2023-2024学年甘肃省白银市会宁县第四中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题（含解析）

2023-2024学年甘肃省白银市会宁县第四中学高二下学期期中考试
英语试题
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的 答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出 最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每 段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. f19. 15. B. f9. 18. C. f9. 15.
答案是 C。
1. What does the man want to do
A. Take photos. B. Buy a camera C. Help the woman.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. A noisy night. B. Their life in town. C. A place of living.
3. Where is the man now
A. On his way. B. In a restaurant. C. At home.
4. What will Celia do
A. Find a player. B. Watch a game. C. Play basketball.
5. What day is it when the conversation takes place
A. Saturday B. Sunday. C. Monday
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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6、7题。
6. What is Sara going to do
A. Buy John a gift. B. Give John a surprise C. Invite John to France.
7. What does the man think of Sara’s plan
A. Funny B. Exciting. C. Strange
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does Diana say sorry to Peter
A. She has to give up her travel plan.
B. She wants to visit another city.
C. She needs to put off her test.
9. What does Diana want Peter to do
A. Help her with her study. B. Take a book to her friend. C. Teach a geography lesson.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the man call the woman
A. To tell her about her new job.
B. To ask about her job program.
C. To plan a meeting with her.
11. Who needs a new flat
A. Alex. B. Andrea. C. Miranda.
12. Where is the woman now
A. In Baltimore. B. In New York. C. In Avon.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What does Jan consider most important when he judges a restaurant
A. Where the restaurant is.
B. Whether the prices are low.
C How well the food is prepared.
14. When did Jan begin to write for a magazine
A. After he came back to Sweden.
B. Before he went to the United States.
C. As soon as he gothis first job in 1982.
15. What may Jan do to find a good restaurant
A. Talk to people in the street. B. Speak to taxi drivers. C. Ask hotel clerks.
16. What do we know about Jan
A. He cooks for a restaurant.
B. He travels a lot for his work.
C. He prefers American food.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题
17. What do we know about the Plaza Leon
A. It’s a new building. B. It’s a small town. C. It’s a public place.
18. When do parents and children like going to the Plaza Leon
A. Saturday nights B. Sunday afternoons. C. Fridays and Saturdays.
19. Which street is known for its food shops and markets
A. Via dei Mar Street. B. Fernando Street. C. Hernandez Street.
20. Why does the speaker like Horatio Street best
A. It has an old stone surface. B. It is named after a writer. C. It has a famous university
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
China is one of the world’s ancient civilizations and has the earliest outstanding bronze casting technology. Here we’ve created a list of 4 museums where you can gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese bronze.
Sanxingdui Museum
Address: Sanxingdui Ruin Site, 133 Xian Road, Guanghan, Deyang, Sichuan province
Hours: Comprehensive Gallery (the first exhibition hall): 8:30-18:00; Bronze Gallery (the second exhibition hall): 8:30-18:30. Last tickets sold at 17:00. Closed on the morning of Chinese New Year’s Eve
Ticket booking: 0838-5651526
General admission: Gallery ticket 80 yuan
Note: Children shorter than 1.2m (including 1.2m) can visit the gallery free of charge. The ticket must be used on the day it is sold and authorizes one visit to each gallery.
National Museum of China
Address: East side of Tian’anmen Square, Dongcheng district, Beijing
Hours: 8:30-17:00 (no entry after 16:30)
General admission: Free (passport required for entry), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays)
E-mail: webmaster@
Shanghai Museum
Address: 201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu district, Shanghai
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays)
E-mail: webmaster@shanghai-museum.org
General admission: free (a max of 8, 000 admitted daily)
Hunan Museum
Address: 50 Dongfeng Road, Changsha, Hunan province
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays) and the eve of Chinese New Year
Tel: (+86-731) 8415833 84475933
E-mail: web@
General admission: Free (passport required for entry)
1. Which museum should you choose for your family to visit next Monday
A. Sanxingdui Museum B. Hunan Museum
C Shanghai Museum D. National Museum of China
2. What do these museums in this passage have in common
A. They are all free of charge. B. They all set a deadline for entry.
C. They all lie in the south of China. D. They can all be available through E-mail.
3. In which part of a newspaper can you most probably read this passage
A. Science B. Today’s News C. Entertainment D. History and Culture
B
In 1969, watching the landing of Apollo 11 on the Moon on TV from his parents’ farm in Canada, Chris Hadfield was amazed and excited. On that day, at only nine years old, Chris made the most important decision of his life: He was going to be an astronaut.
There wasn’t even a training program in Canada to become an astronaut but Chris was determined. He spent a great deal of time studying and fixing engines. After school he joined the Canadian army where he learned to fly many different types of planes. Chris did a lot of research for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA)in the United States and had special training. Finally, in 1995, he rode his first rocket into space.
Chris became the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space, and went on a number of space missions throughout his career. The most memorable was his five-month stay on the International Space Station(ISS)as commander, between December 2012 and May 2013. He posted on social media thousands of photos of Earth and videos of himself explaining how things work in zero gravity. His followers could watch him sleeping, brushing his teeth, washing his hands, or preparing “space” snacks in zero gravity, which turned him into a social media phenomenon.
Today, Chris travels the world giving talks about his work. He once said, “Decide in your heart of hearts what really excites and challenges you, and start moving your life in that direction. Every decision you make, from what you eat to what you do with your time tonight, turns you into who you are tomorrow. Look at who you want to be, and start sculpting yourself into that person. You may not get exactly where you thought you’d be, but you will be doing things that suit you in a profession you believe in. Don’t let life randomly kick you into the adult you don’t want to become. ”
4. What led Chris to make up his mind to be an astronaut
A. The life on his parents’farm. B. Apollo 11’s landing on the Moon.
C. His ability to fly various planes. D. His passion for studying engines.
5. Which of the following was best worth remembering about Chris’career
A. Serving in the Canadian army. B. Receiving a lot of training from the NASA.
C. Working as commander on the ISS. D. Being the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space.
6. What made Chris popular in the media
A. The space tasks he conducted in his life. B. His great contributions to Canada’s space industry.
C. His strong determination to pursue his dream. D. The pictures and videos he posted online.
7. What can we learn from Chris’words in the last paragraph
A. Courage is what it takes to overcome difficulties. B. The secret of success lies in the firm aim.
C. From small beginnings come great endings. D. Opportunities go hand in hand with challenges.
C
The world is full of tea drinkers. For many, they simply enjoy the taste. But new research suggests tea might help those who drink it live longer than those who do not. Tea is known to contain substances (物质) that can help reduce inflammation (炎症). Past studies in China and Japan have suggested several health benefits of green tea. Now, scientists say black tea may show similar benefits.
Scientists from the United States National Cancer Institute carried out the study. They examined years of data gathered about the tea-drinking behavior of almost 500, 000 adults in Britain, where black tea is the most common tea. The study found that high tea intake (摄取量) — two or more cups a day — was linked to a moderate benefit: a 9 to 13 percent lower risk of death from any cause than non-tea drinkers. Scientists say the lowered risk of death held true for study subjects with heart disease. However, researchers said there was no clear finding in connection with deaths from cancer.
Tea contains various elements, including polyphenols (多酚), Polyphenols are considered responsible for the health benefits that have traditionally been linked to tea, especially green tea. Green tea is reported to improve mental ability, alleviate digestive problems and head pain, and help people with weight loss. It has also been studied for possible protective effects against heart disease and cancer.
However, the study of British tea drinkers was based on observing people’s behaviors and health. This kind of method cannot prove cause and effect. “Observational studies like this always raise the question: Is there something else that makes tea drinkers healthier ” said Marion Nestle, a professor of food studies at New York University. “The study does not offer enough evidence to advise people to change their tea behaviors. If you drink one cup a day already, I think that is good,” said Inoue Choi, who led the study.
8. What does the new study mainly focus on
A. The effects of tea on health. B. The popularity of tea culture.
C. The harmful substances in tea. D. The right amount of tea intake.
9. According to the study, people with high tea intake are likely to ______.
A. stay focused B. develop cancer
C. get heart disease D. have a lower risk of death
10. What does the underlined word “alleviate” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Cause. B. Worsen. C. Relieve. D. Hide.
11. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph
A. To provide advice on how to drink tea.
B. To point out the possible limitations of the study.
C. To stress the significance of the research findings.
D. To offer additional evidence for the research results.
D
No one can resist the temptation (诱惑) of snacks. But at the same time, you may be underestimating how many calories a snack contains. What would happen if you had a bag of crisps (炸薯片) a day Eating an extra packet of crisps a day could lead to a weight gain of 6. 35 kg after a year, The Times reported.
People underestimate the number of calories in their snacks, with experts warning that eating a bag of crisps every day could lead to a stone of weight gain in a year. A survey of around 2 ,000 adults found that about three quarters underestimated the impact of what a small reduction could have. One in ten believed that cutting 200 calories a day would not affect weight. At the same time, many people didn’t seem to know exactly how many calories were in their snacks. When it came to snacks, people struggled, with 95 percent guessing that half a sharing bag of tortilla chips had 214 calories on average, almost half the true figure of 447.
Can’t we resist buying snacks The food environment is to blame. Even though we all know snacking is bad for our health, we can’t help but fill our shopping carts with snacks.Don’t always blame yourself for poor self- control, and supermarket shelves also have to carry this “pot” half.
Hugo Harper, head of Nesta’s health team, said the pressure to resist high-calorie snacks should not be put on consumers and that our food environment needed. to be changed, He said,“Our environment has a real impact on what we eat, from advertisements and supermarket promotions to what ‘s available in our local corner shops.
Hugo added,“If we had fewer cues to snacks, or were pushed to buy fewer high calorie snacks, we should be able to see real change.”New rules coming into force next month will restrict promotions on foods high in fat, sugar and salt in big shops.
12. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 1
A. List some reasons. B. Introduce the topic.
C. Put up an argument. D. Raise a question.
13. What can we know from the survey
A. One in ten people cut 200 calories a day.
B. Many people knew how many snacks they ate.
C. No one knew the calories the snacks contained.
D. Most people lacked the awareness of snacks’ impact.
14. What may cause people to buy more snacks according to the text
A. The food environment. B. Living conditions.
C. Consumption ability. D. Supermarket management.
15. Which of the following may be the best title for the text
A. A packet of crisps contains many calories
B. People can resist the temptation of snacks
C. The harm of snacks is beyond your imagination
D. 2,000 adults got involved in a consumption survey
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。
Simple ways to improve your written English
Many people think it is really difficult to improve (提高) their writing in English. Don’t worry, though. Here are some simple steps that you can take to improve your written English.
● Increase your vocabulary.
To express yourself clearly, you need a good active vocabulary. That’s not just being able to know lots of words — it means actually being able to use them correctly. ___16___
Tip: When you learn a new word, try to learn all the forms of that word.
● ___17___
People often say that we learn to write best by reading Reading in English is useful in many ways. It is a great way to get an idea of the different styles of writing and see how to use words properly.
Tip: ___18___ Learning shouldn’t be boring. Read each text several times to make sure you understand how to use new words and expressions in the text.
● Improve your grammar.
Grammar is very important because it improves the quality (质量) of your writing.
Tip: ___19___ The first time, look for general mistakes and the second time look for mistakes with the grammar point you are studying at the moment.
● Just do it!
The best way to improve your writing is to get a pen and paper and write. Be prepared to write several versions (版本) of each text. ___20___
A. Know your readers.
B. Read widely and often.
C. Always check your writing twice.
D. Remember, practice makes perfect!
E. Choose books or articles that interest you.
F. Use simpler language and shorter sentences to show your ideas.
G. Do this by learning new words with example sentences, not just word lists.
第三部分：语言知识运用(共三节，满分30分)
第一节：完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
Last year, I received a special present. My children ____21____ me a stainless steel coffee machine for my birthday. I love drinking coffee every morning and couldn’t ____22____ to use it. But ____23____ I poured my first cup, the coffee spilled (洒出) all over the table. Thankfully, no one was around to see my ____24____ face! I kept trying, but each morning I ____25____ be seen wiping up the coffee. Then I realized if I poured very ____26____, there could be no spilling. My normal ____27____ was to rush through breakfast to get on with my day. But eventually I learned not only to pour but to ____28____ the experience: the taste and the stillness of a new day.
It promoted me to ____29____ upon whether I was rushing through in other areas of my life. So I started to appreciate even the most ____30____ moments. When shop owners apologized for keeping me waiting, I’d say, “Not a problem. I’m not ____31____.” I even enjoyed sitting in front of my house talking with ____32____ and sharing our own stories, ____33____ we had known each other for a long time. It seemed that the world around us slowed to a ____34____ we could handle.
Stillness not only slows the pace of life, but also ____35____ the soul, helping us to enjoy the world’s small pleasures and realize the truth of life.
21. A. lent B. offered C. gifted D. asked
22. A. help B. wait C. know D. complain
23. A. since B. before C. as D. until
24. A. disappointed B. delightful C. amused D. astonished
25. A. would B. should C. must D. need
26. A. quickly B. casually C. slowly D. patiently
27. A. promise B. practice C. tradition D. standard
28. A. possess B. clarify C. realize D. enjoy
29. A. reflect B. decide C. react D. respond
30. A. difficult B. ordinary C. special D. awkward
31. A. in difficulty B. in trouble C. in a hurry D. in danger
32. A. colleagues B. friends C. relatives D. strangers
33. A. only if B. as if C. if only D. if ever
34. A. pace B. stage C. point D. occasion
35. A. explains B. inspects C. blesses D. feeds
第二节 语法填空(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。
It’s normal to have high ____36____(expect) when a film of a favourite book is made. The source material for a film may____37____(take) from classic novels, short stories, etc. All can work well, but why do some adaptations get 7____38____ (low) ratings than others
A key question is ____39____(obvious) how close to the original the film is. Since a typical film is only around two hours long, it becomes a question for screenwriters to decide ____40____ is appropriate for the screen and what ____41____(leave) out. Another problem area is the cast. ____42____(find) actors acceptable to film audiences can mean the difference between success and failure. Some books are just too difficult to be adapted for technical reasons. One may think that it is the book writer who is in the best position to do film adaptations,____43____can actually be a disadvantage because they may be too close to the material and find it difficult to adapt ____44____a new form. Despite the challenges, there have been some highly successful films____45____(make) from popularbooks.
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，将于今年七月从新星外语学校毕业。你从报纸上得知B&B公司要招聘一名英文秘书，你很感兴趣。请给该公司写一封求职信，包括下列要点：
1.年龄；
2.学习情况和英文水平；
3.兴趣特长；
4.性格特点。
注意：1.词数100左右。
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入词数。
Dear Sir/Madam ,
I learned from the newspaper that your company needs an English secretary.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I' m looking forward to your reply .
Sincerely yours,
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。
Dad and Madison were walking through the party store, gathering decorations for Madison’s upcoming birthday party.
“But I don’t want to invite Lucy Gilbert! I don’t like her!”
“Madison, you are being unreasonable. If every girl in your class is invited to a party but you, you’ll feel left out. It would be a big mistake not toinvite Lucy to the party. ”“She never even talks to me! ”
Dad sighed and moved down the aisle ( 走廊). “Lucy is a new girl in class. She just moved here a little over a month ago. Think about how that must feel. She doesn’t know one single person in the school. She left all of her old friends behind and now she has to try to make new friends. Your party will be a great chance for her to get to know everyone. ”
“No, it won’t. She will probably sit in the corner and not talk to anyone. Every day at lunch she sits all by herself. She wants to eat alone!" Madison shrugged and rolled her eyes (翻白眼).
“Madison, I’m done discussing this. You will invite every girl in your class, including Lucy Gilbert!"
On Saturday morning, the family blew up balloons and decorated the house cheerfully. Madison was dressed beautifully for the day, wearing her new blue dress. It was not typical of her to dress herself like this. She usually wore sports clothes because she loved to be outside riding her horse Star with a lead rope (缰绳).
Madison greeted her friends at the doorstep, picturing (想象)various presents her friends would bring her. In the meanwhile, she was wondering whether Lucy would ruin the party if she came. Anyhow, all the girls she invited came finally, including Lucy. The girls had a fantastic time by singing and dancing while Lucy sat in the corner silently alone. Later, all the girls gathered around the table as Madison opened her presents. Opening them one by one, Madison thanked her friends, with a bright smile on her face.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
Lucy’s present was the very last to be opened.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Deeply moved by what she said, Madison held the lead rope tightly in her hands.
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2023-2024学年甘肃省白银市会宁县第四中学高二下学期期中考试
英语试题 答案版
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的 答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出 最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每 段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. f19. 15. B. f9. 18. C. f9. 15.
答案是 C。
1. What does the man want to do
A. Take photos. B. Buy a camera C. Help the woman.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. A noisy night. B. Their life in town. C. A place of living.
3. Where is the man now
A. On his way. B. In a restaurant. C. At home.
4. What will Celia do
A. Find a player. B. Watch a game. C. Play basketball.
5. What day is it when the conversation takes place
A. Saturday B. Sunday. C. Monday
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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6、7题。
6. What is Sara going to do
A Buy John a gift. B. Give John a surprise C. Invite John to France.
7. What does the man think of Sara’s plan
A. Funny B. Exciting. C. Strange
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does Diana say sorry to Peter
A. She has to give up her travel plan.
B. She wants to visit another city.
C. She needs to put off her test.
9. What does Diana want Peter to do
A. Help her with her study. B. Take a book to her friend. C. Teach a geography lesson.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the man call the woman
A. To tell her about her new job.
B. To ask about her job program.
C. To plan a meeting with her.
11. Who needs a new flat
A. Alex. B. Andrea. C. Miranda.
12. Where is the woman now
A. In Baltimore. B. In New York. C. In Avon.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What does Jan consider most important when he judges a restaurant
A. Where the restaurant is.
B. Whether the prices are low.
C. How well the food is prepared.
14. When did Jan begin to write for a magazine
A. After he came back to Sweden.
B. Before he went to the United States.
C. As soon as he gothis first job in 1982.
15. What may Jan do to find a good restaurant
A. Talk to people in the street. B. Speak to taxi drivers. C. Ask hotel clerks.
16. What do we know about Jan
A. He cooks for a restaurant.
B. He travels a lot for his work.
C. He prefers American food.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题
17. What do we know about the Plaza Leon
A. It’s a new building. B. It’s a small town. C. It’s a public place.
18. When do parents and children like going to the Plaza Leon
A. Saturday nights B. Sunday afternoons. C. Fridays and Saturdays.
19. Which street is known for its food shops and markets
A. Via dei Mar Street. B. Fernando Street. C. Hernandez Street.
20. Why does the speaker like Horatio Street best
A. It has an old stone surface. B. It is named after a writer. C. It has a famous university
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
China is one of the world’s ancient civilizations and has the earliest outstanding bronze casting technology. Here we’ve created a list of 4 museums where you can gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese bronze.
Sanxingdui Museum
Address: Sanxingdui Ruin Site, 133 Xian Road, Guanghan, Deyang, Sichuan province
Hours: Comprehensive Gallery (the first exhibition hall): 8:30-18:00; Bronze Gallery (the second exhibition hall): 8:30-18:30. Last tickets sold at 17:00. Closed on the morning of Chinese New Year’s Eve
Ticket booking: 0838-5651526
General admission: Gallery ticket 80 yuan
Note: Children shorter than 1.2m (including 1.2m) can visit the gallery free of charge. The ticket must be used on the day it is sold and authorizes one visit to each gallery.
National Museum of China
Address: East side of Tian’anmen Square, Dongcheng district, Beijing
Hours: 8:30-17:00 (no entry after 16:30)
General admission: Free (passport required for entry), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays)
E-mail: webmaster@
Shanghai Museum
Address: 201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu district, Shanghai
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays)
E-mail: webmaster@shanghai-museum.org
General admission: free (a max of 8, 000 admitted daily)
Hunan Museum
Address: 50 Dongfeng Road, Changsha, Hunan province
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays) and the eve of Chinese New Year
Tel: (+86-731) 8415833, 84475933
E-mail: web@
General admission: Free (passport required for entry)
1. Which museum should you choose for your family to visit next Monday
A. Sanxingdui Museum B. Hunan Museum
C. Shanghai Museum D. National Museum of China
2. What do these museums in this passage have in common
A. They are all free of charge. B. They all set a deadline for entry.
C. They all lie in the south of China. D. They can all be available through E-mail.
3. In which part of a newspaper can you most probably read this passage
A. Science B. Today’s News C. Entertainment D. History and Culture
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
B
In 1969, watching the landing of Apollo 11 on the Moon on TV from his parents’ farm in Canada, Chris Hadfield was amazed and excited. On that day, at only nine years old, Chris made the most important decision of his life: He was going to be an astronaut.
There wasn’t even a training program in Canada to become an astronaut, but Chris was determined. He spent a great deal of time studying and fixing engines. After school he joined the Canadian army where he learned to fly many different types of planes. Chris did a lot of research for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA)in the United States and had special training. Finally, in 1995, he rode his first rocket into space.
Chris became the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space, and went on a number of space missions throughout his career. The most memorable was his five-month stay on the International Space Station(ISS)as commander, between December 2012 and May 2013. He posted on social media thousands of photos of Earth and videos of himself explaining how things work in zero gravity. His followers could watch him sleeping, brushing his teeth, washing his hands, or preparing “space” snacks in zero gravity, which turned him into a social media phenomenon.
Today, Chris travels the world giving talks about his work. He once said, “Decide in your heart of hearts what really excites and challenges you, and start moving your life in that direction. Every decision you make, from what you eat to what you do with your time tonight, turns you into who you are tomorrow. Look at who you want to be, and start sculpting yourself into that person. You may not get exactly where you thought you’d be, but you will be doing things that suit you in a profession you believe in. Don’t let life randomly kick you into the adult you don’t want to become. ”
4. What led Chris to make up his mind to be an astronaut
A. The life on his parents’farm. B. Apollo 11’s landing on the Moon.
C. His ability to fly various planes. D. His passion for studying engines.
5. Which of the following was best worth remembering about Chris’career
A. Serving in the Canadian army. B. Receiving a lot of training from the NASA.
C. Working as commander on the ISS. D. Being the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space.
6. What made Chris popular in the media
A. The space tasks he conducted in his life. B. His great contributions to Canada’s space industry.
C. His strong determination to pursue his dream. D. The pictures and videos he posted online.
7. What can we learn from Chris’words in the last paragraph
A. Courage is what it takes to overcome difficulties. B. The secret of success lies in the firm aim.
C. From small beginnings come great endings. D. Opportunities go hand in hand with challenges.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. B
C
The world is full of tea drinkers. For many, they simply enjoy the taste. But new research suggests tea might help those who drink it live longer than those who do not. Tea is known to contain substances (物质) that can help reduce inflammation (炎症). Past studies in China and Japan have suggested several health benefits of green tea. Now, scientists say black tea may show similar benefits.
Scientists from the United States National Cancer Institute carried out the study. They examined years of data gathered about the tea-drinking behavior of almost 500, 000 adults in Britain, where black tea is the most common tea. The study found that high tea intake (摄取量) — two or more cups a day — was linked to a moderate benefit: a 9 to 13 percent lower risk of death from any cause than non-tea drinkers. Scientists say the lowered risk of death held true for study subjects with heart disease. However, researchers said there was no clear finding in connection with deaths from cancer.
Tea contains various elements, including polyphenols (多酚), Polyphenols are considered responsible for the health benefits that have traditionally been linked to tea, especially green tea. Green tea is reported to improve mental ability, alleviate digestive problems and head pain, and help people with weight loss. It has also been studied for possible protective effects against heart disease and cancer.
However, the study of British tea drinkers was based on observing people’s behaviors and health. This kind of method cannot prove cause and effect. “Observational studies like this always raise the question: Is there something else that makes tea drinkers healthier ” said Marion Nestle, a professor of food studies at New York University. “The study does not offer enough evidence to advise people to change their tea behaviors. If you drink one cup a day already, I think that is good,” said Inoue Choi, who led the study.
8. What does the new study mainly focus on
A. The effects of tea on health. B. The popularity of tea culture.
C. The harmful substances in tea. D. The right amount of tea intake.
9. According to the study, people with high tea intake are likely to ______.
A. stay focused B. develop cancer
C. get heart disease D. have a lower risk of death
10. What does the underlined word “alleviate” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A Cause. B. Worsen. C. Relieve. D. Hide.
11. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph
A. To provide advice on how to drink tea.
B. To point out the possible limitations of the study.
C. To stress the significance of the research findings.
D. To offer additional evidence for the research results.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. C 11. B
D
No one can resist the temptation (诱惑) of snacks. But at the same time, you may be underestimating how many calories a snack contains. What would happen if you had a bag of crisps (炸薯片) a day Eating an extra packet of crisps a day could lead to a weight gain of 6. 35 kg after a year, The Times reported.
People underestimate the number of calories in their snacks, with experts warning that eating a bag of crisps every day could lead to a stone of weight gain in a year. A survey of around 2 ,000 adults found that about three quarters underestimated the impact of what a small reduction could have. One in ten believed that cutting 200 calories a day would not affect weight. At the same time, many people didn’t seem to know exactly how many calories were in their snacks. When it came to snacks, people struggled, with 95 percent guessing that half a sharing bag of tortilla chips had 214 calories on average, almost half the true figure of 447.
Can’t we resist buying snacks The food environment is to blame. Even though we all know snacking is bad for our health, we can’t help but fill our shopping carts with snacks.Don’t always blame yourself for poor self- control, and supermarket shelves also have to carry this “pot” half.
Hugo Harper, head of Nesta’s health team, said the pressure to resist high-calorie snacks should not be put on consumers and that our food environment needed. to be changed, He said,“Our environment has a real impact on what we eat, from advertisements and supermarket promotions to what ‘s available in our local corner shops.
Hugo added,“If we had fewer cues to snacks, or were pushed to buy fewer high calorie snacks, we should be able to see real change.”New rules coming into force next month will restrict promotions on foods high in fat, sugar and salt in big shops.
12. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 1
A. List some reasons. B. Introduce the topic.
C. Put up an argument. D. Raise a question.
13. What can we know from the survey
A. One in ten people cut 200 calories a day.
B. Many people knew how many snacks they ate.
C. No one knew the calories the snacks contained.
D. Most people lacked the awareness of snacks’ impact.
14. What may cause people to buy more snacks according to the text
A. The food environment. B. Living conditions.
C. Consumption ability. D. Supermarket management.
15. Which of the following may be the best title for the text
A. A packet of crisps contains many calories
B. People can resist the temptation of snacks
C. The harm of snacks is beyond your imagination
D. 2,000 adults got involved in a consumption survey
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. A 15. C
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。
Simple ways to improve your written English
Many people think it is really difficult to improve (提高) their writing in English. Don’t worry, though. Here are some simple steps that you can take to improve your written English.
● Increase your vocabulary.
To express yourself clearly, you need a good active vocabulary. That’s not just being able to know lots of words — it means actually being able to use them correctly. ___16___
Tip: When you learn a new word, try to learn all the forms of that word.
● ___17___
People often say that we learn to write best by reading. Reading in English is useful in many ways. It is a great way to get an idea of the different styles of writing and see how to use words properly.
Tip: ___18___ Learning shouldn’t be boring. Read each text several times to make sure you understand how to use new words and expressions in the text.
● Improve your grammar.
Grammar is very important because it improves the quality (质量) of your writing.
Tip: ___19___ The first time, look for general mistakes and the second time look for mistakes with the grammar point you are studying at the moment.
● Just do it!
The best way to improve your writing is to get a pen and paper and write. Be prepared to write several versions (版本) of each text. ___20___
A. Know your readers.
B. Read widely and often.
C. Always check your writing twice.
D. Remember, practice makes perfect!
E. Choose books or articles that interest you.
F. Use simpler language and shorter sentences to show your ideas.
G. Do this by learning new words with example sentences, not just word lists.
【答案】16. G 17. B 18. E 19. C 20. D
第三部分：语言知识运用(共三节，满分30分)
第一节：完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
Last year I received a special present. My children ____21____ me a stainless steel coffee machine for my birthday. I love drinking coffee every morning and couldn’t ____22____ to use it. But ____23____ I poured my first cup, the coffee spilled (洒出) all over the table. Thankfully, no one was around to see my ____24____ face! I kept trying, but each morning I ____25____ be seen wiping up the coffee. Then I realized if I poured very ____26____, there could be no spilling. My normal ____27____ was to rush through breakfast to get on with my day. But eventually I learned not only to pour but to ____28____ the experience: the taste and the stillness of a new day.
It promoted me to ____29____ upon whether I was rushing through in other areas of my life. So I started to appreciate even the most ____30____ moments. When shop owners apologized for keeping me waiting, I’d say, “Not a problem. I’m not ____31____.” I even enjoyed sitting in front of my house talking with ____32____ and sharing our own stories, ____33____ we had known each other for a long time. It seemed that the world around us slowed to a ____34____ we could handle.
Stillness not only slows the pace of life, but also ____35____ the soul, helping us to enjoy the world’s small pleasures and realize the truth of life.
21. A. lent B. offered C. gifted D. asked
22. A. help B. wait C. know D. complain
23. A. since B. before C. as D. until
24. A. disappointed B. delightful C. amused D. astonished
25. A. would B. should C. must D. need
26. A. quickly B. casually C. slowly D. patiently
27. A. promise B. practice C. tradition D. standard
28. A. possess B. clarify C. realize D. enjoy
29. A. reflect B. decide C. react D. respond
30. A. difficult B. ordinary C. special D. awkward
31. A. in difficulty B. in trouble C. in a hurry D. in danger
32. A. colleagues B. friends C. relatives D. strangers
33. A. only if B. as if C. if only D. if ever
34. A. pace B. stage C. point D. occasion
35. A. explains B. inspects C. blesses D. feeds
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. D
第二节 语法填空(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。
It’s normal to have high ____36____(expect) when a film of a favourite book is made. The source material for a film may____37____(take) from classic novels, short stories, etc. All can work well, but why do some adaptations get 7____38____ (low) ratings than others
A key question is ____39____(obvious) how close to the original the film is. Since a typical film is only around two hours long, it becomes a question for screenwriters to decide ____40____ is appropriate for the screen and what ____41____(leave) out. Another problem area is the cast. ____42____(find) actors acceptable to film audiences can mean the difference between success and failure. Some books are just too difficult to be adapted for technical reasons. One may think that it is the book writer who is in the best position to do film adaptations,____43____can actually be a disadvantage because they may be too close to the material and find it difficult to adapt ____44____a new form. Despite the challenges, there have been some highly successful films____45____(make) from popularbooks.
【答案】36. expectations
37. be taken
38 lower 39. obviously
40. what 41. is left##to leave
42. Finding
43. which 44. to
45. made
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，将于今年七月从新星外语学校毕业。你从报纸上得知B&B公司要招聘一名英文秘书，你很感兴趣。请给该公司写一封求职信，包括下列要点：
1.年龄；
2.学习情况和英文水平；
3.兴趣特长；
4.性格特点。
注意：1.词数100左右。
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入词数。
Dear Sir/Madam ,
I learned from the newspaper that your company needs an English secretary.
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I' m looking forward to your reply .
Sincerely yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Sir or Madam,
I learned from the newspaper that your company needs an English secretary. I’m really interested in the position and would like to apply for it.
I’m 24 years old and will graduate from the school this July. I’m an excellent student, among the top 5 in my class. I’m good at English, especially spoken English. Also I’m experienced in computer operation. In my spare time, I read a lot, which broadens my horizons. Being an active young person, I like sports and outdoor activities. Besides,I’m easy to get along with and like to make friends. So I’m convinced that I’m equal to the job.
I’d appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration. I am looking forward to your reply.
Sincerely yours,
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。
Dad and Madison were walking through the party store, gathering decorations for Madison’s upcoming birthday party.
“But I don’t want to invite Lucy Gilbert! I don’t like her!”
“Madison, you are being unreasonable. If every girl in your class is invited to a party but you, you’ll feel left out. It would be a big mistake not toinvite Lucy to the party. ”“She never even talks to me! ”
Dad sighed and moved down the aisle ( 走廊). “Lucy is a new girl in class. She just moved here a little over a month ago. Think about how that must feel. She doesn’t know one single person in the school. She left all of her old friends behind and now she has to try to make new friends. Your party will be a great chance for her to get to know everyone. ”
“No, it won’t. She will probably sit in the corner and not talk to anyone. Every day at lunch she sits all by herself. She wants to eat alone!" Madison shrugged and rolled her eyes (翻白眼).
“Madison, I’m done discussing this. You will invite every girl in your class, including Lucy Gilbert!"
On Saturday morning, the family blew up balloons and decorated the house cheerfully. Madison was dressed beautifully for the day, wearing her new blue dress. It was not typical of her to dress herself like this. She usually wore sports clothes because she loved to be outside riding her horse Star with a lead rope (缰绳).
Madison greeted her friends at the doorstep, picturing (想象)various presents her friends would bring her. In the meanwhile, she was wondering whether Lucy would ruin the party if she came. Anyhow, all the girls she invited came finally, including Lucy. The girls had a fantastic time by singing and dancing while Lucy sat in the corner silently alone. Later, all the girls gathered around the table as Madison opened her presents. Opening them one by one, Madison thanked her friends, with a bright smile on her face.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
Lucy’s present was the very last to be opened.
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Paragraph 2:
Deeply moved by what she said, Madison held the lead rope tightly in her hands.
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【答案】高分范文
Lucy’s present was the very last to be opened. Worrying that it would ruin the party, Madison grabbed the present reluctantly. As soon as she opened the box, her eyes widened in surprise——inside was a delicately hand-made lead rope! Amazed at its beauty, Madison pulled it out of the box. “It’s a lead rope for your horse Star. I made it by myself!”Lucy added, “I heard you talking about your horse at school. That’s when I got the idea of making you a lead rope. ”
Deeply moved by what she said, Madison held the lead rope tightly in her hands. It was the most beautiful birthday present she ever received. She suddenly felt so guilty because she had been so mean to Lucy. Feeling a mixture of regret and gratitude, she blinked back her tears and said, “Thanks so much for this lead rope. I love it! Would you like to join us and be our friends ” Lucy nodded cheerfully——Madison put her arm around Luey’s shoulders, both smiling. With applause and laughter echoing through the house, Lucy joined the other girls to enjoy the party.