湖北省荆楚优质高中联盟2024-2025学年高一下学期4月联考英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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荆楚优质高中联盟高一4月联考
英语试卷
试卷满分：150分
注意事项：
1.答卷前、考生务必将姓名、准考证号等在答题卷上填写清楚。
2.选择题答案用2B铅笔在答题卷上把对应题目的答案标号涂黑，非选择题用0.5mm的黑色签字笔在每题对应的答题区域内做答，答在试题卷上无效。
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（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Where is the woman probably now
A. At school. B. In a hospital. C. At home.
2. Why does the man make the call
A. To reschedule a meeting. B. To confirm an interview. C. To cancel a meeting.
3. What does the man advise the woman to do
A Stick to her weekly schedule.
B. Work at the community part-time.
C. Balance study and voluntary work.
4. What will the woman probably do tomorrow afternoon
A. See a doctor. B. Meet her brother. C. Watch a film.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The differences in diet. B. The man’s accent. C. The woman’s favorite food.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出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. What did the man do when he met Claire
A. He bought her something. B. He stopped to talk to her. C. He waved his hand to her.
7. Where is Claire probably working now
A. In a supermarket. B. In a school. C. In a bank.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What kind of game are the speakers watching
A. Basketball. B. Badminton. C. Football.
9. What happened during their conservation
A. The competition finished.
B. Someone almost made a score.
C. The woman’s team won the game.
听下面一段对话，回答10至12题。
10. What is the purpose of the call
A. To track a booking. B. To make a reservation. C. To postpone an appointment.
11. When does the man want the party to end
A. At 9:30 p. m. B. At 10:30 p. m. C. At 11:30 p. m.
12. What can the man enjoy on Saturday night
A. Welcome drinks. B. A meal discount. C. A free tour of the park.
听下面一段对话，回答13至16题。
13. What was the man doing before the conversation
A. Listening to music. B. Sending a message. C. Watching a documentary.
14 What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Classmates. B. Fellow workers. C. Family members.
15. What will Robert prepare for the party
A. Food. B. Flowers. C. Juice
16. What is the man likely to do next
A. Go to the airport. B. Share great news. C. Make a phone call.
听下面一段独白，回答17到20题。
17 What is the speaker doing
A. Leaving a message. B. Giving a speech. C. Writing a note.
18. Why does the speaker come to David’s town
A. To visit David’s family. B. To attend a meeting. C. To spend his holiday.
19. Where is the speaker looking forward to going
A. To his school. B. To Italy. C. To the airport.
20. Who could Catherine probably be
A. Tim’s daughter. B. Tim’s wife. C. David’s wife.
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
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Booking in advance for the 2024 Festival opens by membership level:
· Gold Ambassador — Thursday 14 March
· Silver Ambassador & Ambassador — Friday 15 March
· Gold Friend & Silver Friend — Monday 18 March
· Friend — Tuesday 19 March
Booking opens for the general public on Thursday 21 March.
Please click here; become a member today to access booking in advance.
How to Book
Online Booking
If you have booked with us before, you should be able to log in (登录) with the same email address and password that you previously used. If you’ve forgotten your password, you can request a new password by clicking the‘Forgotten your password ’ link on the account page.
Telephone Booking
From 1st to 25th August our phonelines are open Monday — Sunday, 10:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Outside of these dates, our phonelines are open Monday — Friday 12:00 — 4:00 p.m, and closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Gift Vouchers (券)
Gift vouchers can be used to book International Festival tickets. You can buy gift vouchers for any amount you wish and check your balance online at any time. Gift vouchers can’t be used 24 months after you buy them.
Theatre Tokens
If you would like to redeem (兑换) Theatre Tokens when booking tickets, please phone the Box Office on131473200. Theatre Tokens cannot be redeemed online.
Access information
Signing up for the Access Pass allows you to book online for wheelchair spaces, essential companion tickets, seats with the best view, touch tours and relaxed performances. You also can request to receive theAccess Guide, which is produced alongside our brochure with detailed information about venue access and-our accessible performances programme.
Please click Access Page for further information
1. To book before March 18th, you must be at least ______.
A. a Friend B. a Gold Friend C. an Ambassador D. a Gold Ambassador
2. What should you know about booking
A. You have to access with a new email address. B. Telephone booking is available anytime in August.
C. Gift vouchers can be used for over two years. D. Theatre tokens can be redeemed by phone.
3. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A tour guide B. An official website C. A business magazine D. A news report
B
Here comes a time for every family when the tables turn and the parent has to answer to the child. Mine came recently when my wife and I visited our son in Los Angeles.
“Dad, don’t leave the water running when you brush your teeth,” Nathaniel admonished on our first night. All right, I figured, this is California, where drought is a concern. But then more followed. Not to leave my awkward walking shoes sitting out, and did I even need such ugly footwear Don’t wear a neck warmer when walking the dogs in the morning - it will warm up when we get to the park. And do you have to take a shower before we drive to Topanga
At the beginning, I wondered how I raised such a bossy child. But I recalled my own words when he was young: “Someday, you’ ll have your own home and can live however you want. Until then, do as we say.” Now,it was payback time.
I remembered being angry at my own father’s commands growing up, how he always tidied my desk or came into my room at dusk to close the windows. And so I smilingly followed Nathaniel’ s nagging (唠叨).
On our last afternoon, we were walking along ElMatador Beach and hit an extended patch of rocks - clearly the end of the line, I thought. Nathaniel wouldn’t hear of it and encouraged me to walk across one largest one to the next, patiently telling me where to place my arthritic (关节炎的) feet and hands as ocean waves came close. I was terrified, but after a couple hundred yards we eventually reached a fresh sandy beach.
“You did it! I’m really proud,” he said, smiling, as if I’d just learned to ride a bike. It was then that I knew for sure that the son also rises to fatherhood.
4. What does the underlined word “admonished” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Warned gently but firmly. B. Explained loudly but lovingly.
C. Announced officially and clearly. D. Inspired deeply and indirectly.
5. Why did the author refer to his father
A. For memory. B. For reflection. C. For encouragement. D. For comparison.
6. What was the writer’s attitude towards his son at last
A. Annoyed. B. Regretful. C. Appreciative. D. Unsatisfied.
7. What might be the best title of the passage
A. The Role Switch: Parent to Pupil B. The Bossy Son: Nathaniel’s Takeover
C. The Beach Challenge: Crossing the Rocks D. The Power of Words: Nagging to Change
C
There are millions — possibly billions — of ponds (池塘).Yet for a century or so, they are poorly understood and scientists have paid them very little attention. This neglect (忽视) might not have mattered if it were not for increasing evidence that ponds are extremely important habitats for wildlife.
Ponds are being shown more bio-diverse than rivers or lakes. Interestingly, this seems to be partly due to the small size of ponds, which allows them to have a wide range of conditions. The community in a pond with clear water will be very different to that in a nearby seasonal pond made cloudy by farm animals. Ponds show far greater variation than rivers and streams, as flowing water tends to equalize water chemistry.
So why have we ignored such a vital part of the natural world A key reason appears to be the bias (偏见) we humans have where we assume that if something is small, it can’t be all that important. Rather than study ponds, scientists in the past typically headed for the largest lake or river they could find.
Most of us also devalue ponds because we assume they are artificial habitats: we look at the human-made examples around us and don’t realize that these waters have a deeply ancient origin. In our new book Ponds, Pools and Puddles, we show that ponds have clearly existed on Earth as long as there has been land and water and the geological record shows they have been a constant presence.
Now, views are taking on new shapes. Last year, the Ramsar Convention, an international agreement, introduced a proposal on small wetlands, including ponds, giving crucial recognition to them. And the European Union-funded PONDER FUL project is gathering data on Europe’s ponds.
In a world where freshwater faces big challenges, creating and protecting ponds provides a ray of hope: a piece of natural ecological (生态的) engineering we can easily achieve to help support one of the most threatened bits of the environment.
8. What may contribute to the biodiversity of ponds
A. The nearby animals. B. The constant temperature water.
C. Their diverse conditions. D. Their regularly changing conditions.
9. What caused ponds to be neglected
A. People’s love for nature. B. Insufficient ponds for research.
C. People’s mistaken belief of ponds. D. Lacking scientific research methods.
10. Why is “PONDERFUL project” mentioned
A. To promote the Ramsar Convention.
B. To prepare for the research on ponds
C. To highlight the importance of small wetlands.
D. To show the changing attitudes towards ponds.
11. What can we conclude from the last paragraph
A. Penny wise, pound foolish. B. A small key opens a big door.
C. Small streams make great rivers D. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
D
Is it true that our brain alone is responsible for human cognition (认知) What about our body Is it possible for thought and behaviour to originate from somewhere other than our brain Psychologists who study Embodied Cognition (EC) ask similar questions. The EC theory suggests our body is also responsible for thinking or problem-solving.
If you think about it for a moment, it makes total sense. When you smell something good or hear amusing sounds, certain emotions are awakened. Think about how newborns use their senses to understand the world around them. They don’t have emotions so much as needs— they don’t feel sad, they’ re just hungry and need food. Even unborn babies can feel their mothers’ heartbeats and this has a calming effect. In the real world, they cry when they’ re cold and then get hugged. That way, they start to associate being warm with being loved.
Understandably, theorists have been arguing for years and still disagree on whether the brain is the nerve centre that operates the rest of the body. Older Western philosophers and mainstream language researchers believe this is fact, while EC theory holds the view that the brain and body are working together as an organic supercomputer, processing everything and forming your reactions.
Further studies have backed up the mind-body interaction, In one experiment, test subjects were asked to judge people after being handed a hot or a cold drink. They all made warm evaluations when their fingertips perceived warmth rather than coolness. And it works the other way too. In another study. subjects’ fingertip temperatures were measured after being “included” in or “rejected” from a group task. Those who were included felt physically warmer.
For further proof, we can look at the metaphors (比喻) that we use without even thinking. A kind and sympathetic person is frequently referred to as one with a soft heart and someone who is very strong and calm in difficult situations is often described as solid as a rock. And this kind of metaphorical use is common across languages.
Now that you have the knowledge of mind-body interaction, why not put the EC theory in our daily life Just give it a shot!
12. According to the author, what is the significance of EC
A. It brings us closer to the truth in human cognition.
B. It offers a clearer picture of the shape of human brain.
C. It reveals the major role of the mind in human cognition.
D. It improves our understanding of the origin of psychology.
13. Where does the newborns’ understanding of their surroundings start from
A. Their personal looks. B. Their mental needs.
C. Their inner emotions. D. Their physical feelings.
14. What does the author intend to prove by using the metaphors in Paragraph 5
A. Human speech is alive with metaphors.
B. Human senses have effects on thinking.
C Human language is shaped by visual images.
D. Human emotions are often compared to natural materials.
15. Which of the following situations is NOT the usage of EC in our daily life
A. If you are angry, think twice before action.
B. If you are cold, warm up before making any interpersonal decisions.
C. If the baby is crying hard, gentle touch from mom will calm him a bit.
D. If your friend is having a bad day, a warm cup of tea will give her a flash of pleasure.
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。
Building emotional strength is an empowering journey that can lead to a thriving (繁茂的), more satisfying life. ____16____ The good news is that it is never too late to develop a strong mind.
Develop your self-confidence
Confidence is key when becoming emotionally stronger. ____17____ When something bad happens, remind yourself that you have the ability to overcome this obstacle, whatever it may be. You can draw strength and courage from knowing that you have made it through tough times, and you can do it again.
Learn to embrace uncertainty.
Nobody likes uncertainty. It is the cause of a lot of emotional trouble. Being unable to live with uncertainty can make you to constantly worried, avoid uncertain situations, and become overly reliant on others’ reassurance. ____18____ You can develop your emotional strength by practicing accepting uncertainty.
See criticism as an opportunity.
Most of us hear the smallest criticism and simply fall apart. ____19____ Criticism — as long as it’s constructive — is encouragement. Their advice allow you to progress and move forward. These are important components of a strong mind, and when you develop this skill, you will find that you start to embrace criticism.
____20____
This is about how you become your own cheerleader and build up your confidence. It doesn’t even have to be anything major, but just remind yourself of little things you do well and have achieved. Regularly practicing this does wonders for developing a stronger mind and eventually, it will happen without you realizing.
All in all, the pursuit of a strong mind will not always go perfectly, but the tip is to make small positive steps day by day.
A. Positive self-talk.
B. Believe in yourself.
C. The question is how we can turn into mentally strong individuals.
D. The goal of developing emotional strength is progress, not perfection.
E. That is because it will help you feel more in control of your situations.
F. Instead of seeing it as a setback, view it as a chance to get better.
G. However, it is also an unavoidable fact of human life.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My younger daughter and I were travelling in Paris during a weekend, which coincided (同时发生) with Paris Fashion Week. We had taken a(n) ____21____ bus tour in the fierce sun, and we had also waited in the hot sun in ____22____ for a boat tour but with many tourists we missed the cut-off for that boat. We didn’t feel like ____23____ the next one, so we decided to walk back to the hotel.
We were hot and thirsty, so we stopped for a ____24____, but my credit card was refused ____25____ it worked for the rest of the trip. We had to keep ____26____ toward the hotel, and then heat stroke took over. I got sunstroke and almost ____27____ consciousness. I stumbled (踉跄) into, of all ____28____, a totally fancy fashion house, complete with a black-suited doorman and three beautiful ladies! Seeing I, a short, overweight tourist, stumbled in, ____29____ and suffering from heat stroke, they all immediately came forward and ____30____ me into an armchair.
They provided me with a cool drink and let me ____31____ in the coolest part of their shop, while I tried to ____32____ for embarrassment. They brought some apple juice for my daughter and kept ____33____ on me to make sure I was okay. They were polite, sweet, very kind, and ____34____ non-judgmental. When I felt better, they offered to call a cab, and they also provided me with clear directions back to the hotel. They were so ____35____, which I would never forget.
21. A. relaxing B. old-style C. interesting D. open-up
22. A. line B. time C. power D. search
23. A. taking down B. waiting for C. giving up D. jumping at
24. A. photo B. rest C. drink D. snack
25. A. although B. so C. unless D. since
26. A. driving B. looking C. running D. heading
27. A. gained B. lost C. raised D. changed
28. A. ages B. sizes C. places D. kinds
29. A. frightened B. moved C. shy D. sweaty
30. A. persuaded B. forced C. helped D. pushed
31. A. stand B. sit C. eat D. lie
32. A. recover B. escape C. walk D. talk
33. A. depending B. pulling C. calling D. checking
34. A. probably B. unwillingly pletely D. naturally
35. A. skilled B. fantastic C. courageous D. lucky
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。
How much do you know about Chinese oil-paper umbrellas They are not just tools to keep people away from rain or sunlight, ____36____ works of art with rich cultural meaning in China. The first oil-paper umbrellas appeared during Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Later, they were brought overseas to Japan and ancient Korea during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), ____37____ is why they were known as “Tang umbrellas”.
It takes quite a lot of time and effort to make a traditional Chinese oil-paper umbrella ____38____ hand.For example, in Fenshui township in-Luzhou, Sichuar-Province, craftsmen must complete more than 90 step and use over 100 different tools ____39____ (create) a single handmade oil-paper umbrella. This ancient craft, ____40____ (recognize) as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, remains a wonder of human ingenuity.
Since the appearance of modern mechanical umbrellas, traditional oil-paper umbrellas have suffered from declining sales, while ____41____ number of craftsmen has been on the decrease. ____42____ (fortunate),with the inclusion of Fenshui oil-paper umbrellas as one of China’s national intangible cultural heritages in 2008, things have been improving.
In recent years, they ____43____ (experience) a boom, winning over millennials and fashion enthusiasts alike. Despite their renewed ____44____ (popular), the the craft faces threats. Aging artisans and rising production costs threaten traditional workshops. The oil-paper umbrella’s revival mirrors a much ____45____ (widespread) movement to rediscover China’s intangible cultural heritage.
第四部分 写作（共两节；满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是李华, 你的英国朋友Luke准备参加你市将举办的国风音乐节(Traditional Chinese Music Festival)，来信向你询问作为观众可以做的准备。请你写一封回信，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；2. 建议及理由；3.表达祝愿。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右。
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面的材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I used to be a lonely girl sitting at the back of the classroom. Having failed the college entrance exams and changed schools twice, I seldom smiled. Every day I would sit at the desk, staring into textbooks and exercises, motionless and heavy-hearted. However, my classmates were in a different picture. They were playing, laughing and chatting delightedly. Besides, I hated it when they were always answering the teachers’ questions, loudly and confidently. Obviously, I had no friends in this fiercely competitive class.
Life is harder for senior students. Hardly does a day go by without exercises or tests. Every time when the scores came out mine wouldn’t be the first or second but last. I was especially tired of the endless exercises and exams, which I seemingly would never do well in. I was under a lot of pressure, feeling like a fish being fried in a pan.
Hanging over me was a dark cloud. The only dim light came from Mr. Smith. Every time I stepped into the classroom, he welcomed me with a warm smile; every time my gaze began to wander over the classroom or stare out of the window, his caring eyes would draw me back to his class. Besides, he was the only teacher who invited me to the office, talking about my studies and scores. I remembered when I came out of his office, I felt refreshed believing that I could work harder.
I was feeling everything was changing for the better. I prepared hard for the final exam of the first semester, desiring to prove that I was not the last one. So before Mr. Smith told us the test result, I was expecting something good in store for me.
But I was still the last one in the class. A burst of sadness and shame consuming me, I was heartbroken.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Right at that moment, Mr. Smith invited me to his office.
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Finally, the college admission letter came.
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荆楚优质高中联盟高一4月联考
英语答案
听力
阅读
1 C 2. D 3. B
4. A 5. B 6. C 7. A
8. C 9. C 10. D 11. B
12. A 13. D 14. B 15. A
16. C 17. E 18. G 19. F 20. A
21. D 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. B
36. but
37. which 38. by
39. to create
40. recognized
41. the 42. Fortunately
43. have experienced
44. popularity
45. more widespread
46.
Dear Luke,
I hope this letter finds you well. I was thrilled to hear about your interest in traditional Chinese music and your plan to attend the Traditional Chinese Music Festival at our city cultural center.
To prepare for the festival, I have a few suggestions for you. First, it would be beneficial to familiarize yourself with some traditional Chinese musical instruments such as the guzheng (Chinese zither) or erhu (two-stringed bowed instrument). Additionally, being dressed in traditional Chinese clothing, like a qipao or a tang suit, can add to the festive atmosphere and allow you to immerse yourself in the cultural ambiance. Furthermore, it might be helpful to learn a few basic Chinese phrases related to music, such as common instrument names or musical terminologies, which will enhance your ability to communicate with fellow music enthusiasts during the festival.
May you have a truly unforgettable experience, filled with the enchanting melodies and captivating performances of traditional Chinese music!
Yours,
Li Hua
47.
参考答案
Right at that moment, Mr. Smith invited me to his office. Hesitantly, I walked into the office. Mr. Smith greeted me with a smile. As he began talking, not about my grades or mistakes, but about my potential and perseverance, it became apparent that this talk was totally a different one. He didn’t blame me. Instead, he praised my resilience and determination. He encouraged me to embrace my struggles, reminding me that success was never a straight path. In his eyes, I could see his belief in me, and I knew I should never quit.
Finally, the college admission letter came. I held it in my shaking hands, doubting whether I was in a world of fantasy. But as I opened the envelope, I couldn’t believe my eyes. Despite all the odds, I got admitted! I stared at the letter in disbelief for a long time. It felt like the dawn after a seemingly endless night, a reward for the perseverance I didn’t know I had until Mr. Smith showed me. Tears welling up in my eyes. Mr. Smith might never know how much his encouragement might mean to me in my toughest time.
英语试卷
试卷满分：150分
注意事项：
1.答卷前、考生务必将姓名、准考证号等在答题卷上填写清楚。
2.选择题答案用2B铅笔在答题卷上把对应题目的答案标号涂黑，非选择题用0.5mm的黑色签字笔在每题对应的答题区域内做答，答在试题卷上无效。
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（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Where is the woman probably now
A. At school. B. In a hospital. C. At home.
2. Why does the man make the call
A. To reschedule a meeting. B. To confirm an interview. C. To cancel a meeting.
3. What does the man advise the woman to do
A Stick to her weekly schedule.
B. Work at the community part-time.
C. Balance study and voluntary work.
4. What will the woman probably do tomorrow afternoon
A. See a doctor. B. Meet her brother. C. Watch a film.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The differences in diet. B. The man’s accent. C. The woman’s favorite food.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出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. What did the man do when he met Claire
A. He bought her something. B. He stopped to talk to her. C. He waved his hand to her.
7. Where is Claire probably working now
A. In a supermarket. B. In a school. C. In a bank.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What kind of game are the speakers watching
A. Basketball. B. Badminton. C. Football.
9. What happened during their conservation
A. The competition finished.
B. Someone almost made a score.
C. The woman’s team won the game.
听下面一段对话，回答10至12题。
10. What is the purpose of the call
A. To track a booking. B. To make a reservation. C. To postpone an appointment.
11. When does the man want the party to end
A. At 9:30 p. m. B. At 10:30 p. m. C. At 11:30 p. m.
12. What can the man enjoy on Saturday night
A. Welcome drinks. B. A meal discount. C. A free tour of the park.
听下面一段对话，回答13至16题。
13. What was the man doing before the conversation
A. Listening to music. B. Sending a message. C. Watching a documentary.
14 What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Classmates. B. Fellow workers. C. Family members.
15. What will Robert prepare for the party
A. Food. B. Flowers. C. Juice
16. What is the man likely to do next
A. Go to the airport. B. Share great news. C. Make a phone call.
听下面一段独白，回答17到20题。
17 What is the speaker doing
A. Leaving a message. B. Giving a speech. C. Writing a note.
18. Why does the speaker come to David’s town
A. To visit David’s family. B. To attend a meeting. C. To spend his holiday.
19. Where is the speaker looking forward to going
A. To his school. B. To Italy. C. To the airport.
20. Who could Catherine probably be
A. Tim’s daughter. B. Tim’s wife. C. David’s wife.
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
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Booking in advance for the 2024 Festival opens by membership level:
· Gold Ambassador — Thursday 14 March
· Silver Ambassador & Ambassador — Friday 15 March
· Gold Friend & Silver Friend — Monday 18 March
· Friend — Tuesday 19 March
Booking opens for the general public on Thursday 21 March.
Please click here; become a member today to access booking in advance.
How to Book
Online Booking
If you have booked with us before, you should be able to log in (登录) with the same email address and password that you previously used. If you’ve forgotten your password, you can request a new password by clicking the‘Forgotten your password ’ link on the account page.
Telephone Booking
From 1st to 25th August our phonelines are open Monday — Sunday, 10:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Outside of these dates, our phonelines are open Monday — Friday 12:00 — 4:00 p.m, and closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Gift Vouchers (券)
Gift vouchers can be used to book International Festival tickets. You can buy gift vouchers for any amount you wish and check your balance online at any time. Gift vouchers can’t be used 24 months after you buy them.
Theatre Tokens
If you would like to redeem (兑换) Theatre Tokens when booking tickets, please phone the Box Office on131473200. Theatre Tokens cannot be redeemed online.
Access information
Signing up for the Access Pass allows you to book online for wheelchair spaces, essential companion tickets, seats with the best view, touch tours and relaxed performances. You also can request to receive theAccess Guide, which is produced alongside our brochure with detailed information about venue access and-our accessible performances programme.
Please click Access Page for further information
1. To book before March 18th, you must be at least ______.
A. a Friend B. a Gold Friend C. an Ambassador D. a Gold Ambassador
2. What should you know about booking
A. You have to access with a new email address. B. Telephone booking is available anytime in August.
C. Gift vouchers can be used for over two years. D. Theatre tokens can be redeemed by phone.
3. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A tour guide B. An official website C. A business magazine D. A news report
B
Here comes a time for every family when the tables turn and the parent has to answer to the child. Mine came recently when my wife and I visited our son in Los Angeles.
“Dad, don’t leave the water running when you brush your teeth,” Nathaniel admonished on our first night. All right, I figured, this is California, where drought is a concern. But then more followed. Not to leave my awkward walking shoes sitting out, and did I even need such ugly footwear Don’t wear a neck warmer when walking the dogs in the morning - it will warm up when we get to the park. And do you have to take a shower before we drive to Topanga
At the beginning, I wondered how I raised such a bossy child. But I recalled my own words when he was young: “Someday, you’ ll have your own home and can live however you want. Until then, do as we say.” Now,it was payback time.
I remembered being angry at my own father’s commands growing up, how he always tidied my desk or came into my room at dusk to close the windows. And so I smilingly followed Nathaniel’ s nagging (唠叨).
On our last afternoon, we were walking along ElMatador Beach and hit an extended patch of rocks - clearly the end of the line, I thought. Nathaniel wouldn’t hear of it and encouraged me to walk across one largest one to the next, patiently telling me where to place my arthritic (关节炎的) feet and hands as ocean waves came close. I was terrified, but after a couple hundred yards we eventually reached a fresh sandy beach.
“You did it! I’m really proud,” he said, smiling, as if I’d just learned to ride a bike. It was then that I knew for sure that the son also rises to fatherhood.
4. What does the underlined word “admonished” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Warned gently but firmly. B. Explained loudly but lovingly.
C. Announced officially and clearly. D. Inspired deeply and indirectly.
5. Why did the author refer to his father
A. For memory. B. For reflection. C. For encouragement. D. For comparison.
6. What was the writer’s attitude towards his son at last
A. Annoyed. B. Regretful. C. Appreciative. D. Unsatisfied.
7. What might be the best title of the passage
A. The Role Switch: Parent to Pupil B. The Bossy Son: Nathaniel’s Takeover
C. The Beach Challenge: Crossing the Rocks D. The Power of Words: Nagging to Change
C
There are millions — possibly billions — of ponds (池塘).Yet for a century or so, they are poorly understood and scientists have paid them very little attention. This neglect (忽视) might not have mattered if it were not for increasing evidence that ponds are extremely important habitats for wildlife.
Ponds are being shown more bio-diverse than rivers or lakes. Interestingly, this seems to be partly due to the small size of ponds, which allows them to have a wide range of conditions. The community in a pond with clear water will be very different to that in a nearby seasonal pond made cloudy by farm animals. Ponds show far greater variation than rivers and streams, as flowing water tends to equalize water chemistry.
So why have we ignored such a vital part of the natural world A key reason appears to be the bias (偏见) we humans have where we assume that if something is small, it can’t be all that important. Rather than study ponds, scientists in the past typically headed for the largest lake or river they could find.
Most of us also devalue ponds because we assume they are artificial habitats: we look at the human-made examples around us and don’t realize that these waters have a deeply ancient origin. In our new book Ponds, Pools and Puddles, we show that ponds have clearly existed on Earth as long as there has been land and water and the geological record shows they have been a constant presence.
Now, views are taking on new shapes. Last year, the Ramsar Convention, an international agreement, introduced a proposal on small wetlands, including ponds, giving crucial recognition to them. And the European Union-funded PONDER FUL project is gathering data on Europe’s ponds.
In a world where freshwater faces big challenges, creating and protecting ponds provides a ray of hope: a piece of natural ecological (生态的) engineering we can easily achieve to help support one of the most threatened bits of the environment.
8. What may contribute to the biodiversity of ponds
A. The nearby animals. B. The constant temperature water.
C. Their diverse conditions. D. Their regularly changing conditions.
9. What caused ponds to be neglected
A. People’s love for nature. B. Insufficient ponds for research.
C. People’s mistaken belief of ponds. D. Lacking scientific research methods.
10. Why is “PONDERFUL project” mentioned
A. To promote the Ramsar Convention.
B. To prepare for the research on ponds
C. To highlight the importance of small wetlands.
D. To show the changing attitudes towards ponds.
11. What can we conclude from the last paragraph
A. Penny wise, pound foolish. B. A small key opens a big door.
C. Small streams make great rivers D. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
D
Is it true that our brain alone is responsible for human cognition (认知) What about our body Is it possible for thought and behaviour to originate from somewhere other than our brain Psychologists who study Embodied Cognition (EC) ask similar questions. The EC theory suggests our body is also responsible for thinking or problem-solving.
If you think about it for a moment, it makes total sense. When you smell something good or hear amusing sounds, certain emotions are awakened. Think about how newborns use their senses to understand the world around them. They don’t have emotions so much as needs— they don’t feel sad, they’ re just hungry and need food. Even unborn babies can feel their mothers’ heartbeats and this has a calming effect. In the real world, they cry when they’ re cold and then get hugged. That way, they start to associate being warm with being loved.
Understandably, theorists have been arguing for years and still disagree on whether the brain is the nerve centre that operates the rest of the body. Older Western philosophers and mainstream language researchers believe this is fact, while EC theory holds the view that the brain and body are working together as an organic supercomputer, processing everything and forming your reactions.
Further studies have backed up the mind-body interaction, In one experiment, test subjects were asked to judge people after being handed a hot or a cold drink. They all made warm evaluations when their fingertips perceived warmth rather than coolness. And it works the other way too. In another study. subjects’ fingertip temperatures were measured after being “included” in or “rejected” from a group task. Those who were included felt physically warmer.
For further proof, we can look at the metaphors (比喻) that we use without even thinking. A kind and sympathetic person is frequently referred to as one with a soft heart and someone who is very strong and calm in difficult situations is often described as solid as a rock. And this kind of metaphorical use is common across languages.
Now that you have the knowledge of mind-body interaction, why not put the EC theory in our daily life Just give it a shot!
12. According to the author, what is the significance of EC
A. It brings us closer to the truth in human cognition.
B. It offers a clearer picture of the shape of human brain.
C. It reveals the major role of the mind in human cognition.
D. It improves our understanding of the origin of psychology.
13. Where does the newborns’ understanding of their surroundings start from
A. Their personal looks. B. Their mental needs.
C. Their inner emotions. D. Their physical feelings.
14. What does the author intend to prove by using the metaphors in Paragraph 5
A. Human speech is alive with metaphors.
B. Human senses have effects on thinking.
C Human language is shaped by visual images.
D. Human emotions are often compared to natural materials.
15. Which of the following situations is NOT the usage of EC in our daily life
A. If you are angry, think twice before action.
B. If you are cold, warm up before making any interpersonal decisions.
C. If the baby is crying hard, gentle touch from mom will calm him a bit.
D. If your friend is having a bad day, a warm cup of tea will give her a flash of pleasure.
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。
Building emotional strength is an empowering journey that can lead to a thriving (繁茂的), more satisfying life. ____16____ The good news is that it is never too late to develop a strong mind.
Develop your self-confidence
Confidence is key when becoming emotionally stronger. ____17____ When something bad happens, remind yourself that you have the ability to overcome this obstacle, whatever it may be. You can draw strength and courage from knowing that you have made it through tough times, and you can do it again.
Learn to embrace uncertainty.
Nobody likes uncertainty. It is the cause of a lot of emotional trouble. Being unable to live with uncertainty can make you to constantly worried, avoid uncertain situations, and become overly reliant on others’ reassurance. ____18____ You can develop your emotional strength by practicing accepting uncertainty.
See criticism as an opportunity.
Most of us hear the smallest criticism and simply fall apart. ____19____ Criticism — as long as it’s constructive — is encouragement. Their advice allow you to progress and move forward. These are important components of a strong mind, and when you develop this skill, you will find that you start to embrace criticism.
____20____
This is about how you become your own cheerleader and build up your confidence. It doesn’t even have to be anything major, but just remind yourself of little things you do well and have achieved. Regularly practicing this does wonders for developing a stronger mind and eventually, it will happen without you realizing.
All in all, the pursuit of a strong mind will not always go perfectly, but the tip is to make small positive steps day by day.
A. Positive self-talk.
B. Believe in yourself.
C. The question is how we can turn into mentally strong individuals.
D. The goal of developing emotional strength is progress, not perfection.
E. That is because it will help you feel more in control of your situations.
F. Instead of seeing it as a setback, view it as a chance to get better.
G. However, it is also an unavoidable fact of human life.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My younger daughter and I were travelling in Paris during a weekend, which coincided (同时发生) with Paris Fashion Week. We had taken a(n) ____21____ bus tour in the fierce sun, and we had also waited in the hot sun in ____22____ for a boat tour but with many tourists we missed the cut-off for that boat. We didn’t feel like ____23____ the next one, so we decided to walk back to the hotel.
We were hot and thirsty, so we stopped for a ____24____, but my credit card was refused ____25____ it worked for the rest of the trip. We had to keep ____26____ toward the hotel, and then heat stroke took over. I got sunstroke and almost ____27____ consciousness. I stumbled (踉跄) into, of all ____28____, a totally fancy fashion house, complete with a black-suited doorman and three beautiful ladies! Seeing I, a short, overweight tourist, stumbled in, ____29____ and suffering from heat stroke, they all immediately came forward and ____30____ me into an armchair.
They provided me with a cool drink and let me ____31____ in the coolest part of their shop, while I tried to ____32____ for embarrassment. They brought some apple juice for my daughter and kept ____33____ on me to make sure I was okay. They were polite, sweet, very kind, and ____34____ non-judgmental. When I felt better, they offered to call a cab, and they also provided me with clear directions back to the hotel. They were so ____35____, which I would never forget.
21. A. relaxing B. old-style C. interesting D. open-up
22. A. line B. time C. power D. search
23. A. taking down B. waiting for C. giving up D. jumping at
24. A. photo B. rest C. drink D. snack
25. A. although B. so C. unless D. since
26. A. driving B. looking C. running D. heading
27. A. gained B. lost C. raised D. changed
28. A. ages B. sizes C. places D. kinds
29. A. frightened B. moved C. shy D. sweaty
30. A. persuaded B. forced C. helped D. pushed
31. A. stand B. sit C. eat D. lie
32. A. recover B. escape C. walk D. talk
33. A. depending B. pulling C. calling D. checking
34. A. probably B. unwillingly pletely D. naturally
35. A. skilled B. fantastic C. courageous D. lucky
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。
How much do you know about Chinese oil-paper umbrellas They are not just tools to keep people away from rain or sunlight, ____36____ works of art with rich cultural meaning in China. The first oil-paper umbrellas appeared during Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Later, they were brought overseas to Japan and ancient Korea during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), ____37____ is why they were known as “Tang umbrellas”.
It takes quite a lot of time and effort to make a traditional Chinese oil-paper umbrella ____38____ hand.For example, in Fenshui township in-Luzhou, Sichuar-Province, craftsmen must complete more than 90 step and use over 100 different tools ____39____ (create) a single handmade oil-paper umbrella. This ancient craft, ____40____ (recognize) as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, remains a wonder of human ingenuity.
Since the appearance of modern mechanical umbrellas, traditional oil-paper umbrellas have suffered from declining sales, while ____41____ number of craftsmen has been on the decrease. ____42____ (fortunate),with the inclusion of Fenshui oil-paper umbrellas as one of China’s national intangible cultural heritages in 2008, things have been improving.
In recent years, they ____43____ (experience) a boom, winning over millennials and fashion enthusiasts alike. Despite their renewed ____44____ (popular), the the craft faces threats. Aging artisans and rising production costs threaten traditional workshops. The oil-paper umbrella’s revival mirrors a much ____45____ (widespread) movement to rediscover China’s intangible cultural heritage.
第四部分 写作（共两节；满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是李华, 你的英国朋友Luke准备参加你市将举办的国风音乐节(Traditional Chinese Music Festival)，来信向你询问作为观众可以做的准备。请你写一封回信，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；2. 建议及理由；3.表达祝愿。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右。
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面的材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I used to be a lonely girl sitting at the back of the classroom. Having failed the college entrance exams and changed schools twice, I seldom smiled. Every day I would sit at the desk, staring into textbooks and exercises, motionless and heavy-hearted. However, my classmates were in a different picture. They were playing, laughing and chatting delightedly. Besides, I hated it when they were always answering the teachers’ questions, loudly and confidently. Obviously, I had no friends in this fiercely competitive class.
Life is harder for senior students. Hardly does a day go by without exercises or tests. Every time when the scores came out mine wouldn’t be the first or second but last. I was especially tired of the endless exercises and exams, which I seemingly would never do well in. I was under a lot of pressure, feeling like a fish being fried in a pan.
Hanging over me was a dark cloud. The only dim light came from Mr. Smith. Every time I stepped into the classroom, he welcomed me with a warm smile; every time my gaze began to wander over the classroom or stare out of the window, his caring eyes would draw me back to his class. Besides, he was the only teacher who invited me to the office, talking about my studies and scores. I remembered when I came out of his office, I felt refreshed believing that I could work harder.
I was feeling everything was changing for the better. I prepared hard for the final exam of the first semester, desiring to prove that I was not the last one. So before Mr. Smith told us the test result, I was expecting something good in store for me.
But I was still the last one in the class. A burst of sadness and shame consuming me, I was heartbroken.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Right at that moment, Mr. Smith invited me to his office.
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Finally, the college admission letter came.
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荆楚优质高中联盟高一4月联考
英语答案
听力
阅读
1 C 2. D 3. B
4. A 5. B 6. C 7. A
8. C 9. C 10. D 11. B
12. A 13. D 14. B 15. A
16. C 17. E 18. G 19. F 20. A
21. D 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. B
36. but
37. which 38. by
39. to create
40. recognized
41. the 42. Fortunately
43. have experienced
44. popularity
45. more widespread
46.
Dear Luke,
I hope this letter finds you well. I was thrilled to hear about your interest in traditional Chinese music and your plan to attend the Traditional Chinese Music Festival at our city cultural center.
To prepare for the festival, I have a few suggestions for you. First, it would be beneficial to familiarize yourself with some traditional Chinese musical instruments such as the guzheng (Chinese zither) or erhu (two-stringed bowed instrument). Additionally, being dressed in traditional Chinese clothing, like a qipao or a tang suit, can add to the festive atmosphere and allow you to immerse yourself in the cultural ambiance. Furthermore, it might be helpful to learn a few basic Chinese phrases related to music, such as common instrument names or musical terminologies, which will enhance your ability to communicate with fellow music enthusiasts during the festival.
May you have a truly unforgettable experience, filled with the enchanting melodies and captivating performances of traditional Chinese music!
Yours,
Li Hua
47.
参考答案
Right at that moment, Mr. Smith invited me to his office. Hesitantly, I walked into the office. Mr. Smith greeted me with a smile. As he began talking, not about my grades or mistakes, but about my potential and perseverance, it became apparent that this talk was totally a different one. He didn’t blame me. Instead, he praised my resilience and determination. He encouraged me to embrace my struggles, reminding me that success was never a straight path. In his eyes, I could see his belief in me, and I knew I should never quit.
Finally, the college admission letter came. I held it in my shaking hands, doubting whether I was in a world of fantasy. But as I opened the envelope, I couldn’t believe my eyes. Despite all the odds, I got admitted! I stared at the letter in disbelief for a long time. It felt like the dawn after a seemingly endless night, a reward for the perseverance I didn’t know I had until Mr. Smith showed me. Tears welling up in my eyes. Mr. Smith might never know how much his encouragement might mean to me in my toughest time.
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