永州一中2025年下期高一联合拓展研学 (一)
英语
总分：150分 时量：120分钟
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. Why does the woman suggest giving Mike a call
A. To ask for advice. B. To make a booking. C. To send an invitation.
2 What did the man do just now
A. He went running. B. He bought a sports watch. C. He ordered a birthday cake.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A museum. B. A family house. C. A gift shop.
4. What does the woman think of the clothes at Clear Sky
A. They’re cheap. B. They’re formal. C. They’re popular.
5. Which after-school club is the most popular
A. The art club. B. The sports club. C. The computer club.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，共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。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. How will Brian probably contact the man tomorrow
A. By email. B. By phone. C. By letter.
7. What will the woman do for the man
A. Arrange a meeting. B. Copy the materials. C. Do some typing.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. Who is Anna Cook probably
A. A reporter. B. A researcher. C. An airport official.
9. What does the man say about the airport
A. It’s quite large. B. It should be moved. C. It pollutes the city.
10. When was the airport built
A. Thirty-five years ago. B. Forty years ago. C. Forty-two years ago.
下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. How did the woman know the news
A. On TV. B. On the Internet. C. In a newspaper.
12. Where is the woman’s uncle staying now
A. At home. B. At a friend’s house. C. At a public shelter.
13. How does the man sound at the end of the conversation
A. Relieved. B. Worried. C. Surprised.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. Why did the speakers’ grandpa work on a ship
A. To make money. B. To know more people. C. To travel around.
15. Where did the speakers’ grandparents live
A. In England. B. In America. C. In Canada.
16. What do the speakers want to know about their grandparents
A. How they met. B. When they got married. C. What jobs they did.
面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. Where does the speaker probably work
A. At a hospital. B. At a school. C. At a radio station.
18. When did the earthquake begin
A. At 10:59 a.m. B. At 11:00 a.m. C. At 11:01 a.m.
19. What do people probably want to do if they call 555-1134
A. Provide help. B. Share their stories. C. Try to find somebody.
20. What will the speaker probably talk about next
A. Ways to rescue the survivors.
B. What damages an earthquake causes.
C. How to reduce the effects of an earthquake.
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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Best Four Soccer Clubs in Toronto
Toronto is home to a number of soccer clubs. If you are interested in soccer, let’s take a look at four best soccer clubs in Toronto.
Cherry Beach Soccer Club
Cherry Beach Soccer Club, which first opened its door in 2009, now has 56 house leagues, 10 competitive teams and six adult teams. They provide 30,000 children and young people in the downtown area with high-quality and low-cost soccer lessons. It offers a recreational house league, development, and competitive soccer for those aged five to thirty.
Phone: (416)367-4359
North Soccer Club
North Soccer Club, which was established in 1980, is a welcoming environment for everyone who enjoys soccer or wants to try something new. You don’t need to be concerned about your qualifications or experience. However, to take part in practice, you must first complete a health check. It offers a Special Olympics program for players with intellectual disabilities. The fee range is from $230 to $270.
Phone:(416)924-9911
Power Soccer Club
Power Soccer Club, founded in 1996 by a former Galway United player, has grown up to be one of Canada’s most famous soccer schools. You will for sure progress in your skill development with a active and engaging training sessions. The fee can range from $210 to $315.
North York Hearts Soccer Club
North York Hearts Soccer Club was founded in 1990. This club exposes everyone who loves sports to the history of soccer with the help of a group of skilled sports coaches and professors. The fee range is from $210 to $320.
Phone: (416)650-5743
21. Which club was founded in the 21st century
A. North Soccer Club. B. Cherry Beach Soccer Club.
C. Power Soccer Club. D. North York Hearts Soccer Club.
22. What is required for people to join North Soccer Club
A. Rich experience. B. A wise mind.
C. A health check. D. A curious heart.
23. To learn the history of soccer, you should call ________ to sign up.
A. (416)367-4359 B. (416)650-5743
C. (416)425-6062 D. (416)924-9911
B
I love my job in Paris. I work at the Eiffel Tower. Every day, I lead guests and visitors to take the elevator to viewing platforms (观景台). There, I will point out the attractions and help people find the best places for taking photos.
Millions of visitors come to Paris every year from all around the world. Most visitors stay here for three or four days. As for me, I visited Paris 35 years ago — and never left. At the time, I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life. But I found my job in this city.
I suffered from Asperger syndrome (阿斯伯格综合征) when I was six years old. I was shy and loved to read and memorize facts. One of the biggest problems I faced was communicating with others. I couldn’t understand what others were talking about.
I arrived in Paris when I was in my 20s. I happened to get a job here. At first, I had a problem with change in everyday life, especially when communicating with people. But I like to memorize facts, and that really helps in my job because people love to learn all of the interesting things about Paris.
I was afraid to talk with people before. Now, I’ve discovered that I talk a lot! I love coming to work. Every day when I come to work, I feel it’s time for me to provide the best service for visitors. I love to learn something new because I can’t wait to share the information with others. I don’t really know what the future holds for me, as tomorrow is not promised to anyone, but I will continue to work here.
24. What is the author’s job in Paris
A. A cameraman. B. A teacher. C. A doctor. D. A guide.
25. What do people with Asperger syndrome have problems in
A. Social skills. B. Writing skills. C. Reading skills. D. Management skills.
26. What can we learn about the author from the last paragraph
A. He has a gift for talking. B. He lives a busy life every day.
C. He enjoys his job very much now. D. He is worried about the future of his job.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. I Took a Special Trip in Paris. B. I Found My Dream Job in Paris.
C. I Found My Biggest Advantages. D. I Suffered from Asperger Syndrome.
C
A category of bats, called fruit bats, like fruit that is rich in sugar. Wei Gordon, a biologist at Menlo College, wonders whether these fruit bats might hold information on treating diabetes (糖尿病) in people, because when fruit bats eat lots of fruit, it raises their blood sugar, but within half an hour, the bats can pretty much bring their sugar levels back to where they started. These bats control sugar like it was nothing, which isn’t the case for humans, who have to be careful about how much sugar they consume (吃，喝，消耗) to avoid diseases like diabetes.
Gordon wants to know how these bats control their sugar without health problems. She thinks the answer may lie, at least in part, in all the flying the bats do. “When you exercise,” says Gordon, “you use more energy.” So maybe these bats don’t take in all the sugar to store it away in their bodies. Rather, they keep it flowing in their bloodstream to power their flight to their next fruit meal. In that way, energy is always available.
To further study how fruit bats manage their sugar, Gordon set out to compare the cells and genes (基因) of fruit bats with those of the bats that eat insects. “And what was really exciting is that in fruit bats,” she says, “we did see a lot more cells that are responsible for maintaining (维持) their blood sugar.” Plus, the fruit bats had genetic differences that seemed to allow them to act quickly to control the blood sugar flowing through their bloodstream.
Over the last two decades, a combination of factors, including a decrease in exercise and changes in our diets, have caused diabetes to increase worldwide. “Maybe the study on fruit bats can teach us some things about how to be healthier in our lives,” explains Gordon, “including-perhaps-how to treat or even prevent the development of obesity and diabetes. There’s a lot that we can learn from how they’ve come to survive on the sugary diet.”
28. What made Wei Gordon interested in studying fruit bats
A. Their preference for long flight. B. Their habit of eating rare fruit.
C. Their ability to manage blood sugar. D. Their skill in avoiding serious diseases.
29. What is indicated about fruit bats’ energy strategy according to Gordon
A. They eat many different kinds of food. B. They have long breaks between meals.
C. They store most of their sugar intake. D. They balance intake with consumption.
30. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. Comparison of different bat diets. B. Biologic advantages of fruit bats.
C. Cells’ function in sugar storage. D. Genetic variety of fruit bats.
31. What can be inferred about fruit bats from the last paragraph
A. They offer useful health knowledge. B. They are healthier than expected.
C. They are a danger to food safety. D. They prefer food similar to humans.
D
It’s easy to keep your aging brain as quick as it was in college. Use a website full of brain games or download the right apps, and within 20 minutes you’ll be doing your part to sharpen your memory and slow the decline of your mental functions. At least that’s what the companies behind this booming industry would have you believe. But is it true
Concrete proof about the benefits of brain games is hard to come by, experts say, when it comes to measurably improving aspects of mental fitness, like having a good memory. “People would really love to believe they could do something like this and make their brain better, but there’s just no solid evidence,” says Randall W. Engle, a primary investigator at the Attention & Working Memory Lab at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
That’s not to say brain games are without benefits. Experts say these kinds of mental exercises can change your brain. The brain changes with just about everything you do, including mental training exercises. But numerous studies have shown that brain games lack what researchers call “transfer”. In other words, repeating a game over and over again teaches you how to play the game and get better at it but your brain aging won’t necessarily come to a stop.
“It’s like, you walk through fresh snow, and you leave a trace. If you walk the same route again, the trace gets deeper and deeper,” says Ursula Staudinger, director of the Butler Columbia Aging Center at Columbia University. The fact that structural changes occur does not imply that in general this brain has become more capable. It has become more capable of doing exactly the tasks it was practicing.
32. What does the writer intend to do in the first paragraph
A. To introduce a new theory. B. To promote a new app.
C. To question an idea. D. To correct a mistake.
33. What does Engle think of the functions of brain games
A. Their effects still need proving. B. They have little practical effects.
C. They really make some difference. D. They are bound to benefit brain health.
34. The underlined word in paragraph 3 most probably refers to “the ability to ________”.
A. stop the brain aging B. keep the brain functioning
C. speed up the brain aging D. improve gaming skills
35. Which can be the best title of the passage
A. Games Prevent Brain from Turning Slow B. How to Slow the Decline of Brain Functions
C. Stop Brain aging Games’ Roles Need Proving D. Brain Games A Boost to Your Mental Fitness
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。
Grocery shopping is something everyone has to do. Whether you go to the supermarket or buy online, there are ways to shop smarter and greener. ____36____
Plan your shopping
____37____ This will allow you to plan healthy meals for the week. But don’t forget to check your fridge to make sure you don’t buy food that you already have. Having a list also cuts down on impulse (冲动的) buys that you don’t really need.
Buy bulk foods (散装食品)
Many foods are wrapped in plastic or have too much packaging. In fact 23 per cent of all waste in rubbish tips in the US comes from food packaging according to a report. You can help reduce all this packaging waste by buying bulk foods whenever possible. ____38____
Buy seasonal and local produce
Buying locally grown fruits and vegetables when the produce is in season cuts down on the environmental cost of transportation. In addition, the local produce you buy is fresher and not artificially ripened (人工催熟的) so it is more nutritional. ____39____
Save your produce bags
While many people use reusable cloth grocery bags, another tip is to save the plastic bags that you put produce in. ____40____ From packing a lunch to picking up dog waste, reusing plastic bags is the way to go.
A. These bags can be reused in lots of ways.
B. And you are supporting your local farmers.
C. It’s easy to make better choices at the supermarket.
D. Part of shopping smarter is to buy what you can use.
E. Bring your own plastic bags or containers if allowed.
F. Here are some tips on how to be a better grocery shopper.
G. Make a list and meal plan before you go to the supermarket.
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。
There have been countless brave women throughout history, but Deborah Sampson is especially famous. During the time when women were not ____41____ to serve in the army, Deborah was ____42____ to serve her country. During the American Revolutionary War she dressed as a man and ____43____ the Continental Army under the name of Robert Shirtliff.
Deborah was born on December 17,1760. ____44____ joining the army, she was a servant. To make her dream ____45____ , Deborah made a man’s suit for herself, and ____46____ her youthful looks and a lack of beards, no one in the army ____47____ her, because Deborah was taller than the average woman or man of her day.
Deborah’s service in the war was impressive. According to a report, “Robert Shirtliff’s was always ____48____ as one of the toughest and strongest soldiers in the army. Shirtliff’s physical endurance was legendary.” During ____49____ she was hurt a couple of times but ____50____ to keep her gender unknown to others for a while. The first time she was hurt, she received a (n) ____51____ across her head, which didn’t require medical attention. The second time she had her leg hurt and she ____52____ the wound herself.
However, after Deborah was struck by a fever and was very close to death, she was taken to the hospital. The doctor who treated her realized that she was ____53____ to be a man and told the ____54____ to Deborah’s officers, who decided to ____55____ discharge (使……退役) the young woman due to her heroic service.
41. A. allowed B. expected C. advised D. invited
42. A. proud B. anxious C. worried D. afraid
43. A. supported B. commanded C. joined D. helped
44. A. After B. Before C. Since D. While
45. A. make up B. fall apart C. work out D. come true
46. A. despite B. for C. except D. with
47. A. trusted B. liked C. doubted D. hated
48. A. remembered B. mistaken C. taken D. viewed
49. A. practice B. work C. discussions D. battles
50. A. agreed B. managed C. failed D. refused
51. A. wound B. pain C. check D. operation
52. A. treated B. rescued C. found D. removed
53. A. learning B. inspired C. pretending D. determined
54. A. experience B. secret C. idea D. accident
55. A. sadly B. happily C. successfully D. honorably
节 (共10题：每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Surrounded（环绕） by mountains and snow, Chinese pianist LangLang played “Loving Dream” “Jasmine Flower” and “Goldberg Variations” at the highest railway station in central Switzerland.
The show was ____56____ (warm) welcomed by the audience (观众). What he did helped with the cultural exchanges between China and Europe by means of music.
Lang Lang is one of the leading____57____ (musician) in the classical music world. Though he put on thousands of shows worldwide, it was his first time ____58____ (play) the piano at the top of a snowy mountain. The low temperature ____59____ (make) it quite challenging for him. However, playing in a “fairytale-like” environment was a very special experience, according to Lang Lang.
“The piece’ Jasmine Flower’ ____60____ (choose) specially for this show,” Lang Lang said, “I played this ____61____ (beauty) piece from my own culture. And I hope to make the audience interested ____62____ learning more about China through the beauty of Chinese music.”
Before Lang Lang played ____63____ third piece, his fingers became a little cold, ____64____ he showed no fear of the heavy snow and the thin air. “This show means a lot to _____65_____ (I). I hope we will do more cultural exchanges in the future so as to understand each other better and build a closer relationship between the two countries than before,” added Lang Lang.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，正在伦敦某中学做交换生。你应邀在校文化节上对你喜欢的中国传统节日进行介绍，请用英语写一篇发言稿。
内容包括：
1.节日简介；
2.喜欢的理由；
3.欢迎来中国体验。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个词左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Good morning, everyone!
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第二节 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was the first day at my new school, and I couldn’t shake the nervous feeling that stayed with me as I walked through the halls. The classrooms were larger, the faces were unfamiliar, and everything felt foreign. When I finally reached my seat, I noticed that the students behind me kept giggling (咯咯笑) and whispering. A wave of discomfort washed over me, and I naturally thought the worst — that they were making fun of me.
I tried my best to brush them off, but my curiosity got the better of me. I turned around, and sitting directly behind me was a boy I didn’t know. His name, I later learned, was Sameer. His face was unreadable, but I thought he was the one making fun of me, though I couldn’t be sure. I looked around the classroom but didn’t talk to anyone. I felt like an outsider, alone in a sea of strangers.
Days went by, and I kept to myself, watching from the sidelines as friendships formed around me. My misunderstanding about Sameer grew into a quiet hate. Every time I saw him, I couldn’t help but recall those whispers and laughs from the first day, which made me keep my distance.
Then one afternoon, after the final bell rang, I headed to the bicycle stand to go home. To my disappointment, I found my bicycle’s tire (轮胎) completely flat (瘪了) . I had spent my money during the break, and there wasn’t a single rupee left in my pocket to fix the tire or take the bus. I stood there helplessly.
Just then, I noticed someone approaching out of the corner of my eye. It was Sameer. My first reaction was defensive, thinking he would laugh at me. But to my surprise, he offered me a warm smile. “Hey, what’s wrong ” he asked. I hesitated, but the sincerity in his voice encouraged me to share my problem.
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。
“My bike’s tire is flat, and I don’t have any money with me, ” I said.
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After we became friends, I mentioned the awkward first day, and Sameer said that it wasn’t him.
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答案版
永州一中2025年下期高一联合拓展研学 (一)
英语
总分：150分 时量：120分钟
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. Why does the woman suggest giving Mike a call
A. To ask for advice. B. To make a booking. C. To send an invitation.
【答案】A
【原文】W: Shall we call Mike this evening and see if he has any ideas
M: Yes, why not He might know what to do.
2. What did the man do just now
A. He went running. B. He bought a sports watch. C. He ordered a birthday cake.
【答案】B
【原文】M: I’ve just bought my sister’s birthday present. She loves running, so I got her a sports watch.
W: Wow! I ordered one for myself, too!
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A museum. B. A family house. C. A gift shop.
【答案】A
【原文】W: Hi, John. I visited the Museum of Modern Art last Sunday. It is so big.
M: Yeah, it houses about 2,000 works of modern art. There’s also a gift shop in it.
4. What does the woman think of the clothes at Clear Sky
A. They’re cheap. B. They’re formal. C. They’re popular.
【答案】A
【原文】M: That’s a nice sweater, Julia.
W: Thanks. I got it from a clothes shop named Clear Sky. Their clothes are all right if you don’t mind wearing clothes that aren’t very popular anymore. And everything there is at least half price.
5. Which after-school club is the most popular
A. The art club. B. The sports club. C. The computer club.
【答案】C
【原文】W: Would you please tell me something about your after-school clubs
M: Of course. We’ve got an art group. There’re plenty of spaces in it. Or there’s a computer group, but it’s difficult to get in because many students have already joined. We’ve also got a sports group, but they do the more unusual sports.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，共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。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. How will Brian probably contact the man tomorrow
A. By email. B. By phone. C. By letter.
7. What will the woman do for the man
A. Arrange a meeting. B. Copy the materials. C. Do some typing.
【答案】6. B 7. B
【原文】M: What time’s my online meeting this afternoon
W: Well, it’s at 3:30. Brian emailed to say that he could not attend, but he would call you tomorrow.
M: Great, thanks. And can you help me make a copy of these materials online I don’t know how to do that. I’m useless at this kind of thing.
W: Yes, of course. I’ll do it as soon as I finish typing this letter.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. Who is Anna Cook probably
A. A reporter. B. A researcher. C. An airport official.
9. What does the man say about the airport
A. It’s quite large. B. It should be moved. C. It pollutes the city.
10. When was the airport built
A. Thirty-five years ago. B. Forty years ago. C. Forty-two years ago.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C
【原文】W: Excuse me, I’m Anna Cook from “City News”. There’s a lot of discussion at the moment about Sandstown Airport. Do you have any thoughts on that
M: Well, I haven’t thought about it a lot, but I suppose we should move it. It’s very old. I remember it was built... thirty-five, forty years ago
W: Forty-two years ago. What do you think about the idea of simply making the airport larger Wouldn’t that be better
M: Well, I’m not sure about that. There isn’t room unless they build over the North Park, and I wouldn’t want that. I don’t think there are enough green spaces in the city.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. How did the woman know the news
A. On TV. B. On the Internet. C. In a newspaper.
12. Where is the woman’s uncle staying now
A. At home. B. At a friend’s house. C. At a public shelter.
13. How does the man sound at the end of the conversation
A. Relieved. B. Worried. C. Surprised.
【答案】11. B 12. B 13. A
【原文】M: Hey, Hillary. Have you watched the news about Guatemala on television
W: Are you talking about the hurricane I read it on a website this morning.
M: Yeah. It looked terrible, right
W: Really terrible. Actually, my uncle lives in Guatemala. We talked to him as soon as we heard of that, and his house was destroyed!
M: Oh, no! Is he OK
W: Yeah, luckily, he didn’t get hurt. He heard on the news that a storm was coming, so he went to a public storm shelter.
M: I am happy he is OK. That is awful about his house though. What is he going to do
W: He is at a friend’s house now, and he will fix his house as soon as possible.
M: Well, that is good news.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. Why did the speakers’ grandpa work on a ship
A. To make money. B. To know more people. C. To travel around.
15. Where did the speakers’ grandparents live
A. In England. B. In America. C. In Canada.
16. What do the speakers want to know about their grandparents
A. How they met. B. When they got married. C. What jobs they did.
【答案】14. C 15. C 16. A
【原文】M: It’s a shame that we don’t know much about our grandfather, isn’t it Mum used to love talking about him and Grandma. I know they got married in 1948, but I’ve got no idea where or when they met.
W: Yeah. Well, I know Grandpa was born in England.
M: Yes, I know. And he wanted to go out and see the world, didn’t he That’s why he went to train as a cook, so he could get a job on a ship.
W: Oh, right.
M: He loved travelling and that was the best way to see the world if you didn’t have a lot of money back then.
W: So, how did he meet Grandma She was a nurse, wasn’t she And how did they both end up living in Canada
M: I..I don’t know. I guess we’ll have to do some research!
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. Where does the speaker probably work
A. At a hospital. B. At a school. C. At a radio station.
18. When did the earthquake begin
A. At 10:59 a.m. B. At 11:00 a.m. C. At 11:01 a.m.
19. What do people probably want to do if they call 555-1134
A. Provide help. B. Share their stories. C. Try to find somebody.
20. What will the speaker probably talk about next
A. Ways to rescue the survivors.
B. What damages an earthquake causes.
C. How to reduce the effects of an earthquake.
【答案】17. C 18. B 19. C 20. C
【原文】 M: Good evening. Thanks for listening to World News Report. I'm Bob Jennings. Today, we bring you a very sad report about D City. A 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit the city. And it was a deadly one. The earthquake happened at exactly 11:00 a.m. this morning and lasted for about 1 minute. So far, over 2,000 people have been reported injured. And, unfortunately, 153 have been reported dead. We expect these numbers to increase as the day goes on. We are continuing to watch the situation and will bring you more information. If you are looking for missing loved ones or need help, please contact the earthquake hotline. The number is 555-1134. Or if you were in the earthquake, and you want to share your story, please call our station at 555-1130. We cannot prevent an earthquake from happening. But with the proper actions, we can reduce the damages. Next, I will talk about that
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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Best Four Soccer Clubs in Toronto
Toronto is home to a number of soccer clubs. If you are interested in soccer, let’s take a look at four best soccer clubs in Toronto.
Cherry Beach Soccer Club
Cherry Beach Soccer Club, which first opened its door in 2009, now has 56 house leagues, 10 competitive teams and six adult teams. They provide 30,000 children and young people in the downtown area with high-quality and low-cost soccer lessons. It offers a recreational house league, development, and competitive soccer for those aged five to thirty.
Phone: (416)367-4359
North Soccer Club
North Soccer Club, which was established in 1980, is a welcoming environment for everyone who enjoys soccer or wants to try something new. You don’t need to be concerned about your qualifications or experience. However, to take part in practice, you must first complete a health check. It offers a Special Olympics program for players with intellectual disabilities. The fee range is from $230 to $270.
Phone:(416)924-9911
Power Soccer Club
Power Soccer Club, founded in 1996 by a former Galway United player, has grown up to be one of Canada’s most famous soccer schools. You will for sure progress in your skill development with a active and engaging training sessions. The fee can range from $210 to $315.
North York Hearts Soccer Club
North York Hearts Soccer Club was founded in 1990. This club exposes everyone who loves sports to the history of soccer with the help of a group of skilled sports coaches and professors. The fee range is from $210 to $320.
Phone: (416)650-5743
21. Which club was founded in the 21st century
A. North Soccer Club. B. Cherry Beach Soccer Club.
C. Power Soccer Club. D. North York Hearts Soccer Club.
22. What is required for people to join North Soccer Club
A. Rich experience. B. A wise mind.
C. A health check. D. A curious heart.
23. To learn the history of soccer, you should call ________ to sign up.
A. (416)367-4359 B. (416)650-5743
C. (416)425-6062 D. (416)924-9911
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. B
B
I love my job in Paris. I work at the Eiffel Tower. Every day, I lead guests and visitors to take the elevator to viewing platforms (观景台). There, I will point out the attractions and help people find the best places for taking photos.
Millions of visitors come to Paris every year from all around the world. Most visitors stay here for three or four days. As for me, I visited Paris 35 years ago — and never left. At the time, I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life. But I found my job in this city.
I suffered from Asperger syndrome (阿斯伯格综合征) when I was six years old. I was shy and loved to read and memorize facts. One of the biggest problems I faced was communicating with others. I couldn’t understand what others were talking about.
I arrived in Paris when I was in my 20s. I happened to get a job here. At first, I had a problem with change in everyday life, especially when communicating with people. But I like to memorize facts, and that really helps in my job because people love to learn all of the interesting things about Paris.
I was afraid to talk with people before. Now, I’ve discovered that I talk a lot! I love coming to work. Every day when I come to work, I feel it’s time for me to provide the best service for visitors. I love to learn something new because I can’t wait to share the information with others. I don’t really know what the future holds for me, as tomorrow is not promised to anyone, but I will continue to work here.
24. What is the author’s job in Paris
A. A cameraman. B. A teacher. C. A doctor. D. A guide.
25. What do people with Asperger syndrome have problems in
A. Social skills. B. Writing skills. C. Reading skills. D. Management skills.
26. What can we learn about the author from the last paragraph
A. He has a gift for talking. B. He lives a busy life every day.
C. He enjoys his job very much now. D. He is worried about the future of his job.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. I Took a Special Trip in Paris. B. I Found My Dream Job in Paris.
C. I Found My Biggest Advantages. D. I Suffered from Asperger Syndrome.
【答案】24. D 25. A 26. C 27. B
C
A category of bats, called fruit bats, like fruit that is rich in sugar. Wei Gordon, a biologist at Menlo College, wonders whether these fruit bats might hold information on treating diabetes (糖尿病) in people, because when fruit bats eat lots of fruit, it raises their blood sugar, but within half an hour, the bats can pretty much bring their sugar levels back to where they started. These bats control sugar like it was nothing, which isn’t the case for humans, who have to be careful about how much sugar they consume (吃，喝，消耗) to avoid diseases like diabetes.
Gordon wants to know how these bats control their sugar without health problems. She thinks the answer may lie, at least in part, in all the flying the bats do. “When you exercise,” says Gordon, “you use more energy.” So maybe these bats don’t take in all the sugar to store it away in their bodies. Rather, they keep it flowing in their bloodstream to power their flight to their next fruit meal. In that way, energy is always available.
To further study how fruit bats manage their sugar, Gordon set out to compare the cells and genes (基因) of fruit bats with those of the bats that eat insects. “And what was really exciting is that in fruit bats,” she says, “we did see a lot more cells that are responsible for maintaining (维持) their blood sugar.” Plus, the fruit bats had genetic differences that seemed to allow them to act quickly to control the blood sugar flowing through their bloodstream.
Over the last two decades, a combination of factors, including a decrease in exercise and changes in our diets, have caused diabetes to increase worldwide. “Maybe the study on fruit bats can teach us some things about how to be healthier in our lives,” explains Gordon, “including-perhaps-how to treat or even prevent the development of obesity and diabetes. There’s a lot that we can learn from how they’ve come to survive on the sugary diet.”
28. What made Wei Gordon interested in studying fruit bats
A. Their preference for long flight. B. Their habit of eating rare fruit.
C. Their ability to manage blood sugar. D. Their skill in avoiding serious diseases.
29. What is indicated about fruit bats’ energy strategy according to Gordon
A. They eat many different kinds of food. B. They have long breaks between meals.
C. They store most of their sugar intake. D. They balance intake with consumption.
30. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. Comparison of different bat diets. B. Biologic advantages of fruit bats.
C. Cells’ function in sugar storage. D. Genetic variety of fruit bats.
31. What can be inferred about fruit bats from the last paragraph
A. They offer useful health knowledge. B. They are healthier than expected.
C. They are a danger to food safety. D. They prefer food similar to humans.
【答案】28. C 29. D 30. B 31. A
D
It’s easy to keep your aging brain as quick as it was in college. Use a website full of brain games or download the right apps, and within 20 minutes you’ll be doing your part to sharpen your memory and slow the decline of your mental functions. At least that’s what the companies behind this booming industry would have you believe. But is it true
Concrete proof about the benefits of brain games is hard to come by, experts say, when it comes to measurably improving aspects of mental fitness, like having a good memory. “People would really love to believe they could do something like this and make their brain better, but there’s just no solid evidence,” says Randall W. Engle, a primary investigator at the Attention & Working Memory Lab at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
That’s not to say brain games are without benefits. Experts say these kinds of mental exercises can change your brain. The brain changes with just about everything you do, including mental training exercises. But numerous studies have shown that brain games lack what researchers call “transfer”. In other words, repeating a game over and over again teaches you how to play the game and get better at it but your brain aging won’t necessarily come to a stop.
“It’s like, you walk through fresh snow, and you leave a trace. If you walk the same route again, the trace gets deeper and deeper,” says Ursula Staudinger, director of the Butler Columbia Aging Center at Columbia University. The fact that structural changes occur does not imply that in general this brain has become more capable. It has become more capable of doing exactly the tasks it was practicing.
32. What does the writer intend to do in the first paragraph
A. To introduce a new theory. B. To promote a new app.
C. To question an idea. D. To correct a mistake.
33. What does Engle think of the functions of brain games
A. Their effects still need proving. B. They have little practical effects.
C. They really make some difference. D. They are bound to benefit brain health.
34. The underlined word in paragraph 3 most probably refers to “the ability to ________”.
A. stop the brain aging B. keep the brain functioning
C. speed up the brain aging D. improve gaming skills
35. Which can be the best title of the passage
A. Games Prevent Brain from Turning Slow B. How to Slow the Decline of Brain Functions
C. Stop Brain aging Games’ Roles Need Proving D. Brain Games A Boost to Your Mental Fitness
【答案】32. C 33. A 34. A 35. C
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。
Grocery shopping is something everyone has to do. Whether you go to the supermarket or buy online, there are ways to shop smarter and greener. ____36____
Plan your shopping
____37____ This will allow you to plan healthy meals for the week. But don’t forget to check your fridge to make sure you don’t buy food that you already have. Having a list also cuts down on impulse (冲动的) buys that you don’t really need.
Buy bulk foods (散装食品)
Many foods are wrapped in plastic or have too much packaging. In fact 23 per cent of all waste in rubbish tips in the US comes from food packaging according to a report. You can help reduce all this packaging waste by buying bulk foods whenever possible. ____38____
Buy seasonal and local produce
Buying locally grown fruits and vegetables when the produce is in season cuts down on the environmental cost of transportation. In addition, the local produce you buy is fresher and not artificially ripened (人工催熟的) so it is more nutritional. ____39____
Save your produce bags
While many people use reusable cloth grocery bags, another tip is to save the plastic bags that you put produce in. ____40____ From packing a lunch to picking up dog waste, reusing plastic bags is the way to go.
A. These bags can be reused in lots of ways.
B. And you are supporting your local farmers.
C. It’s easy to make better choices at the supermarket.
D. Part of shopping smarter is to buy what you can use.
E. Bring your own plastic bags or containers if allowed.
F. Here are some tips on how to be a better grocery shopper.
G. Make a list and meal plan before you go to the supermarket.
【答案】36. F 37. G 38. E 39. B 40. A
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。
There have been countless brave women throughout history, but Deborah Sampson is especially famous. During the time when women were not ____41____ to serve in the army, Deborah was ____42____ to serve her country. During the American Revolutionary War she dressed as a man and ____43____ the Continental Army under the name of Robert Shirtliff.
Deborah was born on December 17,1760. ____44____ joining the army, she was a servant. To make her dream ____45____ , Deborah made a man’s suit for herself, and ____46____ her youthful looks and a lack of beards, no one in the army ____47____ her, because Deborah was taller than the average woman or man of her day.
Deborah’s service in the war was impressive. According to a report, “Robert Shirtliff’s was always ____48____ as one of the toughest and strongest soldiers in the army. Shirtliff’s physical endurance was legendary.” During ____49____ she was hurt a couple of times but ____50____ to keep her gender unknown to others for a while. The first time she was hurt, she received a (n) ____51____ across her head, which didn’t require medical attention. The second time she had her leg hurt and she ____52____ the wound herself.
However, after Deborah was struck by a fever and was very close to death, she was taken to the hospital. The doctor who treated her realized that she was ____53____ to be a man and told the ____54____ to Deborah’s officers, who decided to ____55____ discharge (使……退役) the young woman due to her heroic service.
41. A. allowed B. expected C. advised D. invited
42. A. proud B. anxious C. worried D. afraid
43. A. supported B. commanded C. joined D. helped
44. A. After B. Before C. Since D. While
45. A. make up B. fall apart C. work out D. come true
46. A. despite B. for C. except D. with
47. A. trusted B. liked C. doubted D. hated
48. A. remembered B. mistaken C. taken D. viewed
49. A. practice B. work C. discussions D. battles
50. A. agreed B. managed C. failed D. refused
51. A. wound B. pain C. check D. operation
52. A. treated B. rescued C. found D. removed
53. A. learning B. inspired C. pretending D. determined
54. A. experience B. secret C. idea D. accident
55. A. sadly B. happily C. successfully D. honorably
【答案】41. A 42. B 43. C 44. B 45. D 46. A 47. C 48. D 49. D 50. B 51. A 52. A 53. C 54. B 55. D
第二节 (共10题：每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Surrounded（环绕） by mountains and snow, Chinese pianist LangLang played “Loving Dream” “Jasmine Flower” and “Goldberg Variations” at the highest railway station in central Switzerland.
The show was ____56____ (warm) welcomed by the audience (观众). What he did helped with the cultural exchanges between China and Europe by means of music.
Lang Lang is one of the leading____57____ (musician) in the classical music world. Though he put on thousands of shows worldwide, it was his first time ____58____ (play) the piano at the top of a snowy mountain. The low temperature ____59____ (make) it quite challenging for him. However, playing in a “fairytale-like” environment was a very special experience, according to Lang Lang.
“The piece’ Jasmine Flower’ ____60____ (choose) specially for this show,” Lang Lang said, “I played this ____61____ (beauty) piece from my own culture. And I hope to make the audience interested ____62____ learning more about China through the beauty of Chinese music.”
Before Lang Lang played ____63____ third piece, his fingers became a little cold, ____64____ he showed no fear of the heavy snow and the thin air. “This show means a lot to _____65_____ (I). I hope we will do more cultural exchanges in the future so as to understand each other better and build a closer relationship between the two countries than before,” added Lang Lang.
【答案】56. warmly
57. musicians
58. to play
59. made 60. was chosen
61. beautiful
62. in 63. the
64. but 65. me
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，正在伦敦某中学做交换生。你应邀在校文化节上对你喜欢的中国传统节日进行介绍，请用英语写一篇发言稿。
内容包括：
1.节日简介；
2.喜欢的理由；
3.欢迎来中国体验。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个词左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Good morning, everyone!
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Good morning, everyone!
I’m Li Hua, a student from China. It’s my honour to be here to share the Lantern Festival, one of the traditional festivals in my country.
The Lantern Festival falls on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. There are a wide range of activities people usually do on the day, including watching lanterns and fireworks, guessing lantern riddles, performing folk dances, and eating yuanxiao. Of all the activities, I enjoy the Lion Dance most, which calls for skills and is always amusing.
Welcome to China and experience the Lantern Festival! That’s all. Thank you.
第二节 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was the first day at my new school, and I couldn’t shake the nervous feeling that stayed with me as I walked through the halls. The classrooms were larger, the faces were unfamiliar, and everything felt foreign. When I finally reached my seat, I noticed that the students behind me kept giggling (咯咯笑) and whispering. A wave of discomfort washed over me, and I naturally thought the worst — that they were making fun of me.
I tried my best to brush them off, but my curiosity got the better of me. I turned around, and sitting directly behind me was a boy I didn’t know. His name, I later learned, was Sameer. His face was unreadable, but I thought he was the one making fun of me, though I couldn’t be sure. I looked around the classroom but didn’t talk to anyone. I felt like an outsider, alone in a sea of strangers.
Days went by, and I kept to myself, watching from the sidelines as friendships formed around me. My misunderstanding about Sameer grew into a quiet hate. Every time I saw him, I couldn’t help but recall those whispers and laughs from the first day, which made me keep my distance.
Then one afternoon, after the final bell rang, I headed to the bicycle stand to go home. To my disappointment, I found my bicycle’s tire (轮胎) completely flat (瘪了) . I had spent my money during the break, and there wasn’t a single rupee left in my pocket to fix the tire or take the bus. I stood there helplessly.
Just then, I noticed someone approaching out of the corner of my eye. It was Sameer. My first reaction was defensive, thinking he would laugh at me. But to my surprise, he offered me a warm smile. “Hey, what’s wrong ” he asked. I hesitated, but the sincerity in his voice encouraged me to share my problem.
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。
“My bike’s tire is flat, and I don’t have any money with me, ” I said.
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After we became friends, I mentioned the awkward first day, and Sameer said that it wasn’t him.
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【答案】范文参考一：
“My bike’s tire is flat, and I don’t have any money with me,” I said. Without hesitation, Sameer took out a wallet and handed me some cash. “Here, use this to fix your tire or take a bus. Pay me back whenever you can,” he said warmly. I was shocked by his kindness, as the boy I had resented was now helping me. I thanked him and promised to return the money the next day. This act broke the ice between us.
After we became friends, I mentioned the awkward first day, and Sameer said that it wasn’t him. “The students behind me were talking about a funny video, not you. I didn’t realize it made you uncomfortable,” he explained. I apologized sincerely for misjudging him. If Sameer hadn’t helped me that day, I might have never known the truth. This experience taught me not to jump to conclusions and to appreciate the kindness in others.
范文参考二：
“My bike’s tire is flat, and I don’t have any money with me,” I said. Without a moment’s hesitation, Sameer handed thirty yuan to me. I was taken aback by his kindness. “You can pay me back whenever,” he said, as if helping me was the most natural thing in the world. I promised him I’d return the money the next day. That simple act changed everything. The boy I had disliked turned out to be the first person to offer me help when I needed it the most. From that day forward, we became good friends.
After we became friends, I mentioned the awkward first day, and Sameer said that it wasn’t him. “The kids sitting behind me were the ones fooling around, but I didn’t know it made you feel uncomfortable,” he added. After hearing his words, I realized that he had been misunderstood all this time. I said “sorry” to him sincerely. If Sameer hadn’t approached me that day at the bicycle stand, I might have held on to that false belief. I appreciate that he taught me the value of not jumping to conclusions and the importance of kindness.
