2024-2025学年山东省师范大学附属中学高一上学期期中考试英语试题（含答案）
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2024-2025学年山东省师范大学附属中学高一上学期期中考试英语试题
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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
International Development Observer (IDO) is a group in China that helps with things around the world. The people who lead it are very experienced in helping countries grow. IDO works on three main things: how countries work together, how one country helps another, and big problems that affect everyone. Since it started in 2020, IDO has written lots of articles, and many people from different countries have read them. These readers are from governments, the United Nations and NGOs.
Now, IDO wants students to help check how well their articles are translated into English. Here's what the students will do.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely with the IDO team and volunteers who will be tasked:
·Read the English versions of articles that were first written in Chinese
·Make the English articles on the IDO website even better.
WHAT YOU GET
·Your name will be on the articles you help with, like you’re the editor.
·You can write your own articles about the things IDO cares about and put them on the website.
·You can be offered a recommendation letter upon your request.
SELECTION REQUIREMENT
·Be fluent in English.
·Better to be fluent in Chinese too, but it’s not a must.
·Have done well in school.
·Be excited to make a difference.
If you want to join, send an email with your CV. For more information, please click here.
21. What is the main purpose of IDO
A. To help people from governments. B. To make money by writing articles.
C. To help with international development. D. To collect articles from different countries.
22. What can a student volunteer expect to get from working with IDO
A. A good job offer with expected high pay. B. An opportunity to be an editor in IDO.
C. A chance to publish articles on its website. D. A free trip abroad as an exchange student.
23. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A research paper. B. A book report.
C. A science magazine. D. A web page.
B
I try to be a good father. Cook my kids good dishes, and take them to photo shoots. But compared with Dick Hoyt, I suck. Eighty-five times he’s pushed his disabled son, Rick, in marathons.
This love story began in Winchester, Mass., 43 years ago, when Rick was strangled (缠住) by the umbilical cord (脐带) during birth, leaving him brain-damaged and unable to control his limbs (四肢). “He’ll be a vegetable the rest of his life,” doctors told Dick and his wife, Judy, when Rick was nine months old. “Put him in an institution.” But the Hoyts weren’t buying it. They noticed the way Rick’s eyes followed them around the room.
When Rick was 11, they took him to the engineering department at Tufts University. Equipped with a computer, Rick was finally able to communicate. After a high school classmate was paralyzed (使瘫痪) in an accident, and the school organized a charity run for him, Rick said, “Dad, I want to do that.” How was Dick, a man who never ran more than a mile at a time, going to push his son five miles Still, he tried. That day changed Rick’s life. “Dad,” he typed, “when we were running, it felt like I wasn’t disabled anymore!”
That sentence changed Dick’s life. He tried his best to give Rick that feeling as often as he could. They even decided to try marathons. “No way,” Dick was told by a race official. They weren’t quite a single runner, and they weren’t quite a wheelchair competitor. For a few years, Dick and Rick joined the massive field and ran anyway. In 1983, they ran another marathon so fast that they made the qualifying time for the Boston Marathon the following year.
Now they’ve done 85 marathons. “ My dad is the Father of the Century,” Rick typed.
24. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 mean
A. The Hoyts had no money for their son’s treatment.
B. The Hoyts couldn’t afford any institution.
C. The Hoyts couldn’t deal with the situation.
D. The Hoyts didn’t believe it was true.
25. What’s discussed in the third paragraph
A. Why Rick became paralyzed. B. How Rick started running.
C. Why running changed Rick’s life D. How Rick communicated with others.
26. Dick and Rick were able to join the 1984 Boston Marathon because ________.
A. they got support from a charity. B. they ran a marathon very fast.
C. they met a kind race official. D. they had become very famous in the process.
27. What can be learned from the text
A. Love knows no limits.
B. Take things as they come.
C. Many hands make light work.
D. There is no fire without smoke.
C
At this time of year thousands of British tourists are heading to the Austrian ski slopes (斜坡), attracted not just by the snow tracks (跑道) but also by the pretty villages, great food and drink, and, the Austrian lifesaver for parents, the kid-friendly hotel. Confusing, then, a recent survey by InterNations on Expat-Friendly Places has put Austria the worst country in the world (well, out of 53 countries) for “local friendliness”.
As a frequent visitor to Austria, I must admit being confused. I’ve had many experiences there, but none that I would call the least bit unfriendly. Take my most recent trip there last weekend for example. Vienna in winter is beautiful and, if you’re lucky, you may have some snow — despite which, the transport systems such as buses and subways continue to work well. Food markets here open early and I began at the most famous, the Naschmarkt, with its two main streets, one for restaurants, the other for food stalls (摊位). But instead of the expected rude traders, I was surrounded by encouraging smiles! So far, so friendly.
So, if Austrians are funny, how can they also be unfriendly This is the place, after all, where they invented a best-selling chocolate known as Mozart balls (after their most outstanding composer), ballet for horses (at Vienna’s Spanish Riding School), and the favourite night-time snack of sausages.
Did I say formal That is, perhaps, at the root of the misunderstanding. Austrians like going to balls and wearing their traditional clothes. They are super polite and helpful to lost tourists. That’s not to say you can’t anger an Austrian. For example, being late is not to be allowed.
My point is that you get the best of the two countries closest to them: Everything works (as in Germany) and they like to have fun (as in Italy). And I’m not alone in my opinion. According to the Global Liveability Index, Vienna is the best city to live in on the planet and it has worn that particular crown for the past 10 years. Perhaps, in this situation, the statistics (统计学) have rather missed the point.
28. Why are British tourists mentioned in paragraph 1
A. To show they are the friendliest tourists.
B. To interest us with a confusing situation.
C. To introduce the topic of tourism.
D. To compare them with Austrians.
29. What happened to the author at the Naschmarkt
A. He came across polite traders.
B. He lost his way at the food markets.
C. He was inspired to smile even in winter.
D. He was confused by the transportation systems.
30. What do we know about Austrians
A. They are serious. B. They like to be on time.
C. They are unfriendly. D. They like formal uniforms.
31. What’s the author’s attitude towards Austrian’s bad name
A. Indifferent. B. Favorable.
C. Unclear. D. Opposed.
D
The sun is setting, brightening your kids’ faces as they play in the waves. You reach for your phone for this perfect moment. But before you do, here’s a bit of surprising science: Taking photos is not the perfect way to keep memory as you think.
Taking too many pictures could actually harm the brain’s ability to keep memories, says Elizabeth Loftus, a psychology professor at the University of California, Irvine. So we get the photo but kind of lose the memory.
Photography “outsources” memories. It works in two ways: We either shake off the responsibility of remembering moments when taking pictures, or we’re so distracted by the process that we miss the moment altogether.
The first explanation is the loss of memory. People know that their camera is recording that moment, so they don’t try to remember. Similarly, if you write down someone’s phone number, you’re less likely to remember it offhand because your brain tells you there’s just no need. That’s all well and good—until that piece of paper goes missing.
The other is distraction. We’re distracted by the process of taking a photo how we hold our phone, composing the photo, such as smiling faces, the background to our liking and clear image, all of which uses up our attention that could otherwise help us memorize.
However, taking photos can benefit memory — when done mindfully. While taking a photo may be distracting, the act of preparation by focusing on visual details around has some upsides. When people take the time to zoom in (拉近镜头) on specific things, memories become strengthened.
Another benefit is that we recall moments more accurately with the photos. Memory has been reshaped with the help of new information and new experiences. Thus, photos or videos help us recall moments as if they really happened.
Memories die away without a visual record backing them up. Therefore, a photo is an excellent tool to help remember when done purposefully, which is worth exploring further.
32. What is the purpose of the first paragraph
A. To introduce the topic of the passage.
B. To call on readers not to take photos.
C. To show the interest in taking photos.
D. To explain how to take perfect photos.
33. Why does photography “outsource” memories
A. Photos are more detailed than memories.
B. Many sources influence people’s memories.
C. People depend more on photos to remember.
D. Taking photos is helpful for us to memorize.
34. What will be discussed next
A. Situations when taking photos is better.
B. When distraction is most likely to happen.
C. How to use photo-taking to memorize better.
D. How to stay focused while taking photos.
35. What may be a suitable title for the text
A. Remember the moment and take photos properly.
B. Fewer photos, stronger memories.
C. Photos’ effects on memory recall.
D. Better skills, sharper memory.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分,满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
There is an English saying: ___36___ Until recently, few people took the saying seriously. Now, however, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects it has on the human body. ___37___
Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body. People watched funny films while doctors checked their hearts, blood pressure, breathing and muscles. It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. It increases blood pressure, the heart beating and breathing; it also works several groups of muscles in the face, the stomach and even the feet. ___38___
Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effect of pain on the body. In one experiment doctors produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programs. The group that tolerated the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program. ___39___
___40___ In this way, they help to improve their patients’ condition by encouraging them to laugh. They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing, making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter.
A. Laughter can prolong one’s life.
B. Laughter is the best medicine.
C. If laughter exercises the body, it must be beneficial.
D. They’ve found that laughter really improves people’s health.
E. Despite the benefits, doctors still cannot put this theory into practice.
F. That’s because laughter produces chemicals which reduce stress and pain.
G. As a result of these discoveries, some doctors in the US now hold laughter clinics.
第三部分 语言运用（共四节,满分55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。
After an injury washed up Marina Murphy’s career as a dancer, she wanted to achieve something different. She set her ___41___ on going to America from Ireland. She believed that the world would be her stage, where she could do anything she wanted. She would have ___42___ that she wouldn’t have anywhere else.
Full of ___43___, Marina packed her things, said her goodbyes and set sail for the United States. Along the way, Marina daydreamed about the adventure. She___44___herself making an entry into Hollywood as a movie star.
However, her early experiences in the U.S. proved to be ___45___. She spent very little money and worked several part-time jobs. Additionally, she was ___46___ as an actress for many times. With so much failure, she began to wonder if she had made a ___47___.
Feeling ___48___, Marina sat on a park bench crying. Her situation was ___49___ like her dreams. It was then that an elderly man noticed her and ____50____ Marina not to give up just yet.
“Don’t jump ship yet. Give yourself more time to see if you will sink or swim. I believe that things will get better," he said. His words worked. Marina ____51____ to test the waters for a year to see if things would ____52____.
____53____，Marina discovered that she effortlessly ____54____ life in America over the course of that year. The old man had been right. By persevering(坚持)through difficult times, she finally found the happiness and ____55____ she had been looking for.
41. A. feet B. sights C. adventure D. strategy
42. A. chances B. jobs C. goals D. champions
43. A. curiosity B. energy C. power D. hope
44. A. pictured B. found C. enjoyed D. watched
45. A. smooth B. different C. difficult D. pleasant
46. A. turned down B. turned over C. taken down D. taken over
47. A. difference B. mistake C. start D. change
48 A. annoyed B. nervous C. sad D. confused
49. A. anything B. nothing C. something D. everything
50. A. lectured B. promised C. encouraged D. forced
51. A. asked B. refused C. decided D. managed
52. A. improve B. survive C. exchange D. revive
53. A. Immediately B. Naturally C. Certainly D. Surprisingly
54. A. focused on B. adapted to C. depended on D. turned to
55. A. kindness B. courage C. truth D. success
第II卷
第三部分 语言运用
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
A
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Adam, a freshman at senior high school, found the first week was a little ___56___ (confuse). He had to think very carefully about which courses he wanted to take. His adviser suggested him signing up ___57___ advanced literature because he likes English and he is good at it. Besides, he wanted to join the school football team, ___58___ the coach told him that he didn’t play well enough. Although he felt ___59___ (happy), he didn’t lose heart and decided to find a way to improve himself. Instead, Adam joined a volunteer club to do his best to help ___60___ homeless in the community.
B
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。
There are many famous athletes at home and abroad, one of whom is Lang Ping. As a coach, she led the China women’s volleyball team to medals at world championships and the Olympics. When preparing the Chinese team for the 2015 World Cup, she ___61___ (test) by her determination. One of the best players got ___62___ (injure), and the team captain left because of heart problems. ___63___ (lose) two important players didn’t get Lang Ping to lose heart. She believed that her young ___64___ (player) could win if they worked together as a team. And they really made ___65___.
第三节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
根据首字母或汉语提示，用单词的完整正确形式填空，每空填一个词。
66. Most colleges now offer first-year students a course especially _____________(设计) to help them succeed academically and personally. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
67. The beautiful campus left a deep i________ on those who visited it. (根据首字母单词拼写)
68. What inventors have in common is that they are c________ about the things around them. (根据首字母单词拼写)
69. Humour can ________ (改善) one’s appearance and personality. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
70. We had a heated ________ (辩论) on whether students should be allowed to use smartphones at school. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
71. Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious ______________ (挑战) we face. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
72. It’s strongly ________ (推荐) that parents should not allow children under twelve to ride bicycles to school for safety. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
73. Greenhouse gases are thought to be r________ for global warming. (根据首字母单词拼写)
74. What some teenagers don’t realize is how difficult life can be after they get a________ to drugs. (根据首字母单词拼写)
75. With all the ________ (安排) in place for my parents’ visit, I rang to ask them when they would arrive. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
76. As is known to all, giant panda is u________ to China. (根据首字母单词拼写)
77. Lots of food, water, tents and medicine were ________ (运送) from all over China and other parts of the world to the earthquake-stricken area. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
78. The Chinese Dragon Boat Festival is held every year in h________ of Qu Yuan, one of the most famous ancient poets. (根据首字母单词拼写)
79. Practising Chinese kung fu can not only build up one’s ________(体力), but also develop one’s character. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
80. It is important to learn to take a p________ attitude to life. (根据首字母单词拼写)
第四部分 写作（满分25分）
81. 假定你是李华，昨天收到英国好友Alex的邮件，他说下个月想来中国旅行，希望你给他推荐一个城市。请你回复邮件。内容包括：
1.推荐的城市；
2.推荐理由；
3.你的建议。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 信的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Alex,
I’m glad to know that you’re coming to China for a visit.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours ,
Li Hua
答案版
第二部分 阅读（共两节,满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分,满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
International Development Observer (IDO) is a group in China that helps with things around the world. The people who lead it are very experienced in helping countries grow. IDO works on three main things: how countries work together, how one country helps another, and big problems that affect everyone. Since it started in 2020, IDO has written lots of articles, and many people from different countries have read them. These readers are from governments, the United Nations and NGOs.
Now, IDO wants students to help check how well their articles are translated into English. Here's what the students will do.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely with the IDO team and volunteers who will be tasked:
·Read the English versions of articles that were first written in Chinese.
·Make the English articles on the IDO website even better.
WHAT YOU GET
·Your name will be on the articles you help with, like you’re the editor.
·You can write your own articles about the things IDO cares about and put them on the website.
·You can be offered a recommendation letter upon your request.
SELECTION REQUIREMENT
·Be fluent in English.
·Better to be fluent in Chinese too, but it’s not a must.
·Have done well in school.
·Be excited to make a difference.
If you want to join, send an email with your CV. For more information, please click here.
21. What is the main purpose of IDO
A. To help people from governments. B. To make money by writing articles.
C. To help with international development. D. To collect articles from different countries.
22. What can a student volunteer expect to get from working with IDO
A. A good job offer with expected high pay. B. An opportunity to be an editor in IDO.
C. A chance to publish articles on its website. D. A free trip abroad as an exchange student.
23. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A research paper. B. A book report.
C. A science magazine. D. A web page.
【答案】21. C 22. C 23. D
B
I try to be a good father. Cook my kids good dishes, and take them to photo shoots. But compared with Dick Hoyt, I suck. Eighty-five times he’s pushed his disabled son, Rick, in marathons.
This love story began in Winchester, Mass., 43 years ago, when Rick was strangled (缠住) by the umbilical cord (脐带) during birth, leaving him brain-damaged and unable to control his limbs (四肢). “He’ll be a vegetable the rest of his life,” doctors told Dick and his wife, Judy, when Rick was nine months old. “Put him in an institution.” But the Hoyts weren’t buying it. They noticed the way Rick’s eyes followed them around the room.
When Rick was 11, they took him to the engineering department at Tufts University. Equipped with a computer, Rick was finally able to communicate. After a high school classmate was paralyzed (使瘫痪) in an accident, and the school organized a charity run for him, Rick said, “Dad, I want to do that.” How was Dick, a man who never ran more than a mile at a time, going to push his son five miles Still, he tried. That day changed Rick’s life. “Dad,” he typed, “when we were running, it felt like I wasn’t disabled anymore!”
That sentence changed Dick’s life. He tried his best to give Rick that feeling as often as he could. They even decided to try marathons. “No way,” Dick was told by a race official. They weren’t quite a single runner, and they weren’t quite a wheelchair competitor. For a few years, Dick and Rick joined the massive field and ran anyway. In 1983, they ran another marathon so fast that they made the qualifying time for the Boston Marathon the following year.
Now they’ve done 85 marathons. “ My dad is the Father of the Century,” Rick typed.
24. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 mean
A. The Hoyts had no money for their son’s treatment.
B. The Hoyts couldn’t afford any institution.
C. The Hoyts couldn’t deal with the situation.
D. The Hoyts didn’t believe it was true.
25. What’s discussed in the third paragraph
A. Why Rick became paralyzed. B. How Rick started running.
C. Why running changed Rick’s life D. How Rick communicated with others.
26. Dick and Rick were able to join the 1984 Boston Marathon because ________.
A. they got support from a charity. B. they ran a marathon very fast.
C. they met a kind race official. D. they had become very famous in the process.
27. What can be learned from the text
A. Love knows no limits.
B. Take things as they come.
C. Many hands make light work.
D. There is no fire without smoke.
【答案】24. D 25. A 26. B 27. A
C
At this time of year thousands of British tourists are heading to the Austrian ski slopes (斜坡), attracted not just by the snow tracks (跑道) but also by the pretty villages, great food and drink, and, the Austrian lifesaver for parents, the kid-friendly hotel. Confusing, then, a recent survey by InterNations on Expat-Friendly Places has put Austria the worst country in the world (well, out of 53 countries) for “local friendliness”.
As a frequent visitor to Austria, I must admit being confused. I’ve had many experiences there, but none that I would call the least bit unfriendly. Take my most recent trip there last weekend for example. Vienna in winter is beautiful and, if you’re lucky, you may have some snow — despite which, the transport systems such as buses and subways continue to work well. Food markets here open early and I began at the most famous, the Naschmarkt, with its two main streets, one for restaurants, the other for food stalls (摊位). But instead of the expected rude traders, I was surrounded by encouraging smiles! So far, so friendly.
So, if Austrians are funny, how can they also be unfriendly This is the place, after all, where they invented a best-selling chocolate known as Mozart balls (after their most outstanding composer), ballet for horses (at Vienna’s Spanish Riding School), and the favourite night-time snack of sausages.
Did I say formal That is, perhaps, at the root of the misunderstanding. Austrians like going to balls and wearing their traditional clothes. They are super polite and helpful to lost tourists. That’s not to say you can’t anger an Austrian. For example, being late is not to be allowed.
My point is that you get the best of the two countries closest to them: Everything works (as in Germany) and they like to have fun (as in Italy). And I’m not alone in my opinion. According to the Global Liveability Index, Vienna is the best city to live in on the planet and it has worn that particular crown for the past 10 years. Perhaps, in this situation, the statistics (统计学) have rather missed the point.
28. Why are British tourists mentioned in paragraph 1
A. To show they are the friendliest tourists.
B. To interest us with a confusing situation.
C. To introduce the topic of tourism.
D. To compare them with Austrians.
29. What happened to the author at the Naschmarkt
A. He came across polite traders.
B. He lost his way at the food markets.
C. He was inspired to smile even in winter.
D. He was confused by the transportation systems.
30. What do we know about Austrians
A. They are serious. B. They like to be on time.
C. They are unfriendly. D. They like formal uniforms.
31. What’s the author’s attitude towards Austrian’s bad name
A. Indifferent. B. Favorable.
C. Unclear. D. Opposed.
【答案】28. B 29. A 30. B 31. D
D
The sun is setting, brightening your kids’ faces as they play in the waves. You reach for your phone for this perfect moment. But before you do, here’s a bit of surprising science: Taking photos is not the perfect way to keep memory as you think.
Taking too many pictures could actually harm the brain’s ability to keep memories, says Elizabeth Loftus, a psychology professor at the University of California, Irvine. So we get the photo but kind of lose the memory.
Photography “outsources” memories. It works in two ways: We either shake off the responsibility of remembering moments when taking pictures, or we’re so distracted by the process that we miss the moment altogether.
The first explanation is the loss of memory. People know that their camera is recording that moment, so they don’t try to remember. Similarly, if you write down someone’s phone number, you’re less likely to remember it offhand because your brain tells you there’s just no need. That’s all well and good—until that piece of paper goes missing.
The other is distraction. We’re distracted by the process of taking a photo how we hold our phone, composing the photo, such as smiling faces, the background to our liking and clear image, all of which uses up our attention that could otherwise help us memorize.
However, taking photos can benefit memory — when done mindfully. While taking a photo may be distracting, the act of preparation by focusing on visual details around has some upsides. When people take the time to zoom in (拉近镜头) on specific things, memories become strengthened.
Another benefit is that we recall moments more accurately with the photos. Memory has been reshaped with the help of new information and new experiences. Thus, photos or videos help us recall moments as if they really happened.
Memories die away without a visual record backing them up. Therefore, a photo is an excellent tool to help remember when done purposefully, which is worth exploring further.
32. What is the purpose of the first paragraph
A. To introduce the topic of the passage.
B. To call on readers not to take photos.
C. To show the interest in taking photos.
D. To explain how to take perfect photos.
33. Why does photography “outsource” memories
A. Photos are more detailed than memories.
B. Many sources influence people’s memories.
C People depend more on photos to remember.
D. Taking photos is helpful for us to memorize.
34. What will be discussed next
A. Situations when taking photos is better.
B. When distraction is most likely to happen.
C. How to use photo-taking to memorize better.
D. How to stay focused while taking photos.
35. What may be a suitable title for the text
A. Remember the moment and take photos properly.
B. Fewer photos, stronger memories.
C Photos’ effects on memory recall.
D. Better skills, sharper memory.
【答案】32. A 33. C 34. D 35. C
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分,满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
There is an English saying: ___36___ Until recently, few people took the saying seriously. Now, however, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects it has on the human body. ___37___
Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body. People watched funny films while doctors checked their hearts, blood pressure, breathing and muscles. It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. It increases blood pressure, the heart beating and breathing; it also works several groups of muscles in the face, the stomach and even the feet. ___38___
Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effect of pain on the body. In one experiment doctors produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programs. The group that tolerated the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program. ___39___
___40___ In this way, they help to improve their patients’ condition by encouraging them to laugh. They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing, making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter.
A. Laughter can prolong one’s life.
B. Laughter is the best medicine.
C. If laughter exercises the body, it must be beneficial.
D. They’ve found that laughter really improves people’s health.
E. Despite the benefits, doctors still cannot put this theory into practice.
F. That’s because laughter produces chemicals which reduce stress and pain.
G. As a result of these discoveries, some doctors in the US now hold laughter clinics.
【答案】36. B 37. D 38. C 39. F 40. G
第三部分 语言运用（共四节,满分55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。
After an injury washed up Marina Murphy’s career as a dancer, she wanted to achieve something different. She set her ___41___ on going to America from Ireland. She believed that the world would be her stage, where she could do anything she wanted. She would have ___42___ that she wouldn’t have anywhere else.
Full of ___43___, Marina packed her things, said her goodbyes and set sail for the United States. Along the way, Marina daydreamed about the adventure. She___44___herself making an entry into Hollywood as a movie star.
However, her early experiences in the U.S. proved to be ___45___. She spent very little money and worked several part-time jobs. Additionally, she was ___46___ as an actress for many times. With so much failure, she began to wonder if she had made a ___47___.
Feeling ___48___, Marina sat on a park bench crying. Her situation was ___49___ like her dreams. It was then that an elderly man noticed her and ____50____ Marina not to give up just yet.
“Don’t jump ship yet. Give yourself more time to see if you will sink or swim. I believe that things will get better," he said. His words worked. Marina ____51____ to test the waters for a year to see if things would ____52____.
____53____，Marina discovered that she effortlessly ____54____ life in America over the course of that year. The old man had been right. By persevering(坚持)through difficult times, she finally found the happiness and ____55____ she had been looking for.
41. A. feet B. sights C. adventure D. strategy
42. A. chances B. jobs C. goals D. champions
43. A. curiosity B. energy C. power D. hope
44. A. pictured B. found C. enjoyed D. watched
45. A. smooth B. different C. difficult D. pleasant
46. A. turned down B. turned over C. taken down D. taken over
47. A. difference B. mistake C. start D. change
48. A. annoyed B. nervous C. sad D. confused
49. A. anything B. nothing C. something D. everything
50. A. lectured B. promised C. encouraged D. forced
51. A. asked B. refused C. decided D. managed
52. A. improve B. survive C. exchange D. revive
53. A. Immediately B. Naturally C. Certainly D. Surprisingly
54. A. focused on B. adapted to C. depended on D. turned to
55. A. kindness B. courage C. truth D. success
【答案】41. B 42. A 43. D 44. A 45. C 46. A 47. B 48. C 49. B 50. C 51. C 52. A 53. D 54. B 55. D
第II卷
第三部分 语言运用
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
A
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。
Adam, a freshman at senior high school, found the first week was a little ___56___ (confuse). He had to think very carefully about which courses he wanted to take. His adviser suggested him signing up ___57___ advanced literature because he likes English and he is good at it. Besides, he wanted to join the school football team, ___58___ the coach told him that he didn’t play well enough. Although he felt ___59___ (happy), he didn’t lose heart and decided to find a way to improve himself. Instead, Adam joined a volunteer club to do his best to help ___60___ homeless in the community.
【答案】56. confusing
57. for 58. but
59. unhappy
60. the
B
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。
There are many famous athletes at home and abroad, one of whom is Lang Ping. As a coach, she led the China women’s volleyball team to medals at world championships and the Olympics. When preparing the Chinese team for the 2015 World Cup, she ___61___ (test) by her determination. One of the best players got ___62___ (injure), and the team captain left because of heart problems. ___63___ (lose) two important players didn’t get Lang Ping to lose heart. She believed that her young ___64___ (player) could win if they worked together as a team. And they really made ___65___.
【答案】61. was tested
62. injured
63. Losing 64. players
65. it
第三节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
根据首字母或汉语提示，用单词的完整正确形式填空，每空填一个词。
66. Most colleges now offer first-year students a course especially _____________(设计) to help them succeed academically and personally. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】designed
67. The beautiful campus left a deep i________ on those who visited it. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】impression##mpression
68. What inventors have in common is that they are c________ about the things around them. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】curious##urious
69. Humour can ________ (改善) one’s appearance and personality. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】improve
70. We had a heated ________ (辩论) on whether students should be allowed to use smartphones at school. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】debate
71. Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious ______________ (挑战) we face. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】challenges
72. It’s strongly ________ (推荐) that parents should not allow children under twelve to ride bicycles to school for safety. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】recommended
73. Greenhouse gases are thought to be r________ for global warming. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】responsible##esponsible
74. What some teenagers don’t realize is how difficult life can be after they get a________ to drugs. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】addicted##ddicted
75. With all the ________ (安排) in place for my parents’ visit, I rang to ask them when they would arrive. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】arrangements
76. As is known to all, giant panda is u________ to China. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】unique##nique
77. Lots of food, water, tents and medicine were ________ (运送) from all over China and other parts of the world to the earthquake-stricken area. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】transported
78. The Chinese Dragon Boat Festival is held every year in h________ of Qu Yuan, one of the most famous ancient poets. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】honour##onour
79. Practising Chinese kung fu can not only build up one’s ________(体力), but also develop one’s character. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】strength
80. It is important to learn to take a p________ attitude to life. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】positive##ositive
第四部分 写作（满分25分）
81. 假定你是李华，昨天收到英国好友Alex的邮件，他说下个月想来中国旅行，希望你给他推荐一个城市。请你回复邮件。内容包括：
1.推荐的城市；
2.推荐理由；
3.你的建议。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 信的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Alex,
I’m glad to know that you’re coming to China for a visit.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours ,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Alex,
I’m glad to know that you’re coming to China for a visit. It will be a pity if a place on your visiting list is missing. Beijing the capital of China, is just the place to be for the following reasons.
First of all, it is heavy with such cultural relics and historical sites as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and so on, through which you’ll know more about Chinese history and cultural. Secondly, Beijing’s hutong is a kind of culture you can experience, for it stands for the culture of many northern cities. Thirdly, there are many modern buildings attracting people’s eyes. Bird’s nest, for example, is a frequently visited attraction.
Anyway, only when you come to see for yourself can feel charm of Beijing. Have fun in China!
Yours,
Li Hua
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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
International Development Observer (IDO) is a group in China that helps with things around the world. The people who lead it are very experienced in helping countries grow. IDO works on three main things: how countries work together, how one country helps another, and big problems that affect everyone. Since it started in 2020, IDO has written lots of articles, and many people from different countries have read them. These readers are from governments, the United Nations and NGOs.
Now, IDO wants students to help check how well their articles are translated into English. Here's what the students will do.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely with the IDO team and volunteers who will be tasked:
·Read the English versions of articles that were first written in Chinese
·Make the English articles on the IDO website even better.
WHAT YOU GET
·Your name will be on the articles you help with, like you’re the editor.
·You can write your own articles about the things IDO cares about and put them on the website.
·You can be offered a recommendation letter upon your request.
SELECTION REQUIREMENT
·Be fluent in English.
·Better to be fluent in Chinese too, but it’s not a must.
·Have done well in school.
·Be excited to make a difference.
If you want to join, send an email with your CV. For more information, please click here.
21. What is the main purpose of IDO
A. To help people from governments. B. To make money by writing articles.
C. To help with international development. D. To collect articles from different countries.
22. What can a student volunteer expect to get from working with IDO
A. A good job offer with expected high pay. B. An opportunity to be an editor in IDO.
C. A chance to publish articles on its website. D. A free trip abroad as an exchange student.
23. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A research paper. B. A book report.
C. A science magazine. D. A web page.
B
I try to be a good father. Cook my kids good dishes, and take them to photo shoots. But compared with Dick Hoyt, I suck. Eighty-five times he’s pushed his disabled son, Rick, in marathons.
This love story began in Winchester, Mass., 43 years ago, when Rick was strangled (缠住) by the umbilical cord (脐带) during birth, leaving him brain-damaged and unable to control his limbs (四肢). “He’ll be a vegetable the rest of his life,” doctors told Dick and his wife, Judy, when Rick was nine months old. “Put him in an institution.” But the Hoyts weren’t buying it. They noticed the way Rick’s eyes followed them around the room.
When Rick was 11, they took him to the engineering department at Tufts University. Equipped with a computer, Rick was finally able to communicate. After a high school classmate was paralyzed (使瘫痪) in an accident, and the school organized a charity run for him, Rick said, “Dad, I want to do that.” How was Dick, a man who never ran more than a mile at a time, going to push his son five miles Still, he tried. That day changed Rick’s life. “Dad,” he typed, “when we were running, it felt like I wasn’t disabled anymore!”
That sentence changed Dick’s life. He tried his best to give Rick that feeling as often as he could. They even decided to try marathons. “No way,” Dick was told by a race official. They weren’t quite a single runner, and they weren’t quite a wheelchair competitor. For a few years, Dick and Rick joined the massive field and ran anyway. In 1983, they ran another marathon so fast that they made the qualifying time for the Boston Marathon the following year.
Now they’ve done 85 marathons. “ My dad is the Father of the Century,” Rick typed.
24. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 mean
A. The Hoyts had no money for their son’s treatment.
B. The Hoyts couldn’t afford any institution.
C. The Hoyts couldn’t deal with the situation.
D. The Hoyts didn’t believe it was true.
25. What’s discussed in the third paragraph
A. Why Rick became paralyzed. B. How Rick started running.
C. Why running changed Rick’s life D. How Rick communicated with others.
26. Dick and Rick were able to join the 1984 Boston Marathon because ________.
A. they got support from a charity. B. they ran a marathon very fast.
C. they met a kind race official. D. they had become very famous in the process.
27. What can be learned from the text
A. Love knows no limits.
B. Take things as they come.
C. Many hands make light work.
D. There is no fire without smoke.
C
At this time of year thousands of British tourists are heading to the Austrian ski slopes (斜坡), attracted not just by the snow tracks (跑道) but also by the pretty villages, great food and drink, and, the Austrian lifesaver for parents, the kid-friendly hotel. Confusing, then, a recent survey by InterNations on Expat-Friendly Places has put Austria the worst country in the world (well, out of 53 countries) for “local friendliness”.
As a frequent visitor to Austria, I must admit being confused. I’ve had many experiences there, but none that I would call the least bit unfriendly. Take my most recent trip there last weekend for example. Vienna in winter is beautiful and, if you’re lucky, you may have some snow — despite which, the transport systems such as buses and subways continue to work well. Food markets here open early and I began at the most famous, the Naschmarkt, with its two main streets, one for restaurants, the other for food stalls (摊位). But instead of the expected rude traders, I was surrounded by encouraging smiles! So far, so friendly.
So, if Austrians are funny, how can they also be unfriendly This is the place, after all, where they invented a best-selling chocolate known as Mozart balls (after their most outstanding composer), ballet for horses (at Vienna’s Spanish Riding School), and the favourite night-time snack of sausages.
Did I say formal That is, perhaps, at the root of the misunderstanding. Austrians like going to balls and wearing their traditional clothes. They are super polite and helpful to lost tourists. That’s not to say you can’t anger an Austrian. For example, being late is not to be allowed.
My point is that you get the best of the two countries closest to them: Everything works (as in Germany) and they like to have fun (as in Italy). And I’m not alone in my opinion. According to the Global Liveability Index, Vienna is the best city to live in on the planet and it has worn that particular crown for the past 10 years. Perhaps, in this situation, the statistics (统计学) have rather missed the point.
28. Why are British tourists mentioned in paragraph 1
A. To show they are the friendliest tourists.
B. To interest us with a confusing situation.
C. To introduce the topic of tourism.
D. To compare them with Austrians.
29. What happened to the author at the Naschmarkt
A. He came across polite traders.
B. He lost his way at the food markets.
C. He was inspired to smile even in winter.
D. He was confused by the transportation systems.
30. What do we know about Austrians
A. They are serious. B. They like to be on time.
C. They are unfriendly. D. They like formal uniforms.
31. What’s the author’s attitude towards Austrian’s bad name
A. Indifferent. B. Favorable.
C. Unclear. D. Opposed.
D
The sun is setting, brightening your kids’ faces as they play in the waves. You reach for your phone for this perfect moment. But before you do, here’s a bit of surprising science: Taking photos is not the perfect way to keep memory as you think.
Taking too many pictures could actually harm the brain’s ability to keep memories, says Elizabeth Loftus, a psychology professor at the University of California, Irvine. So we get the photo but kind of lose the memory.
Photography “outsources” memories. It works in two ways: We either shake off the responsibility of remembering moments when taking pictures, or we’re so distracted by the process that we miss the moment altogether.
The first explanation is the loss of memory. People know that their camera is recording that moment, so they don’t try to remember. Similarly, if you write down someone’s phone number, you’re less likely to remember it offhand because your brain tells you there’s just no need. That’s all well and good—until that piece of paper goes missing.
The other is distraction. We’re distracted by the process of taking a photo how we hold our phone, composing the photo, such as smiling faces, the background to our liking and clear image, all of which uses up our attention that could otherwise help us memorize.
However, taking photos can benefit memory — when done mindfully. While taking a photo may be distracting, the act of preparation by focusing on visual details around has some upsides. When people take the time to zoom in (拉近镜头) on specific things, memories become strengthened.
Another benefit is that we recall moments more accurately with the photos. Memory has been reshaped with the help of new information and new experiences. Thus, photos or videos help us recall moments as if they really happened.
Memories die away without a visual record backing them up. Therefore, a photo is an excellent tool to help remember when done purposefully, which is worth exploring further.
32. What is the purpose of the first paragraph
A. To introduce the topic of the passage.
B. To call on readers not to take photos.
C. To show the interest in taking photos.
D. To explain how to take perfect photos.
33. Why does photography “outsource” memories
A. Photos are more detailed than memories.
B. Many sources influence people’s memories.
C. People depend more on photos to remember.
D. Taking photos is helpful for us to memorize.
34. What will be discussed next
A. Situations when taking photos is better.
B. When distraction is most likely to happen.
C. How to use photo-taking to memorize better.
D. How to stay focused while taking photos.
35. What may be a suitable title for the text
A. Remember the moment and take photos properly.
B. Fewer photos, stronger memories.
C. Photos’ effects on memory recall.
D. Better skills, sharper memory.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分,满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
There is an English saying: ___36___ Until recently, few people took the saying seriously. Now, however, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects it has on the human body. ___37___
Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body. People watched funny films while doctors checked their hearts, blood pressure, breathing and muscles. It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. It increases blood pressure, the heart beating and breathing; it also works several groups of muscles in the face, the stomach and even the feet. ___38___
Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effect of pain on the body. In one experiment doctors produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programs. The group that tolerated the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program. ___39___
___40___ In this way, they help to improve their patients’ condition by encouraging them to laugh. They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing, making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter.
A. Laughter can prolong one’s life.
B. Laughter is the best medicine.
C. If laughter exercises the body, it must be beneficial.
D. They’ve found that laughter really improves people’s health.
E. Despite the benefits, doctors still cannot put this theory into practice.
F. That’s because laughter produces chemicals which reduce stress and pain.
G. As a result of these discoveries, some doctors in the US now hold laughter clinics.
第三部分 语言运用（共四节,满分55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。
After an injury washed up Marina Murphy’s career as a dancer, she wanted to achieve something different. She set her ___41___ on going to America from Ireland. She believed that the world would be her stage, where she could do anything she wanted. She would have ___42___ that she wouldn’t have anywhere else.
Full of ___43___, Marina packed her things, said her goodbyes and set sail for the United States. Along the way, Marina daydreamed about the adventure. She___44___herself making an entry into Hollywood as a movie star.
However, her early experiences in the U.S. proved to be ___45___. She spent very little money and worked several part-time jobs. Additionally, she was ___46___ as an actress for many times. With so much failure, she began to wonder if she had made a ___47___.
Feeling ___48___, Marina sat on a park bench crying. Her situation was ___49___ like her dreams. It was then that an elderly man noticed her and ____50____ Marina not to give up just yet.
“Don’t jump ship yet. Give yourself more time to see if you will sink or swim. I believe that things will get better," he said. His words worked. Marina ____51____ to test the waters for a year to see if things would ____52____.
____53____，Marina discovered that she effortlessly ____54____ life in America over the course of that year. The old man had been right. By persevering(坚持)through difficult times, she finally found the happiness and ____55____ she had been looking for.
41. A. feet B. sights C. adventure D. strategy
42. A. chances B. jobs C. goals D. champions
43. A. curiosity B. energy C. power D. hope
44. A. pictured B. found C. enjoyed D. watched
45. A. smooth B. different C. difficult D. pleasant
46. A. turned down B. turned over C. taken down D. taken over
47. A. difference B. mistake C. start D. change
48 A. annoyed B. nervous C. sad D. confused
49. A. anything B. nothing C. something D. everything
50. A. lectured B. promised C. encouraged D. forced
51. A. asked B. refused C. decided D. managed
52. A. improve B. survive C. exchange D. revive
53. A. Immediately B. Naturally C. Certainly D. Surprisingly
54. A. focused on B. adapted to C. depended on D. turned to
55. A. kindness B. courage C. truth D. success
第II卷
第三部分 语言运用
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
A
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Adam, a freshman at senior high school, found the first week was a little ___56___ (confuse). He had to think very carefully about which courses he wanted to take. His adviser suggested him signing up ___57___ advanced literature because he likes English and he is good at it. Besides, he wanted to join the school football team, ___58___ the coach told him that he didn’t play well enough. Although he felt ___59___ (happy), he didn’t lose heart and decided to find a way to improve himself. Instead, Adam joined a volunteer club to do his best to help ___60___ homeless in the community.
B
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。
There are many famous athletes at home and abroad, one of whom is Lang Ping. As a coach, she led the China women’s volleyball team to medals at world championships and the Olympics. When preparing the Chinese team for the 2015 World Cup, she ___61___ (test) by her determination. One of the best players got ___62___ (injure), and the team captain left because of heart problems. ___63___ (lose) two important players didn’t get Lang Ping to lose heart. She believed that her young ___64___ (player) could win if they worked together as a team. And they really made ___65___.
第三节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
根据首字母或汉语提示，用单词的完整正确形式填空，每空填一个词。
66. Most colleges now offer first-year students a course especially _____________(设计) to help them succeed academically and personally. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
67. The beautiful campus left a deep i________ on those who visited it. (根据首字母单词拼写)
68. What inventors have in common is that they are c________ about the things around them. (根据首字母单词拼写)
69. Humour can ________ (改善) one’s appearance and personality. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
70. We had a heated ________ (辩论) on whether students should be allowed to use smartphones at school. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
71. Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious ______________ (挑战) we face. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
72. It’s strongly ________ (推荐) that parents should not allow children under twelve to ride bicycles to school for safety. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
73. Greenhouse gases are thought to be r________ for global warming. (根据首字母单词拼写)
74. What some teenagers don’t realize is how difficult life can be after they get a________ to drugs. (根据首字母单词拼写)
75. With all the ________ (安排) in place for my parents’ visit, I rang to ask them when they would arrive. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
76. As is known to all, giant panda is u________ to China. (根据首字母单词拼写)
77. Lots of food, water, tents and medicine were ________ (运送) from all over China and other parts of the world to the earthquake-stricken area. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
78. The Chinese Dragon Boat Festival is held every year in h________ of Qu Yuan, one of the most famous ancient poets. (根据首字母单词拼写)
79. Practising Chinese kung fu can not only build up one’s ________(体力), but also develop one’s character. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
80. It is important to learn to take a p________ attitude to life. (根据首字母单词拼写)
第四部分 写作（满分25分）
81. 假定你是李华，昨天收到英国好友Alex的邮件，他说下个月想来中国旅行，希望你给他推荐一个城市。请你回复邮件。内容包括：
1.推荐的城市；
2.推荐理由；
3.你的建议。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 信的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Alex,
I’m glad to know that you’re coming to China for a visit.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours ,
Li Hua
答案版
第二部分 阅读（共两节,满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分,满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
International Development Observer (IDO) is a group in China that helps with things around the world. The people who lead it are very experienced in helping countries grow. IDO works on three main things: how countries work together, how one country helps another, and big problems that affect everyone. Since it started in 2020, IDO has written lots of articles, and many people from different countries have read them. These readers are from governments, the United Nations and NGOs.
Now, IDO wants students to help check how well their articles are translated into English. Here's what the students will do.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely with the IDO team and volunteers who will be tasked:
·Read the English versions of articles that were first written in Chinese.
·Make the English articles on the IDO website even better.
WHAT YOU GET
·Your name will be on the articles you help with, like you’re the editor.
·You can write your own articles about the things IDO cares about and put them on the website.
·You can be offered a recommendation letter upon your request.
SELECTION REQUIREMENT
·Be fluent in English.
·Better to be fluent in Chinese too, but it’s not a must.
·Have done well in school.
·Be excited to make a difference.
If you want to join, send an email with your CV. For more information, please click here.
21. What is the main purpose of IDO
A. To help people from governments. B. To make money by writing articles.
C. To help with international development. D. To collect articles from different countries.
22. What can a student volunteer expect to get from working with IDO
A. A good job offer with expected high pay. B. An opportunity to be an editor in IDO.
C. A chance to publish articles on its website. D. A free trip abroad as an exchange student.
23. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A research paper. B. A book report.
C. A science magazine. D. A web page.
【答案】21. C 22. C 23. D
B
I try to be a good father. Cook my kids good dishes, and take them to photo shoots. But compared with Dick Hoyt, I suck. Eighty-five times he’s pushed his disabled son, Rick, in marathons.
This love story began in Winchester, Mass., 43 years ago, when Rick was strangled (缠住) by the umbilical cord (脐带) during birth, leaving him brain-damaged and unable to control his limbs (四肢). “He’ll be a vegetable the rest of his life,” doctors told Dick and his wife, Judy, when Rick was nine months old. “Put him in an institution.” But the Hoyts weren’t buying it. They noticed the way Rick’s eyes followed them around the room.
When Rick was 11, they took him to the engineering department at Tufts University. Equipped with a computer, Rick was finally able to communicate. After a high school classmate was paralyzed (使瘫痪) in an accident, and the school organized a charity run for him, Rick said, “Dad, I want to do that.” How was Dick, a man who never ran more than a mile at a time, going to push his son five miles Still, he tried. That day changed Rick’s life. “Dad,” he typed, “when we were running, it felt like I wasn’t disabled anymore!”
That sentence changed Dick’s life. He tried his best to give Rick that feeling as often as he could. They even decided to try marathons. “No way,” Dick was told by a race official. They weren’t quite a single runner, and they weren’t quite a wheelchair competitor. For a few years, Dick and Rick joined the massive field and ran anyway. In 1983, they ran another marathon so fast that they made the qualifying time for the Boston Marathon the following year.
Now they’ve done 85 marathons. “ My dad is the Father of the Century,” Rick typed.
24. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 mean
A. The Hoyts had no money for their son’s treatment.
B. The Hoyts couldn’t afford any institution.
C. The Hoyts couldn’t deal with the situation.
D. The Hoyts didn’t believe it was true.
25. What’s discussed in the third paragraph
A. Why Rick became paralyzed. B. How Rick started running.
C. Why running changed Rick’s life D. How Rick communicated with others.
26. Dick and Rick were able to join the 1984 Boston Marathon because ________.
A. they got support from a charity. B. they ran a marathon very fast.
C. they met a kind race official. D. they had become very famous in the process.
27. What can be learned from the text
A. Love knows no limits.
B. Take things as they come.
C. Many hands make light work.
D. There is no fire without smoke.
【答案】24. D 25. A 26. B 27. A
C
At this time of year thousands of British tourists are heading to the Austrian ski slopes (斜坡), attracted not just by the snow tracks (跑道) but also by the pretty villages, great food and drink, and, the Austrian lifesaver for parents, the kid-friendly hotel. Confusing, then, a recent survey by InterNations on Expat-Friendly Places has put Austria the worst country in the world (well, out of 53 countries) for “local friendliness”.
As a frequent visitor to Austria, I must admit being confused. I’ve had many experiences there, but none that I would call the least bit unfriendly. Take my most recent trip there last weekend for example. Vienna in winter is beautiful and, if you’re lucky, you may have some snow — despite which, the transport systems such as buses and subways continue to work well. Food markets here open early and I began at the most famous, the Naschmarkt, with its two main streets, one for restaurants, the other for food stalls (摊位). But instead of the expected rude traders, I was surrounded by encouraging smiles! So far, so friendly.
So, if Austrians are funny, how can they also be unfriendly This is the place, after all, where they invented a best-selling chocolate known as Mozart balls (after their most outstanding composer), ballet for horses (at Vienna’s Spanish Riding School), and the favourite night-time snack of sausages.
Did I say formal That is, perhaps, at the root of the misunderstanding. Austrians like going to balls and wearing their traditional clothes. They are super polite and helpful to lost tourists. That’s not to say you can’t anger an Austrian. For example, being late is not to be allowed.
My point is that you get the best of the two countries closest to them: Everything works (as in Germany) and they like to have fun (as in Italy). And I’m not alone in my opinion. According to the Global Liveability Index, Vienna is the best city to live in on the planet and it has worn that particular crown for the past 10 years. Perhaps, in this situation, the statistics (统计学) have rather missed the point.
28. Why are British tourists mentioned in paragraph 1
A. To show they are the friendliest tourists.
B. To interest us with a confusing situation.
C. To introduce the topic of tourism.
D. To compare them with Austrians.
29. What happened to the author at the Naschmarkt
A. He came across polite traders.
B. He lost his way at the food markets.
C. He was inspired to smile even in winter.
D. He was confused by the transportation systems.
30. What do we know about Austrians
A. They are serious. B. They like to be on time.
C. They are unfriendly. D. They like formal uniforms.
31. What’s the author’s attitude towards Austrian’s bad name
A. Indifferent. B. Favorable.
C. Unclear. D. Opposed.
【答案】28. B 29. A 30. B 31. D
D
The sun is setting, brightening your kids’ faces as they play in the waves. You reach for your phone for this perfect moment. But before you do, here’s a bit of surprising science: Taking photos is not the perfect way to keep memory as you think.
Taking too many pictures could actually harm the brain’s ability to keep memories, says Elizabeth Loftus, a psychology professor at the University of California, Irvine. So we get the photo but kind of lose the memory.
Photography “outsources” memories. It works in two ways: We either shake off the responsibility of remembering moments when taking pictures, or we’re so distracted by the process that we miss the moment altogether.
The first explanation is the loss of memory. People know that their camera is recording that moment, so they don’t try to remember. Similarly, if you write down someone’s phone number, you’re less likely to remember it offhand because your brain tells you there’s just no need. That’s all well and good—until that piece of paper goes missing.
The other is distraction. We’re distracted by the process of taking a photo how we hold our phone, composing the photo, such as smiling faces, the background to our liking and clear image, all of which uses up our attention that could otherwise help us memorize.
However, taking photos can benefit memory — when done mindfully. While taking a photo may be distracting, the act of preparation by focusing on visual details around has some upsides. When people take the time to zoom in (拉近镜头) on specific things, memories become strengthened.
Another benefit is that we recall moments more accurately with the photos. Memory has been reshaped with the help of new information and new experiences. Thus, photos or videos help us recall moments as if they really happened.
Memories die away without a visual record backing them up. Therefore, a photo is an excellent tool to help remember when done purposefully, which is worth exploring further.
32. What is the purpose of the first paragraph
A. To introduce the topic of the passage.
B. To call on readers not to take photos.
C. To show the interest in taking photos.
D. To explain how to take perfect photos.
33. Why does photography “outsource” memories
A. Photos are more detailed than memories.
B. Many sources influence people’s memories.
C People depend more on photos to remember.
D. Taking photos is helpful for us to memorize.
34. What will be discussed next
A. Situations when taking photos is better.
B. When distraction is most likely to happen.
C. How to use photo-taking to memorize better.
D. How to stay focused while taking photos.
35. What may be a suitable title for the text
A. Remember the moment and take photos properly.
B. Fewer photos, stronger memories.
C Photos’ effects on memory recall.
D. Better skills, sharper memory.
【答案】32. A 33. C 34. D 35. C
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分,满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
There is an English saying: ___36___ Until recently, few people took the saying seriously. Now, however, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects it has on the human body. ___37___
Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body. People watched funny films while doctors checked their hearts, blood pressure, breathing and muscles. It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. It increases blood pressure, the heart beating and breathing; it also works several groups of muscles in the face, the stomach and even the feet. ___38___
Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effect of pain on the body. In one experiment doctors produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programs. The group that tolerated the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program. ___39___
___40___ In this way, they help to improve their patients’ condition by encouraging them to laugh. They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing, making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter.
A. Laughter can prolong one’s life.
B. Laughter is the best medicine.
C. If laughter exercises the body, it must be beneficial.
D. They’ve found that laughter really improves people’s health.
E. Despite the benefits, doctors still cannot put this theory into practice.
F. That’s because laughter produces chemicals which reduce stress and pain.
G. As a result of these discoveries, some doctors in the US now hold laughter clinics.
【答案】36. B 37. D 38. C 39. F 40. G
第三部分 语言运用（共四节,满分55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。
After an injury washed up Marina Murphy’s career as a dancer, she wanted to achieve something different. She set her ___41___ on going to America from Ireland. She believed that the world would be her stage, where she could do anything she wanted. She would have ___42___ that she wouldn’t have anywhere else.
Full of ___43___, Marina packed her things, said her goodbyes and set sail for the United States. Along the way, Marina daydreamed about the adventure. She___44___herself making an entry into Hollywood as a movie star.
However, her early experiences in the U.S. proved to be ___45___. She spent very little money and worked several part-time jobs. Additionally, she was ___46___ as an actress for many times. With so much failure, she began to wonder if she had made a ___47___.
Feeling ___48___, Marina sat on a park bench crying. Her situation was ___49___ like her dreams. It was then that an elderly man noticed her and ____50____ Marina not to give up just yet.
“Don’t jump ship yet. Give yourself more time to see if you will sink or swim. I believe that things will get better," he said. His words worked. Marina ____51____ to test the waters for a year to see if things would ____52____.
____53____，Marina discovered that she effortlessly ____54____ life in America over the course of that year. The old man had been right. By persevering(坚持)through difficult times, she finally found the happiness and ____55____ she had been looking for.
41. A. feet B. sights C. adventure D. strategy
42. A. chances B. jobs C. goals D. champions
43. A. curiosity B. energy C. power D. hope
44. A. pictured B. found C. enjoyed D. watched
45. A. smooth B. different C. difficult D. pleasant
46. A. turned down B. turned over C. taken down D. taken over
47. A. difference B. mistake C. start D. change
48. A. annoyed B. nervous C. sad D. confused
49. A. anything B. nothing C. something D. everything
50. A. lectured B. promised C. encouraged D. forced
51. A. asked B. refused C. decided D. managed
52. A. improve B. survive C. exchange D. revive
53. A. Immediately B. Naturally C. Certainly D. Surprisingly
54. A. focused on B. adapted to C. depended on D. turned to
55. A. kindness B. courage C. truth D. success
【答案】41. B 42. A 43. D 44. A 45. C 46. A 47. B 48. C 49. B 50. C 51. C 52. A 53. D 54. B 55. D
第II卷
第三部分 语言运用
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
A
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。
Adam, a freshman at senior high school, found the first week was a little ___56___ (confuse). He had to think very carefully about which courses he wanted to take. His adviser suggested him signing up ___57___ advanced literature because he likes English and he is good at it. Besides, he wanted to join the school football team, ___58___ the coach told him that he didn’t play well enough. Although he felt ___59___ (happy), he didn’t lose heart and decided to find a way to improve himself. Instead, Adam joined a volunteer club to do his best to help ___60___ homeless in the community.
【答案】56. confusing
57. for 58. but
59. unhappy
60. the
B
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。
There are many famous athletes at home and abroad, one of whom is Lang Ping. As a coach, she led the China women’s volleyball team to medals at world championships and the Olympics. When preparing the Chinese team for the 2015 World Cup, she ___61___ (test) by her determination. One of the best players got ___62___ (injure), and the team captain left because of heart problems. ___63___ (lose) two important players didn’t get Lang Ping to lose heart. She believed that her young ___64___ (player) could win if they worked together as a team. And they really made ___65___.
【答案】61. was tested
62. injured
63. Losing 64. players
65. it
第三节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
根据首字母或汉语提示，用单词的完整正确形式填空，每空填一个词。
66. Most colleges now offer first-year students a course especially _____________(设计) to help them succeed academically and personally. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】designed
67. The beautiful campus left a deep i________ on those who visited it. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】impression##mpression
68. What inventors have in common is that they are c________ about the things around them. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】curious##urious
69. Humour can ________ (改善) one’s appearance and personality. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】improve
70. We had a heated ________ (辩论) on whether students should be allowed to use smartphones at school. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】debate
71. Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious ______________ (挑战) we face. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】challenges
72. It’s strongly ________ (推荐) that parents should not allow children under twelve to ride bicycles to school for safety. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】recommended
73. Greenhouse gases are thought to be r________ for global warming. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】responsible##esponsible
74. What some teenagers don’t realize is how difficult life can be after they get a________ to drugs. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】addicted##ddicted
75. With all the ________ (安排) in place for my parents’ visit, I rang to ask them when they would arrive. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】arrangements
76. As is known to all, giant panda is u________ to China. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】unique##nique
77. Lots of food, water, tents and medicine were ________ (运送) from all over China and other parts of the world to the earthquake-stricken area. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】transported
78. The Chinese Dragon Boat Festival is held every year in h________ of Qu Yuan, one of the most famous ancient poets. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】honour##onour
79. Practising Chinese kung fu can not only build up one’s ________(体力), but also develop one’s character. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】strength
80. It is important to learn to take a p________ attitude to life. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】positive##ositive
第四部分 写作（满分25分）
81. 假定你是李华，昨天收到英国好友Alex的邮件，他说下个月想来中国旅行，希望你给他推荐一个城市。请你回复邮件。内容包括：
1.推荐的城市；
2.推荐理由；
3.你的建议。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 信的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Alex,
I’m glad to know that you’re coming to China for a visit.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours ,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Alex,
I’m glad to know that you’re coming to China for a visit. It will be a pity if a place on your visiting list is missing. Beijing the capital of China, is just the place to be for the following reasons.
First of all, it is heavy with such cultural relics and historical sites as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and so on, through which you’ll know more about Chinese history and cultural. Secondly, Beijing’s hutong is a kind of culture you can experience, for it stands for the culture of many northern cities. Thirdly, there are many modern buildings attracting people’s eyes. Bird’s nest, for example, is a frequently visited attraction.
Anyway, only when you come to see for yourself can feel charm of Beijing. Have fun in China!
Yours,
Li Hua
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