湖北省黄冈中学5月第四次模拟考试
英语试卷参考答案与评分细则
第一部分 听力(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B A C B C B C B A B
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 C A C A A C A C B C
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题,每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B A C C A B C B A C
题号 31 32 33 34 35
答案 B D B A C
第二节(共5小题,每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
题号 36 37 38 39 40
答案 F A G E D
第三部分 语言应用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题,每小题1分,满分15分)
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 B D A C B A D A C D
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 A B B C D
第二节(共10小题,每小题1.5分,满分15分)
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65.is(hasbeen)recognized
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第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节:应用文写作(满分15分)
ExpressingGratitudetoOurBelovedSchool
Withthepurposeofshowingaffectionforourschool,lastFridaywitnessedamemorablecampaign
whosethemeis“ExpressingGratitudetoOurBelovedSchool”.
Toshow mygreataffectionformydearschool,Idecidedtomakeavideo.Firstly,material
colectingtookmeawholeweek,duringwhichIinterviewedmyteachersaswelasclassmatesandtook
picturesofeveryaspectofschoollife.Theeditingpartafterthatwastough.Itwashardtodecidewhat
toputintothevideo,forthereweresomanyvaluableclipstochoosefrom.Somecompromiseswere
unavoidable,butthevideoturnedoutperfect.Whenthevideowasplayedinmyclass,itwaswel
received.Thatsurelygavemeagreatsenseofachievementanddeepenedmyloveforourbeloved
school.
Thiscampaignhasreceivedoverwhelmingresponse.Itwilbeengravedinmymindasareminder
thatIshouldshouldermyresponsibilityasawould-begraduatefrommydearhighschool.
第二节:读后续写(满分25分)
IfoundHarrisonstrugglingtofightofftearsinacorneroftheboys lockerroom.AfterIsat
downwithHarrisontocomforthim,hetoldmethathefeltlikesomethingwaswrongwithhim.“I
triedsohardtocarrytheteam,andeveryonewascountingonme,”hetoldme.“Butwhenitmattered
themost,Ijustblewit.”Seeingthisvulnerablesideofhim mademerealizeheneededsupport.I
encouragedhimnottoburdenhimselfwithtoomuchpressure,remindinghimthatwinningcomesfrom
teamwork.Wipingawayhistears,Harrisonnoddedandagreedtoturnoveranewleaf.
After monthsof workingtogether,wefoundourselvesagainfacing Westmorelandonthe
basketballcourtforthefinals.Thiswasit-ourbigmoment!Thescorewasstiltiedaswenearedthe
endofthethirdperiod,andwedidnotwanttoletthegamegointoovertimeaswewerealexhausted
fightinghardforeachgoal.Then,wesawourchance.Thebal waspassedbetweenplayersuntilit
reachedme.Harrisonmadeaprecisepass,andIshotthewinninggoaljustbeforethetimerhitzero.
Wedidit! Aswelineduptoreceiveourtrophy,HarrisonandIhugged,celebratingourvictoryasa
team.
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英语试卷听力录音
Text1
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W:OK.I lsaveyousomedinner.Justbesafe.It sverycoldsotheroadsmustbeslippery(滑的).
Text2
W:Iknewyouwereworkinghardandhadn teatenmuch,soImadeyousometoastwithbutter.
M:Thankyou.Ilikehowyouputitonthick.Dadspreadsitfartoothin.
Text3
M:I mgoingtogetmydadacameraforhisbirthday,buthe sold-fashioned.Doyoustilgetfilm
camerasinsteadofdigitalones
W:Notinmostshops,butifyoutryanantiquestore,theymighthaveanoldone.
Text4
W:Mr.Rossi,whatanimpressivemotorcyclerace! Youwereflyingaroundthetrack—youhit
180km/haroundtheturns.
M:Thankyou.Yes,IbelieveIdroveoverthatspeedbyalmost20km/honthestraightaway.
W:You reright—anewtrackrecord!
Text5
M:You vedonesomuchtorepresentourcountry,QueenElizabeth.
W:We veseenyourworkwithsickandneedychildren.Wewanttocongratulateyouattheroyal
palace.
M:It sanhonor.Ihopetocontinuethegreatsuccessesinthisfield.
Text6
M:I vebeenlookingforwardtoanightoutatthetheater,consideringweonlywentoncelastyear.
W:Wewenttwice.Remember,wesawthatShakespeareplayRomeoandJulietinJanuary,andthen
CatsinMarch.
M:Bothofthemseemedlikesuchalongtimeago.Ithinkit sbecausewewatchedthestageversionof
HamiltononTV.
W:Yes,thatwasinJuly.I vewatcheditafewtimessincethenwhenyouwereout.
M:Iguessedthatbecauseyouarealwayssingingthesongsfromit.
W:Idolovethemusic.Ican twaittoseeitlive.
Text7
M:Soifyouwanttograbadrink,thebarisoverthere.
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M:Wehaveastandardmenu,butifyouwait30minutes,we lhaveabarbecuetonight.
W:Isitexpensive I monatraveler sbudget.
M:No,aflatfeeof$10andyoucaneatasmuchasyouwant.It sverypopularwithourguests.
W:Yes,I ldothatbecauseIrealyneedtohaveashowerbeforeIeat.
M:Sotheshowersarenexttotheroomsonthesecondfloor.Justgoupthissetofstairs.Doyouwant
ahandwithyourbag
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Text8
W:There swaterleakingfromtheceilingofthespareroom.
M:ItmustbecomingfromMr.Jones apartment.
W:I lgoknockonhisdoorandseeifheisalright.
M:He snothome.HeflewtoLondontovisithissonfortheweekend.What sworse,Idon thavehis
number.
W:Hemusthaveleftataponorsomething.Weneedtogetin.
M:IthinkMrs.Greenhasasparekey.Shelivesacrossthehalfromhim.
W:OK,I lgoseeifsheisin.Ifnot,I lphoneMr.Blackatthefiredepartment.Theyarealowedto
breakintothehouse.
M:I lgogetabucket,soitwon tsoakthecarpetanymorethanitalreadyhas.
W:Tryandavoidstandingunderit,justincaseitfalsinonus.
M:ItshouldbeOK.Ithinkwe venoticeditintime.
Text9
M:I vebeentoldIneedtocommunicatewithmorepeopletogetmoreclientsformybusiness.
W:That strue.Iattendtwonetworkingeventseachmonth.OneisaWednesdaybusinesslunchfor
localcompanies.
M:Andtheother
W:It slessformal.It satanartgaleryonthelastThursdayofeachmonth.It snotonlyabout
makingconnectionsbutsharingcreativeideasandadmiringtheart.
M:I mjustnotasconfidentasyouabouttalkingtopeople.
W:Oh,comeon.Whenweweregrowingup,youwerealwayssooutgoing.Momwouldhavetorun
afteryou.
M:Iknow,butit sdifferentnowbeinganadult.
W:Youknowyoucangotoclassestolearnhowtoengagemoreandspeakinpublic.
M:Iknow,butIspendalmytimeonthebusiness.SometimesIevenforgettoeat.
W:Youneedtotakeabreakbeforeyouburnyourselfout.Whydon twegotothatnewbar Youcan
relaxthereifyouneedto.
M:Iappreciatetheoffer.However,Ihaveanapplicationtofiloutforsomegovernmentfinancial
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W:BringitwithusandIcanhelpyoufilitin.Idohaveabusinessdegreeafteral.
M:Actualy,yes,thatwouldbegreat.
W:I lgrabmycoat.
Text10
Good morning,andhereisalookattheweatherinthe UK overtheChristmasperiod.
Unfortunately,thosehopingforawhiteChristmasmaybedisappointed,asChristmasDaylooksas
thoughitisgoingtobemild,withcoldbutlightwindsblowinginfromtheAtlanticOcean.Butit
shouldremaindrythroughouttheday,withthelastoftherainfalingonChristmasEve.
However,BoxingDaywilseetemperaturesfalsharplyto-10degreesinthemorningandonly
reachhighsofonedegreeorpossiblytwodegrees.So,becarefulwhenyouarewalkingordrivingto
thesales,astheroadsaregoingtobeveryicy.ThiscoldweatherwilcontinueupuntilNewYear,
whenthereisachancethattherewilbesnow.Soifyouareplanningoncelebratingtheendoftheyear
outside,besuretowrapupwarmandtakesomenicehotchocolateorteawithyou.Andthat sthe
weatherfromme.OnbehalfofmyselfandeveryonehereatBBC Weather,wehopeyoualhavea
merryChristmasandahappyNewYearwhenitcomes.
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英语试卷
本试卷共 10 页, 67 题。满分 150 分。考试用时 120 分钟。
考试时间: 2024 年 5 月31 日下午15:00-17:00
★祝考试顺利★
注意事项:
1. 答题前, 先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上, 并将准考证号条形码贴在答题卡上的 指定位置。
2. 选择题的作答: 每小题选出答案后, 用 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、 草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3. 非选择题的作答: 用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题 卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4. 考试结束后, 请将本试卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分 听力(共两节, 满分 30 分)
做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题 卡上。
第一节 (共 5 小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分 7.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完 每段对话后, 你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题, 每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why is the man phoning the woman
A. To ask her out for dinner.
B. To tell her he will be late.
C. To inform her he has been in an accident.
2. What does the man like his toast with
A. Much butter. B. Less butter. C. Nothing on it.
3. What is the man going to buy his father
A. A new digital camera. B. An antique desk. C. An old film camera.
4. How fast did the man drive on the straightaway
A. . B. . C. .
5. How is the man feeling
A. Sad. B. Awkward. C. Proud.
第二节 (共 15 小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分 22.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最 佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题 5 秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出 5 秒钟 的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料, 回答第 6、7 题。
6. When was the last time the speakers were in a theater
A. January. B. March. C. July.
7. What stage show did the speakers watch on television
A. Cats. B. Romeo and Juliet . C. Hamilton.
听第 7 段材料, 回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a bar. B. In a hotel. C. In a restaurant.
9. How much is the barbecue
A. $ 10. B. $ 20 . C. $ 30 .
10. What is the woman going to do first
A. Have a drink. B. Take a shower. C. Eat some food.
听第 8 段材料, 回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. Who lives above the speakers
A. Mrs. Green. B. Mr. Black. C. Mr. Jones.
12. Where is Mr. Jones now probably
A. In another city. B. In his apartment. C. At the fire department.
13. What will the man do next
A. Phone for help.
B. Break down the door.
C. Stop the water from reaching his carpet.
听第 9 段材料, 回答第 14 至 16 题。
14. What does the woman do on the last Thursday of each month
A. Visit an art gallery.
B. Have a business lunch.
C. Attend a local company’s meeting.
15. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Brother and sister.
B. Bank manager and customer.
C. Business owner and employee.
16. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Apply for a business loan.
B. Set up a networking event.
C. Have a rest away from business.
听第 10 段材料, 回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What will the weather be like on Christmas day
A. Dry. B. Rainy. C. Snowy.
18. When will people probably go to shop in the sales
A. On Christmas Eve. B. On Christmas Day. C. On Boxing Day.
19. What does the speaker suggest people do for New Year
A. Watch the roads when driving.
B. Wear warm clothes when going out.
C. Stay indoors and drink hot chocolate.
20. What is the main topic of the talk
A. The arrangement on Boxing Day.
B. The plan on celebrating the New Year.
C. The weather condition during Christmas period.
第二部分 阅读(共两节, 满分 50 分)
第一节 (共 15 小题; 每小题 2.5 分, 满分 37.5 分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C 和 D ) 中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项 涂黑。
A
If you’re a teen artist, this is the perfect challenge for you. We’ve seen just how talented you can be; but this month, we’re putting your skills to the test. This contest requires your art to be made out of a wide variety of colors. You should use different colors even for your outlines and shading. Think you’re up for the challenge
Deadline: May 10th
Guidelines and Details:
- Your entry must be a character created by yourself.
- There is no limit to the number of characters you can submit.
Rules:
- You must be a teen (aged 13-19) to enter.
- No inappropriate content.
- Submissions must relate to the topic (only colors, no black-and-white drawings).
How to Submit:
- Submit entries through our website. All entries submitted to Teen Ink are automatically considered for the contest. There is no cost to submit or be published. See our submission guidelines for more information.
- Submit your work to the appropriate art category on Teen Ink. Include "only colors" as one of your submission’s tags. You can do this by using the "additional tags" field in your submission form. Prizes :
- Winner and honorable mentions will have their works published in Teen Ink magazine.
- The overall winner will receive a gift card.
21. What do we know about the contest
A. It charges entry fees. B. It focuses on colors.
C. It is an offline contest. D. It targets art students.
22. What are the participants required to do
A. Create characters of their own.
B. Mind the number of characters.
C. Submit only one entry to Teen Ink.
D. Include black-and-white drawings.
23. What will the winner get
A. Cash prizes. B. Gift certificates.
C. Publication of their works. D. Copies of Teen Ink magazine.
B
In a small wooden sauna(蒸汽浴), a team of 14 people in costumes squeezed in, including one in a Spider-Man suit. Steam hovered overhead. Three minutes were on the clock. At exactly three minutes, everyone rushed out, found their robes and set out in the snow searching for the next stop in the winter race.
At the European Sauna Marathon,teams dragged through ice and snow to clock three minutes in 18 different saunas over one afternoon. Each team is given a map and an electronic tracker to keep everyone honest on their three minutes. Some locations are nearly 30 miles away. At this year’s competition, in early February, I joined a team to complete the circuit, sweating through the steam and jumping into ice holes at top speed.
One of the competition categories is to vote on the best sauna experience. Participants vote by heat, music, snacks and novelty. This year’s winner was a sauna in the sky, equipped with a wood- burning stove lifted 50 feet in the air by an industrial crane while each team sweated inside. When the sauna hit the ground, a charming cowboy handed out ice-cold sweet drinks as a goodbye.
Most of the saunas are run by local enthusiasts, friendly families and businesses giving out pre- sauna beers and grilled meats. One was a hobbit house with a snowy roof slide that ended in an ice hole. Another served as part of the relief effort after this sauna competition.
This year registration sold out within two hours. The entries are capped at 200 teams. But organizers say they hold 40 places for teams from abroad to experience Estonian sauna culture. I made it to all the saunas, and my preference was beekeeper’s sauna with an ice hole. For my part, the whole journey is less marathon and more festival-celebrating all things sauna. It’s definitely worth a try after a whole day’s tiring work.
24. What can we know about the 13th European Sauna Marathon
A. Participants are supposed to compete at will.
B. Participants are not permitted to team up with others.
C. Participants experience different saunas within one afternoon.
D. Participants wear identical clothes throughout the competition.
25. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 2 and 3
A. The content of the sauna competition.
B. Guidance on how to assess the sauna competition.
C. The author’s skills in excelling at the competition.
D. The author’s efforts to finish the sauna competition.
26. How did the author feel after the competition
A. Panicked and frightened. B. Satisfied and refreshed.
C. Astonished and embarrassed. D. Fearful and sorrowful.
27. In which column of a magazine can we probably read the text
A. Life Style B. Cultural Thinking
C. Sports Club D. Fashion Costume
C
Shopping online appeals to the young and the old, but it can also be annoying for there’re too many choices. For example, I need a toy car for my son’s birthday, when searching for one toy car, I’m overwhelmed by several dozens of choices. To scan customer reviews can help get a better sense of products when we can’t judge for ourselves at a physical store. We may check out online recommendations before booking a haircut or visiting a new restaurant. But what happens if some of those reviews can’t be trusted
The Federal Trade Commission(FTC) recently announced that it was proposing new measures to crack down(打击) on fake reviews and other practices used to mislead consumers. The commission published a proposed rule that would prohibit companies from writing or selling fake reviews, buying positive reviews, suppressing negative reviews and more.
"Our proposed rule on fake reviews shows that we’re using all available means to attack deceptive (欺骗性的) advertising in the digital age," Samuel Levine, director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, said in a statement.
Research shows people overwhelmingly consult online reviews, but humans are also bad at telling which consumer reviews hold water and which are nonsense.
What potentially causes people to worry is that nearly one in every three reviews is fake, according to one estimate.
In arguing for the proposal, the FTC cited enforcement actions it had taken against companies that manipulated(操控) reviews of their products.
In 2022, for example, the commission forced the online retailer King Flower to pay $4.2 million to settle accusations that it blocked negative reviews from being posted on its website - the first FIC action involving a company’s effort to hide negative reviews.
Comments on the proposed rule have to be received within 60 days of its publication in the Federal Register, after which the FIC will decide whether to issue a revised final version.
28. Why is a proposed rule published by FTC
A. To help provide better products and services.
B. To ensure true reviews are presented to customers.
C. To prohibit unfriendly reviews from online stores.
D. To prevent physical stores from breaking down.
29. What does the underlined phrase "hold water" in paragraph 4 most probably mean
A. Be reliable. B. Be official. C. Be biased. D. Be misleading.
30. Why was King Flower forced to pay million in a settlement in 2022
A. To delete false reviews of its products.
B. To post positive reviews on its website.
C. To resolve accusations of deceptive advertising.
D. To prevent it from being criticized.
31. What can be inferred about the proposed rule in the last paragraph
A. It is well-received. B. It is still under review.
C. It is facing challenges. D. It has proven to be justified.
D
NASA(美国航空航天局) is looking for a new way to get its precious Mars samples back to the earth. Those samples are being collected by the Perseverance rover in Mars’ Jezero Crater, which hosted a lake and a river delta billions of years ago. Getting the samples is one of NASA’s top science goals. Studying unspoiled Red Planet material in well-equipped labs around the world could reveal key insights into Mars, including whether it has ever hosted life.
The agency has had a Mars sample return (MSR) structure in place for some time now, but repeated delays and cost overruns seem to have made the original plan hard to realize. "The bottom line is that billion is too much,and not returning samples until 2040 is unacceptably too long," NASA chief Bill Nelson said during a call with reporters. That price tag is the upper-end estimate calculated by an independent review board. A team from within NASA analyzed those September results, determining that the agency won’t be able to get Perseverance’s samples back to Earth until 2040 with the established structure.
NASA is now seeking a new way forward in an attempt to cut costs and get the samples here sooner. Saving money will aid other agency science projects, and speeding up the timeline could help the agency plan out manned Mars trips.
The wheels on the new plan are already turning. NASA is asking the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California - its lead facility for robotic planetary exploration - and other agency research centers for innovative MSR ideas. NASA will hold an industry day and accept proposals. The goal is to have enough information on hand by late fall or early winter to begin charting a new path forward on MSR. MSR remains a top priority for NASA, despite the difficulty of the task. After all, no country has ever launched a rocket from the surface of another planet, though three countries have launched from the moon.
"I think it’s fair to say that we are committed to bring back the samples, for this is an important national objective. " Nelson said.
32. What’s the main function of paragraph 2
A. To draw readers’ attention to this topic.
B. To warn the readers of a possible failure.
C. To stress the importance of Mars samples.
D. To introduce some background information.
33. What does Bill Nelson think of the original MSR structure
A. Efficient. B. Impractical. C. Sensible. D. Conservative.
34. Why is NASA seeking a new way to get its Mars samples back to Earth
A. The current method is costly and takes too long.
B. The current method is too risky and unreliable.
C. It takes a sophisticated container to convey the samples.
D. The samples have been spoiled and need to be handled differently.
35. What can be the best title for the text
A. NASA’s huge project
B. MSR, a promising plan
C. NASA’s Mars sample return plan calls for overall adjustments
D. NASA’s campaign to return Mars Samples to Earth is on hold
第二节 七选五 (共 5 小题; 每小题 2.5 分, 满分 12.5 分)
根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
For many of us, the closest we get to wild animals is at a zoo. These places let us see amazing animals from big cats to tiny lizards, and what they are like. It’s an enjoyable and educational experience for us, but is it the best environment for these animals
36 Later on, live animals were captured by explorers, brought home and put on show to the public in menageries (野生动物园). 37 Modern zoos, however, have transformed the living environments for animals, making bigger enclosures, removing bars, and to some extent, copying their natural habitats.
Some people have questioned the cruelty of keeping animals captive(圈养的) for entertainment, but zoos are keen to show that they help wildlife by educating us about conservation. In the UK, the introduction of the Zoo Licensing Act of 1981 required zoos to educate the public. 38
Probably the biggest claim from zoos today is that they help protect species in the wild that are under threat due to climate change. Robert Young, Chair in Wildlife Conservation at Salford University said, "There are quite a lot of different species around the planet which we wouldn’t have today if it wasn’t for zoos. " 39 Actor Leonardo DiCaprio recently praised Chester Zoo in the UK for its conservation work. It brought "a rare fish species back from the dead" after breeding and releasing a school of golden skiffia fish back into their native river.
40 For instance, a virtual reality zoo enables the public to see rare animals and have amazing interactions. Jon Coe, a zoo designer, told the BBC, "Taking a walk through a herd of elephants in Serengeti National Park in Africa, I think, is going to be possible pretty soon."
A. Animal welfare was not a priority.
B. Animal protection is becoming a global issue.
C. What we should do next is not to disturb wildlife.
D. New opportunities to meet wildlife are being explored.
E. Some zoos have programs to preserve the future of endangered species.
F. Long ago, people could only see wild animals as dead exhibits in a museum.
G. Since then, more zoos have been involved in raising people’s awareness of wildlife conservation.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节, 满分 30 分)
第一节 (共 15 小题; 每小题 1 分, 满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后所给各题的四个选项 (A、B、C 和 D) 中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I was learning at Western University in London when I was 20 years old, and it was my third year there. I had 41 a course in the Department of English taught by Donald S. Hair.
A few weeks into the class, the professor 42 our first test. I didn’t think I had anything to worry about-until he handed my exam back the following week with a 67 written on it in red ink.
Sixty-seven! I’d never received such a low mark. I was dependent on a 43 , and any grade below 80 put my future in trouble. My seatmate’s annoyed expression suggested her mark had been painful too. It 44 us: Professor Hair was an old weirdo(怪人)! How dare he 45 our GPAs What was the old boy’s problem, anyway
But the real problem was this: He was right. I knew it as soon as I’d 46 off and taken the time to digest his 47 . My writing was careless, my understanding of key concepts 48 - Like many of my partners, I was used to earning top grades. Now, for the first time, a teacher had introduced an uncomfortable question. Were we actually " 49 " them
The next day, I went to his office. With burning cheeks, I told him I knew I’d 50 the exam. To my 51 , he wasn’t a "weirdo" in the least. He was funny, warm and 52 patient. He assured me if I worked hard, I’d achieve my 53 in the course, and he’d be available to help me.
I went away, reading and reading some more. The more I read, the more interesting his classes became, and soon, his complex, absorbing lectures were the 54 of my week. I spared no effort in that course. The grade I earned in his class was the lowest I’d received that year. But I had earned that grade. Nearly 30 years later, I’m still 55 of that.
41. A. checked in B. registered for C. logged on D. took up
42. A. took B. specified C. clarified D. organized
43. A. scholarship B. victory D. recognition
44. A. whistled B. resolved C. angered D. surveyed
45. A. drill B. ruin C. remind D. alarm
46. A. cooled B. dropped C. took D. broken
47. A. honesty B. fairness C. complaint D. comments
48. A. shallow B. dramatic C. severe D. resistant
49. A. passing B. possessing C.earning D. holding
50. A. transformed B. overtaken C.failed D. bombed
51. A. surprise B. curiosity C.confusion D. regret
52. A. slightly B. uncommonly C. unavoidably D. casually
53. A. dream B. potential C. submission D. reputation
54. A. pursuit B. struggle C. highlight D. meaning
55. A. shy B. suspicious C. guilty D. proud
第二节 (共 10 题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In Xinjiang, China, the beautiful scenery can often take miraculous forms. Anjihai Town has become famous the world over due to one canyon(峡谷) in particular. The river, 56_________originates in the Tianshan Mountains, 57 _________ (rush) down the steep slopes, carving its way through cliffs formed over thousands of years.
The canyon is about 30 kilometers 58_________ length, with the valley floor being 3 to 4 hundred meters at its 59_________ (wide), while the narrowest part is only two or three meters. From above, Anjihai Grand Canyon is rich in colors. On either side of the canyon, red sandstone and gray mudstone alternate to create an astonishing landscape. The colors are formed as the river erodes and dissolves the sandstone and mudstone, 60_________ (draw) abstract pictures on the land. It is one of the most beautiful and yet 61_________ (virtual) unknown canyons in Xinjiang. Because it is so 62 _________ (hide) and the land on either side of the canyon is the same 63 _________ (high), people sometimes come across it without warning. If they don’t stop in time, they are likely 64 _________ (fall) off the cliff. No wonder it 65 _________ (recognize) as one of the steepest cliffs in China.
第四部分 写作 (共两节, 满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
你校上周举行了以“感恩母校”为主题的毕业纪念活动, 请你给校英文报写一篇报道。内容包括:
1. 活动目的;
2. 你的行动;
3. 你的感受。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为 80 左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Expressing Gratitude to Our Beloved School
第二节 (满分 25 分)
阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I’ve always had a love for basketball, so when it came time to continue my basketball journey at Columbia High School, I resolved to make it onto the school’s varsity (校队) basketball team. Any time I wasn’t studying, I was putting on my sports shoes and hitting the school stadium. Just before bed, I’d look up videos of LeBron James and Kevin Durant, trying to learn from the professionals. Day and night, all I could think about was how to get better and how to improve.
After months and months of practice and playing on the junior varsity team, Coach Moore finally told me one day that I was going to be playing for our school’s varsity basketball team going into my junior year. Success! Time for the big league! What I didn’t know, however, was that I was going to face a pretty big challenge in the form of a new transfer student: Chet Harrison.
Harrison had just transferred from another school, Westmoreland High School, where he had already been playing for the varsity team. There were rumors floating around that he was nearly guaranteed a spot playing in the National Collegiate Athletic Association and maybe even the National Basketball League someday.
I’ll admit, the kid was a natural talent when it came to playing basketball. But Harrison’s biggest weakness was his personality. He seemed selfish and sometimes acted like a bully, always seeking attention and showing off after scoring goals. Despite his loyal following of fans, I couldn’t stand him. But after Coach Moore said that Harrison and I would be playing together, I decided to accept it and make peace with the situation.
After months of putting up with Harrison’s attitude, I nearly had enough. Just before the winter break, however, we played a home match against Harrison’s old school Westmoreland and we lost. Harrison in particular felt utterly embarrassed. 注意:
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I found Harrison struggling to fight off tears in a corner of the boys’ locker room.
After months of working together, we found ourselves again facing Westmoreland on the basketball court for the finals.
