镇江市实验高中2024-2025学年第一学期10月考试
高一 英语 试卷
第一部分 听力理解(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’s the relationship between the two speakers
A.Brother and sister. B.Wife and husband. C.Strangers.
2.What is Counter Strike
A.A football. B.A computer game. C.A movie.
3.Who will be responsible for the accident according to the woman
A.The other driver. B.Dana. C.The man.
4.What did the Jason do last night
A.He got married to Barbara.
B.He proposed to Barbara.
C.He wanted to dance.
5.Which country may be a new destination for Chinese who want to study abroad
A.America. B.France. C.England.
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至7题。
6.Which building is a four-story one
A.The gym. B.The library. C.The fast food restaurant.
7.Where is the noodle shop
A.It’s just behind the American-style fast food restaurant.
B.It’s across the street from school.
C.It’s next to the gym.
听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。
8.Why does the man look so tired
A.He surfed the Internet in the classroom for a long time.
B.He carried the overhead projector from the basement to the fifth floor.
C.He had to go to the classroom on the fifth floor.
9.What does the man think has changed education
A.The overhead projector.
B.A multimedia classroom.
C.Modern advances.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.When did the woman meet John and Eric
A.When she did some outdoor activities with some students.
B.When she had a meeting in the Mountain Climbing Club.
C.When she was at Pizza Hut.
11.Who comes from America
A.John. B.Eric. C.The woman.
12.What are the two speakers mainly talking about
A.The two guys— John and Eric.
B.Eric and the woman’s date.
C.Jade Mountain.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13.What is the woman’s Plan A
A.Going to travel around some countries like Thailand, Japan and Malaysia.
B.Going back to her country to see her parents and old friends.
C.Going to the States with some friends.
14.When will the woman ask her parents for the money
A.When she comes back to the States.
B.When she is probably ill.
C.When it is an emergency.
15.Why does the man think they are going to have a wonderful vacation
A.They will get together again including Zhang Hua and Li Ming during their vacation.
B.The woman will go to her hometown.
C.They will not spend too much money on their vacation.
16.What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers
A.Friends. B.Brother and sister. C.Mother and son.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.Where does the speech take place
A.On the flight. B.In the waiting hall. C.On the bus.
18.What’s the destination of this flight
A.China. B.The USA. C.Not mentioned.
19.How long will the journey be
A.20 hours and 40 minutes.
B.12 hours and 30 minutes.
C.20 hours and 30 minutes.
20.Where can the passengers find Dynasty magazine
A.In the seat pocket. B.Near the seat belts. C.By the windows.
第二部分 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和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Welcome to our travel blog, which tells you how to get big travel with low cost. With the right planning, traveling as a college student may be easier than you think.
Chengdu, China
It is home to pandas and spicy things. Besides, the city has a number of cultural and historical sights together with its slow lifestyle, making Chengdu one of the most attractive cities for college students. On average, you may spend about 157 on meals and 43 on transportation there for one day.
Con Dao Island, Vietnam
You can travel for about 100 per day in Vietnam if you have a good plan. Con Dao Island Nation Park, a group of small islands off the southern coast, is a great destination to see sea turtles and explore the beautiful beaches.
Zakynthos Island, Greece
If you’re looking for an inexpensive European summer beach vacation, consider Zakynthos Island. Food is cheap and mouthwatering. There are plenty of free things to do, such as spending time on the beautiful beaches or swimming in the amazing sea.
New Orleans, U. S.
New Orleans is a unique place in the U. S., full of history, culture, delicious food, and a non-stop nightlife scene. There are actually a couple of hostels in and near the French Quarter that offer cheap accommodation for students.
1. How much on average may be spent on meals and transportation in Chengdu per day
A. 43. B. 200. C. 157. D. 100.
2. What do Con Dao and Zakynthos Islands have in common
A. Free tourist attractions.
B. Impressive cultures.
C. Large museums.
D. Amazing sea views.
3. What is the advantage of the French Quarter
A. It offers unique service for students.
B. It has the longest history in New Orleans.
C. The price of hostels is low.
D. Hostels there are clean and modern.
B
Colin and Donna Craig-Brown were working in their New Zealand garden in late August. They were removing unwanted plants when they found something strange. After a little digging, Colin discovered there was a very large potato growing in his garden. And they never planted potatoes!
“We couldn’t believe it, ” Donna said. “It was just huge.” The couple worked the potato out of the soil and brought it to a scale. It weighed almost 8 kilograms.
The potato may be the largest ever recorded. In 2011, a large potato from Great Britain weighed just under 5 kilograms. The New Zealand potato, now named Doug, could break the record. The Craig-Browns asked Guinness (吉尼斯) to recognize their potato as the largest ever. They are waiting to hear from the organization.
The potato has become famous in the town of Hamilton, Colin took Doug on walks round the neighborhood, “We put a hat on him. We put him on Facebook, taking him for a walk, giving him some sunshine,” Colin said. “It’s all a bit of fun.”
Colin said he does not have any special gardening methods to pass on. Normally, he and his wife fertilize (施肥) their garden with waste from cows and dried grasses. The Craig-Browns were growing cucumbers (黄瓜) in that part of the garden, so they didn’t expect there was a potato. It may have been growing for two years or more.
The potato is getting a little old now, two months after it was taken from the ground.
Right now, it is in the freezer.
4. How did the couple feel when they found the potato
A. Satisfied. B. Surprised. C. Thankful. D. Hopeful.
5. What does “a scale” underlined in paragraph 2 refer to
A. A tool. B. A plant. C. An animal. D. A person.
6. Why has the potato become famous
A. Because it won’t go bad easily.
B. Because it is an unexpected visitor.
C. Because it may be two years old at least.
D. Because it may break the Guinness record.
7. What could be the best title for the text
A. Two skilful gardeners. B. A potato on Facebook.
C. The possible largest potato. D. A special gardening method.
C
Teenagers who travel around the world alone have been making headlines quite often. A young person alone in a dangerous situation attracts attention and supporters. Young sailors also attract various views. For example, Jessica Watson was asked by the government to call off her solo trip across the ocean, yet the Prime Minister (总理) called her “a hero for young Australians” when she returned. It seems views are poles apart on the ability and independence of young people.
Some experts tell us that teenage brains are likely to make wrong judgments. But such ideas often do not apply to specific individuals (个体) . Between the ages of 14 and 18, teenagers differ greatly in their abilities. The amount of independence that each is allowed should be determined not simply by their ages but by discussion with the related, responsible adults. Some teens are certainly inexperienced and make childish mistakes, but the ones who attempt dangerous journeys normally do so by winning the confidence of hard-headed and experienced adult supporters.
But it’s also wrong to think that any 16-year-old can make a hit as Jessica Watson. Watson calls herself “a common girl who had a dream”. Her purpose is to encourage teenagers but this idea can have the opposite effect of making them feel not good enough because great achievements are beyond them. Should all teens have such wild dreams Actually, individuals face different conditions that limit their dreams.
Teenagers who travel around the world alone should not be judged by preconceived (先入为主的) views about young people. Nor should young “common” teenagers feel pressure to long for extraordinary personal goals. In fact, I believe the example of solo sailing overstresses what an individual can do. The teenage years are when most of us “common” people learn that we can achieve great things in cooperation with others.
8. Why is Jessica Watson mentioned in the first paragraph
A. To set a heroic example for teenagers.
B. To point out the public’s interest in young people.
C. To introduce different opinions on teenagers’ adventures.
D. To show the Prime Minister disagreed with the government.
9. What can determine the amount of teenagers’ independence
A. Different journeys. B. Brain development.
C. Communication with adults. D. Confidence in themselves.
10 What does Watson mean by calling herself “a common girl who had a dream”
A. She likes dangerous journeys. B. Teenagers can make success.
C. She can accept she is common. D. Teenagers should go travelling.
11. What’s the author’s attitude towards teenagers’ act of travelling alone
A. Doubtful. B. Supportive. C. Uncaring. D. Uncertain.
D
Protecting marine (海洋的) animals is crucial for the health and balance of our oceans, since they play a vital role in the marine ecosystem, serving as food sources; contributing to nutrient cycling, and maintaining biodiversity. However, human activities such as overfishing, habitat destruction, and pollution pose significant threats to these creatures, so effective conservation measures should be taken to change for the better.
Most people know about the friendly voices of dolphins and the blue songs of humpback whales, but what about the hundreds of thousands of other creatures that live in the sea Scientists estimate that over 100 types of marine mammals, as well as 1,000 different fish species, generate sounds. Additionally, many sea creatures produce passive sounds while eating, swimming, or crawling along the sea floor. A group of international scientists is now joining forces to create a library of all the unique sounds that animals living under the sea make.
The Global Library of Underwater Biological Sounds or GLUBS, will be an open-source collection of the signature sounds created by sea creatures. The team will use existing libraries of sea sounds and expand upon these to create a more comprehensive collection. The platform will also include AI algorithms (算法) that can detect and classify different sounds, which will allow scientists to produce species distribution maps.
When asked about the motivation for this project, Miles Parsons, one of the project’s leaders, pointed to the worldwide decline in biodiversity. By examining the sounds coming from bodies of water, scientists can monitor the changes in the distribution and diversity of various ecosystems. Studying the sounds could also be used to identify new species. Parsons explained that many of the world’s most extensive habitats are aquatic (水生). GLUBS could be a great resource in helping preserve water species around the world.
12. Which of the following is true about sea creature sounds
A. It is difficult to distinguish eating sounds.
B. Only 1,000 different fish species produce sounds.
C. Little is known about the sounds of marine animals.
D. Scientists don’t have to create sound libraries from zero.
13. How will AI be used in the library
A It will be used to create new aquatic sounds.
B. It is needed when scientists distribute maps.
C. It helps manage the number of species in the sea.
D. It can help sort out the different collected sounds.
14. What reason did Miles Parsons give for creating the sound library
A. Biodiversity is decreasing around the world.
B. It is difficult to record the sound s of sea creatures.
C. We should keep the balance and preserve the ocean.
D. Fishermen could use the sounds to help them catch more fish.
15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. A scientific research assisted by AI.
B. Sounds Created by the Marine Animals.
C. GLUBS: A Sound Library of the Sea.
D. Sharp decline in global biodiversity.
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。
If you have a big test coming up or just want to do well in class, studying is one of the best things you can do to improve your grade. Even though revising things you already learned might seem boring, you’ll feel a lot more comfortable with the material.____16____
Study in 1-hour blocks.
Keep your study time shorter so you don’t get tired. Set aside (留出) an hour for each of your subjects so you have time to revise them.____17____ In this way, you don’t get information mixed up between classes.
____18____
Step away for a few minutes every hour so you don’t feel overworked. Since studying takes up a lot of energy and brainpower, schedule in 5-10 minutes every hour where you just relax. Avoid working through the breaks.
Schedule time to study every day.
Try to set aside a regular time to go over notes for class.____19____ So, you’re able to focus a little better. If you can, try to plan the same time every day so you can get into a regular routine (惯例).
Work somewhere quiet.
____20____ Avoid studying in a room with other loud people or distractions since it’ll be hard to focus and remember the material. Instead, go into your room and shut the door, or find a quiet spot at the school library where you can sit.
A. Plan regular breaks.
B. Revise your notes in your own words.
C. Only focus on one subject at a time during each block.
D. Find a time when you feel the most energetic to study.
E. We’ll start by looking at some tips on forming the best study habits!
F. Find a place where you won’t have trouble concentrating on the material.
G. If you live with others, ask them to be quiet when you plan your study time.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Last year, I told my family that I didn’t want or need anything for my birthday. Instead, I ____21____ them to think of a way to share a ____22____ in their world for me. My husband and my daughter did something different, but ____23____.
The week of my birthday my husband went to a local cafe and told a waitress that he wanted to ____24____ pay for the breakfast of a family. The waitress was ____25____ and said it was her last day at work there and this had never ____26____. When the family finished eating, the waitress told them their ____27____ had been paid. The mom started crying and the dad stood up, trying to ____28____ who might have done it, but my husband was outside ____29____ the whole thing. He told me he had such a wonderful ____30____ in his heart and he would like to ____31____ it a few more times.
My daughter was on a tight budget(手头很紧) so she____32____ the week smiling more at people, and letting someone go before her at the market. She just took the time during my birthday week to slow down and be ____33____ and kind to a stranger and her co-workers.
When we finally all got together for Mother’s Day and my birthday, everyone was in tears as each person____34____ what they had done. As you can see, it was the ____35____ birthday ever!
21. A. ordered B. encouraged C. wanted D. permitted
22. A. story B. feeling C. duty D. kindness
23. A. crazy B. wonderful C. interesting D. silly
24. A. secretly B. normally C. quickly D. partly
25 A. frightened B. amazed C. satisfied D. disappointed
26. A. failed B. mattered C. existed D. happened
27. A. coffee B. bill C. money D. lunch
28. A. find out B. look after C. think of D. look on
29. A. asking B. listening C. watching D. telling
30. A. day B. feeling C. experience D. idea
31. A. say B. discuss C. do D. cost
32. A. wasted B. found C. spent D. took
33. A. healthy B. simply C. friendly D. honest
34. A. shared B. practiced C. recorded D. watched
35. A. biggest B. best C. longest D. quietest
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,并将答案填写在答题卡上。
New research says nuts could be a ____36____ (value), tasty and nutritious slimming help.Researchers from Harvard University suggested that people replace a daily unhealthy snack with a small handful of nuts to slow down weight gain.This is ____37____ (especial) helpful for people as they get older.The researchers found that people who ate just 14g of nuts every day gained ____38____ (little) weight than those who ate another snack.The people who ate the nuts were unlikely ____39____ (become) obese (肥胖的).
A long-term study ____40____ (carry) out by the researchers observed the lifestyle of nearly 190,000 people for over twenty years.The people in the research were divided ____41____ three groups.They included more than 51,000 male health ____42____ (professional) aged 40 to 75, and 121,700 nurses aged 35 to 55.They ____43____ (ask) questions every four years about ____44____ (they) weight, how often they ate nuts, and how often they exercised.A researcher said replacing less healthy foods with nuts might help reduce the weight gain ______45______ is common as we age, and might lower the chances of becoming obese.
第四部分 基础知识(共三节,满分25分)
第一节 单词拼写(根据首字母或汉语意思,用适当形式填空。共10题;每题1分,满分10分)
46. Learning is an active, not a p__________ behaviour which consists of hearing, understanding and remembering. (根据首字母单词拼写)
47. With the help of the a________ technology, we can complete the task easily. (根据首字母单词拼写)
48. Hearing the news of the earthquake in his hometown, he had a strong d_______ to return home. (根据首字母单词拼写)
49. When the boys g______ from high school, Ann moved to a small town in Vermont. (根据首字母单词拼写)
50. The policeman arrived at the s________ of an accident to find that a car had hit a telephone pole. (根据首字母单词拼写)
51. To be honest, I found the job a little bit ______(有挑战的) at the beginning. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
52. After the exam, students wait for the result with ______ (焦虑). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
53. The girl ______(提醒) that her clothes had not been washed. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
54. Because of COVID-19, working ______ (灵活地) is now a new normal for people. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
55. I will take the ______ (责任) for preparing a meal for the whole family. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
第二节 单句语法(共10题;每小题1分,满分10分)
56. A team of researchers carried out a huge experiment ________ (concern) 218 cities in 39 countries. (所给词的适当形式填空)
57. I gained so much __________ (confident) that I went back to school as a new person. (所给词的适当形式填空)
58. I______ (attract) by the beautiful language, since I first heard English spoken by a British man. (所给词的适当形式填空)
59. It is well worth making ________ effort to promote the public awareness of environmental protection. (用适当的词填空)
60. ________ my point of view, wearing masks is a must when we go out now. (用适当的词填空)
61. The children had an ________(argue) about what game to play. (所给词的适当形式填空)
62. ___________ (fortunate), everything worked out all right in the end. (所给词的适当形式填空)
63. Strict ________(secure) measures are taken in this city to protect citizens. (所给词的适当形式填空)
64. Fei Junlong and Nie Haisheng made _________ (contribute) to the space development of China. (所给词的适当形式填空)
65. Actually,diet and exercise are________ (equal) important.(用所给词的适当形式填空)
第三节 短语填空(十一选十,并用适当形式填空;每小题0.5分,共5分)
选词填空
stick to make a difference cheer up make the most of in response to rise to as a result of draw sth. out of sth. calm down over time back down
66. With the help and encouragement of my teachers and classmates, my language skills improved ______.
67. The money ______ the bank was used to deal with the crisis.
68. You can ______ by devoting your time to voluntary work.
69. ______a serious flood, two-thirds of the buildings in the area need to be repaired.
70. She is a person who ______ her principles.
71. Although he was very young, he tried to ______ at the sight of a snake.
72. ______, you still have time to try it again.
73. They ______ their resources and time to finish the task last week.
74. Millions of people donated money ______ the call for the victims of the earthquake.
75. It is important for us to ______ the problems in our daily life bravely.
第五部分 应用文写作(共一节,满分15)
76. 假设你是李华,你的好朋友Jim最近经常因周末时间安排和父母争吵,请你就此情况给他写一封信,就如何与父母更好地交流提出你的建议。内容包括:
1.表示理解
2.提出建议
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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镇江市实验高中2024-2025学年第一学期10月考试
高一 英语 试卷
答案版
第一部分 听力理解(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’s the relationship between the two speakers
A.Brother and sister. B.Wife and husband. C.Strangers.
2.What is Counter Strike
A.A football. B.A computer game. C.A movie.
3.Who will be responsible for the accident according to the woman
A.The other driver. B.Dana. C.The man.
4.What did the Jason do last night
A.He got married to Barbara.
B.He proposed to Barbara.
C.He wanted to dance.
5.Which country may be a new destination for Chinese who want to study abroad
A.America. B.France. C.England.
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至7题。
6.Which building is a four-story one
A.The gym. B.The library. C.The fast food restaurant.
7.Where is the noodle shop
A.It’s just behind the American-style fast food restaurant.
B.It’s across the street from school.
C.It’s next to the gym.
听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。
8.Why does the man look so tired
A.He surfed the Internet in the classroom for a long time.
B.He carried the overhead projector from the basement to the fifth floor.
C.He had to go to the classroom on the fifth floor.
9.What does the man think has changed education
A.The overhead projector.
B.A multimedia classroom.
C.Modern advances.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.When did the woman meet John and Eric
A.When she did some outdoor activities with some students.
B.When she had a meeting in the Mountain Climbing Club.
C.When she was at Pizza Hut.
11.Who comes from America
A.John. B.Eric. C.The woman.
12.What are the two speakers mainly talking about
A.The two guys— John and Eric.
B.Eric and the woman’s date.
C.Jade Mountain.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13.What is the woman’s Plan A
A.Going to travel around some countries like Thailand, Japan and Malaysia.
B.Going back to her country to see her parents and old friends.
C.Going to the States with some friends.
14.When will the woman ask her parents for the money
A.When she comes back to the States.
B.When she is probably ill.
C.When it is an emergency.
15.Why does the man think they are going to have a wonderful vacation
A.They will get together again including Zhang Hua and Li Ming during their vacation.
B.The woman will go to her hometown.
C.They will not spend too much money on their vacation.
16.What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers
A.Friends. B.Brother and sister. C.Mother and son.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.Where does the speech take place
A.On the flight. B.In the waiting hall. C.On the bus.
18.What’s the destination of this flight
A.China. B.The USA. C.Not mentioned.
19.How long will the journey be
A.20 hours and 40 minutes.
B.12 hours and 30 minutes.
C.20 hours and 30 minutes.
20.Where can the passengers find Dynasty magazine
A.In the seat pocket. B.Near the seat belts. C.By the windows.
听力答案 略
第二部分 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和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Welcome to our travel blog, which tells you how to get big travel with low cost. With the right planning, traveling as a college student may be easier than you think.
Chengdu, China
It is home to pandas and spicy things. Besides, the city has a number of cultural and historical sights together with its slow lifestyle, making Chengdu one of the most attractive cities for college students. On average, you may spend about 157 on meals and 43 on transportation there for one day.
Con Dao Island, Vietnam
You can travel for about 100 per day in Vietnam if you have a good plan. Con Dao Island Nation Park, a group of small islands off the southern coast, is a great destination to see sea turtles and explore the beautiful beaches.
Zakynthos Island, Greece
If you’re looking for an inexpensive European summer beach vacation, consider Zakynthos Island. Food is cheap and mouthwatering. There are plenty of free things to do, such as spending time on the beautiful beaches or swimming in the amazing sea.
New Orleans, U. S.
New Orleans is a unique place in the U. S., full of history, culture, delicious food, and a non-stop nightlife scene. There are actually a couple of hostels in and near the French Quarter that offer cheap accommodation for students.
1. How much on average may be spent on meals and transportation in Chengdu per day
A. 43. B. 200. C. 157. D. 100.
2. What do Con Dao and Zakynthos Islands have in common
A. Free tourist attractions.
B. Impressive cultures.
C. Large museums.
D. Amazing sea views.
3. What is the advantage of the French Quarter
A. It offers unique service for students.
B. It has the longest history in New Orleans.
C. The price of hostels is low.
D. Hostels there are clean and modern.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C
B
Colin and Donna Craig-Brown were working in their New Zealand garden in late August. They were removing unwanted plants when they found something strange. After a little digging, Colin discovered there was a very large potato growing in his garden. And they never planted potatoes!
“We couldn’t believe it, ” Donna said. “It was just huge.” The couple worked the potato out of the soil and brought it to a scale. It weighed almost 8 kilograms.
The potato may be the largest ever recorded. In 2011, a large potato from Great Britain weighed just under 5 kilograms. The New Zealand potato, now named Doug, could break the record. The Craig-Browns asked Guinness (吉尼斯) to recognize their potato as the largest ever. They are waiting to hear from the organization.
The potato has become famous in the town of Hamilton, Colin took Doug on walks round the neighborhood, “We put a hat on him. We put him on Facebook, taking him for a walk, giving him some sunshine,” Colin said. “It’s all a bit of fun.”
Colin said he does not have any special gardening methods to pass on. Normally, he and his wife fertilize (施肥) their garden with waste from cows and dried grasses. The Craig-Browns were growing cucumbers (黄瓜) in that part of the garden, so they didn’t expect there was a potato. It may have been growing for two years or more.
The potato is getting a little old now, two months after it was taken from the ground.
Right now, it is in the freezer.
4. How did the couple feel when they found the potato
A. Satisfied. B. Surprised. C. Thankful. D. Hopeful.
5. What does “a scale” underlined in paragraph 2 refer to
A. A tool. B. A plant. C. An animal. D. A person.
6. Why has the potato become famous
A. Because it won’t go bad easily.
B. Because it is an unexpected visitor.
C. Because it may be two years old at least.
D. Because it may break the Guinness record.
7. What could be the best title for the text
A. Two skilful gardeners. B. A potato on Facebook.
C. The possible largest potato. D. A special gardening method.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. C
C
Teenagers who travel around the world alone have been making headlines quite often. A young person alone in a dangerous situation attracts attention and supporters. Young sailors also attract various views. For example, Jessica Watson was asked by the government to call off her solo trip across the ocean, yet the Prime Minister (总理) called her “a hero for young Australians” when she returned. It seems views are poles apart on the ability and independence of young people.
Some experts tell us that teenage brains are likely to make wrong judgments. But such ideas often do not apply to specific individuals (个体) . Between the ages of 14 and 18, teenagers differ greatly in their abilities. The amount of independence that each is allowed should be determined not simply by their ages but by discussion with the related, responsible adults. Some teens are certainly inexperienced and make childish mistakes, but the ones who attempt dangerous journeys normally do so by winning the confidence of hard-headed and experienced adult supporters.
But it’s also wrong to think that any 16-year-old can make a hit as Jessica Watson. Watson calls herself “a common girl who had a dream”. Her purpose is to encourage teenagers but this idea can have the opposite effect of making them feel not good enough because great achievements are beyond them. Should all teens have such wild dreams Actually, individuals face different conditions that limit their dreams.
Teenagers who travel around the world alone should not be judged by preconceived (先入为主的) views about young people. Nor should young “common” teenagers feel pressure to long for extraordinary personal goals. In fact, I believe the example of solo sailing overstresses what an individual can do. The teenage years are when most of us “common” people learn that we can achieve great things in cooperation with others.
8. Why is Jessica Watson mentioned in the first paragraph
A. To set a heroic example for teenagers.
B. To point out the public’s interest in young people.
C. To introduce different opinions on teenagers’ adventures.
D. To show the Prime Minister disagreed with the government.
9. What can determine the amount of teenagers’ independence
A. Different journeys. B. Brain development.
C. Communication with adults. D. Confidence in themselves.
10. What does Watson mean by calling herself “a common girl who had a dream”
A. She likes dangerous journeys. B. Teenagers can make success.
C. She can accept she is common. D. Teenagers should go travelling.
11. What’s the author’s attitude towards teenagers’ act of travelling alone
A. Doubtful. B. Supportive. C. Uncaring. D. Uncertain.
【答案】8. C 9. C 10. B 11. A
D
Protecting marine (海洋的) animals is crucial for the health and balance of our oceans, since they play a vital role in the marine ecosystem, serving as food sources; contributing to nutrient cycling, and maintaining biodiversity. However, human activities such as overfishing, habitat destruction, and pollution pose significant threats to these creatures, so effective conservation measures should be taken to change for the better.
Most people know about the friendly voices of dolphins and the blue songs of humpback whales, but what about the hundreds of thousands of other creatures that live in the sea Scientists estimate that over 100 types of marine mammals, as well as 1,000 different fish species, generate sounds. Additionally, many sea creatures produce passive sounds while eating, swimming, or crawling along the sea floor. A group of international scientists is now joining forces to create a library of all the unique sounds that animals living under the sea make.
The Global Library of Underwater Biological Sounds, or GLUBS, will be an open-source collection of the signature sounds created by sea creatures. The team will use existing libraries of sea sounds and expand upon these to create a more comprehensive collection. The platform will also include AI algorithms (算法) that can detect and classify different sounds, which will allow scientists to produce species distribution maps.
When asked about the motivation for this project, Miles Parsons, one of the project’s leaders, pointed to the worldwide decline in biodiversity. By examining the sounds coming from bodies of water, scientists can monitor the changes in the distribution and diversity of various ecosystems. Studying the sounds could also be used to identify new species. Parsons explained that many of the world’s most extensive habitats are aquatic (水生的). GLUBS could be a great resource in helping preserve water species around the world.
12. Which of the following is true about sea creature sounds
A. It is difficult to distinguish eating sounds.
B. Only 1,000 different fish species produce sounds.
C. Little is known about the sounds of marine animals.
D. Scientists don’t have to create sound libraries from zero.
13. How will AI be used in the library
A. It will be used to create new aquatic sounds.
B. It is needed when scientists distribute maps.
C. It helps manage the number of species in the sea.
D. It can help sort out the different collected sounds.
14. What reason did Miles Parsons give for creating the sound library
A. Biodiversity is decreasing around the world.
B. It is difficult to record the sound s of sea creatures.
C. We should keep the balance and preserve the ocean.
D. Fishermen could use the sounds to help them catch more fish.
15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. A scientific research assisted by AI.
B. Sounds Created by the Marine Animals.
C. GLUBS: A Sound Library of the Sea.
D. Sharp decline in global biodiversity.
【答案】12. D 13. D 14. A 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。
If you have a big test coming up or just want to do well in class, studying is one of the best things you can do to improve your grade. Even though revising things you already learned might seem boring, you’ll feel a lot more comfortable with the material.____16____
Study in 1-hour blocks.
Keep your study time shorter so you don’t get tired. Set aside (留出) an hour for each of your subjects so you have time to revise them.____17____ In this way, you don’t get information mixed up between classes.
____18____
Step away for a few minutes every hour so you don’t feel overworked. Since studying takes up a lot of energy and brainpower, schedule in 5-10 minutes every hour where you just relax. Avoid working through the breaks.
Schedule time to study every day.
Try to set aside a regular time to go over notes for class.____19____ So, you’re able to focus a little better. If you can, try to plan the same time every day so you can get into a regular routine (惯例).
Work somewhere quiet.
____20____ Avoid studying in a room with other loud people or distractions since it’ll be hard to focus and remember the material. Instead, go into your room and shut the door, or find a quiet spot at the school library where you can sit.
A. Plan regular breaks.
B. Revise your notes in your own words.
C. Only focus on one subject at a time during each block.
D. Find a time when you feel the most energetic to study.
E. We’ll start by looking at some tips on forming the best study habits!
F. Find a place where you won’t have trouble concentrating on the material.
G. If you live with others, ask them to be quiet when you plan your study time.
【答案】16. E 17. C 18. A 19. D 20. F
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Last year, I told my family that I didn’t want or need anything for my birthday. Instead, I ____21____ them to think of a way to share a ____22____ in their world for me. My husband and my daughter did something different, but ____23____.
The week of my birthday my husband went to a local cafe and told a waitress that he wanted to ____24____ pay for the breakfast of a family. The waitress was ____25____ and said it was her last day at work there and this had never ____26____. When the family finished eating, the waitress told them their ____27____ had been paid. The mom started crying and the dad stood up, trying to ____28____ who might have done it, but my husband was outside ____29____ the whole thing. He told me he had such a wonderful ____30____ in his heart and he would like to ____31____ it a few more times.
My daughter was on a tight budget(手头很紧) so she____32____ the week smiling more at people, and letting someone go before her at the market. She just took the time during my birthday week to slow down and be ____33____ and kind to a stranger and her co-workers.
When we finally all got together for Mother’s Day and my birthday, everyone was in tears as each person____34____ what they had done. As you can see, it was the ____35____ birthday ever!
21. A. ordered B. encouraged C. wanted D. permitted
22. A. story B. feeling C. duty D. kindness
23. A. crazy B. wonderful C. interesting D. silly
24. A. secretly B. normally C. quickly D. partly
25. A. frightened B. amazed C. satisfied D. disappointed
26. A. failed B. mattered C. existed D. happened
27. A. coffee B. bill C. money D. lunch
28. A. find out B. look after C. think of D. look on
29. A. asking B. listening C. watching D. telling
30. A. day B. feeling C. experience D. idea
31. A. say B. discuss C. do D. cost
32. A. wasted B. found C. spent D. took
33. A. healthy B. simply C. friendly D. honest
34. A. shared B. practiced C. recorded D. watched
35. A. biggest B. best C. longest D. quietest
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. C 32. C 33. C 34. A 35. B
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,并将答案填写在答题卡上。
New research says nuts could be a ____36____ (value), tasty and nutritious slimming help.Researchers from Harvard University suggested that people replace a daily unhealthy snack with a small handful of nuts to slow down weight gain.This is ____37____ (especial) helpful for people as they get older.The researchers found that people who ate just 14g of nuts every day gained ____38____ (little) weight than those who ate another snack.The people who ate the nuts were unlikely ____39____ (become) obese (肥胖的).
A long-term study ____40____ (carry) out by the researchers observed the lifestyle of nearly 190,000 people for over twenty years.The people in the research were divided ____41____ three groups.They included more than 51,000 male health ____42____ (professional) aged 40 to 75, and 121,700 nurses aged 35 to 55.They ____43____ (ask) questions every four years about ____44____ (they) weight, how often they ate nuts, and how often they exercised.A researcher said replacing less healthy foods with nuts might help reduce the weight gain ______45______ is common as we age, and might lower the chances of becoming obese.
【答案】36. valuable
37. especially
38. less 39. to become
40. carried
41. into 42. professionals
43. were asked
44. their 45. which##that
第四部分 基础知识(共三节,满分25分)
第一节 单词拼写(根据首字母或汉语意思,用适当形式填空。共10题;每题1分,满分10分)
46. Learning is an active, not a p__________ behaviour which consists of hearing, understanding and remembering. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】passive##assive
47. With the help of the a________ technology, we can complete the task easily. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】advanced##dvanced
48. Hearing the news of the earthquake in his hometown, he had a strong d_______ to return home. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】desire##esire
49. When the boys g______ from high school, Ann moved to a small town in Vermont. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】graduated##raduated
50. The policeman arrived at the s________ of an accident to find that a car had hit a telephone pole. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】scene##cene
51. To be honest, I found the job a little bit ______(有挑战的) at the beginning. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】challenging
52. After the exam, students wait for the result with ______ (焦虑). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】anxiety
53. The girl ______(提醒) that her clothes had not been washed. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】was reminded
54. Because of COVID-19, working ______ (灵活地) is now a new normal for people. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】flexibly
55. I will take the ______ (责任) for preparing a meal for the whole family. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】responsibility
第二节 单句语法(共10题;每小题1分,满分10分)
56. A team of researchers carried out a huge experiment ________ (concern) 218 cities in 39 countries. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】concerning
57. I gained so much __________ (confident) that I went back to school as a new person. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】confidence
58. I______ (attract) by the beautiful language, since I first heard English spoken by a British man. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】have been attracted
59. It is well worth making ________ effort to promote the public awareness of environmental protection. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】an
60. ________ my point of view, wearing masks is a must when we go out now. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】From
61. The children had an ________(argue) about what game to play. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】argument
62. ___________ (fortunate), everything worked out all right in the end. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】Fortunately
63. Strict ________(secure) measures are taken in this city to protect citizens. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】security
64. Fei Junlong and Nie Haisheng made _________ (contribute) to the space development of China. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】contributions
65. Actually,diet and exercise are________ (equal) important.(用所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】equally
第三节 短语填空(十一选十,并用适当形式填空;每小题0.5分,共5分)
选词填空
stick to make a difference cheer up make the most of in response to rise to as a result of draw sth. out of sth. calm down over time back down
66. With the help and encouragement of my teachers and classmates, my language skills improved ______.
67. The money ______ the bank was used to deal with the crisis.
68 You can ______ by devoting your time to voluntary work.
69. ______a serious flood, two-thirds of the buildings in the area need to be repaired.
70. She is a person who ______ her principles.
71. Although he was very young, he tried to ______ at the sight of a snake.
72. ______, you still have time to try it again.
73. They ______ their resources and time to finish the task last week.
74. Millions of people donated money ______ the call for the victims of the earthquake.
75. It is important for us to ______ the problems in our daily life bravely.
【答案】66 over time
67. drawn out of
68. make a difference
69. As a result of
70. sticks to
71. calm down
72. Cheer up
73. made the most of
74. in response to
75. rise to
第五部分 应用文写作(共一节,满分15)
76. 假设你是李华,你的好朋友Jim最近经常因周末时间安排和父母争吵,请你就此情况给他写一封信,就如何与父母更好地交流提出你的建议。内容包括:
1.表示理解
2.提出建议
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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【答案】范文一:
Dear Jim.
I understand quite well what you’re going through. It’s not unusual for us teenagers to have difficulty getting along well with parents.
Take it easy! But remember it’s significant to learn to control your anger. After all, those who easily get irritated are less likely to become a good listener and communicator. Thus, when your parents criticize your weekend arrangements, don’t explode but explain tenderly and patiently. Besides, don’t forget to tell them how much you love them.
Hope you’ll find these suggestions helpful.
Yours,
Li Hua
范文二:
Dear Jim.
Hearing that you find it hard to get along well with your parents, I’d like to give some suggestions.
First, take it easy! You’re not alone. It’s a problem that has troubled most teenagers. But remember it’s significant to learn to control your anger. After all, those who easily get irritated are less likely to become a good listener and communicator. Thus, when your parents criticize your weekend arrangements, don’t explode but explain tenderly and patiently. Besides, don’t forget to tell them how much you love them.
Hope you’ll find these suggestions helpful.
Yours,
Li Hua