天津市第一中学2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中上学期英语试题（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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天津一中2024-2025-1高二年级
英语学科期中质量调查试卷
本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）、第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共100分，考试用时90分钟。考生务必将答案涂写答题纸或答题卡的规定位置上，答在试卷上的无效。
祝各位考生考试顺利!
第Ⅰ卷
Ⅰ.听力（共20小题；1-5题每小题1分，6-15题每小题0.5分，满分10分）
第一节
听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where will the woman stay
A. At a hotel. B. At a hostel. C. At a guesthouse.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Brother and sister. C. Friends.
3. What did Michelle do last night
A. She prepared for a debate.
B. She studied in the classroom.
C. She watched the dance contest.
4. How does Jennifer behave in front of Lucy
A. Talk very carefully. B. Try to look happy. C. Keep silent.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A historical event.
B. The inventor of the compass.
C An invention of ancient China.
第二节
听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的Ａ、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。
6. What is a requirement of the job
A. Working full-time.
B. Having an MBA degree.
C. Being proficient in computer.
7. Why is the man interested in the job
A. For the high pay. B. For the free training. C. For the work experience.
8 How long will the man work here if he gets the job
A. One month. B. Two months. C. Three months.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。
9. What was Henry when he first came to France
A. professor. B. A writer. C. A student.
10. Why did Henry come to France again
A. His parents worked there. B. He wanted to find a job. C. He needed to do research.
11. When could Henry speak French well
A. Two years ago. B. Four years ago. C Six years ago.
听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。
12. Where will the fashion show be held
A. At the Art Gallery. B. At the History Center. C. At the Crafts Museum.
13. When will the fashion show take place
A. On July 12th. B. On July 20th. C. On August 15th.
14. What can students see in the second half of the show
A. Shirts. B. Shoes. C. Blouses.
15. How much is the ticket for a fashion student
A. $6. B. $9. C. $15.
Ⅱ.单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1 —Jack refused to help me when I was in trouble.
—________ As far as I know, he is always ready to help others.
A. So what B. How come C. Why not D. What for
2. The _______ students were thrilled to discover that their class won the school’s annual basketball tournament, a victory that brought them a truly ________ sense of achievement.
A. astonishing; delightful B. astonished; delighted
C. astonishing; delighted D. astonished; delightful
3. Can you be employed for the post without previous working experience The answer is no, as having worked before is a necessary ________ for the position.
A. cooperation B. composition C. qualification D. expectation
4. —What’s your stance on the proposal to ban single-use plastics in our city
—I’m definitely ________ that initiative. It’s important for us to protect the environment and reduce pollution.
A. in favor of B. concerned with C. doubtful about D. appreciative of
5. His heart sank the moment he read the message—We regret ________ you that you haven’t been selected for our school soccer team.
A. to inform B. informing C. having informed D. to have informed
6. My mother is now back with us. But I will never forget what the experience has really taught me. Sacrifices ________ in the end. The separation between us has proved to be a blessing for me.
A. pay off B. turn up C. answer the call D. come to life
7. Tech Art Festival will begin at Williams Sports Center at 6 p.m. with a welcome address ________ by awards ceremony, with the evening ________ at 8 p.m.
A. followed; closing B. followed; closed
C. following; closing D. following; closed
8. --- I’ll come to see your performance at 9:00 tomorrow evening.
--- I’m sorry, but by then my performance ____ and I ____ reporters in the meeting room.
A. will have ended; will be meeting B. will end; will meet
C. will be ended; am going to meet D. is to end; will meet
9. —What do you think made Mary so upset
—________ her new bicycle.
A. She lost B. Because she lost C. Losing D. Because of losing
10. Michelangelo, as well as some other artists, ________ as “artists” rather than “technicians”, which means art and technology have always been seen as two separate things.
A. has been labelling B. have been labelling,
C. has been labelled D. have been labelled
11. The recent breakthrough in medical research is ________ further investigation and recognition, as it could revolutionize the treatment of certain diseases.
A. worthy B. worthy of C. worth of D. worthwhile
12. ________the grown-ups were not able to understand it, I made another drawing: I drew the inside of the boa constrictor,________the grown-ups could see it clearly.
A. If, because B. Since, so that C. Though, because D. If, as if
13. The new restaurant in town has received mixed reviews, with many customers complaining that the meals are ________ or the small portion sizes.
A. highly-skilled B. over-priced C. breathtaking D. ground-breaking
14. — So, did you get a real job offer or was it just an elaborate marketing stunt
— ________ it was a genuine job offer or just a sneaky way to get attention, the free lunch was pretty tasty either way!
A. That B. Which C. Whether D. What
15. I told you! I really am ranked the lowest. Number 25 out of 25 players.
________ You've got nowhere to go but up.
A. Tell me a bit more.
B. I'm not so sure about that.
C. Look on the bright side!
D. That is absolute nonsense!
Ⅲ.完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
At the tender age of five, Justin received his first diagnosis of ADHD (attention deficit of hyperactivity disorder). He had to ___16___ regular classroom environment for special education courses. The teachers told Justin’s parents that he probably wouldn’t ___17___ high school, let alone college.
Years later, as a young adult, Justin ___18___ Meniere disease (an inner ear disorder). It affected his ___19___ and balance. Justin remembered one time when the supervisor was speaking to the audience, the sound abruptly halted, while the supervisor’s lips continued to ___20___ Justin thought he had gone deaf — until the supervisor started laughing, which Justin could hear. Situations like this ___21___ Justin that he could lose his hearing forever at any time. So he had to stop his studies. Yet he refused to give up.
Spurred in part by adversity, Justin went back to school, and earned a business ___22___ in a college. After graduation, he entered the commercial marketing industry. But the hearing problem continued to ___23___ him. Many of Justin’s work ___24___ left him feeling ashamed, guilty, and sometimes, even feared.
Everything changed for Justin when he joined the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ____25____ as a contractor at the Division of Human Development and Disability. Justin’s colleagues attached great importance to making him feel ____26____ and respected as a member. They welcomed Justin’s diversity, ____27____ contributing to his overall health.
The mission of the Division of Human Development and Disability is to promote public health in ____28____ disease and promoting equity in health and development of children and adults with or at ____29____ of disabilities. One in two adults with disabilities does not get enough ____30____ activity, and for Justin, regular physical activity helps him combat potential danger of getting ____31____. Every working hour, Justin walks for a few minutes, stretches, or uses his desk cycle. Justin also ____32____ in walking meetings, which he believes ____33____ more creative and productive meetings.
Stories such as Justin’s are reminders that ____34____ and health are connected. CDC is proud to support National Disability Employment Awareness Month every October. The awareness month aims to educate people about disability employment issues and ____35____ the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.
16. A. leave B. join C. stop D. go
17. A. remind of B. graduate from C. compete in D. live in
18. A. became B. turned C. fell D. developed
19. A. eyesight B. head C. hearing D. face
20. A. stop B. move C. shout D. take
21. A. warned B. gave C. spoke D. informed
22. A. title B. knowledge C. grade D. degree
23. A. occur B. guard C. trouble D. ignore
24. A. ways B. experiments C. situations D. experiences
25. A. working B. employing C. worked D. regarded
26. A. reliable B. remarkable C. comfortable D. suitable
27. A. happily B. barely C. negatively D. positively
28. A. preventing B. promoting C. rewarding D. dividing
29. A. conflict B. risk C. change D. aim
30. A. mental B. physical C. male D. external
31. A. better B. less C. worse D. more
32. A. fills B. ends C. persists D. participates
33. A. come to B. respond to C. object to D. contribute to
34. A. investment B. employment C. movement D. treatment
35. A. graduate B. update C. celebrate D. investigate
V. 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
There are some typical of trains you’ll find yourself traveling on in France. SNCF (法国国家铁路公司) operates a mix of high-speed services on major routes and slower regional services between smaller stations around France. Find out more about each train type below.
TGV High-speed: up to 320 km/h Connects Paris with major cities in France Double-decker trains One of the most popular modes of transport for long-distance travel in France. These modern trains run on around 50 high-speed routes and always require a reservation in advance.
Inter-cites Stops at cities not part of the TGV network Day and night services Night trains between Paris and Toulouse, Rodez, Briancon and Latour-de-Carol Inter-cites trains are mainly used for medium-distance journeys across France. Although not as fast as TGV trains, they service a lot of stations across the country that aren’t on TGV routes. Reservations are usually required on most Inter-cites services.
TER Regional trains (one for each region in France) Low-cost Stops at smaller stations around France TER stands for Transport Express Regional and there are 20 different regional TER services operating across France. Popular with commuters (远距离通勤的人), you’ll likely board one of these trains for shorter distance travel to smaller cities and towns throughout France. You won’t need a reservation to board a TER train.
Sleeper trains Overnight travel to several destinations in France Comfortable and secure cabins Opportunity to save on accommodation Operated by Thello, the popular night train route in France starts in Paris and works its way down into Italy. If you want to save money on accommodation during your trip, taking a sleeper train lets you wake up feeling refreshed at your next destination.
36. What do TGV trains and Inter-cites trains have in common
A. Both can travel at 320 km/h. B. Both are double-decker trains.
C. Both usually require a reservation. D. Both connect big cities in Europe.
37. What is special about TER service
A. It features night services. B. It travels as fast as TGV trains.
C It is suitable for long-distance travel in France. D. It offers regional services at relatively low costs.
38. Which best suits people who travel to Italy and want to save money
A. TGV trains. B. Inter-cites trains.
C. TER trains. D. Sleeper trains.
B
As journalists, we know the big stories. We learn quickly that the big ones are a collection of thousands of little stories that are important, too —lives lived, loved, lost and remembered. And we miss much when those little stories are forgotten.
On a beautiful October morning, I went to see my doctor. I arrived early, but not as early as another older woman who sat in her car. She rolled down her window and said, “You’re too early, honey. They don’t open until 8:30.”
I smiled and nodded. “Beautiful day, isn’t it ” I offered.
“I was here first, son. But I won’t be long.”
At 8:30, we both walked in and took waiting room seats. Our conversation continued. “You know,” she said. “I walked the dog this morning at 5. It was cool so I had to put on this warm jacket.”
“That’s early to get out of bed!”
“Oh no, I just got off work.”
I looked at her hands. They were the hands of someone who had worked hard all her life.
For the next 20 minutes, we talked about the news, the state of the world and other things.
“It’s Thanksgiving weekend. You have big plans ”
Her eyes looked away and seemed to fill with mist (薄雾).
“My husband and I used to love Thanksgiving and Christmas. But on Thanksgiving years ago, I was preparing vegetables in the kitchen when he suddenly fell down.” When they arrived at the hospital, the doctor said he probably had less than an hour to live.
“He managed to hang on until Christmas.”
“I’m so sorry.”
“I stay here close to the graveyard where he’s buried. I go there every day. I don’t know why I’m telling you this. I guess we’d all be better off if people just talked more. Or listened.”
Just then the nurse called her. I was next. I was hoping to see my new friend when I emerged, but she was gone.
I guess she is just one of those little stories. They’re those little leaves that hang on to the branches after all the others have gone.
39. What can we learn about the older woman
A. She has cancer. B. She works at night.
C. She gets up at 5 am to walk her dog. D. She lives far away from the hospital.
40. How did the older woman probably feel when talking about Thanksgiving weekend
A. Bored. B. Excited. C. Annoyed. D. Sad.
41. What does the underlined word “leaves” refer to in the last paragraph
A. Talks. B. Stories. C. Friends. D. Journalists.
42. What does the author want to show with this article
A. His strong passion for journalism. B. The significance of communication.
C. His great interest in daily life stories. D. The ways to make friends with strangers.
C
Lots of people love to indulgein biscuits with their tea, but those with diabetes need to watch out for sweet treats.
Diabetes is a metabolic (代谢的) disease. If a patient’s blood sugar is not well controlled, serious problems can occur. A patient may experience dizziness and fatigue, but also have kidney failure, blindness and heart disease, according to Medical News Today.
But new research may make it possible to “treat diabetes by eating biscuits”. Researchers from Peking University and East China Normal University successfully developed a new cell using synthetic (合成的) biology technology. Their study was published in Nature Chemical Biology in November.
In their research, diabetic mice implanted with the cells can increase insulin (胰岛素) levels and lower blood sugar as long as they eat specific amino acid (氨基酸) biscuits. It only takes 90 minutes for the mice to reduce their blood sugar, which is equivalent to the time after an insulin injection (注射), Liu Tao, one of the authors, told Science and Technology Daily.
This kind of biscuit does not directly lower blood sugar levels, but is a “key” to insulin. The special amino acids in the biscuits help to start the insulin translation process. The end result is controlled blood sugar, according to Ye Haifeng, one of the authors.
“This unnatural amino acid is similar to the ingredients added in many health drinks and is very friendly to the human body,” Liu told Science and Technology Daily. Maybe one day, people will need to take artificial amino acids before meals, or eat foods containing artificial amino acids suitable for diabetics, so they can control their blood sugar.
Although scientists in synthetic biology have paved the way for possible future treatments, their findings won’t be ready for patients anytime soon. “Synthetic biology is still an early-stage discipline (学科) in regard to the traditional diabetes therapeutic (治疗的) development timeline, with most technologies currently in the preclinical stages in the lab,” Ira Pastor, CEO of the life sciences company Bioquark, told US News.
43. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Why diabetes is a metabolic disease.
B. Dangerous problems caused by diabetes.
C. Blood sugar’s effects on the metabolic system.
D. Diseases that can affect blood sugar.
44. How did the blood sugar of the diabetic mice decrease in the study
A. Scientists implanted cells that can directly lower blood sugar.
B. Scientists gave them biscuits with less sugar.
C. The implanted cells and the specific amino acids increased insulin.
D. The amino acid biscuits they ate contained insulin.
45. How does the special amino acid work
A. It transforms blood sugar into an acid.
B. It helps start the insulin translation process.
C. It clears ingredients unfriendly to the human body.
D. It allows the injected insulin to work better.
46 Which of the following would Ira Pastor agree with
A. Synthetic biology proves the most effective solution to diabetes.
B. Synthetic biology is developing quickly at present.
C. There remains a long way for this therapy to enter hospitals.
D. Many traditional therapeutic diabetes technologies are still in the lab.
D
Every now and then, I take out a photo from my collection that brings back memories of an old vacation. It’s a picture of me from the late 1970s on a bench in London’s Victoria Station, my head resting against a wall, eyes closed with tiredness, clothes messed up.
I used to love that shot. It was evidence of my leisure time, of travel, of interruption from the office: miles covered, sights seen, train stations raced through, goals achieved.
However, as I leave work to hit the vacation trail this summer, I take along something extra. This traveling companion has a habit of ruining trips with feelings of guilt — the guilt that comes from attempting to vacation while thinking of the job.
The conflict between the time we want off and the guilt we feel when we actually give in to leisure is a long-running battle that has gone too far, driven by an over-scheduling craze. It has made many feel as if their free moments are a form of truancy (玩忽职守).
It’s hard to take it easy when you’ve been programmed not to. We have been taught for generations that work is the only goal.
Time that is unfilled is evil, we are led to believe, and unplanned enjoyment should be avoided. This is reinforced today by a workplace culture that wants you to believe that advancement depends on your staying on the job. Research now shows, however, that leisure time can do something job advancement and money can’t. Leisure activities increase your desire to work, leadership skills, your sense of awareness and your ability to change. Free time also promotes a positive mood and sense of well-being, because it develops self-worth. Deep down, everyone knows we need time off to make our lives better.
On holiday, using your productive output as a measure of yourself doesn’t work. This is because a vacation isn’t about output; it’s about input—exploring, learning, reflecting. The magic of a holiday is in the experience itself. This is the same as life satisfaction; it can’t be measured, only felt.
The best part of a vacation isn’t going somewhere else; it’s being where you are, fully involved in the experience.
47. The author mentions the photo at the beginning because ________.
A. it brings back good memories of a leisurely tour
B. it shows how exhausting leisure travel can be
C. it shows the writer once considered leisure travel as a goal in itself
D. it proves interruptions from the office do not spoil the enjoyment of travel.
48. What does the underlined phrase “this traveling companion” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. The feeling of guilt for not working.
B. Interruptions from the office.
C. Enjoying leisure time.
D. Thinking of one’s goals.
49. Based on the information provided in the article, which of the following best illustrates the advantage of leisure time
A. It improves your productivity.
B. It is good for personal development.
C. It leads directly to job advancement.
D. It helps you see your goals in life more clearly.
50. What does the author suggest people do while on vacation
A. Take leisure tours like he does.
B. Ignore job advancement and money.
C. Get rid of 24-7 technology when they are on vacation.
D. Enjoy the experience of being on vacation.
第Ⅱ卷
Ⅴ.单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分1分）
51. The competition was so fierce that the atmosphere was i________ as we waited for the judges’ decision. (根据首字母单词拼写)
52. I was so tired after the exam that I l________ fell asleep the moment my head hit the pillow. (根据首字母单词拼写)
53. The school cafeteria g________ to provide at least one vegetarian option in every meal, ensuring that all students find something they can eat. (根据首字母单词拼写)
54. The chef’s p________ for using fresh, local ingredients sets his restaurant apart. (根据首字母单词拼写)
55. It was e________ to realize I had been pronouncing that word incorrectly all these years. (根据首字母单词拼写)
56. Over the years, the once bustling factory town has g________ (逐渐) transformed into a quiet, residential community as the last of the machinery fell silent. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
57. At the end of the performance, the b________ (突然爆发) of applause was so overwhelming that it moved Stephen to tears. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
58. The two paintings may look similar, but the d________ (明显不同的) brush strokes reveal the hand of a master. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
59. The new policy has g________ (引发) a lot of debate among the community members. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
60. The audience immediately recognized the piece by Beethoven by its c________ (特有的) rhythmic pattern. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
Ⅵ.书面表达（共1小题；满分15分）
61. 假设你是李华，本周六你所在的班级将组织全班同学去幸福养老院(Happy Nursing Home)做一天志愿工作。请你给你们的外教老师 Bruce 写一封电子邮件，邀请他一同前往。电子邮件内容包括：
1.本次活动的目的(如：陪伴老人，组织各种活动以使老人心情愉快等)；
2.早上8点在校门口集合；
3.乘校车往返，晚上6点返回学校。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Bruce，
How is everything going
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
答案
本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）、第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共100分，考试用时90分钟。考生务必将答案涂写答题纸或答题卡的规定位置上，答在试卷上的无效。
祝各位考生考试顺利!
第Ⅰ卷
Ⅰ.听力（共20小题；1-5题每小题1分，6-15题每小题0.5分，满分10分）
第一节
听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where will the woman stay
A. At a hotel. B. At a hostel. C. At a guesthouse.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Brother and sister. C. Friends.
3. What did Michelle do last night
A. She prepared for a debate.
B She studied in the classroom.
C. She watched the dance contest.
4. How does Jennifer behave in front of Lucy
A. Talk very carefully. B. Try to look happy. C. Keep silent.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A historical event.
B. The inventor of the compass.
C. An invention of ancient China.
第二节
听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的Ａ、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。
6. What is a requirement of the job
A. Working full-time.
B. Having an MBA degree.
C. Being proficient in computer.
7. Why is the man interested in the job
A. For the high pay. B. For the free training. C. For the work experience.
8. How long will the man work here if he gets the job
A. One month. B. Two months. C. Three months.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。
9. What was Henry when he first came to France
A. professor. B. A writer. C. A student.
10. Why did Henry come to France again
A. His parents worked there. B. He wanted to find a job. C. He needed to do research.
11. When could Henry speak French well
A. Two years ago. B. Four years ago. C Six years ago.
听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。
12. Where will the fashion show be held
A. At the Art Gallery. B. At the History Center. C. At the Crafts Museum.
13. When will the fashion show take place
A. On July 12th. B. On July 20th. C. On August 15th.
14. What can students see in the second half of the show
A. Shirts. B. Shoes. C. Blouses.
15. How much is the ticket for a fashion student
A. $6. B. $9. C. $15.
听力答案 略
Ⅱ.单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. —Jack refused to help me when I was in trouble.
—________ As far as I know, he is always ready to help others.
A. So what B. How come C. Why not D. What for
【答案】B
2. The _______ students were thrilled to discover that their class won the school’s annual basketball tournament, a victory that brought them a truly ________ sense of achievement.
A. astonishing; delightful B. astonished; delighted
C. astonishing; delighted D. astonished; delightful
【答案】D
3. Can you be employed for the post without previous working experience The answer is no, as having worked before is a necessary ________ for the position.
A. cooperation B. composition C. qualification D. expectation
【答案】C
4. —What’s your stance on the proposal to ban single-use plastics in our city
—I’m definitely ________ that initiative. It’s important for us to protect the environment and reduce pollution.
A. in favor of B. concerned with C. doubtful about D. appreciative of
【答案】A
5. His heart sank the moment he read the message—We regret ________ you that you haven’t been selected for our school soccer team.
A. to inform B. informing C. having informed D. to have informed
【答案】A
6. My mother is now back with us. But I will never forget what the experience has really taught me. Sacrifices ________ in the end. The separation between us has proved to be a blessing for me.
A. pay off B. turn up C. answer the call D. come to life
【答案】A
7. Tech Art Festival will begin at Williams Sports Center at 6 p.m. with a welcome address ________ by awards ceremony, with the evening ________ at 8 p.m.
A. followed; closing B. followed; closed
C. following; closing D. following; closed
【答案】A
8. --- I’ll come to see your performance at 9:00 tomorrow evening.
--- I’m sorry, but by then my performance ____ and I ____ reporters in the meeting room.
A. will have ended; will be meeting B. will end; will meet
C. will be ended; am going to meet D. is to end; will meet
【答案】A
9. —What do you think made Mary so upset
—________ her new bicycle.
A. She lost B. Because she lost C. Losing D. Because of losing
【答案】C
10. Michelangelo, as well as some other artists, ________ as “artists” rather than “technicians”, which means art and technology have always been seen as two separate things.
A. has been labelling B. have been labelling,
C. has been labelled D. have been labelled
【答案】C
11. The recent breakthrough in medical research is ________ further investigation and recognition, as it could revolutionize the treatment of certain diseases.
A. worthy B. worthy of C. worth of D. worthwhile
【答案】B
12. ________the grown-ups were not able to understand it, I made another drawing: I drew the inside of the boa constrictor,________the grown-ups could see it clearly.
A. If, because B. Since, so that C. Though, because D. If, as if
【答案】B
13. The new restaurant in town has received mixed reviews, with many customers complaining that the meals are ________ or the small portion sizes.
A. highly-skilled B. over-priced C. breathtaking D. ground-breaking
【答案】B
14. — So, did you get a real job offer or was it just an elaborate marketing stunt
— ________ it was a genuine job offer or just a sneaky way to get attention, the free lunch was pretty tasty either way!
A. That B. Which C. Whether D. What
【答案】C
15. I told you! I really am ranked the lowest. Number 25 out of 25 players.
________ You've got nowhere to go but up.
A. Tell me a bit more.
B. I'm not so sure about that.
C. Look on the bright side!
D. That is absolute nonsense!
【答案】C
Ⅲ.完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
At the tender age of five, Justin received his first diagnosis of ADHD (attention deficit of hyperactivity disorder). He had to ___16___ regular classroom environment for special education courses. The teachers told Justin’s parents that he probably wouldn’t ___17___ high school, let alone college.
Years later, as a young adult, Justin ___18___ Meniere disease (an inner ear disorder). It affected his ___19___ and balance. Justin remembered one time when the supervisor was speaking to the audience, the sound abruptly halted, while the supervisor’s lips continued to ___20___ Justin thought he had gone deaf — until the supervisor started laughing, which Justin could hear. Situations like this ___21___ Justin that he could lose his hearing forever at any time. So he had to stop his studies. Yet he refused to give up.
Spurred in part by adversity, Justin went back to school, and earned a business ___22___ in a college. After graduation, he entered the commercial marketing industry. But the hearing problem continued to ___23___ him. Many of Justin’s work ___24___ left him feeling ashamed, guilty, and sometimes, even feared.
Everything changed for Justin when he joined the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ____25____ as a contractor at the Division of Human Development and Disability. Justin’s colleagues attached great importance to making him feel ____26____ and respected as a member. They welcomed Justin’s diversity, ____27____ contributing to his overall health.
The mission of the Division of Human Development and Disability is to promote public health in ____28____ disease and promoting equity in health and development of children and adults with or at ____29____ of disabilities. One in two adults with disabilities does not get enough ____30____ activity, and for Justin, regular physical activity helps him combat potential danger of getting ____31____. Every working hour, Justin walks for a few minutes, stretches, or uses his desk cycle. Justin also ____32____ in walking meetings, which he believes ____33____ more creative and productive meetings.
Stories such as Justin’s are reminders that ____34____ and health are connected. CDC is proud to support National Disability Employment Awareness Month every October. The awareness month aims to educate people about disability employment issues and ____35____ the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.
16. A. leave B. join C. stop D. go
17. A. remind of B. graduate from C. compete in D. live in
18. A. became B. turned C. fell D. developed
19. A. eyesight B. head C. hearing D. face
20. A. stop B. move C. shout D. take
21. A. warned B. gave C. spoke D. informed
22. A. title B. knowledge C. grade D. degree
23. A. occur B. guard C. trouble D. ignore
24. A. ways B. experiments C. situations D. experiences
25. A. working B. employing C. worked D. regarded
26. A. reliable B. remarkable C. comfortable D. suitable
27. A. happily B. barely C. negatively D. positively
28. A. preventing B. promoting C. rewarding D. dividing
29. A. conflict B. risk C. change D. aim
30. A. mental B. physical C. male D. external
31. A. better B. less C. worse D. more
32. A. fills B. ends C. persists D. participates
33. A. come to B. respond to C. object to D. contribute to
34. A. investment B. employment C. movement D. treatment
35. A. graduate B. update C. celebrate D. investigate
【答案】16. A 17. B 18. D 19. C 20. B 21. A 22. D 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. D 34. B 35. C
V. 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
There are some typical of trains you’ll find yourself traveling on in France. SNCF (法国国家铁路公司) operates a mix of high-speed services on major routes and slower regional services between smaller stations around France. Find out more about each train type below.
TGV High-speed: up to 320 km/h Connects Paris with major cities in France Double-decker trains One of the most popular modes of transport for long-distance travel in France. These modern trains run on around 50 high-speed routes and always require a reservation in advance.
Inter-cites Stops at cities not part of the TGV network Day and night services Night trains between Paris and Toulouse, Rodez, Briancon and Latour-de-Carol Inter-cites trains are mainly used for medium-distance journeys across France. Although not as fast as TGV trains, they service a lot of stations across the country that aren’t on TGV routes. Reservations are usually required on most Inter-cites services.
TER Regional trains (one for each region in France) Low-cost Stops at smaller stations around France TER stands for Transport Express Regional and there are 20 different regional TER services operating across France. Popular with commuters (远距离通勤的人), you’ll likely board one of these trains for shorter distance travel to smaller cities and towns throughout France. You won’t need a reservation to board a TER train.
Sleeper trains Overnight travel to several destinations in France Comfortable and secure cabins Opportunity to save on accommodation Operated by Thello, the popular night train route in France starts in Paris and works its way down into Italy. If you want to save money on accommodation during your trip, taking a sleeper train lets you wake up feeling refreshed at your next destination.
36. What do TGV trains and Inter-cites trains have in common
A. Both can travel at 320 km/h. B. Both are double-decker trains.
C. Both usually require a reservation. D. Both connect big cities in Europe.
37. What is special about TER service
A. It features night services. B. It travels as fast as TGV trains.
C. It is suitable for long-distance travel in France. D. It offers regional services at relatively low costs.
38. Which best suits people who travel to Italy and want to save money
A. TGV trains. B. Inter-cites trains.
C. TER trains. D. Sleeper trains.
【答案】36. C 37. D 38. D
B
As journalists, we know the big stories. We learn quickly that the big ones are a collection of thousands of little stories that are important, too —lives lived, loved, lost and remembered. And we miss much when those little stories are forgotten.
On a beautiful October morning, I went to see my doctor. I arrived early, but not as early as another older woman who sat in her car. She rolled down her window and said, “You’re too early, honey. They don’t open until 8:30.”
I smiled and nodded. “Beautiful day, isn’t it ” I offered.
“I was here first, son. But I won’t be long.”
At 8:30, we both walked in and took waiting room seats. Our conversation continued. “You know,” she said. “I walked the dog this morning at 5. It was cool so I had to put on this warm jacket.”
“That’s early to get out of bed!”
“Oh no, I just got off work.”
I looked at her hands. They were the hands of someone who had worked hard all her life.
For the next 20 minutes, we talked about the news, the state of the world and other things.
“It’s Thanksgiving weekend. You have big plans ”
Her eyes looked away and seemed to fill with mist (薄雾).
“My husband and I used to love Thanksgiving and Christmas. But on Thanksgiving years ago, I was preparing vegetables in the kitchen when he suddenly fell down.” When they arrived at the hospital, the doctor said he probably had less than an hour to live.
“He managed to hang on until Christmas.”
“I’m so sorry.”
“I stay here close to the graveyard where he’s buried. I go there every day. I don’t know why I’m telling you this. I guess we’d all be better off if people just talked more. Or listened.”
Just then the nurse called her. I was next. I was hoping to see my new friend when I emerged but she was gone.
I guess she is just one of those little stories. They’re those little leaves that hang on to the branches after all the others have gone.
39. What can we learn about the older woman
A. She has cancer. B. She works at night.
C. She gets up at 5 am to walk her dog. D. She lives far away from the hospital.
40. How did the older woman probably feel when talking about Thanksgiving weekend
A. Bored. B. Excited. C. Annoyed. D. Sad.
41. What does the underlined word “leaves” refer to in the last paragraph
A. Talks. B. Stories. C. Friends. D. Journalists.
42. What does the author want to show with this article
A. His strong passion for journalism. B. The significance of communication.
C. His great interest in daily life stories. D. The ways to make friends with strangers.
【答案】39. B 40. D 41. B 42. B
C
Lots of people love to indulgein biscuits with their tea, but those with diabetes need to watch out for sweet treats.
Diabetes is a metabolic (代谢的) disease. If a patient’s blood sugar is not well controlled, serious problems can occur. A patient may experience dizziness and fatigue, but also have kidney failure, blindness and heart disease, according to Medical News Today.
But new research may make it possible to “treat diabetes by eating biscuits”. Researchers from Peking University and East China Normal University successfully developed a new cell using synthetic (合成的) biology technology. Their study was published in Nature Chemical Biology in November.
In their research, diabetic mice implanted with the cells can increase insulin (胰岛素) levels and lower blood sugar as long as they eat specific amino acid (氨基酸) biscuits. It only takes 90 minutes for the mice to reduce their blood sugar, which is equivalent to the time after an insulin injection (注射), Liu Tao, one of the authors, told Science and Technology Daily.
This kind of biscuit does not directly lower blood sugar levels, but is a “key” to insulin. The special amino acids in the biscuits help to start the insulin translation process. The end result is controlled blood sugar, according to Ye Haifeng, one of the authors.
“This unnatural amino acid is similar to the ingredients added in many health drinks and is very friendly to the human body,” Liu told Science and Technology Daily. Maybe one day, people will need to take artificial amino acids before meals, or eat foods containing artificial amino acids suitable for diabetics, so they can control their blood sugar.
Although scientists in synthetic biology have paved the way for possible future treatments, their findings won’t be ready for patients anytime soon. “Synthetic biology is still an early-stage discipline (学科) in regard to the traditional diabetes therapeutic (治疗的) development timeline, with most technologies currently in the preclinical stages in the lab,” Ira Pastor, CEO of the life sciences company Bioquark, told US News.
43. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Why diabetes is a metabolic disease.
B. Dangerous problems caused by diabetes.
C. Blood sugar’s effects on the metabolic system.
D. Diseases that can affect blood sugar.
44. How did the blood sugar of the diabetic mice decrease in the study
A. Scientists implanted cells that can directly lower blood sugar.
B. Scientists gave them biscuits with less sugar.
C. The implanted cells and the specific amino acids increased insulin.
D. The amino acid biscuits they ate contained insulin.
45. How does the special amino acid work
A. It transforms blood sugar into an acid.
B. It helps start the insulin translation process.
C. It clears ingredients unfriendly to the human body.
D. It allows the injected insulin to work better.
46. Which of the following would Ira Pastor agree with
A. Synthetic biology proves the most effective solution to diabetes.
B. Synthetic biology is developing quickly at present.
C. There remains a long way for this therapy to enter hospitals.
D. Many traditional therapeutic diabetes technologies are still in the lab.
【答案】43. B 44. C 45. B 46. C
D
Every now and then, I take out a photo from my collection that brings back memories of an old vacation. It’s a picture of me from the late 1970s on a bench in London’s Victoria Station, my head resting against a wall, eyes closed with tiredness, clothes messed up.
I used to love that shot. It was evidence of my leisure time of travel, of interruption from the office: miles covered, sights seen, train stations raced through, goals achieved.
However, as I leave work to hit the vacation trail this summer, I take along something extra. This traveling companion has a habit of ruining trips with feelings of guilt — the guilt that comes from attempting to vacation while thinking of the job.
The conflict between the time we want off and the guilt we feel when we actually give in to leisure is a long-running battle that has gone too far, driven by an over-scheduling craze. It has made many feel as if their free moments are a form of truancy (玩忽职守).
It’s hard to take it easy when you’ve been programmed not to. We have been taught for generations that work is the only goal.
Time that is unfilled is evil, we are led to believe, and unplanned enjoyment should be avoided. This is reinforced today by a workplace culture that wants you to believe that advancement depends on your staying on the job. Research now shows, however, that leisure time can do something job advancement and money can’t. Leisure activities increase your desire to work, leadership skills, your sense of awareness and your ability to change. Free time also promotes a positive mood and sense of well-being, because it develops self-worth. Deep down, everyone knows we need time off to make our lives better.
On holiday, using your productive output as a measure of yourself doesn’t work. This is because a vacation isn’t about output; it’s about input—exploring, learning, reflecting. The magic of a holiday is in the experience itself. This is the same as life satisfaction; it can’t be measured, only felt.
The best part of a vacation isn’t going somewhere else; it’s being where you are, fully involved in the experience.
47. The author mentions the photo at the beginning because ________.
A. it brings back good memories of a leisurely tour
B. it shows how exhausting leisure travel can be
C. it shows the writer once considered leisure travel as a goal in itself
D. it proves interruptions from the office do not spoil the enjoyment of travel.
48. What does the underlined phrase “this traveling companion” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. The feeling of guilt for not working.
B. Interruptions from the office.
C. Enjoying leisure time.
D. Thinking of one’s goals.
49. Based on the information provided in the article, which of the following best illustrates the advantage of leisure time
A. It improves your productivity.
B. It is good for personal development.
C. It leads directly to job advancement.
D. It helps you see your goals in life more clearly.
50. What does the author suggest people do while on vacation
A. Take leisure tours like he does.
B. Ignore job advancement and money.
C. Get rid of 24-7 technology when they are on vacation.
D. Enjoy the experience of being on vacation.
【答案】47. A 48. A 49. B 50. D
第Ⅱ卷
Ⅴ.单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分1分）
51. The competition was so fierce that the atmosphere was i________ as we waited for the judges’ decision. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】intense##ntense
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：比赛非常激烈，我们在等待裁判的决定时，气氛非常紧张。由“The competition was so fierce that the atmosphere was”可知，句子表示“气氛非常紧张”，空格处意为“紧张的”，用形容词作表语，由首字母提示i可知，是intense。故填intense。
52. I was so tired after the exam that I l________ fell asleep the moment my head hit the pillow. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】literally##iterally
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：考试结束后我太累了，头一碰到枕头就真正地睡着了。根据句意和首字母提示，用副词literally作状语，修饰动词短语fell asleep，意为“真地，确实地”，用于加重语气或表示强烈的情绪。故填literally。
53. The school cafeteria g________ to provide at least one vegetarian option in every meal, ensuring that all students find something they can eat. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】guarantees##uarantees
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：学校食堂保证每顿饭至少提供一种素食选择，确保所有学生都能找到可以吃的东西。空处需要谓语动词，结合所给首字母以及由后面的“ensuring that all students find something they can eat. ”推知，应用guarantee表示“保证，担保”，that引导的宾语从句使用一般现在时，则主句应用一般现在时，主语The school cafeteria为第三人称单数，谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式。故填guarantees。
54. The chef’s p________ for using fresh, local ingredients sets his restaurant apart. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】preference##reference
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：厨师对使用新鲜的本地食材的偏好使他的餐厅与众不同。根据首字母提示可知，空处需要不可数名词preference“偏爱”，在句中作主语，此处表示“厨师对使用新鲜的本地食材的偏好”.故填preference。
55. It was e________ to realize I had been pronouncing that word incorrectly all these years. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】embarrassing##mbarrassing
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：意识到这些年来我一直把那个单词发音发错了，这很尴尬。“It is+形容词+to do sth.”为固定句型，意为“做某事是……的”；结合句意和首字母提示，应用形容词embarrassing作表语，意为“令人尴尬的”，符合语境。故填embarrassing。
56. Over the years, the once bustling factory town has g________ (逐渐) transformed into a quiet, residential community as the last of the machinery fell silent. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】gradually##radually
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：多年来，随着最后一批机器的沉寂，这个曾经繁华的工厂小镇逐渐变成了一个安静的住宅区。根据中英文提示可知，gradually“逐渐”，副词，修饰动词transformed，故填gradually。
57. At the end of the performance, the b________ (突然爆发) of applause was so overwhelming that it moved Stephen to tears. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】burst##urst
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：演出结束时，突然爆发的掌声如此热烈，以至于让Stephen感动得流泪。根据首字母及汉语提示可知，此处应用名词burst，构成固定短语the burst of sth.，作主语。故填burst。
58. The two paintings may look similar, but the d________ (明显不同的) brush strokes reveal the hand of a master. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】distinct##istinct
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：这两幅画可能看起来很相似，但明显不同的笔触显示出大师的手法。“明显不同的”作定语修饰名词词组brush strokes，结合首字母提示，用形容词distinct。故填distinct。
59. The new policy has g________ (引发) a lot of debate among the community members. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】generated##enerated
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：这项新政策在社区成员中引发了很多讨论。“引发”是谓语动词，根据首字母提示，用动词generate，结合句意和助动词has可知，应用过去分词generated构成现在完成时态has generated。故填generated。
60. The audience immediately recognized the piece by Beethoven by its c________ (特有的) rhythmic pattern. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】characteristic##haracteristic
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：观众立即通过贝多芬作品特有的节奏模式认出了这首曲子。根据首字母及汉语提示可知，此处使用形容词characteristic，修饰名词rhythmic pattern，作前置定语。故填characteristic。
Ⅵ.书面表达（共1小题；满分15分）
61. 假设你是李华，本周六你所在的班级将组织全班同学去幸福养老院(Happy Nursing Home)做一天志愿工作。请你给你们的外教老师 Bruce 写一封电子邮件，邀请他一同前往。电子邮件内容包括：
1.本次活动的目的(如：陪伴老人，组织各种活动以使老人心情愉快等)；
2.早上8点校门口集合；
3.乘校车往返，晚上6点返回学校。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Bruce，
How is everything going
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Bruce,
How is everything going
I’m writing to invite you to join us for a volunteer day at the Happy Nursing Home this Saturday. The purpose of this activity is to spend time with the elderly and organize various activities to cheer them up. We’ll play games, sing songs, and chat with them, bringing some joy and warmth to their day.
We’ll gather at the school gate at 8 a.m. and take the school bus there. We’ll return to school at 6 p.m. in the evening. It’s a great opportunity for us to give back to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of the elderly.
I sincerely hope you can join us for this meaningful event. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
英语学科期中质量调查试卷
本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）、第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共100分，考试用时90分钟。考生务必将答案涂写答题纸或答题卡的规定位置上，答在试卷上的无效。
祝各位考生考试顺利!
第Ⅰ卷
Ⅰ.听力（共20小题；1-5题每小题1分，6-15题每小题0.5分，满分10分）
第一节
听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where will the woman stay
A. At a hotel. B. At a hostel. C. At a guesthouse.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Brother and sister. C. Friends.
3. What did Michelle do last night
A. She prepared for a debate.
B. She studied in the classroom.
C. She watched the dance contest.
4. How does Jennifer behave in front of Lucy
A. Talk very carefully. B. Try to look happy. C. Keep silent.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A historical event.
B. The inventor of the compass.
C An invention of ancient China.
第二节
听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的Ａ、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。
6. What is a requirement of the job
A. Working full-time.
B. Having an MBA degree.
C. Being proficient in computer.
7. Why is the man interested in the job
A. For the high pay. B. For the free training. C. For the work experience.
8 How long will the man work here if he gets the job
A. One month. B. Two months. C. Three months.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。
9. What was Henry when he first came to France
A. professor. B. A writer. C. A student.
10. Why did Henry come to France again
A. His parents worked there. B. He wanted to find a job. C. He needed to do research.
11. When could Henry speak French well
A. Two years ago. B. Four years ago. C Six years ago.
听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。
12. Where will the fashion show be held
A. At the Art Gallery. B. At the History Center. C. At the Crafts Museum.
13. When will the fashion show take place
A. On July 12th. B. On July 20th. C. On August 15th.
14. What can students see in the second half of the show
A. Shirts. B. Shoes. C. Blouses.
15. How much is the ticket for a fashion student
A. $6. B. $9. C. $15.
Ⅱ.单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1 —Jack refused to help me when I was in trouble.
—________ As far as I know, he is always ready to help others.
A. So what B. How come C. Why not D. What for
2. The _______ students were thrilled to discover that their class won the school’s annual basketball tournament, a victory that brought them a truly ________ sense of achievement.
A. astonishing; delightful B. astonished; delighted
C. astonishing; delighted D. astonished; delightful
3. Can you be employed for the post without previous working experience The answer is no, as having worked before is a necessary ________ for the position.
A. cooperation B. composition C. qualification D. expectation
4. —What’s your stance on the proposal to ban single-use plastics in our city
—I’m definitely ________ that initiative. It’s important for us to protect the environment and reduce pollution.
A. in favor of B. concerned with C. doubtful about D. appreciative of
5. His heart sank the moment he read the message—We regret ________ you that you haven’t been selected for our school soccer team.
A. to inform B. informing C. having informed D. to have informed
6. My mother is now back with us. But I will never forget what the experience has really taught me. Sacrifices ________ in the end. The separation between us has proved to be a blessing for me.
A. pay off B. turn up C. answer the call D. come to life
7. Tech Art Festival will begin at Williams Sports Center at 6 p.m. with a welcome address ________ by awards ceremony, with the evening ________ at 8 p.m.
A. followed; closing B. followed; closed
C. following; closing D. following; closed
8. --- I’ll come to see your performance at 9:00 tomorrow evening.
--- I’m sorry, but by then my performance ____ and I ____ reporters in the meeting room.
A. will have ended; will be meeting B. will end; will meet
C. will be ended; am going to meet D. is to end; will meet
9. —What do you think made Mary so upset
—________ her new bicycle.
A. She lost B. Because she lost C. Losing D. Because of losing
10. Michelangelo, as well as some other artists, ________ as “artists” rather than “technicians”, which means art and technology have always been seen as two separate things.
A. has been labelling B. have been labelling,
C. has been labelled D. have been labelled
11. The recent breakthrough in medical research is ________ further investigation and recognition, as it could revolutionize the treatment of certain diseases.
A. worthy B. worthy of C. worth of D. worthwhile
12. ________the grown-ups were not able to understand it, I made another drawing: I drew the inside of the boa constrictor,________the grown-ups could see it clearly.
A. If, because B. Since, so that C. Though, because D. If, as if
13. The new restaurant in town has received mixed reviews, with many customers complaining that the meals are ________ or the small portion sizes.
A. highly-skilled B. over-priced C. breathtaking D. ground-breaking
14. — So, did you get a real job offer or was it just an elaborate marketing stunt
— ________ it was a genuine job offer or just a sneaky way to get attention, the free lunch was pretty tasty either way!
A. That B. Which C. Whether D. What
15. I told you! I really am ranked the lowest. Number 25 out of 25 players.
________ You've got nowhere to go but up.
A. Tell me a bit more.
B. I'm not so sure about that.
C. Look on the bright side!
D. That is absolute nonsense!
Ⅲ.完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
At the tender age of five, Justin received his first diagnosis of ADHD (attention deficit of hyperactivity disorder). He had to ___16___ regular classroom environment for special education courses. The teachers told Justin’s parents that he probably wouldn’t ___17___ high school, let alone college.
Years later, as a young adult, Justin ___18___ Meniere disease (an inner ear disorder). It affected his ___19___ and balance. Justin remembered one time when the supervisor was speaking to the audience, the sound abruptly halted, while the supervisor’s lips continued to ___20___ Justin thought he had gone deaf — until the supervisor started laughing, which Justin could hear. Situations like this ___21___ Justin that he could lose his hearing forever at any time. So he had to stop his studies. Yet he refused to give up.
Spurred in part by adversity, Justin went back to school, and earned a business ___22___ in a college. After graduation, he entered the commercial marketing industry. But the hearing problem continued to ___23___ him. Many of Justin’s work ___24___ left him feeling ashamed, guilty, and sometimes, even feared.
Everything changed for Justin when he joined the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ____25____ as a contractor at the Division of Human Development and Disability. Justin’s colleagues attached great importance to making him feel ____26____ and respected as a member. They welcomed Justin’s diversity, ____27____ contributing to his overall health.
The mission of the Division of Human Development and Disability is to promote public health in ____28____ disease and promoting equity in health and development of children and adults with or at ____29____ of disabilities. One in two adults with disabilities does not get enough ____30____ activity, and for Justin, regular physical activity helps him combat potential danger of getting ____31____. Every working hour, Justin walks for a few minutes, stretches, or uses his desk cycle. Justin also ____32____ in walking meetings, which he believes ____33____ more creative and productive meetings.
Stories such as Justin’s are reminders that ____34____ and health are connected. CDC is proud to support National Disability Employment Awareness Month every October. The awareness month aims to educate people about disability employment issues and ____35____ the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.
16. A. leave B. join C. stop D. go
17. A. remind of B. graduate from C. compete in D. live in
18. A. became B. turned C. fell D. developed
19. A. eyesight B. head C. hearing D. face
20. A. stop B. move C. shout D. take
21. A. warned B. gave C. spoke D. informed
22. A. title B. knowledge C. grade D. degree
23. A. occur B. guard C. trouble D. ignore
24. A. ways B. experiments C. situations D. experiences
25. A. working B. employing C. worked D. regarded
26. A. reliable B. remarkable C. comfortable D. suitable
27. A. happily B. barely C. negatively D. positively
28. A. preventing B. promoting C. rewarding D. dividing
29. A. conflict B. risk C. change D. aim
30. A. mental B. physical C. male D. external
31. A. better B. less C. worse D. more
32. A. fills B. ends C. persists D. participates
33. A. come to B. respond to C. object to D. contribute to
34. A. investment B. employment C. movement D. treatment
35. A. graduate B. update C. celebrate D. investigate
V. 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
There are some typical of trains you’ll find yourself traveling on in France. SNCF (法国国家铁路公司) operates a mix of high-speed services on major routes and slower regional services between smaller stations around France. Find out more about each train type below.
TGV High-speed: up to 320 km/h Connects Paris with major cities in France Double-decker trains One of the most popular modes of transport for long-distance travel in France. These modern trains run on around 50 high-speed routes and always require a reservation in advance.
Inter-cites Stops at cities not part of the TGV network Day and night services Night trains between Paris and Toulouse, Rodez, Briancon and Latour-de-Carol Inter-cites trains are mainly used for medium-distance journeys across France. Although not as fast as TGV trains, they service a lot of stations across the country that aren’t on TGV routes. Reservations are usually required on most Inter-cites services.
TER Regional trains (one for each region in France) Low-cost Stops at smaller stations around France TER stands for Transport Express Regional and there are 20 different regional TER services operating across France. Popular with commuters (远距离通勤的人), you’ll likely board one of these trains for shorter distance travel to smaller cities and towns throughout France. You won’t need a reservation to board a TER train.
Sleeper trains Overnight travel to several destinations in France Comfortable and secure cabins Opportunity to save on accommodation Operated by Thello, the popular night train route in France starts in Paris and works its way down into Italy. If you want to save money on accommodation during your trip, taking a sleeper train lets you wake up feeling refreshed at your next destination.
36. What do TGV trains and Inter-cites trains have in common
A. Both can travel at 320 km/h. B. Both are double-decker trains.
C. Both usually require a reservation. D. Both connect big cities in Europe.
37. What is special about TER service
A. It features night services. B. It travels as fast as TGV trains.
C It is suitable for long-distance travel in France. D. It offers regional services at relatively low costs.
38. Which best suits people who travel to Italy and want to save money
A. TGV trains. B. Inter-cites trains.
C. TER trains. D. Sleeper trains.
B
As journalists, we know the big stories. We learn quickly that the big ones are a collection of thousands of little stories that are important, too —lives lived, loved, lost and remembered. And we miss much when those little stories are forgotten.
On a beautiful October morning, I went to see my doctor. I arrived early, but not as early as another older woman who sat in her car. She rolled down her window and said, “You’re too early, honey. They don’t open until 8:30.”
I smiled and nodded. “Beautiful day, isn’t it ” I offered.
“I was here first, son. But I won’t be long.”
At 8:30, we both walked in and took waiting room seats. Our conversation continued. “You know,” she said. “I walked the dog this morning at 5. It was cool so I had to put on this warm jacket.”
“That’s early to get out of bed!”
“Oh no, I just got off work.”
I looked at her hands. They were the hands of someone who had worked hard all her life.
For the next 20 minutes, we talked about the news, the state of the world and other things.
“It’s Thanksgiving weekend. You have big plans ”
Her eyes looked away and seemed to fill with mist (薄雾).
“My husband and I used to love Thanksgiving and Christmas. But on Thanksgiving years ago, I was preparing vegetables in the kitchen when he suddenly fell down.” When they arrived at the hospital, the doctor said he probably had less than an hour to live.
“He managed to hang on until Christmas.”
“I’m so sorry.”
“I stay here close to the graveyard where he’s buried. I go there every day. I don’t know why I’m telling you this. I guess we’d all be better off if people just talked more. Or listened.”
Just then the nurse called her. I was next. I was hoping to see my new friend when I emerged, but she was gone.
I guess she is just one of those little stories. They’re those little leaves that hang on to the branches after all the others have gone.
39. What can we learn about the older woman
A. She has cancer. B. She works at night.
C. She gets up at 5 am to walk her dog. D. She lives far away from the hospital.
40. How did the older woman probably feel when talking about Thanksgiving weekend
A. Bored. B. Excited. C. Annoyed. D. Sad.
41. What does the underlined word “leaves” refer to in the last paragraph
A. Talks. B. Stories. C. Friends. D. Journalists.
42. What does the author want to show with this article
A. His strong passion for journalism. B. The significance of communication.
C. His great interest in daily life stories. D. The ways to make friends with strangers.
C
Lots of people love to indulgein biscuits with their tea, but those with diabetes need to watch out for sweet treats.
Diabetes is a metabolic (代谢的) disease. If a patient’s blood sugar is not well controlled, serious problems can occur. A patient may experience dizziness and fatigue, but also have kidney failure, blindness and heart disease, according to Medical News Today.
But new research may make it possible to “treat diabetes by eating biscuits”. Researchers from Peking University and East China Normal University successfully developed a new cell using synthetic (合成的) biology technology. Their study was published in Nature Chemical Biology in November.
In their research, diabetic mice implanted with the cells can increase insulin (胰岛素) levels and lower blood sugar as long as they eat specific amino acid (氨基酸) biscuits. It only takes 90 minutes for the mice to reduce their blood sugar, which is equivalent to the time after an insulin injection (注射), Liu Tao, one of the authors, told Science and Technology Daily.
This kind of biscuit does not directly lower blood sugar levels, but is a “key” to insulin. The special amino acids in the biscuits help to start the insulin translation process. The end result is controlled blood sugar, according to Ye Haifeng, one of the authors.
“This unnatural amino acid is similar to the ingredients added in many health drinks and is very friendly to the human body,” Liu told Science and Technology Daily. Maybe one day, people will need to take artificial amino acids before meals, or eat foods containing artificial amino acids suitable for diabetics, so they can control their blood sugar.
Although scientists in synthetic biology have paved the way for possible future treatments, their findings won’t be ready for patients anytime soon. “Synthetic biology is still an early-stage discipline (学科) in regard to the traditional diabetes therapeutic (治疗的) development timeline, with most technologies currently in the preclinical stages in the lab,” Ira Pastor, CEO of the life sciences company Bioquark, told US News.
43. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Why diabetes is a metabolic disease.
B. Dangerous problems caused by diabetes.
C. Blood sugar’s effects on the metabolic system.
D. Diseases that can affect blood sugar.
44. How did the blood sugar of the diabetic mice decrease in the study
A. Scientists implanted cells that can directly lower blood sugar.
B. Scientists gave them biscuits with less sugar.
C. The implanted cells and the specific amino acids increased insulin.
D. The amino acid biscuits they ate contained insulin.
45. How does the special amino acid work
A. It transforms blood sugar into an acid.
B. It helps start the insulin translation process.
C. It clears ingredients unfriendly to the human body.
D. It allows the injected insulin to work better.
46 Which of the following would Ira Pastor agree with
A. Synthetic biology proves the most effective solution to diabetes.
B. Synthetic biology is developing quickly at present.
C. There remains a long way for this therapy to enter hospitals.
D. Many traditional therapeutic diabetes technologies are still in the lab.
D
Every now and then, I take out a photo from my collection that brings back memories of an old vacation. It’s a picture of me from the late 1970s on a bench in London’s Victoria Station, my head resting against a wall, eyes closed with tiredness, clothes messed up.
I used to love that shot. It was evidence of my leisure time, of travel, of interruption from the office: miles covered, sights seen, train stations raced through, goals achieved.
However, as I leave work to hit the vacation trail this summer, I take along something extra. This traveling companion has a habit of ruining trips with feelings of guilt — the guilt that comes from attempting to vacation while thinking of the job.
The conflict between the time we want off and the guilt we feel when we actually give in to leisure is a long-running battle that has gone too far, driven by an over-scheduling craze. It has made many feel as if their free moments are a form of truancy (玩忽职守).
It’s hard to take it easy when you’ve been programmed not to. We have been taught for generations that work is the only goal.
Time that is unfilled is evil, we are led to believe, and unplanned enjoyment should be avoided. This is reinforced today by a workplace culture that wants you to believe that advancement depends on your staying on the job. Research now shows, however, that leisure time can do something job advancement and money can’t. Leisure activities increase your desire to work, leadership skills, your sense of awareness and your ability to change. Free time also promotes a positive mood and sense of well-being, because it develops self-worth. Deep down, everyone knows we need time off to make our lives better.
On holiday, using your productive output as a measure of yourself doesn’t work. This is because a vacation isn’t about output; it’s about input—exploring, learning, reflecting. The magic of a holiday is in the experience itself. This is the same as life satisfaction; it can’t be measured, only felt.
The best part of a vacation isn’t going somewhere else; it’s being where you are, fully involved in the experience.
47. The author mentions the photo at the beginning because ________.
A. it brings back good memories of a leisurely tour
B. it shows how exhausting leisure travel can be
C. it shows the writer once considered leisure travel as a goal in itself
D. it proves interruptions from the office do not spoil the enjoyment of travel.
48. What does the underlined phrase “this traveling companion” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. The feeling of guilt for not working.
B. Interruptions from the office.
C. Enjoying leisure time.
D. Thinking of one’s goals.
49. Based on the information provided in the article, which of the following best illustrates the advantage of leisure time
A. It improves your productivity.
B. It is good for personal development.
C. It leads directly to job advancement.
D. It helps you see your goals in life more clearly.
50. What does the author suggest people do while on vacation
A. Take leisure tours like he does.
B. Ignore job advancement and money.
C. Get rid of 24-7 technology when they are on vacation.
D. Enjoy the experience of being on vacation.
第Ⅱ卷
Ⅴ.单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分1分）
51. The competition was so fierce that the atmosphere was i________ as we waited for the judges’ decision. (根据首字母单词拼写)
52. I was so tired after the exam that I l________ fell asleep the moment my head hit the pillow. (根据首字母单词拼写)
53. The school cafeteria g________ to provide at least one vegetarian option in every meal, ensuring that all students find something they can eat. (根据首字母单词拼写)
54. The chef’s p________ for using fresh, local ingredients sets his restaurant apart. (根据首字母单词拼写)
55. It was e________ to realize I had been pronouncing that word incorrectly all these years. (根据首字母单词拼写)
56. Over the years, the once bustling factory town has g________ (逐渐) transformed into a quiet, residential community as the last of the machinery fell silent. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
57. At the end of the performance, the b________ (突然爆发) of applause was so overwhelming that it moved Stephen to tears. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
58. The two paintings may look similar, but the d________ (明显不同的) brush strokes reveal the hand of a master. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
59. The new policy has g________ (引发) a lot of debate among the community members. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
60. The audience immediately recognized the piece by Beethoven by its c________ (特有的) rhythmic pattern. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
Ⅵ.书面表达（共1小题；满分15分）
61. 假设你是李华，本周六你所在的班级将组织全班同学去幸福养老院(Happy Nursing Home)做一天志愿工作。请你给你们的外教老师 Bruce 写一封电子邮件，邀请他一同前往。电子邮件内容包括：
1.本次活动的目的(如：陪伴老人，组织各种活动以使老人心情愉快等)；
2.早上8点在校门口集合；
3.乘校车往返，晚上6点返回学校。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Bruce，
How is everything going
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
答案
本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）、第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共100分，考试用时90分钟。考生务必将答案涂写答题纸或答题卡的规定位置上，答在试卷上的无效。
祝各位考生考试顺利!
第Ⅰ卷
Ⅰ.听力（共20小题；1-5题每小题1分，6-15题每小题0.5分，满分10分）
第一节
听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where will the woman stay
A. At a hotel. B. At a hostel. C. At a guesthouse.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Brother and sister. C. Friends.
3. What did Michelle do last night
A. She prepared for a debate.
B She studied in the classroom.
C. She watched the dance contest.
4. How does Jennifer behave in front of Lucy
A. Talk very carefully. B. Try to look happy. C. Keep silent.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A historical event.
B. The inventor of the compass.
C. An invention of ancient China.
第二节
听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的Ａ、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。
6. What is a requirement of the job
A. Working full-time.
B. Having an MBA degree.
C. Being proficient in computer.
7. Why is the man interested in the job
A. For the high pay. B. For the free training. C. For the work experience.
8. How long will the man work here if he gets the job
A. One month. B. Two months. C. Three months.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。
9. What was Henry when he first came to France
A. professor. B. A writer. C. A student.
10. Why did Henry come to France again
A. His parents worked there. B. He wanted to find a job. C. He needed to do research.
11. When could Henry speak French well
A. Two years ago. B. Four years ago. C Six years ago.
听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。
12. Where will the fashion show be held
A. At the Art Gallery. B. At the History Center. C. At the Crafts Museum.
13. When will the fashion show take place
A. On July 12th. B. On July 20th. C. On August 15th.
14. What can students see in the second half of the show
A. Shirts. B. Shoes. C. Blouses.
15. How much is the ticket for a fashion student
A. $6. B. $9. C. $15.
听力答案 略
Ⅱ.单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. —Jack refused to help me when I was in trouble.
—________ As far as I know, he is always ready to help others.
A. So what B. How come C. Why not D. What for
【答案】B
2. The _______ students were thrilled to discover that their class won the school’s annual basketball tournament, a victory that brought them a truly ________ sense of achievement.
A. astonishing; delightful B. astonished; delighted
C. astonishing; delighted D. astonished; delightful
【答案】D
3. Can you be employed for the post without previous working experience The answer is no, as having worked before is a necessary ________ for the position.
A. cooperation B. composition C. qualification D. expectation
【答案】C
4. —What’s your stance on the proposal to ban single-use plastics in our city
—I’m definitely ________ that initiative. It’s important for us to protect the environment and reduce pollution.
A. in favor of B. concerned with C. doubtful about D. appreciative of
【答案】A
5. His heart sank the moment he read the message—We regret ________ you that you haven’t been selected for our school soccer team.
A. to inform B. informing C. having informed D. to have informed
【答案】A
6. My mother is now back with us. But I will never forget what the experience has really taught me. Sacrifices ________ in the end. The separation between us has proved to be a blessing for me.
A. pay off B. turn up C. answer the call D. come to life
【答案】A
7. Tech Art Festival will begin at Williams Sports Center at 6 p.m. with a welcome address ________ by awards ceremony, with the evening ________ at 8 p.m.
A. followed; closing B. followed; closed
C. following; closing D. following; closed
【答案】A
8. --- I’ll come to see your performance at 9:00 tomorrow evening.
--- I’m sorry, but by then my performance ____ and I ____ reporters in the meeting room.
A. will have ended; will be meeting B. will end; will meet
C. will be ended; am going to meet D. is to end; will meet
【答案】A
9. —What do you think made Mary so upset
—________ her new bicycle.
A. She lost B. Because she lost C. Losing D. Because of losing
【答案】C
10. Michelangelo, as well as some other artists, ________ as “artists” rather than “technicians”, which means art and technology have always been seen as two separate things.
A. has been labelling B. have been labelling,
C. has been labelled D. have been labelled
【答案】C
11. The recent breakthrough in medical research is ________ further investigation and recognition, as it could revolutionize the treatment of certain diseases.
A. worthy B. worthy of C. worth of D. worthwhile
【答案】B
12. ________the grown-ups were not able to understand it, I made another drawing: I drew the inside of the boa constrictor,________the grown-ups could see it clearly.
A. If, because B. Since, so that C. Though, because D. If, as if
【答案】B
13. The new restaurant in town has received mixed reviews, with many customers complaining that the meals are ________ or the small portion sizes.
A. highly-skilled B. over-priced C. breathtaking D. ground-breaking
【答案】B
14. — So, did you get a real job offer or was it just an elaborate marketing stunt
— ________ it was a genuine job offer or just a sneaky way to get attention, the free lunch was pretty tasty either way!
A. That B. Which C. Whether D. What
【答案】C
15. I told you! I really am ranked the lowest. Number 25 out of 25 players.
________ You've got nowhere to go but up.
A. Tell me a bit more.
B. I'm not so sure about that.
C. Look on the bright side!
D. That is absolute nonsense!
【答案】C
Ⅲ.完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
At the tender age of five, Justin received his first diagnosis of ADHD (attention deficit of hyperactivity disorder). He had to ___16___ regular classroom environment for special education courses. The teachers told Justin’s parents that he probably wouldn’t ___17___ high school, let alone college.
Years later, as a young adult, Justin ___18___ Meniere disease (an inner ear disorder). It affected his ___19___ and balance. Justin remembered one time when the supervisor was speaking to the audience, the sound abruptly halted, while the supervisor’s lips continued to ___20___ Justin thought he had gone deaf — until the supervisor started laughing, which Justin could hear. Situations like this ___21___ Justin that he could lose his hearing forever at any time. So he had to stop his studies. Yet he refused to give up.
Spurred in part by adversity, Justin went back to school, and earned a business ___22___ in a college. After graduation, he entered the commercial marketing industry. But the hearing problem continued to ___23___ him. Many of Justin’s work ___24___ left him feeling ashamed, guilty, and sometimes, even feared.
Everything changed for Justin when he joined the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ____25____ as a contractor at the Division of Human Development and Disability. Justin’s colleagues attached great importance to making him feel ____26____ and respected as a member. They welcomed Justin’s diversity, ____27____ contributing to his overall health.
The mission of the Division of Human Development and Disability is to promote public health in ____28____ disease and promoting equity in health and development of children and adults with or at ____29____ of disabilities. One in two adults with disabilities does not get enough ____30____ activity, and for Justin, regular physical activity helps him combat potential danger of getting ____31____. Every working hour, Justin walks for a few minutes, stretches, or uses his desk cycle. Justin also ____32____ in walking meetings, which he believes ____33____ more creative and productive meetings.
Stories such as Justin’s are reminders that ____34____ and health are connected. CDC is proud to support National Disability Employment Awareness Month every October. The awareness month aims to educate people about disability employment issues and ____35____ the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.
16. A. leave B. join C. stop D. go
17. A. remind of B. graduate from C. compete in D. live in
18. A. became B. turned C. fell D. developed
19. A. eyesight B. head C. hearing D. face
20. A. stop B. move C. shout D. take
21. A. warned B. gave C. spoke D. informed
22. A. title B. knowledge C. grade D. degree
23. A. occur B. guard C. trouble D. ignore
24. A. ways B. experiments C. situations D. experiences
25. A. working B. employing C. worked D. regarded
26. A. reliable B. remarkable C. comfortable D. suitable
27. A. happily B. barely C. negatively D. positively
28. A. preventing B. promoting C. rewarding D. dividing
29. A. conflict B. risk C. change D. aim
30. A. mental B. physical C. male D. external
31. A. better B. less C. worse D. more
32. A. fills B. ends C. persists D. participates
33. A. come to B. respond to C. object to D. contribute to
34. A. investment B. employment C. movement D. treatment
35. A. graduate B. update C. celebrate D. investigate
【答案】16. A 17. B 18. D 19. C 20. B 21. A 22. D 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. D 34. B 35. C
V. 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
There are some typical of trains you’ll find yourself traveling on in France. SNCF (法国国家铁路公司) operates a mix of high-speed services on major routes and slower regional services between smaller stations around France. Find out more about each train type below.
TGV High-speed: up to 320 km/h Connects Paris with major cities in France Double-decker trains One of the most popular modes of transport for long-distance travel in France. These modern trains run on around 50 high-speed routes and always require a reservation in advance.
Inter-cites Stops at cities not part of the TGV network Day and night services Night trains between Paris and Toulouse, Rodez, Briancon and Latour-de-Carol Inter-cites trains are mainly used for medium-distance journeys across France. Although not as fast as TGV trains, they service a lot of stations across the country that aren’t on TGV routes. Reservations are usually required on most Inter-cites services.
TER Regional trains (one for each region in France) Low-cost Stops at smaller stations around France TER stands for Transport Express Regional and there are 20 different regional TER services operating across France. Popular with commuters (远距离通勤的人), you’ll likely board one of these trains for shorter distance travel to smaller cities and towns throughout France. You won’t need a reservation to board a TER train.
Sleeper trains Overnight travel to several destinations in France Comfortable and secure cabins Opportunity to save on accommodation Operated by Thello, the popular night train route in France starts in Paris and works its way down into Italy. If you want to save money on accommodation during your trip, taking a sleeper train lets you wake up feeling refreshed at your next destination.
36. What do TGV trains and Inter-cites trains have in common
A. Both can travel at 320 km/h. B. Both are double-decker trains.
C. Both usually require a reservation. D. Both connect big cities in Europe.
37. What is special about TER service
A. It features night services. B. It travels as fast as TGV trains.
C. It is suitable for long-distance travel in France. D. It offers regional services at relatively low costs.
38. Which best suits people who travel to Italy and want to save money
A. TGV trains. B. Inter-cites trains.
C. TER trains. D. Sleeper trains.
【答案】36. C 37. D 38. D
B
As journalists, we know the big stories. We learn quickly that the big ones are a collection of thousands of little stories that are important, too —lives lived, loved, lost and remembered. And we miss much when those little stories are forgotten.
On a beautiful October morning, I went to see my doctor. I arrived early, but not as early as another older woman who sat in her car. She rolled down her window and said, “You’re too early, honey. They don’t open until 8:30.”
I smiled and nodded. “Beautiful day, isn’t it ” I offered.
“I was here first, son. But I won’t be long.”
At 8:30, we both walked in and took waiting room seats. Our conversation continued. “You know,” she said. “I walked the dog this morning at 5. It was cool so I had to put on this warm jacket.”
“That’s early to get out of bed!”
“Oh no, I just got off work.”
I looked at her hands. They were the hands of someone who had worked hard all her life.
For the next 20 minutes, we talked about the news, the state of the world and other things.
“It’s Thanksgiving weekend. You have big plans ”
Her eyes looked away and seemed to fill with mist (薄雾).
“My husband and I used to love Thanksgiving and Christmas. But on Thanksgiving years ago, I was preparing vegetables in the kitchen when he suddenly fell down.” When they arrived at the hospital, the doctor said he probably had less than an hour to live.
“He managed to hang on until Christmas.”
“I’m so sorry.”
“I stay here close to the graveyard where he’s buried. I go there every day. I don’t know why I’m telling you this. I guess we’d all be better off if people just talked more. Or listened.”
Just then the nurse called her. I was next. I was hoping to see my new friend when I emerged but she was gone.
I guess she is just one of those little stories. They’re those little leaves that hang on to the branches after all the others have gone.
39. What can we learn about the older woman
A. She has cancer. B. She works at night.
C. She gets up at 5 am to walk her dog. D. She lives far away from the hospital.
40. How did the older woman probably feel when talking about Thanksgiving weekend
A. Bored. B. Excited. C. Annoyed. D. Sad.
41. What does the underlined word “leaves” refer to in the last paragraph
A. Talks. B. Stories. C. Friends. D. Journalists.
42. What does the author want to show with this article
A. His strong passion for journalism. B. The significance of communication.
C. His great interest in daily life stories. D. The ways to make friends with strangers.
【答案】39. B 40. D 41. B 42. B
C
Lots of people love to indulgein biscuits with their tea, but those with diabetes need to watch out for sweet treats.
Diabetes is a metabolic (代谢的) disease. If a patient’s blood sugar is not well controlled, serious problems can occur. A patient may experience dizziness and fatigue, but also have kidney failure, blindness and heart disease, according to Medical News Today.
But new research may make it possible to “treat diabetes by eating biscuits”. Researchers from Peking University and East China Normal University successfully developed a new cell using synthetic (合成的) biology technology. Their study was published in Nature Chemical Biology in November.
In their research, diabetic mice implanted with the cells can increase insulin (胰岛素) levels and lower blood sugar as long as they eat specific amino acid (氨基酸) biscuits. It only takes 90 minutes for the mice to reduce their blood sugar, which is equivalent to the time after an insulin injection (注射), Liu Tao, one of the authors, told Science and Technology Daily.
This kind of biscuit does not directly lower blood sugar levels, but is a “key” to insulin. The special amino acids in the biscuits help to start the insulin translation process. The end result is controlled blood sugar, according to Ye Haifeng, one of the authors.
“This unnatural amino acid is similar to the ingredients added in many health drinks and is very friendly to the human body,” Liu told Science and Technology Daily. Maybe one day, people will need to take artificial amino acids before meals, or eat foods containing artificial amino acids suitable for diabetics, so they can control their blood sugar.
Although scientists in synthetic biology have paved the way for possible future treatments, their findings won’t be ready for patients anytime soon. “Synthetic biology is still an early-stage discipline (学科) in regard to the traditional diabetes therapeutic (治疗的) development timeline, with most technologies currently in the preclinical stages in the lab,” Ira Pastor, CEO of the life sciences company Bioquark, told US News.
43. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Why diabetes is a metabolic disease.
B. Dangerous problems caused by diabetes.
C. Blood sugar’s effects on the metabolic system.
D. Diseases that can affect blood sugar.
44. How did the blood sugar of the diabetic mice decrease in the study
A. Scientists implanted cells that can directly lower blood sugar.
B. Scientists gave them biscuits with less sugar.
C. The implanted cells and the specific amino acids increased insulin.
D. The amino acid biscuits they ate contained insulin.
45. How does the special amino acid work
A. It transforms blood sugar into an acid.
B. It helps start the insulin translation process.
C. It clears ingredients unfriendly to the human body.
D. It allows the injected insulin to work better.
46. Which of the following would Ira Pastor agree with
A. Synthetic biology proves the most effective solution to diabetes.
B. Synthetic biology is developing quickly at present.
C. There remains a long way for this therapy to enter hospitals.
D. Many traditional therapeutic diabetes technologies are still in the lab.
【答案】43. B 44. C 45. B 46. C
D
Every now and then, I take out a photo from my collection that brings back memories of an old vacation. It’s a picture of me from the late 1970s on a bench in London’s Victoria Station, my head resting against a wall, eyes closed with tiredness, clothes messed up.
I used to love that shot. It was evidence of my leisure time of travel, of interruption from the office: miles covered, sights seen, train stations raced through, goals achieved.
However, as I leave work to hit the vacation trail this summer, I take along something extra. This traveling companion has a habit of ruining trips with feelings of guilt — the guilt that comes from attempting to vacation while thinking of the job.
The conflict between the time we want off and the guilt we feel when we actually give in to leisure is a long-running battle that has gone too far, driven by an over-scheduling craze. It has made many feel as if their free moments are a form of truancy (玩忽职守).
It’s hard to take it easy when you’ve been programmed not to. We have been taught for generations that work is the only goal.
Time that is unfilled is evil, we are led to believe, and unplanned enjoyment should be avoided. This is reinforced today by a workplace culture that wants you to believe that advancement depends on your staying on the job. Research now shows, however, that leisure time can do something job advancement and money can’t. Leisure activities increase your desire to work, leadership skills, your sense of awareness and your ability to change. Free time also promotes a positive mood and sense of well-being, because it develops self-worth. Deep down, everyone knows we need time off to make our lives better.
On holiday, using your productive output as a measure of yourself doesn’t work. This is because a vacation isn’t about output; it’s about input—exploring, learning, reflecting. The magic of a holiday is in the experience itself. This is the same as life satisfaction; it can’t be measured, only felt.
The best part of a vacation isn’t going somewhere else; it’s being where you are, fully involved in the experience.
47. The author mentions the photo at the beginning because ________.
A. it brings back good memories of a leisurely tour
B. it shows how exhausting leisure travel can be
C. it shows the writer once considered leisure travel as a goal in itself
D. it proves interruptions from the office do not spoil the enjoyment of travel.
48. What does the underlined phrase “this traveling companion” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. The feeling of guilt for not working.
B. Interruptions from the office.
C. Enjoying leisure time.
D. Thinking of one’s goals.
49. Based on the information provided in the article, which of the following best illustrates the advantage of leisure time
A. It improves your productivity.
B. It is good for personal development.
C. It leads directly to job advancement.
D. It helps you see your goals in life more clearly.
50. What does the author suggest people do while on vacation
A. Take leisure tours like he does.
B. Ignore job advancement and money.
C. Get rid of 24-7 technology when they are on vacation.
D. Enjoy the experience of being on vacation.
【答案】47. A 48. A 49. B 50. D
第Ⅱ卷
Ⅴ.单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分1分）
51. The competition was so fierce that the atmosphere was i________ as we waited for the judges’ decision. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】intense##ntense
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：比赛非常激烈，我们在等待裁判的决定时，气氛非常紧张。由“The competition was so fierce that the atmosphere was”可知，句子表示“气氛非常紧张”，空格处意为“紧张的”，用形容词作表语，由首字母提示i可知，是intense。故填intense。
52. I was so tired after the exam that I l________ fell asleep the moment my head hit the pillow. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】literally##iterally
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：考试结束后我太累了，头一碰到枕头就真正地睡着了。根据句意和首字母提示，用副词literally作状语，修饰动词短语fell asleep，意为“真地，确实地”，用于加重语气或表示强烈的情绪。故填literally。
53. The school cafeteria g________ to provide at least one vegetarian option in every meal, ensuring that all students find something they can eat. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】guarantees##uarantees
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：学校食堂保证每顿饭至少提供一种素食选择，确保所有学生都能找到可以吃的东西。空处需要谓语动词，结合所给首字母以及由后面的“ensuring that all students find something they can eat. ”推知，应用guarantee表示“保证，担保”，that引导的宾语从句使用一般现在时，则主句应用一般现在时，主语The school cafeteria为第三人称单数，谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式。故填guarantees。
54. The chef’s p________ for using fresh, local ingredients sets his restaurant apart. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】preference##reference
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：厨师对使用新鲜的本地食材的偏好使他的餐厅与众不同。根据首字母提示可知，空处需要不可数名词preference“偏爱”，在句中作主语，此处表示“厨师对使用新鲜的本地食材的偏好”.故填preference。
55. It was e________ to realize I had been pronouncing that word incorrectly all these years. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】embarrassing##mbarrassing
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：意识到这些年来我一直把那个单词发音发错了，这很尴尬。“It is+形容词+to do sth.”为固定句型，意为“做某事是……的”；结合句意和首字母提示，应用形容词embarrassing作表语，意为“令人尴尬的”，符合语境。故填embarrassing。
56. Over the years, the once bustling factory town has g________ (逐渐) transformed into a quiet, residential community as the last of the machinery fell silent. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】gradually##radually
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：多年来，随着最后一批机器的沉寂，这个曾经繁华的工厂小镇逐渐变成了一个安静的住宅区。根据中英文提示可知，gradually“逐渐”，副词，修饰动词transformed，故填gradually。
57. At the end of the performance, the b________ (突然爆发) of applause was so overwhelming that it moved Stephen to tears. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】burst##urst
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：演出结束时，突然爆发的掌声如此热烈，以至于让Stephen感动得流泪。根据首字母及汉语提示可知，此处应用名词burst，构成固定短语the burst of sth.，作主语。故填burst。
58. The two paintings may look similar, but the d________ (明显不同的) brush strokes reveal the hand of a master. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】distinct##istinct
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：这两幅画可能看起来很相似，但明显不同的笔触显示出大师的手法。“明显不同的”作定语修饰名词词组brush strokes，结合首字母提示，用形容词distinct。故填distinct。
59. The new policy has g________ (引发) a lot of debate among the community members. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】generated##enerated
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：这项新政策在社区成员中引发了很多讨论。“引发”是谓语动词，根据首字母提示，用动词generate，结合句意和助动词has可知，应用过去分词generated构成现在完成时态has generated。故填generated。
60. The audience immediately recognized the piece by Beethoven by its c________ (特有的) rhythmic pattern. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】characteristic##haracteristic
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：观众立即通过贝多芬作品特有的节奏模式认出了这首曲子。根据首字母及汉语提示可知，此处使用形容词characteristic，修饰名词rhythmic pattern，作前置定语。故填characteristic。
Ⅵ.书面表达（共1小题；满分15分）
61. 假设你是李华，本周六你所在的班级将组织全班同学去幸福养老院(Happy Nursing Home)做一天志愿工作。请你给你们的外教老师 Bruce 写一封电子邮件，邀请他一同前往。电子邮件内容包括：
1.本次活动的目的(如：陪伴老人，组织各种活动以使老人心情愉快等)；
2.早上8点校门口集合；
3.乘校车往返，晚上6点返回学校。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Bruce，
How is everything going
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Bruce,
How is everything going
I’m writing to invite you to join us for a volunteer day at the Happy Nursing Home this Saturday. The purpose of this activity is to spend time with the elderly and organize various activities to cheer them up. We’ll play games, sing songs, and chat with them, bringing some joy and warmth to their day.
We’ll gather at the school gate at 8 a.m. and take the school bus there. We’ll return to school at 6 p.m. in the evening. It’s a great opportunity for us to give back to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of the elderly.
I sincerely hope you can join us for this meaningful event. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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