吉林省友好学校2024-2025学年第78届期末联考高三上学期1月期末英语试题（含答案，无听力原文及音频）

2024-2025学年吉林省友好学校第78届期末联考高三上学期1月期末英语试题
本试卷共67题，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码粘贴到条形码区域内。
2.选择题必须用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须用0.5mm黑色中性笔书写，字体工整，笔迹清楚。
3.请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在草纸、试题卷上答题无效。
4.保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱、不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
第一部分 听力理解（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，并标在相应位置。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. What did the man do last Saturday
A. He had a picnic.
B. He worked in the office.
C. He drove to a village.
2 What do we know about the woman
A. She is full.
3. Why does the woman refuse to take some candies
A. She thinks they’ re bad for teeth.
B. She hates the taste.
C. She has some herself.
4. What does Peter feel sad about
A. His hair. B. His dinner. C. His work.
5. What does the woman mean
A. She experiences a power failure every day.
B. She wants to talk about the programme.
C. She missed the TV programme.
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，并标在相应位置。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，各小题将给出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. Where does Lily decide to go after she graduates
A The US. B. The UK. C. Australia.
7. What is the key factor in Lily’s choice
A. Her sister. B. The architecture. C. The basketball team.
听第7段材料，回答第8-9题。
8. When does the conversation probably take place
A On Thursday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Monday.
9. Why didn’t the man go to see the doctor at first
A. He was too painful to walk.
B. He almost felt no pain then.
C. He had to finish painting the house.
听第8段材料，回答第10-12题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Schoolmates. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter.
11. What colour coat will the man buy
A. Blue. B. Brown. C. Black.
12. What aspect of the coat is the woman dissatisfied with
A. The style. B. The price. C. The colour.
听第9段材料，回答第13-16题。
13. Where are the speakers probably
A. In the dining room. B. In the kitchen. C. In the living room.
14. What does the woman think of the TV show
A. Attractive. B. Popular. C. Boring.
15. What will the man still need to do
A. Buy the woman a new jacket.
B. Write something.
C. Do some cleaning.
16. What does the woman want to try
A. Cooking a meal. B. Walking in the rain. C. Running a restaurant.
听第10段材料，回答第17-20题。
17. What happened to boats and ships in the Bermuda Triangle
A. They caught fire without reason.
B. They crashed into each other.
C. They disappeared.
18. Who mentioned the Bermuda Triangle for the first time
A. A reporter. B. A writer. C. An explorer.
19 When did the Bermuda Triangle become a popular story
A. In 1918. B. In 1600. C. In 1400.
20. What does the speaker say about the Bermuda Triangle
A. Every report on it is untrue.
B. It is completely safe at present.
C. It is a dangerous area in the ocean.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
County Clare: A One-Week Stay in Western Ireland
Experience the nature of Irish culture in Ennis, County Clare, where you will view Ireland through the eyes of its people. This exciting new stay program presents Ireland’s famous cultural traditions as well as its dramatic landscapes.
Special Offer
Save $250 per person when you book by October 28,2022!
Special Air Rates & Services: As part of our special air program, FlexAir, available with this tour, you can choose from a wide variety of flight options. Visit the Tour Details tab and click on “Special Air Rates/Services” drop down.
Highlights Include
■ Music: Listen to live music throughout your stay in Ennis, a centre of traditional Irish music. Enjoy extra performances and more informal gatherings in pleasant local pubs. Plus, meet a musician in his home to hear more about Irish musical history.
■ Other Cultural Traditions: Gain insight into the Irish game of Hurling, dating back 2,000 years, and the Gaelic Athletic Association. Learn about Irish history and genealogy (宗谱学) from a local expert.
■ Dramatic Landscapes: Enjoy walking along the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren special areas of outstanding geology and beauty. You’ll also drive along the Wild Atlantic Way and the scenic Loop Head Peninsula.
■ Aran Islands: Travel to Inishmore with people living there since ancient times and a centre for Gaelic. Learn about its history and meet a family who are modem culinary purveyors (烹饪供应商) of seaweed.
■ Castles and Gardens: Learn about Irish castles, gardens, history, and science at Birr Castle and Bunratty Folk Park.
1. How much can be saved if a couple book tickets on October 8,2022
A. $250. B. $750. C. $500. D. $1,000.
2. What music is very popular in Ennis
A. Traditional Irish music. B. Folk music.
C. Live music. D. Rock music.
3. Where can visitors learn about the history of Gaelic
A. At Birr Castle and Bunratty Folk Park. B. In the Gaelic Athletic Association.
C. In Inishmore. D. On the scenic Loop Head Peninsula.
B
I have been on the journey of self-development and self-improvement for some time now. I have learned the most important lessons that can only be learned better if experienced.
1. Be patient in your life
Things will come around if you’re patient. Patience is the key to success and people who cannot afford to wait should not expect better results. Greatness takes time. Just remember it takes 13 hours to build a Toyota but 6 months to build a Rolls-Royce. So do the work and be patient.
2. Trust the process
Whatever is happening, whether good or bad, trust your life. It is not that we should blindly trust everything. We should work out what’s in our control. If we can’t work out what isn’t, then leave it. People who can’t trust the process of their lives cannot expect to excel in their lives.
3. Be optimistic but not overly optimistic
We must be optimistic in our lives. Optimism can turn any situation into an achievable one. However, being optimistic doesn’t mean that we should be overconfident. Optimism is good, but over optimism isn’t because that can easily ruin the chances of getting successful. It should be like “I can do it.” and not “Oh, it is so easy; obviously I will do it.”
4. Be kind and humble
One of the most common traits (特质) in people who succeeded is that they are all kind and humble. Nowadays, many people don’t believe in these moral values. No matter what the trend becomes, nothing can beat the power of kindness. Kindness is the essence of our existence and if we sustain it, we can make huge impacts on the lives of other people.
4. Why does the author make the comparison between a Toyota and a Rolls-Royce
A. To tell that a Rolls-Royce costs more than a Toyota.
B. To prove that patience is important to success.
C. To persuade us to be patient in everything in life.
D. To explain that one can succeed if he keeps waiting.
5. What does the underlined word mean in the third paragraph
A. Break down. B. Stand out C. Get mad. D. Call off.
6. What will happen if one is overly optimistic
A. He can achieve his dream as expected.
B. He can catch the chance of doing the right thing.
C. He will lose the chance of making a success.
D. He can turn a bad situation into a good one.
7. What moral values does the author suggest that we should have
A. Modest and kind. B. Earnest and curious.
C. Confident and generous. D. Proud and ambitious.
C
The question every arts, humanities (人文) and social sciences student hears regularly, “what are you going to do with that ”, has become all the more important in the last few days. Suggestions that degrees in these subjects are somehow “less valuable” have resurfaced in light of the government’s review of post-18 education funding. But a recent British Academy project showed that such statements are quite wrong.
The research found that 58% of CEOs of the FTSE 100 Index companies have studied arts, either at the undergraduate or the postgraduate (本科或研究生) level. Arts graduates acquire skills in how to communicate and work with others, how to define a question and analyse the evidence to answer it, and how to work independently to solve problems with creativity. Such skills have never been more vital in a society where we need to work together across global boundaries.
Entrepreneurs (创业者，企业家) need individuals who can not only interpret data, but also explain to others what it means. Design, marketing and human relations are critical to industrial and commercial success and are dependent on understanding what it means to be human — something fundamental to the study of the arts, humanities and social sciences. And while our society is already multicultural, our proficiency in navigating international trade relations and security is only going to become more important. We need people with intercultural understanding and global awareness, who can negotiate with diplomacy (外交手段).
The report showed that the attitudes developed by studying the arts provide an ideal foundation for graduates to be able to take the initiative (措施) and explore new horizons. And that dedication and ability to constantly improve their own performance is reflected in the number of graduates from those subjects who go on to become CEOs and politicians.
So, when faced with the question, “what are you going to do with that ”, students and parents alike should feel secure in the knowledge that an arts, humanities or social sciences degree will equip them with a head start --- transferable skills that will be prized in our future economy. We don’t know what the jobs of tomorrow will look like, but understanding human behaviour and society is surely the best way to make the most of the changes coming our way.
8. Why does the author mention the study about CEOs
A. To show students’ preference for arts learning.
B. To indicate the current career trend of arts graduates.
C. To stress the significance of arts education in leadership.
D. To demonstrate the diversity of CEOs’ educational backgrounds.
9. What does the author think is essential for success in the business world
A. Identifying and managing security risks.
B. The proficiency in analyzing complex data.
C. The continuous innovation in marketing.
D. Understanding human nature and relationships.
10. What may studying arts enable students to do according to paragraph 4
A. Establish authority in politics.
B. Expand the network of relationships.
C. Build up trust and gain cooperation.
D. Seize opportunities and push boundaries.
11. Which of the following will the author probably agree with
A. It’s impossible to predict future skill needs in the economy.
B. It’s unreasonable to doubt the worth of arts education.
C. Arts learning equips students with better logical reasoning.
D. Humanities graduates have greater access to employment options.
D
Hundreds of little robots are rolling around colleges and cities in the United States, China and elsewhere. The robots, about 50 centimeters tall, are bringing food like pizza to hungry students.
“We saw demand for robot usage just go through the ceiling” said Alastair Westgarth. He is the head of Starship Technologies, whose robots recently made their 2 millionth delivery. “I think the demand is always there, but it was brought forward by the pandemic effect.”
The robots use cameras, sensors and GPS to move around and even cross streets on their own at the speed of 8 kilometers per hour. Operators keep watch on several robots at a time but they say they rarely need to stop or move them around a barrier. When a robot arrives, people enter a code from their phones to open the robot and get their food.
There are some limitations for now. The robots have to be recharged regularly. They are slow and cannot travel far. They will not leave food at the door. And big cities like New York and Beijing are not welcoming them.
Ji Hye Kim is chef of Miss Kim Restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She used robot delivery when her dining room was closed last year. Kim prefers robots to delivery companies which charge more and sometimes cancel orders if they do not have enough drivers. Delivery companies also group several orders per trip, she said, so food sometimes arrives cold. Robots take just one order at a time.
Denis Maloney is vice president at Domino’s Pizza. His company is testing robots from Nuro, a California-based company. The robots are about 1.8 meters tall and can travel at a top speed of 40 kilometers on streets, not sidewalks. Maloney said delivery from Nuro costs more than using human drivers for now. But as the technology scales up and gets more refined, the costs will go down.
12. What do we know about robot food delivery
A. The pandemic saw sharp growth of robot food delivery.
B. Only pizza can be delivered by robots to students.
C. The pandemic has changed the way of food delivery.
D. Robots are very popular among university students.
13. What can we infer from the operation of the robots
A. They are operated by a high level of intelligence.
B. The robots run at a high speed on the street.
C. The customers can take the food when the robots arrive without anything.
D. The operators use a code to control the robots.
14. What is the advantage of robot food delivery according to Ji Hye Kim
A. Longer distances to travel.
B. More than one order per trip.
C. Lower costs than drivers.
D. High speeds and exact delivery.
15. What can be the best title for the passage
A. Robots has increased business of restaurants.
B. The pandemic affected people’s daily life.
C. Scientists are making new types of robots.
D. Robot food delivery is increasing greatly.
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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to choose a unicycle
Riding a unicycle (独轮脚踏车) can be great fun, and learning to do tricks with it is relatively easy. ____16____ There are a few guidelines for finding the right size, depending on the size of the person using it and its intended use. Most suppliers carry a wide range of sizes and can order unusual sizes when requested.
Unicycle size is decided by two things: wheel size, and post length. The wheel size refers to the diameter (直径) of the wheel, which can range from 12 inches to 26 inches in size. The post length refers to the post on which the seat is mounted. ____17____
____18____ This size is easy to manage and do tricks with. Unicycles of this size can be used indoors and outdoors, and are suitable for individuals whose inside length of the leg is between 24 inches and 33 inches.
12 inches and 16 inches are good unicycle sizes for children who are just learning to ride or those with very short legs. ____19____ Larger sizes are available for longer - legged cyclists. Generally, the larger sizes allow unicyclers to move more quickly, and are also capable of additional tricks.
Most suppliers provide size charts, which assist cyclists in selecting the correct unicycle. ____20____ And there are certain rules for choosing the suitable size. For tricks and functions, the 20-inch unicycle is the best choice, while children should be given smaller ones.
A. However, riding one of the wrong sizes can be uncomfortable.
B. For speed and moves, larger sizes are better.
C. You’ll never run out of challenges on a unicycle.
D. The 20-inch unicycle is the most popular size.
E. In addition, various kinds of unicycle styles exist.
F. For most adults, these unicycles will feel awkward and unbalanced.
G. These two factors can be adjusted to create a custom-sized unicycle for the rider.
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出填入空白处的最佳选项。
Simon Griffiths is the founder of Who Gives A Crap, a company that has ____21____ the toilet paper industry.
His journey began with a ____22____ statistic — a toilet is not ____23____ to 2. 4 billion people, about 40% of the world! While volunteering in Asia and Africa, Simon ____24____ organizations doing incredible things to help people there, but the lack of sustainable funding greatly ____25____ their work.
Inspired by his experience in developing countries, Simon ____26____ to sell goods to make a difference. But what should he sell One day, Simon walked into the bathroom and a good idea ____27____ to him: he could sell toilet paper and donated half profits to help fund organizations building toilets. Who Gives A Crap was born.
Too often, people buy products that ____28____ to their taste but without clever packaging, so his ____29____ was to create something that ____30____ quality and aesthetics (美学), so that people would want to put it in their bathroom.
It was not beyond their ____31____ that their goods sold well. Their donation to WaterAid Australia has grown from the initial 2,00 AUD to 5.85 million AUD, they becoming its largest ____32____.
When interviewed, Simon said “I tried various jobs before Who Gives A Crap. But after working in both corporate and non-profit organizations, I ____33____I wanted to combine business with social ____34____ so I found the way to use profits from everyday products to do good ____35____.”
21. A. transformed B. transferred C. transported D. created
22. A. interesting B. wondering C. frightening D. shocking
23. A. possible B. accessible C. visible D. abundant
24. A. recommended B. afforded C. discovered D. witnessed
25. A. promoted B. injured C. enhanced D. prevented
26. A. required B. damaged C. decided D. insisted
27. A. occurred B. instructed C. struck D. invested
28. A. correspond B. engaged C. defeated D. forced
29. A. independence B. intention C. existence D. justice
30. A. sought B. assessed C. separated D. associated
31. A. contribution B. anticipation C. satisfaction D. interruption
32. A. judge B. contributor C. clerk D. objector
33. A. recognized B. acquired C. referred D. released
34. A. completion B. independence C. approaches D. effects
35. A. gratefully B. financially C. globally D. likely
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。
Regularly ____36____ (find) time for a little snooze is good for our brain and helps keep it bigger for a longer period of time, say University College London researchers. The team showed nappers’ brains were 15 cubic centimeters (0.9 cubic inches) larger — equivalent to delaying ageing by between three and six years. However, the scientists recommend keeping naps to ____37____ (little) than half an hour. The brain naturally shrinks with age, but ____38____ naps could help prevent diseases like Alzheimer’s will still need extra research. Overall brain health is important for protecting against dementia as the condition is linked to disturbed sleep. The researchers suggest poor sleep is damaging the brain over time by ____39____ (cause) inflammation and affecting the connections between brain cells. “Thus, regular napping could protect against neurodegeneration by compensating for deficient sleep,” researcher Valentina Paz said. Napping might boost health, but the reverse is also ____40____ (truth) as your health can leave you so tired you need to nap more. So, researchers used ____41____ clever technique to prove that napping is beneficial. They used a gigantic natural experiment based on the DNA. Previous ____42____ (study) have identified 97 snippets of our DNA that either make us more likely to be nappers or to power through the day. So the team took data from 35,000 people, ____43____ (age) 40 to 69, taking part in the UK Biobank project and simply compared those genetic “nappers” and “non-nappers”. The results, ____44____ (publishing) in the journal Sleep Health, showed a 15 cubic centimeter ____45____ (different) — equivalent to 2.6 to 6.5 years of ageing.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华， 正在你校做交换生的英国好友Bruce 发邮件说他打算参加你校“Chinese Art”兴趣小组，有两门课程可以选择:剪纸(paper-cutting) 和京剧 (Beijing Opera)，希望你能给些建议。请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括:
1. 你建议的课程；
2. 你的理由；
3. 你的祝福。
注意:1.短文词数不少于100。 2.内容充实，结构完整，语意连贯。
Dear Bruce,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
One holiday, my two cousins and I decided to play a trick on our grandma. We planned to do it --- not because we didn’t like her. She was the sweetest grandma a kid could ever have, and we really loved her. We decided to play the trick just wanting to have some fun. And at that time, to our mind, it was just a harmless joke by little kids.
Early in the evening of that holiday, we began our trick. Carrying a can of red paint, we secretly walked up to Grandma’s doorstep. She was hard of hearing, so we didn’t have to worry about being noticed by her. Every time we thought about how funny it would be to see Grandma try to pick up a gift that was just painted on her doorstep, we couldn’t stop laughing. It didn’t take long to finish painting the gift --- two red roses. They weren’t very artistic. But for us little farm kids and an old woman with poor eyesight, they would do.
Satisfied with the painting, we knocked on the door and quickly hid behind bushes and trees near the house to watch the fun. There was a lot of giggling (咯咯地笑) going on as we were waiting for Grandma to open the door. When she finally appeared, she stood in the doorway for a minute. She looked into the darkness, with her gray hair pulled back tightly into her usual style, wiping her hands on her white apron (围裙). With nothing in sight, she said, “Who could be knocking at my door this hour of the night ” Hearing that, I couldn’t hold back the laughter till my stomach and cheeks ached. Then she looked down at her doorstep. Even from fifteen meters away, we could see the joy that shone in her eyes when she spotted the red gift at her feet.
“Oh, how wonderful!” she called out happily. “A holiday gift for Grandma!I thought I was going to be forgotten again this year!” Grandma bent down to pick up her gift. This was the moment we had been waiting for.
Paragraph 1:
But somehow it wasn’t as much fun as we had expected.
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Paragraph 2:
At that moment, I regretted playing the trick and wanted to do something to make up for it.
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友好学校第七十八届期末联考
高三英语 答案版
本试卷共67题，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码粘贴到条形码区域内。
2.选择题必须用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须用0.5mm黑色中性笔书写，字体工整，笔迹清楚。
3.请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在草纸、试题卷上答题无效。
4.保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱、不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
第一部分 听力理解（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，并标在相应位置。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. What did the man do last Saturday
A. He had a picnic.
B. He worked in the office.
C. He drove to a village.
2. What do we know about the woman
A. She is full.
3. Why does the woman refuse to take some candies
A. She thinks they’ re bad for teeth.
B. She hates the taste.
C. She has some herself.
4. What does Peter feel sad about
A. His hair. B. His dinner. C. His work.
5. What does the woman mean
A. She experiences a power failure every day.
B. She wants to talk about the programme.
C. She missed the TV programme.
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，并标在相应位置。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，各小题将给出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. Where does Lily decide to go after she graduates
A. The US. B. The UK. C. Australia.
7. What is the key factor in Lily’s choice
A. Her sister. B. The architecture. C. The basketball team.
听第7段材料，回答第8-9题。
8. When does the conversation probably take place
A. On Thursday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Monday.
9. Why didn’t the man go to see the doctor at first
A. He was too painful to walk.
B. He almost felt no pain then.
C. He had to finish painting the house.
听第8段材料，回答第10-12题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Schoolmates. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter.
11. What colour coat will the man buy
A. Blue. B. Brown. C. Black.
12. What aspect of the coat is the woman dissatisfied with
A. The style. B. The price. C. The colour.
听第9段材料，回答第13-16题。
13. Where are the speakers probably
A. In the dining room. B. In the kitchen. C. In the living room.
14. What does the woman think of the TV show
A. Attractive. B. Popular. C. Boring.
15. What will the man still need to do
A. Buy the woman a new jacket.
B. Write something.
C. Do some cleaning.
16. What does the woman want to try
A. Cooking a meal. B. Walking in the rain. C. Running a restaurant.
听第10段材料，回答第17-20题。
17. What happened to boats and ships in the Bermuda Triangle
A. They caught fire without reason.
B. They crashed into each other.
C. They disappeared.
18. Who mentioned the Bermuda Triangle for the first time
A. A reporter. B. A writer. C. An explorer.
19 When did the Bermuda Triangle become a popular story
A. In 1918. B. In 1600. C. In 1400.
20. What does the speaker say about the Bermuda Triangle
A. Every report on it is untrue.
B. It is completely safe at present.
C. It is a dangerous area in the ocean.
听力1-5 BBAAC 6-10 BBCBA 11-15 BACAB 16-20 ACCAC
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
County Clare: A One-Week Stay in Western Ireland
Experience the nature of Irish culture in Ennis, County Clare, where you will view Ireland through the eyes of its people. This exciting new stay program presents Ireland’s famous cultural traditions as well as its dramatic landscapes.
Special Offer
Save $250 per person when you book by October 28,2022!
Special Air Rates & Services: As part of our special air program, FlexAir, available with this tour, you can choose from a wide variety of flight options. Visit the Tour Details tab and click on “Special Air Rates/Services” drop down.
Highlights Include
■ Music: Listen to live music throughout your stay in Ennis, a centre of traditional Irish music. Enjoy extra performances and more informal gatherings in pleasant local pubs. Plus, meet a musician in his home to hear more about Irish musical history.
■ Other Cultural Traditions: Gain insight into the Irish game of Hurling, dating back 2,000 years, and the Gaelic Athletic Association. Learn about Irish history and genealogy (宗谱学) from a local expert.
■ Dramatic Landscapes: Enjoy walking along the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, special areas of outstanding geology and beauty. You’ll also drive along the Wild Atlantic Way and the scenic Loop Head Peninsula.
■ Aran Islands: Travel to Inishmore with people living there since ancient times and a centre for Gaelic. Learn about its history and meet a family who are modem culinary purveyors (烹饪供应商) of seaweed.
■ Castles and Gardens: Learn about Irish castles, gardens, history, and science at Birr Castle and Bunratty Folk Park.
1. How much can be saved if a couple book tickets on October 8,2022
A. $250. B. $750. C. $500. D. $1,000.
2. What music is very popular in Ennis
A. Traditional Irish music. B. Folk music.
C. Live music. D. Rock music.
3. Where can visitors learn about the history of Gaelic
A. At Birr Castle and Bunratty Folk Park. B. In the Gaelic Athletic Association.
C. In Inishmore. D. On the scenic Loop Head Peninsula.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. C
B
I have been on the journey of self-development and self-improvement for some time now. I have learned the most important lessons that can only be learned better if experienced.
1. Be patient in your life
Things will come around if you’re patient. Patience is the key to success and people who cannot afford to wait should not expect better results. Greatness takes time. Just remember it takes 13 hours to build a Toyota but 6 months to build a Rolls-Royce. So do the work and be patient.
2. Trust the process
Whatever is happening, whether good or bad, trust your life. It is not that we should blindly trust everything. We should work out what’s in our control. If we can’t work out what isn’t, then leave it. People who can’t trust the process of their lives cannot expect to excel in their lives.
3. Be optimistic but not overly optimistic
We must be optimistic in our lives. Optimism can turn any situation into an achievable one. However, being optimistic doesn’t mean that we should be overconfident. Optimism is good, but over optimism isn’t because that can easily ruin the chances of getting successful. It should be like “I can do it.” and not “Oh, it is so easy; obviously I will do it.”
4. Be kind and humble
One of the most common traits (特质) in people who succeeded is that they are all kind and humble. Nowadays, many people don’t believe in these moral values. No matter what the trend becomes, nothing can beat the power of kindness. Kindness is the essence of our existence and if we sustain it, we can make huge impacts on the lives of other people.
4. Why does the author make the comparison between a Toyota and a Rolls-Royce
A. To tell that a Rolls-Royce costs more than a Toyota.
B. To prove that patience is important to success.
C. To persuade us to be patient in everything in life.
D. To explain that one can succeed if he keeps waiting.
5. What does the underlined word mean in the third paragraph
A. Break down. B. Stand out C. Get mad. D. Call off.
6. What will happen if one is overly optimistic
A He can achieve his dream as expected.
B. He can catch the chance of doing the right thing.
C. He will lose the chance of making a success.
D. He can turn a bad situation into a good one.
7. What moral values does the author suggest that we should have
A. Modest and kind. B. Earnest and curious.
C. Confident and generous. D. Proud and ambitious.
【答案】4. B 5. B 6. C 7. A
C
The question every arts, humanities (人文) and social sciences student hears regularly, “what are you going to do with that ”, has become all the more important in the last few days. Suggestions that degrees in these subjects are somehow “less valuable” have resurfaced in light of the government’s review of post-18 education funding. But a recent British Academy project showed that such statements are quite wrong.
The research found that 58% of CEOs of the FTSE 100 Index companies have studied arts, either at the undergraduate or the postgraduate (本科或研究生) level. Arts graduates acquire skills in how to communicate and work with others, how to define a question and analyse the evidence to answer it, and how to work independently to solve problems with creativity. Such skills have never been more vital in a society where we need to work together across global boundaries.
Entrepreneurs (创业者，企业家) need individuals who can not only interpret data, but also explain to others what it means. Design, marketing and human relations are critical to industrial and commercial success and are dependent on understanding what it means to be human — something fundamental to the study of the arts, humanities and social sciences. And while our society is already multicultural, our proficiency in navigating international trade relations and security is only going to become more important. We need people with intercultural understanding and global awareness, who can negotiate with diplomacy (外交手段).
The report showed that the attitudes developed by studying the arts provide an ideal foundation for graduates to be able to take the initiative (措施) and explore new horizons. And that dedication and ability to constantly improve their own performance is reflected in the number of graduates from those subjects who go on to become CEOs and politicians.
So, when faced with the question, “what are you going to do with that ”, students and parents alike should feel secure in the knowledge that an arts, humanities or social sciences degree will equip them with a head start --- transferable skills that will be prized in our future economy. We don’t know what the jobs of tomorrow will look like, but understanding human behaviour and society is surely the best way to make the most of the changes coming our way.
8. Why does the author mention the study about CEOs
A. To show students’ preference for arts learning.
B. To indicate the current career trend of arts graduates.
C. To stress the significance of arts education in leadership.
D. To demonstrate the diversity of CEOs’ educational backgrounds.
9. What does the author think is essential for success in the business world
A. Identifying and managing security risks.
B. The proficiency in analyzing complex data.
C. The continuous innovation in marketing.
D. Understanding human nature and relationships.
10. What may studying arts enable students to do according to paragraph 4
A. Establish authority in politics.
B. Expand the network of relationships.
C. Build up trust and gain cooperation.
D. Seize opportunities and push boundaries.
11. Which of the following will the author probably agree with
A. It’s impossible to predict future skill needs in the economy.
B. It’s unreasonable to doubt the worth of arts education.
C. Arts learning equips students with better logical reasoning.
D. Humanities graduates have greater access to employment options.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. D 11. B
D
Hundreds of little robots are rolling around colleges and cities in the United States, China and elsewhere. The robots, about 50 centimeters tall, are bringing food like pizza to hungry students.
“We saw demand for robot usage just go through the ceiling,” said Alastair Westgarth. He is the head of Starship Technologies, whose robots recently made their 2 millionth delivery. “I think the demand is always there, but it was brought forward by the pandemic effect.”
The robots use cameras, sensors and GPS to move around and even cross streets on their own at the speed of 8 kilometers per hour. Operators keep watch on several robots at a time but they say they rarely need to stop or move them around a barrier. When a robot arrives, people enter a code from their phones to open the robot and get their food.
There are some limitations for now. The robots have to be recharged regularly. They are slow and cannot travel far. They will not leave food at the door. And big cities like New York and Beijing are not welcoming them.
Ji Hye Kim is chef of Miss Kim Restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She used robot delivery when her dining room was closed last year. Kim prefers robots to delivery companies which charge more and sometimes cancel orders if they do not have enough drivers. Delivery companies also group several orders per trip, she said, so food sometimes arrives cold. Robots take just one order at a time.
Denis Maloney is vice president at Domino’s Pizza. His company is testing robots from Nuro, a California-based company. The robots are about 1.8 meters tall and can travel at a top speed of 40 kilometers on streets, not sidewalks. Maloney said delivery from Nuro costs more than using human drivers for now. But as the technology scales up and gets more refined, the costs will go down.
12. What do we know about robot food delivery
A. The pandemic saw sharp growth of robot food delivery.
B. Only pizza can be delivered by robots to students.
C. The pandemic has changed the way of food delivery.
D. Robots are very popular among university students.
13. What can we infer from the operation of the robots
A. They are operated by a high level of intelligence.
B. The robots run at a high speed on the street.
C. The customers can take the food when the robots arrive without anything.
D. The operators use a code to control the robots.
14. What is the advantage of robot food delivery according to Ji Hye Kim
A. Longer distances to travel.
B. More than one order per trip.
C. Lower costs than drivers.
D. High speeds and exact delivery.
15. What can be the best title for the passage
A. Robots has increased business of restaurants.
B. The pandemic affected people’s daily life.
C. Scientists are making new types of robots.
D Robot food delivery is increasing greatly.
【答案】12. A 13. A 14. C 15. D
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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to choose a unicycle
Riding a unicycle (独轮脚踏车) can be great fun, and learning to do tricks with it is relatively easy. ____16____ There are a few guidelines for finding the right size, depending on the size of the person using it and its intended use. Most suppliers carry a wide range of sizes and can order unusual sizes when requested.
Unicycle size is decided by two things: wheel size, and post length. The wheel size refers to the diameter (直径) of the wheel, which can range from 12 inches to 26 inches in size. The post length refers to the post on which the seat is mounted. ____17____
____18____ This size is easy to manage and do tricks with. Unicycles of this size can be used indoors and outdoors and are suitable for individuals whose inside length of the leg is between 24 inches and 33 inches.
12 inches and 16 inches are good unicycle sizes for children who are just learning to ride or those with very short legs. ____19____ Larger sizes are available for longer - legged cyclists. Generally, the larger sizes allow unicyclers to move more quickly, and are also capable of additional tricks.
Most suppliers provide size charts, which assist cyclists in selecting the correct unicycle. ____20____ And there are certain rules for choosing the suitable size. For tricks and functions, the 20-inch unicycle is the best choice, while children should be given smaller ones.
A. However, riding one of the wrong sizes can be uncomfortable.
B. For speed and moves, larger sizes are better.
C. You’ll never run out of challenges on a unicycle.
D. The 20-inch unicycle is the most popular size.
E. In addition, various kinds of unicycle styles exist.
F. For most adults, these unicycles will feel awkward and unbalanced.
G. These two factors can be adjusted to create a custom-sized unicycle for the rider.
【答案】16. A 17. G 18. D 19. F 20. B
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出填入空白处的最佳选项。
Simon Griffiths is the founder of Who Gives A Crap, a company that has ____21____ the toilet paper industry.
His journey began with a ____22____ statistic — a toilet is not ____23____ to 2. 4 billion people, about 40% of the world! While volunteering in Asia and Africa, Simon ____24____ organizations doing incredible things to help people there, but the lack of sustainable funding greatly ____25____ their work.
Inspired by his experience in developing countries, Simon ____26____ to sell goods to make a difference. But what should he sell One day, Simon walked into the bathroom and a good idea ____27____ to him: he could sell toilet paper and donated half profits to help fund organizations building toilets. Who Gives A Crap was born.
Too often, people buy products that ____28____ to their taste but without clever packaging, so his ____29____ was to create something that ____30____ quality and aesthetics (美学), so that people would want to put it in their bathroom.
It was not beyond their ____31____ that their goods sold well. Their donation to WaterAid Australia has grown from the initial 2,00 AUD to 5.85 million AUD, they becoming its largest ____32____.
When interviewed, Simon said “I tried various jobs before Who Gives A Crap. But after working in both corporate and non-profit organizations, I ____33____I wanted to combine business with social ____34____ so I found the way to use profits from everyday products to do good ____35____.”
21. A. transformed B. transferred C. transported D. created
22. A. interesting B. wondering C. frightening D. shocking
23. A. possible B. accessible C. visible D. abundant
24. A. recommended B. afforded C. discovered D. witnessed
25. A. promoted B. injured C. enhanced D. prevented
26. A. required B. damaged C. decided D. insisted
27. A. occurred B. instructed C. struck D. invested
28. A. correspond B. engaged C. defeated D. forced
29. A. independence B. intention C. existence D. justice
30. A. sought B. assessed C. separated D. associated
31. A. contribution B. anticipation C. satisfaction D. interruption
32. A. judge B. contributor C. clerk D. objector
33. A. recognized B. acquired C. referred D. released
34. A. completion B. independence C. approaches D. effects
35. A. gratefully B. financially C. globally D. likely
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. D 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. B 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. C
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。
Regularly ____36____ (find) time for a little snooze is good for our brain and helps keep it bigger for a longer period of time, say University College London researchers. The team showed nappers’ brains were 15 cubic centimeters (0.9 cubic inches) larger — equivalent to delaying ageing by between three and six years. However, the scientists recommend keeping naps to ____37____ (little) than half an hour. The brain naturally shrinks with age, but ____38____ naps could help prevent diseases like Alzheimer’s will still need extra research. Overall brain health is important for protecting against dementia as the condition is linked to disturbed sleep. The researchers suggest poor sleep is damaging the brain over time by ____39____ (cause) inflammation and affecting the connections between brain cells. “Thus, regular napping could protect against neurodegeneration by compensating for deficient sleep,” researcher Valentina Paz said. Napping might boost health, but the reverse is also ____40____ (truth) as your health can leave you so tired you need to nap more. So, researchers used ____41____ clever technique to prove that napping is beneficial. They used a gigantic natural experiment based on the DNA. Previous ____42____ (study) have identified 97 snippets of our DNA that either make us more likely to be nappers or to power through the day. So the team took data from 35,000 people, ____43____ (age) 40 to 69, taking part in the UK Biobank project and simply compared those genetic “nappers” and “non-nappers”. The results, ____44____ (publishing) in the journal Sleep Health, showed a 15 cubic centimeter ____45____ (different) — equivalent to 2.6 to 6.5 years of ageing.
【答案】36. finding
37. less 38. whether
39. causing
40. true 41. a
42. studies
43. aged 44. published
45. difference
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华， 正在你校做交换生的英国好友Bruce 发邮件说他打算参加你校“Chinese Art”兴趣小组，有两门课程可以选择:剪纸(paper-cutting) 和京剧 (Beijing Opera)，希望你能给些建议。请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括:
1. 你建议的课程；
2. 你的理由；
3. 你的祝福。
注意:1.短文词数不少于100。 2.内容充实，结构完整，语意连贯。
Dear Bruce,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Glad to hear you want to join the interest group of Chinese Art. I’d like to give you some advice.
Of the two subjects covered, both are highly recommended. Personally, I prefer Beijing Opera, one of the most popular Chinese traditional arts. In recent years, more and more foreigners have begun to learn about Beijing Opera, through which they can learn much about Chinese history. Moreover, the costumes and the facial makeup will amaze you. Besides, I like Beijing Opera and I have taken part in many competitions, making it possible for me to help you. That’s why I think Beijing Opera would be a better choice.
Hope you’ll fall in love with Beijing Opera.
Yours,
Li Hua
Dear Bruce,
Glad to hear you want to join the interest group of Chinese Art. I’d like to give you some advice.
Personally, I prefer paper-cutting, one of China’s folk arts with a long history. By the Song Dynasty, it had become an important part of everyday life. You can learn much about Chinese culture on history by learning paper-cutting. Moreover, you can improve your taste in art and your drawing ability. Besides, my grandma is a good at paper-cutting and she would be willing to help teach you. That’s why I think paper-cutting would be a better choice.
Hope you’ll fall in love with paper-cutting
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
One holiday, my two cousins and I decided to play a trick on our grandma. We planned to do it --- not because we didn’t like her. She was the sweetest grandma a kid could ever have, and we really loved her. We decided to play the trick just wanting to have some fun. And at that time, to our mind, it was just a harmless joke by little kids.
Early in the evening of that holiday, we began our trick. Carrying a can of red paint, we secretly walked up to Grandma’s doorstep. She was hard of hearing, so we didn’t have to worry about being noticed by her. Every time we thought about how funny it would be to see Grandma try to pick up a gift that was just painted on her doorstep, we couldn’t stop laughing. It didn’t take long to finish painting the gift --- two red roses. They weren’t very artistic. But for us little farm kids and an old woman with poor eyesight, they would do.
Satisfied with the painting, we knocked on the door and quickly hid behind bushes and trees near the house to watch the fun. There was a lot of giggling (咯咯地笑) going on as we were waiting for Grandma to open the door. When she finally appeared, she stood in the doorway for a minute. She looked into the darkness, with her gray hair pulled back tightly into her usual style, wiping her hands on her white apron (围裙). With nothing in sight, she said, “Who could be knocking at my door this hour of the night ” Hearing that, I couldn’t hold back the laughter till my stomach and cheeks ached. Then she looked down at her doorstep. Even from fifteen meters away, we could see the joy that shone in her eyes when she spotted the red gift at her feet.
“Oh, how wonderful!” she called out happily. “A holiday gift for Grandma!I thought I was going to be forgotten again this year!” Grandma bent down to pick up her gift. This was the moment we had been waiting for.
Paragraph 1:
But somehow it wasn’t as much fun as we had expected.
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Paragraph 2:
At that moment, I regretted playing the trick and wanted to do something to make up for it.
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【答案】Paragraph 1:
But somehow it wasn’t as much fun as we had expected. Confused, Grandma touched the fresh paint for a moment. She quickly became aware of our kids’ childish trick. Her delight at having been remembered by a sweetheart on the happy holiday was short - lived. Grandma tried to smile to hide the embarrassment. Then, with as much self - respect as she could gather, she turned and walked back into her house, absently wiping the red paint on her clean, white apron.
Paragraph 2:
At that moment, I regretted playing the trick and wanted to do something to make up for it. Soon an idea occurred to me. I should give Grandma a real gift on the approaching Thanksgiving Day. The day after we kids made the trick, I began to prepare the gift for her. I used my pocket money I had saved for a long time before to buy roses and snacks she loved, and then I carefully packed them into a beautiful box. When the day finally came, I happily marched into Grandma’s house, with the box in my hands.