2023～2024学年度第二学期期中联考
高一英语
第二部分：英语知识运用(共两节, 满分45分)
第一节：单项填空(本题共15小题，每题1分，共15分)
16. —Do you agree to my plan of climbing a mountain this weekend
—______! It’s one of my favourite sports.
A. Crazy idea B. Absolutely C. Goodness D. No way
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查情景交际。句意：——你同意我周末去爬山的计划吗？——当然同意。这是我最喜欢的运动之一。A. Crazy idea疯狂的想法；B. Absolutely当然；C. Goodness天哪；D. No way没门儿。根据“It’s one of my favourite sports.”可知，此处指同意周末爬山的计划，用absolutely“当然，绝对”符合语境。故选B。
17. After several ______ to climb Qomolangma, he finally reached the top of it.
A. attempts B. attacks C. chapters D. disasters
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：经过几次攀登珠峰的尝试，他终于登上了山顶。A. attempts尝试；B. attacks攻击；C. chapters(书的)章，篇，回；D. disasters灾难。根据后文“he finally reached the top of it”可知，他最终到达顶峰，所以应该是经过几次尝试了。故选A项。
18. (2018·北京) In today’s information age, the loss of data _________ cause serious problems for a company.
A. need B. should
C. can D. must
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查情态动词。句意：在今天的信息时代，数据的丢失有时会对一个公司造成严重的问题。数据丢失造成严重问题是客观上会发生的情况，即“客观可能性”，故该空应用情态动词can。C选项正确。其余情态动词均没有该用法。need需要；should应该，竟然；must必须，肯定。
点睛：can的基本用法：1. (表示能力、功能)能，会；2. (表示推测)可能，可能会；3.（表示允许，请求）可以；4.（表示客观可能性）有时会。
19. I send you this postcard________ our happy summer together.
A. in terms of B. in need of C. in case of D. in memory of
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查介词短语辨析。句意：我寄给你这张明信片是为了纪念我们一起度过的快乐夏天。A. in terms of就……而言；B. in need of需要；C. in case of万一；D. in memory of为了纪念。寄明信片的目的是为了纪念一起度过的快乐夏天。故选D项。
20. ____ more attention, the trees could have grown better.
A. Given B. To give
C. Giving D. Having given
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：如果给以更多的关注，树会长的更好。give attention to sth“给……足够的关注”，the trees和give是被动的关系，所以用过去分词，故选A项。
21. Up to now, many problems about air pollution ______ by the local government.
A. are solving B. have solved
C. are being solved D. have been solved
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态语态。句意：到目前为止，当地政府已经解决了许多空气污染问题。根据句型分析可知，此空应填谓语动词，且主语many problems 和 solve为被动关系，在根据“Up to now”可知，本句应用现在完成时态。故选D项。
22. The Revenge of Prince Zidan is an _______ of Hamlet into Peking Opera by Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company.
A. adoption B. admission C. adaptation D. affection
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：《子丹王子的复仇》是上海京剧院根据《哈姆雷特》改编的京剧。 A. adoption 采用，收养；B.admission 承认，录用；C. adaptation 适应，改编（本）；D.affection 喜爱，感情。根据句意，此处表示《子丹王子的复仇》改编至《哈姆雷特》。故选C项。
23. Although she was ill and suffering after the punishment, she remained so cheerful and confident, eager to _______ the little strength to helping others.
A. demand B. devote C. decorate D. defend
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然她在受到惩罚之后生病受苦，但她仍然保持着快乐和自信，渴望用一点力量去帮助别人。A.demand 要求；B.devote 奉献；致力于；C.decorate装饰； D.defend防卫；短语devote...to...，意为“把......贡献给/奉献给...”，结合句中 the little strength to helping others，可知，此处指贡献一点力量去帮助别人。故选B。
24. Jim is a ________ person, and he never feels tired.
A. busy B. powerful C. energetic D. careful
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Jim是一个精力充沛的人，并且从不感觉疲倦。A. busy忙的；B. powerful有影响力的；C. energetic精力充沛的；D. careful认真的。根据句意可知，此处应表示“Jim是一个精力充沛，不知疲倦的人”，故填energetic，作定语，故选C。
25. The WTO cannot _______ its name if it dose not include a country that is home to one fifth of mankind.
A. turn into B. live up to
C. break down D. keep in touch with
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查短语词义辨析。句意：如果世贸组织不包括一个拥有五分之一人口的国家，它就不能名副其实。A.turn into 变成；B.live up to符合；C.break down 出故障；D.keep in touch with保持联系。根据句意，此处指不符合它的名称，故选B。
26. Don’t leave her ______ outside in the rain any longer, or she will catch a cold.
A. waiting B. to wait C. waited D. wait
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：别让她在外面雨中再等了，否则她会感冒的。根据语境可知，此处是固定搭配leave sb. doing sth.“使人一直做某事”，表示让她一直等，应用现在分词作宾语补足语。故选A.
27. We went through a period ________ communications were very difficult in the rural areas.
A. which B. whose C. in which D. with which
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意：我们度过了一段在农村通讯很困难的时期。这是一个定语从句，先行词是period，后面的定语从句中缺少时间状语，要用when或in which，相当于in the period表示时间，作句中的状语。故选C。
28. The teacher as well as his students _______ just arrived at the airport.
A. is B. has C. are D. have
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查主谓一致。句意：老师和他的学生都刚到机场。此处表示过去发生的动作对现在产生影响，用现在完成时；且主语后接介词短语as well as ，不影响主语的人称和数，谓语动词应根据主语teacher 的人称和数来确定，即单数。故选B。
29. It doesn’t matter _________you turn right or left at the crossing ---both roads lead to the park.
A. whether B. how C. if D. when
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查名词性从句。 句意：在十字路口，你是向右拐还是向左拐都没有关系——两条路都到公园。分析句子可知，设空处引导主语从句，it做形式主语，从句中不缺少成分，缺少“是否”的意思，并且后面由or，一般和whether连用，故选A。
30. ---Do you mind if I open the window
---________ I feel a bit cold.
A. Of course not. B. I’d rather you didn’t.
C. Go ahead. D. Why not
【答案】B
【解析】
【分析】
【详解】考查交际用语。句意：—你介意我打开窗户吗？—我宁愿你不要这样做。我感觉有点冷。A当然不；B我宁愿你不要这样做；C去做吧；D为什么不？根据I feel a bit cold.说明我不愿意你打开窗户，故B正确。
第二节：完形填空 (共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从31~50各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The New Year was heartbreaking for Melanie Lee. A few weeks earlier, her 33-year-old son had ____31____ his battle with a long illness. Then the engine on her old car ____32____ working. She had no means of paying for it to be fixed.
“When it ____33____, I broke down,” Lee said. “Now I don’t have my ____34____, now I don’t have transportation. How am I supposed to stay ____35____ in my grandchildren’s lives ”
Eliot Middleton, 38, the owner of a barbecue restaurant and a former auto mechanic who, in his free time, ____36____ and gives away used cars. He’d heard about Lee’s difficult ____37____ from her nephew. On New Year’s morning, Middleton showed up unannounced at Lee’s home with a(n) ____38____: a white 1933 Oldsmobile.
“I had no idea what was going on,” said Lee. “He ____39____ me the keys and didn’t ask for anything.” Once again, she was able to ____40____ her granddaughters from school and take them to dance classes. “I got my ____41____ back.”
The ____42____ for the used-car giving away came to Middleton a year earlier during a ____43____ drive he’d organized. Many of those who’d lined up for a meal ____44____ up to four miles to get there because they didn’t have cars.
____45____ are the lifeline in this part of South Carolina, Middleton said. There’s no public ____46____, no taxis to take people to doctor appointments, even food shopping. So he ____47____ on a social media platform an offer to trade his restaurant’s specialty for broken-down ____48____. Since then, people have left more than 100 cars in ____49____ states of disrepair. Many cars sit in Middleton’s yard waiting to be fixed and ____50____, usually to those he’s heard about by word of mouth.
It’s a list of names that grow daily.
“People think Middleton is a good man,” Lee’s nephew said. “And I do too.”
31. A. survived B. lost C. won D. faced
32. A. kept B. finished C. began D. stopped
33. A. broke down B. broke away C. broke up D. broke off
34. A. daughter B. nephew C. son D. grandchild
35. A. calm B. generous C. brilliant D. active
36. A. repairs B. rents C. paints D. decorates
37. A. surroundings B. position C. situation D. factors
38. A. prize B. gift C. honor D. souvenir
39. A. bought B. showed C. fetched D. handed
40. A. pick up B. pick out C. take up D. take out
41. A. belief B. property C. investment D. freedom
42. A. rule B. suggestion C. idea D. theory
43. A. food B. clothing C. medicine D. music
44. A. drove B. walked C. climbed D. orbited
45. A. Appointments B. Cars C. Jobs D. Supplies
46. A. restaurant B. hospital C. transportation D. security
47. A. posted B. received C. withdrew D. refused
48. A. tools B. devices C. machines D. vehicles
49. A. various B. excellent C. changeable D. steady
50. A. lent B. donated C. sold D. returned
【答案】31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. D 36. A 37. C 38. B 39. D 40. A 41. D 42. C 43. A 44. B 45. B 46. C 47. A 48. D 49. A 50. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述的是前汽车修理工Eliot Middleton乐于助人的感人事迹：回收并修理废弃车辆，然后再送给需要车辆的人。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：几周前，她33岁的儿子在与长期疾病的斗争中败下阵来。A. survived存活；B. lost丢失；C. won赢得；D. faced面对。根据上句“Christmas was shaping up to be heartbreaking for Melanie Lee(梅勒妮·李的圣诞节越来越令人心碎了)”可知圣诞节对Melanie Lee来说是令人心碎的。说明Melanie Lee失去了儿子。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后，她那辆旧车的引擎坏了。她没有办法支付修理的费用。A. kept保持；B. finished完成；C. began开始；D. stopped阻止，停止。根据后文“now I don’t have transportation（现在我没有交通工具）”可知现在她没有交通工具。说明车坏了，不能工作了。故选D。
【33题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：当它崩溃的时候，我也崩溃了。A broke down坏了；B. broke away脱离；C. broke up分手；D. broke off断开。根据后文“now I don’t have transportation（现在我没有交通工具）”可知现在她没有交通工具。说明车坏了。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：现在我没有了儿子，没有了交通工具。 A. daughter女儿；B. nephew侄子；C. son儿子；D. grandchild外孙。根据上文“her 33-year-old son had ____1____ his battle with a long illness（她33岁的儿子在与长期疾病的斗争中败下阵来）”可知她33岁的儿子输掉了与长期疾病的斗争。说明她失去了儿子。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我该如何在孙辈的生活中保持活跃。A. calm安静的；B. generous慷慨的；C. brilliant聪明的；D. active积极的。根据上句“Now I don’t have my ____4____, now I don’t have transportation.（现在我没有了儿子，没有了交通工具）”可知现在她失去了儿子，不知该如何在与孙子的相处中保持活跃？故选D。
【36题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：38岁的艾略特·米德尔顿是一家烧烤餐厅的老板，以前是一名汽车修理工，他在空闲时间修理和赠送二手车。A. repairs修理；B. rents租；C. paints粉刷；D. decorates装饰。根据上句“Eliot Middleton, 38, the owner of a barbecue restaurant and a former auto mechanic who, in his free time（38岁的艾略特·米德尔顿是一家烧烤餐厅的老板，曾是一名汽车修理工）”可知，艾略特·米德尔顿以前是汽车修理工。说明他能够修车。故选A。
【37题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他从李的侄子那里听说了她的困难处境。A. surrounding周围的环境；B. position位置；C. situation状况；D. factors因素。根据前文“Christmas was shaping up to be heartbreaking for Melanie Lee（对梅勒妮·李来说，圣诞节越来越令人心碎了）”可知，Melanie Lee失去了儿子，又没有了交通工具，圣诞节对她来说是令人心碎的。此处指Middleton从她的侄子那里了解了她的状况。故选C。
【38题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：圣诞节早上，Middleton突然出现在Melanie Lee的家里，带着一辆1933年的白色奥兹莫比尔。A. prize奖；B. gift礼物；C. honor荣誉；D souvenir纪念品。根据空后“a white 1933 Oldsmobile（一辆1933年的白色奥兹莫比尔。）”可知，Middleton给Melanie Lee一个礼物：一辆1933年的白色奥兹莫比尔。故选B。
【39题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我不知道发生了什么。他把钥匙递给我，什么也没要。”李说。A. bought买；B. showed展示；C. fetched去取；D. handed传递。根据后句“the keys and didn't ask for anything.”可知，Middleton送给Melanie Lee一辆车，此处指他把钥匙递给她。故选D。
【40题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：她又一次可以接孙女们放学，带她们去上舞蹈课了。A. pick up捡起，接；B. pick out挑选；C. take up占据；D. take out拿出来。根据下句“take them to dance classes(带他们去上舞蹈课)”可知，Melanie Lee有了车，可以从学校接孙女去学舞蹈了。故选A。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我重获自由。A. belief信念；B. property财产；C. investment投资；D. freedom自由。根据上句“take them to dance classes(带他们去上舞蹈课)”可知，Melanie Lee可以从学校接孙女去学舞蹈了。此处指她现在可以自由活动了。故选D。
【42题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：一年前，在米德尔顿组织的一次食品捐赠活动中，他萌生了赠送二手车的想法。A. rule原则；B. suggestion建议；C. idea想法；D. theory理论。根据后文“Many of those who'd lined up for a meal ___14___ up to four miles to get there because they didn't have cars.（许多排队吃饭的人走了4英里才到那里，因为他们没有车。）”可知，许多排队吃饭的人走了4英里才到那里，因为他们没有车，所以他萌生了赠送二手车的想法。故选C。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：一年前，在米德尔顿组织的一次食品捐赠活动中，他萌生了赠送二手车的想法。A. food食物；B. clothing衣服；C. medicine药品；D. music音乐。根据后文“Many of those who'd lined up for a meal ___14___ up to four miles to get there because they didn't have cars.（许多排队吃饭的人走了4英里才到那里，因为他们没有车）”可知，一年前，在米德尔顿组织的一次食品推广活动中，他萌生了赠送二手车的想法。故选A。
【44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：许多排队吃饭的人走了4英里才到那里，因为他们没有车。A. drove开车；B. walked散步；C. climbed爬；D. orbited盘旋。根据空后“four miles to get there because they didn't have cars.”可知，他们没有车，因此是走着去排队就餐。故选B。
【45题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：米德尔顿说，在南卡罗来纳州的这个地区，汽车是生命线。A. Appointments约会；B. Cars汽车；C. Jobs工作；D. Supplies供应品。根据下句“There’s no public___16___, no Ubers,no taxis to take people to doctor appointments,even food shopping.”可知，这里没有公共交通，没有地铁，没有出租车带人们去看医生，甚至没有食品采购。说明汽车非常重要。故选B。
【46题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：没有公共交通工具，没有地铁，没有出租车带人们去看医生，甚至不能购买食物。A. restaurant饭店；B. hospital医院；C. transportation 运输；D. security安全。根据空后“no Ubers, no taxis to take people to doctor appointments, even food shopping.”可知，此处一步步说明这里没有公共交通，没有地铁，没有出租车带人们去看医生，人们甚至不能进行食品采购。故选C。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以他在Facebook上发了一个提议，用他餐厅的特色菜换坏掉的汽车。A. posted发布，发帖子；B. received接收；C. withdrew退出；D. refused拒绝。根据空后“on Facebook an offer to trade his restaurant's specialty for broken-down”可知，他在脸书上发布了一个提议，用他餐馆的特色菜来交换坏掉的汽车。故选A。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：所以他在Facebook上发了一个提议，用他餐厅的特色菜换坏掉的汽车。A. tools工具；B. devices设备；C. machines机器；D. vehicles交通工具。根据上文“an offer to trade his restaurant’s specialty for broken-down”和下文“Many cars sit in Middleton’s yard waiting to be fixed”可知，此处指他想找一些坏掉的汽车来修理。故选D。
【49题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：从那时起，人们已经丢弃了100多辆年久失修的汽车。A. various各种各样的；B. excellent优秀的；C. changeable可以改变的；D. steady稳定的。根据后句“states of disrepair.”可知，此处指各种各样的失修的汽车。故选A。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：许多人坐在米德尔顿的院子里等待修复和捐赠，通常是捐赠给那些通过米德尔顿的描述而听闻的人。A. lent借；B. donated捐赠；C. sold卖；D. returned归还。根据前文“he 9 me the keys and didn't ask for anything ”可知，Middleton向有需要的人无偿赠送经他修理的二手车。故选B。
第三部分：阅读理解(本题共20小题，每题2.5分，共50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
Sometimes, we need a little help and get back to a state of mindfulness when it comes to taking care of our physical and mental health. Wellness vacations are on the rise.
■ Ketanga Fitness
When: April 6 — 10
Where: Phoenix, Arizona
What: Sweat it out surrounded by the red rocks of Arizona’s desert. P.E. Club owner Nedra
Lopez leads a mixture of high and low intensity workouts in the mornings and evenings. During breaks, guests will have plenty of time to explore the desert. After your last workout class, you can hit the town for dinner and drinks.
■ Rksolid Retreat
When: April 15 — 22
Where: Oahu, Hawaii
What: What better excuses to relax yourself in Hawaii than a retreat led by Barry’s Bootcamp star Rebecca Kennedy During your week-long journey to Oahu, you’ll surf, climb waterfalls, and hike the Stairway to Heaven trail. In between all those workouts, Kennedy creates a special stretch and recovery class so you won’t skip a beat next day.
■ Wellness Immersion
When: August
Where: Amanbagh, India
What: The Amanbagh hotel offers 4-21 day programs focusing on immersion courses that focus on relieving stress from people’s body. Activities include hikes overlooking beautiful gorges, yoga and meditation sessions, and meals made with organic, locally harvested produce.
■ Mile High Run Club
When: August 18 — 28
Where: Reykjavik, Iceland
What: After landing in Reykjavik, runners can work towards their best time in the annual marathon, half marathon, or 10K. After a race, you’ll soothe your muscles in the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa and hit the ground running again with guided runs through Thorsmork National Park. Do we even have to mention Skaftafell’s crazy glacier views
51. Which vacation will you choose if you want to visit desert
A. Rksolid Retreat. B. Ketanga Fitness.
C. Wellness Immersion. D. Mile High Run Club.
52. What will you do in between all those workouts on the Rksolid Retreat vacation
A. Go surfing. B. Climb waterfalls.
C. Hike the Stairway to Heaven trail. D. Attend a special stretch and recovery class.
53. During the Wellness Immersion, people can ________.
A. enjoy a free hotel stay and service B. visit Thorsmork National Park
C. taste food made by local organic produce D. relax muscles in a geothermal spa
54. What do the four vacations have in common
A. Men are the target vacationers. B. They are combinations of wellness and scenery.
C. Courses and classes are arranged during them. D. They are available all year round.
55. What’s the purpose of the passage
A. To promote marathon events. B. To attract more tourists to America.
C. To advertise some P.E. clubs. D. To introduce some wellness vacations.
【答案】51. B 52. D 53. C 54. B 55. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个健康假期活动的信息。
【51题详解】
细节理解题。根据 Ketanga Fitness部分中“What: Sweat it out surrounded by the red rocks of Arizona’s desert. P.E. Club owner Nedra(活动：在亚利桑那州沙漠的红色岩石中挥汗如雨。体育俱乐部老板Nedra)”可知，如果你想去沙漠，你会选择Ketanga Fitness。故选B。
【52题详解】
细节理解题。根据Rksolid Retreat部分中“In between all those workouts, Kennedy creates a special stretch and recovery class so you won’t skip a beat next day.(在所有这些训练之间，肯尼迪创建了一个特殊的拉伸和恢复课程，这样你第二天就不会错过一个节拍)”可知，在Rksolid Retreat度假期间，你可以在训练中参加一个特殊的伸展和恢复课程。故选D。
【53题详解】
细节理解题。根据 Wellness Immersion部分中“Activities include hikes overlooking beautiful gorges, yoga and meditation sessions, and meals made with organic, locally harvested produce.(活动包括徒步远眺美丽的峡谷、瑜伽和冥想，以及用当地收获的有机农产品烹制的餐点)”可知，在Wellness Immersion期间，人们可以品尝由当地有机农产品制作的食物。故选C。
【54题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一部分中“During breaks, guests will have plenty of time to explore the desert.(在休息期间，客人将有足够的时间探索沙漠)”；第二部分中“During your week-long journey to Oahu, you’ll surf, climb waterfalls, and hike the Stairway to Heaven trail.(在为期一周的瓦胡岛之旅中，您将冲浪、攀爬瀑布，并徒步天堂之梯)”；第三部分中“Activities include hikes overlooking beautiful gorges, yoga and meditation sessions, and meals made with organic, locally harvested produce.(活动包括徒步远眺美丽的峡谷、瑜伽和冥想，以及用当地收获的有机农产品烹制的餐点)”以及最后一部分中“After a race, you’ll soothe your muscles in the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa and hit the ground running again with guided runs through Thorsmork National Park.(比赛结束后，您将在蓝礁湖地热水疗中心放松肌肉，并在导游的引导下穿过索尔斯莫克国家公园再次开始跑步)”可知，这四个假期的共同之处是它们是健康和风景的结合。故选B。
【55题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Sometimes, we need a little help and get back to a state of mindfulness when it comes to taking care of our physical and mental health. Wellness vacations are on the rise.(有时，当涉及到照顾我们的身心健康时，我们需要一点帮助，并回到一种正念的状态。健康假期正在兴起)”结合文章主要介绍了四个健康假期活动的信息。可推知，这篇文章的目的是介绍一些健康假期。故选D。
B
My family moved into our home nine years ago. We spent a lot of time and energy in the yard to get it looking like the way it does today. In front of the house, the rocks appear to be just thrown up onto the dirt as if someone were in a hurry to finish. We called this area our “rock garden”. Denise and I would also plant some flowers between the rocks, just to bring some color to the area.
Last summer I found, in the rock garden, a tiny little plant that I could not immediately identify. I knew I didn’t plant it and Denise said she didn’t either. We decided to let it continue growing until we could figure out what it was.
Weeks passed and as I made my way back to the strange plant, it appeared to be a sunflower. It looked thin and tall with only one head on it. I decided to baby it along and weed(除杂草)around it. As I pulled rocks from the area to get to the weeds, I noticed something unusual. The sunflower had not started where I saw it begin. It actually had begun under a big rock and grown under and around it to reach the sun.
That’s when I realized that if a tiny little sunflower didn’t allow a big rock to stand in its way of developing, we too have the ability to do the same thing. Once we believe in ourselves like that little sunflower, we can attain the same nourishment(养分)for growth as well.
Stand tall like the sunflower and be proud of who and what we are, then the environment will begin to support us. We will find a way to go under or around any “rocks” in order to achieve our goals.
56. What can we know from the first paragraph
A. The author finished building his house hurriedly.
B. The family has lived in this house for 9 years.
C. The author’s house is made of rocks.
D. The family don’t like gardening.
57 The author let the tiny plant continue growing to ______.
A. see how long it could live
B. see how big it could grow
C. find out what it actually was
D. know if his wife had planted it
58. The author found it unusual that ______.
A. the strange plant turned out to be the sunflower
B. the sunflower grew under and around a big rock
C. the sunflower had only one head on it
D. the sunflower was very thin and tall
59. Which of the following can best describe the sunflower
A. Confident. B. Devoted. C. Delicate. D. Modest.
60. We can conclude from the passage that ______.
A. rocks cannot prevent us from success
B. the sunflowers are able to grow everywhere
C. we should take good care of the rock gardens
D. we can get over difficulties if we trust ourselves
【答案】56. B 57. C 58. B 59. A 60. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。作者发现家里的一株向日葵生在石头下，却绕过石头生长出来。由此感悟到，只要相信自己的能力，我们就能成功。
【56题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的第一句话“My family moved into our home nine years ago.(我的家人九年前搬进了我们家)”可知，作者一家在这所房子已经生活了9年。故选B项。
【57题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的最后一句话“We decided to let it continue growing until we could figure out what it was.(我们决定让它继续生长，直到我们弄清楚它是什么)”可知，作者他们让它继续生长，是想弄清楚它是什么。故选C项。
【58题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的句子“As I pulled rocks from the area to get to the weeds, I noticed something unusual. The sunflower had not started where I saw it begin. It actually had begun under a big rock and grown under and around it to reach the sun.(当我从这片区域取出石头去除草时，我注意到一些不寻常的事情。向日葵并不是从我看到的地方开始生长的。实际上，它是从一块大石头下面开始生长的，然后在石头下面和周围生长，以便见到阳光)”可知，作者发现不寻常的是这棵向日葵生长在一块大石头的下面和周围。故选B项。
【59题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段的最后一句“Once we believe in ourselves like that little sunflower, we can attain the same nourishment for growth as well.(一旦我们像那棵小向日葵一样相信自己，我们也能获得同样的滋养来成长)”可以推论出，那棵向日葵是很自信的。故选A项。
【60题详解】
主旨大意题。根据作者讲述的向日葵的故事，特别是文章第四段的最后一句“Once we believe in ourselves like that little sunflower, we can attain the same nourishment for growth as well.(一旦我们像那棵小向日葵一样相信自己，我们也能获得同样的滋养来成长)”和最后一段“Stand tall like the sunflower and be proud of who and what we are, then the environment will begin to support us. We will find a way to go under or around any “rocks” in order to achieve our goals.(像向日葵一样昂首挺立，为自己感到自豪，那么环境就会开始支持我们。为了实现我们的目标，我们会找到一种方法，从任何‘岩石’下面或周围钻过去)”我们可以得出结论：如果我们相信自己，就能克服困难。故选D项。
C
Have you ever heard of “children of the stars” It might sound mysterious, but the expression refers to children with autism (自闭症). World Autism Awareness Day falls on April 2. It was initiated by the United Nations to raise awareness and promote acceptance of people with autism.
According to the US-based Autism Research Institute, autism is a disorder with symptoms (症状) that appear within the first three years of life. The condition is believed to involve deficits (缺陷) in social communication and interaction as well as restricted, repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities.
Meng Lingdi, whose daughter was diagnosed (诊断) with autism at 2 years old, shared that her daughter wouldn’t pay attention to her when Meng asked her to do something. “She made less eye contact with people compared to other kids,” Meng added.
Children with autism also suffer from physical pain. “Many children with autism experience epilepsy (癫痫) due to differences in brain activity,” said Sun Zhongkai at Beijing Stars and Rain Education Institute for Autism. Epilepsy among people with autism becomes even more prevalent (普遍的) starting from adolescence (青春期), he added.
At present, the precise cause of autism remains unknown, but research indicates that it is likely a result of a mix of developmental, genetic (遗传的), and environmental factors.
“According to our statistics, older parents are more likely to have autistic children than younger parents,” said Sun. “If the first child in a family has autism, the chances of subsequent children also having autism are about 10 times higher than in families where the first child is not autistic. The likelihood of identical twins both having autism is also significant.”
Although autism is a lifelong condition, there are various treatments available. According to Liu Wei, a teacher at the institute with 20 years of experience in teaching people with autism, it is crucial not to view people with autism with a sense of strangeness. Affirmations (肯定) from others will make them feel proud, enabling them to interact with others more effectively. For those close to autism sufferers, such as friends or family, it’s useful to establish certain principles for the individual, such as what is permissible and what is not. They should also have a deep understanding of autism and how to deal with it, which, for children with autism, may “benefit them for a lifetime,” said Sun.
61. What is the purpose of the World Autism Awareness Day’s foundation
A. To make people with autism easier to get various treatments.
B. To arouse people’s attention to autism and make people with autism easier to be accepted.
C. To make people with autism have a deep understanding of autism.
D. To enable people with autism to interact with others more effectively.
62. What is autism primarily characterized by
A. High anxiety. B. Sleeping disorders.
C. Communication difficulties. D. Exceptional athletic skills.
63. What can we know about autistic children with epilepsy
A. They are more active physically. B. They exhibit heightened sensitivity.
C. Their condition worsens with age. D. Their brain functions unusually.
64. According to the text, which factor may be linked to an increased likelihood of having a child with autism
A. Gender of the child. B. Age of the parents.
C. Education of the parents. D. Environmental pollution.
65. How should we approach individuals with autism, according to the text
A. Offer encouragement and support. B. Communicate our ideas clearly to them.
C. Be as generous as possible. D. Allow freedom in their choices.
【答案】61. B 62. C 63. D 64. B 65. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了自闭症相关的知识，包括自闭症的主要特征，发病原因等。
【61题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“It was initiated by the United Nations to raise awareness and promote acceptance of people with autism.(它是由联合国发起的，旨在提高人们对自闭症患者的认识，并促进人们对自闭症患者的接受)”可知，世界提高自闭症意识日基金会的目的是唤起人们对自闭症的关注，让自闭症患者更容易被接受。故选B。
【62题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The condition is believed to involve deficits (缺陷) in social communication and interaction as well as restricted, repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities.(这种情况被认为包括社会沟通和互动方面的缺陷，以及限制的、重复的行为、兴趣或活动)”可知，自闭症的主要特征是沟通困难。故选C。
【63题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段““Many children with autism experience epilepsy (癫痫) due to differences in brain activity,” said Sun Zhongkai at Beijing Stars and Rain Education Institute for Autism.(北京星雨自闭症教育研究所的孙仲凯说：“由于大脑活动的差异，许多自闭症儿童都患有癫痫。”)”可知，患有癫痫的自闭症儿童的大脑功能不正常。故选D。
【64题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“According to our statistics, older parents are more likely to have autistic children than younger parents(根据我们的统计，年长的父母比年轻的父母更有可能有自闭症的孩子)”可知，父母的年龄可能与孩子患自闭症的可能性增加有关。故选B。
【65题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Affirmations (肯定) from others will make them feel proud, enabling them to interact with others more effectively.(来自他人的肯定会让他们感到自豪，使他们能够更有效地与他人互动)”可知，我们应该对自闭症患者给予鼓励和支持。故选A。
D
So many of us hold on to little resentments that may have stemmed from an argument, a misunderstanding, or some other painful event. Stubbornly, we wait for someone else to reach out to us―believing this is the only way we can forgive or rekindle(重新点燃) a friendship or family relationship.
An acquaintance of mine whose health isn’t very good, recently told me that she hasn’t spoken to her son in almost three years. "Why not" I asked. She said that she and her son had had a disagreement about his wife and that she wouldn’t speak to him again unless he called first. When I suggested that she be the one to reach out, she resisted initially and said, "I can’t do that. He’s the one who should apologize." She was literally(简直) willing to die before reaching out to her only son. After a little gentle encouragement, however, she did decide to be the first one to reach out. To her amazement, her son was grateful for her willingness to call and sincerely said sorry to her. As is usually the case when someone takes the chance and reaches out, everyone wins.
Whenever we hold on to our anger we turn "small thing" into "big thing" in our minds. We start to believe that our positions are more important than our happiness. They are not. If you want to be a more peaceful person you must understand that being right is to let go, and reach out. Let other people be right. This doesn’t mean that you’re wrong. Everything will be fine. You’ll experience the peace of letting go as well as the joy of letting others be right. You’ll also notice that as you reach out and let others be "right" they will become less defensive and more loving toward you. They might even reach back. But if for some reason they don’t that’s okay too. You will have the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your part to create a more loving world and certainly you’ll be more peaceful yourself.
66. What happened to the author’s acquaintance after she called her son
A she was literally willing to die.
B. She received her son’s apology.
C. She was encouraged by the author.
D. She realized her mistakes.
67. What does the author want to explain by taking her acquaintance as an example
A. That a gentle encouragement will be helpful to solve the problem.
B. That it is beneficial for both sides to reach out first.
C. That painful events should be forgotten.
D. That parents and children are easier to make peace.
68. We can infer from the third paragraph that _______
A. happiness matters more than preventing the embarrassment at reaching out first
B. to be peaceful is more important than to be right in any disagreement
C. to avoid arguments and misunderstandings means seeking for happiness
D. hold on to the right position leads to resentments
69. According to the passage, you can be more peaceful by ________.
A. trying your best to complete your own work perfectly
B. helping others create their inner content
C. being active and forgetting unpleasantness
D. understanding the importance of being less defensive
70. Which of the following is the main idea of the passage
A. When you take the chance first to say sorry, you will win.
B. You won’t feel angry if you don’t turn “small thing” into” big thing”.
C. Letting others be right will definitely make them reach back.
D. It’s good to be the first one to reach out to break little resentments.
【答案】66. B 67. B 68. A 69. C 70. D
【解析】
【分析】本文讨论了在我们有争吵、误解时不妨放手，让别人都是“对”的。你将会体验到放手的平和，以及让别人变得正确的快乐。
【66题详解】
B细节理解题。根据文章第二段To her amazement, her son was grateful for her willingness to call and sincerely said sorry to her.可知，令她惊讶的是，她的儿子很感激她愿意打电话，并真诚地向她道歉。故选B。
【67题详解】
B细节理解题。根据文章第二段最后一句As is usually the case when someone takes the chance and reaches out, everyone wins.可知，通常情况下，当有人抓住机会并伸出手来的时候，每个人都会赢。故选B。
【68题详解】
A推理判断题。根据文章第三段可知，幸福远比阻止初次接触的尴尬更重要。故选A。
【69题详解】
C推理判断题。根据文章最后一段If you want to be a more peaceful person you must understand that being right is to let go, and reach out. Let other people be right.（如果你想成为一个更平和的人，你必须明白，正确的选择是放手，去接触。让其他人正确。），故选C。
【70题详解】
D主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了想要解决争吵、误解不妨主动伸出手去化解。故选D。
点睛：推理题要求在理解原文表面文字信息基础上，作出一定判断和推理，从而得到文章的隐含意义和深层意义。推理题所涉及的内容可能是文中某一句话，也可是某几句话，但做题的指导思想都是以文字信息为依据，既不能做出在原文中找不到文字根据的推理，也不能根据表面文字信息做多步推理。也就是说，要做到判断有据，推论有理，忠实原文。切忌用自己的观点代替作者的本意，切忌片面思考，得出片面结论。比如第四个小题，从文章最后一段If you want to be a more peaceful person you must understand that being right is to let go, and reach out. Let other people be right.可知，如果你想成为一个更和平的人，你必须明白，正确的是放手，去接触。让其他人正确。
第II卷(非选择题，共25分)
第一部分：阅读表达(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
As we enjoy the summer ocean waves along the beaches, we may think nervously about Steven Spielberg’s Jaws and the great fear that sharks inspire in us.
Yet we are happy to see global efforts to protect the declining number of sharks. The world has realized that we need the species, like sharks, to keep a balanced ecosystem. Sharks, in particular, are “in” these days. Thanks to good public policy and famous stars such as Jackie Chan and Ang Lee, killing sharks for fin soup is no longer cool.
The demand for shark fins has been rising for decades, threatening sharks with extinction (灭绝)—up to 100 million sharks are killed each year just for their fins. But we have started to reverse the trend, particularly in many areas of the United States and overseas where restaurants once proudly provided delicious shark fins on the menu.
In California, a ban on the sale and possession of shark fin soup has gone into effect this year through the efforts of Wild Aid and other organizations. Overseas marketing and public efforts featuring posters on public transportation systems and TV ads have been underway for the past few years. These efforts all show signs of success, on both the supply side and the demand side of trade in shark fins.
Actually, stopping the killing of sharks is part of a broader movement to stop the killing of wild animals and the buying and selling of wildlife products. These products come from hunting elephants, tigers and rhinos, besides killing marine life. Whether it is shark fin soup or ivory piano keys, killing animals is big business. The hunting of elephants in search of ivory tusks for luxury (奢侈的) goods has become a fall-scale war. The decrease of African elephant populations is alarming. Together with international partners, the United States is leading the worldwide effort to reduce demand for high-end products that rely on killing animals.
71. Why do people begin to make efforts to protect the declining number of sharks (No more than 15 words)
______________________________________________________
72. What’s the main reason for killing sharks (No more than 10 Words)
______________________________________________________
73. Who helped California decide to ban the sale and possession of shark fin soup (No more than 5 Words)
______________________________________________________
74. What does the underlined word “reverse” in Paragraph 3 mean (1 word)
______________________________________________________
75. In your opinion, what’s the best way to stop killing animals (No more than 20 words)
______________________________________________________
【答案】71. Because the world has realized that we need sharks to keep a balanced eco-system.
72. People kill sharks just for their fins.
73. Wild Aid and other organizations.
74. Change.
75. In my opinion, stopping selling and purchasing the animal products is the best way to stop killing animals.
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要讲述的是人们意识到了鲨鱼对于保持生态平衡的重要性，并开始采取行动保护日益减少的鲨鱼，同时也分析了鲨鱼数量减少的原因，并呼吁人们减少对野生动物产品的需求来减少对野生动物的猎杀。
【71题详解】
考查细节理解。根据首段中的“Yet we are happy to see global efforts to protect the declining number of sharks. The world has realized that we need the species, like sharks, to keep a balanced ecosystem.(然而，我们高兴地看到全球努力保护日益减少的鲨鱼数量。世界已经意识到，我们需要像鲨鱼这样的物种来保持生态系统的平衡。)”可知，为什么人们开始努力保护数量下降的鲨鱼是因为世界已经意识到我们需要鲨鱼来维持生态系统的平衡。。故答案是Because the world has realized that we need sharks to keep a balanced ecosystem.
【72题详解】
考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“The demand for shark fins has been rising for decades, threatening sharks with extinction (灭绝)—up to 100 million sharks are killed each year just for their fins.(几十年来，对鱼翅的需求一直在上升，威胁着鲨鱼的灭绝——每年仅为了鱼翅就杀死多达 1 亿条鲨鱼。)”可知，人们对鲨鱼翅的需求在日益增长，所以猎杀鲨鱼主要是为了得到鲨鱼翅。故答案是People kill sharks just for their fins.
【73题详解】
考查细节理解。根据第四段中的“In California, a ban on the sale and possession of shark fin soup has gone into effect this year through the efforts of Wild Aid and other organizations.(在加利福尼亚州，通过野生援助组织和其他组织的努力，禁止销售和拥有鱼翅汤的禁令已于今年生效。)”可知，在Wild Aid and other organizations的努力下，禁止销售和持有鱼翅汤的禁令开始生效。故答案是Wild Aid and other organizations.
【74题详解】
考查词义猜测。根据第四段中的“The demand for shark fins has been rising for decades, threatening sharks with extinction (灭绝)—up to 100 million sharks are killed each year just for their fins.(几十年来，对鱼翅的需求一直在上升，威胁着鲨鱼的灭绝——每年仅为了鱼翅就杀死多达 1 亿条鲨鱼。)”可知，由于对鲨鱼翅的需求日益增加，每年就有1亿多条鲨鱼被猎杀，结合下文中的but可知，划线单词所在的句子与该句的内容是转折关系，结合“we have started to reverse the trend, particularly in many areas of the United States and overseas where restaurants once proudly provided delicious shark fins on the menu.(我们已经开始reverse这一趋势，特别是在美国和海外的许多地区，餐馆曾经自豪地在菜单上提供美味的鱼翅。)”可知，很多地区的这一趋势发生了翻转，由此可推断，reverse的意思为“改变”。故答案是Change.
【75题详解】
开放型题目。根据文章最后一段中的“Together with international partners, the United States is leading the worldwide effort to reduce demand for high-end products that rely on killing animals.(美国与国际伙伴一道，正在领导全世界减少对依赖杀害动物的高端产品的需求的努力。)”可知，减少对高端产品的需求可以减少对野生动物的杀害，所以，在我看来禁止野生动物产品的买卖是最好的组织猎杀野生动物的方法。故答案是In my opinion, stopping selling and purchasing the animal products is the best way to stop killing animals.
第二部分：书面表达(满分25分)
76. 假设你是晨光中学的学生李津，你校最近在举行“校园之星”优秀学生评选活动，请你用英语推荐你的同学王华，内容包括：
1.人物和事迹简介；
2.你从他/她身上学到了什么。
注意：1.词数不少于100；
2. 短文题目已为你写好，不计入总词数。
A role model around me
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【答案】范文
A role model around me
When it comes to the role model around me, it’s nobody but Wang Hua. Liu Wei is my classmate, who is strong and independent. He comes from a poor family. What makes matter worse is that he suffered from a disease in Senior Two. Because of the illness, he even asked a three-months leave from school. During that time, he not only fought against the disease but kept on studying.
Whenever facing the difficulty, he never gives up. Life is not easy for Liu Wei, but he still loves life. He is always an example for everyone to follow.
As a student of Chenguang Middle School, I want nominate my classmate Wang Hua as the “Campus Star”. Wang Hua is a remarkable individual who consistently exhibits exceptional qualities in both academic and personal aspects.
Wang Hua excels in all subjects, especially in mathematics and science. He is always ready to help others with their studies, patiently explaining difficult concepts and encouraging his peers to strive for excellence. However, his achievements are not limited to academics. He is also actively involved in various volunteer activities, such as assisting the elderly and participating in environmental protection projects.
What I have learned from Wang Hua is his dedication to learning and his commitment to serving others. He is a role model who inspires me to work harder and be more compassionate. His positive attitude and unwavering spirit are qualities that I admire and aspire to emulate.
Therefore, I strongly recommend Wang Hua as the “Campus Star”. His dedication, kindness, and leadership qualities make him a deserving candidate for this honor. I believe that his example will inspire others to follow in his footsteps and strive for excellence in all aspects of their lives.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生用英语推荐你的同学王华，参加“校园之星”优秀学生评选活动。
详解】1.词汇积累
热爱：love→have a passion for
面对：face→in the face of
非凡的：remarkable→outstanding
相信：believe→hold the view that
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：Life is not easy for Liu Wei, but he still loves life.
拓展句：Although life is not easy for Liu Wei, he still loves life.
【点睛】[高分句型1] What makes matter worse is that he suffered from a disease in Senior Two. (运用了what引导主要从句)
[高分句型2] I believe that his example will inspire others to follow in his footsteps and strive for excellence in all aspects of their lives. (运用了that引导宾语从句)2023～2024学年度第二学期期中联考
高一英语
第I卷(选择题, 共115分)
第二部分：英语知识运用(共两节, 满分45分)
第一节：单项填空(本题共15小题，每题1分，共15分)
16. —Do you agree to my plan of climbing a mountain this weekend
—______! It’s one of my favourite sports.
A. Crazy idea B. Absolutely C. Goodness D. No way
17. After several ______ to climb Qomolangma, he finally reached the top of it.
A attempts B. attacks C. chapters D. disasters
18. (2018·北京) In today’s information age, the loss of data _________ cause serious problems for a company.
A. need B. should
C. can D. must
19. I send you this postcard________ our happy summer together.
A. in terms of B. in need of C. in case of D. in memory of
20. ____ more attention, the trees could have grown better.
A Given B. To give
C. Giving D. Having given
21. Up to now, many problems about air pollution ______ by the local government.
A. are solving B. have solved
C are being solved D. have been solved
22. The Revenge of Prince Zidan is an _______ of Hamlet into Peking Opera by Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company.
A. adoption B. admission C. adaptation D. affection
23. Although she was ill and suffering after the punishment, she remained so cheerful and confident, eager to _______ the little strength to helping others.
A. demand B. devote C. decorate D. defend
24. Jim is a ________ person, and he never feels tired.
A. busy B. powerful C. energetic D. careful
25. The WTO cannot _______ its name if it dose not include a country that is home to one fifth of mankind.
A. turn into B. live up to
C. break down D. keep in touch with
26. Don’t leave her ______ outside in the rain any longer, or she will catch a cold.
A. waiting B. to wait C. waited D. wait
27. We went through a period ________ communications were very difficult in the rural areas.
A. which B. whose C. in which D. with which
28. The teacher as well as his students _______ just arrived at the airport.
A. is B. has C. are D. have
29. It doesn’t matter _________you turn right or left at the crossing ---both roads lead to the park.
A. whether B. how C. if D. when
30. ---Do you mind if I open the window
---________ I feel a bit cold.
A. Of course not. B. I’d rather you didn’t.
C. Go ahead. D. Why not
第二节：完形填空 (共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从31~50各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The New Year was heartbreaking for Melanie Lee. A few weeks earlier, her 33-year-old son had ____31____ his battle with a long illness. Then the engine on her old car ____32____ working. She had no means of paying for it to be fixed.
“When it ____33____ I broke down,” Lee said. “Now I don’t have my ____34____, now I don’t have transportation. How am I supposed to stay ____35____ in my grandchildren’s lives ”
Eliot Middleton, 38, the owner of a barbecue restaurant and a former auto mechanic who, in his free time, ____36____ and gives away used cars. He’d heard about Lee’s difficult ____37____ from her nephew. On New Year’s morning, Middleton showed up unannounced at Lee’s home with a(n) ____38____: a white 1933 Oldsmobile.
“I had no idea what was going on,” said Lee. “He ____39____ me the keys and didn’t ask for anything.” Once again, she was able to ____40____ her granddaughters from school and take them to dance classes. “I got my ____41____ back.”
The ____42____ for the used-car giving away came to Middleton a year earlier during a ____43____ drive he’d organized. Many of those who’d lined up for a meal ____44____ up to four miles to get there because they didn’t have cars.
____45____ are the lifeline in this part of South Carolina, Middleton said. There’s no public ____46____, no taxis to take people to doctor appointments, even food shopping. So he ____47____ on a social media platform an offer to trade his restaurant’s specialty for broken-down ____48____. Since then, people have left more than 100 cars in ____49____ states of disrepair. Many cars sit in Middleton’s yard waiting to be fixed and ____50____, usually to those he’s heard about by word of mouth.
It’s a list of names that grow daily.
“People think Middleton is a good man,” Lee’s nephew said. “And I do too.”
31. A. survived B. lost C. won D. faced
32. A. kept B. finished C. began D. stopped
33. A. broke down B. broke away C. broke up D. broke off
34. A. daughter B. nephew C. son D. grandchild
35. A. calm B. generous C. brilliant D. active
36. A. repairs B. rents C. paints D. decorates
37. A. surroundings B. position C. situation D. factors
38. A. prize B. gift C. honor D. souvenir
39. A. bought B. showed C. fetched D. handed
40. A. pick up B. pick out C. take up D. take out
41. A. belief B. property C. investment D. freedom
42. A. rule B. suggestion C. idea D. theory
43. A. food B. clothing C. medicine D. music
44. A. drove B. walked C. climbed D. orbited
45. A. Appointments B. Cars C. Jobs D. Supplies
46. A. restaurant B. hospital C. transportation D. security
47. A. posted B. received C. withdrew D. refused
48. A. tools B. devices C. machines D. vehicles
49. A. various B. excellent C. changeable D. steady
50. A. lent B. donated C. sold D. returned
第三部分：阅读理解(本题共20小题，每题2.5分，共50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
Sometimes, we need a little help and get back to a state of mindfulness when it comes to taking care of our physical and mental health. Wellness vacations are on the rise.
■ Ketanga Fitness
When: April 6 — 10
Where: Phoenix, Arizona
What: Sweat it out surrounded by the red rocks of Arizona’s desert. P.E. Club owner Nedra
Lopez leads a mixture of high and low intensity workouts in the mornings and evenings. During breaks, guests will have plenty of time to explore the desert. After your last workout class, you can hit the town for dinner and drinks.
■ Rksolid Retreat
When: April 15 — 22
Where: Oahu, Hawaii
What: What better excuses to relax yourself in Hawaii than a retreat led by Barry’s Bootcamp star Rebecca Kennedy During your week-long journey to Oahu, you’ll surf, climb waterfalls, and hike the Stairway to Heaven trail. In between all those workouts, Kennedy creates a special stretch and recovery class so you won’t skip a beat next day.
■ Wellness Immersion
When: August
Where: Amanbagh, India
What: The Amanbagh hotel offers 4-21 day programs focusing on immersion courses that focus on relieving stress from people’s body. Activities include hikes overlooking beautiful gorges, yoga and meditation sessions, and meals made with organic, locally harvested produce.
■ Mile High Run Club
When: August 18 — 28
Where: Reykjavik, Iceland
What: After landing in Reykjavik runners can work towards their best time in the annual marathon, half marathon, or 10K. After a race, you’ll soothe your muscles in the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa and hit the ground running again with guided runs through Thorsmork National Park. Do we even have to mention Skaftafell’s crazy glacier views
51. Which vacation will you choose if you want to visit desert
A. Rksolid Retreat. B. Ketanga Fitness.
C. Wellness Immersion. D. Mile High Run Club.
52. What will you do in between all those workouts on the Rksolid Retreat vacation
A. Go surfing. B. Climb waterfalls.
C. Hike the Stairway to Heaven trail. D. Attend a special stretch and recovery class.
53. During the Wellness Immersion, people can ________.
A. enjoy a free hotel stay and service B. visit Thorsmork National Park
C. taste food made by local organic produce D. relax muscles in a geothermal spa
54. What do the four vacations have in common
A. Men are the target vacationers. B. They are combinations of wellness and scenery.
C. Courses and classes are arranged during them. D. They are available all year round.
55. What’s the purpose of the passage
A. To promote marathon events. B. To attract more tourists to America.
C. To advertise some P.E. clubs. D. To introduce some wellness vacations.
B
My family moved into our home nine years ago. We spent a lot of time and energy in the yard to get it looking like the way it does today. In front of the house, the rocks appear to be just thrown up onto the dirt as if someone were in a hurry to finish. We called this area our “rock garden”. Denise and I would also plant some flowers between the rocks, just to bring some color to the area.
Last summer I found, in the rock garden, a tiny little plant that I could not immediately identify. I knew I didn’t plant it and Denise said she didn’t either. We decided to let it continue growing until we could figure out what it was.
Weeks passed and as I made my way back to the strange plant, it appeared to be a sunflower. It looked thin and tall with only one head on it. I decided to baby it along and weed(除杂草)around it. As I pulled rocks from the area to get to the weeds, I noticed something unusual. The sunflower had not started where I saw it begin. It actually had begun under a big rock and grown under and around it to reach the sun.
That’s when I realized that if a tiny little sunflower didn’t allow a big rock to stand in its way of developing, we too have the ability to do the same thing. Once we believe in ourselves like that little sunflower, we can attain the same nourishment(养分)for growth as well.
Stand tall like the sunflower and be proud of who and what we are, then the environment will begin to support us. We will find a way to go under or around any “rocks” in order to achieve our goals.
56. What can we know from the first paragraph
A. The author finished building his house hurriedly.
B. The family has lived in this house for 9 years.
C. The author’s house is made of rocks.
D. The family don’t like gardening.
57. The author let the tiny plant continue growing to ______.
A. see how long it could live
B. see how big it could grow
C. find out what it actually was
D. know if his wife had planted it
58. The author found it unusual that ______.
A. the strange plant turned out to be the sunflower
B. the sunflower grew under and around a big rock
C. the sunflower had only one head on it
D. the sunflower was very thin and tall
59. Which of the following can best describe the sunflower
A. Confident. B. Devoted. C. Delicate. D. Modest.
60. We can conclude from the passage that ______.
A. rocks cannot prevent us from success
B. the sunflowers are able to grow everywhere
C. we should take good care of the rock gardens
D. we can get over difficulties if we trust ourselves
C
Have you ever heard of “children of the stars” It might sound mysterious, but the expression refers to children with autism (自闭症). World Autism Awareness Day falls on April 2. It was initiated by the United Nations to raise awareness and promote acceptance of people with autism.
According to the US-based Autism Research Institute, autism is a disorder with symptoms (症状) that appear within the first three years of life. The condition is believed to involve deficits (缺陷) in social communication and interaction as well as restricted, repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities.
Meng Lingdi, whose daughter was diagnosed (诊断) with autism at 2 years old, shared that her daughter wouldn’t pay attention to her when Meng asked her to do something. “She made less eye contact with people compared to other kids,” Meng added.
Children with autism also suffer from physical pain. “Many children with autism experience epilepsy (癫痫) due to differences in brain activity,” said Sun Zhongkai at Beijing Stars and Rain Education Institute for Autism. Epilepsy among people with autism becomes even more prevalent (普遍的) starting from adolescence (青春期), he added.
At present, the precise cause of autism remains unknown, but research indicates that it is likely a result of a mix of developmental, genetic (遗传的), and environmental factors.
“According to our statistics, older parents are more likely to have autistic children than younger parents,” said Sun. “If the first child in a family has autism, the chances of subsequent children also having autism are about 10 times higher than in families where the first child is not autistic. The likelihood of identical twins both having autism is also significant.”
Although autism is a lifelong condition, there are various treatments available. According to Liu Wei, a teacher at the institute with 20 years of experience in teaching people with autism, it is crucial not to view people with autism with a sense of strangeness. Affirmations (肯定) from others will make them feel proud, enabling them to interact with others more effectively. For those close to autism sufferers, such as friends or family, it’s useful to establish certain principles for the individual, such as what is permissible and what is not. They should also have a deep understanding of autism and how to deal with it, which, for children with autism, may “benefit them for a lifetime,” said Sun.
61. What is the purpose of the World Autism Awareness Day’s foundation
A. To make people with autism easier to get various treatments.
B. To arouse people’s attention to autism and make people with autism easier to be accepted.
C. To make people with autism have a deep understanding of autism.
D. To enable people with autism to interact with others more effectively.
62. What is autism primarily characterized by
A. High anxiety. B. Sleeping disorders.
C. Communication difficulties. D. Exceptional athletic skills.
63. What can we know about autistic children with epilepsy
A. They are more active physically. B. They exhibit heightened sensitivity.
C. Their condition worsens with age. D. Their brain functions unusually.
64. According to the text, which factor may be linked to an increased likelihood of having a child with autism
A. Gender of the child. B. Age of the parents.
C. Education of the parents. D. Environmental pollution.
65. How should we approach individuals with autism, according to the text
A. Offer encouragement and support. B. Communicate our ideas clearly to them.
C. Be as generous as possible. D. Allow freedom in their choices.
D
So many of us hold on to little resentments that may have stemmed from an argument, a misunderstanding, or some other painful event. Stubbornly, we wait for someone else to reach out to us―believing this is the only way we can forgive or rekindle(重新点燃) a friendship or family relationship.
An acquaintance of mine whose health isn’t very good, recently told me that she hasn’t spoken to her son in almost three years. "Why not" I asked. She said that she and her son had had a disagreement about his wife and that she wouldn’t speak to him again unless he called first. When I suggested that she be the one to reach out, she resisted initially and said, "I can’t do that. He’s the one who should apologize." She was literally(简直) willing to die before reaching out to her only son. After a little gentle encouragement, however, she did decide to be the first one to reach out. To her amazement, her son was grateful for her willingness to call and sincerely said sorry to her. As is usually the case when someone takes the chance and reaches out, everyone wins.
Whenever we hold on to our anger we turn "small thing" into "big thing" in our minds. We start to believe that our positions are more important than our happiness. They are not. If you want to be a more peaceful person you must understand that being right is to let go, and reach out. Let other people be right. This doesn’t mean that you’re wrong. Everything will be fine. You’ll experience the peace of letting go as well as the joy of letting others be right. You’ll also notice that as you reach out and let others be "right" they will become less defensive and more loving toward you. They might even reach back. But if for some reason they don’t that’s okay too. You will have the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your part to create a more loving world and certainly you’ll be more peaceful yourself.
66. What happened to the author’s acquaintance after she called her son
A. she was literally willing to die.
B. She received her son’s apology.
C. She was encouraged by the author.
D. She realized her mistakes.
67. What does the author want to explain by taking her acquaintance as an example
A. That a gentle encouragement will be helpful to solve the problem.
B. That it is beneficial for both sides to reach out first.
C. That painful events should be forgotten.
D. That parents and children are easier to make peace.
68. We can infer from the third paragraph that _______
A. happiness matters more than preventing the embarrassment at reaching out first
B. to be peaceful is more important than to be right in any disagreement
C. to avoid arguments and misunderstandings means seeking for happiness
D. hold on to the right position leads to resentments
69. According to the passage, you can be more peaceful by ________.
A. trying your best to complete your own work perfectly
B. helping others create their inner content
C. being active and forgetting unpleasantness
D. understanding the importance of being less defensive
70. Which of the following is the main idea of the passage
A. When you take the chance first to say sorry, you will win.
B. You won’t feel angry if you don’t turn “small thing” into” big thing”.
C. Letting others be right will definitely make them reach back.
D. It’s good to be the first one to reach out to break little resentments.
第II卷(非选择题，共25分)
第一部分：阅读表达(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
As we enjoy the summer ocean waves along the beaches, we may think nervously about Steven Spielberg’s Jaws and the great fear that sharks inspire in us.
Yet we are happy to see global efforts to protect the declining number of sharks. The world has realized that we need the species, like sharks, to keep a balanced ecosystem. Sharks, in particular, are “in” these days. Thanks to good public policy and famous stars such as Jackie Chan and Ang Lee, killing sharks for fin soup is no longer cool.
The demand for shark fins has been rising for decades, threatening sharks with extinction (灭绝)—up to 100 million sharks are killed each year just for their fins. But we have started to reverse the trend, particularly in many areas of the United States and overseas where restaurants once proudly provided delicious shark fins on the menu.
In California, a ban on the sale and possession of shark fin soup has gone into effect this year through the efforts of Wild Aid and other organizations. Overseas marketing and public efforts featuring posters on public transportation systems and TV ads have been underway for the past few years. These efforts all show signs of success, on both the supply side and the demand side of trade in shark fins.
Actually, stopping the killing of sharks is part of a broader movement to stop the killing of wild animals and the buying and selling of wildlife products. These products come from hunting elephants, tigers and rhinos, besides killing marine life. Whether it is shark fin soup or ivory piano keys, killing animals is big business. The hunting of elephants in search of ivory tusks for luxury (奢侈的) goods has become a fall-scale war. The decrease of African elephant populations is alarming. Together with international partners, the United States is leading the worldwide effort to reduce demand for high-end products that rely on killing animals.
71. Why do people begin to make efforts to protect the declining number of sharks (No more than 15 words)
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72. What’s the main reason for killing sharks (No more than 10 Words)
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73. Who helped California decide to ban the sale and possession of shark fin soup (No more than 5 Words)
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74. What does the underlined word “reverse” in Paragraph 3 mean (1 word)
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75. In your opinion, what’s the best way to stop killing animals (No more than 20 words)
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第二部分：书面表达(满分25分)
76. 假设你是晨光中学的学生李津，你校最近在举行“校园之星”优秀学生评选活动，请你用英语推荐你的同学王华，内容包括：
1.人物和事迹简介；
2.你从他/她身上学到了什么。
注意：1.词数不少于100；
2. 短文题目已为你写好，不计入总词数。
A role model around me
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