2024-2025学年甘肃省庆阳市华池县第一中学高二上学期11月期中英语试题（含答案）
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甘肃省华池县第一中学2024-2025学年度第一学期期中考试
高二英语
第二部分 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
English Class 101
Are you looking for the best online English course to help improve your language skills I will introduce one to you.
English Class 101 is a website that has been built for people looking to improve their English skills. There are over 1,000 lessons on the website, which include different levels to meet your need.
All English learners can find a level to suit them, as its courses range (涵盖) from complete beginner (Al) to advanced (C2). You have to take a placement test so that you can find the right level and get proper lessons.
The site helps English language learners with thousands of video lessons, words learning tools, lesson notes, and discussions, which provides a practical approach (方法) to learning. The lessons take you by the hand and guide you through real English conversations. The teachers slow down and explain every word and phrase. Just imagine that you’ll finally understand every English word you hear.
You can even get one-on-one support from your very own teacher! Your personal teacher will provide corrections and answers by messenger. They will also make sure you follow your individual plan and assign (布置) homework on a daily basis.
Price: Level 1, $50 per month; Level 2, $80 per month; Level 3, $100 per month; Advanced, $200 per month.
21. How many lessons are there on the website
A. 100. B. 101. C. More than 1,000. D. 1,000.
22. What can you get from the class
A. A membership card. B. An English comic book.
C. Some prize money. D. Personalized guidance.
23. How much should you pay to sign up for two-month Level 3
A. $150. B. $180. C. $200. D. $400.
B
When people ask me how I started writing, I find myself describing an urgent need that I felt to work with language. Having said that, I did not know for a long time what I was looking for. It was not until I followed this feeling to its source that I discovered I had a passion for writing. With some encouragement from my colleagues, I had one of my poems published. This bit of success, however, was the point where my problem began.
Back in 1978, I had to travel between three different campuses in the morning, teaching freshman composition. Afternoons I spent taking my daughter to her ballet and horse-riding lessons. I composed my lectures on the way, and that was all the thinking time I had. When I returned home, there was not enough of me left for writing after a full working day.
As a way out, I decided to get up two hours before my usual time. My alarm was set for 5:00 A.M. The first day I shut it off because I had placed it within arm's reach. The second day I set two clocks, one on my night table, and one out in the hallway. I had to jump out of bed and run to silence it before my family was awoken. This was when my morning writing began.
Since that first morning in 1978, I have been following the habit to this day, not making or accepting many excuses for not writing. I wrote my poems in this manner for nearly ten years before my first book was published. When I decided to write a novel, I divided my two hours: the first for poetry, the second for fiction. Well or badly, I wrote at least two pages a day. This is how my novel, The Line of the Sun. was finished. If I had waited to have the time, I would still be waiting to write my novel.
What I got out of getting up in the dark to work is the feeling that I am in control. For many people, the initial sense of urgency to create easily dies away because it requires making the tough decision: taking the time to create, stealing it from yourself if ifs the only way.
24. What motivated the author to start her writing career
A. Her strong wish to share. B. Her keen interest in writing.
C. Her urgent need to make a living. D. Her passionate desire for fame.
25. Why did the author place an alarm clock in the hallway
A. In case the clock in her room broke down. B. In case she failed to hear the ringing.
C. To force herself out of bed. D. To wake up her family.
26. How did the author manage to finish her novel
A. By sticking to writing every morning. B. By writing when her mind was most active.
C. By drawing inspirations from classic novels. D. By reducing her teaching hours at school.
27. What can we learn from the author's success in her writing career
A. It is never too late to change your job. B. Imaginative ideas die away if not taken in time.
C. A tight schedule is no excuse for lack of action. D. Daily life provides ideas for creative writing.
C
What if you could experience music in your body, rather than hear it through your ears That’s the idea behind Patrick Hanlon’s magic vests (魔术背心), which allow concertgoers (常参加音乐会者) who are deaf or hard of hearing to experience music. A magic vest is a wearable device that allows its user to experience touch through force, vibration and movement.
Hanlon is a co-founder of Music: Not Impossible, an arm of Not Impossible Labs. This group creates and uses tech to try to transcend social barriers, including those around disability. Magic vests will promote inclusivity at live music performances.
Previous methods that deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals would use to enjoy live music included putting their hands on speakers (扬声器). They could also hold a balloon to feel vibrations on their fingertips. The vests aim to allow for a totally new experience. Hanlon says that nobody expects that using the vests will be so engaging, and “when you see it in people’s eyes, it’s magical.”
Jay Zimmerman, a composer whose ability to hear was damaged, says the vests are an example of new technology offering more exciting flexibility than before. He hopes that soon these inventions will allow deaf kids to have experiences with real vibrations.
The vests are not limited to any particular type of music. Hanlon explained the vibration points can even be adjusted to fit a show’s overall atmosphere. The vests have been used at concerts for rock band Greta Van Fleet and pop star Lady Gaga.
28. What is the purpose of Patrick Hanlon’s magic vests
A. To perfectly fit a concert’s overall atmosphere.
B. To replace traditional speakers at music concerts.
C. To provide better seating options at live music events.
D. To help people with hearing problems feel music better.
29. How do the vests allow users to experience different musical elements
A. By putting hands on speakers. B. By feeling force, vibration and movement.
C. By engaging in magic. D. By holding a balloon.
30. What does the underlined word “transcend” in paragraph 2 most probably mean
A. Get over. B. Cure of. C. Tear up. D. Account for.
31. Who may be interested in reading the text
A. Children who have many bad habits in life.
B. Citizens who want to travel outside.
C. People with hearing problems who enjoy music.
D. Farmers who are good at gardening.
D
Ever wondered why fresh fruits and vegetables are the first thing you see in stores or why the bread and milk are so far away Supermarkets spend millions of dollars researching consumer (消费者) behaviour in order to develop ways to make you buy more in their stores.
CHOICE magazine takes a look at some of the more common tricks to help you avoid spending more money next time you go shopping.
Experts say turning to the right when you walk into a shop is connected with most people’s preference (偏好) for using their right hand.
Dr Paul Harrison, expert at Deakin University, says a store’s entry is not the only important point. “Research in the US has shown that shoppers who travel in an anti-clockwise (逆时针方向的) direction will spend about two dollars more per trip than clockwise shoppers.”
Research made on shoppers’ in-store movements suggests people travel to some aisles (过道) only. The most common trip to travel in stores is around the outside circle, walking in and out of the aisles as needed. As a result, the ends of each aisle are where the store makes the most money.
When you enter a big supermarket fresh fruits and vegetables are in the first shopping area. Although it’s not wise to first put fruits and vegetables into your shopping basket, this department is set to make the shoppers feel that it’s fresh and healthy. People who use the fresh food areas are also likely to spend more money in the store.
By setting up different “marketplace” areas, it feels as though we’ve visited several different stores where we can get everything we need rather than a single big shop. Each of these areas has different lighting and floor coverings. “It’s all about creating a market-like feel,” says Harrison. “Areas making and selling bread, apart from smelling good, give the impression that the supermarket can be trusted. It’s like they’re saying, ‘You can trust us because we make food.’”
32. Why do people turn to the right when entering a shop
A. People are mostly right-handed. B. It’s easier for them to walk in a circle.
C. Fresh food is often placed on the right. D. Shopping baskets are usually on the right.
33. What does the research in the US find
A. Most shoppers walk anti-clockwise.
B. Clockwise walkers are often big shoppers.
C. A store’s entry is the most important point.
D. Walking directions influence consuming behaviour.
34. As for aisles, what do supermarket managers most care about
A. The ends. B. The middle. C. How long they are. D. How wide they are.
35. What’s the best title of the passage
A. How to save money
B. An introduction of supermarket placement strategy.
C. How to to be a smart shopper.
D. How to develop healthy eating habits
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。
The man who could see the future
The ability to predict the future is a rare talent. American author Isaac Asimov (1920—1992), one of the great science fiction writers of his age, had such a talent. ___36___ Now that we’re here, let’s see what he got right.
___37___ Asimov thought computers would cause a revolution comparable to the induatrial revolution of the 19th century. Specifically, he said that “mobile computerized objects” would be an important part of everyday life. Here, he clearly predicted our world of smartphones, tables and other devices. He also had a great deal to say about space exploration. ___38___
How did Asimov develop his special sense of future developments ___39___ He read the newspapers and magazines sold in his parents’ candy store. His scientific interest gained sharper focus at Columbia University in New York. Asimov went to study chemistry, but became bored with pure laboratory science. Instead, he thought hard about the social implications(作用) of science. He wanted to communicate his ideas to the public.
___40___ Asimov had his finger on the pulse(脉搏)of both scientific and social change. He had a clear vision of what was coming around the corner for humanity in his works like the Galactic Empire series(《银河帝国系列》). “His predictions are absolutely fascinating,” Calum Chase, an English writer, told BBC News. “He was a genius.”
A. As a smart boy, Asimov taught himself to read at the age of five.
B. Space exploration really can make our life more convenient and comfortable.
C. Back in 1983, he was asked to predict what the world would look like in 2019.
D. On the role that computing would play in the future, he was amazingly accurate.
E. Asimov has developed a great interest in computer programming since childhood.
F. As an author his books would feature the theme of social change caused by technology.
G The International Space Station proves his prediction that we would not simply visit space but seek to stay there.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I had graduated from college with a degree in education. But I still couldn’t find a(n) ____41____ teaching job. I waited for the phone to ring so I could ____42____ work as a replacement. One day I would be teaching high school science and the next day I would be ____43____ with kindergarteners on a playground. This time I was in a local grade school as a(n) ____44____ for a 5th grade teacher for the day. Determined not to let my time simply ____45____, I went over the lesson plans and stayed ____46____ with the students, smiling and encouraging them. I was determined to ____47____ the great teachers I’d had when I was a boy and not the critical ones who always left me ____48____ bad.
At the end of the day just as they were leaving the room a girl handed me a ____49____ note. I waited until they were all gone before I opened it. It was a lovely drawing full of _____50_____ wonder and a note that said: “You are the best teacher I have ever had!” My mouth fell open in _____51_____. It really amazed me that my kind _____52_____ had touched that girl’s heart so deeply. I took that note home and put it in a folder. Anytime I was feeling _____53_____ I would look at it and it always made me smile.
That experience showed me the _____54_____ that a single kind word can have on a life. I never saw that girl again, but I _____55_____ that her life has been full of kind words and loving people. And I continue to try my best each day to let love and kindness live through my words and my life.
41. A. ever-changing B. random C. full-time D. swift
42. A. consequently B. actually C. casually D. temporarily
43. A. travelling around B. running around C. keeping off D. pulling off
44. A. assistant B. applicant C. advocate D. replacement
45. A. grow B. slow C. pass D. break
46. A. honest B. positive C. awake D. curious
47. A. follow B. motivate C. respect D. recognize
48. A. looking B. feeling C. remaining D. turning
49. A. delivered B. selected C. folded D. checked
50. A. mature B. precise C. exceptional D. fancy
51. A. shock B. trouble C. confusion D. silence
52. A. options B. concerns C. comments D. decisions
53. A. wonderful B. discouraged C. ashamed D. fortunate
54. A. patience B. vision C. support D. power
55. A. assume B. remind C. announce D. confirm
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。
Jeff is the president of a big company and lives a very wealthy life. What is his attitude____56____life Maybe you can find the answer from his story. When Jeff was only 7 years old one summer night, a terrible earthquake____57____(strike) his hometown. He became an orphan (孤儿) overnight. He had no choice but to be____58____beggar. It was a time____59____he lived a poor life. Sometimes he even couldn’t be treated____60____(equal).____61____there were some difficulties, he would never give up.
As he grew older, he couldn’t stand begging for food and wanted to____62____(regard) as a common person. To satisfy____63____(he) demands, he acted immediately. He made great efforts to earn money by ____64____(deliver) goods. He also struggled_____65_____(study) knowledge by himself. Later, he went to university and Jeff succeeded in changing his fate. Jeff’s experiences make us understand that the only person we can depend on is ourselves.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华。本周六是你十八岁生日，家人将在光明饭店会为你举办一次生日宴会。请你给朋友John写一封信，邀请他参加。内容包括：
1. 提出邀请；
2. 18岁生日的意义；
3. 宴会情况。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节(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。 续写的词数应为150 左右。
Several years ago, I traveled by train to Stockholm. I was visiting two friends who were to meet me at the train station. I stood there waiting for my first friend to arrive and in the midst of all the hurrying passengers that Friday afternoon, I heard a weak voice; it sounded like a question. I turned and saw a young man standing with a white cane ( 拐 杖 ) , his suitcase by his feet. I approached and asked,“Do you need help ”“Yes,”he replied, nodding his head, appearing relieved.
He had been trying for some time, unsuccessfully, to get someone’s attention. He had missed his train home. His cell phone battery was dead, and he needed to call his mother to tell her of the circumstances.
This young man named Mustafa, I found out, had just completed his first week at a school for the blind. He went to school on Mondays and returned home on Fridays. Of course I helped him call his mother. I did not understand what he spoke with her on my cell phone, but I could tell the language was Swedish. Of course the next problem was finding the right train home and telling his mother the new arrival time. Yet in this disordered train station, I did not want to miss connecting with my friend Bogdan who was on his way to the spot where we were standing.
Before I could dial the number to call Bogdan, he was suddenly already there. I described the problem and Bogdan took the young man’s arm and we were off on our adventure to help get Mustafa home. While sorting out where his home was, what train, and what time, my second friend Marcello called and wondered where we were. Soon he joined us. It happened that Marcello speaks 12 languages.
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。
Marcello’s gift in language was a great advantage.
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Now we were leading Mustafa to his train.
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答案版
第二部分 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
English Class 101
Are you looking for the best online English course to help improve your language skills I will introduce one to you.
English Class 101 is a website that has been built for people looking to improve their English skills. There are over 1,000 lessons on the website, which include different levels to meet your need.
All English learners can find a level to suit them, as its courses range (涵盖) from complete beginner (Al) to advanced (C2). You have to take a placement test so that you can find the right level and get proper lessons.
The site helps English language learners with thousands of video lessons, words learning tools, lesson notes, and discussions, which provides a practical approach (方法) to learning. The lessons take you by the hand and guide you through real English conversations. The teachers slow down and explain every word and phrase. Just imagine that you’ll finally understand every English word you hear.
You can even get one-on-one support from your very own teacher! Your personal teacher will provide corrections and answers by messenger. They will also make sure you follow your individual plan and assign (布置) homework on a daily basis.
Price: Level 1, $50 per month; Level 2, $80 per month; Level 3, $100 per month; Advanced, $200 per month.
21. How many lessons are there on the website
A. 100. B. 101. C. More than 1,000. D. 1,000.
22. What can you get from the class
A. A membership card. B. An English comic book.
C. Some prize money. D. Personalized guidance.
23. How much should you pay to sign up for two-month Level 3
A. $150. B. $180. C. $200. D. $400.
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. C
B
When people ask me how I started writing, I find myself describing an urgent need that I felt to work with language. Having said that, I did not know for a long time what I was looking for. It was not until I followed this feeling to its source that I discovered I had a passion for writing. With some encouragement from my colleagues, I had one of my poems published. This bit of success, however, was the point where my problem began.
Back in 1978, I had to travel between three different campuses in the morning, teaching freshman composition. Afternoons I spent taking my daughter to her ballet and horse-riding lessons. I composed my lectures on the way, and that was all the thinking time I had. When I returned home, there was not enough of me left for writing after a full working day.
As a way out I decided to get up two hours before my usual time. My alarm was set for 5:00 A.M. The first day I shut it off because I had placed it within arm's reach. The second day I set two clocks, one on my night table, and one out in the hallway. I had to jump out of bed and run to silence it before my family was awoken. This was when my morning writing began.
Since that first morning in 1978, I have been following the habit to this day, not making or accepting many excuses for not writing. I wrote my poems in this manner for nearly ten years before my first book was published. When I decided to write a novel, I divided my two hours: the first for poetry, the second for fiction. Well or badly, I wrote at least two pages a day. This is how my novel, The Line of the Sun. was finished. If I had waited to have the time, I would still be waiting to write my novel.
What I got out of getting up in the dark to work is the feeling that I am in control. For many people, the initial sense of urgency to create easily dies away because it requires making the tough decision: taking the time to create, stealing it from yourself if ifs the only way.
24. What motivated the author to start her writing career
A. Her strong wish to share. B. Her keen interest in writing.
C. Her urgent need to make a living. D. Her passionate desire for fame.
25. Why did the author place an alarm clock in the hallway
A. In case the clock in her room broke down. B. In case she failed to hear the ringing.
C To force herself out of bed. D. To wake up her family.
26. How did the author manage to finish her novel
A. By sticking to writing every morning. B. By writing when her mind was most active.
C. By drawing inspirations from classic novels. D. By reducing her teaching hours at school.
27. What can we learn from the author's success in her writing career
A. It is never too late to change your job. B. Imaginative ideas die away if not taken in time.
C. A tight schedule is no excuse for lack of action. D. Daily life provides ideas for creative writing.
【答案】24. B 25. C 26. A 27. C
C
What if you could experience music in your body, rather than hear it through your ears That’s the idea behind Patrick Hanlon’s magic vests (魔术背心), which allow concertgoers (常参加音乐会者) who are deaf or hard of hearing to experience music. A magic vest is a wearable device that allows its user to experience touch through force, vibration and movement.
Hanlon is a co-founder of Music: Not Impossible, an arm of Not Impossible Labs. This group creates and uses tech to try to transcend social barriers, including those around disability. Magic vests will promote inclusivity at live music performances.
Previous methods that deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals would use to enjoy live music included putting their hands on speakers (扬声器). They could also hold a balloon to feel vibrations on their fingertips. The vests aim to allow for a totally new experience. Hanlon says that nobody expects that using the vests will be so engaging, and “when you see it in people’s eyes, it’s magical.”
Jay Zimmerman, a composer whose ability to hear was damaged, says the vests are an example of new technology offering more exciting flexibility than before. He hopes that soon these inventions will allow deaf kids to have experiences with real vibrations.
The vests are not limited to any particular type of music. Hanlon explained the vibration points can even be adjusted to fit a show’s overall atmosphere. The vests have been used at concerts for rock band Greta Van Fleet and pop star Lady Gaga.
28. What is the purpose of Patrick Hanlon’s magic vests
A. To perfectly fit a concert’s overall atmosphere.
B. To replace traditional speakers at music concerts.
C. To provide better seating options at live music events.
D. To help people with hearing problems feel music better.
29. How do the vests allow users to experience different musical elements
A. By putting hands on speakers. B. By feeling force, vibration and movement.
C. By engaging in magic. D. By holding a balloon.
30. What does the underlined word “transcend” in paragraph 2 most probably mean
A. Get over. B. Cure of. C. Tear up. D. Account for.
31. Who may be interested in reading the text
A. Children who have many bad habits in life.
B. Citizens who want to travel outside.
C. People with hearing problems who enjoy music.
D. Farmers who are good at gardening.
【答案】28. D 29. B 30. A 31. C
D
Ever wondered why fresh fruits and vegetables are the first thing you see in stores or why the bread and milk are so far away Supermarkets spend millions of dollars researching consumer (消费者) behaviour in order to develop ways to make you buy more in their stores.
CHOICE magazine takes a look at some of the more common tricks to help you avoid spending more money next time you go shopping.
Experts say turning to the right when you walk into a shop is connected with most people’s preference (偏好) for using their right hand.
Dr Paul Harrison, expert at Deakin University, says a store’s entry is not the only important point. “Research in the US has shown that shoppers who travel in an anti-clockwise (逆时针方向的) direction will spend about two dollars more per trip than clockwise shoppers.”
Research made on shoppers’ in-store movements suggests people travel to some aisles (过道) only. The most common trip to travel in stores is around the outside circle, walking in and out of the aisles as needed. As a result, the ends of each aisle are where the store makes the most money.
When you enter a big supermarket fresh fruits and vegetables are in the first shopping area. Although it’s not wise to first put fruits and vegetables into your shopping basket, this department is set to make the shoppers feel that it’s fresh and healthy. People who use the fresh food areas are also likely to spend more money in the store.
By setting up different “marketplace” areas, it feels as though we’ve visited several different stores where we can get everything we need rather than a single big shop. Each of these areas has different lighting and floor coverings. “It’s all about creating a market-like feel,” says Harrison. “Areas making and selling bread, apart from smelling good, give the impression that the supermarket can be trusted. It’s like they’re saying, ‘You can trust us because we make food.’”
32. Why do people turn to the right when entering a shop
A. People are mostly right-handed. B. It’s easier for them to walk in a circle.
C. Fresh food is often placed on the right. D. Shopping baskets are usually on the right.
33. What does the research in the US find
A. Most shoppers walk anti-clockwise.
B. Clockwise walkers are often big shoppers.
C. A store’s entry is the most important point.
D. Walking directions influence consuming behaviour.
34. As for aisles, what do supermarket managers most care about
A. The ends. B. The middle. C. How long they are. D. How wide they are.
35. What’s the best title of the passage
A. How to save money
B. An introduction of supermarket placement strategy.
C. How to to be a smart shopper.
D. How to develop healthy eating habits
【答案】32. A 33. D 34. A 35. 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。
The man who could see the future
The ability to predict the future is a rare talent. American author Isaac Asimov (1920—1992), one of the great science fiction writers of his age, had such a talent. ___36___ Now that we’re here, let’s see what he got right.
___37___ Asimov thought computers would cause a revolution comparable to the induatrial revolution of the 19th century. Specifically, he said that “mobile computerized objects” would be an important part of everyday life. Here, he clearly predicted our world of smartphones, tables and other devices. He also had a great deal to say about space exploration. ___38___
How did Asimov develop his special sense of future developments ___39___ He read the newspapers and magazines sold in his parents’ candy store. His scientific interest gained sharper focus at Columbia University in New York. Asimov went to study chemistry, but became bored with pure laboratory science. Instead, he thought hard about the social implications(作用) of science. He wanted to communicate his ideas to the public.
___40___ Asimov had his finger on the pulse(脉搏)of both scientific and social change. He had a clear vision of what was coming around the corner for humanity in his works like the Galactic Empire series(《银河帝国系列》). “His predictions are absolutely fascinating,” Calum Chase, an English writer, told BBC News. “He was a genius.”
A. As a smart boy, Asimov taught himself to read at the age of five.
B. Space exploration really can make our life more convenient and comfortable.
C. Back in 1983, he was asked to predict what the world would look like in 2019.
D. On the role that computing would play in the future, he was amazingly accurate.
E. Asimov has developed a great interest in computer programming since childhood.
F. As an author, his books would feature the theme of social change caused by technology.
G. The International Space Station proves his prediction that we would not simply visit space but seek to stay there.
【答案】36. C 37. D 38. G 39. A 40. F
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I had graduated from college with a degree in education. But I still couldn’t find a(n) ____41____ teaching job. I waited for the phone to ring so I could ____42____ work as a replacement. One day I would be teaching high school science and the next day I would be ____43____ with kindergarteners on a playground. This time I was in a local grade school as a(n) ____44____ for a 5th grade teacher for the day. Determined not to let my time simply ____45____, I went over the lesson plans and stayed ____46____ with the students, smiling and encouraging them. I was determined to ____47____ the great teachers I’d had when I was a boy and not the critical ones who always left me ____48____ bad.
At the end of the day just as they were leaving the room a girl handed me a ____49____ note. I waited until they were all gone before I opened it. It was a lovely drawing full of _____50_____ wonder and a note that said: “You are the best teacher I have ever had!” My mouth fell open in _____51_____. It really amazed me that my kind _____52_____ had touched that girl’s heart so deeply. I took that note home and put it in a folder. Anytime I was feeling _____53_____ I would look at it and it always made me smile.
That experience showed me the _____54_____ that a single kind word can have on a life. I never saw that girl again, but I _____55_____ that her life has been full of kind words and loving people. And I continue to try my best each day to let love and kindness live through my words and my life.
41. A. ever-changing B. random C. full-time D. swift
42. A. consequently B. actually C. casually D. temporarily
43. A. travelling around B. running around C. keeping off D. pulling off
44. A. assistant B. applicant C. advocate D. replacement
45. A. grow B. slow C. pass D. break
46. A. honest B. positive C. awake D. curious
47. A. follow B. motivate C. respect D. recognize
48. A. looking B. feeling C. remaining D. turning
49. A. delivered B. selected C. folded D. checked
50. A. mature B. precise C. exceptional D. fancy
51. A. shock B. trouble C. confusion D. silence
52. A. options B. concerns C. comments D. decisions
53. A. wonderful B. discouraged C. ashamed D. fortunate
54. A. patience B. vision C. support D. power
55. A. assume B. remind C. announce D. confirm
【答案】41. C 42. D 43. B 44. D 45. C 46. B 47. A 48. B 49. C 50. D 51. A 52. C 53. B 54. D 55. A
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。
Jeff is the president of a big company and lives a very wealthy life. What is his attitude____56____life Maybe you can find the answer from his story. When Jeff was only 7 years old, one summer night, a terrible earthquake____57____(strike) his hometown. He became an orphan (孤儿) overnight. He had no choice but to be____58____beggar. It was a time____59____he lived a poor life. Sometimes he even couldn’t be treated____60____(equal).____61____there were some difficulties, he would never give up.
As he grew older, he couldn’t stand begging for food and wanted to____62____(regard) as a common person. To satisfy____63____(he) demands, he acted immediately. He made great efforts to earn money by ____64____(deliver) goods. He also struggled_____65_____(study) knowledge by himself. Later, he went to university and Jeff succeeded in changing his fate. Jeff’s experiences make us understand that the only person we can depend on is ourselves.
【答案】56. to 57. struck
58. a 59. when
60. equally
61. Though 62. be regarded
63. his 64. delivering
65 to study
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华。本周六是你十八岁生日，家人将在光明饭店会为你举办一次生日宴会。请你给朋友John写一封信，邀请他参加。内容包括：
1. 提出邀请；
2. 18岁生日的意义；
3. 宴会情况。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Dear John,
I’m writing this letter to invite you to my 18th birthday party this Saturday
An 18th birthday is unusual for every child in China, because it means that a teenager who has been an adult becomes more mature and wiser. So my family is determined to hold a big party at Guangming Hotel. Many friends and relatives are invited to the party. The hotel band will play amazing music, and a variety of Chinese food will be served. If you take part in the party, you will definitely enjoy the atmosphere and have a good time with us.
Look forward to your coming.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(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。 续写的词数应为150 左右。
Several years ago, I traveled by train to Stockholm. I was visiting two friends who were to meet me at the train station. I stood there waiting for my first friend to arrive and in the midst of all the hurrying passengers that Friday afternoon, I heard a weak voice; it sounded like a question. I turned and saw a young man standing with a white cane ( 拐 杖 ) , his suitcase by his feet. I approached and asked,“Do you need help ”“Yes,”he replied, nodding his head, appearing relieved.
He had been trying for some time, unsuccessfully, to get someone’s attention. He had missed his train home. His cell phone battery was dead, and he needed to call his mother to tell her of the circumstances.
This young man named Mustafa, I found out, had just completed his first week at a school for the blind. He went to school on Mondays and returned home on Fridays. Of course I helped him call his mother. I did not understand what he spoke with her on my cell phone, but I could tell the language was Swedish. Of course the next problem was finding the right train home and telling his mother the new arrival time. Yet in this disordered train station, I did not want to miss connecting with my friend Bogdan who was on his way to the spot where we were standing.
Before I could dial the number to call Bogdan, he was suddenly already there. I described the problem and Bogdan took the young man’s arm and we were off on our adventure to help get Mustafa home. While sorting out where his home was, what train, and what time, my second friend Marcello called and wondered where we were. Soon he joined us. It happened that Marcello speaks 12 languages.
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。
Marcello’s gift in language was a great advantage.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Now we were leading Mustafa to his train.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Paragraph 1:
Marcello’s gift in language was a great advantage. Now we could talk with Mustafa more effectively, learning about more information about him. Later, Marcello called Mustafa’s mother in Swedish. We told her not to worry about her son. We also told her that her son had missed his train so we helped him choose another train. In the end, we let Mustafa talk with his mother on the phone. He was grateful for our help and told his mother the time of his arrival.
Paragraph 2:
Now we were leading Mustafa to his train. And we set off to find the train platform. Then it was time to help him get on the train, and it’s best to find a seat with someone who could look after Mustafa and help him get off the train. Unexpectedly, a woman on the train suddenly recognized Mustafa. It turned out that she was a teacher at his school, and Mustafa was just her student. What a coincidence! That was the end of our adventure.
高二英语
第二部分 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
English Class 101
Are you looking for the best online English course to help improve your language skills I will introduce one to you.
English Class 101 is a website that has been built for people looking to improve their English skills. There are over 1,000 lessons on the website, which include different levels to meet your need.
All English learners can find a level to suit them, as its courses range (涵盖) from complete beginner (Al) to advanced (C2). You have to take a placement test so that you can find the right level and get proper lessons.
The site helps English language learners with thousands of video lessons, words learning tools, lesson notes, and discussions, which provides a practical approach (方法) to learning. The lessons take you by the hand and guide you through real English conversations. The teachers slow down and explain every word and phrase. Just imagine that you’ll finally understand every English word you hear.
You can even get one-on-one support from your very own teacher! Your personal teacher will provide corrections and answers by messenger. They will also make sure you follow your individual plan and assign (布置) homework on a daily basis.
Price: Level 1, $50 per month; Level 2, $80 per month; Level 3, $100 per month; Advanced, $200 per month.
21. How many lessons are there on the website
A. 100. B. 101. C. More than 1,000. D. 1,000.
22. What can you get from the class
A. A membership card. B. An English comic book.
C. Some prize money. D. Personalized guidance.
23. How much should you pay to sign up for two-month Level 3
A. $150. B. $180. C. $200. D. $400.
B
When people ask me how I started writing, I find myself describing an urgent need that I felt to work with language. Having said that, I did not know for a long time what I was looking for. It was not until I followed this feeling to its source that I discovered I had a passion for writing. With some encouragement from my colleagues, I had one of my poems published. This bit of success, however, was the point where my problem began.
Back in 1978, I had to travel between three different campuses in the morning, teaching freshman composition. Afternoons I spent taking my daughter to her ballet and horse-riding lessons. I composed my lectures on the way, and that was all the thinking time I had. When I returned home, there was not enough of me left for writing after a full working day.
As a way out, I decided to get up two hours before my usual time. My alarm was set for 5:00 A.M. The first day I shut it off because I had placed it within arm's reach. The second day I set two clocks, one on my night table, and one out in the hallway. I had to jump out of bed and run to silence it before my family was awoken. This was when my morning writing began.
Since that first morning in 1978, I have been following the habit to this day, not making or accepting many excuses for not writing. I wrote my poems in this manner for nearly ten years before my first book was published. When I decided to write a novel, I divided my two hours: the first for poetry, the second for fiction. Well or badly, I wrote at least two pages a day. This is how my novel, The Line of the Sun. was finished. If I had waited to have the time, I would still be waiting to write my novel.
What I got out of getting up in the dark to work is the feeling that I am in control. For many people, the initial sense of urgency to create easily dies away because it requires making the tough decision: taking the time to create, stealing it from yourself if ifs the only way.
24. What motivated the author to start her writing career
A. Her strong wish to share. B. Her keen interest in writing.
C. Her urgent need to make a living. D. Her passionate desire for fame.
25. Why did the author place an alarm clock in the hallway
A. In case the clock in her room broke down. B. In case she failed to hear the ringing.
C. To force herself out of bed. D. To wake up her family.
26. How did the author manage to finish her novel
A. By sticking to writing every morning. B. By writing when her mind was most active.
C. By drawing inspirations from classic novels. D. By reducing her teaching hours at school.
27. What can we learn from the author's success in her writing career
A. It is never too late to change your job. B. Imaginative ideas die away if not taken in time.
C. A tight schedule is no excuse for lack of action. D. Daily life provides ideas for creative writing.
C
What if you could experience music in your body, rather than hear it through your ears That’s the idea behind Patrick Hanlon’s magic vests (魔术背心), which allow concertgoers (常参加音乐会者) who are deaf or hard of hearing to experience music. A magic vest is a wearable device that allows its user to experience touch through force, vibration and movement.
Hanlon is a co-founder of Music: Not Impossible, an arm of Not Impossible Labs. This group creates and uses tech to try to transcend social barriers, including those around disability. Magic vests will promote inclusivity at live music performances.
Previous methods that deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals would use to enjoy live music included putting their hands on speakers (扬声器). They could also hold a balloon to feel vibrations on their fingertips. The vests aim to allow for a totally new experience. Hanlon says that nobody expects that using the vests will be so engaging, and “when you see it in people’s eyes, it’s magical.”
Jay Zimmerman, a composer whose ability to hear was damaged, says the vests are an example of new technology offering more exciting flexibility than before. He hopes that soon these inventions will allow deaf kids to have experiences with real vibrations.
The vests are not limited to any particular type of music. Hanlon explained the vibration points can even be adjusted to fit a show’s overall atmosphere. The vests have been used at concerts for rock band Greta Van Fleet and pop star Lady Gaga.
28. What is the purpose of Patrick Hanlon’s magic vests
A. To perfectly fit a concert’s overall atmosphere.
B. To replace traditional speakers at music concerts.
C. To provide better seating options at live music events.
D. To help people with hearing problems feel music better.
29. How do the vests allow users to experience different musical elements
A. By putting hands on speakers. B. By feeling force, vibration and movement.
C. By engaging in magic. D. By holding a balloon.
30. What does the underlined word “transcend” in paragraph 2 most probably mean
A. Get over. B. Cure of. C. Tear up. D. Account for.
31. Who may be interested in reading the text
A. Children who have many bad habits in life.
B. Citizens who want to travel outside.
C. People with hearing problems who enjoy music.
D. Farmers who are good at gardening.
D
Ever wondered why fresh fruits and vegetables are the first thing you see in stores or why the bread and milk are so far away Supermarkets spend millions of dollars researching consumer (消费者) behaviour in order to develop ways to make you buy more in their stores.
CHOICE magazine takes a look at some of the more common tricks to help you avoid spending more money next time you go shopping.
Experts say turning to the right when you walk into a shop is connected with most people’s preference (偏好) for using their right hand.
Dr Paul Harrison, expert at Deakin University, says a store’s entry is not the only important point. “Research in the US has shown that shoppers who travel in an anti-clockwise (逆时针方向的) direction will spend about two dollars more per trip than clockwise shoppers.”
Research made on shoppers’ in-store movements suggests people travel to some aisles (过道) only. The most common trip to travel in stores is around the outside circle, walking in and out of the aisles as needed. As a result, the ends of each aisle are where the store makes the most money.
When you enter a big supermarket fresh fruits and vegetables are in the first shopping area. Although it’s not wise to first put fruits and vegetables into your shopping basket, this department is set to make the shoppers feel that it’s fresh and healthy. People who use the fresh food areas are also likely to spend more money in the store.
By setting up different “marketplace” areas, it feels as though we’ve visited several different stores where we can get everything we need rather than a single big shop. Each of these areas has different lighting and floor coverings. “It’s all about creating a market-like feel,” says Harrison. “Areas making and selling bread, apart from smelling good, give the impression that the supermarket can be trusted. It’s like they’re saying, ‘You can trust us because we make food.’”
32. Why do people turn to the right when entering a shop
A. People are mostly right-handed. B. It’s easier for them to walk in a circle.
C. Fresh food is often placed on the right. D. Shopping baskets are usually on the right.
33. What does the research in the US find
A. Most shoppers walk anti-clockwise.
B. Clockwise walkers are often big shoppers.
C. A store’s entry is the most important point.
D. Walking directions influence consuming behaviour.
34. As for aisles, what do supermarket managers most care about
A. The ends. B. The middle. C. How long they are. D. How wide they are.
35. What’s the best title of the passage
A. How to save money
B. An introduction of supermarket placement strategy.
C. How to to be a smart shopper.
D. How to develop healthy eating habits
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。
The man who could see the future
The ability to predict the future is a rare talent. American author Isaac Asimov (1920—1992), one of the great science fiction writers of his age, had such a talent. ___36___ Now that we’re here, let’s see what he got right.
___37___ Asimov thought computers would cause a revolution comparable to the induatrial revolution of the 19th century. Specifically, he said that “mobile computerized objects” would be an important part of everyday life. Here, he clearly predicted our world of smartphones, tables and other devices. He also had a great deal to say about space exploration. ___38___
How did Asimov develop his special sense of future developments ___39___ He read the newspapers and magazines sold in his parents’ candy store. His scientific interest gained sharper focus at Columbia University in New York. Asimov went to study chemistry, but became bored with pure laboratory science. Instead, he thought hard about the social implications(作用) of science. He wanted to communicate his ideas to the public.
___40___ Asimov had his finger on the pulse(脉搏)of both scientific and social change. He had a clear vision of what was coming around the corner for humanity in his works like the Galactic Empire series(《银河帝国系列》). “His predictions are absolutely fascinating,” Calum Chase, an English writer, told BBC News. “He was a genius.”
A. As a smart boy, Asimov taught himself to read at the age of five.
B. Space exploration really can make our life more convenient and comfortable.
C. Back in 1983, he was asked to predict what the world would look like in 2019.
D. On the role that computing would play in the future, he was amazingly accurate.
E. Asimov has developed a great interest in computer programming since childhood.
F. As an author his books would feature the theme of social change caused by technology.
G The International Space Station proves his prediction that we would not simply visit space but seek to stay there.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I had graduated from college with a degree in education. But I still couldn’t find a(n) ____41____ teaching job. I waited for the phone to ring so I could ____42____ work as a replacement. One day I would be teaching high school science and the next day I would be ____43____ with kindergarteners on a playground. This time I was in a local grade school as a(n) ____44____ for a 5th grade teacher for the day. Determined not to let my time simply ____45____, I went over the lesson plans and stayed ____46____ with the students, smiling and encouraging them. I was determined to ____47____ the great teachers I’d had when I was a boy and not the critical ones who always left me ____48____ bad.
At the end of the day just as they were leaving the room a girl handed me a ____49____ note. I waited until they were all gone before I opened it. It was a lovely drawing full of _____50_____ wonder and a note that said: “You are the best teacher I have ever had!” My mouth fell open in _____51_____. It really amazed me that my kind _____52_____ had touched that girl’s heart so deeply. I took that note home and put it in a folder. Anytime I was feeling _____53_____ I would look at it and it always made me smile.
That experience showed me the _____54_____ that a single kind word can have on a life. I never saw that girl again, but I _____55_____ that her life has been full of kind words and loving people. And I continue to try my best each day to let love and kindness live through my words and my life.
41. A. ever-changing B. random C. full-time D. swift
42. A. consequently B. actually C. casually D. temporarily
43. A. travelling around B. running around C. keeping off D. pulling off
44. A. assistant B. applicant C. advocate D. replacement
45. A. grow B. slow C. pass D. break
46. A. honest B. positive C. awake D. curious
47. A. follow B. motivate C. respect D. recognize
48. A. looking B. feeling C. remaining D. turning
49. A. delivered B. selected C. folded D. checked
50. A. mature B. precise C. exceptional D. fancy
51. A. shock B. trouble C. confusion D. silence
52. A. options B. concerns C. comments D. decisions
53. A. wonderful B. discouraged C. ashamed D. fortunate
54. A. patience B. vision C. support D. power
55. A. assume B. remind C. announce D. confirm
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。
Jeff is the president of a big company and lives a very wealthy life. What is his attitude____56____life Maybe you can find the answer from his story. When Jeff was only 7 years old one summer night, a terrible earthquake____57____(strike) his hometown. He became an orphan (孤儿) overnight. He had no choice but to be____58____beggar. It was a time____59____he lived a poor life. Sometimes he even couldn’t be treated____60____(equal).____61____there were some difficulties, he would never give up.
As he grew older, he couldn’t stand begging for food and wanted to____62____(regard) as a common person. To satisfy____63____(he) demands, he acted immediately. He made great efforts to earn money by ____64____(deliver) goods. He also struggled_____65_____(study) knowledge by himself. Later, he went to university and Jeff succeeded in changing his fate. Jeff’s experiences make us understand that the only person we can depend on is ourselves.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华。本周六是你十八岁生日，家人将在光明饭店会为你举办一次生日宴会。请你给朋友John写一封信，邀请他参加。内容包括：
1. 提出邀请；
2. 18岁生日的意义；
3. 宴会情况。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节(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。 续写的词数应为150 左右。
Several years ago, I traveled by train to Stockholm. I was visiting two friends who were to meet me at the train station. I stood there waiting for my first friend to arrive and in the midst of all the hurrying passengers that Friday afternoon, I heard a weak voice; it sounded like a question. I turned and saw a young man standing with a white cane ( 拐 杖 ) , his suitcase by his feet. I approached and asked,“Do you need help ”“Yes,”he replied, nodding his head, appearing relieved.
He had been trying for some time, unsuccessfully, to get someone’s attention. He had missed his train home. His cell phone battery was dead, and he needed to call his mother to tell her of the circumstances.
This young man named Mustafa, I found out, had just completed his first week at a school for the blind. He went to school on Mondays and returned home on Fridays. Of course I helped him call his mother. I did not understand what he spoke with her on my cell phone, but I could tell the language was Swedish. Of course the next problem was finding the right train home and telling his mother the new arrival time. Yet in this disordered train station, I did not want to miss connecting with my friend Bogdan who was on his way to the spot where we were standing.
Before I could dial the number to call Bogdan, he was suddenly already there. I described the problem and Bogdan took the young man’s arm and we were off on our adventure to help get Mustafa home. While sorting out where his home was, what train, and what time, my second friend Marcello called and wondered where we were. Soon he joined us. It happened that Marcello speaks 12 languages.
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。
Marcello’s gift in language was a great advantage.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Now we were leading Mustafa to his train.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案版
第二部分 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
English Class 101
Are you looking for the best online English course to help improve your language skills I will introduce one to you.
English Class 101 is a website that has been built for people looking to improve their English skills. There are over 1,000 lessons on the website, which include different levels to meet your need.
All English learners can find a level to suit them, as its courses range (涵盖) from complete beginner (Al) to advanced (C2). You have to take a placement test so that you can find the right level and get proper lessons.
The site helps English language learners with thousands of video lessons, words learning tools, lesson notes, and discussions, which provides a practical approach (方法) to learning. The lessons take you by the hand and guide you through real English conversations. The teachers slow down and explain every word and phrase. Just imagine that you’ll finally understand every English word you hear.
You can even get one-on-one support from your very own teacher! Your personal teacher will provide corrections and answers by messenger. They will also make sure you follow your individual plan and assign (布置) homework on a daily basis.
Price: Level 1, $50 per month; Level 2, $80 per month; Level 3, $100 per month; Advanced, $200 per month.
21. How many lessons are there on the website
A. 100. B. 101. C. More than 1,000. D. 1,000.
22. What can you get from the class
A. A membership card. B. An English comic book.
C. Some prize money. D. Personalized guidance.
23. How much should you pay to sign up for two-month Level 3
A. $150. B. $180. C. $200. D. $400.
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. C
B
When people ask me how I started writing, I find myself describing an urgent need that I felt to work with language. Having said that, I did not know for a long time what I was looking for. It was not until I followed this feeling to its source that I discovered I had a passion for writing. With some encouragement from my colleagues, I had one of my poems published. This bit of success, however, was the point where my problem began.
Back in 1978, I had to travel between three different campuses in the morning, teaching freshman composition. Afternoons I spent taking my daughter to her ballet and horse-riding lessons. I composed my lectures on the way, and that was all the thinking time I had. When I returned home, there was not enough of me left for writing after a full working day.
As a way out I decided to get up two hours before my usual time. My alarm was set for 5:00 A.M. The first day I shut it off because I had placed it within arm's reach. The second day I set two clocks, one on my night table, and one out in the hallway. I had to jump out of bed and run to silence it before my family was awoken. This was when my morning writing began.
Since that first morning in 1978, I have been following the habit to this day, not making or accepting many excuses for not writing. I wrote my poems in this manner for nearly ten years before my first book was published. When I decided to write a novel, I divided my two hours: the first for poetry, the second for fiction. Well or badly, I wrote at least two pages a day. This is how my novel, The Line of the Sun. was finished. If I had waited to have the time, I would still be waiting to write my novel.
What I got out of getting up in the dark to work is the feeling that I am in control. For many people, the initial sense of urgency to create easily dies away because it requires making the tough decision: taking the time to create, stealing it from yourself if ifs the only way.
24. What motivated the author to start her writing career
A. Her strong wish to share. B. Her keen interest in writing.
C. Her urgent need to make a living. D. Her passionate desire for fame.
25. Why did the author place an alarm clock in the hallway
A. In case the clock in her room broke down. B. In case she failed to hear the ringing.
C To force herself out of bed. D. To wake up her family.
26. How did the author manage to finish her novel
A. By sticking to writing every morning. B. By writing when her mind was most active.
C. By drawing inspirations from classic novels. D. By reducing her teaching hours at school.
27. What can we learn from the author's success in her writing career
A. It is never too late to change your job. B. Imaginative ideas die away if not taken in time.
C. A tight schedule is no excuse for lack of action. D. Daily life provides ideas for creative writing.
【答案】24. B 25. C 26. A 27. C
C
What if you could experience music in your body, rather than hear it through your ears That’s the idea behind Patrick Hanlon’s magic vests (魔术背心), which allow concertgoers (常参加音乐会者) who are deaf or hard of hearing to experience music. A magic vest is a wearable device that allows its user to experience touch through force, vibration and movement.
Hanlon is a co-founder of Music: Not Impossible, an arm of Not Impossible Labs. This group creates and uses tech to try to transcend social barriers, including those around disability. Magic vests will promote inclusivity at live music performances.
Previous methods that deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals would use to enjoy live music included putting their hands on speakers (扬声器). They could also hold a balloon to feel vibrations on their fingertips. The vests aim to allow for a totally new experience. Hanlon says that nobody expects that using the vests will be so engaging, and “when you see it in people’s eyes, it’s magical.”
Jay Zimmerman, a composer whose ability to hear was damaged, says the vests are an example of new technology offering more exciting flexibility than before. He hopes that soon these inventions will allow deaf kids to have experiences with real vibrations.
The vests are not limited to any particular type of music. Hanlon explained the vibration points can even be adjusted to fit a show’s overall atmosphere. The vests have been used at concerts for rock band Greta Van Fleet and pop star Lady Gaga.
28. What is the purpose of Patrick Hanlon’s magic vests
A. To perfectly fit a concert’s overall atmosphere.
B. To replace traditional speakers at music concerts.
C. To provide better seating options at live music events.
D. To help people with hearing problems feel music better.
29. How do the vests allow users to experience different musical elements
A. By putting hands on speakers. B. By feeling force, vibration and movement.
C. By engaging in magic. D. By holding a balloon.
30. What does the underlined word “transcend” in paragraph 2 most probably mean
A. Get over. B. Cure of. C. Tear up. D. Account for.
31. Who may be interested in reading the text
A. Children who have many bad habits in life.
B. Citizens who want to travel outside.
C. People with hearing problems who enjoy music.
D. Farmers who are good at gardening.
【答案】28. D 29. B 30. A 31. C
D
Ever wondered why fresh fruits and vegetables are the first thing you see in stores or why the bread and milk are so far away Supermarkets spend millions of dollars researching consumer (消费者) behaviour in order to develop ways to make you buy more in their stores.
CHOICE magazine takes a look at some of the more common tricks to help you avoid spending more money next time you go shopping.
Experts say turning to the right when you walk into a shop is connected with most people’s preference (偏好) for using their right hand.
Dr Paul Harrison, expert at Deakin University, says a store’s entry is not the only important point. “Research in the US has shown that shoppers who travel in an anti-clockwise (逆时针方向的) direction will spend about two dollars more per trip than clockwise shoppers.”
Research made on shoppers’ in-store movements suggests people travel to some aisles (过道) only. The most common trip to travel in stores is around the outside circle, walking in and out of the aisles as needed. As a result, the ends of each aisle are where the store makes the most money.
When you enter a big supermarket fresh fruits and vegetables are in the first shopping area. Although it’s not wise to first put fruits and vegetables into your shopping basket, this department is set to make the shoppers feel that it’s fresh and healthy. People who use the fresh food areas are also likely to spend more money in the store.
By setting up different “marketplace” areas, it feels as though we’ve visited several different stores where we can get everything we need rather than a single big shop. Each of these areas has different lighting and floor coverings. “It’s all about creating a market-like feel,” says Harrison. “Areas making and selling bread, apart from smelling good, give the impression that the supermarket can be trusted. It’s like they’re saying, ‘You can trust us because we make food.’”
32. Why do people turn to the right when entering a shop
A. People are mostly right-handed. B. It’s easier for them to walk in a circle.
C. Fresh food is often placed on the right. D. Shopping baskets are usually on the right.
33. What does the research in the US find
A. Most shoppers walk anti-clockwise.
B. Clockwise walkers are often big shoppers.
C. A store’s entry is the most important point.
D. Walking directions influence consuming behaviour.
34. As for aisles, what do supermarket managers most care about
A. The ends. B. The middle. C. How long they are. D. How wide they are.
35. What’s the best title of the passage
A. How to save money
B. An introduction of supermarket placement strategy.
C. How to to be a smart shopper.
D. How to develop healthy eating habits
【答案】32. A 33. D 34. A 35. 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。
The man who could see the future
The ability to predict the future is a rare talent. American author Isaac Asimov (1920—1992), one of the great science fiction writers of his age, had such a talent. ___36___ Now that we’re here, let’s see what he got right.
___37___ Asimov thought computers would cause a revolution comparable to the induatrial revolution of the 19th century. Specifically, he said that “mobile computerized objects” would be an important part of everyday life. Here, he clearly predicted our world of smartphones, tables and other devices. He also had a great deal to say about space exploration. ___38___
How did Asimov develop his special sense of future developments ___39___ He read the newspapers and magazines sold in his parents’ candy store. His scientific interest gained sharper focus at Columbia University in New York. Asimov went to study chemistry, but became bored with pure laboratory science. Instead, he thought hard about the social implications(作用) of science. He wanted to communicate his ideas to the public.
___40___ Asimov had his finger on the pulse(脉搏)of both scientific and social change. He had a clear vision of what was coming around the corner for humanity in his works like the Galactic Empire series(《银河帝国系列》). “His predictions are absolutely fascinating,” Calum Chase, an English writer, told BBC News. “He was a genius.”
A. As a smart boy, Asimov taught himself to read at the age of five.
B. Space exploration really can make our life more convenient and comfortable.
C. Back in 1983, he was asked to predict what the world would look like in 2019.
D. On the role that computing would play in the future, he was amazingly accurate.
E. Asimov has developed a great interest in computer programming since childhood.
F. As an author, his books would feature the theme of social change caused by technology.
G. The International Space Station proves his prediction that we would not simply visit space but seek to stay there.
【答案】36. C 37. D 38. G 39. A 40. F
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I had graduated from college with a degree in education. But I still couldn’t find a(n) ____41____ teaching job. I waited for the phone to ring so I could ____42____ work as a replacement. One day I would be teaching high school science and the next day I would be ____43____ with kindergarteners on a playground. This time I was in a local grade school as a(n) ____44____ for a 5th grade teacher for the day. Determined not to let my time simply ____45____, I went over the lesson plans and stayed ____46____ with the students, smiling and encouraging them. I was determined to ____47____ the great teachers I’d had when I was a boy and not the critical ones who always left me ____48____ bad.
At the end of the day just as they were leaving the room a girl handed me a ____49____ note. I waited until they were all gone before I opened it. It was a lovely drawing full of _____50_____ wonder and a note that said: “You are the best teacher I have ever had!” My mouth fell open in _____51_____. It really amazed me that my kind _____52_____ had touched that girl’s heart so deeply. I took that note home and put it in a folder. Anytime I was feeling _____53_____ I would look at it and it always made me smile.
That experience showed me the _____54_____ that a single kind word can have on a life. I never saw that girl again, but I _____55_____ that her life has been full of kind words and loving people. And I continue to try my best each day to let love and kindness live through my words and my life.
41. A. ever-changing B. random C. full-time D. swift
42. A. consequently B. actually C. casually D. temporarily
43. A. travelling around B. running around C. keeping off D. pulling off
44. A. assistant B. applicant C. advocate D. replacement
45. A. grow B. slow C. pass D. break
46. A. honest B. positive C. awake D. curious
47. A. follow B. motivate C. respect D. recognize
48. A. looking B. feeling C. remaining D. turning
49. A. delivered B. selected C. folded D. checked
50. A. mature B. precise C. exceptional D. fancy
51. A. shock B. trouble C. confusion D. silence
52. A. options B. concerns C. comments D. decisions
53. A. wonderful B. discouraged C. ashamed D. fortunate
54. A. patience B. vision C. support D. power
55. A. assume B. remind C. announce D. confirm
【答案】41. C 42. D 43. B 44. D 45. C 46. B 47. A 48. B 49. C 50. D 51. A 52. C 53. B 54. D 55. A
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。
Jeff is the president of a big company and lives a very wealthy life. What is his attitude____56____life Maybe you can find the answer from his story. When Jeff was only 7 years old, one summer night, a terrible earthquake____57____(strike) his hometown. He became an orphan (孤儿) overnight. He had no choice but to be____58____beggar. It was a time____59____he lived a poor life. Sometimes he even couldn’t be treated____60____(equal).____61____there were some difficulties, he would never give up.
As he grew older, he couldn’t stand begging for food and wanted to____62____(regard) as a common person. To satisfy____63____(he) demands, he acted immediately. He made great efforts to earn money by ____64____(deliver) goods. He also struggled_____65_____(study) knowledge by himself. Later, he went to university and Jeff succeeded in changing his fate. Jeff’s experiences make us understand that the only person we can depend on is ourselves.
【答案】56. to 57. struck
58. a 59. when
60. equally
61. Though 62. be regarded
63. his 64. delivering
65 to study
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华。本周六是你十八岁生日，家人将在光明饭店会为你举办一次生日宴会。请你给朋友John写一封信，邀请他参加。内容包括：
1. 提出邀请；
2. 18岁生日的意义；
3. 宴会情况。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】Dear John,
I’m writing this letter to invite you to my 18th birthday party this Saturday
An 18th birthday is unusual for every child in China, because it means that a teenager who has been an adult becomes more mature and wiser. So my family is determined to hold a big party at Guangming Hotel. Many friends and relatives are invited to the party. The hotel band will play amazing music, and a variety of Chinese food will be served. If you take part in the party, you will definitely enjoy the atmosphere and have a good time with us.
Look forward to your coming.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(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。 续写的词数应为150 左右。
Several years ago, I traveled by train to Stockholm. I was visiting two friends who were to meet me at the train station. I stood there waiting for my first friend to arrive and in the midst of all the hurrying passengers that Friday afternoon, I heard a weak voice; it sounded like a question. I turned and saw a young man standing with a white cane ( 拐 杖 ) , his suitcase by his feet. I approached and asked,“Do you need help ”“Yes,”he replied, nodding his head, appearing relieved.
He had been trying for some time, unsuccessfully, to get someone’s attention. He had missed his train home. His cell phone battery was dead, and he needed to call his mother to tell her of the circumstances.
This young man named Mustafa, I found out, had just completed his first week at a school for the blind. He went to school on Mondays and returned home on Fridays. Of course I helped him call his mother. I did not understand what he spoke with her on my cell phone, but I could tell the language was Swedish. Of course the next problem was finding the right train home and telling his mother the new arrival time. Yet in this disordered train station, I did not want to miss connecting with my friend Bogdan who was on his way to the spot where we were standing.
Before I could dial the number to call Bogdan, he was suddenly already there. I described the problem and Bogdan took the young man’s arm and we were off on our adventure to help get Mustafa home. While sorting out where his home was, what train, and what time, my second friend Marcello called and wondered where we were. Soon he joined us. It happened that Marcello speaks 12 languages.
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。
Marcello’s gift in language was a great advantage.
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Now we were leading Mustafa to his train.
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【答案】Paragraph 1:
Marcello’s gift in language was a great advantage. Now we could talk with Mustafa more effectively, learning about more information about him. Later, Marcello called Mustafa’s mother in Swedish. We told her not to worry about her son. We also told her that her son had missed his train so we helped him choose another train. In the end, we let Mustafa talk with his mother on the phone. He was grateful for our help and told his mother the time of his arrival.
Paragraph 2:
Now we were leading Mustafa to his train. And we set off to find the train platform. Then it was time to help him get on the train, and it’s best to find a seat with someone who could look after Mustafa and help him get off the train. Unexpectedly, a woman on the train suddenly recognized Mustafa. It turned out that she was a teacher at his school, and Mustafa was just her student. What a coincidence! That was the end of our adventure.
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