泾川县第一中学2024-2025学年第一学期9月月考英语试卷
一、听力选择题
1．What happened to the man
A．He was bitten by a cat. B．He injured his arm. C．He lost his dog.
2．What does the woman suggest doing this summer
A．Traveling to India. B．Going to the beach. C．Attending a summer camp.
3．What stops the man from buying the painting
A．Its characters. B．Its price. C．Its colors.
4．Why should the man apologize to Mia
A．For cutting her hair badly.
B．For ignoring her new hairstyle.
C．For making fun of her new hairstyle.
5．What will the man probably do this afternoon
A．Go to a party. B．Rest at home. C．Visit the woman.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Why does Jacob want to volunteer
A．To complete his homework.
B．To gain valuable experience.
C．To travel and explore new places.
7．What does the woman advise Jacob to do
A．Volunteer at an animal park.
B．Research educational programs.
C．Join an environmental organization.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．When will Sarah graduate from high school
A．In six weeks. B．In three months. C．In half a year.
9．What does John want to be
A．A biologist. B．A teacher. C．A pilot.
10．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Friends. B．Co-workers. C．Teacher and student.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11．Where is the Salamander
A．Near the main square. B．On the airport road. C．In the countryside.
12．What does the man think of the Springhill
A．It’s not close enough. B．It’s quite unusual. C．It’s very peaceful.
13．Which hotel will the man choose
A．The Springhill. B．The Mayflower. C．The Salamander.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14．What will the weather be like in southern England tonight
A．Snowy. B．Windy. C．Rainy.
15．What will the passengers get if the train is canceled
A．A hotel room for free.
B．Money for train tickets.
C．Access to other public transport.
16．What is probably the woman
A．A train driver. B．A ticket seller. C．A weather reporter.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What does Julia do now
A．She’s a businesswoman. B．She’s a shop assistant. C．She’s a teacher.
18．What is the biggest challenge for Julia in the beginning
A．Speaking a new language.
B．Taking care of her children alone.
C．Adapting to a new work environment.
19．Why did Julia go to Toastmasters
A．To make more friends. B．To organize an activity. C．To improve her English.
20．What does the speaker mention about Julia in the end
A．Her love for her hometown.
B．Her impression of Canadians.
C．Her impact on her community.
二、阅读理解
POETRY CHALLENGE
Write a poem about how courage, determination, and strength have helped you face challenges in your life.
Prizes
3 Grand Prizes:Trip to Washington, D．C． for each of three winners, a parent and one other person of the winner’s choice. Trip includes round-trip air tickets, hotel stay for two nights, and tours of the National Air and Space Museum and the office of National Geographic World.
6 First Prizes:The book Sky Pioneer:A Photobiography of Amelia Earhart signed by author Corinne Szabo and pilot Linda Finch.
50 Honorable Mentions:Judges will choose up to 50 honorable mention winners, who will each receive a T-shirt in memory of Earhart’s final flight.
Rules
Follow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification.
■Write a poem using 100 words or fewer. Your poem can be any format, any number of lines.
■Write by hand or type on a single sheet of paper. You may use both the front and back of the paper.
■On the same sheet of paper, write or type your name, address, telephone number, and birth date.
■Mail your entry to us by October 31 this year.
21．How many people can each grand prize winner take on the free trip
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Six.
22．What will each of the honorable mention winners get
A．A plane ticket. B．A book by Corinne Szabo.
C．A special T-shirt. D．A photo of Amelia Earhart.
23．Which of the following will result in disqualification
A．Typing your poem out. B．Writing a poem of 120 words.
C．Using both sides of the paper. D．Mailing your entry on October 30.
54-year-old Abdul has a special job. He has been working as a living statue (活体雕像) for over three decades, standing perfectly still for six hours a day and resisting people' s attempts to make him move or smile, anything that proves he is a living person.
Abdul, known as “India's Statue Man”, has been performing his daily routine ever since 1985, soon after getting a job as a security guard. His boss had recently traveled to the UK, where he was So impressed by the statue-like members of the Royal Guard outside Buckingham Palace that he wanted to do something similar back home. So he had his guards receive three months of training, where they would sit perfectly still for around four hours. They weren't allowed to talk or smile, eat, drink, or even shoo away a fly if it sat on their faces. In the end, Abdul proved the best of the group, So he got the strange job.
Abdul isn't the only person in the world acting as a living statue, but what makes him special is the fact that he can do it for as long as six hours without even blinking his eyes. Once, a $ 155 prize was put up for anyone who can make him move a muscle. But try as they might, no one has ever succeeded. Actually, Abdul tries to move about as much as he can in his spare time, and only eats healthy home-cooked food, to keep his body in shape. But he claims yoga has been the biggest help. In the 32 years, Abdul has become a famous person in India and other Asian countries. Many Bollywood stars have come to witness this living statue and try to finally make him move, but none have succeeded.
Abdul earns about 10,000 rupees ($ 156) a month, which is enough to support his family, but definitely not enough to encourage his children to follow in his footsteps. It's just too stressful and taxing on the body. “Despite all the hardship and health problems, I love my job and I am thankful to people for the love and respect they have showered on me” he says, “When the time comes, I want to die playing a statue.”
24．What is Abduls daily routine
A．Proving to be a living person. B．Performing as a living statue.
C．Smiling at his customers. D．Keeping his body in shape.
25．Why could Abdul get the strange job given by his boss
A．He had his special ambition. B．He was most familiar with the job.
C．He stood out among the group. D．He knew the boss more than others.
26．What does Abdul do in his spare time
A．He eats a lot of snacks. B．He practices yoga for 12 hours a day.
C．He cooks for his family. D．He always moves a lot.
27．How does Abdul feel about his job according to the text
A．It's satisfying. B．It's overpaid. C．It's boring. D．It's instructive.
The arts, especially music, should be part of every school’s lessons at every grade level. Students would be much smarter if they had some musical experience. They could improve their classroom skills, like paying attention and following directions. People develop all these skills when they learn music. Making music also lets children use their imagination. It provides students with a chance to try out their own ideas.
Music not only makes children better students, but also gives them something positive to do. In a music programme, children can be part of a band instead of joining a gang (团伙). Parents can enjoy listening to their children’s music instead of seeing them glued to a computer or TV screen. In a school band, students get to be part of a team. They can get along well with old friends and make new friends through music.
Music builds self-confidence, too. It gives children a sense of achievement and success. Making music is something for them to be proud of, and it lets kids practise performing in front of the audience. Music gives children an opportunity for self-expression, and that helps develop their self-confidence.
Once again, music is important because it can make children better students, give them something positive to do, and build their character. That is why music lessons should be offered in every single grade in every school.
28．According to the passage, music could make students smarter by________.
A．improving their classroom skills and paying attention
B．improving their classroom skills and imagination
C．improving their attention and imagination
D．letting them make music and try out their own ideas
29．What does the underlined phrase “glued to” in the second paragraph mean
A．Unwilling to turn on.
B．Always looking at.
C．Unwilling to move.
D．Always playing with.
30．The third paragraph mainly tells us that music could________.
A．make children express themselves
B．bring children success
C．give children something to be proud of
D．develop children’s self-confidence
31．What’s the best title of this passage
A．Music Is a Must as a Course at School
B．Music Builds Children’s Self-confidence
C．Music Makes Students Much Smarter
D．Learning Music and Making Music Build Children’s Character
Many kids help out around the house with chores such as emptying the dishwasher, putting laundry away, and taking out the trash. In exchange, some kids get pocket money or other rewards such as extra computer time.
But some people do not think that kids should get rewards for doing chores. Susie Walton, a parenting educator and family coach, believes that by rewarding kids, parents are sending a message that work isn’t worth doing unless you get something in return. “Running any kind of household is a team effort,” Susie said. “A home is a living space for everyone in the family. It’s important for kids to see that we all have responsibilities in the house, and that families decide together what they want their home to look like, and how they make it look like what everyone wants.”
Other people believe that getting pocket money or other rewards motivates kids to do chores, and it also teaches them real world lessons about how we need to work to earn money. There are also new applications that give kids points and digital gifts that can be redeemed (兑换) either online or in the real world. With the ChoreMonster app, kids earn digital points by completing chores that they can turn in for real-life rewards such as extra Xbox time or a trip to the mall. “Our goal is to encourage kids to earn rewards,” says Chris Bergman, founder of ChoreMonster. “Kids need positive reinforcement to help motivate them.”
What do you think Should kids be rewarded for doing chores Or should kids help out around their homes without getting anything in return
Write a 200-word response. Send it to tfkasks4you@. Your response may be published in a future issue of Time For Kids. Please include your grade and contact information of your parent or teacher if you want your response to be published. The deadline for responding is February 18.
32．How does the author start the passage
A．By presenting some facts. B．By listing some evidence.
C．By comparing different views. D．By stating his own experiences.
33．According to Susie Walton, _____.
A．kids should be rewarded for doing chores B．parents decide what kids can do for the family
C．kids have the responsibility to share housework D．kids can get extra computer time for doing chores
34．Paragraph 3 is mainly about _____.
A．Chris Bergman’s opinion on raising kids B．main reasons why kids need encouragement
C．how to motivate kids to try new applications D．the advantage of rewarding kids for doing chores
35．The purpose of writing the text is to _____.
A．invite readers to express their opinions B．inform readers of two different opinions
C．call on readers to reflect on their behavior D．present the author’s viewpoint about parenting
How to Improve Your Reading Comprehension
Are you trying to read a book and have no idea when a character appeared and became the most important character in the book 36
Keep Notes
Find any type of paper to keep notes in. Get as many pieces of paper as you think you’ll need for the story. Try writing down characters and their relationships. 37 Of course, writing down a basic time line for the story is also necessary.
Let Information Guide You
If you are reading a textbook, use the organization of it to guide you. You should pay attention to the following: The syllabus(大纲)or class outline. The homework assignment. What the instructor emphasizes in class. Any available sample tests or quizzes.
Read books over again
Reading teachers talk about fluency(流利). 38
To be fluent, you want to be able to read 90 words a minute. That seems like a lot, but with only a little bit of practice, you should be able to get there. 39 Re-reading! Read books over again, twice or even three times. After the first time, the words will read easier and fluency will improve.
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Whether that helper is a teacher, a friend, or a parent, read with someone above your level who you're comfortable with talking to and asking questions.
A．Read with a helper.
B．What kind of practice
C．Draw a family tree, if it helps.
D．Become better at identifying words.
E．It is the ability to read words at a certain speed.
F．Have a dictionary or a computer with you while reading.
G．Read this article to help improve your reading comprehension.
三、完形填空
Cheerleader try-outs were just around the corner. The idea of being on the team had 41 me for years. But the thought of being 42 for being a boy cheerleader was frightening.
The first try-out day finally came. I got a cheerleader try-out clearance (许可) form, but the thought of not trying out made me increasingly 43 . This nervousness finally led to 44 . As soon as school was over, I jumped on the 45 heading home.
About five minutes into the bus ride a 46 called my name and asked, “Why aren’t you at cheerleader try-outs ” I said, “Oh, I got 47 and left. Maybe I’ll go back tomorrow. I have a lot of homework tonight.” My friend knew it was just a(n) 48 and could clearly tell my nerves had got the best of me. She said, “You have to go back, or you’ll 49 it!” Before I could say anything, she had pushed the “stop requested” button (按钮). The bus 50 and1got off.
My anxiety-ridden legs brought me back to school in a 51 , because now I was late. Once I got outside the gym doors, I 52 for a second, took a deep breath (呼吸) and walked in.
As the varsity captain (校队队长) for this upcoming fall, it is almost impossible to imagine my life without 53 . I’ve had so many doors open for me because of it, and met so many wonderful people through it. I’m so 54 for the friend making me realise that following my 55 is the best thing I can do.
41．A．welcomed B．confused C．attracted D．trained
42．A．looked after B．laughed at C．accepted D．remembered
43．A．tired B．unpopular C．hurt D．anxious
44．A．action B．words C．plans D．solution
45．A．bus B．boat C．bike D．train
46．A．driver B．friend C．teacher D．stranger
47．A．nervous B．curious C．addicted D．impressed
48．A．sadness B．debate C．excuse D．adventure
49．A．achieve B．need C．regret D．quit
50．A．left B．arrived C．turned D．stopped
51．A．hurry B．while C．circle D．way
52．A．shouted B．searched C．knocked D．stood
53．A．sport B．cheerleading C．school D．dream
54．A．hopeful B．thankful C．important D．sorry
55．A．habits B．thoughts C．interests D．personalities
四、语法填空
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。
My name is Mark brown, a teacher. Many students write to me to ask for help and I reply to them to help them solve their 56 (problem). Timmy is one of the students I once helped. Timmy is a 57 (talent) boy. He is going to be a dentist when he grows up, 58 he likes playing football very much. His parents are angry with him. They are afraid that 59 (play) football too much is bad for Timmy’s studies. They care about Timmy’s grades a lot. Timmy 60 (feel) upset, so he writes to me.
I write a letter to Timmy. I tell Timmy both schoolwork and hobbies are important. I advised him to plan his spare time better. For example, he must do his homework 61 (careful) and them he can make 62 (few) mistakes than before. In that way, he can have more time 63 (do) his favorite things. If Timmy does well 64 his studies, his parents will agree with him. In the letter, I also tell him some 65 (suggest) on his relationship with his parents and football.
五、书信写作
66．假定你是李华，你的外国交换生朋友Paul发邮件向你倾诉进入高中以来学业紧张缺乏锻炼，请你给他回信。 内容包括：
1. 表达慰问
2. 推荐运动项目及理由
3. 注意事项
注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可适当加入细节，使行文连贯。
Dear Paul,
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Yours,
Li Hua
六、书面表达
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。
My family went on our annual (每年的) summer vacation in a small house on a lake. Every day we kids are busy swimming, fishing and building sand castle on the beach. By the third day of our vacation, however, something caught my attention. I noticed my 10-year-old sister, Kate, always watching videos and looking through online shops indoors. She was so addicted to her cell phone! Over dinner, I asked Kate whether she would like to go hike to the top of the mountain across the lake the following morning, “Maybe you need put your phone away and enjoy the wonderful scenery. It’s really amazing.”
“Well,” Kate replied unwillingly, “there are some bargains (减价品) tomorrow in several online shops, so I’ll not be available tomorrow.”
“You can’t miss the fresh air and beautiful views here. Hiking is really fun!”
“I cannot walk so far”, she didn’t look up from her soup and mumbled (嘟囔), “and it sounds more like punishment than a vacation.”
When I said it only took us half an hour of steady walk to climb to the top, though reluctant, she nodded, “Fine, I’ll go.”
The weather was fine as usual with clear skies and gentle winds. After packing, I found Kate walking slowly downstairs and in a very unenthusiastic (不热情的) voice, “Ok, I’m ready to go. Tom”
Anyway, when we stepped out of our house, quite a different view unfolded before our eyes. Sunlight brightened on the glassy surface of the lake. Not far away, a rough path wound to the top of the mountain across the lake with flowers and grass on both sides. We began from the path.
“Tom, I’m still wondering if it is a good idea to go hiking.” Kate said, frowning (皱眉).
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
She followed me but kept some distance, thinking something else.
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Reaching the top, Kate widened her eyes, shouting, “How wonderful!”
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题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 A A B C B B A C C A
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 C A B A C B C A C B
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 A C B B C D A B C D
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 A A C D A G C E B A
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 C B D A A B A C C D
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 A D B B C
1．A
【原文】W: How is your leg I can’t believe a cat actually bit you.
M: It’s not serious. It was pretty strange to see a cat acting like a big dog, though.
2．A
【原文】M: I’m not sure I want to have another beach holiday this summer. We do the same thing each year.
W: You’re right. How about something completely different this year, like a tour around southern India We’ve never been there before.
3．B
【原文】M: I love the characters in this painting and the colours are quite bright. I’d probably buy it if I had enough money.
W: Really I’m not sure it’s worth buying as there are nicer paintings in the other room.
4．C
【原文】W: Why did you say that about Mia’s new hairstyle
M: I didn’t mean to upset her. I was just making a joke.
W: Well, she had no way of knowing that. I think you might have to apologize to her.
5．B
【原文】M: Hello Sue. I’m sorry to tell you that I won’t be able to attend the party this afternoon. I developed a fever last night and need to stay in bed.
W: Oh no, that’s not good. Don’t worry about the party. I hope you feel better soon.
6．B 7．A
【原文】W: Hey, Jacob, have you thought about what you’re going to do during your gap year
M: Yeah, I’m considering doing some volunteer work. I think it would be a great opportunity to give back and gain valuable experience.
W: Have you decided which organization or cause you want to volunteer for
M: Not yet, but I’ve been researching various options. There are so many organizations that focus on issues like education, healthcare or the environment. All I know is that I want to do something different.
W: I recently read a magazine article about lions in Africa and it made me want to help out at a lion park there. Maybe you should consider that as an option.
M: That sounds good.
8．C 9．C 10．A
【原文】M: Hey, Sarah, how have you been
W: Hi John. Actually, I’ve been trying to figure out what career I want to pursue since we’re graduating from high school in six months. What about you Have you figured out what you want to be
M: Yes, I’ve always wanted to be a pilot, and the idea of exploring new destinations attracts me.
W: That’s amazing. My dream job is to become a biologist, but I’ve been thinking about whether it’s something I can develop a career in.
M: If you are strongly committed to your dream and work tirelessly to improve yourself, I’m sure you can make your dream come true.
11．C 12．A 13．B
【原文】W: Can I help you, sir
M: Yes, I want to find a place to stay for a few days.
W: Well, there are several good hotels. The Mayflower is near the main square in the city center, but you might also be interested in the Salamander. It’s in the countryside about ten kilometers away and it’s very peaceful. Then there is the Springhill. It’s in town, but off the airport road.
M: Well, it might be a bit far. Okay, can you tell me a bit about the one you mentioned in the city center
W: Well, it is quite unusual. It used to be a large private house, but then someone bought it and completely redesigned it into a hotel.
M: Does it have a swimming pool
W: No, the Salamander has an outdoor pool, though, which is very nice in summer. And the only hotel with an indoor pool is the Springhill.
M: I see. Well, I think I’ll probably go for the one in the city center.
14．A 15．C 16．B
【原文】W: Before you purchase this Eurostar ticket from London to Paris, I’ve been instructed to inform all passengers that a red weather warning may affect the journey.
M: What kind of impact and what sort of weather is being forecast, heavy wind and rain
W: No, the snow is expected to fall over in southern England at eight o’clock this evening and continue into the early hours of tomorrow morning. It’s highly likely that it will cause problems on the line.
M: So why is it still possible for me to buy a ticket
W: All trains are still scheduled to leave on time until we are told otherwise, Sir.
M: What if I buy a ticket and the train then gets cancelled Will you arrange free hotel accommodation for me
W: No, but we’ll do everything in our power to get you to your destination, including using other public transport services. But unfortunately, once purchased, the money cannot be given back. Would you still like a ticket
M: Yes, I’ll take a chance.
17．C 18．A 19．C 20．B
【原文】
M: Julia is Russian and now she lives in Canada. In 1998 she moved to Canada with her husband and two sons for business to make a new life for herself and her family. Julia secured a position at a science laboratory upon arrival. Today, Julia is an assistant professor at McGill university. At first, her biggest problem was her poor English. Not being able to fully express herself made it difficult for her to register her children at school and to help them with their homework.
However, that all changed soon. She learned to speak English by joining toastmasters, a famous speaking organization. She learned English by listening to speeches that people made. She found it a very enjoyable and enriching experience. Julia has always felt welcome in Canada, which makes it a special place for her, the warmth and respect she received from Canadians left, and lasting impact on her. In times of need, she always found relief in the support of her new found community.
21．A 22．C 23．B
【分析】这是一篇应用文。本文是一篇诗歌大赛的征稿启事。文章就参赛作品的内容、奖项、参赛规则等做了介绍。
21．细节理解题。根据Prizes部分中第一段中的“Trip to Washington, D.C. for each of three winners, a parent and one other person of the winner's choice”可知，每位获奖者都可以带一名家长和另一名由获奖者选择的人员。因此，每位获奖者可以带两个人。故选A。
22．细节理解题。根据Prizes部分中第三段“50 Honorable Mentions: Judges will choose up to 50 honorable mention winners, who will each receive a T-shirt in memory of Earhart's final flight”可知，每位优秀奖获奖者都将获得一件纪念埃尔哈特最后一次飞行的T恤。故选C。
23．细节理解题。根据最后一部分中的“Follow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification. Write a poem using 100 words or fewer”可知，所写的诗字数不能超过100字。否则，将会被取消资格。故结合选项，B选项(写一首120字的诗)是会被取消资格的。故选B。
24．B 25．C 26．D 27．A
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了活体雕像工作者Abdul。
24．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“54-year-old Abdul has a special job. He has been working as a living statue (活体雕像) for over three decades, standing perfectly still for six hours a day and resisting people' s attempts to make him move or smile, anything that proves he is a living person.”（54岁的 Abdul 有一份特殊的工作。三十多年来，他一直像一尊活雕像一样工作着，一天六个小时完全静止不动，并且抵制人们试图让他活动或微笑，任何能证明他是一个活人的行为。）可知，Abdul的日常活动程序就是活体雕像表演。故选B项。
25．细节理解题。根据第二段的介绍尤其是最后一句“In the end, Abdul proved the best of the group, So he got the strange job.”（最后，Abdul 证明了自己是队里最好的，所以他得到了这份奇怪的工作。）可知，之所以Abdul能得到老板给的这份奇怪的工作，是因为他在队里的突出表现。故选C项。
26．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Actually, Abdul tries to move about as much as he can in his spare time, and only eats healthy home-cooked food, to keep his body in shape.”（事实上，Abdul在业余时间尽可能多地活动，只吃健康的家常食品，以保持身材。）可知，Abdul在业余时间尽可能多的活动。故选D项。
27．推理判断题。根据最后一段中Abdul 所说的话“Despite all the hardship and health problems, I love my job and I am thankful to people for the love and respect they have showered on me，”（ 尽管有这么多的困难和健康问题，我仍然热爱我的工作，我感谢人们对我的爱和尊重，） 以及“When the time comes, I want to die playing a statue.”（当时机成熟时，我想扮演一个雕像死去。）可以推断，Abdul对于他的工作是热爱的，满意的。故选A项。
28．B 29．C 30．D 31．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要叙述音乐对孩子的发展的很多好处，建议在学校里要把音乐当成一门学科对孩子进行教育。
28．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Students would be much smarter if they had some musical experience. They could improve their classroom skills, like paying attention and following directions.(如果学生有一些音乐经验，他们会聪明得多。他们可以提高课堂技能，比如集中注意力和听从指示)”和“Making music also lets children use their imagination.(创作音乐也让孩子们发挥他们的想象力)”可知，音乐可以提高学生的课堂技能和想象力，使他们更聪明。故选B。
29．词句猜测题。根据划线短语上文“Music not only makes children better students, but also gives them something positive to do.(音乐不仅使孩子成为更好的学生，而且给他们一些积极的事情做)”及常识可知，音乐能够让孩子们做一些积极的事情，而不是目不转睛地盯着电脑或电视屏幕。由此推知，划线短语glued to与unwilling to move(不愿移动)意思接近。故选C。
30．主旨大意题。根据第三段中心句“Music builds self-confidence, too.(音乐也能建立自信)”可知，第三段主要告诉我们音乐可以培养孩子的自信心。故选D。
31．主旨大意题。根据第一段第一句“The arts, especially music, should be part of every school’s lessons at every grade level.(艺术，尤其是音乐，应该成为每个学校各个年级课程的一部分)”和文章最后一句“That is why music lessons should be offered in every single grade in every school.(这就是为什么每个学校的每个年级都应该开设音乐课)”可知，作者建议所有学校的所有年级都开设音乐课程。由此可知，Music Is a Must as a Course at School(音乐是学校的必修课)适合作本文最佳标题。故选A。
32．A 33．C 34．D 35．A
【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要就孩子做家务应不应该得到奖励的问题列举了一些人的看法和观点。
32．推理判断题。根据第一段“Many kids help out around the house with chores such as emptying the dishwasher, putting laundry away, and taking out the trash. In exchange, some kids get pocket money or other rewards such as extra computer time.(许多孩子在家里帮忙做家务，比如清空洗碗机，把要洗的衣服放好，倒垃圾。作为交换，一些孩子得到零花钱或其他奖励，比如额外的上网时间。)”可知，作者是通过陈述一些事实开始此文章的。故选A。
33．细节理解题。根据第二段中“A home is a living space for everyone in the family. It’s important for kids to see that we all have responsibilities in the house, and that families decide together what they want their home to look like, and how they make it look like what everyone wants.(家是家庭中每个人的生活空间。让孩子们明白我们在家里都有责任，家人一起决定他们想要的家是什么样子，以及如何让它看起来像每个人都想要的样子，这一点很重要。)”可知，Susie Walton认为孩子们有分担家务的责任。故选C。
34．主旨大意题。根据第三段“Other people believe that getting pocket money or other rewards motivates kids to do chores, and it also teaches them real world lessons about how we need to work to earn money. There are also new applications that give kids points and digital gifts that can be redeemed (兑换) either online or in the real world. With the ChoreMonster app, kids earn digital points by completing chores that they can turn in for real-life rewards such as extra Xbox time or a trip to the mall. ‘Our goal is to encourage kids to earn rewards,’ says Chris Bergman, founder of ChoreMonster. ‘Kids need positive reinforcement to help motivate them.’(另一些人认为，得到零花钱或其他奖励会激励孩子做家务，也会教会他们在现实世界中如何工作赚钱。还有一些新的应用程序可以给孩子们积分和数字礼物，这些礼物可以在网上或现实世界中兑换。在ChoreMonster应用程序中，孩子们通过完成家务获得数字积分，他们可以把这些积分交给现实生活中的奖励，比如额外的Xbox时间或去购物中心的旅行。‘我们的目标是鼓励孩子们获得奖励，’ChoreMonster的创始人克里斯·伯格曼说。‘孩子们需要积极的强化来激励他们。’)”可知，第三段主要说的是奖励孩子做家务的好处。故选D。
35．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“What do you think Should kids be rewarded for doing chores Or should kids help out around their homes without getting anything in return (你觉得呢？孩子做家务应该得到奖励吗？或者孩子们应该在没有任何回报的情况下帮忙做家务？)”以及最后一段“Write a 200-word response. Send it to tfkasks4you@. Your response may be published in a future issue of Time For Kids. Please include your grade and contact information of your parent or teacher if you want your response to be published. The deadline for responding is February 18.(写一篇200字的回复。发送到tfkasks4you@。你的回答可能会发表在未来的《儿童时代》杂志上。如果您希望您的回复被公布，请附上您的成绩和您的父母或老师的联系方式。回复的截止日期是2月18日。)”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是邀请读者发表意见。故选A。
36．G 37．C 38．E 39．B 40．A
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章就如何提高阅读理解能力给出了一些建议。
36．根据上文“Are you trying to read a book and have no idea when a character appeared and became the most important character in the book （你是不是想读一本书，却不知道一个人物是什么时候出现的，并成为书中最重要的人物？）”和下文介绍的几个方法可知，设空出应承上启下，说明有方法可以提高理解能力。G项 “阅读这篇文章有助于提高你的阅读理解”符合文意。故选G。
37．根据上文“Try writing down characters and their relationships.（试着写下人物及其关系）”和下文“Of course, writing down a basic time line for the story is also necessary.（当然，写下故事的基本时间线也是必要的）”可知，空处承接上下文，介绍记笔记的方法。C项 “如果有帮助的话，画一个关系图”符合文意，呼应上文的relationship和下文的time line。故选C。
38．根据上文“Reading teachers talk about fluency（流利）（阅读老师会谈到流利）”推知，下文继续陈述和流利有关的话题。E项“它是以一定速度阅读单词的能力”符合文意，对流利进行了进一步的说明，it指代上文的fluency。故选E。
39．根据上文“That seems like a lot, but with only a little bit of practice, you should be able to get there.（这似乎很多，但只要稍加练习，你就应该能够达到目的）”和下文“Re-reading!（重复阅读）”可知，上文提到了练习，下文回答了是哪种练习，由此推知空处提出“哪种练习”的问题。B项 “什么种类的练习？”符合文意。故选B。
40．空处为本段小标题。根据下文“Whether that helper is a teacher, a friend, or a parent, read with someone above your level who you're comfortable with talking to and asking questions.（无论那个助手是老师、朋友还是家长，都要和比你高一级的人一起阅读，你可以轻松地与他们交谈和提问）”可知，本段主要提出我们阅读时可以有一个助手指导。A项 “与助手一起阅读”可以作为本段小标题。故选A。
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41．C 42．B 43．D 44．A 45．A 46．B 47．A 48．C 49．C 50．D 51．A 52．D 53．B 54．B 55．C
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了“我”想参加啦啦队试演，但因为自己是男生怕别人嘲笑很紧张，所以没去参加，但是在朋友的鼓励下，最终参加试演，成为啦啦队队长。
41．考查动词词义辨析。句意：成为啦啦队队员的想法多年来一直吸引我。A. welcomed欢迎；B. confused使迷惑；C. attracted吸引；D. trained培训。由下文“The first try-out day finally came.”(第一次实演终于到来了。)可知，我想参加试演，成为啦啦队队员，所以成为啦啦队队员吸引我，故选C。
42．考查动词词义辨析。句意：但是男孩子当啦啦队队员会被别人笑话的想法是令人害怕的。A. looked after照顾；B. laughed at嘲笑；C. accepted接受；D. remembered记住。根据下文“ being a boy cheerleader”可知，一般拉拉队队员是女孩，所以男孩子成为拉拉队队员可能会被嘲笑，故选B。
43．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我拿到了啦啦队队员试演许可表格，但是不试演的想法使我日益紧张。A. tired累的；B. unpopular不受欢迎的；C. hurt受伤的；D. anxious紧张的。根据下文文“This nervousness”可知，此处是紧张的。故选D。
44．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这种紧张最终导致了行动。A. action行动；B. words单词；C. plans计划；D. solution解决。根据下文“ I jumped on the ________ heading home.”可知，因为紧张，我没有参加试演，这是我采取的行动，故选A。
45．考查名词词义辨析。句意：一放学，我就跳上公交回家。A. bus公交；B. boat船；C. bike自行车；D. train火车。根据下文“About five minutes into the bus ride”可知，我乘坐都是公交，故选A。
46．考查名词词义辨析。句意：大约坐上公交五分钟，一个朋友叫我的名字并且问“你为什么不参加拉拉队队员试演？”A. driver司机；B. friend朋友；C. teacher老师；D. stranger陌生人。根据下文“My friend knew it ”，可知是我的朋友问我，故选B。
47．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：哦，我紧张就离开了。A. nervous紧张的；B. curious好奇的；C. addicted沉迷的；D. impressed印象深刻的。根据上文“This nervousness finally led to _______. ”可知，我没参加试演是因为紧张，故选A。
48．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的朋友知道它只是借口，他很明白我是太紧张了。A. sadness伤心；B. debate辩论；C. excuse借口；D. adventure冒险。根据上文“I have a lot of homework tonight.”和下文“could clearly tell my nerves had got the best of me.”可知，我没参加试演是因为太紧张而不是因为要写很多作业，所以说写作业只是借口，故选C。
49．考查动词词义辨析。句意：你不得不回去，否则你会后悔的！A. achieve实现；B. need需要；C. regret后悔；D. quit离开；辞职。由上文“You have to go back”可知，朋友让我回去，怕我后悔，故选C。
50．考查动词词义辨析。句意：公交停下来，我下车了。A. left离开；B. arrived到达；C. turned转身；D. stopped停下来。根据“he had pushed the “stop requested” button (按钮)”可知，朋友按下公交停车按钮，所以公交停下来，故选D。
51．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的腿受紧张支配匆忙地带我回学校。A. hurry匆忙；B. while一会；C. circle圆圈；D. way方法；道路。in a hurry是固定搭配，表示“匆忙”，根据下文“because now I was late”，因为迟到了，所以匆忙赶过去，故选A。
52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我一进入体育馆的门，我站在那一秒钟，深呼吸然后走进去。A. shouted大喊；B. searched害怕；C. knocked敲；D. stood站立。根据上文“Once I got outside the gym doors,”和下文“took a deep breath (呼吸) and walked in.”可知，我先进门，走进去之前是站在那深呼吸，故选D。
53．考查名词词义辨析。句意：在即将到来的秋天我作为校队队长，几乎不可能想象我的生活没有啦啦队。A. sport运动；B. cheerleading啦啦队；C. school学校；D. dream梦想。根据上文“As the varsity captain (校队队长) ”可知，我参加了啦啦队，我不能想象我的生活没有啦啦队，故选B。
54．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很感谢我朋友使我意识到跟随兴趣是我能做的最好的事情。A. hopeful有希望的；B. thankful感激的；C. important重要的；D. sorry对不起的。根据下文“the friend making me realise that following my ______ is the best thing I can do.”可知，我的朋友使我意识到跟随兴趣来做事，所以我很感激他，故选B。
55．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我很感谢我朋友使我意识到跟随兴趣是我能做的最好的事情。A. habits习惯；B. thoughts想法；C. interests兴趣；D. personalities个性。根据第一段“The idea of being on the team had _______ me for years. ”可知，成为拉拉队队员一直是我想做的，这是我的兴趣，故选C。
56．problems 57．talented 58．but 59．playing 60．feels 61．carefully 62．fewer 63．to do 64．in 65．suggestions
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述很多学生写信求助作为老师的作者，并具体描述了作者回信帮助其中一名学生Timmy帮助他解决问题。
56．考查名词复数。句意：许多学生写信给我寻求帮助，我回复他们，帮助他们解决问题。problem是可数名词，结合语义及空前的their可知，此处应用名词复数形式，故填problems。
57．考查形容词。句意：Timmy是一个有天赋的男孩。空处作定语修饰名词boy，应用形容词talented“有天赋的”作定语。故填talented。
58．考查连词。句意：他长大后打算成为一名牙医，但他非常喜欢踢足球。结合句意可知，空前后是转折关系，应用连词but连接，故填but。
59．考查非谓语动词。句意：他们担心踢太多足球对Timmy的学习不利。that引导宾语从句，空处是从句的主语，表示一般性行为，应用动名词形式，故填playing。
60．考查时态和主谓一致。句意：Timmy感到不安，所以他写信给我。结合句意及“writes”可知，此处应用一般现在时，主语Timmy表示单数意义，谓语动词用单数，故填feels。
61．考查副词。句意：例如，他必须认真做作业，这样他就能比以前少犯错误。空处修饰动词do，应用副词形式，故填carefully。
62．考查形容词比较级。句意同上。根据than before可知，此处应用形容词比较级，故填fewer。
63．考查非谓语动词。句意：这样，他可以有更多的时间做他喜欢的事情。have time to do sth“有时间做某事”，故此处应用动词不定式，故填to do。
64．考查介词。句意：如果Timmy学习好，他的父母会同意他的。do well in“擅长，在……方面做得好”，固定短语，故填in。
65．考查名词复数。句意：在信中，我也告诉了他一些关于他与父母和足球的关系的建议。空处应填名词作tell的宾语，suggestion“建议”，可数名词，由some可知应用复数形式，故填suggestions。
66．Dear Paul,
I’m very sorry to hear that you are suffering from tension due to heavy workload. I would like to recommend a sport to you.
From my perspective, skiing is a really good sport, which makes you feel relaxed. This sport can make you stay healthy and strong. It can help you to exercise almost every part of your body every time you go skiing. Before going skiing, you should pay attention to three points. The first is to make your body in a better state. The second is that you should not eat too much. And thirdly, you’d better go skiing with your friends. These can help you stay safe and enjoy yourself.
I sincerely hope that your life will carry on as normal. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
67． She followed me but kept some distance, thinking something else. Minutes later, we started to climb a steep slope. Kate sighed, dragging her legs behind me. I was surprised to find some rarely-seen trees and flowers, and took many photos but Kate showed no interest. She stopped and sat on a rock, thirsty, sweaty and bored. I handed her a bottle of water and we took a break. “I missed my phone.” she complained as we continued climbing. Though unhappy, she just climbed along with me.
Reaching the top, Kate widened her eyes, shouting, “How wonderful!” She looked around dreamily, her eyes twinkling with indescribably wild excitement. A refreshing breeze brushed the mountain top, miles of trees spread out below us and birds chirped between branches. We sat on a large rock and ate sandwiches, enjoying the sounds, the smells and the sunlight. “Anyone still wants her phone ” I joked. She rolled her eyes, laughing out loud. The next morning, Kate danced to my room, crying, “Let’s hike around the lake today.” “Sure, get our backpack then.” I beamed, relieved and joyful.
