广东省汕尾市普宁华美实验学校2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题（含答案）

汕尾市普宁华美实验学校2024—2025学年度第一学期
高二年级英语学科期中考试题
第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Are you looking for the best amusement park in the world Whether you wish to get the wonders of dreamland or want to get amazed with the craziest rides, there are numerous places that would surely give you excitement.
Gardaland
Considered to be one of the top amusement parks in the world, Gardaland is located in the Northeastern Italy and is an incredible journey for everyone. Begin a fantastic adventure with the themed-water well, and the thrilling rides that includes Blue Tornado, Raptor, Magic Mountain, and a lot more. While it also happens to be the fascinating one amongst the best amusement parks in the world, there is never a dull moment at this wonderland.
Universal Studios
Noted as one of the best amusement parks around the world, Universal studios, Osaka attracts millions of visitors every year. It is popularly known as the home of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This theme park has a world-class entertainment for all ages to enjoy to the fullest. Many attractions are similar to that of Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.
Happy Valley
Happy Valley is one of the best amusement parks around the world for kids and families. It is a magical place for extreme adventure rides and posing of nine areas of different themes including Sunshine Beach, Shangri-la Woods and Typhoon Bay, you are sure to have a great time here.
1. Where can people enjoy the themed-water well
A. Gardaland B. Happy Valley.
C. Universal Studios. D. Southeastern Italy.
2. If you are a fan of magic films, which is your best choice
A. Happy Valley. B. Gardaland.
C. Universal Studios. D. Blue Tornado.
3. Where can we probably read the passage
A. In a novel. B. In a travel brochure.
C. In a textbook. D. In a book review.
B
There was once a famous scientist who made several important discoveries. Once he was asked how he could be so creative. He replied that it all came from an experience he had with his mother when he was 2 years old. He was trying to take a bottle of milk out of the refrigerator. But the bottle was too slippery（滑的）and he dropped it. The kitchen floor was covered in milk.
Instead of shouting at him or punishing him, his mother said, “Robert, what a great and wonderful mess you have made! I have never seen such a huge puddle of milk. Would you like to play in the milk for a few minutes before we clean it up ”
So he did. After a few minutes, they cleaned it up together. Then his mother said, “This was a failed experiment in how to carry a big bottle of milk with two tiny hands. Let’s fill the bottle with water and see if you can find a way to carry it without dropping it.”
The little boy learned that if he held the bottle at the top near the lip with both hands, he could carry it without dropping it. What a wonderful lesson!
The scientist then added that it was at that moment that he knew he didn’t need to be afraid to make mistakes. He learned that mistakes are just opportunities to learn something new.
4. Robert made a mess on the kitchen floor by _____.
A. doing an experiment
B. dropping a bottle of milk
C. throwing bottles around
D. drinking a bottle of milk
5. What did Robert’s mother do after he made the mess
A She showed him a huge puddle of milk.
B. She shouted at him and punished him.
C. She asked him to clean the kitchen.
D. She allowed him to play in the mess.
6 Which of the following words best describes Robert’s mother
A. Hardworking.
B. Careful.
C. Smart.
D. Protective.
7. With this story, the author tries to _____.
A. tell readers how much he loved his mother
B. suggest that we should treat life as a big experiment
C. show that scientific discoveries come from everyday life
D. tell readers that they should keep an open mind about mistakes
C
One of the simplest and the most effective forms of communication involves nothing more than the movement of facial muscles. What am I talking about Smiling! Everyone understands what a smile means, and everyone also understands what a frown means. In fact, these two basic facial expressions can be recognized across countries，across the world and across the globe, regardless of the language spoken or the culture lived in.
Hugs are so beautiful! When you give someone a hug or someone comes up and gives you a hug, this simple act of a hug can“speak" volumes about how much you care for the other person, how much love you want to share with the other person and how much you have missed the other person. This hug has so much to say, and yet there never has any word to be spoken.
And, when one needs to say “yes” or “no”, a movement of the head can say the same thing instead. These basic examples show just how powerful body language can be. Just knowing how to read and use body language effectively makes it really easy to see why it is not always a bad thing to be lost for words.
Body language in the world of love is a very common thing and sometimes the only thing. And, most of the time, body language is the very first words “spoken” before any words are. The old saying is “love at first sight”, not “love at first word” . Across a crowded room their eyes meet and linger, he winks at her, and she raises an eyebrow. The connection is made without any words needed. These displays of body language say it all. In fact, sometimes they can say more than words can.
8. How many kinds of body language are mentioned in the first two paragraphs
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
9. Why does the author think it isn’t a bad thing to be lost for words
A. Silence is usually better than words.
B. Body language can save much time.
C. Body language can be more effective.
D. Too many words may bring some trouble.
10. Which word can best describe body language according to the the passage
A. Necessary. B. Important.
C. Wonderful. D. Powerful
11. What can we learn from the passage
A. Many words are contained in a hug.
B. Smiling means different things in different countries.
C. Words are not necessary in the world of romance.
D. “Yes” and “no” can’t be replaced by body language
D
Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said, “The British are the only people who like to be told how bad things are.” This is definitely (绝对地) true of British comedy. Most people think humor is about happy things, but for the British, the opposite is true. We love to use our cruel sense of humor to complain and be negative (消极).
British comedy, for example, draws a fine line between comedy and tragedy (悲剧). BBC’s The Office is a TV show, famous for its dry humor. The main character, David Brent, is a foolish man, and the show’s comedy comes from his delusions. For example, he often tells himself that he is loved by everyone but the viewer can see that everyone hates him.
Stupid characters for the audience to laugh at are an old tradition in Britain. In Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night, the character Malvolio is an old man whom people play tricks on. The audience will laugh away, although the reality is that this man is a truly tragic individual (个体).
This side of British humor is reflected (反映) in friendships as well. At university, my friends and I would always laugh at one another. I had an American friend who actually found this sarcasm (挖苦) quite upsetting. She didn’t realize that in Britain, the better friends you are with someone, the more you laugh at them.
This approach – laughing at everything – may sound rather depressing (让人郁闷的), but our strange humor played a big part in British history. In World War II, along with a stiff upper lip (坚定沉着), the British got through it by laughing. What else was there to do
There is a saying in English: “Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and you cry alone.” If you are ever on the receiving end of British sarcasm, you may feel like crying, but it’s best to just laugh it off!
12. How is British comedy different from other types
A. It is often surprising and boring.
B. It often laughs at human nature.
C. It is often about negative things.
D. It often makes people feel depressed.
13. What does the underlined word “delusions” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. strong abilities
B. fun characters
C incorrect beliefs
D. deep confidence
14. Why is Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night mentioned in the article
A. To show one of the best examples of British comedy.
B. To explain how Shakespeare’s comedy is different.
C. To show how difficult it is to make people accept British comedy.
D. To prove Britain has a long tradition of laughing at stupid characters.
15. How does the author advise people to react to British humor
A. Learn from it.
B. Don’t take it seriously.
C. Reply sarcastically.
D. Be careful not to make stupid mistakes.
第二节（共5小题: 每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Whether your friends live a long way away or you’re just not able to hang out in person right now, it can be difficult to come up with fun things to do together. Here are some ideas for online fun with friends.
Collaborate (合作) on a project.
___16___ You might have a good time exercising your creativity together. Some things you can do as a group include; Brainstorming ideas or writing together in a cloud-based application.
Listen to music.
Music is a great way to bond with friends, whether you all like the same bands or want to share new songs with each other. ___17___ If you and your friends all have Spotify Premiurn, use Group Sessions on your phone’s to listen together.
Read together.
Book clubs are classic. You and your friends can pick a new book for everyone, or make recommendations for each other. Whether you read the books on a call together, or on your own time, it’ll give you a new piece of literature to discuss together. ___18___ You may be able to get access to free eBooks through a library’s website or app.
Do group workouts.
Even if it's okay to go to the gym, sometimes the weather or traffic doesn’t allow it, ___19___ You can also try yoga or meditation (冥想) sessions together too, as a less-intense choice.
Learn or practice skills together.
Building a skill with friends might appeal to you. If one of your friends has a hobby that you’d like to pick up, or vice versa, you can try mentoring each other online. ___20___
A. There are also online tours of famous landmarks.
B. The simplest way is to send the songs to each other.
C. Creating something together can be a fun experience.
D. Don’t panic if you don’t have the money for new books.
E. You can also practice that you’re both learning together.
F. The health benefits of working out in the gym are countless.
G. You and your friends can schedule a time to work out together.
第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was coming back from home late at night in a “Sharing” mini van (厢式货车). In Hydera-bad, India, it is a cheap and quick form of ___21___. The van driver picked up as many as 13 people at times in a vehicle which is ___22___ for the transport of 8. So our van was very ___23___.
Making her way to the ___24___ of the van, a school girl with a bag ___25___ the driver to stop. While getting down, she slipped and fell. None of us ___26___ it, as it was dark outside. The driver was ___27___ for her to pay. It was then that we saw that the girl was on her ___28___ by the side of the road. Another passenger and I got down___29___ and held her up.
Even in _____30_____, she held up a note and asked us to pay the driver. The other _____31_____ passenger took the note and paid the driver. My _____32_____ was a few hundred meters away. As a girl, I knew I’d get off and stay with her in the_____33_____. So I paid up the driver for_____34_____ and he drove away with the other passengers.
I neither_____35_____ her nor did I know what to do. But I was there, giving some comforting words to the girl in pain. I looked for a place for her to sit. Then I phoned her friend and waited there. She was rushed to a nearby clinic later.
21 A. 1ife B. transport C. activity D. communication
22. A. designed B. bought C. organized D. powered
23. A. heavy B. noisy C. crowded D. awkward
24. A. driver B. window C. door D. seat
25. A. guided B. suggested C. admitted D. signaled
26. A. noticed B. managed C. recognized D. stood
27. A. caring B. reaching C. waiting D. planning
28. A. back B. knees C. feet D. own
29. A. immediately B. doubtfully C. naturally D. anxiously
30. A. silence B. surprise C. vain D. pain
31. A. patient B. helpful C. generous D. secret
32. A. home B. stop C. car D. school
33. A. dark B. rain C. wind D. van
34. A. himself B. herself C. myself D. itself
35. A. ignored B. persuaded C. promised D. knew
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Body language is an important part of ____36____ (communicate). If you wish to communicate well, then it makes sense to understand how you can use your body to say ____37____ you mean. When you’re nervous, it shows in the way you’re standing or what you’re doing with your hands. The same goes for when you’re ____38____ (confidence). Standing tall and ____39____ (make) eye contact shows confidence. Think about someone like Oprah — when she walks onto a stage or into a room she controls it. It’s not just because she’s a well-known speaker, ____40____ because she performs like she owns the place.
If you want ____41____ (improve) your confidence before a job interview, presentation, big meeting, or any time really, take a power pose. One great power pose ____42____ (be) the “Wonder Woman” pose — your hands on your hips (髋部), legs out in a V shape, shoulders and back straight, and chin ____43____ (slight) up. Stay there for a few ____44____ (moment) thinking about how sure of yourself you are. Try it out for yourself and you’ll see ____45____ quickly it impacts you. But it’s probably not a good idea to use in the interview.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是学生会主席李华，你校美国交换生Peter在全市机器人大赛中获得了第一名。请你根据以下提示，用英语写一封信，向他表示祝贺。要点如下：
1. 恭喜他获奖；
2. 对他的努力与成功进行积极评价；
3. 准备为他庆祝的方式。
Dear Peter,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
47. 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。续写的词数应为150左右。
One day when I was 12, my mother gave me an order: I was to walk to the public library, and borrow at least one book for the summer. This was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange problem, my inability to read.
In the library, I found my way into the “Children’s Room”. I sat down on the floor and pulled a few books off the shelf at random. The cover of a book caught my eye. It presented a picture of a beagle. I had recently had a beagle, the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child. He was my secret sharer, but one morning, he was gone, given away to someone who had the space and the money to care for him. I never forgot my beagle.
There on the book’s cover was a beagle which looked identical to my dog. I ran my fingers over the picture of the dog on the cover. My eyes ran across the title, Amos, the Beagle with a Plan. Unknowingly, I had read the title. Without opening the book, I borrowed it from the library for the summer.
Under the shade of a bush, I started to read about Amos. I read very, very slowly with difficulty. Though pages were turned slowly, I got the main idea of the story about a dog who, like mine, had been separated from his family and who finally found his way back home. That dog was my dog, and I was the little boy in the book. At the end of the story, my mind continued to the final scene of reunion, on and on, until my own lost dog and I were, in my mind, running together.
Paragraph 1:
My mother's call returned, me to the real world. I suddenly realized something.
Paragraph 2:
And years later, she was proud that her son had read thousands of books, and was awarded a PhD in literature.
答案版
第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Are you looking for the best amusement park in the world Whether you wish to get the wonders of dreamland or want to get amazed with the craziest rides, there are numerous places that would surely give you excitement.
Gardaland
Considered to be one of the top amusement parks in the world, Gardaland is located in the Northeastern Italy and is an incredible journey for everyone. Begin a fantastic adventure with the themed-water well, and the thrilling rides that includes Blue Tornado, Raptor, Magic Mountain, and a lot more. While it also happens to be the fascinating one amongst the best amusement parks in the world, there is never a dull moment at this wonderland.
Universal Studios
Noted as one of the best amusement parks around the world, Universal studios, Osaka attracts millions of visitors every year. It is popularly known as the home of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This theme park has a world-class entertainment for all ages to enjoy to the fullest. Many attractions are similar to that of Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.
Happy Valley
Happy Valley is one of the best amusement parks around the world for kids and families. It is a magical place for extreme adventure rides and posing of nine areas of different themes including Sunshine Beach, Shangri-la Woods and Typhoon Bay, you are sure to have a great time here.
1. Where can people enjoy the themed-water well
A. Gardaland B. Happy Valley.
C. Universal Studios. D. Southeastern Italy.
2. If you are a fan of magic films, which is your best choice
A. Happy Valley. B. Gardaland.
C. Universal Studios. D. Blue Tornado.
3. Where can we probably read the passage
A. In a novel. B. In a travel brochure.
C In a textbook. D. In a book review.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
B
There was once a famous scientist who made several important discoveries. Once he was asked how he could be so creative. He replied that it all came from an experience he had with his mother when he was 2 years old. He was trying to take a bottle of milk out of the refrigerator. But the bottle was too slippery（滑的）and he dropped it. The kitchen floor was covered in milk.
Instead of shouting at him or punishing him, his mother said, “Robert, what a great and wonderful mess you have made! I have never seen such a huge puddle of milk. Would you like to play in the milk for a few minutes before we clean it up ”
So he did. After a few minutes, they cleaned it up together. Then his mother said, “This was a failed experiment in how to carry a big bottle of milk with two tiny hands. Let’s fill the bottle with water and see if you can find a way to carry it without dropping it.”
The little boy learned that if he held the bottle at the top near the lip with both hands, he could carry it without dropping it. What a wonderful lesson!
The scientist then added that it was at that moment that he knew he didn’t need to be afraid to make mistakes. He learned that mistakes are just opportunities to learn something new.
4. Robert made a mess on the kitchen floor by _____.
A. doing an experiment
B. dropping a bottle of milk
C. throwing bottles around
D. drinking a bottle of milk
5. What did Robert’s mother do after he made the mess
A. She showed him a huge puddle of milk.
B. She shouted at him and punished him.
C. She asked him to clean the kitchen.
D. She allowed him to play in the mess.
6. Which of the following words best describes Robert’s mother
A. Hardworking.
B. Careful.
C. Smart.
D. Protective.
7. With this story, the author tries to _____.
A. tell readers how much he loved his mother
B. suggest that we should treat life as a big experiment
C. show that scientific discoveries come from everyday life
D. tell readers that they should keep an open mind about mistakes
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. C 7. D
C
One of the simplest and the most effective forms of communication involves nothing more than the movement of facial muscles. What am I talking about Smiling! Everyone understands what a smile means, and everyone also understands what a frown means. In fact, these two basic facial expressions can be recognized across countries，across the world and across the globe, regardless of the language spoken or the culture lived in.
Hugs are so beautiful! When you give someone a hug or someone comes up and gives you a hug, this simple act of a hug can“speak" volumes about how much you care for the other person, how much love you want to share with the other person and how much you have missed the other person. This hug has so much to say, and yet there never has any word to be spoken.
And, when one needs to say “yes” or “no”, a movement of the head can say the same thing instead. These basic examples show just how powerful body language can be. Just knowing how to read and use body language effectively makes it really easy to see why it is not always a bad thing to be lost for words.
Body language in the world of love is a very common thing and sometimes the only thing. And, most of the time, body language is the very first words “spoken” before any words are. The old saying is “love at first sight”, not “love at first word” . Across a crowded room their eyes meet and linger, he winks at her, and she raises an eyebrow. The connection is made without any words needed. These displays of body language say it all. In fact, sometimes they can say more than words can.
8. How many kinds of body language are mentioned in the first two paragraphs
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
9. Why does the author think it isn’t a bad thing to be lost for words
A. Silence is usually better than words.
B. Body language can save much time.
C. Body language can be more effective.
D. Too many words may bring some trouble.
10. Which word can best describe body language according to the the passage
A. Necessary. B. Important.
C. Wonderful. D. Powerful
11. What can we learn from the passage
A. Many words are contained in a hug.
B. Smiling means different things in different countries.
C. Words are not necessary in the world of romance.
D. “Yes” and “no” can’t be replaced by body language
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. D 11. A
D
Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said, “The British are the only people who like to be told how bad things are.” This is definitely (绝对地) true of British comedy. Most people think humor is about happy things, but for the British, the opposite is true. We love to use our cruel sense of humor to complain and be negative (消极的).
British comedy, for example, draws a fine line between comedy and tragedy (悲剧). BBC’s The Office is a TV show, famous for its dry humor. The main character, David Brent, is a foolish man, and the show’s comedy comes from his delusions. For example, he often tells himself that he is loved by everyone but the viewer can see that everyone hates him.
Stupid characters for the audience to laugh at are an old tradition in Britain. In Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night, the character Malvolio is an old man whom people play tricks on. The audience will laugh away, although the reality is that this man is a truly tragic individual (个体).
This side of British humor is reflected (反映) in friendships as well. At university, my friends and I would always laugh at one another. I had an American friend who actually found this sarcasm (挖苦) quite upsetting. She didn’t realize that in Britain, the better friends you are with someone, the more you laugh at them.
This approach – laughing at everything – may sound rather depressing (让人郁闷的), but our strange humor played a big part in British history. In World War II, along with a stiff upper lip (坚定沉着), the British got through it by laughing. What else was there to do
There is a saying in English: “Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and you cry alone.” If you are ever on the receiving end of British sarcasm, you may feel like crying, but it’s best to just laugh it off!
12. How is British comedy different from other types
A. It is often surprising and boring.
B. It often laughs at human nature.
C. It is often about negative things.
D. It often makes people feel depressed.
13. What does the underlined word “delusions” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. strong abilities
B. fun characters
C. incorrect beliefs
D. deep confidence
14. Why is Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night mentioned in the article
A To show one of the best examples of British comedy.
B. To explain how Shakespeare’s comedy is different.
C. To show how difficult it is to make people accept British comedy.
D. To prove Britain has a long tradition of laughing at stupid characters.
15. How does the author advise people to react to British humor
A. Learn from it.
B. Don’t take it seriously.
C. Reply sarcastically.
D. Be careful not to make stupid mistakes.
【答案】12. C 13. C 14. D 15. B
第二节（共5小题: 每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Whether your friends live a long way away or you’re just not able to hang out in person right now, it can be difficult to come up with fun things to do together. Here are some ideas for online fun with friends.
Collaborate (合作) on a project.
___16___ You might have a good time exercising your creativity together. Some things you can do as a group include; Brainstorming ideas or writing together in a cloud-based application.
Listen to music.
Music is a great way to bond with friends, whether you all like the same bands or want to share new songs with each other. ___17___ If you and your friends all have Spotify Premiurn, use Group Sessions on your phone’s to listen together.
Read together.
Book clubs are classic. You and your friends can pick a new book for everyone, or make recommendations for each other. Whether you read the books on a call together, or on your own time, it’ll give you a new piece of literature to discuss together. ___18___ You may be able to get access to free eBooks through a library’s website or app.
Do group workouts.
Even if it's okay to go to the gym, sometimes the weather or traffic doesn’t allow it, ___19___ You can also try yoga or meditation (冥想) sessions together too, as a less-intense choice.
Learn or practice skills together.
Building a skill with friends might appeal to you. If one of your friends has a hobby that you’d like to pick up, or vice versa, you can try mentoring each other online. ___20___
A. There are also online tours of famous landmarks.
B. The simplest way is to send the songs to each other.
C. Creating something together can be a fun experience.
D. Don’t panic if you don’t have the money for new books.
E. You can also practice that you’re both learning together.
F. The health benefits of working out in the gym are countless.
G. You and your friends can schedule a time to work out together.
【答案】16. C 17. B 18. D 19. G 20. E
第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was coming back from home late at night in a “Sharing” mini van (厢式货车). In Hydera-bad, India, it is a cheap and quick form of ___21___. The van driver picked up as many as 13 people at times in a vehicle which is ___22___ for the transport of 8. So our van was very ___23___.
Making her way to the ___24___ of the van, a school girl with a bag ___25___ the driver to stop. While getting down, she slipped and fell. None of us ___26___ it, as it was dark outside. The driver was ___27___ for her to pay. It was then that we saw that the girl was on her ___28___ by the side of the road. Another passenger and I got down___29___ and held her up.
Even in _____30_____, she held up a note and asked us to pay the driver. The other _____31_____ passenger took the note and paid the driver. My _____32_____ was a few hundred meters away. As a girl, I knew I’d get off and stay with her in the_____33_____. So I paid up the driver for_____34_____ and he drove away with the other passengers.
I neither_____35_____ her nor did I know what to do. But I was there, giving some comforting words to the girl in pain. I looked for a place for her to sit. Then I phoned her friend and waited there. She was rushed to a nearby clinic later.
21. A. 1ife B. transport C. activity D. communication
22. A. designed B. bought C. organized D. powered
23. A. heavy B. noisy C. crowded D. awkward
24. A. driver B. window C. door D. seat
25. A. guided B. suggested C. admitted D. signaled
26. A. noticed B. managed C. recognized D. stood
27. A. caring B. reaching C. waiting D. planning
28. A. back B. knees C. feet D. own
29. A. immediately B. doubtfully C. naturally D. anxiously
30. A. silence B. surprise C. vain D. pain
31. A. patient B. helpful C. generous D. secret
32. A. home B. stop C. car D. school
33. A. dark B. rain C. wind D. van
34. A. himself B. herself C. myself D. itself
35. A. ignored B. persuaded C. promised D. knew
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Body language is an important part of ____36____ (communicate). If you wish to communicate well, then it makes sense to understand how you can use your body to say ____37____ you mean. When you’re nervous, it shows in the way you’re standing or what you’re doing with your hands. The same goes for when you’re ____38____ (confidence). Standing tall and ____39____ (make) eye contact shows confidence. Think about someone like Oprah — when she walks onto a stage or into a room she controls it. It’s not just because she’s a well-known speaker, ____40____ because she performs like she owns the place.
If you want ____41____ (improve) your confidence before a job interview, presentation, big meeting, or any time really, take a power pose. One great power pose ____42____ (be) the “Wonder Woman” pose — your hands on your hips (髋部), legs out in a V shape, shoulders and back straight, and chin ____43____ (slight) up. Stay there for a few ____44____ (moment) thinking about how sure of yourself you are. Try it out for yourself and you’ll see ____45____ quickly it impacts you. But it’s probably not a good idea to use in the interview.
【答案】munication
37. what 38. confident
39. making 40. but
41. to improve
42. is 43. slightly
44. moments
45. how
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是学生会主席李华，你校美国交换生Peter在全市机器人大赛中获得了第一名。请你根据以下提示，用英语写一封信，向他表示祝贺。要点如下：
1. 恭喜他获奖；
2. 对他的努力与成功进行积极评价；
3. 准备为他庆祝的方式。
Dear Peter,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Peter,
I am much delighted to learn that you have come in first in the city’s robot contest. I am writing to offer you my sincere congratulations.
It is quite inspiring and worth celebrating, as no one from our school has ever won the contest before. It is a challenging competition but you made it. I know how talented you are in designing robots and how hard you have worked to achieve this goal. Undoubtedly, your success is a great honor for both you and our school. We are all proud of you.
By the way, a celebration party will be held for you this Sunday. Looking forward to your coming.
I wish you a further success.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
47. 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。续写的词数应为150左右。
One day when I was 12, my mother gave me an order: I was to walk to the public library, and borrow at least one book for the summer. This was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange problem, my inability to read.
In the library, I found my way into the “Children’s Room”. I sat down on the floor and pulled a few books off the shelf at random. The cover of a book caught my eye. It presented a picture of a beagle. I had recently had a beagle, the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child. He was my secret sharer, but one morning, he was gone, given away to someone who had the space and the money to care for him. I never forgot my beagle.
There on the book’s cover was a beagle which looked identical to my dog. I ran my fingers over the picture of the dog on the cover. My eyes ran across the title, Amos, the Beagle with a Plan. Unknowingly, I had read the title. Without opening the book, I borrowed it from the library for the summer.
Under the shade of a bush, I started to read about Amos. I read very, very slowly with difficulty. Though pages were turned slowly, I got the main idea of the story about a dog who, like mine, had been separated from his family and who finally found his way back home. That dog was my dog, and I was the little boy in the book. At the end of the story, my mind continued to the final scene of reunion, on and on, until my own lost dog and I were, in my mind, running together.
Paragraph 1:
My mother's call returned, me to the real world. I suddenly realized something.
Paragraph 2:
And years later, she was proud that her son had read thousands of books, and was awarded a PhD in literature.
【答案】Paragraph 1：
My mother's call returned me to the real world. I suddenly realized something. The trick of reading is to put yourself into the story experiencing what the author goes through and appreciating its meaning in your heart. As long as I clung to this process, not only was my inability to read defeated, but also an inner aspiration to read was stimulated, which changed my life for the better. During the summer, I incredibly developed special companionship with books, ranging from vivid storybooks to academic articles. My mother was more than delighted to see my change.
Paragraph 2：
And years later, she was proud that her son had read thousands of books, and was awarded a PhD in literature. She proposed that my experience should be of use to others. So I set up a team to provide those who had difficulty reading with space to turn to, through which I myself also gained a better understanding of reading as well as my life. My first adventure of reading turned out to be a permanent treasure.