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祥云祥华中学2023-2024学年下学期期中考试 高一英语测试卷 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）。共4页。考试结束，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第Ⅰ卷 注意事项： 1. 答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2. 选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What might the woman do next? A. Go home. B. Make a call. C. Fetch the watch. 2. Where was the man last night? A. At a restaurant. B. At a hospital. C. At home. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. School subjects. B. Online classes. C. TV programs. 4. When will the speakers probably arrive at the railway station? A. Around 10. 15. B. Around 10:30. C. Around 10:40. 5. What does the woman dislike about the movie? A. The acting. B. The plot. C. The music. 第二节（共15小题；　每小题1.5分，　满分22.5分） 请听下面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至7题。 6. What is the price of the shoes at Maxine’s? A. $160. B. $200. C. $245. 7. What does the woman say about the goods in Helen’s? A. Expensive. B. Special. C. Cheap. 听第7 段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What program did the man watch on the weekend? A. A football game. B. A police drama. C. A film about a train trip. 9 What does the woman think of Slow TV? A. Boring. B. Relaxing. C. Exciting. 10. What will the man do this weekend? A. Watch TV. B. Film his tree. C. Take a walk outside. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Which university would the man like to go to? A. Oxford University. B. Yale University. C. Sydney University. 12. What is the advantage of studying in America? A. It will cost less. B. It has many scholarships. C. It is easy to get a dream job. 13. What does the woman suggest the man do in the end? A. Study hard for IELTS. B. Apply for some scholarships. C. Make a decision immediately. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Former schoolmates. C. Teacher and student. 15. Which high school is the best in the city? A. Landway High School. B. Colin High School. C. Aston High School. 16. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Meet her foreign teacher. B. Teach her oral French. C. Take a walk with her. 17. Where will the speakers go next? A. A school. B. A bookstore. C. A park. 听第10段独白，回答第18至20题。 18. What did Katie do with her first cabbage? A. She donated it to the hungry people. B. She gave it to the school kitchen. C. She ate it with her family. 19. How did Katie get land to start her first garden? A. From her school. B. From her community. C. From her parents. 20. What is Katie’s goal now? A. To get500 gardens. B. To raise over $200,000. C. To travel across50 states. 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A If you want to fill your shelves with the best books of all time you’re in the right place. Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein (1974) The imagination of Shel Silverstein is on full display in this classic collection of short stories and poems. The book is truly one of the best poetry books of all time because of its staying power for children. The stories of this American poet, author, singer and folk artist have something for everyone. Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (1878) Most critics regard it as one of the most typical literary love stories. The author’s Russian tale of unfortunate lovers is filled with fascinating quotes like, “He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.” This one belongs on any book collector’s shelf. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1943) It is a timeless tale of a prince’s journey in search of adventure. What he finds, however, are interactions with adults who leave him so upset. It’s one of the most appealing short books we’ve ever read and also one of the most widely read children’s classics all over the world. The Shining by Stephen King (1977) The master of mystery must be included in any list of books you should read in a lifetime. That’s why you will find it here. Horror fans take note: This is one of the scariest and best Stephen King books of all time. 1 In which book can we read about unfortunate lovers? A. Anna Karenina. B. The Shining. C. The Little Prince. D. Where the Sidewalk Ends. 2. Which writer is good at telling a timeless journey of adventure? A. Shel Silverstein. B. Stephen King. C. Antoine de Saint-Exupery. D. Leo Tolstoy. 3. What do Where the Sidewalk Ends and The Shining have in common? A. They are both novels. B. They are both for children. C. They are both about adults. D. They were both written in the 1970s. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇应用文。文章推荐了适合放在书架上的几本好书。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Anna Karenina中关键句“The author’s Russian tale of unfortunate lovers is filled with fascinating quotes like, “He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.”(作者写的关于不幸恋人的俄罗斯故事充满了迷人的语录，比如，“他走下楼梯，尽量不去看她，就好像她是太阳一样，但他甚至不看她，就像太阳一样看到了她。”)”可知，《安娜·卡列尼娜》这本书讲述了不幸恋人的故事。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Little Prince中关键句“It is a timeless tale of a prince’s journey in search of adventure.(这是一个关于王子寻找冒险之旅的永恒故事)”可知，《小王子》讲述了一个永恒的冒险之旅的故事，作者是Antoine de Saint-Exupery。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Where the Sidewalk Ends写作时间：1974及The Shining的写作时间：1977可知，这两本书的共同点是它们都写于20世纪70年代（1970s）。故选D。 B A talented teen painter in Waterbury is helping her very sick father with her love of art. The 15-year-old girl from Waterbury could become a well-known artist one day. For now, though, part of her love for painting is the chance to help her dad, who’s ill. “It’s kind of like an ache-a heartbreak,” she said. “You never want to see one of your loved ones get hurt. ” Her father is suffering from type-one diabetes (糖尿病) and is having trouble affording his mounting medical bills. “I’m suffering from heart disease, and blindness from my diabetes,” her father said. Angie has decided to put her talent as an artist to good use. On Saturday, Sept. 23 from noon to 4 p. m., she’s hosting her own one day art exhibition (展览) to sell her paintings and raise money mainly for her father’s medical bills. “Angie’s Art Exhibition” will be at the North End Recreation Centre, located at 262 North Main Street in Waterbury. She’s also using it to help the Fairfield Animal Shelter. Angie loves animals—you see that on many of her paintings. This isn’t the first time Angie has put her paintbrush to good use helping others. Her mother tells News 8 that Angie has also used her work to help her community: a local family who lost their father, and children who needed school supplies. “She has an angelic heart. If there were more people like her in the world, there wouldn’t be so much chaos (混乱) and hate. I just look up to her and say ‘I’m very proud of you,’ ”her father said. “My dad’s a great person. Though he goes through this, he still loves me and supports me in any way he can. It makes me feel important, “she said. 4. What is the main reason why Angie is hosting her own art exhibition? A. To show her talent as an artist. B. To raise money to treat her father. C. To sell her paintings to art collectors. D. To support the Fairfield Animal Shelter. 5. What is Angie’s father’s opinion of her? A. He expects her to become a world-famous artist. B. He takes pride in her and considers her to be an angel. C. He is disappointed in her for not concentrating on study. D. He thinks she should focus on helping him instead of others. 6. Which of the following words can best describe Angie? A. Artistic and caring. B. Humorous and kind. C. Independent and proud. D. Knowledgeable and helpful. 7. What does the story intend to tell us? A. It’s never too late to learn. B Study first and play afterwards. C. The company of parents is important to children’s development. D. Determination and creativity can be powerful tools to help those in need. 【答案】4. B 5. B 6. A 7. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章讲述了Angie为了帮助自己的亲人和社区的人们，用自己的画作积极筹集善款的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“On Saturday, Sept. 23 from noon to 4 p. m., she’s hosting her own one day art exhibition (展览) to sell her paintings and raise money mainly for her father’s medical bills. (9月23日（周六）中午到下午4点，她将举办自己的为期一天的艺术展，出售自己的画作，主要为她父亲的医药费筹集资金。)”可知，Angie举办画展是为了筹钱给父亲支付医药费。故选B项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第五段““She has an angelic heart. If there were more people like her in the world, there wouldn’t be so much chaos and hate. I just look up to her and say ‘I’m very proud of you,’ ”her father said. (“她有一颗天使般的心。如果世界上有更多像她这样的人，就不会有这么多的混乱和仇恨。我只是看着她说，‘我为你感到骄傲，’”她父亲说。)”可知，父亲为女儿感到骄傲，把她视作天使。故选B项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“A talented teen painter in Waterbury is helping her very sick father with her love of art. The 15-year-old girl from Waterbury could become a well-known artist one day. (沃特伯里一位才华横溢的少女画家用她对艺术的热爱帮助她病重的父亲。这个来自沃特伯里的15岁女孩有一天会成为一名著名的艺术家。)”及文章第三，四段Angie帮助他人的描述和文章第五段爸爸的看法“She has an angelic heart. If there were more people like her in the world, there wouldn’t be so much chaos and hate. (她有一颗天使般的心。如果世界上有更多像她这样的人，就不会有这么多的混乱和仇恨)”可知，Angie是有艺术天赋并关爱他人的。故选A项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据全文尤其是第四段内容“This isn’t the first time Angie has put her paintbrush to good use helping others. Her mother tells News 8 that Angie has also used her work to help her community: a local family who lost their father, and children who needed school supplies. (这不是安吉第一次用她的画笔来帮助别人了。她的母亲告诉News 8，安吉还用她的工作来帮助她的社区：一个失去父亲的当地家庭，以及需要学习用品的孩子。)”可推知，故事想要告诉我们：决心和创造力可以成为帮助那些需要帮助的人的有力工具。故选D项。 C Salad seeds (生菜种子) that went on a round trip to outer space and back grew at a slightly slower rate than the ones on earth. scientists have found, thanks to thousands of young people who helped conduct an out-of-this-world experiment. The project started in 2015, when British astronaut (宇航员) Tim Peake took a million rocket seeds with him on his journey to the International Space Station(ISS). The seeds spent six months there before they were sent back to Earth in 2016. In a message sent from the ISS, Peake said the science experiment was to find out if the conditions in space affected the seeds’ ability to grow. Around 600, 000 pupils at 8. 600 schools in the UK were then asked to grow the rocket seeds that had been to space, along with regular seeds that had never left the planet. Peake described the experiment as “one of the largest and most inspirational experiments of its kind. ” The results of the study, which have just been published, found that the space seeds grew more slowly than the ones that had stayed on Earth. Researchers on the experiment said this was due to the stresses of space travel, such as the zero-gravity atmosphere and high levels of cosmic rays (宇宙射线), which slowed the growth of the plants. Now researchers are hopeful that if the seeds are properly protected, it might be possible to grow plants during future space tasks to other planets. Dr Jake Chandler, from University of London, who led the study, said, “The possibility of eating home-grown salad on Mars may be one small step closer.” 8. What’s the purpose of the science experiment? A. To complete a round trip to the outer space. B. To produce enough food for astronauts in space. C. To test the effect of space on the growth of seeds. D. To develop young people’s interest in gardening. 9. How did Tim Peake feel about the experiment? A. Disappointing. B. Meaningless. C. Doubtful D. Significant 10. What affected the rocket seeds’ ability to grow according to the researchers? A. The size of the seeds B. The quality of the seeds. C. The condition of the soil D. The stresses of space travel. 11. What can we infer from the passage? A. Seeds that had never left the earth grew faster B. It will be impossible to eat home-grown salad on Mars C. The result of the experiment had nothing to do with comic rays. D. Pupils were just asked to grow seeds that had never been to space. 【答案】8. C 9. D 10. D 11. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了实验表明太空条件会影响生菜种子的生长。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“In a message sent from the ISS, Peake said the science experiment was to find out if the conditions in space affected the seeds’ ability to grow.(在国际空间站发出的一条信息中，皮克说，这项科学实验是为了找出太空环境是否会影响种子的生长能力)”可知，这个实验的目的是为了测试太空对种子生长的影响。故选C。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Peake described the experiment as “one of the largest and most inspirational experiments of its kind.”(皮克将该实验描述为“同类实验中规模最大、最鼓舞人心的实验之一”)”可推知，Peake觉得这次实验是意义重大的。故选D。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Researchers on the experiment said this was due to the stresses of space travel, such as the zero-gravity atmosphere and high levels of cosmic rays, which slowed the growth of the plants.(该实验的研究人员表示，这是由于太空旅行的压力，如零重力大气和高水平的宇宙射线，减缓了植物的生长)”可知，据研究人员称，太空旅行的压力影响了火箭种子的生长能力。故选D。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“The results of the study, which have just been published, found that the space seeds grew more slowly than the ones that had stayed on Earth.(这项刚刚发表的研究结果发现，太空种子的生长速度比留在地球上的种子要慢)”可推知，从未离开过地球的种子长得更快。故选A。 D Scientists have reported that the sea ice in Antarctica (南极) is at a record low level. Antarctica is a great, icy land, surrounded (围绕) by the huge Southern Ocean. The ice in Antarctica doesn’t just cover the land. There’s also a large area of sea ice on the ocean’s surface. Every year, the sea ice at the South Pole goes through a cycle. In the summer, the huge sea ice melts (融化) to its smallest point. Over the colder winter months, the sea ice grows and grows until it covers a wide area. Usually, the sea ice covers the greatest area around September 23, as winter ends at the South Pole. Scientists have been measuring the area of the sea ice in Antarctica since 1979. For most of this time, Antarctica has seemed to be almost unaffected by the changing weather conditions experienced in other parts of the globe. That began to change around 2016. Now, for several years, the area of Antartica’s sea ice has been shrinking. This year, the US National Snow and Ice Data Centre (NSIDC) reported that Antartica’s sea ice covered its greatest area on September 10 — almost two weeks earlier than normal. And the sea ice was at a new record low-not just by a little bit, but by a lot. The last time Antartica’s low sea ice set a record at the end of winter was in 1986. And this year, there’s about 398, 000 square miles less sea ice than in 1986. Scientists are still trying to understand what is driving the change in Antarctica. One likely direct cause for the change is the rising temperatures of the world’s oceans. Ted Scambos, a research scientist at the University of Colorado, says Antarctica’s ice levels have always changed some, but the sharp loss this year is “pointing towards warmer ocean conditions around the continent.” The new low record has concerned the scientists. Scientists are working hard to better understand Antarctica. They don’t know yet if this is just a short-term problem, or part of a long-term shift (转变) towards less sea ice in Antarctica. 12. What does the underlined word “shrinking” mean in Paragraph 3? A. Getting smaller. B. Being flat. C. Observed. D. Measured. 13. Why does the author mention the record in 1986? A. To give an example. B. To make a comparison. C. To make a summary. D. To offer an argument. 14. What is the possible direct reason for the change in Antarctica’s sea ice? A. The changing weather conditions. B. Human activities in Antarctica. C. Increased volcanic activities in the area. D. The increasing temperatures of the global oceans. 15. How do scientists feel about the low record? A. Worried. B. Annoyed. C. Excited. D. Satisfied. 【答案】12. A 13. B 14. D 15. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了南极的海冰不断消融，海冰面积减少创下新纪录。 【12题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段“Scientists have reported that the sea ice in Antarctica (南极) is at a record low level.(科学家报告说，南极洲的海冰处于历史最低水平)”以及第三段“Scientists have been measuring the area of the sea ice in Antarctica since 1979. For most of this time, Antarctica has seemed to be almost unaffected by the changing weather conditions experienced in other parts of the globe. That began to change around 2016.(自1979年以来，科学家们一直在测量南极洲的海冰面积。在这段时间的大部分时间里，南极洲似乎几乎没有受到全球其他地区气候变化的影响。这种情况在2016年左右开始改变)”可知，大部分时间南极的海冰没有受到全球其他地区天气变化的影响。但是从2016年往后出现了变化，说明海冰开始减少，变得更小了。故划线词意思是“变得更小”。故选A。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“The last time Antartica’s low sea ice set a record at the end of winter was in 1986. And this year, there’s about 398, 000 square miles less sea ice than in 1986.(上一次南极洲的海冰在冬末创下纪录是在1986年。今年，海冰面积比1986年减少了39.8万平方英里)”可推知，作者提到1986年的记录是为了拿现在和之前的数据作对比。故选B。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第六段“One likely direct cause for the change is the rising temperatures of the world’s oceans.(造成这种变化的一个可能的直接原因是全球海洋温度的上升)”可知，一个可能的直接原因是全球海洋的温度上升。故选D。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The new low record has concerned the scientists.(新的最低记录引起了科学家们的担忧)”可推知，科学家对此非常担忧。故选A。 第二节（共5小题；　每小题2.5分，　满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。（如果所用的答题卡没有E、F、G选项，则选E涂A、B，　选F涂A、C，　选G涂A、D。） Technology has changed our lives and reshapes the way we live. Some of us love it and some of us are frustrated (懊恼的) with it. This is clear as most of us are guilty of being addicted to the Internet and social media. ____16____ Technology has created a whole new world and brought endless opportunities. The invention of airplanes, ships and spacecraft always allows people to visit other countries and even other planets. As long as we follow the laws of immigration, we can go to any country we like. ____17____ In addition, technology is also used by a large number of teachers to improve their teaching. It can make the lessons more interactive and interesting for students. E-learning is possible with the use of the Internet connection and computers. People wishing to study for a degree can do so at their comfortable homes. ____18____ Teachers can post notes and videos on the Internet and students can study and learn whenever they are ready. ____19____ You don’t have to walk around with a large sum of cash any more because you can make purchases and payments electronically. Online banking is secure and convenient for online shopping. You don’t have to worry that your cash might be stolen by someone. However, we have to say that technology can be a double-edged sword. Nowadays, instead of paying attention to the conversation we are having face to face, we just take the phone. We are distracted by smartphones and technology in general. But we can’t blame technology. We should not blame ourselves, either. ____20____ Indeed, technology is addictive, but our focus shouldn’t be on phones or computers, but on people and face-to-face conversations. A. This gives students flexibility. B. What we need to do is to find some balance. C. This makes it easy for students to make progress. D. Nevertheless, we have seen some benefits of technology. E. When it comes to shopping, technology is also of great help. F. Besides, we have suffered a lot from modern communication. G. And of course, travelling can make people’s lives more colorful. 【答案】16. D 17. G 18. A 19. E 20. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。本文介绍了技术是一把双刃剑，它在给人们带来方便的同时，也会产生一些负面作用。 【16题详解】 由上文“This is clear as most of us are guilty of being addicted to the Internet and social media. (这一点很明显，因为我们大多数人都对沉迷于互联网和社交媒体感到内疚。)”可知，这是技术的缺点。空处下一句“Technology has created a whole new world and brought endless opportunities. (科技创造了一个全新的世界，带来了无限的机会。)”可知，这是技术的优点。所以选项D“Nevertheless, we have seen some benefits of technology. (尽管如此，我们还是看到了技术的一些好处。)”承上启下，既与上文构成转折关系，又引出下文，谈到技术带来的好处。故选D。 【17题详解】 由上文“The invention of airplanes, ships and spacecraft always allows people to visit other countries and even other planets. As long as we follow the laws of immigration, we can go to any country we like. (飞机、轮船和宇宙飞船的发明使人们能够访问其他国家甚至其他星球。只要我们遵守移民法，我们可以去任何我们喜欢的国家。)”可知，技术为人们的 旅行提供了便利，所以空处也应与旅行有关。故G项“And of course, travelling can make people’s lives more colorful. (当然，旅行能使人们的生活更加多彩。)”承接上文，说明了旅行对人们生活的影响。故选G。 【18题详解】 根据空前的“People wishing to study for a degree can do so at their comfortable homes. (希望攻读学位的人可以在舒适的家中学习。)”和空后的“Teachers can post notes and videos on the Internet and students can study and learn whenever they are ready. (教师可以在互联网上发布笔记和视频，学生可以随时学习。)”可知，学生可以实现在家里学习，教师也可以在网上发布教学资料，学生们可以随时学习。由此可知，技术使学生们的学习具有灵活性。所以选项A“This gives students flexibility. (这给了学生灵活性)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选A。 【19题详解】 由下文“You don’t have to walk around with a large sum of cash any more because you can make purchases and payments electronically. Online banking is secure and convenient for online shopping. You don’t have to worry that your cash might be stolen by someone. (你再也不用带着一大笔现金到处走了，因为你可以用电子方式购物和付款。网上银行对网上购物既安全又方便。你不必担心你的现金会被别人偷走。)”可知，本段主要介绍的是技术为购物带来的便利，所以空处也应与之相关。分析选项可知，E项“When it comes to shopping, technology is also of great help.(谈到购物时，技术也有很大的帮助。)”能概括下文，符合语境。故选E。 【20题详解】 根据空前的“We are distracted by smartphones and technology in general. But we can’t blame technology. (总的来说，我们被智能手机和科技分散了注意力。但我们不能责怪科技。)”可知，我们通常会被智能手机和科技分散注意力；根据空后内容“Indeed, technology is addictive, but our focus shouldn’t be on phones or computers, but on people and face-to-face conversations. (的确，科技会让人上瘾，但我们的注意力不应该放在手机或电脑上，而应该放在人和面对面的交谈上。)”可知，技术确实会让人上瘾，而应该关注人和面对面的对话。所以技术是否会对人们产生负面影响取决于人们能否找到平衡。所以选项B“What we need to do is to find some balance. (我们需要做的是找到一些平衡。)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选B。 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 We are all flooded with the thought of having satisfying relationships, which will bring some meaning to our lives and make us happy. ___21___ , we often forget that true happiness lies within us. In fact, self-love and healthy relationships cannot be ___22___ . First and foremost, self-love is the ___23___ of any healthy relationship. When you know your worth, you know what you are ___24___ to accept in a relationship and what not. You will know where to draw boundaries (边界) because you value your own opinions. You will have a clear understanding of what are your advantages and what are your ___25___ . Besides, self-love plays a very important role in finding the ___26___ to trouble in relationship. When people truly love themselves, they have a healthier knowledge of everything. They have more ___27___ and self-respect to be able to voice their opinions. Self-love also ___28___ choosing an emotionally healthy partner. When you have higher self-respect, you will probably ___29___ any unpleasant relationship. You do not settle for less (勉强接受) because you know your strengths and your ___30___ . So now you know that self-love and healthy relationships are ___31___ inseparable. One cannot ___32___ without the other because they depend on each other for content and growth. They are concerned with your happiness ___33___ self-love will inspire you to have better boundaries, a healthier understanding of your own self, and higher ability to ___34___ emotion. Above all, self-love is the foundation of all your healthy relationships. The ___35___ the foundation is, the easier it is for you to build up healthy relationships. 21. A. Besides B. Therefore C. However D. Later 22. A. separated B. designed C. recognised D. connected 23. A. result B. factor C. aim D. base 24. A. curious B. willing C. proud D. uneasy 25. A. strategies B. requests C. qualities D. limits 26. A. entrance B. solution C. reference D. ticket 27. A. confidence B. patience C. doubt D. pressure 28. A. works on B. survives on C. contributes to D. applies to 29. A. appreciate B. establish C. prevent D. bury 30 A. worth B. habit C. dream D. style 31. A. hardly B. actually C. mainly D. narrowly 32. A. progress B. exist C. revive D. sound 33. A. although B. if C. as D. unless 34. A. avoid B. observe C. explore D. control 35. A. weaker B. stronger C. heavier D. tinier 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. D 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了真正的幸福就在我们内心，自爱和健康的人际关系是不可分割的。文章主要论述了自爱的重要性和对人的积极影响。 【21题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，我们常常忘记真正的幸福就在我们内心。A. Besides此外；B. Therefore因此；C. However然而；D. Later稍后。结合前后文语境可知为转折关系，应用however。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：事实上，自爱和健康的人际关系是不可分割的。A. separated分开；B. designed设计；C. recognised识别；D. connected连接。结合上文提到真正的幸福就在我们内心，所以自爱和健康的人际关系是不可分割的。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：首先，自爱是任何健康关系的基础。A. result结果；B. factor因素；C. aim目地；D. base基地。根据后文“of any healthy relationship”可知，自爱是任何健康关系的基础。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当你知道自己的价值时，你就会知道在一段关系中你愿意接受什么，不愿意接受什么。A. curious好奇的；B. willing愿意的；C. proud骄傲的；D. uneasy不安的。根据后文“to accept in a relationship and what not”可知，认识到自己的价值，才知道在一段关系中你愿意接受什么，不愿意接受什么。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：你会清楚地知道自己的优点和缺点。A. strategies策略；B. requests请求；C. qualities质量；D. limits限制。根据上文“what are your advantages and what are your”此处指知道自己的优点和缺点，limits此处指自身局限，即缺点。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：此外，自爱在寻找解决关系中的问题方面起着非常重要的作用。A. entrance入口；B. solution解决方案；C. reference参考；D. ticket票。根据后文“to trouble in relationship”此处指关系中问题的解决方案，故选B。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们有更多的自信和自尊，能够表达自己的意见。A. confidence自信；B. patience耐心；C. doubt怀疑；D. pressure压力。根据后文“and self-respect to be able to voice their opinions”拥有自信和自尊才能表达自己的意见。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：自爱也有助于选择一个情感健康的伴侣。A. works on努力改进；B. survives on靠……生存；C. contributes to有助于；D. applies to适用于。根据后文“choosing an emotionally healthy partner”指自爱也有助于选择一个情感健康的伴侣。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当你有更高的自尊时，你可能会避免任何不愉快的关系。A. appreciate感激；B. establish建立；C. prevent阻止；D. bury埋葬。根据后文“any unpleasant relationship”可知不愉快的关系需要避免，故选C。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：你不会满足于减少，因为你知道自己的优势和价值。A. worth价值；B. habit习惯；C. dream梦想；D. style风格。呼应上文“When you know your worth”指知道自己的优势和价值。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：现在你知道了自爱和健康的人际关系实际上是密不可分的。A. hardly几乎不；B. actually实际上；C. mainly主要；D. narrowly勉强。呼应上文“In fact, self-love and healthy relationships cannot be”指自爱和健康的人际关系实际上是密不可分的。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个人不能离开另一个人而进步，因为他们相互依赖以获得满足和成长。A. progress进步；B. exist存在；C. revive复原；D. sound听起来。根据后文“because they depend on each other for content and growth”可知，人与人相互依赖以获得满足和成长，所以一个人不能离开另一个人而进步，故选A。 【33题详解】 考查连词词义辨析。句意：他们关心你的幸福，因为自爱会激励你有更好的界限，对自己有更健康的了解，并有更高的控制情绪的能力。A. although虽然；B. if如果；C. as因为，正如；D. unless除非。引导原因状语从句，表示“因为”应用as。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们关心你的幸福，因为自爱会激励你有更好的界限，对自己有更健康的了解，并有更高的控制情绪的能力。A. avoid避免；B. observe观察；C. explore探索；D. control控制。根据上文“higher ability to”以及后文“emotion”此处指有更高的控制情绪的能力。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：基础越牢固，你就越容易建立健康的人际关系。A. weaker更虚弱的；B. stronger更强壮的；C. heavier更重的；D. tinier更小的。根据上文“Above all, self-love is the foundation of all your healthy relationships.(最重要的是，自爱是你所有健康关系的基础)”以及后文“the easier it is for you to build up healthy relationships”可知，自爱的基础越牢固，你就越容易建立健康的人际关系。故选B。 第Ⅱ卷 注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分　15分） 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Nanjing is a city that has played an important role in Chinese history for thousands of years. Nanjing _____36_____ (name) the capital city first in 229 AD during the Three Kingdoms period. It has been a capital city many times. It’s a place that is relatively unknown ____37____ foreigners yet very popular with local tourists. When Dave and I got the chance _____38_____ (travel) to it, we jumped at it. We hadn’t known anything about Nanjing before going, but hearing that it was a popular destination from Shanghai, we were excited to explore it. It turns out that Nanjing is one of our favourite ______39______ (place) to visit in China. We first went to Nanjing Niushoushan Cultural Park. A trolley (电车) took us to the top of the mountain _____40_____ we could view the immaculate(圣洁的) Buddhist Palace that was built into the side of the mountain. ______41______ (open) in 2015, it is an example that proves the traditional and the modern can co-exist. But soon we ______42______ (realize) that a real treat was inside the palace when we took the escalator (自动扶梯) 6 stories underground to see the Thousand-Buddha Hall. With a height of 28 metres, the golden hall is ______43______ (impress). We highly recommend ______44______ (take) a full day to explore the Niushoushan Cultural Park to visit all the sites on the mountains. And do remember visiting the Usnisa Palace is _______45_______must. 【答案】36. was named 37. to 38. to travel 39. places 40. where 41. Opened 42. realized 43. impressive 44. taking 45. a 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，主要介绍两名外国游客到南京旅游的经历。 【36题详解】 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：南京在三国时期的公元229年首次被定为都城。根据时间状语“in 229 AD during the Three Kingdoms period”可知，此处应使用一般过去时。主语Nanjing和name是逻辑上的被动关系，所以此处应使用被动语态，且谓语动词应用单数。故填was named。 【37题详解】 考查介词。句意：它是一个对于外国人来说相对不熟悉但却很受当地游客欢迎的地方。be unknown to…是固定结构，意为“对……来说不熟悉”。故填 to。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：当Dave和我有机会去的时候，我们欣然接受了。the chance to do...意为“有机会做……”，不定式作后置定语。故填to travel。 【39题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：事实证明，南京是我们在中国最喜欢去的地方之一。one of…后面需要接名词复数。故填places。 【40题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：一辆电车把我们带到山顶，在那里我们可以看到建在山边的圣洁佛殿。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，且先行词为表示地点的the top of the mountain，关系副词应用where。故填where。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：它于2015年开放，是一个证明传统与现代可以共存的例子。此处应用非谓语动词作状语。open和主语it为逻辑上的被动关系，且表示已完成的动作，应用过去分词。故填Opened。 【42题详解】 考查时态。句意：但当我们乘坐地下6层的自动扶梯去游览千佛殿时，我们很快就意识到真正的“盛宴”是在宫殿里。根据上下文时态，此处讲述过去的事情，应该用一般过去时。故填realized。 【43题详解】 考查形容词。句意：金殿高28米，令人印象深刻。根据句意可知，此处需要填形容词作表语。impressive意为“给人印象深刻的”。故填impressive。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：我们强烈建议你花一整天的时间游览牛首山文化公园，参观山上的所有景点。recommend doing sth.是固定结构，意为“建议做某事”。故填taking。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：请记住，参观佛顶宫是一项必做的事情。must在此处意为“必须做的事”，表示泛指，且发音以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。故填a。 第四部分 写作（满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华，你的外国网友Peter一直在学习汉语，他在书上看到了“愚公移山(yugongyishan)”这个成语，非常感兴趣。请你给他发封e-mail，讲讲这个成语的由来及其寓意。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。 参考词汇: idiom 成语 persistence 坚持 Dear Peter, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Peter, I’m glad to know that you keep on learning Chinese. As for the idiom “yugongyishan”, there is an interesting story behind it. Once upon a time, an old man named Yu Gong lived in front of two mountains, which caused his family great inconvenience. Thus, he decided to move them away by using hoes and baskets. Another wise man laughed at him and thought it impossible for him to make it. However, YuGong and his family carried on. Day after day, year after year, until one day God heard about it. So moved by their determination, God sent his two sons to take the mountains away. This idiom is saying that with determination, anything can be achieved. Best wishes! Yours sincerely, LiHua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给外国网友Peter发封e-mail，讲讲“愚公移山(yugongyishan)”这个成语的由来及其寓意。 【详解】1.词汇积累 高兴的：glad→pleased 决定：decide→determine 感动的：moved→touched 听说：hear about→hear of 2.句式拓展 同义句 原句： So moved by their determination, God sent his two sons to take the mountains away. 拓展句：Because God was moved by their determination, he sent his two sons to take the mountains away. 【点睛】【高分句型1】This idiom is saying that with determination, anything can be achieved.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】Once upon a time, an old man named Yu Gong lived in front of two mountains, which caused his family great inconvenience.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 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。 David and George were best friends at school. They sat together in the same school classroom, shared sandwiches during lunch breaks, and had countless adventures together, As George’s birthday approached, David noticed something that concerned him. It was George’s shoes, the soles (鞋底) of which were nearly worn through. They were no longer as comfortable as they should be, and David could tell that George needed a new pair of shoes and he decided to do something special for his friend on his birthday. David’s thoughtful plan started with a conversation with his mum. He explained how much he cared for his friend George and how he wanted to gift him a pair of shoes for his birthday. His mum, a kind and wise woman, agreed that it was a wonderful idea. She also wanted to teach David an important lesson about earning and giving. So, they discussed a plan together. “David,” his mum said, “I think it’s a lovely idea to buy shoes for George. But how about this? I can give you some money for doing extra housework around the house. You can earn the money you need to buy the shoes. What do you think? “David’s eyes lit up, and he smiled widely. “That’s a great idea, Mum! I want to do it. ” David became a whirlwind (旋风) of activity around the house. He swept the floor, watered the plants, washed the clothes, and even helped his mum with the dishes. His determination to earn enough money for George’s gift shone through his every action. As days turned into weeks, David saved penny by penny. His mum was impressed by his hard work. She knew that her son’s surprise for George would not only make his friend happy but would also teach David the joy of giving. 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。 Finally, George’s birthday came and David invited George to his home celebration. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ George was so moved by the gift he received. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Finally, George’s birthday came and David invited George to his home for a celebration. David led George to the living room. “George,” David said, “I have a surprise for you.” George was a little confused. David took out a present wrapped in shiny paper. He handed it to George, saying, “Happy Birthday, my friend!” George was filled with curiosity as he carefully unwrapped the gift. The surprise and happiness on his face were evident as he saw the new pair of shoes. David explained, “I wanted to get you something special for your birthday, and I saved up money to buy these shoes for you.” George was so moved by the gift he received. He couldn’t imagine how long it took David to save the money to buy the gift. His eyes were filled with excited tears, and he gave David a big hug, “You’re an angel, David! Thanks!” David was also so happy that George liked the gift. For George, the shoes David had given him weren’t just a pair of shoes; they were a symbol of their friendship. The two friends shared a heart-warming moment, and their friendship grew even stronger. They knew that the joy of giving and the warmth of true friendship were the best gifts of all. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了大卫和乔治在学校是最好的朋友，随着乔治生日的临近，大卫想到给他买一双新鞋。在和妈妈沟通过以后，大卫开始挣钱买鞋，最后乔治收到礼物，十分感动和开心。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“最后，乔治的生日到了，大卫邀请乔治去他家庆祝”可知，第一段可描写大卫送鞋的经历以及说明原因。 ②由第二段首句内容“乔治被收到的礼物感动了”可知，第二段可描写乔治收到礼物的反应和心情。 2.续写线索：生日到——送鞋——乔治感动——大卫高兴——乔治感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①充满：be filled with /be full of ②打开：unwrapped/open ③购买：buy/purchase 情绪类 ①快乐：happiness/joy/pleasure ②激动：excited /thrilled 【点睛】[高分句型1] The surprise and happiness on his face were evident as he saw the new pair of shoes. (运用了as引导时间状语从句) [高分句型2] They knew that the joy of giving and the warmth of true friendship were the best gifts of all. (运用了that引导宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 祥云祥华中学2023-2024学年下学期期中考试 高一英语测试卷 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）。共4页。考试结束，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第Ⅰ卷 注意事项： 1. 答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2. 选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What might the woman do next? A. Go home. B. Make a call. C. Fetch the watch. 2. Where was the man last night? A. At a restaurant. B. At a hospital. C. At home. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. School subjects. B. Online classes. C. TV programs. 4. When will the speakers probably arrive at the railway station? A. Around 10. 15. B. Around 10:30. C. Around 10:40. 5. What does the woman dislike about the movie? A. The acting. B. The plot. C. The music. 第二节（共15小题；　每小题1.5分，　满分22.5分） 请听下面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至7题。 6. What is the price of the shoes at Maxine’s? A. $160. B. $200. C. $245. 7. What does the woman say about the goods in Helen’s? A. Expensive. B. Special. C. Cheap. 听第7 段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What program did the man watch on the weekend? A. A football game. B. A police drama. C. A film about a train trip. 9 What does the woman think of Slow TV? A. Boring. B. Relaxing. C. Exciting. 10. What will the man do this weekend? A. Watch TV. B. Film his tree. C. Take a walk outside. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Which university would the man like to go to? A. Oxford University. B. Yale University. C. Sydney University. 12. What is the advantage of studying in America? A. It will cost less. B. It has many scholarships. C. It is easy to get a dream job. 13. What does the woman suggest the man do in the end? A. Study hard for IELTS. B. Apply for some scholarships. C. Make a decision immediately. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Former schoolmates. C. Teacher and student. 15. Which high school is the best in the city? A. Landway High School. B. Colin High School. C. Aston High School. 16. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Meet her foreign teacher. B. Teach her oral French. C. Take a walk with her. 17. Where will the speakers go next? A. A school. B. A bookstore. C. A park. 听第10段独白，回答第18至20题。 18. What did Katie do with her first cabbage? A. She donated it to the hungry people. B. She gave it to the school kitchen. C. She ate it with her family. 19. How did Katie get land to start her first garden? A. From her school. B. From her community. C. From her parents. 20. What is Katie’s goal now? A. To get500 gardens. B. To raise over $200000. C. To travel across50 states. 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A If you want to fill your shelves with the best books of all time, you’re in the right place. Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein (1974) The imagination of Shel Silverstein is on full display in this classic collection of short stories and poems. The book is truly one of the best poetry books of all time because of its staying power for children. The stories of this American poet, author, singer and folk artist have something for everyone. Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (1878) Most critics regard it as one of the most typical literary love stories. The author’s Russian tale of unfortunate lovers is filled with fascinating quotes like, “He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.” This one belongs on any book collector’s shelf. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1943) It is a timeless tale of a prince’s journey in search of adventure. What he finds, however, are interactions with adults who leave him so upset. It’s one of the most appealing short books we’ve ever read and also one of the most widely read children’s classics all over the world. The Shining by Stephen King (1977) The master of mystery must be included in any list of books you should read in a lifetime. That’s why you will find it here. Horror fans take note: This is one of the scariest and best Stephen King books of all time. 1. In which book can we read about unfortunate lovers? A. Anna Karenina. B. The Shining. C. The Little Prince. D. Where the Sidewalk Ends. 2. Which writer is good at telling a timeless journey of adventure? A. Shel Silverstein. B. Stephen King. C. Antoine de Saint-Exupery. D. Leo Tolstoy. 3. What do Where the Sidewalk Ends and The Shining have in common? A. They are both novels. B. They are both for children. C. They are both about adults. D. They were both written in the 1970s. B A talented teen painter in Waterbury is helping her very sick father with her love of art. The 15-year-old girl from Waterbury could become a well-known artist one day. For now, though, part of her love for painting is the chance to help her dad, who’s ill. “It’s kind of like an ache-a heartbreak,” she said. “You never want to see one of your loved ones get hurt. ” Her father is suffering from type-one diabetes (糖尿病) and is having trouble affording his mounting medical bills. “I’m suffering from heart disease, and blindness from my diabetes,” her father said. Angie has decided to put her talent as an artist to good use. On Saturday, Sept. 23 from noon to 4 p. m., she’s hosting her own one day art exhibition (展览) to sell her paintings and raise money mainly for her father’s medical bills. “Angie’s Art Exhibition” will be at the North End Recreation Centre, located at 262 North Main Street in Waterbury. She’s also using it to help the Fairfield Animal Shelter. Angie loves animals—you see that on many of her paintings. This isn’t the first time Angie has put her paintbrush to good use helping others. Her mother tells News 8 that Angie has also used her work to help her community: a local family who lost their father, and children who needed school supplies. “She has an angelic heart. If there were more people like her in the world, there wouldn’t be so much chaos (混乱) and hate. I just look up to her and say ‘I’m very proud of you,’ ”her father said. “My dad’s a great person. Though he goes through this, he still loves me and supports me in any way he can. It makes me feel important, “she said. 4. What is the main reason why Angie is hosting her own art exhibition? A. To show her talent as an artist. B. To raise money to treat her father. C. To sell her paintings to art collectors. D. To support the Fairfield Animal Shelter. 5. What is Angie’s father’s opinion of her? A. He expects her to become a world-famous artist. B He takes pride in her and considers her to be an angel. C. He is disappointed in her for not concentrating on study. D. He thinks she should focus on helping him instead of others. 6. Which of the following words can best describe Angie? A. Artistic and caring. B. Humorous and kind. C. Independent and proud. D. Knowledgeable and helpful. 7. What does the story intend to tell us? A. It’s never too late to learn. B. Study first and play afterwards. C. The company of parents is important to children’s development. D. Determination and creativity can be powerful tools to help those in need. C Salad seeds (生菜种子) that went on a round trip to outer space and back grew at a slightly slower rate than the ones on earth. scientists have found, thanks to thousands of young people who helped conduct an out-of-this-world experiment. The project started in 2015, when British astronaut (宇航员) Tim Peake took a million rocket seeds with him on his journey to the International Space Station(ISS). The seeds spent six months there before they were sent back to Earth in 2016. In a message sent from the ISS, Peake said the science experiment was to find out if the conditions in space affected the seeds’ ability to grow. Around 600, 000 pupils at 8. 600 schools in the UK were then asked to grow the rocket seeds that had been to space, along with regular seeds that had never left the planet. Peake described the experiment as “one of the largest and most inspirational experiments of its kind. ” The results of the study, which have just been published, found that the space seeds grew more slowly than the ones that had stayed on Earth. Researchers on the experiment said this was due to the stresses of space travel, such as the zero-gravity atmosphere and high levels of cosmic rays (宇宙射线), which slowed the growth of the plants. Now researchers are hopeful that if the seeds are properly protected, it might be possible to grow plants during future space tasks to other planets. Dr Jake Chandler, from University of London, who led the study, said, “The possibility of eating home-grown salad on Mars may be one small step closer.” 8. What’s the purpose of the science experiment? A. To complete a round trip to the outer space. B. To produce enough food for astronauts in space. C. To test the effect of space on the growth of seeds. D. To develop young people’s interest in gardening. 9. How did Tim Peake feel about the experiment? A. Disappointing. B. Meaningless. C. Doubtful D. Significant 10. What affected the rocket seeds’ ability to grow according to the researchers? A The size of the seeds B. The quality of the seeds. C. The condition of the soil D. The stresses of space travel. 11. What can we infer from the passage? A. Seeds that had never left the earth grew faster B It will be impossible to eat home-grown salad on Mars C. The result of the experiment had nothing to do with comic rays. D. Pupils were just asked to grow seeds that had never been to space. D Scientists have reported that the sea ice in Antarctica (南极) is at a record low level. Antarctica is a great, icy land, surrounded (围绕) by the huge Southern Ocean. The ice in Antarctica doesn’t just cover the land. There’s also a large area of sea ice on the ocean’s surface. Every year, the sea ice at the South Pole goes through a cycle. In the summer, the huge sea ice melts (融化) to its smallest point. Over the colder winter months, the sea ice grows and grows until it covers a wide area. Usually, the sea ice covers the greatest area around September 23, as winter ends at the South Pole. Scientists have been measuring the area of the sea ice in Antarctica since 1979. For most of this time, Antarctica has seemed to be almost unaffected by the changing weather conditions experienced in other parts of the globe. That began to change around 2016. Now, for several years, the area of Antartica’s sea ice has been shrinking. This year, the US National Snow and Ice Data Centre (NSIDC) reported that Antartica’s sea ice covered its greatest area on September 10 — almost two weeks earlier than normal. And the sea ice was at a new record low-not just by a little bit, but by a lot. The last time Antartica’s low sea ice set a record at the end of winter was in 1986. And this year, there’s about 398, 000 square miles less sea ice than in 1986. Scientists are still trying to understand what is driving the change in Antarctica. One likely direct cause for the change is the rising temperatures of the world’s oceans. Ted Scambos, a research scientist at the University of Colorado, says Antarctica’s ice levels have always changed some, but the sharp loss this year is “pointing towards warmer ocean conditions around the continent.” The new low record has concerned the scientists. Scientists are working hard to better understand Antarctica. They don’t know yet if this is just a short-term problem, or part of a long-term shift (转变) towards less sea ice in Antarctica. 12. What does the underlined word “shrinking” mean in Paragraph 3? A. Getting smaller. B. Being flat. C. Observed. D. Measured. 13. Why does the author mention the record in 1986? A. To give an example. B. To make a comparison. C. To make a summary. D. To offer an argument. 14. What is the possible direct reason for the change in Antarctica’s sea ice? A. The changing weather conditions. B. Human activities in Antarctica. C. Increased volcanic activities in the area. D. The increasing temperatures of the global oceans. 15. How do scientists feel about the low record? A. Worried. B. Annoyed. C. Excited. D. Satisfied. 第二节（共5小题；　每小题2.5分，　满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。（如果所用的答题卡没有E、F、G选项，则选E涂A、B，　选F涂A、C，　选G涂A、D。） Technology has changed our lives and reshapes the way we live. Some of us love it and some of us are frustrated (懊恼的) with it. This is clear as most of us are guilty of being addicted to the Internet and social media. ____16____ Technology has created a whole new world and brought endless opportunities. The invention of airplanes, ships and spacecraft always allows people to visit other countries and even other planets. As long as we follow the laws of immigration, we can go to any country we like. ____17____ In addition, technology is also used by a large number of teachers to improve their teaching. It can make the lessons more interactive and interesting for students. E-learning is possible with the use of the Internet connection and computers. People wishing to study for a degree can do so at their comfortable homes. ____18____ Teachers can post notes and videos on the Internet and students can study and learn whenever they are ready. ____19____ You don’t have to walk around with a large sum of cash any more because you can make purchases and payments electronically Online banking is secure and convenient for online shopping. You don’t have to worry that your cash might be stolen by someone. However, we have to say that technology can be a double-edged sword. Nowadays, instead of paying attention to the conversation we are having face to face, we just take the phone. We are distracted by smartphones and technology in general. But we can’t blame technology. We should not blame ourselves, either. ____20____ Indeed, technology is addictive, but our focus shouldn’t be on phones or computers, but on people and face-to-face conversations. A. This gives students flexibility. B. What we need to do is to find some balance. C. This makes it easy for students to make progress. D. Nevertheless, we have seen some benefits of technology. E. When it comes to shopping, technology is also of great help. F. Besides, we have suffered a lot from modern communication. G. And of course, travelling can make people’s lives more colorful. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 We are all flooded with the thought of having satisfying relationships, which will bring some meaning to our lives and make us happy. ___21___ , we often forget that true happiness lies within us. In fact, self-love and healthy relationships cannot be ___22___ . First and foremost, self-love is the ___23___ of any healthy relationship. When you know your worth, you know what you are ___24___ to accept in a relationship and what not. You will know where to draw boundaries (边界) because you value your own opinions. You will have a clear understanding of what are your advantages and what are your ___25___ . Besides, self-love plays a very important role in finding the ___26___ to trouble in relationship. When people truly love themselves, they have a healthier knowledge of everything. They have more ___27___ and self-respect to be able to voice their opinions. Self-love also ___28___ choosing an emotionally healthy partner. When you have higher self-respect, you will probably ___29___ any unpleasant relationship. You do not settle for less (勉强接受) because you know your strengths and your ___30___ . So now you know that self-love and healthy relationships are ___31___ inseparable. One cannot ___32___ without the other because they depend on each other for content and growth. They are concerned with your happiness ___33___ self-love will inspire you to have better boundaries, a healthier understanding of your own self, and higher ability to ___34___ emotion. Above all, self-love is the foundation of all your healthy relationships. The ___35___ the foundation is, the easier it is for you to build up healthy relationships. 21. A. Besides B. Therefore C. However D. Later 22. A. separated B. designed C. recognised D. connected 23. A. result B. factor C. aim D. base 24. A. curious B. willing C. proud D. uneasy 25. A. strategies B. requests C. qualities D. limits 26. A. entrance B. solution C. reference D. ticket 27. A. confidence B. patience C. doubt D. pressure 28. A. works on B. survives on C. contributes to D. applies to 29. A. appreciate B. establish C. prevent D. bury 30. A. worth B. habit C. dream D. style 31. A. hardly B. actually C. mainly D. narrowly 32. A. progress B. exist C. revive D. sound 33. A. although B. if C. as D. unless 34. A. avoid B. observe C. explore D. control 35. A. weaker B. stronger C. heavier D. tinier 第Ⅱ卷 注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分　15分） 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Nanjing is a city that has played an important role in Chinese history for thousands of years. Nanjing _____36_____ (name) the capital city first in 229 AD during the Three Kingdoms period. It has been a capital city many times. It’s a place that is relatively unknown ____37____ foreigners yet very popular with local tourists. When Dave and I got the chance _____38_____ (travel) to it, we jumped at it. We hadn’t known anything about Nanjing before going, but hearing that it was a popular destination from Shanghai, we were excited to explore it. It turns out that Nanjing is one of our favourite ______39______ (place) to visit in China. We first went to Nanjing Niushoushan Cultural Park. A trolley (电车) took us to the top of the mountain _____40_____ we could view the immaculate(圣洁的) Buddhist Palace that was built into the side of the mountain. ______41______ (open) in 2015, it is an example that proves the traditional and the modern can co-exist. But soon we ______42______ (realize) that a real treat was inside the palace when we took the escalator (自动扶梯) 6 stories underground to see the Thousand-Buddha Hall. With a height of 28 metres, the golden hall is ______43______ (impress). We highly recommend ______44______ (take) a full day to explore the Niushoushan Cultural Park to visit all the sites on the mountains. And do remember visiting the Usnisa Palace is _______45_______must. 第四部分 写作（满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华，你的外国网友Peter一直在学习汉语，他在书上看到了“愚公移山(yugongyishan)”这个成语，非常感兴趣。请你给他发封e-mail，讲讲这个成语的由来及其寓意。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。 参考词汇: idiom 成语 persistence 坚持 Dear Peter, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 47. 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。 David and George were best friends at school. They sat together in the same school classroom, shared sandwiches during lunch breaks, and had countless adventures together, As George’s birthday approached, David noticed something that concerned him. It was George’s shoes, the soles (鞋底) of which were nearly worn through. They were no longer as comfortable as they should be, and David could tell that George needed a new pair of shoes and he decided to do something special for his friend on his birthday. David’s thoughtful plan started with a conversation with his mum. He explained how much he cared for his friend George and how he wanted to gift him a pair of shoes for his birthday. His mum, a kind and wise woman, agreed that it was a wonderful idea. She also wanted to teach David an important lesson about earning and giving. So, they discussed a plan together. “David,” his mum said, “I think it’s a lovely idea to buy shoes for George. But how about this? I can give you some money for doing extra housework around the house. You can earn the money you need to buy the shoes. What do you think? “David’s eyes lit up, and he smiled widely. “That’s a great idea, Mum! I want to do it. ” David became a whirlwind (旋风) of activity around the house. He swept the floor, watered the plants, washed the clothes, and even helped his mum with the dishes. His determination to earn enough money for George’s gift shone through his every action. As days turned into weeks, David saved penny by penny. His mum was impressed by his hard work. She knew that her son’s surprise for George would not only make his friend happy but would also teach David the joy of giving. 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。 Finally, George’s birthday came and David invited George to his home celebration. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ George was so moved by the gift he received. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$