河南省驻马店市驿城区2024-2025学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题（含答案，无听力原文及音频）

2024-2025学年河南省驻马店市驿城区高二上学期10月月考英语试题第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What did the woman do
A. She typed a paper. B. She wrote another report. C. She changed some numbers.
2. What did the man think of the festival this year
A It was great as a whole.
B. It was better than last year’s.
C. The dance music was the best.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A skiing trip. B. A new jacket. C. The weather.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a gym. B. In a hospital. C. In a clothes store.
5. What does the woman mean
A. The man should wear a tie.
B. The man forgot to do his hair.
C. The man’s clothes don’t match.
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，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man want the woman to do
A. Introduce Ms. Jennings to him. B. Go to an opera with him. C. Help him buy tickets.
7. What will the woman do tonight
A. Attend a party. B. Work in the office. C. Do some shopping.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the man doing
A. Attending a lecture. B. Hosting a program. C. Holding a conference.
9 What does Susan focus on
A. Car accidents. B. Sickness and health. C. Children’s safety at home.
10. Which accident happens most at home
A. Cuts. B. Burns. C. Broken bones.
听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。
11. Why is the woman unwilling to keep a dog
A. She doesn’t like it. B. There’s no room for it. C. She is too busy to walk it.
12. How does the woman find spiders
A. Dangerous. B. Quiet. C. Interesting.
13. What animal does the woman seem to be interested in
A. Cats. B. Snakes. C. Ants.
14. What is the woman likely to do
A. Seek information online. B. Shop at another store. C. Buy a pet right away.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15. What is Ann
A. A boss. B. A secretary. C. A manager.
16. When will Mr. Jones’s train leave for London
A. At 9:30 am. B. At 11:30 am. C. At 5:00 pm.
17. Who will Mr. Jones meet on Thursday
A. Ms. Smith. B. Mr. Black. C. Mike.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. When did Alan Turing design a machine to solve mathematical problems
A. At the age of 19. B. At the age of 23. C. At the age of 24.
19. What kind of computer can pass the Turing Test
A. One that behaves like a human.
B. One that helps people work.
C. One that looks like a human.
20. What do we know about Alan Turing
A. He studied maths in the USA.
B He died from depression.
C. He was fond of computers since childhood.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Welcome to Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Terminal is one of the most-visited destinations in New York City for a reason: history, architecture, dining, and shopping, all under one magnificent roof. Let’s take a look at a few of public events.
Easter Brunch at City Winery
Date(s): Sunday, March 31
Time(s): 12:00 pm — 4:00 pm
Location: Vanderbilt Hall West Upper Level
Celebrate your Easter at Vanderbilt Hall with City Winery’s fine Easter Brunch. Taste half-priced cocktails while enjoying the beauty of Grand Central Terminal!
Los Sabores de Mi Mexico
Time(s): Thursday April 4th, 10:00 am — 3:30 pm;
Friday April 5th – Sunday April 7th, 8:00 am — 6:00 pm
Location: Vanderbilt Hall East
Immerse yourself in this unique experience that celebrates the richness of art, history, and passion that shape Mexico.
St. Patrick’s Day at City Winery
Date(s): Saturday March 16 & Sunday March 17
Time(s): 8:00 am — 9:00 pm
Location: Vanderbilt Hall West, Upper Level
Don’t miss out on these delicious specials as we celebrate all things Irish this weekend! Gather your friends, wear your green, and head over to City Winery.
Long Island, Where Golfers Belong
Date(s): Monday April 8th — Wednesday April 10th
Time(s): 8:30 am — 6:30 pm
Location: Grand Central Madison
Come to meet our Discover Long Island team and test your golf skills! Long Island is proud to be home of the 2025 Ryder Cup. From lovely beaches to world-class championship golf courses, learn all about why Long Island is where you belong.
1. Which event lasts the longest
A. Easter Brunch at City Winery. B. Los Sabores de Mi Mexico.
C. St. Patrick’s Day at City Winery. D. Long Island, Where Golfers Belong.
2. What is the highlight of St. Patrick’s Day at City Winery
A. Festival celebration. B. Artistic experience.
C. Tasty food. D. Delightful sea view.
3. Where will you go if you like sports
A. Vanderbilt Hall West. B. Vanderbilt Hall East.
C. City Winery. D. Grand Central Madison.
B
As I walked into the primary school, I looked down at my new black shoes. I stood at Mrs. Blackstone’s door. Before I tried the great escape, the door opened. “We’ve been waiting for you!” Mrs. Blackstone, my new fifth grade teacher, said loudly. With a smile my mom walked away and I was left taking center stage in front of a group of students.
Over the next few days, Mrs. Blackstone made it her job to find me a new best friend. During history lessons, when I didn’t want to speak in front of the class, she’d not only call on me but have me stand up to address my classmates.
One spring afternoon, Mrs. Blackstone asked me to stay after class. “I’d like to speak with you, Amanda.” My mind raced. Had I got a bad grade Had I hurt anyone’s feelings “Are you enjoying your new school ” She sat comfortably behind her desk. “I want to tell you something, between you and me, not to be shared with anyone else.” She continued, “I see something special in you. The way you communicate with others, and the kindness you show — I think you have great potential (潜力) to be something important.” I listened carefully to every word. “I have been a teacher for over twenty-five years; I can see it. But you must believe in yourself. That’s very important. Remember that and you’ll go far,” she said.
Her voice was music to my ears that day. I walked out of her office, not staring at my shoes, but looking straight ahead with my head high. My teacher saw something special in me! Years later, her words still remain inside of me.
4. The author went to school unwillingly most probably because she ______.
A. didn’t like the school at all B. often got low grades at school
C. was treated badly by her classmates D. wasn’t used to the new environment
5. When the author was asked to stay after class, she felt ______.
A. annoyed B. nervous C. tired D. embarrassed
6 Why did Mrs. Blackstone have a talk with the author
A. To tell the author her potential. B. To help the author to realize her mistakes.
C. To make the author feel cared and loved. D. To encourage the author to believe in herself.
7. What can we learn from the passage
A. The author came from a poor family.
B. The teacher sang a song to the author.
C. The author never forgets what the teacher said.
D. The author no longer cared for anybody but herself.
C
As you grow rapidly through your teenage years, you will experience a lot of changes. The changes may seem difficult and they may seem to happen quickly. Don’t panic! You will deal successfully with them! You are a young adult now!
With more responsibility, you will find more freedom to make your own choices. This is a time to be well informed about your choices so that you can make healthy balanced decisions that will help shape your future. You may already know your career path or you may have no idea at all what you want to do. Both situations are fine! Work hard and the right opportunity will present itself to you.
Young adulthood means greater freedom and more choices. You will probably want to be independent. But try not to shut your family out of your life. You should learn to think of others even though you are old enough to look after yourself. Your family have been with you since you came into this world.
It is also perfectly natural in this time for you to spend more time with your friends than your family. Choose your friends wisely. A true friend will stand by you no matter what happens. This period is part of the life cycle. There are some people who will be with you throughout life’s journey and there will be some people with whom you part and go separate ways. Leaving school can be hard. The reality is that you may not ever see all of your classmates again.
You are a young adult. It is your life. No one can live it for you. The choices that you make from now on will be your choices. So making the right choices will be important to you. Life is for living. Enjoy your life wisely!
8. As far as the author is concerned, teenage years are _________.
A. a period of complete freedom
B. too hard for young people to get through
C. an important time for the young to make the right choices
D. a very important period for young students to leave their parents
9. The underlined words “some people” in paragraph 4 probably refer to “_________”.
A. Your parents. B. Your classmates. C. Your teachers D. Your relatives.
10. The best title for this passage would be “_________”.
A. The Choices in Life B. The Key to Success
C. Say Goodbye to the Past D. Becoming a Young Adult
11. Who is the passage mainly intended for
A. Teenagers. B. Teachers. C. Young parents. D. Adults.
D
The elderly residents (居民) in care homes in London are being given hens to look after to stop them feeling lonely.
The project was dreamed up by a local charity (慈善组织) to reduce loneliness and improve elderly people’s wellbeing. It is also being used to help patients suffering dementia, a serious illness of the mind. Staff in care homes have reported a reduction in the use of medicine where hens are in use.
Among those taking part in the project is 80-year-old Ruth Xavier. She said: “I used to keep hens when I was younger and had to prepare their breakfast each morning before I went to school. ”
“I like the project a lot. I am down there in my wheelchair in the morning letting the hens out and down there again at night to see they’ve gone to bed.”
“It’s good to have a different focus. People have been bringing their children in to see the hens and residents come and sit outside to watch them. I’m enjoying the creative activities, and it feels great to have done something useful.”
There are now 700 elderly people looking after hens in 20 care homes in the North East, and the charity has been given financial support to roll it out countrywide.
Wendy Wilson, extra care manager at 60 Penfold Street, one of the first to embark on the project, said: “Residents really welcome the idea of the project and the creative sessions. We are looking forward to the benefits and fun the project can bring to people here.”
Lynn Lewis, director of Notting Hill Pathways, said: “We are happy to be taking part in the project. It will really help connect our residents through a shared interest and creative activities.”
12. What is the purpose of the project
A. To ensure harmony in care homes. B. To provide part-time jobs for the aged.
C. To raise money for medical research. D. To promote the elderly people’s welfare.
13. How has the project affected Ruth Xavier
A. She has learned new life skills. B. She has gained a sense of achievement.
C. She has recovered her memory. D. She has developed a strong personality.
14. What do the underlined words “embark on” mean in paragraph 7
A. Improve. B. Oppose. C. Begin. D. Evaluate.
15. What can we learn about the project from the last two paragraphs
A. It is well received. B. It needs to be more creative.
C. It is highly profitable. D. It takes ages to see the results.
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，共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。
How to Adjust to a New School
School is a base for students, where they learn to succeed. ____16____ When you go to a new school, you might worry that you don’t know anyone. You worry that you might get lost, or if the teachers are strict. Here are some ways to help you adjust to a new school.
___17___
Before you start the school, go with your parents to visit the school. Find out where your classroom will be, as well as other important places.
Prepare for the First Day
___18___ Being well rested will help you remove (去除) any nervousness you may be feeling. Try to get at least 8 to 9 hours of sleep if you’re between 7 and 17 years old.
____19____
Make sure you leave lots of time in the morning to get to school. You don’t want to be rushing into your classroom after the bell rings. Arriving early may also give you a chance to chat with a few other students and hopefully make a few new friends.
Make friends
Take part in activities. Sign up for activities like drama, sports or chess club. This will put you into smaller groups with people who have the same interests as yours. ___20___ You might even be able to teach some other kids about how to do something.
A. You should go to school on time
B. Leave early for school
C. Get to Know the School
D. Start off your first day of school with a good night’s sleep.
E. Learning the rules of the school will help you adjust and will keep you out of trouble.
F. But adjusting to a new school can be difficult.
G. This will also give you a chance to show your skills at sport or other activities.
第三部分 语言运用（共四节，满分55分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共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。
This morning I was reading a book outside my favorite beachside coffee shop when an 18-year-old boy sat down next to me and said, “The ___21___ in your hands is great, isn’t it ” I closed the book and we started ___22___ .
He told me he was getting ready to ___23___ high school next week and then started his college life in the fall. But he had no ___24___ what he wanted to do with his life.
He asked me many questions, and I ___25___ them as well as I could, trying to give ___26___ advice with the time I had. And after a half-hour conversation, he thanked me and we parted ways.
But on my way home I realized the ___27___ I had with that 18-year-old boy was ___28___ quite nostalgic (令人怀念的) . He made me ___29___ the time when I was his age, more than twenty years ago. I had so many ___30___ back then. So, I started thinking about his questions again, and I began remembering all the helpful little things someone told me ___31___ I was 18.
The ___32___ is that you’d better do your best, one ___33___ , not all at once. And above all, laugh when you can, apologize when you should, and let go of what you can’t ___34___ when everything develops. Life is short, yet ___35___ . Enjoy the ride!
21. A. book B. magazine C. radio D. newspaper
22. A. reading B. dancing C. chatting D. singing
23. A. graduate from B. give up C. get to D. look for
24. A. right B. idea C. excuse D. money
25. A. avoided B. refused C. doubted D. answered
26. A. proper B. strict C. humorous D. wrong
27. A. competition B. experiment C. argument D. conversation
28. A. angrily B. sadly C. actually D. bravely
29. A. forget B. remember C. waste D. discuss
30. A. chances B. choices C. questions D. challenges
31. A. when B. until C. how D. though
32. A. reason B. truth C. silence D. cause
33. A. on time B. at a time C. in time D. from time to time
34. A. volunteer B. imagine C. change D. cheat
35. A. similar B. strange C. difficult D. amazing
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。
Paper lanterns are beautiful decorative lanterns, ____36____(original) made of rice or silk paper, covering a light source. They have been used to decorate rooms during festivals and other important ____37____(occasion) for hundreds of years. Nowadays, ____38____(hang) lanterns is still one of the traditional customs in many places.
Due ____39____ the thin covering of paper lanterns, the lanterns are very beautiful when they are lit. Different paintings and designs ____40____(attach) to the thin covering, making the lantern more attractive.
The only color not traditionally used in making paper lanterns is white; it is often used in memory of ____41____ dead in many Asian cultures. Paper lanterns have ____42____ (vary) shapes and sizes. A common design is the ball or globe design, ____43____ holds its shape by being stretched (伸展) over bamboo strips.
It is very unusual today to see paper lanterns that hold candles, unless the paper ____44____(use) is fire resistant (耐火的). It’s simply too easy for them to catch fire, otherwise. So in modern times, for safety, people often use a small electric light instead of a candle ____45____(avoid) possible fires.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，暑假在伦敦学习，得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展览。请写一封信申请做志愿者，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 个人优势；
3. 能做的事情。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 结束语已为你写好。
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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。
The winter of 1820 was a cold one for the Lincolns. It snowed nearly every day and the snow was high around their little farm house.
Abe was just a boy, but he had to help his father Tom around the farm. He looked after the house, milked the cow and prepared the dinner. It was hard work, and there wasn’t much fun for him and his brothers and sisters. Abe liked reading, but there was no book there. Abe was not happy. He was sad most of the time and seldom talked or smiled.
Mrs. Lincoln, Abe’s stepmother, really loved the boy. She noticed the boy’s silence and was concerned about him. She tried to think of ways to make Abe happy.
One day Mrs. Lincoln got up early in the morning. She took all the pennies from a small box. “I’m going to town tomorrow,” she said.
“You are going to town ” Tom asked. He was surprised. “That’s a long way. You see, the snow is thick. What are you going to do in town Can’t you make it another day when the snow stops ”
“It’s a surprise. And I must go there tomorrow!” she said with a determined voice.
“Do you want Abe or me to go with you ” Tom asked his wife the next day.
“No, don’t worry, honey! I’ll be all right,” she said and went out of the house.
Walking in the snow was difficult. It took Mrs. Lincoln a long time to get to town. She bought something in town and wrapped it carefully. Then she started back.
注意：续写词数应为150左右
It was late in the evening when she got home.
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Abe’s eyes became very wide.
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2024-2025学年河南省驻马店市驿城区高二上学期10月月考英语试题
答案版
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What did the woman do
A. She typed a paper. B. She wrote another report. C. She changed some numbers.
2. What did the man think of the festival this year
A. It was great as a whole.
B. It was better than last year’s.
C. The dance music was the best.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A skiing trip. B. A new jacket. C. The weather.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a gym. B. In a hospital. C. In a clothes store.
5. What does the woman mean
A. The man should wear a tie.
B. The man forgot to do his hair.
C. The man’s clothes don’t match.
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，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man want the woman to do
A. Introduce Ms. Jennings to him. B. Go to an opera with him. C. Help him buy tickets.
7. What will the woman do tonight
A. Attend a party. B. Work in the office. C. Do some shopping.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the man doing
A. Attending a lecture. B. Hosting a program. C. Holding a conference.
9. What does Susan focus on
A. Car accidents. B. Sickness and health. C. Children’s safety at home.
10. Which accident happens most at home
A. Cuts. B. Burns. C. Broken bones.
听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。
11. Why is the woman unwilling to keep a dog
A. She doesn’t like it. B. There’s no room for it. C. She is too busy to walk it.
12. How does the woman find spiders
A. Dangerous. B. Quiet. C. Interesting.
13. What animal does the woman seem to be interested in
A. Cats. B. Snakes. C. Ants.
14. What is the woman likely to do
A. Seek information online. B. Shop at another store. C. Buy a pet right away.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15. What is Ann
A. A boss. B. A secretary. C. A manager.
16. When will Mr. Jones’s train leave for London
A. At 9:30 am. B. At 11:30 am. C. At 5:00 pm.
17. Who will Mr. Jones meet on Thursday
A. Ms. Smith. B. Mr. Black. C. Mike.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. When did Alan Turing design a machine to solve mathematical problems
A. At the age of 19. B. At the age of 23. C. At the age of 24.
19. What kind of computer can pass the Turing Test
A. One that behaves like a human.
B. One that helps people work.
C. One that looks like a human.
20. What do we know about Alan Turing
A. He studied maths in the USA.
B. He died from depression.
C. He was fond of computers since childhood.
听力答案 1—5 CABAC 6—10 BCBCC 11—15 CACAB 16—20 AABAB
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Welcome to Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Terminal is one of the most-visited destinations in New York City for a reason: history, architecture, dining, and shopping, all under one magnificent roof. Let’s take a look at a few of public events.
Easter Brunch at City Winery
Date(s): Sunday, March 31
Time(s): 12:00 pm — 4:00 pm
Location: Vanderbilt Hall West, Upper Level
Celebrate your Easter at Vanderbilt Hall with City Winery’s fine Easter Brunch Taste half-priced cocktails while enjoying the beauty of Grand Central Terminal!
Los Sabores de Mi Mexico
Time(s): Thursday April 4th, 10:00 am — 3:30 pm;
Friday April 5th – Sunday April 7th, 8:00 am — 6:00 pm
Location: Vanderbilt Hall East
Immerse yourself in this unique experience that celebrates the richness of art, history, and passion that shape Mexico.
St. Patrick’s Day at City Winery
Date(s): Saturday March 16 & Sunday March 17
Time(s): 8:00 am — 9:00 pm
Location: Vanderbilt Hall West, Upper Level
Don’t miss out on these delicious specials as we celebrate all things Irish this weekend! Gather your friends, wear your green, and head over to City Winery.
Long Island, Where Golfers Belong
Date(s): Monday April 8th — Wednesday April 10th
Time(s): 8:30 am — 6:30 pm
Location: Grand Central Madison
Come to meet our Discover Long Island team and test your golf skills! Long Island is proud to be home of the 2025 Ryder Cup. From lovely beaches to world-class championship golf courses, learn all about why Long Island is where you belong.
1. Which event lasts the longest
A. Easter Brunch at City Winery. B. Los Sabores de Mi Mexico.
C. St. Patrick’s Day at City Winery. D. Long Island, Where Golfers Belong.
2. What is the highlight of St. Patrick’s Day at City Winery
A. Festival celebration. B. Artistic experience.
C. Tasty food. D. Delightful sea view.
3. Where will you go if you like sports
A. Vanderbilt Hall West. B. Vanderbilt Hall East.
C. City Winery. D. Grand Central Madison.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
B
As I walked into the primary school, I looked down at my new black shoes. I stood at Mrs. Blackstone’s door. Before I tried the great escape, the door opened. “We’ve been waiting for you!” Mrs. Blackstone, my new fifth grade teacher, said loudly. With a smile my mom walked away and I was left taking center stage in front of a group of students.
Over the next few days, Mrs. Blackstone made it her job to find me a new best friend. During history lessons, when I didn’t want to speak in front of the class, she’d not only call on me but have me stand up to address my classmates.
One spring afternoon, Mrs. Blackstone asked me to stay after class. “I’d like to speak with you, Amanda.” My mind raced. Had I got a bad grade Had I hurt anyone’s feelings “Are you enjoying your new school ” She sat comfortably behind her desk. “I want to tell you something, between you and me, not to be shared with anyone else.” She continued, “I see something special in you. The way you communicate with others, and the kindness you show — I think you have great potential (潜力) to be something important.” I listened carefully to every word. “I have been a teacher for over twenty-five years; I can see it. But you must believe in yourself. That’s very important. Remember that and you’ll go far,” she said.
Her voice was music to my ears that day. I walked out of her office, not staring at my shoes, but looking straight ahead with my head high. My teacher saw something special in me! Years later, her words still remain inside of me.
4. The author went to school unwillingly most probably because she ______.
A. didn’t like the school at all B. often got low grades at school
C. was treated badly by her classmates D. wasn’t used to the new environment
5. When the author was asked to stay after class, she felt ______.
A. annoyed B. nervous C. tired D. embarrassed
6. Why did Mrs. Blackstone have a talk with the author
A. To tell the author her potential. B. To help the author to realize her mistakes.
C. To make the author feel cared and loved. D. To encourage the author to believe in herself.
7. What can we learn from the passage
A. The author came from a poor family.
B. The teacher sang a song to the author.
C. The author never forgets what the teacher said.
D. The author no longer cared for anybody but herself.
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. D 7. C
C
As you grow rapidly through your teenage years you will experience a lot of changes. The changes may seem difficult and they may seem to happen quickly. Don’t panic! You will deal successfully with them! You are a young adult now!
With more responsibility, you will find more freedom to make your own choices. This is a time to be well informed about your choices so that you can make healthy balanced decisions that will help shape your future. You may already know your career path or you may have no idea at all what you want to do. Both situations are fine! Work hard and the right opportunity will present itself to you.
Young adulthood means greater freedom and more choices. You will probably want to be independent. But try not to shut your family out of your life. You should learn to think of others even though you are old enough to look after yourself. Your family have been with you since you came into this world.
It is also perfectly natural in this time for you to spend more time with your friends than your family. Choose your friends wisely. A true friend will stand by you no matter what happens. This period is part of the life cycle. There are some people who will be with you throughout life’s journey and there will be some people with whom you part and go separate ways. Leaving school can be hard. The reality is that you may not ever see all of your classmates again.
You are a young adult. It is your life. No one can live it for you. The choices that you make from now on will be your choices. So making the right choices will be important to you. Life is for living. Enjoy your life wisely!
8. As far as the author is concerned, teenage years are _________.
A. a period of complete freedom
B. too hard for young people to get through
C. an important time for the young to make the right choices
D. a very important period for young students to leave their parents
9. The underlined words “some people” in paragraph 4 probably refer to “_________”.
A. Your parents. B. Your classmates. C. Your teachers D. Your relatives.
10. The best title for this passage would be “_________”.
A. The Choices in Life B. The Key to Success
C. Say Goodbye to the Past D. Becoming a Young Adult
11. Who is the passage mainly intended for
A. Teenagers. B. Teachers. C. Young parents. D. Adults.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. A
D
The elderly residents (居民) in care homes in London are being given hens to look after to stop them feeling lonely.
The project was dreamed up by a local charity (慈善组织) to reduce loneliness and improve elderly people’s wellbeing. It is also being used to help patients suffering dementia, a serious illness of the mind. Staff in care homes have reported a reduction in the use of medicine where hens are in use.
Among those taking part in the project is 80-year-old Ruth Xavier. She said: “I used to keep hens when I was younger and had to prepare their breakfast each morning before I went to school. ”
“I like the project a lot. I am down there in my wheelchair in the morning letting the hens out and down there again at night to see they’ve gone to bed.”
“It’s good to have a different focus. People have been bringing their children in to see the hens and residents come and sit outside to watch them. I’m enjoying the creative activities, and it feels great to have done something useful.”
There are now 700 elderly people looking after hens in 20 care homes in the North East, and the charity has been given financial support to roll it out countrywide.
Wendy Wilson, extra care manager at 60 Penfold Street, one of the first to embark on the project, said: “Residents really welcome the idea of the project and the creative sessions. We are looking forward to the benefits and fun the project can bring to people here.”
Lynn Lewis, director of Notting Hill Pathways, said: “We are happy to be taking part in the project. It will really help connect our residents through a shared interest and creative activities.”
12. What is the purpose of the project
A. To ensure harmony in care homes. B. To provide part-time jobs for the aged.
C. To raise money for medical research. D. To promote the elderly people’s welfare.
13. How has the project affected Ruth Xavier
A. She has learned new life skills. B. She has gained a sense of achievement.
C. She has recovered her memory. D. She has developed a strong personality.
14. What do the underlined words “embark on” mean in paragraph 7
A. Improve. B. Oppose. C. Begin. D. Evaluate.
15. What can we learn about the project from the last two paragraphs
A. It is well received. B. It needs to be more creative.
C. It is highly profitable. D. It takes ages to see the results.
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. C 15. A
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，共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。
How to Adjust to a New School
School is a base for students, where they learn to succeed. ____16____ When you go to a new school, you might worry that you don’t know anyone. You worry that you might get lost, or if the teachers are strict. Here are some ways to help you adjust to a new school.
___17___
Before you start the school, go with your parents to visit the school. Find out where your classroom will be, as well as other important places.
Prepare for the First Day
___18___ Being well rested will help you remove (去除) any nervousness you may be feeling. Try to get at least 8 to 9 hours of sleep if you’re between 7 and 17 years old.
____19____
Make sure you leave lots of time in the morning to get to school. You don’t want to be rushing into your classroom after the bell rings. Arriving early may also give you a chance to chat with a few other students and hopefully make a few new friends.
Make friends
Take part in activities. Sign up for activities like drama, sports or chess club. This will put you into smaller groups with people who have the same interests as yours. ___20___ You might even be able to teach some other kids about how to do something.
A. You should go to school on time
B. Leave early for school
C. Get to Know the School
D. Start off your first day of school with a good night’s sleep.
E Learning the rules of the school will help you adjust and will keep you out of trouble.
F. But adjusting to a new school can be difficult.
G. This will also give you a chance to show your skills at sport or other activities.
【答案】16. F 17. C 18. D 19. B 20. G
第三部分 语言运用（共四节，满分55分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共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。
This morning I was reading a book outside my favorite beachside coffee shop when an 18-year-old boy sat down next to me and said, “The ___21___ in your hands is great, isn’t it ” I closed the book and we started ___22___ .
He told me he was getting ready to ___23___ high school next week and then started his college life in the fall. But he had no ___24___ what he wanted to do with his life.
He asked me many questions, and I ___25___ them as well as I could, trying to give ___26___ advice with the time I had. And after a half-hour conversation, he thanked me and we parted ways.
But on my way home I realized the ___27___ I had with that 18-year-old boy was ___28___ quite nostalgic (令人怀念的) . He made me ___29___ the time when I was his age, more than twenty years ago. I had so many ___30___ back then. So, I started thinking about his questions again, and I began remembering all the helpful little things someone told me ___31___ I was 18.
The ___32___ is that you’d better do your best, one ___33___ , not all at once. And above all, laugh when you can, apologize when you should, and let go of what you can’t ___34___ when everything develops. Life is short, yet ___35___ . Enjoy the ride!
21. A. book B. magazine C. radio D. newspaper
22. A. reading B. dancing C. chatting D. singing
23. A. graduate from B. give up C. get to D. look for
24. A. right B. idea C. excuse D. money
25. A. avoided B. refused C. doubted D. answered
26. A. proper B. strict C. humorous D. wrong
27. A. competition B. experiment C. argument D. conversation
28. A. angrily B. sadly C. actually D. bravely
29. A. forget B. remember C. waste D. discuss
30. A. chances B. choices C. questions D. challenges
31. A. when B. until C. how D. though
32. A. reason B. truth C. silence D. cause
33. A. on time B. at a time C. in time D. from time to time
34. A. volunteer B. imagine C. change D. cheat
35. A. similar B. strange C. difficult D. amazing
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. B 34. C 35. D
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。
Paper lanterns are beautiful decorative lanterns, ____36____(original) made of rice or silk paper, covering a light source. They have been used to decorate rooms during festivals and other important ____37____(occasion) for hundreds of years. Nowadays, ____38____(hang) lanterns is still one of the traditional customs in many places.
Due ____39____ the thin covering of paper lanterns, the lanterns are very beautiful when they are lit. Different paintings and designs ____40____(attach) to the thin covering, making the lantern more attractive.
The only color not traditionally used in making paper lanterns is white; it is often used in memory of ____41____ dead in many Asian cultures. Paper lanterns have ____42____ (vary) shapes and sizes. A common design is the ball or globe design, ____43____ holds its shape by being stretched (伸展) over bamboo strips.
It is very unusual today to see paper lanterns that hold candles, unless the paper ____44____(use) is fire resistant (耐火的). It’s simply too easy for them to catch fire, otherwise. So in modern times, for safety, people often use a small electric light instead of a candle ____45____(avoid) possible fires.
【答案】36. originally
37. occasions
38. hanging
39. to 40. are attached
41. the 42. various##varied
43. which 44. used
45. to avoid
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你李华，暑假在伦敦学习，得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展览。请写一封信申请做志愿者，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 个人优势；
3. 能做的事情。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 结束语已为你写好。
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【答案】Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m writing to apply to be a volunteer for the Chinese Painting Exhibition which will be held in your art gallery. I think I am qualified for this job, because I have learned Chinese painting since childhood. Besides, I am fluent in both Chinese and English, which is beneficial for introducing Chinese paintings. If I am lucky enough to be chosen as a volunteer, I can show visitors around the gallery and get them to know more about Chinese painting.
I would be very grateful if you could offer me the opportunity. I’m looking forward to your reply.
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。
The winter of 1820 was a cold one for the Lincolns. It snowed nearly every day and the snow was high around their little farm house.
Abe was just a boy, but he had to help his father Tom around the farm. He looked after the house, milked the cow and prepared the dinner. It was hard work, and there wasn’t much fun for him and his brothers and sisters. Abe liked reading, but there was no book there. Abe was not happy. He was sad most of the time and seldom talked or smiled.
Mrs. Lincoln, Abe’s stepmother, really loved the boy. She noticed the boy’s silence and was concerned about him. She tried to think of ways to make Abe happy.
One day Mrs. Lincoln got up early in the morning. She took all the pennies from a small box. “I’m going to town tomorrow,” she said.
“You are going to town ” Tom asked. He was surprised. “That’s a long way. You see, the snow is thick. What are you going to do in town Can’t you make it another day when the snow stops ”
“It’s a surprise. And I must go there tomorrow!” she said with a determined voice.
“Do you want Abe or me to go with you ” Tom asked his wife the next day.
“No, don’t worry, honey! I’ll be all right,” she said and went out of the house.
Walking in the snow was difficult. It took Mrs. Lincoln a long time to get to town. She bought something in town and wrapped it carefully. Then she started back.
注意：续写词数应为150左右
It was late in the evening when she got home.
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Abe’s eyes became very wide.
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【答案】One possible answer
It was late in the evening when she got home. The whole family was waiting for her. It was still snowing hard outside. Seeing the white frost on his stepmother’s face, little Abe took a cloth and helped to wipe it off gently. Dinner was ready and Abe’s brothers and sisters went to lay the table. But Mrs. Lincoln was not in a hurry. She carefully took out a package from her bag and started to unwrap it.
Abe’s eyes became very wide. He fixed his eyes upon the package and watched eagerly. As Mrs. Lincoln tore the package open, a book suddenly came into sight. Little Abe couldn’t help crying out in joy! He ran to get it and found it was an old story book. He couldn’t wait one more minute and began to read it. Soon, he was so absorbed in reading the book that he totally forgot the meal on the table.