2024-2025学年甘肃省会宁县第四中学高二上学期第一次月考英语试卷(含答案）

2024-2025学年甘肃省会宁县第四中学高二上学期第一次月考英语试卷
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分27.5分)
A
Movies to Enjoy
Eating Animals
The 2018 documentary Eating Animals, based on the book by Jonathan Safran Foer published in 2009, tells us that factory farming is bad, and that most Americans don’t realize just how bad. Still, this isn’t a feel-guilty film. There’s plenty of hope as director Christopher Quinn shows farmers who are still using practices that do not, for example, force chickens to live their short lives in a dark building while covered in their own poop (大便). Will the film cause you to go vegan (素食主义者) Eh, burgers are really tasty. But it will make you think about what it is that you’re putting in your mouth and maybe inspire you to head for the farmers’ market to see what a chicken that lived a happy life tastes like.
Landmark’s E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW, Washington, D. C.; opens on Oct. 15 (Mon.), $10-$12.50.
Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema, 7235 Woodmont Ave. Bethesda, MD.; opens on Oct. 15(Mon.), $9.50-$12.50.
The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia
Sometimes it’s enjoyable to see what everyone else has been seeing. It helps with dinner party conversation. Sometimes, though, it’s fun to see something really different. The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia is a 2009 documentary about the only two surviving performers of Armenian tightrope dancing, 76 and 77 at the time of the film, and their desperate efforts to pass on the traditional art form to the only student of tightrope dancing left in the land, a 16- year-old orphan boy.
Library of Congress, Mary Pickford Theater, 101 Independence Ave. SE, Washington D.C.; Oct. 15 (Mon.),8p.m., free.
Family Movie Series
The Old Greenbelt Theatre is here to help quiet the endless “ I’m bored “ at the weekend. Every Sunday at l p.m., you can take the kids to see a family-friendly film for free, including Despicable Me 3 and Paddington 2. Just have fun!
The Old Greenbelt Theatre, 129 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD.;Sundays through
Dec.30,1p.m.,free.
21. Which statement about Eating Animals is TRUE
A. It’s directed by Jonathan Safran Foer.
B. It’s a feel-guilty story about the bad factory farming.
C. It may cause many more Americans to go vegan.
D. It can help raise people’s awareness of food.
22. What could someone who wants to enjoy a film for free on October 15 choose
A. Eating Animals. B. The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia.
C. Despicable Me 3. D. Paddington 2.
23. Where should she go if a woman wants to spend a happy weekend with her children
A. Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema
B. Library of Congress, Mary Pickford Theater.
C. 555 11th St. NW,Washington, D.C.
D. 129 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD.
B
Music is not just a set of sounds and rhythms. Its influence on the brain is much deeper than any other human experience. Keep on reading to know all those amazing powers of music.
A recent study suggests that preterm (早产的) babies appear to experience less pain and feed more when listening to music. Experts led by Dr Manoj Kumar of the University of Alberta, Canada, found that music had a beneficial effect on reducing pain for preterm babies experiencing painful medical tests. It also appeared to benefit full-term babies during operations.
Many people experiencing brain damage have speech and movement-related problems. Music can help recover from brain injuries. As a different and effective treatment, doctors often advise such patients to listen to good music to improve the parts of the brain responsible for these two functions. When people with neurological (神经的) disorders hear a musical beat, it helps them to regain a balanced walk.
Though music cannot make deafness disappear, it really can stave off the loss of hearing. There was an experiment involving 163 people where 74 were musicians. Participants were asked to pass some listening tests. Musicians heard the sounds better than non﹣musicians, and this difference gets clearer with age. This means that a 70﹣year﹣old musician hears better than a 50﹣year﹣old non﹣musician, even in a noisy environment.
Besides, music mends a broken heart. It is not about a thrown﹣away love, but about a heart attack. The matter is that music can help people recover from a heart attack or heart operation by reducing blood pressure, slowing down the heartbeat rate, and reducing anxiety. Listening to the quality music produces positive emotions, improves the movement of blood, and expands blood vessels, thus, promoting quick recovery of the whole cardiovascular (心血管的) system.
24. How does music affect preterm babies？
A. It helps reduce their pain. B. It helps develop their potential in music.
C. It helps improve their hearing systems. D. It helps repair their neurological systems.
25. What does the underlined phrase “stave off” in Paragraph 4 mean？
A. Lead to. B. Increase. C. Prevent. D. Break into.
26. Why can music mend a broken heart？
A. It has a positive effect on human body systems’ work.
B. It can help people prevent diseases caused by anxiety.
C. It helps make a person feel optimistic about life.
D. It can help patients recover in a slow way.
27. What may be the best title for the text？
A. Who Can Benefit from Music B. The Best Time to Listen to Music
C. The Way to Choose Quality Music D. How Music Affects Our Mind and Body
C
Pre-school children who spend time together take on one another's personalities, a new research has found. The study shows that environment plays a key role in shaping people's personalities. While genetics still forms the central part of the human psyche （心理）, the research finds that personality traits （特征） are “contagious”（传染的） among children. “Our finding flies in the face of common assumptions that personality can't be changed,” said Dr. Jennifer Neal, co-author of the study.
The researchers studied the personalities and social networks of two pre-school classes fora full school year. One of the classes was a set of three-year-olds, and the other a set of four-year-olds. Children whose friends were hard-working or outgoing gradually took on these personality traits over time. Psychology expert Dr. Emily Dublin said kids are having a far bigger effect on each other than people may realize.
The new study is not the first to explore the contagious effects of personality traits. A 2015psychology study found that rudeness at work can be contagious as it travels from person to person “like a disease”. The study found that seeing a boss being rude to an employee was enough to cause people to be rude to those around them.
The researchers questioned 6,000 people on the social “climate” in their workplaces, which included offices, hotels and restaurants. They found 75 percent of those who took part said they had been treated rudely at least once in the past year. And the study also suggests that merely seeing other people being subjected to rudeness made it more likely that a person would treat their colleagues in the same way. Rudeness could include leaving someone off an invite toa company event, sending unkind emails, finding fault with others or failing to give praise.
Dr. Torkelson believes companies need to be more aware of the harm that rudeness in the workplace can do as it can damage the working environment. She said better training could help to fight against the problem.
28. What does the underlined part “flies in the face of” in Paragraph 1 mean
A. Leads to. B. Results from. C. Goes against. D. Agrees with.
29. Which of the following is considered rude at the workplace
A. Ignoring the faults of co-workers. B. Not sending emails to workmates.
C. Seeking praise from colleagues and bosses. D. Not inviting a colleague to a company party.
30. What is the passage mainly about
A. One's personality is hard to change. B. One's personality is shaped by genes.
C. One's personality traits can spread to others. D. One's personality traits can change overnight.
31. This passage is most probably taken from ________.
A. a science journal B. a study guide
C. a school textbook D. a science fiction
D
A University College London study looked at car use to conclude that cities have to become car-free to survive. Simply put, if we don't reduce the number of cars in our cities then they will just completely clog up and stop moving.
The study notes the number of cars is actually increasing faster than that of people. In 2019, 80 million cars were built while the population increased by 78 million. And the mass production of those cars was responsible for 4% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (排放) ,which is bigger than aviation (航空) and that's before you even fuel them up.
The study authors construct a mathematical model, and residents choose driving their car or taking public transport on the basis of the time it takes to do the trip. “All individuals decide their commuting (通勤) mode trying to reduce their costs, but the result is the overall worst-case situation, where the average commuting time is longer and all people decide to use their car.” write the authors of the study.
Besides, policymakers tend to construct even more car infrastructure (基础设施) and invest even more in private cars, which then encourages more private vehicle use and results in even more traffic jams.
Possible solutions have to be actively encouraged, with more travel options, plus local shops and services.
Also, increasing the costs could be achieved by reducing the space devoted to cars, with more public transport lanes, wider sidewalks, and pedestrian roads, for example.
Dr. Humberto, one author of the study said: “If our goal is to have more liveable and developed cities then we must take part of this land and give it to other modes of transportation: walking, cycling and public transport.
32. Which of the following can replace the underlined words “clog up”
A. Turn down. B. Break down.
C. Make troubles. D. Get stuck.
33. What can we infer from the numbers in Paragraph 2
A. The number of cars is larger than population.
B. Car production creates more CO2 than aviation.
C. CO2 emission is largely affected by car production.
D. Global CO2 emission is more serious than expected.
34. What result do study authors get from their model
A. It is hard for people to keep a balance.
B. It takes more time to drive cars to work.
C. More cars can be used to save time.
D. Driving cars can keep the cost down.
35. What can be a possible way to reduce car use
A. Building parking lots. B. Saving land for cars.
C. Producing less cars. D. Riding a bus to work.
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自处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Today is a wonderful day to think about the year going by, the success you achieved, the things that did not go so well and the things you want to do. To help you make this year your beat ever, take a few moments to think about these 5 suggestions.
___36___ Have a clear vision of what you want to achieve and make a plan. Imagine what you want to finish. See it in your mind. Write down your goals, and never doubt that you will be successful.
Find the positive factor.___37___ and stay away from the dream stealers who would bring you down.
Be enthusiastic. Show lots of interest in everything. Be active in everything you do. ___38___ Let the world see and hear your enthusiasm.
Spend quality time. ___39___ Rise early; spend some quality time on your work of reading. Value not only the time you spend by your self, but also the time you spend with your beloved ones.
Say thank-you to the people who have helped you. Call up a friend or beloved one and tell him/ her how much he/ she means to you. Show people you appreciate and care about them. ___40___.
Remember people sometimes forget what you said to them or did for them, but they never forgot how you make them feel in their hearts.
A. Trust in the power of attraction.
B. Life is so short, so make full use of every day.
C. Acts of appreciation cost nothing but mean everything.
D. Have a plan for your action.
E. Let it show in your body language, your smile and your voice.
F. Surround yourself with loving and supportive people.
G. Make a decision to improve your life.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Three years ago, I participated in Model United Nations (MUN) held by the Education Department, which was a mock (模拟的) UN activity. During the two days, students are separated in different groups which ___41___ different countries to debate and try to solve problems. MUN has ___42___ awards: best delegates (代表), honorary mentions, and verbal mentions.
Each time I participate in MUN, I made good ___43___ and undoubtedly got a few awards. But I often felt as if I’d ___44___ because I had never won the best delegate award. I ___45___ those who didn’t deserve to win the award but won it various times, and I was just filled with ___46___ at their success. But later I realized that it was also ___47___ not to get the award because I could actually ___48___ something, and that I shouldn’t ___49___ the best delegate award until I was the best delegate I could be.
Failures are completely subjective — we can look at a result as a failure or a ____50____. Any failure can be regarded as a(n) ____51____ because you can always learn something from it and do ____52____ next time. This is supported by John Locke’s theory that we are born with blank views: knowledge and ability are learned from our ____53____. That’s true. If I make a mistake in the life practice, then I probably won’t ____54____ that next time. I believe this is ____55____ the best way to become better.
41. A. strengthen B. condemn C. inspire D. represent
42. A. identical B. temporary C. various D. false
43. A. preparations B. predictions C. appointments D. explanations
44 A. accelerated B. failed C. exited D. succeeded
45. A. approached B. trained C. expected D. witnessed
46. A. relief B. envy C. satisfaction D. delight
47. A. annoyed B. ashamed C. good D. terrible
48. A. desert B. learn C. delete D. display
49. A. win B. miss C. deliver D. value
50. A. bond B. bet C. victory D. loss
51. A. aim B. benefit C. burden D. limit
52. A. funnier B. worse C. better D. slower
53. A. decisions B. attitudes C. positions D. experiences
54. A. repeat B. admit C. accept D. notice
55. A. wrongly B. scarcely C. truly D. narrowly
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I was born with an enormous amount of drive and ____56____ (determine). From a small girl, I would stay in at lunch time just to get ahead on class work rather ____57____ go out and play. I would get the bus on my own at ten years old and go to swim 100 ____58____ (length) of the pool while other kids played pool games; I was ____59____ only girl in a rugby club of 250 boys. I have always lived my life to extremes. I think ____60____ countless birthday parties and nights out I have missed, ____61____ (ruin) a family holiday in France because of the endless search for a swimming pool ____62____ (train) in, almost missing my brother’s wedding because I was too busy hiring a car in downtown Johannesburg and driving through the “no-go” areas.
Being a ____63____ (profession) athlete is no different. Doing what we do as athletes ____64____ (set) us apart because we are willing to do that extra little bit that might take _____65_____ (we) to the top freely in school.
第四部分 写作：(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
66. 根据下面的提示，简要介绍杰出科学家爱因斯坦。
1. 爱因斯坦（1879年3月14日 — 1955年4月18日）出生于德国；
2. 其相对论（Theory of Relativity）闻名于世，1921年获得诺贝尔物理学奖；
3. 年少时害羞，不喜欢上学，不喜欢与人交往，一生中多数时间喜欢独处，喜欢音乐；
4. 不看重金钱，热爱和平，致力于人权和社会进步。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Albert Einstein is one of the 20th century’s greatest scientists.
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第二节 (满分25分)
67. 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。
It was the Easter holidays, and school was closed for two weeks. For me, the Easter holidays were so boring that it was impossible to find something fun to do. My mom had suggested that I do some studies since the promotion test was coming up. However, I didn’t follow my mother’s suggestion. Instead, I went outside to seek out my friends to play with. When I had successfully contacted some of my friends, none of them seemed to be much in a playful mood, but one friend Jimmy agreed to play with me. He suggested we go down to the river and just relax there. The river was not far from my home, and we arrived there quickly.
Just relaxing on the river bank with nothing but some waste logs it wasn’t fun for us at first. Clearly what was on our minds was to jump into the river and just take a swim in the clear cool water. So we took off our clothes down to our underwear and walked into the shallow part of the water. The water was truly cool and refreshing and we were starting to have fun then, playing and laughing, as we splashed the cool water onto each other’s faces.
Then we started to chase each other around on the river bank and then we ran straight into the river. We were having so much fun that we didn’t notice danger was around the corner. Before Jimmy could know it, and before he could do anything to keep his balance, he lost his footing on a tree branch, which was in the shallow part of the water, and slipped, bringing his whole entire body into the deep water. He tried to resurface from the water but found it extremely hard to keep his head above the water.
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。
I was scared to see him struggling in the water but I knew I must rescue him.
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After a while, Jimmy recovered from panic and thanked my mom and the neighbors.
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答案版
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分27.5分)
A
Movies to Enjoy
Eating Animals
The 2018 documentary Eating Animals, based on the book by Jonathan Safran Foer published in 2009, tells us that factory farming is bad, and that most Americans don’t realize just how bad. Still, this isn’t a feel-guilty film. There’s plenty of hope as director Christopher Quinn shows farmers who are still using practices that do not, for example, force chickens to live their short lives in a dark building while covered in their own poop (大便). Will the film cause you to go vegan (素食主义者) Eh, burgers are really tasty. But it will make you think about what it is that you’re putting in your mouth and maybe inspire you to head for the farmers’ market to see what a chicken that lived a happy life tastes like.
Landmark’s E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW, Washington, D. C.; opens on Oct. 15 (Mon.), $10-$12.50.
Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema, 7235 Woodmont Ave. Bethesda, MD.; opens on Oct. 15(Mon.), $9.50-$12.50.
The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia
Sometimes it’s enjoyable to see what everyone else has been seeing. It helps with dinner party conversation. Sometimes, though, it’s fun to see something really different. The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia is a 2009 documentary about the only two surviving performers of Armenian tightrope dancing, 76 and 77 at the time of the film, and their desperate efforts to pass on the traditional art form to the only student of tightrope dancing left in the land, a 16- year-old orphan boy.
Library of Congress, Mary Pickford Theater, 101 Independence Ave. SE, Washington D.C.; Oct. 15 (Mon.),8p.m., free.
Family Movie Series
The Old Greenbelt Theatre is here to help quiet the endless “ I’m bored “ at the weekend. Every Sunday at l p.m. you can take the kids to see a family-friendly film for free, including Despicable Me 3 and Paddington 2. Just have fun!
The Old Greenbelt Theatre, 129 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD.;Sundays through
Dec.30,1p.m.,free.
21. Which statement about Eating Animals is TRUE
A. It’s directed by Jonathan Safran Foer.
B. It’s a feel-guilty story about the bad factory farming.
C. It may cause many more Americans to go vegan.
D. It can help raise people’s awareness of food.
22. What could someone who wants to enjoy a film for free on October 15 choose
A Eating Animals. B. The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia.
C. Despicable Me 3. D. Paddington 2.
23. Where should she go if a woman wants to spend a happy weekend with her children
A. Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema
B. Library of Congress, Mary Pickford Theater.
C. 555 11th St. NW,Washington, D.C.
D. 129 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD.
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. D
B
Music is not just a set of sounds and rhythms. Its influence on the brain is much deeper than any other human experience. Keep on reading to know all those amazing powers of music.
A recent study suggests that preterm (早产的) babies appear to experience less pain and feed more when listening to music. Experts led by Dr Manoj Kumar of the University of Alberta, Canada, found that music had a beneficial effect on reducing pain for preterm babies experiencing painful medical tests. It also appeared to benefit full-term babies during operations.
Many people experiencing brain damage have speech and movement-related problems. Music can help recover from brain injuries. As a different and effective treatment, doctors often advise such patients to listen to good music to improve the parts of the brain responsible for these two functions. When people with neurological (神经的) disorders hear a musical beat, it helps them to regain a balanced walk.
Though music cannot make deafness disappear, it really can stave off the loss of hearing. There was an experiment involving 163 people where 74 were musicians. Participants were asked to pass some listening tests. Musicians heard the sounds better than non﹣musicians, and this difference gets clearer with age. This means that a 70﹣year﹣old musician hears better than a 50﹣year﹣old non﹣musician, even in a noisy environment.
Besides, music mends a broken heart. It is not about a thrown﹣away love, but about a heart attack. The matter is that music can help people recover from a heart attack or heart operation by reducing blood pressure, slowing down the heartbeat rate, and reducing anxiety. Listening to the quality music produces positive emotions, improves the movement of blood, and expands blood vessels, thus, promoting quick recovery of the whole cardiovascular (心血管的) system.
24. How does music affect preterm babies？
A. It helps reduce their pain. B. It helps develop their potential in music.
C. It helps improve their hearing systems. D. It helps repair their neurological systems.
25. What does the underlined phrase “stave off” in Paragraph 4 mean？
A. Lead to. B. Increase. C. Prevent. D. Break into.
26. Why can music mend a broken heart？
A. It has a positive effect on human body systems’ work.
B. It can help people prevent diseases caused by anxiety.
C. It helps make a person feel optimistic about life.
D. It can help patients recover in a slow way.
27. What may be the best title for the text？
A. Who Can Benefit from Music B. The Best Time to Listen to Music
C. The Way to Choose Quality Music D. How Music Affects Our Mind and Body
【答案】24. A 25. C 26. A 27. D
C
Pre-school children who spend time together take on one another's personalities, a new research has found. The study shows that environment plays a key role in shaping people's personalities. While genetics still forms the central part of the human psyche （心理）, the research finds that personality traits （特征） are “contagious”（传染的） among children. “Our finding flies in the face of common assumptions that personality can't be changed,” said Dr. Jennifer Neal, co-author of the study.
The researchers studied the personalities and social networks of two pre-school classes fora full school year. One of the classes was a set of three-year-olds, and the other a set of four-year-olds. Children whose friends were hard-working or outgoing gradually took on these personality traits over time. Psychology expert Dr. Emily Dublin said kids are having a far bigger effect on each other than people may realize.
The new study is not the first to explore the contagious effects of personality traits. A 2015psychology study found that rudeness at work can be contagious as it travels from person to person “like a disease”. The study found that seeing a boss being rude to an employee was enough to cause people to be rude to those around them.
The researchers questioned 6,000 people on the social “climate” in their workplaces, which included offices, hotels and restaurants. They found 75 percent of those who took part said they had been treated rudely at least once in the past year. And the study also suggests that merely seeing other people being subjected to rudeness made it more likely that a person would treat their colleagues in the same way. Rudeness could include leaving someone off an invite toa company event, sending unkind emails, finding fault with others or failing to give praise.
Dr. Torkelson believes companies need to be more aware of the harm that rudeness in the workplace can do as it can damage the working environment. She said better training could help to fight against the problem.
28. What does the underlined part “flies in the face of” in Paragraph 1 mean
A. Leads to. B. Results from. C. Goes against. D. Agrees with.
29. Which of the following is considered rude at the workplace
A. Ignoring the faults of co-workers. B. Not sending emails to workmates.
C. Seeking praise from colleagues and bosses. D. Not inviting a colleague to a company party.
30. What is the passage mainly about
A. One's personality is hard to change. B. One's personality is shaped by genes.
C. One's personality traits can spread to others. D. One's personality traits can change overnight.
31. This passage is most probably taken from ________.
A. a science journal B. a study guide
C. a school textbook D. a science fiction
【答案】28. C 29. D 30. C 31. A
D
A University College London study looked at car use to conclude that cities have to become car-free to survive. Simply put, if we don't reduce the number of cars in our cities then they will just completely clog up and stop moving.
The study notes the number of cars is actually increasing faster than that of people. In 2019, 80 million cars were built while the population increased by 78 million. And the mass production of those cars was responsible for 4% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (排放) ,which is bigger than aviation (航空) and that's before you even fuel them up.
The study authors construct a mathematical model, and residents choose driving their car or taking public transport on the basis of the time it takes to do the trip. “All individuals decide their commuting (通勤) mode trying to reduce their costs, but the result is the overall worst-case situation, where the average commuting time is longer and all people decide to use their car.” write the authors of the study.
Besides, policymakers tend to construct even more car infrastructure (基础设施) and invest even more in private cars, which then encourages more private vehicle use and results in even more traffic jams.
Possible solutions have to be actively encouraged, with more travel options, plus local shops and services.
Also, increasing the costs could be achieved by reducing the space devoted to cars, with more public transport lanes, wider sidewalks, and pedestrian roads, for example.
Dr. Humberto, one author of the study said: “If our goal is to have more liveable and developed cities then we must take part of this land and give it to other modes of transportation: walking, cycling and public transport.
32. Which of the following can replace the underlined words “clog up”
A. Turn down. B. Break down.
C. Make troubles. D. Get stuck.
33. What can we infer from the numbers in Paragraph 2
A. The number of cars is larger than population.
B. Car production creates more CO2 than aviation.
C. CO2 emission is largely affected by car production.
D. Global CO2 emission is more serious than expected.
34. What result do study authors get from their model
A. It is hard for people to keep a balance.
B. It takes more time to drive cars to work.
C. More cars can be used to save time.
D. Driving cars can keep the cost down.
35. What can be a possible way to reduce car use
A. Building parking lots. B. Saving land for cars.
C. Producing less cars. D. Riding a bus to work.
【答案】32. D 33. B 34. B 35. D
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自处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Today is a wonderful day to think about the year going by, the success you achieved, the things that did not go so well and the things you want to do. To help you make this year your beat ever, take a few moments to think about these 5 suggestions.
___36___ Have a clear vision of what you want to achieve and make a plan. Imagine what you want to finish. See it in your mind. Write down your goals, and never doubt that you will be successful.
Find the positive factor.___37___ and stay away from the dream stealers who would bring you down.
Be enthusiastic. Show lots of interest in everything. Be active in everything you do. ___38___ Let the world see and hear your enthusiasm.
Spend quality time. ___39___ Rise early; spend some quality time on your work of reading. Value not only the time you spend by your self, but also the time you spend with your beloved ones.
Say thank-you to the people who have helped you. Call up a friend or beloved one and tell him/ her how much he/ she means to you. Show people you appreciate and care about them. ___40___.
Remember people sometimes forget what you said to them or did for them, but they never forgot how you make them feel in their hearts.
A. Trust in the power of attraction.
B. Life is so short, so make full use of every day.
C. Acts of appreciation cost nothing but mean everything.
D. Have a plan for your action.
E. Let it show in your body language, your smile and your voice.
F. Surround yourself with loving and supportive people.
G. Make a decision to improve your life.
【答案】36. D 37. F 38. E 39. B 40. C
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Three years ago, I participated in Model United Nations (MUN) held by the Education Department, which was a mock (模拟的) UN activity. During the two days, students are separated in different groups which ___41___ different countries to debate and try to solve problems. MUN has ___42___ awards: best delegates (代表), honorary mentions, and verbal mentions.
Each time I participate in MUN, I made good ___43___ and undoubtedly got a few awards. But I often felt as if I’d ___44___ because I had never won the best delegate award. I ___45___ those who didn’t deserve to win the award but won it various times, and I was just filled with ___46___ at their success. But later I realized that it was also ___47___ not to get the award because I could actually ___48___ something, and that I shouldn’t ___49___ the best delegate award until I was the best delegate I could be.
Failures are completely subjective — we can look at a result as a failure or a ____50____. Any failure can be regarded as a(n) ____51____ because you can always learn something from it and do ____52____ next time. This is supported by John Locke’s theory that we are born with blank views: knowledge and ability are learned from our ____53____. That’s true. If I make a mistake in the life practice, then I probably won’t ____54____ that next time. I believe this is ____55____ the best way to become better.
41. A. strengthen B. condemn C. inspire D. represent
42. A. identical B. temporary C. various D. false
43. A. preparations B. predictions C. appointments D. explanations
44. A. accelerated B. failed C. exited D. succeeded
45. A. approached B. trained C. expected D. witnessed
46. A. relief B. envy C. satisfaction D. delight
47. A. annoyed B. ashamed C. good D. terrible
48. A. desert B. learn C. delete D. display
49. A. win B. miss C. deliver D. value
50. A. bond B. bet C. victory D. loss
51. A. aim B. benefit C. burden D. limit
52. A. funnier B. worse C. better D. slower
53. A. decisions B. attitudes C. positions D. experiences
54. A. repeat B. admit C. accept D. notice
55. A. wrongly B. scarcely C. truly D. narrowly
【答案】41. D 42. C 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. B 47. C 48. B 49. A 50. C 51. B 52. C 53. D 54. A 55. C
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I was born with an enormous amount of drive and ____56____ (determine). From a small girl, I would stay in at lunch time just to get ahead on class work rather ____57____ go out and play. I would get the bus on my own at ten years old and go to swim 100 ____58____ (length) of the pool while other kids played pool games; I was ____59____ only girl in a rugby club of 250 boys. I have always lived my life to extremes. I think ____60____ countless birthday parties and nights out I have missed, ____61____ (ruin) a family holiday in France because of the endless search for a swimming pool ____62____ (train) in, almost missing my brother’s wedding because I was too busy hiring a car in downtown Johannesburg and driving through the “no-go” areas.
Being a ____63____ (profession) athlete is no different. Doing what we do as athletes ____64____ (set) us apart because we are willing to do that extra little bit that might take _____65_____ (we) to the top freely in school.
【答案】56. determination
57. than 58. lengths
59. the 60. of
61. ruining
62. to train
63. professional
64. sets 65. us
第四部分 写作：(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
66. 根据下面的提示，简要介绍杰出科学家爱因斯坦。
1. 爱因斯坦（1879年3月14日 — 1955年4月18日）出生于德国；
2. 其相对论（Theory of Relativity）闻名于世，1921年获得诺贝尔物理学奖；
3. 年少时害羞，不喜欢上学，不喜欢与人交往，一生中多数时间喜欢独处，喜欢音乐；
4. 不看重金钱，热爱和平，致力于人权和社会进步。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Albert Einstein is one of the 20th century’s greatest scientists.
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【答案】Albert Einstein is one of the 20th century’s greatest scientists. He was born on March 14, 1879 in Germany, and died on April 18, 1955. He is best known for his Theory of Relativity. In 1921, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics.
But when he was young, he was shy and didn’t like to go to school, because he found it hard to get along with others. Throughout his life he preferred spending most of his time alone. He was fond of music, and said that he could find peace in music.
Albert Einstein was a peace-loving person, giving little thought to money, and he devoted a lot of his time and energy to working for human rights and progress.
No wonder Albert Einstein is an outstanding and respectable scientist!
第二节 (满分25分)
67. 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。
It was the Easter holidays, and school was closed for two weeks. For me, the Easter holidays were so boring that it was impossible to find something fun to do. My mom had suggested that I do some studies since the promotion test was coming up. However, I didn’t follow my mother’s suggestion. Instead, I went outside to seek out my friends to play with. When I had successfully contacted some of my friends, none of them seemed to be much in a playful mood, but one friend Jimmy agreed to play with me. He suggested we go down to the river and just relax there. The river was not far from my home, and we arrived there quickly.
Just relaxing on the river bank with nothing but some waste logs, it wasn’t fun for us at first. Clearly what was on our minds was to jump into the river and just take a swim in the clear cool water. So we took off our clothes down to our underwear and walked into the shallow part of the water. The water was truly cool and refreshing and we were starting to have fun then, playing and laughing, as we splashed the cool water onto each other’s faces.
Then we started to chase each other around on the river bank and then we ran straight into the river. We were having so much fun that we didn’t notice danger was around the corner. Before Jimmy could know it, and before he could do anything to keep his balance, he lost his footing on a tree branch, which was in the shallow part of the water, and slipped, bringing his whole entire body into the deep water. He tried to resurface from the water but found it extremely hard to keep his head above the water.
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。
I was scared to see him struggling in the water but I knew I must rescue him.
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After a while, Jimmy recovered from panic and thanked my mom and the neighbors.
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【答案】I was scared to see him struggling in the water but I knew I must rescue him. I took a deep breath to keep calm. Looking around, I found a waste log, I threw it to him immediately and asked him to hold it and not to give up. At the same time I yelled for help, hoping someone could come to our rescue. Luckily, my mom heard my cries, rushed out of the house and raced towards us. She jumped into the water and reached out her hands to pull him. Several neighbors also quickly joined the rescue. They managed to get Jimmy out of the water. Finally, Jimmy was saved, pale and shivering.
After a while, Jimmy recovered from panic and thanked my mom and the neighbors. We hugged each other in tears. I thought my mom would scold me. But she just held us in her arms tightly. She warned us it was dangerous to swim in the river. Both of us felt ashamed and promised never to do that again. This was really a special Easter, one I would never forget. For Jimmy, he had a narrow escape from drowning. For me, I felt the kindness of my neighbors.