友好学校第七十九届期中联考
高三英语
本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，共6页。考试用时120分钟，满分150分。
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码贴在条形码区域内。
2. 选择题必须用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须用0.5mm黑色中性笔书写，字体工整，笔迹清楚。
3. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在草纸、试题卷上答题无效。
4. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱、不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
第一部分 听力（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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man want to do
A. Take the escalator. B. Get his baggage. C. Exchange some money.
2. What is unavailable in the restaurant now
A. Coke. B. Milkshake. C. Cheeseburger.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Why does Jennifer call Henry
A. To ask a favor. B. To show her thanks. C. To make a complaint.
4. How will the man pay
A. By phone. B. By credit card. C. By cash.
5. What was unforgettable for the woman in her childhood
A. She stole her brother’s snacks.
B. She lost her favorite dog.
C. She wronged her brother.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What are the speakers talking about
A. Different countries. B. Historical places. C. A travel experience.
7. Where does the woman come from
A. India. B. France. C. America.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. When did Peter arrive at school today
A. At 8:00 am. B. At 8:10 am. C. At 8:30 am.
9. Who usually takes Peter to school
A. His mother. B. His father. C. His sister.
10. How does Peter plan to go to school
A. By car. B. By subway. C. By bus.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. Where are the speakers
A. In a studio. B. In a school. C. In a park.
12. What was the man’s mother
A. A forest keeper. B. An environment expert. C. A garden designer.
13. What does the man like most about his job
A. Working outdoors.
B. Meeting different people.
C. Reliving his childhood memories.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. Why does the woman want to get a new job
A. To earn a better salary.
B. To get more inspiration.
C. To escape from her boring work.
15. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Family members. C. Interviewer and interviewee.
16. How does the woman feel now
A. Nervous. B. Calm. C. Surprised.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. When is the talk probably being given
A. At the beginning of the term.
B. In the middle of the term.
C. At the end of the term.
18. What will the officials check first
A. The safety doors. B. The fire alarms. C. The electrical system.
19. Why is the football field closed
A. It will be slightly enlarged.
B. It has been replaced by the schoolyard.
C. It has some safety problems with the surface.
20. What will take place on Friday afternoon
A. A welcome party. B. A staff meeting. C. A safety check.
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
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A. Global Eye. B. Features. C. Brain Dump. D. How To.
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A. $116. B. $121. C. $28. D. $107.16.
23. According to the passage, subscribers of the magazine can ______.
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D. get a full refund if they find the price lower elsewhere
B
Everyone has “down days”. Maybe it’s because of the bad weather, or the poor grade on a difficult test, and some days teenagers just act uninterested in life or school. But these symptoms (症状) often pass quickly, as teens move on to new school subjects, or meet friends, preventing themselves from thinking what troubles them at the moment. But if a teenager displays symptoms of sadness for more than two weeks, it might point to something serious.
As teenagers develop, they push new boundaries (边界), complain about rules and look for more free rights from their parents. According to the online Health Guide on Adolescent Development, parents must be lasting figures in their teenagers’ life, providing safe boundaries for teens to grow, even if the teenagers act like these boundaries are unwanted.
Parents need to provide rules, while also remaining flexible (灵活的) and respectful of the growing teens’ need for freedom. For example, teenagers will often feel frustrated, embarrassed, and even angry that though they want freedom, they still need to ask their parents for agreement to go to a friend’s house, or need their mothers to take them to school.
The US Department of Education says that parents should respect (尊重) and support their teens’ choices as long as those choices won’t have long-term harmful effects. For example, even if a parent doesn’t prefer the music his or her teen listens to, it’s unlikely that the choice of music will prevent that teen from entering a good college, or lead to health problems. However, if that teen is drinking alcohol and driving, parents must get through strict punishments to teach him/her that there are bad results of poor choices that come with increased freedom.
24. Why do teens’ feelings of bad days usually disappear quickly
A. Their teachers help them. B. They take some medicine.
C. Their parents talk with them. D. They shift their attention.
25. What does the example in Paragraph 3 show
A. Freedom must be given at any time. B. Teens are mad about being controlled.
C. Teens need both freedom and proper rules. D. Rules must be absolutely strict for teens.
26. What should parents do about their teens’ choices
A. Support their helpful hobbies. B. Tell them which college to attend.
C. Cancel their extra-curricular activities. D. Get them away from singing pop songs.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. How to Be with Growing Teens. B. Causes of Teens’ Sadness.
C. Teens’ Worries About Strict Rules. D. The Importance of Making Friends with Teens.
C
People have been wondering why elephants do not develop cancer even though they have lifespans that are similar to humans, living for around 50 to 70 years.
Now scientists believe they know why. A team at the University of Chicago has found that elephants carry a substantial number of genes that stop tumors developing. To be precise, they found 20 copies of an anti-tumor gene called TP53 in elephants. Most other species, including humans, only carry one copy.
According to the research, the extra copies of the gene improve the animal’s sensitivity to DNA damage, which lets the cells quickly kill themselves when damaged before they can go on to form deadly tumors.
“An increased risk of developing cancer has stood in the way of the evolution (进化) of large body sizes in many animals,” the study author Dr. Vincent Lynch told The Guardian. If every living cell has the same chance of becoming cancerous, large creatures with a long lifespan like whales and elephants should have a greater risk of developing cancer than humans and rats. But across species, the risk of cancer does not show a connection with body mass.
This phenomenon was found by Oxford University scientist Richard Peto in the 1970s and later named “Peto’s paradox”. Biologists believe it results from larger animals using protection that many smaller animals do not use. In the elephant’s case, the making of TP53 is nature’s way of keeping this species alive.
The study also found that when the same genes were brought to life in rats, they had the same cancer resistance as elephants. This means researchers could use the discovery to develop new treatments that can help stop cancer spreading or even developing in the first place.
“Nature has already figured out how to prevent cancer,” said Joshua Schiffman, a biologist at the School of Medicine, the University of Utah. “It’s up to us to learn how different animals deal with the problem so that we can use those strategies to prevent cancer in people.”
28. Why are elephants unlikely to develop cancer
A. They have a rather large body size.
B. Their genes suffer no DNA damage.
C. Certain genes in their body kill existing tumors.
D. They carry many genes to prevent tumors developing.
29. According to the passage, what has been a risk in the evolution of large animals
A. Deadly tumors. B. The huge body mass.
C. Cells killing themselves. D. Sensitivity to DNA damage.
30. What does the underlined part “This phenomenon” in Paragraph 5 probably refer to
A. Larger animals have protection from TP53.
B. The risk of cancer is not related to body sizes.
C. Larger animals suffer the same risk of cancer as smaller ones.
D. The huger animals are, the bigger risk of cancer they will have.
31. What can be concluded from the passage
A. Depending on nature is surely enough to fight against cancer.
B. The TP53 genes have proved useful in stopping cancer in people.
C. Humans are expected to prevent cancer with the making of TP53.
D. The extra copies of elephants’ genes are used to cure cancer patients.
D
Born in Wuzhen in Zhejiang, Qian Lihuai has a unique bond with bamboo and whether it’s in the form of indoor bamboo bonsai or backyard bamboo groves, the material is an essential element in his home.
Qian grew up in the village known for its bamboo weaving and after studying industrial design at the Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, he began to develop an interest in the technique, learning how to do it himself.
He also traveled widely in Hunan, Hubei, Sichuan and Yunnan provinces to learn local bamboo weaving techniques. “The variations are quite large in amount across the regions, and bamboo weaving comes in a wide arrange of forms. It’s sometimes used to make agricultural tools, sometimes to make daily necessities, and sometimes for artistic purposes.” Qian said. “In Wuzhen, each place focuses on producing a specific item. For instance, our village’s distinguishing feature is in making bamboo trays especially for raising silkworms.”
During a visit to a traditional basket maker in Shengzhou, Zhejiang, Qian saw that instead of using nails to fasten the basket together, the craftsman used a slanting (倾斜的) cut on the bamboo to create a precise fit that caused the joint to not be noticed. “I rarely encounter such a level of craftsmanship. He even creates small molds and modifies tools himself to improve the weaving process,” Qian says.
During his visits, he was moved by the dedication of the weavers to their craft. These experiences inspired him to return to his hometown of Wuzhen and throw himself into the bamboo weaving industry in 2013.
Bamboo techniques he has developed or improved are now widely used in everything from home furnishings to clothing, part of a growing trend toward replacing the use of plastic with bamboo, that demonstrates a continuity of the traditional Chinese culture in which bamboo has long been cherished as a topic for arts and a material for daily objects that we use in our home.
32. Why does he has a special bond with bamboo
A. Because of the living environment. B. Because of university majors.
C. Because of his interest. D. Because of his family background.
33. What can we infer from the third paragraph
A. There are cultural differences in different regions.
B. Bamboo grows in many places.
C. Bamboo weaving techniques have diversity and uniqueness.
D. Bamboo weaving techniques are used in raising silkworms.
34. What inspired him to devote himself bamboo weaving industry
A. His bamboo weaving experiences.
B. His experience of visiting bamboo weaving craftsmen.
C. The rare level of craftsmanship among craftsmen.
D. Craftsmen’ s dedication to bamboo weaving.
35. What can be the best title for the text
A. Weaving the wonder of bamboo.
B. Development of Bamboo techniques.
C. Bamboo woven items at home.
D. A visit to a traditional basket maker.
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。
How to protect your privacy when you travel
It hasn’t been an easy year for the privacy of travelers, at least so far. Data leaks, surveillance (监视) worries and those troublesome cameras in airplane seatbacks and hotel rooms are enough to make passengers anxious.___36___ Fortunately, there are ways to safeguard your privacy on land and in the air. These tips can help you deal with these troubles.
___37___ “It’s not clever to declare on Facebook that you’re travelling to somewhere, reminding a wide range of people that your property is sitting empty,” says Danny McLoughlin. “That puts your security at risk.” Wait until you return to start posting vacation photos.
Some homeowners renting their residences may install security cameras. Travelers should find out if the hosts are required to disclose the presence of surveillance devices. If the rental comes with cameras, ensure they aren’t in a sensitive area by conducting a careful sweep.___38___
Although you can’t control how a hotel or airline handles—or mishandles—your data, you can take reasonable steps to ensure the information it has won’t get you into trouble. ___39___ But some of the worst data leaks happen when you’re staying at a hotel. For example, a hotel clerk sometimes asks for your name and then announces your room number after you’ve checked in. You’re better off handing the employee your ID when he or she asks for your name and asking him/her to write your room number on a piece of paper. Why ___40___ Just to be sure, never leave the customer copy behind. You can destroy it later, but keep it under your control.
A. It’s never been better.
B. Perhaps they shouldn’t be.
C. Never broadcast your journey on social media.
D. There are other people on the other side of the wall.
E. However, travelers are not powerless against these threats.
F. Some travelers only offer the bare minimum, such as a P.O.box instead of a home address.
G. Report anything doubtful to the host immediately—and if you don’t like what you hear, leave.
第三部分 语言运用（每小题1分，满分15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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Last June I worked as a volunteer in a remote Aboriginal community. The residents there are short of the many material ___41___that most of us in big cities have, but their outlook on life is not even comparable to ours.
This community was hard hit by a ___42___ about two years ago.Many people became ___43___and multiple families had to live under one roof in houses that were___44___ for just one family.However, people felt more of a sense of ___45___ when families had to live together in such conditions. They ___46___together to help each other in rebuilding their lives after the hurricane.
Family took ___47___ over everything in this community. If someone is in need, the extended family will provide any___48___ needed. Children are taught from an early age that family is worth more than any material possession they will ___49___.They pass that value to the next ____50____,and the cycle continues in ____51____ solid family values.
On my third day in this community, two elders said they had felt a strong ____52____ with my spirit, and wanted to adopt me into their tribe. It was beyond my ____53____ as to how an outsider could be ____54____after just three days! One of the elders explained that no one was a stranger there.
Leaving this community was challenging indeed. Not only did my outlook change, my understanding of how life can be defined took a ____55____for the better.
41. A. rewards B. possessions C. advances D. impacts
42. A. drought B. flood C. typhoon D. hurricane
43. A. jobless B. anxious C. homeless D. upset
44. A. suitable B. possible C. convenient D. necessary
45. A. belonging B. humor C. timing D. hunger
46. A. stood B. banded C. defended D. grew
47. A. priority B. concern C. evaluation D. preference
48. A. attention B. trust C. patience D. support
49. A. lay out B. give up C. come across D. drop off
50. A. generation B. family C. group D. community
51. A. increasing B. appreciating C. treasuring D. sustaining
52. A. contact B. connection C. conflict D. contrast
53. A. confidence B. capacity C. comprehension D. control
54. A. educated B. encountered C. attended D. accepted
55. A. route B. turn C. role D. lead
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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
Though far apart in distance and culture, China and Ireland share surprising bonds, both famous for strong communities abroad and their shared enthusiasm ___56___ food, drink, and the arts. Among these, music stands out as a unique bond, with Irish music ___57___ (hold) a particular appeal in China.
Part of this cultural link is Li Yan, ___58___ 65-year-old Beijing native who now lives in London. Playing the bodhran, a traditional Irish drum, in music gatherings that unite musicians, he has become a vital part of the Irish music scene. Originally a poet, Li, ___59___ (draw) to the storytelling and rhythms of Irish music, even astonishes audiences by singing Gaelic songs in Chinese.
The ___60___ (connect) between Irish and Chinese music is long-standing. In the 1980s, The Chieftains, a celebrated Irish group, ___61___ (perform) in China, introducing millions to Irish music. Their collaboration with Chinese musicians symbolized the harmony of both cultures. Equally ___62___ (remark) is Riverdance, a world-famous Irish dance show, which brought Irish culture to China.
It is Irish music’s shared traditions with China, such as drumming and poetry, ___63___ strongly appeal to people. “Music is borderless,” says Li, ___64___ journey illustrates that art has the power ____65____ (bond) people from different worlds together.
第四部分：书面表达（共两节；满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，你校羽毛球俱乐部(badminton club)下周将举行校羽毛球比赛，请写一封邮件， 邀请你的外国朋友Sam与你一起观看比赛，内容包括：
1. 比赛安排；
2. 见面时间、地点；
3. 表示期待。
注意：（1）词数80字左右（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sam,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In a busy local supermarket, Emma, a diligent college student, worked as a cashier to make ends meet. Her days were in a rush of classes, part-time shifts, and struggling to realize her dream of becoming an artist. Despite her tight schedule, Emma’s firm commitment meant she never missed a day of work.
One particular day, though, would prove to be unlike any other. Emma’s workday typically began at 3 pm and ended around 10 pm. That day progressed like any other until Emma found herself with just an hour left before her first break.
Then a weary-looking mother arrived at the checkout with her son and a grocery cart. The mother appeared tired, with sleepy eyes and untidy hair. Emma greeted her with a warm smile, “Have you had a long day ” The mother responded with a smile, saying, “Yes, it’s been a tiring one. This little one requested lasagna (千层面) for lunch, and I found we were out of food.”
The woman explained that her five-year-old son, Tristan, was the man of the house, and his younger brother was in hospital, putting an emotional weight on him. Emma couldn’t help but empathize, recalling her own experiences as a child with a sick brother.
Emma asked Tristan for his name, and as he cheerfully replied, “Tristan”, Emma presented him with a lollipop (棒棒糖). She ran it through the register to ring it up before handing it to the delighted young boy.
What Emma hadn’t noticed during her initial scan of the woman’s items was the growing excitement on Tristan’s face as each beep (滴滴声) from the register resounded. Eager and enthusiastic, he asked, “Can I help Can I help ” Emma’s heartwarming response was, “Of course!” She lifted Tristan to her workstation, teaching him how to ring up groceries.
Unknown to Emma, Tristan’s mother took a photo of their interaction, capturing her son’s pure joy in a moment frozen in time. Moved to tears, she took more photos of Emma and Tristan at work and expressed her gratitude before leaving.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph1:
A few days later, a friend called Emma that she was trending on Facebook.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph2:
Unexpectedly, this simple act transformed Emma’s life.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________友好学校第七十九届期中联考
高三英语
本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，共6页。考试用时120分钟，满分150分。
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码贴在条形码区域内。
2. 选择题必须用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须用0.5mm黑色中性笔书写，字体工整，笔迹清楚。
3. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在草纸、试题卷上答题无效。
4. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱、不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
第一部分 听力（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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man want to do
A. Take the escalator. B. Get his baggage. C. Exchange some money.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Excuse me. Where’s the baggage claim Maria
W: It’s down stairs. Take the escalator over there. Go down to the first floor. You can get your bags near the currency exchange.
2. What is unavailable in the restaurant now
A. Coke. B. Milkshake. C. Cheeseburger.
【答案】B
【原文】W: I’d like a double cheeseburger and a chocolate milkshake, please.
M: I’m sorry our milkshake machine is broken. How about a Coke instead
W: OK and please give me a large order of fries.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Why does Jennifer call Henry
A. To ask a favor. B. To show her thanks. C. To make a complaint.
【答案】A
【原文】W: Hi Henry, this is Jennifer calling. Listen, my washing machine isn’t working. I don’t know why I heard you’re good at repairing machines. Can you come and have a look at it
M: Sure
4. How will the man pay
A. By phone. B. By credit card. C. By cash.
【答案】A
【原文】W: Ho sir, did you find everything you need
M: Sure. I’m just worried I don’t have enough cash to pay for them.
W: No worries. We accept credit cards and you can also pay with apps.
M: Oh, cool, I have my phone here.
5. What was unforgettable for the woman in her childhood
A. She stole her brother’s snacks.
B. She lost her favorite dog.
C. She wronged her brother.
【答案】C
【原文】W: When I was a child, my father gave me a talk about the importance to figure out the truth.
M: Why did he do that
W: I complained to my parents about my brother eating my snacks, but it turned out to be the dog. I’m really impressed with it.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What are the speakers talking about
A. Different countries. B. Historical places. C. A travel experience.
7. Where does the woman come from
A. India. B. France. C. America.
【答案】6. B 7. C
【原文】M: Can you name some historical places you have visited
W: Of course, whenever I travel to a foreign country, I always visit its famous historical places such as the Pyramids in Egypt, Stonehenge in England and the Taj Mahal in India.
M: Which one is your favorite
W: I love the Pyramids the most.
M: What is the most famous site in your country
W: It’s definitely the Statue of Liberty in New York city. The statue was gifted by the people of France. It is a symbol of freedom as well as a welcoming sight to people from other countries.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. When did Peter arrive at school today
A. At 8:00 am. B. At 8:10 am. C. At 8:30 am.
9. Who usually takes Peter to school
A. His mother. B. His father. C. His sister.
10. How does Peter plan to go to school
A. By car. B. By subway. C. By bus.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. B
【原文】W: Hey Peter, we’ve talked about this issue a lot. What time did you come to school this morning
M: Sorry, I was late for school for half an hour.
W: Yes, and school starts at eight o’clock AM. What happened
M: My dad is often busy with his work. So I always go with my mum to school. We drop my sister off first, but sometimes there’s heavy traffic.
W: Usually, being more than ten minutes late is unacceptable. How can we prevent this from happening in the future
M: I’ll ask my mum to leave earlier.
W: You know, a lot of high school seniors choose to take the school bus.
M: But that isn’t convenient for me. I think taking the subway is free from traffic. It might be quicker than driving a car in the rush hours.
W: That’s okay.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. Where are the speakers
A. In a studio. B. In a school. C. In a park.
12. What was the man’s mother
A. A forest keeper. B. An environment expert. C. A garden designer.
13. What does the man like most about his job
A. Working outdoors.
B. Meeting different people.
C. Reliving his childhood memories.
【答案】11. A 12. C 13. A
【原文】W: Hi, dear audience, I’m Sara. I’m talking to James Sweeney, who’s a tree climbing instructor. He teaches people who want to learn to climb trees for different reasons. How did you get interested in climbing trees, James
M: I grew up around trees because my mother was a garden designer. What really got me into them was my mother’s friend, whose work was to take care of trees, he offered me a job one summer.
W: And then you became a teacher of tree climbing yourself. What do you enjoy most about it
M: It’s great to be in the open and that’s what I love most about this job. And I like working with people. Most people come because of happy memories of a childhood tree-climbing experience.
W: You’ve climbed trees and rainforests too. How is that different
M: The climbing is more challenging. It’s an important ecological environment, so you need to be careful not to damage it.
W: Okay, James, thank you very much for joining us today.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. Why does the woman want to get a new job
A. To earn a better salary.
B. To get more inspiration.
C. To escape from her boring work.
15. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Family members. C. Interviewer and interviewee.
16. How does the woman feel now
A. Nervous. B. Calm. C. Surprised.
【答案】14. B 15. A 16. B
【原文】W: Wish me luck. I’m going for a job interview.
M: I figured that was why you were wearing a suit and high heels today instead of your usual jeans. Where’s the job
W: At the city museum, events manager
M: Oh, that’s different. Have you had enough of being a writer
W: It’s not that I don’t like writing it’s just that all the biggest events and art shows are held there. You know, they are my sources of inspiration, so I want to be closer to them.
M: I suppose the pay is better than you’d get at this newspaper as well.
W: It is. But that’s not my main reason.
M: We’ll Miss you, if you get the job. You are like a ray of sunshine in the office
W: And I’ll Miss working here too. I love my co-workers.
M: Are you nervous now
W: Not at all. It’s not the end of the world if I don’t get the job. However, it will be a great surprise if I do.
M: Good luck to you.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. When is the talk probably being given
A. At the beginning of the term.
B. In the middle of the term.
C. At the end of the term.
18. What will the officials check first
A. The safety doors. B. The fire alarms. C. The electrical system.
19. Why is the football field closed
A. It will be slightly enlarged.
B. It has been replaced by the schoolyard.
C. It has some safety problems with the surface.
20. What will take place on Friday afternoon
A. A welcome party. B. A staff meeting. C. A safety check.
【答案】17. A 18. C 19. C 20. C
【原文】Good morning, everyone, and welcome to a new school term. We have an exciting time ahead for both staff and students. Next week we will be welcoming our new first year students and I hope that you will all make them feel welcome and help them settle in. Now I want to remind everyone that our school will be having a government safety check this Friday. The officials are due to arrive before morning meeting and will spend the first couple of hours checking the electrical system. Then they will move on to checking the fire alarms and the safety doors, which could mean they will be coming into your classroom. During an earlier visit, an official pointed out a safety issue with the surface of our football field. It has now been closed until changes have been made. However, football can still be played in the schoolyard. Depending on the results of the examination, there may have to be more changes. To discuss this topic, our school will close on Friday afternoon for a special staff meeting. That’s all for today. Thank you.
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
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A. Global Eye. B. Features. C. Brain Dump. D. How To.
22. How much should you pay for a yearly subscription in print
A. $116. B. $121. C. $28. D. $107.16.
23. According to the passage, subscribers of the magazine can ______.
A. purchase the magazine on the App Store
B. be informed of the latest news in humanity
C. cancel the order within 2 weeks of its purchase
D. get a full refund if they find the price lower elsewhere
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C
B
Everyone has “down days”. Maybe it’s because of the bad weather, or the poor grade on a difficult test, and some days teenagers just act uninterested in life or school. But these symptoms (症状) often pass quickly, as teens move on to new school subjects, or meet friends, preventing themselves from thinking what troubles them at the moment. But if a teenager displays symptoms of sadness for more than two weeks, it might point to something serious.
As teenagers develop, they push new boundaries (边界), complain about rules and look for more free rights from their parents. According to the online Health Guide on Adolescent Development, parents must be lasting figures in their teenagers’ life, providing safe boundaries for teens to grow, even if the teenagers act like these boundaries are unwanted.
Parents need to provide rules, while also remaining flexible (灵活的) and respectful of the growing teens’ need for freedom. For example, teenagers will often feel frustrated, embarrassed, and even angry that though they want freedom, they still need to ask their parents for agreement to go to a friend’s house, or need their mothers to take them to school.
The US Department of Education says that parents should respect (尊重) and support their teens’ choices as long as those choices won’t have long-term harmful effects. For example, even if a parent doesn’t prefer the music his or her teen listens to, it’s unlikely that the choice of music will prevent that teen from entering a good college, or lead to health problems. However, if that teen is drinking alcohol and driving, parents must get through strict punishments to teach him/her that there are bad results of poor choices that come with increased freedom.
24. Why do teens’ feelings of bad days usually disappear quickly
A. Their teachers help them. B. They take some medicine.
C. Their parents talk with them. D. They shift their attention.
25. What does the example in Paragraph 3 show
A. Freedom must be given at any time. B. Teens are mad about being controlled.
C. Teens need both freedom and proper rules. D. Rules must be absolutely strict for teens.
26. What should parents do about their teens’ choices
A. Support their helpful hobbies. B. Tell them which college to attend.
C. Cancel their extra-curricular activities. D. Get them away from singing pop songs.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. How to Be with Growing Teens. B. Causes of Teens’ Sadness.
C. Teens’ Worries About Strict Rules. D. The Importance of Making Friends with Teens.
【答案】24. D 25. C 26. A 27. A
C
People have been wondering why elephants do not develop cancer even though they have lifespans that are similar to humans, living for around 50 to 70 years.
Now scientists believe they know why. A team at the University of Chicago has found that elephants carry a substantial number of genes that stop tumors developing. To be precise, they found 20 copies of an anti-tumor gene called TP53 in elephants. Most other species, including humans, only carry one copy.
According to the research, the extra copies of the gene improve the animal’s sensitivity to DNA damage, which lets the cells quickly kill themselves when damaged before they can go on to form deadly tumors.
“An increased risk of developing cancer has stood in the way of the evolution (进化) of large body sizes in many animals,” the study author Dr. Vincent Lynch told The Guardian. If every living cell has the same chance of becoming cancerous, large creatures with a long lifespan like whales and elephants should have a greater risk of developing cancer than humans and rats. But across species, the risk of cancer does not show a connection with body mass.
This phenomenon was found by Oxford University scientist Richard Peto in the 1970s and later named “Peto’s paradox”. Biologists believe it results from larger animals using protection that many smaller animals do not use. In the elephant’s case, the making of TP53 is nature’s way of keeping this species alive.
The study also found that when the same genes were brought to life in rats, they had the same cancer resistance as elephants. This means researchers could use the discovery to develop new treatments that can help stop cancer spreading or even developing in the first place.
“Nature has already figured out how to prevent cancer,” said Joshua Schiffman, a biologist at the School of Medicine, the University of Utah. “It’s up to us to learn how different animals deal with the problem so that we can use those strategies to prevent cancer in people.”
28. Why are elephants unlikely to develop cancer
A. They have a rather large body size.
B. Their genes suffer no DNA damage.
C. Certain genes in their body kill existing tumors.
D. They carry many genes to prevent tumors developing.
29. According to the passage, what has been a risk in the evolution of large animals
A. Deadly tumors. B. The huge body mass.
C. Cells killing themselves. D. Sensitivity to DNA damage.
30. What does the underlined part “This phenomenon” in Paragraph 5 probably refer to
A. Larger animals have protection from TP53.
B. The risk of cancer is not related to body sizes.
C. Larger animals suffer the same risk of cancer as smaller ones.
D. The huger animals are, the bigger risk of cancer they will have.
31. What can be concluded from the passage
A. Depending on nature is surely enough to fight against cancer.
B. The TP53 genes have proved useful in stopping cancer in people.
C. Humans are expected to prevent cancer with the making of TP53.
D. The extra copies of elephants’ genes are used to cure cancer patients.
【答案】28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C
D
Born in Wuzhen in Zhejiang, Qian Lihuai has a unique bond with bamboo and whether it’s in the form of indoor bamboo bonsai or backyard bamboo groves, the material is an essential element in his home.
Qian grew up in the village known for its bamboo weaving and after studying industrial design at the Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, he began to develop an interest in the technique, learning how to do it himself.
He also traveled widely in Hunan, Hubei, Sichuan and Yunnan provinces to learn local bamboo weaving techniques. “The variations are quite large in amount across the regions, and bamboo weaving comes in a wide arrange of forms. It’s sometimes used to make agricultural tools, sometimes to make daily necessities, and sometimes for artistic purposes.” Qian said. “In Wuzhen, each place focuses on producing a specific item. For instance, our village’s distinguishing feature is in making bamboo trays especially for raising silkworms.”
During a visit to a traditional basket maker in Shengzhou, Zhejiang, Qian saw that instead of using nails to fasten the basket together, the craftsman used a slanting (倾斜的) cut on the bamboo to create a precise fit that caused the joint to not be noticed. “I rarely encounter such a level of craftsmanship. He even creates small molds and modifies tools himself to improve the weaving process,” Qian says.
During his visits, he was moved by the dedication of the weavers to their craft. These experiences inspired him to return to his hometown of Wuzhen and throw himself into the bamboo weaving industry in 2013.
Bamboo techniques he has developed or improved are now widely used in everything from home furnishings to clothing, part of a growing trend toward replacing the use of plastic with bamboo, that demonstrates a continuity of the traditional Chinese culture in which bamboo has long been cherished as a topic for arts and a material for daily objects that we use in our home.
32. Why does he has a special bond with bamboo
A. Because of the living environment. B. Because of university majors.
C. Because of his interest. D. Because of his family background.
33. What can we infer from the third paragraph
A. There are cultural differences in different regions.
B. Bamboo grows in many places.
C. Bamboo weaving techniques have diversity and uniqueness.
D. Bamboo weaving techniques are used in raising silkworms.
34. What inspired him to devote himself bamboo weaving industry
A. His bamboo weaving experiences.
B. His experience of visiting bamboo weaving craftsmen.
C. The rare level of craftsmanship among craftsmen.
D. Craftsmen’ s dedication to bamboo weaving.
35. What can be the best title for the text
A. Weaving the wonder of bamboo.
B. Development of Bamboo techniques.
C. Bamboo woven items at home.
D. A visit to a traditional basket maker.
【答案】32. A 33. C 34. B 35. A
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。
How to protect your privacy when you travel
It hasn’t been an easy year for the privacy of travelers, at least so far. Data leaks, surveillance (监视) worries and those troublesome cameras in airplane seatbacks and hotel rooms are enough to make passengers anxious.___36___ Fortunately, there are ways to safeguard your privacy on land and in the air. These tips can help you deal with these troubles.
___37___ “It’s not clever to declare on Facebook that you’re travelling to somewhere, reminding a wide range of people that your property is sitting empty,” says Danny McLoughlin. “That puts your security at risk.” Wait until you return to start posting vacation photos.
Some homeowners renting their residences may install security cameras. Travelers should find out if the hosts are required to disclose the presence of surveillance devices. If the rental comes with cameras, ensure they aren’t in a sensitive area by conducting a careful sweep.___38___
Although you can’t control how a hotel or airline handles—or mishandles—your data, you can take reasonable steps to ensure the information it has won’t get you into trouble. ___39___ But some of the worst data leaks happen when you’re staying at a hotel. For example, a hotel clerk sometimes asks for your name and then announces your room number after you’ve checked in. You’re better off handing the employee your ID when he or she asks for your name and asking him/her to write your room number on a piece of paper. Why ___40___ Just to be sure, never leave the customer copy behind. You can destroy it later, but keep it under your control.
A. It’s never been better.
B. Perhaps they shouldn’t be.
C. Never broadcast your journey on social media.
D. There are other people on the other side of the wall.
E. However, travelers are not powerless against these threats.
F. Some travelers only offer the bare minimum, such as a P.O.box instead of a home address.
G. Report anything doubtful to the host immediately—and if you don’t like what you hear, leave.
【答案】36. E 37. C 38. G 39. F 40. D
第三部分 语言运用（每小题1分，满分15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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Last June I worked as a volunteer in a remote Aboriginal community. The residents there are short of the many material ___41___that most of us in big cities have, but their outlook on life is not even comparable to ours.
This community was hard hit by a ___42___ about two years ago.Many people became ___43___and multiple families had to live under one roof in houses that were___44___ for just one family.However, people felt more of a sense of ___45___ when families had to live together in such conditions. They ___46___together to help each other in rebuilding their lives after the hurricane.
Family took ___47___ over everything in this community. If someone is in need, the extended family will provide any___48___ needed. Children are taught from an early age that family is worth more than any material possession they will ___49___.They pass that value to the next ____50____,and the cycle continues in ____51____ solid family values.
On my third day in this community, two elders said they had felt a strong ____52____ with my spirit, and wanted to adopt me into their tribe. It was beyond my ____53____ as to how an outsider could be ____54____after just three days! One of the elders explained that no one was a stranger there.
Leaving this community was challenging indeed. Not only did my outlook change, my understanding of how life can be defined took a ____55____for the better.
41. A. rewards B. possessions C. advances D. impacts
42. A. drought B. flood C. typhoon D. hurricane
43. A. jobless B. anxious C. homeless D. upset
44. A. suitable B. possible C. convenient D. necessary
45. A. belonging B. humor C. timing D. hunger
46. A. stood B. banded C. defended D. grew
47. A. priority B. concern C. evaluation D. preference
48. A. attention B. trust C. patience D. support
49. A. lay out B. give up C. come across D. drop off
50. A. generation B. family C. group D. community
51. A. increasing B. appreciating C. treasuring D. sustaining
52. A. contact B. connection C. conflict D. contrast
53. A. confidence B. capacity C. comprehension D. control
54. A. educated B. encountered C. attended D. accepted
55. A. route B. turn C. role D. lead
【答案】41. B 42. D 43. C 44. A 45. A 46. B 47. A 48. D 49. C 50. A 51. D 52. B 53. C 54. D 55. B
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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
Though far apart in distance and culture, China and Ireland share surprising bonds, both famous for strong communities abroad and their shared enthusiasm ___56___ food, drink, and the arts. Among these, music stands out as a unique bond, with Irish music ___57___ (hold) a particular appeal in China.
Part of this cultural link is Li Yan, ___58___ 65-year-old Beijing native who now lives in London. Playing the bodhran, a traditional Irish drum, in music gatherings that unite musicians, he has become a vital part of the Irish music scene. Originally a poet, Li, ___59___ (draw) to the storytelling and rhythms of Irish music, even astonishes audiences by singing Gaelic songs in Chinese.
The ___60___ (connect) between Irish and Chinese music is long-standing. In the 1980s, The Chieftains, a celebrated Irish group, ___61___ (perform) in China, introducing millions to Irish music. Their collaboration with Chinese musicians symbolized the harmony of both cultures. Equally ___62___ (remark) is Riverdance, a world-famous Irish dance show, which brought Irish culture to China.
It is Irish music’s shared traditions with China, such as drumming and poetry, ___63___ strongly appeal to people. “Music is borderless,” says Li, ___64___ journey illustrates that art has the power ____65____ (bond) people from different worlds together.
【答案】56. for
57. holding
58. a 59. drawn
60. connection
61. performed
62. remarkable
63. that 64. whose
65. to bond
第四部分：书面表达（共两节；满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，你校羽毛球俱乐部(badminton club)下周将举行校羽毛球比赛，请写一封邮件， 邀请你的外国朋友Sam与你一起观看比赛，内容包括：
1. 比赛安排；
2. 见面时间、地点；
3. 表示期待。
注意：（1）词数80字左右（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sam,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Sam,
I’m extremely excited to tell you that our school badminton club will hold the competition at 3 o’clock in the afternoon next Friday. Knowing that you’re rather interested in it, I’m sure you will want to watch it.
As scheduled, the match will take place in the school gym beside the lecture building. Therefore, if it is convenient for you, how about meeting at the school gate at 2:45 on Friday afternoon There is no doubt that your will be greatly impressed with the excellent skills of the players and have a better understanding of the fascination of this sport.
Looking forward to your participating.
Sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In a busy local supermarket, Emma, a diligent college student, worked as a cashier to make ends meet. Her days were in a rush of classes, part-time shifts, and struggling to realize her dream of becoming an artist. Despite her tight schedule, Emma’s firm commitment meant she never missed a day of work.
One particular day, though, would prove to be unlike any other. Emma’s workday typically began at 3 pm and ended around 10 pm. That day progressed like any other until Emma found herself with just an hour left before her first break.
Then a weary-looking mother arrived at the checkout with her son and a grocery cart. The mother appeared tired, with sleepy eyes and untidy hair. Emma greeted her with a warm smile, “Have you had a long day ” The mother responded with a smile, saying, “Yes, it’s been a tiring one. This little one requested lasagna (千层面) for lunch, and I found we were out of food.”
The woman explained that her five-year-old son, Tristan, was the man of the house, and his younger brother was in hospital, putting an emotional weight on him. Emma couldn’t help but empathize, recalling her own experiences as a child with a sick brother.
Emma asked Tristan for his name, and as he cheerfully replied, “Tristan”, Emma presented him with a lollipop (棒棒糖). She ran it through the register to ring it up before handing it to the delighted young boy.
What Emma hadn’t noticed during her initial scan of the woman’s items was the growing excitement on Tristan’s face as each beep (滴滴声) from the register resounded. Eager and enthusiastic, he asked, “Can I help Can I help ” Emma’s heartwarming response was, “Of course!” She lifted Tristan to her workstation, teaching him how to ring up groceries.
Unknown to Emma, Tristan’s mother took a photo of their interaction, capturing her son’s pure joy in a moment frozen in time. Moved to tears, she took more photos of Emma and Tristan at work and expressed her gratitude before leaving.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph1:
A few days later, a friend called Emma that she was trending on Facebook.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph2:
Unexpectedly, this simple act transformed Emma’s life.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Paragraph 1:A few days later, a friend called Emma and informed her that she was trending on Facebook. Puzzled, Emma quickly logged on to the social media platform. To her astonishment, the photos Tristan’s mother had taken were widely shared. In the pictures, Tristan’s beaming face and her own warm smile were clearly visible. The post was accompanied by a heartwarming story about their ments flooded in, praising Emma’s kindness and patience. People from all over the city were touched by this simple yet sincere interaction, and Emma’s name was on everyone’s lips.
Paragraph 2:Unexpectedly, this simple act transformed Emma’s life. The local newspaper caught wind of the story and interviewed Emma. The article not only brought her more public recognition but also attracted the attention of an art patron. Impressed by her kindness and talent, the patro n offered to sponsor her art studies. With this newfound support, Emma could finally focus on her artistic dream. She quit her part -time job at the supermarket and dedicated herself to art. Her works, inspired by that meaningful encounter, touched the hearts of many and became well-known in the art world.
