福建省泉州五校高中联考2024-2025学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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泉州市2025届五校联考高三英语
（考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分）
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、座号、考生号、县区和科类填写在答题卡和试卷规定的位置上。
2. 第Ⅰ卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
3. 第Ⅱ卷必须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应的位置，不能写在试卷上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1．What does the woman suggest doing next
A．Writing their reports.
B．Changing a restaurant.
C．Going to the karaoke bar.
2．How many pieces of luggage (行李) does the man have altogether
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
3．What upsets the woman
A．Her campus life B．Her friends’ attitude C．Her recent schoolwork
4．What is the man like according to the woman
A．Strict B．Positive C．Knowledgeable
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
5．Who will leave the company
A．Sally. B．Susie. C．The man.
6．What does the man suggest the woman do
A．Visit a restaurant. B．Attend a party. C．See a film.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
7．Why doesn’t the man eat at the university cafeteria
A．It’s less fun. B．It’s too expensive. C．It’s not healthy.
8．What does the man need money to pay for
A．Textbooks. B．A car. C．Rent.
9．What does the man probably want to be in the future
A．A teacher. B．A banker. C．A doctor.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．Why did the man stop watching the program last night
A．It was aired too late. B．It lasted too long. C．It was full of ads.
11．What are the radio commercials doing
A．Issuing cash cards. B．Buying products. C．Running a series of ads.
12．What do the speakers think of recent advertising trend
A．Striking. B．Disturbing. C．Astonishing.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．What does the woman say about the houses
A．They were all built in the 1960s.
B．Most of them have two bathrooms.
C．They all look different.
14．What is the most important thing to the man
A．Safety. B．Size. C．Price.
15．What type of housing will the man probably see
A．One of the smaller houses.
B．A four-bedroom apartment.
C．A two-bedroom apartment.
16．When will the man see the woman next time
A．Tomorrow morning. B．Tomorrow afternoon. C．Later this afternoon.
17．Who noticed the boat
A．Colin. B．Jane. C．Dave.
18．What does the man want to know
A．How to make dessert B．How to solve problems. C．How to understand expressions.
19．What does the woman mean
A．The course will be challenging.
B．The poetry class is very popular
C．Dr. Wilson is easy to get along with.
二、完形填空
I was driving down a busy road yesterday. Traffic was extremely heavy and I was in a bad ____1____.
I ____2____ at the lights at a busy intersection and there was a man with a really tall unicycle (独轮脚踏车) doing ____3____ at the lights. This on its own wasn’t ____4____. I had seen street performers at these lights before.
But in the lane (车道) next to me was a truck with three men, who began shouting and cheering on the unicycle man. They were so excited and ____5____ him up so much. I looked around and everyone was ____6____ the performance with them cheering him on. It was funny: these three big men in a big truck being so excited every time he did a new trick. Their ____7____ could be heard by everyone at the intersection. And they had ____8____ lit up the face of the street performer. There was a big grin on his face.
It had instantly ____9____ my mood so I was desperately searching my car for _____10_____ but only had 45 cents to give him. It wasn’t necessary though, because as soon as the unicycle man _____11_____ and right before the lights went green, the men in the truck _____12_____ $10 out the window for him. They gave him words of _____13_____ and before we all knew it, we were on the _____14_____ again.
I didn’t _____15_____ the traffic for the rest of the journey home.
1. A. storm B. mood C. vehicle D. accident
2. A. pulled up B. broke down C. got off D. set out
3. A. sports B. deliveries C. tricks D. repairs
4. A. unclear B. effortless C. unusual D. meaningless
5. A. ringing B. keeping C. dressing D. pumping
6. A. discussing B. instructing C. interrupting D. enjoying
7. A. warning B. singing C. celebration D. conversation
8. A. absolutely B. respectively C. frequently D. initially
9. A. ruined B. lifted C. detected D. monitored
10 A. cards B. change C. keys D. water
11. A. finished B. replied C. arrived D. accepted
12. A. held B. dragged C. dropped D. showed
13. A. comfort B. wisdom C. encouragement D. welcome
14. A. scene B. stage C. air D. move
15. A. direct B. mind C. handle D. avoid
三、阅读理解
A
In my early teens, I was once given a film camera as a gift . On receiving it, I jumped on my bike, headed to Wimbledon Common and took photos, just for me: photos of trees and wildlife. I was out all day. On my way home I spotted a tree lit up by street lighting and tried to capture its beauty. Rushing home, I put the spent film in a special little envelope and sent it off to a photography store, desperate to see how it would come out. I took many photos then and loved the fact that when you processed your film you got back colour photos which froze the precious moments, gently encouraging the hobby and the payments for processing.
As I grew into adulthood, that simple, deep happiness gradually faded away. One weekend when I was busy answering the work calls, my eyes caught a box in the corner of the room. I suddenly felt a sense of sadness. The stress growing over these years had pushed the camera from beside my pillow to the box in the corner. I thought I needed a change.
I took out the camera and dusted it down. It was a great joy that it still worked. I bought new film and took the camera everywhere I went. Now it is always on hand to accompany me on journeys, to allow me time to myself. Even if the day is full and busy, I can seize some moments for myself to take photos, to observe the world around me.
The wall of my room now holds all my camera equipment on display, along with photos I've taken. To me, the room represents how I’ve found happiness: by reconnecting to the younger part of myself I laid aside, by allowing room in my life for pleasure to exist, and by creating an environment that allows opportunities for delight.
16. What did the author think of taking photos as a young boy
A. Inspiring and practical. B. Tiring yet delightful.
C. Exciting and worthwhile. D. Difficult yet engaging.
17. Why did the author stop taking photos according to paragraph 2
A. He wanted to focus on his work. B. He was struck by sudden sorrow.
C. He attempted to behave like an adult. D. He was faced with increasing pressure.
18. What did the author get from picking up his hobby
A. More fun in the daily routine. B. New journeys in the wild.
C. Better skills of observation. D. Different styles of photography.
19. What is the best title for the text
A. Revisiting Lost Childhood Memories B. Appreciating Beauty Behind the Lens
C. Escaping Teenage Sadness with Camera D. Regaining Pleasure Through Photography
B
Binge-watching (追剧) your favorite TV series is bad for your brain. Dr. Randall Wright’ based in Texas, said the need to watch episode (集) after episode has a similar influence on the brain to gambling (赌博). What’s more, it often leads to social loneliness, snacking on junk food and a shortage of exercise and sleep, which, over time, is bad for the brain.
When you let auto play start the next episode, you can find out what happens next and your brain receives good feedback, Dr. Wright wrote in an article. This right-away satisfaction is similar to gambling where even after a win, you are not satisfied and want to continue playing. With binge-watching, you are not satisfied with stopping after episode five and want to continue watching. This cycle coupled with the snacking and the long time sitting can lead to unhealthy changes in your brain and body over time.
Dr. Wright said, “Binge-watching itself is not bad. It becomes problematic when you are watching a third, fourth or fifth episode instead of doing healthy activities.” But he said it is possible to avoid the bad influence of binge-watching with four tips, including staying away from salty, fatty, calorific foods, exercising before a binge-watching, setting an alarm for sleep and balancing TV viewing with socializing.
If you add these tips to your binge-watching practice, you can create lasting healthy habits and still enjoy the now-and-then binge-watching time without hurting your brain.
20. What might “it” in paragraph 1 refer to
A Gambling. B. Binge-watching. C. TV series. D. Brain.
21. In what way is binge-watching like gambling
A. The long time sitting.
B. The changes of feeling.
C. The snacking on junk food.
D. The immediate satisfaction.
22. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. Do’s and don’ts of binge-watching.
B. The tips on how to develop a health y lifestyle.
C. The ways to keep away from binge-watching.
D. The reasons why binge-watching is problematic.
23. What may be the best title of the passage
A. Binge-watching: The Result of Addiction
B. Binge-watching: A Must of A Better Life
C. Binge-watching: A Killer of Your Brain
D. Binge-watching: Gradual Harm on Your Health
C
“We regret to inform you...” These are the words that every writer dreads receiving, but words every writer knows well. The response from a publisher comes back and the writer eagerly opens and reads it, their hearts sinking when they reach that final sentence. You may have spent years giving up your weekends and free time to write your life’s work, yet still this is often not enough. Everyone knows that success rarely happens overnight, but perhaps not many know that a lot of highly successful writers have previously faced rejection.
Take for example J.K. Rowling. When she received her first rejection letter, she decided that it meant she now had something in common with her favourite writers, and stuck it on her kitchen wall. Rowling had spent years surviving on little money, spending all her time writing. When she finally finished her first book, she received comments from publishers along the lines of “too difficult for children”, “too long”, “Children would not be interested in it”. Nevertheless, she persevered. “I wasn’t going to give up until every single publisher turned me down, but I often feared that would happen,” she later posted. After a total of twelve rejections, one publisher eventually agreed to print 500 copies of her first book, and as we know, Harry Potter became a global success, with over 400 million books sold and translated into more than seventy different languages.
All too often writers of great works have had to face criticism along with rejection. J.D. Salinger started writing short stories in high school, but later struggled to get his works published. “We feel that we don’t know the central character well enough” was the criticism he received on his manuscript for The Catcher in the Rye. Despite rejections from several publishers, J.D. Salinger refused to give up. Even when serving in the US Army during the Second World War, he carried six chapters of The Catcher in the Rye with him and worked on the novel throughout his war service. When it was eventually published, the book became an immediate best-seller and went on to sell millions and millions of copies.
Perhaps the overall prize for perseverance should go to three sisters from Victorian England who dreamt of seeing their words in print. This, however, was a time when women were not encouraged to become writers. As the then Poet Laureate, Robert Southey, wrote to one of them: “Literature cannot be the business of a woman’s life, and it ought not to be.” Nevertheless, the sisters didn’t stop trying. Their response was to write a book of poems under male names. Even when the book sold only two copies, the sisters still didn’t give up. They started writing novels, and today Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre, Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights and Anne Bronte’s Agnes Grey are regarded as classics of world literature. In fact, it is within the pages of Jane Eyre that we can find these words: “I honour endurance, perseverance, industry, talent; because these are the means by which men achieve great ends...”
So, it seems that talent alone isn’t enough to guarantee success. While a lot of hard work and a touch of luck play a part, perseverance is the key. Keep trying and eventually you will read the words “We are delighted to inform you... ”
24. What do you know about J.K. Rowling according to the passage
A. When she received her first rejection letter, she decided to ask her favourite writers for help.
B. Rowling’s publishers refused to publish her novel because it was not attractive to children.
C. One publisher eventually agreed to print 5,000 copies of her first novel.
D. Rowling has been confident in her own novels.
25. What does the sentence in paragraph 2 “When she received her first rejection letter, she decided that it meant she now had something in common with her favourite writers...” mean
A. She decided to remain poor for a long time.
B. She decided not to give up like her favourite writers.
C. She decided to receive a lot of rejection letters.
D. She decided to publish her novel on her own account.
26 What do you know from the whole passage
A. Salinger finished his novel The Catcher in the Rye during the Second World War.
B. It’s within the pages of Wuthering Heights that we can find these words: I honour endurance, perseverance, industry, talent; because these are the means by which men achieve great ends...
C. The three Bronte sisters lived in Victorian England, where women were not encouraged to became a writer.
D. Writers of great works rarely face criticism along with rejection.
27. What is the structure of the passage
A. Introduction—Comparison—Conclusion
B. Introduction—Question and Solution—Conclusion
C. Introduction—Examples—Conclusion
D. Introduction—Cause and Effects—Conclusion
28. Choose another suitable title for the passage and give your reasons.
A. Life Is Hard for Female Writers B. Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
C. Never Give Up on Your Dreams D. Successful Writers
D
“I feel unlikable, lonely and hopeless,” said Lisa, a bright teenager from a loving home. “It seems that nobody wants to become my friend. What’s wrong with me ”
Like Lisa, many of us experience loneliness. The truth is that all people, no matter what their age or character — even the most outgoing, wealthy and popular — experience loneliness at least sometimes. It’s healthy and natural to want to be around people who care. After all, we’ve all heard “No man is an island.” That’s true. We all need others in our lives.
Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, explains that if we want friends, we must be friendly and reach out to others. But it has risk. Because we are often afraid of rejection (拒绝), many of us are unwilling to reach out to others. We take a safer way and wait for others to make friends with us. But if we want friends, we’ve got to get beyond this.
If making friends is your goal as well, you need to consider taking some measures (措施).
Be willing to take the initiative (主动权). If you see someone whom you would like to know, don’t wait for her to make the first move. Get close to her and begin a conversation. Let her know in a non aggressive (无攻击性的) way that you are interested in being friends with her.
Reach out to those who are lonely. When you see someone at school sitting alone, go over and talk to her. And don’t let popularity decide whom you reach out to. You’ll often be surprised at the beautiful qualities behind a shy appearance.
Ask questions. Start your first conversation by asking this possible friend what she likes to do or asking about her family. Be sure to ask questions that cannot be replied with “yes” or “no”. For example, don’t ask “Do you have a dog ” Instead, say “So, tell me about your pets.” Avoiding asking “yes” or “no” questions makes your possible friend not end your communication with a one word answer.
29. Why does the author begin the text with Lisa’s worry
A. To set a sad tone. B. To share Lisa’s pain.
C. To introduce the topic. D. To teach readers a lesson.
30. What can be a risk caused by reaching out to others according to the passage
A. Being refused by others. B. Putting ourselves in danger.
C. Being treated in a rude way. D. Losing interest in communicating.
31. What can we know from Paragraph 5
A. Shy people are hard to talk to. B. Popular people are often easy going.
C. Just waiting for chances will waste our time. D. A proper manner is important in making friends.
32. Why does the author suggest not asking “yes”or “no”questions
A. It is considered unfriendly. B. It will leave a bad first impression.
C. It shows the poor quality of the speaker. D. It isn’t good for keeping a conversation going.
E
The sun is setting at the end of a day at the beach — the light is just right. You reach for your phone because you want to remember this perfect moment. But before you do, here’s a bit of surprising science that photo-takers need to know: ____33____.
Taking too many pictures could actually harm the brain’s ability to keep memories, says Elizabeth Loftus, a psychological science professor. ____34____. It works in one of two ways, Loftus explains: We either offload the responsibility of remembering moments when we take pictures of them, or we’re so distracted (使分心) by the process of taking a photo that we miss the moment altogether. That process of “offloading” our memory is called the photo-taking damage effect. ____35____. Therefore, they don’t pay full attention to it in a way that might help them remember.
The other explanation for memory loss when you take that picture is attentional disengagement. ____36____: how we hold our phone, framing the photo to make sure people are smiling and the background is to our liking, ensuring the image is clear — all of which uses up cognitive (认知的) skills or attentional resources that could otherwise help us keep that memory.
____37____, says Loftus, such as when a graduate accepts a diploma (毕业文凭) or when a child blows out birthday candles. Those are times when we have the added pressure of catching a quick moment and concentrating on getting it right. Our brains are caught up in helping us take that perfect photo instead of keeping that perfect memory.
A. So you get the photo, but kind of lose the memory
B. You shouldn’t take photos when travelling with friends
C. People know their camera is catching that moment for them
D. Taking photos is not the perfect memory-keeping tool you think it is
E. It’s what happens when we’re distracted by the process of taking a photo
F. Attentional disengagement is especially likely to occur during milestone moments
G. People had a harder time remembering art objects when they took pictures of them
四、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese civilization is one of the world’s ancient river civilizations. It originated thousands of years ___38___ along the Yellow and Yangtze rivers, closely linking the culture to water from its beginning.
Many Chinese legends reflect people’s admiration for water, as well as ___39___ (courage) fight against natural disasters brought by water. Take the tale of Yu, the legendary first ruler of the Xia Dynasty who is known for his flood-control efforts, ___40___ an example. To contain widespread floods in northern China, legendary Yu ___41___ (clear) the waterways so that the floodwater could flow into the sea smoothly. The Dujiangyan Irrigation System in Sichuan, first ___42___ (construct) around 256 BC, took full advantage of the local environmental characteristics.
Besides using its power, water ___43___ (give) philosophical significance as well. According to the book Xunzi, Confucius often gazed at water, believing ___44___ had virtues such as righteousness, justice and courage. He once said that: “He who is wise loves water; he who is virtuous loves mountains.” Inspired by water, Laozi gave birth to the idea of “overcoming hardness with softness” ___45___ “non-action”. Another ancient Chinese philosopher Xunzi used the comparison of a boat and water ___46___ (show) the significance of the people in society, saying that “water can carry a boat but can also overturn it”.
Water, ____47____ (be) the most present element in daily life, is a root metaphor in Chinese culture that flows through Chinese civilization.
五、书信写作
48. 假定你是李华，在参加野生动物保护夏令营(Wildlife Protection Summer Camp) 时结识了英国朋友Jack，现在他已回国。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 回忆活动经历；
2. 分享个人感悟；
3. 希望保持联系。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jack,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
六、书面表达
49. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I entered Berkeley, I hoped to earn a scholarship. Having been a Straight-A student, I firmly believed that I could take tough subjects and really learn something. One such course was World Literature given by Professor Jayne. I was extremely interested in the ideas he presented in class.
When I took the first exam, I was shocked to find a 77, C-plus, on my test paper, for English was my best subject and I had expected to score much higher. Upset and disappointed, I went to Professor Jayne, who listened to my arguments but remained unmoved.
I decided to try harder, although I didn’t know what that meant because school had always been easy for me. I read the books more carefully. But my efforts seemed in vain as I received another 77. Again, I reasoned with Professor Jayne. Again, he listened patiently but wouldn’t change his mind.
One more test before the final exam. One more chance to improve my grade. So I doubled my efforts, reviewing my notes carefully and for the first time, I truly understood the meaning of the word “thorough.” But my effort did no good and everything went as before.
The last hurdle (障碍) was the final. No matter what grade I got, it wouldn’t cancel three C-pluses. I realized that I might as well give up on the idea of receiving a scholarship, as it was highly unlikely that I would achieve a high enough grade.
As a result, I stopped working hard. I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would. In the days leading up to the final, I spent less and less time on study, and was even caught absent-minded in class. Without punishment, Professor Jayne just shook his head and said, “You alone must set your own standard of excellence.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
That day, the words kept ringing in my mind.
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A week later, I was surprised to find I got an A.
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答案版
（考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分）
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、座号、考生号、县区和科类填写在答题卡和试卷规定的位置上。
2. 第Ⅰ卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
3. 第Ⅱ卷必须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应的位置，不能写在试卷上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1．What does the woman suggest doing next
A．Writing their reports.
B．Changing a restaurant.
C．Going to the karaoke bar.
2．How many pieces of luggage (行李) does the man have altogether
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
3．What upsets the woman
A．Her campus life B．Her friends’ attitude C．Her recent schoolwork
4．What is the man like according to the woman
A．Strict B．Positive C．Knowledgeable
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
5．Who will leave the company
A．Sally. B．Susie. C．The man.
6．What does the man suggest the woman do
A．Visit a restaurant. B．Attend a party. C．See a film.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
7．Why doesn’t the man eat at the university cafeteria
A．It’s less fun. B．It’s too expensive. C．It’s not healthy.
8．What does the man need money to pay for
A．Textbooks. B．A car. C．Rent.
9．What does the man probably want to be in the future
A．A teacher. B．A banker. C．A doctor.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．Why did the man stop watching the program last night
A．It was aired too late. B．It lasted too long. C．It was full of ads.
11．What are the radio commercials doing
A．Issuing cash cards. B．Buying products. C．Running a series of ads.
12．What do the speakers think of recent advertising trend
A．Striking. B．Disturbing. C．Astonishing.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．What does the woman say about the houses
A．They were all built in the 1960s.
B．Most of them have two bathrooms.
C．They all look different.
14．What is the most important thing to the man
A．Safety. B．Size. C．Price.
15．What type of housing will the man probably see
A．One of the smaller houses.
B．A four-bedroom apartment.
C．A two-bedroom apartment.
16．When will the man see the woman next time
A．Tomorrow morning. B．Tomorrow afternoon. C．Later this afternoon.
17．Who noticed the boat
A．Colin. B．Jane. C．Dave.
18．What does the man want to know
A．How to make dessert. B．How to solve problems. C．How to understand expressions.
19．What does the woman mean
A．The course will be challenging.
B．The poetry class is very popular.
C．Dr Wilson is easy to get along with.
听力答案 略
二、完形填空
I was driving down a busy road yesterday. Traffic was extremely heavy and I was in a bad ____1____.
I ____2____ at the lights at a busy intersection and there was a man with a really tall unicycle (独轮脚踏车) doing ____3____ at the lights. This on its own wasn’t ____4____. I had seen street performers at these lights before.
But in the lane (车道) next to me was a truck with three men, who began shouting and cheering on the unicycle man. They were so excited and ____5____ him up so much. I looked around and everyone was ____6____ the performance with them cheering him on. It was funny: these three big men in a big truck being so excited every time he did a new trick. Their ____7____ could be heard by everyone at the intersection. And they had ____8____ lit up the face of the street performer. There was a big grin on his face.
It had instantly ____9____ my mood so I was desperately searching my car for _____10_____ but only had 45 cents to give him. It wasn’t necessary though, because as soon as the unicycle man _____11_____ and right before the lights went green, the men in the truck _____12_____ $10 out the window for him. They gave him words of _____13_____ and before we all knew it, we were on the _____14_____ again.
I didn’t _____15_____ the traffic for the rest of the journey home.
1. A. storm B. mood C. vehicle D. accident
2. A. pulled up B. broke down C. got off D. set out
3. A. sports B. deliveries C. tricks D. repairs
4. A. unclear B. effortless C. unusual D. meaningless
5. A. ringing B. keeping C. dressing D. pumping
6. A. discussing B. instructing C. interrupting D. enjoying
7. A. warning B. singing C. celebration D. conversation
8. A. absolutely B. respectively C. frequently D. initially
9. A. ruined B. lifted C. detected D. monitored
10. A. cards B. change C. keys D. water
11. A. finished B. replied C. arrived D. accepted
12. A. held B. dragged C. dropped D. showed
13. A. comfort B. wisdom C. encouragement D. welcome
14. A. scene B. stage C. air D. move
15. A. direct B. mind C. handle D. avoid
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. D 6. D 7. C 8. A 9. B 10. B 11. A 12. A 13. C 14. D 15. B
三、阅读理解
A
In my early teens, I was once given a film camera as a gift . On receiving it, I jumped on my bike, headed to Wimbledon Common and took photos, just for me: photos of trees and wildlife. I was out all day. On my way home I spotted a tree lit up by street lighting and tried to capture its beauty. Rushing home, I put the spent film in a special little envelope and sent it off to a photography store, desperate to see how it would come out. I took many photos then and loved the fact that when you processed your film you got back colour photos which froze the precious moments, gently encouraging the hobby and the payments for processing.
As I grew into adulthood, that simple, deep happiness gradually faded away. One weekend when I was busy answering the work calls, my eyes caught a box in the corner of the room. I suddenly felt a sense of sadness. The stress growing over these years had pushed the camera from beside my pillow to the box in the corner. I thought I needed a change.
I took out the camera and dusted it down. It was a great joy that it still worked. I bought new film and took the camera everywhere I went. Now it is always on hand to accompany me on journeys, to allow me time to myself. Even if the day is full and busy, I can seize some moments for myself to take photos, to observe the world around me.
The wall of my room now holds all my camera equipment on display, along with photos I've taken. To me, the room represents how I’ve found happiness: by reconnecting to the younger part of myself I laid aside, by allowing room in my life for pleasure to exist, and by creating an environment that allows opportunities for delight.
16. What did the author think of taking photos as a young boy
A. Inspiring and practical. B. Tiring yet delightful.
C. Exciting and worthwhile. D. Difficult yet engaging.
17. Why did the author stop taking photos according to paragraph 2
A. He wanted to focus on his work. B. He was struck by sudden sorrow.
C. He attempted to behave like an adult. D. He was faced with increasing pressure.
18. What did the author get from picking up his hobby
A. More fun in the daily routine. B. New journeys in the wild.
C. Better skills of observation. D. Different styles of photography.
19. What is the best title for the text
A. Revisiting Lost Childhood Memories B. Appreciating Beauty Behind the Lens
C. Escaping Teenage Sadness with Camera D. Regaining Pleasure Through Photography
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. A 19. D
B
Binge-watching (追剧) your favorite TV series is bad for your brain. Dr. Randall Wright’ based in Texas, said the need to watch episode (集) after episode has a similar influence on the brain to gambling (赌博). What’s more, it often leads to social loneliness, snacking on junk food and a shortage of exercise and sleep, which, over time, is bad for the brain.
When you let auto play start the next episode, you can find out what happens next and your brain receives good feedback, Dr. Wright wrote in an article. This right-away satisfaction is similar to gambling where even after a win, you are not satisfied and want to continue playing. With binge-watching, you are not satisfied with stopping after episode five and want to continue watching. This cycle coupled with the snacking and the long time sitting can lead to unhealthy changes in your brain and body over time.
Dr. Wright said, “Binge-watching itself is not bad. It becomes problematic when you are watching a third, fourth or fifth episode instead of doing healthy activities.” But he said it is possible to avoid the bad influence of binge-watching with four tips, including staying away from salty, fatty, calorific foods, exercising before a binge-watching, setting an alarm for sleep and balancing TV viewing with socializing.
If you add these tips to your binge-watching practice, you can create lasting healthy habits and still enjoy the now-and-then binge-watching time without hurting your brain.
20. What might “it” in paragraph 1 refer to
A. Gambling. B. Binge-watching. C. TV series. D. Brain.
21. In what way is binge-watching like gambling
A. The long time sitting.
B. The changes of feeling.
C. The snacking on junk food.
D. The immediate satisfaction.
22 What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. Do’s and don’ts of binge-watching.
B. The tips on how to develop a health y lifestyle.
C. The ways to keep away from binge-watching.
D. The reasons why binge-watching is problematic.
23. What may be the best title of the passage
A. Binge-watching: The Result of Addiction
B. Binge-watching: A Must of A Better Life
C. Binge-watching: A Killer of Your Brain
D. Binge-watching: Gradual Harm on Your Health
【答案】20. B 21. D 22. A 23. C
“We regret to inform you...” These are the words that every writer dreads receiving, but words every writer knows well. The response from a publisher comes back and the writer eagerly opens and reads it, their hearts sinking when they reach that final sentence. You may have spent years giving up your weekends and free time to write your life’s work, yet still this is often not enough. Everyone knows that success rarely happens overnight, but perhaps not many know that a lot of highly successful writers have previously faced rejection.
Take for example J.K. Rowling. When she received her first rejection letter, she decided that it meant she now had something in common with her favourite writers, and stuck it on her kitchen wall. Rowling had spent years surviving on little money, spending all her time writing. When she finally finished her first book, she received comments from publishers along the lines of “too difficult for children”, “too long”, “Children would not be interested in it”. Nevertheless, she persevered. “I wasn’t going to give up until every single publisher turned me down, but I often feared that would happen,” she later posted. After a total of twelve rejections, one publisher eventually agreed to print 500 copies of her first book, and as we know, Harry Potter became a global success, with over 400 million books sold and translated into more than seventy different languages.
All too often writers of great works have had to face criticism along with rejection. J.D. Salinger started writing short stories in high school, but later struggled to get his works published. “We feel that we don’t know the central character well enough” was the criticism he received on his manuscript for The Catcher in the Rye. Despite rejections from several publishers, J.D. Salinger refused to give up. Even when serving in the US Army during the Second World War, he carried six chapters of The Catcher in the Rye with him and worked on the novel throughout his war service. When it was eventually published, the book became an immediate best-seller and went on to sell millions and millions of copies.
Perhaps the overall prize for perseverance should go to three sisters from Victorian England who dreamt of seeing their words in print. This, however, was a time when women were not encouraged to become writers. As the then Poet Laureate, Robert Southey, wrote to one of them: “Literature cannot be the business of a woman’s life, and it ought not to be.” Nevertheless, the sisters didn’t stop trying. Their response was to write a book of poems under male names. Even when the book sold only two copies, the sisters still didn’t give up. They started writing novels, and today Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre, Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights and Anne Bronte’s Agnes Grey are regarded as classics of world literature. In fact, it is within the pages of Jane Eyre that we can find these words: “I honour endurance, perseverance, industry, talent; because these are the means by which men achieve great ends...”
So, it seems that talent alone isn’t enough to guarantee success. While a lot of hard work and a touch of luck play a part, perseverance is the key. Keep trying and eventually you will read the words “We are delighted to inform you... ”
24. What do you know about J.K. Rowling according to the passage
A. When she received her first rejection letter, she decided to ask her favourite writers for help.
B. Rowling’s publishers refused to publish her novel because it was not attractive to children.
C. One publisher eventually agreed to print 5,000 copies of her first novel.
D. Rowling has been confident in her own novels.
25. What does the sentence in paragraph 2 “When she received her first rejection letter, she decided that it meant she now had something in common with her favourite writers...” mean
A. She decided to remain poor for a long time.
B. She decided not to give up like her favourite writers.
C. She decided to receive a lot of rejection letters.
D. She decided to publish her novel on her own account.
26. What do you know from the whole passage
A. Salinger finished his novel The Catcher in the Rye during the Second World War.
B. It’s within the pages of Wuthering Heights that we can find these words: I honour endurance, perseverance, industry, talent; because these are the means by which men achieve great ends...
C. The three Bronte sisters lived in Victorian England, where women were not encouraged to became a writer.
D. Writers of great works rarely face criticism along with rejection.
27. What is the structure of the passage
A. Introduction—Comparison—Conclusion
B. Introduction—Question and Solution—Conclusion
C. Introduction—Examples—Conclusion
D. Introduction—Cause and Effects—Conclusion
28. Choose another suitable title for the passage and give your reasons.
A Life Is Hard for Female Writers B. Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
C. Never Give Up on Your Dreams D. Successful Writers
【答案】24. D 25. B 26. C 27. C 28. C
D
“I feel unlikable, lonely and hopeless,” said Lisa, a bright teenager from a loving home. “It seems that nobody wants to become my friend. What’s wrong with me ”
Like Lisa, many of us experience loneliness. The truth is that all people, no matter what their age or character — even the most outgoing, wealthy and popular — experience loneliness at least sometimes. It’s healthy and natural to want to be around people who care. After all, we’ve all heard “No man is an island.” That’s true. We all need others in our lives.
Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, explains that if we want friends, we must be friendly and reach out to others. But it has risk. Because we are often afraid of rejection (拒绝), many of us are unwilling to reach out to others. We take a safer way and wait for others to make friends with us. But if we want friends, we’ve got to get beyond this.
If making friends is your goal as well, you need to consider taking some measures (措施).
Be willing to take the initiative (主动权). If you see someone whom you would like to know, don’t wait for her to make the first move. Get close to her and begin a conversation. Let her know in a non aggressive (无攻击性的) way that you are interested in being friends with her.
Reach out to those who are lonely. When you see someone at school sitting alone, go over and talk to her. And don’t let popularity decide whom you reach out to. You’ll often be surprised at the beautiful qualities behind a shy appearance.
Ask questions. Start your first conversation by asking this possible friend what she likes to do or asking about her family. Be sure to ask questions that cannot be replied with “yes” or “no”. For example, don’t ask “Do you have a dog ” Instead, say “So, tell me about your pets.” Avoiding asking “yes” or “no” questions makes your possible friend not end your communication with a one word answer.
29. Why does the author begin the text with Lisa’s worry
A. To set a sad tone. B. To share Lisa’s pain.
C. To introduce the topic. D. To teach readers a lesson.
30. What can be a risk caused by reaching out to others according to the passage
A. Being refused by others. B. Putting ourselves in danger.
C. Being treated in a rude way. D. Losing interest in communicating.
31. What can we know from Paragraph 5
A. Shy people are hard to talk to. B. Popular people are often easy going.
C. Just waiting for chances will waste our time. D. A proper manner is important in making friends.
32. Why does the author suggest not asking “yes”or “no”questions
A. It is considered unfriendly. B. It will leave a bad first impression.
C. It shows the poor quality of the speaker. D. It isn’t good for keeping a conversation going.
【答案】29. C 30. A 31. D 32. D
E
The sun is setting at the end of a day at the beach — the light is just right. You reach for your phone because you want to remember this perfect moment. But before you do, here’s a bit of surprising science that photo-takers need to know: ____33____.
Taking too many pictures could actually harm the brain’s ability to keep memories, says Elizabeth Loftus, a psychological science professor. ____34____. It works in one of two ways, Loftus explains: We either offload the responsibility of remembering moments when we take pictures of them, or we’re so distracted (使分心) by the process of taking a photo that we miss the moment altogether. That process of “offloading” our memory is called the photo-taking damage effect. ____35____. Therefore, they don’t pay full attention to it in a way that might help them remember.
The other explanation for memory loss when you take that picture is attentional disengagement. ____36____: how we hold our phone, framing the photo to make sure people are smiling and the background is to our liking, ensuring the image is clear — all of which uses up cognitive (认知的) skills or attentional resources that could otherwise help us keep that memory.
____37____, says Loftus, such as when a graduate accepts a diploma (毕业文凭) or when a child blows out birthday candles. Those are times when we have the added pressure of catching a quick moment and concentrating on getting it right. Our brains are caught up in helping us take that perfect photo instead of keeping that perfect memory.
A. So you get the photo, but kind of lose the memory
B. You shouldn’t take photos when travelling with friends
C. People know their camera is catching that moment for them
D. Taking photos is not the perfect memory-keeping tool you think it is
E. It’s what happens when we’re distracted by the process of taking a photo
F. Attentional disengagement is especially likely to occur during milestone moments
G. People had a harder time remembering art objects when they took pictures of them
【答案】33. D 34. A 35. C 36. E 37. F
四、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese civilization is one of the world’s ancient river civilizations. It originated thousands of years ___38___ along the Yellow and Yangtze rivers, closely linking the culture to water from its beginning.
Many Chinese legends reflect people’s admiration for water, as well as ___39___ (courage) fight against natural disasters brought by water. Take the tale of Yu, the legendary first ruler of the Xia Dynasty who is known for his flood-control efforts, ___40___ an example. To contain widespread floods in northern China, legendary Yu ___41___ (clear) the waterways so that the floodwater could flow into the sea smoothly. The Dujiangyan Irrigation System in Sichuan, first ___42___ (construct) around 256 BC, took full advantage of the local environmental characteristics.
Besides using its power, water ___43___ (give) philosophical significance as well. According to the book Xunzi, Confucius often gazed at water, believing ___44___ had virtues such as righteousness, justice and courage. He once said that: “He who is wise loves water; he who is virtuous loves mountains.” Inspired by water, Laozi gave birth to the idea of “overcoming hardness with softness” ___45___ “non-action”. Another ancient Chinese philosopher Xunzi used the comparison of a boat and water ___46___ (show) the significance of the people in society, saying that “water can carry a boat but can also overturn it”.
Water, ____47____ (be) the most present element in daily life, is a root metaphor in Chinese culture that flows through Chinese civilization.
【答案】38. ago
39. courageous
40. as 41. cleared
42. constructed
43. is given
44. it 45. and
46. to show
47. being
五、书信写作
48. 假定你是李华，在参加野生动物保护夏令营(Wildlife Protection Summer Camp) 时结识了英国朋友Jack，现在他已回国。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 回忆活动经历；
2. 分享个人感悟；
3. 希望保持联系。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jack,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Possible version
Dear Jack,
How is everything going It has been a month since we parted at the Wildlife Protection Summer Camp. I miss you so much.
I can still remember the enjoyable and meaningful time we have spent together, observing those once endangered animals and appreciating the great efforts to protect them. What impresses me most is the story of the volunteers watching over antelopes day and night to keep them from attacks. Through this experience, I’m fully aware that only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can the world be a better place.
Let’s stay in touch. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
六、书面表达
49. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I entered Berkeley, I hoped to earn a scholarship. Having been a Straight-A student, I firmly believed that I could take tough subjects and really learn something. One such course was World Literature given by Professor Jayne. I was extremely interested in the ideas he presented in class.
When I took the first exam, I was shocked to find a 77, C-plus, on my test paper, for English was my best subject and I had expected to score much higher. Upset and disappointed, I went to Professor Jayne, who listened to my arguments but remained unmoved.
I decided to try harder, although I didn’t know what that meant because school had always been easy for me. I read the books more carefully. But my efforts seemed in vain as I received another 77. Again, I reasoned with Professor Jayne. Again, he listened patiently but wouldn’t change his mind.
One more test before the final exam. One more chance to improve my grade. So I doubled my efforts, reviewing my notes carefully and for the first time, I truly understood the meaning of the word “thorough.” But my effort did no good and everything went as before.
The last hurdle (障碍) was the final. No matter what grade I got, it wouldn’t cancel three C-pluses. I realized that I might as well give up on the idea of receiving a scholarship, as it was highly unlikely that I would achieve a high enough grade.
As a result, I stopped working hard. I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would. In the days leading up to the final, I spent less and less time on study, and was even caught absent-minded in class. Without punishment, Professor Jayne just shook his head and said, “You alone must set your own standard of excellence.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
That day, the words kept ringing in my mind.
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A week later, I was surprised to find I got an A.
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【答案】That day, the words kept ringing in my mind. I began to reflect on my learning attitude. Maybe I had been too focused on grades and ignored the true meaning of learning. I realized that I should set my own standard of excellence and not just aim for a high score. I started to enjoy the process of acquiring knowledge, not just the results. I continued to work hard and strive for better understanding. Soon the final exam came. I finished it and waited for the result anxiously.
A week later, I was surprised to find I got an A. A wave of accomplishment and delight swept over me. I immediately called Professor White to express my profound gratitude. Without his insightful approach, I would not have achieved such a breakthrough. The next year, I received a scholarship, proof of the impact of Professor White’s lesson: we alone set the bar for our own excellence.
（考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分）
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、座号、考生号、县区和科类填写在答题卡和试卷规定的位置上。
2. 第Ⅰ卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
3. 第Ⅱ卷必须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应的位置，不能写在试卷上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1．What does the woman suggest doing next
A．Writing their reports.
B．Changing a restaurant.
C．Going to the karaoke bar.
2．How many pieces of luggage (行李) does the man have altogether
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
3．What upsets the woman
A．Her campus life B．Her friends’ attitude C．Her recent schoolwork
4．What is the man like according to the woman
A．Strict B．Positive C．Knowledgeable
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
5．Who will leave the company
A．Sally. B．Susie. C．The man.
6．What does the man suggest the woman do
A．Visit a restaurant. B．Attend a party. C．See a film.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
7．Why doesn’t the man eat at the university cafeteria
A．It’s less fun. B．It’s too expensive. C．It’s not healthy.
8．What does the man need money to pay for
A．Textbooks. B．A car. C．Rent.
9．What does the man probably want to be in the future
A．A teacher. B．A banker. C．A doctor.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．Why did the man stop watching the program last night
A．It was aired too late. B．It lasted too long. C．It was full of ads.
11．What are the radio commercials doing
A．Issuing cash cards. B．Buying products. C．Running a series of ads.
12．What do the speakers think of recent advertising trend
A．Striking. B．Disturbing. C．Astonishing.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．What does the woman say about the houses
A．They were all built in the 1960s.
B．Most of them have two bathrooms.
C．They all look different.
14．What is the most important thing to the man
A．Safety. B．Size. C．Price.
15．What type of housing will the man probably see
A．One of the smaller houses.
B．A four-bedroom apartment.
C．A two-bedroom apartment.
16．When will the man see the woman next time
A．Tomorrow morning. B．Tomorrow afternoon. C．Later this afternoon.
17．Who noticed the boat
A．Colin. B．Jane. C．Dave.
18．What does the man want to know
A．How to make dessert B．How to solve problems. C．How to understand expressions.
19．What does the woman mean
A．The course will be challenging.
B．The poetry class is very popular
C．Dr. Wilson is easy to get along with.
二、完形填空
I was driving down a busy road yesterday. Traffic was extremely heavy and I was in a bad ____1____.
I ____2____ at the lights at a busy intersection and there was a man with a really tall unicycle (独轮脚踏车) doing ____3____ at the lights. This on its own wasn’t ____4____. I had seen street performers at these lights before.
But in the lane (车道) next to me was a truck with three men, who began shouting and cheering on the unicycle man. They were so excited and ____5____ him up so much. I looked around and everyone was ____6____ the performance with them cheering him on. It was funny: these three big men in a big truck being so excited every time he did a new trick. Their ____7____ could be heard by everyone at the intersection. And they had ____8____ lit up the face of the street performer. There was a big grin on his face.
It had instantly ____9____ my mood so I was desperately searching my car for _____10_____ but only had 45 cents to give him. It wasn’t necessary though, because as soon as the unicycle man _____11_____ and right before the lights went green, the men in the truck _____12_____ $10 out the window for him. They gave him words of _____13_____ and before we all knew it, we were on the _____14_____ again.
I didn’t _____15_____ the traffic for the rest of the journey home.
1. A. storm B. mood C. vehicle D. accident
2. A. pulled up B. broke down C. got off D. set out
3. A. sports B. deliveries C. tricks D. repairs
4. A. unclear B. effortless C. unusual D. meaningless
5. A. ringing B. keeping C. dressing D. pumping
6. A. discussing B. instructing C. interrupting D. enjoying
7. A. warning B. singing C. celebration D. conversation
8. A. absolutely B. respectively C. frequently D. initially
9. A. ruined B. lifted C. detected D. monitored
10 A. cards B. change C. keys D. water
11. A. finished B. replied C. arrived D. accepted
12. A. held B. dragged C. dropped D. showed
13. A. comfort B. wisdom C. encouragement D. welcome
14. A. scene B. stage C. air D. move
15. A. direct B. mind C. handle D. avoid
三、阅读理解
A
In my early teens, I was once given a film camera as a gift . On receiving it, I jumped on my bike, headed to Wimbledon Common and took photos, just for me: photos of trees and wildlife. I was out all day. On my way home I spotted a tree lit up by street lighting and tried to capture its beauty. Rushing home, I put the spent film in a special little envelope and sent it off to a photography store, desperate to see how it would come out. I took many photos then and loved the fact that when you processed your film you got back colour photos which froze the precious moments, gently encouraging the hobby and the payments for processing.
As I grew into adulthood, that simple, deep happiness gradually faded away. One weekend when I was busy answering the work calls, my eyes caught a box in the corner of the room. I suddenly felt a sense of sadness. The stress growing over these years had pushed the camera from beside my pillow to the box in the corner. I thought I needed a change.
I took out the camera and dusted it down. It was a great joy that it still worked. I bought new film and took the camera everywhere I went. Now it is always on hand to accompany me on journeys, to allow me time to myself. Even if the day is full and busy, I can seize some moments for myself to take photos, to observe the world around me.
The wall of my room now holds all my camera equipment on display, along with photos I've taken. To me, the room represents how I’ve found happiness: by reconnecting to the younger part of myself I laid aside, by allowing room in my life for pleasure to exist, and by creating an environment that allows opportunities for delight.
16. What did the author think of taking photos as a young boy
A. Inspiring and practical. B. Tiring yet delightful.
C. Exciting and worthwhile. D. Difficult yet engaging.
17. Why did the author stop taking photos according to paragraph 2
A. He wanted to focus on his work. B. He was struck by sudden sorrow.
C. He attempted to behave like an adult. D. He was faced with increasing pressure.
18. What did the author get from picking up his hobby
A. More fun in the daily routine. B. New journeys in the wild.
C. Better skills of observation. D. Different styles of photography.
19. What is the best title for the text
A. Revisiting Lost Childhood Memories B. Appreciating Beauty Behind the Lens
C. Escaping Teenage Sadness with Camera D. Regaining Pleasure Through Photography
B
Binge-watching (追剧) your favorite TV series is bad for your brain. Dr. Randall Wright’ based in Texas, said the need to watch episode (集) after episode has a similar influence on the brain to gambling (赌博). What’s more, it often leads to social loneliness, snacking on junk food and a shortage of exercise and sleep, which, over time, is bad for the brain.
When you let auto play start the next episode, you can find out what happens next and your brain receives good feedback, Dr. Wright wrote in an article. This right-away satisfaction is similar to gambling where even after a win, you are not satisfied and want to continue playing. With binge-watching, you are not satisfied with stopping after episode five and want to continue watching. This cycle coupled with the snacking and the long time sitting can lead to unhealthy changes in your brain and body over time.
Dr. Wright said, “Binge-watching itself is not bad. It becomes problematic when you are watching a third, fourth or fifth episode instead of doing healthy activities.” But he said it is possible to avoid the bad influence of binge-watching with four tips, including staying away from salty, fatty, calorific foods, exercising before a binge-watching, setting an alarm for sleep and balancing TV viewing with socializing.
If you add these tips to your binge-watching practice, you can create lasting healthy habits and still enjoy the now-and-then binge-watching time without hurting your brain.
20. What might “it” in paragraph 1 refer to
A Gambling. B. Binge-watching. C. TV series. D. Brain.
21. In what way is binge-watching like gambling
A. The long time sitting.
B. The changes of feeling.
C. The snacking on junk food.
D. The immediate satisfaction.
22. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. Do’s and don’ts of binge-watching.
B. The tips on how to develop a health y lifestyle.
C. The ways to keep away from binge-watching.
D. The reasons why binge-watching is problematic.
23. What may be the best title of the passage
A. Binge-watching: The Result of Addiction
B. Binge-watching: A Must of A Better Life
C. Binge-watching: A Killer of Your Brain
D. Binge-watching: Gradual Harm on Your Health
C
“We regret to inform you...” These are the words that every writer dreads receiving, but words every writer knows well. The response from a publisher comes back and the writer eagerly opens and reads it, their hearts sinking when they reach that final sentence. You may have spent years giving up your weekends and free time to write your life’s work, yet still this is often not enough. Everyone knows that success rarely happens overnight, but perhaps not many know that a lot of highly successful writers have previously faced rejection.
Take for example J.K. Rowling. When she received her first rejection letter, she decided that it meant she now had something in common with her favourite writers, and stuck it on her kitchen wall. Rowling had spent years surviving on little money, spending all her time writing. When she finally finished her first book, she received comments from publishers along the lines of “too difficult for children”, “too long”, “Children would not be interested in it”. Nevertheless, she persevered. “I wasn’t going to give up until every single publisher turned me down, but I often feared that would happen,” she later posted. After a total of twelve rejections, one publisher eventually agreed to print 500 copies of her first book, and as we know, Harry Potter became a global success, with over 400 million books sold and translated into more than seventy different languages.
All too often writers of great works have had to face criticism along with rejection. J.D. Salinger started writing short stories in high school, but later struggled to get his works published. “We feel that we don’t know the central character well enough” was the criticism he received on his manuscript for The Catcher in the Rye. Despite rejections from several publishers, J.D. Salinger refused to give up. Even when serving in the US Army during the Second World War, he carried six chapters of The Catcher in the Rye with him and worked on the novel throughout his war service. When it was eventually published, the book became an immediate best-seller and went on to sell millions and millions of copies.
Perhaps the overall prize for perseverance should go to three sisters from Victorian England who dreamt of seeing their words in print. This, however, was a time when women were not encouraged to become writers. As the then Poet Laureate, Robert Southey, wrote to one of them: “Literature cannot be the business of a woman’s life, and it ought not to be.” Nevertheless, the sisters didn’t stop trying. Their response was to write a book of poems under male names. Even when the book sold only two copies, the sisters still didn’t give up. They started writing novels, and today Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre, Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights and Anne Bronte’s Agnes Grey are regarded as classics of world literature. In fact, it is within the pages of Jane Eyre that we can find these words: “I honour endurance, perseverance, industry, talent; because these are the means by which men achieve great ends...”
So, it seems that talent alone isn’t enough to guarantee success. While a lot of hard work and a touch of luck play a part, perseverance is the key. Keep trying and eventually you will read the words “We are delighted to inform you... ”
24. What do you know about J.K. Rowling according to the passage
A. When she received her first rejection letter, she decided to ask her favourite writers for help.
B. Rowling’s publishers refused to publish her novel because it was not attractive to children.
C. One publisher eventually agreed to print 5,000 copies of her first novel.
D. Rowling has been confident in her own novels.
25. What does the sentence in paragraph 2 “When she received her first rejection letter, she decided that it meant she now had something in common with her favourite writers...” mean
A. She decided to remain poor for a long time.
B. She decided not to give up like her favourite writers.
C. She decided to receive a lot of rejection letters.
D. She decided to publish her novel on her own account.
26 What do you know from the whole passage
A. Salinger finished his novel The Catcher in the Rye during the Second World War.
B. It’s within the pages of Wuthering Heights that we can find these words: I honour endurance, perseverance, industry, talent; because these are the means by which men achieve great ends...
C. The three Bronte sisters lived in Victorian England, where women were not encouraged to became a writer.
D. Writers of great works rarely face criticism along with rejection.
27. What is the structure of the passage
A. Introduction—Comparison—Conclusion
B. Introduction—Question and Solution—Conclusion
C. Introduction—Examples—Conclusion
D. Introduction—Cause and Effects—Conclusion
28. Choose another suitable title for the passage and give your reasons.
A. Life Is Hard for Female Writers B. Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
C. Never Give Up on Your Dreams D. Successful Writers
D
“I feel unlikable, lonely and hopeless,” said Lisa, a bright teenager from a loving home. “It seems that nobody wants to become my friend. What’s wrong with me ”
Like Lisa, many of us experience loneliness. The truth is that all people, no matter what their age or character — even the most outgoing, wealthy and popular — experience loneliness at least sometimes. It’s healthy and natural to want to be around people who care. After all, we’ve all heard “No man is an island.” That’s true. We all need others in our lives.
Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, explains that if we want friends, we must be friendly and reach out to others. But it has risk. Because we are often afraid of rejection (拒绝), many of us are unwilling to reach out to others. We take a safer way and wait for others to make friends with us. But if we want friends, we’ve got to get beyond this.
If making friends is your goal as well, you need to consider taking some measures (措施).
Be willing to take the initiative (主动权). If you see someone whom you would like to know, don’t wait for her to make the first move. Get close to her and begin a conversation. Let her know in a non aggressive (无攻击性的) way that you are interested in being friends with her.
Reach out to those who are lonely. When you see someone at school sitting alone, go over and talk to her. And don’t let popularity decide whom you reach out to. You’ll often be surprised at the beautiful qualities behind a shy appearance.
Ask questions. Start your first conversation by asking this possible friend what she likes to do or asking about her family. Be sure to ask questions that cannot be replied with “yes” or “no”. For example, don’t ask “Do you have a dog ” Instead, say “So, tell me about your pets.” Avoiding asking “yes” or “no” questions makes your possible friend not end your communication with a one word answer.
29. Why does the author begin the text with Lisa’s worry
A. To set a sad tone. B. To share Lisa’s pain.
C. To introduce the topic. D. To teach readers a lesson.
30. What can be a risk caused by reaching out to others according to the passage
A. Being refused by others. B. Putting ourselves in danger.
C. Being treated in a rude way. D. Losing interest in communicating.
31. What can we know from Paragraph 5
A. Shy people are hard to talk to. B. Popular people are often easy going.
C. Just waiting for chances will waste our time. D. A proper manner is important in making friends.
32. Why does the author suggest not asking “yes”or “no”questions
A. It is considered unfriendly. B. It will leave a bad first impression.
C. It shows the poor quality of the speaker. D. It isn’t good for keeping a conversation going.
E
The sun is setting at the end of a day at the beach — the light is just right. You reach for your phone because you want to remember this perfect moment. But before you do, here’s a bit of surprising science that photo-takers need to know: ____33____.
Taking too many pictures could actually harm the brain’s ability to keep memories, says Elizabeth Loftus, a psychological science professor. ____34____. It works in one of two ways, Loftus explains: We either offload the responsibility of remembering moments when we take pictures of them, or we’re so distracted (使分心) by the process of taking a photo that we miss the moment altogether. That process of “offloading” our memory is called the photo-taking damage effect. ____35____. Therefore, they don’t pay full attention to it in a way that might help them remember.
The other explanation for memory loss when you take that picture is attentional disengagement. ____36____: how we hold our phone, framing the photo to make sure people are smiling and the background is to our liking, ensuring the image is clear — all of which uses up cognitive (认知的) skills or attentional resources that could otherwise help us keep that memory.
____37____, says Loftus, such as when a graduate accepts a diploma (毕业文凭) or when a child blows out birthday candles. Those are times when we have the added pressure of catching a quick moment and concentrating on getting it right. Our brains are caught up in helping us take that perfect photo instead of keeping that perfect memory.
A. So you get the photo, but kind of lose the memory
B. You shouldn’t take photos when travelling with friends
C. People know their camera is catching that moment for them
D. Taking photos is not the perfect memory-keeping tool you think it is
E. It’s what happens when we’re distracted by the process of taking a photo
F. Attentional disengagement is especially likely to occur during milestone moments
G. People had a harder time remembering art objects when they took pictures of them
四、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese civilization is one of the world’s ancient river civilizations. It originated thousands of years ___38___ along the Yellow and Yangtze rivers, closely linking the culture to water from its beginning.
Many Chinese legends reflect people’s admiration for water, as well as ___39___ (courage) fight against natural disasters brought by water. Take the tale of Yu, the legendary first ruler of the Xia Dynasty who is known for his flood-control efforts, ___40___ an example. To contain widespread floods in northern China, legendary Yu ___41___ (clear) the waterways so that the floodwater could flow into the sea smoothly. The Dujiangyan Irrigation System in Sichuan, first ___42___ (construct) around 256 BC, took full advantage of the local environmental characteristics.
Besides using its power, water ___43___ (give) philosophical significance as well. According to the book Xunzi, Confucius often gazed at water, believing ___44___ had virtues such as righteousness, justice and courage. He once said that: “He who is wise loves water; he who is virtuous loves mountains.” Inspired by water, Laozi gave birth to the idea of “overcoming hardness with softness” ___45___ “non-action”. Another ancient Chinese philosopher Xunzi used the comparison of a boat and water ___46___ (show) the significance of the people in society, saying that “water can carry a boat but can also overturn it”.
Water, ____47____ (be) the most present element in daily life, is a root metaphor in Chinese culture that flows through Chinese civilization.
五、书信写作
48. 假定你是李华，在参加野生动物保护夏令营(Wildlife Protection Summer Camp) 时结识了英国朋友Jack，现在他已回国。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 回忆活动经历；
2. 分享个人感悟；
3. 希望保持联系。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jack,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
六、书面表达
49. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I entered Berkeley, I hoped to earn a scholarship. Having been a Straight-A student, I firmly believed that I could take tough subjects and really learn something. One such course was World Literature given by Professor Jayne. I was extremely interested in the ideas he presented in class.
When I took the first exam, I was shocked to find a 77, C-plus, on my test paper, for English was my best subject and I had expected to score much higher. Upset and disappointed, I went to Professor Jayne, who listened to my arguments but remained unmoved.
I decided to try harder, although I didn’t know what that meant because school had always been easy for me. I read the books more carefully. But my efforts seemed in vain as I received another 77. Again, I reasoned with Professor Jayne. Again, he listened patiently but wouldn’t change his mind.
One more test before the final exam. One more chance to improve my grade. So I doubled my efforts, reviewing my notes carefully and for the first time, I truly understood the meaning of the word “thorough.” But my effort did no good and everything went as before.
The last hurdle (障碍) was the final. No matter what grade I got, it wouldn’t cancel three C-pluses. I realized that I might as well give up on the idea of receiving a scholarship, as it was highly unlikely that I would achieve a high enough grade.
As a result, I stopped working hard. I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would. In the days leading up to the final, I spent less and less time on study, and was even caught absent-minded in class. Without punishment, Professor Jayne just shook his head and said, “You alone must set your own standard of excellence.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
That day, the words kept ringing in my mind.
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A week later, I was surprised to find I got an A.
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答案版
（考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分）
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、座号、考生号、县区和科类填写在答题卡和试卷规定的位置上。
2. 第Ⅰ卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
3. 第Ⅱ卷必须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应的位置，不能写在试卷上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1．What does the woman suggest doing next
A．Writing their reports.
B．Changing a restaurant.
C．Going to the karaoke bar.
2．How many pieces of luggage (行李) does the man have altogether
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
3．What upsets the woman
A．Her campus life B．Her friends’ attitude C．Her recent schoolwork
4．What is the man like according to the woman
A．Strict B．Positive C．Knowledgeable
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
5．Who will leave the company
A．Sally. B．Susie. C．The man.
6．What does the man suggest the woman do
A．Visit a restaurant. B．Attend a party. C．See a film.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
7．Why doesn’t the man eat at the university cafeteria
A．It’s less fun. B．It’s too expensive. C．It’s not healthy.
8．What does the man need money to pay for
A．Textbooks. B．A car. C．Rent.
9．What does the man probably want to be in the future
A．A teacher. B．A banker. C．A doctor.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．Why did the man stop watching the program last night
A．It was aired too late. B．It lasted too long. C．It was full of ads.
11．What are the radio commercials doing
A．Issuing cash cards. B．Buying products. C．Running a series of ads.
12．What do the speakers think of recent advertising trend
A．Striking. B．Disturbing. C．Astonishing.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．What does the woman say about the houses
A．They were all built in the 1960s.
B．Most of them have two bathrooms.
C．They all look different.
14．What is the most important thing to the man
A．Safety. B．Size. C．Price.
15．What type of housing will the man probably see
A．One of the smaller houses.
B．A four-bedroom apartment.
C．A two-bedroom apartment.
16．When will the man see the woman next time
A．Tomorrow morning. B．Tomorrow afternoon. C．Later this afternoon.
17．Who noticed the boat
A．Colin. B．Jane. C．Dave.
18．What does the man want to know
A．How to make dessert. B．How to solve problems. C．How to understand expressions.
19．What does the woman mean
A．The course will be challenging.
B．The poetry class is very popular.
C．Dr Wilson is easy to get along with.
听力答案 略
二、完形填空
I was driving down a busy road yesterday. Traffic was extremely heavy and I was in a bad ____1____.
I ____2____ at the lights at a busy intersection and there was a man with a really tall unicycle (独轮脚踏车) doing ____3____ at the lights. This on its own wasn’t ____4____. I had seen street performers at these lights before.
But in the lane (车道) next to me was a truck with three men, who began shouting and cheering on the unicycle man. They were so excited and ____5____ him up so much. I looked around and everyone was ____6____ the performance with them cheering him on. It was funny: these three big men in a big truck being so excited every time he did a new trick. Their ____7____ could be heard by everyone at the intersection. And they had ____8____ lit up the face of the street performer. There was a big grin on his face.
It had instantly ____9____ my mood so I was desperately searching my car for _____10_____ but only had 45 cents to give him. It wasn’t necessary though, because as soon as the unicycle man _____11_____ and right before the lights went green, the men in the truck _____12_____ $10 out the window for him. They gave him words of _____13_____ and before we all knew it, we were on the _____14_____ again.
I didn’t _____15_____ the traffic for the rest of the journey home.
1. A. storm B. mood C. vehicle D. accident
2. A. pulled up B. broke down C. got off D. set out
3. A. sports B. deliveries C. tricks D. repairs
4. A. unclear B. effortless C. unusual D. meaningless
5. A. ringing B. keeping C. dressing D. pumping
6. A. discussing B. instructing C. interrupting D. enjoying
7. A. warning B. singing C. celebration D. conversation
8. A. absolutely B. respectively C. frequently D. initially
9. A. ruined B. lifted C. detected D. monitored
10. A. cards B. change C. keys D. water
11. A. finished B. replied C. arrived D. accepted
12. A. held B. dragged C. dropped D. showed
13. A. comfort B. wisdom C. encouragement D. welcome
14. A. scene B. stage C. air D. move
15. A. direct B. mind C. handle D. avoid
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. D 6. D 7. C 8. A 9. B 10. B 11. A 12. A 13. C 14. D 15. B
三、阅读理解
A
In my early teens, I was once given a film camera as a gift . On receiving it, I jumped on my bike, headed to Wimbledon Common and took photos, just for me: photos of trees and wildlife. I was out all day. On my way home I spotted a tree lit up by street lighting and tried to capture its beauty. Rushing home, I put the spent film in a special little envelope and sent it off to a photography store, desperate to see how it would come out. I took many photos then and loved the fact that when you processed your film you got back colour photos which froze the precious moments, gently encouraging the hobby and the payments for processing.
As I grew into adulthood, that simple, deep happiness gradually faded away. One weekend when I was busy answering the work calls, my eyes caught a box in the corner of the room. I suddenly felt a sense of sadness. The stress growing over these years had pushed the camera from beside my pillow to the box in the corner. I thought I needed a change.
I took out the camera and dusted it down. It was a great joy that it still worked. I bought new film and took the camera everywhere I went. Now it is always on hand to accompany me on journeys, to allow me time to myself. Even if the day is full and busy, I can seize some moments for myself to take photos, to observe the world around me.
The wall of my room now holds all my camera equipment on display, along with photos I've taken. To me, the room represents how I’ve found happiness: by reconnecting to the younger part of myself I laid aside, by allowing room in my life for pleasure to exist, and by creating an environment that allows opportunities for delight.
16. What did the author think of taking photos as a young boy
A. Inspiring and practical. B. Tiring yet delightful.
C. Exciting and worthwhile. D. Difficult yet engaging.
17. Why did the author stop taking photos according to paragraph 2
A. He wanted to focus on his work. B. He was struck by sudden sorrow.
C. He attempted to behave like an adult. D. He was faced with increasing pressure.
18. What did the author get from picking up his hobby
A. More fun in the daily routine. B. New journeys in the wild.
C. Better skills of observation. D. Different styles of photography.
19. What is the best title for the text
A. Revisiting Lost Childhood Memories B. Appreciating Beauty Behind the Lens
C. Escaping Teenage Sadness with Camera D. Regaining Pleasure Through Photography
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. A 19. D
B
Binge-watching (追剧) your favorite TV series is bad for your brain. Dr. Randall Wright’ based in Texas, said the need to watch episode (集) after episode has a similar influence on the brain to gambling (赌博). What’s more, it often leads to social loneliness, snacking on junk food and a shortage of exercise and sleep, which, over time, is bad for the brain.
When you let auto play start the next episode, you can find out what happens next and your brain receives good feedback, Dr. Wright wrote in an article. This right-away satisfaction is similar to gambling where even after a win, you are not satisfied and want to continue playing. With binge-watching, you are not satisfied with stopping after episode five and want to continue watching. This cycle coupled with the snacking and the long time sitting can lead to unhealthy changes in your brain and body over time.
Dr. Wright said, “Binge-watching itself is not bad. It becomes problematic when you are watching a third, fourth or fifth episode instead of doing healthy activities.” But he said it is possible to avoid the bad influence of binge-watching with four tips, including staying away from salty, fatty, calorific foods, exercising before a binge-watching, setting an alarm for sleep and balancing TV viewing with socializing.
If you add these tips to your binge-watching practice, you can create lasting healthy habits and still enjoy the now-and-then binge-watching time without hurting your brain.
20. What might “it” in paragraph 1 refer to
A. Gambling. B. Binge-watching. C. TV series. D. Brain.
21. In what way is binge-watching like gambling
A. The long time sitting.
B. The changes of feeling.
C. The snacking on junk food.
D. The immediate satisfaction.
22 What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. Do’s and don’ts of binge-watching.
B. The tips on how to develop a health y lifestyle.
C. The ways to keep away from binge-watching.
D. The reasons why binge-watching is problematic.
23. What may be the best title of the passage
A. Binge-watching: The Result of Addiction
B. Binge-watching: A Must of A Better Life
C. Binge-watching: A Killer of Your Brain
D. Binge-watching: Gradual Harm on Your Health
【答案】20. B 21. D 22. A 23. C
“We regret to inform you...” These are the words that every writer dreads receiving, but words every writer knows well. The response from a publisher comes back and the writer eagerly opens and reads it, their hearts sinking when they reach that final sentence. You may have spent years giving up your weekends and free time to write your life’s work, yet still this is often not enough. Everyone knows that success rarely happens overnight, but perhaps not many know that a lot of highly successful writers have previously faced rejection.
Take for example J.K. Rowling. When she received her first rejection letter, she decided that it meant she now had something in common with her favourite writers, and stuck it on her kitchen wall. Rowling had spent years surviving on little money, spending all her time writing. When she finally finished her first book, she received comments from publishers along the lines of “too difficult for children”, “too long”, “Children would not be interested in it”. Nevertheless, she persevered. “I wasn’t going to give up until every single publisher turned me down, but I often feared that would happen,” she later posted. After a total of twelve rejections, one publisher eventually agreed to print 500 copies of her first book, and as we know, Harry Potter became a global success, with over 400 million books sold and translated into more than seventy different languages.
All too often writers of great works have had to face criticism along with rejection. J.D. Salinger started writing short stories in high school, but later struggled to get his works published. “We feel that we don’t know the central character well enough” was the criticism he received on his manuscript for The Catcher in the Rye. Despite rejections from several publishers, J.D. Salinger refused to give up. Even when serving in the US Army during the Second World War, he carried six chapters of The Catcher in the Rye with him and worked on the novel throughout his war service. When it was eventually published, the book became an immediate best-seller and went on to sell millions and millions of copies.
Perhaps the overall prize for perseverance should go to three sisters from Victorian England who dreamt of seeing their words in print. This, however, was a time when women were not encouraged to become writers. As the then Poet Laureate, Robert Southey, wrote to one of them: “Literature cannot be the business of a woman’s life, and it ought not to be.” Nevertheless, the sisters didn’t stop trying. Their response was to write a book of poems under male names. Even when the book sold only two copies, the sisters still didn’t give up. They started writing novels, and today Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre, Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights and Anne Bronte’s Agnes Grey are regarded as classics of world literature. In fact, it is within the pages of Jane Eyre that we can find these words: “I honour endurance, perseverance, industry, talent; because these are the means by which men achieve great ends...”
So, it seems that talent alone isn’t enough to guarantee success. While a lot of hard work and a touch of luck play a part, perseverance is the key. Keep trying and eventually you will read the words “We are delighted to inform you... ”
24. What do you know about J.K. Rowling according to the passage
A. When she received her first rejection letter, she decided to ask her favourite writers for help.
B. Rowling’s publishers refused to publish her novel because it was not attractive to children.
C. One publisher eventually agreed to print 5,000 copies of her first novel.
D. Rowling has been confident in her own novels.
25. What does the sentence in paragraph 2 “When she received her first rejection letter, she decided that it meant she now had something in common with her favourite writers...” mean
A. She decided to remain poor for a long time.
B. She decided not to give up like her favourite writers.
C. She decided to receive a lot of rejection letters.
D. She decided to publish her novel on her own account.
26. What do you know from the whole passage
A. Salinger finished his novel The Catcher in the Rye during the Second World War.
B. It’s within the pages of Wuthering Heights that we can find these words: I honour endurance, perseverance, industry, talent; because these are the means by which men achieve great ends...
C. The three Bronte sisters lived in Victorian England, where women were not encouraged to became a writer.
D. Writers of great works rarely face criticism along with rejection.
27. What is the structure of the passage
A. Introduction—Comparison—Conclusion
B. Introduction—Question and Solution—Conclusion
C. Introduction—Examples—Conclusion
D. Introduction—Cause and Effects—Conclusion
28. Choose another suitable title for the passage and give your reasons.
A Life Is Hard for Female Writers B. Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
C. Never Give Up on Your Dreams D. Successful Writers
【答案】24. D 25. B 26. C 27. C 28. C
D
“I feel unlikable, lonely and hopeless,” said Lisa, a bright teenager from a loving home. “It seems that nobody wants to become my friend. What’s wrong with me ”
Like Lisa, many of us experience loneliness. The truth is that all people, no matter what their age or character — even the most outgoing, wealthy and popular — experience loneliness at least sometimes. It’s healthy and natural to want to be around people who care. After all, we’ve all heard “No man is an island.” That’s true. We all need others in our lives.
Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, explains that if we want friends, we must be friendly and reach out to others. But it has risk. Because we are often afraid of rejection (拒绝), many of us are unwilling to reach out to others. We take a safer way and wait for others to make friends with us. But if we want friends, we’ve got to get beyond this.
If making friends is your goal as well, you need to consider taking some measures (措施).
Be willing to take the initiative (主动权). If you see someone whom you would like to know, don’t wait for her to make the first move. Get close to her and begin a conversation. Let her know in a non aggressive (无攻击性的) way that you are interested in being friends with her.
Reach out to those who are lonely. When you see someone at school sitting alone, go over and talk to her. And don’t let popularity decide whom you reach out to. You’ll often be surprised at the beautiful qualities behind a shy appearance.
Ask questions. Start your first conversation by asking this possible friend what she likes to do or asking about her family. Be sure to ask questions that cannot be replied with “yes” or “no”. For example, don’t ask “Do you have a dog ” Instead, say “So, tell me about your pets.” Avoiding asking “yes” or “no” questions makes your possible friend not end your communication with a one word answer.
29. Why does the author begin the text with Lisa’s worry
A. To set a sad tone. B. To share Lisa’s pain.
C. To introduce the topic. D. To teach readers a lesson.
30. What can be a risk caused by reaching out to others according to the passage
A. Being refused by others. B. Putting ourselves in danger.
C. Being treated in a rude way. D. Losing interest in communicating.
31. What can we know from Paragraph 5
A. Shy people are hard to talk to. B. Popular people are often easy going.
C. Just waiting for chances will waste our time. D. A proper manner is important in making friends.
32. Why does the author suggest not asking “yes”or “no”questions
A. It is considered unfriendly. B. It will leave a bad first impression.
C. It shows the poor quality of the speaker. D. It isn’t good for keeping a conversation going.
【答案】29. C 30. A 31. D 32. D
E
The sun is setting at the end of a day at the beach — the light is just right. You reach for your phone because you want to remember this perfect moment. But before you do, here’s a bit of surprising science that photo-takers need to know: ____33____.
Taking too many pictures could actually harm the brain’s ability to keep memories, says Elizabeth Loftus, a psychological science professor. ____34____. It works in one of two ways, Loftus explains: We either offload the responsibility of remembering moments when we take pictures of them, or we’re so distracted (使分心) by the process of taking a photo that we miss the moment altogether. That process of “offloading” our memory is called the photo-taking damage effect. ____35____. Therefore, they don’t pay full attention to it in a way that might help them remember.
The other explanation for memory loss when you take that picture is attentional disengagement. ____36____: how we hold our phone, framing the photo to make sure people are smiling and the background is to our liking, ensuring the image is clear — all of which uses up cognitive (认知的) skills or attentional resources that could otherwise help us keep that memory.
____37____, says Loftus, such as when a graduate accepts a diploma (毕业文凭) or when a child blows out birthday candles. Those are times when we have the added pressure of catching a quick moment and concentrating on getting it right. Our brains are caught up in helping us take that perfect photo instead of keeping that perfect memory.
A. So you get the photo, but kind of lose the memory
B. You shouldn’t take photos when travelling with friends
C. People know their camera is catching that moment for them
D. Taking photos is not the perfect memory-keeping tool you think it is
E. It’s what happens when we’re distracted by the process of taking a photo
F. Attentional disengagement is especially likely to occur during milestone moments
G. People had a harder time remembering art objects when they took pictures of them
【答案】33. D 34. A 35. C 36. E 37. F
四、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese civilization is one of the world’s ancient river civilizations. It originated thousands of years ___38___ along the Yellow and Yangtze rivers, closely linking the culture to water from its beginning.
Many Chinese legends reflect people’s admiration for water, as well as ___39___ (courage) fight against natural disasters brought by water. Take the tale of Yu, the legendary first ruler of the Xia Dynasty who is known for his flood-control efforts, ___40___ an example. To contain widespread floods in northern China, legendary Yu ___41___ (clear) the waterways so that the floodwater could flow into the sea smoothly. The Dujiangyan Irrigation System in Sichuan, first ___42___ (construct) around 256 BC, took full advantage of the local environmental characteristics.
Besides using its power, water ___43___ (give) philosophical significance as well. According to the book Xunzi, Confucius often gazed at water, believing ___44___ had virtues such as righteousness, justice and courage. He once said that: “He who is wise loves water; he who is virtuous loves mountains.” Inspired by water, Laozi gave birth to the idea of “overcoming hardness with softness” ___45___ “non-action”. Another ancient Chinese philosopher Xunzi used the comparison of a boat and water ___46___ (show) the significance of the people in society, saying that “water can carry a boat but can also overturn it”.
Water, ____47____ (be) the most present element in daily life, is a root metaphor in Chinese culture that flows through Chinese civilization.
【答案】38. ago
39. courageous
40. as 41. cleared
42. constructed
43. is given
44. it 45. and
46. to show
47. being
五、书信写作
48. 假定你是李华，在参加野生动物保护夏令营(Wildlife Protection Summer Camp) 时结识了英国朋友Jack，现在他已回国。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 回忆活动经历；
2. 分享个人感悟；
3. 希望保持联系。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jack,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Possible version
Dear Jack,
How is everything going It has been a month since we parted at the Wildlife Protection Summer Camp. I miss you so much.
I can still remember the enjoyable and meaningful time we have spent together, observing those once endangered animals and appreciating the great efforts to protect them. What impresses me most is the story of the volunteers watching over antelopes day and night to keep them from attacks. Through this experience, I’m fully aware that only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can the world be a better place.
Let’s stay in touch. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
六、书面表达
49. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I entered Berkeley, I hoped to earn a scholarship. Having been a Straight-A student, I firmly believed that I could take tough subjects and really learn something. One such course was World Literature given by Professor Jayne. I was extremely interested in the ideas he presented in class.
When I took the first exam, I was shocked to find a 77, C-plus, on my test paper, for English was my best subject and I had expected to score much higher. Upset and disappointed, I went to Professor Jayne, who listened to my arguments but remained unmoved.
I decided to try harder, although I didn’t know what that meant because school had always been easy for me. I read the books more carefully. But my efforts seemed in vain as I received another 77. Again, I reasoned with Professor Jayne. Again, he listened patiently but wouldn’t change his mind.
One more test before the final exam. One more chance to improve my grade. So I doubled my efforts, reviewing my notes carefully and for the first time, I truly understood the meaning of the word “thorough.” But my effort did no good and everything went as before.
The last hurdle (障碍) was the final. No matter what grade I got, it wouldn’t cancel three C-pluses. I realized that I might as well give up on the idea of receiving a scholarship, as it was highly unlikely that I would achieve a high enough grade.
As a result, I stopped working hard. I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would. In the days leading up to the final, I spent less and less time on study, and was even caught absent-minded in class. Without punishment, Professor Jayne just shook his head and said, “You alone must set your own standard of excellence.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
That day, the words kept ringing in my mind.
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A week later, I was surprised to find I got an A.
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【答案】That day, the words kept ringing in my mind. I began to reflect on my learning attitude. Maybe I had been too focused on grades and ignored the true meaning of learning. I realized that I should set my own standard of excellence and not just aim for a high score. I started to enjoy the process of acquiring knowledge, not just the results. I continued to work hard and strive for better understanding. Soon the final exam came. I finished it and waited for the result anxiously.
A week later, I was surprised to find I got an A. A wave of accomplishment and delight swept over me. I immediately called Professor White to express my profound gratitude. Without his insightful approach, I would not have achieved such a breakthrough. The next year, I received a scholarship, proof of the impact of Professor White’s lesson: we alone set the bar for our own excellence.
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