福建省福州第一中学2024-2025学年高三上学期期中英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文、答案及音频）

福州一中2024—2025学年第一学期第一学段考试
高三 英语学科选择性必修四阶段试卷
（完卷120分钟 满分150分）
第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where did the woman probably go on vacation
A. In a town. B. In the mountains. C. On some beaches.
2. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Put on safety equipment. B. Ride her bike more slowly.
C. Drive to another park.
3. What will the speakers probably do next
A. Visit the woman’s mother. B. Learn to cook noodles. C. Go to a restaurant.
4. Why does the woman apologize to the man
A. She lost his bags. B. She ran into him. C. She forgot his name.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How to treat others. B. How to support a family. C. How to find a great job.
第二节 （共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How does the woman suggest the man travel
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway.
7. Why will the man go to the city center
A. To find a job. B. To take a class. C. To meet his friend.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where are the speakers
A. In the man’s house. B. In a clothing store. C. In a design company.
9. What does the woman say about her business
A. It focuses on personal needs.
B. It only provides formal clothing.
C. It attracts mainly young customers.
10. When will the wedding take place
A. In one week. B. In four weeks. C. In one year.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Who is the man
A A manager. B. A secretary. C. An interviewee.
12. Which line of business is the company in
A. Clothing. B. Education. C. Electronics.
13 How does the woman respond to the man’s lack of work experience
A. It might be an issue.
B. It won’t be a problem.
C. She needs more information.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why is the woman nervous about meeting the man’s sister
A. Because his sister doesn’t invite her.
B. Because she’s never met his sister before.
C. Because she doesn’t know how to talk to strangers.
15. What does the man offer to do for the woman first
A. Introduce her to others.
B. Prepare some food for her.
C. Show her around the room.
16. What is the man’s attitude towards the people at the party
A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Indifferent.
17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter.
听第10段材料，回答第18 至20题。
18. What does the man give the speech for
A. To introduce the sales and marketing director.
B. To congratulate the employees on their achievement.
C. To express his gratitude for everyone’s hard work.
19. What will the listeners receive today
A. More vacation days. B. Three new products. C. An extra payment.
20. What is the speaker most proud of
A. The teamwork of the employees.
B. The development of their product.
C. The performance of the team.
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
How to Make an Upside-Down Tomato Planter
PROJECT OVERVIEW
WORKING TIME: 30 mins-1 hr.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
ESTIMATED COST: $15 to $30
Growing upside-down tomatoes is fun and easy, and making your own custom planter is a great DIY project. This unconventional approach has gained popularity due to its space-saving and disease-preventing benefits. Let’s try to grow your own tomato plant!
Be sure to hang your planter from a sturdy structure; it can easily weigh 50 pounds or more when filled with damp soil. Also, make sure your tomatoes get plenty of sun; most need at least six hours of full sun per day.
Another important consideration is the variety of tomato plants you grow upside-down. Because some large tomatoes become very heavy when ripe, and the weight of the fruit can break the planter, it’s a good idea to stick with cherry tomatoes.
What You’ll Need
Utility knife Scissors
5-gallon bucket with lid
Oilcloth or plastic tablecloth
Double-sided waterproof tape
Plastic ribbon, twine, or raffia
Potting soil
Tomato seedling
Fertilizer
Steps:
1. Carefully cut off the bottom of your bottle with the knife.
2. Roll up the garbage bag around your arm and insert it into the bottle. Once it’s placed inside, loosen the bag and try to spread it evenly within the bottle.
3. Fold the top edge of the bag over the bottle and secure it with duct tape.
4. Wrap the tomato plant with the paper towel and carefully insert it into the bottle and out through the spout (瓶口).
5. Fill the rest of the bottle with soil.
6. Wrap some twine at the spout, stretch it along the length of the body, and tape it in place.
7. Stuff some cotton balls through the bottom opening to help keep water in.
8. Hang it up in a sunny spot, water it regularly, and watch your tomatoes grow!
1. What is a primary benefit of growing tomatoes upside-down
A. They grow faster. B. They require less water.
C. They are easier to harvest. D. They have a smaller footprint.
2 What is a consideration when growing tomatoes upside-down
A. Shape of the planter. B. The color of the tomatoes.
C. The type of the tomatoes. D. The brand of fertilizer used.
3. What should you use to prevent water loss at the bottom of the planter
A. Soil. B. Garbage bag. C. Cotton balls. D. Paper towel.
B
Look to many of history’s cultural symbols, and there you’ll find an ancestor of Frost, the snowman in the movie Frozen. It appeared on some of the first postcards, starred in some of the earliest silent movies, and was the subject of a couple of the earliest photos, dating all the way back to the 1800s. I discovered even more about one of humanity’s earliest forms of folk art during several years of research around the world.
For example, snowmen were a phenomenon in the Middle Ages, built with great skill and thought. At a time of limited means of expression, snow was like free art supplies dropped from the sky. It was a popular activity for couples to leisurely walk through town to view the temporary works of chilly art. Some were created by famous artists, including a19-year-old Michelangelo, who in 1494 was appointed by the ruler of Florence to build a snowman in his mansion’s courtyard.
The Miracle of 1511 took place during six freezing weeks called the Winter of Death. The city of Brussels was covered in snowmen — an impressive scene that told stories on every street corner. Snowmen were a reflection of people’s imagination. For the people of Brussels, this was a defining moment of artistic freedom, at least until spring arrived, by which time they were dealing with damaging floods.
If you fear the heyday of the snowman has passed, don’t worry: I’ve learned that some explosive snowman history is still being made today. Every year since 1818, the people of Zurich celebrate the beginning of spring by blowing up a snowman. On the third Monday of April, the holiday is kicked off when a cotton snowman called the Boogg is stuffed with explosive and paraded through town. The parade ends with the Boogg being placed on firewood. After the bells of the Church of St. Peter have rung six times, representing the passing of winter, the firewood is lit. When the snowman explodes, winter is considered officially over-the quicker it is burnt down, the longer summer is said to be.
4. What can best describe the snowmen building in the Middle Ages
A. Competitive display of artistic skills.
B. Constant inspiration for film industry.
C. Social interaction among notable figures.
D. Artistic expression from available resources.
5. “The heyday of the snowman” in Para.4 refers to the time when snowmen ______.
A. enjoyed great popularity B. were politically criticized
C. caused damaging floods D. were artistically neglected
6. What does the blowing up of the Boogg in Zurich symbolize
A. The decoration for holiday. B. The shift from winter to spring.
C. The authority of the Church. D. The start of the celebration.
7. What can be inferred from the text about snowmen
A. They’ve lost their value over time.
B. They are mainly used for winter sports.
C. They have enduring cultural significance.
D. They’ve gained renewed attention recently.
C
Most damagingly, anger weakens a person’s ability to think clearly and keep control over his behaviour. The angry person loses objectivity in evaluating the emotional significance of the person or situation that arouses his anger.
Not everyone experiences anger in the same way; what angers one person may amuse another. The specific expression of anger also differs from person to person based on biological and cultural forces. In contemporary culture, physical expressions of anger are generally considered too socially harmful to be tolerated. We no longer regard “duels” (决斗) as an appropriate expression of anger resulting from one person’s awareness of insulting behaviour on the part of another.
Anger can be identified in the brain, where the electrical activity changes. Under most conditions EEG (脑电图) measures of electrical activity show balanced activity between the right and left prefrontal (额叶前部) areas. Behaviourally this corresponds to the general even-handed disposition (意向) that most of us possess most of the time. But when we are angry the EEG of the right and left prefrontal areas aren’t balanced and, as a result of this, we’re likely to react. And our behavioural response to anger is different from our response to other emotions, whether positive or negative.
Most positive emotions are associated with approach behaviour: we move closer to people we like. Most negative emotions in contrast, are associated with avoidance behaviour: we move away from people and things that we dislike or that make us anxious. But anger is an exception to this pattern. The angrier we are, the more likely we are to move towards the object of our anger. This corresponds to what psychologists refer to as offensive anger: the angry person moves closer in order to influence and control the person or situation causing his anger. This approach-and-confront behaviour is accompanied by a leftward prefrontal asymmetry of EEG activity. Interestingly, this asymmetry (不对称) lessens if the angry person can cultivate understanding towards the individual who is bringing forth the angry response. In defensive anger, in contrast, the EEG asymmetry is directed to the right and the angry person feels helpless in the face of the anger-inspiring situation.
8. What does “duels” in Para. 2 show about the expression of anger
A. It varies among people. B. It has a biological basis.
C. It influences one’s thinking. D. It is socially and culturally shaped.
9. What is Para. 3 mainly about
A. Electrical activities in the brain. B. Unbalanced structure of the brain.
C. Changes spotted in an angry brain. D. Behavioural response to emotions.
10. What can be done to reduce offensive anger
A. Relate to others. B. Avoid angry situations.
C. Express anger publicly. D. Overlook feelings of anger.
11 Which of the following is typical of defensive anger
A. Shaking fists at the opponents.
B. Yelling at a cashier for a mistake.
C. Withdrawing after being teased.
D. Approaching the source of anger.
D
Few insects strike greater fear into the hearts of farm-owners than rosy apple aphids (蚜虫), which feed on apple trees leaves, causing them to curl up and harden. This provides shelter from pesticide sprays and a severe outbreak can reduce the yield by 80%.
To fight against rosy apple aphids, some suggest using tiny parasitoid (拟寄生物昆虫) wasps. Unlike predators that kill and eat their prey, these wasps allow their offspring to feed on and ultimately kill the host.
Females inject their eggs into rosy apple aphids after mating, and the hatching offspring consume the hosts’ organs before emerging as adults. Employing these wasps could reduce or cut out the need for chemical pesticides, saving money and helping fruit growers achieve the premium-price-generating “organic” label that prohibits such chemicals.
Using wasps for pest control has a long history but has often failed. Researchers at the Catholic University of Louvain believe this is due to a focus on the dietary needs of the flesh-eating larvae (幼虫), neglecting those of the honey-loving adults. They suggest planting flower banks beside trees to address this issue, as detailed in the Annals of Applied Biology.
To test this idea, they ran an experiment in an organic apple farm. They divided it into six plots. Three, they planted with so wildflower species. The other three they left flowerless, as controls. As aphid season approached, they attached to each of nine trees per plot a tube containing about 1,250 wasp larvae. Then they examined selected trees on a ten-day basis for aphids.
The presence of flowers, they found, was associated with a one-third reduction in aphid numbers, compared with the controls. Though that is not as impressive as the 80-90% drop achieved with pesticide treatments, it is a proof of principle. And improved management and understanding of the wasps’ ecological needs could benefit fruit growers looking to maintain their “organic” label while still harvesting crops.
12. Why are rosy apple aphids a source of great anxiety for farmers
A. They will easily go unnoticed. B. They may cause a sharp output drop.
C. They provide shelter for bugs. D. They reproduce on apple leaves.
13. Why may farmers prefer employing wasps for pest control
A. It requires little monitoring. B. It’s convenient to operate.
C. It increases insects’ populations. D. It’s economical and eco-friendly.
14. What can be inferred from the experiment
A. Flowers can enhance aphid control.
B. Wasps can wipe out aphids completely.
C. Wasps are cheaper to apply than pesticides.
D. Flowers compete with aphids for resources.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. A New Trend: Flowerless Farms
B. Chemical Pesticide: the Best Solution
C. A Sustainable Alternative: Flower Power
D. Tiny Wasps: Ecological Balance Indicator
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。
People select news in expectation of a reward. ____16____ In general, the kind of news expected to give immediate reward are news of crime, accident, sports, social events, and human interest. Delayed reward may be expected from news of public affairs, economic matters, social problems, science, education, and health.
News of the first kind pays its rewards at once. ____17____ He can shake his head sympathetically and safely at a hurricane, identify himself with the winning team, laugh understandingly at a warm little story.
____18____ It sometimes requires the reader to tolerate unpleasantness — for example, when he reads of the threatening foreign situation, the mounting national debt, and rising taxes. It has a kind of “threat value”. It is read so that the reader pull themselves into the world of surrounding reality to which he can adapt himself only by hard work. When he selects news of the other kind, he usually withdraws from the world of threatening reality toward the dream world.
For any individual, of course, the boundaries of these two classes are not stable. For example, a sociologist may read news of crime as a social problem, rather than for its immediate reward. ____19____ He may have to play that team next week. A politician may read an account of his latest successful public meeting, not for its delayed reward, but very much as his wife reads an account of a party. In any given story of corruption or disaster, a thoughtful reader may receive not only the immediate reward of indirect experience, but also the delayed reward of information and preparedness. ____20____
A. This reward may be either of two kinds.
B. A coach may read a sports story for its threat value.
C. News of the second kind, however, pays its rewards later.
D. Delayed reward does not necessarily means long-term happiness.
E. A reader can enjoy an indirect experience without any danger or stress involved.
F. News of immediate reward is often associated with strength and positive experiences.
G. Thus, despite categories, one may transfer any story from one kind of reading to another.
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。
Thanksgiving Day was near. The first grade teacher gave her class a fun ____21____-to draw a picture of something for which they were thankful. Most of the class might have economic problems and ____22____ to have a good meal, but still many would ____23____ the holiday with turkey and other traditional food of the season. These, the teacher thought would be the ____24____ of most of her students’ art. And they were. But Douglas made a different kind of picture. It was just an empty hand. Douglas was a ____25____ kind of boy. As other children played during the break, Douglas was likely to stand ____26____ by the teacher’s side. One could guess at the trust and ____27____ he held for her, evident in the way his eyes lit up whenever she called him or proposed a specific request.
His abstract image captured the ____28____ of his peers. Whose hand could it be One child guessed it was the hand of a farmer, because farmers raise turkeys. Another suggested a police officer, because the police protect and ____29____ people. And the discussion went — _____30_____ the teacher remembered the young artist himself. She paused at Douglas’ desk, bent down and asked whose hand it was. The boy looked forward and murmured, “It’s _____31_____.”
She _____32_____the time she had taken his hand and walked with him here or there. How often had she said, “Take my hand, Douglas, we’ll go outside.” Or “Let me show you how to _____33_____ your pencil.” Douglas was most _____34_____ for his teacher’s hand. In fact, people might not always say “thanks”. But they’ll remember the hand that _____35_____.
21. A. work B. assignment C. experiment D. duty
22. A. offer B. tend C. struggle D. go
23. A. provide B. theme C. congratulate D. observe
24. A. subjects B. purposes C. concerns D. attempts
25. A. natural B. usual C. common D. different
26. A. frozen B. tiptoed C. straight D. close
27. A. imagination B. fear C. admiration D. weight
28. A. description B. imagination C. feelings D. illustration
29. A. pay for B. care for C. run for D. wait for
30. A. after B. since C. until D. because
31. A. mine B. hers C. farmers’ D. yours
32. A. reminded B. spent C. remembered D. thought
33. A. hold B. catch C. draw D. remove
34. A. helpful B. thankful C. thoughtful D. satisfied
35. A. turns out B. takes out C. lets out D. reaches out
第二节 （共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 (1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。
In other countries, the garden might be a place for the cultivation of flowers. In China the making of a garden is the effort of the individual to transform ordinary existence into an art, ____36____ place of peace, and a philosophy of life.
Artists ____37____ (continuous) painted the classic views - - the K’un Lun mountains of the Western Paradise, the ten thousand li of Yangtse River cliffs cutting bright heaven; by original interpretations they infused such well-known scenes with their own personality. In the same way the maker of gardens centuries ago captured the essence of a landscape in an effort ____38____ (reproduce) his own version. In gardening, ____39____ in art, it was necessary to use suggestion, leaving behind much unsaid, in order that the one who looked at the scene might ____40____ (allow) to complete the idea. Through the ____41____ (rich) of the visual experiences the viewer was supposed to enter into the creation ____42____ feel himself or herself to be a part of the masterpiece.
The Chinese word for landscape is shanshui, meaning hills and water. Both are necessary in the formation of a garden-hills to stimulate, the still water to create a peaceful atmosphere. Hidden in shanshui ____43____ (be) the yang and the yin. The yang is the active force, represented by the sun, light, mountains and all vigorous objects. The yin, the passive principle, stands for darkness, for water, for weakness, for negation. ____44____ (combine) in appropriate proportions, balanced with care, the yin and yang symbolize the interdependence and unity of ____45____ (conflict) forces.
第四部分 课文知识（共两节，满分15分）
语境填空（根据首字母、中文提示、语境需要或者所给词的恰当形式填空；每题1分，共15分）
注意：无提示词和给中文提示的空，每空只能填入一个单词。
46. I was so pleased to hear the bell ring and our teacher announce, “Class is d______”. (根据首字母单词拼写)
47. Last summer we visited an island in the India Ocean, whose golden beaches were a sight to ______. (值得一看的壮观景象) (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
48. As legend has ______, an old couple by the sea once heard a baby crying. (用适当的词填空)
49. They hurried to the water, only ______ (find) a baby seal there. (所给词的适当形式填空)
50. What is done cannot___________.(undo)(所给词的适当形式填空)
51. ______ (expose) to the freezing weather, many brave tourists and scientists still choose to visit Antarctica. (所给词的适当形式填空)
52. The ______ (frequent) of the boat trips between the islands falls greatly in bad weather when stormy waves make such journeys especially difficult. (所给词的适当形式填空)
53. The company has to s______ (暂缓) the space exploration project due to financial problems. (根据中英文提示拼写单词)
54. The partners agreed to make a ______ (join) effort to meet the project deadlines. (所给词的适当形式填空)
55. The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, has a long history ______ (date) back to 1455. (所给词的适当形式填空)
56. Whoever is charged with a crime should be presumed i______ until proven otherwise. (根据首字母单词拼写)
57. Last year, the tennis player ______ (withdraw) from several tournaments due to injury. (所给词的适当形式填空)
58. When the journey ended, Zac’s adventure received widespread media c______.(根据首字母单词拼写)
59. With lots of food and drink ______ hand, they set off for their picnic. (用适当的词填空)
60. Small boats on the sea are sometimes at the m______ of violent weather. (根据首字母单词拼写)
第五部分 读后续写（满分25分）
61. 阅读下而材料, 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。
A Run to Remember
Thirteen can be a challenging age. Not only did I have to adapt to my changing body. I also had to deal with my parents’ bitter divorce, a new family and the upsetting move from my country home to a crowded suburb.
When we moved, my beloved companion, a small brown pony(小马), had to be sold.
Feeling helpless and alone, I couldn’t eat or sleep, and I cried all of the time. I missed my family, my home and my pony. Finally, my father, realizing how much I missed my pony, purchased an old red horse for me at a local market.
My horse, Cowboy, was without a doubt the ugliest horse in the world. He was pigeon-toed and knock-kneed. But I didn’t care about his faults. I loved him beyond all reasons.
I joined a riding club and faced rude comments and mean snickers about Cowboy’s looks. I never let on how I felt, but deep down inside, my heart was breaking. The other members rode beautiful registered horses.
When Cowboy and I entered the events where the horse is judged on appearance, we were quickly out of the game. I finally realized that my only chance to compete would be in the timed-speed events. I chose barrel racing(绕桶赛), an event in which a horse and its rider attempt to complete a triangular pattern around three barrels in the fastest time.
One girl named Becky rode a big brown horse in the race events. She always won the blue ribbons. Needless to say, she didn’t feel threatened when I competed against her at the next show. She didn’t need to. I came in next to last.
The bitter memory of Becky’s smirks(得意的笑)made me determined to beat her. For the whole next month, I woke up early every day and rode Cowboy five miles to the arena(运动场地). We practiced for hours in the hot sun and then I would walk Cowboy home. On the way home I would be so tired; those five miles seemed twice as long.
All of our hard work didn’t make me feel confident by the time the show came. I sat at the gate and sweated it out while I watched Becky and her horse charge through the pattern of barrels, finishing the course with case.
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。
My turn finally came.
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No cheers filled the air when I finished my show.
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答案
（完卷120分钟 满分150分）
第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where did the woman probably go on vacation
A. In a town. B. In the mountains. C. On some beaches.
2. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Put on safety equipment. B. Ride her bike more slowly.
C. Drive to another park.
3. What will the speakers probably do next
A. Visit the woman’s mother. B. Learn to cook noodles. C. Go to a restaurant.
4. Why does the woman apologize to the man
A. She lost his bags. B. She ran into him. C. She forgot his name.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How to treat others. B. How to support a family. C. How to find a great job.
第二节 （共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How does the woman suggest the man travel
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway.
7. Why will the man go to the city center
A. To find a job. B. To take a class. C. To meet his friend.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where are the speakers
A. In the man’s house. B. In a clothing store. C. In a design company.
9. What does the woman say about her business
A. It focuses on personal needs.
B. It only provides formal clothing.
C. It attracts mainly young customers.
10. When will the wedding take place
A. In one week. B. In four weeks. C. In one year.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Who is the man
A. A manager. B. A secretary. C. An interviewee.
12. Which line of business is the company in
A. Clothing. B. Education. C. Electronics.
13. How does the woman respond to the man’s lack of work experience
A. It might be an issue.
B. It won’t be a problem.
C. She needs more information.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why is the woman nervous about meeting the man’s sister
A. Because his sister doesn’t invite her.
B. Because she’s never met his sister before.
C. Because she doesn’t know how to talk to strangers.
15. What does the man offer to do for the woman first
A. Introduce her to others.
B. Prepare some food for her.
C. Show her around the room.
16. What is the man’s attitude towards the people at the party
A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Indifferent.
17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter.
听第10段材料，回答第18 至20题。
18. What does the man give the speech for
A. To introduce the sales and marketing director.
B. To congratulate the employees on their achievement.
C. To express his gratitude for everyone’s hard work.
19. What will the listeners receive today
A. More vacation days. B. Three new products. C. An extra payment.
20. What is the speaker most proud of
A The teamwork of the employees.
B. The development of their product.
C. The performance of the team.
听力答案 略
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
How to Make an Upside-Down Tomato Planter
PROJECT OVERVIEW
WORKING TIME: 30 mins-1 hr.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
ESTIMATED COST: $15 to $30
Growing upside-down tomatoes is fun and easy, and making your own custom planter is a great DIY project. This unconventional approach has gained popularity due to its space-saving and disease-preventing benefits. Let’s try to grow your own tomato plant!
Be sure to hang your planter from a sturdy structure; it can easily weigh 50 pounds or more when filled with damp soil. Also, make sure your tomatoes get plenty of sun; most need at least six hours of full sun per day.
Another important consideration is the variety of tomato plants you grow upside-down. Because some large tomatoes become very heavy when ripe, and the weight of the fruit can break the planter, it’s a good idea to stick with cherry tomatoes.
What You’ll Need
Utility knife Scissors
5-gallon bucket with lid
Oilcloth or plastic tablecloth
Double-sided waterproof tape
Plastic ribbon, twine, or raffia
Potting soil
Tomato seedling
Fertilizer
Steps:
1. Carefully cut off the bottom of your bottle with the knife.
2. Roll up the garbage bag around your arm and insert it into the bottle. Once it’s placed inside, loosen the bag and try to spread it evenly within the bottle.
3. Fold the top edge of the bag over the bottle and secure it with duct tape.
4. Wrap the tomato plant with the paper towel and carefully insert it into the bottle and out through the spout (瓶口).
5. Fill the rest of the bottle with soil.
6. Wrap some twine at the spout, stretch it along the length of the body, and tape it in place.
7. Stuff some cotton balls through the bottom opening to help keep water in.
8. Hang it up in a sunny spot, water it regularly, and watch your tomatoes grow!
1. What is a primary benefit of growing tomatoes upside-down
A They grow faster. B. They require less water.
C. They are easier to harvest. D. They have a smaller footprint.
2. What is a consideration when growing tomatoes upside-down
A. Shape of the planter. B. The color of the tomatoes.
C. The type of the tomatoes. D. The brand of fertilizer used.
3. What should you use to prevent water loss at the bottom of the planter
A. Soil. B. Garbage bag. C. Cotton balls. D. Paper towel.
【答案】1 D 2. C 3. C
B
Look to many of history’s cultural symbols, and there you’ll find an ancestor of Frost, the snowman in the movie Frozen. It appeared on some of the first postcards, starred in some of the earliest silent movies, and was the subject of a couple of the earliest photos, dating all the way back to the 1800s. I discovered even more about one of humanity’s earliest forms of folk art during several years of research around the world.
For example, snowmen were a phenomenon in the Middle Ages, built with great skill and thought. At a time of limited means of expression, snow was like free art supplies dropped from the sky. It was a popular activity for couples to leisurely walk through town to view the temporary works of chilly art. Some were created by famous artists, including a19-year-old Michelangelo, who in 1494 was appointed by the ruler of Florence to build a snowman in his mansion’s courtyard.
The Miracle of 1511 took place during six freezing weeks called the Winter of Death. The city of Brussels was covered in snowmen — an impressive scene that told stories on every street corner. Snowmen were a reflection of people’s imagination. For the people of Brussels, this was a defining moment of artistic freedom, at least until spring arrived, by which time they were dealing with damaging floods.
If you fear the heyday of the snowman has passed, don’t worry: I’ve learned that some explosive snowman history is still being made today. Every year since 1818, the people of Zurich celebrate the beginning of spring by blowing up a snowman. On the third Monday of April, the holiday is kicked off when a cotton snowman called the Boogg is stuffed with explosive and paraded through town. The parade ends with the Boogg being placed on firewood. After the bells of the Church of St. Peter have rung six times, representing the passing of winter, the firewood is lit. When the snowman explodes, winter is considered officially over-the quicker it is burnt down, the longer summer is said to be.
4. What can best describe the snowmen building in the Middle Ages
A. Competitive display of artistic skills.
B. Constant inspiration for film industry.
C. Social interaction among notable figures.
D. Artistic expression from available resources.
5. “The heyday of the snowman” in Para.4 refers to the time when snowmen ______.
A. enjoyed great popularity B. were politically criticized
C. caused damaging floods D. were artistically neglected
6. What does the blowing up of the Boogg in Zurich symbolize
A. The decoration for holiday. B. The shift from winter to spring.
C. The authority of the Church. D. The start of the celebration.
7. What can be inferred from the text about snowmen
A. They’ve lost their value over time.
B. They are mainly used for winter sports.
C. They have enduring cultural significance.
D. They’ve gained renewed attention recently.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C
C
Most damagingly, anger weakens a person’s ability to think clearly and keep control over his behaviour. The angry person loses objectivity in evaluating the emotional significance of the person or situation that arouses his anger.
Not everyone experiences anger in the same way; what angers one person may amuse another. The specific expression of anger also differs from person to person based on biological and cultural forces. In contemporary culture, physical expressions of anger are generally considered too socially harmful to be tolerated. We no longer regard “duels” (决斗) as an appropriate expression of anger resulting from one person’s awareness of insulting behaviour on the part of another.
Anger can be identified in the brain, where the electrical activity changes. Under most conditions EEG (脑电图) measures of electrical activity show balanced activity between the right and left prefrontal (额叶前部) areas. Behaviourally this corresponds to the general even-handed disposition (意向) that most of us possess most of the time. But when we are angry the EEG of the right and left prefrontal areas aren’t balanced and, as a result of this, we’re likely to react. And our behavioural response to anger is different from our response to other emotions, whether positive or negative.
Most positive emotions are associated with approach behaviour: we move closer to people we like. Most negative emotions in contrast, are associated with avoidance behaviour: we move away from people and things that we dislike or that make us anxious. But anger is an exception to this pattern. The angrier we are, the more likely we are to move towards the object of our anger. This corresponds to what psychologists refer to as offensive anger: the angry person moves closer in order to influence and control the person or situation causing his anger. This approach-and-confront behaviour is accompanied by a leftward prefrontal asymmetry of EEG activity. Interestingly, this asymmetry (不对称) lessens if the angry person can cultivate understanding towards the individual who is bringing forth the angry response. In defensive anger, in contrast, the EEG asymmetry is directed to the right and the angry person feels helpless in the face of the anger-inspiring situation.
8. What does “duels” in Para. 2 show about the expression of anger
A. It varies among people. B. It has a biological basis.
C. It influences one’s thinking. D. It is socially and culturally shaped.
9. What is Para. 3 mainly about
A. Electrical activities in the brain. B. Unbalanced structure of the brain.
C. Changes spotted in an angry brain. D. Behavioural response to emotions.
10. What can be done to reduce offensive anger
A. Relate to others. B. Avoid angry situations.
C. Express anger publicly. D. Overlook feelings of anger.
11. Which of the following is typical of defensive anger
A. Shaking fists at the opponents.
B. Yelling at a cashier for a mistake.
C. Withdrawing after being teased.
D. Approaching the source of anger.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. C
D
Few insects strike greater fear into the hearts of farm-owners than rosy apple aphids (蚜虫), which feed on apple trees leaves, causing them to curl up and harden. This provides shelter from pesticide sprays and a severe outbreak can reduce the yield by 80%.
To fight against rosy apple aphids, some suggest using tiny parasitoid (拟寄生物昆虫) wasps. Unlike predators that kill and eat their prey, these wasps allow their offspring to feed on and ultimately kill the host.
Females inject their eggs into rosy apple aphids after mating, and the hatching offspring consume the hosts’ organs before emerging as adults. Employing these wasps could reduce or cut out the need for chemical pesticides, saving money and helping fruit growers achieve the premium-price-generating “organic” label that prohibits such chemicals.
Using wasps for pest control has a long history but has often failed. Researchers at the Catholic University of Louvain believe this is due to a focus on the dietary needs of the flesh-eating larvae (幼虫), neglecting those of the honey-loving adults. They suggest planting flower banks beside trees to address this issue, as detailed in the Annals of Applied Biology.
To test this idea, they ran an experiment in an organic apple farm. They divided it into six plots. Three, they planted with so wildflower species. The other three they left flowerless, as controls. As aphid season approached, they attached to each of nine trees per plot a tube containing about 1,250 wasp larvae. Then they examined selected trees on a ten-day basis for aphids.
The presence of flowers, they found, was associated with a one-third reduction in aphid numbers, compared with the controls. Though that is not as impressive as the 80-90% drop achieved with pesticide treatments, it is a proof of principle. And improved management and understanding of the wasps’ ecological needs could benefit fruit growers looking to maintain their “organic” label while still harvesting crops.
12. Why are rosy apple aphids a source of great anxiety for farmers
A. They will easily go unnoticed. B. They may cause a sharp output drop.
C. They provide shelter for bugs. D. They reproduce on apple leaves.
13. Why may farmers prefer employing wasps for pest control
A. It requires little monitoring. B. It’s convenient to operate.
C. It increases insects’ populations. D. It’s economical and eco-friendly.
14. What can be inferred from the experiment
A. Flowers can enhance aphid control.
B. Wasps can wipe out aphids completely.
C. Wasps are cheaper to apply than pesticides.
D. Flowers compete with aphids for resources.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. A New Trend: Flowerless Farms
B. Chemical Pesticide: the Best Solution
C. A Sustainable Alternative: Flower Power
D. Tiny Wasps: Ecological Balance Indicator
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. A 15. C
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。
People select news in expectation of a reward. ____16____ In general, the kind of news expected to give immediate reward are news of crime, accident, sports, social events, and human interest. Delayed reward may be expected from news of public affairs, economic matters, social problems, science, education, and health.
News of the first kind pays its rewards at once. ____17____ He can shake his head sympathetically and safely at a hurricane, identify himself with the winning team, laugh understandingly at a warm little story.
____18____ It sometimes requires the reader to tolerate unpleasantness — for example, when he reads of the threatening foreign situation, the mounting national debt, and rising taxes. It has a kind of “threat value”. It is read so that the reader pull themselves into the world of surrounding reality to which he can adapt himself only by hard work. When he selects news of the other kind, he usually withdraws from the world of threatening reality toward the dream world.
For any individual, of course, the boundaries of these two classes are not stable. For example, a sociologist may read news of crime as a social problem, rather than for its immediate reward. ____19____ He may have to play that team next week. A politician may read an account of his latest successful public meeting, not for its delayed reward, but very much as his wife reads an account of a party. In any given story of corruption or disaster, a thoughtful reader may receive not only the immediate reward of indirect experience, but also the delayed reward of information and preparedness. ____20____
A. This reward may be either of two kinds.
B. A coach may read a sports story for its threat value.
C. News of the second kind, however, pays its rewards later.
D. Delayed reward does not necessarily means long-term happiness.
E. A reader can enjoy an indirect experience without any danger or stress involved.
F. News of immediate reward is often associated with strength and positive experiences.
G. Thus, despite categories, one may transfer any story from one kind of reading to another.
【答案】16. A 17. E 18. C 19. B 20. G
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。
Thanksgiving Day was near. The first grade teacher gave her class a fun ____21____-to draw a picture of something for which they were thankful. Most of the class might have economic problems and ____22____ to have a good meal, but still many would ____23____ the holiday with turkey and other traditional food of the season. These, the teacher thought would be the ____24____ of most of her students’ art. And they were. But Douglas made a different kind of picture. It was just an empty hand. Douglas was a ____25____ kind of boy. As other children played during the break, Douglas was likely to stand ____26____ by the teacher’s side. One could guess at the trust and ____27____ he held for her, evident in the way his eyes lit up whenever she called him or proposed a specific request.
His abstract image captured the ____28____ of his peers. Whose hand could it be One child guessed it was the hand of a farmer, because farmers raise turkeys. Another suggested a police officer, because the police protect and ____29____ people. And the discussion went — _____30_____ the teacher remembered the young artist himself. She paused at Douglas’ desk, bent down and asked whose hand it was. The boy looked forward and murmured, “It’s _____31_____.”
She _____32_____the time she had taken his hand and walked with him here or there. How often had she said, “Take my hand, Douglas, we’ll go outside.” Or “Let me show you how to _____33_____ your pencil.” Douglas was most _____34_____ for his teacher’s hand. In fact, people might not always say “thanks”. But they’ll remember the hand that _____35_____.
21. A. work B. assignment C. experiment D. duty
22. A. offer B. tend C. struggle D. go
23. A. provide B. theme C. congratulate D. observe
24. A. subjects B. purposes C. concerns D. attempts
25. A. natural B. usual C. common D. different
26. A. frozen B. tiptoed C. straight D. close
27. A. imagination B. fear C. admiration D. weight
28. A. description B. imagination C. feelings D. illustration
29. A. pay for B. care for C. run for D. wait for
30. A. after B. since C. until D. because
31. A. mine B. hers C. farmers’ D. yours
32. A. reminded B. spent C. remembered D. thought
33. A. hold B. catch C. draw D. remove
34. A. helpful B. thankful C. thoughtful D. satisfied
35. A. turns out B. takes out C. lets out D. reaches out
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. D 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. B 30. C 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. D
第二节 （共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 (1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。
In other countries, the garden might be a place for the cultivation of flowers. In China the making of a garden is the effort of the individual to transform ordinary existence into an art, ____36____ place of peace, and a philosophy of life.
Artists ____37____ (continuous) painted the classic views - - the K’un Lun mountains of the Western Paradise, the ten thousand li of Yangtse River cliffs cutting bright heaven; by original interpretations they infused such well-known scenes with their own personality. In the same way the maker of gardens centuries ago captured the essence of a landscape in an effort ____38____ (reproduce) his own version. In gardening, ____39____ in art, it was necessary to use suggestion, leaving behind much unsaid, in order that the one who looked at the scene might ____40____ (allow) to complete the idea. Through the ____41____ (rich) of the visual experiences the viewer was supposed to enter into the creation ____42____ feel himself or herself to be a part of the masterpiece.
The Chinese word for landscape is shanshui, meaning hills and water. Both are necessary in the formation of a garden-hills to stimulate, the still water to create a peaceful atmosphere. Hidden in shanshui ____43____ (be) the yang and the yin. The yang is the active force, represented by the sun, light, mountains and all vigorous objects. The yin, the passive principle, stands for darkness, for water, for weakness, for negation. ____44____ (combine) in appropriate proportions, balanced with care, the yin and yang symbolize the interdependence and unity of ____45____ (conflict) forces.
【答案】36. a 37. continuously
38. to reproduce
39. as 40. be allowed
41. richness
42. and 43. are
bined
45. conflicting
第四部分 课文知识（共两节，满分15分）
语境填空（根据首字母、中文提示、语境需要或者所给词的恰当形式填空；每题1分，共15分）
注意：无提示词和给中文提示的空，每空只能填入一个单词。
46. I was so pleased to hear the bell ring and our teacher announce, “Class is d______”. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】dismissed##ismissed
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：我很高兴听到铃声响起，我们的老师宣布：“下课”。根据首字母提示及句意，用动词dismiss，表示“开除；解散”之意。名词Class与dismiss之间为被动关系，所以is后接动词的过去分词形式。故填dismissed。
47. Last summer we visited an island in the India Ocean, whose golden beaches were a sight to ______. (值得一看的壮观景象) (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】behold
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：去年夏天我们参观了一个印度洋上的岛屿，那里的金色沙滩是值得一看的壮观景象。本空用动词behold“看、目睹”，位于不定式符号to后（作后置定语），动词用原形，a sight to behold“值得一看的风景或壮观景象”。故填behold。
48. As legend has ______, an old couple by the sea once heard a baby crying. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】it
【解析】
【详解】考查固定句型。句意：传说中，曾有一对老夫妇在海边听到一个婴儿的哭声。固定句型legend has it表示“传说”，故填it。
49. They hurried to the water, only ______ (find) a baby seal there. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】to find
【解析】
【详解】考查动词不定式。句意：他们匆忙赶到水边，却发现那里有一只小海豹。句子已有谓语动词hurried，本空需要用非谓语动词。only to do结构是不定式作结果状语，用来表示一种意料之外的结果，本空用find“发现”的不定式。故填to find。
50. What is done cannot___________.(undo)(所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】be undone
【解析】
【详解】考查动词语态。句意：覆水难收。分析句子结构可知，本句为what引导的主语从句作整句的主语，又因主语what is done和undo为动宾关系，所以用被动语态be done结构。情态动词否定式cannot后加动词原形，所以空处填写be undone。故填be undone。
51. ______ (expose) to the freezing weather, many brave tourists and scientists still choose to visit Antarctica. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】Exposed
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：尽管暴露在寒冷的天气中，许多勇敢的游客和科学家仍然选择去南极洲旅游。本句谓语为choose，此处为非谓语动词，且expose“使暴露”与逻辑主语many brave tourists and scientists为被动关系，应用过去分词，作状语。位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Exposed。
52. The ______ (frequent) of the boat trips between the islands falls greatly in bad weather when stormy waves make such journeys especially difficult. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】frequency
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：在恶劣天气下，当汹涌的海浪使岛屿之间的航行变得格外困难时，往返于这些岛屿之间的船只班次频率会大幅下降。空处应为名词作主语，故填frequency。
53. The company has to s______ (暂缓) the space exploration project due to financial problems. (根据中英文提示拼写单词)
【答案】suspend##uspend
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：由于财务问题，该公司不得不暂缓太空探索项目。本空用动词suspend，表示“暂缓”。位于has to后，动词用原形。故填suspend。
54. The partners agreed to make a ______ (join) effort to meet the project deadlines. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】joint
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：合作伙伴同意共同努力在截止日期前完成项目。此处为形容词作定语修饰名词effort，join的形容词为joint意为“共同的”符合句意。故填joint。
55. The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, has a long history ______ (date) back to 1455. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】dating
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：土耳其伊斯坦布尔的大巴扎有着悠久的历史，可以追溯到1455年。date back to表示“追溯到”，本句谓语为has，此处为非谓语动词，且history与date back to为主动关系，应用现在分词，作后置定语。故填dating。
56. Whoever is charged with a crime should be presumed i______ until proven otherwise. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】innocent##nnocent
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：无论谁被指控犯罪，应假定无罪，直到被证明有罪。此处用形容词innocent，表示“无罪的”，作补足语。故填innocent。
57. Last year, the tennis player ______ (withdraw) from several tournaments due to injury. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】withdrew
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态。句意：去年，这位网球运动员因伤退出了几场比赛。设空处作谓语，根据时间状语“Last year”可知应用一般过去时，设空处填动词不定式withdrew。故填withdrew。
58. When the journey ended, Zac’s adventure received widespread media c______.(根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】coverage##overage
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：当旅行结束时，Zac的冒险获得了广泛的媒体报道。本空用名词coverage“报道”，作received的宾语。故填coverage。
59. With lots of food and drink ______ hand, they set off for their picnic. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】in
【解析】
【详解】考查介词。句意：手里拿着大量的食物和饮料，他们出发去野餐了。in hand是一个固定短语，意思是 “在手头；在掌握中；拥有”，在句子中作宾补。故填in。
60. Small boats on the sea are sometimes at the m______ of violent weather. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】mercy##ercy
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：海上的小船有时要受恶劣天气的摆布。此处为名词作宾语，根据句意以及提示的首字母可知，此处为mercy，at the mercy of意为“任由……摆布”符合句意。故填mercy。
第五部分 读后续写（满分25分）
61. 阅读下而材料, 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。
A Run to Remember
Thirteen can be a challenging age. Not only did I have to adapt to my changing body. I also had to deal with my parents’ bitter divorce, a new family and the upsetting move from my country home to a crowded suburb.
When we moved, my beloved companion, a small brown pony(小马), had to be sold.
Feeling helpless and alone, I couldn’t eat or sleep, and I cried all of the time. I missed my family, my home and my pony. Finally, my father, realizing how much I missed my pony, purchased an old red horse for me at a local market.
My horse, Cowboy, was without a doubt the ugliest horse in the world. He was pigeon-toed and knock-kneed. But I didn’t care about his faults. I loved him beyond all reasons.
I joined a riding club and faced rude comments and mean snickers about Cowboy’s looks. I never let on how I felt, but deep down inside, my heart was breaking. The other members rode beautiful registered horses.
When Cowboy and I entered the events where the horse is judged on appearance, we were quickly out of the game. I finally realized that my only chance to compete would be in the timed-speed events. I chose barrel racing(绕桶赛), an event in which a horse and its rider attempt to complete a triangular pattern around three barrels in the fastest time.
One girl named Becky rode a big brown horse in the race events. She always won the blue ribbons. Needless to say, she didn’t feel threatened when I competed against her at the next show. She didn’t need to. I came in next to last.
The bitter memory of Becky’s smirks(得意的笑)made me determined to beat her. For the whole next month, I woke up early every day and rode Cowboy five miles to the arena(运动场地). We practiced for hours in the hot sun and then I would walk Cowboy home. On the way home I would be so tired; those five miles seemed twice as long.
All of our hard work didn’t make me feel confident by the time the show came. I sat at the gate and sweated it out while I watched Becky and her horse charge through the pattern of barrels, finishing the course with case.
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My turn finally came.
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No cheers filled the air when I finished my show
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My turn finally came. As I urged Cowboy forward, he stumbled, and almost fell, much to the delight of the other riders. I jammed my hat down on my head, stroked Cowboy's big red neck and entered the arena. At the signal, we dashed toward the first barrel, quickly whipped around it and with perfect precision rounded the second and thundered on to the third. We tore around the final curve and shot for the finish line.
No cheers filled the air when I finished my show. The end of our run was met with surprised silence. With the sound of my heart pounding in my ears, I heard the announcer call our time. Cowboy and I had beaten Becky and her proud fancy horse! I gained much more than a blue ribbon that day. At thirteen, I realized that I'd always come out a winner if I wanted something badly enough to work for it. I can be the master of my own destiny.