蓝园高级中学2023-2024学年第二学期期中考
高一英语试卷
（满分150分，考试时间120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节(共5题，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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有5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. What will the man do
A. Book a restaurant. B.Have a rest. C. Send out invitations.
2. What is Mike's job
A.A car repairman. B. A taxi driver. C. A traffic policeman.
3. What does the boy plan to do in the summer vacation
A. Visit his grandfather.
B. Go to an evening school.
C. Study English with the woman.
4. What does the man mean
A. He is not hungry now.
B. He has already finished dinner.
C.He dislikes the food at the dining hall.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A.A concert hall. B. A restaurant. C. A museum.
第二节（共15题，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.What does the man dislike about the first sweater
A.The style. B.The color. C.The material.
7. What color sweater will the man buy
A.Grey. B.Blue. C.Brown.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why is the man talking to the woman
A. To change a computer. B.To buy a computer. C.To repair a computer.
9. What does the woman ask the man to do in the end
A.Sign on a form. B.Go to repair centers. C. Give back a computer.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.Where is the man
A.In Los Angels. B. In New York. C.In Chicago.
11.How will the woman go to meet the man from the airport
A.By car. B.By taxi. C.By bus.
12.What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Book a hotel for her.
B. Talk to the salespeople and customers.
C. Spend some time with her in the center of the city.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Librarian and book borrower. B.Writer and reader. C.Teacher and student.
14. What does the man advise the woman to do
A.Choose a book. B.Take notes. C.Rewrite a review.
15. Which group will the woman put the book in
A.History. B.Math. C.Popular science.
16.When will the woman hand in the review
A. On February 15th. B.On February 13th. C.On February 12th.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.When did the speaker get home
A.At about 2:30 a.m. B.At about 7:30 a.m. C.At about 8:30 a.m.
18.How did the speaker feel about the weather during the party
A.Surprised. B.Unconcerned. C.Worried.
19.What can we learn about the speaker
A.He had a great time at the party.
B. He likes disco very much.
C. He couldn’t find his car.
20. How did the speaker get home
A.By car. B.On foot. C.By taxi.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A.
Some of the Most Famous Modern Architectures
Barcelona Pavilion (Barcelona, Spain, 1929)
A cantilevered (悬臂式的) roof is the design of Barcelona Pavilion. Although it is quite small, the architect did his best to use luxurious materials. One of the famous pieces of furniture, specially created for the building, is the Barcelona chair.
Villa Dirickz (Brussels, Belgium, 1933)
Villa Dirickz has eye-catching blocky features, glass works and white concrete surrounded by greenery. The villa is equipped with advanced facilities like a cinema. It was ignored till a developer bought it in 2007 and devoted all possible resources to its repairs.
Isokon Building (London, UK, 1934)
The building, consisting of 32 apartments,is still in use today. It also includes staff rooms and a large garage. The apartments have a shared kitchen for people to prepare food freely. A shared gallery is built in the garage to tell people about the history of the building.
Neue National Galerie (Berlin, Germany, 1968)
The museum hosts an art collection that dates back to the early years of the 20th century. Its typical modernist design includes a cantilevered roof and flat appearances. The building is surrounded by a sculptured landscape.
1. What can people do in Isokon Building
A. See movies. B. Cook food.
C. Enjoy artworks. D. Buy furniture.
2. Which architecture has the shortest history
A. Barcelona Pavilion. B. Villa Dirickz.
C. Isokon Building. D. Neue National Galerie.
3. What do the four architectures have in common
A. They are all from Europe
B. They are all old-fashioned.
C. They are all huge.
D. They are all free of charge.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了四个著名的现代建筑，包括巴塞罗那馆、迪里茨别墅、伊斯康大楼和新国家美术馆。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段第三句“The apartments have a shared kitchen for people to prepare food freely.”（这些公寓有一个共享厨房，供人们自由准备食物。）可知，人们可以在伊斯康大楼里做饭。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Barcelona Pavilion (Barcelona, Spain, 1929)”（巴塞罗那馆（西班牙巴塞罗那，1929 年））；第二段“Villa Dirickz (Brussels, Belgium, 1933)”（迪里茨别墅（比利时布鲁塞尔，1933 年））；第三段“Isokon Building (London, UK, 1934)”（伊斯康大楼（英国伦敦，1934 年））；第四段“Neue National Galerie (Berlin, Germany, 1968)”（新国家美术馆（德国柏林，1968 年））可知，新国家美术馆的历史最短。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Barcelona Pavilion (Barcelona, Spain, 1929)”（巴塞罗那馆（西班牙巴塞罗那，1929 年））；第二段“Villa Dirickz (Brussels, Belgium, 1933)”（迪里茨别墅（比利时布鲁塞尔，1933 年））；第三段“Isokon Building (London, UK, 1934)”（伊斯康大楼（英国伦敦，1934 年））；第四段“Neue National Galerie (Berlin, Germany, 1968)”（新国家美术馆（德国柏林，1968 年））可知，这四座建筑都来自欧洲国家。故选 A。
B.
Tu Youyou is a Chinese medical scientist, pharmaceutical (制药的) chemist, and educator best known for discovering artemisinin (also known as qinghao su). The discovery of artemisinin and its treatment of malaria are regarded as a significant breakthrough of tropical medicine in the 20th century and health improvement for people of tropical developing countries in South Asia, Africa, and South America.
For her work, Tu received the 2011 Lasker Award in Clinical Medicine and the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology (生理学) or Medicine. The Nobel Committee puts Tu’s work well by writing: “Malaria infects close to 200 million individuals yearly. Artemisinin is used in all malaria-ridden parts of the world. When used in combination treatment, it is estimated to reduce the death rate from malaria by more than 20% overall and by more than 30% in children. For Africa alone, this means that more than 100,000 lives are saved each year.”
In China, Tu is known as a “sanwu scientist”. Tu has spent no time studying abroad, no membership with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and no doctoral degree. The Xinhua News Agency has commented on the significance of Tu’s achievement, “Not only is Tu the first Chinese Nobel laureate (获奖者) in natural science, but also the first Nobel laureate who received all scientific training in China. The award she won made Chinese scientists gain tremendous confidence.”
As part of the programme charged with finding a treatment for malaria, Tu was inspired by an ancient Chinese text which said qinghao was used to tackle intermittent fevers (间歇热) around 400 AD. In the herb Tu discovered a compound, now known as artemisinin, which proved an effective treatment for the infection. Tu herself volunteered to be the first human recipient.
An article Tu Youyou published in Nature in 2011 ended up with an insightful sentence. “It is my dream that Chinese medicine will help us conquer life-threatening diseases worldwide, and people across the globe will enjoy its benefits for health promotion,” Tu wrote.
4. According to the passage, what can we learn about Tuyouyou
A. She is best known as an educator.
B. She received Lasker Award before Noble Prize.
C. She received some scientific training abroad.
D. She was forced to be the first recipient of the medicine.
5. What’s the second paragraph mainly about
A. The importance of the Nobel Prize.
B. The malaria’s effects on human health.
C. The achievements made by Tu Youyou.
D. The people’s suffering from infective diseases.
6. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word in paragraph 4
A. end with B. fight with C. mix with D. deal with
7. What do the words Tu Youyou wrote in Nature show
A. Her passion for Chinese medicine.
B. Her doubt about Chinese medicine.
C. Her dream of getting prizes from Nature.
D. Her hesitation in doing medical research.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要介绍了中国科学家屠呦呦发现青蒿素的过程，以及她的成就和贡献。青蒿素的发现被认为是热带医学在 20 世纪的重大突破，为热带发展中国家的人民带来了健康改善。屠呦呦也因此获得了 2011 年拉斯克临床医学奖和 2015 年诺贝尔生理学或医学奖。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段第一句“For her work, Tu received the 2011 Lasker Award in Clinical Medicine and the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology (生理学) or Medicine.（由于她的工作，屠呦呦获得了 2011 年拉斯克临床医学奖和 2015 年诺贝尔生理学或医学奖。）”可知，屠呦呦先获得拉斯克临床医学奖，后获得诺贝尔生理学或医学奖。故选 B。
【5题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“For her work, Tu received the 2011 Lasker Award in Clinical Medicine and the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.( 为了她的工作，屠呦呦获得了2011年临床医学拉斯克奖和2015年诺贝尔生理学或医学奖)”以及“For Africa alone, this means that more than 100,000 lives are saved each year.( 仅对非洲来说，这意味着每年有超过10万人的生命得以挽救)”可以看出，这段主要讲述了屠呦呦取得的成就及其对全球健康的重大贡献。故选 C。
【6题详解】
词义猜测题。根据文章第四段划线词所在句“As part of the programme charged with finding a treatment for malaria, Tu was inspired by an ancient Chinese text which said qinghao was used to tackle intermittent fevers (间歇热) around 400 AD.（作为寻找治疗疟疾方法项目的一部分，屠呦呦受到了一部中国古代文献的启发，该文献称青蒿在公元 400 年左右被用于治疗间歇性发热。）”可知，屠呦呦受到了一部中国古代文献的启发，该文献称青蒿在公元 400 年左右被用于治疗间歇性发热。由此可推知，屠呦呦的研究是为了寻找治疗疟疾的方法。因此，划线词“tackle”的意思是“处理，解决”，与 D 选项“deal with”的意思最接近。故选 D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“An article Tu Youyou published in Nature in 2011 ended up with an insightful sentence. “It is my dream that Chinese medicine will help us conquer life-threatening diseases worldwide, and people across the globe will enjoy its benefits for health promotion,” Tu wrote.（2011 年，屠呦呦在《自然》杂志上发表一篇文章结尾有一句深刻的话。“我的梦想是，中医将帮助我们战胜世界各地危及生命的疾病，世界各地的人们将享受它对健康促进的好处，”屠呦呦写道。）”可知，屠呦呦在《自然》杂志上发表的文章结尾有一句深刻的话，表达了她对中医的热爱和对中医在全球范围内推广的信心。由此可推知，屠呦呦对中医充满了热情。故选 A。
C.
If you have to describe yourself to someone else, what will you say It can be difficult to see yourself from the outside, but knowing who you are, namely self-awareness, can help you understand feelings and make friendships closer.
Self-awareness means having a good understanding of our own character, that is, having the ability to see ourselves clearly. If you’re self-aware, you may know that you love playing an instrument because you do well in it and music makes you happy, or that you prefer watching TV on your own because it helps you relax.
Knowing what you like and dislike, what you do well in and what you find difficult allows you to make better decisions about friendships, schoolwork and so on. You learn to trust your own feelings more, which builds confidence. The World Health Organization says self-awareness is one of ten important life skills that help young people live happier, healthier lives. Being self-aware doesn’t mean only thinking of yourself. By understanding your own feelings, you will better understand other people too.
How do you learn to be self-aware It’s a good way to ask questions. But ask yourself questions that start with “What” instead of “Why”. So if you don’t understand why you keep arguing with a friend, ask yourself what you disagree on instead of why you’re arguing.
Learning to be more self-aware is a skill, which means you learn it as you grow. So be bold and try out new things, like playing a new sport or listening to different kinds of music. Don’t be afraid to dislike something — discovering what you find difficult is a key part of learning more about yourself.
8. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. What self-awareness is. B. What true happiness is.
C. How to find true happiness. D. How to develop self-awareness.
9. Knowing yourself is important in that_______.
A. it’ll make you think more of yourself.
B. it’ll make you attend better schools.
C. it’ll help you make more friends.
D. it’ll help you understand others better.
10. What’s one of the keys to becoming more self-aware
A. Asking as many questions as possible.
B. Discovering what you are not good at.
C. Listening to the music you dislike.
D. Learning to argue with a friend.
11. Which title is the best for the text
A. Self-awareness for a happier life.
B. Self-awareness for making friends.
C. Self-awareness as a social skill.
D. Self-awareness as a future trend.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇关于自我意识的说明文。文章主要讲述了自我意识的重要性，以及如何通过自我意识来改善人际关系和个人成长。
【8题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“Self-awareness means having a good understanding of our own character, that is, having the ability to see ourselves clearly (自我意识意味着对自己的性格有良好的理解，即有能力清晰地看待我们自己)”可知，第二段主要讲述了自我意识的含义，即对自己性格的深刻理解，能够清晰地看待自己。因此，选项A“自我意识是什么”是正确的。故选A项。
9题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“By understanding your own feelings, you will better understand other people too. (通过理解自己的情感，你也将更好地理解他人)”可知，自我意识不仅帮助我们理解自己的情感，还能帮助我们更好地理解他人。因此，了解自己是重要的因为它将帮助你更好地理解他人。故选D项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Don’t be afraid to dislike something — discovering what you find difficult is a key part of learning more about yourself. (不要害怕不喜欢某些事情——发现你觉得困难的事情是更多了解自己的关键部分)”可知，成为更自我意识的一个关键是发现你不擅长的事情，这是了解自己的一个重要部分。因此，提高自我意识的关键之一是发现自己不擅长什么。故选B项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段“The World Health Organization says self-awareness is one of ten important life skills that help young people live happier, healthier lives (世界卫生组织说，自我意识是帮助年轻人过上更快乐、更健康生活的十个重要生活技能之一)”及全文可知，文章讨论了自我意识如何帮助年轻人过上更快乐、更健康的生活。因此，选项A“自我意识为更快乐的生活”是最佳标题。故选A项。
D.
In recent times, with the advent of electric cars, the idea to fuel them with solar energy has also gained momentum. Electric cars—even though they run on electricity and don’t use fossil fuels—are still NOT GREEN! People suffer from the misconception that not using fossil fuel means “green”, which is kind of absurd, considering that the electricity we use is generated by burning the very same fuels!
However, what if your car had solar panels that could charge it Now that would indeed be a green machine! Basically, as much as we would like to incorporate this energy source into our car, the efficiency of currently used solar panels is subject to the fulfillment of different criteria.
Firstly, solar panels occupy a large amount of area. An average car has an area of 10—25 sq. ft. on the roof, which can generate between 50—150 W under ideal conditions. This is hardly enough power to illuminate a light bulb! Also, moderate (适中) temperatures need to be ideal, as extremely high temperatures can reduce the efficiency of the solar panels. Cars must work in all weather conditions, so if a solar panel limits the car’s functionality, it becomes practically useless. More importantly, the cost of the panels and development required to power the electronics using the sun’s energy outweighs (多过) the benefits that solar panels provide.
Most cars today that have solar roofs use the solar energy to power only a few basic functions of the car.While there is still time before we will be able to drive cars fully powered by solar energy, there are some alternatives, such as solar power stations, which are being designed to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels for electricity.
Solar-powered vehicles are surely the future, but not the near future. As the cost of solar panels continues to fall and their efficiency increases, things will begin to look much “brighter” for this alternative and sustainable option!
12. Why aren’t electric cars environmentally friendly
A. Because they won’t work as well as the common cars.
B. Because they are not powered by solar energy.
C. Because they run on electricity produced by burning fuels.
D. Because they cause more pollution to the world.
13. What can we learn from the third paragraph
A. Temperatures have little effect on solar panels.
B. Powering the electronics costs little.
C. A car’s roof generates enough power to light a bulb.
D. The performance of current solar panels depends on various factors.
14. What can we learn about solar energy in the car industry
A. Most cars have solar roofs.
B. Solar energy has been partly used by cars with solar roofs.
C. Cars fully powered by solar energy will be driven soon.
D. Solar cars will be available in the near future.
15. What is the author’s attitude toward solar cars in the future
A. Negative B. Unclear C. Doubtful D. Optimistic
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要讨论了电动汽车使用太阳能作为能源的可能性及其当前面临的挑战。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Electric cars—even though they run on electricity and don’t use fossil fuels—are still NOT GREEN! (电动汽车——尽管它们运行在电力上，不使用化石燃料——但它们仍然不是绿色的！)”可知，尽管电动汽车使用电力而非化石燃料，但它们并不是真正的环保，因为所使用的电力很可能是通过燃烧化石燃料产生的。故选C项。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Also, moderate (适中) temperatures need to be ideal, as extremely high temperatures can reduce the efficiency of the solar panels. Cars must work in all weather conditions, so if a solar panel limits the car’s functionality, it becomes practically useless. More importantly, the cost of the panels and development required to power the electronics using the sun’s energy outweighs(多过) the benefits that solar panels provide. (此外，需要理想的适中温度，因为极高的温度会降低太阳能电池板的效率。汽车必须在所有天气条件下工作，所以如果太阳能电池板限制了汽车的功能，它实际上就变得毫无用处。更重要的是，使用太阳能为电子设备供电所需的电池板成本和发展投入超过了太阳能电池板所提供的好处。)”可知，太阳能电池板的效率受到多种因素的影响，包括占用面积大、温度条件要求适中等。这表明目前太阳能电池板的性能依赖于多种条件。故选D项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Most cars today that have solar roofs use the solar energy to power only a few basic functions of the car. (今天大多数带有太阳能车顶的汽车使用太阳能仅为汽车的一些基本功能提供动力。)”可知，目前大多数带有太阳能车顶的汽车仅使用太阳能为汽车的一些基本功能提供动力。这表明太阳能已经在汽车行业中部分使用。故选B项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“As the cost of solar panels continues to fall and their efficiency increases, things will begin to look much 'brighter' for this alternative and sustainable option! (随着太阳能电池板成本的持续下降和效率的提高，这种替代和可持续的选择将开始看起来更加“光明”！)”可知，作者认为随着太阳能电池板成本的降低和效率的提高，太阳能汽车的前景将变得更加光明。故选D项。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When we eat some popular kinds of shellfish (贝类海产), we leave behind large amounts of shells. ____16____ Several projects now aim to put them back into waterways.
In the U.S., shells cast aside in restaurants and other businesses are being collected, cleaned and thrown back into waterways. ____17____ One of the latest projects on oysters (牡蛎) takes place in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The shells were put into the state’s Mullica River and helped form new or expanded oyster groups. Free-floating baby oysters connect to the shells and grow on them. ____18____ It has also helped eateries (小餐馆) save money on dealing with their shells, according to Scott Stueber, a fisheries biologist with the Department of Environmental Protection.
____19____ In nature, oysters are cleaners. One adult oyster can remove pollutants from about 190 liters of water a day. So oysters can improve water quality. Oyster groups also are being planted along some coastlines to strengthen shores. Besides, oyster reefs can protect shorelines. Such reefs can also be homes for sea creatures and provide food for humans.
Communities, environmental groups and governments around the world have had oyster reefs recycled and replanted in recent years. It’s happening in many states of the United States. ____20____ Since 2009, the Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M University has collected about 800,000 kilograms of shells and rebuilt about 100,000 square meters of oyster reefs.
A. And most of them end up in waterways.
B. For example, each year in Maryland, about 70 cubic meters of recycled shells are turned into oyster groups.
C. The shells form a new living place for sea creatures like oysters.
D. The Mullica River is actually home to some of the oysters.
E. However, these shells are no longer thrown into waste containers.
F. The project has kept about 60,000 kilograms of shells out of landfills (填埋).
G. Despite the economic benefits, the main goal is to improve the environment.
【答案】16. E 17. C 18. F 19. G 20. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文，主要讨论了贝类海产的壳被回收再利用到水体中的项目，以及这些项目对环境和经济的益处。
【16题详解】
上文提到“When we eat some popular kinds of shellfish (贝类海产),we leave behind large amounts of shells. (当我们食用一些受欢迎的贝类海产后，会留下大量的壳。)”，空格处需要表达这些壳不再被丢弃的情况。E项中的“However, these shells are no longer thrown into waste containers. (然而，这些壳不再被扔进垃圾桶。)”与上文形成转折，说明这些壳现在不再被扔进垃圾桶，而是被回收利用，符合题意，故选E。
【17题详解】
上文提到“In the U.S., shells cast aside in restaurants and other businesses are being collected, cleaned and thrown back into waterways. (在美国，餐馆和其他企业丢弃的壳被收集、清洗并重新投入水体。)”，空格处需要说明这些壳如何被利用。C项中的“The shells form a new living place for sea creatures like oysters. (这些壳为像牡蛎这样的海洋生物形成了一个新的栖息地。)”表明这些壳为海洋生物，如牡蛎，提供了新的栖息地，与上文一致，故选C。
【18题详解】
上文提到“One of the latest projects on oysters (牡蛎) takes place in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The shells were put into the state’s Mullica River and helped form new or expanded oyster groups. (最新的牡蛎项目在新泽西州的大西洋城进行，壳被投入穆利卡河并帮助形成新的或扩大的牡蛎群。)”，空格处需要说明这个项目对环境的影响。F项中的“The project has kept about 60,000 kilograms of shells out of landfills. (该项目避免了60,000公斤的壳被填埋)”与上文提到的环保目的一致，故选F。
【19题详解】
下文提到“In nature, oysters are cleaners. One adult oyster can remove pollutants from about 190 liters of water a day. So oysters can improve water quality. Oyster groups also are being planted along some coastlines to strengthen shores. Besides, oyster reefs can protect shorelines. Such reefs can also be homes for sea creatures and provide food for humans. (在自然界中，牡蛎是清洁工。一个成年牡蛎每天能从大约190升的水中清除污染物。因此，牡蛎可以改善水质。牡蛎群也正在被种植在一些海岸线上以加固海岸。此外，牡蛎礁可以保护海岸线。这样的礁石也可以成为海洋生物的家园，为人类提供食物。)”，牡蛎是自然的清洁工，可以改善水质，并且牡蛎群也被种植在一些海岸线上以加固海岸。空格处需要说明这些项目的主要目的。G项中的“Despite the economic benefits, the main goal is to improve the environment. (尽管有经济效益，但主要目标是改善环境)”与下文提到的环保目的一致，故选G。
【20题详解】
上文提到“Communities, environmental groups and governments around the world have had oyster reefs recycled and replanted in recent years. It’s happening in many states of the United States. (近年来，全球的社区、环保组织和政府都已经对牡蛎礁进行了回收和重新种植。这种情况在美国的许多州都在发生。)”，空格处需要说明这些项目的一个例子。C项中的“The Mullica River is actually home to some of the oysters. (穆利卡河实际上是一些牡蛎的家园)”与上文提到的牡蛎项目地点一致，故选C。
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
“Look Mom, he paints like me!” Eight-year-old Alexandra Nechita had just discovered Pablo Picasso’s artwork for the first time. The art world ___21___ and began to call Alexandra the “Petite (小号的) Picasso”. This ___22___ artist has been turning heads in the art world ever since.
Even at age two, Alexandra ___23___ nearly all her time on her coloring books. ___24___ their daughter spent too much time alone, Alexandra’s parents took her coloring books away. They hoped she’d start to jump rope or play with dolls. But taking away her ___25___ was like taking the air out of her life. Alexandra began to color on papers her mother ___26___ home from office.
When Alexandra was four, her parents began to notice the portraits she drew. They were abstract and ___27___ Picasso’s work, with four eyes and two faces. She ___28___ painting with water colors and then with other paints.
Alexandra’s classmates would sometimes ___29___ her paintings. But her ____30____ school teacher saw talent in her drawings. She helped eight-year-old Alexandra organize her first ____31____ at a local library.
Within a year, Alexandra had several other exhibitions. Her exhibition at the famous Mary Paxon Gallery brought her to the ____32____ of national art critics (评论家). She began to ____33____ on television, in news and talk shows around America.
Admirers have spent a large amount of money buying her paintings. But the ____34____ doesn’t seem to have affected her negatively (消极地). Through various charities, Alexandra shares her wealth with those ____35____ around the world.
21. A. improved B. agreed C. waited D. broke
22. A. friendly B. honest C. worried D. talented
23. A. spent B. forgot C. remembered D. wasted
24. A. Afraid B. Sure C. Proud D. Ashamed
25. A. phones B. ropes C. colors D. dolls
26. A. called B. drove C. brought D. sent
27. A. referred to B. looked like C. consisted of D. depended on
28. A. started B. stopped C. suggested D. avoided
29. A. learn from B. seek for C. point at D. laugh at
30. A. medical B. high C. primary D. previous
31. A. conference B. system C. party D. exhibition
32. A. role B. attention C. selection D. taste
33. A. appear B. perform C. shop D. train
34. A. style B. time C. energy D. money
35. A. on holiday B. in power C. in need D. on duty
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. A 25. C 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了画画天才Alexandra 的故事。这个孩子刚八岁，画画就像毕加索一样。当她出名后，很多仰慕者购买她的画，她卖画的钱用来帮助有需要的人。
21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：艺术界沸腾了，开始称Alexandra为“小毕加索”。A. improved改进；B. agreed同意；C. waited等待；D. broke打破。根据“and began to call Alexandra the “Petite (小号的) Picasso”.”可知，艺术界对Alexandra的评价很高，同意“he paints like me”这一说法。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这位才华横溢的艺术家从此在艺术界崭露头角。A. friendly友好的；B. honest诚实的；C. worried担心的；D. talented有才华的。根据“Alexandra Nechita had just discovered Pablo Picasso’s artwork for the first time.”可知，Alexandra Nechita被称为“小毕加索”，所以她是有才华的。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：甚至在两岁的时候，Alexandra几乎把所有的时间都花在了她的涂色本上。A. spent花费；B. forgot忘记；C. remembered记得；D. wasted浪费。根据“nearly all her time on her coloring books”可知，此处是指花费时间在涂色本上。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：由于担心女儿独自呆的时间太长，Alexandra的父母拿走了她的涂色本。A. Afraid担心的；B. Sure确定的；C. Proud骄傲的；D. Ashamed羞愧的。根据下文“their daughter spent too much time alone, Alexandra’s parents took her coloring books away.”可知，父母拿走她的涂色本是因为担心她独自呆的时间太长。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但是拿走她的颜色就像夺走了她的生命。A. phones电话；B. ropes绳子；C. colors颜色；D. dolls娃娃。根据下文“was like taking the air out of her life”可知，此处是指拿走她的颜色就像夺走了她的生命。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Alexandra开始在她妈妈从办公室带回家的纸上涂色。A. called打电话；B. drove开车；C. brought带来；D. sent发送。根据“home from office”可知，此处是指从办公室带回家。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：它们是抽象的，看起来像毕加索的作品，有四只眼睛和两张脸。A. referred to提及；指的是；B. looked like看起来像；C. consisted of由……组成；D. depended on依靠。根据下文“Picasso’s work, with four eyes and two faces”可知，此处是指看起来像毕加索的作品。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她开始用水彩画，然后用其他颜料画。A. started开始；B. stopped停止；C. suggested建议；D. avoided避免。根据“with water colors and then with other paints”可知，此处是指开始用水彩画。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：Alexandra的同学们有时会嘲笑她的画。A. learn from向……学习；B. seek for寻找；C. point at指向；D. laugh at嘲笑。根据转折词But以及下文“school teacher saw talent in her drawings”可知，老师看出了画中的天赋，可推理出此处是指同学们会嘲笑她的画。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但她的小学老师在她的画中看到了天赋。A. medical医学的；B. high高的；C. primary初级的；D. previous以前的。根据“She helped eight-year-old Alexandra organize her first 11 at a local library.”可知，此处是指小学老师。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她帮助八岁的Alexandra在当地的一家图书馆组织了她的第一次展览。A. conference会议；B. system系统；C. party聚会；D. exhibition展览。根据下文“Within a year, Alexandra had several other exhibitions.”可知，此处是指第一次展览。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她在著名的玛丽·帕克森画廊举办的展览引起了全国艺术评论家的关注。A. role角色；B. attention关注；C. selection选择；D. taste品味。根据下文“national art critics”可知，下文说的是全国艺术评论家，可推理出此处是指引起了全国艺术评论家的关注。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她开始出现在电视上，在美国各地的新闻和脱口秀节目中。A. appear出现；B. perform表演；C. shop购物；D. train训练。根据“on television, in news and talk shows around America”可知，此处是指出现在电视上，在美国各地的新闻和脱口秀节目中。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但这笔钱似乎并没有对她产生负面影响。A. style风格；B. time时间；C. energy能量；D. money金钱。根据上文“Admirers have spent a large amount of money buying her paintings”可知，上文说的是崇拜者们花了大笔钱购买她的画作，可推理出此处是指这笔钱。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：通过各种慈善机构，Alexandra与世界各地的需要帮助的人分享她的财富。A. on holiday在度假；B. in power掌权；C. in need需要帮助的；D. on duty值班。根据上文“Alexandra shares her wealth with those…”以及下文“around the world”可知，此处是指Alexandra与世界各地的需要帮助的人分享她的财富。故选C。
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese weddings(婚礼) are as much about the happy couple as they are about their respective(各自的)___36___(family) . The weddings are impressive affairs that focus on blessings of happiness.___37___ date of the wedding ceremony(仪式)is chosen not by chance. Many couples carefully choose a favorable date ___38___ (bring)success to their marriage. The ceremony can last anywhere from four hours to three days, ___39___ depends on how many Chinese wedding traditions are observed（遵守).
The Chinese wedding invitation is ___40___ (typical) red with a golden Double Happiness symbol, ___41___ (include) dates for the wedding and names of the bride and bridegroom(新郎和新娘).
While Chinese wedding traditions have modernized(现代化)and no longer involve(涉及) a large procession, the journey to pick up the bride ___42___ (be) still a lively affair. It can involve the use of firecrackers(鞭炮), playing of drums and gongs,___43___ even a lion dance.
Another vital(重要) tradition is called the Chinese tea ceremony(仪式). It ___44___ (perform) at Chinese weddings to show the new couple's respect, gratitude, and ____45____(appreciate) for their parents’ love, support and effort in raising them. A red tea set with a Double Happiness symbol is used for the tea ceremony.
【答案】36. families
37. The 38. to bring
39. which 40. typically
41. including
42. is 43. and
44. is performed
45. appreciation
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国传统婚礼的相关信息，包括婚礼的意义、婚礼的日期、婚礼的请柬、婚礼的仪式和婚礼的传统等。
【36题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：中国的婚礼不仅关乎幸福的新人，也关乎他们各自的家庭。family为可数名词，根据上文“their respective(他们各自的)”可知此处指“他们各自的家庭”，应用复数形式。故填families。
【37题详解】
考查定冠词。句意：婚礼仪式的日期不是偶然选择的。因名词date被介词短语修饰，特指婚礼仪式的日期，应用定冠词the。故填The。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：许多情侣会精心选择一个有利的日子，为他们的婚姻带来成功。分析句子结构，此处在句子中作状语表示目的，应用不定式。故填to bring。
【39题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：婚礼仪式可以持续4小时到3天，这取决于遵守多少中国婚礼传统。此处为非限制性定语从句，关系词指代前面整个主句内容并在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which。故填which。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意：中国的婚礼请柬通常是红色的，上面有金色的双喜字，包括婚礼的日期和新郎新娘的名字。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作状语，应用副词修饰形容词red。故填typically。
【41题详解】
考查介词。句意：同上。空白处与后面的“dates for the wedding and names of the bride and bridegroom”之间是包含关系，应用表示“包含”含义的介词，include 为动词，其介词为including。故填including。
【42题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：虽然中国婚礼传统已经现代化，不再涉及大型的游行队伍，但接新娘的旅程仍然是一件热闹的事情。此处描述的是客观事实，应用一般现在时，主语journey为第三人称单数，故填is。
【43题详解】
考查连词。句意：它可能包括放鞭炮、敲锣打鼓，甚至还有舞狮。此处firecrackers，playing of drums and gongs和a lion dance为并列关系，应用连词and。故填and。
【44题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：它在中国婚礼上举行，以表达新婚夫妇对父母的爱、支持和养育之恩的尊重、感激和欣赏。此处It指代the Chinese tea ceremony，与perform之间为被动关系，应用被动语态，且此处描述的是客观事实，应用一般现在时的被动语态，主语It为第三人称单数，故填is performed。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意：同上。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作宾语，使用名词，因名词appreciation表抽象意义，不可数。故填appreciation。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是校广播站英语节目“Talk and Talk”的负责人李华，请给外教Caroline写邮件邀请她做一次访谈。内容包括：
1.节目介绍；
2.访谈的时间；
3.话题how to learn English idioms well。
参考词汇：广播站broadcasting station, interview访谈
注意：写作词数应为80左右。
Dear Caroline,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Caroline,
I am writing to invite you to our broadcasting station’s English program, “Talk and Talk,” where we aim to share insights and experiences in learning English. We would be honored to have you join us for an interview on how to learn English idioms effectively. As you know, learning English idioms can be very helpful to getting familiar with the English culture. The interview is scheduled for next Friday at 3 PM. We believe your expertise will greatly benefit our audience.
Looking forward to your positive response.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给外教Caroline写一封信，邀请她参加学校主办的英语节目。
【详解】1. 词汇积累：
① 荣幸的：honored→privileged
② 对……有益：benefit→be beneficial to
③ 非常：greatly→extremely
④ 回复：response→reply
2. 句式拓展：
简单句变复合句
原句：We would be honored to have you join us for an interview on how to learn English idioms effectively.
拓展句：We would be honored to have you join us for an interview where you can give us advice on how to learn English idioms effectively.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I am writing to invite you to our broadcasting station’s English program, “Talk and Talk,” where we aim to share insights and experiences in learning English.（where引导的定语从句）
【高分句型2】As you know, learning English idioms can be very helpful to getting familiar with the English culture运用了as引导的非限制性定语从句how）
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was the day of the big cross-country run. Students from seven different primary schools in and around the small town were warming up and walking the route(路线)through thick evergreen forest.
I looked around and finally spotted David, who was standing by himself off to the side by a fence. He was small for ten years old. His usual big toothy smile was absent today. I walked over and asked him why he wasn’t with the other children. He hesitated and then said he had decided not to run.
What was wrong He had worked so hard for this event!
I quickly searched the crowd for the school’s coach and asked him what had happened. “I was afraid that kids from other schools would laugh at him,” he explained uncomfortably. “I gave him the choice to run or not, and let him decide.”
I bit back my frustration(懊恼). I knew the coach meant well—he thought he was doing the right thing. After making sure that David could run if he wanted, I turned to find him coming towards me, his small body rocking from side to side as he swung his feet forward.
David had a brain disease which prevented him from walking or running like other children but at school his classmates thought of him as a regular kid. He always participated to the best of his ability in whatever they were doing. That was why none of the children thought it unusual that David had decided to join the cross-country team. It just took him longer—that’s all. David had not missed a single practice, and although he always finished his run long after the other children, he did always finish. As a special education teacher at the school, I was familiar with the challenges David faced and was proud of his strong determination.
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.
We sat down next to each other, but David wouldn’t look at me.
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I watched as David moved up to the starting line with the other runners.
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【答案】We sat down next to each other, but David wouldn’t look at me. I said gently and quietly, “No one can change your mind, except yourself. If you desire to challenge yourself, there is nothing to do with others’ thoughts.” He sat still with a deep breath. “You have a full preparation before this event, which is the most important reason why you show up here”, I added with a sincere tone. Hearing my words, David turned to me tremblingly with tears spilling out of his eyes and expressed he had made a firm determination to finish the cross-country run. His coach heard what David said and gave me a look—the kind that was more determined than anyone else’s.
I watched as David moved up to the starting line with the other runners. The race started. It seemed that the runway was extremely long for young children, not to mention a child with a brain disease. David insisted on running as if he had forgotten all his weaknesses, though he was tripped over within the a few kilometers. It didn’t take long before he picked himself up again and continued his mission. Classmates all appeared on the racing track, cheering for him. “Come on! You can make it! We are proud of you!” they shouted enthusiastically. To everyone’s joy, he reached the final line and ranked the 20th. It was no more important whether he won the first place or not. It was his brave heart and strong faith that could make something unusual happen finally.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者是一名特殊教育教师，在大型越野赛跑那天，发现患有大脑疾病的大卫独自站在一旁。作者问其原因，他说准备放弃比赛。从教练口中得知，因为担心同学们会嘲笑大卫，所以教练想让大卫自己去决定是否参加赛跑。作者让大卫追寻自己的内心，不理会别人的看法，大卫最终参赛，尽管遇到困难，他战胜了自己，这已经无关名次，而是他的勇敢和坚定让这一切成为可能。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我们挨着坐着，但大卫不愿看我一眼。”可知，第一段可描写作者鼓励大卫继续完成比赛，大卫经过强烈的心理斗争，最终决定参加比赛。
②由第二段首句内容“我看着大卫和其他选手一起走到起跑线上。”可知，第二段可描写大卫开始参赛，虽然中途遇到困难，仍然坚持到最后，完成比赛。
2.续写线索：鼓励大卫——心理变化——决定参赛——克服困难——加油助威——完成比赛——感悟
3.词汇激活：
行动类：
①深呼吸：with a deep breath/breathe deeply
②坚持做：insisted on doing/be stick to doing
情绪类：
①热情：enthusiastically /with great passion
②骄傲：be proud of/take pride in
【点睛】[高分句型1]You have a full preparation before this event, which is the most important reason why you show up here. (由which引导的非限制性定语从句和why引导的限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2]Hearing my words, David turned to me tremblingly with tears spilling out of his eyes and expressed he had made a firm determination to finish the cross-country run. (现在分词作状语和省略that的宾语从句)
[高分句型3]It was his brave heart and strong faith that could make something unusual happen finally. (由It was...that结构引导的强调句型)蓝园高级中学2023-2024学年第二学期期中考
高一英语试卷
（满分150分，考试时间120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节(共5题，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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有5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. What will the man do
A Book a restaurant. B.Have a rest. C. Send out invitations.
2. What is Mike's job
A.A car repairman. B. A taxi driver. C. A traffic policeman.
3. What does the boy plan to do in the summer vacation
A. Visit his grandfather.
B. Go to an evening school.
C. Study English with the woman.
4. What does the man mean
A. He is not hungry now.
B. He has already finished dinner.
C.He dislikes the food at the dining hall.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A.A concert hall. B. A restaurant. C. A museum.
第二节（共15题，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.What does the man dislike about the first sweater
A.The style. B.The color. C.The material.
7. What color sweater will the man buy
A.Grey. B.Blue. C.Brown.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why is the man talking to the woman
A. To change a computer. B.To buy a computer. C.To repair a computer.
9. What does the woman ask the man to do in the end
A.Sign on a form. B.Go to repair centers. C. Give back a computer.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.Where is the man
A.In Los Angels. B. In New York. C.In Chicago.
11.How will the woman go to meet the man from the airport
A.By car. B.By taxi. C.By bus.
12.What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Book a hotel for her.
B. Talk to the salespeople and customers.
C. Spend some time with her in the center of the city.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Librarian and book borrower. B.Writer and reader. C.Teacher and student.
14. What does the man advise the woman to do
A.Choose a book. B.Take notes. C.Rewrite a review.
15. Which group will the woman put the book in
A.History. B.Math. C.Popular science.
16.When will the woman hand in the review
A. On February 15th. B.On February 13th. C.On February 12th.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.When did the speaker get home
A.At about 2:30 a.m. B.At about 7:30 a.m. C.At about 8:30 a.m.
18.How did the speaker feel about the weather during the party
A.Surprised. B.Unconcerned. C.Worried.
19.What can we learn about the speaker
A.He had a great time at the party.
B. He likes disco very much.
C. He couldn’t find his car.
20. How did the speaker get home
A.By car. B.On foot. C.By taxi.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A.
Some of the Most Famous Modern Architectures
Barcelona Pavilion (Barcelona, Spain, 1929)
A cantilevered (悬臂式的) roof is the design of Barcelona Pavilion. Although it is quite small, the architect did his best to use luxurious materials. One of the famous pieces of furniture, specially created for the building, is the Barcelona chair.
Villa Dirickz (Brussels, Belgium, 1933)
Villa Dirickz has eye-catching blocky features, glass works and white concrete surrounded by greenery. The villa is equipped with advanced facilities like a cinema. It was ignored till a developer bought it in 2007 and devoted all possible resources to its repairs.
Isokon Building (London, UK, 1934)
The building, consisting of 32 apartments,is still in use today. It also includes staff rooms and a large garage. The apartments have a shared kitchen for people to prepare food freely. A shared gallery is built in the garage to tell people about the history of the building.
Neue National Galerie (Berlin, Germany, 1968)
The museum hosts an art collection that dates back to the early years of the 20th century. Its typical modernist design includes a cantilevered roof and flat appearances. The building is surrounded by a sculptured landscape.
1. What can people do in Isokon Building
A. See movies. B. Cook food.
C. Enjoy artworks. D. Buy furniture.
2 Which architecture has the shortest history
A. Barcelona Pavilion. B. Villa Dirickz.
C. Isokon Building. D. Neue National Galerie.
3. What do the four architectures have in common
A. They are all from Europe
B. They are all old-fashioned.
C. They are all huge.
D. They are all free of charge.
B.
Tu Youyou is a Chinese medical scientist, pharmaceutical (制药的) chemist, and educator best known for discovering artemisinin (also known as qinghao su). The discovery of artemisinin and its treatment of malaria are regarded as a significant breakthrough of tropical medicine in the 20th century and health improvement for people of tropical developing countries in South Asia, Africa, and South America.
For her work, Tu received the 2011 Lasker Award in Clinical Medicine and the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology (生理学) or Medicine. The Nobel Committee puts Tu’s work well by writing: “Malaria infects close to 200 million individuals yearly. Artemisinin is used in all malaria-ridden parts of the world. When used in combination treatment, it is estimated to reduce the death rate from malaria by more than 20% overall and by more than 30% in children. For Africa alone, this means that more than 100,000 lives are saved each year.”
In China, Tu is known as a “sanwu scientist”. Tu has spent no time studying abroad, no membership with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and no doctoral degree. The Xinhua News Agency has commented on the significance of Tu’s achievement, “Not only is Tu the first Chinese Nobel laureate (获奖者) in natural science, but also the first Nobel laureate who received all scientific training in China. The award she won made Chinese scientists gain tremendous confidence.”
As part of the programme charged with finding a treatment for malaria, Tu was inspired by an ancient Chinese text which said qinghao was used to tackle intermittent fevers (间歇热) around 400 AD. In the herb Tu discovered a compound, now known as artemisinin, which proved an effective treatment for the infection. Tu herself volunteered to be the first human recipient.
An article Tu Youyou published in Nature in 2011 ended up with an insightful sentence. “It is my dream that Chinese medicine will help us conquer life-threatening diseases worldwide, and people across the globe will enjoy its benefits for health promotion,” Tu wrote.
4. According to the passage, what can we learn about Tuyouyou
A. She is best known as an educator.
B. She received Lasker Award before Noble Prize.
C. She received some scientific training abroad.
D. She was forced to be the first recipient of the medicine.
5. What’s the second paragraph mainly about
A. The importance of the Nobel Prize.
B. The malaria’s effects on human health.
C. The achievements made by Tu Youyou.
D. The people’s suffering from infective diseases.
6. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word in paragraph 4
A. end with B. fight with C. mix with D. deal with
7. What do the words Tu Youyou wrote in Nature show
A. Her passion for Chinese medicine.
B Her doubt about Chinese medicine.
C. Her dream of getting prizes from Nature.
D. Her hesitation in doing medical research.
C.
If you have to describe yourself to someone else, what will you say It can be difficult to see yourself from the outside, but knowing who you are, namely self-awareness, can help you understand feelings and make friendships closer.
Self-awareness means having a good understanding of our own character, that is, having the ability to see ourselves clearly. If you’re self-aware, you may know that you love playing an instrument because you do well in it and music makes you happy, or that you prefer watching TV on your own because it helps you relax.
Knowing what you like and dislike, what you do well in and what you find difficult allows you to make better decisions about friendships, schoolwork and so on. You learn to trust your own feelings more, which builds confidence. The World Health Organization says self-awareness is one of ten important life skills that help young people live happier, healthier lives. Being self-aware doesn’t mean only thinking of yourself. By understanding your own feelings, you will better understand other people too.
How do you learn to be self-aware It’s a good way to ask questions. But ask yourself questions that start with “What” instead of “Why”. So if you don’t understand why you keep arguing with a friend, ask yourself what you disagree on instead of why you’re arguing.
Learning to be more self-aware is a skill, which means you learn it as you grow. So be bold and try out new things, like playing a new sport or listening to different kinds of music. Don’t be afraid to dislike something — discovering what you find difficult is a key part of learning more about yourself.
8. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. What self-awareness is. B. What true happiness is.
C. How to find true happiness. D. How to develop self-awareness.
9. Knowing yourself is important in that_______.
A. it’ll make you think more of yourself.
B. it’ll make you attend better schools.
C. it’ll help you make more friends.
D. it’ll help you understand others better.
10. What’s one of the keys to becoming more self-aware
A. Asking as many questions as possible.
B. Discovering what you are not good at.
C. Listening to the music you dislike.
D. Learning to argue with a friend.
11. Which title is the best for the text
A. Self-awareness for a happier life.
B. Self-awareness for making friends.
C. Self-awareness as a social skill.
D Self-awareness as a future trend.
D.
In recent times, with the advent of electric cars, the idea to fuel them with solar energy has also gained momentum. Electric cars—even though they run on electricity and don’t use fossil fuels—are still NOT GREEN! People suffer from the misconception that not using fossil fuel means “green”, which is kind of absurd, considering that the electricity we use is generated by burning the very same fuels!
However, what if your car had solar panels that could charge it Now that would indeed be a green machine! Basically, as much as we would like to incorporate this energy source into our car, the efficiency of currently used solar panels is subject to the fulfillment of different criteria.
Firstly, solar panels occupy a large amount of area. An average car has an area of 10—25 sq. ft. on the roof, which can generate between 50—150 W under ideal conditions. This is hardly enough power to illuminate a light bulb! Also, moderate (适中) temperatures need to be ideal, as extremely high temperatures can reduce the efficiency of the solar panels. Cars must work in all weather conditions, so if a solar panel limits the car’s functionality, it becomes practically useless. More importantly, the cost of the panels and development required to power the electronics using the sun’s energy outweighs (多过) the benefits that solar panels provide.
Most cars today that have solar roofs use the solar energy to power only a few basic functions of the car.While there is still time before we will be able to drive cars fully powered by solar energy, there are some alternatives, such as solar power stations, which are being designed to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels for electricity.
Solar-powered vehicles are surely the future, but not the near future. As the cost of solar panels continues to fall and their efficiency increases, things will begin to look much “brighter” for this alternative and sustainable option!
12. Why aren’t electric cars environmentally friendly
A. Because they won’t work as well as the common cars.
B. Because they are not powered by solar energy.
C. Because they run on electricity produced by burning fuels.
D. Because they cause more pollution to the world.
13. What can we learn from the third paragraph
A. Temperatures have little effect on solar panels.
B. Powering the electronics costs little.
C. A car’s roof generates enough power to light a bulb.
D. The performance of current solar panels depends on various factors.
14. What can we learn about solar energy in the car industry
A. Most cars have solar roofs.
B. Solar energy has been partly used by cars with solar roofs.
C. Cars fully powered by solar energy will be driven soon.
D. Solar cars will be available in the near future.
15. What is the author’s attitude toward solar cars in the future
A. Negative B. Unclear C. Doubtful D. Optimistic
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When we eat some popular kinds of shellfish (贝类海产), we leave behind large amounts of shells. ____16____ Several projects now aim to put them back into waterways.
In the U.S., shells cast aside in restaurants and other businesses are being collected, cleaned and thrown back into waterways. ____17____ One of the latest projects on oysters (牡蛎) takes place in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The shells were put into the state’s Mullica River and helped form new or expanded oyster groups. Free-floating baby oysters connect to the shells and grow on them. ____18____ It has also helped eateries (小餐馆) save money on dealing with their shells, according to Scott Stueber, a fisheries biologist with the Department of Environmental Protection.
____19____ In nature, oysters are cleaners. One adult oyster can remove pollutants from about 190 liters of water a day. So oysters can improve water quality. Oyster groups also are being planted along some coastlines to strengthen shores. Besides, oyster reefs can protect shorelines. Such reefs can also be homes for sea creatures and provide food for humans.
Communities, environmental groups and governments around the world have had oyster reefs recycled and replanted in recent years. It’s happening in many states of the United States. ____20____ Since 2009, the Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M University has collected about 800,000 kilograms of shells and rebuilt about 100,000 square meters of oyster reefs.
A. And most of them end up in waterways.
B. For example, each year in Maryland, about 70 cubic meters of recycled shells are turned into oyster groups.
C. The shells form a new living place for sea creatures like oysters.
D. The Mullica River is actually home to some of the oysters.
E. However, these shells are no longer thrown into waste containers.
F. The project has kept about 60,000 kilograms of shells out of landfills (填埋).
G. Despite the economic benefits, the main goal is to improve the environment.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
“Look Mom, he paints like me!” Eight-year-old Alexandra Nechita had just discovered Pablo Picasso’s artwork for the first time. The art world ___21___ and began to call Alexandra the “Petite (小号的) Picasso”. This ___22___ artist has been turning heads in the art world ever since.
Even at age two, Alexandra ___23___ nearly all her time on her coloring books. ___24___ their daughter spent too much time alone, Alexandra’s parents took her coloring books away. They hoped she’d start to jump rope or play with dolls. But taking away her ___25___ was like taking the air out of her life. Alexandra began to color on papers her mother ___26___ home from office.
When Alexandra was four, her parents began to notice the portraits she drew. They were abstract and ___27___ Picasso’s work, with four eyes and two faces. She ___28___ painting with water colors and then with other paints.
Alexandra’s classmates would sometimes ___29___ her paintings. But her ____30____ school teacher saw talent in her drawings. She helped eight-year-old Alexandra organize her first ____31____ at a local library.
Within a year, Alexandra had several other exhibitions. Her exhibition at the famous Mary Paxon Gallery brought her to the ____32____ of national art critics (评论家). She began to ____33____ on television, in news and talk shows around America.
Admirers have spent a large amount of money buying her paintings. But the ____34____ doesn’t seem to have affected her negatively (消极地). Through various charities, Alexandra shares her wealth with those ____35____ around the world.
21. A. improved B. agreed C. waited D. broke
22. A. friendly B. honest C. worried D. talented
23. A. spent B. forgot C. remembered D. wasted
24. A. Afraid B. Sure C. Proud D. Ashamed
25. A. phones B. ropes C. colors D. dolls
26. A. called B. drove C. brought D. sent
27. A. referred to B. looked like C. consisted of D. depended on
28. A. started B. stopped C. suggested D. avoided
29. A. learn from B. seek for C. point at D. laugh at
30. A. medical B. high C. primary D. previous
31. A. conference B. system C. party D. exhibition
32. A. role B. attention C. selection D. taste
33. A. appear B. perform C. shop D. train
34. A. style B. time C. energy D. money
35. A. on holiday B. in power C. in need D. on duty
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese weddings(婚礼) are as much about the happy couple as they are about their respective(各自的)___36___(family) . The weddings are impressive affairs that focus on blessings of happiness.___37___ date of the wedding ceremony(仪式)is chosen not by chance. Many couples carefully choose a favorable date ___38___ (bring)success to their marriage. The ceremony can last anywhere from four hours to three days, ___39___ depends on how many Chinese wedding traditions are observed（遵守).
The Chinese wedding invitation is ___40___ (typical) red with a golden Double Happiness symbol, ___41___ (include) dates for the wedding and names of the bride and bridegroom(新郎和新娘).
While Chinese wedding traditions have modernized(现代化)and no longer involve(涉及) a large procession, the journey to pick up the bride ___42___ (be) still a lively affair. It can involve the use of firecrackers(鞭炮), playing of drums and gongs,___43___ even a lion dance.
Another vital(重要) tradition is called the Chinese tea ceremony(仪式). It ___44___ (perform) at Chinese weddings to show the new couple's respect, gratitude, and ____45____(appreciate) for their parents’ love, support and effort in raising them. A red tea set with a Double Happiness symbol is used for the tea ceremony.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是校广播站英语节目“Talk and Talk”的负责人李华，请给外教Caroline写邮件邀请她做一次访谈。内容包括：
1.节目介绍；
2.访谈的时间；
3.话题how to learn English idioms well。
参考词汇：广播站broadcasting station, interview访谈
注意：写作词数应为80左右。
Dear Caroline,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was the day of the big cross-country run. Students from seven different primary schools in and around the small town were warming up and walking the route(路线)through thick evergreen forest.
I looked around and finally spotted David, who was standing by himself off to the side by a fence. He was small for ten years old. His usual big toothy smile was absent today. I walked over and asked him why he wasn’t with the other children. He hesitated and then said he had decided not to run.
What was wrong He had worked so hard for this event!
I quickly searched the crowd for the school’s coach and asked him what had happened. “I was afraid that kids from other schools would laugh at him,” he explained uncomfortably. “I gave him the choice to run or not, and let him decide.”
I bit back my frustration(懊恼). I knew the coach meant well—he thought he was doing the right thing. After making sure that David could run if he wanted, I turned to find him coming towards me, his small body rocking from side to side as he swung his feet forward.
David had a brain disease which prevented him from walking or running like other children, but at school his classmates thought of him as a regular kid. He always participated to the best of his ability in whatever they were doing. That was why none of the children thought it unusual that David had decided to join the cross-country team. It just took him longer—that’s all. David had not missed a single practice, and although he always finished his run long after the other children, he did always finish. As a special education teacher at the school, I was familiar with the challenges David faced and was proud of his strong determination.
注意：
1. 续写词数应150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答.
We sat down next to each other, but David wouldn’t look at me.
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I watched as David moved up to the starting line with the other runners.
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