江苏省盐城市八校联考2024-2025学年高一上学期期末英语试卷（含答案，无听力音频有听力原文）
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2024-2025学年度高一年级第一学期期末考试
英语试题
注意事项:
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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。
第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Who did the woman meet today
A. A former neighbor. B. A former shopper. C. A former teacher.
2. How does the man sound
A. Calm. B. Worried. C. Helpful.
3. When do the speakers need to arrive in London today
A. By lunchtime. B. By afternoon. C. By evening.
4. What will the woman do for the science fair
A. Build a planet model. B. Perform an experiment. C. Create a new invention.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Co-workers. B. Coach and player. C. Friends.
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出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. How is the man probably planning to get to school today
A. By train. B. By bus. C. On foot.
7. How far does the woman walk each day
A. About two miles. B. About four miles. C. About five miles.
听第7 段材料，回答第 8至10 题。
8. What is the man going to do
A. Work on a project.
B. Take part in band practice.
C. Watch a movie.
9. Where will the woman probably be at the weekend
A. In the school hall. B. At the cinema. C. At the library.
10. Which instrument does Mary play
A. The violin. B. The piano. C. The guitar.
听第8段材料，回答第 11至 13 题。
11. How long does the woman want to go on holiday
A. For 14 days. B. For 10 days. C. For 5 days.
12. What do we know about Perth according to the conversation
A. It’s far from Sydney. B. It’s famous for opera. C. Its summer is long.
13. Which country are the speakers from
A. Austria. B. Spain. C. Australia.
听第9段材料，回答第 14至 16题。
14. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At the woman’s home. B. In a volunteer center. C. In a professor’s office.
15. What grade would the woman get for her current paper
A. 80. B. 70. C. 60.
16. What is the main problem with the paper
A. It has too many personal opinions.
B. It’s not very interesting.
C. It’s poorly written.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the talk mainly about
A. Introducing a newly opened library.
B. Introducing some rules of reading in the library.
C. Introducing free advertising space of the library.
18. What requirement is first mentioned
A. The requirement for contents.
B. The requirement for paper.
C. The requirement for dates.
19. Where should the dates be put in the notice
A. In the middle.
B. In the upper left-hand corner.
C. In the bottom right-hand corner.
20. How will people know that their notice has been accepted
A. By listening to the news.
B. By receiving a phone call.
C. By visiting the front desk.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分60分)
第一节 (共19小题；每小题2.5分，满分47.5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
Carlow Restaurants: Choosing a restaurant
When traveling, almost everyone wants to enjoy a good local meal. It’s part of the traveling experience. However, by jumping in without much fore-thought or research, you could end up footing the bill for a below satisfactory meal.
Here is some advice on how to choose a perfect Carlow restaurant：
Prepare: Use websites such as Tripadvisor or Yelp before you go there to pick out restaurants that you would like to visit. You can use these websites to see star-ratings and read reviews from previous customers to figure out if it is a good quality restaurant with good service. Using websites such as Justeatit can allow you to review the menu in many restaurants. However these websites promote restaurants that offer a take-away service, missing many excellent sit-down restaurants that do not, in the area.
Ask the locals: Check out where the locals go to eat. Be sure to ask your hotel reception (接待) or guest-house keeper what suggestions they might have for you. Their local knowledge and experience will help you choose which restaurants to decide upon. Be sure to ask people you meet at the local farmers market, if you visit it.
Use the internet: Try to find local blogs which provide food reviews. You can also find individual restaurant websites to view their menus and image galleries. This allows you make a better informed decision on whether or not you would like to eat there.
Be spontaneous: Tripadvisor and other websites have apps for smartphones that allow you to check the restaurants in your immediate surroundings.
Ask your friends: Before making the trip, ask anyone you know who has stayed there before for any suggestions. Their advice can make the decision very simple if you decide to do the same. It can help you avoid a place where they had a bad experience also.
21. What is one way to judge the quality of a restaurant before visiting it, according to the article
A. By asking the chef for a sample dish.
B. By reading reviews and star-ratings on websites.
C. By checking the restaurant’s social media accounts.
D. By relying merely on the restaurant’s website for information.
22. Who can be a valuable source of information when looking for a good restaurant in Carlow
A. Strangers on the street. B. A new hotel doorkeeper.
C. Restaurant owners themselves. D. People who have visited Carlow before.
23. What is a benefit of using smartphone apps like Tripadvisor
A. It allows you to make reservations directly through the app.
B. It provides real-time updates on restaurant availability.
C. It helps you find restaurants close to your location.
D. It offers individual discounts for app users.
B
I did my first marathon at 25. I’d taken up running go get fit and thought I’d give it a try. However, I started too fast, found it very painful and struggled to finish. Then, seven years ago, when I was 43, I went to talk with someone who had just done the Sahara Desert race. I felt so inspired and promised I would run it, too.
A year later, I completed 24-hour ultra-marathon in the Namibian desert, I wondered what on earth i could do next. My father, a former soldier, had just died of cancer and I wanted to gather fund(资金) for a soldiers charity in his memory. There are 66 cities in the UK so I came up with a challenge — a 50 km marathon in each city, no rest days in between. On the first day, I ran for around six to seven hours, eating along the way to get more energy. On day two, I tore my right Achilles tendon (跟腱). I slowed my pace and thought about the soldiers’ charity I was doing the run for. It was nothing compared with some of their injuries.
Then, on day 26, it got worse. I couldn’t bear even the light touch of an ice cube. I had to walk through the day, which took almost 11 hours. I kept telling myself I couldn’t fail. If I quit, the pain would have stopped , but I knew I would regret it for the rest of my life, On May 20 I finished, four days after my 50th birthday.
It’s been a long progression from being an unfit slacker (懒散的人) to where I am now. I have a better body now than at any point in my life.Anyone can do this, I’m not a superhuman. I’m just determined, and I have the next thing planned already.
24. How was the author’s first marathon
A. He didn’t finish it. B. He didn’t do it well.
C. He got hurt halfway. D. He fell in love with it.
25. What was the writer’s purpose of running marathons in the UK
A. To raise money for a charity. B. To create a new world record.
C. To prepare for a marathon race. D. To push himself to reach the goal.
26. What does the author think is the most important quality he has
A. Kindness. B. Curiosity. C. Bravery. D. Determination.
27. What can be the best title for the text
A. Never Stop Running B. Running Makes Success
C. Being Prepared for Running D. Running for a Better Future
C
So many of us hold on to little resentments (仇怨) from an argument, a misunderstanding, or some other painful event. We wait for someone else to reach out to us―believing this is the only way we can forgive or rebuild a friendship or family relationship.
A friend of mine whose health isn’t very good, recently told me that she hasn’t spoken to her son in almost three years. She said that she and her son had had a disagreement about his wife and that she wouldn’t speak to him again unless he called first. When I suggested that she be the one to reach out, she resisted at first, “I can’t do that. He’s the one who should apologize.” She was willing to die before reaching out to her only son. After a little gentle encouragement, however, she did decide to be the first one to reach out. To her amazement, her son was grateful for her willingness to call and sincerely said sorry to her. As is usually the case when someone takes the chance and reaches out, everyone wins.
Whenever we hold on to our anger we turn “small thing” into “big thing” in our minds. We start to believe that our positions are more important than our happiness. They are not. If you want to be a more peaceful person you must understand that being right is to let go, and reach out. Let other people be right. This doesn’t mean that you’re wrong. Everything will be fine. You’ll experience the peace of letting go as well as the joy of letting others be right. You’ll also notice that as you reach out and let others be “right” they will become less defensive (戒备的) and more loving toward you. They might even reach back. But if for some reason they don’t that’s okay too. You will have the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your part to create a more loving world and certainly you’ll be more peaceful yourself.
28. What does the underlined word “resisted” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Regretted B. Refused. C. Recalled. D. Reminded
29. What happened to the author’s friend after she called her son
A. She realized her mistakes. B. She lost the battle and died.
C. She received her son’s apology. D. She was encouraged by the author.
30. What can we infer from the third paragraph
A. Holding on to the right position leads to resentments.
B. Turning small thing into big one will make a difference.
C. Being peaceful is more important than being right in disagreement.
D. To avoid arguments and misunderstandings means seeking for happiness.
31. What’s the purpose of the passage
A. To tell the readers to reach out first.
B. To instruct the readers how to apologize.
C. To teach the readers how to gain inner peace.
D. To inform the readers the importance of peace.
D
Cooler, higher places may not be very welcoming to some hummingbirds (蜂鸟) trying to escape rising temperatures and other effects of climate change. Anna’s hummingbirds live no higher than about 2,600 meters above sea level. If the birds attempt to expand (扩大) their range to include higher altitudes (海拔), they may struggle to fly well in the thinner air, researchers reported in the Journal of Experimental Biology.
These hummingbirds have expanded their range in the past. Once only found in Southern California, the birds now live as far north as Vancouver, says Austin Spence, an ecologist at the University of California, Davis. That expansion is probably due to climate change and people using feeders to attract hummingbirds, he says.
Spence and colleagues collected 26 Anna’s hummingbirds from different altitudes in the bird’s natural range in California. The team transported the birds to a place about 1,200 meters above sea level and measured their metabolic (新陈代谢的) rate when hovering (盘旋). After relocating the hummingbirds to a field station at an altitude of 3,800 meters, the researchers let the birds rest for at least 12 hours and then measured that rate again.
The rate was 37 percent lower, on average, at the higher altitudes, even though the birds should have been working harder to fly in the thinner air. At higher altitudes, hovering, which takes a lot of energy compared with other forms of flight, is more challenging and requires even more energy, Spence says. The decrease in metabolic rate shows that the birds’ hovering performance was suffering, he says “Low oxygen and low air pressure may be holding them back as they try to move upward.”
Additional work is needed to see whether the birds might be able to better adjust (适应) if given weeks or months to adapt to the conditions at gradually higher altitudes.
32. What factor may have contributed to the expansion of Anna’s Hummingbirds’ range
A. Human use of feeders. B. A lack of food sources.
C. A decrease in temperature. D. A shift in migration patterns.
33. How did scientists study the effects of high altitude on hummingbirds
A. By monitoring their feeding behaviors.
B. By comparing their different forms of flight.
C. By measuring their metabolic rate while hovering.
D. By observing their adaptability to a new environment.
34. Which best describes Anna’s hummingbirds’ hovering performance at higher altitudes
A.Energetic. B. Recovered. C. Unaffected. D. Weakened
35. What further research might be conducted about Anna’s hummingbirds
A. Studying the changes in their hunting methods.
B. Recording their numbers over an extended period.
C. Examining their ability to get used to higher altitudes.
D. Investigating the impact of other bird species on their range.
E
When 12-year-old Nina Mones was in sixth grade, she struggled to keep up with her math class. And as the teacher pushed ahead with new lessons, she fell further and further behind. Then in the fall of 2019, her school, the Phoenix International Academy, brought in Teach to One 360. “I’m in seventh grade now,” Nina proudly said. “It gave me more confidence in myself.”
“This is a model for personalized learning,” said Sheldon H.Jacobson, professor of computer science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Teach to One 360, and similar systems, often use data analytics(分析) to follow students’ progress, find out their strengths and weaknesses, and adjust teaching methods accordingly. This not only helps students achieve their learning goals more effectively but also encourages a more interactive learning environment.
Until 2020, 27 schools across 11 states have adopted Teach to One. Still, getting schools to sign on to the program has been a challenge. Some teachers are unwilling to try new teaching methods, while others worry that these new forms of technology could perhaps lead to the elimination of their jobs. Schools are often under pressure to follow a traditional curriculum(课程) with textbooks and teacher-led classes to ensure that they cover the content needed for standardized tests. Many worry that turning away from traditional practices could affect test results, which would then affect school rankings and the funding these schools receive.
There is also the cost of purchasing the program, buying computers for students, adding math teachers, and reconstructing classrooms to meet the requirements of different teaching methods. The total costs involved with such programs can vary dramatically, with most school systems having to depend on grants (拨款) in order to cover them.
“You can have the best program in the world, but if you don’t have good operation of it, it’s all for nothing,” said Alfred Cordova, the principal at Taos Middle School.
36．The example of Nina Mones is mentioned in the first paragraph to ________.
A. promote an app B. introduce the topic
C. express an opinion D. show a difficult situation
37．What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. How the program works.
B. Why the program appeals to students.
C. Why the program could change the role of school.
D. How the program will help reduce students’ burdens.
38. What are some of the challenges schools face when adopting Teach to One 360
A. Teachers are eager to try new teaching methods.
B. Schools have plenty of funding to support the program.
C. Traditional textbooks and teacher-led classes are no longer required.
D. Some teachers are unwilling to change and worry about job security.
39. What is Alfred Cordova’s attitude towards the future of personalized learning
A. Hopeful. B. Uncertain. C. Negative. D. Concerned.
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。
For some people, air travel might feel like no big deal . However, for others, it can cause a lot of anxiety. 40
·Investigate (调研) the root cause of your fear.
41 In fact, the fear of flying is often caused by fear of other things, like being in an enclosed space or something bad happening in the air. Once you figure out what causes your anxiety about flying, you can focus on overcoming that specific fear.
·Focus on a breathing exercise.
Clinical psychologist Kevin Chapman recommended taking slow breaths in through your nose and then breathing out through your mouth. Place your hand on your stomach to feel the breath going in and out. 42 This will help relieve your stress and anxiety by calming your nervous system.
· 43
Before you travel, try thinking about what might help you relax if you start to feel a sense of panic during the flight. Finding an interesting activity will take your attention away from the anxiety. Try a crossword puzzle, read a novel, watch a movie or get through a pile of paperwork.
If you find yourself getting anxious before a scheduled flight or experiencing panic once on board, you may be dealing with a fear of flying. 44 They can guide you in adopting effective ways to manage this fear. Don’t feel embarrassed to talk about these feelings, as they’re actually quite common.
A. Rely on some relaxing activities.
B. Create a list of calming statements.
C. When this happens, who will you ask for help
D. Try to count it out and repeat the cycle several times.
E. You can talk to your doctor or a mental health professional for advice.
F. More often than not, it’s not the flying itself that you’re actually afraid of.
G. So, what should you do if you find yourself experiencing anxiety during a flight
第三部分 语言运用 (共三节，满分40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四个选项中选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。
One sunny afternoon, young Tom was walking along the street with his head down, feeling quite lost. He had just 45 in an important exam and was feeling extremely sad about it.
As he walked, he noticed a little girl trying to 46 a ball that was stuck on a high branch of a tree. She looked up at the ball with determination, but seemed to be having no 47 how to get it down. Tom watched her for a while and then decided to help. He found a ladder nearby and carefully placed it 48 the tree. With some effort, he climbed up and 49 to pull the ball down.
The little girl smiled brightly and thanked him. She asked him his name and then 50 , “You’re a hero!” Tom was surprised but felt good inside. He hadn’t expected such a simple act of kindness to bring him such a sense of 51 .
As he walked back home, Tom began to 52 his own situation. He realized that failing an exam didn’t mean the end of the world. There were still many other opportunities to 53 . He also realized that helping others could bring him 54 and a sense of belonging.
When Tom got home, he didn’t 55 his failure but told his parents everything. They listened 56 and then hugged him tightly, telling him that mistakes were part of growing up and that they still believed in him.
From that day on, Tom changed his 57 towards life. He became more positive and willing to 58 new challenges. Whenever he felt down, he would remember the little girl’s smile and the joy he felt when he helped her. This 59 him to keep going and never give up.
45. A. battled B. failed C. suffered D. performed
46. A. reach B. gather C. approach D. throw
47. A. choice B. courage C. idea D. patience
48. A. above B. onto C. against D. within
49. A. acquired B. promoted C. selected D. managed
50. A. added B. hesitated C. admitted D. recommended
51. A. safety B. humor C. satisfaction D. freedom
52. A. count on B. reflect on C. take on D. fall on
53. A. believe B. contact C. reduce D. succeed
54. A. hope B. joy C. luck D. mean
55. A. recognize B. exchange C. stress D. hide
56. A. closely B. immediately C. eventually D. previously
57. A. attitude B. behaviour C. option D. concern
58. A. stick to B. live up to C. rise to D. respond to
59. A. forced B. inspired C. impressed D. challenged
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。
The annual Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival will light up Shanghai on New Year’s Day to mark the upcoming Year of the Snake, 60 (celebrate) its 30th anniversary with a special exhibition, according to the organizers.
The 42-day event at Yuyuan Garden, 61 many visitors gather during the Spring Festival, 62 ((run) until Feb 12. It features a various 63 (collect) of lanterns with the zodiac sign (十二生肖) theme. Since its launch in 1995, the lantern festival 64 (become) a landmark cultural Spring Festival celebration.
The exhibition is the first of its kind in Shanghai and will 65 (thorough) show the history, folk culture, craftsmanship and the unique charm of Chinese lanterns. In addition 66 13 pieces of ancient lantern artifacts(制品) from museums and 10 nianhua (Chinese New Year paintings) kept at the Shanghai Library, it also gathers lantern masterpieces 67 (make) by inheritors (继承人) of intangible cultural heritage from eight cities.
“The Yuyuan Garden Festival is about showing our brilliant 68 (tradition) Chinese culture. It used to be a folk activity in Shanghai but now represents the Chinese lantern culture and its crafts, 69 we hope the younger generation can know with more confidence,” says Hu Junjie, vice-president of Yuyuan Inc.
第三节 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据提示，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
70. I would appreciate the chance to meet with you at your ________ (convenient) to discuss these matters.
71. Sitting at the back of the hall ________ (be) a group of students eagerly waiting for the guest speaker to arrive.
72. The time ________ we spent together during the summer vacation was truly unforgettable.
73. When people ________ (prevent) from communicating with others, they will experience anxiety and stress.
74. It can be ________ big headache for the working parents to find reliable childcare during the busy holiday season.
75. Staying organized and setting clear goals is the key to ________ (achieve) success in any project.
76. She ________ (definite) has a talent for painting, and her artworks are always breathtaking.
77. However, their roles and ________ (contribute) to road safety remain incompletely understood.
78. ________ (base) on a true story, the film is set in London in the 1930s.
79. He was very ________ (sense) about his scar (伤疤) and thought everyone was staring at him.
第四部分 写作 (满分20分)
假定你是李华，最近你参加了学校的一项主题为“My first year in high school”的作品展，
请你给你的外国朋友David 写一封邮件，包括以下内容：
1. 介绍你的作品；
2. 选择这一作品的理由；
3. 你的感想。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear David, I hope this email finds you well. Yours, Li Hua
盐城市高一年级第一学期期末考试英语
参 考 答 案
第一部分：听力（共两节20题 满分30分 每题1.5分）
1-5 ABCCB 6-10 BCAAB 11-15 AABCC 16-20 ACACB
第二部分 阅读（共两节 满分60分）
第一节 （共19题 满分47.5分 每题2.5分）
21-25 BDCBA 26-30 DABCC 31-35 AACDC 36-39 BADB
第二节 七选五（共5题 满分12.5分 每题2.5分）
40-44 GFDAE
第三部分 语言知识（共三节， 满分40分）
第一节 完形填空（共15题 满分15分 每题1分）
45-49 BACCD 50-54 ACBDB 55-59 DAACB
第二节 语篇语法填空（共10题 满分15分 每题1.5分）
60. celebrating 61. where 62. runs/will run 63. collection 64. has become
65. thoroughly 66. to 67. made 68. traditional 69. which
第三节 单句语法填空（共10题 满分10分 每题1分）
70. convenience 71. are/were 72. which/that 73. are prevented 74. a
75. achieving 76. definitely 77. contribution(s) 78. Based 79. sensitive
第四部分 应用文写作（ 满分20分）
One possible version:
Dear David,
I hope this email finds you well. Recently I took part in an exciting event at our school—an exhibition themed “My First Year in High School.” My work was a painting describing my first day at high school, filled with vivid colors and emotions.
I chose this subject because it marks a significant turning point in my life, capturing both excitement and anxiety. It reminded me of the journey’s beginning and the friendships forged since then.
Participating in the exhibition made me realize how much I’ve grown and cherished the memories. I’d love to hear about your high school experiences!
Yours,
Li Hua
录音原文：
Text 1
W: You’ll never guess who I met while I was shopping today.
M: Let me try. Was it your high school teacher
W: No, it was the lady who used to be our neighbor. (1) We went to a café and had a good chat.
Text 2
M: Have you seen my phone I cannot find it anywhere. It has all my information and photos in it. This is really bad.
W: Don’t worry. (2) I will try calling it for you. Try to be calm. It might still be here.
M: Thanks. You’re very helpful.
Text 3
W: The road is closed. We need to find another way to the station.
M: We can drive through the village, but it’s market day, so it will be crowded until lunchtime.
W: We could catch the afternoon train if necessary, as long as we reach London by this evening. (3)
Text 4
W: Wow, is this your model of the planets It’s great!
M: Thanks, it’s for the school science fair. What are you doing
W: I’ve been experimenting with a few ideas, but now I’m inventing something totally new. You’ll have to wait to see what it is! (4)
Text 5
W: John, you must work harder. We have lost two points already. Remember what we practiced in training
M: Sorry, I will try harder. (5) I guess I feel a little tired after I swam with my friend last night.
Text 6
M: Oh, hi Clara. I’m on my way to the bus stop. (6) Are you
W: No, I’m walking to school. (7)
M: That’s too far. It must be over two miles!
W: It’s almost two and a half miles, actually. And I walk the same amount home each night. (7)
M: Wow, that’s a lot! Are you in training for something
W: No. I just think it’s important to stay active and keep fit. People are supposed to walk almost 10,000 steps a day, and I achieve that goal by going to and from school.
M: Cool! Maybe I’ll walk with you tomorrow!
Text 7
W: Where are you going, Tom
M: I’m going to the library to get started on this art history project. (8) Do you want to come
W: Sorry, I have band practice later.
M: Oh, I forgot you’re in the school band.
W: We’re actually putting on a concert in the school hall this weekend. (9) You can come. We’re performing music from the movies.
M: Really
W: Yeah, James is playing the music from For a Few Dollars More on the guitar, and I’m playing the theme from Schindler’s List on the violin, with Mary on the piano. (10)
M: Wow, that does sound cool! I’d like to come.
Text 8
W: Hey Leon, I need your advice.
M: Sure, about what
W: You’ve been to Australia, right
M: Yes, I stayed there for ten days last summer holiday.
W: Was it hard to get the visa
M: No, it was really easy. You just do it all online now. I can show you. How long are you going (11)
W: I want to go for two weeks with my sister. (11) Is it enough time
M: Depends where you want to go. I recommend Perth, as it’s very nice. And you must also go to Sydney, to see the Opera House. It’s amazing. (12)
W: Are they far from each other (12)
M: Yes, a five-hour flight. (12) It’s a huge country compared to Spain — our home country. (13)
W: Also, is it expensive
M: I’m afraid so. But it’s worth it.
Text 9 (第14题为推断题)
W: You wanted to see me, Mr. Thomas
M: Yes, e in… It’s about your paper, (15) the one called “Why People Should Volunteer”. I’d like to give you a chance to rewrite it.
W: Why
M: Right now, I would only be able to give it a score of 60, (15) but I know you’re capable of getting at least a score of 70, or even 80.
W: Oh, dear. Well, what can I do to improve it
M: Firstly, I should say it’s not all bad. You’ve chosen an interesting topic, and the writing itself is excellent, as usual.
W: Thank you.
M: I can also tell that you feel very strongly about the subject. But you need to use facts and reasoning to support your argument, and don’t let your personal feelings take over. (16)
W: I understand.
M: Now, you could edit it. But if I were you, I’d rewrite it.
W: Thank you, Mr. Thomas. I’ll go home now and get started.
Text 10 (第17题为总结题)
Good morning, everyone. I have a piece of news from Mooringtown Library. Mooringtown Library has set up a new noticeboard for free advertising(广告活动). Local people and companies are welcome to use it.
Space on the board is available for up to four weeks at a time. Notices must be shown in advance to the library’s front desk before being accepted.
They must meet the following requirements. First, all contents must be suitable to be shown to the public. (18) Second, the notice must be written or printed on A4 paper. Third, the dates should not go in the middle or in the upper left-hand corner. They should be written in the bottom right-hand corner. (19) Any notices that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
If you want to use the board, visit Mooringtown Library front desk with the finished notice. If your notice has been accepted, you will be informed by telephone. (20) That’s all for the news. Thanks for listening.
英语试题
注意事项:
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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。
第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Who did the woman meet today
A. A former neighbor. B. A former shopper. C. A former teacher.
2. How does the man sound
A. Calm. B. Worried. C. Helpful.
3. When do the speakers need to arrive in London today
A. By lunchtime. B. By afternoon. C. By evening.
4. What will the woman do for the science fair
A. Build a planet model. B. Perform an experiment. C. Create a new invention.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Co-workers. B. Coach and player. C. Friends.
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出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. How is the man probably planning to get to school today
A. By train. B. By bus. C. On foot.
7. How far does the woman walk each day
A. About two miles. B. About four miles. C. About five miles.
听第7 段材料，回答第 8至10 题。
8. What is the man going to do
A. Work on a project.
B. Take part in band practice.
C. Watch a movie.
9. Where will the woman probably be at the weekend
A. In the school hall. B. At the cinema. C. At the library.
10. Which instrument does Mary play
A. The violin. B. The piano. C. The guitar.
听第8段材料，回答第 11至 13 题。
11. How long does the woman want to go on holiday
A. For 14 days. B. For 10 days. C. For 5 days.
12. What do we know about Perth according to the conversation
A. It’s far from Sydney. B. It’s famous for opera. C. Its summer is long.
13. Which country are the speakers from
A. Austria. B. Spain. C. Australia.
听第9段材料，回答第 14至 16题。
14. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At the woman’s home. B. In a volunteer center. C. In a professor’s office.
15. What grade would the woman get for her current paper
A. 80. B. 70. C. 60.
16. What is the main problem with the paper
A. It has too many personal opinions.
B. It’s not very interesting.
C. It’s poorly written.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the talk mainly about
A. Introducing a newly opened library.
B. Introducing some rules of reading in the library.
C. Introducing free advertising space of the library.
18. What requirement is first mentioned
A. The requirement for contents.
B. The requirement for paper.
C. The requirement for dates.
19. Where should the dates be put in the notice
A. In the middle.
B. In the upper left-hand corner.
C. In the bottom right-hand corner.
20. How will people know that their notice has been accepted
A. By listening to the news.
B. By receiving a phone call.
C. By visiting the front desk.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分60分)
第一节 (共19小题；每小题2.5分，满分47.5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
Carlow Restaurants: Choosing a restaurant
When traveling, almost everyone wants to enjoy a good local meal. It’s part of the traveling experience. However, by jumping in without much fore-thought or research, you could end up footing the bill for a below satisfactory meal.
Here is some advice on how to choose a perfect Carlow restaurant：
Prepare: Use websites such as Tripadvisor or Yelp before you go there to pick out restaurants that you would like to visit. You can use these websites to see star-ratings and read reviews from previous customers to figure out if it is a good quality restaurant with good service. Using websites such as Justeatit can allow you to review the menu in many restaurants. However these websites promote restaurants that offer a take-away service, missing many excellent sit-down restaurants that do not, in the area.
Ask the locals: Check out where the locals go to eat. Be sure to ask your hotel reception (接待) or guest-house keeper what suggestions they might have for you. Their local knowledge and experience will help you choose which restaurants to decide upon. Be sure to ask people you meet at the local farmers market, if you visit it.
Use the internet: Try to find local blogs which provide food reviews. You can also find individual restaurant websites to view their menus and image galleries. This allows you make a better informed decision on whether or not you would like to eat there.
Be spontaneous: Tripadvisor and other websites have apps for smartphones that allow you to check the restaurants in your immediate surroundings.
Ask your friends: Before making the trip, ask anyone you know who has stayed there before for any suggestions. Their advice can make the decision very simple if you decide to do the same. It can help you avoid a place where they had a bad experience also.
21. What is one way to judge the quality of a restaurant before visiting it, according to the article
A. By asking the chef for a sample dish.
B. By reading reviews and star-ratings on websites.
C. By checking the restaurant’s social media accounts.
D. By relying merely on the restaurant’s website for information.
22. Who can be a valuable source of information when looking for a good restaurant in Carlow
A. Strangers on the street. B. A new hotel doorkeeper.
C. Restaurant owners themselves. D. People who have visited Carlow before.
23. What is a benefit of using smartphone apps like Tripadvisor
A. It allows you to make reservations directly through the app.
B. It provides real-time updates on restaurant availability.
C. It helps you find restaurants close to your location.
D. It offers individual discounts for app users.
B
I did my first marathon at 25. I’d taken up running go get fit and thought I’d give it a try. However, I started too fast, found it very painful and struggled to finish. Then, seven years ago, when I was 43, I went to talk with someone who had just done the Sahara Desert race. I felt so inspired and promised I would run it, too.
A year later, I completed 24-hour ultra-marathon in the Namibian desert, I wondered what on earth i could do next. My father, a former soldier, had just died of cancer and I wanted to gather fund(资金) for a soldiers charity in his memory. There are 66 cities in the UK so I came up with a challenge — a 50 km marathon in each city, no rest days in between. On the first day, I ran for around six to seven hours, eating along the way to get more energy. On day two, I tore my right Achilles tendon (跟腱). I slowed my pace and thought about the soldiers’ charity I was doing the run for. It was nothing compared with some of their injuries.
Then, on day 26, it got worse. I couldn’t bear even the light touch of an ice cube. I had to walk through the day, which took almost 11 hours. I kept telling myself I couldn’t fail. If I quit, the pain would have stopped , but I knew I would regret it for the rest of my life, On May 20 I finished, four days after my 50th birthday.
It’s been a long progression from being an unfit slacker (懒散的人) to where I am now. I have a better body now than at any point in my life.Anyone can do this, I’m not a superhuman. I’m just determined, and I have the next thing planned already.
24. How was the author’s first marathon
A. He didn’t finish it. B. He didn’t do it well.
C. He got hurt halfway. D. He fell in love with it.
25. What was the writer’s purpose of running marathons in the UK
A. To raise money for a charity. B. To create a new world record.
C. To prepare for a marathon race. D. To push himself to reach the goal.
26. What does the author think is the most important quality he has
A. Kindness. B. Curiosity. C. Bravery. D. Determination.
27. What can be the best title for the text
A. Never Stop Running B. Running Makes Success
C. Being Prepared for Running D. Running for a Better Future
C
So many of us hold on to little resentments (仇怨) from an argument, a misunderstanding, or some other painful event. We wait for someone else to reach out to us―believing this is the only way we can forgive or rebuild a friendship or family relationship.
A friend of mine whose health isn’t very good, recently told me that she hasn’t spoken to her son in almost three years. She said that she and her son had had a disagreement about his wife and that she wouldn’t speak to him again unless he called first. When I suggested that she be the one to reach out, she resisted at first, “I can’t do that. He’s the one who should apologize.” She was willing to die before reaching out to her only son. After a little gentle encouragement, however, she did decide to be the first one to reach out. To her amazement, her son was grateful for her willingness to call and sincerely said sorry to her. As is usually the case when someone takes the chance and reaches out, everyone wins.
Whenever we hold on to our anger we turn “small thing” into “big thing” in our minds. We start to believe that our positions are more important than our happiness. They are not. If you want to be a more peaceful person you must understand that being right is to let go, and reach out. Let other people be right. This doesn’t mean that you’re wrong. Everything will be fine. You’ll experience the peace of letting go as well as the joy of letting others be right. You’ll also notice that as you reach out and let others be “right” they will become less defensive (戒备的) and more loving toward you. They might even reach back. But if for some reason they don’t that’s okay too. You will have the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your part to create a more loving world and certainly you’ll be more peaceful yourself.
28. What does the underlined word “resisted” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Regretted B. Refused. C. Recalled. D. Reminded
29. What happened to the author’s friend after she called her son
A. She realized her mistakes. B. She lost the battle and died.
C. She received her son’s apology. D. She was encouraged by the author.
30. What can we infer from the third paragraph
A. Holding on to the right position leads to resentments.
B. Turning small thing into big one will make a difference.
C. Being peaceful is more important than being right in disagreement.
D. To avoid arguments and misunderstandings means seeking for happiness.
31. What’s the purpose of the passage
A. To tell the readers to reach out first.
B. To instruct the readers how to apologize.
C. To teach the readers how to gain inner peace.
D. To inform the readers the importance of peace.
D
Cooler, higher places may not be very welcoming to some hummingbirds (蜂鸟) trying to escape rising temperatures and other effects of climate change. Anna’s hummingbirds live no higher than about 2,600 meters above sea level. If the birds attempt to expand (扩大) their range to include higher altitudes (海拔), they may struggle to fly well in the thinner air, researchers reported in the Journal of Experimental Biology.
These hummingbirds have expanded their range in the past. Once only found in Southern California, the birds now live as far north as Vancouver, says Austin Spence, an ecologist at the University of California, Davis. That expansion is probably due to climate change and people using feeders to attract hummingbirds, he says.
Spence and colleagues collected 26 Anna’s hummingbirds from different altitudes in the bird’s natural range in California. The team transported the birds to a place about 1,200 meters above sea level and measured their metabolic (新陈代谢的) rate when hovering (盘旋). After relocating the hummingbirds to a field station at an altitude of 3,800 meters, the researchers let the birds rest for at least 12 hours and then measured that rate again.
The rate was 37 percent lower, on average, at the higher altitudes, even though the birds should have been working harder to fly in the thinner air. At higher altitudes, hovering, which takes a lot of energy compared with other forms of flight, is more challenging and requires even more energy, Spence says. The decrease in metabolic rate shows that the birds’ hovering performance was suffering, he says “Low oxygen and low air pressure may be holding them back as they try to move upward.”
Additional work is needed to see whether the birds might be able to better adjust (适应) if given weeks or months to adapt to the conditions at gradually higher altitudes.
32. What factor may have contributed to the expansion of Anna’s Hummingbirds’ range
A. Human use of feeders. B. A lack of food sources.
C. A decrease in temperature. D. A shift in migration patterns.
33. How did scientists study the effects of high altitude on hummingbirds
A. By monitoring their feeding behaviors.
B. By comparing their different forms of flight.
C. By measuring their metabolic rate while hovering.
D. By observing their adaptability to a new environment.
34. Which best describes Anna’s hummingbirds’ hovering performance at higher altitudes
A.Energetic. B. Recovered. C. Unaffected. D. Weakened
35. What further research might be conducted about Anna’s hummingbirds
A. Studying the changes in their hunting methods.
B. Recording their numbers over an extended period.
C. Examining their ability to get used to higher altitudes.
D. Investigating the impact of other bird species on their range.
E
When 12-year-old Nina Mones was in sixth grade, she struggled to keep up with her math class. And as the teacher pushed ahead with new lessons, she fell further and further behind. Then in the fall of 2019, her school, the Phoenix International Academy, brought in Teach to One 360. “I’m in seventh grade now,” Nina proudly said. “It gave me more confidence in myself.”
“This is a model for personalized learning,” said Sheldon H.Jacobson, professor of computer science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Teach to One 360, and similar systems, often use data analytics(分析) to follow students’ progress, find out their strengths and weaknesses, and adjust teaching methods accordingly. This not only helps students achieve their learning goals more effectively but also encourages a more interactive learning environment.
Until 2020, 27 schools across 11 states have adopted Teach to One. Still, getting schools to sign on to the program has been a challenge. Some teachers are unwilling to try new teaching methods, while others worry that these new forms of technology could perhaps lead to the elimination of their jobs. Schools are often under pressure to follow a traditional curriculum(课程) with textbooks and teacher-led classes to ensure that they cover the content needed for standardized tests. Many worry that turning away from traditional practices could affect test results, which would then affect school rankings and the funding these schools receive.
There is also the cost of purchasing the program, buying computers for students, adding math teachers, and reconstructing classrooms to meet the requirements of different teaching methods. The total costs involved with such programs can vary dramatically, with most school systems having to depend on grants (拨款) in order to cover them.
“You can have the best program in the world, but if you don’t have good operation of it, it’s all for nothing,” said Alfred Cordova, the principal at Taos Middle School.
36．The example of Nina Mones is mentioned in the first paragraph to ________.
A. promote an app B. introduce the topic
C. express an opinion D. show a difficult situation
37．What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. How the program works.
B. Why the program appeals to students.
C. Why the program could change the role of school.
D. How the program will help reduce students’ burdens.
38. What are some of the challenges schools face when adopting Teach to One 360
A. Teachers are eager to try new teaching methods.
B. Schools have plenty of funding to support the program.
C. Traditional textbooks and teacher-led classes are no longer required.
D. Some teachers are unwilling to change and worry about job security.
39. What is Alfred Cordova’s attitude towards the future of personalized learning
A. Hopeful. B. Uncertain. C. Negative. D. Concerned.
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。
For some people, air travel might feel like no big deal . However, for others, it can cause a lot of anxiety. 40
·Investigate (调研) the root cause of your fear.
41 In fact, the fear of flying is often caused by fear of other things, like being in an enclosed space or something bad happening in the air. Once you figure out what causes your anxiety about flying, you can focus on overcoming that specific fear.
·Focus on a breathing exercise.
Clinical psychologist Kevin Chapman recommended taking slow breaths in through your nose and then breathing out through your mouth. Place your hand on your stomach to feel the breath going in and out. 42 This will help relieve your stress and anxiety by calming your nervous system.
· 43
Before you travel, try thinking about what might help you relax if you start to feel a sense of panic during the flight. Finding an interesting activity will take your attention away from the anxiety. Try a crossword puzzle, read a novel, watch a movie or get through a pile of paperwork.
If you find yourself getting anxious before a scheduled flight or experiencing panic once on board, you may be dealing with a fear of flying. 44 They can guide you in adopting effective ways to manage this fear. Don’t feel embarrassed to talk about these feelings, as they’re actually quite common.
A. Rely on some relaxing activities.
B. Create a list of calming statements.
C. When this happens, who will you ask for help
D. Try to count it out and repeat the cycle several times.
E. You can talk to your doctor or a mental health professional for advice.
F. More often than not, it’s not the flying itself that you’re actually afraid of.
G. So, what should you do if you find yourself experiencing anxiety during a flight
第三部分 语言运用 (共三节，满分40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四个选项中选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。
One sunny afternoon, young Tom was walking along the street with his head down, feeling quite lost. He had just 45 in an important exam and was feeling extremely sad about it.
As he walked, he noticed a little girl trying to 46 a ball that was stuck on a high branch of a tree. She looked up at the ball with determination, but seemed to be having no 47 how to get it down. Tom watched her for a while and then decided to help. He found a ladder nearby and carefully placed it 48 the tree. With some effort, he climbed up and 49 to pull the ball down.
The little girl smiled brightly and thanked him. She asked him his name and then 50 , “You’re a hero!” Tom was surprised but felt good inside. He hadn’t expected such a simple act of kindness to bring him such a sense of 51 .
As he walked back home, Tom began to 52 his own situation. He realized that failing an exam didn’t mean the end of the world. There were still many other opportunities to 53 . He also realized that helping others could bring him 54 and a sense of belonging.
When Tom got home, he didn’t 55 his failure but told his parents everything. They listened 56 and then hugged him tightly, telling him that mistakes were part of growing up and that they still believed in him.
From that day on, Tom changed his 57 towards life. He became more positive and willing to 58 new challenges. Whenever he felt down, he would remember the little girl’s smile and the joy he felt when he helped her. This 59 him to keep going and never give up.
45. A. battled B. failed C. suffered D. performed
46. A. reach B. gather C. approach D. throw
47. A. choice B. courage C. idea D. patience
48. A. above B. onto C. against D. within
49. A. acquired B. promoted C. selected D. managed
50. A. added B. hesitated C. admitted D. recommended
51. A. safety B. humor C. satisfaction D. freedom
52. A. count on B. reflect on C. take on D. fall on
53. A. believe B. contact C. reduce D. succeed
54. A. hope B. joy C. luck D. mean
55. A. recognize B. exchange C. stress D. hide
56. A. closely B. immediately C. eventually D. previously
57. A. attitude B. behaviour C. option D. concern
58. A. stick to B. live up to C. rise to D. respond to
59. A. forced B. inspired C. impressed D. challenged
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。
The annual Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival will light up Shanghai on New Year’s Day to mark the upcoming Year of the Snake, 60 (celebrate) its 30th anniversary with a special exhibition, according to the organizers.
The 42-day event at Yuyuan Garden, 61 many visitors gather during the Spring Festival, 62 ((run) until Feb 12. It features a various 63 (collect) of lanterns with the zodiac sign (十二生肖) theme. Since its launch in 1995, the lantern festival 64 (become) a landmark cultural Spring Festival celebration.
The exhibition is the first of its kind in Shanghai and will 65 (thorough) show the history, folk culture, craftsmanship and the unique charm of Chinese lanterns. In addition 66 13 pieces of ancient lantern artifacts(制品) from museums and 10 nianhua (Chinese New Year paintings) kept at the Shanghai Library, it also gathers lantern masterpieces 67 (make) by inheritors (继承人) of intangible cultural heritage from eight cities.
“The Yuyuan Garden Festival is about showing our brilliant 68 (tradition) Chinese culture. It used to be a folk activity in Shanghai but now represents the Chinese lantern culture and its crafts, 69 we hope the younger generation can know with more confidence,” says Hu Junjie, vice-president of Yuyuan Inc.
第三节 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据提示，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
70. I would appreciate the chance to meet with you at your ________ (convenient) to discuss these matters.
71. Sitting at the back of the hall ________ (be) a group of students eagerly waiting for the guest speaker to arrive.
72. The time ________ we spent together during the summer vacation was truly unforgettable.
73. When people ________ (prevent) from communicating with others, they will experience anxiety and stress.
74. It can be ________ big headache for the working parents to find reliable childcare during the busy holiday season.
75. Staying organized and setting clear goals is the key to ________ (achieve) success in any project.
76. She ________ (definite) has a talent for painting, and her artworks are always breathtaking.
77. However, their roles and ________ (contribute) to road safety remain incompletely understood.
78. ________ (base) on a true story, the film is set in London in the 1930s.
79. He was very ________ (sense) about his scar (伤疤) and thought everyone was staring at him.
第四部分 写作 (满分20分)
假定你是李华，最近你参加了学校的一项主题为“My first year in high school”的作品展，
请你给你的外国朋友David 写一封邮件，包括以下内容：
1. 介绍你的作品；
2. 选择这一作品的理由；
3. 你的感想。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear David, I hope this email finds you well. Yours, Li Hua
盐城市高一年级第一学期期末考试英语
参 考 答 案
第一部分：听力（共两节20题 满分30分 每题1.5分）
1-5 ABCCB 6-10 BCAAB 11-15 AABCC 16-20 ACACB
第二部分 阅读（共两节 满分60分）
第一节 （共19题 满分47.5分 每题2.5分）
21-25 BDCBA 26-30 DABCC 31-35 AACDC 36-39 BADB
第二节 七选五（共5题 满分12.5分 每题2.5分）
40-44 GFDAE
第三部分 语言知识（共三节， 满分40分）
第一节 完形填空（共15题 满分15分 每题1分）
45-49 BACCD 50-54 ACBDB 55-59 DAACB
第二节 语篇语法填空（共10题 满分15分 每题1.5分）
60. celebrating 61. where 62. runs/will run 63. collection 64. has become
65. thoroughly 66. to 67. made 68. traditional 69. which
第三节 单句语法填空（共10题 满分10分 每题1分）
70. convenience 71. are/were 72. which/that 73. are prevented 74. a
75. achieving 76. definitely 77. contribution(s) 78. Based 79. sensitive
第四部分 应用文写作（ 满分20分）
One possible version:
Dear David,
I hope this email finds you well. Recently I took part in an exciting event at our school—an exhibition themed “My First Year in High School.” My work was a painting describing my first day at high school, filled with vivid colors and emotions.
I chose this subject because it marks a significant turning point in my life, capturing both excitement and anxiety. It reminded me of the journey’s beginning and the friendships forged since then.
Participating in the exhibition made me realize how much I’ve grown and cherished the memories. I’d love to hear about your high school experiences!
Yours,
Li Hua
录音原文：
Text 1
W: You’ll never guess who I met while I was shopping today.
M: Let me try. Was it your high school teacher
W: No, it was the lady who used to be our neighbor. (1) We went to a café and had a good chat.
Text 2
M: Have you seen my phone I cannot find it anywhere. It has all my information and photos in it. This is really bad.
W: Don’t worry. (2) I will try calling it for you. Try to be calm. It might still be here.
M: Thanks. You’re very helpful.
Text 3
W: The road is closed. We need to find another way to the station.
M: We can drive through the village, but it’s market day, so it will be crowded until lunchtime.
W: We could catch the afternoon train if necessary, as long as we reach London by this evening. (3)
Text 4
W: Wow, is this your model of the planets It’s great!
M: Thanks, it’s for the school science fair. What are you doing
W: I’ve been experimenting with a few ideas, but now I’m inventing something totally new. You’ll have to wait to see what it is! (4)
Text 5
W: John, you must work harder. We have lost two points already. Remember what we practiced in training
M: Sorry, I will try harder. (5) I guess I feel a little tired after I swam with my friend last night.
Text 6
M: Oh, hi Clara. I’m on my way to the bus stop. (6) Are you
W: No, I’m walking to school. (7)
M: That’s too far. It must be over two miles!
W: It’s almost two and a half miles, actually. And I walk the same amount home each night. (7)
M: Wow, that’s a lot! Are you in training for something
W: No. I just think it’s important to stay active and keep fit. People are supposed to walk almost 10,000 steps a day, and I achieve that goal by going to and from school.
M: Cool! Maybe I’ll walk with you tomorrow!
Text 7
W: Where are you going, Tom
M: I’m going to the library to get started on this art history project. (8) Do you want to come
W: Sorry, I have band practice later.
M: Oh, I forgot you’re in the school band.
W: We’re actually putting on a concert in the school hall this weekend. (9) You can come. We’re performing music from the movies.
M: Really
W: Yeah, James is playing the music from For a Few Dollars More on the guitar, and I’m playing the theme from Schindler’s List on the violin, with Mary on the piano. (10)
M: Wow, that does sound cool! I’d like to come.
Text 8
W: Hey Leon, I need your advice.
M: Sure, about what
W: You’ve been to Australia, right
M: Yes, I stayed there for ten days last summer holiday.
W: Was it hard to get the visa
M: No, it was really easy. You just do it all online now. I can show you. How long are you going (11)
W: I want to go for two weeks with my sister. (11) Is it enough time
M: Depends where you want to go. I recommend Perth, as it’s very nice. And you must also go to Sydney, to see the Opera House. It’s amazing. (12)
W: Are they far from each other (12)
M: Yes, a five-hour flight. (12) It’s a huge country compared to Spain — our home country. (13)
W: Also, is it expensive
M: I’m afraid so. But it’s worth it.
Text 9 (第14题为推断题)
W: You wanted to see me, Mr. Thomas
M: Yes, e in… It’s about your paper, (15) the one called “Why People Should Volunteer”. I’d like to give you a chance to rewrite it.
W: Why
M: Right now, I would only be able to give it a score of 60, (15) but I know you’re capable of getting at least a score of 70, or even 80.
W: Oh, dear. Well, what can I do to improve it
M: Firstly, I should say it’s not all bad. You’ve chosen an interesting topic, and the writing itself is excellent, as usual.
W: Thank you.
M: I can also tell that you feel very strongly about the subject. But you need to use facts and reasoning to support your argument, and don’t let your personal feelings take over. (16)
W: I understand.
M: Now, you could edit it. But if I were you, I’d rewrite it.
W: Thank you, Mr. Thomas. I’ll go home now and get started.
Text 10 (第17题为总结题)
Good morning, everyone. I have a piece of news from Mooringtown Library. Mooringtown Library has set up a new noticeboard for free advertising(广告活动). Local people and companies are welcome to use it.
Space on the board is available for up to four weeks at a time. Notices must be shown in advance to the library’s front desk before being accepted.
They must meet the following requirements. First, all contents must be suitable to be shown to the public. (18) Second, the notice must be written or printed on A4 paper. Third, the dates should not go in the middle or in the upper left-hand corner. They should be written in the bottom right-hand corner. (19) Any notices that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
If you want to use the board, visit Mooringtown Library front desk with the finished notice. If your notice has been accepted, you will be informed by telephone. (20) That’s all for the news. Thanks for listening.