平凉市华亭一中2023-2024学年高一下学期期末质量监测
英语试题
（满分150分，考试时间120分钟）
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 听力 (共两节; 满分 30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What will the speakers do
A.Go for a short trip.
B.Take care of the children.
C.Work in the country.
2. When did BAA change its name into NBA
A.In 1943. B.In 1946. C.In 1949.
3.Where are the speakers now
A.In the hotel. B.In the parking lot. C.On the highway.
4.How does the man feel about the woman
A.She is careless with money. B.She doesn't like money. C.She is able to make money.
5.What does the woman ask the man to do in a week
A.Take some medicine. B.Have a further check-up. C.Attend a Christmas party.
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，每小题将给出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至7题。
6. Who will leave the company
A. Sally. B.Susie. C.The man.
7.What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Visit a restaurant. B.Attend a party. C.See a film.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. Why is the woman making the call
A.To offer instructions. B.To confirm information. C.To make recommendations.
9.What does the hotel provide for Mr.Gates during his stay
A.Breakfast. B. Working lunch. C.Three meals.
10. How will the woman recommend the attractions to the man
A.By phone. B.By e-mail. C.By telling him face to face.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11.What's the Course Five-one-four about
A.Children's literacy. B.Testing. C.Advanced maths.
12.What can help the woman change the course
A.Her records. B.Her papers. C.Her degree.
13.What is the woman going to do next
A.Sign her name. B. Fix the paper up. C.Go to another office.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14.What does the man have trouble with
A.His job. B.His boss. C.His health.
15.How many people are there working on the project in all
A.Five. B.Six C.Eleven.
16.What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Ask others for advice. B.Work hard on the project. C.Step up as a team leader.
17.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.Leadership. B.Teamwork. C.Friendship.
听第 10段材料,回答第 18至20题。
18.How old is the festival
A.Under 30 years. B.Over 100 years. C.About 150 years.
19.What is the TT
A.A tourist festival. B.A shopping festival. C.A motor cyele festival.
20.Who is Judith Curtis's friend
A.Laurence. B.Anne. C.James
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Bike Rental & Guided Tours
Welcome to Amsterdam, welcome to MacBike. You see much more from the seat of a bike! Cycling is the most economical, sustainable (可持续的) and fun way to explore the city, with its beautiful canals, parks, squares and countless lights. You can also bike along lovely landscapes outside of Amsterdam.
Why MacBike
MacBike has been around for almost 30 years and is the biggest bicycle rental company in Amsterdam. With over 2,500 bikes stored in our five rental shops at strategic locations, we make sure there is always a bike available for you. We offer the newest bicycles in a wide variety, including basic bikes with foot brake (刹车), bikes with hand brake and gears (排挡), bikes with child seats, and children’s bikes.
Prices
Hand Brake, Three Gears Foot Brake, No Gears
1 hour ?7.50 ?5.00
3 hours ?11.00 ?7.50
1 day (24 hours) ?14.75 ?9.75
Each additional day ?8.00 ?6.00
Guided City Tours
The 2.5-hour tour covers the Gooyer Windmill, the Skinny Bridge, the Rijksmuseum, Heineken Brewery and much more. The tour departs from Dam Square every hour on the hour, starting at 1:00 pm every day. You can buy your ticket in a MacBike shop or book online.
More information, and you can click here.
21. According to the text, which word can’t describe the benefits of cycling in Amsterdam
A. Interesting. B. Healthy. C. Money-saving. D. Environmentally-friendly.
22. How much do you pay for renting a bike with foot brake and no gears for two days
A. ?15.50. B. ?15.75. C. ?22.75. D. ?19.50.
23. Where does this text probably come from
A. A travel website. B. A transport brochure.
C. An economic textbook. D. A program advertisement.
B
Sometimes when it feels like things are falling apart, they may actually be falling into place. This is exactly the case for Holly Smith, when she lost her job two years ago.
At the beginning of 2020, Holly was working as a general manager for a small independent bakery business in Surrey. She had been there for six years and couldn’t believe it when they told her she was fired, which came as a huge shock for her. She panicked about struggling to pay the bills and finding another job during such a difficult time.
Holly didn’t know where to turn at first, but she was determined to find a silver lining, so she picked up a paintbrush and began to paint. Holly painted a picture of her parent’s dog—Bailey, and shared the image online. Straight after, a few friends requested their own pet paintings and soon her career took off.
Holly named her business Holly & Murphy, after her special five-year-old cocker spaniel (可卡犬), Murphy. She is often inspired when she’s floating on water, together with her furry companion in her boat. She combines watercolour paints and pencils to bring dogs’ faces to life. A small painting usually takes two to three days to complete. Customers love how she captures their pet’s personality in great detail. Some of the most memorable paintings she has been asked to do are of dogs that have passed away. Her dog portraits start at 295 and can cost up to 595.
“When it first happened, it felt like the end of the world,” Holly, a current full-time painter and business owner, told The Mirror, “but it was the best thing that ever happened to me. And I’m so grateful to have a job that I love.”
24. When did Holly begin working for a small independent bakery business
A. In 2022. B. In 2020. C. In 2018. D. In 2014.
25. What can we learn about Holly from Paragraph 4
A. Holly named her business after her parents’ dog.
B. Holly is inspired by her companion—Murphy.
C. Holly paints dogs by using color pencils.
D. Holly only paints living dogs.
26. Which of the following words can best describe Holly according to the text
A. Careful and modest. B. Caring and hopeless.
C. Determined and creative. D. Responsible and hard-working.
27. What can be learned from Holly’s story
A. It is never too old to learn. B. It never rains but it pours.
C. Think twice before you do. D. Every cloud has a silver lining.
C
The Masai (马赛人) are continually trying to keep their own ways in an increasingly modern world. They live along the border of Kenya and Tanzania in East Africa, moving their homes from time to time to follow their cattle, the source of their livelihood. They rely on their cattle in many parts of their life. They like drinking the cows’ milk.
They don’t kill their cattle for food. But if a cow is killed, the parts of its body are used to make containers, shoes, clothing, ropes, bed coverings and so on. Not all of the men have cows. The more cattle a man owns, the richer he is considered to be. A man who owns 50 or fewer cattle is considered poor. Rich men have a thousand or more. The cattle, though owned by the man, are considered to belong to the man’s entire family. The family names the cattle and can recognize each animal’s special voice.
The Masai men have become known as warriors (勇士), protecting their cattle against other wild animals. They wear their red long hair. Most women often take care of their children, cook food, clean clothes and make clothing at home. They also make necklaces, dresses and headdresses. A few women can also become authorities once they are powerful enough. They speak a language called Maa.
The houses of Masai made from sticks and grass, which are held together with a mixture of mud, are not very firm or safe. These plain houses with some basic supplies are built in a circle and make up a Masai village. They are not meant to last long since the migration (迁徙) of the cow population means that the Masai move as well. In the meantime, in order to prevent animals from entering, they also form a wall of branches. The whole setup is to protect the cattle, which sleep at night in the middle of the village. They seem to live a natural and self-sufficient life but lack modern civilisation.
28. What do we know about the Masai
A. They don’t move in their lives. B. They each have their own cows.
C. They don’t kill their cattle at all. D. They are heavily dependent on cattle.
29. What do most of the Masai women work as
A. Designers. B. Authorities. C. Housewives. D. Warriors.
30. Which word best describes Masai’s houses
A. Modern. B. Simple. C. Lasting. D. Safe.
31. What can be the best title for the text
A. Africans: Living a Moving Life
B. Africans: Brave People in the World
C. The Masai: Rich People in East Africa
D. The Masai: Maintaining a Traditional Lifestyle
D
These days, children spend less time in the fresh air. Many of them are addicted to a screen either on a computer or a TV—they seem to be living in a virtual world. They have lost touch with nature.
But now 400 organizations in the UK, from playgroups to the National Health Service, are encouraging children to have some “wild time”. They want kids to replace at least 30 minutes of watching TV or playing computer games for time playing outside. Activities such as building caves, climbing trees and playing hide and seek are just some of the things kids can do. Even if they live in a city, they can go on adventures in the garden or the park.
Children often need a helping hand from their mum and dad. They need to be shown what to do and where to go. Andy Simpson from National Health Service says, “We want parents to see what this magical wonder product does for their kids’ development, independence and creativity, by giving wild time a go.”
So despite the complicated (复杂的) world that young people grow up in now, it seems that going back to basics and experiencing “nature’s playground” is what modern children need. David Bond from Project Wild Thing says, “We need to make more space for wild time in children’s daily routine, freeing this generation of kids to have the sort of experiences that many of us took for granted (想当然).”
This might sound a bit old-fashioned to you or maybe, like me, it makes you think about sticking on your boots, getting outdoors and reliving your childhood. There’s no age limit on enjoying yourself!
32. What makes children lose touch with nature
A. Playing hide and seek. B. Building caves frequently.
C. Being addicted to a screen. D. Going on adventures in parks.
33. Who should be advised to see the effect of wild time according to Andy Simpson
A. Teachers. B. Experts. C. Children. D. Parents.
34. What might David probably agree
A. Children need more time to get close to nature.
B. Children always take it for granted to play outside.
C. What modern children need is spiritual satisfaction.
D. Parents should make larger room for kids to study.
35. What can be inferred from this passage
A. Everyone lives in a high-pressure world.
B. People at any age can enjoy wild time.
C. Adults desire to go back to childhood.
D. Watching TV is a good way to learn about nature.
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，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。
How to Enjoy Spring
As winter is past and the days start warming and brightening, it's possible to start feeling your mood improved and you're less weighed down by the cold days of winter. 36. ______ And indeed it is the time to renew your goals, refresh your home, and unearth your garden. As the ever growing days invite you to spend more time outside, you'll easily find many ways to keep you outside of the house enjoying the fresh spring days.
Make a plan at the start of spring. 37. ______ Whether it's gardening, spring cleaning, learning something new, having a makeover, organizing renovations（翻新）, or another activity suited to a season of renewal, planning for it will help you to make the most of the spring months.
38. ______ This is a good time to sit back and assess the strengths and weaknesses of your current living space and to reach a decision about whether or not it could be improved through a change in decoration styles or additions through decorations.
Spring clean. This age-old tradition of clearing away the dust of winter will give your house a fresh beginning for the warmer months ahead and make the house and surrounds more inviting and enjoyable for you and your family and friends. 39. ______ Take time to notice the changes around you. Listen to the birds sing and watch the plant life around you emerge（显露）, shoot up, and finally start to blossom（开花）. 40. ______ Set yourself a goal of little change until suddenly it seems as if a big one to you.
A. Make a decision about the move.
B. Consider redecoration or renovation.
C. Spring is the time of enjoying something fresh.
D. Spring is a great time to do complete cleaning.
E. The beginning of spring is the best time to plan.
F. The world around you is starting fresh and so can you.
G. Spring is the perfect time to set the pace for the warmth.
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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
As a nature photographer, I have to brave the elements（自然力）. But 41 the wind and the rain, I still enjoy 42 outside in the wild. One of the best things about this job is that you can 43 animals in their natural environment.
Last spring in Yellowstone, I followed a(n) 44 that took me through a dark forest. When I finally stepped out of the trees, the 45 was breathtaking. An eagle（鹰） flew over the snow-capped mountains, which were reflected（倒影） in the still lake below. While I was 46 photographing this amazing scene, I suddenly had a (n) 47 that I was being watched. Slowly, and with the camera still held to my 48 I turned… and froze. Only metres away from me was a bear looking at me. Time stood still as the bear and I both 49 to see who would move first. My legs started shaking. Somehow, I 50 my finger to press the button. A second later, the bear 51 and ran back into the forest. When I recovered from the 52 , I looked at my camera. My most frightening but 53 experience was now recorded forever in a single image.
From time to time I look at the photo as a(n) 54 to show respect to all animals. It is after all we who' are the 55 to their world.
41. A. because of B. despite C. in case of D. through
42. A. walking B. hiking C. working D. camping
43. A. keep B. protect C. feed D. observe
44. A. path B. animal C. road D. guide
45. A. forest B. eagle C. view D. picture
46. A. regretting B. focusing on C. proposing D. going on
47. A. idea B. opinion C. conclusion D. feeling
48. A. eye B. ear C. head D. shoulder
49. A. failed B. waited C. stopped D. preferred
50. A. raised B. stuck C. forced D. held
51. A. moved forward B. attacked C. lay down D. turned
52. A. shock B. tiredness C. excitement D. failure
53. A. pleasant B. magical C. worrying D. imaginable
54. A. honour B. present C. reminder D. symbol
55. A. hosts B. seniors C. enemies D. visitors
第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
With the popularity of traditional Hanfu clothing, more young Chinese are catching the opportunity to introduce this cultural heritage to the world. Among them are Yang Ting and her friend Qi Qi, who used to work 66 teachers. They opened a shop in the busy street, 67 the Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City is located.
Since its opening in March 2023, their shop 68 (become) a hotspot, attracting hundreds of visitors daily, both 69 (local) and tourists, young and old alike. Recently, Yang's story drew many praises from netizens who enjoyed a 70 (fascinate) day trip to the Hanfu shop. Many expressed their desire 71 (visit) and try it out.
In a conversation with us, Yang explained that the process of dressing up in Hanfu and having makeup 72 (do) is not difficult, which 73 (typical) takes about an hour. The customization of makeup and styling is based on the customer's preferences and 74 (face) features. Yangc added, “We provide various styles, whether it's a casual look 75 something more graceful, tailored to each individual's preferences.”
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是校学生会主席李华，为了让学生养成读书的好习惯，请你代表学生会写一封倡议书，呼吁同学好读书，读好书。内容包括：
1.读书的重要性；
2.如何开展读书活动；
3.发出倡议。
注意：1.写作词数应为100词左右。
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear students,
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Student Council
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。
Now I am a famous writer and public speaker who always believes in the great power of language. I still remember how the very first speech that I gave changed my life more than I could have ever imagined.
When I was in sixth grade, my teacher, Mrs Lin, encouraged me to sign up for the school speech contest. I was pretty bad at the rehearsal (排练). I felt quite nervous and afraid of failure. Therefore, after class, I ran to the office to find Mrs Lin. Hearing what I said, Mrs Lin sounded puzzled. “You’ve put your heart and soul into practicing it all these past few weeks.” “Yes,” I wanted to say. All I had dreamed of was to represent my school on that stage and be the best public speaker ever. Instead, I whispered, “I messed up big time at rehearsal today. I…I’ve been messing up regularly... a lot. I want to quit.” My words came fast on each other’s heels. “Can you tell the judges I’ve been seriously ill, please ” I sounded hopeless.
Mrs Lin was quiet for several moments. “Making up lies is not how we solve problems, Lucy,” she finally said. “You are not the person to shy away from a challenge.” I nodded uncertainly. Then she took out a book about Phoenix. She hoped that Phoenix could give me courage. During reading, Phoenix’s story of bravery and her fight for education fascinated me. Her determination and courage in the face of challenges deeply moved me. Inspired by her story, I decided that my speech would be about Phoenix and the importance of education for everyone.
As the day of the con test approached, I was still struggling with my fears. I knew I had to overcome them, not just for myself but also for the message I wanted to convey through Phoenix’s story. I decided to take a different approach to my preparation. I started by researching more about Phoenix, her life, her struggles, and her devotion to education. During this process, I also sought feedback from Mrs Lin. She listened attentively to my drafts and offered constructive comments. Her guidance was invaluable, helping me to shape a speech that was not only informative but also emotionally rich.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The day of the contest arrived and I stood in front of my schoolmates, my heart racing.
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Thanks to Mrs Lin, my dream was coming true.
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Key:
1—5 ACCAB
6—10 ABBAB 11—15 BACAB 16—20 CBBCB
21～23: BBA 24～27: DBCD 28-31 DCBD 32--35 CDAB
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文中主要为如何享受春天提出了几点建议。
36. C 根据上文“As winter is past and the days start warming and brightening, it's possible to start feeling your mood improved and you're less weighed down by the cold days of winter.（随着冬天的过去，白天开始变暖，变亮，你有可能开始感觉你的情绪得到改善，你不再被寒冷的冬天拖累。）”可知，从冬天到春天一切都在变好，所以下文用选项C. Spring is the time of enjoying something fresh.（春天是享受新鲜事物的时候。）告诉我们，春天一切变好，我们也要开始享受春天。故选 C项。
37. E 根据本段主题句“Make a plan at the start of spring.（在春天开始时制定一个计划。）”可知，本段主要讲制定计划。而选项 E. The beginning of spring is the best time to plan.（春天的开始是制定计划的最佳时机。）与主题句有相同的关键词“plan”，也是对主题句的进一步解释。故选 E项。
38. B 此句是本段主题句。根据下文“This is a good time to sit back and assess the strengths and weaknesses of your current living space and to reach a decision about whether or not it could be improved through a change in decoration styles or additions through decorations.（这是一个很好的可以坐下来评估你目前的生活空间的优缺点的时候，并决定是否可以通过改变装饰风格或通过装饰的添加来改善它。）”可知，本段主要讲的是考虑重新装修或翻新生活空间，所以选项 B. Consider redecoration or renovation.（请考虑重新装修或翻新。）符合题意。故选 B项。
39. D 本段的主题句是“Spring clean.（春天大扫除。）”，要填的句子在本段最后一句，选项D. Spring is a great time to do complete cleaning.（春天是做彻底大扫除的好时机。）正好对本段所讲的春天大扫除的内容做了一个总结。故选 D项。
40. F 根据下文“Set yourself a goal of little change until suddenly it seems as if a big one to you.（为自己设定了一个小的改变目标，直到突然在你看来是一个大的改变。）”选项 F. The world around you is starting fresh and so can you.（你周围的世界正在开始变得新鲜，你也可以。）让你从周围的改变中注意到你自己也是可以改变的。提出如何改变自己的具体方法，符合题意。故选 F 项。
【语篇解读】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。主要讲述了作者在一次野外摄相时遇到了一头熊，但是熊被作者拍摄照片的小举动意外地吓跑了。让作者意识到人类应该尊重所有的动物。地球是它们的家。
41. B 考查介词短语辨析。句意：但是尽管风吹雨打，我仍然喜欢在野外工作。A. because of 因为；B. despite 尽管；C. in case of 万一，以防；D. through通过。根据下文“I still enjoy working outside in the wild（我仍然喜欢在野外工作）”可知，前后句为转折关系，虽然风吹雨打。故选 B。
42. C 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. walking走； B. hiking远足；C. working工作；D. camping野营。根据下文“One of the best things about this job is that you can observe animals in their natural environment.（这份工作最好之处就是你可以在自然环境中观察动物。）”可知，作者的工作是在野外观察动物。故选 C。
43.D 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这份工作最好之处就是你可以在自然环境中观察动物。A. keep 保持；B. protect 保护； C. feed喂；D. observe观察。根据下文“photographing this amazing scene（拍下这惊人的场景）”可知，作者是自然摄影师，故是在自然环境中观察动物，拍摄照片。故选 D。
44.A 考查名词词义辨析。句意：去年在黄石公园，我沿着一条小道穿过一片黑暗的森林。A. path小道；B. animal 动物；C. road道路；D. guide向导。根据下文“that took me through a dark forest（穿过一片黑暗的森林）”和“I finally stepped out of the trees（我最终走出了树林）”可知，作者是沿着一条路走出了树林。故选 A。
45. C 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我最终走出了树林时，眼前的风景令人激动。A. forest森林；B. eagle鹰；C. view风景；D. picture 图片。根据下文“An eagle（鹰） flew over the snow-capped mountains, which were reflected（倒影） in the still lake below（一只老鹰飞过白雪皑皑的群山，群山倒映在下面平静的湖面上）”可知， 作者看到的是眼前一幕风景。故选 C。
46. B 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我专注于拍摄这幕景象时，突然我觉得有人在看着我。A. regretting 后悔；B. focusing on 关注； C. proposing 提议； D. going on 继续。根据下文“I suddenly had a feeling that I was being watched（突然我觉得有人在看着我）”可知，作者之前没发现有人看着他，说明他很专注。故选B。
47. D 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. idea想法；B. opinion 观点； C. conclusion 结论； D. feeling 感觉。根据上文“While I was focusing on photographing this amazing scene（当我专注于拍摄这幕景象时）”可知，作者没看到有人看着他，应该是突然感觉到的。故选 D。
48. A 考查名词词义辨析。句意：慢慢地，相机还在我的眼前，我转过身 僵住了。A. eye 眼睛；B. ear 耳朵；C. head头；D. shoulder肩膀。根据“While I was focusing on photographing this amazing scene（当我专注于拍摄这幕景象时）”可知，作者正在拍摄照片，故摄像机还放在眼睛处。故选 A。
49. B 考查动词词义辨析。句意：熊和我都等着看谁先动。A. failed 失败； B. waited等待；C. stopped 停止；D. preferred 更喜欢。根据上文“Time stood still（时间静止了）”可知，我不敢动，我和熊都在等待。故选 B。
50. C 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我强迫我的手指按下按钮。A. raised 提高，养育； B. stuck粘，贴，卡；C. forced 迫使；D. held 举办。根据上文“My legs started shaking（我的腿开始发抖）”可知，作者被吓到了，腿发抖，手指应该不听使唤，故需强迫。故选 C。
51. D 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一秒后，熊转身跑回森林。A. moved forward 向前；B. attacked 进攻；C. lay down放下；D. turned转身，翻转。根据下文“ran back into the forest（跑回森林）”可知，熊要跑回森林需要先掉头，转身。故选 D。
52. A 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我从震惊中恢复过来时，我看了看相机。A. shock震惊；B. tiredness 累；C. excitement 兴奋；D. failure失败。根据上文“My legs started shaking（我的腿开始发抖）”和“the bear ran back into the forest（熊跑回森林）”可知，作者看到熊很害怕，但是熊出乎意料地转身跑回森林让作者很意外和惊讶。故选 A。
53.B 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我最害怕但是神奇的经历现在被永远地记录在了一张照片里。A. pleasant令人愉悦的，惬意的；B. magical 魔法的，神奇的；C. worrying令人担忧的；D. imaginable可以想象的。根据上文“I recovered from the shock（我从震惊中恢复过来）”可知，熊的反应出乎意料，整个事情很奇特，神奇。故选 B。
54.C 考查名词词义辨析。句意：偶尔，我看看这张照片，提醒我要尊重所有的动物。A. honour荣耀，光荣；B. present 礼物；C. reminder提醒物；D. symbol象征。根据句意可知，这张照片对作者而言是提醒他的东西。一看见照片就提醒他尊重所有的动物。故选C。
55. D 考查名词词义辨析。句意：毕竟，我们是他们这个世界的访问者。A. hosts主人，主持人；B. Seniors老年人； C. enemies敌人；D. visitors访问者，参观者。根据上文“show respect to all animals（尊重所有的动物）”可知，这个世界是动物们的家，我们人类只是访问者。故选 D。
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66应用文
Dear students,
There is no denying that reading plays a very important role in our daily life./The value of reading cannot be overestimated. Not only can reading help broaden our horizons, but it also enables us to have a better understanding of the world around us./ Not only is it recreation, but it also lights a lamp in the mind, bettering our understanding of the world around us.
In order to inspire people to read more books, first of all, we can organize book exchanges to encourage traditional reading. Moreover, reading events can be held and online learning platforms can be launched to get people to read and share our favorite books with others.
It’s high time that we devoted ourselves to reading more books. Let’s take action from now on!
Student Council
67.读后续写
The day of the contest arrived and I stood in front of my schoolmates, my heart racing. The lecture hall was filled with students and teachers. As I began to speak, I saw encouraging smiles from Mrs Lin and my friends, which gave me the confidence to continue. I talked about Phoenix’s amazing journey, her challenges, and her great devotion to education. I described how, despite the challenges she faced, Phoenix continued to work hard. I concluded my speech by encouraging everyone to take inspiration from Phoenix and to strive for a better future through working hard. At last, my speech was met with loud applause.
Thanks to Mrs Lin, my dream was coming true. I not only won the contest but also got closer to my dream. I knew that without Mrs Lin, I would not have been successful. I made a promise to myself: to carry forward the lessons of courage that Mrs Lin had given. I would use my voice to empower others, to echo the stories that needed to be told, and to honor the guider who had set me on this path. The journey had just begun, and I was ready to embrace it with open arms and an open heart.
