江苏省江阴市第一中学2025-2026学年高一上学期9月阶段性练习英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）

江阴市第一中学2025-2026学年度第一学期9月阶段性练习高一英语
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，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 did the man borrow from the woman
A. A book. B. A science magazine. C. A video.
2. Who will teach the woman to drive
A. Her coach. B. Her mother. C. Her father.
3. What will the speakers probably do today
A. Go swimming. B. Hike in the mountain. C. Have a walk.
4. How does the woman feel about her child’s performance
A. It was perfect. B. It could be better. C. It was too difficult for her child.
5Where does the conversation take place
A. At the library. B. At a bookstore. C. In a theater.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man suggest doing at first
A. Going to a concert. B. Seeing a play. C. Going to a movie.
7. Where will the speakers meet this Sunday
A. In front of the theatre. B. In the man’s house. C. In front of the woman’s house.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How did the man sound at first
A. He was a little tired. B. He was very happy. C. He felt bored.
9. What do we know about the Drama Club
A. Students should pay some fees to join it.
B. Students need to show their performing talent to join it.
C. Only a few students have interest in the club.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Colleagues. C. Neighbors
11. Where does the woman live these days
A. At the man’s house. B. At a hotel. C. At her home.
12. When should the woman arrive at the airport at the latest
A. At 7:30. B. At 8:30. C. At 9:30.
13. What will the man do for the woman
A. Help her pack up. B. Buy a ticket for her. C. Take her to the airport.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. When did the woman tell the man to throw trash
A. Over 20 days ago. B. About 10 days ago. C. About a week ago.
15. Where is the sandwich now
A. In the laundry room. B. In the kitchen. C. In the living room.
16. How did Kenny once help the woman
A. He picked her up at the hospital.
B. He threw out the trash for her.
C. He helped her with the laundry.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What do we know about Steve
A. He is twenty years old. B. His family is poor. C. He is stupid.
18. What kind of person is Miss White
A. She is very strict. B. She is always worried. C. She is patient and kind.
19. When did Steve show interest in studying
A. When he realized someone cared about him.
B. When Miss White gave him a gift.
C. After Miss White told him a story.
20. In which grade did Steve pass his first test
A. The first grade. B. The sixth grade C. The seventh grade.
第二部分 阅读理解（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ABCD四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
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Summer Reading Program
Welcome to Brown Summer Reading!
Brown High School has an independent reading program every summer. Our goals for independent reading include knowing oneself as a reader, understanding how to find what one loves to read for fun, and learning how to connect with others around books and reading. To that end, we offer you our summer reading program. You can see the introductions to reading clubs on this page and click different links to see more detailed information.
Every student must join at least one book club this summer.
Club 1: For students who like reading books in which famous people write about their own life.
Club 2: For students who like reading long written stories in which the characters and events are not usually in real life.
Club 3: For students who like reading pieces of writing that express emotions, experiences, and ideas, especially in short lines using words that have the same last sound.
Club 4: For students who like reading news reports describing real events and people.
However, we strongly recommend that one of the books you choose be an “unlikely choice”. An “unlikely choice” will be a type of book that you-wouldn't normally pick. This helps readers to walk outside their comfort zones or usual selections.
To discover your “unlikely choice”, explore the Peer page in which your classmates will recommend their favorite books and the Senior page in which teachers will pick their favorite books for students. Parents/ caregivers may want to explore the Staff page to learn more about how to support their children's independent reading. If students want to get some advice on the choice of books from professional authors, please click the Pro link for more information.
1. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A school textbook. B. A school website.
C. A reading club’s annual report. D. A book store website.
2. Which club is suitable for students who like reading poems
A. Club 1. B. Club 2. C. Club 3. D. Club 4.
3. What will students get to know from the Peer page
A. Their teachers’ favorite books. B. Their classmates’ favorite books.
C. Reading recommendations from writers. D. Reading recommendations from teachers.
B
You may not know a lot of people when you start high school. Even if you know some freshmen, you still feel nervous that you don’t know any upperclassmen or teachers. How are you going to make friends among this sea of unknown faces
Most high schools hold a freshman orientation before school actually starts, which is helpful not only because you can know your way around the building and get to meet some of your teachers, but also because you get to meet fellow freshmen. That way, when you show up on your first day of school, you may already recognize a few familiar faces. When you talk to your new classmates, you’ll probably find that a lot of them are feeling just like you are. They’re all new to the school and don’t know what to expect. Talking about a common worry with them can help you develop friendships.
The work in high school is something that freshmen are possibly worried about. The work in high school builds on what you learnt in middle school, giving you more advanced knowledge of many subjects. So you may find you have more work to do or that it’s a bit more challenging. If you ever find your work too difficult, teachers can give you extra help.
High school also has more extracurricular activities than middle school does such as clubs, music and theatre groups and sports teams. This is a good time to explore your interests and try new things.
High school gives you the chance to learn how to manage your time, to develop your social skills and interests, and more importantly to be more independent and responsible.
4. What does the underlined word “orientation” mean in paragraph 2
A. challenge. B. award. C. training. D. examination.
5. What are freshmen probably worried about
A. The learning task. B. The ability to make friends.
C. The friendship with teacher. D. The freshman orientation.
6. Extracurricular activities mainly help students ______.
A. build up healthy bodies B. develop their interests
C. develop friendships D. improve their learning ability
7. Who is the passage written for
A. Freshmen at high school. B. Freshmen’s parents.
C. Middle school students. D. Upperclassmen in high school.
C
At first, Michael Surrell didn't see the black smoke or flames shooting from the windows of his neighbor's home. He had just parked around the comer from his own house when he got a call from his daughter: "The house next door is on fire!" He went to look. That's when he saw an old woman crying outside.
"The baby's in there!" she cried. Though the fire department had been called, Surrell, then 64, ran inside without hesitation. Entering the burning house was like "running into a bucket of black paint," Surrell says. The thick smoke burned his eyes and made it impossible to breathe. The conditions would have been dangerous for anyone, but for Surrell, who had lung disease, they were life-threatening.
After a few minutes in the smoke - filled house, he retreated outside to catch his breath. "Where is Tiara " he asked desperately.
“The second floor," the old woman shouted back.
Taking a deep breath, Surrell went in a second time. Because the house had a similar layout to his, he found the stairs and made it to the second floor.
“Baby girl, where are you ”
His throat and lungs burned as if he'd breathed fire instead of the smoke in the air. He couldn't open his eyes. All he could hear was the crackling （破裂声）of burning wood. Then a soft sound came out. Still unable to see, Surrell fell to his knees on the hot wood floor and climbed toward the sound, feeling around for any sign of the girl.
Finally, he touched something. A shoe, then an ankle. He pulled the baby toward him. Her body was weak and she wasn't breathing. He carried her into his arms and ran blindly into the blackness. The next thing he knew, he was at the front door, then outside.
8. Why was the old woman crying outside
A. She lost the baby in the fire.
B. The baby was hurt in the fire.
C. The baby was in the burning house.
D. She couldn't call the fire department.
9. What can be learned from the first two paragraphs
A. Surrell's daughter worked in a fire department.
B. Surrell would probably have been killed by the fire.
C. The smoke blanketed Surrell' s house from next door.
D. A bucket of black paint blocked Surrell's way to the house.
10. How did Surrell find the baby on the second floor
A. By searching on his knees.
B. By opening the back door.
C. By shouting repeatedly'
D. By turning on the light.
11. Which of the following best describes Surrell
A. Determined and patient.
B. Independent and devoted.
C. Generous and reliable.
D. Courageous and caring.
D
What kind of relationship do you think will provide you with more life satisfaction, better health and overall well-being A romantic relationship A familial (家庭的) one Surprisingly, the answer is friendship.
However, it’s not possible to have true friends without first making regular friends. Have you ever thought about how long it takes to turn an acquaintance (认识的人) into a true friend
Well, a study published in the April issue of the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships might have the answer to that question. According to lead study author Jeffrey Hall, a communications professor at the University of Kansas in the US, we need to spend at least 80 hours with another person to create a true friendship with them.
Hall surveyed two groups as they began new chapters in their lives. One group consisted of 429 adults who had recently relocated (搬家), while the other was made up of 112 freshmen from the University of Kansas.
The results showed that the more time each person spent together, the faster friendship formed in both groups. But it seemed that Hall wasn’t satisfied. He wanted to find out exactly how many hours it takes to form a friendship.
According to the survey, “casual” friends are generally formed after spending about 30 hours together. And people will go from casual friends to regular friends after another 50 hours.
However, it takes a lot longer to get really close to someone: A “close” friendship takes about 140 hours to create and “best friends” need about 300 hours.
But spending time together isn’t the only factor (元素) when it comes to making friends. “It’s not enough to just be in the company of someone… it matters how you spend the time,” Hall told the Daily Mail.
For one thing, as Hall noted, the way we communicate matters. “Catching up, joking around and having meaningful conversation promote intimacy (亲密) and closeness, while small talk actually decreases closeness in the relationship,” he said.
And since time is precious, Hall suggested taking advantage of our school years by making as many friends as we can.
Hall’s relationship tips:
·Watch a TV series together
·Share jokes and laughter
·Have long, meaningful conversations
·Watch a movie together
·Engage (参与) in friendly competition by playing video games
12. What is the article mainly about
A. Factors that influence the forming of a friendship.
B. How people’s personality influences the time it takes to make friends.
C. The role that friendship plays in our life.
D. The necessity to make true friends in modern society.
13. What similarity do the two groups of people in Hall’s survey share
A. They are of the same age.
B. They are good at making friends.
C. They study at the same university.
D. They just moved to a new environment.
14. How many hours will people need to make a close friend, according to Hall’s survey
A. About 30 hours. B. About 50 hours.
C. About 80 hours. D. About 140 hours.
15. What does Hall think helps people develop a closer friendship
A. Joking around with their friend.
B. Having more small talk.
C. Spending more time together in silence.
D. Discussing serious topics.
第二节 七选五（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。
Self-worth is defined as the level of importance you place on yourself. ____16____ Everything we think about, all the emotions we feel, and even the way we act is a product of self-worth. Here are some ways to boost your self-worth.
Make a list of your talents or skills. Everyone has something good to offer. Humans possess and can learn mind-blowing (令人兴奋的) abilities. What can you offer ____17____ List all of these. When you identify your abilities, you suppress (抑制) your weaknesses and give voice to your strengths.
Pardon yourself. ____18____ Learn from all your past mistakes. If you keep feeling guilty or ashamed, you will never have a healthy sense of self-worth.
Take risks. The only reason you haven’t done something great for yourself is that you are still wondering whether you should do it. Never be afraid to take risks to become a better version of yourself. ____19____
____20____ Healthy habits can be as (感染性的) as negative ones. Surround yourself with the change you wane. Be with people who have overcome the doubts they had about themselves and, like you, are also on a journey to recognizing self-worth.
A. Try to become a healthy person.
B. Stop doubting your abilities and just go.
C. Surround yourself with healthy people.
D. What are those cool things you do effortlessly
E. You have to forgive yourself for your shortcomings.
F. Many people’s sense of self-worth is rooted in their achievements.
G. It is an essential part of humans and controls how we see ourselves.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分50分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
I used to be a very self-centered person, but in the past two years I have really changed. I have started to think about other people ____21____ I think about myself. I am happy that I am becoming a ____22____ person.
I think my ____23____ started when I was at Palomar College. At first, I just wanted to get my ____24____, and be left alone. I thought I was smarter than everyone else, so I hardly ever ____25____ to anyone in my classes. By the end of my first semester, I was really ____26____. It seemed as if everyone but me had made friends and was having fun. So I tried a(n) ____27____. I started asking people around me how they were doing, and if they were having trouble, I ____28____ to help. That was really a big ____29____ for me. By the end of the year, I had several new friends, and two of them are still my best friends today.
A bigger cause of my new ____30____, however, came when I took a part-time job at a Vista Nursing Home. One old lady there became my friend. She let me ____31____ that making others feel good makes me feel good, too.
I think I am a much ____32____ person today than I used to be, and I hope I will not ____33____ these experiences. They have ____34____ me to care about other people more than about myself. I ____35____ who I am today, and I could not say that a few years ago.
21. A. since B. before C. or D. unless
22. A. famous B. simple C. different D. skilled
23. A. education B. career C. tour D. change
24. A. balance B. homework C. degree D. interest
25. A. talked B. wrote C. lied D. reported
26. A. careful B. lonely C. curious D. guilty
27. A. argument B. game C. experiment D. defence
28. A. dared B. offered C. hesitated D. happened
29. A. dream B. problem C. duty D. step
30. A. attitude B. hobby C. hope D. luck
31. A. explain B. guess C. declare D. see
32. A. quieter B. busier C. better D. richer
33. A. forget B. face C. improve D. analyze
34. A. forced B. preferred C. ordered D. taught
35. A. miss B. like C. wonder D. expect
第二节 短文填空（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。
I am Li Ying. I like to set goals for myself. I am a “go-better” — when I set out to do something, I try ____36____ (I) best to achieve it. Senior high school is a new start. Studying is definitely ____37____ big part of my life. Usually I set a goal for every subject at the beginning of each term. My aim is to do well ____38____ every subject this term. I ____39____ (attract) to biology especially and hope to get a degree (学位) in biology at university. I try to keep ____40____ (focus) in every class. I think actively in class as well. I mean ____41____ (balance) my school life by listening carefully in class and ____42____ (spend) the rest of my time at school on other things, like reading and sports. I find it is much ____43____ (tough) than it was back in junior high school. Fortunately, I get great ____44____ (encourage) from my parents and teachers, ____45____ have confidence in my ability to manage my time well.
第三节 用括号内所给词的适当形式填空（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分）
46. ________ (fortunate), that plan seems unlikely to work.（所给词的适当形式填空）
47. He got into a(n) _________ (argue) with his neighbor the other day, and now they do not even bother to talk with each other. (所给词的适当形式填空)
48. Many teachers would like to be more ________ (adventure) and creative. （所给词的适当形式填空）
49. Men and women should be treated ________ (equal) in interviews. （所给词的适当形式填空）
50. He felt proud because he finally proved his _________ (independent). (所给词的适当形式填空)
51. The park in the neighborhood serves as a gentle _________(remind) of the Sundays I spent there with Grandma. (所给词的适当形式填空)
52. He took a deep breath to ease his_________ (anxious). (所给词的适当形式填空)
53. Undoubtedly, a good night’s rest would _________ (positive) affect our performance in the day. (所给词的适当形式填空)
54. My computer broke down, so the_________ (operate) sent a technician to fix it. (所给词的适当形式填空)
55. We need more _________ (flexible) in the schedule so that we won’t be stressed out. (所给词的适当形式填空)
第四节 根据提示完成句子（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
56. 同样重要的是设定清晰的目标。（“of equal importance”倒装句）(汉译英)
_____________________________________________________________
57. 要平衡你的学业和其他的活动是件难事儿。(struggle； balance) (汉译英)
_____________________________________________________________
58. 为了充分发挥潜力，我们需要持积极的态度。（potential; attitude）(汉译英)
_____________________________________________________________
59. 青少年们期待被给予更多机会来表达自己。（look forward to； give）(汉译英)
_____________________________________________________________
60. 一个好老师的最大贡献在于激励学生独立思考。（lie in； encourage）（汉译英）
_____________________________________________________________
【答案】The greatest contribution of a good teacher lies in encouraging students to think independently.
第四部分 书面表达（满分20分）
61. 假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Tom 刚上高中，感觉学习生活遇到了很多挑战。他写信向你寻求建议，请你根据以下要点给他写一封回信：
1.表示理解;
2.给出建议;
3.表达祝愿。
要求：字数100字左右，可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
答案版
江阴市第一中学2025-2026学年度第一学期9月阶段性练习高一英语
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，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 did the man borrow from the woman
A. A book. B. A science magazine. C. A video.
2. Who will teach the woman to drive
A. Her coach. B. Her mother. C. Her father.
3. What will the speakers probably do today
A. Go swimming. B. Hike in the mountain. C. Have a walk.
4. How does the woman feel about her child’s performance
A. It was perfect. B. It could be better. C. It was too difficult for her child.
5Where does the conversation take place
A. At the library. B. At a bookstore. C. In a theater.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man suggest doing at first
A. Going to a concert. B. Seeing a play. C. Going to a movie.
7. Where will the speakers meet this Sunday
A. In front of the theatre. B. In the man’s house. C. In front of the woman’s house.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How did the man sound at first
A. He was a little tired. B. He was very happy. C. He felt bored.
9. What do we know about the Drama Club
A. Students should pay some fees to join it.
B. Students need to show their performing talent to join it.
C. Only a few students have interest in the club.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Colleagues. C. Neighbors
11. Where does the woman live these days
A. At the man’s house. B. At a hotel. C. At her home.
12. When should the woman arrive at the airport at the latest
A. At 7:30. B. At 8:30. C. At 9:30.
13. What will the man do for the woman
A. Help her pack up. B. Buy a ticket for her. C. Take her to the airport.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. When did the woman tell the man to throw trash
A. Over 20 days ago. B. About 10 days ago. C. About a week ago.
15. Where is the sandwich now
A. In the laundry room. B. In the kitchen. C. In the living room.
16. How did Kenny once help the woman
A. He picked her up at the hospital.
B. He threw out the trash for her.
C. He helped her with the laundry.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What do we know about Steve
A. He is twenty years old. B. His family is poor. C. He is stupid.
18. What kind of person is Miss White
A. She is very strict. B. She is always worried. C. She is patient and kind.
19. When did Steve show interest in studying
A. When he realized someone cared about him.
B. When Miss White gave him a gift.
C. After Miss White told him a story.
20. In which grade did Steve pass his first test
A. The first grade. B. The sixth grade C. The seventh grade.
听力答案 略
第二部分 阅读理解（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ABCD四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
Summer Reading Program
Welcome to Brown Summer Reading!
Brown High School has an independent reading program every summer. Our goals for independent reading include knowing oneself as a reader, understanding how to find what one loves to read for fun, and learning how to connect with others around books and reading. To that end, we offer you our summer reading program. You can see the introductions to reading clubs on this page and click different links to see more detailed information.
Every student must join at least one book club this summer.
Club 1: For students who like reading books in which famous people write about their own life.
Club 2: For students who like reading long written stories in which the characters and events are not usually in real life.
Club 3: For students who like reading pieces of writing that express emotions, experiences, and ideas, especially in short lines using words that have the same last sound.
Club 4: For students who like reading news reports describing real events and people.
However, we strongly recommend that one of the books you choose be an “unlikely choice”. An “unlikely choice” will be a type of book that you-wouldn't normally pick. This helps readers to walk outside their comfort zones or usual selections.
To discover your “unlikely choice”, explore the Peer page in which your classmates will recommend their favorite books and the Senior page in which teachers will pick their favorite books for students. Parents/ caregivers may want to explore the Staff page to learn more about how to support their children's independent reading. If students want to get some advice on the choice of books from professional authors, please click the Pro link for more information.
1. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A school textbook. B. A school website.
C. A reading club’s annual report. D. A book store website.
2. Which club is suitable for students who like reading poems
A. Club 1. B. Club 2. C. Club 3. D. Club 4.
3. What will students get to know from the Peer page
A. Their teachers’ favorite books. B. Their classmates’ favorite books.
C. Reading recommendations from writers. D. Reading recommendations from teachers.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B
You may not know a lot of people when you start high school. Even if you know some freshmen, you still feel nervous that you don’t know any upperclassmen or teachers. How are you going to make friends among this sea of unknown faces
Most high schools hold a freshman orientation before school actually starts, which is helpful not only because you can know your way around the building and get to meet some of your teachers, but also because you get to meet fellow freshmen. That way, when you show up on your first day of school, you may already recognize a few familiar faces. When you talk to your new classmates, you’ll probably find that a lot of them are feeling just like you are. They’re all new to the school and don’t know what to expect. Talking about a common worry with them can help you develop friendships.
The work in high school is something that freshmen are possibly worried about. The work in high school builds on what you learnt in middle school, giving you more advanced knowledge of many subjects. So you may find you have more work to do or that it’s a bit more challenging. If you ever find your work too difficult, teachers can give you extra help.
High school also has more extracurricular activities than middle school does such as clubs, music and theatre groups and sports teams. This is a good time to explore your interests and try new things.
High school gives you the chance to learn how to manage your time, to develop your social skills and interests, and more importantly to be more independent and responsible.
4. What does the underlined word “orientation” mean in paragraph 2
A. challenge. B. award. C. training. D. examination.
5. What are freshmen probably worried about
A. The learning task. B. The ability to make friends.
C. The friendship with teacher. D. The freshman orientation.
6. Extracurricular activities mainly help students ______.
A. build up healthy bodies B. develop their interests
C. develop friendships D. improve their learning ability
7. Who is the passage written for
A. Freshmen at high school. B. Freshmen’s parents.
C. Middle school students. D. Upperclassmen in high school.
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. A
At first, Michael Surrell didn't see the black smoke or flames shooting from the windows of his neighbor's home. He had just parked around the comer from his own house when he got a call from his daughter: "The house next door is on fire!" He went to look. That's when he saw an old woman crying outside.
"The baby's in there!" she cried. Though the fire department had been called, Surrell, then 64, ran inside without hesitation. Entering the burning house was like "running into a bucket of black paint," Surrell says. The thick smoke burned his eyes and made it impossible to breathe. The conditions would have been dangerous for anyone, but for Surrell, who had lung disease, they were life-threatening.
After a few minutes in the smoke - filled house, he retreated outside to catch his breath. "Where is Tiara " he asked desperately.
“The second floor," the old woman shouted back.
Taking a deep breath, Surrell went in a second time. Because the house had a similar layout to his, he found the stairs and made it to the second floor.
“Baby girl, where are you ”
His throat and lungs burned as if he'd breathed fire instead of the smoke in the air. He couldn't open his eyes. All he could hear was the crackling （破裂声）of burning wood. Then a soft sound came out. Still unable to see, Surrell fell to his knees on the hot wood floor and climbed toward the sound, feeling around for any sign of the girl.
Finally, he touched something. A shoe, then an ankle. He pulled the baby toward him. Her body was weak and she wasn't breathing. He carried her into his arms and ran blindly into the blackness. The next thing he knew, he was at the front door, then outside.
8. Why was the old woman crying outside
A. She lost the baby in the fire.
B. The baby was hurt in the fire.
C. The baby was in the burning house.
D. She couldn't call the fire department.
9. What can be learned from the first two paragraphs
A. Surrell's daughter worked in a fire department.
B. Surrell would probably have been killed by the fire.
C. The smoke blanketed Surrell' s house from next door.
D. A bucket of black paint blocked Surrell's way to the house.
10. How did Surrell find the baby on the second floor
A. By searching on his knees.
B. By opening the back door.
C. By shouting repeatedly'
D. By turning on the light.
11. Which of the following best describes Surrell
A. Determined and patient.
B. Independent and devoted.
C. Generous and reliable.
D. Courageous and caring.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. D
What kind of relationship do you think will provide you with more life satisfaction, better health and overall well-being A romantic relationship A familial (家庭的) one Surprisingly, the answer is friendship.
However, it’s not possible to have true friends without first making regular friends. Have you ever thought about how long it takes to turn an acquaintance (认识的人) into a true friend
Well, a study published in the April issue of the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships might have the answer to that question. According to lead study author Jeffrey Hall, a communications professor at the University of Kansas in the US, we need to spend at least 80 hours with another person to create a true friendship with them.
Hall surveyed two groups as they began new chapters in their lives. One group consisted of 429 adults who had recently relocated (搬家), while the other was made up of 112 freshmen from the University of Kansas.
The results showed that the more time each person spent together, the faster friendship formed in both groups. But it seemed that Hall wasn’t satisfied. He wanted to find out exactly how many hours it takes to form a friendship.
According to the survey, “casual” friends are generally formed after spending about 30 hours together. And people will go from casual friends to regular friends after another 50 hours.
However, it takes a lot longer to get really close to someone: A “close” friendship takes about 140 hours to create and “best friends” need about 300 hours.
But spending time together isn’t the only factor (元素) when it comes to making friends. “It’s not enough to just be in the company of someone… it matters how you spend the time,” Hall told the Daily Mail.
For one thing, as Hall noted, the way we communicate matters. “Catching up, joking around and having meaningful conversation promote intimacy (亲密) and closeness, while small talk actually decreases closeness in the relationship,” he said.
And since time is precious, Hall suggested taking advantage of our school years by making as many friends as we can.
Hall’s relationship tips:
·Watch a TV series together
·Share jokes and laughter
·Have long, meaningful conversations
·Watch a movie together
·Engage (参与) in friendly competition by playing video games
12. What is the article mainly about
A. Factors that influence the forming of a friendship.
B. How people’s personality influences the time it takes to make friends.
C. The role that friendship plays in our life.
D. The necessity to make true friends in modern society.
13. What similarity do the two groups of people in Hall’s survey share
A. They are of the same age.
B. They are good at making friends.
C. They study at the same university.
D. They just moved to a new environment.
14. How many hours will people need to make a close friend, according to Hall’s survey
A. About 30 hours. B. About 50 hours.
C. About 80 hours. D. About 140 hours.
15. What does Hall think helps people develop a closer friendship
A. Joking around with their friend.
B. Having more small talk.
C. Spending more time together in silence.
D. Discussing serious topics.
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. D 15. A
第二节 七选五（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。
Self-worth is defined as the level of importance you place on yourself. ____16____ Everything we think about, all the emotions we feel, and even the way we act is a product of self-worth. Here are some ways to boost your self-worth.
Make a list of your talents or skills. Everyone has something good to offer. Humans possess and can learn mind-blowing (令人兴奋的) abilities. What can you offer ____17____ List all of these. When you identify your abilities, you suppress (抑制) your weaknesses and give voice to your strengths.
Pardon yourself. ____18____ Learn from all your past mistakes. If you keep feeling guilty or ashamed, you will never have a healthy sense of self-worth.
Take risks. The only reason you haven’t done something great for yourself is that you are still wondering whether you should do it. Never be afraid to take risks to become a better version of yourself. ____19____
____20____ Healthy habits can be as (感染性的) as negative ones. Surround yourself with the change you wane. Be with people who have overcome the doubts they had about themselves and, like you, are also on a journey to recognizing self-worth.
A. Try to become a healthy person.
B. Stop doubting your abilities and just go.
C. Surround yourself with healthy people.
D. What are those cool things you do effortlessly
E. You have to forgive yourself for your shortcomings.
F. Many people’s sense of self-worth is rooted in their achievements.
G. It is an essential part of humans and controls how we see ourselves.
【答案】16. G 17. D 18. E 19. B 20. C
第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分50分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
I used to be a very self-centered person, but in the past two years I have really changed. I have started to think about other people ____21____ I think about myself. I am happy that I am becoming a ____22____ person.
I think my ____23____ started when I was at Palomar College. At first, I just wanted to get my ____24____, and be left alone. I thought I was smarter than everyone else, so I hardly ever ____25____ to anyone in my classes. By the end of my first semester, I was really ____26____. It seemed as if everyone but me had made friends and was having fun. So I tried a(n) ____27____. I started asking people around me how they were doing, and if they were having trouble, I ____28____ to help. That was really a big ____29____ for me. By the end of the year, I had several new friends, and two of them are still my best friends today.
A bigger cause of my new ____30____, however, came when I took a part-time job at a Vista Nursing Home. One old lady there became my friend. She let me ____31____ that making others feel good makes me feel good, too.
I think I am a much ____32____ person today than I used to be, and I hope I will not ____33____ these experiences. They have ____34____ me to care about other people more than about myself. I ____35____ who I am today, and I could not say that a few years ago.
21. A. since B. before C. or D. unless
22. A. famous B. simple C. different D. skilled
23. A. education B. career C. tour D. change
24. A. balance B. homework C. degree D. interest
25. A. talked B. wrote C. lied D. reported
26. A. careful B. lonely C. curious D. guilty
27. A. argument B. game C. experiment D. defence
28. A. dared B. offered C. hesitated D. happened
29. A. dream B. problem C. duty D. step
30. A. attitude B. hobby C. hope D. luck
31. A. explain B. guess C. declare D. see
32. A. quieter B. busier C. better D. richer
33. A. forget B. face C. improve D. analyze
34. A. forced B. preferred C. ordered D. taught
35. A. miss B. like C. wonder D. expect
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B
第二节 短文填空（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。
I am Li Ying. I like to set goals for myself. I am a “go-better” — when I set out to do something, I try ____36____ (I) best to achieve it. Senior high school is a new start. Studying is definitely ____37____ big part of my life. Usually I set a goal for every subject at the beginning of each term. My aim is to do well ____38____ every subject this term. I ____39____ (attract) to biology especially and hope to get a degree (学位) in biology at university. I try to keep ____40____ (focus) in every class. I think actively in class as well. I mean ____41____ (balance) my school life by listening carefully in class and ____42____ (spend) the rest of my time at school on other things, like reading and sports. I find it is much ____43____ (tough) than it was back in junior high school. Fortunately, I get great ____44____ (encourage) from my parents and teachers, ____45____ have confidence in my ability to manage my time well.
【答案】36. my 37. a
38. in 39. am attracted
40. focused
41. to balance
42. spending
43. tougher
44. encouragement
45. who
第三节 用括号内所给词的适当形式填空（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分）
46. ________ (fortunate), that plan seems unlikely to work.（所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】Unfortunately
47. He got into a(n) _________ (argue) with his neighbor the other day, and now they do not even bother to talk with each other. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】argument
48. Many teachers would like to be more ________ (adventure) and creative. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】adventurous
49. Men and women should be treated ________ (equal) in interviews. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】equally
50. He felt proud because he finally proved his _________ (independent). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】independence
51. The park in the neighborhood serves as a gentle _________(remind) of the Sundays I spent there with Grandma. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】reminder
52. He took a deep breath to ease his_________ (anxious). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】anxiety
53. Undoubtedly, a good night’s rest would _________ (positive) affect our performance in the day. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】positively
54. My computer broke down, so the_________ (operate) sent a technician to fix it. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】operator
55. We need more _________ (flexible) in the schedule so that we won’t be stressed out. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】flexibility
第四节 根据提示完成句子（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
56. 同样重要的是设定清晰的目标。（“of equal importance”倒装句）(汉译英)
_____________________________________________________________
【答案】Of equal importance is establishing clear goals.
57. 要平衡你的学业和其他的活动是件难事儿。(struggle； balance) (汉译英)
_____________________________________________________________
【答案】It’s a struggle to balance your academic work and other activities.
58. 为了充分发挥潜力，我们需要持积极的态度。（potential; attitude）(汉译英)
_____________________________________________________________
【答案】To fully realize our potential, we need to have a positive attitude.
59. 青少年们期待被给予更多机会来表达自己。（look forward to； give）(汉译英)
_____________________________________________________________
【答案】Teenagers look forward to being given more opportunities to express themselves.
60. 一个好老师的最大贡献在于激励学生独立思考。（lie in； encourage）（汉译英）
_____________________________________________________________
【答案】The greatest contribution of a good teacher lies in encouraging students to think independently.
第四部分 书面表达（满分20分）
61. 假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Tom 刚上高中，感觉学习生活遇到了很多挑战。他写信向你寻求建议，请你根据以下要点给他写一封回信：
1.表示理解;
2.给出建议;
3.表达祝愿。
要求：字数100字左右，可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Tom,
I’m sorry to hear that you’re worried about the challenges in your high school life, and you don't know how to deal with them. However, I want you to know that it’s completely normal to feel this way. Here are some suggestions for you.
Firstly, I suggest that you try to get involved in school activities. This will help you make new friends and have fun experiences. Secondly, you should create a schedule to balance your study and relaxation time. Make sure you’re giving yourself enough time to rest and recharge. I know it might be difficult right now, but I believe you have the strength to overcome this.
Keep your head up and remember that things can always get better.
Yours,
Li Hua