广西南宁市第二中学2024-2025学年高一上学期11月期中英语试题（含答案）

南宁二中2024-2025学年度上学期高一期中考试
英 语
(时间120分钟，共150分)
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Spending a leisurely vacation on the beach is always wonderful. In these places in the United States, you can get this amazing vacation with a small amount of money.
Cambria
Located in San Luis Obispo County along the scenic California’ s Highway 1 Discovery Route, Cambria is one of the best-kept secrets on the Pacific Coast. The town takes pride in architecture dating back to the late 1800s, as well as Moonstone Beach Boardwalk, a mile-long, ADA-accessible path along the beach. Other area highlights include Hearst Castle, 100 wandering horses at Covell farm and fantastic wineries (酿酒厂) like Stolo Family Vineyards.
St. Augustine
The oldest city in America, St. Augustine, is home to white-sand beaches, sapphire-blue waters and some of the most amazing historic architecture you’ll ever see. Highlights include walking along St. George Street, with its cafes, old stores and ice cream shops, and visiting Fort Mose Historic State Park, the site of the first settlement for free African Americans in the country.
Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach and its surrounding oceanfront area are home to more than 80 golf courses, numerous amusement parks and Ripley’s Aquarium. But most people come here for 60 miles of sandy seashore and a mile-long boardwalk, key features that make this city one of the best cheap beach vacations in America. Myrtle Beach is also rich in arts and culture, and in fact, it hosts a number of music and arts festivals throughout the year, so check the schedule before booking!
Lincoln City
Lincoln City, Oregon, combines long stretches of sandy beaches with unique attractions such as the Lincoln City Glass Center. Lincoln City also happens to be one of the best spots for surfing (冲浪). If you didn’t bring a surfboard, you can rent one and even take lessons at Safari Town Surf shop; they also rent kayaks, fat-tire bikes and more.
21. What do Cambria and St. Augustine have in common
A They have old buildings. B. They own historic parks.
C. They are known for wineries. D. They are suitable for shopping.
22. What can you do at Myrtle Beach
A. Do winter sports like skiing. B. Appreciate some live music.
C. Explore the surrounding ocean. D. Visit world-class art museums.
23. Which place will attract people who are interested in water sports
A. Cambria. B. St. Augustine. C. Myrtle Beach. D. Lincoln City.
B
It was the early morning of August 5,1888, and her husband was still sleeping. She left a note for her husband on the table, saying that she and their two sons had already left to visit Pforzheim, Germany, 90 kilometers away. She purposely didn’t mention her means of transportation. It wasn’t until Carl Benz checked the workshop in his factory that he realized his family hadn’t taken the train. His new invention was gone.
Bertha had just become the first to steal a car. Her husband was a brilliant engineer who had designed the world’s first car in 1885. However, without sharp business mind, his product wasn’t going anywhere. Bertha understood what every modern business knows: marketing a product requires different skills than designing one. To prove that the vehicle was reliable and could also master long-distance routes, she intended to drive with the motor from Mannheim to Pforzheim to show what it could do.
Once the three hit the road, they had to solve different problems. At 2.5 horsepower, they could not climb steep slopes without pushing it from behind. Going downhill, the car burnt out the brake shoes. Bertha stopped off at a cobbler and asked him to equip the brake shoes with a leather lining. In so doing, Bertha Benz became the inventor of brake lining. The fuel amount was also underestimated. Bertha fueled the car at the Stadtapotheke, where the store still proudly displays a sign of being the first gas station in the world.
Following the “first shock”, as written in his memoirs, Carl felt an inner pride in his wife’s “test drive”. And sales soon stepped up with the spread of Bertha’ s trip. Today, drivers can still experience this part of Mercedes-Benz success story along the Bertha Benz Memorial Route between Mannheim and Pforzheim, just as the first woman driver did.
24. Why did Bertha secretly take the road trip
A. To do some business. B. To save money on train fares.
C. To prove the performance of Carl’s invention. D. To teach children how to drive a car.
25. In which aspect (方面) did Bertha probably offer help as a test driver
A. Suggestions for improvement. B. Resources management.
C. Economic solutions. D. Marketing skills.
26 What can we learn from the passage about Bertha’s trip
A. Bertha’s trip ended at the Stadtapotheke.
B. Bertha’s trip helped to promote car business.
C. The car turned out to be a failure on the road.
D. Bertha fixed the brake shoes herself during the trip.
27. How did Carl feel about his wife’s “test drive”
A. Confused. B. Refreshed. C. Annoyed. D. Proud.
C
What you do after studying could have a big effect on how well you learn and remember. Today on Education Tips, we will explore two no-cost ways that can help you improve your learning: wakeful rest and sleep.
When many students finish studying, they often go straight to another activity. Perhaps they look at their phone or computer. They might even play a video game or watch television. But research suggests that resting after your study may help you remember what you have studied.
The idea is this: by stopping your activity after the study, your brain gets a chance to rest. Resting is difficult when you are playing computer games.
While this might sound unusual to you, many studies have explored the benefits (好处) of resting after learning—— what is called “wakeful rest”.
A 2019 study found that both young and older adults were able to better remember information they learned after doing wakeful rest.
If you want to give “wakeful rest” a try, here are a few simple things to do. Rest quietly for five to ten minutes. Do not look at your phone, read stories or play games. It is really that easy!
Besides wakeful rest, sleep is also important for learning. The Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS) notes that sleep helps people to learn in two ways. A report on the school’s website explains that “a sleep-deprived(剥夺) person cannot pay full attention and therefore cannot learn well”. It also says, “Sleep itself helps us to memorize and that memorizing is very important for learning new information.”
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) suggests that adults between the ages of 20 and 64 get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per day. Teenagers may need a little bit more, and people over the age of 65 may need a little less.
Try to get some “wakeful rest” after a study. Then try to get a good night’s sleep. That’s it—a simple, no-cost way to help you remember what you learn.
28. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The importance of sleep. B. The good ways to get a rest.
C. The reason for having a rest. D. The types of resting activities.
29. Which activity belongs to “wakeful rest”
A. Reading a newspaper. B. Playing a video game.
C. Sitting quietly doing nothing. D. Having a nice sleep at night.
30. How long should teenagers sleep each day according to NSF
A. Less than 7 hours. B. Just 7 hours.
C. No more than 9 hours. D. Around 9 hours.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Low-cost Tips on Working B. Good Things to Do After Your Study
C. Why Do We Need to Have a Good Sleep D. How Long Should We Rest After Learning
D
A young Dutch inventor is widening his effort to cleanup floating (浮动的) plastic from the Pacific Ocean. He has developed a floating machine to collect plastic waste moving into rivers before it reaches the oceans.
Boyan Slat was just 18 years old when he invented a system for catching waste in the ocean. He also founded an environmental group called “The Ocean Cleanup”. Its purpose is to develop the system. Last year, Slat showed the next step: a floating machine which is called Interceptor. It removes plastic out of rivers. The machine is powered by energy from the sun. “The 1,000 rivers are responsible for about 80% of plastic going into the world’s oceans,” said Slat. Three of the machines have already been used. Each machine costs about $775, 660, but the cost might drop as production increases.
Since they were used, the machines have been doing very well, collecting the plastic bottles and all the rubbish in the rivers. According to Slat, it is necessary to close “the tap”, which means preventing more plastic from reaching the ocean in the first place. He wanted to clean them all in the next five years. “This is not going to be easy, but if we do get this done, we could truly make our oceans clean again”, said Slat.
The machine is designed to be safe in rivers. Its nose is shaped to change directions to keep it away from larger floating things. It works by guiding plastic waste into an opening in the front of the machine. The waste is then carried inside the machine where it is dropped into containers. The machine sends a message to local operators that can come and empty it when it is full.
32. What do we know about Interceptor
A. It is being under test. B. It can help sort waste.
C. It needs solar power to work. D. It is mainly used in the oceans.
33. What does the underlined phrase “the tap” refer to in Paragraph 3
A. The waste. B. The rivers. C. The oceans. D. The machines.
34. What’s the function of the machine’s nose
A. To empty the waste. B. To send operators messages.
C. To serve as containers. D. To ensure the machine’s safety.
35. Where is the text most likely from
A. A magazine. B. A science paper. C. A diary. D. A guidebook.
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Participating in high school extra-curricular activities is important for personal growth. They can teach you a lot, introduce you to good friends and give you ideas about what to do in future. ___36___ .
The most important thing to consider before taking part in extra-curricular activity is: what do you like to do ___37___ Once you’ve made a list of interests, it’s time to search for opportunities. Usually, your teachers and parents know more about what is going on in your community than you do. ___38___ And never underestimate the power of a simple online search!
Now you know how to find extra-curricular activities, there is one more problem most high school students have: how to find the time. You need to go to school, do your homework, and maybe even work a part time job. ___39___ However, time is not something too difficult to get. You have to make the time to do extra-curricular activities if you really want to get involved. You can sit down and make your schedule hour by hour and take an honest look at what you do with your free time. ___40___
Whether you give up one Saturday every month to volunteer or one hour every week to. attend club meetings, you are making the time to make a difference and prepare for your future.
A. You might be surprised by how much free time you “find”.
B. You’ll find a world of opportunities waiting for you.
C. They won’t mind helping you out a little bit.
D. You don’t need to travel far to find extra-curricular activities.
E. If you’re going to spend hours every week doing something, you need to enjoy it.
F. You feel there’s not enough time to participate in extra-curricular activities.
G. So if you’re a high school student wondering where to get started, look no further.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
With hundreds of tons of unsold vegetables and fruits sent to landfills at the end of each market day, the Central de Abastos has become the largest source of food waste in Mexico City. When De Paz Fuentes noticed the ___41___, he partnered with the market to turn the wasted food into ___42___ for the hungry. Since 2020, his program, the Itacate, has ___43___ the market’s daily food waste by 24% and ___44___ almost 800 tons of food to soup kitchens across the city.
“Efforts like this are ___45___,” says Gutiérrez, who is one of the businessmen taking part in the program. “Now, if I have too many vegetables and won’t be able to ___46___ them, I call the Itacate.”
When Gutiérrez makes the call, a volunteer ___47___ at Gutiérrez’s shop and helps donate (捐赠) the unsold ___48___ among the city’s 450 soup kitchens, which ___49___ 80,000 meals a day.
Just across the street from the Central de Abastos is one of the city’s largest soup kitchens. There, Leonardo Bautista, 62, is eating lunch after a(n) ___50___ cleaning onions and green tomatoes at the market. The soup kitchen is the only place where he can get a(n) ___51___ meal near his workplace.
“It’s ___52___ to eat at the market,” he explains, “about $3.50 for lunch, which is almost half of my daily salary.”
Some shop owners ___53___ they are familiar with the program, but still often throw away ___54___ food because it takes too much time to make a ___55___.
41. A. market B. view C. problem D. position
42. A. meals B. chemicals C. drinks D. ruins
43. A. produced B. reduced C. bought D. exchanged
44. A. planted B. cut C. lost D. delivered
45. A. meaningful B. wasteful C. troublesome D. perfect
46. A. grow B. sell C. rent D. count
47. A. signs up B. checks out C. shows up D. gives in
48. A. fruits B. chickens C. cakes D. vegetables
49. A. buy B. serve C. destroy D. need
50. A. morning B. day C. evening D. afternoon
51. A. tasty B. sweet C. unacceptable D. affordable
52. A. hot B. inconvenient C. expensive D. fun
53. A. apologize B. think C. realize D. admit
54. A. poisonous B. eatable C. cold D. cheap
55. A. donation B. call C. decision D. living
第二节(共10题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I began my journey studying in China in March 2020, when I came to Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) to get my bachelor’s degree in Chinese language. As a youth from the USA, I feel that ___56___ (study) in China is one of the best ways to truly understand this amazing country. I have the chance not only ___57___ (communicate) with international students from all over the world but to make friends with local Chinese students.
Through various ___58___ (activity), I was able to develop many friendships with Chinese students. It was through these friendships ___59___ I had the opportunity to better understand what the university life of ___60___ average Chinese student was like. Because many Chinese friends came from different areas around the country, I was able to gain a ___61___ (good) understanding of China than before.
Apart from these, extremely amazing ___62___ (be) those times when my close friends from school would gather in my dorm room to cook and eat. It may sound like nothing special, ___63___ these were some of my valued memories at BLCU.
I sincerely hope that more foreigners in China can make the most ___64___ their time to experience the food, the culture, and ____65____ (especial) the people.
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，你的加拿大朋友 Adam春节期间要来中国旅游，请你给他推荐一座中国城市。内容包括：
1. 推荐的地方;
2. 推荐的理由。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Adam,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
67. 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。
I didn’t like Del so much. He always called me the nickname “Germy”, which meant “dirty”, instead of my real name “Jamie”. Besides, he was known as a trouble-maker in school. So when the head teacher Mr. Smith asked Del to come to his office, I naturally thought that Del had done something mean to someone. Through the window, I caught sight of a smaller boy crying. Del seemed unhappy, too.
He did not return to class that day. All of us were discussing what had happened to him. What else could such an annoying boy do “He must have hit the boy and was sent home,” I whispered to my friends. Their eyes widened. It felt good to see them so interested in what I said.
The next morning, the whole school was talking about Del being expelled(开除) for beating up a kid. I was surprised that my assumptions were passed on so quickly. So when Del walked into the classroom, all the kids were shocked. The kids next to him shift ed their desks away. “What’s your problem ” Del asked. “I don’t want you to attack me,” one kid said. Some laughed. “Yeah, I might,” said Del. I could tell he was joking, but many kids thought he admitted he did beat up someone.
During recess(课间休息), Del tried to join the kickball game. “Neither team wants you,” one of the players said. “Why ” Del asked, looking confused. “I always play with you guys.” They ignored him and went on playing. Del sat by himself while the rest of the school enjoyed their recess away from him. Del looked lonely and sad, much different from before. I started to feel sorry for him.
Later that day, I learned what really happened. The kid was Del’s little brother and he was crying because their mother fell ill and was sent to hospital. I felt even sorrier for what I said before. I started a rumor(谣言).
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。
At recess the next day, I saw Del sitting alone watching the kickball game.
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Now that Del had forgiven me I decided to do more before the recess was over.
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答案版
(时间120分钟，共150分)
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Spending a leisurely vacation on the beach is always wonderful. In these places in the United States, you can get this amazing vacation with a small amount of money.
Cambria
Located in San Luis Obispo County along the scenic California’ s Highway 1 Discovery Route, Cambria is one of the best-kept secrets on the Pacific Coast. The town takes pride in architecture dating back to the late 1800s, as well as Moonstone Beach Boardwalk, a mile-long, ADA-accessible path along the beach. Other area highlights include Hearst Castle, 100 wandering horses at Covell farm and fantastic wineries (酿酒厂) like Stolo Family Vineyards.
St. Augustine
The oldest city in America, St. Augustine, is home to white-sand beaches, sapphire-blue waters and some of the most amazing historic architecture you’ll ever see. Highlights include walking along St. George Street, with its cafes, old stores and ice cream shops, and visiting Fort Mose Historic State Park, the site of the first settlement for free African Americans in the country.
Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach and its surrounding oceanfront area are home to more than 80 golf courses, numerous amusement parks and Ripley’s Aquarium. But most people come here for 60 miles of sandy seashore and a mile-long boardwalk, key features that make this city one of the best cheap beach vacations in America. Myrtle Beach is also rich in arts and culture, and in fact, it hosts a number of music and arts festivals throughout the year, so check the schedule before booking!
Lincoln City
Lincoln City, Oregon, combines long stretches of sandy beaches with unique attractions such as the Lincoln City Glass Center. Lincoln City also happens to be one of the best spots for surfing (冲浪). If you didn’t bring a surfboard, you can rent one and even take lessons at Safari Town Surf shop; they also rent kayaks, fat-tire bikes and more.
21. What do Cambria and St. Augustine have in common
A. They have old buildings. B. They own historic parks.
C. They are known for wineries. D. They are suitable for shopping.
22. What can you do at Myrtle Beach
A. Do winter sports like skiing. B. Appreciate some live music.
C. Explore the surrounding ocean. D. Visit world-class art museums.
23. Which place will attract people who are interested in water sports
A. Cambria. B. St. Augustine. C. Myrtle Beach. D. Lincoln City.
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D
B
It was the early morning of August 5,1888, and her husband was still sleeping. She left a note for her husband on the table, saying that she and their two sons had already left to visit Pforzheim, Germany, 90 kilometers away. She purposely didn’t mention her means of transportation. It wasn’t until Carl Benz checked the workshop in his factory that he realized his family hadn’t taken the train. His new invention was gone.
Bertha had just become the first to steal a car. Her husband was a brilliant engineer who had designed the world’s first car in 1885. However, without sharp business mind, his product wasn’t going anywhere. Bertha understood what every modern business knows: marketing a product requires different skills than designing one. To prove that the vehicle was reliable and could also master long-distance routes, she intended to drive with the motor from Mannheim to Pforzheim to show what it could do.
Once the three hit the road, they had to solve different problems. At 2.5 horsepower, they could not climb steep slopes without pushing it from behind. Going downhill, the car burnt out the brake shoes. Bertha stopped off at a cobbler and asked him to equip the brake shoes with a leather lining. In so doing, Bertha Benz became the inventor of brake lining. The fuel amount was also underestimated. Bertha fueled the car at the Stadtapotheke, where the store still proudly displays a sign of being the first gas station in the world.
Following the “first shock”, as written in his memoirs, Carl felt an inner pride in his wife’s “test drive”. And sales soon stepped up with the spread of Bertha’ s trip. Today, drivers can still experience this part of Mercedes-Benz success story along the Bertha Benz Memorial Route between Mannheim and Pforzheim, just as the first woman driver did.
24. Why did Bertha secretly take the road trip
A. To do some business. B. To save money on train fares.
C. To prove the performance of Carl’s invention. D. To teach children how to drive a car.
25. In which aspect (方面) did Bertha probably offer help as a test driver
A. Suggestions for improvement. B. Resources management.
C. Economic solutions. D. Marketing skills.
26. What can we learn from the passage about Bertha’s trip
A. Bertha’s trip ended at the Stadtapotheke.
B. Bertha’s trip helped to promote car business.
C. The car turned out to be a failure on the road.
D. Bertha fixed the brake shoes herself during the trip.
27. How did Carl feel about his wife’s “test drive”
A. Confused. B. Refreshed. C. Annoyed. D. Proud.
【答案】24. C 25. A 26. B 27. D
C
What you do after studying could have a big effect on how well you learn and remember. Today on Education Tips, we will explore two no-cost ways that can help you improve your learning: wakeful rest and sleep.
When many students finish studying, they often go straight to another activity. Perhaps they look at their phone or computer. They might even play a video game or watch television. But research suggests that resting after your study may help you remember what you have studied.
The idea is this: by stopping your activity after the study, your brain gets a chance to rest. Resting is difficult when you are playing computer games.
While this might sound unusual to you, many studies have explored the benefits (好处) of resting after learning—— what is called “wakeful rest”.
A 2019 study found that both young and older adults were able to better remember information they learned after doing wakeful rest.
If you want to give “wakeful rest” a try, here are a few simple things to do. Rest quietly for five to ten minutes. Do not look at your phone, read stories or play games. It is really that easy!
Besides wakeful rest, sleep is also important for learning. The Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS) notes that sleep helps people to learn in two ways. A report on the school’s website explains that “a sleep-deprived(剥夺) person cannot pay full attention and therefore cannot learn well”. It also says, “Sleep itself helps us to memorize and that memorizing is very important for learning new information.”
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) suggests that adults between the ages of 20 and 64 get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per day. Teenagers may need a little bit more, and people over the age of 65 may need a little less.
Try to get some “wakeful rest” after a study. Then try to get a good night’s sleep. That’s it—a simple, no-cost way to help you remember what you learn.
28. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The importance of sleep. B. The good ways to get a rest.
C. The reason for having a rest. D. The types of resting activities.
29. Which activity belongs to “wakeful rest”
A. Reading a newspaper. B. Playing a video game.
C. Sitting quietly doing nothing. D. Having a nice sleep at night.
30. How long should teenagers sleep each day according to NSF
A. Less than 7 hours. B. Just 7 hours.
C. No more than 9 hours. D. Around 9 hours.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Low-cost Tips on Working B. Good Things to Do After Your Study
C. Why Do We Need to Have a Good Sleep D. How Long Should We Rest After Learning
【答案】28. C 29. C 30. D 31. B
D
A young Dutch inventor is widening his effort to cleanup floating (浮动的) plastic from the Pacific Ocean. He has developed a floating machine to collect plastic waste moving into rivers before it reaches the oceans.
Boyan Slat was just 18 years old when he invented a system for catching waste in the ocean. He also founded an environmental group called “The Ocean Cleanup”. Its purpose is to develop the system. Last year, Slat showed the next step: a floating machine which is called Interceptor. It removes plastic out of rivers. The machine is powered by energy from the sun. “The 1,000 rivers are responsible for about 80% of plastic going into the world’s oceans,” said Slat. Three of the machines have already been used. Each machine costs about $775, 660, but the cost might drop as production increases.
Since they were used, the machines have been doing very well, collecting the plastic bottles and all the rubbish in the rivers. According to Slat, it is necessary to close “the tap”, which means preventing more plastic from reaching the ocean in the first place. He wanted to clean them all in the next five years. “This is not going to be easy, but if we do get this done, we could truly make our oceans clean again”, said Slat.
The machine is designed to be safe in rivers. Its nose is shaped to change directions to keep it away from larger floating things. It works by guiding plastic waste into an opening in the front of the machine. The waste is then carried inside the machine where it is dropped into containers. The machine sends a message to local operators that can come and empty it when it is full.
32. What do we know about Interceptor
A. It is being under test. B. It can help sort waste.
C. It needs solar power to work. D. It is mainly used in the oceans.
33. What does the underlined phrase “the tap” refer to in Paragraph 3
A. The waste. B. The rivers. C. The oceans. D. The machines.
34. What’s the function of the machine’s nose
A. To empty the waste. B. To send operators messages.
C. To serve as containers. D. To ensure the machine’s safety.
35. Where is the text most likely from
A. A magazine. B. A science paper. C. A diary. D. A guidebook.
【答案】32. C 33. B 34. D 35. A
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Participating in high school extra-curricular activities is important for personal growth. They can teach you a lot, introduce you to good friends and give you ideas about what to do in future. ___36___ .
The most important thing to consider before taking part in extra-curricular activity is: what do you like to do ___37___ Once you’ve made a list of interests, it’s time to search for opportunities. Usually, your teachers and parents know more about what is going on in your community than you do. ___38___ And never underestimate the power of a simple online search!
Now you know how to find extra-curricular activities, there is one more problem most high school students have: how to find the time. You need to go to school, do your homework, and maybe even work a part time job. ___39___ However, time is not something too difficult to get. You have to make the time to do extra-curricular activities if you really want to get involved. You can sit down and make your schedule hour by hour and take an honest look at what you do with your free time. ___40___
Whether you give up one Saturday every month to volunteer or one hour every week to. attend club meetings, you are making the time to make a difference and prepare for your future.
A. You might be surprised by how much free time you “find”.
B. You’ll find a world of opportunities waiting for you.
C. They won’t mind helping you out a little bit.
D. You don’t need to travel far to find extra-curricular activities.
E. If you’re going to spend hours every week doing something, you need to enjoy it.
F. You feel there’s not enough time to participate in extra-curricular activities.
G. So if you’re a high school student wondering where to get started, look no further.
【答案】36. G 37. E 38. C 39. F 40. A
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
With hundreds of tons of unsold vegetables and fruits sent to landfills at the end of each market day, the Central de Abastos has become the largest source of food waste in Mexico City. When De Paz Fuentes noticed the ___41___, he partnered with the market to turn the wasted food into ___42___ for the hungry. Since 2020, his program, the Itacate, has ___43___ the market’s daily food waste by 24% and ___44___ almost 800 tons of food to soup kitchens across the city.
“Efforts like this are ___45___,” says Gutiérrez, who is one of the businessmen taking part in the program. “Now, if I have too many vegetables and won’t be able to ___46___ them, I call the Itacate.”
When Gutiérrez makes the call, a volunteer ___47___ at Gutiérrez’s shop and helps donate (捐赠) the unsold ___48___ among the city’s 450 soup kitchens, which ___49___ 80,000 meals a day.
Just across the street from the Central de Abastos is one of the city’s largest soup kitchens. There, Leonardo Bautista, 62, is eating lunch after a(n) ___50___ cleaning onions and green tomatoes at the market. The soup kitchen is the only place where he can get a(n) ___51___ meal near his workplace.
“It’s ___52___ to eat at the market,” he explains, “about $3.50 for lunch, which is almost half of my daily salary.”
Some shop owners ___53___ they are familiar with the program, but still often throw away ___54___ food because it takes too much time to make a ___55___.
41. A. market B. view C. problem D. position
42. A. meals B. chemicals C. drinks D. ruins
43. A. produced B. reduced C. bought D. exchanged
44. A. planted B. cut C. lost D. delivered
45. A. meaningful B. wasteful C. troublesome D. perfect
46. A. grow B. sell C. rent D. count
47. A. signs up B. checks out C. shows up D. gives in
48. A. fruits B. chickens C. cakes D. vegetables
49. A. buy B. serve C. destroy D. need
50. A. morning B. day C. evening D. afternoon
51. A. tasty B. sweet C. unacceptable D. affordable
52. A. hot B. inconvenient C. expensive D. fun
53. A. apologize B. think C. realize D. admit
54. A. poisonous B. eatable C. cold D. cheap
55. A. donation B. call C. decision D. living
【答案】41. C 42. A 43. B 44. D 45. A 46. B 47. C 48. D 49. B 50. A 51. D 52. C 53. D 54. B 55. A
第二节(共10题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I began my journey studying in China in March 2020, when I came to Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) to get my bachelor’s degree in Chinese language. As a youth from the USA, I feel that ___56___ (study) in China is one of the best ways to truly understand this amazing country. I have the chance not only ___57___ (communicate) with international students from all over the world but to make friends with local Chinese students.
Through various ___58___ (activity), I was able to develop many friendships with Chinese students. It was through these friendships ___59___ I had the opportunity to better understand what the university life of ___60___ average Chinese student was like. Because many Chinese friends came from different areas around the country, I was able to gain a ___61___ (good) understanding of China than before.
Apart from these, extremely amazing ___62___ (be) those times when my close friends from school would gather in my dorm room to cook and eat. It may sound like nothing special, ___63___ these were some of my valued memories at BLCU.
I sincerely hope that more foreigners in China can make the most ___64___ their time to experience the food, the culture, and ____65____ (especial) the people.
【答案】56. studying
57. to communicate
58. activities
59. that 60. an
61. better 62. were
63. but 64. of
65. especially
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，你的加拿大朋友 Adam春节期间要来中国旅游，请你给他推荐一座中国城市。内容包括：
1. 推荐的地方;
2. 推荐的理由。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Adam,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】参考范文一
Dear Adam,
Knowing that you are planning to pay a visit to China during Spring Festival, I’m more than delighted to recommend you a fascinating city—Dali.
Dali, located in southwest of Yunnan province, is widely famous for its comfortable warm climate, which can make your winter journey a good experience. Besides, its amazing scenery must impress you deeply, particularly Cangshan and Erhai. Finally, it is surely advisable for you to experience Dali’s diverse culture and some historical sites in person, from which you can have a better understanding of Bai ethnic group’s tradition.
The city will surely be beyond all your expectations and I hope you’ll have a wonderful journey.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
参考范文二
Dear Adam,
Excited to know you intend to travel in China during Spring Festival, I’m writing to recommend Xi’an as your ideal destination.
Located in central China, Xi’an has numerous attractive sites. The Shaanxi History Museum, known as Chinese treasure houses, is a must-go sight that you may look forward to. Especially amazing is the Terracotta Army, one of the world wonders, which is made up of over 8,000 statues as copies of real soldiers. When travelling in Xi’an, not only can you get a better understanding of this city, but also you can enjoy delicious local snacks unique to Xi’an.
I do believe Xi’an will give you a deep understanding of Chinese history and rich culture. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact me.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
67. 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。
I didn’t like Del so much. He always called me the nickname “Germy”, which meant “dirty”, instead of my real name “Jamie”. Besides, he was known as a trouble-maker in school. So when the head teacher Mr. Smith asked Del to come to his office, I naturally thought that Del had done something mean to someone. Through the window, I caught sight of a smaller boy crying. Del seemed unhappy, too.
He did not return to class that day. All of us were discussing what had happened to him. What else could such an annoying boy do “He must have hit the boy and was sent home,” I whispered to my friends. Their eyes widened. It felt good to see them so interested in what I said.
The next morning, the whole school was talking about Del being expelled(开除) for beating up a kid. I was surprised that my assumptions were passed on so quickly. So when Del walked into the classroom, all the kids were shocked. The kids next to him shift ed their desks away. “What’s your problem ” Del asked. “I don’t want you to attack me,” one kid said. Some laughed. “Yeah, I might,” said Del. I could tell he was joking, but many kids thought he admitted he did beat up someone.
During recess(课间休息), Del tried to join the kickball game. “Neither team wants you,” one of the players said. “Why ” Del asked, looking confused. “I always play with you guys.” They ignored him and went on playing. Del sat by himself while the rest of the school enjoyed their recess away from him. Del looked lonely and sad, much different from before. I started to feel sorry for him.
Later that day, I learned what really happened. The kid was Del’s little brother and he was crying because their mother fell ill and was sent to hospital. I felt even sorrier for what I said before. I started a rumor(谣言).
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。
At recess the next day, I saw Del sitting alone watching the kickball game.
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Now that Del had forgiven me, I decided to do more before the recess was over.
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【答案】At recess the next day, I saw Del sitting alone watching the kickball game. Not wanting him to feel left out, I walked over and sat down beside him. “Hey Germy,” he said. “My name is Jamie.” I replied. I wanted to apologize for starting that rumor about him, but I was too ashamed to say it out loudly. “Del, do you want to play kickball with us ” I asked instead. He looked surprised but happy at the same time. After a moment of silence, he nodded his head.
Now that Del had forgiven me, I decided to do more before the recess was over. I stood up and shouted to the other kids, “Guys, come here! Let’s play kickball together! ” Some of them hesitated, but they eventually joined us. Del was smiling again and so were we. As we played, I realized that Del wasn’t as bad as I thought he was. He was just a normal kid who wanted to have fun and be accepted by others. From then on, whenever someone tried to start a rumor about him, I would stand up for him and tell them the truth about Del. We became good friends, and I learned an important lesson about judging people based on rumors.