吉林省吉林市第一中学2024-2025学年高一上学期期中考试英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）

吉林一中2024-2025学年度上学期期中考试
高一英语试卷
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. Where do the speakers probably live
A. In the U. S. B. In France. C. In Spain.
2. What does the woman think the man should do
A. Focus on his studies.
B. Try a different hobby.
C. Join the baseball team.
3. How is the woman feeling
A. Hurt B. Excited. C. Anxious.
4. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. The benefits of sports.
B. The rules of volleyball.
C. The best sports for weight loss.
5 What are the speakers doing
A. Playing basketball.
B. Watching basketball on TV.
C. Attending a basketball game.
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 is the same between pickle ball and badminton
A. The type of bat.
B. The general rules.
C. The size of the court.
7. Why did the man stop playing tennis
A. He hurt his knee.
B. He didn’t find it very fun.
C. He wasn’t very good at it.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How does the man go to work these days
A. By car. B. By bus. C. On foot.
9. Why does the man want to buy a bike
A. He needs a better way to get to work.
B. He wants to help the environment.
C. He wants to lose weight.
10. What type of exercise does the man do at home
A. Cycling. B. Swimming. C. Weightlifting.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Father and daughter.
B. Brother and sister.
C. Athlete and fan.
12. What does the woman want to do
A. Watch a TV show.
B. Go food shopping.
C. Drive to school.
13. What does the man think of car racing
A. It’s boring. B. It’s hard work. C. It’s relaxing.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a school. B. At a sports field. C. At the woman’s house.
15. What sport are the speakers going to watch
A. Rugby. B. Soccer. C. American football.
16. Where does the man probably come from
A. France. B. Britain. C. America.
17. How long will the speakers watch
A. About 4 hours. B. About 60 minutes. C. About 30 minutes.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What do we know about Nick
A. He joined his first BI team in high school.
B. He lost his sight in high school.
C. He can see clearly with glasses.
19. Why was the speaker surprised to be asked to join the team
A. He was not completely blind.
B. He didn’t think Nick liked him.
C. He had never played football before.
20. What is the speaker’s role on the team
A. The coach. B. The goalkeeper. C. An outfield player.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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1. What is an advantage of Adventure Camp
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2. Which of the following is included in Adventure Camp
A. Overcoming the fear of swimming. B. Collecting plants species in the open air.
C. Learning volleyball in professional stadiums. D. Riding mountain bikes to waterfalls and caves.
3. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A travel brochure. B. A news report. C. A book review. D. An online website.
B
They are the sort of friends who are so close they trust each other with their lives.If one falls, the other is there to catch him.
They are Wellman, whose legs were permanently injured nine years ago in a rock-climbing accident and Corbett, an experienced rock climber. Together, they climbed up Half Dome. the famous 2,000-foot rock in the Yosemite National park, through one of the most difficult routes(路线).
During the climb, Corbett took the lead, hit in the metal spikes (尖状物)that guided the ropes and climbed up. Then, after Wellman pulled himself up the rope, Corbett went down to remove the spikes and climbed up again. This process was repeated time and again, inch by inch, for 13 days Wellman’s job was not easy either. He got himself up the rope through upper body strength alone. In all, Wellman figured(计算) that he had done 5.000 pull-ups up the rope on the climb.
However, when the two men first met, they never talked about climbing. “He knew that was how I got injured.”Wellman said. Until one day Wellman decided that be wanted to climb again and they started training
Their climb of Half Dome was not all smooth. At one point, pieces of rock gave way, and Corbett dropped down quickly. Wellman locked their rope in place, stopping the fall at 20 feet. His quick action probably saved his friend’s life.
“Your partner can save your life—you can sane your partner’s life” Wellman said as the pair received congratulations from friends “there are real close tic.”
4. Which of the following was a challenge for Corbett in climbing Half Dome
A. To climb up to remove the spikes. B. To climb it twice.
C. To do 5,000 pall-ups up the rope. D. To lock the rope in place.
5. Why did the two men never talk about climbing when they first met
A. climbed was poorly trained.
B. Wellman had lost interest in climbing.
C. Corbett didn’t want to hurt Wellman.
D. Wellman hadn’t decided whether to climb again.
6. What do we know about Wellman
A. He climbed Half Dome by himself.
B. He was disabled in a traffic accident.
C. He stopped rock-climbing for some time.
D. He was saved by Corbett during the climb.
7. The main idea of the text is that.
A. two heads are better than one.
B. friendship is precious in life
C. the disabled should never give up.
D. a man can be destroyed but cannot be defeated.
C
As we age, even if we’re healthy, the heart just isn’t as efficient in processing oxygen (氧气) as it used to be. In most people the first signs show up in their 50s or early 60s. And among people who don’t exercise, the changes can start even sooner.
“Think of a rubber band (橡皮筋). In the beginning, it is flexible, but put it in a drawer for 20 years and it will become dry and easily broken,” says Dr. Ben Levine, a heart specialist at the University of Texas. That’s what happens to the heart. Fortunately for those in midlife, Levine is finding that even if you haven’t been an enthusiastic exerciser, getting in shape now may help improve your aging heart.
Levine and his research team selected volunteers aged between 45 and 64 who did not exercise much but were otherwise healthy. Participants were randomly divided into two groups. The first group took part in a program of nonaerobic (无氧) exercise — balance training and weight training — three times a week. The second group did high-intensity aerobic exercise under the guidance of a trainer for four or more days a week. After two years, the second group saw obvious improvements in heart health.
“We took these 50-year-old hearts and turned the clock back to 30-or 35-year-old hearts,” says Levine. “And the reason they got so much stronger and fitter was that their hearts could now fill a lot better and pump (泵送) a lot more blood during exercise.” But the hearts of those who participated in less intense exercise didn’t change, he says.
“The sweet spot in life to start exercising, if you haven’t already, is in late middle age when the heart still has flexibility, ” Levine says. “We put healthy 70-year-olds through a yearlong exercise training program, and nothing happened to them at all. ”
Dr. Nieca Goldberg, a spokeswoman for the American Heart Association, says Levine’s findings are a great start. But the study was small and needs to be repeated with far larger groups of people to determine exactly which aspects of an exercise routine make the biggest difference.
8. What does Levine want to explain by mentioning the rubber band
A. The right way of exercising. B. The results of a heart ill.
C. The difficulty of keeping fit. D. The aging process of the heart.
9. In which aspect were the two groups different in terms of research design
A. Diet plan. B. Professional background.
C. Exercise type. D. Previous physical condition.
10. What does Levine’s research find
A Middle-aged hearts get younger with aerobic exercise.
B. High-intensity exercise is more suitable for the young.
C. It is never too late for people to start taking exercise.
D. The more exercise we do, the stronger our hearts get.
11. What does Dr. Nieca Goldberg suggest
A. Making use of the findings. B. Interviewing the study participants.
C. Doing further research. D. Clarifying the purpose of the study.
D
On December 26, 2004, an earthquake along the Indian Ocean caused a huge tsunami (海啸) that killed thousands of people in Asia and East Africa. However, wildlife officials at Sri Lanka's Yala National Park reported no mass animal deaths. Yala National Park is home to hundreds of wild animals.
Some researchers believe the animals at the park were able to sense the earthquake and moved to higher ground before the earthquake hit. Animals have good senses that help protect themselves from being hunted by their natural enemies. It is thought that their senses might also help them sense the coming disasters. Several countries have done research on the prediction (预测) of earthquakes by animals. There are two theories about how animals may be able to sense earthquakes. One theory is that animals sense the earth's shake. The other is that they can sense changes in the air. However, so far there has been no strong evidence about how animals may be able to sense earthquakes.
Other researchers are skeptical (怀疑) about using animals for earthquake predictions. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) officially states, "Changes in animal behaviors cannot be used to predict earthquakes. Even though there have been many cases of unusual animal behaviors before earthquakes, a connection between a specific behavior and an earthquake has not been made. Because of their fine senses, animals can often feel the earthquake at its earliest stages before the humans. That's why people say that the animal knew the earthquake was coming. But animals can also change their behaviors for many other reasons. If an earthquake can shake millions of people, it is likely that a few of their pets will, by chance, be acting strangely before the earthquake.”
Although scientists disagree on whether animal behaviors can be used to predict earthquakes, they all agree that it is possible for animals to sense changes in the environment before humans. Researchers around the world are continuing to study the connection between animal behaviors and earthquakes. It is hoped that these studies will help to predict earthquakes.
12. What can we know about animals' senses
A. They are not reliable. B. They can change the environment.
C. They can protect animals in some ways. D. They can prevent animals acting strangely.
13. What does the USGS mean
A. Animals change behaviors for many reasons. B. Animal behaviors can predict earthquakes.
C. Animal behaviors are closely related to earthquakes. D. Our pets can't sense earthquakes.
14. Which word best describes the author's attitude to scientists' study
A. Disappointed. B. Hopeful. C. Uninterested. D. Skeptical.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. How Earthquakes Cause Tsunami B. Why Animals Change Behaviors
C. Can Animals Predict Earthquakes D. What Functions Animals' Senses Have
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。
Workout fads (狂热) come and go, but virtually no other exercise program is as lasting as yoga(瑜伽). It originated from India and it’s been around for more than 5,000 years. ____16____
____17____ Yoga does more than burn calories and tone muscles. It’s a total mind-body workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation. Research shows yoga can help manage stress, improve mood, and enhance the quality of sleep. In addition, yoga has been shown to increase flexibility, improve balance and increase strength.
____18____ All these types, from the peaceful hatha to the high-intensity power yoga, take your workout to a level of mind-body connection.
People of all ages and fitness levels can do the most basic yoga poses and stretches. You can do yoga anywhere, indoors or out. You’ll need to use a yoga mat to keep you from sliding around in standing poses, and to cushion you while in seated and lying positions. ____19____ It includes a yoga ball for balance, a yoga block or two, and straps to help you reach for your feet or link your hands behind your back.
Even though there are many instructional books and DVDs on yoga, it is well worth it to invest in some classes with a good instructor who can show you how to do the postures. But if you don’t live near a studio, or you’re the on-the-go type who struggles to make time for a regular class, doing yoga at home can help you fit the practice into your life. ____20____ Simply choose the time and the length of the session that works for you, and get your “om” on at home.
A. Yoga is a great way to strengthen your body.
B. Other optional equipment may also be needed.
C. There are more than 100 different forms of yoga.
D. Now it is a popular practice throughout the world.
E. Therefore, yoga facilities are necessities for your exercise.
F. Yoga has long been praised for its physical and spiritual benefits.
G. You don’t have to wait for a specific class time or commit to a class.
三部分 语言运用(共五节，满分50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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。
During a period of two months, the east coast of Florida was hit by three major hurricanes!
When we ____21____ on the morning of September 5, my husband and I stood on the balcony (阳台）and watched the still-powerful winds break huge trees. ____22____, in the midst of these destructive winds, we spotted a flash of color in our ____23____. No more than ten feet from where we stood, a hummingbird (蜂鸟) ____24____ and flew in front of us.
This was the first time we had ever ____25____ a hummingbird in our yard — or in Florida! Because they are rare, the ____26____ of a hummingbird in Brevard County, Florida, is almost a ____27____ in itself.
Although I had been trying to plant all the right plants to ____28____ them, it took a hurricane for me to ____29____ attract them to my yard and to really observe them closely. Almost every day since the hurricanes, I have had the ____30____ of observing the visiting hummingbirds. With a feeder right outside my office window, I get a daily bird’s ____31____.
The hurricane season affected me in a very ____32____ way. Every time I see the hummingbirds, I am ____33____ of the many blessings that nature holds for us: messages of beauty, strength, and determination. But perhaps the greatest ____34____ is that wonders are out there waiting to pay us a visit. We just need to keep ____35____ seeds of beauty and faith, and we need to keep an eye out for the wonders!
21. A. woke up B. stood up C. looked up D. turned up
22. A. Generally B. Gradually C. Normally D. Suddenly
23. A. garden B. room C. balcony D. office
24. A. dropped B. appeared C. remained D. landed
25. A. heard B. drawn C. seen D. caught
26. A. color B. name C. shape D. sight
27. A. symbol B. concept C. belief D. wonder
28. A. attract B. feed C. drive D. impress
29. A. formally B. finally C. regularly D. constantly
30. A. task B. joy C. hope D. plan
31. A. track B. mind C. view D. shadow
32. A. common B. casual C. strange D. positive
33. A. informed B. warned C. reminded D. cured
34. A. message B. hobby C. subject D. chance
35. A. buying B. changing C. receiving D. planting
第二节 单词拼写 (共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
(注意：请用本册书单词表中词汇的适当形式填空，一空一词，否则不给分)
36. He made it and won the first prize in the “Chinese Bridge” ________ (竞争). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
37. One will find himself ________ (苗条) than before if he succeeds in giving up taking much sugar and fat. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
38. The plane crashed and no ________ (幸存者) were found. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
39. It is your ________ (责任) to keep the room clean and tidy today. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
40. He felt greatly ________ (荣誉) to make a speech here. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
41. The situation is an ________ (令人尴尬的) one, whichever way you look at it. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
42. She found it ____________(极其地) difficult to get a job. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
43. With the ________ (电) cut off, all the machines had to stop working. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
44. This could cause serious ________ (损害) to the country’s economy. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
45. He arrived ________ (气喘吁吁) at the top of the stairs. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
第三节 单句语填 (共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
46. When I came in, he pretended ________ (study) the details of the report. (所给词的适当形式填空)
47. If you find it hard to face difficulties, you’d better list all your___________ (strong) and weaknesses first. (所给词的适当形式填空)
48. She decided to go ________ a diet every day to keep fit. (用适当的词填空)
49. ________(trap) in the flood, the man had no choice but to wait for rescue. (所给词的适当形式填空）
50. When I finally got to the cinema, the movie had already come to ________ end. (用适当的词填空)
51. He is the man from ________ house the picture was stolen. (用适当的词填空)
52. What _______(strike) me most in the movie was his father’s deep love for his son. （所给词的适当形式填空）
53. The ________ (determine) look on her face suggested that she wouldn’t give up easily. (所给词的适当形式填空)
54. It was this unique experience ________ taught me whatever difficulty we are faced with, we mustn’t give up our hope. (用适当的词填空)
55. The war in Mid-East ________ (destroy) many families in the past few years and people alive are suffering. (所给词的适当形式填空)
第四节 课文背诵(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)
56. Jordan says that the secret ________. (根据句意填空)
57. ________ a big challenge, but Lang Ping did not lose heart. (根据句意填空)
58. More than 10000 doctors and nurses came to ________. (根据句意填空)
59. Tangshan started to ________. (根据句意填空)
60. With strong support from the government and ________ the city’s people a new Tangshan was built upon the earthquake ruins. (根据句意填空)
五节 短文语填 (共10小题;每小题1分，满分10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。
Have you ever imagined ____61____(live) in 2200, about 200 years from now A recent study describes robots, underwater cities and holidays in space. City planners, experts on space and architects____62____ (ask) to give their ideas of life in 2200. According to them, the way people live, work and play will be totally different ____63____ how we do these things today. They also said that over twenty years ago, people couldn't imagine how the Internet ____64____ the smartphones would change our lives. But today, both have changed the way we communicate, learn and do daily things, and the changes in the next century will probably be even ____65____(great).
Those ____66____(question) in the research said that people might not go to the office in the future but would work at home instead. People will have advanced 3-D printers that will enable____67____ to download a design for furniture or a food picture and then to "print" the sofa, table or pizza at home.____68____ will also be less need for visits to the doctor. People will have a home health capsule that will "diagnose"____69____the problem is and provide various treatment. _____70_____(hopeful), they will also be going into space for holidays to get resources that have been used up on earth.
第四部分 写作(满分20分)
71. 假定你是李华，最近你校英文报在举办以“Exercise an Hour Every Day, Healthy Life for a Lifetime”为主题的征文活动。请你根据以下要点用英语写一篇短文。内容包括：
1. 你对该主题的理解；
2. 结合自身的经历谈一谈你喜欢的运动及收获。
注意：
1. 词数100个左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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答案版
吉林一中2024-2025学年度上学期期中考试
高一英语试卷
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. Where do the speakers probably live
A. In the U. S. B. In France. C. In Spain.
2. What does the woman think the man should do
A. Focus on his studies.
B. Try a different hobby.
C. Join the baseball team.
3. How is the woman feeling
A. Hurt B. Excited. C. Anxious.
4. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. The benefits of sports.
B. The rules of volleyball.
C. The best sports for weight loss.
5 What are the speakers doing
A. Playing basketball.
B. Watching basketball on TV.
C. Attending a basketball game.
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 is the same between pickle ball and badminton
A. The type of bat.
B. The general rules.
C. The size of the court.
7. Why did the man stop playing tennis
A. He hurt his knee.
B. He didn’t find it very fun.
C. He wasn’t very good at it.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How does the man go to work these days
A. By car. B. By bus. C. On foot.
9. Why does the man want to buy a bike
A. He needs a better way to get to work.
B. He wants to help the environment.
C. He wants to lose weight.
10. What type of exercise does the man do at home
A. Cycling. B. Swimming. C. Weightlifting.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Father and daughter.
B. Brother and sister.
C. Athlete and fan.
12. What does the woman want to do
A. Watch a TV show.
B. Go food shopping.
C. Drive to school.
13. What does the man think of car racing
A. It’s boring. B. It’s hard work. C. It’s relaxing.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a school. B. At a sports field. C. At the woman’s house.
15. What sport are the speakers going to watch
A. Rugby. B. Soccer. C. American football.
16. Where does the man probably come from
A. France. B. Britain. C. America.
17. How long will the speakers watch
A. About 4 hours. B. About 60 minutes. C. About 30 minutes.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What do we know about Nick
A. He joined his first BI team in high school.
B. He lost his sight in high school.
C. He can see clearly with glasses.
19. Why was the speaker surprised to be asked to join the team
A. He was not completely blind.
B. He didn’t think Nick liked him.
C. He had never played football before.
20. What is the speaker’s role on the team
A. The coach. B. The goalkeeper. C. An outfield player.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
ENJOY THE OUTDOORS
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Athletics, Creativity, Science, Knowledge and Social Skills are the backbone of our camp. We offer a wide variety of activities for campers that are full of energy and curiosity.
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1. What is an advantage of Adventure Camp
A. It has the best equipment. B. It is suitable for the inexperienced.
C. It offers both indoor and outdoor activities. D. It is the first traditional summer camp in Ohio
2. Which of the following is included in Adventure Camp
A. Overcoming the fear of swimming. B. Collecting plants species in the open air.
C. Learning volleyball in professional stadiums. D. Riding mountain bikes to waterfalls and caves.
3. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A travel brochure. B. A news report. C. A book review. D. An online website.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
B
They are the sort of friends who are so close they trust each other with their lives.If one falls, the other is there to catch him.
They are Wellman, whose legs were permanently injured nine years ago in a rock-climbing accident and Corbett, an experienced rock climber. Together, they climbed up Half Dome. the famous 2,000-foot rock in the Yosemite National park, through one of the most difficult routes(路线).
During the climb, Corbett took the lead, hit in the metal spikes (尖状物)that guided the ropes and climbed up. Then, after Wellman pulled himself up the rope, Corbett went down to remove the spikes and climbed up again. This process was repeated time and again, inch by inch, for 13 days Wellman’s job was not easy either. He got himself up the rope through upper body strength alone. In all, Wellman figured(计算) that he had done 5.000 pull-ups up the rope on the climb.
However, when the two men first met, they never talked about climbing. “He knew that was how I got injured.”Wellman said. Until one day Wellman decided that be wanted to climb again and they started training
Their climb of Half Dome was not all smooth. At one point, pieces of rock gave way, and Corbett dropped down quickly. Wellman locked their rope in place, stopping the fall at 20 feet. His quick action probably saved his friend’s life.
“Your partner can save your life—you can sane your partner’s life” Wellman said as the pair received congratulations from friends “there are real close tic.”
4. Which of the following was a challenge for Corbett in climbing Half Dome
A. To climb up to remove the spikes. B. To climb it twice.
C. To do 5,000 pall-ups up the rope. D. To lock the rope in place.
5. Why did the two men never talk about climbing when they first met
A. climbed was poorly trained.
B. Wellman had lost interest in climbing.
C. Corbett didn’t want to hurt Wellman.
D. Wellman hadn’t decided whether to climb again.
6. What do we know about Wellman
A. He climbed Half Dome by himself.
B. He was disabled in a traffic accident.
C. He stopped rock-climbing for some time.
D. He was saved by Corbett during the climb.
7. The main idea of the text is that.
A. two heads are better than one.
B. friendship is precious in life
C. the disabled should never give up.
D. a man can be destroyed but cannot be defeated.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. C 7. B
C
As we age, even if we’re healthy, the heart just isn’t as efficient in processing oxygen (氧气) as it used to be. In most people the first signs show up in their 50s or early 60s. And among people who don’t exercise, the changes can start even sooner.
“Think of a rubber band (橡皮筋). In the beginning, it is flexible, but put it in a drawer for 20 years and it will become dry and easily broken,” says Dr. Ben Levine, a heart specialist at the University of Texas. That’s what happens to the heart. Fortunately for those in midlife, Levine is finding that even if you haven’t been an enthusiastic exerciser, getting in shape now may help improve your aging heart.
Levine and his research team selected volunteers aged between 45 and 64 who did not exercise much but were otherwise healthy. Participants were randomly divided into two groups. The first group took part in a program of nonaerobic (无氧) exercise — balance training and weight training — three times a week. The second group did high-intensity aerobic exercise under the guidance of a trainer for four or more days a week. After two years, the second group saw obvious improvements in heart health.
“We took these 50-year-old hearts and turned the clock back to 30-or 35-year-old hearts,” says Levine. “And the reason they got so much stronger and fitter was that their hearts could now fill a lot better and pump (泵送) a lot more blood during exercise.” But the hearts of those who participated in less intense exercise didn’t change, he says.
“The sweet spot in life to start exercising, if you haven’t already, is in late middle age when the heart still has flexibility, ” Levine says. “We put healthy 70-year-olds through a yearlong exercise training program, and nothing happened to them at all. ”
Dr. Nieca Goldberg, a spokeswoman for the American Heart Association, says Levine’s findings are a great start. But the study was small and needs to be repeated with far larger groups of people to determine exactly which aspects of an exercise routine make the biggest difference.
8. What does Levine want to explain by mentioning the rubber band
A. The right way of exercising. B. The results of a heart ill.
C. The difficulty of keeping fit. D. The aging process of the heart.
9. In which aspect were the two groups different in terms of research design
A. Diet plan. B. Professional background.
C. Exercise type. D. Previous physical condition.
10. What does Levine’s research find
A Middle-aged hearts get younger with aerobic exercise.
B. High-intensity exercise is more suitable for the young.
C. It is never too late for people to start taking exercise.
D. The more exercise we do, the stronger our hearts get.
11. What does Dr. Nieca Goldberg suggest
A. Making use of the findings. B. Interviewing the study participants.
C. Doing further research. D. Clarifying the purpose of the study.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. C
D
On December 26, 2004, an earthquake along the Indian Ocean caused a huge tsunami (海啸) that killed thousands of people in Asia and East Africa. However, wildlife officials at Sri Lanka's Yala National Park reported no mass animal deaths. Yala National Park is home to hundreds of wild animals.
Some researchers believe the animals at the park were able to sense the earthquake and moved to higher ground before the earthquake hit. Animals have good senses that help protect themselves from being hunted by their natural enemies. It is thought that their senses might also help them sense the coming disasters. Several countries have done research on the prediction (预测) of earthquakes by animals. There are two theories about how animals may be able to sense earthquakes. One theory is that animals sense the earth's shake. The other is that they can sense changes in the air. However, so far there has been no strong evidence about how animals may be able to sense earthquakes.
Other researchers are skeptical (怀疑) about using animals for earthquake predictions. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) officially states, "Changes in animal behaviors cannot be used to predict earthquakes. Even though there have been many cases of unusual animal behaviors before earthquakes, a connection between a specific behavior and an earthquake has not been made. Because of their fine senses, animals can often feel the earthquake at its earliest stages before the humans. That's why people say that the animal knew the earthquake was coming. But animals can also change their behaviors for many other reasons. If an earthquake can shake millions of people, it is likely that a few of their pets will, by chance, be acting strangely before the earthquake.”
Although scientists disagree on whether animal behaviors can be used to predict earthquakes, they all agree that it is possible for animals to sense changes in the environment before humans. Researchers around the world are continuing to study the connection between animal behaviors and earthquakes. It is hoped that these studies will help to predict earthquakes.
12. What can we know about animals' senses
A. They are not reliable. B. They can change the environment.
C. They can protect animals in some ways. D. They can prevent animals acting strangely.
13. What does the USGS mean
A. Animals change behaviors for many reasons. B. Animal behaviors can predict earthquakes.
C. Animal behaviors are closely related to earthquakes. D. Our pets can't sense earthquakes.
14. Which word best describes the author's attitude to scientists' study
A. Disappointed. B. Hopeful. C. Uninterested. D. Skeptical.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. How Earthquakes Cause Tsunami B. Why Animals Change Behaviors
C. Can Animals Predict Earthquakes D. What Functions Animals' Senses Have
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B 15. 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。
Workout fads (狂热) come and go, but virtually no other exercise program is as lasting as yoga(瑜伽). It originated from India and it’s been around for more than 5,000 years. ____16____
____17____ Yoga does more than burn calories and tone muscles. It’s a total mind-body workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation. Research shows yoga can help manage stress, improve mood, and enhance the quality of sleep. In addition, yoga has been shown to increase flexibility, improve balance and increase strength.
____18____ All these types, from the peaceful hatha to the high-intensity power yoga, take your workout to a level of mind-body connection.
People of all ages and fitness levels can do the most basic yoga poses and stretches. You can do yoga anywhere, indoors or out. You’ll need to use a yoga mat to keep you from sliding around in standing poses, and to cushion you while in seated and lying positions. ____19____ It includes a yoga ball for balance, a yoga block or two, and straps to help you reach for your feet or link your hands behind your back.
Even though there are many instructional books and DVDs on yoga, it is well worth it to invest in some classes with a good instructor who can show you how to do the postures. But if you don’t live near a studio, or you’re the on-the-go type who struggles to make time for a regular class, doing yoga at home can help you fit the practice into your life. ____20____ Simply choose the time and the length of the session that works for you, and get your “om” on at home.
A. Yoga is a great way to strengthen your body.
B. Other optional equipment may also be needed.
C. There are more than 100 different forms of yoga.
D. Now it is a popular practice throughout the world.
E. Therefore, yoga facilities are necessities for your exercise.
F. Yoga has long been praised for its physical and spiritual benefits.
G. You don’t have to wait for a specific class time or commit to a class.
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. C 19. B 20. G
第三部分 语言运用(共五节，满分50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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。
During a period of two months, the east coast of Florida was hit by three major hurricanes!
When we ____21____ on the morning of September 5, my husband and I stood on the balcony (阳台）and watched the still-powerful winds break huge trees. ____22____, in the midst of these destructive winds, we spotted a flash of color in our ____23____. No more than ten feet from where we stood, a hummingbird (蜂鸟) ____24____ and flew in front of us.
This was the first time we had ever ____25____ a hummingbird in our yard — or in Florida! Because they are rare, the ____26____ of a hummingbird in Brevard County, Florida, is almost a ____27____ in itself.
Although I had been trying to plant all the right plants to ____28____ them, it took a hurricane for me to ____29____ attract them to my yard and to really observe them closely. Almost every day since the hurricanes, I have had the ____30____ of observing the visiting hummingbirds. With a feeder right outside my office window, I get a daily bird’s ____31____.
The hurricane season affected me in a very ____32____ way. Every time I see the hummingbirds, I am ____33____ of the many blessings that nature holds for us: messages of beauty, strength, and determination. But perhaps the greatest ____34____ is that wonders are out there waiting to pay us a visit. We just need to keep ____35____ seeds of beauty and faith, and we need to keep an eye out for the wonders!
21. A. woke up B. stood up C. looked up D. turned up
22. A. Generally B. Gradually C. Normally D. Suddenly
23. A. garden B. room C. balcony D. office
24. A. dropped B. appeared C. remained D. landed
25. A. heard B. drawn C. seen D. caught
26. A. color B. name C. shape D. sight
27. A. symbol B. concept C. belief D. wonder
28. A. attract B. feed C. drive D. impress
29. A. formally B. finally C. regularly D. constantly
30. A. task B. joy C. hope D. plan
31. A. track B. mind C. view D. shadow
32. A. common B. casual C. strange D. positive
33. A. informed B. warned C. reminded D. cured
34. A. message B. hobby C. subject D. chance
35. A. buying B. changing C. receiving D. planting
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. D
第二节 单词拼写 (共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
(注意：请用本册书单词表中词汇的适当形式填空，一空一词，否则不给分)
36. He made it and won the first prize in the “Chinese Bridge” ________ (竞争). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】competition##contest
37. One will find himself ________ (苗条) than before if he succeeds in giving up taking much sugar and fat. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】slimmer
38. The plane crashed and no ________ (幸存者) were found. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】survivors
39. It is your ________ (责任) to keep the room clean and tidy today. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】responsibility
40. He felt greatly ________ (荣誉) to make a speech here. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】honored
41. The situation is an ________ (令人尴尬的) one, whichever way you look at it. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】awkward
42. She found it ____________(极其地) difficult to get a job. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】extremely
43. With the ________ (电) cut off, all the machines had to stop working. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】electricity
44. This could cause serious ________ (损害) to the country’s economy. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】damage
45. He arrived ________ (气喘吁吁) at the top of the stairs. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】breathlessly
第三节 单句语填 (共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
46. When I came in, he pretended ________ (study) the details of the report. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】to be studying
47. If you find it hard to face difficulties, you’d better list all your___________ (strong) and weaknesses first. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】strengths
48. She decided to go ________ a diet every day to keep fit. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】on
49. ________(trap) in the flood, the man had no choice but to wait for rescue. (所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】Trapped
50. When I finally got to the cinema, the movie had already come to ________ end. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】an
51. He is the man from ________ house the picture was stolen. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】whose
52. What _______(strike) me most in the movie was his father’s deep love for his son. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】struck
53. The ________ (determine) look on her face suggested that she wouldn’t give up easily. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】determined
54. It was this unique experience ________ taught me whatever difficulty we are faced with, we mustn’t give up our hope. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】that
55. The war in Mid-East ________ (destroy) many families in the past few years and people alive are suffering. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】has destroyed
第四节 课文背诵(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)
56. Jordan says that the secret ________. (根据句意填空)
【答案】to his success is learning from his failures
57. ________ a big challenge, but Lang Ping did not lose heart. (根据句意填空)
【答案】Losing two important players was
58. More than 10000 doctors and nurses came to ________. (根据句意填空)
【答案】provide medical care
59. Tangshan started to ________. (根据句意填空)
【答案】get back up on its feet
60. With strong support from the government and ________ the city’s people a new Tangshan was built upon the earthquake ruins. (根据句意填空)
【答案】the tireless efforts of
第五节 短文语填 (共10小题;每小题1分，满分10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。
Have you ever imagined ____61____(live) in 2200, about 200 years from now A recent study describes robots, underwater cities and holidays in space. City planners, experts on space and architects____62____ (ask) to give their ideas of life in 2200. According to them, the way people live, work and play will be totally different ____63____ how we do these things today. They also said that over twenty years ago, people couldn't imagine how the Internet ____64____ the smartphones would change our lives. But today, both have changed the way we communicate, learn and do daily things, and the changes in the next century will probably be even ____65____(great).
Those ____66____(question) in the research said that people might not go to the office in the future but would work at home instead. People will have advanced 3-D printers that will enable____67____ to download a design for furniture or a food picture and then to "print" the sofa, table or pizza at home.____68____ will also be less need for visits to the doctor. People will have a home health capsule that will "diagnose"____69____the problem is and provide various treatment. _____70_____(hopeful), they will also be going into space for holidays to get resources that have been used up on earth.
【答案】61. living
62. were asked
63. from 64. and
65. greater
66 questioned
67. them 68. There
69. what 70. Hopefully
第四部分 写作(满分20分)
71. 假定你是李华，最近你校英文报在举办以“Exercise an Hour Every Day, Healthy Life for a Lifetime”为主题的征文活动。请你根据以下要点用英语写一篇短文。内容包括：
1. 你对该主题的理解；
2. 结合自身的经历谈一谈你喜欢的运动及收获。
注意：
1. 词数100个左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】 Exercise an Hour Every Day, Healthy Life for a Lifetime
Nowadays, doing sports is becoming more and more popular. As we know, a person who keeps on taking exercise regularly will keep fit and live a happy life. As for me, my favorite sport is playing basketball. After school I usually spend half an hour on it, which not only builds up my body but also makes me refreshed. Playing basketball helps me relax after a period of tiring study and improves my study efficiency. Besides, through the game, I have learned the spirit of teamwork. It is also a good way for me to make new friends. In short, playing basketball enriches my life and makes me more confident. Let’s do sports together and enjoy a healthy life!