2024-2025学年福建省莆田第二十五中学高一上学期期中考试英语试题
第一部分:听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5 小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why was the woman worried
A. The boy cut a line. B. The boy went out alone. C. The boy told a lie.
2. Where is Henry now
A. In the gym. B. At home. C. In the Admissions Office.
3. What is the man’s favorite game
A. Toy cars. B. Yo-Yo. C. Hula hoop.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In the movie theater. B. In the classroom. C. In the street.
5. When does the bank close on Sunday
A. At 9:00 p.m. B. At 5:00 p.m. C. At 4:00 p.m.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6至7题。
6. What’s wrong with the shoes
A. The style is not good. B. They are too large. C. They are worn out.
7. What does the man do
A. He’s a shop assistant. B. He’s an accountant. C. He’s a shoe repairer.
听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。
8. Which color will the man choose for his walls
A. Light blue. B. Gray. C. Brown.
9. What has the man bought
A. Ordinary lamps. B. Light blue curtains. C. Brown carpets.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What was wrong with the woman yesterday
A. She had a cough. B. She was late for class. C. She had a car accident.
11. What did the professor let the woman do
A. Take an exam at home.
B. Make up her missed classes.
C. Take an exam next week.
12. Why did the man drive the woman home
A. She couldn’t walk far because of illness.
B. The drugstore is close to his home.
C. He was asked to do so.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. What kinds of animals did the woman’s grandma have
A. Cows. B. Ducks. C. Donkeys.
14. How did the woman feel about killing animals
A. Calm. B. Afraid. C. Excited.
15. At what age did the woman stop eating meat
A. At 8 years old. B. At 10 years old. C. At 12 years old.
16. Who cooked meals for the woman
A. The man. B. The man’s mother. C. Her mother.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. How many steps does the speaker mention
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
18. What does the speaker suggest people do if they are fond of writers
A. Follow them on social media.
B. Make phone calls.
C. Write letters to them.
19. Why does the speaker suggest visiting museums
A. It can help you know much museum history.
B. It can make you become smart.
C. It can let you be familiar with American culture.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. How to learn about American culture.
B. How to enjoy oneself.
C. How to speak English.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A
Various Apps to Learn
Apps are typical digital learning tools, which can give you diverse and personalized content to meet your needs. Want to find an app that can help you learn Here are some great ideas for you.
Khan Academy allows you to learn almost anything for free. It covers subjects such as math, physics, biology, and even computer science. The real magic of this app is that you can learn at your own pace. You can review subjects that you are not good at, or start learning a subject you like. The app is in English. If you want to see its translation you can visit http://opencom/khan.
BrainPOP mixes learning and technology in a fun and simple way. It’s free and teaches you something new every day. From the solar system to DNA, each topic starts with an interesting cartoon movie. After you’ve watched it, you can take a test to see how much you’ve learned.
Udemy is a “learn on demand” website and app. It is for career- oriented individuals to start their course pricing at $10.99. This app allows you the flexibility to take your time on a course you purchase over the course of several months, without worrying about recurring (重复的) payments before you finish. This flexible learning app allows you to take things slow, fast, or anywhere in-between with complete control on your end.
Duolingo is the premier leader in language education for learning apps. You can learn to speak 29 different languages, all at the touch of a button. You’ll be invited to not only read new words, but to speak them. You’ll learn grammar and conversational strategies. This app helps you learn to communicate with a new portion of its inhabitants!
1. According to the passage, what apps allow you to learn at your speed
A. Khan Academy and Udemy. B. Udemy and Duolingo
C. Khan Academy and BrainPOP. D. BrainPOP and Duolingo
2. What can Duolingo offer its users
A. Subjects reviewing. B. Speaking practice
C. Technical support. D. Career training
3. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To compare the difference of different learning methods.
B. To introduce the development of learning technology,
C. To help find the suitable learning apps.
D. To provide various learning activities.
B
My daughter recently expressed interest in riding more. We live in a small city, and bicycles are a popular transportation choice here. I was excited at her choice. She would soon learn how easy it is to get around in this way, and how fast she can ride on two wheels. Bike tours are often quicker than bus or cab or car trips are.
Much to my surprise, none of this mattered to her. On one of our first trips together, I was fixing on the route ahead- turns, arrival time- when she said, “Hey Dad, wanna know a riddle ”
And then, before I explained how unsuitable this was, how we shouldn’t be telling jokes while riding, and how we should be focused on the road, on reaching our destination as soon as we could, she started, “What lasts forever but never dies ”
This is how it’s been. She has shared stories from the past, hopes for the future. I have been challenged to ride backward and to stretch legs out on both sides.
None of these have been dangerous, mind you. My daughter does not ride without proper care. She pulls even with me, for instance only on wide, empty streets. When the car appears, she quietly slips behind me and holds both eyes to the road. As soon as conditions of basic safety are met, though...
“Dad, slow down! Isn’t this a lovely neighborhood ” my daughter asks.
It is a lovely neighborhood. I’m surprised, I’ve come this way countless times, but never have I noticed any of this. Farther down the road, the laughter of children comes out from a game of ball.
I make a promise. From now on, I’m going to move more slowly on these rides. I’m going to notice the neighborhoods we move through. I’m going to enjoy this.
4. The writer had thought that riding would help her daughter ________.
A. go somewhere conveniently
B. have more bike excursions alone
C. do some tricks on the bike
D. learn the importance of time in traveling
5. According to the text, the writer’s daughter ________.
A. ignored the traffic while riding
B. had a good sense of safety
C. kept talking without looking ahead
D. enjoyed challenging any danger on the road
6. While looking at the neighborhood, the writer realized ________.
A. how easily his daughter was distracted
B. what a good neighborhood looked like
C. what he missed in the course of riding
D. why a neighborhood needed a garden
7. What promise did the writer make
A. To be conscious of time in riding.
B. To take his daughter to ride more often.
C. To focus his attention on the destination.
D. To ride slowly to enjoy the beauty along the road.
C
How long do donkeys (驴) live Do they live longer than horses Donkeys can live for quite a number of years, although there are many things to consider that will enable a donkey to live a long and healthy life. In the wild, donkeys can live into their mid-teens, while domesticated (驯养) donkeys can live a much longer life. It’s generally considered that an aged donkey is one that is over 20 years old, but many donkeys live into their 30s, with some going on into their 40s, or extremely rarely, their fifth decade. This is more the case in donkeys kept as pets rather than as working donkeys.
Donkeys tend to live longer than horses live, and this comes down to biological reasons and species differences. As equines (马科动物) age, it becomes more difficult for them to bite their food into pieces and take in the energy they need to maintain a healthy body weight. For horses, this can be a real problem. However, a donkey’s digestive (消化的) system is much more efficient, meaning a donkey only requires 50% — 75% of the food that a horse of a similar size would need. Their ability to get the energy out of their food, will be able to help them survive on a diet that wouldn’t support a horse of the same size and weight.
Domestic donkeys first came from the African wild donkeys, who lived in the difficult, dry environment of areas of Northeast Africa. This means they are better suited feeding on bushes (灌木) and are better suited surviving on wild vegetation.
That is one of the reasons why domestication has helped both species, and how specific feed, such as short cut, enables both species to get the nutrition they need. At international animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, part of their ongoing care as donkeys age is to alter their diet as suitable. The care they get there will hopefully see them living a healthy, happy life.
8. At what age do donkeys start to be considered old
A. 20. B. 30. C. 40. D. 50.
9. What affects how long a domestic donkey lives according to the text
A. Its size. B. Its food choice.
C Which country it comes from. D. Whether it’s a pet or a working animal.
10. Why do donkeys live longer than horses
A. Donkeys like eating short- cut plants.
B. Donkeys have better digestive ability.
C. Donkeys prefer various kinds of food.
D. Donkeys have better living conditions.
11. What does the underlined word “alter” in the last paragraph mean
A. Increase. B. Reduce. C. Doubt. D. Change.
D
Being in nature is really good for you. Even just seeing nature on your way to school will brighten your day. This is the experience that is being recreated in Birmingham, England.
Once the area around Birmingham was filled with orchards (果园), resulting in its being called “a city surrounded by blossoms (花朵)”. However, by the 1900s, industrialization (工业化) had begun to take hold, and the orchards were destroyed to make room for buildings and factories. And according to the National Trust, Birmingham has lost 85% of its trees since the beginning of the 20th century.
But on January 17, 2023 that began to change. According to the website Secret Birmingham, a number 11 bus left its stations filled with trees instead of people. All along its 27-mile path, the bus dropped off those trees to citizens, schools, and community groups, who then planted them. All in all, about 600 trees have been handed out.
“Blossom is not only beautiful, but it’s also important for the wellbeing of the environment,” says Lucy Reid, who’s leading the Birmingham project. “It’s also great for pollinators (传粉者), such as bees, which help trees produce fruit, and the trees also help to clean the air.”
This isn’t the first time the National Trust has helped Birmingham blossom. The Trust created “blossoms pop-ups” as part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival. According to the project, blossoming tree installations (装置) were set up in various well-known Birmingham locations such as St. Philip’s Cathedral Square.
The National trust has also started blossoming tree projects in other UK cities. In 2021, it created the London Blossom Garden, and now the Trust is planting fruit trees in Plymouth, Newcastle, and Nottingham. Its work is important for the protection of the country’s wildlands and climate. However, their Blossoming Birmingham project shows that protecting a country’s nature not only helps the environment but brings joy and beauty to people as well.
12. What led to the loss of orchards in Birmingham
A. Extreme climate. B. Poor management.
C. City development. D. Decreasing production.
13. How does the National Trust help Birmingham blossom in paragraph 3
A. By filling the buses with blossoms. B. By sending its people to plant trees.
C. By providing trees for people to plant. D. By surrounding bus stations with trees.
14 What is Lucy Reid trying to talk about in paragraph 4
A. The importance of farming. B. The purposes of their project.
C. The ways to protect the planet. D. The benefits of flowering trees.
15. What does the National Trust contribute to doing according to the last paragraph
A. Beautifying the Earth naturally.
B. Bringing nature back to England.
C. Improving the living conditions for people.
D. Taking the lead in protecting the environment.
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。
Why is Chinese a Good Language to Learn
If there’s one language in the world that’s worth learning, it’s the Chinese language. You must be wondering why. ____16____
Gain the job opportunities. With the steady development for decades, China has become the second largest economic power in the world while keeping closely connected with the west. ____17____ It helps a lot if you’re looking to work in a career that involves dealing with Chinese buyers or suppliers.
Know about the history and culture. ____18____ In fact, China has had a significant say in the history of the world. It’s agreed that four great inventions — namely paper-making, printing, gunpowder and the compass — made their way from China to Europe via the famous Silk Road. To really understand the contribution of this part of the world and have a deep insight into the history of Asia, speaking the language can be beneficial.
____19____ Chinese literature, both ancient and modern, comes from an entirely different cultural background than literature written in the West. To really appreciate it, however, you have to read it in the original language. Many works of Chinese literature haven’t been translated into English, so you have no choice but to enjoy them as they stand. If you want to understand modern China, learning the Chinese language is vital.
Enjoy the food. In Britain, we’re familiar with Chinese food — or at least, a Westernized version of it. By learning the Chinese language, you’ll start to understand exactly what all of those words on the menu mean. In time, you might feel more comfortable ordering something that’s a little bit less familiar. ____20____
A. Translate the literature.
B. Appreciate the literature.
C. Here come a few good reasons to learn the language.
D. Therefore, the ability to speak Chinese language is pretty valuable.
E. China is home to the history and culture that runs for thousands of years.
F. You might even develop an appreciation for Chinese cuisine for its varieties.
G. Chinese culture has had a great influence on the world for thousands of years.
第三部分 语言运用 (共三节,满分50分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The bell rang. Jacob smiled and he was glad his math class was ___21___. He grabbed his lunch bag out of his backpack and looked inside. He blinked. Beside his usual lunch, there was an envelope. Jacob opened it and slid out a (n) ___22___. It was of a suitcase. Jacob ___23___ what it meant.
The next day at lunchtime Jacob opened his bag. A new envelope peeked out. Inside was a tiny toy ___24___. Now he was ___25___! When he got home, he asked his mother, “Are we taking a plane somewhere ” She just ___26___ at him, her eyes sparkling. “I guess it’s a mystery(谜)” was the only ___27___ she gave him.
Over the next few days Jacob ___28___ more: a small American flag, a leaf from a palm tree and ___29___ a juicy orange. Then one day, when he finally got to open his lunch bag, there was ____30____ in it except for his usual lunch. His heart sank. Maybe he had been wrong after all. Maybe there was no trip. He was very ____31____.
Just before the end of the day, the school secretary handed Jacob a small box. “This is for you and ____32____ your mother outside.” He opened the box. A smile slid across his face. He ____33____ and pulled out a small black hat with two round mouse ears.
He hurried down to the main school doors where his mother and father were waiting, with suitcases. “We’re going to Disney World, right ” Jacob couldn’t contain his excitement. “Mystery ____34____,” laughed his mother. “Come on, we’re headed to the ____35____!”
21. A. finished B. organized C. recommended D. registered
22. A. backpack B. photograph C. envelope D. lunch
23. A. recognized B. requested C. wondered D. imagined
24. A. bag B. picture C. suitcase D. airplane
25. A. awkward B. amazed C. content D. curious
26. A. laughed B. rushed C. smiled D. shouted
27. A. solution B. answer C. impression D. strategy
28. A. found B. designed C. compared D. exchanged
29 A. even B. yet C. still D. again
30. A. everything B. nothing C. anything D. something
31. A. impressed B. frightened C. stressed D. confused
32. A. meet B. visit C. call D. challenge
33. A. checked out B. cleaned up C. reached in D. came along
34. A. improved B. explained C. arranged D. solved
35. A. class B. airport C. home D. school
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Li Kang, ___36___ high school student, lives in Hebei Province. Today is his first day at Senior High school. He ___37___(feel) that his new school is very good and classrooms are ___38___(amaze) since all of them have ___39___(computer). He likes his English teacher, a woman ___40___(call) Ms Shen. Ms Shen tells them reading comprehension is important and encourages ___41___(they) to speak a lot in class. Li Kang and his classmates are interested in Ms Shen’s teaching method, ___42___ is completely different from that of the teachers at Junior High school.
Today, after Ms Shen gave students instruction, they introduced themselves in class. Ms Shen also helps students improve their spelling ___43___ handwriting. They do spelling games in a fun way. After this class, Ms Shen ask them to write a ___44___(describe) of the street where they live. Most of them look forward to ____45____(do) it.
第三节 用括号中提供的英语单词的适当形式填空(66~71题); 或用括号中提供的汉语意思用英语正确形式表达出来(76~80题)。注意:每个空只填一个词。(每空1分,共20分)
46. I found most of my classmates and teachers ________ (friend). (所给词的适当形式填空)
47. The operation was Kelly’s only hope of________(survive). (所给词的适当形式填空)
48. ________ (obvious), I was unhappy, but I won’t quit. (所给词的适当形式填空)
49. It is for this reason that Spanish is the main________ (office) language of Peru. (所给词的适当形式填空)
50. Especially________ (amaze) is the Incas’ dry stone method of building. (所给词的适当形式填空)
51. As a teacher, it is her ________ (responsible) to educate and inspire her students. (所给词的适当形式填空)
52. I really wanted to tell him to please be quiet and ________me________(不打扰). (根据汉语提示完成句子)
53 I am ________in the library ________ (要么...要么...) in the computer lab. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
54. It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be ________ ________(喜爱) computer games. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
55. Some students even become ________ ________(对......很入迷) the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
56. My adviser recommended that I ________ ________ (报名) for advanced literature. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
57. You can spend three days exploring the rainforest with a local guide and enjoying the plants and animals ________ ________(特有的) the rainforest. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
58. Inca builders cut stones to exact sizes so that nothing was needed to hold walls together ________ ________(除了) the perfect fit of the stones. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
第四部分 书面表达(20分)
59. 假定你是李华,你的英国好友Peter在给你的邮件中提到他今年要来中国旅游,想让你为他推荐一个旅游地。请你用英语给他回复,内容包括:
1. 推荐旅游地。
2. 说明理由
3. 表达祝愿。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
答案版
第一部分:听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5 小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why was the woman worried
A. The boy cut a line. B. The boy went out alone. C. The boy told a lie.
2. Where is Henry now
A. In the gym. B. At home. C. In the Admissions Office.
3. What is the man’s favorite game
A. Toy cars. B. Yo-Yo. C. Hula hoop.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In the movie theater. B. In the classroom. C. In the street.
5. When does the bank close on Sunday
A. At 9:00 p.m. B. At 5:00 p.m. C. At 4:00 p.m.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6至7题。
6. What’s wrong with the shoes
A. The style is not good. B. They are too large. C. They are worn out.
7. What does the man do
A. He’s a shop assistant. B. He’s an accountant. C. He’s a shoe repairer.
听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。
8 Which color will the man choose for his walls
A. Light blue. B. Gray. C. Brown.
9. What has the man bought
A. Ordinary lamps. B. Light blue curtains. C. Brown carpets.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What was wrong with the woman yesterday
A. She had a cough. B. She was late for class. C. She had a car accident.
11. What did the professor let the woman do
A. Take an exam at home.
B. Make up her missed classes.
C. Take an exam next week.
12. Why did the man drive the woman home
A. She couldn’t walk far because of illness.
B. The drugstore is close to his home.
C. He was asked to do so.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. What kinds of animals did the woman’s grandma have
A. Cows. B. Ducks. C. Donkeys.
14. How did the woman feel about killing animals
A. Calm. B. Afraid. C. Excited.
15. At what age did the woman stop eating meat
A. At 8 years old. B. At 10 years old. C. At 12 years old.
16. Who cooked meals for the woman
A. The man. B. The man’s mother. C. Her mother.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. How many steps does the speaker mention
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
18. What does the speaker suggest people do if they are fond of writers
A. Follow them on social media.
B. Make phone calls.
C. Write letters to them.
19. Why does the speaker suggest visiting museums
A. It can help you know much museum history.
B. It can make you become smart.
C. It can let you be familiar with American culture.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. How to learn about American culture.
B. How to enjoy oneself.
C. How to speak English.
听力答案 略
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A
Various Apps to Learn
Apps are typical digital learning tools, which can give you diverse and personalized content to meet your needs. Want to find an app that can help you learn Here are some great ideas for you.
Khan Academy allows you to learn almost anything for free. It covers subjects such as math, physics, biology, and even computer science. The real magic of this app is that you can learn at your own pace. You can review subjects that you are not good at, or start learning a subject you like. The app is in English. If you want to see its translation you can visit http://opencom/khan.
BrainPOP mixes learning and technology in a fun and simple way. It’s free and teaches you something new every day. From the solar system to DNA, each topic starts with an interesting cartoon movie. After you’ve watched it, you can take a test to see how much you’ve learned.
Udemy is a “learn on demand” website and app. It is for career- oriented individuals to start their course pricing at $10.99. This app allows you the flexibility to take your time on a course you purchase over the course of several months, without worrying about recurring (重复的) payments before you finish. This flexible learning app allows you to take things slow, fast, or anywhere in-between with complete control on your end.
Duolingo is the premier leader in language education for learning apps. You can learn to speak 29 different languages, all at the touch of a button. You’ll be invited to not only read new words, but to speak them. You’ll learn grammar and conversational strategies. This app helps you learn to communicate with a new portion of its inhabitants!
1. According to the passage, what apps allow you to learn at your speed
A. Khan Academy and Udemy. B. Udemy and Duolingo
C. Khan Academy and BrainPOP. D. BrainPOP and Duolingo
2. What can Duolingo offer its users
A. Subjects reviewing. B. Speaking practice
C. Technical support. D. Career training
3. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To compare the difference of different learning methods.
B. To introduce the development of learning technology,
C. To help find the suitable learning apps.
D. To provide various learning activities.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
B
My daughter recently expressed interest in riding more. We live in a small city, and bicycles are a popular transportation choice here. I was excited at her choice. She would soon learn how easy it is to get around in this way, and how fast she can ride on two wheels. Bike tours are often quicker than bus or cab or car trips are.
Much to my surprise, none of this mattered to her. On one of our first trips together, I was fixing on the route ahead- turns, arrival time- when she said, “Hey Dad, wanna know a riddle ”
And then, before I explained how unsuitable this was, how we shouldn’t be telling jokes while riding, and how we should be focused on the road, on reaching our destination as soon as we could, she started, “What lasts forever but never dies ”
This is how it’s been. She has shared stories from the past, hopes for the future. I have been challenged to ride backward and to stretch legs out on both sides.
None of these have been dangerous, mind you. My daughter does not ride without proper care. She pulls even with me, for instance only on wide, empty streets. When the car appears, she quietly slips behind me and holds both eyes to the road. As soon as conditions of basic safety are met, though...
“Dad, slow down! Isn’t this a lovely neighborhood ” my daughter asks.
It is a lovely neighborhood. I’m surprised, I’ve come this way countless times, but never have I noticed any of this. Farther down the road, the laughter of children comes out from a game of ball.
I make a promise. From now on, I’m going to move more slowly on these rides. I’m going to notice the neighborhoods we move through. I’m going to enjoy this.
4. The writer had thought that riding would help her daughter ________.
A. go somewhere conveniently
B. have more bike excursions alone
C do some tricks on the bike
D. learn the importance of time in traveling
5. According to the text, the writer’s daughter ________.
A. ignored the traffic while riding
B. had a good sense of safety
C. kept talking without looking ahead
D. enjoyed challenging any danger on the road
6. While looking at the neighborhood, the writer realized ________.
A. how easily his daughter was distracted
B. what a good neighborhood looked like
C. what he missed in the course of riding
D. why a neighborhood needed a garden
7. What promise did the writer make
A. To be conscious of time in riding.
B. To take his daughter to ride more often.
C. To focus his attention on the destination.
D. To ride slowly to enjoy the beauty along the road.
【答案】4. A 5. B 6. C 7. D
C
How long do donkeys (驴) live Do they live longer than horses Donkeys can live for quite a number of years, although there are many things to consider that will enable a donkey to live a long and healthy life. In the wild, donkeys can live into their mid-teens, while domesticated (驯养) donkeys can live a much longer life. It’s generally considered that an aged donkey is one that is over 20 years old, but many donkeys live into their 30s, with some going on into their 40s, or extremely rarely, their fifth decade. This is more the case in donkeys kept as pets rather than as working donkeys.
Donkeys tend to live longer than horses live, and this comes down to biological reasons and species differences. As equines (马科动物) age, it becomes more difficult for them to bite their food into pieces and take in the energy they need to maintain a healthy body weight. For horses, this can be a real problem. However, a donkey’s digestive (消化的) system is much more efficient, meaning a donkey only requires 50% — 75% of the food that a horse of a similar size would need. Their ability to get the energy out of their food, will be able to help them survive on a diet that wouldn’t support a horse of the same size and weight.
Domestic donkeys first came from the African wild donkeys, who lived in the difficult, dry environment of areas of Northeast Africa. This means they are better suited feeding on bushes (灌木) and are better suited surviving on wild vegetation.
That is one of the reasons why domestication has helped both species, and how specific feed, such as short cut, enables both species to get the nutrition they need. At international animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, part of their ongoing care as donkeys age is to alter their diet as suitable. The care they get there will hopefully see them living a healthy, happy life.
8. At what age do donkeys start to be considered old
A. 20. B. 30. C. 40. D. 50.
9. What affects how long a domestic donkey lives according to the text
A. Its size. B. Its food choice.
C. Which country it comes from. D. Whether it’s a pet or a working animal.
10. Why do donkeys live longer than horses
A. Donkeys like eating short- cut plants.
B. Donkeys have better digestive ability.
C. Donkeys prefer various kinds of food.
D. Donkeys have better living conditions.
11. What does the underlined word “alter” in the last paragraph mean
A. Increase. B. Reduce. C. Doubt. D. Change.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. B 11. D
D
Being in nature is really good for you. Even just seeing nature on your way to school will brighten your day. This is the experience that is being recreated in Birmingham, England.
Once the area around Birmingham was filled with orchards (果园), resulting in its being called “a city surrounded by blossoms (花朵)”. However, by the 1900s, industrialization (工业化) had begun to take hold, and the orchards were destroyed to make room for buildings and factories. And according to the National Trust, Birmingham has lost 85% of its trees since the beginning of the 20th century.
But on January 17, 2023 that began to change. According to the website Secret Birmingham, a number 11 bus left its stations filled with trees instead of people. All along its 27-mile path, the bus dropped off those trees to citizens, schools, and community groups, who then planted them. All in all, about 600 trees have been handed out.
“Blossom is not only beautiful, but it’s also important for the wellbeing of the environment,” says Lucy Reid, who’s leading the Birmingham project. “It’s also great for pollinators (传粉者), such as bees, which help trees produce fruit, and the trees also help to clean the air.”
This isn’t the first time the National Trust has helped Birmingham blossom. The Trust created “blossoms pop-ups” as part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival. According to the project, blossoming tree installations (装置) were set up in various well-known Birmingham locations such as St. Philip’s Cathedral Square.
The National trust has also started blossoming tree projects in other UK cities. In 2021, it created the London Blossom Garden, and now the Trust is planting fruit trees in Plymouth, Newcastle, and Nottingham. Its work is important for the protection of the country’s wildlands and climate. However, their Blossoming Birmingham project shows that protecting a country’s nature not only helps the environment but brings joy and beauty to people as well.
12. What led to the loss of orchards in Birmingham
A. Extreme climate. B. Poor management.
C. City development. D. Decreasing production.
13. How does the National Trust help Birmingham blossom in paragraph 3
A. By filling the buses with blossoms. B. By sending its people to plant trees.
C. By providing trees for people to plant. D. By surrounding bus stations with trees.
14. What is Lucy Reid trying to talk about in paragraph 4
A. The importance of farming. B. The purposes of their project.
C. The ways to protect the planet. D. The benefits of flowering trees.
15. What does the National Trust contribute to doing according to the last paragraph
A. Beautifying the Earth naturally.
B. Bringing nature back to England.
C. Improving the living conditions for people.
D. Taking the lead in protecting the environment.
【答案】12. C 13. C 14. D 15. 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。
Why is Chinese a Good Language to Learn
If there’s one language in the world that’s worth learning, it’s the Chinese language. You must be wondering why. ____16____
Gain the job opportunities. With the steady development for decades, China has become the second largest economic power in the world while keeping closely connected with the west. ____17____ It helps a lot if you’re looking to work in a career that involves dealing with Chinese buyers or suppliers.
Know about the history and culture. ____18____ In fact, China has had a significant say in the history of the world. It’s agreed that four great inventions — namely paper-making, printing, gunpowder and the compass — made their way from China to Europe via the famous Silk Road. To really understand the contribution of this part of the world and have a deep insight into the history of Asia, speaking the language can be beneficial.
____19____ Chinese literature, both ancient and modern, comes from an entirely different cultural background than literature written in the West. To really appreciate it, however, you have to read it in the original language. Many works of Chinese literature haven’t been translated into English, so you have no choice but to enjoy them as they stand. If you want to understand modern China, learning the Chinese language is vital.
Enjoy the food. In Britain, we’re familiar with Chinese food — or at least, a Westernized version of it. By learning the Chinese language, you’ll start to understand exactly what all of those words on the menu mean. In time, you might feel more comfortable ordering something that’s a little bit less familiar. ____20____
A. Translate the literature.
B. Appreciate the literature.
C. Here come a few good reasons to learn the language.
D. Therefore, the ability to speak Chinese language is pretty valuable.
E. China is home to the history and culture that runs for thousands of years.
F. You might even develop an appreciation for Chinese cuisine for its varieties.
G. Chinese culture has had a great influence on the world for thousands of years.
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. E 19. B 20. F
第三部分 语言运用 (共三节,满分50分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The bell rang. Jacob smiled and he was glad his math class was ___21___. He grabbed his lunch bag out of his backpack and looked inside. He blinked. Beside his usual lunch, there was an envelope. Jacob opened it and slid out a (n) ___22___. It was of a suitcase. Jacob ___23___ what it meant.
The next day at lunchtime Jacob opened his bag. A new envelope peeked out. Inside was a tiny toy ___24___. Now he was ___25___! When he got home, he asked his mother, “Are we taking a plane somewhere ” She just ___26___ at him, her eyes sparkling. “I guess it’s a mystery(谜)” was the only ___27___ she gave him.
Over the next few days, Jacob ___28___ more: a small American flag, a leaf from a palm tree and ___29___ a juicy orange. Then one day, when he finally got to open his lunch bag, there was ____30____ in it except for his usual lunch. His heart sank. Maybe he had been wrong after all. Maybe there was no trip. He was very ____31____.
Just before the end of the day, the school secretary handed Jacob a small box. “This is for you and ____32____ your mother outside.” He opened the box. A smile slid across his face. He ____33____ and pulled out a small black hat with two round mouse ears.
He hurried down to the main school doors where his mother and father were waiting, with suitcases. “We’re going to Disney World, right ” Jacob couldn’t contain his excitement. “Mystery ____34____,” laughed his mother. “Come on, we’re headed to the ____35____!”
21. A. finished B. organized C. recommended D. registered
22. A. backpack B. photograph C. envelope D. lunch
23. A. recognized B. requested C. wondered D. imagined
24. A. bag B. picture C. suitcase D. airplane
25. A. awkward B. amazed C. content D. curious
26. A. laughed B. rushed C. smiled D. shouted
27. A. solution B. answer C. impression D. strategy
28. A. found B. designed C. compared D. exchanged
29. A. even B. yet C. still D. again
30. A. everything B. nothing C. anything D. something
31. A. impressed B. frightened C. stressed D. confused
32. A. meet B. visit C. call D. challenge
33. A. checked out B. cleaned up C. reached in D. came along
34. A. improved B. explained C. arranged D. solved
35. A. class B. airport C. home D. school
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. B
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Li Kang, ___36___ high school student, lives in Hebei Province. Today is his first day at Senior High school. He ___37___(feel) that his new school is very good and classrooms are ___38___(amaze) since all of them have ___39___(computer). He likes his English teacher, a woman ___40___(call) Ms Shen. Ms Shen tells them reading comprehension is important and encourages ___41___(they) to speak a lot in class. Li Kang and his classmates are interested in Ms Shen’s teaching method, ___42___ is completely different from that of the teachers at Junior High school.
Today, after Ms Shen gave students instruction, they introduced themselves in class. Ms Shen also helps students improve their spelling ___43___ handwriting. They do spelling games in a fun way. After this class, Ms Shen ask them to write a ___44___(describe) of the street where they live. Most of them look forward to ____45____(do) it.
【答案】36. a 37. feels
38. amazing
39 computers
40. called 41. them
42. which 43. and
44. description
45. doing
第三节 用括号中提供的英语单词的适当形式填空(66~71题); 或用括号中提供的汉语意思用英语正确形式表达出来(76~80题)。注意:每个空只填一个词。(每空1分,共20分)
46. I found most of my classmates and teachers ________ (friend). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】friendly
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意:我发现我的大部分同学和老师都很友好。提示词作宾语补足语,用形容词friendly,意为“友好的”,表明其逻辑主语classmates and teachers的特征。故填friendly。
47. The operation was Kelly’s only hope of________(survive). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】survival
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:这次手术是凯利活下来的唯一希望。根据空格前的介词of可知,此处填入不可数名词survival作宾语。故填survival。
48. ________ (obvious), I was unhappy, but I won’t quit. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】Obviously
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意:显然,我不开心,但我不会放弃。此空应填副词作状语,修饰整个句子,obviously,表“显然地”,为副词,符合句意,且句首时首字母应大写。故填Obviously。
49. It is for this reason that Spanish is the main________ (office) language of Peru. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】official
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意:正是由于这个原因,西班牙语是秘鲁的主要官方语言。名词 language前用形容词修饰。根据句意,故填official。
50. Especially________ (amaze) is the Incas’ dry stone method of building. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】amazing
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意:尤其令人惊叹的是印加人的干石制建筑方法。分析句子结构可知,句子使用了倒装句,正确的语序是 the Incas’ dry stone method of building is especially_____.,空处需填形容词作表语,此处修饰的主体是物,需用-ing结尾的形容词。故填amazing。
51. As a teacher, it is her ________ (responsible) to educate and inspire her students. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】responsibility
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:作为一名教师,她的职责是教育和激励她的学生。设空处应用responsible的名词responsibility作表语。故填responsibility。
52. I really wanted to tell him to please be quiet and ________me________(不打扰). (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. leave ②. alone
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。句意:我真想告诉他,请安静一点,别来烦我。根据汉语提示,表示“不要打扰我”用动词短语leave me alone。设空处使用动词原形与前文的be构成并列,与前文的to构成不定式结构。故填leave;alone。
53. I am ________in the library ________ (要么...要么...) in the computer lab. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. either ②. or
【解析】
【详解】考查并列连词。句意:我不是在图书馆就是在计算机实验室。根据汉语提示“要么……要么……”可知,此处考查并列连词either…or...。故填①either;②or。
54. It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be ________ ________(喜爱) computer games. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. attracted ②. to
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意:你们这一代的青少年被电脑游戏所吸引是很正常的。表示“喜爱”用be attracted to,设空处与前文的to be构成不定式的被动结构作主语,it为形式主语。故填attracted to。
55. Some students even become ________ ________(对......很入迷) the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. addicted ②. to
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词短语和介词。句意:一些学生甚至沉迷于网络,无法专注于学校和家庭生活。根据汉语提示可知,表示“对……很入迷”可使用固定短语become addicted to ,故填①addicted;②to。
56. My adviser recommended that I ________ ________ (报名) for advanced literature. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. sign ②. up
【解析】
【详解】考查虚拟语气和短语。句意:我的导师建议我报名参加高级文学课程。recommended 表示“建议”,宾语从句应为虚拟语气,且recommended that sb. (should) do sth.是固定用法,意为“建议某人做某事”,空处应为动词原形。“报名”为sign up。故填①sign②up。
57. You can spend three days exploring the rainforest with a local guide and enjoying the plants and animals ________ ________(特有的) the rainforest. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. unique ②. to
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。句意:你可以花三天时间在当地导游的带领下探索热带雨林,欣赏热带雨林特有的动植物。根据汉语提示及句意可知,此处应填入固定短语“be unique to”,含义为“对……来说是独特的”,在句中作定语。故填①unique;②to。
58. Inca builders cut stones to exact sizes so that nothing was needed to hold walls together ________ ________(除了) the perfect fit of the stones. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. other ②. than
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。句意:印加的建造者将石头切割成精确的尺寸,这样,除了完美的契合石头,就不需要任何东西来将墙壁连接在一起。根据汉语提示“除了”可知短语为other than。故填other than。
第四部分 书面表达(20分)
59. 假定你是李华,你的英国好友Peter在给你的邮件中提到他今年要来中国旅游,想让你为他推荐一个旅游地。请你用英语给他回复,内容包括:
1. 推荐旅游地
2. 说明理由
3. 表达祝愿。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Peter,
I’m thrilled to hear about your plan to visit China this year! I highly recommend you visit Hangzhou, a beautiful city renowned for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.
Hangzhou is famous for the West Lake, which offers stunning views and peaceful walks along its scenic paths. The city is also home to the ancient Su Causeway and Broken Bridge, both filled with romantic stories and historical significance. Moreover, Hangzhou cuisine, especially Longjing Tea and West Lake Fish in Vinegar Gravy, is a must-try for food lovers.
I hope you have a fantastic trip and make wonderful memories in Hangzhou!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua