广东省深圳市盐田高级中学2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题（含答案）
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2024-2025学年学年广东省深圳市盐田高级中学高二上学期11月期中英语试题
考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分
1. 选择题部分，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
2. 非选择题部分，必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答题卡上作答，不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
第一部分：单选题(共20小题，每小题1. 5分，满分30分)
1. Wolves are highly social animals, ______ success depends upon cooperation.
A. whom B. that C. whose D. her
2. I walked through the doors into the waiting area, ________ there’s a familiar atmosphere of boredom and tension.
A. which B. where C. there D. that
3. The teacher’s humorous words ________ him a lot and he was no longer upset.
A. entertained B. maintained C. remained D. obtained
4. ______, mobile phones are playing an important role in modern life.
A. As long as it is known B. What is known to all
C. Since it is known D. As is known to all
5. ________ under the sun for long, as everyone knows, may hurt your skin.
A. Exposing B. Exposed C. Being exposed D. Having exposed
6. My computer needs ________ but I forgot ________ it to the repair shop.
A. to repair; taking B. to repair; to take C. repairing; to take D. repairing; taking
7. My father is considering ________ a computer, which is of great help in our work and study.
A. to buy B. buying C. bought D. having bought
8. I don’t agree this is of poor quality. For a start, it is a book well worth ________.
A. reading B. to read C. to be reading D. read
9. It is proved that the latest scientific equipment allows the sportsmen to get the best out of their training.
A. using B. used C. to use D. use
10. — What do you know made Sarah so upset
— giving away state secrets.
A. Charged with B. Being charged with
C. Accusing of D. To be accused of
11. ______ is no longer too difficult for women and minorities ______ roles in American film and television.
A. What; to get B. It; to get C. That; getting D. Who; getting
12. She was ________ to work at a county hospital after graduation.
A. seized B. assigned C. defeated D. sharpened
13. As a young climber, Joe’s greatest dream is ______ it to the top of Mount Qomolangma.
A. to make B. made C. make D. being made
14. It remains ______ how many senior citizens will actually benefit from this new plan .
A. to see B. being seen C. seen D. to be seen
15. Sarah, hurry up. I’m afraid you wouldn’t have time to ________ before the party.
A. get changed B. get change C. get changing D. get to change
16. It was his assistant that was ________ for the big mistakes.
A. to be blamed B. to blame C. blaming D. have blamed
17. ______ is mentioned above, those who lack working experience are likely to be turned down when ______ for a post.
A. It, applying B. As, applying C. It, applied D. What, applying
18. It was the first time that I ________online in English.
A. chatted B. was chatting C. has chatted D. had chatted
19. But Darwin’s scientific studies were ________ more and more people started to believe his theory.
A. such disgraces that B. so convincing that
C. so beneficial that D. such a fascination that
20. Taking some online courses of spoken Chinese can be helpful for you to ________ the Chinese language environment.
A. come to exist B. adapt to C. contrast with D. be regarded as
第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题 2. 5分，满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A 、B、C和 D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
A Guide to the University
Food
The TWU Cafeteria is open 7am to 8pm. It serves snacks, drinks, ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study.
If you are on campus in the evening or late at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Café located in the bottom level of the Gouglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV watching.
Relaxation
The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 am to 10 pm, closed on Sundays.
Health
Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to noon and 1: 00 to 4: 30pm.
Academic Support
All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door two30-minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.
Transportation
The TWU Express is a shuttle (班车) service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping center, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 8am and3pm. Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $1.
21. If you are an international students and want to take part in activities, you can go to ________.
A. The Globe B. The TWU Cafeteria
C. Douglas Hall D. the Mattson Centre
22. The Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre ________.
A. is open six days a week B. offers services free of charge
C. gives advice on mental health D. trains students in medical care
23. How can you seek help from the Writing Center
A. By calling the center B. By applying online
C. By filling in a sign-up form D. By going to the center directly
B
On the 25th of December, my mother expected her children to be present, exchanging gifts and eating turkey. But as an artist and daughter, my heart seemed to be more in my work as an artist. As for my mother and my family, I thought we would have more time to spend Christmas together. I was going to do my own thing.
I made plans for my winter adventure in New Hampshire. The MacDowell Colony (麦道尔艺术村) was everything I could have wished for. About 20 to 30 artists were present, and it was as captivating as I had imagined. Snowy New England, sledding (滑雪橇) and whisky! It felt like my life had become an unexpected independent film.
By Christmas Eve, I had been at the colony more than a week. The fresh feelings were wearing off, but I would never admit it. Everyone around me was having too much fun—drinks and deep conversations by the fireplace. It seemed so amazing! What was wrong with me This was the holiday I’d always dreamed of. No plastic reindeer. Not a Christmas sweater anywhere in sight. People here didn’t even say “Christmas”, but they said “holiday”. Then why was I so down
Finally, I called home. My dad answered. He told me that my mother was out shopping with my brothers. I found there was a fire in my heart. They were having a fine Christmas without me Didn’t they miss me How could they
Despite a serious snowstorm, a large package with my mother’s beautiful handwriting showed up near my door at the artist colony on Christmas morning. I seized it as if I had been five years old. Inside was my favorite cake.
As I sliced (切) the cake, everyone gathered around —young and old. My mother had sent a real homemade gift. It was a minor Christmas miracle that one cake managed to feed so many. We ate it from paper towels with our hands, satisfying a hunger we didn’t know we had and reminding us of our dear families, who must be missing us too.
24. Why was the author unwilling to spend Christmas at home
A. She met some trouble at work.
B. She wanted to focus on her career.
C. She had disagreements with her mother.
D. She was tired of staying at a familiar place.
25. What does the underlined word “captivating” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Attractive. B. Tough. C. Strange. D. Simple.
26. What can we learn about the artist colony from Paragraph 3
A. It attracted many sports lovers.
B. It was suitable for holiday parties.
C. It lacked the Christmas atmosphere.
D. It gave the author some artistic ideas.
27. What did the author mainly intend to express in the last two paragraphs
A. She learned to be open to others.
B. She enjoyed bringing kindness to strangers.
C. Her mother was good at taking care of her family.
D. Her mother’s cake cured the artists of their homesickness.
C
Climate change, global warming, the greenhouse effect… these days nobody denies that there is something strange and worrying happening to the atmosphere. Scientists are puzzled by the rise in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. They are also afraid that the world may be a short way from what they consider as uncontrolled global warming.
At Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii, meteorologists (气象专家) have been carefully monitoring (监测) the amount of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere for the past 50 years. Until recently, there has been a gradual increase of around 1. 5 parts per million(ppm). In 2013 the figure rose to 2. 08 ppm and in the following year they recorded an increase of 2. 54 ppm.
Climate analysts feel that it is too soon to draw conclusions about the phenomenon although the public are concerned that the carbon dioxide emissions are getting out of control. Jason Samenow, the chief meteorologist in the American National Weather Service, thinks that people might have only a few years to find a solution to the problem instead of having decades. He believes that the Earth’s natural systems for absorbing the gas are breaking down, resulting in the uncontrolled greenhouse effect. He insists that something could happen if the Earth’s temperatures rose to such a degree that it was unable to contain the heat.
However, one interesting aspect of this climate change is that it is not happening in a uniform way around the world. Carbon dioxide levels in the South Pole are obviously lower. This suggests that something has happened in the northern hemisphere (半球) that set off the rise. Forest fires in North America might hold the answer to the puzzle, along with very hot summers in Europe.
The 2014 heat wave was certainly out of the ordinary. Statistics claim that more than 30, 000 people lost their lives as a direct result of the high temperatures. Scientists are being cautious in their interpretations. Most feel that it is too soon to say that a new trend has been set. All agree that the phenomenon needs to be closely observed.
28. According to Paragraph 1, what confuses scientists
A. Uncontrolled global warming.
B. Something strange and worrying in life.
C. The effects of climate change on everybody.
D. The increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
29. From the changing amount of the carbon dioxide in the recent 50 years, we can learn that ________.
A. Every year the changes of the carbon dioxide is the same.
B It is too soon to conclude global warming is now out of control.
C. Our world may be soon faced with uncontrolled global warming.
D. The amount of the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is increasing sharply.
30. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. Hot summers in Europe. B. Forest fires in North America.
C. Low temperatures in the South Pole. D. North and South differences in climate change.
31. How will scientists deal with the high temperatures
A. By setting a new trend soon. B. By giving a solution directly.
C By observing the phenomenon closely. D. By experiencing high temperatures personally.
D
“While animals can’t pick out precise numbers, they can understand that more is more. Interestingly, we know now that numerical competence is present on almost every branch of the animal tree of life,” says Andreas Nieder, a neurobiologist from the University of Tuebingen. “Different groups of animals obviously developed this competence independently from others and that strongly indicates that it has to be of adaptive value.”
Honeybees, for instance, can remember the number of landmarks they pass when searching for food in order to find their way back to the hive. The last common ancestor between honeybees and primates lived about 600 million years ago. But still, they evolved numerical competence that, in many respects, is comparable to vertebrate numerical competence. Also, for example, male frogs sing “advertisement” calls to attract females. The females, listening for the complexity of their calls, choose the male that sings the most calls.
Wolves are more likely to hunt successfully if they have the right number of wolves in their pack for the size of their prey: With prey like deer, only around six to eight wolves are needed, while hunting wild ox requires a pack of nine to thirteen. Their prey also uses this concept to protect themselves from predators — deer tend to live in large herds to reduce the chance of any individual becoming prey. So obviously they are assessing the number of individuals in their groups for their everyday life situations.
Despite these many examples of numerical competence in animals, this subject has not gotten many first-hand studies. “Many of these behavioral findings in the wild have usually been collected as by-products or accidental findings of other research questions,” says Nieder. He argues that more research needs to be done to fully understand the numerical competence.
32. The phenomenon of animals having their own numerical competence shows that ________.
A. all groups of animals can know the exact numbers
B. numerical competence must have a survival benefit
C. animals’ intelligence varies with different environments
D. animals’ numerical competence is determined by their independence
33. What role does numerical competence play in wolves’ hunting
A. It helps them form proper hunting groups. B. It gives them more options to hunt.
C. It makes them discover more prey. D. It offers them new skills to hunt.
34. How does the author mainly develop this text
A. By listing figures. B. By asking questions.
C. By giving examples. D. By making comparisons.
35. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A biology textbook. B. A health magazine.
C. A travel brochure. D. A science report.
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。
While people don’t always like the old saying “the early bird gets the worm”, getting up early is actually the secret to the success of many people. ____36____ There are also other benefits of waking up early in the morning.
Improve your cognitive (认知的) function. People who get up early in the morning can concentrate better, are more attentive, and stay energetic throughout the day. Since people’s brains are more active in the morning, focusing on important tasks earlier will allow you to make better decisions than people who work later. Morning people have better problem- solving skills. ____37____
Help you sleep better. Waking up early makes going to bed early easier and helps you get consistent sleep and wake times. ____38____ Getting enough sleep may lower your blood pressure and improve brain function. However, people who tend to be night owls are more likely to feel tired and develop sleep disorders.
Give you more time to eat breakfast. ____39____ After all, food is the fuel people need to feel energetic and ready to face the world. Just grabbing a coffee and a piece of bread at the drive- through will not give you what you need. Enjoy a nutritious breakfast of Greek yogurt and fruit to start your day off right.
____40____ Are you too tired or too busy to work out at the end of the day Try going to the gym or for a run first thing in the morning. A morning workout can change your mood, lower stress, reduce anxiety, and increase your energy levels.
A. Give yourself more time to get relaxed.
B. Get you to do exercise early in the morning.
C. And thus this can lead to a better quality of sleep.
D. Setting your alarm clock early will give you extra time.
E. Nothing starts a day better than eating a healthy breakfast.
F. That’s because they can do more while the world is still sleeping.
G. So they can get better grades in school and obtain higher paying jobs.
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，从每题所给的 A 、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白的最佳选项。
Brad Ryan had been feeling burnt out from veterinary (兽医的) school when he visited his85-year-old grandma back in 2020. He hoped that spending some quality family time in his hometown would help to ____41____ his spirits.
As he was telling his grandma some ____42____ of his travels, he was ____43____ to hear her confess (承认) that she had never seen the sea or mountains. Ryan then asked his grandmother if she would like to ____44____ the Smoky Mountains with him. Needless to say, she was more than ____45____ to go with him. Then Ryan made a plan and they set out on their ____46____.
Over the ____47____ of the last three and a half years, Ryan says that he and his grandma have ____48____ driven 25, 000 miles through 38 states, and it has ____49____ his quality of living.
“Seeing it through my grandmother’s eyes who every morning wakes up and is thankful to be alive, has taught me how to _____50_____, ” Ryan said. “With her, I’ve had to _____51_____ and see my life in a different way which has made it much _____52_____. ”
Ryan, who has been sharing all of their adventures online, hopes that their social media’s presence will _____53_____ other youngsters to spend more time with their elders. “I want people who are still _____54_____ to know, it is cool to hang out with your grandparents, ” Ryan said. “There’ s so much _____55_____ and knowledge we can get from our elders. ”
41 A. develop B. exchange C. arouse D. lift
42. A. news B. issues C. stories D. results
43. A. impatient B. proud C. stressed D. heartbroken
44. A. visit B. leave C. find D. protect
45. A. frightened B. delighted C. fortunate D. satisfied
46. A. interview B. project C. design D. journey
47. A. course B. history C. end D. head
48. A. repeatedly B. secretly C. totally D. immediately
49. A. tested B. improved C. decided D. shown
50. A. work B. study C. travel D. live
51. A. cut out B. slow down C. make up D. work out
52. A. richer B. clearer C. safer D. harder
53. A. allow B. force C. require D. encourage
54 A. young B. strong C. poor D. positive
55. A. success B. health C. experience D. wealth
第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1. 5分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Awakening of Insects (惊蛰) ___56___ (fall) on Mar 6 and ends on Mar 20 this year.
Awakening of Insects signals a rise in temperature and increased rain fall. As the ___57___ (three) solar term in the lunar year, ___58___ (it) name suggests the fact that animals sleeping in winter are awakened ___59___ spring thunder and that the earth begins to come back to life. It is the key time for spring agricultural ___60___ (activity). It is also a good time for people to enjoy fun outdoors, especially for people living in the city. ___61___ (drive) to the suburbs, fishing in a lake or enjoying the singing bird will make for a perfect weekend in spring. The most popular fruit in this season is pears.
Eating pears around the Awakening of Insects ___62___ (be) a widely-practiced custom in China. As the weather gets ___63___ (warm) and the air becomes drier, people tend to feel their mouths and tongues are dry, ___64___ can cause colds or coughs. A pear is sweet, juicy and cold, moistening (湿润) the lungs to arrest a cough. ___65___, pears are highly recommended during the Awakening of Insects.
第四部分：词组选择填空(共10小题，每道题2分，共20分)
选词填空
A. came to life B. paid off C. contribute to D. carry out E. make sense F. concentrate on G. turned down H. set in motion I. care about J. adapt to
66. As for preparations, reading some Chinese classics in advance can be helpful for you to ________ the Chinese language environment.
67. It’s up to you to decide whether to ________ this plan or not.
68. We ________ the moment we saw the beautiful scenery.
69. The plans were ________ when the president of the company signed the document.
70. The little girl was determined to become a doctor and her persistence eventually ________.
71. More importantly, with the popularity of e-cards, less paper is used for making traditional cards, which will ________ the environmental protection.
72. The Smiths ________ the invitation to speak at the dinner party.
73. He doesn’t ________ examinations and never makes preparations for them.
74. With so many things to be worried about he couldn’t ________ his study.
75. Does it ________ to preserve the temple dating back to the Ming Dynasty
第五部分 读后续写(满分20分)
76. 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。
Eva spent the first week of high school trying to keep her head above water. One of the major headaches for her was finding her way in the huge school building. It was a six-story building. On each floor, hallways stretched in four directions, leading to classrooms, laboratories, and teachers’ offices. Somewhere in the building, there was also a library, a cafeteria, and a gym.
Having a poor sense of direction, Eva found it impossible to get around in such a huge building. All the different hallways and rooms were too much to think about, let alone commit to memory. She decided that she would memorize where her classes were and then pretend that the rest of the place didn’t exist.
In her first PE class, Eva was shocked when Coach Pitt announced that everyone had to run one mile around the track outside. She searched the faces of her classmates for signs of panic. There was nothing she feared more than having to run a whole mile. To Eva, “a mile” was used to describe long distances. It was ten miles from her home to her grandfather’s, and that always seemed like a long way, even in a car!
When Coach Pitt blew his whistle (哨子), Eva figured she would be left in the dust. However, while some of her classmates edged ahead, others actually fell behind. ” It’s just the beginning, “she thought.” I’ll come in last for sure. “
Soon Eva began to breathe hard, with her heart pounding and legs shaking. Feeling desperate, Eva started using a mind trick on herself. She stopped thinking about the word” mile. “Instead, she focused on reaching the shadow cast on the track by an oak tree up ahead. Then she concentrated on jogging to the spot where the track curved (拐弯). After that, she tried to see if she could complete her first lap. One lap turned into two, then three, then four.
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。
Paragraph 1:
When Coach Pitt said “Nice work!” to her at the finish line, Eva was surprised.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Eva decided to use the same trick to deal with the school building.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案版
考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分
1. 选择题部分，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
2. 非选择题部分，必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答题卡上作答，不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
第一部分：单选题(共20小题，每小题1. 5分，满分30分)
1. Wolves are highly social animals, ______ success depends upon cooperation.
A. whom B. that C. whose D. her
【答案】C
2. I walked through the doors into the waiting area, ________ there’s a familiar atmosphere of boredom and tension.
A. which B. where C. there D. that
【答案】B
3. The teacher’s humorous words ________ him a lot and he was no longer upset.
A. entertained B. maintained C. remained D. obtained
【答案】A
4. ______, mobile phones are playing an important role in modern life.
A. As long as it is known B. What is known to all
C. Since it is known D. As is known to all
【答案】D
5. ________ under the sun for long, as everyone knows, may hurt your skin.
A. Exposing B. Exposed C. Being exposed D. Having exposed
【答案】C
6. My computer needs ________ but I forgot ________ it to the repair shop.
A. to repair; taking B. to repair; to take C. repairing; to take D. repairing; taking
【答案】C
7. My father is considering ________ a computer, which is of great help in our work and study.
A. to buy B. buying C. bought D. having bought
【答案】B
8. I don’t agree this is of poor quality. For a start, it is a book well worth ________.
A. reading B. to read C. to be reading D. read
【答案】A
9. It is proved that the latest scientific equipment allows the sportsmen to get the best out of their training.
A. using B. used C. to use D. use
【答案】A
10. — What do you know made Sarah so upset
— giving away state secrets.
A. Charged with B. Being charged with
C. Accusing of D. To be accused of
【答案】B
11. ______ is no longer too difficult for women and minorities ______ roles in American film and television.
A. What; to get B. It; to get C. That; getting D. Who; getting
【答案】B
12. She was ________ to work at a county hospital after graduation.
A. seized B. assigned C. defeated D. sharpened
【答案】B
13. As a young climber, Joe’s greatest dream is ______ it to the top of Mount Qomolangma.
A. to make B. made C. make D. being made
【答案】A
14. It remains ______ how many senior citizens will actually benefit from this new plan .
A. to see B. being seen C. seen D. to be seen
【答案】D
15. Sarah, hurry up. I’m afraid you wouldn’t have time to ________ before the party.
A. get changed B. get change C. get changing D. get to change
【答案】A
16. It was his assistant that was ________ for the big mistakes.
A. to be blamed B. to blame C. blaming D. have blamed
【答案】B
17. ______ is mentioned above, those who lack working experience are likely to be turned down when ______ for a post.
A. It, applying B. As, applying C. It, applied D. What, applying
【答案】B
18. It was the first time that I ________online in English.
A. chatted B. was chatting C. has chatted D. had chatted
【答案】D
19. But Darwin’s scientific studies were ________ more and more people started to believe his theory.
A. such disgraces that B. so convincing that
C. so beneficial that D. such a fascination that
【答案】B
20. Taking some online courses of spoken Chinese can be helpful for you to ________ the Chinese language environment.
A. come to exist B. adapt to C. contrast with D. be regarded as
【答案】B
第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题 2. 5分，满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A 、B、C和 D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
A Guide to the University
Food
The TWU Cafeteria is open 7am to 8pm. It serves snacks, drinks, ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study.
If you are on campus in the evening or late at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Café located in the bottom level of the Gouglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV watching.
Relaxation
The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 am to 10 pm, closed on Sundays.
Health
Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to noon and 1: 00 to 4: 30pm.
Academic Support
All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door two30-minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.
Transportation
The TWU Express is a shuttle (班车) service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping center, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 8am and3pm. Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $1.
21. If you are an international students and want to take part in activities, you can go to ________.
A. The Globe B. The TWU Cafeteria
C. Douglas Hall D. the Mattson Centre
22. The Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre ________.
A. is open six days a week B. offers services free of charge
C. gives advice on mental health D. trains students in medical care
23. How can you seek help from the Writing Center
A. By calling the center B. By applying online
C. By filling in a sign-up form D. By going to the center directly
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. C
B
On the 25th of December, my mother expected her children to be present, exchanging gifts and eating turkey. But as an artist and daughter, my heart seemed to be more in my work as an artist. As for my mother and my family, I thought we would have more time to spend Christmas together. I was going to do my own thing.
I made plans for my winter adventure in New Hampshire. The MacDowell Colony (麦道尔艺术村) was everything I could have wished for. About 20 to 30 artists were present, and it was as captivating as I had imagined. Snowy New England, sledding (滑雪橇) and whisky! It felt like my life had become an unexpected independent film.
By Christmas Eve, I had been at the colony more than a week. The fresh feelings were wearing off, but I would never admit it. Everyone around me was having too much fun—drinks and deep conversations by the fireplace. It seemed so amazing! What was wrong with me This was the holiday I’d always dreamed of. No plastic reindeer. Not a Christmas sweater anywhere in sight. People here didn’t even say “Christmas”, but they said “holiday”. Then why was I so down
Finally, I called home. My dad answered. He told me that my mother was out shopping with my brothers. I found there was a fire in my heart. They were having a fine Christmas without me Didn’t they miss me How could they
Despite a serious snowstorm, a large package with my mother’s beautiful handwriting showed up near my door at the artist colony on Christmas morning. I seized it as if I had been five years old. Inside was my favorite cake.
As I sliced (切) the cake, everyone gathered around —young and old. My mother had sent a real homemade gift. It was a minor Christmas miracle that one cake managed to feed so many. We ate it from paper towels with our hands, satisfying a hunger we didn’t know we had and reminding us of our dear families, who must be missing us too.
24 Why was the author unwilling to spend Christmas at home
A. She met some trouble at work.
B. She wanted to focus on her career.
C. She had disagreements with her mother.
D. She was tired of staying at a familiar place.
25. What does the underlined word “captivating” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Attractive. B. Tough. C. Strange. D. Simple.
26. What can we learn about the artist colony from Paragraph 3
A. It attracted many sports lovers.
B. It was suitable for holiday parties.
C. It lacked the Christmas atmosphere.
D It gave the author some artistic ideas.
27. What did the author mainly intend to express in the last two paragraphs
A. She learned to be open to others.
B. She enjoyed bringing kindness to strangers.
C. Her mother was good at taking care of her family.
D. Her mother’s cake cured the artists of their homesickness.
【答案】24. B 25. A 26. C 27. D
C
Climate change, global warming, the greenhouse effect… these days nobody denies that there is something strange and worrying happening to the atmosphere. Scientists are puzzled by the rise in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. They are also afraid that the world may be a short way from what they consider as uncontrolled global warming.
At Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii, meteorologists (气象专家) have been carefully monitoring (监测) the amount of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere for the past 50 years. Until recently, there has been a gradual increase of around 1. 5 parts per million(ppm). In 2013 the figure rose to 2. 08 ppm and in the following year they recorded an increase of 2. 54 ppm.
Climate analysts feel that it is too soon to draw conclusions about the phenomenon although the public are concerned that the carbon dioxide emissions are getting out of control. Jason Samenow, the chief meteorologist in the American National Weather Service, thinks that people might have only a few years to find a solution to the problem instead of having decades. He believes that the Earth’s natural systems for absorbing the gas are breaking down, resulting in the uncontrolled greenhouse effect. He insists that something could happen if the Earth’s temperatures rose to such a degree that it was unable to contain the heat.
However, one interesting aspect of this climate change is that it is not happening in a uniform way around the world. Carbon dioxide levels in the South Pole are obviously lower. This suggests that something has happened in the northern hemisphere (半球) that set off the rise. Forest fires in North America might hold the answer to the puzzle, along with very hot summers in Europe.
The 2014 heat wave was certainly out of the ordinary. Statistics claim that more than 30, 000 people lost their lives as a direct result of the high temperatures. Scientists are being cautious in their interpretations. Most feel that it is too soon to say that a new trend has been set. All agree that the phenomenon needs to be closely observed.
28. According to Paragraph 1, what confuses scientists
A. Uncontrolled global warming.
B. Something strange and worrying in life.
C. The effects of climate change on everybody.
D. The increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
29. From the changing amount of the carbon dioxide in the recent 50 years, we can learn that ________.
A. Every year the changes of the carbon dioxide is the same.
B. It is too soon to conclude global warming is now out of control.
C. Our world may be soon faced with uncontrolled global warming.
D. The amount of the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is increasing sharply.
30. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. Hot summers in Europe. B. Forest fires in North America.
C. Low temperatures in the South Pole. D. North and South differences in climate change.
31. How will scientists deal with the high temperatures
A. By setting a new trend soon. B. By giving a solution directly.
C. By observing the phenomenon closely. D. By experiencing high temperatures personally.
【答案】28. D 29. B 30. D 31. C
D
“While animals can’t pick out precise numbers, they can understand that more is more. Interestingly, we know now that numerical competence is present on almost every branch of the animal tree of life,” says Andreas Nieder, a neurobiologist from the University of Tuebingen. “Different groups of animals obviously developed this competence independently from others and that strongly indicates that it has to be of adaptive value.”
Honeybees, for instance, can remember the number of landmarks they pass when searching for food in order to find their way back to the hive. The last common ancestor between honeybees and primates lived about 600 million years ago. But still, they evolved numerical competence that, in many respects, is comparable to vertebrate numerical competence. Also, for example, male frogs sing “advertisement” calls to attract females. The females, listening for the complexity of their calls, choose the male that sings the most calls.
Wolves are more likely to hunt successfully if they have the right number of wolves in their pack for the size of their prey: With prey like deer, only around six to eight wolves are needed, while hunting wild ox requires a pack of nine to thirteen. Their prey also uses this concept to protect themselves from predators — deer tend to live in large herds to reduce the chance of any individual becoming prey. So obviously they are assessing the number of individuals in their groups for their everyday life situations.
Despite these many examples of numerical competence in animals, this subject has not gotten many first-hand studies. “Many of these behavioral findings in the wild have usually been collected as by-products or accidental findings of other research questions,” says Nieder. He argues that more research needs to be done to fully understand the numerical competence.
32. The phenomenon of animals having their own numerical competence shows that ________.
A. all groups of animals can know the exact numbers
B. numerical competence must have a survival benefit
C. animals’ intelligence varies with different environments
D. animals’ numerical competence is determined by their independence
33. What role does numerical competence play in wolves’ hunting
A. It helps them form proper hunting groups. B. It gives them more options to hunt.
C. It makes them discover more prey. D. It offers them new skills to hunt.
34. How does the author mainly develop this text
A. By listing figures. B. By asking questions.
C. By giving examples. D. By making comparisons.
35. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A biology textbook. B. A health magazine.
C. A travel brochure. D. A science report.
【答案】32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D
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。
While people don’t always like the old saying “the early bird gets the worm”, getting up early is actually the secret to the success of many people. ____36____ There are also other benefits of waking up early in the morning.
Improve your cognitive (认知的) function. People who get up early in the morning can concentrate better, are more attentive, and stay energetic throughout the day. Since people’s brains are more active in the morning, focusing on important tasks earlier will allow you to make better decisions than people who work later. Morning people have better problem- solving skills. ____37____
Help you sleep better. Waking up early makes going to bed early easier and helps you get consistent sleep and wake times. ____38____ Getting enough sleep may lower your blood pressure and improve brain function. However, people who tend to be night owls are more likely to feel tired and develop sleep disorders.
Give you more time to eat breakfast. ____39____ After all, food is the fuel people need to feel energetic and ready to face the world. Just grabbing a coffee and a piece of bread at the drive- through will not give you what you need. Enjoy a nutritious breakfast of Greek yogurt and fruit to start your day off right.
____40____ Are you too tired or too busy to work out at the end of the day Try going to the gym or for a run first thing in the morning. A morning workout can change your mood, lower stress, reduce anxiety, and increase your energy levels.
A. Give yourself more time to get relaxed.
B. Get you to do exercise early in the morning.
C. And thus this can lead to a better quality of sleep.
D. Setting your alarm clock early will give you extra time.
E. Nothing starts a day better than eating a healthy breakfast.
F. That’s because they can do more while the world is still sleeping.
G. So they can get better grades in school and obtain higher paying jobs.
【答案】36. F 37. G 38. C 39. E 40. B
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，从每题所给的 A 、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白的最佳选项。
Brad Ryan had been feeling burnt out from veterinary (兽医的) school when he visited his85-year-old grandma back in 2020. He hoped that spending some quality family time in his hometown would help to ____41____ his spirits.
As he was telling his grandma some ____42____ of his travels, he was ____43____ to hear her confess (承认) that she had never seen the sea or mountains. Ryan then asked his grandmother if she would like to ____44____ the Smoky Mountains with him. Needless to say, she was more than ____45____ to go with him. Then Ryan made a plan and they set out on their ____46____.
Over the ____47____ of the last three and a half years, Ryan says that he and his grandma have ____48____ driven 25, 000 miles through 38 states, and it has ____49____ his quality of living.
“Seeing it through my grandmother’s eyes who every morning wakes up and is thankful to be alive has taught me how to _____50_____, ” Ryan said. “With her, I’ve had to _____51_____ and see my life in a different way which has made it much _____52_____. ”
Ryan, who has been sharing all of their adventures online, hopes that their social media’s presence will _____53_____ other youngsters to spend more time with their elders. “I want people who are still _____54_____ to know, it is cool to hang out with your grandparents, ” Ryan said. “There’ s so much _____55_____ and knowledge we can get from our elders. ”
41. A. develop B. exchange C. arouse D. lift
42. A. news B. issues C. stories D. results
43. A. impatient B. proud C. stressed D. heartbroken
44. A. visit B. leave C. find D. protect
45. A. frightened B. delighted C. fortunate D. satisfied
46. A. interview B. project C. design D. journey
47. A. course B. history C. end D. head
48. A. repeatedly B. secretly C. totally D. immediately
49. A. tested B. improved C. decided D. shown
50. A. work B. study C. travel D. live
51. A. cut out B. slow down C. make up D. work out
52. A. richer B. clearer C. safer D. harder
53. A. allow B. force C. require D. encourage
54. A. young B. strong C. poor D. positive
55. A. success B. health C. experience D. wealth
【答案】41. D 42. C 43. D 44. A 45. B 46. D 47. A 48. C 49. B 50. D 51. B 52. A 53. D 54. A 55. C
第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1. 5分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Awakening of Insects (惊蛰) ___56___ (fall) on Mar 6 and ends on Mar 20 this year.
Awakening of Insects signals a rise in temperature and increased rain fall. As the ___57___ (three) solar term in the lunar year, ___58___ (it) name suggests the fact that animals sleeping in winter are awakened ___59___ spring thunder and that the earth begins to come back to life. It is the key time for spring agricultural ___60___ (activity). It is also a good time for people to enjoy fun outdoors, especially for people living in the city. ___61___ (drive) to the suburbs, fishing in a lake or enjoying the singing bird will make for a perfect weekend in spring. The most popular fruit in this season is pears.
Eating pears around the Awakening of Insects ___62___ (be) a widely-practiced custom in China. As the weather gets ___63___ (warm) and the air becomes drier, people tend to feel their mouths and tongues are dry, ___64___ can cause colds or coughs. A pear is sweet, juicy and cold, moistening (湿润) the lungs to arrest a cough. ___65___, pears are highly recommended during the Awakening of Insects.
【答案】56. falls
57. third 58. its
59. by 60. activities
61. Driving
62. is 63. warmer
64. which 65. Therefore/Thus
第四部分：词组选择填空(共10小题，每道题2分，共20分)
选词填空
A. came to life B. paid off C. contribute to D. carry out E. make sense F. concentrate on G. turned down H. set in motion I. care about J. adapt to
66. As for preparations, reading some Chinese classics in advance can be helpful for you to ________ the Chinese language environment.
67. It’s up to you to decide whether to ________ this plan or not.
68. We ________ the moment we saw the beautiful scenery.
69. The plans were ________ when the president of the company signed the document.
70. The little girl was determined to become a doctor and her persistence eventually ________.
71. More importantly, with the popularity of e-cards, less paper is used for making traditional cards, which will ________ the environmental protection.
72. The Smiths ________ the invitation to speak at the dinner party.
73. He doesn’t ________ examinations and never makes preparations for them.
74. With so many things to be worried about, he couldn’t ________ his study.
75. Does it ________ to preserve the temple dating back to the Ming Dynasty
【答案】66. J 67. D
68. A 69. H
70. B 71. C
72. G 73. I
74. F 75. E
第五部分 读后续写(满分20分)
76. 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。
Eva spent the first week of high school trying to keep her head above water. One of the major headaches for her was finding her way in the huge school building. It was a six-story building. On each floor, hallways stretched in four directions, leading to classrooms, laboratories, and teachers’ offices. Somewhere in the building, there was also a library, a cafeteria, and a gym.
Having a poor sense of direction, Eva found it impossible to get around in such a huge building. All the different hallways and rooms were too much to think about, let alone commit to memory. She decided that she would memorize where her classes were and then pretend that the rest of the place didn’t exist.
In her first PE class, Eva was shocked when Coach Pitt announced that everyone had to run one mile around the track outside. She searched the faces of her classmates for signs of panic. There was nothing she feared more than having to run a whole mile. To Eva, “a mile” was used to describe long distances. It was ten miles from her home to her grandfather’s, and that always seemed like a long way, even in a car!
When Coach Pitt blew his whistle (哨子), Eva figured she would be left in the dust. However, while some of her classmates edged ahead, others actually fell behind. ” It’s just the beginning, “she thought.” I’ll come in last for sure. “
Soon Eva began to breathe hard, with her heart pounding and legs shaking. Feeling desperate, Eva started using a mind trick on herself. She stopped thinking about the word” mile. “Instead, she focused on reaching the shadow cast on the track by an oak tree up ahead. Then she concentrated on jogging to the spot where the track curved (拐弯). After that, she tried to see if she could complete her first lap. One lap turned into two, then three, then four.
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。
Paragraph 1:
When Coach Pitt said “Nice work!” to her at the finish line, Eva was surprised.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Eva decided to use the same trick to deal with the school building.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】 When Coach Pitt said “Nice work!” to her at the finish line, Eva was surprised. In the vast expanse of her school, a girl with poor directional skills struggled to navigate and often got lost. One day, during gym class, she observed a unique way to find her way - following the shadows of trees. As the sun cast its rays, the girl noticed how the shadows created patterns on the ground, guiding her path. She took a leap of faith and followed the shadows, surprising herself with each turn and stretch. Her efforts were noticed by the teacher, who praised her innovative thinking.
Eva decided to use the same trick to deal with the school building. She used the shadows to navigate the school hallways, find her classes, and even locate the school's various facilities. This newfound skill not only helped the girl navigate her school but also instilled in her a sense of confidence and adventure. She learned excitedly that with a little creativity and observation, any challenge could be overcome. And with each step she took, she left behind a legacy of inspiration for those who followed in her footsteps, knowing that even without a clear sense of direction, there's always a way to find one's way.
考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分
1. 选择题部分，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
2. 非选择题部分，必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答题卡上作答，不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
第一部分：单选题(共20小题，每小题1. 5分，满分30分)
1. Wolves are highly social animals, ______ success depends upon cooperation.
A. whom B. that C. whose D. her
2. I walked through the doors into the waiting area, ________ there’s a familiar atmosphere of boredom and tension.
A. which B. where C. there D. that
3. The teacher’s humorous words ________ him a lot and he was no longer upset.
A. entertained B. maintained C. remained D. obtained
4. ______, mobile phones are playing an important role in modern life.
A. As long as it is known B. What is known to all
C. Since it is known D. As is known to all
5. ________ under the sun for long, as everyone knows, may hurt your skin.
A. Exposing B. Exposed C. Being exposed D. Having exposed
6. My computer needs ________ but I forgot ________ it to the repair shop.
A. to repair; taking B. to repair; to take C. repairing; to take D. repairing; taking
7. My father is considering ________ a computer, which is of great help in our work and study.
A. to buy B. buying C. bought D. having bought
8. I don’t agree this is of poor quality. For a start, it is a book well worth ________.
A. reading B. to read C. to be reading D. read
9. It is proved that the latest scientific equipment allows the sportsmen to get the best out of their training.
A. using B. used C. to use D. use
10. — What do you know made Sarah so upset
— giving away state secrets.
A. Charged with B. Being charged with
C. Accusing of D. To be accused of
11. ______ is no longer too difficult for women and minorities ______ roles in American film and television.
A. What; to get B. It; to get C. That; getting D. Who; getting
12. She was ________ to work at a county hospital after graduation.
A. seized B. assigned C. defeated D. sharpened
13. As a young climber, Joe’s greatest dream is ______ it to the top of Mount Qomolangma.
A. to make B. made C. make D. being made
14. It remains ______ how many senior citizens will actually benefit from this new plan .
A. to see B. being seen C. seen D. to be seen
15. Sarah, hurry up. I’m afraid you wouldn’t have time to ________ before the party.
A. get changed B. get change C. get changing D. get to change
16. It was his assistant that was ________ for the big mistakes.
A. to be blamed B. to blame C. blaming D. have blamed
17. ______ is mentioned above, those who lack working experience are likely to be turned down when ______ for a post.
A. It, applying B. As, applying C. It, applied D. What, applying
18. It was the first time that I ________online in English.
A. chatted B. was chatting C. has chatted D. had chatted
19. But Darwin’s scientific studies were ________ more and more people started to believe his theory.
A. such disgraces that B. so convincing that
C. so beneficial that D. such a fascination that
20. Taking some online courses of spoken Chinese can be helpful for you to ________ the Chinese language environment.
A. come to exist B. adapt to C. contrast with D. be regarded as
第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题 2. 5分，满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A 、B、C和 D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
A Guide to the University
Food
The TWU Cafeteria is open 7am to 8pm. It serves snacks, drinks, ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study.
If you are on campus in the evening or late at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Café located in the bottom level of the Gouglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV watching.
Relaxation
The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 am to 10 pm, closed on Sundays.
Health
Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to noon and 1: 00 to 4: 30pm.
Academic Support
All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door two30-minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.
Transportation
The TWU Express is a shuttle (班车) service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping center, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 8am and3pm. Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $1.
21. If you are an international students and want to take part in activities, you can go to ________.
A. The Globe B. The TWU Cafeteria
C. Douglas Hall D. the Mattson Centre
22. The Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre ________.
A. is open six days a week B. offers services free of charge
C. gives advice on mental health D. trains students in medical care
23. How can you seek help from the Writing Center
A. By calling the center B. By applying online
C. By filling in a sign-up form D. By going to the center directly
B
On the 25th of December, my mother expected her children to be present, exchanging gifts and eating turkey. But as an artist and daughter, my heart seemed to be more in my work as an artist. As for my mother and my family, I thought we would have more time to spend Christmas together. I was going to do my own thing.
I made plans for my winter adventure in New Hampshire. The MacDowell Colony (麦道尔艺术村) was everything I could have wished for. About 20 to 30 artists were present, and it was as captivating as I had imagined. Snowy New England, sledding (滑雪橇) and whisky! It felt like my life had become an unexpected independent film.
By Christmas Eve, I had been at the colony more than a week. The fresh feelings were wearing off, but I would never admit it. Everyone around me was having too much fun—drinks and deep conversations by the fireplace. It seemed so amazing! What was wrong with me This was the holiday I’d always dreamed of. No plastic reindeer. Not a Christmas sweater anywhere in sight. People here didn’t even say “Christmas”, but they said “holiday”. Then why was I so down
Finally, I called home. My dad answered. He told me that my mother was out shopping with my brothers. I found there was a fire in my heart. They were having a fine Christmas without me Didn’t they miss me How could they
Despite a serious snowstorm, a large package with my mother’s beautiful handwriting showed up near my door at the artist colony on Christmas morning. I seized it as if I had been five years old. Inside was my favorite cake.
As I sliced (切) the cake, everyone gathered around —young and old. My mother had sent a real homemade gift. It was a minor Christmas miracle that one cake managed to feed so many. We ate it from paper towels with our hands, satisfying a hunger we didn’t know we had and reminding us of our dear families, who must be missing us too.
24. Why was the author unwilling to spend Christmas at home
A. She met some trouble at work.
B. She wanted to focus on her career.
C. She had disagreements with her mother.
D. She was tired of staying at a familiar place.
25. What does the underlined word “captivating” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Attractive. B. Tough. C. Strange. D. Simple.
26. What can we learn about the artist colony from Paragraph 3
A. It attracted many sports lovers.
B. It was suitable for holiday parties.
C. It lacked the Christmas atmosphere.
D. It gave the author some artistic ideas.
27. What did the author mainly intend to express in the last two paragraphs
A. She learned to be open to others.
B. She enjoyed bringing kindness to strangers.
C. Her mother was good at taking care of her family.
D. Her mother’s cake cured the artists of their homesickness.
C
Climate change, global warming, the greenhouse effect… these days nobody denies that there is something strange and worrying happening to the atmosphere. Scientists are puzzled by the rise in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. They are also afraid that the world may be a short way from what they consider as uncontrolled global warming.
At Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii, meteorologists (气象专家) have been carefully monitoring (监测) the amount of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere for the past 50 years. Until recently, there has been a gradual increase of around 1. 5 parts per million(ppm). In 2013 the figure rose to 2. 08 ppm and in the following year they recorded an increase of 2. 54 ppm.
Climate analysts feel that it is too soon to draw conclusions about the phenomenon although the public are concerned that the carbon dioxide emissions are getting out of control. Jason Samenow, the chief meteorologist in the American National Weather Service, thinks that people might have only a few years to find a solution to the problem instead of having decades. He believes that the Earth’s natural systems for absorbing the gas are breaking down, resulting in the uncontrolled greenhouse effect. He insists that something could happen if the Earth’s temperatures rose to such a degree that it was unable to contain the heat.
However, one interesting aspect of this climate change is that it is not happening in a uniform way around the world. Carbon dioxide levels in the South Pole are obviously lower. This suggests that something has happened in the northern hemisphere (半球) that set off the rise. Forest fires in North America might hold the answer to the puzzle, along with very hot summers in Europe.
The 2014 heat wave was certainly out of the ordinary. Statistics claim that more than 30, 000 people lost their lives as a direct result of the high temperatures. Scientists are being cautious in their interpretations. Most feel that it is too soon to say that a new trend has been set. All agree that the phenomenon needs to be closely observed.
28. According to Paragraph 1, what confuses scientists
A. Uncontrolled global warming.
B. Something strange and worrying in life.
C. The effects of climate change on everybody.
D. The increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
29. From the changing amount of the carbon dioxide in the recent 50 years, we can learn that ________.
A. Every year the changes of the carbon dioxide is the same.
B It is too soon to conclude global warming is now out of control.
C. Our world may be soon faced with uncontrolled global warming.
D. The amount of the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is increasing sharply.
30. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. Hot summers in Europe. B. Forest fires in North America.
C. Low temperatures in the South Pole. D. North and South differences in climate change.
31. How will scientists deal with the high temperatures
A. By setting a new trend soon. B. By giving a solution directly.
C By observing the phenomenon closely. D. By experiencing high temperatures personally.
D
“While animals can’t pick out precise numbers, they can understand that more is more. Interestingly, we know now that numerical competence is present on almost every branch of the animal tree of life,” says Andreas Nieder, a neurobiologist from the University of Tuebingen. “Different groups of animals obviously developed this competence independently from others and that strongly indicates that it has to be of adaptive value.”
Honeybees, for instance, can remember the number of landmarks they pass when searching for food in order to find their way back to the hive. The last common ancestor between honeybees and primates lived about 600 million years ago. But still, they evolved numerical competence that, in many respects, is comparable to vertebrate numerical competence. Also, for example, male frogs sing “advertisement” calls to attract females. The females, listening for the complexity of their calls, choose the male that sings the most calls.
Wolves are more likely to hunt successfully if they have the right number of wolves in their pack for the size of their prey: With prey like deer, only around six to eight wolves are needed, while hunting wild ox requires a pack of nine to thirteen. Their prey also uses this concept to protect themselves from predators — deer tend to live in large herds to reduce the chance of any individual becoming prey. So obviously they are assessing the number of individuals in their groups for their everyday life situations.
Despite these many examples of numerical competence in animals, this subject has not gotten many first-hand studies. “Many of these behavioral findings in the wild have usually been collected as by-products or accidental findings of other research questions,” says Nieder. He argues that more research needs to be done to fully understand the numerical competence.
32. The phenomenon of animals having their own numerical competence shows that ________.
A. all groups of animals can know the exact numbers
B. numerical competence must have a survival benefit
C. animals’ intelligence varies with different environments
D. animals’ numerical competence is determined by their independence
33. What role does numerical competence play in wolves’ hunting
A. It helps them form proper hunting groups. B. It gives them more options to hunt.
C. It makes them discover more prey. D. It offers them new skills to hunt.
34. How does the author mainly develop this text
A. By listing figures. B. By asking questions.
C. By giving examples. D. By making comparisons.
35. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A biology textbook. B. A health magazine.
C. A travel brochure. D. A science report.
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。
While people don’t always like the old saying “the early bird gets the worm”, getting up early is actually the secret to the success of many people. ____36____ There are also other benefits of waking up early in the morning.
Improve your cognitive (认知的) function. People who get up early in the morning can concentrate better, are more attentive, and stay energetic throughout the day. Since people’s brains are more active in the morning, focusing on important tasks earlier will allow you to make better decisions than people who work later. Morning people have better problem- solving skills. ____37____
Help you sleep better. Waking up early makes going to bed early easier and helps you get consistent sleep and wake times. ____38____ Getting enough sleep may lower your blood pressure and improve brain function. However, people who tend to be night owls are more likely to feel tired and develop sleep disorders.
Give you more time to eat breakfast. ____39____ After all, food is the fuel people need to feel energetic and ready to face the world. Just grabbing a coffee and a piece of bread at the drive- through will not give you what you need. Enjoy a nutritious breakfast of Greek yogurt and fruit to start your day off right.
____40____ Are you too tired or too busy to work out at the end of the day Try going to the gym or for a run first thing in the morning. A morning workout can change your mood, lower stress, reduce anxiety, and increase your energy levels.
A. Give yourself more time to get relaxed.
B. Get you to do exercise early in the morning.
C. And thus this can lead to a better quality of sleep.
D. Setting your alarm clock early will give you extra time.
E. Nothing starts a day better than eating a healthy breakfast.
F. That’s because they can do more while the world is still sleeping.
G. So they can get better grades in school and obtain higher paying jobs.
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，从每题所给的 A 、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白的最佳选项。
Brad Ryan had been feeling burnt out from veterinary (兽医的) school when he visited his85-year-old grandma back in 2020. He hoped that spending some quality family time in his hometown would help to ____41____ his spirits.
As he was telling his grandma some ____42____ of his travels, he was ____43____ to hear her confess (承认) that she had never seen the sea or mountains. Ryan then asked his grandmother if she would like to ____44____ the Smoky Mountains with him. Needless to say, she was more than ____45____ to go with him. Then Ryan made a plan and they set out on their ____46____.
Over the ____47____ of the last three and a half years, Ryan says that he and his grandma have ____48____ driven 25, 000 miles through 38 states, and it has ____49____ his quality of living.
“Seeing it through my grandmother’s eyes who every morning wakes up and is thankful to be alive, has taught me how to _____50_____, ” Ryan said. “With her, I’ve had to _____51_____ and see my life in a different way which has made it much _____52_____. ”
Ryan, who has been sharing all of their adventures online, hopes that their social media’s presence will _____53_____ other youngsters to spend more time with their elders. “I want people who are still _____54_____ to know, it is cool to hang out with your grandparents, ” Ryan said. “There’ s so much _____55_____ and knowledge we can get from our elders. ”
41 A. develop B. exchange C. arouse D. lift
42. A. news B. issues C. stories D. results
43. A. impatient B. proud C. stressed D. heartbroken
44. A. visit B. leave C. find D. protect
45. A. frightened B. delighted C. fortunate D. satisfied
46. A. interview B. project C. design D. journey
47. A. course B. history C. end D. head
48. A. repeatedly B. secretly C. totally D. immediately
49. A. tested B. improved C. decided D. shown
50. A. work B. study C. travel D. live
51. A. cut out B. slow down C. make up D. work out
52. A. richer B. clearer C. safer D. harder
53. A. allow B. force C. require D. encourage
54 A. young B. strong C. poor D. positive
55. A. success B. health C. experience D. wealth
第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1. 5分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Awakening of Insects (惊蛰) ___56___ (fall) on Mar 6 and ends on Mar 20 this year.
Awakening of Insects signals a rise in temperature and increased rain fall. As the ___57___ (three) solar term in the lunar year, ___58___ (it) name suggests the fact that animals sleeping in winter are awakened ___59___ spring thunder and that the earth begins to come back to life. It is the key time for spring agricultural ___60___ (activity). It is also a good time for people to enjoy fun outdoors, especially for people living in the city. ___61___ (drive) to the suburbs, fishing in a lake or enjoying the singing bird will make for a perfect weekend in spring. The most popular fruit in this season is pears.
Eating pears around the Awakening of Insects ___62___ (be) a widely-practiced custom in China. As the weather gets ___63___ (warm) and the air becomes drier, people tend to feel their mouths and tongues are dry, ___64___ can cause colds or coughs. A pear is sweet, juicy and cold, moistening (湿润) the lungs to arrest a cough. ___65___, pears are highly recommended during the Awakening of Insects.
第四部分：词组选择填空(共10小题，每道题2分，共20分)
选词填空
A. came to life B. paid off C. contribute to D. carry out E. make sense F. concentrate on G. turned down H. set in motion I. care about J. adapt to
66. As for preparations, reading some Chinese classics in advance can be helpful for you to ________ the Chinese language environment.
67. It’s up to you to decide whether to ________ this plan or not.
68. We ________ the moment we saw the beautiful scenery.
69. The plans were ________ when the president of the company signed the document.
70. The little girl was determined to become a doctor and her persistence eventually ________.
71. More importantly, with the popularity of e-cards, less paper is used for making traditional cards, which will ________ the environmental protection.
72. The Smiths ________ the invitation to speak at the dinner party.
73. He doesn’t ________ examinations and never makes preparations for them.
74. With so many things to be worried about he couldn’t ________ his study.
75. Does it ________ to preserve the temple dating back to the Ming Dynasty
第五部分 读后续写(满分20分)
76. 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。
Eva spent the first week of high school trying to keep her head above water. One of the major headaches for her was finding her way in the huge school building. It was a six-story building. On each floor, hallways stretched in four directions, leading to classrooms, laboratories, and teachers’ offices. Somewhere in the building, there was also a library, a cafeteria, and a gym.
Having a poor sense of direction, Eva found it impossible to get around in such a huge building. All the different hallways and rooms were too much to think about, let alone commit to memory. She decided that she would memorize where her classes were and then pretend that the rest of the place didn’t exist.
In her first PE class, Eva was shocked when Coach Pitt announced that everyone had to run one mile around the track outside. She searched the faces of her classmates for signs of panic. There was nothing she feared more than having to run a whole mile. To Eva, “a mile” was used to describe long distances. It was ten miles from her home to her grandfather’s, and that always seemed like a long way, even in a car!
When Coach Pitt blew his whistle (哨子), Eva figured she would be left in the dust. However, while some of her classmates edged ahead, others actually fell behind. ” It’s just the beginning, “she thought.” I’ll come in last for sure. “
Soon Eva began to breathe hard, with her heart pounding and legs shaking. Feeling desperate, Eva started using a mind trick on herself. She stopped thinking about the word” mile. “Instead, she focused on reaching the shadow cast on the track by an oak tree up ahead. Then she concentrated on jogging to the spot where the track curved (拐弯). After that, she tried to see if she could complete her first lap. One lap turned into two, then three, then four.
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。
Paragraph 1:
When Coach Pitt said “Nice work!” to her at the finish line, Eva was surprised.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Eva decided to use the same trick to deal with the school building.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案版
考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分
1. 选择题部分，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
2. 非选择题部分，必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答题卡上作答，不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
第一部分：单选题(共20小题，每小题1. 5分，满分30分)
1. Wolves are highly social animals, ______ success depends upon cooperation.
A. whom B. that C. whose D. her
【答案】C
2. I walked through the doors into the waiting area, ________ there’s a familiar atmosphere of boredom and tension.
A. which B. where C. there D. that
【答案】B
3. The teacher’s humorous words ________ him a lot and he was no longer upset.
A. entertained B. maintained C. remained D. obtained
【答案】A
4. ______, mobile phones are playing an important role in modern life.
A. As long as it is known B. What is known to all
C. Since it is known D. As is known to all
【答案】D
5. ________ under the sun for long, as everyone knows, may hurt your skin.
A. Exposing B. Exposed C. Being exposed D. Having exposed
【答案】C
6. My computer needs ________ but I forgot ________ it to the repair shop.
A. to repair; taking B. to repair; to take C. repairing; to take D. repairing; taking
【答案】C
7. My father is considering ________ a computer, which is of great help in our work and study.
A. to buy B. buying C. bought D. having bought
【答案】B
8. I don’t agree this is of poor quality. For a start, it is a book well worth ________.
A. reading B. to read C. to be reading D. read
【答案】A
9. It is proved that the latest scientific equipment allows the sportsmen to get the best out of their training.
A. using B. used C. to use D. use
【答案】A
10. — What do you know made Sarah so upset
— giving away state secrets.
A. Charged with B. Being charged with
C. Accusing of D. To be accused of
【答案】B
11. ______ is no longer too difficult for women and minorities ______ roles in American film and television.
A. What; to get B. It; to get C. That; getting D. Who; getting
【答案】B
12. She was ________ to work at a county hospital after graduation.
A. seized B. assigned C. defeated D. sharpened
【答案】B
13. As a young climber, Joe’s greatest dream is ______ it to the top of Mount Qomolangma.
A. to make B. made C. make D. being made
【答案】A
14. It remains ______ how many senior citizens will actually benefit from this new plan .
A. to see B. being seen C. seen D. to be seen
【答案】D
15. Sarah, hurry up. I’m afraid you wouldn’t have time to ________ before the party.
A. get changed B. get change C. get changing D. get to change
【答案】A
16. It was his assistant that was ________ for the big mistakes.
A. to be blamed B. to blame C. blaming D. have blamed
【答案】B
17. ______ is mentioned above, those who lack working experience are likely to be turned down when ______ for a post.
A. It, applying B. As, applying C. It, applied D. What, applying
【答案】B
18. It was the first time that I ________online in English.
A. chatted B. was chatting C. has chatted D. had chatted
【答案】D
19. But Darwin’s scientific studies were ________ more and more people started to believe his theory.
A. such disgraces that B. so convincing that
C. so beneficial that D. such a fascination that
【答案】B
20. Taking some online courses of spoken Chinese can be helpful for you to ________ the Chinese language environment.
A. come to exist B. adapt to C. contrast with D. be regarded as
【答案】B
第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题 2. 5分，满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A 、B、C和 D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
A Guide to the University
Food
The TWU Cafeteria is open 7am to 8pm. It serves snacks, drinks, ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study.
If you are on campus in the evening or late at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Café located in the bottom level of the Gouglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV watching.
Relaxation
The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 am to 10 pm, closed on Sundays.
Health
Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to noon and 1: 00 to 4: 30pm.
Academic Support
All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door two30-minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.
Transportation
The TWU Express is a shuttle (班车) service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping center, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 8am and3pm. Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $1.
21. If you are an international students and want to take part in activities, you can go to ________.
A. The Globe B. The TWU Cafeteria
C. Douglas Hall D. the Mattson Centre
22. The Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre ________.
A. is open six days a week B. offers services free of charge
C. gives advice on mental health D. trains students in medical care
23. How can you seek help from the Writing Center
A. By calling the center B. By applying online
C. By filling in a sign-up form D. By going to the center directly
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. C
B
On the 25th of December, my mother expected her children to be present, exchanging gifts and eating turkey. But as an artist and daughter, my heart seemed to be more in my work as an artist. As for my mother and my family, I thought we would have more time to spend Christmas together. I was going to do my own thing.
I made plans for my winter adventure in New Hampshire. The MacDowell Colony (麦道尔艺术村) was everything I could have wished for. About 20 to 30 artists were present, and it was as captivating as I had imagined. Snowy New England, sledding (滑雪橇) and whisky! It felt like my life had become an unexpected independent film.
By Christmas Eve, I had been at the colony more than a week. The fresh feelings were wearing off, but I would never admit it. Everyone around me was having too much fun—drinks and deep conversations by the fireplace. It seemed so amazing! What was wrong with me This was the holiday I’d always dreamed of. No plastic reindeer. Not a Christmas sweater anywhere in sight. People here didn’t even say “Christmas”, but they said “holiday”. Then why was I so down
Finally, I called home. My dad answered. He told me that my mother was out shopping with my brothers. I found there was a fire in my heart. They were having a fine Christmas without me Didn’t they miss me How could they
Despite a serious snowstorm, a large package with my mother’s beautiful handwriting showed up near my door at the artist colony on Christmas morning. I seized it as if I had been five years old. Inside was my favorite cake.
As I sliced (切) the cake, everyone gathered around —young and old. My mother had sent a real homemade gift. It was a minor Christmas miracle that one cake managed to feed so many. We ate it from paper towels with our hands, satisfying a hunger we didn’t know we had and reminding us of our dear families, who must be missing us too.
24 Why was the author unwilling to spend Christmas at home
A. She met some trouble at work.
B. She wanted to focus on her career.
C. She had disagreements with her mother.
D. She was tired of staying at a familiar place.
25. What does the underlined word “captivating” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Attractive. B. Tough. C. Strange. D. Simple.
26. What can we learn about the artist colony from Paragraph 3
A. It attracted many sports lovers.
B. It was suitable for holiday parties.
C. It lacked the Christmas atmosphere.
D It gave the author some artistic ideas.
27. What did the author mainly intend to express in the last two paragraphs
A. She learned to be open to others.
B. She enjoyed bringing kindness to strangers.
C. Her mother was good at taking care of her family.
D. Her mother’s cake cured the artists of their homesickness.
【答案】24. B 25. A 26. C 27. D
C
Climate change, global warming, the greenhouse effect… these days nobody denies that there is something strange and worrying happening to the atmosphere. Scientists are puzzled by the rise in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. They are also afraid that the world may be a short way from what they consider as uncontrolled global warming.
At Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii, meteorologists (气象专家) have been carefully monitoring (监测) the amount of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere for the past 50 years. Until recently, there has been a gradual increase of around 1. 5 parts per million(ppm). In 2013 the figure rose to 2. 08 ppm and in the following year they recorded an increase of 2. 54 ppm.
Climate analysts feel that it is too soon to draw conclusions about the phenomenon although the public are concerned that the carbon dioxide emissions are getting out of control. Jason Samenow, the chief meteorologist in the American National Weather Service, thinks that people might have only a few years to find a solution to the problem instead of having decades. He believes that the Earth’s natural systems for absorbing the gas are breaking down, resulting in the uncontrolled greenhouse effect. He insists that something could happen if the Earth’s temperatures rose to such a degree that it was unable to contain the heat.
However, one interesting aspect of this climate change is that it is not happening in a uniform way around the world. Carbon dioxide levels in the South Pole are obviously lower. This suggests that something has happened in the northern hemisphere (半球) that set off the rise. Forest fires in North America might hold the answer to the puzzle, along with very hot summers in Europe.
The 2014 heat wave was certainly out of the ordinary. Statistics claim that more than 30, 000 people lost their lives as a direct result of the high temperatures. Scientists are being cautious in their interpretations. Most feel that it is too soon to say that a new trend has been set. All agree that the phenomenon needs to be closely observed.
28. According to Paragraph 1, what confuses scientists
A. Uncontrolled global warming.
B. Something strange and worrying in life.
C. The effects of climate change on everybody.
D. The increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
29. From the changing amount of the carbon dioxide in the recent 50 years, we can learn that ________.
A. Every year the changes of the carbon dioxide is the same.
B. It is too soon to conclude global warming is now out of control.
C. Our world may be soon faced with uncontrolled global warming.
D. The amount of the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is increasing sharply.
30. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. Hot summers in Europe. B. Forest fires in North America.
C. Low temperatures in the South Pole. D. North and South differences in climate change.
31. How will scientists deal with the high temperatures
A. By setting a new trend soon. B. By giving a solution directly.
C. By observing the phenomenon closely. D. By experiencing high temperatures personally.
【答案】28. D 29. B 30. D 31. C
D
“While animals can’t pick out precise numbers, they can understand that more is more. Interestingly, we know now that numerical competence is present on almost every branch of the animal tree of life,” says Andreas Nieder, a neurobiologist from the University of Tuebingen. “Different groups of animals obviously developed this competence independently from others and that strongly indicates that it has to be of adaptive value.”
Honeybees, for instance, can remember the number of landmarks they pass when searching for food in order to find their way back to the hive. The last common ancestor between honeybees and primates lived about 600 million years ago. But still, they evolved numerical competence that, in many respects, is comparable to vertebrate numerical competence. Also, for example, male frogs sing “advertisement” calls to attract females. The females, listening for the complexity of their calls, choose the male that sings the most calls.
Wolves are more likely to hunt successfully if they have the right number of wolves in their pack for the size of their prey: With prey like deer, only around six to eight wolves are needed, while hunting wild ox requires a pack of nine to thirteen. Their prey also uses this concept to protect themselves from predators — deer tend to live in large herds to reduce the chance of any individual becoming prey. So obviously they are assessing the number of individuals in their groups for their everyday life situations.
Despite these many examples of numerical competence in animals, this subject has not gotten many first-hand studies. “Many of these behavioral findings in the wild have usually been collected as by-products or accidental findings of other research questions,” says Nieder. He argues that more research needs to be done to fully understand the numerical competence.
32. The phenomenon of animals having their own numerical competence shows that ________.
A. all groups of animals can know the exact numbers
B. numerical competence must have a survival benefit
C. animals’ intelligence varies with different environments
D. animals’ numerical competence is determined by their independence
33. What role does numerical competence play in wolves’ hunting
A. It helps them form proper hunting groups. B. It gives them more options to hunt.
C. It makes them discover more prey. D. It offers them new skills to hunt.
34. How does the author mainly develop this text
A. By listing figures. B. By asking questions.
C. By giving examples. D. By making comparisons.
35. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A biology textbook. B. A health magazine.
C. A travel brochure. D. A science report.
【答案】32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D
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。
While people don’t always like the old saying “the early bird gets the worm”, getting up early is actually the secret to the success of many people. ____36____ There are also other benefits of waking up early in the morning.
Improve your cognitive (认知的) function. People who get up early in the morning can concentrate better, are more attentive, and stay energetic throughout the day. Since people’s brains are more active in the morning, focusing on important tasks earlier will allow you to make better decisions than people who work later. Morning people have better problem- solving skills. ____37____
Help you sleep better. Waking up early makes going to bed early easier and helps you get consistent sleep and wake times. ____38____ Getting enough sleep may lower your blood pressure and improve brain function. However, people who tend to be night owls are more likely to feel tired and develop sleep disorders.
Give you more time to eat breakfast. ____39____ After all, food is the fuel people need to feel energetic and ready to face the world. Just grabbing a coffee and a piece of bread at the drive- through will not give you what you need. Enjoy a nutritious breakfast of Greek yogurt and fruit to start your day off right.
____40____ Are you too tired or too busy to work out at the end of the day Try going to the gym or for a run first thing in the morning. A morning workout can change your mood, lower stress, reduce anxiety, and increase your energy levels.
A. Give yourself more time to get relaxed.
B. Get you to do exercise early in the morning.
C. And thus this can lead to a better quality of sleep.
D. Setting your alarm clock early will give you extra time.
E. Nothing starts a day better than eating a healthy breakfast.
F. That’s because they can do more while the world is still sleeping.
G. So they can get better grades in school and obtain higher paying jobs.
【答案】36. F 37. G 38. C 39. E 40. B
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，从每题所给的 A 、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白的最佳选项。
Brad Ryan had been feeling burnt out from veterinary (兽医的) school when he visited his85-year-old grandma back in 2020. He hoped that spending some quality family time in his hometown would help to ____41____ his spirits.
As he was telling his grandma some ____42____ of his travels, he was ____43____ to hear her confess (承认) that she had never seen the sea or mountains. Ryan then asked his grandmother if she would like to ____44____ the Smoky Mountains with him. Needless to say, she was more than ____45____ to go with him. Then Ryan made a plan and they set out on their ____46____.
Over the ____47____ of the last three and a half years, Ryan says that he and his grandma have ____48____ driven 25, 000 miles through 38 states, and it has ____49____ his quality of living.
“Seeing it through my grandmother’s eyes who every morning wakes up and is thankful to be alive has taught me how to _____50_____, ” Ryan said. “With her, I’ve had to _____51_____ and see my life in a different way which has made it much _____52_____. ”
Ryan, who has been sharing all of their adventures online, hopes that their social media’s presence will _____53_____ other youngsters to spend more time with their elders. “I want people who are still _____54_____ to know, it is cool to hang out with your grandparents, ” Ryan said. “There’ s so much _____55_____ and knowledge we can get from our elders. ”
41. A. develop B. exchange C. arouse D. lift
42. A. news B. issues C. stories D. results
43. A. impatient B. proud C. stressed D. heartbroken
44. A. visit B. leave C. find D. protect
45. A. frightened B. delighted C. fortunate D. satisfied
46. A. interview B. project C. design D. journey
47. A. course B. history C. end D. head
48. A. repeatedly B. secretly C. totally D. immediately
49. A. tested B. improved C. decided D. shown
50. A. work B. study C. travel D. live
51. A. cut out B. slow down C. make up D. work out
52. A. richer B. clearer C. safer D. harder
53. A. allow B. force C. require D. encourage
54. A. young B. strong C. poor D. positive
55. A. success B. health C. experience D. wealth
【答案】41. D 42. C 43. D 44. A 45. B 46. D 47. A 48. C 49. B 50. D 51. B 52. A 53. D 54. A 55. C
第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1. 5分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Awakening of Insects (惊蛰) ___56___ (fall) on Mar 6 and ends on Mar 20 this year.
Awakening of Insects signals a rise in temperature and increased rain fall. As the ___57___ (three) solar term in the lunar year, ___58___ (it) name suggests the fact that animals sleeping in winter are awakened ___59___ spring thunder and that the earth begins to come back to life. It is the key time for spring agricultural ___60___ (activity). It is also a good time for people to enjoy fun outdoors, especially for people living in the city. ___61___ (drive) to the suburbs, fishing in a lake or enjoying the singing bird will make for a perfect weekend in spring. The most popular fruit in this season is pears.
Eating pears around the Awakening of Insects ___62___ (be) a widely-practiced custom in China. As the weather gets ___63___ (warm) and the air becomes drier, people tend to feel their mouths and tongues are dry, ___64___ can cause colds or coughs. A pear is sweet, juicy and cold, moistening (湿润) the lungs to arrest a cough. ___65___, pears are highly recommended during the Awakening of Insects.
【答案】56. falls
57. third 58. its
59. by 60. activities
61. Driving
62. is 63. warmer
64. which 65. Therefore/Thus
第四部分：词组选择填空(共10小题，每道题2分，共20分)
选词填空
A. came to life B. paid off C. contribute to D. carry out E. make sense F. concentrate on G. turned down H. set in motion I. care about J. adapt to
66. As for preparations, reading some Chinese classics in advance can be helpful for you to ________ the Chinese language environment.
67. It’s up to you to decide whether to ________ this plan or not.
68. We ________ the moment we saw the beautiful scenery.
69. The plans were ________ when the president of the company signed the document.
70. The little girl was determined to become a doctor and her persistence eventually ________.
71. More importantly, with the popularity of e-cards, less paper is used for making traditional cards, which will ________ the environmental protection.
72. The Smiths ________ the invitation to speak at the dinner party.
73. He doesn’t ________ examinations and never makes preparations for them.
74. With so many things to be worried about, he couldn’t ________ his study.
75. Does it ________ to preserve the temple dating back to the Ming Dynasty
【答案】66. J 67. D
68. A 69. H
70. B 71. C
72. G 73. I
74. F 75. E
第五部分 读后续写(满分20分)
76. 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。
Eva spent the first week of high school trying to keep her head above water. One of the major headaches for her was finding her way in the huge school building. It was a six-story building. On each floor, hallways stretched in four directions, leading to classrooms, laboratories, and teachers’ offices. Somewhere in the building, there was also a library, a cafeteria, and a gym.
Having a poor sense of direction, Eva found it impossible to get around in such a huge building. All the different hallways and rooms were too much to think about, let alone commit to memory. She decided that she would memorize where her classes were and then pretend that the rest of the place didn’t exist.
In her first PE class, Eva was shocked when Coach Pitt announced that everyone had to run one mile around the track outside. She searched the faces of her classmates for signs of panic. There was nothing she feared more than having to run a whole mile. To Eva, “a mile” was used to describe long distances. It was ten miles from her home to her grandfather’s, and that always seemed like a long way, even in a car!
When Coach Pitt blew his whistle (哨子), Eva figured she would be left in the dust. However, while some of her classmates edged ahead, others actually fell behind. ” It’s just the beginning, “she thought.” I’ll come in last for sure. “
Soon Eva began to breathe hard, with her heart pounding and legs shaking. Feeling desperate, Eva started using a mind trick on herself. She stopped thinking about the word” mile. “Instead, she focused on reaching the shadow cast on the track by an oak tree up ahead. Then she concentrated on jogging to the spot where the track curved (拐弯). After that, she tried to see if she could complete her first lap. One lap turned into two, then three, then four.
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。
Paragraph 1:
When Coach Pitt said “Nice work!” to her at the finish line, Eva was surprised.
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Paragraph 2:
Eva decided to use the same trick to deal with the school building.
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【答案】 When Coach Pitt said “Nice work!” to her at the finish line, Eva was surprised. In the vast expanse of her school, a girl with poor directional skills struggled to navigate and often got lost. One day, during gym class, she observed a unique way to find her way - following the shadows of trees. As the sun cast its rays, the girl noticed how the shadows created patterns on the ground, guiding her path. She took a leap of faith and followed the shadows, surprising herself with each turn and stretch. Her efforts were noticed by the teacher, who praised her innovative thinking.
Eva decided to use the same trick to deal with the school building. She used the shadows to navigate the school hallways, find her classes, and even locate the school's various facilities. This newfound skill not only helped the girl navigate her school but also instilled in her a sense of confidence and adventure. She learned excitedly that with a little creativity and observation, any challenge could be overcome. And with each step she took, she left behind a legacy of inspiration for those who followed in her footsteps, knowing that even without a clear sense of direction, there's always a way to find one's way.
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