2023-2024学年第二学期平谷五中期中考试
英语试卷
2024.4
第一部分：知识运用(共两节，30分)
第一节(共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，共 15分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 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。
On a bright afternoon, Jordan, Mahir and Mahir’s father gathered at the foot of a mountain. “Hey, Jordan, over
here!” Jordan’s best friend, Mahir, waved his hand, pointing to a crack in the side of the mountain. “We could
___1___ this!”
Jordan tied his safety harness (系带) and checked his rope. He weighed one of them in his hand, determining
its weight. Then he looked for ___2___ locations, considering the difficulty of the task. “That crack is ___3___
narrow. I don’t think we’d get up very high.”
“At the time of a test, a person rises or falls.” said Ghanim, Mahir’s dad. Shaking his head in ___4___ over the
foreign proverb (谚语), Jordan examined the crack. It was nothing more than a sliver in the solid face of the cliff.
He shifted in his harness as Mahir gave the proverb his own explanation: “If you’re not reaching the ___5___,
you’re not trying hard enough.” Jordan recognized the bit of advice from a previous climbing lesson.
His own father’s voice resounded in his thoughts, as if in a half-forgotten dream. “Climb a mountain, son, and
you climb the insecurity in your own life. You climb over your shadow, climb over your ___6___.”That was five
years ago, before the automobile ___7___ that took his dad’s life. Jordan’s father swiftly turned his car and
effectively ___8___ a car from going over a cliff (悬崖). The sudden move had saved the people in that car. But his
father’s car went off a cliff. ___9___ with the difficult situation, Jordan’s dad had never hesitated before making the
decision.
And now Jordan wouldn’t either. ____10____ on his balance, he took a deep breath and began to climb.
Finally, they made it to the peak of the mountain.
1. A. master B. pack C. climb D. dive
2. A. worthwhile B. possible C. unique D. immediate
3. A. acceptable B. classical C. amazingly D. unbelievably
4. A. confusion B. awareness C. understanding D. appreciation
5. A. agreement B. destination C. balance D. crack
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6. A. shock B. power C. doubt D. struggle
7. A. accident B. journey C. event D. trap
8. A. discouraged B. connected C. pulled D. prevented
9. A. Agreed B. Faced C. Ended D. Gone
10. A. Concentrating B. Depending C. Moved D. Carrying
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. B 10. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了 Jordan努力爬到山顶和攀登过程中的心理活动。
【1题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们可以爬上去！A. master掌握；B. pack包装；C. climb爬，攀登；D. dive潜
水。根据前文的“On a bright afternoon, Jordan, Mahir and Mahir’s father gathered at the foot of a mountain. “Hey,
Jordan, over here!” Jordan’s best friend, Mahir, waved his hand, pointing to a crack in the side of the mountain.
“We could”可知，Jordan、Mahir和Mahir的父亲聚集在山脚下，马希尔指着山边的一条裂缝，认为从那里
可以爬上去。故选 C项。
【2题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然后考虑到任务的难度，他寻找可能的地点。A. worthwhile值得的；B. possible
可能的；C. unique独特的；D. immediate立即的。根据前文的“Jordan tied his safety harness(系带) and checked
his rope. He weighed one of them in his hand, determining its weight.(乔丹系好安全带，检查绳子。他在手里掂
了掂其中的一个，确定它的重量)”和后文的“That crack is ___3___ narrow. I don’t think we’d get up very
high.”可知，Jordan准备好攀爬后，寻找那条裂缝的可能的攀爬地点。故选 B项。
【3题详解】
考查副词和形容词词义辨析。句意：A. acceptable可接受的；B. classical经典的；C. amazingly令人惊奇的
是；D. unbelievably难以置信地。根据后文的“I don’t think we’d get up very high.”和后文的“It was nothing
more than a sliver in the solid face of the cliff.(它只不过是悬崖坚硬的表面上的一根银条)”可知，Jordan得出
的结论为“爬不上去”，那条裂缝就像悬崖坚硬的表面上的一根银条，所以窄得令人难以置信。故选 D项。
【4题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Jordan对这句外国谚语感到困惑，摇了摇头，仔细检查了裂缝。A. confusion困
惑；B. awareness意识；C. understanding理解；D. appreciation欣赏。根据前文的“Shaking his head”和后文
“over the foreign proverb”可知，Jordan摇了摇头，表明他没听懂，感到困惑。故选 A项。
【5题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果你没有到达目的地，那是因为你还不够努力。A. agreement协议；B. destination
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目的地；C. balance平衡；D. crack裂纹。根据前文的“If you’re not reaching the”和后文“you’re not trying hard
enough.”可知，因为你还不够努力，所以没有到达目的地，最后 Jordan他们努力到达了目的地山顶。故选
B项。
【6题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：你要爬过你的阴影，爬过你的怀疑。A. shock震惊；B. power权力；C. doubt怀
疑；D. struggle奋斗。根据前文的“I don’t think we’d get up very high.”和“Climb a mountain, son, and you
climb the insecurity in your own life. You climb over your shadow, climb over your”可知，父亲鼓励 Jordan勇敢
前行，所以此处指爬过阴影，爬过怀疑。故选 C项。
【7题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：那是五年前，在那场夺走他父亲生命的车祸之前。A. accident事故；B. journey
旅程；C. event事件；D. trap陷阱。根据前文的“before the automobile”和后文“that took his dad’s life”可
知，Jordan的父亲发生车祸去世了。故选 A项。
【8题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Jordan的父亲迅速转弯，有效地阻止了一辆汽车掉下悬崖。A. discouraged使泄
气；B. connected连接；C. pulled拉；D. prevented阻止。根据前文的“Jordan’s father swiftly turned his car”
可知，Jordan的父亲迅速转弯，从而阻止了一辆汽车掉下悬崖。故选 D项。
【9题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：面对困境，Jordan的父亲毫不犹豫地做出了决定。A. Agreed (with)同意；B. Faced
(with)面对；C. Ended (with)以……结束；D. Gone (with)与……一起存在。根据前文的“Jordan’s father swiftly
turned his car and effectively ___8___ a car from going over a cliff (悬崖). The sudden move had saved the people
in that car. But his father’s car went off a cliff.”可知，Jordan的父亲迅速转弯，有效地阻止了一辆汽车掉下悬
崖，可知他当时面对困境。故选 B项。
【10题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：他集中精力保持平衡，深吸了一口气，开始往上爬。A. Concentrating (on)集中注
意力于；B. Depending (on)依靠；C. Moved (on)离开，继续前进；D. Carrying (on)继续。根据后文的“on his
balance, he took a deep breath and began to climb. Finally, they made it to the peak of the mountain”可知，他们
到达了山顶，因为他集中精力保持平衡。故选 A项。
第二节：语法填空(共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，共 15分)
A
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白
处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
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One study shows that the media can play an important role in ____11____ (build) an image of a modern
person. Some people are so interested in a “perfect” image in the media that they try ____12____ (they) best to
become as good as that “perfect” image. Actually, that is not necessary. The truth is ____13____ those who think
themselves less attractive should pay more attention to books rather than looks.
【答案】11. building
12. their 13. that
【解析】
【导语】一篇说明文。一项研究表明，媒体在塑造现代人的形象方面发挥着重要作用。有些人对媒体上的
“完美”形象如此感兴趣，以至于他们尽最大努力让自己变得和那个“完美”形象一样好。实际上，这是
不必要的。事实是，那些认为自己没有魅力的人应该更多地关注书籍，而不是外表。
【11题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：一项研究表明，媒体在塑造一个现代人的形象方面可以发挥重要作用。作介词 in
的宾语，应用动名词形式。故填 building。
【12题详解】
考查代词。句意：有些人对媒体上的“完美”形象如此感兴趣，以至于他们尽最大努力变得像那个“完美”
形象一样好。短语 try one’s best表示“尽最大努力”，故填 their。
【13题详解】
考查表语从句。句意：事实是，那些认为自己没有吸引力的人应该把更多的注意力放在书本上，而不是外
表上。引导表语从句，从句不缺少成分，句意完整，故用 that引导。故填 that。
B
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白
处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Running is very relaxing and beneficial. It is a great sport for beginners. You do not need any special
equipment. Just a good pair of running shoes will do. Running ____14____ (help) you get fit and prevents you
from diseases. It will give you good upper and lower body strength. It makes your heart ____15____ (strong) than
before and allows more blood to flow around your body. It also strengthens your immune system. Besides, anybody
who is feeling down can go for a run ____16____ (cheer) themselves up.
【答案】14. helps
15. stronger
16. to cheer
【解析】
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【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了跑步的好处。
【14题详解】
考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：跑步可以帮助你保持健康，防止你生病。分析句子可知，help(帮助)是句
中谓语动词，与主语 Running之间是主动关系，描述一般性事实，应使用一般现在时态，又因主语是单个
动名词，谓语动词应使用单数形式。综上，谓语应用一般现在时的主动语态，单数形式。故填 helps。
【15题详解】
考查比较级。句意：它使你的心脏比以前更强壮，让更多的血液在你的身体周围流动。根据句意和 than before
可知，句中使用了比较级，表示“更强壮”，用形容词比较级形式 stronger。故填 stronger。
【16题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：此外，任何情绪低落的人都可以去跑步让自己振作起来。根据句意，“(cheer)
themselves up”是“go for a run”的目的，用不定式作目的状语。故填 to cheer。
C
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白
处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Tanni was born with an illness, ____17____ made her unable to move her muscles normally. Tanni was
interested in sports, but when she was growing up she didn’t see many disabled athletes on television. Then several
years later, while watching the London wheelchair marathon, she saw an athlete she knew. She dreamed that she
____18____ (be) on the starting line, competing in the marathon too. Finally, her dream ____19____ (come) true.
She was not only on the starting line, but also the winner at the finish line. Tanni believes you’ll never know
____20____ you can do unless you try.
【答案】17. which
18. would be
19. came 20. what
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了身患残疾的 Tanni通过不懈的努力和坚持，最终实现了参加伦敦轮
椅马拉松并获得冠军的梦想。
【17题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：坦尼生来就患有一种疾病，这使她无法正常活动肌肉。引导非限制性定语从句，修
饰前面整个句子，句中所述“生来就患有一种疾病”这件事情在从句中作主语，应使用关系代词 which引
导该从句。故填 which。
【18题详解】
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考查时态。句意：她梦想着自己也能站在起跑线上，参加马拉松比赛。从句表示将来的动作，且主句为一
般过去时，故从句用过去将来时。故填 would be。
【19题详解】
考查时态。句意：最后，她的梦想实现了。动词短语 come true作谓语，与主语 her dream之间是主动关系，
根据上文可知，讲述过去的事情，应使用一般过去时态。故填 came。
【20题详解】
考查宾语从句。句意：坦尼相信，除非你去尝试，否则你永远不会知道自己能做什么。引导宾语从句，从
句缺主语，结合句意，表示“……的事物”，用连接代词 what引导该从句。故填 what。
第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，38分)
第一节 (共 14小题；每小题 2分，共 28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，并在答题卡上将该
项涂黑。
A
For some of us, the excitement of seeing a performance at a European opera house is just not enough.
Fortunately, opera houses throughout Europe open their backstage doors to the public. Take advantage of these
opportunities to look behind the scenes of some of the world's great opera houses.
Teatro alla Scala Opera House Tours—Milan
Discover the activities within the opera house on a backstage tour of the La Scala theater in Milan. The tour
also includes an overview of the history of the theater and guides you through the auditorium(观众席) and the
theater boxes.
Paris Opera House Tours—Paris
While it is possible to walk around the public areas of the beautiful Paris Opera House on your own, guided
tours are also offered and are led by an English-speaking guide. During the 90- minute tour, you will learn about
the theater's history and its architecture. You will also have an opportunity to visit the grand staircase.
Royal Opera House Tours—London
It is one of the most comprehensive of the opera house tours in Europe. The guide at the Royal Opera House
takes you through sections of the backstage area to the props (道具) room, where workers build the sets, the
costume shop and the ballet studios. There's a chance that you will even catch the ballet dancers backstage in
practice in their big ballet studio.
La Fenice Opera House Tours—Venice
Teatro La Fenice in Venice offers a couple of options for visitors. A self-guided tour of the beautiful halls and
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grounds with a voice guide is available at the box office. Guided tours are also available with an expert that will
explain the history of the opera house from its origins to its rebuilding.
21. In which opera house might you be able to see a costume shop backstage
A. The Teatro alla Scala Opera House B. The Paris Opera House
C. The Royal Opera House D. The La Fenice Opera House
22. What do the above four opera houses have in common
A. They all offer free guided tours.
B. They all open their backstage areas to the public.
C. They are all free to the public.
D. They are all located in France.
23. Where can we most probably find this text
A. In a sports magazine B. In an adventure novel
C. In a history book D. On a culture website
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个歌剧院为观众开放后台区域，观众可以利用这些机会来了解世
界上一些伟大歌剧院的幕后故事。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段 The guide at the Royal Opera House takes you through sections of the backstage area to
the props (道具) room, where workers build the sets, the costume shop and the ballet studios.可知，皇家歌剧院的
导游带您穿越后台区域的各个部分进入道具室，在那里工作人员会制作布景，在后台设置服装店和芭蕾舞
工作室。因此根据第四段的标题可知，你可能在 Royal Opera House看到布置在后台的服装店。故选 C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段 Fortunately, opera houses throughout Europe open their backstage doors to the public.
可知，整个欧洲的歌剧院向公众敞开了歌剧院后台的大门。因此，这四个歌剧院的共同点是它们都向公众
开放后台区域。故选 B。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。文章介绍了四个歌剧院为观众开放后台区域，观众可以利用这些机会来了解世界上一些伟大
歌剧院的幕后故事，这是与文化艺术有关的话题。因此，我们最可能在一个有关文化方面的网站上找到这
样的文章。故选 D。
B
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Once, I was invited to see a performance by my friends. Little did I know that I was about to see something I
would never forget.
After the host made a brief introduction, the young musician, Mr. Patrick Henry Hughes, was rolled onto the
stage in his wheelchair and began to play the piano. His fingers danced across the keys as he made beautiful music.
He then began to sing as he played, and it was even more beautiful. For some reason, however, I knew that I was
seeing something special. About ten minutes into Patrick’s performance, someone came on the stage and said, “I’d
like to share a seven-minute video.” Then the lights went dim.
Patrick Henry Hughes was born with no eyes and the inability to fully extend his arms and legs, which left him
disabled for life. However, as a child, he was fitted with artificial eyes (义眼) and placed in a wheelchair. Before
his first birthday, he discovered the piano. His mom said, “I could hit any note on the piano, and within one or two
tries, he’d get it.” By his second birthday, he could play simple songs as requested. His father was excited. “We
might not play baseball, but we can play music together.”
Later, Patrick became a junior at the University of Louisville. His father attended classes with him and he
made nearly all A’s. He was also a part of the marching band. He and his father did it together. They attended all the
band practices and performances.
But even more than his unbelievable musical talent, it was Patrick’s “attitude of gratitude” that touched my
soul. On stage, between songs, he talked to the audience about his life and about how blessed he was. He said, “life
made me blind and unable to walk. BIG DEAL! It gave me the ability… the musical gift I have… the great
opportunity to meet new people.”
When his performance was over, Patrick and his father were on the stage together. The crowd rose to their feet
and cheered for over five minutes.
24. What do we know about Patrick
A. Patrick was born with poor eyesight.
B. Patrick could dance with his fingers.
C. Patrick could sing and play the piano.
D. Patrick introduced himself before the show.
25. According to the passage, Patrick’s father ________.
A. expected his son to be a great musician and singer
B. attended classes and band practices with him
C. was the leader of the marching band
D. taught him to play baseball
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26. Which words can best describe Patrick
A. Brave and outgoing. B. Talented and positive.
C. Creative and generous. D. Honest and determined.
27. What can we learn from this passage
A. Practice makes perfect.
B. Interest is the best teacher.
C. Little kindness makes a great difference.
D. Life is about learning to dance in the rain.
【答案】24. C 25. B 26. B 27. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是夹叙夹议文。文章主要通过讲述帕特里克（Patrick）虽然天生看不见并且终生残疾但是仍坚
持学习音乐的故事告诉我们要珍惜自己所拥有的东西。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“After the host made a brief introduction, the young musician, Mr. Patrick Henry
Hughes, was rolled onto the stage in his wheelchair and began to play the piano. His fingers danced across the keys
as he made beautiful music. He then began to sing as he played, and it was even more beautiful. (主持人简单介绍
后，年轻的音乐家帕特里克·亨利·休斯先生坐在轮椅上被推上舞台，开始弹钢琴。他弹奏着优美的音乐，
手指在琴键上翩翩起舞。然后他边弹边唱，唱得更美了。)”可知，帕特里克会弹钢琴，还会唱歌。故选 C。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“His father attended classes with him and he made nearly all A’s. He was also a part of
the marching band. He and his father did it together. They attended all the band practices and performances. (他的
父亲和他一起上课，他几乎取得了所有的 A。他也是行进乐队的一员。他和他父亲一起做的。他们参加了
乐队的所有练习和演出。)”可知，帕特里克的父亲和他一起上课并参加了乐队的所有练习和演出。故选 B。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“But even more than his unbelievable musical talent, it was Patrick’s “attitude of
gratitude” that touched my soul. On stage, between songs, he talked to the audience about his life and about how
blessed he was. He said, “life made me blind and unable to walk. BIG DEAL! It gave me the ability… the musical
gift I have… the great opportunity to meet new people.”(但更让我感动的不仅是帕特里克令人难以置信的音乐
天赋，还有他“感恩的态度”。在舞台上，在歌曲间隙，他向观众讲述了自己的生活，讲述了自己是多么
的幸运。他说：“生活让我失明，无法行走。没什么大不了！它给了我能力……我拥有的音乐天赋……结
识新朋友的绝佳机会。”)”可知，帕特里克很有音乐天赋，而且生活态度积极向上。故选 B。
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【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Patrick Henry Hughes was born with no eyes and the inability to fully extend his arms
and legs, which left him disabled for life. However, as a child, he was fitted with artificial eyes (义眼) and placed
in a wheelchair. Before his first birthday, he discovered the piano. His mom said, “I could hit any note on the piano,
and within one or two tries, he’d get it.” By his second birthday, he could play simple songs as requested. His father
was excited. “We might not play baseball, but we can play music together.”(帕特里克·亨利·休斯出生时没有
眼睛，无法完全伸展胳膊和腿，这使他终身残疾。然而，小时候，他戴上了假眼，坐在轮椅上。在他一岁
生日之前，他发现了这架钢琴。他的妈妈说：“我可以在钢琴上弹奏任何音符，只要一两次尝试，他就会
弹出来。”到他两岁生日时，他可以根据要求演奏简单的歌曲。他的父亲很兴奋。“我们可能不打棒球，
但我们可以一起演奏音乐。”)”和第五段“But even more than his unbelievable musical talent, it was Patrick’s
“attitude of gratitude” that touched my soul. On stage, between songs, he talked to the audience about his life and
about how blessed he was. He said, “life made me blind and unable to walk. BIG DEAL! It gave me the ability…
the musical gift I have… the great opportunity to meet new people.”(但更让我感动的不仅是帕特里克令人难以
置信的音乐天赋，还有他“感恩的态度”。在舞台上，在歌曲间隙，他向观众讲述了自己的生活，讲述了
自己是多么的幸运。他说：“生活让我失明，无法行走。没什么大不了！它给了我能力……我拥有的音乐
天赋……结识新朋友的绝佳机会。”)”可知，这篇文章主要讲述帕特里克虽然天生看不见并且终生残疾，
但是他仍坚持学习音乐，这告诉我们要积极面对人生的困难和挑战，珍惜自己所拥有的东西。所以从文章
中能学到“生活就是要学会在雨中跳舞”。故选 D。
C
Once I told someone I wanted to get a master’s degree of fine arts in creative writing and they told me it was
the second-to-worst post-graduation plan they’d ever heard from a student. Arts degrees—especially fine arts
degrees, which usually come in the form of music, studio art, creative writing and theater—have been, over the
years, labeled useless.
It’s true that for the most part, STEM degrees lead to higher paying jobs than liberal and fine arts degrees, and
it’s understandable why young people care about a higher starting salary and financial security. Student loan debt is
playing a role in the physical and mental stress of young people.
And while STEM majors usually have starting salaries that are $20,000 higher than those of liberal arts majors,
by the time people reach the age of 40, the salaries between those who majored in the liberal arts and those who
majored in STEM are virtually the same. For example, women who major in STEM earned nearly 50% more than
social science and history majors at ages 23-25, but only 10% more by ages 38-40, a New York Times analysis
reported. So even in terms of salary, which doesn’t solely determine whether or not a degree is useful, liberal arts
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degrees aren’t all that far behind STEM.
It seems too that since people nowadays are going to have to work longer , it’s more important than ever that
we actually like and care about what we’re doing. Pursuing something enjoyable, or else a passion, is continuously
found to be a key factor in maintaining healthy relationships, mental health, physical health and energy. In other
words, not useless.
Art is also a method of communication. It allows people from different backgrounds, from different walks of
life to communicate with each other. In a world where borders and division seem to be all over the place, we need
art more than ever. We need liberal arts majors. And more than anything, we need to be able to pursue what we love
with confidence, and we need to not get caught up in the ”usefulness“ of what we love.
And just because someone’s primary job isn’t in their field of study—a writer who teaches high school for
example—doesn’t make the degree useless. It just means that their way of finding a stable income is different. The
same goes for artists who have to work multiple jobs to support themselves. They might have to find other means
of supporting themselves and their artistry. It might be copy editing or it might be tutoring,
So I am going to graduate school, and I am going to graduate school for writing. I might be paying rent by
way of overnight restaurant shifts—there’s so much I’m not sure of. But one thing I am sure of is this—I would
rather be a writer working two jobs to pay my bills than be no writer at all.
28. ANew York Times analysis report is mentioned in Paragraph 3 to .
A. analyse the potential value of different majors
B. put forward the opinion on majors by example
C. prove the argument against arts degrees wrong
D. demonstrate the link between majors and incomes
29. Why does the author think learning arts is useful
A. Following one’s dream of arts keeps one in good condition.
B. Doing what one loves builds up one’s self-confidence in arts.
C. Mastering arts improves one’s understanding of different jobs.
D. Developing a love for arts helps one maintain passion for work
30. What can we infer from the passage
A. Students learning arts are more concerned about the value of life.
B. People tend to place income in the first place when choosing majors.
C. The man who doesn’t love his work won’t stick with the job for long.
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D. Graduates can find a broader space of development in the field of arts.
【答案】28. C 29. A 30. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章中作者主要议论了艺术学位是否是无用的问题，作者认为薪水并不能完全
决定一个学位是否有用，学习艺术是有用的，是因为追求艺术梦想能使人保持良好状态。
【28题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“So even in terms of salary, which doesn’t solely determine whether or not a degree
is useful, liberal arts degrees aren’t all that far behind STEM.(因此，即使是在工资方面，文科学位也没有远远落
后于 STEM，而工资并不是唯一决定学位是否有用的因素。)”可知，在第三段提到了一篇《纽约时报》分
析报告，是为了证明反对艺术学位的论点是错误的。故选 C。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。 根据第四段中“Pursuing something enjoyable, or else a passion, is continuously found to be a key
factor in maintaining healthy relationships, mental health, physical health and energy. In other words, not
useless.(人们不断发现，追求令人愉快的事情或激情是保持健康的人际关系、心理健康、身体健康和精力充
沛的关键因素。换句话说，不是无用的。)”可知，作者认为学习艺术是有用的，是因为追求艺术梦想能使
人保持良好状态。故选 A。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。 根据第二段中“It’s true that for the most part, STEM degrees lead to higher paying jobs than
liberal and fine arts degrees, and it’s understandable why young people care about a higher starting salary and
financial security.(的确，在大多数情况下，STEM 学位比文科和美术学位带来更高收入的工作，这也可以理
解为什么年轻人关心更高的起薪和经济保障。)”可知，人们在选择专业时往往把收入放在第一位。故选 B。
D
Most groups of plants and animals are richer in species and more plentiful near the equator. In the ocean, that
holds true for cold-blooded predators(掠食者). But warm-blooded predators are more diverse toward the poles and
noticeably missing from several warm hot spots. Why
John Grady, an ecologist, and his team considered the possibility—warm-blooded animals need a lot to fuel
their metabolism(新陈代谢). Perhaps colder waters are just richer in small fish But they found that at higher,
colder places, there isn’t actually much more food around. It’s more that warm-blooded animals are eating a much
bigger share of it than their cold-blooded competitors.
The real explanation is simple. An animal’s speed, swiftness, and intelligence depend on its metabolism,
which in turn depends on its temperature. Since birds and mammals can keep heating their bodies in icy conditions,
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they remain fast and attentive. By contrast, the fish they hunt become slower and duller. At some tipping point of
temperature, seals, dolphins, and penguins start outswimming their prey(猎物). They become more likely to come
upon targets and outpace the cold-blooded predators of their own.
In Grady’s words, “Warm-bodied predators are favoured where preys are slow, stupid and cold.” That’s why
sharks and other predatory fish dominate near the equator, but colder waters are the kingdom of whales and seals.
By keeping food to themselves in the poles, these creatures can then specialize on specific types of prey, which
makes them more likely to split into separate species. The killer whales of the North Pacific, for example, include
mammal-eating transients and fish-eating, year-round residents.
But the world is changing. It’s likely that the surface of the oceans will warm by 2 to 3℃ within this century.
Grady’s team estimates that every time the ocean’s surface warms by 1℃, populations of sea mammals will fall by
12%, and populations of seals and sea lions will fall by 24%.
But “predictions are hard,” Donna Hauser from the University of Alaska Fairbanks notes. “Polar bears are
losers of a warming world, but some populations are still doing well. Some groups of whales have changed the
timing of their migrations; others are hunting in deeper, colder waters. These changes might make sea mammals
more adaptable to changing climates. Maybe they just need to find the places where fish remain slow, stupid and
cold.”
31. Why are there more types of warm-blooded predators near the poles
A. Because there is more food.
B. Because there are fewer enemies.
C. Because they are faster and wiser.
D. Because they consume less energy.
32. The author mentions the killer whales to show ______.
A. the benefit of biological evolution
B. food preference of different sea mammals
C. the distinction of specific types of predators
D. the advantage of constant body temperature
33. What is Donna Hauser’s attitude towards the future of the sea mammals
A. Positive. B. Negative.
C. Neutral. D. Sceptical.
34. Which is the best title for the passage
A. Are the Poles Heaven for Sea Predators
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B. How Do Sea Mammals Track Their Prey
C. Why Do the Warm-Blooded Like Food Cold
D. Is the World Too Hot for the Warm-Blooded
【答案】31. C 32. D 33. A 34. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。在赤道附近，大多数动植物种类更丰富，数量也更多。但是温血食肉动物在两
极的分布更加多样化，在一些温暖的热点地区明显缺失。文章并且分析了这一想象的原因。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。第三段第二句 An animal’s speed, swiftness, and intelligence depend on its metabolism, which in
turn depends on its temperature. Since birds and mammals can keep heating their bodies in icy conditions, they
remain fast and attentive.可知动物的速度、速度和智力取决于它的新陈代谢，而新陈代谢又取决于它的体温。
由于鸟类和哺乳动物可以在寒冷的环境中保持体温，所以它们保持快速和专注。因此极地附近有更多种类
的温血掠食者是因为他们更快更聪明。故选 C。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段第一句 In Grady’s words, “Warm-bodied predators are favoured where preys are slow,
stupid and cold.” That’s why sharks and other predatory fish dominate near the equator, but colder waters are the
kingdom of whales and seals.可知 “身体温暖的捕食者更喜欢那些行动缓慢、愚蠢和寒冷的猎物。”“这就
是为什么鲨鱼和其他掠食性鱼类在赤道附近占统治地位，而较冷的水域则是鲸鱼和海豹的王国。故作者提
到鲸鱼是为了说明恒温动物的优点，故选 D。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段倒数第二句 These changes might make sea mammals more adaptable to changing
climates.可知 Donna Hauser认为这些变化可能使海洋哺乳动物更能适应不断变化的气候。他对于海洋哺乳动
物的未来是积极乐观的。故选 A。
【34题详解】
主旨大意题。第一段第三句But warm-blooded predators are more diverse toward the poles and noticeably missing
from several warm hot spots.以及本文主要内容是分析温血食肉动物在两极的分布更多的原因，故选 C。
第二节(共 5小题；每小题 2分，共 10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余
选项。
In the 17th century when a British businessman heard that there were one hundred million people in China, he
was determined to go there and sell spoons. He thought even if he could earn one penny for one spoon, he would
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still make a lot of money. ____35____
Then, why do the Chinese people use chopsticks Some people did research on the origin of China’s
chopsticks. One theory is that chopsticks were very convenient for Chinese to use because China was an
agricultural society, relying mainly on vegetables for food. When we steamed or boiled food, it was difficult for us
to use spoons to dip vegetables in the soup. ____36____ Westerners, on the other hand, travelled with their animals
from place to place and lived on meat. For them, knives and forks were more practical.
Chopsticks reflect gentleness and kindness, the main moral teaching of Confucianism. ____37____ First,
don’t use it to hit the side of your bowl or plate to make noises, because Chinese people think only beggars would
do this to beg for meals. ____38____ It means you lay the blame on others. Also, don’t stick your chopsticks
upright in the rice bowl. That usually appears at the funerals and is believed to be impolite to the host and the
seniors who are at the table.
Today, chopsticks have become a typical part of Chinese culture, symbolising the power of unity. ____39____
However, ten pairs of chopsticks represent strength, which means they won’t break off in any cases. We Chinese
people draw on this spirit, which always inspires and encourages us to work hand in hand for a better future.
A. As a result, spoons were designed and preferred by Westerners.
B. But to his surprise, the Chinese people use chopsticks, not spoons.
C. Therefore, Chinese people cleverly invented chopsticks to pick food.
D. Besides, never point at people with your chopsticks while using them.
E. Indeed, one chopstick is useless and so delicate that it can be broken readily.
F. So these virtues have gradually become the rules people follow in their daily life.
G. There are some rules about using chopsticks that you should pay great attention to.
【答案】35. B 36. C 37. F 38. D 39. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文介绍了中国筷子的起源和文化意义，以及使用筷子的一些礼仪规则。文
章指出，筷子是中国人因为饮食习惯而发明的，代表着团结的力量和温和的品德。同时，使用筷子也有一
些禁忌和规矩需要遵守。文章最后强调了筷子所代表的团结精神，鼓励人们共同努力创造更美好的未来。
【35题详解】
根据前文“In the 17th century when a British businessman heard that there were one hundred million people in
China, he was determined to go there and sell spoons. He thought even if he could earn one penny for one spoon,
he would still make a lot of money.(17世纪，一位英国商人听说中国有一亿人口，就下决心去中国卖勺子。他
想，即使一个勺子能挣一分钱，他也会赚很多钱。)”可知，后文应该强调该事情的结果。B选项“But to his
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surprise, the Chinese people use chopsticks, not spoons.( 但令他惊讶的是，中国人用筷子，而不是勺子。)”承
接前文。故选 B。
【36题详解】
根据前文“When we steamed or boiled food, it was difficult for us to use spoons to dip vegetables in the soup. (当
我们蒸或煮食物时，我们很难用勺子把蔬菜浸在汤里。)”可知，此处应该强调解决该问题的方式。C选项
“Therefore, Chinese people cleverly invented chopsticks to pick food.(因此，中国人聪明地发明了筷子来挑选食
物。)”承接前文。故选 C。
【37题详解】
根据前文“Chopsticks reflect gentleness and kindness, the main moral teaching of Confucianism. (筷子体现了儒
学的主要道德教育——温柔和善良。)”可知，筷子体现了儒学的主要道德教育——温柔和善良。后文应该
继续对该主题进行强调。F选项“So these virtues have gradually become the rules people follow in their daily
life. (因此，这些美德逐渐成为人们在日常生活中遵循的规则。)”指出，这些美德逐渐成为人们在日常生活
中遵循的规则。these virtues指代前文的 gentleness and kindness。故选 F。
【38题详解】
根据后文“It means you lay the blame on others.(这意味着你把责任推给别人。)”可知，此处指出用筷子指着
别人意味着把责任推给别人。D选项“Besides, never point at people with your chopsticks while using them.(此
外，不要用筷子指着别人。)”与下文的 it呼应，且 First和 Besides是并列关系。故选 D。
【39题详解】
根据前文“Today, chopsticks have become a typical part of Chinese culture, symbolising the power of unity.(如今，
筷子已成为中国文化的典型组成部分，象征着团结的力量。)”可知，此处强调筷子象征着团结的力量。同
时根据后文“However, ten pairs of chopsticks represent strength, which means they won’t break off in any cases.
(然而，十双筷子代表力量，这意味着它们在任何情况下都不会折断。)”可知，前文应该与此处构成转折关
系。E选项“Indeed, one chopstick is useless and so delicate that it can be broken readily. (事实上，一根筷子是
没有用的，它是如此脆弱，很容易被折断。)”指出一根筷子容易折断，与后文构成转折关系。故选 E。
第三部分：书面表达(共两节，32 分)
第一节(共 4小题； 第 40、41小题每题 2分， 第 42小题 3分，第 43小题 5分，共 12分)
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容在答题卡相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。
People from different generations often live and work together. Sometimes they’re happy being together, other
times they’re not. One of the reasons for their unhappiness maybe a generation gap. A generation gap is the
difference between two or more generations—not the differences between their years but the differences between
the generations’ ideas, attitudes, and interests. Of course, people can have differences and still be happy together,
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but according to the experts, communication between the generations helps everyone get along.
Good communication between the generations starts in the family. These days many families are changing
their communication style. They are moving from a “one-way” style to a “two-way” style of communication. To
show this change, let’s compare two families:
The Smith family uses the “one-way” style of communication. Mr. and Mrs. Smith show interest in their
children, but they don’t discuss problems of feelings. The parents make all the rules and decisions. They don’t ask
for their children’s opinions. They explain their decisions to their children, but they don’t discuss them. The
explanation is clear and the children understand. The communication goes one way: from the parents to the
children.
The Jones family uses the “two-way” style of communication. Mr. and Mrs. Jones show interest in their
children and ask for their opinions. They discuss problems and express their feelings. The family makes rules and
decisions together after a discussion. The communication goes two ways: from parents to children and from
children to parents.
Better communication between generations at home means better communication between generations at work
and in the community. When people from different generations understand each other better, they learn from each
other more. This helps them form stronger bonds, work together more easily. As a result, people of all ages can
team up effectively and come up with new ideas in different parts of life.
40. What is a generation gap
______________________________________________________
41. Where does good communication between the generations begin
______________________________________________________
42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
If Jack’ parents discuss with him where to spend their summer vacation, they use the “one-way” style of
communication.
______________________________________________________
43. To bridge the generation gaps, what other suggestions would you make besides better communication (In
about 40 words)
______________________________________________________
【答案】40. A generation gap is the differences between two or more generations’ ideas, attitudes, and interests.
41. In the family
42. If Jack’ parents discuss with him where to spend their summer vacation, they use the “one-way” style of
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communication.把 one-way改为 two-way。因为更好的家庭沟通方式是“双向”交流方式。
43. In order to bridge the generation gap, in addition to better communication, we can also continuously learn from
each other, discover their strengths, give timely praise, and let them experience your care and appreciation.
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍家庭交流可以有效缩小代沟。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“A generation gap is the difference between two or more generations—not the
differences between their years but the differences between the generations’ ideas, attitudes, and interests. (代沟是
指两代或两代以上人之间的差异——不是他们年龄之间的差异，而是几代人的想法、态度和兴趣之间的差
异。)”可知，代沟是指两代或两代以上人之间的想法、态度和兴趣之间的差异。故填 A generation gap is the
differences between two or more generations’ ideas, attitudes, and interests.
【41题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Good communication between the generations starts in the family. (几代人之间的良
好沟通始于家庭。)”可知，几代人之间的良好沟通始于家庭。故填 In the family。
【42题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Good communication between the generations starts in the family. These days many
families are changing their communication style. They are moving from a “one-way” style to a “two-way” style of
communication. (几代人之间的良好沟通始于家庭。如今，许多家庭正在改变他们的沟通方式。他们正在从
“单向”交流方式转变为“双向”交流方式。)”可知，更好的家庭沟通方式是“双向”交流方式。If Jack’
parents discuss with him where to spend their summer vacation, they use the “one-way” style of communication.
把 one-way改为 two-way。故答案为 If Jack’ parents discuss with him where to spend their summer vacation,
they use the “one-way” style of communication.把 one-way改为 two-way。
【43题详解】
开放性试题。为了弥补代沟，除了更好的沟通之外，我们还可以从对方身上不断地学习，学习并发现对方
的优点，及时给与表扬，让对方体会到你的关心和欣赏。故答案为 In order to bridge the generation gap, in
addition to better communication, we can also continuously learn from each other, discover their strengths, give
timely praise, and let them experience your care and appreciation.
第二节 (20分)
44. 假设你是红星中学高一学生李华。你校正在举办“中国传统文化日”活动。你打算邀请外教Mr. Smith
来参加此次活动。请你用英文给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1. 介绍活动(时间、地点、安排等)；
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2. 邀请参加。
注意：1. 词数不少于 100；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Mr. Smith,
____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mr. Smith,
I am Li Hua, a high school student from Red Star Middle School. Our school is going to hold an activity called
The Chinese Traditional Culture Day on April 23, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the school’s multi-function hall.
The purpose of the activity is to improve the understanding of Chinese traditional culture. We have several
cultural activity stations like calligraphy, drawing, martial arts, and Chinese traditional costume show. For each
station, there will be a professional coach and student representatives to introduce to the audiences.
I am writing to invite you to join us and share your views on Chinese traditional culture. Since you are
experienced and knowledgeable about Chinese culture, I believe your participation in our activity would be highly
appreciated.
I am looking forward to your early response.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】这是一封邀请信。要求考生以红星中学高一学生李华的身份，用英文写一封电子邮件邀请外教Mr.
Smith参加你校正在举办的“中国传统文化日”活动。
【详解】1.词汇积累
举行：hold→ organize
名称为：called → titled
几个：several→ a handful of
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改善：improve→ polish up
2.句式拓展
同义句改写
原句：I believe your participation in our activity would be highly appreciated.
拓展句：It is my belief that your participation in our activity would be highly appreciated.
【点睛】【高分句型 1】The purpose of the activity is to improve the understanding of Chinese traditional culture.
（动词不定式做表语）
【高分句型 2】Since you are experienced and knowledgeable about Chinese culture, I believe your participation to
our activity would be highly appreciated.（since 引导的原因状语从句）
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英语试卷
2024.4
第一部分：知识运用(共两节，30分)
第一节(共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，共 15分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 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。
On a bright afternoon, Jordan, Mahir and Mahir’s father gathered at the foot of a mountain. “Hey, Jordan, over
here!” Jordan’s best friend, Mahir, waved his hand, pointing to a crack in the side of the mountain. “We could
___1___ this!”
Jordan tied his safety harness (系带) and checked his rope. He weighed one of them in his hand, determining
its weight. Then he looked for ___2___ locations, considering the difficulty of the task. “That crack is ___3___
narrow. I don’t think we’d get up very high.”
“At the time of a test, a person rises or falls.” said Ghanim, Mahir’s dad. Shaking his head in ___4___ over the
foreign proverb (谚语), Jordan examined the crack. It was nothing more than a sliver in the solid face of the cliff.
He shifted in his harness as Mahir gave the proverb his own explanation: “If you’re not reaching the ___5___,
you’re not trying hard enough.” Jordan recognized the bit of advice from a previous climbing lesson.
His own father’s voice resounded in his thoughts, as if in a half-forgotten dream. “Climb a mountain, son, and
you climb the insecurity in your own life. You climb over your shadow, climb over your ___6___.”That was five
years ago, before the automobile ___7___ that took his dad’s life. Jordan’s father swiftly turned his car and
effectively ___8___ a car from going over a cliff (悬崖). The sudden move had saved the people in that car. But his
father’s car went off a cliff. ___9___ with the difficult situation, Jordan’s dad had never hesitated before making the
decision.
And now Jordan wouldn’t either. ____10____ on his balance, he took a deep breath and began to climb.
Finally, they made it to the peak of the mountain.
1. A. master B. pack C. climb D. dive
2. A. worthwhile B. possible C. unique D. immediate
3. A. acceptable B. classical C. amazingly D. unbelievably
4. A. confusion B. awareness C. understanding D. appreciation
5. A. agreement B. destination C. balance D. crack
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6. A. shock B. power C. doubt D. struggle
7. A. accident B. journey C. event D. trap
8. A. discouraged B. connected C. pulled D. prevented
9. A. Agreed B. Faced C. Ended D. Gone
10. A. Concentrating B. Depending C. Moved D. Carrying
第二节：语法填空(共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，共 15分)
A
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白
处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
One study shows that the media can play an important role in ____11____ (build) an image of a modern
person. Some people are so interested in a “perfect” image in the media that they try ____12____ (they) best to
become as good as that “perfect” image. Actually, that is not necessary. The truth is ____13____ those who think
themselves less attractive should pay more attention to books rather than looks.
B
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白
处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Running is very relaxing and beneficial. It is a great sport for beginners. You do not need any special
equipment. Just a good pair of running shoes will do. Running ____14____ (help) you get fit and prevents you
from diseases. It will give you good upper and lower body strength. It makes your heart ____15____ (strong) than
before and allows more blood to flow around your body. It also strengthens your immune system. Besides, anybody
who is feeling down can go for a run ____16____ (cheer) themselves up.
C
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白
处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Tanni was born with an illness, ____17____ made her unable to move her muscles normally. Tanni was
interested in sports, but when she was growing up she didn’t see many disabled athletes on television. Then several
years later, while watching the London wheelchair marathon, she saw an athlete she knew. She dreamed that she
____18____ (be) on the starting line, competing in the marathon too. Finally, her dream ____19____ (come) true.
She was not only on the starting line, but also the winner at the finish line. Tanni believes you’ll never know
____20____ you can do unless you try.
第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，38分)
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第一节 (共 14小题；每小题 2分，共 28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，并在答题卡上将该
项涂黑。
A
For some of us, the excitement of seeing a performance at a European opera house is just not enough.
Fortunately, opera houses throughout Europe open their backstage doors to the public. Take advantage of these
opportunities to look behind the scenes of some of the world's great opera houses.
Teatro alla Scala Opera House Tours—Milan
Discover the activities within the opera house on a backstage tour of the La Scala theater in Milan. The tour
also includes an overview of the history of the theater and guides you through the auditorium(观众席) and the
theater boxes.
Paris Opera House Tours—Paris
While it is possible to walk around the public areas of the beautiful Paris Opera House on your own , guided
tours are also offered and are led by an English-speaking guide. During the 90- minute tour, you will learn about
the theater's history and its architecture. You will also have an opportunity to visit the grand staircase.
Royal Opera House Tours—London
It is one of the most comprehensive of the opera house tours in Europe. The guide at the Royal Opera House
takes you through sections of the backstage area to the props (道具) room, where workers build the sets, the
costume shop and the ballet studios. There's a chance that you will even catch the ballet dancers backstage in
practice in their big ballet studio.
La Fenice Opera House Tours—Venice
Teatro La Fenice in Venice offers a couple of options for visitors. A self-guided tour of the beautiful halls and
grounds with a voice guide is available at the box office. Guided tours are also available with an expert that will
explain the history of the opera house from its origins to its rebuilding.
21. In which opera house might you be able to see a costume shop backstage
A. The Teatro alla Scala Opera House B. The Paris Opera House
C. The Royal Opera House D. The La Fenice Opera House
22. What do the above four opera houses have in common
A. They all offer free guided tours.
B. They all open their backstage areas to the public.
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C. They are all free to the public.
D. They are all located in France.
23. Where can we most probably find this text
A. In a sports magazine B. In an adventure novel
C. In a history book D. On a culture website
B
Once, I was invited to see a performance by my friends. Little did I know that I was about to see something I
would never forget.
After the host made a brief introduction, the young musician, Mr. Patrick Henry Hughes, was rolled onto the
stage in his wheelchair and began to play the piano. His fingers danced across the keys as he made beautiful music.
He then began to sing as he played, and it was even more beautiful. For some reason, however, I knew that I was
seeing something special. About ten minutes into Patrick’s performance, someone came on the stage and said, “I’d
like to share a seven-minute video.” Then the lights went dim.
Patrick Henry Hughes was born with no eyes and the inability to fully extend his arms and legs, which left him
disabled for life. However, as a child, he was fitted with artificial eyes (义眼) and placed in a wheelchair. Before
his first birthday, he discovered the piano. His mom said, “I could hit any note on the piano, and within one or two
tries, he’d get it.” By his second birthday, he could play simple songs as requested. His father was excited. “We
might not play baseball, but we can play music together.”
Later, Patrick became a junior at the University of Louisville. His father attended classes with him and he
made nearly all A’s. He was also a part of the marching band. He and his father did it together. They attended all the
band practices and performances.
But even more than his unbelievable musical talent, it was Patrick’s “attitude of gratitude” that touched my
soul. On stage, between songs, he talked to the audience about his life and about how blessed he was. He said, “life
made me blind and unable to walk. BIG DEAL! It gave me the ability… the musical gift I have… the great
opportunity to meet new people.”
When his performance was over , Patrick and his father were on the stage together. The crowd rose to their
feet and cheered for over five minutes.
24. What do we know about Patrick
A. Patrick was born with poor eyesight.
B. Patrick could dance with his fingers.
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C. Patrick could sing and play the piano.
D. Patrick introduced himself before the show.
25. According to the passage, Patrick’s father ________.
A. expected his son to be a great musician and singer
B. attended classes and band practices with him
C. was the leader of the marching band
D. taught him to play baseball
26. Which words can best describe Patrick
A. Brave and outgoing. B. Talented and positive.
C. Creative and generous. D. Honest and determined.
27. What can we learn from this passage
A. Practice makes perfect.
B. Interest is the best teacher.
C. Little kindness makes a great difference.
D. Life is about learning to dance in the rain.
C
Once I told someone I wanted to get a master’s degree of fine arts in creative writing and they told me it was
the second-to-worst post-graduation plan they’d ever heard from a student. Arts degrees—especially fine arts
degrees, which usually come in the form of music, studio art, creative writing and theater—have been, over the
years, labeled useless.
It’s true that for the most part, STEM degrees lead to higher paying jobs than liberal and fine arts degrees, and
it’s understandable why young people care about a higher starting salary and financial security. Student loan debt is
playing a role in the physical and mental stress of young people.
And while STEM majors usually have starting salaries that are $20,000 higher than those of liberal arts majors,
by the time people reach the age of 40, the salaries between those who majored in the liberal arts and those who
majored in STEM are virtually the same. For example, women who major in STEM earned nearly 50% more than
social science and history majors at ages 23-25, but only 10% more by ages 38-40, a New York Times analysis
reported. So even in terms of salary, which doesn’t solely determine whether or not a degree is useful, liberal arts
degrees aren’t all that far behind STEM.
It seems too that since people nowadays are going to have to work longer, it’s more important than ever that
we actually like and care about what we’re doing. Pursuing something enjoyable, or else a passion, is continuously
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found to be a key factor in maintaining healthy relationships, mental health, physical health and energy. In other
words, not useless.
Art is also a method of communication. It allows people from different backgrounds, from different walks of
life to communicate with each other. In a world where borders and division seem to be all over the place, we need
art more than ever. We need liberal arts majors. And more than anything, we need to be able to pursue what we love
with confidence, and we need to not get caught up in the ”usefulness“ of what we love.
And just because someone’s primary job isn’t in their field of study—a writer who teaches high school for
example—doesn’t make the degree useless. It just means that their way of finding a stable income is different. The
same goes for artists who have to work multiple jobs to support themselves. They might have to find other means
of supporting themselves and their artistry. It might be copy editing or it might be tutoring,
So I am going to graduate school, and I am going to graduate school for writing. I might be paying rent by
way of overnight restaurant shifts—there’s so much I’m not sure of. But one thing I am sure of is this—I would
rather be a writer working two jobs to pay my bills than be no writer at all.
28. ANew York Times analysis report is mentioned in Paragraph 3 to .
A. analyse the potential value of different majors
B. put forward the opinion on majors by example
C. prove the argument against arts degrees wrong
D. demonstrate the link between majors and incomes
29. Why does the author think learning arts is useful
A. Following one’s dream of arts keeps one in good condition.
B. Doing what one loves builds up one’s self-confidence in arts.
C. Mastering arts improves one’s understanding of different jobs.
D. Developing a love for arts helps one maintain passion for work
30. What can we infer from the passage
A. Students learning arts are more concerned about the value of life.
B. People tend to place income in the first place when choosing majors.
C. The man who doesn’t love his work won’t stick with the job for long.
D. Graduates can find a broader space of development in the field of arts.
D
Most groups of plants and animals are richer in species and more plentiful near the equator. In the ocean, that
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holds true for cold-blooded predators(掠食者). But warm-blooded predators are more diverse toward the poles and
noticeably missing from several warm hot spots. Why
John Grady, an ecologist, and his team considered the possibility—warm-blooded animals need a lot to fuel
their metabolism(新陈代谢). Perhaps colder waters are just richer in small fish But they found that at higher,
colder places, there isn’t actually much more food around. It’s more that warm-blooded animals are eating a much
bigger share of it than their cold-blooded competitors.
The real explanation is simple. An animal’s speed, swiftness, and intelligence depend on its metabolism,
which in turn depends on its temperature. Since birds and mammals can keep heating their bodies in icy conditions,
they remain fast and attentive. By contrast, the fish they hunt become slower and duller. At some tipping point of
temperature, seals, dolphins, and penguins start outswimming their prey(猎物). They become more likely to come
upon targets and outpace the cold-blooded predators of their own.
In Grady’s words, “Warm-bodied predators are favoured where preys are slow, stupid and cold.” That’s why
sharks and other predatory fish dominate near the equator, but colder waters are the kingdom of whales and seals.
By keeping food to themselves in the poles, these creatures can then specialize on specific types of prey, which
makes them more likely to split into separate species. The killer whales of the North Pacific, for example, include
mammal-eating transients and fish-eating, year-round residents.
But the world is changing. It’s likely that the surface of the oceans will warm by 2 to 3℃ within this century.
Grady’s team estimates that every time the ocean’s surface warms by 1℃, populations of sea mammals will fall by
12%, and populations of seals and sea lions will fall by 24%.
But “predictions are hard,” Donna Hauser from the University of Alaska Fairbanks notes. “Polar bears are
losers of a warming world, but some populations are still doing well. Some groups of whales have changed the
timing of their migrations; others are hunting in deeper, colder waters. These changes might make sea mammals
more adaptable to changing climates. Maybe they just need to find the places where fish remain slow, stupid and
cold.”
31. Why are there more types of warm-blooded predators near the poles
A. Because there is more food.
B. Because there are fewer enemies.
C. Because they are faster and wiser.
D. Because they consume less energy.
32. The author mentions the killer whales to show ______.
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A. the benefit of biological evolution
B. food preference of different sea mammals
C. the distinction of specific types of predators
D. the advantage of constant body temperature
33. What is Donna Hauser’s attitude towards the future of the sea mammals
A. Positive. B. Negative.
C. Neutral. D. Sceptical.
34. Which is the best title for the passage
A. Are the Poles Heaven for Sea Predators
B. How Do Sea Mammals Track Their Prey
C. Why Do the Warm-Blooded Like Food Cold
D. Is the World Too Hot for the Warm-Blooded
第二节(共 5小题；每小题 2分，共 10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余
选项。
In the 17th century when a British businessman heard that there were one hundred million people in China, he
was determined to go there and sell spoons. He thought even if he could earn one penny for one spoon, he would
still make a lot of money. ____35____
Then, why do the Chinese people use chopsticks Some people did research on the origin of China’s
chopsticks. One theory is that chopsticks were very convenient for Chinese to use because China was an
agricultural society, relying mainly on vegetables for food. When we steamed or boiled food, it was difficult for us
to use spoons to dip vegetables in the soup. ____36____ Westerners, on the other hand, travelled with their animals
from place to place and lived on meat. For them, knives and forks were more practical.
Chopsticks reflect gentleness and kindness, the main moral teaching of Confucianism. ____37____ First,
don’t use it to hit the side of your bowl or plate to make noises, because Chinese people think only beggars would
do this to beg for meals. ____38____ It means you lay the blame on others. Also, don’t stick your chopsticks
upright in the rice bowl. That usually appears at the funerals and is believed to be impolite to the host and the
seniors who are at the table.
Today, chopsticks have become a typical part of Chinese culture, symbolising the power of unity. ____39____
However, ten pairs of chopsticks represent strength, which means they won’t break off in any cases. We Chinese
people draw on this spirit, which always inspires and encourages us to work hand in hand for a better future.
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A. As a result, spoons were designed and preferred by Westerners.
B. But to his surprise, the Chinese people use chopsticks, not spoons.
C. Therefore, Chinese people cleverly invented chopsticks to pick food.
D. Besides, never point at people with your chopsticks while using them.
E. Indeed, one chopstick is useless and so delicate that it can be broken readily.
F. So these virtues have gradually become the rules people follow in their daily life.
G. There are some rules about using chopsticks that you should pay great attention to.
第三部分：书面表达(共两节，32 分)
第一节(共 4小题； 第 40、41小题每题 2分， 第 42小题 3分，第 43小题 5分，共 12分)
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容在答题卡相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。
People from different generations often live and work together. Sometimes they’re happy being together, other
times they’re not. One of the reasons for their unhappiness maybe a generation gap. A generation gap is the
difference between two or more generations—not the differences between their years but the differences between
the generations’ ideas, attitudes, and interests. Of course, people can have differences and still be happy together,
but according to the experts, communication between the generations helps everyone get along.
Good communication between the generations starts in the family. These days many families are changing
their communication style. They are moving from a “one-way” style to a “two-way” style of communication. To
show this change, let’s compare two families:
The Smith family uses the “one-way” style of communication. Mr. and Mrs. Smith show interest in their
children, but they don’t discuss problems of feelings. The parents make all the rules and decisions. They don’t ask
for their children’s opinions. They explain their decisions to their children, but they don’t discuss them. The
explanation is clear and the children understand. The communication goes one way: from the parents to the
children.
The Jones family uses the “two-way” style of communication. Mr. and Mrs. Jones show interest in their
children and ask for their opinions. They discuss problems and express their feelings. The family makes rules and
decisions together after a discussion. The communication goes two ways: from parents to children and from
children to parents.
Better communication between generations at home means better communication between generations at work
and in the community. When people from different generations understand each other better, they learn from each
other more. This helps them form stronger bonds, work together more easily. As a result, people of all ages can
team up effectively and come up with new ideas in different parts of life.
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40. What is a generation gap
______________________________________________________
41. Where does good communication between the generations begin
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42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
If Jack’ parents discuss with him where to spend their summer vacation, they use the “one-way” style of
communication.
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43. To bridge the generation gaps, what other suggestions would you make besides better communication (In
about 40 words)
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第二节 (20分)
44. 假设你是红星中学高一学生李华。你校正在举办“中国传统文化日”活动。你打算邀请外教Mr. Smith
来参加此次活动。请你用英文给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1. 介绍活动(时间、地点、安排等)；
2. 邀请参加。
注意：1. 词数不少于 100；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Mr. Smith,
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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