临高县新盈中学2024—2025学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题
考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
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，选出最佳选项。
1. When does the woman advise the man to leave
A. At 1:00 p.m. B. At 2:00 p.m. C. At 3:00 p.m.
2. How will the speakers probably get to the restaurant
A. By bus. B. By car. C. On foot.
3. What will the woman do this afternoon
A. Take a French class.
B. Teach the man maths.
C. Help with the man’s homework.
4. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Turn on the TV.
B. Turn off the light.
C. Bring some snacks.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Where to meet. B. When to leave. C. What to eat.
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，选出最佳选项。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. How may the woman feel at the beginning of the conversation
A. Relieved. B. Worried. C. Tired.
7. What will the woman probably do
A. Give the man a set of her keys.
B. Change the lock of her house.
C. Put her keys in a fixed place.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What is the man doing
A. Trying out a camera.
B. Chatting with a salesperson.
C. Reading reviews of cameras.
9. Where does the woman suggest the man buy a camera
A. From the mall.
B. From the local shop.
C. From the online shop.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What is wrong with the man
A. He has a fever.
B. He has indigestion.
C. He has a heart problem.
11. What does the man’s mum think the man should do
A. Eat more slowly.
B. Have a good rest.
C. Drink more water.
12. What does the woman want the man to do
A. Do a blood test now.
B. Change his medicine.
C. Have a check next week.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What do we know about the speakers
A. They are colleagues.
B. They are close friends.
C. They’ve never met before.
14. What did the man’s brother give him
A. A photo. B. A T-shirt. C. A baseball.
15. What does the woman like best
A. Dancing.
B. Singing.
C. Playing tennis.
16. What will the speakers do next
A. Have some food.
B. Watch a game.
C. Check out the clubs.
18. Where did the speaker first learn to swim
A. At school.
B At her uncle’s pool.
C. At a leisure centre.
19. Who encouraged the speaker to enter competitions
A. Her teammates.
B. Her parents.
C. Her trainer.
20. How often did the speaker train when she was in the advanced class
A. Twice a week.
B. Three times a week.
C. Four times a week.
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
You probably consider calorie (卡路里) burning with training. You can get great calorie burning effects with the following exercises.
Running
Running is one of the best calorie burners out there. An average person can burn anywhere from 500 to 1,000 calories in one hour of running. Speed and pace are all factors that can affect calorie burning. But running uses every muscle group in the body, allowing you to burn more calories.
High Intensity Interval (高强度间歇运动) Training (HIIT)
If you want intensity, HIIT is right for you. This physical exercise involves working hard in intervals, then resting. Because your heart rate will stay at a high level, you’ll burn more calories in less time. On average, a person will burn 400 to 600 calories in 30 minutes.
Jumping rope
This childhood activity can actually do wonders for your health. Jumping rope is great for strengthening the lower and upper body while training your balance and coordination (协调能力), because your mind has to work while you jump. Jumping rope can burn 600 to 1,000 calories in an hour.
Swimming
Swimming is a low-intensity form of exercise that also uses muscle groups of your body. In just 30 minutes of swimming, an average person can burn 200 to 300 calories. Swimming also helps to shape body, control blood pressure, and increase strength—all great reasons for you to jump into the water.
21. Which kind of exercise burns the most calories in an hour
A. Running. B. Swimming.
C. Jumping rope. D. High Intensity Interval Training.
22. Who may also be interested in the third exercise
A. Those who want to train their mind. B. Those who want to have good balance.
C. Those who want to control blood pressure. D. Those who want to do low-intensity activities.
23. What is the purpose of the text
A. To encourage people to compete in sports. B. To teach people how to do exercise.
C. To provide ways to burn calories. D. To promote a healthy lifestyle.
B
The first time my daughter, Maia, realized I was leaving on a trip without her, she was alarmed. “Why did you even have me if you were just going to leave me behind ” she sobbed. I tried to tell her that someday she’d understand the appeal of travel. But as my husband, Evan, pulled her off my leg so I could leave, I wondered if my solo trips would be worth the effort of going without her.
Returning home after a few days away, I felt energized and inspired. Maia was happy to hear about my trip. But this was the age of learning about compromises. As in: “You have to wear a coat, but we’ll compromise and you can choose which one.” She told me I could keep going on trips for work — but we’d compromise: she’d come with me.
When she was six, we flew to the Riviera Maya in Mexico. I was impressed by how cheerfully fearless she was when we swam in cenotes (天然井) or dived along a reef. In Fiji, nine-year-old Maia was attracted by the compassionate (有同情心的) women chiefs we met and decided she wanted to become a leader. During a trip to Sri Lanka when she was 13, she learned how the coin flip of your birth country can affect your opportunities in life.
When we finished up our travels and returned home to Vancouver for her high school education, it shouldn’t have come as a surprise to learn that our daughter had other ideas. Maia was thrilled when, after months of interviews, she was awarded a place to finish high school at Waterford Kamhlaba United World College of Southern Africa.
But it was during that first airport goodbye that I realized it was my turn to be left pared to the goofy 17-year-old I’d bid goodbye to, the 21-year-old woman who came home from high school in Africa and, later, from university in France, seemed mature and unfamiliar.
24. How did Maia feel the first time she realized her mom was leaving on a trip without her
A. Sad. B. Amazed. C. Confused. D. Excited.
25. What does the author want to tell in paragraph 3
A. Maia’s joy of travel. B. Maia’s travel experiences.
C. Maia’s impression on travel. D. Maia’s bravery during her travels.
26. What did Maria do for high school education after returning home to Vancouver
A. Maia finished high school in Vancouver. B. Maia got an award in high school.
C. Maia applied for a school in Africa. D. Maia went on travelling in Southern Africa.
27 What can we learn from the passage
A. Travel shapes a person. B. Life is like a journey.
C. All roads lead to Rome. D. Parents are the best teachers.
C
On a summer day in 2019, Raj Patel and his friend Sally Blake walked past a pool. It was filled with smelly algae (水藻), making it hard for workers to clean up. So the two 17-year-old students from Chicago decided to create a robot to deal with this problem. On Aug 19, the 18th Science and Environment Invention Award was announced. Patel and Blake’s invention of a water surface cleaning robot received the Gold Award.
It took them about four years to finish the robot. The robot moves like a boat and can be controlled from far away on the waterside. To collect garbage, the robot has two plates as “hands”. Then a conveyor belt is used for sending the garbage to a basket. “There is also a heating sheet under the belt to help dry the garbage and make it easy to deal with,” said Patel.
Compared to other robots of its kind, their robot is small, light and eco-friendly. “It has a solar panel (太阳能电池板) set on top,” said Blake.
The journey to build their robot was full of difficulties. But they worked hard to deal with these problems. One challenge was the balance of the boat. “It used to be heavy and easy to turn over. On the advice of our teacher, we changed the top part from steel to alloy (合金) to make it lighter,” said Patel.
As for their next step, they hope to make the robot work on its own. “We will continue to learn programming skills to make our dreams come true,” said Blake.
28. What inspired the invention of the cleaning robot
A. The desire to win an award. B. The difficulty of cleaning smelly algae.
C. The passion for cleaning robots. D. The terrible situation of the pool.
29. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The robot’s benefit. B. The robot’s influence.
C. The robot’s development. D. The robot’s working principle.
30. How is the cleaning robot different from other robots of its kind
A. It uses the boats. B. It owns a solar panel.
C. It can work on its own. D. It changes some metals.
31. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Environment. B. Economy. C. Society. D. Entertainment.
D
Welcome to Germany’s largest theme park! In an area covering 68 hectares, visitors to Europe Park can experience the architecture, plants and culture of 12 European countries.
Set in various themed areas, the popular leisure(休闲)park provides over 100 attractions and wonderful shows. Visitors can take a leisure walk through Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and Scandinavia in one afternoon!
Visitors can experience the rush of our high speed roller coasters, watch various acrobatic(杂技的) shows in our international programs, get lost in the underwater world from their seat in the 4D cinema, or experience many of our spectacular attractions. You are sure to make a lasting impression on your children and family.
Deep below the Greek Village, Atlantis Adventure, an interactive theme ride for the whole family, is waiting for all brave hunters. Visitors can get to the bottom of one of the world’s great mysteries in vehicles which can rotate 360°. Trying to reveal the myth of Atlantis, this adventure takes the visitors past extraordinary scenes with amazingly-beautiful coral reefs, sunken ships and groups of colourful fish. Be fascinated by the amazing animation (动画)and computer technology used in this fantastic ride! Children 8 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult.
32. What can people do in European Park
A. Riding in 12 European countries.
B. Playing underwater with children.
C. Watching various acrobatic shows.
D. Hunting for treasures in sunken ships.
33. How can visitors experience an underwater adventure
A. By join in international programs.
B. By taking an interactive theme ride.
C. By walking through the Greek Village.
D. By watching fantastic shows in 4D cinemas.
34 What does the underlined word “rotate” mean
A. Jump off.
B. Get away.
C. Pull over.
D. Turn around.
35. What is the author’s purpose of writing the text
A. To inform the public of a family—friendly park.
B. To introduce the largest theme park in the world.
C. To persuade more people to pay a visit to Germany.
D. To explain why theme parks are popular with children.
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。
Every new person added to the planet needs food, water, clothes, and so on.___36___ Those things require extra natural resources，including land and water. But Earth’s riches are limited. Less than 1 percent of Earths water can be used for drinking and washing. One out of every thirteen people around the world does not always have enough clean water. ___37___.Too many people are using too much water, especially in the already dry areas of the southwestern United States.
Food shortages(不足)are even more common. Worldwide, one out of every seven people does not get enough to eat. ___38___. Over time, the soil loses its nutrients (营养）and the farmland becomes useless for growing food. As the world becomes more crowded (拥挤的）， more land is needed to make way for growing cities.___39___. That’s a problem because trees help take in a gas called carbon dioxide. Humans produce carbon dioxide by burning coal and oil. Fewer trees mean more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The buildup of carbon dioxide traps heat and pollution above Earth.
___40___, although every person uses the planet's resources. The richest billion people, Americans especially, use the most resources. They also produce the most waste.
A. Forests are cleared away
B. Some people use a lot more than others
C. Water shortages have hit many parts of the world
D. Water pollution is a serious problem in some areas
E. More trees should be planted to handle air pollution
F. Huge needs for food force farmers to overuse their land
G. More people mean more cars, roads, schools, hospitals, and stores
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。
Last week, Tom and his mother went to a restaurant to celebrate his fifth birthday. When he and his mother were talking there, a waitress ____41____ curiously from a distance. Eventually, the waitress realized that the mom was talking in sign language to her little boy who also had ____42____ aids in his ears.
When the waitress ____43____ that it was Tom’s birthday, she decided to give the boy a special gift. She went to the Internet and ____44____ how to say “happy birthday” in sign language. She quickly got all the rules down. Then, she went up to Tom’s table and ____45____ to him, “Happy birthday to you!” Tom and his mother were really ____46____
Later, Tom’s mom said this was the first time he had ____47____ in sign language with people other than her and his teacher. It was a simple phrase ____48____ it was an important gift for Tom.
She added that the ____49____ from the waitress made her very moved. “Thanks to the _____50_____ waitress, his fifth birthday is one that we will _____51_____ for a lifetime,” the mom said. “My boy was always worried that he would appear very _____52_____when he was talking in sign language. Today, he saw that someone _____53_____ tried to talk to him in his _____54_____ language. It’s very _____55_____ for him. ”
41. A. commented B. sang C. concluded D. watched
42. A. walking B. reading C. hearing D. speaking
43. A. admitted B. learned C. expected D. imagined
44. A. adjusted to B. looked up C. reflected on D. went with
45. A. signed B. pretended C. shouted D. whispered
46. A. frightened B. hurt C. confused D. impressed
47. A. studied B. taught C. talked D. settled
48. A. and B. so C. or D. but
49. A. gift B. apology C. benefit D. explanation
50. A. silly B. impatient C. kind D. clever
51. A. work B. celebrate C. enjoy D. remember
52. A. noisy B. funny C. cool D. excited
53. A. angrily B. actually C. shyly D. casually
54. A. special B. formal C. secret D. official
55. A. difficult B. free C. important D. useless
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。
China is always regarded ___56___ a large and powerful country. About 1.4 billion people live in China and there are 56 ethnic groups and the ___57___ (large) group is the Han nationality. Other groups include the Tibetans, the Mongols, the Naxi ___58___ the Hezhen. Different ___59___ (group) have different customs and traditions. Like other aspects of Chinese life, cooking is ___60___ (great) influenced by geography and ethnic cultures. There are eight main cooking styles. Every cooking style ___61___ (have) its own characteristics.
Chinese art is influenced by the country’s long history. Many ___62___ (music) instruments are very important parts of Chinese culture. Eastern-style martial arts were also developed in China, ___63___ is the birthplace of kung fu. This fighting technique was based on animal movements and it ___64___ (create) in the middle of the 1600s.
China has spent large amounts of money on science and research. The most famous advancement is the development of new trains called “Fuxing bullet train”. These trains are considered to be the world’s fastest trains, ___65___ (change) Chinese people’s life.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假如你是李华，最近你班就“中学生是否应该带手机进校园”展开了激烈的讨论，有些人认为应该带，而有些人持反对观点。请你写一篇短文来概括这次讨论以及你的看法。
注意：字数100词左右。
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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，使之构成一个完整的短文。续写词数应为150左右。
One afternoon after school, Mary and her brother, Keith, were eating at a cafe near their home. That afternoon, they had to share their table with another person. That person was a young lady in her twenties. After eating, she went to the restroom. Without realizing, she had left her handphone on the table. Five minutes later, she came out and walked out of the cafe without looking back.
Mary saw the handphone on the table. She quickly told Keith, “Keith, the girl left behind her handphone.”
Keith looked at the handphone. It took his breath away. It was one of the latest models on the market. Keith had always wanted a handphone. But his parents had told him, “You don’t need one. You can always use the house phone.”
He stared at it for some minutes. Then he said slowly, pausing on every word, “I want to take the handphone.”
Mary could not believe her ears. She merely stared at her brother. “You can’t! What if the owner comes to look for it ”
Having made the decision, Keith quickly grabbed the handphone and put it in his schoolbag. Then, he took Mary’s hand and led her out of the cafe quickly.
Once back home, Keith locked his house door with trembling hands. Inside his room, he took out the piece of beauty. Oh, he liked it so much. Now he had his own handphone. Soon, he was polishing it happily.
But Mary told him, “Keith, you cannot keep the handphone. What will you tell Father about this He will ask you how you got the handphone.”
Keith said quickly, “I will say a friend lent it to me.”
Mary said, “Now you are lying too.” Oh dear! When had Keith turned so dishonest
Then Mary saw a house phone number on the plastic cover of the handphone. “This is the girl’s phone number. Why don't we just call this number We will talk to her and ask her to come and take back her handphone.” She was trying to talk some sense into him.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右：
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
That night, Keith turned over in bed from time to time.
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Mary was very happy to hear that.
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临高县新盈中学2024—2025学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题
考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
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，选出最佳选项。
1. When does the woman advise the man to leave
A. At 1:00 p.m. B. At 2:00 p.m. C. At 3:00 p.m.
【答案】A
【原文】M: Mum, I’m leaving for Vancouver tomorrow at 2:00 p.m..
W: Honey, there is construction on the road on the way to the train station. Maybe you should go one hour earlier. That leaves extra time in case of bad traffic.
2. How will the speakers probably get to the restaurant
A. By bus. B. By car. C. On foot.
【答案】C
【原文】M: The car won’t start. I think we’re out of gas. Maybe we can catch a bus to get to the restaurant.
W: There aren’t any buses here. Let’s walk. It’s not far.
3. What will the woman do this afternoon
A. Take a French class.
B. Teach the man maths.
C. Help with the man’s homework.
【答案】A
【原文】M: Can you help me with my maths homework I can’t do it.
W: Sure. How about tomorrow morning I’ve got a French class this afternoon.
M: OK. Thank you!
4. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Turn on the TV.
B. Turn off the light.
C. Bring some snacks.
【答案】B
【原文】W: Let’s watch a documentary about volcanoes. But I’m afraid it’s too bright in here. Could you please turn off the light while I turn on the TV
M: OK. And I’ll bring some snacks.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Where to meet. B. When to leave. C. What to eat.
【答案】C
【原文】W: Wow! Look at all these different places to eat! There are so many choices. What are you going to have, Dan
M: I’m so hungry. I want a burger and a large order of fries.
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，选出最佳选项。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. How may the woman feel at the beginning of the conversation
A. Relieved. B. Worried. C. Tired.
7. What will the woman probably do
A. Give the man a set of her keys.
B. Change the lock of her house.
C. Put her keys in a fixed place.
【答案】6. A 7. C
【原文】W: There they are! At last I’ve found them. I’ve been looking for them everywhere.
M: What Your keys You’re always losing them.
W: I know, and I really thought I’d lost them for good this time.
M: Why don’t you make sure you put them in the same place Then you’d have the satisfaction of finding them whenever you want them.
W: Good idea.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What is the man doing
A. Trying out a camera.
B. Chatting with a salesperson.
C. Reading reviews of cameras.
9. Where does the woman suggest the man buy a camera
A. From the mall.
B. From the local shop.
C. From the online shop.
【答案】8. C 9. B
【原文】W: Hi, Tim. What are you looking at
M: Oh, I’ve been reading some online reviews. I want to buy a digital camera, but I’m still not sure which one to get.
W: That’s the problem with buying one from the Internet. You can’t try something out before you buy it. Perhaps you should go to a store.
M: It’s a shame that the local shop has such a small range of cameras. There’s the mall, I suppose.
W: Oh, no, I wouldn’t go there at this time of year. It’ll be very crowded. The shop down the road is a lot better now than it used to be. There are new owners. You should give it a try.
M: Okay. Thanks for your advice.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What is wrong with the man
A. He has a fever.
B. He has indigestion.
C. He has a heart problem.
11. What does the man’s mum think the man should do
A. Eat more slowly.
B. Have a good rest.
C. Drink more water.
12. What does the woman want the man to do
A. Do a blood test now.
B. Change his medicine.
C. Have a check next week.
【答案】10. B 11. A 12. C
【原文】W: Now, breathe in and out. Good. I’m going to take your temperature. OK, that seems normal. Now lie down, please. If I push here, does it hurt
M: Ow! A little bit. Do you think it’s my heart
W: Your heart Why would it be your heart You’re sixteen years old.
M: My mum says I eat the wrong things and I eat too quickly She thinks I’ll have a heart attack.
W: I see. Well, your heart is fine. I think you’ve got indigestion. But your mother’s right—you need to eat more slowly and you should drink more water. I’m going to give you some medicine. And you should come back for a check next week.
M: Aren’t you going to do a blood test
W: No, I don’t think that’s necessary.
M: Oh good thank you.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What do we know about the speakers
A. They are colleagues.
B. They are close friends.
C. They’ve never met before.
14. What did the man’s brother give him
A. A photo. B. A T-shirt. C. A baseball.
15. What does the woman like best
A. Dancing.
B. Singing.
C. Playing tennis.
16. What will the speakers do next
A. Have some food.
B. Watch a game.
C. Check out the clubs.
【答案】13. C 14. B 15. A 16. A
【原文】M: Hi, you must be Sarah. I can tell from your picture. I’m Michael. Finally we meet! So we’re going to be classmates this semester!
W: Yes, I recognize you from your photo, too! I’m so glad to meet you in person. I see from your T-shirt that you like baseball. I’m a big fan, too!
M: Well, the T-shirt was a present from my brother, who’s a baseball player. Look at the back—it has a photo of all the players on his team. They won the city championship this summer.
W: That’s great. I love to watch baseball. What about you Do you play a sport
M: Yes, I play tennis. What else do you like to do
W: Well, what I like to do best is dance. I’m studying classical ballet, but I also like to dance to pop music.
M: Cool. Do you want to check out the local clubs this weekend
W: Oh, yeah. And the restaurants, too. Speaking of that, I’m hungry!
M: Me too. How about trying the place up the street I’d like to get a good hamburger.
W: Let’s go!
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To introduce a club.
B. To recommend a sport.
C. To promote a competition.
18. Where did the speaker first learn to swim
A. At school.
B At her uncle’s pool.
C. At a leisure centre.
19. Who encouraged the speaker to enter competitions
A. Her teammates.
B. Her parents.
C. Her trainer.
20. How often did the speaker train when she was in the advanced class
A. Twice a week.
B. Three times a week.
C. Four times a week.
【答案】17. B 18. B 19. C 20. B
【原文】 W: Hi, everyone! My name’s Lily and I’m a swimmer. I’m talking to you today because I want to encourage you to take up swimming. It’s a great sport. It isn’t expensive to do and it keeps you healthy. I learnt to swim when I was about five. I didn’t learn it at the local leisure centre, but in my uncle’s pool. When I started primary school, I joined a swimming club and I went swimming twice a week. I had a lovely trainer called Anna. She encouraged me to enter competitions and I did quite well. Nearly every Saturday a group of us from the swimming club went to other towns to have competitions. That was fun. After I’d won quite a lot of competitions, I moved into the advanced class at the club and I had a trainer who was once an Olympic winner! He wanted me to receive training every day after school for an hour and a half. My parents didn’t agree because I needed to spare some time for my school work. But they let me go three days a week. I love swimming and I would really recommend it to everyone.
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
You probably consider calorie (卡路里) burning with training. You can get great calorie burning effects with the following exercises.
Running
Running is one of the best calorie burners out there. An average person can burn anywhere from 500 to 1,000 calories in one hour of running. Speed and pace are all factors that can affect calorie burning. But running uses every muscle group in the body, allowing you to burn more calories.
High Intensity Interval (高强度间歇运动) Training (HIIT)
If you want intensity, HIIT is right for you. This physical exercise involves working hard in intervals, then resting. Because your heart rate will stay at a high level, you’ll burn more calories in less time. On average, a person will burn 400 to 600 calories in 30 minutes.
Jumping rope
This childhood activity can actually do wonders for your health. Jumping rope is great for strengthening the lower and upper body while training your balance and coordination (协调能力), because your mind has to work while you jump. Jumping rope can burn 600 to 1,000 calories in an hour.
Swimming
Swimming is a low-intensity form of exercise that also uses muscle groups of your body. In just 30 minutes of swimming, an average person can burn 200 to 300 calories. Swimming also helps to shape body, control blood pressure, and increase strength—all great reasons for you to jump into the water.
21. Which kind of exercise burns the most calories in an hour
A. Running. B. Swimming.
C. Jumping rope. D. High Intensity Interval Training.
22. Who may also be interested in the third exercise
A. Those who want to train their mind. B. Those who want to have good balance.
C. Those who want to control blood pressure. D. Those who want to do low-intensity activities.
23. What is the purpose of the text
A. To encourage people to compete in sports. B. To teach people how to do exercise.
C. To provide ways to burn calories. D. To promote a healthy lifestyle.
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C
B
The first time my daughter, Maia, realized I was leaving on a trip without her, she was alarmed. “Why did you even have me if you were just going to leave me behind ” she sobbed. I tried to tell her that someday she’d understand the appeal of travel. But as my husband, Evan, pulled her off my leg so I could leave, I wondered if my solo trips would be worth the effort of going without her.
Returning home after a few days away, I felt energized and inspired. Maia was happy to hear about my trip. But this was the age of learning about compromises. As in: “You have to wear a coat, but we’ll compromise and you can choose which one.” She told me I could keep going on trips for work — but we’d compromise: she’d come with me.
When she was six, we flew to the Riviera Maya in Mexico. I was impressed by how cheerfully fearless she was when we swam in cenotes (天然井) or dived along a reef. In Fiji, nine-year-old Maia was attracted by the compassionate (有同情心的) women chiefs we met and decided she wanted to become a leader. During a trip to Sri Lanka when she was 13, she learned how the coin flip of your birth country can affect your opportunities in life.
When we finished up our travels and returned home to Vancouver for her high school education, it shouldn’t have come as a surprise to learn that our daughter had other ideas. Maia was thrilled when, after months of interviews, she was awarded a place to finish high school at Waterford Kamhlaba United World College of Southern Africa.
But it was during that first airport goodbye that I realized it was my turn to be left pared to the goofy 17-year-old I’d bid goodbye to, the 21-year-old woman who came home from high school in Africa and, later, from university in France, seemed mature and unfamiliar.
24. How did Maia feel the first time she realized her mom was leaving on a trip without her
A. Sad. B. Amazed. C. Confused. D. Excited.
25. What does the author want to tell in paragraph 3
A. Maia’s joy of travel. B. Maia’s travel experiences.
C. Maia’s impression on travel. D. Maia’s bravery during her travels.
26. What did Maria do for high school education after returning home to Vancouver
A. Maia finished high school in Vancouver. B. Maia got an award in high school.
C. Maia applied for a school in Africa. D. Maia went on travelling in Southern Africa.
27 What can we learn from the passage
A. Travel shapes a person. B. Life is like a journey.
C. All roads lead to Rome. D. Parents are the best teachers.
【答案】24. A 25. B 26. C 27. A
C
On a summer day in 2019, Raj Patel and his friend Sally Blake walked past a pool. It was filled with smelly algae (水藻), making it hard for workers to clean up. So the two 17-year-old students from Chicago decided to create a robot to deal with this problem. On Aug 19, the 18th Science and Environment Invention Award was announced. Patel and Blake’s invention of a water surface cleaning robot received the Gold Award.
It took them about four years to finish the robot. The robot moves like a boat and can be controlled from far away on the waterside. To collect garbage, the robot has two plates as “hands”. Then a conveyor belt is used for sending the garbage to a basket. “There is also a heating sheet under the belt to help dry the garbage and make it easy to deal with,” said Patel.
Compared to other robots of its kind, their robot is small, light and eco-friendly. “It has a solar panel (太阳能电池板) set on top,” said Blake.
The journey to build their robot was full of difficulties. But they worked hard to deal with these problems. One challenge was the balance of the boat. “It used to be heavy and easy to turn over. On the advice of our teacher, we changed the top part from steel to alloy (合金) to make it lighter,” said Patel.
As for their next step, they hope to make the robot work on its own. “We will continue to learn programming skills to make our dreams come true,” said Blake.
28. What inspired the invention of the cleaning robot
A. The desire to win an award. B. The difficulty of cleaning smelly algae.
C. The passion for cleaning robots. D. The terrible situation of the pool.
29. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The robot’s benefit. B. The robot’s influence.
C. The robot’s development. D. The robot’s working principle.
30. How is the cleaning robot different from other robots of its kind
A. It uses the boats. B. It owns a solar panel.
C. It can work on its own. D. It changes some metals.
31. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Environment. B. Economy. C. Society. D. Entertainment.
【答案】28. B 29. D 30. B 31. A
D
Welcome to Germany’s largest theme park! In an area covering 68 hectares, visitors to Europe Park can experience the architecture, plants and culture of 12 European countries.
Set in various themed areas, the popular leisure(休闲)park provides over 100 attractions and wonderful shows. Visitors can take a leisure walk through Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and Scandinavia in one afternoon!
Visitors can experience the rush of our high speed roller coasters, watch various acrobatic(杂技的) shows in our international programs, get lost in the underwater world from their seat in the 4D cinema, or experience many of our spectacular attractions. You are sure to make a lasting impression on your children and family.
Deep below the Greek Village, Atlantis Adventure, an interactive theme ride for the whole family, is waiting for all brave hunters. Visitors can get to the bottom of one of the world’s great mysteries in vehicles which can rotate 360°. Trying to reveal the myth of Atlantis, this adventure takes the visitors past extraordinary scenes with amazingly-beautiful coral reefs, sunken ships and groups of colourful fish. Be fascinated by the amazing animation (动画)and computer technology used in this fantastic ride! Children 8 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult.
32. What can people do in European Park
A. Riding in 12 European countries.
B. Playing underwater with children.
C. Watching various acrobatic shows.
D. Hunting for treasures in sunken ships.
33. How can visitors experience an underwater adventure
A. By join in international programs.
B. By taking an interactive theme ride.
C. By walking through the Greek Village.
D. By watching fantastic shows in 4D cinemas.
34 What does the underlined word “rotate” mean
A. Jump off.
B. Get away.
C. Pull over.
D. Turn around.
35. What is the author’s purpose of writing the text
A. To inform the public of a family—friendly park.
B. To introduce the largest theme park in the world.
C. To persuade more people to pay a visit to Germany.
D. To explain why theme parks are popular with children.
【答案】32. C 33. B 34. D 35. A
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。
Every new person added to the planet needs food, water, clothes, and so on.___36___ Those things require extra natural resources，including land and water. But Earth’s riches are limited. Less than 1 percent of Earths water can be used for drinking and washing. One out of every thirteen people around the world does not always have enough clean water. ___37___.Too many people are using too much water, especially in the already dry areas of the southwestern United States.
Food shortages(不足)are even more common. Worldwide, one out of every seven people does not get enough to eat. ___38___. Over time, the soil loses its nutrients (营养）and the farmland becomes useless for growing food. As the world becomes more crowded (拥挤的）， more land is needed to make way for growing cities.___39___. That’s a problem because trees help take in a gas called carbon dioxide. Humans produce carbon dioxide by burning coal and oil. Fewer trees mean more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The buildup of carbon dioxide traps heat and pollution above Earth.
___40___, although every person uses the planet's resources. The richest billion people, Americans especially, use the most resources. They also produce the most waste.
A. Forests are cleared away
B. Some people use a lot more than others
C. Water shortages have hit many parts of the world
D. Water pollution is a serious problem in some areas
E. More trees should be planted to handle air pollution
F. Huge needs for food force farmers to overuse their land
G. More people mean more cars, roads, schools, hospitals, and stores
【答案】36. G 37. C 38. F 39. A 40. B
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。
Last week, Tom and his mother went to a restaurant to celebrate his fifth birthday. When he and his mother were talking there, a waitress ____41____ curiously from a distance. Eventually, the waitress realized that the mom was talking in sign language to her little boy who also had ____42____ aids in his ears.
When the waitress ____43____ that it was Tom’s birthday, she decided to give the boy a special gift. She went to the Internet and ____44____ how to say “happy birthday” in sign language. She quickly got all the rules down. Then, she went up to Tom’s table and ____45____ to him, “Happy birthday to you!” Tom and his mother were really ____46____
Later, Tom’s mom said this was the first time he had ____47____ in sign language with people other than her and his teacher. It was a simple phrase ____48____ it was an important gift for Tom.
She added that the ____49____ from the waitress made her very moved. “Thanks to the _____50_____ waitress, his fifth birthday is one that we will _____51_____ for a lifetime,” the mom said. “My boy was always worried that he would appear very _____52_____when he was talking in sign language. Today, he saw that someone _____53_____ tried to talk to him in his _____54_____ language. It’s very _____55_____ for him. ”
41. A. commented B. sang C. concluded D. watched
42. A. walking B. reading C. hearing D. speaking
43. A. admitted B. learned C. expected D. imagined
44. A. adjusted to B. looked up C. reflected on D. went with
45. A. signed B. pretended C. shouted D. whispered
46. A. frightened B. hurt C. confused D. impressed
47. A. studied B. taught C. talked D. settled
48. A. and B. so C. or D. but
49. A. gift B. apology C. benefit D. explanation
50. A. silly B. impatient C. kind D. clever
51. A. work B. celebrate C. enjoy D. remember
52. A. noisy B. funny C. cool D. excited
53. A. angrily B. actually C. shyly D. casually
54. A. special B. formal C. secret D. official
55. A. difficult B. free C. important D. useless
【答案】41. D 42. C 43. B 44. B 45. A 46. D 47. C 48. D 49. A 50. C 51. D 52. B 53. B 54. A 55. C
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。
China is always regarded ___56___ a large and powerful country. About 1.4 billion people live in China and there are 56 ethnic groups and the ___57___ (large) group is the Han nationality. Other groups include the Tibetans, the Mongols, the Naxi ___58___ the Hezhen. Different ___59___ (group) have different customs and traditions. Like other aspects of Chinese life, cooking is ___60___ (great) influenced by geography and ethnic cultures. There are eight main cooking styles. Every cooking style ___61___ (have) its own characteristics.
Chinese art is influenced by the country’s long history. Many ___62___ (music) instruments are very important parts of Chinese culture. Eastern-style martial arts were also developed in China, ___63___ is the birthplace of kung fu. This fighting technique was based on animal movements and it ___64___ (create) in the middle of the 1600s.
China has spent large amounts of money on science and research. The most famous advancement is the development of new trains called “Fuxing bullet train”. These trains are considered to be the world’s fastest trains, ___65___ (change) Chinese people’s life.
【答案】56. as 57. largest
58. and 59. groups
60. greatly
61. has 62. musical
63. which 64. was created
65. changing
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假如你是李华，最近你班就“中学生是否应该带手机进校园”展开了激烈的讨论，有些人认为应该带，而有些人持反对观点。请你写一篇短文来概括这次讨论以及你的看法。
注意：字数100词左右。
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【答案】范文
There is a heated discussion about whether students should bring mobile phones into school. Different people hold different views.
Some argue that students should bring mobile phones to campus. Firstly, mobile phones makes it easier for them to keep in touch with their families and friends. Furthermore, they can relax themselves by listening to music after class. Others differ on this matter. They believe most of students can’t keep the balance between playing mobile phone and their study, which will distract them from their learning. What’s more, some students make friends online, which is potentially unsafe because there are always some people who are bad.
Personally, I think students shouldn’t bring mobile phones to campus, since they lack self-discipline and the ability to concentrate on studying with a phone available.
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，使之构成一个完整的短文。续写词数应为150左右。
One afternoon after school, Mary and her brother, Keith, were eating at a cafe near their home. That afternoon, they had to share their table with another person. That person was a young lady in her twenties. After eating, she went to the restroom. Without realizing, she had left her handphone on the table. Five minutes later, she came out and walked out of the cafe without looking back.
Mary saw the handphone on the table. She quickly told Keith, “Keith, the girl left behind her handphone.”
Keith looked at the handphone. It took his breath away. It was one of the latest models on the market. Keith had always wanted a handphone. But his parents had told him, “You don’t need one. You can always use the house phone.”
He stared at it for some minutes. Then he said slowly, pausing on every word, “I want to take the handphone.”
Mary could not believe her ears. She merely stared at her brother. “You can’t! What if the owner comes to look for it ”
Having made the decision, Keith quickly grabbed the handphone and put it in his schoolbag. Then, he took Mary’s hand and led her out of the cafe quickly.
Once back home, Keith locked his house door with trembling hands. Inside his room, he took out the piece of beauty. Oh, he liked it so much. Now he had his own handphone. Soon, he was polishing it happily.
But Mary told him, “Keith, you cannot keep the handphone. What will you tell Father about this He will ask you how you got the handphone.”
Keith said quickly, “I will say a friend lent it to me.”
Mary said, “Now you are lying too.” Oh dear! When had Keith turned so dishonest
Then Mary saw a house phone number on the plastic cover of the handphone. “This is the girl’s phone number. Why don't we just call this number We will talk to her and ask her to come and take back her handphone.” She was trying to talk some sense into him.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右：
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
That night, Keith turned over in bed from time to time.
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Mary was very happy to hear that.
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【答案】
That night, Keith turned over in bed from time to time. The shiny new handphone in his drawer felt like a heavy stone weighing on his conscience. Images of the girl’s anxious face kept flashing in his mind — what if she needed the phone for an emergency What if she cried over losing it Guilt twisted in his stomach, and he sat up abruptly, staring at the moonlight streaming through the window. Finally, he whispered to the darkness, “I have to give it back.”
Mary was very happy to hear that. She hugged Keith tightly and pointed to the phone number on the cover. “Let’s call her right now — she might still be awake worrying!” she urged. Half an hour later, the girl arrived at their doorstep, tears in her eyes. As she thanked them profusely, Keith placed the phone in her hands, his face warm but his heart lighter. Later, he found a small sticker in his bag from the girl: “Kindness shines brighter than any phone.” He smiled, realizing true happiness came not from possession, but from doing what was right.
