2024~2025学年度第二学期大通县期末联考高一英语
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：外研版必修第三册。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. Why does the man thank the woman
A. She has finished his office work.
B. She has cleaned the apartment.
C. She has cared for his mother.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. A house. B. A wish. C. A lifestyle.
3. How does the woman find her philosophy class
A. Challenging. B. Boring. C. Interesting.
4. What are the speakers doing
A. Having dinner. B. Moving a table. C. Decorating the kitchen.
5. How does the woman probably feel about the man’s answer
A. Satisfied. B. Moved. C. Surprised.
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 does the man want to buy
A. A movie ticket. B. A TV. C. A MiBox.
7. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Salesman and customer.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where does the conversation take place
A. At school. B. In the restaurant. C. In the hospital
9. What does the woman’s husband always tell her
A. Eating quickly is bad for her health.
B. Rushing to the office can be harmful.
C. Having hamburgers is a good choice.
10. What is the man’s final advice to the woman
A. Having a check-up. B. Going on a holiday. C. Taking some medicine.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How old was the man when he was invited to the farm
A. About 9. B. About 10. C. About 12.
12. How did the man’s experience on the farm influence him
A. He changed his eating habit.
B. He learned how to make friends.
C. He got the skills of keeping animals.
13. What does the man probably enjoy eating now
A. Vegetables. B. Chicken. C. Beef.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Why does the woman go to the policeman
A. To make a complaint. B. To express thanks. C. To ask for help.
15. What is Erica wearing
A. Brown shorts. B. A pink T-shirt. C. A blue hat.
16. What does the policeman ask the woman to do
A. Wait at the police station.
B. Stay at the front of the store.
C. Return to the vegetable section.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker
A A coach. B. A student. C. A teacher.
18. How does the speaker probably go to school
A. By bus. B. By bike. C. On foot.
19. At what time can the speaker start to take a coffee break
A. 9: 50. B. 10: 30. C. 12: 00.
20. Which subject does the speaker like best
A. Science. B. Art. C. Music.
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
Online Painting Class
The Virtual Art Academy is a community of painters, from absolute beginners to more experienced artists, who are working together on a structured program to improve the painting skills.
Community
When you join the Virtual Art Academy you become part of a friendly community of learners from all over the globe to help you learn to paint better. Our unique community software connects discussions, reading materials, online painting lessons, and learning assignments, with a unique structure that ensures you are all working from the same high quality knowledge base.
Structure
The program covers all the materials you would get at a top art academy. If you are a beginner painter, you can take advantage of the highly structured Apprentice Program of Online Painting Classes to master one simple step at a time. If you are a more experienced painter, you can fill in the gaps in your art education that are holding you back from improving your painting. With the flexible self-study structure, you can follow the program of workshops in your own time and at your own pace. There are no fixed schedules to follow.
Make Art, Not Just Paintings
The online art school is not just about learning how to paint — it is about learning how to create art, using a unique Visual Music & Poetry approach.
How It Works
Instead of spending $10,000 — $20,000 on a traditional art school or art academy a year, you just pay a monthly fee of $150 to become part of our community. You can cancel your membership at any time, and owe nothing more. You have absolutely nothing to lose by giving it a try for a month to see if you like it.
1. What can be known about the members of the community
A. They are all beginners. B. They are all experienced.
C. They are from all around the world. D. They need to buy the latest computers.
2. What does the program allow learners to do
A. Follow fixed schedules. B. Learn at their own pace.
C. Get free textbooks. D. Visit famous schools in person.
3. What advantage does the online art school have over the traditional ones
A. It costs less. B. It offers more subjects.
C. It provides one-on-one instruction. D. It offers lifetime membership with a one-time payment.
B
Sam and Tom were twins. They were so alike that even their mother found it difficult to tell one from the other. However, they were very different from each other when it came to everything other than their appearance. Sam had no friends, while Tom was a great friendship maker. Sam loved sweets, but Tom loved spicy food and detested sweets. Sam was Mommy’s pet and Tom was Daddy’s pet. While Sam was generous and selfless, Tom was greedy (贪婪的) and selfish!
As Sam and Tom grew up, their father wanted to share his fortune equally between them. However, Tom did not agree and he argued that whoever, proved to be stronger and cleverer would have to get a bigger share of the wealth. Sam agreed. Their father decided to organize a competition. He asked them to walk as long as they could, and return home before sunset. The wealth would be divided according to the distance covered. But they were not allowed to carry a watch to keep track of the time.
The following day, Sam and Tom set out to walk. It was a rather sunny day. Sam walked slowly and steadily, while Tom broke into a sprint (全速奔跑) as he wanted to win so much. Sam knew that it would be ideal to walk as far as possible till noon and start for home at noon as it would take the same amount of time to walk back home. Knowing this, Sam decided to turn back for home at noon so as to reach home on time.
However, Tom, with his greed to earn more wealth, did not try to return home even after mid-noon. He walked twice as long as Sam, and thought he would still be able to return home before sunset. He hurried back when he saw the sun turn orange. Unfortunately, he could not even make it half way home as the sun started to set. Slowly, it got very dark on his way and he had to drag his tired feet back home. He lost the race, only because of his greed.
4. What does the underlined word ”detested" in paragraph 1 mean
A. Attracted. B. Disliked. C. Hid. D. Wasted.
5. Why did Sam and Tom’s father organize the competition
A. To teach Sam a lesson. B. To see who is more patient.
C. To improve their physical strength. D. To decide how to divide his wealth.
6. What can be learned from the text
A. Sam was very interested in wealth. B. Tom was smarter than Sam.
C. Tom didn’t return home before sunset. D. Sam didn’t turn back for home after mid-noon.
7. Which of the following can sum up the story
A. Greed is the root of failure. B. All that glitters is not gold.
C. Money can’t buy happiness. D. Actions speak louder than words.
C
Big storms and tornadoes hit Oklahoma late at night on Sunday. They threw cars around and uprooted trees and sent debris (碎片) flying through the air. Many people got hurt, and 11 needed to go to the hospital. Much of the damage was reported in the state capital of Oklahoma City, near the state’s center, but it happened in other places too. The early morning storms set off tornado warnings that extended (延伸) south to the Arkansas state line. Rain caused floods, and lightning started a house fire. More than 99,000 Oklahoma homes and stores lost power during the overnight storms.
Richard Thompson, the main weather forecaster in Oklahoma, thought six or more tornadoes would hit the state overnight. He told people to get ready for more rain and severe weather on Monday.
“We’re not done yet,” he said. A warning for tornadoes was in place for central and southeast Oklahoma until 8 pm on Sunday. Other places were warned about thunderstorms and floods.
In the town of Choctaw, east of Oklahoma City, firefighters and police checked houses to see if anyone was hurt. The town’s mayor, Chad Allcox, said a whole neighborhood was destroyed with power lines down everywhere and lots of roads blocked, which made it hard to find and help people. As recovery efforts began, Oklahoma would face more challenges ahead with people coming together to rebuild and support those affected by the storms.
8. What is paragraph 1 mainly about
A. How the storms formed. B. Types of natural disasters.
C. Measures to deal with storms. D. The damage caused by storms and tornadoes.
9. What did Richard Thompson say about the weather in Oklahoma on Monday
A. The tornadoes would stop. B. It would improve soon.
C. The bad weather would continue. D. The temperature would drop significantly.
10. What did firefighters and police do after the disaster in Choctaw
A. They set up roadblocks. B. They went door to door to check for injuries.
C. They gave out food and water. D. They helped with the cleanup.
11. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A news report. B. A history textbook.
C. A travel magazine. D. A health guideline.
D
Last year, hundreds of people’ spent good money on an experience that they knew would include crowds, discomfort and danger. M any would become sick, due to the extreme cold and low air pressure, and a few would even lose their lives. However, by the end of the trip many were already planning a return to Qomolangma. For these people, climbing Qomolangma is an experience like no other, making some feel weak and others, powerful.
British mountain climber George Mallory wrote of climbing Qomolangma, “What we get from this adventure is pure joy. We do not live to eat and make money. We eat and make money to be able to enjoy life. That is what life means.” He added, “There are a thousand reasons to turn around and only one to keep going. You really have to focus on the one reason that’s most important and unique to you.”
With the majority of attempts to climb Qomolangma resulting either in total success or failure, is there also a scientific reason behind this risk-taking Recent studies indicate that risk-taking may be part of human nature, with some of us more likely to take risks than others. Psychologist Frank Farley has spent years studying people who jump out of planes and drive fast cars, as well as those who climb Qomolangma. He refers to the personalities of these people as “Type T”, with the “T” standing for “thrill”. Speaking to the LA Times about the “Type T” personalities, Farley said, “They’ll say, ‘I’m not taking risks, I’m an expert...’ They don’t want to die and they don’t expect to die.”
With this in mind, is climbing Qomolangma worth the risks It’s totally up to you.
12. Why did many Qomolangma climbers decide to try again
A. They hoped to stay away from the crowds.
B. They found the challenging experience unique.
C. They were unwilling to waste the money used.
D. They thought climbing Qomolangma was an easy task.
13. What’s George Mallory’s attitude towards climbing Qomolangma
A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Uncaring. D. Doubtful.
14. According to Frank Farley, which of the following best describes “Type T” people
A. Sports-loving. B. Quick-minded. C. Strong-willed. D. Thrill-seeking;
15. What’s the best title for the text
A. Life’s Meaning From Risk-Taking B. Climbing Qomolangma Worth the Risk
C. What to Prepare Before the Risk-Taking D. How to Avoid Danger From Climbing Qomolangma
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。
You don’t always need a lot of money to spread kindness. In fact, some simple good deeds (善行) that you do can make a difference to others. Here are some of them.
____16____.
Send a mail to a friend or family member without telling them. You can write a thank-you letter as to why you love them, what you admire about them, or how you’ve grown because of them. If it’s near Valentine’s day, you can write a “reasons why I love you” card. ____17____, just write a card thanking them for being in your life.
Volunteer your services.
____18____. What’s yours Maybe you’re a clever marketer or a social butterfly who can excite a crowd; either way, it’s time to put your skills to good use by doing the good deed of volunteering. Helping people is the number one cause of happiness. By finding time to help people, you’ll notice an improved mood. So, this “good deed” idea comes with an additional benefit.
Share your good experience with others online.
There are countless forums (论坛) where people share how they’re struggling. ____19____, be the person who shares the experience of how to overcome a big challenge in life. Doing this can give people hope. When you let people know that there is a way out of their struggles, they’ll learn the tools and skills to get themselves out of the chaos.
Donate used books to a library.
So many people have books on bookshelves that they never get around to reading or read once and never reopen again. Libraries live on donations. ____20____. They might also sell your books to fund other public costs. Libraries are one of the free places people can visit, so this good deed truly supports people of all walks of life.
A. If no special occasion is near
B. Everyone has a unique talent
C. Wish someone a happy birthday
D. Send a surprise card in the mail
E. Instead of sharing what’s going wrong in life
F. If someone heads out the door to work or school
G. Donating books helps libraries save on costs
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。
One day, Deputy Wright from the Stevens County Sheriff’s Office was ___21___ around a quiet, tree-filled place when he saw a ___22___ alone in the middle of the road. He parked the car by the roadside. Without any houses around, Wright tried to gently get the dog into his car to find her owner. However, the dog refused, showing something more ___23___ might be happening.
After ___24___ around without finding anything, Wright went back to the ___25___ where the dog had positioned herself directly on the centerline. When he ___26___to get her to move, she suddenly ___27___ a small, hidden road that wasn’t marked.
___28___ this was more than a coincidence (巧合), Wright decided to follow her, and his intuition (直觉) proved ___29___. The dog led him to a small house, and close to it, Wright found an 84-year-old man on the ground, asking for ____30____.
The elderly man had fallen hours earlier, ____31____ his leg, and was unable to move. What’s worse, he had more health issues that needed medicine ____32____, and if no one helped, his health could get even worse. ____33____ the dog’s quick thinking and loyalty, and Deputy Wright’s kindness, the man’s ____34____ was saved.
The dog, a helper and the man’s good buddy, showed she was more than just a ____35____ that day — she was his special protector.
21. A. running B. driving C. jogging D. walking
22. A. car B. dog C. man D. key
23. A. serious B. interesting C. creative D. valuable
24. A. checking B. playing C. traveling D. turning
25. A. village B. office C. house D. road
26. A. learned B. promised C. tried D. agreed
27. A. waved to B. looked at C. pointed at D. ran up
28. A. Hoping B. Imagining C. Sensing D. Forgetting
29. A. useless B. right C. funny D. untrue
30. A. food B. forgiveness C. help D. money
31. A. injured B. cured C. covered D. lifted
32. A. personally B. hardly C. gradually D. regularly
33. A. In spite of B. Thanks to C. In addition to D. Instead of
34. A. house B. life C. pet D. job
35. A. neighbor B. joke C. friend D. lesson
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。
Music is a way to make art with sounds. It’s like a language that can be understood by everyone, even if people don’t speak the same words. There ___36___ (be) many kinds of music, like classical music, jazz, rock, and pop.
Classical music comes from the traditions of Western people. It usually has a big group of ___37___ (musician) playing together and following a certain pattern.
Jazz, ___38___ the other hand, developed from African American communities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It’s famous for ___39___ (have) different beats that people make up as they go along. Jazz players often play alone for a bit, creating music on the spot.
Rock music ___40___ (love) since the 1950s. It is characterized by a strong beat and electric guitars. Rock music has ___41___ effect on many other types of music and has fans all over the world.
Pop music, short for popular music, is made to be liked by many people. It’s usually easy ___42___ (remember). Pop songs often talk about things to ___43___ lots of people can relate.
Listening to music has many benefits. It can make you feel ___44___ (relax), reduce stress, and even make you smarter. Music has the power to bring people together, creating a sense of community and shared ___45___ (happy).
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，作为学校的宣传委员，你需要向全校师生介绍地震中的安全防护措施，以提高学生应对地震的能力。请写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1.地震发生时的应对措施；
2.地震后的注意事项。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hello, everyone!
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for your attention, and stay safe!
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I was walking to our local pharmacy (药房) when I suddenly remembered I needed to buy a special type of cat food from the vet (兽医) for my daughter’s cat. She couldn’t afford to pay for the expensive food so I had to pay for it. To be honest, paying $300 a month for the cat food made me feel stressed.
When I entered the vet hospital, the vet helper was helping another customer. She knew what kind of cat food I needed to buy and asked if I wanted a partial case (半箱) or a full case. Thinking I was always busy, I decided to buy a full one.
Just then another new customer hurried in and rushed to the front of the vet helper. The vet helper asked him to wait after me. Since I wasn’t in a hurry, I told the helper to serve the gentleman first. I could go to the pharmacy and give them time to do the paperwork while I was gone.
The helper said, “Thanks, that would be great!”
The gentleman said sorry for his cutting in the line just now because of something important to do, and said, “You should go first— you were here before me.”
“No worries, you go right ahead. My pleasure,” I said.
He jokingly replied “Wow, how can I thank you ”
Not really thinking, I blurted out (脱口而出), “You could buy me a bag of cat food. Haha.” I laughed and left.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I went back to the vet’s after about ten minutes.
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Holding the cat food paid by the gentleman, I felt good inside.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2024~2025学年度第二学期大通县期末联考高一英语
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：外研版必修第三册。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. Why does the man thank the woman
A. She has finished his office work.
B. She has cleaned the apartment.
C. She has cared for his mother.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. A house. B. A wish. C. A lifestyle.
3. How does the woman find her philosophy class
A. Challenging. B. Boring. C. Interesting.
4. What are the speakers doing
A. Having dinner. B. Moving a table. C. Decorating the kitchen.
5. How does the woman probably feel about the man’s answer
A. Satisfied. B. Moved. C. Surprised.
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 does the man want to buy
A. A movie ticket. B. A TV. C. A MiBox.
7. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Salesman and customer.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where does the conversation take place
A. At school. B. In the restaurant. C. In the hospital
9. What does the woman’s husband always tell her
A. Eating quickly is bad for her health.
B. Rushing to the office can be harmful.
C. Having hamburgers is a good choice.
10. What is the man’s final advice to the woman
A. Having a check-up. B. Going on a holiday. C. Taking some medicine.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How old was the man when he was invited to the farm
A. About 9. B. About 10. C. About 12.
12. How did the man’s experience on the farm influence him
A. He changed his eating habit.
B. He learned how to make friends.
C. He got the skills of keeping animals.
13. What does the man probably enjoy eating now
A. Vegetables. B. Chicken. C. Beef.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Why does the woman go to the policeman
A. To make a complaint. B. To express thanks. C. To ask for help.
15. What is Erica wearing
A. Brown shorts. B. A pink T-shirt. C. A blue hat.
16. What does the policeman ask the woman to do
A. Wait at the police station.
B. Stay at the front of the store.
C. Return to the vegetable section.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker
A A coach. B. A student. C. A teacher.
18. How does the speaker probably go to school
A. By bus. B. By bike. C. On foot.
19. At what time can the speaker start to take a coffee break
A. 9: 50. B. 10: 30. C. 12: 00.
20. Which subject does the speaker like best
A. Science. B. Art. C. Music.
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
Online Painting Class
The Virtual Art Academy is a community of painters, from absolute beginners to more experienced artists, who are working together on a structured program to improve the painting skills.
Community
When you join the Virtual Art Academy you become part of a friendly community of learners from all over the globe to help you learn to paint better. Our unique community software connects discussions, reading materials, online painting lessons, and learning assignments, with a unique structure that ensures you are all working from the same high quality knowledge base.
Structure
The program covers all the materials you would get at a top art academy. If you are a beginner painter, you can take advantage of the highly structured Apprentice Program of Online Painting Classes to master one simple step at a time. If you are a more experienced painter, you can fill in the gaps in your art education that are holding you back from improving your painting. With the flexible self-study structure, you can follow the program of workshops in your own time and at your own pace. There are no fixed schedules to follow.
Make Art, Not Just Paintings
The online art school is not just about learning how to paint — it is about learning how to create art, using a unique Visual Music & Poetry approach.
How It Works
Instead of spending $10,000 — $20,000 on a traditional art school or art academy a year, you just pay a monthly fee of $150 to become part of our community. You can cancel your membership at any time, and owe nothing more. You have absolutely nothing to lose by giving it a try for a month to see if you like it.
1. What can be known about the members of the community
A. They are all beginners. B. They are all experienced.
C. They are from all around the world. D. They need to buy the latest computers.
2. What does the program allow learners to do
A. Follow fixed schedules. B. Learn at their own pace.
C. Get free textbooks. D. Visit famous schools in person.
3. What advantage does the online art school have over the traditional ones
A. It costs less. B. It offers more subjects.
C. It provides one-on-one instruction. D. It offers lifetime membership with a one-time payment.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A
B
Sam and Tom were twins. They were so alike that even their mother found it difficult to tell one from the other. However, they were very different from each other when it came to everything other than their appearance. Sam had no friends, while Tom was a great friendship maker. Sam loved sweets, but Tom loved spicy food and detested sweets. Sam was Mommy’s pet and Tom was Daddy’s pet. While Sam was generous and selfless, Tom was greedy (贪婪的) and selfish!
As Sam and Tom grew up, their father wanted to share his fortune equally between them. However, Tom did not agree and he argued that whoever, proved to be stronger and cleverer would have to get a bigger share of the wealth. Sam agreed. Their father decided to organize a competition. He asked them to walk as long as they could, and return home before sunset. The wealth would be divided according to the distance covered. But they were not allowed to carry a watch to keep track of the time.
The following day, Sam and Tom set out to walk. It was a rather sunny day. Sam walked slowly and steadily, while Tom broke into a sprint (全速奔跑) as he wanted to win so much. Sam knew that it would be ideal to walk as far as possible till noon and start for home at noon as it would take the same amount of time to walk back home. Knowing this, Sam decided to turn back for home at noon so as to reach home on time.
However, Tom, with his greed to earn more wealth, did not try to return home even after mid-noon. He walked twice as long as Sam, and thought he would still be able to return home before sunset. He hurried back when he saw the sun turn orange. Unfortunately, he could not even make it half way home as the sun started to set. Slowly, it got very dark on his way and he had to drag his tired feet back home. He lost the race, only because of his greed.
4. What does the underlined word ”detested" in paragraph 1 mean
A. Attracted. B. Disliked. C. Hid. D. Wasted.
5. Why did Sam and Tom’s father organize the competition
A. To teach Sam a lesson. B. To see who is more patient.
C. To improve their physical strength. D. To decide how to divide his wealth.
6. What can be learned from the text
A. Sam was very interested in wealth. B. Tom was smarter than Sam.
C. Tom didn’t return home before sunset. D. Sam didn’t turn back for home after mid-noon.
7. Which of the following can sum up the story
A. Greed is the root of failure. B. All that glitters is not gold.
C. Money can’t buy happiness. D. Actions speak louder than words.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. C 7. A
C
Big storms and tornadoes hit Oklahoma late at night on Sunday. They threw cars around and uprooted trees and sent debris (碎片) flying through the air. Many people got hurt, and 11 needed to go to the hospital. Much of the damage was reported in the state capital of Oklahoma City, near the state’s center, but it happened in other places too. The early morning storms set off tornado warnings that extended (延伸) south to the Arkansas state line. Rain caused floods, and lightning started a house fire. More than 99,000 Oklahoma homes and stores lost power during the overnight storms.
Richard Thompson, the main weather forecaster in Oklahoma, thought six or more tornadoes would hit the state overnight. He told people to get ready for more rain and severe weather on Monday.
“We’re not done yet,” he said. A warning for tornadoes was in place for central and southeast Oklahoma until 8 pm on Sunday. Other places were warned about thunderstorms and floods.
In the town of Choctaw, east of Oklahoma City, firefighters and police checked houses to see if anyone was hurt. The town’s mayor, Chad Allcox, said a whole neighborhood was destroyed with power lines down everywhere and lots of roads blocked, which made it hard to find and help people. As recovery efforts began, Oklahoma would face more challenges ahead with people coming together to rebuild and support those affected by the storms.
8. What is paragraph 1 mainly about
A. How the storms formed. B. Types of natural disasters.
C. Measures to deal with storms. D. The damage caused by storms and tornadoes.
9. What did Richard Thompson say about the weather in Oklahoma on Monday
A. The tornadoes would stop. B. It would improve soon.
C. The bad weather would continue. D. The temperature would drop significantly.
10. What did firefighters and police do after the disaster in Choctaw
A. They set up roadblocks. B. They went door to door to check for injuries.
C. They gave out food and water. D. They helped with the cleanup.
11. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A news report. B. A history textbook.
C. A travel magazine. D. A health guideline.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. A
D
Last year, hundreds of people’ spent good money on an experience that they knew would include crowds, discomfort and danger. M any would become sick, due to the extreme cold and low air pressure, and a few would even lose their lives. However, by the end of the trip many were already planning a return to Qomolangma. For these people, climbing Qomolangma is an experience like no other, making some feel weak and others, powerful.
British mountain climber George Mallory wrote of climbing Qomolangma, “What we get from this adventure is pure joy. We do not live to eat and make money. We eat and make money to be able to enjoy life. That is what life means.” He added, “There are a thousand reasons to turn around and only one to keep going. You really have to focus on the one reason that’s most important and unique to you.”
With the majority of attempts to climb Qomolangma resulting either in total success or failure, is there also a scientific reason behind this risk-taking Recent studies indicate that risk-taking may be part of human nature, with some of us more likely to take risks than others. Psychologist Frank Farley has spent years studying people who jump out of planes and drive fast cars, as well as those who climb Qomolangma. He refers to the personalities of these people as “Type T”, with the “T” standing for “thrill”. Speaking to the LA Times about the “Type T” personalities, Farley said, “They’ll say, ‘I’m not taking risks, I’m an expert...’ They don’t want to die and they don’t expect to die.”
With this in mind, is climbing Qomolangma worth the risks It’s totally up to you.
12. Why did many Qomolangma climbers decide to try again
A. They hoped to stay away from the crowds.
B. They found the challenging experience unique.
C. They were unwilling to waste the money used.
D. They thought climbing Qomolangma was an easy task.
13. What’s George Mallory’s attitude towards climbing Qomolangma
A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Uncaring. D. Doubtful.
14. According to Frank Farley, which of the following best describes “Type T” people
A. Sports-loving. B. Quick-minded. C. Strong-willed. D. Thrill-seeking;
15. What’s the best title for the text
A. Life’s Meaning From Risk-Taking B. Climbing Qomolangma Worth the Risk
C. What to Prepare Before the Risk-Taking D. How to Avoid Danger From Climbing Qomolangma
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. B
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。
You don’t always need a lot of money to spread kindness. In fact, some simple good deeds (善行) that you do can make a difference to others. Here are some of them.
____16____.
Send a mail to a friend or family member without telling them. You can write a thank-you letter as to why you love them, what you admire about them, or how you’ve grown because of them. If it’s near Valentine’s day, you can write a “reasons why I love you” card. ____17____, just write a card thanking them for being in your life.
Volunteer your services.
____18____. What’s yours Maybe you’re a clever marketer or a social butterfly who can excite a crowd; either way, it’s time to put your skills to good use by doing the good deed of volunteering. Helping people is the number one cause of happiness. By finding time to help people, you’ll notice an improved mood. So, this “good deed” idea comes with an additional benefit.
Share your good experience with others online.
There are countless forums (论坛) where people share how they’re struggling. ____19____, be the person who shares the experience of how to overcome a big challenge in life. Doing this can give people hope. When you let people know that there is a way out of their struggles, they’ll learn the tools and skills to get themselves out of the chaos.
Donate used books to a library.
So many people have books on bookshelves that they never get around to reading or read once and never reopen again. Libraries live on donations. ____20____. They might also sell your books to fund other public costs. Libraries are one of the free places people can visit, so this good deed truly supports people of all walks of life.
A. If no special occasion is near
B. Everyone has a unique talent
C. Wish someone a happy birthday
D. Send a surprise card in the mail
E. Instead of sharing what’s going wrong in life
F. If someone heads out the door to work or school
G. Donating books helps libraries save on costs
【答案】16. D 17. A 18. B 19. E 20. G
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。
One day, Deputy Wright from the Stevens County Sheriff’s Office was ___21___ around a quiet, tree-filled place when he saw a ___22___ alone in the middle of the road. He parked the car by the roadside. Without any houses around, Wright tried to gently get the dog into his car to find her owner. However, the dog refused, showing something more ___23___ might be happening.
After ___24___ around without finding anything, Wright went back to the ___25___ where the dog had positioned herself directly on the centerline. When he ___26___to get her to move, she suddenly ___27___ a small, hidden road that wasn’t marked.
___28___ this was more than a coincidence (巧合), Wright decided to follow her, and his intuition (直觉) proved ___29___. The dog led him to a small house, and close to it, Wright found an 84-year-old man on the ground, asking for ____30____.
The elderly man had fallen hours earlier, ____31____ his leg, and was unable to move. What’s worse, he had more health issues that needed medicine ____32____, and if no one helped, his health could get even worse. ____33____ the dog’s quick thinking and loyalty, and Deputy Wright’s kindness, the man’s ____34____ was saved.
The dog, a helper and the man’s good buddy, showed she was more than just a ____35____ that day — she was his special protector.
21. A. running B. driving C. jogging D. walking
22. A. car B. dog C. man D. key
23. A. serious B. interesting C. creative D. valuable
24. A. checking B. playing C. traveling D. turning
25. A. village B. office C. house D. road
26. A. learned B. promised C. tried D. agreed
27. A. waved to B. looked at C. pointed at D. ran up
28. A. Hoping B. Imagining C. Sensing D. Forgetting
29. A. useless B. right C. funny D. untrue
30. A. food B. forgiveness C. help D. money
31. A. injured B. cured C. covered D. lifted
32. A. personally B. hardly C. gradually D. regularly
33. A. In spite of B. Thanks to C. In addition to D. Instead of
34. A. house B. life C. pet D. job
35. A. neighbor B. joke C. friend D. lesson
【答案】21. B 22. B 23. A 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. B 35. C
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Music is a way to make art with sounds. It’s like a language that can be understood by everyone, even if people don’t speak the same words. There ___36___ (be) many kinds of music, like classical music, jazz, rock, and pop.
Classical music comes from the traditions of Western people. It usually has a big group of ___37___ (musician) playing together and following a certain pattern.
Jazz, ___38___ the other hand, developed from African American communities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It’s famous for ___39___ (have) different beats that people make up as they go along. Jazz players often play alone for a bit, creating music on the spot.
Rock music ___40___ (love) since the 1950s. It is characterized by a strong beat and electric guitars. Rock music has ___41___ effect on many other types of music and has fans all over the world.
Pop music, short for popular music, is made to be liked by many people. It’s usually easy ___42___ (remember). Pop songs often talk about things to ___43___ lots of people can relate.
Listening to music has many benefits. It can make you feel ___44___ (relax), reduce stress, and even make you smarter. Music has the power to bring people together, creating a sense of community and shared ___45___ (happy).
【答案】36. are
37. musicians
38. on 39. having
40. has been loved
41. an 42. to remember
43. which 44. relaxed
45. happiness
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，作为学校的宣传委员，你需要向全校师生介绍地震中的安全防护措施，以提高学生应对地震的能力。请写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1.地震发生时的应对措施；
2.地震后的注意事项。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hello, everyone!
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Thank you for your attention, and stay safe!
【答案】Hello, everyone!
I’m Li Hua, the publicity officer of our school. Today, I want to talk about earthquake safety. When an earthquake happens, stay calm. If you’re indoors, take cover under a sturdy desk and protect your head. Besides, stay away from windows and heavy objects. If you’re outside, move to an open area. After the earthquake, check for injuries and avoid damaged buildings. Be cautious of aftershocks and follow teachers’ instructions. Remember, staying calm and informed can save lives.
Thank you for your attention, and stay safe!
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I was walking to our local pharmacy (药房) when I suddenly remembered I needed to buy a special type of cat food from the vet (兽医) for my daughter’s cat. She couldn’t afford to pay for the expensive food so I had to pay for it. To be honest, paying $300 a month for the cat food made me feel stressed.
When I entered the vet hospital, the vet helper was helping another customer. She knew what kind of cat food I needed to buy and asked if I wanted a partial case (半箱) or a full case. Thinking I was always busy, I decided to buy a full one.
Just then another new customer hurried in and rushed to the front of the vet helper. The vet helper asked him to wait after me. Since I wasn’t in a hurry, I told the helper to serve the gentleman first. I could go to the pharmacy and give them time to do the paperwork while I was gone.
The helper said, “Thanks, that would be great!”
The gentleman said sorry for his cutting in the line just now because of something important to do, and said, “You should go first— you were here before me.”
“No worries, you go right ahead. My pleasure,” I said.
He jokingly replied “Wow, how can I thank you ”
Not really thinking, I blurted out (脱口而出), “You could buy me a bag of cat food. Haha.” I laughed and left.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I went back to the vet’s after about ten minutes.
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Holding the cat food paid by the gentleman, I felt good inside.
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【答案】参考范文：
I went back to the vet’s after about ten minutes. I walked up to the vet helper, and she was waiting with a huge grin. “You don’t have to pay! That gentleman bought all your cat food for you!” “What the !” I was so surprised. “Did he know how much it cost before he decided to buy it ” “Yes! He asked first. I thanked him many times for you! I also asked him why he bought the food for you. He said your kindness just now helped him a lot and you asked him to do so, too. He wanted to pass on your kindness.”
Holding the cat food paid by the gentleman, I felt good inside. The gentleman’s action not only made it easier for me to pay for the cat food but also made me believe in the kindness of people. On my way home, I couldn’t stop smiling, thinking about how being polite had led to such a nice surprise. I decided that I would keep looking for opportunities to help others, no matter how small, to keep the cycle of kindness going.
