result is just meaningless collections of letters.
This might seem like a joke, but is actually meant seriously. Nowadays the line between private life and work has become unclear. The service draws attention to the fact that people have the right to be away from work during their holiday. It also sends a message that Iceland is a unique destination by helping tourists go on a real holiday. It’ll surely put a smile on their face and make them want to vacation in Iceland.
8. What is a problem that people face when they are on vacation according to the text
A. They prefer work to holidays.
B. They’re required to send emails.
C. They always keep their work in mind.
D. They feel uneasy without work at hand.
9. What can we know about the messages created by the horses
A. They do not make any sense.
B. They will be reviewed by the sender first.
C. They’re expected to make the receiver laugh.
D. They’re created in the style the sender requires.
10. How does the author feel about OutHorse Your Email
A. Advanced. B. Competitive. C. Educational. D. Meaningful.
11. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To show a way to develop the tourist industry.
B. To describe the new role of horses in travel.
C. To encourage people to travel in Iceland.
D. To introduce a new tourism service.
D
Remote controls (遥控) are one of the most common symbols of our modern technologies. In fact, remote controls are an invention born in the 1800s. Famous inventor Nikola Tesla created one of the world’s first wireless remote controls, which he showed for the first time at Madison Square Garden in New York City in 1898.
Tesla called his imperfect system a “tele-automaton”, as he thought he needed to ameliorate it further. Tesla used a tiny boat to show his invention. Tesla sent signals to the boat using a box — the remote control he invented. The signals produced by this box changed electrical contacts aboard the boat, which, in turn, adjusted the rudder (调整船舵), allowing the operator to control the boat’s way of moving. Financially, Tesla’s remote-controlled boats were a failure. His intended customer, the US Navy, thought the technology was too easily damaged for war. But the idea of remote control caught on and quickly spread to many other types of equipment.
In the 1930s and 1940s, a few consumer electronics (消费类电子产品), such as garage (车库) door openers and model airplanes, arrived with remote controls. In the mid 1950s, Zenith engineer Eugene Polley invented his Flashmatic TV remote, which used directional flashes of light to control the television. In 1956, Polley’s colleague, Robert Adler, created the Space Command control, which used ultrasonic sound (超声) instead of light. And ultrasonic sound remotes were the standard for TVs until the 1980s, when remotes began to use the infrared light (红外光) signals that are most common today.
Remote controls have allowed humans to perform many tasks that would be difficult, if not impossible. And although remotes might have a long history, they are anything but over. As we continue to apply technology to our lives, it’s very likely that we’ll need remotes to keep things under control.
12. What does the underlined word “ameliorate” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Decorate. B. Approach. C. Feature. D. Improve.
13. What was the purpose of Nikola Tesla in inventing remote controls
A. To control the TV set. B. To operate the tiny boat.
C. To sell them to the army. D. To raise money for the army.
14. How is Paragraph 3 mainly developed
A. By analyzing causes. B. By following time order.
C. By making comparisons. D. By describing an experiment.
15. What can we infer about remote controls
A. They’ll become very light.
B. They’ll control everything.
C. They’ll have more and more uses.
D. They’ll become cheaper in the future.
第二节(共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Many students wonder how to study well after entering high school. Here are some good skills for you.
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If you want to do well at school, going to class is the first step in studying well. If you miss classes, you will miss what the teacher thinks is important. As a result, you’ll miss what is the most likely to end up on the test. So if you want to study well, go to every class.
Take good notes
Try not to write down everything. ____17____ You can write down unfamiliar terms. After class, review your notes as soon as possible, you can fill in details that you missed and review the material while it is still fresh on your mind.
Talk to your teacher if you need help.
If you are struggling in class, talk to your teachers. ____18____ They may teach you before or after class. Most teachers will offer advice to the students who turn to them.
Take part in class discussions
In order to learn more in class, it is helpful to take part in class discussion. Asking questions and having eye contact with your teachers and classmates can increase your participation (参与) and your focus during the class discussions. If the material is difficult, you’d better read it before class. ____19____
From study groups
____20____ Make sure that everyone is familiar with the material because you do not want to spend time re-reading material to people who do not understand it. Be careful! Sometimes group sessions (会议) can become chatting sessions.
A Go to class
B. They can help you
C. Don’t be late for your class
D. You should write down all the new words you hear
E. This helps you make your point clear in class
F. Get students together who want to do well in class
G. All you need is to put the main points in your own words
第二部分 语言运用(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。
Scientific studies show that laughter (笑声) produces chemicals to make people feel better, which means clown doctors can be helpful.
I chose this ____21____ because of my experience of going to hospital when I was a kid. Al though the doctors and nurses did a great job, hospitals weren’t really designed for children. I stayed there feeling ____22____ and a little bored.
After years’ ____23____ training, I work as part of a program known as “hospital clowning”. Being a clown doctor means I can help people by ____24____ them.
One day, ____25____ my curly rainbow wig (假发) and big red nose, I walked into the waiting area, where there was a familiar atmosphere of ____26____ and tension. At that time I noticed a small girl crying in pain, with her ankle (脚踝) was twice its ____27____ size. Her ____28____ parents were sitting uncomfortably on plastic chairs, trying their best to comfort the nervous and crying girl.
While the doctor focused on ____29____ her ankle, I got her _____30_____ by doing a magic trick. Although she was clearly still in some pain, her scared and anxious look had been _____31_____ first by a small smile and then by loud laughter as I _____32_____ produced her sock from out of my pocket. Seeing their daughter so much happier has _____33_____ made her parents more relaxed. My magic medicine did indeed seem to do the trick.
Even today, I am still _____34_____ a broad smile as I remember all the fun and laughter of the day. While there might be more hospital visits ahead for Lara and others, I hope that clown doctors help make it a friendlier place to visit. After all, it really is true that _____35_____ is the best medicine.
21. A. responsibility B. difficulty C. dream D. career
22. A. frightened B. absorbed C. tired D. confused
23. A. simple B. general C. special D. familiar
24. A. shocking B. amusing C. comforting D. educating
25. A. putting on B. working on C. taking on D. relying on
26. A. commitment B. embarrassment C. boredom D. freedom
27. A. normal B. formal C. exact D. appropriate
28. A. ambitious B. anxious C. careful D. disappointed
29. A. operating B. experiencing C. controlling D. examining
30. A. attraction B. admission C. attention D. appreciation
31. A. replaced B. relieved C. removed D. reflected
32. A. magically B. originally C. officially D. reasonably
33. A. in peace B. in turn C. in surprise D. in question
34. A. sticking B. wearing C. entering D. strengthening
35. A. attitude B. magic C. laughter D. behavior
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入一个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The fourth season of the travel reality show HAHAHAHAHA aired on Tencent’s video platform on Saturday, ___36___ (offer) viewers a catching glimpse (一瞥) into the travels of actors Deng Chao and Chen He, pop idol Lu Han, comedian Wang Mian, former soccer player Fan Zhiyi, and rapper Dong Baoshi as they take on an ___37___ (adventure) journey through Laos.
The show, ___38___ is different from tradition, explores abroad for the first time, ___39___ decision made by director Wang Zhengyu as a means ___40___ (improve) the artists’ creativity. ___41___ previous seasons crossing China’s various places, from the northern city of Mohe to Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, the new environment promises to stir up inspiration and excitement among the performers.
“Laos people are welcoming to Chinese visitors,” Wang reflected on the kind help during the filming. “Our time in Laos offered a good understanding of ___42___ the Belt and Road Initiative has brought ___43___ (opportunity) and changes there.”
Building upon the previous three seasons, Wang notes the harmonious relationship among the five members. “At ___44___ (it) main feature, the reality show ____45____ (serve) as a source of relaxation and enjoyment for viewers.”
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是校学生会主席李华，你校即将举办科技节，请你代表学生会在校英文报上发出倡议，号召大家积极参与。内容包括：
1. 活动简介；
2. 发出倡议。
注意：
1.词数80词左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
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Students’ Union
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A Mother’s Heartfelt Note of Love
Everything seemed to have changed for me when I entered high school. I never saw a single person I knew from middle school. At home I was just as lonely. “My brothers and sister all fit in.” I thought, coming in the door after another bad day at school. “Why can’t I ”
Mom was there waiting for me. “Karole, your bedroom’s a disaster. Why can’t you keep it clean ” The last thing I needed was criticism from my mother. What had happened to the mother who used to snuggle (依偎) with me on the sofa, loving me with complete acceptance Who thought everything I did was wonderful I didn’t bother trying to explain my unhappiness. It was easier to hide in my bedroom, without saying a word, like I did every afternoon.
Clearing off some space, I sat down at my desk. Yet another thing I wasn’t good at anymore. My grades had slipped along with my confidence. I turned to a new page in my notebook and started working out the first problem. Almost immediately, I saw I’d made a mistake. “Wrong again!” I thought. “You can’t do anything right!” I tore the paper out of my notebook, balled it up in my fist and threw it at the wastepaper basket. The ball landed on the floor. I heard my mother’s voice in my head, “Why can’t you keep your room clean ”
By the time I finished my homework, the floor was littered with crumpled (弄皱的) paper. It gave me a kind of satisfaction to see the mess I’d made. Like it was proof of all my shortcomings. Every time I looked at those crumpled balls, I reminded myself what a failure I was. But my unhappiness stayed hidden away, just like those mistakes. With my face a mask of indifference, no one knew what I was really feeling. Who would want to listen
One day, I came home to an empty house. It was a relief not to be met with Mom’s latest complaint. “Nothing I do is right in her eyes.” I thought. “Or anyone else’s, including mine.”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
When I opened my bedroom door, I froze at the sight of a neat and orderly room.
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I sat down at my desk, staring at those words.
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