高一上学期期中测试题一 (原卷版+解析版，含听力音频+听力原文)

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高一上学期期中测试题一
一、听力题
1． What are the speakers talking about
A．A race. B．Healthy diet. C．The man's brother.
【答案】C
【解析】【听力原文】W: How is your brother doing
M: He's great. He's been training hard for a 42 kilometer race in June.
W: That's fantastic. What's he doing to prepare
M: He runs about 10 kilometers every other day and he watches his diet carefully.
【分析】问题：谈话人在说什么？根据"How is your brother doing "你弟弟怎么样？；以及"What's he doing to prepare "他在做什么准备？可知他们在提及男士的弟弟，故选C。
【点评】考查短对话理解，首先读懂题意，然后带着问题有目的地去听关键词。
2． What does the woman mean
A．She will cancel the party.
B．There is plenty of food at the party.
C．The man should have invited his workmates.
【答案】B
【解析】【听力原文】M: I have no idea whether my workmates will come to the party or not.
W: Don't worry. We have enough food for all of them.
【分析】问题：女士是什么意思？根据": I have no idea whether my workmates will come to the party or not."我不知道我的同事们会不会来参加聚会；以及"Don't worry. We have enough food for all of them."别担心。我们有足够的食物给他们所有人吃。可推知她的意思是聚会上有很多食物。故选B。
【点评】考查对话型听力题。听前要快速浏览答语，理解答语意思，听时要注意力集中，选出答案。
3． Where does the conversation take place
A．In a restaurant. B．In an office. C．In a station.
【答案】B
【解析】【听力原文】W: Alan and I are going to eat at the restaurant by the station after the meeting. Would you like to come along
M: I went there about two months ago, and the service was pretty slow.
W: Well, I heard they had a new manager a couple of weeks ago, so maybe it's better now. And it's close enough to walk to.
【分析】问题：谈话在哪里进行？根据"Alan and I are going to eat at the restaurant by the station after the meeting. Would you like to come along "会议结束后，Alan和我要去车站旁的餐馆吃饭。你愿意一起去吗？可推知他们在上班开会，故选B。
【点评】考查短对话理解，听录音前快速浏览选项，听录音时抓取关键词，选出正确答案。
4． Why does George look tired
A．He had a long flight.
B．He walked on the beach.
C．He didn't sleep well in the hotel.
【答案】A
【解析】【听力原文】W: Hey George, you look tired. What have you been up to
M: I've just got back from the Philippines. The flight was long, but it was great; the beaches were beautiful and the hotel was really relaxing.
W: Wow, amazing!
【分析】问题：为什么 George 看起来很累？根据" I've just got back from the Philippines. The flight was long"我刚从菲律宾回来。飞行时间很长，故选A。
【点评】考查短对话理解，首先读懂题意，然后带着问题有目的地去抓取关键词，选出正确答案。
5． What does the man usually do on weekends
A．Go hiking. B．Do the cleaning. C．Rest at home.
【答案】B
【解析】【听力原文】W: You're always cleaning around the house on weekends. I think you must enjoy it. M: Not really.
W: To my surprise. But your house is tidy and clean.
M: I know. I'd rather relax or go hiking. But weekends are the only time I can clean the house.
【分析】问题：男士周末通常做什么？根据"But weekends are the only time I can clean the house."但周末是我唯一能打扫房子的时间。故选B。
【点评】考查短对话理解，注意分析问句类型和内容，选出正确答案。
听下面一段对话，回答问题。
6．What are the speakers using to find their way at first
A．A map. B．A phone. C．Instructions.
7．Which place are the speakers trying to find
A．A restaurant. B．A shop. C．A farm.
【答案】6．C
7．A
【解析】【听力原文】M: Wait a minute. Isn't that the shop we passed five minutes ago
W: It is,but the instructions Peter gave me definitely said we should go this way.
M: We should have looked at a map.
W: I can try to find where it is on my phone. What is the name of the restaurant again
M: The Farmer's Rest. It shouldn't be hard to find.
W: No, there can't be many restaurants here. We're in the middle of nowhere.
M: If we see someone around, we can ask them, but there don't seem to be many people out here.
【点评】考查长对话理解，首先阅读题目，画出关键词，再根据录音匹配作答。
6．问题：谈话人一开始用什么来找路？根据“Wait a minute. Isn't that the shop we passed five minutes ago ”等一下。那不是我们五分钟前经过的那家商店吗？；以及“It is, but the instructions Peter gave me definitely said we should go this way.”是的，但彼得给我的指示明确地说我们应该走这条路。故选C。
7．问题：谈话人想找哪个地方？根据“ I can try to find where it is on my phone. What is the name of the restaurant again ”我可以尝试在手机上找到它的位置。餐厅的名字是什么？故选A。
听材料，回答问题。
8．What does the woman ask the man to do
A．Sweep the floors. B．Wash clothes. C．Cut the grass.
9．Why are the floors dirty
A．The man got trash on them.
B．The dogs got hair on them.
C．The woman got juice on them.
10．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．A couple.
B．Mother and son.
C．House owner and house maid.
【答案】8．C
9．B
10．A
听材料，回答问题。
11．When did the Central Park open its door to the public
A．In 1871. B．In 1843. C．In 1934.
12．What kind of film was Central Park
A．A science fiction film.
B．An action film.
C．A documentary film.
13．Which place is suitable for a picnic
A．Bethesda Fountain. B．Sheep Meadow. C．Strawberry Fields.
14．What did the speaker mention about the Central Park
A．It offers many entertainments.
B．It covers 853 acres.
C．It only attracts few directors.
【答案】11．A
12．C
13．B
14．A
听材料，回答问题。
15．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In a shop. B．In a restaurant. C．In an office.
16．What bothers the woman
A．She hasn't finished her paper.
B．Her computer is out of date.
C．She doesn't feel well.
17．When is the woman's paper due (到期)
A．This Thursday. B．This Friday. C．Next Monday.
18．What will the woman probably do on the weekend
A．Write her paper. B．Buy a new computer. C．Go to the hospital.
【答案】15．B
16．A
17．C
18．A
听下面一段对话，回答问题。
19．How does the woman feel about the festival
A．Bored. B．Disappointed. C．Interested.
20．Why does the man prefer the afternoon show
A．It is more exciting.
B．It is suitable for his brother.
C．It has his favorite band.
21．What will the woman do tomorrow afternoon
A．See a film.
B．Do her work.
C．Go to the music festival.
【答案】19．C
20．B
21．B
【解析】【听力原文】M: Have you heard that the Strawberry Music Festival is being held near here
W: Yeah, I know. It sounds good, and I'd like to go. But I haven't got a ticket.
M: I have some tickets to the festival. Some of my favorite bands are playing. I'm taking my little brother. He has never been to a music festival. Would you like to come with us
W: That would be great. I love the noise, the music and all the excitement.
M: Are you free today or tomorrow The afternoon show is the best for my brother.
W: Sorry, I'm busy then. I'm going to the movies this afternoon. I have got the movie ticket so I can't change it, and I'm working tomorrow afternoon.
M: Oh, well... Can you go on Saturday afternoon It finishes on August 28th. That's Saturday.
W: Good. I'm free then.
【点评】考查对话型听力题。听前要快速浏览答语，理解答语意思，听时要注意力集中，选出答案。
19．问题：女士对这个节日有何感想？根据“Have you heard that the Strawberry Music Festival is being held near here ”你听说草莓音乐节在这附近举行吗？；以及“Yeah, I know. It sounds good, and I'd like to go. ”是的，我知道。听起来不错，我想去。故选C。
20．问题：为什么男士更喜欢下午的节目？根据“I'm taking my little brother. He has never been to a music festival. ”我要带着我的弟弟。他从未去过音乐节；以及“The afternoon show is the best for my brother.”下午的演出对我弟弟来说是最好的。故选B。
21．问题：女士明天下午要做什么？根据“and I'm working tomorrow afternoon.”明天下午我要上班。故选B。
二、阅读理解
阅读理解
Artificial intelligence (Al) is practically everywhere today. There are so many products out there which use Al. Some are being developed, some are already in use, and some failed and are being improved, so it's very difficult to name a few of them and regard them as the best.
Vi
It is an Al personal trainer which is mainly concerned with fitness and coaching. It, however, requires the use of bio-sensing earphones and other fitness tracking equipment! It can play your favourite music while you work out and all you have to worry about is the exercise you're doing.
Deep Text
Do you ever wonder how an ad appears suddenly just when you are looking for something similar This is because of Deep Text. It uses real-time consumer information to produce data which in turn is used to target consumers. Thus, if you search online for flight tickets from Bangalore to Delhi, it is very likely that an ad relating to hotels in Delhi will soon follow.
Hello Egg
If you live alone and miss your mother because you always miss your breakfast or don't know what to eat for dinner, then Hello Egg is exactly what you are looking for. A very healthy choice of the 2-minute noodles and oats, Hello Egg provides you with a detailed weekly meal plan about the needs of your body. It is truly a modern AI-powered home cooking tool for the young.
Wordsmith
You can put Mr. Smith into your Microsoft Excel using their free API, and let it write up detailed analysis of the stories behind your numbers. It can produce detailed reports on thousands of pages of spreadsheets in seconds.
22．What can we learn about Vi from the text
A．It is an AI music player.
B．It is a bio-sensing earphone.
C．It doesn't work without bio-sensing earphones.
D．It can make you more energetic while you work out.
23．Which can help you improve cooking skill
A．Deep Text. B．Vi. C．Wordsmith. D．Hello Egg.
24．What can Wordsmith do for us
A．Produce a detailed report.
B．Provide us with a detailed meal plan.
C．Book a ticket ahead of time.
D．Offer us information on hotels for traveling.
【答案】22．C
23．D
24．A
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了几款实用的家用人工智能设备。
【点评】考查阅读理解，包含细节理解题，是一篇介绍类阅读，注意先略读文章，掌握文章大意，再分析题干及选项，到文中找到相关内容并进行理解。
22．考查细节理解。根据Vi部分中的"It, however, requires the use of bio-sensing earphones and other fitness tracking equipment! "然而，它需要生物感应耳机和其他健身器材的追踪)可知，Vi需要和生物感应耳机和其他设备一起才能发挥作用，故选C。
23．考查细节理解。根据Hello Egg部分中的"It is truly a modern AI-powered home cooking tool for the young. "它是一款真正适合年轻人的现代智能家用烹饪工具。可知，如果你想提高自己的厨艺可以选择Hello Egg。故选D。
24．考查细节理解。根据Wordsmith部分中的"It can produce detailed reports on thousands of pages of spreadsheets in seconds. "它可以在几秒钟内生成数千页电子表格的详细报告。可知，我们可以使用Wordsmith来生成详细的报告。"生成详细的报告"符合以上说法，故选A。
阅读理解
Four years ago my sweet mom went to be with her Lord (God). She did it her way.
I got the call at work, and I headed home quickly. Mom and Dad lived on a small farm that they had owned since I was seven. I hated going there every weekend. There was nothing for a young girl to do but watch the one station on the old TV set, if the weather allowed reception.
My mom, on the other hand, loved the peace and quiet of the land and loved to work in the garden among her flowers and vegetables. The place was simple, with no indoor heat. We had a big wood stove in the kitchen that did its best to heat the little farmhouse, but it always seemed cold and too quiet to me.
In the evenings, my mom and I would sit for hours singing in the little kitchen. I sang the melody and Mom harmonized (用和声唱). Her favorite song was "Moon River" and we sang it over and over. Mom told me stories next to the radio and there was one song I particularly loved called "Ivory Tower".
As time passed, I had my own children and went to visit the farm every week or two. The kids loved the farm and the tractor rides with my dad. Me, well, I still hated the silence of the farm. While my mom loved to sit at her kitchen table and look out at her garden and flowers and retell all the old stories, I missed the hustle and bustle (喧闹) of my life at home. But I sat there listening quietly as she reminisced.
Now, I sat back in the silence and the silence was deafening so I finally leaned over to turn on an old radio. Music always comforted me.
My heart skipped a beat. "Moon River" was playing on the radio. I sat there with a tear running down my cheek, as I listened to every familiar note.
25．From the first paragraph, we know that the writer's mother ____.
A．left the small farm with Lord
B．passed away four years ago
C．left for Lord to live her own way
D．preferred to be with Lord
26．The underlined word reminisced in the fifth paragraph probably means ____.
A．shouted B．comforted C．recalled D．sighed
27．The writer didn't like staying in the farm for the following reasons except that ____.
A．she could only sing one song in the small farm
B．it was too cold and quiet
C．there was nothing more that could make her excited
D．the place was simple, with no indoor heat
28．Which of the following would be the best title for this passage
A．Cherish(珍惜) life B．My happy childhood
C．Our small farmhouse D．Mom's music
【答案】25．B
26．C
27．A
28．D
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者不喜欢父母的农场，因为那里太安静了。多年后当再次听到母亲生前最爱听的歌曲时,作者忆起了母亲,忆起了那段时光。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测和标题归纳三个题型的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，首先要仔细阅读短文，掌握大意，然后结合具体的题目，再读短文，从中找出相关信息，就可以确定正确答案。
25．考查细节理解。根据第一段中的"Four years ago my sweet mom went to be with her Lord(God)."四年前我亲爱的妈妈和她的上帝在一起了。可知,作者的母亲四年前去世了。故选B。
26．考查词义猜测。根据第五段中的"While my mom loved to sit at her kitchen table and look out at her garden and flowers and retell all the old stories, I missed the hustle and bustle (喧闹) of my life at home. " 虽然我妈妈喜欢坐在厨房的餐桌旁,看着花园和花儿,复述所有的旧故事,但我想念我在家里忙碌的生活。可知，我的妈妈在讲旧故事的时候，我会坐在那里静静地听着她回忆。故选C。
27．考查细节理解。根据第四段中的"In the evenings, my mom and I would sit for hours singing in the little kitchen. I sang the melody and Mom harmonized(用和声唱). " 晚上，我和妈妈会坐在小厨房里唱歌好几个小时。我唱着旋律，妈妈和声，可知我们会唱好几个小时的歌曲，不仅仅是一首歌，A选项不符合文章中的描述。故选A。
28．考查标题归纳。纵观全文可知,作者不喜欢父母的农场,因为那里太安静了。多年后当再次听到母亲生前最爱听的歌曲时,作者忆起了母亲,忆起了那段时光。所以本文主要介他们在农场时妈妈的音乐。"妈妈的音乐"适合作本文标题。故选D。
阅读理解
It's normal for teens to want to stay connected with friends and social circle, but what about that happening in the middle of the night The Journal of Youth Studies recently published new research showing that one in five teens from 12 to 15 regularly wake to spend all night on social media (社会媒体). Not surprisingly, the research also showed that these social night owls were three times more likely than others to feel tired at school and that girls were more likely than boys to be called to office.
The blue light produced by cell phones and computers makes the brain to stay awake, so it's easy to see why a teen might be up all night. A study in Psychological Science showed the same brain reaction: when teens saw large numbers of "likes" on their posts, they stayed awake with excitement as if they had eaten chocolates or won money. Besides not catching up on sleep and interrupting their sleep cycle, teens may never fully enter deep sleep that may be responsible for brain development and learning.
Considering about 72 percent of children from 6 to 17 sleep with some electronic media in their bedrooms, parents need to set rules sooner rather than later.
"Providing access (使用机会) to social media is a favor that children can earn and also lose," Janie Feldman, an expert who treats sleep disorders (紊乱), reminds parents, "The bad effect is clear. So teens and parents should discuss and agree on its use, timing and access. When teenagers agree to the rules, it's easier for parents to control how much time they use the phones or computers."
29．What does the underlined part "night owls" in paragraph 1 refer to
A．Girls often called to office.
B．Teens who stay up late on social media.
C．Teens who are busy with their homework at night.
D．Boys regularly waking in the middle of the night.
30．How do teens react when seeing many "likes" on their posts according to the study
A．They are too excited to go to sleep.
B．They fall asleep easily and happily.
C．They are too excited to go to school.
D．They decide to make more good friends.
31．What suggestion does Janie Feldman give to parents
A．Making rules about media access together with their children.
B．Getting their children to do homework through computers.
C．Encouraging their children to stay connected with online friends.
D．Stopping their children from using cell phones.
32．What is the main idea of the text
A．Deep sleep makes a big difference to brain development.
B．Kids are trying to win back the trust of their parents.
C．Social media may have a bad effect on all kinds of people.
D．Social media may cause teens' sleep disorders.
【答案】29．B
30．A
31．A
32．D
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，《青年研究杂志》最近发表的一项新研究表明，12~15岁的青少年中有1/5的人经常熬夜，整夜的时间都花在社交媒体上。这会影响到青少年的大脑发育和他们的学习成绩。父母应该和青少年一起制订关于社交媒体的使用时间和使用权利的规则。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测，推理判断和主旨大意四个题型的考查，是一篇科研类阅读，通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
29．考查词义猜测。根据第一段中的"one in five teens from 12 to 15 regularly wake to spend all night on social media (社会媒体)."从12岁到15岁的青少年中，五分之一的人经常醒来在社交媒体上度过一整夜。可知，"night owls"是指熬夜不睡觉、整夜的时间都花在社交媒体上的青少年。故选B。
30．考查细节理解。根据第二段中的"when teens saw large numbers of‘likes' on their posts, they stayed awake with excitement"，当青少年看到自己的帖子上有大量的"赞"时，他们会因为兴奋而无法入睡。故选A。
31．考查推理判断。根据第三段中的"parents need to set rules"父母需要制定规则；以及第四段中的"teens and parents should discuss and agree on its use, timing and access"青少年和家长应该讨论并就其使用、时间和访问达成一致。可知，Janie Feldman建议父母应该和孩子一起讨论和商定使用社交媒体的一些规则，如使用时间和使用权利等。故选A。
32．考查主旨大意。纵观全文可知，本文介绍了一项新的研究，论证了很多青少年经常熬夜、整夜的时间都花在社交媒体上。手机和电脑产生的蓝光使大脑保持清醒，使他们难以入睡。因此文章是关于社交媒体和青少年睡眠障碍的关系，社交媒体可能会引起青少年睡眠障碍。故选D。
阅读短文，回答问题
Many of us are lonelier than ever. We can go shopping and avoid speaking to a single person. Automated voice son phones and machines suck the contact and relational element out of day-to-day life, so much so that experts say that we are experiencing a loneliness disease.
According to Dr. Lalitaa loneliness is the feeling we get when our need for rewarding social contact and relationships is not met. But loneliness is not always the same as being alone. Loneliness is a state of mind linked to wanting human contact but feeling alone. People can be alone and not feel lonely, or they can have contact with people and still experience feelings of loneliness.
Loneliness is a universal human emotion that is both complex and unique to each individual. There are many contributing factors to loneliness, such as illness, relationships breaking down, moving country, changing jobs or not being understood by co-workers, retiring, starting university, etc.
We cannot underestimate the impact loneliness can have on our physical and mental wellbeing. According to research, loneliness has comparable health risks to smoking 15cigarettes a day, and people who feel lonely are more likely to die earlier and suffer from heart attacks. Dr. Lalitaa says, "People often say to me, ‘It's too late to meet new people as an adult.' Having human connect ion can look different for each person, but this can become a block, stopping them going out, trying new things and connecting with new people. Remember, it is never too late to make good, meaningful connections."
However, don't put pressure on yourself. A meaningful relationship takes time. It is not just created overnight. Also, take some time to sit with yourself and venture (冒险) into some of the things that you like doing. "The first thing I would say is not to deny or distance the feeling. Acknowledge it and then you can choose to focus on ways to help yourself," says Dr.Lalitaa.
33．How does the author clarify what loneliness is
A．By stating arguments. B．By giving examples.
C．By making comparisons. D．By employing figures.
34．Why is smoking cigarettes mentioned in the text
A．To explain the causes of loneliness.
B．To illustrate the harm from loneliness.
C．To overestimate the impact of loneliness.
D．To emphasize the universality of loneliness.
35．What does the underlined word "this" in paragraph 4 refer to
A．Lack of appealing reward.
B．Dependence on the network.
C．The regret for the passing youth.
D．The idea of being too late for new relations.
36．What does Dr. Lalitaa consider as priority when dealing with loneliness
A．Having new experience.
B．Telling it from being alone.
C．Being aware of and recognizing it.
D．Making friends from all walks of life.
【答案】33．C
34．B
35．D
36．C
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了当今社会孤寂现象普遍，以及孤寂的概念，分析了其形成的原因和危害，并给出了应对建议。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，代词指代和推理判断三个题型的考查，是一篇社会现象类阅读，首先要仔细阅读短文，掌握大意，然后结合具体的题目，再读短文，从中找出相关信息，就可以确定正确答案。
33．考查推理判断。根据第二段"According to Dr. Lalitaa, loneliness is the feeling we get when our need for rewarding social contact and relationships is not met. But loneliness is not always the same as being alone. Loneliness is a state of mind linked to wanting human contact but feeling alone. People can be alone and not feel lonely, or they can have contact with people and still experience feelings of loneliness."根据Lalitaa博士的说法，孤独是当我们对社会接触和人际关系的奖励需求没有得到满足时产生的感觉。但是孤独并不总是和孤独一样。孤独是一种想要与人接触但又感到孤独的精神状态。人们可以独处而不感到孤独，也可以与人接触而仍然感到孤独。可知，作者通过把孤寂和孤独做对比，澄清了孤寂的概念。故选C。
34．考查推理判断。根据第四段中的"We cannot underestimate the impact loneliness can have on our physical and mental wellbeing. According to research, loneliness has comparable health risks to smoking 15 cigarettes a day"我们不能低估孤独对我们身心健康的影响。根据研究，孤独对健康的危害与每天吸15支烟相当。可知，孤寂对身心的影响相当于每天吸15只香烟。可推知，文中谈及吸烟是为了说明孤寂的危害。故选B。
35．考查代词指代。根据第四段中的"People often say to me, ‘ It's too late to meet new people as an adult.' Having human connect ion can look different for each person, but this can become a block, stopping them going out, trying new things and connecting with new people."人们经常对我说，‘作为一个成年人，现在结识新朋友已经太晚了。"人与人之间的联系对每个人来说可能看起来都不一样，但这可能会成为一个障碍，阻止他们出门、尝试新事物、与新人交往。"可推知，this指人们认为的成年人再去结交人太晚了这一观点。故选D。
36．考查细节理解。根据最后一段中的"‘The first thing I would say is not to deny or distance the feeling. Acknowledge it and then you can choose to focus on ways to help yourself,' says Dr. Lalitaa.""我要说的第一件事是，不要否认或疏远这种感觉。承认这一点，然后你就可以选择专注于帮助自己的方法，"拉利塔博士说。可知，Dr.Lalitaa 认为在采取办法应对孤寂前首先需要考虑的是承认孤寂的存在。故选C。
三、任务型阅读
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。
How to Better Yourself
You're a wonderful person just as you are, but everyone wants to be better. This is good! Bettering yourself improves your quality of life and gives you something to work towards. However, sometimes you need some help or inspiration. Don't worry: we've got your back! 　37． 　
Bring creativity into your life. Being more creative and the act of creating things can be a positive experience in your life. 　38． 　You can draw pictures, make sculptures, write, dance, sing, sew your own clothes or find other creative choices. No matter what it is that encourages your creativity, you only get better with practice.
Travel to gain experience.　39． 　 If you can only travel within your country, that's okay, just make sure you're experiencing a very different kind of life rather than the one you're used to. Travel abroad if you can, especially in a place where you don't speak the language.
Educate yourself. Another great way to better yourself is to get more education. 　40． 　 There has been a revolution of free learning resources on the Internet. You can pick up a skill, like computer programming or another language, or you can educate yourself on broader topics, like politics or education.
　41． 　 Helping other people will give you perspective, make you more respectful, increase your enjoyment of life, give you a sense of fulfillment, and obviously provide some good to the lives of people who really need it. You can volunteer for whatever cause speaks to you, volunteering locally, or even abroad. There are lots of options, such as homeless shelters, nursing homes and Habitat for Humanity.
A. Volunteer when you can.
B. Turn to others for assistance.
C. Now, this doesn't mean going back to school.
D. Here are some simple steps to improve yourself and your life.
E. You'll change a lot when experiencing different ways people live.
F. This can be hard to do sometimes, but it really can help inspire others.
G. This lets you contribute to the world while also changing how you look at things.
【答案】37．D；38．G；39．E；40．C；41．A
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍4条让自己变得更好的建议。
【点评】考查七选五，本文是一篇教育类阅读，要求在理解细节信息的基础上，着重考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。
37．根据空前“However, sometimes you need some help or inspiration. Don't worry: we've got your back!”但是，有时候你需要一些帮助或者鼓励。别担心，我们会支持你的！可知，接下来要给出具体的办法。 D. Here are some simple steps to improve yourself and your life. “这里有一些简单的提升你自己和你的生活的步骤。”和上文意思一致。故选D。
38．根据空前“Being more creative and the act of creating things can be a positive experience in your life.”更有创造力和创造事物的行为可以成为你生活中的一种积极的经历。可知，接下来要解释为什么更有创造力和创造事物的行为可以成为你生活中的一种积极的经历。 G. This lets you contribute to the world while also changing how you look at things. “这让你为世界做出贡献，同时也改变了你看待事物的方式。”和上文意思一致。故选G。
39．根据空后“If you can only travel within your country, that's okay, just make sure you're experiencing a very different kind of life rather than the one you're used to.”如果你只能在你的国家旅行，没关系，只要确保你体验的是一种完全不同的生活，而不是你习惯的那种。可知，下文是建议人们多去体验不同的生活。 E. You'll change a lot when experiencing different ways people live. “当你体验到人们不同的生活方式时，你会改变很多。”和下文意思一致。故选E。
40．根据空前“Another great way to better yourself is to get more education.”另一个很棒的让你自己变好的方法就是获得更多的教育；以及空后“There has been a revolution of free learning resources on the Internet.”在网络上已经有免费的学习资源的改革。可知，这里作者建议人们继续学习，但是并不是回学校学习，而是自由在网络上学习。C. Now, this doesn't mean going back to school.“现在，这并不意味着你要回到学校去。”和上下文意思一致。故选C。
41．根据空后“You can volunteer for whatever cause speaks to you, volunteering locally, or even abroad. There are lots of options, such as homeless shelters, nursing homes and Habitat for Humanity.”你可以志愿服务于任何你想做的事业，志愿服务于当地，甚至是国外。有很多选择，比如无家可归者庇护所，疗养院和人类栖息地。可知，下文建议有机会就去做志愿者。 A. Volunteer when you can. “当你可以的时候就去做志愿者。”和下文意思一致。故选A。
四、完形填空
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。
It's strange, but I don't really remember the hurricane (飓风）itself. It all happened so 42． . I was sitting in my room when the roof (屋顶) just 43． . All of a sudden, there was the sky where the roof had been and I was very 44． . Without a roof, staying inside was really 45． . It was August, so it was really hot and it smelled so 46． everywhere because much rotten food was thrown on the streets! Living in the 47． air, we became breakfast, lunch and supper for the mosquitos(蚊子). We had lost our home and everything in it. But Mom kept on 48． us that whatever happened, we should always try to see the good side of things. Anyway, we were all together and safe. Mom's words made us feel 49． . I remember us all lying under the midnight 50． and looking up at the stars. Even though we had lost a lot, moments like those gave us 51． for the future.
Although it was only a few days before we were 52． , it felt like months. We were taken to another town in a faraway county. Now, one year has 53． and I'm back home in New Orleans. We are working together to 54． our home and our lives. Now we have another chance to look up at the 55． of New Orleans, their beauty inspiring us and giving us 56． to move on.
42．A．frequently B．recently C．quickly D．regularly
43．A．flew off B．went off C．calmed down D．turned up
44．A．frightened B．pleased C．curious D．impressive
45．A．confusing B．hard C．unique D．encouraging
46．A．sweet B．wet C．powerful D．bad
47．A．fresh B．dirty C．cold D．open
48．A．watching B．improving C．reminding D．ignoring
49．A．better B．worse C．hotter D．harder
50．A．bed B．sky C．atmosphere D．site
51．A．money B．hope C．time D．safety
52．A．rescued B．requested C．recommended D．remembered
53．A．taken B．come C．approached D．passed
54．A．organize B．decorate C．rebuild D．arrange
55．A．buildings B．roofs C．houses D．stars
56．A．comfort B．confidence C．challenge D．direction
【答案】42．C；43．A；44．A；45．B；46．D；47．D；48．C；49．A；50．B；51．B；52．A；53．D；54．C；55．D；56．B
【解析】【分析】只是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者一家经历飓风毁灭家园到重建家园的故事。
【点评】考查完形填空，首先通读一遍文章，跳过缺失的单词，再根据上下文来判断所缺单词的含义，最后对选项进行区别，选出正确的那一项。做完后再通读一遍检查验证。
42．句意：这一切发生得太快了。根据上文It's strange, but I don't really remember the hurricane (飓风）itself. 这很奇怪，但是我真的不记得飓风本身了。飓风的到来是很快的，它没有规律可循， 可知作者感概这飓风到来的太迅速了；A：frequently经常；B：recently近来；C：quickly迅速地；D：regularly有规律地；故答案为C。
43．句意：我正坐在房间里，屋顶突然被掀掉了。根据下文All of a sudden, there was the sky where the roof had been突然间，屋顶所在的地方出现了天空， 可知原来的屋顶已经没有了，屋顶被突如其来的飓风掀掉，吹走了； A：flew off 飞走了，吹走了；B：went off走开了；C：calmed down冷静下来；D：turned up出现了；故答案为A。
44．句意：突然间，屋顶所在的地方出现了天空，我非常害怕。根据上文飓风突然到来，掀掉了屋顶，这对于还是孩子的作者来说是很恐怖的事情， 可知作者当时是很害怕的； A：frightened害怕的；B：pleased高兴的；C：curious好奇的；D：impressive印象深刻的；故答案为A。
45．句意：没有屋顶，待在屋里真的很困难。根据下文 It was August, so it was really hot and it smelled so …… everywhere because
much rotten food was thrown on the streets! 当时是八月，所以真的很热，到处都是......的味道，因为很多腐烂的食物被扔在街上!可知这样的时候呆在屋子里是很难受的； A：confusing 令人费解的，令人迷惑的；B：hard困苦的，艰苦的；C：unique独特的；D：encouraging 鼓舞人心的，鼓励的；故答案为B。
46．句意：当时是八月，非常热，到处都是腐烂的，变质的气味，因为街上到处都是腐烂的食物 ! 根据句意"因为街上到处都是腐烂的食物" 可知这些腐烂食物发出的气味是很难闻的； A：sweet甜蜜的；B：wet湿的；C：powerful强有力的；D：bad腐烂的，变质的；故答案为D。
47．句意：在露天生活，我们成了蚊子的早餐、午餐和晚餐。根据上文作者家的屋顶被飓风吹走了， 可知作者一家就生活在露天的屋里，固定搭配：in the open air 在户外，在露天坝里； A：fresh新鲜的；B：dirty脏的；C：cold冷的；D：open开放的；故答案为D。
48．句意：但是妈妈一直提醒我们，无论发生什么，我们都应该看到事物好的一面。根据上文We had lost our home and everything in it.我们失去了家和里面的一切。以及下文Anyway, we were all together and safe. 不管怎样，我们都在一起，很安全。 可知作者母亲希望家人不要过于悲伤失望，她不断地提醒大家往好的方面看； A：watching看。观察；B：improving提高，改善；C：reminding提醒；D：ignoring忽略；故答案为C。
49．句意：妈妈的话让我们感觉好多了。根据上文母亲的安慰，这让大家没那么沮丧， 可知大家开始感觉比之前好多了； A：better更好；B：worse更糟；C：hotter更热；D：harder更难；故答案为A。
50．句意：我记得我们都躺在午夜的天空下，仰望星空。根据句意"仰望星空" 可知作者一家就躺在午夜的天空之下；A：bed床；B：sky天空；C：atmosphere大气，氛围；D：site网站 ；故答案为B。
51．句意：尽管我们失去了很多，但这样的时刻给了我们对未来的希望。根据上文母亲的安慰，作者一家平安，只是物质的损失， 可知他们一家人依然对未来充满希望； A：money金钱；B：hope希望；C：time时间；D：safety安全；故答案为B。
52．句意：虽然离获救只有几天，但感觉就像过了好几个月。根据下文We were taken to another town in a faraway county. 我们被送到一个遥远的县的另一个城镇去避难。 可知作者一家在几天后被救出去了； A：rescued拯救，救援；B：requested要求；C：recommended推荐；D：remembered记得；故答案为A。
53．句意：现在，一年过去了，我回到了新奥尔良的家。根据句意"我回到了新奥尔良的家。" 可知飓风发生到现在已经过去一年了； A：taken拿走；B：come来；C：approached走近；到来；D：passed过去；故答案为D。
54．句意：我们正在共同努力重建我们的家园和生活。根据上文作者一家的房屋被飓风毁掉了， 可知现在他们要重建自己的家园； A：organize组织；B：decorate装饰；C：rebuild重建；D：arrange安排；故答案为C。
55．句意：现在我们又有机会仰望新奥尔良的星星，它们的美丽鼓舞着我们，给了我们继续前进的信心。根据上文 I remember us all lying under the midnight sky and looking up at the stars. 我记得我们都躺在午夜的天空下，仰望星空。 可知作者感概家乡的没家乡星空的美； A：buildings建筑物；B：roofs房顶；C：houses房子；D：stars星星，星空；故答案为D。
56．句意：现在我们又有机会仰望新奥尔良的星星，它们的美丽鼓舞着我们，给了我们继续前进的信心。根据上文飓风到来时一家人在一起看家乡的星空，对未来充满了希望。 可知现在飓风过后一家人在一起再看星空，他们对重建家园，重新开始美好生活充满自信；A：comfort安慰；B：confidence自信；C：challenge挑战；D：direction方向；故答案为B。
五、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确 形式。
The Great North Run is one of the UK'S most popular sporting 　57． 　 (event). It is the biggest and best known half-marathon in the world. Around fifty-thousand competitors sign up 　58． 　 (compete) in the Great North Run every September. Around one hundred thousand friends and family members line the roads to watch the race and cheer the runners on from the sidelines.
First 　59． 　 (hold) in 1981, the Great North Run was to help raise money for charities and other worthy causes. A lot of people enjoy 　60． 　 (participate) in the half-marathon, and men and women of all ages take part 　61． 　 the race to help raise money for their favourite charity.
Running road races can be 　62． 　 (tire). So not all runners manage to go the full 　63． 　 (distant) and complete it and there are always someone 　64． 　 fall by the wayside. Ambulances are kept on standby in case any runners need medical attention and bottled water is provided at 　65． 　 (vary) stops along the way. 　66． 　 (usual), around two hundred and fifty thousand bottles of water are handed out during the race alone.
【答案】57．events；58．to compete；59．held；60．participating；61．in；62．tiring；63．distance；64．who；65．various；66．Unusually
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了英国大北跑的情况。
【点评】考查语法填空，本题考点涉及名词，非谓语动词，介词，形容词，名词，定语从句，副词以及固定搭配等多个知识点的考查，要求考生在理解细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，并结合相关语法知识，进行分析推理，从而写出正确的单词形式。
57．句意：大北跑是英国最受欢迎的体育赛事之一。event意为"赛事"，为可数名词，one of后应该用名词复数形式，故填events。
58．句意：每年9月，约有5万名参赛者报名参加大北跑比赛。此处应用动词不定式，作目的状语，故填to compete。
59．句意：大北跑于1981年首次举办，目的是为慈善机构和其他慈善事业筹集资金。hold与the Great North Run为逻辑上的动宾关系，应用过去分词，此处作状语，故填held。
60．句意：许多人喜欢参加半程马拉松比赛，男女老少都参加比赛，为他们最喜欢的慈善机构筹集资金。enjoy doing sth.固定短语，"喜欢做某事"，故填participating。
61．句意：许多人喜欢参加半程马拉松比赛，男女老少都参加比赛，为他们最喜欢的慈善机构筹集资金。take part in固定短语，"参加"，故填in。
62．句意：公路赛跑是很累人的。此处描述的是running road races，应用-ing结尾的形容词表示"使人筋疲力竭的，使人疲惫不堪的"，即tiring，故填tiring。
63．句意：因此，并不是所有的跑步者都能跑完全程并完成比赛，总有人半途而废。形容词full修饰名词，构成短语go the full distance，"走完全程，打满全局"，故填distance。
64．句意：因此，并不是所有的跑步者都能跑完全程并完成比赛，总有人半途而废。 fall by the wayside 是限定性定语从句，先行词为不定代词someone，指人，在从句中作主语，应用关系代词who引导，故填who。
65．句意：救护车随时待命，以防任何跑步者需要医疗护理，沿途各站都提供瓶装水。此处应该使用形容词作定语修饰stops，表示"各种各样的"，即various，故填various。
66．句意：通常，仅在比赛期间，就会分发大约25万瓶水。此处修饰整句话，应用副词，位于句首，单词首字母大写，故填Usually。
六、书面表达
67．假如你是校报英语专栏的编辑李华，一个名叫Tom的读者写信向你倾诉他的 烦恼：他的父母不让他频繁用手机搜看新闻，认为会影响学习。请你用英文给他 写封回信，内容包括1.表示对他的理解。2.提出合理建议。3.表达祝愿。
注意：1.词数80左右；2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Tom,
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Tom,
Sorry to know you are upset because your parents don't allow you to use smartphones to browse the news online. I fully understand your situation and here are a few suggestions. I'm sure your parents are only trying to protect you from the negative impact of internet addiction. So why not have an open conversation with your parents Explain to them that you are using the phone to educate yourself and keep up with current events. Besides, it's advisable to set a time limit on your phone usage, which will enable you to be more disciplined. Additionally, it's also a good idea for you to try other beneficial activities such as reading books, or doing sports. Not only will these help reduce the amount of time you spend on your phone but also they will help promote a healthier lifestyle. Wish my advice could be of help to you.
Yours,
Li hu
【解析】【分析】本题是一篇英文信件，要求考生以校报英语专栏的编辑李华的身份 写封回信 。写作背景： 一个名叫Tom的读者写信向你倾诉他的 烦恼：他的父母不让他频繁用手机搜看新闻，认为会影响学习。 写作要点已经给出，属于提纲类作文，内容包括：1.表示对他的理解。2.提出合理建议。3.表达祝愿。提示中的内容比较泛泛，需要适当补充。本题对于考生的综合能力要求较高，要求考生有很强的谋篇布局的能力和组织要点的能力。需要注意紧扣文章主题，给出的要点都需要包括。写作时注意准确运用时态，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系。尽量使用自己熟悉的单词句式，同时也要注意使用高级词汇和高级句型使文章显得更有档次。
【点评】本篇作文要点齐全，结构完整，条理清晰，应用了较多的语法结构和词汇，熟练地使用了语句间的连接成分，使整个文章结构紧凑，很好地完成了写作任务。例如：Sorry to know you are upset because your parents don't allow you to use smartphones to browse the news online.运用了不定式作原因状语，宾语从句，原因状语从句； I fully understand your situation and here are a few suggestions. 并列句，倒装句；I'm sure your parents are only trying to protect you from the negative impact of internet addiction. 运用了宾语从句； Explain to them that you are using the phone to educate yourself and keep up with current events. 运用了祈使句，宾语从句；Besides, it's advisable to set a time limit on your phone usage, which will enable you to be more disciplined. 运用了it作形式主语，非限制性定语从句；Additionally, it's also a good idea for you to try other beneficial activities such as reading books, or doing sports. 运用了it作形式主语；Not only will these help reduce the amount of time you spend on your phone but also they will help promote a healthier lifestyle. 运用了并列句，倒装句。
68． 阅读材料，根据内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,构成一篇完整的短文。（25分）
With a wide smile on her face, 15-year-old Sirin eagerly ran to her mother to proudly show off her new painting. mother raised in surprise and spoke impatiently, "Not now, baby. I'm busy with an important conversation. Just wait for a while, okay "
Holding her oil painting, Sirin frowned (皱眉), and then searched for her dad."Dad, see what I have done," Sirin exclaimed cheerfully. Her dad turned around while adjusting his tie, grinned at her, and made a thumbs-up sign!
Immediately, Sirin replied angrily, "Dad, you haven't seen it yet."
He smiled at her, saying, "No time, baby. I will see it later." He just patted her back lovingly, kissed her forehead, and rushed for his office.
She was hard to please with a simple gesture or smile. She stood there for a few seconds, and then stormed into her own bedroom. Hot air was blowing from her nostrils(鼻孔). Her face turned red. She threw the painting on the table, slammed(砰地关上)the door and threw herself on her bed.
"Why is everybody so busy " She recalled thousands of incidents that hurt her in preschool, middle school and even high school too! She assumed at least her own family members would give some feedback on her thoughts, but they were no exception. Unconsciously（无意识地）, her eyes were filled with tears.
The knocking sound on the door put a sudden brake on her thought. Her mom was calling her for dinner. Sirin intentionally came late to join them. She kept silent and didn't look at anyone, scratching（刮擦） at the table mat with her nail. Her mom was puzzled at her unusual behavior. Suddenly, the morning incident came to mind. Softly, she asked, "Honey, did I do anything wrong "
At this very moment, Sirin could no longer contain her anger.
……
When back from school the next day, Sirin was surprised to see her painting on the wall.
【答案】Paragraph 1:
At this very moment, Sirin could no longer contain her anger. "Why are both of you so busy " she roared, tears streaming down her cheeks. She had assumed that her mom and dad would feel proud of her great talent, but she was neglected with everybody having "no time" for her. "I hate both of you!" she screamed angrily, grabbed the painting on the table and tore it in half. Shocked, her mom threw her arms around Sirin tightly, whispering, "Baby, I am so sorry! I promise that this mistake will not be repeated."
Paragraph 2:
When back from school the next day, Sirin was surprised to see her painting on the wall. It was beautifully framed and below the painting was a sentence "We are so proud of you!" On seeing it, she burst out crying. She ran to her mom and hugged her tightly, fully aware of her mom's love. Recalling her mom's busy daily life, she regretted her previous behavior. So she ducked her head, apologizing, "Sorry, my dear mom!" It dawned on them that it is mutual understanding in the family that counts.
【解析】【分析】本篇书面表达是读后续写。通过阅读文章可知，讲述了Sirin画了一幅油画，迫切地想要向爸爸妈妈展示自己的作品，可是爸爸妈妈都以忙为由并未加以欣赏。晚饭时，Sirin压抑许久的情绪终于爆发，控诉父母对自己的忽视，母亲也意识到了问题所在，最终母亲把Sirin的画挂在墙上，母女二人也和好如初，懂得了家人之间互相理解的重要性。段落续写：①由第一段首句内容"在这一刻，Sirin再也无法抑制她的愤怒。"可知，第一段可具体描写Sirin愤怒及控诉父母对自己的忽视。②由第二段首句内容"第二天从学校回来，Sirin惊讶地看到她的画挂在墙上。"可知，第二段可描写Sirin看到自己的画被装裱好挂到墙上后的反应及母女二人对此事的反思。写作时注意准确运用时态，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系，尽量使用自己熟悉的单词句式，同时也要注意使用高级词汇和高级句型使文章显得更有档次。
【点评】本书面表达要点齐全，上下文连贯，使用一定数量的句式结构，让句子更加生动丰满，同时运用了许多高级词汇和固定短语，提高文章的档次，体现了对英语的熟练的驾驭能力。例如： "Why are both of you so busy " she roared, tears streaming down her cheeks. 运用了独立主格结构；She had assumed that her mom and dad would feel proud of her great talent, but she was neglected with everybody having "no time" for her. 运用了宾语从句，转折并列句，被动语态； Shocked, her mom threw her arms around Sirin tightly, whispering, "Baby, I am so sorry! I promise that this mistake will not be repeated."运用了形容词作状语，宾语从句；It was beautifully framed and below the painting was a sentence "We are so proud of you!" 运用了被动语态，并列句，倒装句； It dawned on them that it is mutual understanding in the family that counts.运用了固定句式 It dawned on sb. that...。
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高一上学期期中测试题一
一、听力题
1． What are the speakers talking about
A．A race. B．Healthy diet. C．The man's brother.
2． What does the woman mean
A．She will cancel the party.
B．There is plenty of food at the party.
C．The man should have invited his workmates.
3． Where does the conversation take place
A．In a restaurant. B．In an office. C．In a station.
4． Why does George look tired
A．He had a long flight.
B．He walked on the beach.
C．He didn't sleep well in the hotel.
5． What does the man usually do on weekends
A．Go hiking. B．Do the cleaning. C．Rest at home.
听下面一段对话，回答问题。
6．What are the speakers using to find their way at first
A．A map. B．A phone. C．Instructions.
7．Which place are the speakers trying to find
A．A restaurant. B．A shop. C．A farm.
听材料，回答问题。
8．What does the woman ask the man to do
A．Sweep the floors. B．Wash clothes. C．Cut the grass.
9．Why are the floors dirty
A．The man got trash on them.
B．The dogs got hair on them.
C．The woman got juice on them.
10．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．A couple.
B．Mother and son.
C．House owner and house maid.
听材料，回答问题。
11．When did the Central Park open its door to the public
A．In 1871. B．In 1843. C．In 1934.
12．What kind of film was Central Park
A．A science fiction film.
B．An action film.
C．A documentary film.
13．Which place is suitable for a picnic
A．Bethesda Fountain. B．Sheep Meadow. C．Strawberry Fields.
14．What did the speaker mention about the Central Park
A．It offers many entertainments.
B．It covers 853 acres.
C．It only attracts few directors.
听材料，回答问题。
15．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In a shop. B．In a restaurant. C．In an office.
16．What bothers the woman
A．She hasn't finished her paper.
B．Her computer is out of date.
C．She doesn't feel well.
17．When is the woman's paper due (到期)
A．This Thursday. B．This Friday. C．Next Monday.
18．What will the woman probably do on the weekend
A．Write her paper. B．Buy a new computer. C．Go to the hospital.
听下面一段对话，回答问题。
19．How does the woman feel about the festival
A．Bored. B．Disappointed. C．Interested.
20．Why does the man prefer the afternoon show
A．It is more exciting.
B．It is suitable for his brother.
C．It has his favorite band.
21．What will the woman do tomorrow afternoon
A．See a film.
B．Do her work.
C．Go to the music festival.
二、阅读理解
阅读理解
Artificial intelligence (Al) is practically everywhere today. There are so many products out there which use Al. Some are being developed, some are already in use, and some failed and are being improved, so it's very difficult to name a few of them and regard them as the best.
Vi
It is an Al personal trainer which is mainly concerned with fitness and coaching. It, however, requires the use of bio-sensing earphones and other fitness tracking equipment! It can play your favourite music while you work out and all you have to worry about is the exercise you're doing.
Deep Text
Do you ever wonder how an ad appears suddenly just when you are looking for something similar This is because of Deep Text. It uses real-time consumer information to produce data which in turn is used to target consumers. Thus, if you search online for flight tickets from Bangalore to Delhi, it is very likely that an ad relating to hotels in Delhi will soon follow.
Hello Egg
If you live alone and miss your mother because you always miss your breakfast or don't know what to eat for dinner, then Hello Egg is exactly what you are looking for. A very healthy choice of the 2-minute noodles and oats, Hello Egg provides you with a detailed weekly meal plan about the needs of your body. It is truly a modern AI-powered home cooking tool for the young.
Wordsmith
You can put Mr. Smith into your Microsoft Excel using their free API, and let it write up detailed analysis of the stories behind your numbers. It can produce detailed reports on thousands of pages of spreadsheets in seconds.
22．What can we learn about Vi from the text
A．It is an AI music player.
B．It is a bio-sensing earphone.
C．It doesn't work without bio-sensing earphones.
D．It can make you more energetic while you work out.
23．Which can help you improve cooking skill
A．Deep Text. B．Vi. C．Wordsmith. D．Hello Egg.
24．What can Wordsmith do for us
A．Produce a detailed report.
B．Provide us with a detailed meal plan.
C．Book a ticket ahead of time.
D．Offer us information on hotels for traveling.
阅读理解
Four years ago my sweet mom went to be with her Lord (God). She did it her way.
I got the call at work, and I headed home quickly. Mom and Dad lived on a small farm that they had owned since I was seven. I hated going there every weekend. There was nothing for a young girl to do but watch the one station on the old TV set, if the weather allowed reception.
My mom, on the other hand, loved the peace and quiet of the land and loved to work in the garden among her flowers and vegetables. The place was simple, with no indoor heat. We had a big wood stove in the kitchen that did its best to heat the little farmhouse, but it always seemed cold and too quiet to me.
In the evenings, my mom and I would sit for hours singing in the little kitchen. I sang the melody and Mom harmonized (用和声唱). Her favorite song was "Moon River" and we sang it over and over. Mom told me stories next to the radio and there was one song I particularly loved called "Ivory Tower".
As time passed, I had my own children and went to visit the farm every week or two. The kids loved the farm and the tractor rides with my dad. Me, well, I still hated the silence of the farm. While my mom loved to sit at her kitchen table and look out at her garden and flowers and retell all the old stories, I missed the hustle and bustle (喧闹) of my life at home. But I sat there listening quietly as she reminisced.
Now, I sat back in the silence and the silence was deafening so I finally leaned over to turn on an old radio. Music always comforted me.
My heart skipped a beat. "Moon River" was playing on the radio. I sat there with a tear running down my cheek, as I listened to every familiar note.
25．From the first paragraph, we know that the writer's mother ____.
A．left the small farm with Lord
B．passed away four years ago
C．left for Lord to live her own way
D．preferred to be with Lord
26．The underlined word reminisced in the fifth paragraph probably means ____.
A．shouted B．comforted C．recalled D．sighed
27．The writer didn't like staying in the farm for the following reasons except that ____.
A．she could only sing one song in the small farm
B．it was too cold and quiet
C．there was nothing more that could make her excited
D．the place was simple, with no indoor heat
28．Which of the following would be the best title for this passage
A．Cherish(珍惜) life B．My happy childhood
C．Our small farmhouse D．Mom's music
阅读理解
It's normal for teens to want to stay connected with friends and social circle, but what about that happening in the middle of the night The Journal of Youth Studies recently published new research showing that one in five teens from 12 to 15 regularly wake to spend all night on social media (社会媒体). Not surprisingly, the research also showed that these social night owls were three times more likely than others to feel tired at school and that girls were more likely than boys to be called to office.
The blue light produced by cell phones and computers makes the brain to stay awake, so it's easy to see why a teen might be up all night. A study in Psychological Science showed the same brain reaction: when teens saw large numbers of "likes" on their posts, they stayed awake with excitement as if they had eaten chocolates or won money. Besides not catching up on sleep and interrupting their sleep cycle, teens may never fully enter deep sleep that may be responsible for brain development and learning.
Considering about 72 percent of children from 6 to 17 sleep with some electronic media in their bedrooms, parents need to set rules sooner rather than later.
"Providing access (使用机会) to social media is a favor that children can earn and also lose," Janie Feldman, an expert who treats sleep disorders (紊乱), reminds parents, "The bad effect is clear. So teens and parents should discuss and agree on its use, timing and access. When teenagers agree to the rules, it's easier for parents to control how much time they use the phones or computers."
29．What does the underlined part "night owls" in paragraph 1 refer to
A．Girls often called to office.
B．Teens who stay up late on social media.
C．Teens who are busy with their homework at night.
D．Boys regularly waking in the middle of the night.
30．How do teens react when seeing many "likes" on their posts according to the study
A．They are too excited to go to sleep.
B．They fall asleep easily and happily.
C．They are too excited to go to school.
D．They decide to make more good friends.
31．What suggestion does Janie Feldman give to parents
A．Making rules about media access together with their children.
B．Getting their children to do homework through computers.
C．Encouraging their children to stay connected with online friends.
D．Stopping their children from using cell phones.
32．What is the main idea of the text
A．Deep sleep makes a big difference to brain development.
B．Kids are trying to win back the trust of their parents.
C．Social media may have a bad effect on all kinds of people.
D．Social media may cause teens' sleep disorders.
阅读短文，回答问题
Many of us are lonelier than ever. We can go shopping and avoid speaking to a single person. Automated voice son phones and machines suck the contact and relational element out of day-to-day life, so much so that experts say that we are experiencing a loneliness disease.
According to Dr. Lalitaa loneliness is the feeling we get when our need for rewarding social contact and relationships is not met. But loneliness is not always the same as being alone. Loneliness is a state of mind linked to wanting human contact but feeling alone. People can be alone and not feel lonely, or they can have contact with people and still experience feelings of loneliness.
Loneliness is a universal human emotion that is both complex and unique to each individual. There are many contributing factors to loneliness, such as illness, relationships breaking down, moving country, changing jobs or not being understood by co-workers, retiring, starting university, etc.
We cannot underestimate the impact loneliness can have on our physical and mental wellbeing. According to research, loneliness has comparable health risks to smoking 15cigarettes a day, and people who feel lonely are more likely to die earlier and suffer from heart attacks. Dr. Lalitaa says, "People often say to me, ‘It's too late to meet new people as an adult.' Having human connect ion can look different for each person, but this can become a block, stopping them going out, trying new things and connecting with new people. Remember, it is never too late to make good, meaningful connections."
However, don't put pressure on yourself. A meaningful relationship takes time. It is not just created overnight. Also, take some time to sit with yourself and venture (冒险) into some of the things that you like doing. "The first thing I would say is not to deny or distance the feeling. Acknowledge it and then you can choose to focus on ways to help yourself," says Dr.Lalitaa.
33．How does the author clarify what loneliness is
A．By stating arguments. B．By giving examples.
C．By making comparisons. D．By employing figures.
34．Why is smoking cigarettes mentioned in the text
A．To explain the causes of loneliness.
B．To illustrate the harm from loneliness.
C．To overestimate the impact of loneliness.
D．To emphasize the universality of loneliness.
35．What does the underlined word "this" in paragraph 4 refer to
A．Lack of appealing reward.
B．Dependence on the network.
C．The regret for the passing youth.
D．The idea of being too late for new relations.
36．What does Dr. Lalitaa consider as priority when dealing with loneliness
A．Having new experience.
B．Telling it from being alone.
C．Being aware of and recognizing it.
D．Making friends from all walks of life.
三、任务型阅读
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。
How to Better Yourself
You're a wonderful person just as you are, but everyone wants to be better. This is good! Bettering yourself improves your quality of life and gives you something to work towards. However, sometimes you need some help or inspiration. Don't worry: we've got your back! 　37． 　
Bring creativity into your life. Being more creative and the act of creating things can be a positive experience in your life. 　38． 　You can draw pictures, make sculptures, write, dance, sing, sew your own clothes or find other creative choices. No matter what it is that encourages your creativity, you only get better with practice.
Travel to gain experience.　39． 　 If you can only travel within your country, that's okay, just make sure you're experiencing a very different kind of life rather than the one you're used to. Travel abroad if you can, especially in a place where you don't speak the language.
Educate yourself. Another great way to better yourself is to get more education. 　40． 　 There has been a revolution of free learning resources on the Internet. You can pick up a skill, like computer programming or another language, or you can educate yourself on broader topics, like politics or education.
　41． 　 Helping other people will give you perspective, make you more respectful, increase your enjoyment of life, give you a sense of fulfillment, and obviously provide some good to the lives of people who really need it. You can volunteer for whatever cause speaks to you, volunteering locally, or even abroad. There are lots of options, such as homeless shelters, nursing homes and Habitat for Humanity.
A. Volunteer when you can.
B. Turn to others for assistance.
C. Now, this doesn't mean going back to school.
D. Here are some simple steps to improve yourself and your life.
E. You'll change a lot when experiencing different ways people live.
F. This can be hard to do sometimes, but it really can help inspire others.
G. This lets you contribute to the world while also changing how you look at things.
四、完形填空
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。
It's strange, but I don't really remember the hurricane (飓风）itself. It all happened so 42． . I was sitting in my room when the roof (屋顶) just 43． . All of a sudden, there was the sky where the roof had been and I was very 44． . Without a roof, staying inside was really 45． . It was August, so it was really hot and it smelled so 46． everywhere because much rotten food was thrown on the streets! Living in the 47． air, we became breakfast, lunch and supper for the mosquitos(蚊子). We had lost our home and everything in it. But Mom kept on 48． us that whatever happened, we should always try to see the good side of things. Anyway, we were all together and safe. Mom's words made us feel 49． . I remember us all lying under the midnight 50． and looking up at the stars. Even though we had lost a lot, moments like those gave us 51． for the future.
Although it was only a few days before we were 52． , it felt like months. We were taken to another town in a faraway county. Now, one year has 53． and I'm back home in New Orleans. We are working together to 54． our home and our lives. Now we have another chance to look up at the 55． of New Orleans, their beauty inspiring us and giving us 56． to move on.
42．A．frequently B．recently C．quickly D．regularly
43．A．flew off B．went off C．calmed down D．turned up
44．A．frightened B．pleased C．curious D．impressive
45．A．confusing B．hard C．unique D．encouraging
46．A．sweet B．wet C．powerful D．bad
47．A．fresh B．dirty C．cold D．open
48．A．watching B．improving C．reminding D．ignoring
49．A．better B．worse C．hotter D．harder
50．A．bed B．sky C．atmosphere D．site
51．A．money B．hope C．time D．safety
52．A．rescued B．requested C．recommended D．remembered
53．A．taken B．come C．approached D．passed
54．A．organize B．decorate C．rebuild D．arrange
55．A．buildings B．roofs C．houses D．stars
56．A．comfort B．confidence C．challenge D．direction
五、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确 形式。
The Great North Run is one of the UK'S most popular sporting 　57． 　 (event). It is the biggest and best known half-marathon in the world. Around fifty-thousand competitors sign up 　58． 　 (compete) in the Great North Run every September. Around one hundred thousand friends and family members line the roads to watch the race and cheer the runners on from the sidelines.
First 　59． 　 (hold) in 1981, the Great North Run was to help raise money for charities and other worthy causes. A lot of people enjoy 　60． 　 (participate) in the half-marathon, and men and women of all ages take part 　61． 　 the race to help raise money for their favourite charity.
Running road races can be 　62． 　 (tire). So not all runners manage to go the full 　63． 　 (distant) and complete it and there are always someone 　64． 　 fall by the wayside. Ambulances are kept on standby in case any runners need medical attention and bottled water is provided at 　65． 　 (vary) stops along the way. 　66． 　 (usual), around two hundred and fifty thousand bottles of water are handed out during the race alone.
六、书面表达
67．假如你是校报英语专栏的编辑李华，一个名叫Tom的读者写信向你倾诉他的 烦恼：他的父母不让他频繁用手机搜看新闻，认为会影响学习。请你用英文给他 写封回信，内容包括1.表示对他的理解。2.提出合理建议。3.表达祝愿。
注意：1.词数80左右；2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Tom,
Yours,
Li Hua
68． 阅读材料，根据内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,构成一篇完整的短文。（25分）
With a wide smile on her face, 15-year-old Sirin eagerly ran to her mother to proudly show off her new painting. mother raised in surprise and spoke impatiently, "Not now, baby. I'm busy with an important conversation. Just wait for a while, okay "
Holding her oil painting, Sirin frowned (皱眉), and then searched for her dad."Dad, see what I have done," Sirin exclaimed cheerfully. Her dad turned around while adjusting his tie, grinned at her, and made a thumbs-up sign!
Immediately, Sirin replied angrily, "Dad, you haven't seen it yet."
He smiled at her, saying, "No time, baby. I will see it later." He just patted her back lovingly, kissed her forehead, and rushed for his office.
She was hard to please with a simple gesture or smile. She stood there for a few seconds, and then stormed into her own bedroom. Hot air was blowing from her nostrils(鼻孔). Her face turned red. She threw the painting on the table, slammed(砰地关上)the door and threw herself on her bed.
"Why is everybody so busy " She recalled thousands of incidents that hurt her in preschool, middle school and even high school too! She assumed at least her own family members would give some feedback on her thoughts, but they were no exception. Unconsciously（无意识地）, her eyes were filled with tears.
The knocking sound on the door put a sudden brake on her thought. Her mom was calling her for dinner. Sirin intentionally came late to join them. She kept silent and didn't look at anyone, scratching（刮擦） at the table mat with her nail. Her mom was puzzled at her unusual behavior. Suddenly, the morning incident came to mind. Softly, she asked, "Honey, did I do anything wrong "
At this very moment, Sirin could no longer contain her anger.
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When back from school the next day, Sirin was surprised to see her painting on the wall.
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