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2024-2025学年广东省东莞市东华高级中学、东华松山湖高级中学高二上学期第一次月考英语试题
(本试卷共7页, 满分135分, 考试时间120分钟)
第一部分阅读理解(共两节, 满分42.5分)
第一节(共12小题: 每小题2.5分, 满分30分)
阅读下面三篇短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
23-year-old Rachna Kumari is a soft-spoken young woman selling unique wheat stalk paintings (麦秆画) handmade by herself. Every morning, even before her mother awakens, she finishes cooking and cleaning before cycling 5km to run her shop alone. Over the past year, she has sold about 200 of her paintings, 50 of which were bought since she opened her shop in April this year.
However, back in 2019, Rachna had almost given up on life after having to leave school due to family’s financial problems. She became depressed, thinking she would have to spend the rest of her days doing household chores.
Around this time, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) came into the picture with Project Lehar, started to provide vocational training, entrepreneurship (创业), and life skills courses to young women. Project Lehar, run by AKF in partnership with The King’s Trust International, enables girls and young women from disadvantaged backgrounds to rediscover and realise their potential. This was a good opportunity for Rachna to not just continue her studies but also to convince her parents to drop her marriage plans.
After she was admitted into college through Project Lehar, she was also given some suggestions on entrepreneurial and career prospects. One such session on wheat stalk painting made her fall in love with this traditional art form of Bahraich and her creativity was brought out.
Now she is economically independent by selling wheat stalk paintings. However, Rachna is not resting on her achievements. Her shop also doubles up as a training centre where other girls from disadvantaged backgrounds like her who want to stand on their feet get a second chance to change their lives like she did.
While teaching these enthusiastic young girls is a joyful experience, what gives Rachna more pride is being chosen as a wheat stalk painting trainer by the foundation. From being a trainee under this project to now becoming its paid trainer, Rachna’s life has come full circle.
1. What once left Rachna in low spirits
A. Losing her favorite job. B. Dropping out of school.
C. Riding to her shop alone. D. Doing household chores.
2. How did Rachna benefit from Project Lehar
A. She received some donations from it. B. She had a new attitude toward marriage.
C. She was sponsored to open her own shop. D. She got the chance to continue her studies.
3. Which words can be used to describe Rachna
A. Talented and modest. B. Outgoing and successful.
C. Wealthy and independent. D. Hard-working and creative.
4. What brings Rachna more sense of achievement
A. Becoming a first-rate woman artist. B. Giving financial help to disadvantaged girls.
C. Being selected as a wheat stalk painting trainer. D. Setting up the famous Project Lehar independently.
B
Many cities in the United States could grow their own food locally, raising enough crops and cattle to meet the needs of all residents. This is the finding of an interesting new modeling study from Tufts University, which analyzed the potential for local food production in 378 areas across the US and expected food production.
The researchers found that cities in the Northwest in the United States had the greatest potential to raise their own food. Cities along the Eastern seaside and in the Southwest had the least potential and would not be able to meet all their own needs of diet even if every acre of agricultural land was used for food production. This makes sense, as many of the cities are coastal and lack room for agricultural spreading.
The study revealed that the United States have a surplus (多余的) of agricultural land for feeding the domestic (国内的) population. Currently, some land is used to raise export crops, but a focus on local food production would start a conversation about how that land gets used. In the words of Peters, lead author and associate professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts, “It would be important to make sure policies for supporting local or regional food production benefit conservation and create opportunities for farmers to adopt more sustainable (可持续的) practices. Policies should also recognize the ability of the natural resources in a given local or region and consider the supply chain, including ability for food processing and storage.”
Although it’s a far cry from the current reality, it is a nice thought to imagine cities surrounded by food production operations that transport freshly harvested food to nearby homes, and then make use of the leftover food to fertilize fields and generate heat for greenhouses.
5. The cities along the Eastern seaside fail to provide enough food because ________.
A. citizens are unwilling to grow crops B. the methods of food production are wrong
C. they don’t have enough land to grow crops D. their climate limits the agricultural production
6. What will the focus on local food production lead to
A. More job opportunities for citizens. B. More specific policies about using land.
C. Conversations with the local government. D. A discussion on how to make use of land.
7. In which section can we read this text in a newspaper
A. Agriculture. B. Entertainment. C. Lifestyle. D. Sport.
8. What is the best title of this text
A. The US Government Stops Wasting Food
B. Many Cities in the US Can Grow Their Own Food
C. Cities Learn to Grow Food From the Villages
D. Farmers Have More Chances to Be Employed
C
The sound of children’s laughter is not something you often hear at a hospital. Yet in the hallways of Children’s Health of Orange County (CHOC Hospital) in Orange, California, the joyous sound of kids having fun will soon be a common occurrence. That’s because Honda teamed up with the hospital to create a first-of-its-kind electric car made just for kids!
Shogo is the child-sized electric ride-on car, which was built by Honda through their charitable “Project Courage”, an initiative aimed at adding some much-needed happiness to the days of children battling with serious illnesses in hospital.
Shogo was made entirely by Honda’s engineers, and they’re incredibly proud of it. The car has been used at CHOC in place of wheelchairs. Now, patients can drive themselves to their treatment s in various parts of the hospital, giving them a reason to look forward to these procedures instead of dreading them.
Shogo is meant for child drivers aged 4 through 9. The car has a simple stop/go mechanism they can easily use, and it’s capable of going about one to five miles per hour. Don’t worry, though; the speed is controlled not by the kids but by a nurse or caregiver walking alongside the car.
Safety was at the top of the engineers’ minds when making Shogo. Besides, the vehicle has no doors so kids can easily get in and out, a soft-to-the-touch interior that can be washed to stay sanitary (卫生的) in a hospital setting, and it comes equipped with an I. V. pole holder. There’s even a toy holder and a horn with different sound options, and kids can create their own custom license plate for the built-in holder. So far, every patient who has tried Shogo has absolutely loved it!
What a fantastic invention! There’s nothing more beautiful than the sound of kids having fun, and we’re so delighted that caregivers at CHOC will get to hear that sound more often from now on.
9. Why does Honda build Shogo with CHOC Hospital
A. To improve the service quality of nurses.
B. To initiate the charitable “Project Courage”.
C. To make hospital stay more fun for sick kids.
D. To help patients know their treatment procedures.
10. What does the underlined word “dreading” mean in paragraph 3
A. Being busy with. B. Being afraid of. C. Catching up with. D. Taking control of.
11. What can help keep child drivers safe when they drive the Shogo
A. The little patients’ driving license. B. The advanced equipment on the car.
C. The design by the Honda’s engineers. D. The company of a nurse or a caregiver.
12. What can be inferred from paragraph 5
A. Shogo can be easily controlled by the child drivers.
B. Shogo can offer a tiny patient a pleasant experience.
C. More Shogoes will be used in place of wheelchairs.
D. Honda’s engineers are proud of the design of Shogo.
第二节(共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Research has shown that mindful eating has positive impacts on people, so it’s beneficial to know how to eat more mindfully. Here are some techniques for eating at a healthy pace.
Remove all distractions while you eat. ____13____ Make sure your cell phone is face down and you’re not going to be responding to any messages that come through.
Take enough time to finish your meal. Even with all distractions removed, very often you still find yourself eating faster than you should.____14____ It takes about that time for your body to get the signal to the brain that you are full.
____15____ You might wonder how to spend 20 whole minutes eating a sandwich. One way to slowdown is to engage your senses and think through all the details about your meal. Ask yourself: What’s on my plate How hungry am I today Is it too salty Notice the smell, the taste and whatever other senses that arise as you eat.
Limit the amount of the food you might munch on(大口吃) mindlessly. Put a small amount of snack food, like potato chips, in a separate bowl to help avoid mindless munching.____16____ Putting aside some of the food can help you eat less at a healthier pace.
Actually chew. If you’re wolfing down(狼吞虎咽) your food you’re probably not chewing it. And chewing is an important part of digestion. ____17____ Look at each bite before putting it into your mouth, acknowledge what you’re eating and chew, chew, chew.
A. Notice all the little details about your food.
B. Limit your time for a meal within 20 minutes.
C. It helps break up the foods so it’s easier for absorption.
D. Watch out for your food intake and the time you spend on it.
E. When you sit down to eat, spend at least 20 minutes doing so.
F. If you have a whole bag of it, it is challenging to stop after several bites.
G. They can limit your ability to enjoy your food and notice when you are full.
第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节: 满分 37.5 分)
第一节完形填空(共15小题: 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The rural girl from India, Anjali, was born blind. However, she has always been determined to live a full and ___18___ life.
Although poor, her parents ___19___ to send her to a local blind school, where she could learn to read and write in Braille. At first, Anjali was scared and ___20___ . She didn’t know anyone, and she felt like she didn’t belong here. ___21___ she met her teacher, Mrs Gupta, a kind and patient woman, who often encouraged Anjali to ___22___ her dreams. With Mrs Gupta’s help, she quickly ___23___ in her studies and made many new friends. Additionally, she participated in extracurricular activities, such as drama and music.
One day, Anjali was ___24___ to audition (试演) for a role in a school play. She was nervous, but she practiced her ___25___ for hours a day, and she finally felt ready to audition. At the audition, Anjali gave a powerful ___26___ . She delivered her lines with confidence and emotion so she ____27____ the attention of the entire audience. Finally, she was ____28____ the lead role in the play.
The play was a success, and Anjali became a star. After the play, Anjali was invited to speak at a local conference on ____29____ . She spoke about her experiences as a blind girl and inspired others to never give up on their dreams. She finally found her ____30____ , and she was ready to share it with the world.
Anjali is now an actress and a ____31____ speaker. She travels the world, sharing her story with others. She is a shining example of the power of ____32____ .
18 A. luxury B. simple C. independent D. conventional
19. A. opposed B. hesitated C. managed D. attempted
20. A. lonely B. friendly C. lively D. deadly
21 A. Hopefully B. Thankfully C. Currently D. Apparently
22. A. turn to B. look to C. take to D. stick to
23. A. set out B. stood out C. held out D. came out
24. A. selected B. spotted C. assessed D. employed
25. A. songs B. gestures C. lines D. looks
26. A. performance B. conclusion C. innovation D. passion
27. A. distracted B. caught C. rejected D. boosted
28. A. awarded B. credited C. served D. assumed
29. A. competition B. disability C. qualification D. responsibility
30 A. attitude B. lifestyle C. voice D. association
31. A. inspiring B. humorous C. adorable D. sincere
32. A. devotion B. creativity C. honesty D. determination
第二节语法填空(共10小题, 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
根据句子结构的语法性, 在下面空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词的适当形式填空
Dunhuang has been the passage that connects the Central Kingdom with the Western Regions, west of Yumenguan including what is now Xinjiang and parts of Central Asia since the Han Dynasty.
Dunhuang is ___33___ (close) related to the ancient Silk Road, and in 1987 the Mogao Caves, built in AD 366, were listed as a world cultural heritage. “Dunhuang has rich, colorful historical and cultural relics, and I am here ___34___ (find) Nepalese (尼泊尔) art elements from my hometown,” said Kumar Khadka, ___35___ international student from Nepal. It was his first visit to Dunhuang as part of the ancient Silk Road tour, ___36___ (organize) by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. The event ___37___ (begin) in Beijing on 28 August, 2018, and Dunhuang was ___38___ (it) third stop.
Nowadays 492 caves have well-preserved murals (壁画) and colourful paintings, many of ___39___ are made of fragile materials such as dirt, wood and wheat straw. So if 15 people remain in a cave for more than 10 minutes, the temperature in the cave will increase ___40___ five degrees. This means that a large number of ___41___ (tourist) will unavoidably speed up the ageing of the murals and colourful sculptures.
With the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative, Dunhuang once again became the focus of the Silk Road. Meanwhile, the ___42___ (protect) of the cultural relics here must be the first priority today.
第三部分写作(共三节: 满分55分)
第一节句子考查(满分15分; 填空题12分, 每空0.5分; 句子翻译一个, 3分)
43. The committee __________ __________ __________ (由……组成) representatives from different countries. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
44. __________ __________ __________ (换句话说), English weather-speak is a means of social bonding. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
45. Circumstances changed in 1933, when Hitler ____________(掌权) in Germany. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
46. Some people __________ __________ __________ (坚持做) things the old way, but winners know that they need to change. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
47. Whoever you are, you should obey the rules. (同义句转换)
__________ __________ __________you are, you should obey the rules.
48. Apparently, all the students are committed to preparing the exam. (同义句改写)
__________ __________ __________that all the students are committed to preparing the exam.
49. The meeting which will be held tomorrow is of great importance. (同义句改写)
The meeting__________ __________ __________tomorrow is of great importance.
50. I realized the importance of friendship only when I lost my best friends. (用倒装句转换)
Only when I lost my best friends__________ __________ __________the importance of friendship.
51. 让我印象最深刻的是在上周举办的活动中学生们对英语有着强烈的热爱。(用主语从句和表语从句翻译) (汉译英)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节: 书面表达(15分)
52. 假设你是李华, 你的英国朋友Tom打算在寒假期间来中国旅游, 来信让你推荐旅行地点。请你用英文写一封邮件向他推荐一座城市, 内容包括：
1. 推荐的城市；
2. 推荐理由
注意: 1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第三节: 读后续写(25分)
53. 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。
Having taken part in the interschool storytelling championship for the past two years, I was a shining star of my school. When it came to choosing the right candidate to participate in such competitions, I was always the first choice. Naturally, I was once again selected to represent my school in the approaching contest this year.
Upon hearing the fact that I was chosen again, my classmates and friends acknowledged that I would undoubtedly emerge as the champion again. Consequently, I became conceited (自负的). I was so proud that I neglected the importance of practicing for the contest.
A week before the contest, my teacher Ms. Sara asked, “Selena, would you like to stand in front of the class to rehearse for the contest ” She had tutored me in the past two competitions and knew how important practice was. “Just imagine you are on the stage in the presence of the audience,” she added. “I’m sorry, Ms. Sara,” I replied. “I have a bit of a sore throat.” This was usually the lie I would tell whenever my teacher requested me to practice in front of the class. I always found excuses to avoid doing it because I believed that I was the best and therefore the practice was unnecessary. On one occasion, I even told Ms. Sara not to worry too much as I was well prepared for the contest. In fact, I did everything but practice my script. I only managed to glance briefly through the story the day before the contest. As the best storyteller among the students of the local secondary schools. I was too vain to practice and expected everything to be fine.
The contest was being held in the local community hall. On the day of the contest, the hall was packed. My school teachers and principal were there along with many of my classmates and schoolmates. I was the eighth contestant out of twenty in total. ‘Those who spoke before me did extremely well. On seeing their fascinating and outstanding performance, I began to lose confidence in myself. My palms sweated heavily and I started to feel nervous.
注意：1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Soon, it was my turn to talk.
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Finally, results were announced after the contest.
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答案版
(本试卷共7页, 满分135分, 考试时间120分钟)
第一部分阅读理解(共两节, 满分42.5分)
第一节(共12小题: 每小题2.5分, 满分30分)
阅读下面三篇短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
23-year-old Rachna Kumari is a soft-spoken young woman selling unique wheat stalk paintings (麦秆画) handmade by herself. Every morning, even before her mother awakens, she finishes cooking and cleaning before cycling 5km to run her shop alone. Over the past year, she has sold about 200 of her paintings, 50 of which were bought since she opened her shop in April this year.
However, back in 2019, Rachna had almost given up on life after having to leave school due to family’s financial problems. She became depressed, thinking she would have to spend the rest of her days doing household chores.
Around this time the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) came into the picture with Project Lehar, started to provide vocational training, entrepreneurship (创业), and life skills courses to young women. Project Lehar, run by AKF in partnership with The King’s Trust International, enables girls and young women from disadvantaged backgrounds to rediscover and realise their potential. This was a good opportunity for Rachna to not just continue her studies but also to convince her parents to drop her marriage plans.
After she was admitted into college through Project Lehar, she was also given some suggestions on entrepreneurial and career prospects. One such session on wheat stalk painting made her fall in love with this traditional art form of Bahraich and her creativity was brought out.
Now she is economically independent by selling wheat stalk paintings. However, Rachna is not resting on her achievements. Her shop also doubles up as a training centre where other girls from disadvantaged backgrounds like her who want to stand on their feet get a second chance to change their lives like she did.
While teaching these enthusiastic young girls is a joyful experience, what gives Rachna more pride is being chosen as a wheat stalk painting trainer by the foundation. From being a trainee under this project to now becoming its paid trainer, Rachna’s life has come full circle.
1. What once left Rachna in low spirits
A. Losing her favorite job. B. Dropping out of school.
C. Riding to her shop alone. D. Doing household chores.
2. How did Rachna benefit from Project Lehar
A. She received some donations from it. B. She had a new attitude toward marriage.
C. She was sponsored to open her own shop. D. She got the chance to continue her studies.
3. Which words can be used to describe Rachna
A. Talented and modest. B. Outgoing and successful.
C. Wealthy and independent. D. Hard-working and creative.
4. What brings Rachna more sense of achievement
A. Becoming a first-rate woman artist. B. Giving financial help to disadvantaged girls.
C. Being selected as a wheat stalk painting trainer. D. Setting up the famous Project Lehar independently.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D 4. C
B
Many cities in the United States could grow their own food locally, raising enough crops and cattle to meet the needs of all residents. This is the finding of an interesting new modeling study from Tufts University, which analyzed the potential for local food production in 378 areas across the US and expected food production.
The researchers found that cities in the Northwest in the United States had the greatest potential to raise their own food. Cities along the Eastern seaside and in the Southwest had the least potential and would not be able to meet all their own needs of diet, even if every acre of agricultural land was used for food production. This makes sense, as many of the cities are coastal and lack room for agricultural spreading.
The study revealed that the United States have a surplus (多余的) of agricultural land for feeding the domestic (国内的) population. Currently, some land is used to raise export crops, but a focus on local food production would start a conversation about how that land gets used. In the words of Peters, lead author and associate professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts, “It would be important to make sure policies for supporting local or regional food production benefit conservation and create opportunities for farmers to adopt more sustainable (可持续的) practices. Policies should also recognize the ability of the natural resources in a given local or region and consider the supply chain, including ability for food processing and storage.”
Although it’s a far cry from the current reality, it is a nice thought to imagine cities surrounded by food production operations that transport freshly harvested food to nearby homes, and then make use of the leftover food to fertilize fields and generate heat for greenhouses.
5. The cities along the Eastern seaside fail to provide enough food because ________.
A. citizens are unwilling to grow crops B. the methods of food production are wrong
C. they don’t have enough land to grow crops D. their climate limits the agricultural production
6. What will the focus on local food production lead to
A. More job opportunities for citizens. B. More specific policies about using land.
C Conversations with the local government. D. A discussion on how to make use of land.
7. In which section can we read this text in a newspaper
A. Agriculture. B. Entertainment. C. Lifestyle. D. Sport.
8. What is the best title of this text
A. The US Government Stops Wasting Food
B. Many Cities in the US Can Grow Their Own Food
C. Cities Learn to Grow Food From the Villages
D. Farmers Have More Chances to Be Employed
【答案】5. C 6. D 7. A 8. B
C
The sound of children’s laughter is not something you often hear at a hospital. Yet in the hallways of Children’s Health of Orange County (CHOC Hospital) in Orange, California, the joyous sound of kids having fun will soon be a common occurrence. That’s because Honda teamed up with the hospital to create a first-of-its-kind electric car made just for kids!
Shogo is the child-sized electric ride-on car, which was built by Honda through their charitable “Project Courage”, an initiative aimed at adding some much-needed happiness to the days of children battling with serious illnesses in hospital.
Shogo was made entirely by Honda’s engineers, and they’re incredibly proud of it. The car has been used at CHOC in place of wheelchairs. Now, patients can drive themselves to their treatment s in various parts of the hospital, giving them a reason to look forward to these procedures instead of dreading them.
Shogo is meant for child drivers aged 4 through 9. The car has a simple stop/go mechanism they can easily use, and it’s capable of going about one to five miles per hour. Don’t worry, though; the speed is controlled not by the kids but by a nurse or caregiver walking alongside the car.
Safety was at the top of the engineers’ minds when making Shogo. Besides, the vehicle has no doors so kids can easily get in and out, a soft-to-the-touch interior that can be washed to stay sanitary (卫生的) in a hospital setting, and it comes equipped with an I. V. pole holder. There’s even a toy holder and a horn with different sound options, and kids can create their own custom license plate for the built-in holder. So far, every patient who has tried Shogo has absolutely loved it!
What a fantastic invention! There’s nothing more beautiful than the sound of kids having fun, and we’re so delighted that caregivers at CHOC will get to hear that sound more often from now on.
9. Why does Honda build Shogo with CHOC Hospital
A. To improve the service quality of nurses.
B. To initiate the charitable “Project Courage”.
C. To make hospital stay more fun for sick kids.
D. To help patients know their treatment procedures.
10. What does the underlined word “dreading” mean in paragraph 3
A. Being busy with. B. Being afraid of. C. Catching up with. D. Taking control of.
11. What can help keep child drivers safe when they drive the Shogo
A. The little patients’ driving license. B. The advanced equipment on the car.
C. The design by the Honda’s engineers. D. The company of a nurse or a caregiver.
12. What can be inferred from paragraph 5
A. Shogo can be easily controlled by the child drivers.
B. Shogo can offer a tiny patient a pleasant experience.
C. More Shogoes will be used in place of wheelchairs.
D. Honda’s engineers are proud of the design of Shogo.
【答案】9. C 10. B 11. D 12. B
第二节(共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Research has shown that mindful eating has positive impacts on people, so it’s beneficial to know how to eat more mindfully. Here are some techniques for eating at a healthy pace.
Remove all distractions while you eat. ____13____ Make sure your cell phone is face down and you’re not going to be responding to any messages that come through.
Take enough time to finish your meal. Even with all distractions removed, very often you still find yourself eating faster than you should.____14____ It takes about that time for your body to get the signal to the brain that you are full.
____15____ You might wonder how to spend 20 whole minutes eating a sandwich. One way to slowdown is to engage your senses and think through all the details about your meal. Ask yourself: What’s on my plate How hungry am I today Is it too salty Notice the smell, the taste and whatever other senses that arise as you eat.
Limit the amount of the food you might munch on(大口吃) mindlessly. Put a small amount of snack food, like potato chips, in a separate bowl to help avoid mindless munching.____16____ Putting aside some of the food can help you eat less at a healthier pace.
Actually chew. If you’re wolfing down(狼吞虎咽) your food you’re probably not chewing it. And chewing is an important part of digestion. ____17____ Look at each bite before putting it into your mouth, acknowledge what you’re eating and chew, chew, chew.
A. Notice all the little details about your food.
B. Limit your time for a meal within 20 minutes.
C. It helps break up the foods so it’s easier for absorption.
D. Watch out for your food intake and the time you spend on it.
E. When you sit down to eat, spend at least 20 minutes doing so.
F. If you have a whole bag of it, it is challenging to stop after several bites.
G. They can limit your ability to enjoy your food and notice when you are full.
【答案】13. G 14. E 15. A 16. F 17. C
第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节: 满分 37.5 分)
第一节完形填空(共15小题: 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The rural girl from India, Anjali, was born blind. However, she has always been determined to live a full and ___18___ life.
Although poor, her parents ___19___ to send her to a local blind school, where she could learn to read and write in Braille. At first, Anjali was scared and ___20___ . She didn’t know anyone, and she felt like she didn’t belong here. ___21___ she met her teacher, Mrs Gupta, a kind and patient woman, who often encouraged Anjali to ___22___ her dreams. With Mrs Gupta’s help, she quickly ___23___ in her studies and made many new friends. Additionally, she participated in extracurricular activities, such as drama and music.
One day, Anjali was ___24___ to audition (试演) for a role in a school play. She was nervous, but she practiced her ___25___ for hours a day, and she finally felt ready to audition. At the audition, Anjali gave a powerful ___26___ . She delivered her lines with confidence and emotion so she ____27____ the attention of the entire audience. Finally, she was ____28____ the lead role in the play.
The play was a success, and Anjali became a star. After the play, Anjali was invited to speak at a local conference on ____29____ . She spoke about her experiences as a blind girl and inspired others to never give up on their dreams. She finally found her ____30____ , and she was ready to share it with the world.
Anjali is now an actress and a ____31____ speaker. She travels the world, sharing her story with others. She is a shining example of the power of ____32____ .
18. A. luxury B. simple C. independent D. conventional
19. A. opposed B. hesitated C. managed D. attempted
20. A. lonely B. friendly C. lively D. deadly
21. A. Hopefully B. Thankfully C. Currently D. Apparently
22. A. turn to B. look to C. take to D. stick to
23. A. set out B. stood out C. held out D. came out
24. A. selected B. spotted C. assessed D. employed
25. A. songs B. gestures C. lines D. looks
26. A. performance B. conclusion C. innovation D. passion
27. A. distracted B. caught C. rejected D. boosted
28. A. awarded B. credited C. served D. assumed
29. A. competition B. disability C. qualification D. responsibility
30. A. attitude B. lifestyle C. voice D. association
31. A. inspiring B. humorous C. adorable D. sincere
32. A. devotion B. creativity C. honesty D. determination
【答案】18. C 19. C 20. A 21. B 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. D
第二节语法填空(共10小题, 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
根据句子结构的语法性, 在下面空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词的适当形式填空
Dunhuang has been the passage that connects the Central Kingdom with the Western Regions, west of Yumenguan including what is now Xinjiang and parts of Central Asia since the Han Dynasty.
Dunhuang is ___33___ (close) related to the ancient Silk Road, and in 1987 the Mogao Caves, built in AD 366, were listed as a world cultural heritage. “Dunhuang has rich, colorful historical and cultural relics, and I am here ___34___ (find) Nepalese (尼泊尔) art elements from my hometown,” said Kumar Khadka, ___35___ international student from Nepal. It was his first visit to Dunhuang as part of the ancient Silk Road tour, ___36___ (organize) by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. The event ___37___ (begin) in Beijing on 28 August, 2018, and Dunhuang was ___38___ (it) third stop.
Nowadays 492 caves have well-preserved murals (壁画) and colourful paintings, many of ___39___ are made of fragile materials such as dirt, wood and wheat straw. So if 15 people remain in a cave for more than 10 minutes, the temperature in the cave will increase ___40___ five degrees. This means that a large number of ___41___ (tourist) will unavoidably speed up the ageing of the murals and colourful sculptures.
With the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative, Dunhuang once again became the focus of the Silk Road. Meanwhile, the ___42___ (protect) of the cultural relics here must be the first priority today.
【答案】33. closely
34. to find
35. an 36. organized
37. began 38. its
39. which 40. by
41. tourists
42. protection
第三部分写作(共三节: 满分55分)
第一节句子考查(满分15分; 填空题12分, 每空0.5分; 句子翻译一个, 3分)
43. The committee __________ __________ __________ (由……组成) representatives from different countries. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. was ②. comprised ③. of
44. __________ __________ __________ (换句话说), English weather-speak is a means of social bonding. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. In ②. other ③. words
45. Circumstances changed in 1933, when Hitler ____________(掌权) in Germany. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】came to power
46. Some people __________ __________ __________ (坚持做) things the old way, but winners know that they need to change. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. insist ②. on ③. doing
47. Whoever you are, you should obey the rules. (同义句转换)
__________ __________ __________you are, you should obey the rules.
【答案】 ①. No ②. matter ③. who
48. Apparently, all the students are committed to preparing the exam. (同义句改写)
__________ __________ __________that all the students are committed to preparing the exam.
【答案】 ①. It ②. is ③. apparent
49. The meeting which will be held tomorrow is of great importance. (同义句改写)
The meeting__________ __________ __________tomorrow is of great importance.
【答案】 ①. to ②. be ③. held
50. I realized the importance of friendship only when I lost my best friends. (用倒装句转换)
Only when I lost my best friends__________ __________ __________the importance of friendship.
【答案】 ①. did ②. I ③. realize
51. 让我印象最深刻的是在上周举办的活动中学生们对英语有着强烈的热爱。(用主语从句和表语从句翻译) (汉译英)
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【答案】What impressed me most is that students have a strong passion for English in the event held last week.
第二节: 书面表达(15分)
52. 假设你是李华, 你的英国朋友Tom打算在寒假期间来中国旅游, 来信让你推荐旅行地点。请你用英文写一封邮件向他推荐一座城市, 内容包括：
1. 推荐的城市；
2. 推荐理由。
注意: 1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
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【答案】Dear Tom,
I’m thrilled to hear about your plan to visit China during the winter break! I wholeheartedly recommend you to explore Xi’an.
Xi’an, known as the ancient capital of China, boasts the world-famous Terracotta Army, a breathtaking sight that offers a glimpse into the splendour of the Qin Dynasty. The ancient City Wall, well-preserved, allows you to walk or bike along it, immersing yourself in centuries-old architecture. Not to be missed is the Muslim Quarter, where you can enjoy authentic local cuisine and experience the lively atmosphere of a traditional Chinese market.
I’m sure Xi’an will provide you with an unforgettable cultural adventure!
Yours,
Li Hua
第三节: 读后续写(25分)
53. 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。
Having taken part in the interschool storytelling championship for the past two years, I was a shining star of my school. When it came to choosing the right candidate to participate in such competitions, I was always the first choice. Naturally, I was once again selected to represent my school in the approaching contest this year.
Upon hearing the fact that I was chosen again, my classmates and friends acknowledged that I would undoubtedly emerge as the champion again. Consequently, I became conceited (自负的). I was so proud that I neglected the importance of practicing for the contest.
A week before the contest, my teacher Ms. Sara asked, “Selena, would you like to stand in front of the class to rehearse for the contest ” She had tutored me in the past two competitions and knew how important practice was. “Just imagine you are on the stage in the presence of the audience,” she added. “I’m sorry, Ms. Sara,” I replied. “I have a bit of a sore throat.” This was usually the lie I would tell whenever my teacher requested me to practice in front of the class. I always found excuses to avoid doing it because I believed that I was the best and therefore the practice was unnecessary. On one occasion, I even told Ms. Sara not to worry too much as I was well prepared for the contest. In fact, I did everything but practice my script. I only managed to glance briefly through the story the day before the contest. As the best storyteller among the students of the local secondary schools. I was too vain to practice and expected everything to be fine.
The contest was being held in the local community hall. On the day of the contest, the hall was packed. My school teachers and principal were there along with many of my classmates and schoolmates. I was the eighth contestant out of twenty in total. ‘Those who spoke before me did extremely well. On seeing their fascinating and outstanding performance, I began to lose confidence in myself. My palms sweated heavily and I started to feel nervous.
注意：1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Soon it was my turn to talk.
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Finally, results were announced after the contest.
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【答案】
Soon it was my turn to talk. Facing the crowd, I found myself suffering from stage fright. I spoke nervously and even stuttered a few times as I forgot parts of the story. My legs trembled and so did my voice. On seeing my terrible performance, the judges shook their heads. The supporters from my school looked at me in disappointment. I had never been so embarrassed in my life. In the end, I walked off the stage, with my eyes filled with tears.
Finally, results were announced after the contest. I felt sad, because I did not win any prizes, which was not surprising at all. I felt rather ashamed when I faced my classmates and of course, Ms. Sara. I regretted my foolish behavior. On the following day, I went to visit Ms. Sara and apologized. Ms. Sara held my hands, seriously saying, “It’s OK. But from this, you should learn that pride goes before a fall and that practice makes perfect.” I nodded my head and promised to keep this experience as a life-long reminder.
(本试卷共7页, 满分135分, 考试时间120分钟)
第一部分阅读理解(共两节, 满分42.5分)
第一节(共12小题: 每小题2.5分, 满分30分)
阅读下面三篇短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
23-year-old Rachna Kumari is a soft-spoken young woman selling unique wheat stalk paintings (麦秆画) handmade by herself. Every morning, even before her mother awakens, she finishes cooking and cleaning before cycling 5km to run her shop alone. Over the past year, she has sold about 200 of her paintings, 50 of which were bought since she opened her shop in April this year.
However, back in 2019, Rachna had almost given up on life after having to leave school due to family’s financial problems. She became depressed, thinking she would have to spend the rest of her days doing household chores.
Around this time, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) came into the picture with Project Lehar, started to provide vocational training, entrepreneurship (创业), and life skills courses to young women. Project Lehar, run by AKF in partnership with The King’s Trust International, enables girls and young women from disadvantaged backgrounds to rediscover and realise their potential. This was a good opportunity for Rachna to not just continue her studies but also to convince her parents to drop her marriage plans.
After she was admitted into college through Project Lehar, she was also given some suggestions on entrepreneurial and career prospects. One such session on wheat stalk painting made her fall in love with this traditional art form of Bahraich and her creativity was brought out.
Now she is economically independent by selling wheat stalk paintings. However, Rachna is not resting on her achievements. Her shop also doubles up as a training centre where other girls from disadvantaged backgrounds like her who want to stand on their feet get a second chance to change their lives like she did.
While teaching these enthusiastic young girls is a joyful experience, what gives Rachna more pride is being chosen as a wheat stalk painting trainer by the foundation. From being a trainee under this project to now becoming its paid trainer, Rachna’s life has come full circle.
1. What once left Rachna in low spirits
A. Losing her favorite job. B. Dropping out of school.
C. Riding to her shop alone. D. Doing household chores.
2. How did Rachna benefit from Project Lehar
A. She received some donations from it. B. She had a new attitude toward marriage.
C. She was sponsored to open her own shop. D. She got the chance to continue her studies.
3. Which words can be used to describe Rachna
A. Talented and modest. B. Outgoing and successful.
C. Wealthy and independent. D. Hard-working and creative.
4. What brings Rachna more sense of achievement
A. Becoming a first-rate woman artist. B. Giving financial help to disadvantaged girls.
C. Being selected as a wheat stalk painting trainer. D. Setting up the famous Project Lehar independently.
B
Many cities in the United States could grow their own food locally, raising enough crops and cattle to meet the needs of all residents. This is the finding of an interesting new modeling study from Tufts University, which analyzed the potential for local food production in 378 areas across the US and expected food production.
The researchers found that cities in the Northwest in the United States had the greatest potential to raise their own food. Cities along the Eastern seaside and in the Southwest had the least potential and would not be able to meet all their own needs of diet even if every acre of agricultural land was used for food production. This makes sense, as many of the cities are coastal and lack room for agricultural spreading.
The study revealed that the United States have a surplus (多余的) of agricultural land for feeding the domestic (国内的) population. Currently, some land is used to raise export crops, but a focus on local food production would start a conversation about how that land gets used. In the words of Peters, lead author and associate professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts, “It would be important to make sure policies for supporting local or regional food production benefit conservation and create opportunities for farmers to adopt more sustainable (可持续的) practices. Policies should also recognize the ability of the natural resources in a given local or region and consider the supply chain, including ability for food processing and storage.”
Although it’s a far cry from the current reality, it is a nice thought to imagine cities surrounded by food production operations that transport freshly harvested food to nearby homes, and then make use of the leftover food to fertilize fields and generate heat for greenhouses.
5. The cities along the Eastern seaside fail to provide enough food because ________.
A. citizens are unwilling to grow crops B. the methods of food production are wrong
C. they don’t have enough land to grow crops D. their climate limits the agricultural production
6. What will the focus on local food production lead to
A. More job opportunities for citizens. B. More specific policies about using land.
C. Conversations with the local government. D. A discussion on how to make use of land.
7. In which section can we read this text in a newspaper
A. Agriculture. B. Entertainment. C. Lifestyle. D. Sport.
8. What is the best title of this text
A. The US Government Stops Wasting Food
B. Many Cities in the US Can Grow Their Own Food
C. Cities Learn to Grow Food From the Villages
D. Farmers Have More Chances to Be Employed
C
The sound of children’s laughter is not something you often hear at a hospital. Yet in the hallways of Children’s Health of Orange County (CHOC Hospital) in Orange, California, the joyous sound of kids having fun will soon be a common occurrence. That’s because Honda teamed up with the hospital to create a first-of-its-kind electric car made just for kids!
Shogo is the child-sized electric ride-on car, which was built by Honda through their charitable “Project Courage”, an initiative aimed at adding some much-needed happiness to the days of children battling with serious illnesses in hospital.
Shogo was made entirely by Honda’s engineers, and they’re incredibly proud of it. The car has been used at CHOC in place of wheelchairs. Now, patients can drive themselves to their treatment s in various parts of the hospital, giving them a reason to look forward to these procedures instead of dreading them.
Shogo is meant for child drivers aged 4 through 9. The car has a simple stop/go mechanism they can easily use, and it’s capable of going about one to five miles per hour. Don’t worry, though; the speed is controlled not by the kids but by a nurse or caregiver walking alongside the car.
Safety was at the top of the engineers’ minds when making Shogo. Besides, the vehicle has no doors so kids can easily get in and out, a soft-to-the-touch interior that can be washed to stay sanitary (卫生的) in a hospital setting, and it comes equipped with an I. V. pole holder. There’s even a toy holder and a horn with different sound options, and kids can create their own custom license plate for the built-in holder. So far, every patient who has tried Shogo has absolutely loved it!
What a fantastic invention! There’s nothing more beautiful than the sound of kids having fun, and we’re so delighted that caregivers at CHOC will get to hear that sound more often from now on.
9. Why does Honda build Shogo with CHOC Hospital
A. To improve the service quality of nurses.
B. To initiate the charitable “Project Courage”.
C. To make hospital stay more fun for sick kids.
D. To help patients know their treatment procedures.
10. What does the underlined word “dreading” mean in paragraph 3
A. Being busy with. B. Being afraid of. C. Catching up with. D. Taking control of.
11. What can help keep child drivers safe when they drive the Shogo
A. The little patients’ driving license. B. The advanced equipment on the car.
C. The design by the Honda’s engineers. D. The company of a nurse or a caregiver.
12. What can be inferred from paragraph 5
A. Shogo can be easily controlled by the child drivers.
B. Shogo can offer a tiny patient a pleasant experience.
C. More Shogoes will be used in place of wheelchairs.
D. Honda’s engineers are proud of the design of Shogo.
第二节(共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Research has shown that mindful eating has positive impacts on people, so it’s beneficial to know how to eat more mindfully. Here are some techniques for eating at a healthy pace.
Remove all distractions while you eat. ____13____ Make sure your cell phone is face down and you’re not going to be responding to any messages that come through.
Take enough time to finish your meal. Even with all distractions removed, very often you still find yourself eating faster than you should.____14____ It takes about that time for your body to get the signal to the brain that you are full.
____15____ You might wonder how to spend 20 whole minutes eating a sandwich. One way to slowdown is to engage your senses and think through all the details about your meal. Ask yourself: What’s on my plate How hungry am I today Is it too salty Notice the smell, the taste and whatever other senses that arise as you eat.
Limit the amount of the food you might munch on(大口吃) mindlessly. Put a small amount of snack food, like potato chips, in a separate bowl to help avoid mindless munching.____16____ Putting aside some of the food can help you eat less at a healthier pace.
Actually chew. If you’re wolfing down(狼吞虎咽) your food you’re probably not chewing it. And chewing is an important part of digestion. ____17____ Look at each bite before putting it into your mouth, acknowledge what you’re eating and chew, chew, chew.
A. Notice all the little details about your food.
B. Limit your time for a meal within 20 minutes.
C. It helps break up the foods so it’s easier for absorption.
D. Watch out for your food intake and the time you spend on it.
E. When you sit down to eat, spend at least 20 minutes doing so.
F. If you have a whole bag of it, it is challenging to stop after several bites.
G. They can limit your ability to enjoy your food and notice when you are full.
第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节: 满分 37.5 分)
第一节完形填空(共15小题: 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The rural girl from India, Anjali, was born blind. However, she has always been determined to live a full and ___18___ life.
Although poor, her parents ___19___ to send her to a local blind school, where she could learn to read and write in Braille. At first, Anjali was scared and ___20___ . She didn’t know anyone, and she felt like she didn’t belong here. ___21___ she met her teacher, Mrs Gupta, a kind and patient woman, who often encouraged Anjali to ___22___ her dreams. With Mrs Gupta’s help, she quickly ___23___ in her studies and made many new friends. Additionally, she participated in extracurricular activities, such as drama and music.
One day, Anjali was ___24___ to audition (试演) for a role in a school play. She was nervous, but she practiced her ___25___ for hours a day, and she finally felt ready to audition. At the audition, Anjali gave a powerful ___26___ . She delivered her lines with confidence and emotion so she ____27____ the attention of the entire audience. Finally, she was ____28____ the lead role in the play.
The play was a success, and Anjali became a star. After the play, Anjali was invited to speak at a local conference on ____29____ . She spoke about her experiences as a blind girl and inspired others to never give up on their dreams. She finally found her ____30____ , and she was ready to share it with the world.
Anjali is now an actress and a ____31____ speaker. She travels the world, sharing her story with others. She is a shining example of the power of ____32____ .
18 A. luxury B. simple C. independent D. conventional
19. A. opposed B. hesitated C. managed D. attempted
20. A. lonely B. friendly C. lively D. deadly
21 A. Hopefully B. Thankfully C. Currently D. Apparently
22. A. turn to B. look to C. take to D. stick to
23. A. set out B. stood out C. held out D. came out
24. A. selected B. spotted C. assessed D. employed
25. A. songs B. gestures C. lines D. looks
26. A. performance B. conclusion C. innovation D. passion
27. A. distracted B. caught C. rejected D. boosted
28. A. awarded B. credited C. served D. assumed
29. A. competition B. disability C. qualification D. responsibility
30 A. attitude B. lifestyle C. voice D. association
31. A. inspiring B. humorous C. adorable D. sincere
32. A. devotion B. creativity C. honesty D. determination
第二节语法填空(共10小题, 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
根据句子结构的语法性, 在下面空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词的适当形式填空
Dunhuang has been the passage that connects the Central Kingdom with the Western Regions, west of Yumenguan including what is now Xinjiang and parts of Central Asia since the Han Dynasty.
Dunhuang is ___33___ (close) related to the ancient Silk Road, and in 1987 the Mogao Caves, built in AD 366, were listed as a world cultural heritage. “Dunhuang has rich, colorful historical and cultural relics, and I am here ___34___ (find) Nepalese (尼泊尔) art elements from my hometown,” said Kumar Khadka, ___35___ international student from Nepal. It was his first visit to Dunhuang as part of the ancient Silk Road tour, ___36___ (organize) by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. The event ___37___ (begin) in Beijing on 28 August, 2018, and Dunhuang was ___38___ (it) third stop.
Nowadays 492 caves have well-preserved murals (壁画) and colourful paintings, many of ___39___ are made of fragile materials such as dirt, wood and wheat straw. So if 15 people remain in a cave for more than 10 minutes, the temperature in the cave will increase ___40___ five degrees. This means that a large number of ___41___ (tourist) will unavoidably speed up the ageing of the murals and colourful sculptures.
With the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative, Dunhuang once again became the focus of the Silk Road. Meanwhile, the ___42___ (protect) of the cultural relics here must be the first priority today.
第三部分写作(共三节: 满分55分)
第一节句子考查(满分15分; 填空题12分, 每空0.5分; 句子翻译一个, 3分)
43. The committee __________ __________ __________ (由……组成) representatives from different countries. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
44. __________ __________ __________ (换句话说), English weather-speak is a means of social bonding. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
45. Circumstances changed in 1933, when Hitler ____________(掌权) in Germany. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
46. Some people __________ __________ __________ (坚持做) things the old way, but winners know that they need to change. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
47. Whoever you are, you should obey the rules. (同义句转换)
__________ __________ __________you are, you should obey the rules.
48. Apparently, all the students are committed to preparing the exam. (同义句改写)
__________ __________ __________that all the students are committed to preparing the exam.
49. The meeting which will be held tomorrow is of great importance. (同义句改写)
The meeting__________ __________ __________tomorrow is of great importance.
50. I realized the importance of friendship only when I lost my best friends. (用倒装句转换)
Only when I lost my best friends__________ __________ __________the importance of friendship.
51. 让我印象最深刻的是在上周举办的活动中学生们对英语有着强烈的热爱。(用主语从句和表语从句翻译) (汉译英)
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第二节: 书面表达(15分)
52. 假设你是李华, 你的英国朋友Tom打算在寒假期间来中国旅游, 来信让你推荐旅行地点。请你用英文写一封邮件向他推荐一座城市, 内容包括：
1. 推荐的城市；
2. 推荐理由
注意: 1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
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第三节: 读后续写(25分)
53. 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。
Having taken part in the interschool storytelling championship for the past two years, I was a shining star of my school. When it came to choosing the right candidate to participate in such competitions, I was always the first choice. Naturally, I was once again selected to represent my school in the approaching contest this year.
Upon hearing the fact that I was chosen again, my classmates and friends acknowledged that I would undoubtedly emerge as the champion again. Consequently, I became conceited (自负的). I was so proud that I neglected the importance of practicing for the contest.
A week before the contest, my teacher Ms. Sara asked, “Selena, would you like to stand in front of the class to rehearse for the contest ” She had tutored me in the past two competitions and knew how important practice was. “Just imagine you are on the stage in the presence of the audience,” she added. “I’m sorry, Ms. Sara,” I replied. “I have a bit of a sore throat.” This was usually the lie I would tell whenever my teacher requested me to practice in front of the class. I always found excuses to avoid doing it because I believed that I was the best and therefore the practice was unnecessary. On one occasion, I even told Ms. Sara not to worry too much as I was well prepared for the contest. In fact, I did everything but practice my script. I only managed to glance briefly through the story the day before the contest. As the best storyteller among the students of the local secondary schools. I was too vain to practice and expected everything to be fine.
The contest was being held in the local community hall. On the day of the contest, the hall was packed. My school teachers and principal were there along with many of my classmates and schoolmates. I was the eighth contestant out of twenty in total. ‘Those who spoke before me did extremely well. On seeing their fascinating and outstanding performance, I began to lose confidence in myself. My palms sweated heavily and I started to feel nervous.
注意：1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Soon, it was my turn to talk.
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Finally, results were announced after the contest.
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答案版
(本试卷共7页, 满分135分, 考试时间120分钟)
第一部分阅读理解(共两节, 满分42.5分)
第一节(共12小题: 每小题2.5分, 满分30分)
阅读下面三篇短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
23-year-old Rachna Kumari is a soft-spoken young woman selling unique wheat stalk paintings (麦秆画) handmade by herself. Every morning, even before her mother awakens, she finishes cooking and cleaning before cycling 5km to run her shop alone. Over the past year, she has sold about 200 of her paintings, 50 of which were bought since she opened her shop in April this year.
However, back in 2019, Rachna had almost given up on life after having to leave school due to family’s financial problems. She became depressed, thinking she would have to spend the rest of her days doing household chores.
Around this time the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) came into the picture with Project Lehar, started to provide vocational training, entrepreneurship (创业), and life skills courses to young women. Project Lehar, run by AKF in partnership with The King’s Trust International, enables girls and young women from disadvantaged backgrounds to rediscover and realise their potential. This was a good opportunity for Rachna to not just continue her studies but also to convince her parents to drop her marriage plans.
After she was admitted into college through Project Lehar, she was also given some suggestions on entrepreneurial and career prospects. One such session on wheat stalk painting made her fall in love with this traditional art form of Bahraich and her creativity was brought out.
Now she is economically independent by selling wheat stalk paintings. However, Rachna is not resting on her achievements. Her shop also doubles up as a training centre where other girls from disadvantaged backgrounds like her who want to stand on their feet get a second chance to change their lives like she did.
While teaching these enthusiastic young girls is a joyful experience, what gives Rachna more pride is being chosen as a wheat stalk painting trainer by the foundation. From being a trainee under this project to now becoming its paid trainer, Rachna’s life has come full circle.
1. What once left Rachna in low spirits
A. Losing her favorite job. B. Dropping out of school.
C. Riding to her shop alone. D. Doing household chores.
2. How did Rachna benefit from Project Lehar
A. She received some donations from it. B. She had a new attitude toward marriage.
C. She was sponsored to open her own shop. D. She got the chance to continue her studies.
3. Which words can be used to describe Rachna
A. Talented and modest. B. Outgoing and successful.
C. Wealthy and independent. D. Hard-working and creative.
4. What brings Rachna more sense of achievement
A. Becoming a first-rate woman artist. B. Giving financial help to disadvantaged girls.
C. Being selected as a wheat stalk painting trainer. D. Setting up the famous Project Lehar independently.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D 4. C
B
Many cities in the United States could grow their own food locally, raising enough crops and cattle to meet the needs of all residents. This is the finding of an interesting new modeling study from Tufts University, which analyzed the potential for local food production in 378 areas across the US and expected food production.
The researchers found that cities in the Northwest in the United States had the greatest potential to raise their own food. Cities along the Eastern seaside and in the Southwest had the least potential and would not be able to meet all their own needs of diet, even if every acre of agricultural land was used for food production. This makes sense, as many of the cities are coastal and lack room for agricultural spreading.
The study revealed that the United States have a surplus (多余的) of agricultural land for feeding the domestic (国内的) population. Currently, some land is used to raise export crops, but a focus on local food production would start a conversation about how that land gets used. In the words of Peters, lead author and associate professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts, “It would be important to make sure policies for supporting local or regional food production benefit conservation and create opportunities for farmers to adopt more sustainable (可持续的) practices. Policies should also recognize the ability of the natural resources in a given local or region and consider the supply chain, including ability for food processing and storage.”
Although it’s a far cry from the current reality, it is a nice thought to imagine cities surrounded by food production operations that transport freshly harvested food to nearby homes, and then make use of the leftover food to fertilize fields and generate heat for greenhouses.
5. The cities along the Eastern seaside fail to provide enough food because ________.
A. citizens are unwilling to grow crops B. the methods of food production are wrong
C. they don’t have enough land to grow crops D. their climate limits the agricultural production
6. What will the focus on local food production lead to
A. More job opportunities for citizens. B. More specific policies about using land.
C Conversations with the local government. D. A discussion on how to make use of land.
7. In which section can we read this text in a newspaper
A. Agriculture. B. Entertainment. C. Lifestyle. D. Sport.
8. What is the best title of this text
A. The US Government Stops Wasting Food
B. Many Cities in the US Can Grow Their Own Food
C. Cities Learn to Grow Food From the Villages
D. Farmers Have More Chances to Be Employed
【答案】5. C 6. D 7. A 8. B
C
The sound of children’s laughter is not something you often hear at a hospital. Yet in the hallways of Children’s Health of Orange County (CHOC Hospital) in Orange, California, the joyous sound of kids having fun will soon be a common occurrence. That’s because Honda teamed up with the hospital to create a first-of-its-kind electric car made just for kids!
Shogo is the child-sized electric ride-on car, which was built by Honda through their charitable “Project Courage”, an initiative aimed at adding some much-needed happiness to the days of children battling with serious illnesses in hospital.
Shogo was made entirely by Honda’s engineers, and they’re incredibly proud of it. The car has been used at CHOC in place of wheelchairs. Now, patients can drive themselves to their treatment s in various parts of the hospital, giving them a reason to look forward to these procedures instead of dreading them.
Shogo is meant for child drivers aged 4 through 9. The car has a simple stop/go mechanism they can easily use, and it’s capable of going about one to five miles per hour. Don’t worry, though; the speed is controlled not by the kids but by a nurse or caregiver walking alongside the car.
Safety was at the top of the engineers’ minds when making Shogo. Besides, the vehicle has no doors so kids can easily get in and out, a soft-to-the-touch interior that can be washed to stay sanitary (卫生的) in a hospital setting, and it comes equipped with an I. V. pole holder. There’s even a toy holder and a horn with different sound options, and kids can create their own custom license plate for the built-in holder. So far, every patient who has tried Shogo has absolutely loved it!
What a fantastic invention! There’s nothing more beautiful than the sound of kids having fun, and we’re so delighted that caregivers at CHOC will get to hear that sound more often from now on.
9. Why does Honda build Shogo with CHOC Hospital
A. To improve the service quality of nurses.
B. To initiate the charitable “Project Courage”.
C. To make hospital stay more fun for sick kids.
D. To help patients know their treatment procedures.
10. What does the underlined word “dreading” mean in paragraph 3
A. Being busy with. B. Being afraid of. C. Catching up with. D. Taking control of.
11. What can help keep child drivers safe when they drive the Shogo
A. The little patients’ driving license. B. The advanced equipment on the car.
C. The design by the Honda’s engineers. D. The company of a nurse or a caregiver.
12. What can be inferred from paragraph 5
A. Shogo can be easily controlled by the child drivers.
B. Shogo can offer a tiny patient a pleasant experience.
C. More Shogoes will be used in place of wheelchairs.
D. Honda’s engineers are proud of the design of Shogo.
【答案】9. C 10. B 11. D 12. B
第二节(共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Research has shown that mindful eating has positive impacts on people, so it’s beneficial to know how to eat more mindfully. Here are some techniques for eating at a healthy pace.
Remove all distractions while you eat. ____13____ Make sure your cell phone is face down and you’re not going to be responding to any messages that come through.
Take enough time to finish your meal. Even with all distractions removed, very often you still find yourself eating faster than you should.____14____ It takes about that time for your body to get the signal to the brain that you are full.
____15____ You might wonder how to spend 20 whole minutes eating a sandwich. One way to slowdown is to engage your senses and think through all the details about your meal. Ask yourself: What’s on my plate How hungry am I today Is it too salty Notice the smell, the taste and whatever other senses that arise as you eat.
Limit the amount of the food you might munch on(大口吃) mindlessly. Put a small amount of snack food, like potato chips, in a separate bowl to help avoid mindless munching.____16____ Putting aside some of the food can help you eat less at a healthier pace.
Actually chew. If you’re wolfing down(狼吞虎咽) your food you’re probably not chewing it. And chewing is an important part of digestion. ____17____ Look at each bite before putting it into your mouth, acknowledge what you’re eating and chew, chew, chew.
A. Notice all the little details about your food.
B. Limit your time for a meal within 20 minutes.
C. It helps break up the foods so it’s easier for absorption.
D. Watch out for your food intake and the time you spend on it.
E. When you sit down to eat, spend at least 20 minutes doing so.
F. If you have a whole bag of it, it is challenging to stop after several bites.
G. They can limit your ability to enjoy your food and notice when you are full.
【答案】13. G 14. E 15. A 16. F 17. C
第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节: 满分 37.5 分)
第一节完形填空(共15小题: 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The rural girl from India, Anjali, was born blind. However, she has always been determined to live a full and ___18___ life.
Although poor, her parents ___19___ to send her to a local blind school, where she could learn to read and write in Braille. At first, Anjali was scared and ___20___ . She didn’t know anyone, and she felt like she didn’t belong here. ___21___ she met her teacher, Mrs Gupta, a kind and patient woman, who often encouraged Anjali to ___22___ her dreams. With Mrs Gupta’s help, she quickly ___23___ in her studies and made many new friends. Additionally, she participated in extracurricular activities, such as drama and music.
One day, Anjali was ___24___ to audition (试演) for a role in a school play. She was nervous, but she practiced her ___25___ for hours a day, and she finally felt ready to audition. At the audition, Anjali gave a powerful ___26___ . She delivered her lines with confidence and emotion so she ____27____ the attention of the entire audience. Finally, she was ____28____ the lead role in the play.
The play was a success, and Anjali became a star. After the play, Anjali was invited to speak at a local conference on ____29____ . She spoke about her experiences as a blind girl and inspired others to never give up on their dreams. She finally found her ____30____ , and she was ready to share it with the world.
Anjali is now an actress and a ____31____ speaker. She travels the world, sharing her story with others. She is a shining example of the power of ____32____ .
18. A. luxury B. simple C. independent D. conventional
19. A. opposed B. hesitated C. managed D. attempted
20. A. lonely B. friendly C. lively D. deadly
21. A. Hopefully B. Thankfully C. Currently D. Apparently
22. A. turn to B. look to C. take to D. stick to
23. A. set out B. stood out C. held out D. came out
24. A. selected B. spotted C. assessed D. employed
25. A. songs B. gestures C. lines D. looks
26. A. performance B. conclusion C. innovation D. passion
27. A. distracted B. caught C. rejected D. boosted
28. A. awarded B. credited C. served D. assumed
29. A. competition B. disability C. qualification D. responsibility
30. A. attitude B. lifestyle C. voice D. association
31. A. inspiring B. humorous C. adorable D. sincere
32. A. devotion B. creativity C. honesty D. determination
【答案】18. C 19. C 20. A 21. B 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. D
第二节语法填空(共10小题, 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
根据句子结构的语法性, 在下面空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词的适当形式填空
Dunhuang has been the passage that connects the Central Kingdom with the Western Regions, west of Yumenguan including what is now Xinjiang and parts of Central Asia since the Han Dynasty.
Dunhuang is ___33___ (close) related to the ancient Silk Road, and in 1987 the Mogao Caves, built in AD 366, were listed as a world cultural heritage. “Dunhuang has rich, colorful historical and cultural relics, and I am here ___34___ (find) Nepalese (尼泊尔) art elements from my hometown,” said Kumar Khadka, ___35___ international student from Nepal. It was his first visit to Dunhuang as part of the ancient Silk Road tour, ___36___ (organize) by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. The event ___37___ (begin) in Beijing on 28 August, 2018, and Dunhuang was ___38___ (it) third stop.
Nowadays 492 caves have well-preserved murals (壁画) and colourful paintings, many of ___39___ are made of fragile materials such as dirt, wood and wheat straw. So if 15 people remain in a cave for more than 10 minutes, the temperature in the cave will increase ___40___ five degrees. This means that a large number of ___41___ (tourist) will unavoidably speed up the ageing of the murals and colourful sculptures.
With the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative, Dunhuang once again became the focus of the Silk Road. Meanwhile, the ___42___ (protect) of the cultural relics here must be the first priority today.
【答案】33. closely
34. to find
35. an 36. organized
37. began 38. its
39. which 40. by
41. tourists
42. protection
第三部分写作(共三节: 满分55分)
第一节句子考查(满分15分; 填空题12分, 每空0.5分; 句子翻译一个, 3分)
43. The committee __________ __________ __________ (由……组成) representatives from different countries. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. was ②. comprised ③. of
44. __________ __________ __________ (换句话说), English weather-speak is a means of social bonding. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. In ②. other ③. words
45. Circumstances changed in 1933, when Hitler ____________(掌权) in Germany. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】came to power
46. Some people __________ __________ __________ (坚持做) things the old way, but winners know that they need to change. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. insist ②. on ③. doing
47. Whoever you are, you should obey the rules. (同义句转换)
__________ __________ __________you are, you should obey the rules.
【答案】 ①. No ②. matter ③. who
48. Apparently, all the students are committed to preparing the exam. (同义句改写)
__________ __________ __________that all the students are committed to preparing the exam.
【答案】 ①. It ②. is ③. apparent
49. The meeting which will be held tomorrow is of great importance. (同义句改写)
The meeting__________ __________ __________tomorrow is of great importance.
【答案】 ①. to ②. be ③. held
50. I realized the importance of friendship only when I lost my best friends. (用倒装句转换)
Only when I lost my best friends__________ __________ __________the importance of friendship.
【答案】 ①. did ②. I ③. realize
51. 让我印象最深刻的是在上周举办的活动中学生们对英语有着强烈的热爱。(用主语从句和表语从句翻译) (汉译英)
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【答案】What impressed me most is that students have a strong passion for English in the event held last week.
第二节: 书面表达(15分)
52. 假设你是李华, 你的英国朋友Tom打算在寒假期间来中国旅游, 来信让你推荐旅行地点。请你用英文写一封邮件向他推荐一座城市, 内容包括：
1. 推荐的城市；
2. 推荐理由。
注意: 1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
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【答案】Dear Tom,
I’m thrilled to hear about your plan to visit China during the winter break! I wholeheartedly recommend you to explore Xi’an.
Xi’an, known as the ancient capital of China, boasts the world-famous Terracotta Army, a breathtaking sight that offers a glimpse into the splendour of the Qin Dynasty. The ancient City Wall, well-preserved, allows you to walk or bike along it, immersing yourself in centuries-old architecture. Not to be missed is the Muslim Quarter, where you can enjoy authentic local cuisine and experience the lively atmosphere of a traditional Chinese market.
I’m sure Xi’an will provide you with an unforgettable cultural adventure!
Yours,
Li Hua
第三节: 读后续写(25分)
53. 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。
Having taken part in the interschool storytelling championship for the past two years, I was a shining star of my school. When it came to choosing the right candidate to participate in such competitions, I was always the first choice. Naturally, I was once again selected to represent my school in the approaching contest this year.
Upon hearing the fact that I was chosen again, my classmates and friends acknowledged that I would undoubtedly emerge as the champion again. Consequently, I became conceited (自负的). I was so proud that I neglected the importance of practicing for the contest.
A week before the contest, my teacher Ms. Sara asked, “Selena, would you like to stand in front of the class to rehearse for the contest ” She had tutored me in the past two competitions and knew how important practice was. “Just imagine you are on the stage in the presence of the audience,” she added. “I’m sorry, Ms. Sara,” I replied. “I have a bit of a sore throat.” This was usually the lie I would tell whenever my teacher requested me to practice in front of the class. I always found excuses to avoid doing it because I believed that I was the best and therefore the practice was unnecessary. On one occasion, I even told Ms. Sara not to worry too much as I was well prepared for the contest. In fact, I did everything but practice my script. I only managed to glance briefly through the story the day before the contest. As the best storyteller among the students of the local secondary schools. I was too vain to practice and expected everything to be fine.
The contest was being held in the local community hall. On the day of the contest, the hall was packed. My school teachers and principal were there along with many of my classmates and schoolmates. I was the eighth contestant out of twenty in total. ‘Those who spoke before me did extremely well. On seeing their fascinating and outstanding performance, I began to lose confidence in myself. My palms sweated heavily and I started to feel nervous.
注意：1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Soon it was my turn to talk.
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Finally, results were announced after the contest.
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【答案】
Soon it was my turn to talk. Facing the crowd, I found myself suffering from stage fright. I spoke nervously and even stuttered a few times as I forgot parts of the story. My legs trembled and so did my voice. On seeing my terrible performance, the judges shook their heads. The supporters from my school looked at me in disappointment. I had never been so embarrassed in my life. In the end, I walked off the stage, with my eyes filled with tears.
Finally, results were announced after the contest. I felt sad, because I did not win any prizes, which was not surprising at all. I felt rather ashamed when I faced my classmates and of course, Ms. Sara. I regretted my foolish behavior. On the following day, I went to visit Ms. Sara and apologized. Ms. Sara held my hands, seriously saying, “It’s OK. But from this, you should learn that pride goes before a fall and that practice makes perfect.” I nodded my head and promised to keep this experience as a life-long reminder.
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