2024-2025学年河南省洛阳市强基联盟高二10月联考英语试题（含答案）

2024-2025学年河南省洛阳市强基联盟高二10月联考英语试题
第一部分 阅读 (共两节, 满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题: 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Fun Fall Weekend Getaways
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Alabama’s Gulf Shores is attractive year-round, but the fall months bring fewer crowds and more affordable prices on hotels. Head to Gulf Shores for warm ocean waters and lovely whites and beaches that you may have all to yourself. There’s also plenty to do at this beach destination outside of playing in the sand and surfing. For example, you can visit a downtown music bar.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque’s amazing landscapes provide an enjoyment for visitors year-round. However, visiting in fall allows you to enjoy the famous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, which takes place in October. Book a trip in early October to see hundreds of brightly colored balloons dot the sky—you can even take a balloon ride yourself. Because this hot air balloon festival is such a popular event, you’ll want to secure accommodations well in advance.
Laconia, New Hampshire
You may not have heard of Laconia before. This small New Hampshire city is mostly known for its incredible fall festivals. Perhaps you’ve heard the famous New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival, which takes place here in late October. Plan a weekend getaway to check out the amazing display of jack-o’-lanterns, live music, the Children’s Costume Parade, a cornhole tournament and more.
Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Located around 75 miles southwest of the nation’s capital is Shenandoah National Park, a great place for leaf peeping(赏叶) and exploring the outdoors in autumn. This national park has more than 200, 000 acres of forest, waterfalls, flower fields and plenty of wildlife. For example, you can spot black bears, deer and birds throughout the national park.
1. What can tourists do in Alabama’s Gulf Shores
A. Enjoy whites and beaches.
B. See beautiful fallen leaves.
C. Attend pumpkin exhibitions.
D. Watch the Children’s Costume Parade.
2. Why are people advised to travel to Albuquerque in fall
A. There are fewer tourists. B. There is a famous balloon festival.
C. They can take a balloon ride for free. D. They can save money during the trip.
3. Which place should you visit if you are interested in wildlife
A. Gulf Shores. B. Albuquerque.
C Laconia. D. Shenandoah National Park.
B
Last Sunday, the famous Champs-Elysees street in Paris was turned into a giant outdoor classroom for a special spelling event called “The Big Dictation”. The event was a chance for people who love words to show off their listening and spelling skills in an unusual setting.
The Big Dictation of Champs-Elysees was organized by a writer named Rachid Santaki. He came up with the idea of large groups of people taking part in dictations back in 2013. Over 50,000 people asked to join the special spelling event on the Champs-Elysees, which turned one of Paris’s busiest streets into a classroom, with cars replaced by desks. In the end, around 5,000 people, aged 10 to 90, were chosen to take part.
Just like in school, a large “blackboard” was set up for the event near a famous building, the Arc de Triomphe. Several famous people were there to play the part of the teacher, and read the dictation texts out loud. After the dictation is read, the text on the screen lets people check their work.
Not everyone found it easy. Ten-year-old Samson thought the dictation was too quick and he couldn’t finish. Another young student agreed. “It was impossible!” he said. “The dictation was for adults.”
Even adults found it challenging, reporting that it caused stress and worry. One retired woman was pleased that she had only made two mistakes.
Marc-Antoine Jamet is in charge of the Champs-Elysees Committee, who brought the event to the famous street. He said the event wasn’t just about getting all the words right but also about bringing people together.
Another goal of The Big Dictation was to break the record for the largest dictation event ever. The previous record was set in 2018 at France’s national stadium, Stade de France, with 1,473 people taking part. That event was also run by Mr. Santaki.
4. How many people were chosen to take part in The Big Dictation last Sunday
A. Around 1, 500. B. Around 2,000. C. Around 5,000. D. Over 50,000.
5. What does Samson think of The Big Dictation
A. Easy. B. Exciting. C. Boring. D. Challenging.
6. What is a goal of The Big Dictation
A. To break the record for the dictation event.
B. To introduce a famous street to the world.
C. To reduce the learning pressure of students.
D. To remember the founder of the competition.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. The Famous Scenic Spots of France
B A Spelling Event Took Place on a Paris Street
C. The French Love for Spelling Competitions
D. An Outdoor Classroom Unique to the British
C
French officials are preparing to offer flying taxi services to people attending the Paris Summer Olympics in 2024. If the taxis are actually used in the French capital, it could mark the first major real world show of the flying technology.
Some air taxi developers attended the recent Paris Air Show to show off their products and seek industry support. One of the companies in attendance was Germany’s Volocopter, which plans to offer a flying taxi service during the Olympics.
But so far, no air taxi maker has received government permission to launch service in France. Volocopter hopes to be the first. But the company still needs to run its aircraft through rigorous weather tests and provide thousands of pages of documentation to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
Company chief Dirk Hoke said that in addition to worries about government approvals, air taxi companies have also faced difficulties linked to economic slowdowns affecting the world. Robin Riedel, who co-leads the Center for Future Mobility at the business advisory company McKinsey, said companies formed to support air taxi projects have lost about 30 percent of their value in recent years. In addition, many investors(投资人) have decided to put money into drones(无人机) instead of flying taxis.
Hoke has thought about a person he would like to be the first rider of his flying taxis-French President Emmanuel Macron. “That would be super amazing,”Hoke said, “That would be a strong sign to Europe to see the president flying.”
In the beginning, air taxi trips are likely to be short and costly. This is because current battery technology limits the distance and number of paying passengers the aircraft can carry. The long-term success of air taxis will also be dependent on effective systems to manage all the air traffic using the skies. Experts say such systems will need new technology to provide safety for all flyers. As the industry progresses, the number of air taxis is expected to reach into the millions.
8. What does the underlined word “rigorous” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Strict. B. Simple. C. Creative. D. Similar.
9. Why does Hoke want Macron to be the first to take the air taxi
A. To secure the president’s investment.
B. To welcome the Paris Summer Olympics.
C. To increase public trust in air taxis.
D. To get government approval more quickly.
10. What probably make air taxi trips short and costly at present
A. Crowded roads. B. Limitations of batteries.
C. Investors’ requirements. D. The government’s decisions.
11. What is important for the long-term success of air taxis
A. The rapid development of drones.
B. An industry report to ensure safety.
C. The strong support from French officials.
D. A good system for managing all air traffic.
D
Wildfire season has begun in many places around the world. The dangerous smoke wildfires produce can spread far and wide. It blocks sunlight, poisons the air and damages the health of people and other living things.
Some of those living things could be the plants in gardens, says gardening expert Jessica Damiano, who writes gardening stories for the Associated Press. Damiano lives in New York City and recently experienced several days of very smoky air. Wildfires in eastern Canada were the source.
Damiano, like other people, limited the time she spent outdoors when the air quality was poor. She also wore a face covering when she had to go outside.
But the plants in her garden had no such escape. They had to breathe the poisoned air through the extremely small holes in their leaves.
Pollutants in smoke landing on plants can block sunlight, which is essential for photosynthesis (光合作用). Reduced photosynthesis results in reduced energy. That means slower growth. Additionally, smoke can also affect a plant’s ability to take in nutrients(营养物质).
Brooke Edmunds, a plant scientist and community horticulturalist with Oregon State University Extension, said plants that are affected by smoke for a short amount of time will usually recover quickly. “It depends on how close they are,” she said. “There could also be a localized effect, where one garden is covered in ash(灰烬), and a half-mile away, there’s nothing because that’s the way the wind was moving things around.”
The best thing home gardeners can do is keep an eye on plants. Edmunds suggests giving plants some extra love and care. “Wash the plants gently to remove pollutants left by smoke. Then give them a long, slow drink of water. Most will pull through,” Edmunds said. However, people should not use leaf blower machines to remove ashes from plants because they will risk breathing in what is blowing around.
12. What happened to Jessica Damiano
A. She had her house burned in a fire.
B. She couldn’t afford face coverings.
C. She suffered from health problems.
D. She had to deal with poor air quality.
13. What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A. The bad effects of smoke on plants.
B. The benefits of growing plants.
C. The role of plants in the environment.
D The importance of water to plants.
14. What can we learn from Brooke Edmunds’s words
A. Wind has little effect on plants.
B. Plants can sometimes make a quick recovery.
C. Ashes can spread more than half a mile.
D Plants close to smoke usually grow well.
15. How should people protect plants affected by smoke
A. By pulling them out of the ground.
B. By using leaf blower machines.
C. By washing them with great care.
D. By giving them a fast drink of water.
第二节 (共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Most of us have heard the phrase “Laughter is the best medicine.” ___16___. Here are some ways to bring more laughter into our life.
___17___
We all have certain hobbies and interests, but how many of us really take time out to do these Not many of us, right So, give it a thought and plan your routine in such a way that you are able to spare some time, especially in the evening after a busy day at work, to play fun games or engage in fun oriented activities.
Spend time with fun-loving and joyful people
It doesn’t necessarily mean engaging with those who like to “party” freely and create the kind of high-risk situations that can quickly turn a laugh into a disaster. ___18___. Their humor will really improve the quality of our social life.
Adopt a playful state of mind
Don’t take everything too seriously all the time. Make room for easiness, excitement and child-like curiosity, too. ___19___. Even scientists agree that almost any situation can be approached in a playful manner. Playfulness is a state of mind in which you break free to explore new ways and solutions.
Bring humor into conversations
Don’t be afraid to tell a joke or two to relate a funny thing that happened. People can easily relate to laughing situations that bring about a laugh. ___20___
A. Play fun games
B. Do your favorite activities regularly
C. It’s a great way to bond with others and to each other’s life.
D. You can just surround yourself with some humorous people.
E. Look for the funny moments and laugh at your own missteps.
F. Actually, laughter on a regular basis can have powerful effects on our health.
G. We feel more playful by having enough unscheduled time or trying new things.
第二部分 语言运用 (共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A, B, C, D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was in middle school, it was decided for students to make a cultural exchange in Munich, Germany. We went to Germany to observe the ____21____ and difference of that culture compared with the Italian culture.
As soon as we ____22____ we were greeted by the boys and girls assigned (分派) to meet us. After we left the airport, we ____23____ a bus and it was there that we faced a(n) ____24____ difference. As everyone says, “Italians are noisy, more open and outgoing”, and this is what differentiates us from the Germans, who are much more reserved and ____25____. On the bus, as we had a long way to go, we decided to listen to some ____26____ and sang out loud, and these kinds of things are often done during school trips by Italian ____27____. When we were glancing at all the German kids, we decided to ____28____ because we realized our behavior led to a(n) ____29____ climate for them.
After we settled down, we decided to have lunch in a restaurant. Shortly before entering that _______30_______, I recognized another difference between the two cultures. A man who greeted us opened the door first for himself and then let us in. The first thing I thought was how _______31_______ he was. I asked if it was a normal thing for them. Then I received an unexpected _______32_______: German males go in first to _______33_______ the place is safe, and then let the woman in.
This exchange made me _______34_______ the differences within cultures and how cultural shock works. _______35_______, I learned what seems normal to me can be something improper in another country, even if that country is just a few miles away.
21. A. source B. similarity C. balance D. development
22. A. flew B. ran C. moved D. landed
23. A. climbed up B. got on C. broke into D. knocked at
24. A. cultural B. habitual C. dietary D. educational
25. A. open-minded B. strict C. closed D. noisy
26. A. stories B. songs C. reports D. speeches
27. A. passengers B. friends C. teachers D. kids
28. A. stop B. continue C. start D. change
29. A. easy B. nervous C. abnormal D. horrific
30. A. restaurant B. school C. station D. hotel
31. A. cool B. rude C. quick D. clever
32. A. requirement B. order C. gift D. explanation
33. A. figure out B. keep in mind C. find out D. make sure
34. A. complain B. remove C. realize D. remember
35. A. Finally B. Especially C. Fortunately D. Absolutely
第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms, Major Heat (Dashu), the 12th solar term of the year, begins this year on July 22 and ends on August 6.
During Major Heat, most parts of China enter the ___36___ (hot) season of the year.
In China, the 24 solar terms ___37___ (create) thousands of years ago to guide agricultural production. But solar term culture ___38___ (be) still useful today to guide people’s lives through special foods, cultural ceremonies and even ___39___ (health) living tips.
During Major Heat, the sunshine, high temperatures ___40___ heavy rainfalls are good for agricultural crops. But like Minor Heat (Xiaoshu), many natural disasters such as floods, ___41___ (drought) and typhoons also happen during Major Heat. Therefore. it’s important to harvest and plant in time ___42___ (avoid) damage caused by natural disasters.
Grass jelly, Xiancaodong in Chinese, is made with a special grass ___43___ stems (茎) and leaves can be made into herb jelly after being dried in ___44___ sun.
With the ____45____ (amaze) ability to reduce the summer heat. grass jelly is described in a popular saying in Guangdong province that goes. “Eating herb jelly in Major Heat will make you stay young like the immortals (神仙).”
第三部分 写作 (共两节, 满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校将于下周二晚上举行中秋晚会。请给你的好朋友Mike写一封邮件，邀请他参加。内容包括：
1. 晚会时间、地点；
2. 晚会内容。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：晚会gala
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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。
As I grew up, I saw my mom as my hero for all the things she would do for the family. She would fix my baby dolls or help me color pretty pictures when I started elementary school. Because my dad worked far away from home, I would see my mom fix the car without caring how dirty her hands would get. Now I’m in high school. I see how she is sensitive but strong at the same time. I am old enough and ready to do something for her to help reduce the pressure of life.
One day I came home from school and saw papers on the kitchen table and my mom sitting looking at my dad. My dad wasn’t working at the time because he had broken his arm. I had heard my parents talk about money issues a couple of times but I never asked about the situation before.
“What’s going on ” I asked.
“We have to be out of the house in two weeks,” my mom said. She had one of her hands over her forehead. Then I realized this was a serious problem. We had no money and no idea what we were going to do. I read the paper on the table; it said we had lost the house because we hadn’t been paying rent. I was surprised that all this was going on. My dad was unable to do anything about it due to unemployment.
Besides the fact that we had no place to move to, we also had little to eat since the food my dad had bought the month before was running out. Even though my mom didn’t show it, I felt her pain and how much it hurt her to not be able to provide a good house and food for us. It seemed like everything was falling apart, but my mom seemed as if this was making her stronger.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
In the following days, my mom made efforts to look for a small house for rent.
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Hearing this, my mom praised me for finding a suitable house online.
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答案版
第一部分 阅读 (共两节, 满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题: 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Fun Fall Weekend Getaways
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Alabama’s Gulf Shores is attractive year-round, but the fall months bring fewer crowds and more affordable prices on hotels. Head to Gulf Shores for warm ocean waters and lovely whites and beaches that you may have all to yourself. There’s also plenty to do at this beach destination outside of playing in the sand and surfing. For example, you can visit a downtown music bar.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque’s amazing landscapes provide an enjoyment for visitors year-round. However, visiting in fall allows you to enjoy the famous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, which takes place in October. Book a trip in early October to see hundreds of brightly colored balloons dot the sky—you can even take a balloon ride yourself. Because this hot air balloon festival is such a popular event, you’ll want to secure accommodations well in advance.
Laconia, New Hampshire
You may not have heard of Laconia before. This small New Hampshire city is mostly known for its incredible fall festivals. Perhaps you’ve heard the famous New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival, which takes place here in late October. Plan a weekend getaway to check out the amazing display of jack-o’-lanterns, live music, the Children’s Costume Parade, a cornhole tournament and more.
Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Located around 75 miles southwest of the nation’s capital is Shenandoah National Park, a great place for leaf peeping(赏叶) and exploring the outdoors in autumn. This national park has more than 200, 000 acres of forest, waterfalls, flower fields and plenty of wildlife. For example, you can spot black bears, deer and birds throughout the national park.
1. What can tourists do in Alabama’s Gulf Shores
A. Enjoy whites and beaches.
B. See beautiful fallen leaves.
C. Attend pumpkin exhibitions.
D. Watch the Children’s Costume Parade.
2. Why are people advised to travel to Albuquerque in fall
A. There are fewer tourists. B. There is a famous balloon festival.
C. They can take a balloon ride for free. D. They can save money during the trip.
3. Which place should you visit if you are interested in wildlife
A. Gulf Shores. B. Albuquerque.
C. Laconia. D. Shenandoah National Park.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
B
Last Sunday, the famous Champs-Elysees street in Paris was turned into a giant outdoor classroom for a special spelling event called “The Big Dictation”. The event was a chance for people who love words to show off their listening and spelling skills in an unusual setting.
The Big Dictation of Champs-Elysees was organized by a writer named Rachid Santaki. He came up with the idea of large groups of people taking part in dictations back in 2013. Over 50,000 people asked to join the special spelling event on the Champs-Elysees, which turned one of Paris’s busiest streets into a classroom, with cars replaced by desks. In the end, around 5,000 people, aged 10 to 90, were chosen to take part.
Just like in school, a large “blackboard” was set up for the event near a famous building, the Arc de Triomphe. Several famous people were there to play the part of the teacher, and read the dictation texts out loud. After the dictation is read, the text on the screen lets people check their work.
Not everyone found it easy. Ten-year-old Samson thought the dictation was too quick and he couldn’t finish. Another young student agreed. “It was impossible!” he said. “The dictation was for adults.”
Even adults found it challenging, reporting that it caused stress and worry. One retired woman was pleased that she had only made two mistakes.
Marc-Antoine Jamet is in charge of the Champs-Elysees Committee, who brought the event to the famous street. He said the event wasn’t just about getting all the words right but also about bringing people together.
Another goal of The Big Dictation was to break the record for the largest dictation event ever. The previous record was set in 2018 at France’s national stadium, Stade de France, with 1,473 people taking part. That event was also run by Mr. Santaki.
4. How many people were chosen to take part in The Big Dictation last Sunday
A. Around 1, 500. B. Around 2,000. C. Around 5,000. D. Over 50,000.
5. What does Samson think of The Big Dictation
A. Easy. B. Exciting. C. Boring. D. Challenging.
6. What is a goal of The Big Dictation
A To break the record for the dictation event.
B. To introduce a famous street to the world.
C. To reduce the learning pressure of students.
D. To remember the founder of the competition.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. The Famous Scenic Spots of France
B. A Spelling Event Took Place on a Paris Street
C. The French Love for Spelling Competitions
D. An Outdoor Classroom Unique to the British
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. B
C
French officials are preparing to offer flying taxi services to people attending the Paris Summer Olympics in 2024. If the taxis are actually used in the French capital, it could mark the first major real world show of the flying technology.
Some air taxi developers attended the recent Paris Air Show to show off their products and seek industry support. One of the companies in attendance was Germany’s Volocopter, which plans to offer a flying taxi service during the Olympics.
But so far, no air taxi maker has received government permission to launch service in France. Volocopter hopes to be the first. But the company still needs to run its aircraft through rigorous weather tests and provide thousands of pages of documentation to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
Company chief Dirk Hoke said that in addition to worries about government approvals, air taxi companies have also faced difficulties linked to economic slowdowns affecting the world. Robin Riedel, who co-leads the Center for Future Mobility at the business advisory company McKinsey, said companies formed to support air taxi projects have lost about 30 percent of their value in recent years. In addition, many investors(投资人) have decided to put money into drones(无人机) instead of flying taxis.
Hoke has thought about a person he would like to be the first rider of his flying taxis-French President Emmanuel Macron. “That would be super amazing,”Hoke said, “That would be a strong sign to Europe to see the president flying.”
In the beginning, air taxi trips are likely to be short and costly. This is because current battery technology limits the distance and number of paying passengers the aircraft can carry. The long-term success of air taxis will also be dependent on effective systems to manage all the air traffic using the skies. Experts say such systems will need new technology to provide safety for all flyers. As the industry progresses, the number of air taxis is expected to reach into the millions.
8. What does the underlined word “rigorous” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Strict. B. Simple. C. Creative. D. Similar.
9. Why does Hoke want Macron to be the first to take the air taxi
A. To secure the president’s investment.
B. To welcome the Paris Summer Olympics.
C. To increase public trust in air taxis.
D. To get government approval more quickly.
10. What probably make air taxi trips short and costly at present
A. Crowded roads. B. Limitations of batteries.
C. Investors’ requirements. D. The government’s decisions.
11. What is important for the long-term success of air taxis
A. The rapid development of drones.
B. An industry report to ensure safety.
C. The strong support from French officials.
D. A good system for managing all air traffic.
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. B 11. D
D
Wildfire season has begun in many places around the world. The dangerous smoke wildfires produce can spread far and wide. It blocks sunlight, poisons the air and damages the health of people and other living things.
Some of those living things could be the plants in gardens says gardening expert Jessica Damiano, who writes gardening stories for the Associated Press. Damiano lives in New York City and recently experienced several days of very smoky air. Wildfires in eastern Canada were the source.
Damiano, like other people, limited the time she spent outdoors when the air quality was poor. She also wore a face covering when she had to go outside.
But the plants in her garden had no such escape. They had to breathe the poisoned air through the extremely small holes in their leaves.
Pollutants in smoke landing on plants can block sunlight, which is essential for photosynthesis (光合作用). Reduced photosynthesis results in reduced energy. That means slower growth. Additionally, smoke can also affect a plant’s ability to take in nutrients(营养物质).
Brooke Edmunds, a plant scientist and community horticulturalist with Oregon State University Extension, said plants that are affected by smoke for a short amount of time will usually recover quickly. “It depends on how close they are,” she said. “There could also be a localized effect, where one garden is covered in ash(灰烬), and a half-mile away, there’s nothing because that’s the way the wind was moving things around.”
The best thing home gardeners can do is keep an eye on plants. Edmunds suggests giving plants some extra love and care. “Wash the plants gently to remove pollutants left by smoke. Then give them a long, slow drink of water. Most will pull through,” Edmunds said. However, people should not use leaf blower machines to remove ashes from plants because they will risk breathing in what is blowing around.
12. What happened to Jessica Damiano
A. She had her house burned in a fire.
B. She couldn’t afford face coverings.
C. She suffered from health problems.
D. She had to deal with poor air quality.
13. What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A. The bad effects of smoke on plants.
B. The benefits of growing plants.
C. The role of plants in the environment.
D. The importance of water to plants.
14. What can we learn from Brooke Edmunds’s words
A. Wind has little effect on plants.
B. Plants can sometimes make a quick recovery.
C. Ashes can spread more than half a mile.
D. Plants close to smoke usually grow well.
15. How should people protect plants affected by smoke
A. By pulling them out of the ground.
B. By using leaf blower machines.
C. By washing them with great care.
D. By giving them a fast drink of water.
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. C
第二节 (共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Most of us have heard the phrase “Laughter is the best medicine.” ___16___. Here are some ways to bring more laughter into our life.
___17___
We all have certain hobbies and interests, but how many of us really take time out to do these Not many of us, right So, give it a thought and plan your routine in such a way that you are able to spare some time, especially in the evening after a busy day at work, to play fun games or engage in fun oriented activities.
Spend time with fun-loving and joyful people
It doesn’t necessarily mean engaging with those who like to “party” freely and create the kind of high-risk situations that can quickly turn a laugh into a disaster. ___18___. Their humor will really improve the quality of our social life.
Adopt a playful state of mind
Don’t take everything too seriously all the time. Make room for easiness, excitement and child-like curiosity, too. ___19___. Even scientists agree that almost any situation can be approached in a playful manner. Playfulness is a state of mind in which you break free to explore new ways and solutions.
Bring humor into conversations
Don’t be afraid to tell a joke or two to relate a funny thing that happened. People can easily relate to laughing situations that bring about a laugh. ___20___
A. Play fun games
B. Do your favorite activities regularly
C. It’s a great way to bond with others and to each other’s life.
D. You can just surround yourself with some humorous people.
E. Look for the funny moments and laugh at your own missteps.
F. Actually, laughter on a regular basis can have powerful effects on our health.
G. We feel more playful by having enough unscheduled time or trying new things.
【答案】16. F 17. B 18. D 19. G 20. C
第二部分 语言运用 (共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A, B, C, D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was in middle school, it was decided for students to make a cultural exchange in Munich, Germany. We went to Germany to observe the ____21____ and difference of that culture compared with the Italian culture.
As soon as we ____22____, we were greeted by the boys and girls assigned (分派) to meet us. After we left the airport, we ____23____ a bus and it was there that we faced a(n) ____24____ difference. As everyone says, “Italians are noisy, more open and outgoing”, and this is what differentiates us from the Germans, who are much more reserved and ____25____. On the bus, as we had a long way to go, we decided to listen to some ____26____ and sang out loud, and these kinds of things are often done during school trips by Italian ____27____. When we were glancing at all the German kids, we decided to ____28____ because we realized our behavior led to a(n) ____29____ climate for them.
After we settled down, we decided to have lunch in a restaurant. Shortly before entering that _______30_______, I recognized another difference between the two cultures. A man who greeted us opened the door first for himself and then let us in. The first thing I thought was how _______31_______ he was. I asked if it was a normal thing for them. Then I received an unexpected _______32_______: German males go in first to _______33_______ the place is safe, and then let the woman in.
This exchange made me _______34_______ the differences within cultures and how cultural shock works. _______35_______, I learned what seems normal to me can be something improper in another country, even if that country is just a few miles away.
21. A. source B. similarity C. balance D. development
22. A. flew B. ran C. moved D. landed
23. A. climbed up B. got on C. broke into D. knocked at
24. A. cultural B. habitual C. dietary D. educational
25. A. open-minded B. strict C. closed D. noisy
26. A. stories B. songs C. reports D. speeches
27. A. passengers B. friends C. teachers D. kids
28. A. stop B. continue C. start D. change
29. A. easy B. nervous C. abnormal D. horrific
30. A. restaurant B. school C. station D. hotel
31. A. cool B. rude C. quick D. clever
32. A. requirement B. order C. gift D. explanation
33. A. figure out B. keep in mind C. find out D. make sure
34. A. complain B. remove C. realize D. remember
35. A. Finally B. Especially C. Fortunately D. Absolutely
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. D 34. C 35. B
第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms, Major Heat (Dashu), the 12th solar term of the year, begins this year on July 22 and ends on August 6.
During Major Heat, most parts of China enter the ___36___ (hot) season of the year.
In China, the 24 solar terms ___37___ (create) thousands of years ago to guide agricultural production. But solar term culture ___38___ (be) still useful today to guide people’s lives through special foods, cultural ceremonies and even ___39___ (health) living tips.
During Major Heat, the sunshine, high temperatures ___40___ heavy rainfalls are good for agricultural crops. But like Minor Heat (Xiaoshu), many natural disasters such as floods, ___41___ (drought) and typhoons also happen during Major Heat. Therefore. it’s important to harvest and plant in time ___42___ (avoid) damage caused by natural disasters.
Grass jelly, Xiancaodong in Chinese, is made with a special grass ___43___ stems (茎) and leaves can be made into herb jelly after being dried in ___44___ sun.
With the ____45____ (amaze) ability to reduce the summer heat. grass jelly is described in a popular saying in Guangdong province that goes. “Eating herb jelly in Major Heat will make you stay young like the immortals (神仙).”
【答案】36. hottest
37. were created
38. is 39. healthy
40. and 41. droughts
42. to avoid
43. whose 44. the
45. amazing
第三部分 写作 (共两节, 满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校将于下周二晚上举行中秋晚会。请给你的好朋友Mike写一封邮件，邀请他参加。内容包括：
1. 晚会时间、地点；
2. 晚会内容。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：晚会gala
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【答案】One possible version:
Dear Mike.
Knowing that you are very interested in traditional Chinese culture, I am writing to invite you to participate in the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala to be held in our school’s dining hall from 7:00 to 9:00 next Tuesday evening.
To celebrate this festival, our school will organize various activities, including reciting ancient poems and making moon cakes. At the end of the celebration, we are going to the playground together to admire the full moon and eat the moon cakes made by ourselves, which will definitely be an unforgettable experience.
Looking for ward to your arrival.
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。
As I grew up, I saw my mom as my hero for all the things she would do for the family. She would fix my baby dolls or help me color pretty pictures when I started elementary school. Because my dad worked far away from home, I would see my mom fix the car without caring how dirty her hands would get. Now I’m in high school. I see how she is sensitive but strong at the same time. I am old enough and ready to do something for her to help reduce the pressure of life.
One day I came home from school and saw papers on the kitchen table and my mom sitting looking at my dad. My dad wasn’t working at the time because he had broken his arm. I had heard my parents talk about money issues a couple of times but I never asked about the situation before.
“What’s going on ” I asked.
“We have to be out of the house in two weeks,” my mom said. She had one of her hands over her forehead. Then I realized this was a serious problem. We had no money and no idea what we were going to do. I read the paper on the table; it said we had lost the house because we hadn’t been paying rent. I was surprised that all this was going on. My dad was unable to do anything about it due to unemployment.
Besides the fact that we had no place to move to, we also had little to eat since the food my dad had bought the month before was running out. Even though my mom didn’t show it, I felt her pain and how much it hurt her to not be able to provide a good house and food for us. It seemed like everything was falling apart, but my mom seemed as if this was making her stronger.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
In the following days, my mom made efforts to look for a small house for rent.
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Hearing this, my mom praised me for finding a suitable house online.
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【答案】One possible version:
In the following days, my mom made efforts to look for a small house for rent. Every day, she went out with hope, but went back home, empty-handed. Even so, I could feel that my mother tried to hide her inner feelings, making us feel at ease. So I decided to help my mother and learned to take responsibility for my home. I started searching the Internet for cheap houses to rent. At the same time, I posted my needs online. Fortunately, my efforts paid off and a homeowner contacted me. I couldn’t wait to tell my mother this good news.
Hearing this, my mom praised me for finding a suitable house online. “My dear boy, I am so happy to hear this news. You gave me a surprise,” my mom said with a relieved smile. I replied, “I’m just doing my part. You make a greater contribution to me and our family. You are the greatest mom ever!” After listening to my words, my mother hugged me tightly, with her face shining with happiness and her eyes sparkling with tears.