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太和中学高二年级上学期开学考试 英语 考生注意： 1．本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间 120分钟。 2．答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。 3．考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 4．本卷命题范围：人教版必修第三册~选择性必修第一册 Unit1。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 does the woman want to do? A. Buy a farm. B. Plant trees. C. Visit more islands. 2. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Strangers. B. Classmates. C. Workmates. 3. Why is the woman going to Germany? A. To attend a meeting. B. To look after her son. C. To travel with her husband. 4. What happened to the tree? A. It was cut down by the man. B. It was destroyed by the bad weather. C. It was replanted by the woman’s grandfather. 5. Who played in the basketball match yesterday? A. The man. B. The woman. C. The woman’s brother. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. How did the woman travel? A. By air. B. By train. C. By car. 7. What does the woman want to drink? A. Coffee. B. Tea. C. Water. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Where is the woman going? A. To Building 10. B. To Building 8. C. To Building 7. 9. What does the man offer to do for the woman? A. Lend her a bike. B. Take the boxes upstairs. C. Buy snacks for the party. 听第8段材料，回答第 10 至 12题。 10. What does the woman think of the first tree? A. Very expensive. B. Too tall. C. Ugly. 11. Where will the woman put the tree? A. Out of the window. B. In her backyard. C. On a table. 12. How much should the woman pay in total? A. $13. B. $20. C. $23. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What probably is the woman? A. A secretary. B. A conductor. C. A waitress. 14. Which bus will the man take tomorrow morning? A. The 5:40 one. B. The 6:00 one. C. The 7:00 one. 15. What kind of ticket does the man want? A. A one-way ticket. B. A round-trip ticket. C. A window seat ticket. 16. What is the man going to do tomorrow night? A. Watch a play. B. Meet Mr. Cock. C. See off his wife. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What was Belfast in the 17th century? A. A capital. B. A village. C. A big city. 18. What is Belfast famous for? A. Movies. B. Tourism. C. Shipbuilding. 19. What will the tourists visit this afternoon? A. A museum. B. A zoo. C. A garden. 20. How long will the tour last? A. 2 days. B.4 days. C.10 days. 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 A Visit to Joshua Tree National Park, California Joshua Tree National Park is nearly 800,000 acres large and surrounds parts of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts in South-central California. Although deserted at first sight, the park is full of wildlife and provides a variety of entertainment activities from hiking to climbing. Within a 3-hour drive, Joshua Tree National Park takes at least a full day to visit. Things to do ·Hiking opportunities within the park include several choices, from 12 self-guided nature trails (小径) to all-day back-country hikes. ·Joshua Tree National Park has nine camping grounds, and back-country camping is also allowed. ·Rock-climbing is a popular activity in the park, which has 10 mountains greater than5,000 feet in height. When to visit Joshua Tree National Park is open 365 days a year, although the best time to visit is October through April, when the temperature is comfortable. The high season is when the wild flowers bloom, and summer months are the least crowded. What to bring In addition to your camera and telescope, be sure to carry lots of water. Park and trail maps can be picked up at any of the three visitor centres. Fees ·Parking fees: A single-day parking permit is for $5. You can buy a 7-day vehicle permit for$15, with each additional day for $ 3. ·Camping fees: They vary by camping ground. 1. Which activity might visitors experience in the park? A. Beach volleyball. B. Desert hiking. C. Visiting museums. D. Fishing. 2. When is the recommended time to visit Joshua Tree National Park? A. February. B. May. C. June. D. September. 3. The parking fees are at least if you go to the park by car for 8 days. A. $5 B. $15 C. $18 D. $ 20 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章内容主要介绍了参观加州约书亚树国家公园的一些事项。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Although deserted at first sight, the park is full of wildlife and provides a variety of entertainment activities from hiking to climbing.(虽然乍一看是荒凉的，但公园里充满了野生动物，并提供从徒步旅行到登山的各种娱乐活动。)”及Things to do部分“Hiking opportunities within the park include several choices, from 12 self-guided nature trails (小径) to all-day back-country hikes.(公园内的徒步旅行机会多种多样，从12条自助式自然小径到全天的野外徒步。)”可知，沙漠徒步是该公园提供的活动。故选B。 2题详解】 细节理解题。根据When to visit部分“Joshua Tree National Park is open 365 days a year, although the best time to visit is October through April...(约书亚树国家公园一年365天开放，虽然最好的参观时间是10月到4月。)”可知，在十月到四月之间是旅游的最好时间。故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Fees部分“Parking fees: A single-day parking permit is for $5. You can buy a 7-day vehicle permit for $15, with each additional day for $3.(停车费：一天的停车费是5美元。你可以花15美元买一张7天的车辆许可证，每多花一天3美元。)”可知，在公园里停车7天费用是15美元，多加一天是3美元，停8天至少需要花费18美元。故选C。 B Finnish Lapland, in the far north of Europe, is home to some 180,000 people and around 200,000 reindeer (驯鹿). The animals live wild but each one has an owner, identified by a mark on its ear. Anne Ollila, 50, one of 4,000 such owners, works in the Finnish part of this region with her husband and two adult sons and their families. They farm the animals mainly for meat, but reindeer tourism has also become an important source of income. Ollila lives 80 kilometres inside the Arctic Circle, an hour from Lapland’s capital city, Rovaniemi, and seven kilometres from her nearest neighbour. Summer days — when the reindeer raisers earmark newborn reindeer — are long and in June the sun never sets. At that time Ollila sleeps during the day and walks up to 20 kilometres a night through the forest, making the most of the cooler temperatures to do her work but having to endure large groups of insects along the way. In deepest winter, there is little daylight. Many grasslands are frozen and the reindeer move into the forest for protection against wolves and golden eagles — the birds can kill an adult reindeer. Ollila and her family offer tourists reindeer experiences through their company Reindeer Journey. Visitors can get close to the animals in the wild or at their farm, watching them being trained to pull sledges (雪橇) or take a sleigh ride. “Reindeer are very smart animals,” Ollila says. “They have different personalities, and some are very funny.” One of her favourites is Rocky, named after the movie boxing legend. “He’s very curious and always in trouble,” she says. “He once got himself stuck in tree branches and had to be lifted out, and he has been known to walk off with his owners’ drying underwear.” Ollila gave up her job as a sociology researcher at the University of Lapland in 2010 to devote herself to raising reindeer. “I love the environment, the animals and the freedom,” she says. “Also, I have a sense of belonging to something bigger than me, to a way of life through the generations.” 4. What does the underlined word “endure” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Go away with. B. Catch up with. C. Look forward to. D. Put up with. 5. Why do the reindeer move into the forest in winter according to the text? A. To get earmarked. B. To find their owners. C. To protect themselves. D. To avoid cold temperatures. 6. What does Ollila think of Rocky? A. He is foolish. B. He is a troublemaker. C. He is interested in planting trees. D. He is a famous filmmaker. 7. What can we infer about Ollila from the last paragraph? A. She has a deep affection for nature. B. She has long been tired of raising reindeer. C. She has been a sociology researcher since 2010. D. She had no chance to receive a college education. 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Anne Ollila和她的家人饲养驯鹿的故事。 【4题详解】 词义猜测题。根据画线词前“At that time Ollila sleeps during the day and walks up to 20 kilometres a night through the forest, making the most of the cooler temperatures to do her work but having to(在那个时候，奥利拉白天睡觉，晚上步行20公里穿过森林，充分利用较低的温度来完成她的工作，但不得不这样做)”及画线词后“large groups of insects along the way.(沿途有一大群昆虫)”可推断，奥利拉一路上不得不忍受大群的昆虫。画线词的意思和put up with“忍受”最接近。Go away with意为“携带某物离开”；Catch up with意为“追上，赶上”；Look forward to 意为“期待”。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“In deepest winter, there is little daylight. Many grasslands are frozen and the reindeer move into the forest for protection against wolves and golden eagles— the birds can kill an adult reindeer.(在深冬，几乎没有日光。许多草原都被冻结了，驯鹿为了躲避狼和金雕而进入森林——金雕可以杀死一只成年驯鹿”可知，驯鹿在冬天进入森林是为了保护自己。故选C。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“One of her favourites is Rocky, named after the movie boxing legend. “He’s very curious and always in trouble,” she says. “He once got himself stuck in tree branches and had to be lifted out, and he has been known to walk off with his owners’ drying underwear.”(她最喜欢的一个是洛基，以电影拳击传奇人物的名字命名。“他很好奇，总是惹麻烦，”她说。“它曾经被困在树枝上，不得不被人抬出来，它还曾偷走主人正在晾晒的内衣。”)”可知，Ollila认为Rocky总是闯祸。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Ollila gave up her job as a sociology researcher at the University of Lapland in 2010 to devote herself to raising reindeer. “I love the environment, the animals and the freedom,” she says.(2010年，奥利拉放弃了拉普兰大学社会学研究员的工作，全身心地投入到驯鹿饲养中。“我喜欢这里的环境、动物和自由，”她说。)”可推断，Ollila对大自然有着深厚的感情。故选A。 C Over the years, movies and books have used tornadoes to sweep their characters off to magical lands, to destroy entire cities, or to defeat a superhero’s dangerous super villain (恶棍). All of these tornadoes have one thing in common: They are incredibly powerful. They can have wind speeds over 300 miles per hour (mph), grow over a mile wide, and travel over 50 miles. They are incredibly dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. Scientists can’t go inside tornadoes, which means that they are extremely hard to research. As a result, we know surprisingly little about them. In order to tell how powerful a tornado is, scientists look at how much destruction it causes. Scientists then rank the tornado on the Enhanced Fujita Scale (级别) (EF-Scale), which ranges from EF0 to EF5. For example, a tornado that only damages trees but doesn’t significantly damage buildings would be rated EFO with wind speeds between 65 and 85 mph. A tornado that blows away buildings and tears up sidewalks, on the other hand, would be rated EF5 with wind speeds over 200 mph. The most powerful tornado in United States history occurred near Oklahoma City in1999. It had wind speeds over 310 mph, the highest wind speed ever recorded on Earth. A tornado with wind speeds that high can not only pick up and throw automobiles, but also knock over trains and tear up roadways. Luckily for anyone living in an area that experiences the occasional tornadoes, they usually only last one to ten minutes. More powerful tornadoes can last over an hour in the right conditions, but they are very rare. If you find yourself experiencing a tornado, find a safe place inside, like an interior hall, basement or closet. Stay away from windows and heavy objects that could fall on you, and lie on your stomach with your hands protecting the back of your head. Having a tornado emergency plan is extremely important as tornadoes can appear very quickly. Make sure to listen to the radio or television to stay updated on serious weather patterns in your area. 8. Which of the following is probably the wind speed of an EF4 tornado? A. 65 mph. B. 85 mph. C. 200 mph. D. 310 mph. 9. What can we learn from the example given in paragraph 3? A. Tornadoes can do great harm. B. American cars need developing. C. Oklahoma City had no trains in 1999. D. The strongest tornado occurred in the UK. 10. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. What a tornado is. B. How a tornado forms. C. Tips to survive a tornado. D. How to recognize a tornado. 11. Where is the text most probably taken from? A. A guidebook to the USA. B. An introduction to a historical book. C. A review of famous movies. D. An article on natural disasters. 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. C 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了什么是龙卷风以及如何应对龙卷风。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“A tornado that blows away buildings and tears up sidewalks, on the other hand, would be rated EF5 with wind speeds over 200 mph.(另一方面，吹走建筑物并撕裂人行道的龙卷风将被评为EF5级，风速超过200英里/小时。)”可知，EF4级别的龙卷风风速可能是200 mph左右。故选C项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“It had wind speeds over 310 mph, the highest wind speed ever recorded on Earth. A tornado with wind speeds that high can not only pick up and throw automobiles, but also knock over trains and tear up roadways.(它的风速超过每小时310英里，是地球上有记录以来的最高风速。风速如此之高的龙卷风不仅可以卷起并抛起汽车，还可以撞倒火车，撕毁道路。)”可知，本段的例子告诉我们：龙卷风的危害很大。故选A项。 【10题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“If you find yourself experiencing a tornado, find a safe place inside, like an interior hall, basement or closet. Stay away from windows and heavy objects that could fall on you, and lie on your stomach with your hands protecting the back of your head. Having a tornado emergency plan is extremely important as tornadoes can appear very quickly. Make sure to listen to the radio or television to stay updated on serious weather patterns in your area.(如果你发现自己正在经历龙卷风，在室内找一个安全的地方，比如室内大厅、地下室或壁橱。远离窗户和可能砸到你的重物，趴着用手保护后脑勺。有一个龙卷风应急计划是非常重要的，因为龙卷风会很快出现。一定要收听广播或电视，及时了解你所在地区恶劣天气的最新情况。)”可知，本段主要介绍了如何在龙卷风中幸存的小贴士。故选C项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文以及根据第一段“All of these tornadoes have one thing in common: They can have wind speeds over 300 miles per hour (mph), grow over a mile wide, and travel over 50 miles. They are incredibly dangerous and should be avoided at all costs.(所有这些龙卷风都有一个共同点:它们的风速可以超过每小时300英里(每小时300英里)，生长宽度超过一英里，行进距离超过50英里。它们非常危险，应该不惜一切代价避免。)”可知，文章主要介绍了什么是龙卷风以及如何应对龙卷风。所以来自一篇关于自然灾害的文章。故选D项。 D When Adele released (发行) her 2011 single Someone Like You, this bittersweet song is popular with millions worldwide. More than a decade later, it remains one of her most popular songs. Her artistry, as well as that of many others who have mastered the art of making listeners feel moved with slow and emotional beats, has a way of managing the emotional pain of heartbreak and loss. Listening to favorite songs could also reduce people’s feelings of pain, according to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Pain Research. And the most effective pain relievers were found to be sad songs detailing bittersweet and emotional experiences. “It doesn’t take the place of medicine when you have a headache, but music can help reduce your pain,” said Patrick Stroman, a professor at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. He didn’t join in the study. “Unlike other medications,” he noted, “there is no side effect or risk in listening to music (just keep the volume at a reasonable level).” The small study invited 63 young adults to bring one of their favorite songs. The researchers also had the young adults pick one of seven songs that the team considered relaxing and were unfamiliar to the study participants. All the while, the researchers stuck a hot object — similar to the pain of a boiling hot teacup on the participants’ skin — to their left inner forearms. When rating their experiences, people were more likely to report feeling less pain when listening to their favorite songs compared with hearing the unfamiliar relaxing songs. With millions of songs available, one person’s favorite song is likely not the same as another. After interviewing the participants about the song they brought and their rating of pain, the researchers found people who listened to bittersweet and moving songs felt less pain than when they listened to songs with calming or cheerful themes (主题). “It’s a very cool result,” said lead study author Darius Valevicius, a doctoral student of neurosciences at the University of Montreal. “I think it’s why I myself and probably many people choose to listen to bittersweet or even spiritual music.” 12. Why does the author mention Adele in the first paragraph? A. To reach a conclusion. B. To lead in the topic. C. To offer a suggestion. D. To provide the background. 13. What is Stroman’s attitude to the effect of listening to music? A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Unclear. D. Unconcerned. 14. What did the participants do in the new study? A. They reported their feelings of pain. B. They interviewed many musicians. C. They made various kinds of teacups. D. They picked out the music they don't like. 15. Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. When Is the Best Time to Listen to Music? B. How Do You Create Popular Songs Quickly? C. The Best Way to Reduce Pain Might Be to Write Music D. Certain Types of Music Could Help You Feel Less Pain 【答案】12. B 13. B 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项研究发现——某些类型的音乐能够帮助你减轻痛苦。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“When Adele released (发行) her 2011 single Someone Like You, this bittersweet song is popular with millions worldwide. More than a decade later, it remains one of her most popular songs. Her artistry, as well as that of many others who have mastered the art of making listeners feel moved with slow and emotional beats, has a way of managing the emotional pain of heartbreak and loss.(当阿黛尔在2011年发行单曲《Someone Like You》时，这首苦乐参半的歌曲受到了全球数百万人的欢迎。十多年后，这首歌仍然是她最受欢迎的歌曲之一。她的艺术，以及其他许多掌握了用缓慢而情绪化的节奏让听众感到感动的艺术的人，有一种管理心碎和失去的情感痛苦的方法。)”可推断，作者在第一段提到Adele是为了引出话题，说明她的音乐能够引起听众的情感共鸣，并引出音乐对减轻疼痛的研究。故选B项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段““It doesn’t take the place of medicine when you have a headache, but music can help reduce your pain,” said Patrick Stroman, a professor at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. He didn’t join in the study. “Unlike other medications,” he noted, “there is no side effect or risk in listening to music (just keep the volume at a reasonable level).(当你头痛时，音乐不能代替药物，但音乐可以帮助减轻你的疼痛，”安大略省金斯敦皇后大学的教授帕特里克·斯特罗斯曼说。他没有参加这项研究。“与其他药物不同，”他指出，“听音乐没有副作用或风险(只需将音量保持在合理的水平)。”)”可知，Stroman对于听音乐减轻痛苦的效果持“肯定的”态度。故选B项。 14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“When rating their experiences, people were more likely to report feeling less pain when listening to their favorite songs compared with hearing the unfamiliar relaxing songs.(在评价他们的体验时，与听不熟悉的放松歌曲相比，人们更有可能在听自己喜欢的歌曲时感到更少的痛苦)”可知，研究的参与者会在实验中报告他们对于痛苦的感受。故选A项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“Listening to favorite songs could also reduce people’s feelings of pain, according to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Pain Research. And the most effective pain relievers were found to be sad songs detailing bittersweet and emotional experiences.(根据发表在《疼痛研究前沿》杂志上的一项新研究，听喜欢的歌曲也可以减少人们的疼痛感。研究发现，最有效的止痛药是描述苦乐参半和情感经历的悲伤歌曲。)”可知，某些类型的音乐能够帮助你减轻痛苦。故短文的标题为“某些类型的音乐可以帮助你减轻疼痛”。故选D项。 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。 It’s easy to let things slide in midlife. But our 40s to 60s is actually the best time to increase activity levels. Indeed, a study found that people aged 40 — 61, who increased their fitness routine with activities such as walking and cycling, to a few hours a week, were 16. To 43 per cent less likely to die from cancer and heart disease. Therefore, exercise is necessary for this group of people. ____16____. ·Walk faster The best way to get fit is also the easiest: head out for a quick walk. ____17____. “You’ll have more energy and be much less likely to need the doctor,” says Professor Tom Yates. ·Play racquet (球拍) sports ____18____. People playing tennis or badminton for at least two and a half hours a week had a16 per cent lower risk of dying from any cause. ____19____, including swimming, cycling and walking. The researchers say this is because racquets sports work all your body’s muscles at once and require good hand-eye coordination (协调) while running around the court strengthens your heart and lungs. ·____20____ We tend to forget about our balance until we lose it but research shows that practising balance skills improves our fitness, strengthens brain health and leads to a longer life. In a 12-year study of 1,702 people, the ability to stand for 10 seconds was associated with longevity and health. Or simply practise standing on one leg. If you can manage 10 seconds, your balance is good. A. Balance on one leg B. Keep a balanced diet C. Here are the tips for midlife fitness D. We ought to move more and sit less E. Tennis or badminton offers more health benefits than other sports F. Fast-paced walkers live longer and are less likely to get heart disease G. If you want to stay sharp and lively into old age, take up tennis or badminton 【答案】16. C 17. F 18. G 19. E 20. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。中老年人每天适当的锻炼会更加长寿。本文介绍了几项适合中老年人的运动。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Therefore, exercise is necessary for this group of people.”（因此，锻炼对这群人来说是必要的。）以及下文的各个小标题可知，选项总起下文。故C选项“以下是中年人保健小贴士”切题，tips呼应各个小标题。故选C项。 【17题详解】 根据上文“The best way to get fit is also the easiest: head out for a quick walk.”（最好的健身方式也是最简单的：出去快速步行。）可知，设空处承接上文，说明快速步行的益处。故F选项“快节奏的步行者寿命更长，患心脏病的可能性更小”切题。故选F项。 【18题详解】 根据下文“People playing tennis or badminton for at least two and a half hours a week had a16 per cent lower risk of dying from any cause.”（每周至少打两个半小时网球或羽毛球的人死于任何原因的风险都要低16%。）可知，下文说的是打网球或者羽毛球的益处；所以选项引领下文，故G选项“如果你想在年老时保持敏锐和活力，那就去打网球或羽毛球”切题；选项中的“tennis or badminton”属于小标题中的“racquet (球拍) sports”。故选G项。 【19题详解】 根据上文“People playing tennis or badminton for at least two and a half hours a week had a16 per cent lower risk of dying from any cause.”（每周至少打两个半小时网球或羽毛球的人死于任何原因的风险都要低16%。）可知，选项承接上文，继续说明网球或羽毛球比其它运动的优势。故E选项“网球或羽毛球比其他运动更有益于健康”切题。故选E项。 【20题详解】 根据下文“We tend to forget about our balance until we lose it but research shows that practising balance skills improves our fitness, strengthens brain health and leads to a longer life. In a 12-year study of 1,702 people, the ability to stand for 10 seconds was associated with longevity and health. Or simply practise standing on one leg.”（我们往往会忘记我们的平衡，直到我们失去它，但研究表明，练习平衡技能可以提高我们的健康，加强大脑健康，并导致更长的寿命。在一项对1702人进行的为期12年的研究中，站立10秒钟的能力与长寿和健康有关。或者只是练习单腿站立。）可知，本段主要介绍练习平衡技能。故A选项“单腿平衡”适合作该段的小标题。故选A项。 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。 Granny Basketball is more competitive than you’d think! Just ask the women over 50 who ____21____ in the 18th annual Granny National Basketball Championships last weekend. Hosted in Decorah, Iowa, the event ____22____ teams from across the country. Players might ____23____ different walks of life, but they all have one thing ____24____: They’re members of the Granny Basketball League (联盟). Founded by Barb McPherson Trammell, this organization offers ____25____ women an unbelievable opportunity to stay ____26____ , make friends and relieve stress. Grannies play by a (n) ____27____ set of rules to make up for any ____28____ mobility. According to their website, it’s “a game for ____29____ of a certain age.” Regulations include a strict “no running” policy, instead _____30_____ players to speed walk. Jumping is not _____31_____ , either. _____32_____, there are 42 Granny Basketball teams in the United States. National Championships have been held for the _____33_____ every year since 2008. Grannies have also been _____34_____ to compete against teams outside their league for charity, including men’s and women’s teams of all ages. Of course, the changed _____35_____ apply to their competitors as well. “I think we’re redefining (重新定义) what old is,” said one player. 21. A. talked B. lied C. believed D. played 22. A. improved B. saved C. attracted D. tracked 23. A. come from B. give up C. adapt to D. search for 24. A. in hurry B. in print C. in need D. in common 25. A. young B. senior C. gifted D. disabled 26. A. fit B. calm C. awake D. quiet 27. A. impossible B. unnecessary C. different D. difficult 28. A. shared B. limited C. social D. great 29. A. women B. men C. girls D. boys 30. A. teaching B. helping C. persuading D. encouraging 31. A. recognized B. allowed C. praised D. compared 32. A. Immediately B. Unlikely C. Currently D. Unfortunately 33. A. job B. future C. record D. sport 34. A. reminded B. refused C. known D. warned 35. A. orders B. rules C. values D. messages 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. D 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了美国的祖母篮球联赛，这个联赛为老年女性提供了一个保持健康、结交朋友和缓解压力的机会。祖母篮球联赛有着自己独特的规则，如禁止跑步，鼓励加速行走等，以弥补老年女性行动不便的局限。此外，这个联赛还鼓励祖母们与其他联赛的球队进行慈善比赛，包括各个年龄段的男女球队。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：去问问那些上周末参加第18届全国祖母篮球锦标赛的50岁以上的女性就知道了。A. talked谈话；B. lied说谎；C. believed相信；D. played玩、打球。根据“in the 18th annual Granny National Basketball Championships”可知，此处表示打篮球比赛。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：该赛事在爱荷华州的迪科拉举行，吸引了来自全国各地的球队。A. improved提高，改善；B. saved拯救，节省；C. attracted吸引；D. tracked追踪，跟踪。根据“teams from across the country.”可知，比赛吸引了来自全国各地的球队。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：参赛者可能来自各行各业，但他们都有一个共同点：他们都是祖母篮球联赛的队员。A. come from来自；B. give up放弃；C. adapt to适应；D. search for搜寻。根据“different walks of life”可知，参赛者来自各个行业。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意同上。A. in hurry匆忙，赶快；B. in print仍在出版；C. in need在危难中，需要帮助；D. in common和……有共同之处。根据“different walks of life”和but可知，她们有共同之处。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：该组织由芭芭拉·麦克弗森·特拉梅尔创办，为老年女性提供了一个令人难以置信的机会，让她们保持健康、结交朋友和缓解压力。A. young年轻的；B. senior年长的；C. gifted有天赋的；D. disabled残疾的。根据上文“the women over 50”可知，此处指年长的女性。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. fit健康的，适合的；B. calm冷静的；C. awake醒着的；D. quiet安静的。根据“They’re members of the Granny Basketball League (联盟).”可知，打篮球能提供保持健康的机会。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：祖母们遵循着不同的规则，以弥补行动不便的局限。A. impossible不可能的；B. unnecessary没有必要的；C. different不同的；D. difficult困难的。根据下文“Regulations include a strict “no running” policy”可知，祖母们的比赛有不同的规则。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. shared共享的；B. limited受限制的；C. social社交的；D. great伟大的。根据上文“the women over 50”可知，祖母们的行动受限。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：据其网站介绍，这是一场“为特定年龄段女性举办的比赛”。A. women女人；B. men男人；C. girls女孩；D. boys男孩。根据上文“Just ask the women over 50”可知，此处是信息词women的词汇复现。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：比赛规则包括严格的“禁止跑步”政策，而是鼓励选手们加速行走。A. teaching教；B. helping帮助；C. persuading劝说；D. encouraging鼓励。根据上文“Regulations include a strict “no running” policy”和instead可知，此处指鼓励选手们加速行走。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：也不允许跳跃。A. recognized识别；B. allowed允许；C. praised赞美；D. compared比较。根据上文“Grannies play by a (n) ____7____ set of rules to make up for any ____8____ mobility.”可知，因为行动受限，所以不允许跳跃。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：目前，美国有42支祖母篮球队。A. Immediately立刻，马上；B. Unlikely不太可能地；C. Currently目前；D. Unfortunately不幸地。根据“there are 42 Granny Basketball teams in the United States”可知，此处陈述祖母篮球队的现状。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：自2008年以来，每年都会举办全国锦标赛。A. job工作；B. future未来；C. record记录；D. sport运动。根据“National Championships”可知，此处表示体育运动。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：众所周知，祖母们也会为了慈善事业与其他联赛的球队进行比赛，包括各年龄段的男子和女子球队。A. reminded提醒；B. refused拒绝；C. known知道；D. warned警告。根据“compete against teams outside their league for charity”可知，祖母们也会为了慈善事业与其他联赛的球队进行比赛，这是被广泛知道的事实。故选C。 35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当然，改变的规则也适用于其竞争对手。A. orders命令；B. rules规则；C. values价值；D. messages消息。根据上文“Grannies play by a (n) ____7____ set of rules”可知，此处是信息词rules的词汇复现。故选B。 第二节 （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。 Confucius was a famous teacher, politician and philosopher (哲学家) who lived in China over 2,600 years ago. Today, he is considered to be one of the world’s ____36____ (great) teachers. Historians believe that Confucius ____37____ (bear) in 551 BCE during China’s “Spring and Autumn Period” (771 — 476 BCE). During this period, many rulers were fighting across the country. Because of all the fighting, life was difficult for the poor. They worked hard for their rulers and received little money ____38____ return. As Confucius grew up, his favorite thing ____39____ (do) was learning. His mother saw this and did her best to help him learn. ____40____ (eventual), wealthy families noticed how smart he was ____41____ offered him jobs counting their money and keeping track of their crops. Confucius did this until he was 30 years old, but he always wanted to do more. For ____42____ rest of his life, Confucius traveled and taught the people of China about self-discipline (自律) and the ____43____ (important) of education. He even opened China’s first school in ____44____ he taught both the poor and the wealthy as equals. In 479 BCE, Confucius died at the age of 72. His loyal students continued to travel around China long after his death, teaching all _____45_____ (class) of people. 【答案】36. greatest 37. was born 38. in 39. to do 40. Eventually 41. and 42. the 43. importance 44 which 45. classes 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了我国春秋时期著名的教育家、政治家、哲学家孔子。 36题详解】 考查形容词最高级。句意：今天，他被认为是世界上最伟大的老师之一。空处需填形容词作定语，结合“one of the world’s”可知，使用形容词great最高级，修饰teachers。故填greatest。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态语态。句意：历史学家认为孔子出生于公元前551年，即中国的“春秋时代”（公元前771年—公元前476年）。根据空后的时间状语in 551 BCE during China’s “Spring and Autumn Period”(771—476 BCE)可知，此处用所给动词的一般过去时；又因为动词bear与主语 Confucius之间存在动宾关系，故此处填一般过去时的被动语态，主语为单数概念，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。故填was born。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意：他们为统治者努力工作，但得到的报酬却很少。in return为固定搭配，意为“作为回报”。故填in。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：随着孔子的成长，他最喜欢的事情就是学习。修饰名词短语his favorite thing，需用动词不定式作后置定语。故填to do。 【40题详解】 考查副词。句意：最终，一些富裕的家庭注意到了他的聪明才智，并为他提供了计算金钱和记录农作物的工作。修饰整个句子，需用副词eventually，作状语，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Eventually。 【41题详解】 考查连词。句意：同上。空前的动词noticed和空后的动词offered属于并列关系，在句中作谓语，需用连词and连接。故填and。 【42题详解】 考查冠词。句意：孔子的一生都在游历，教导中国人民自律和教育的重要性。the rest of为固定搭配，意为“其余的”。故填the。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：同上。定冠词the修饰名词，空处需填名词importance，作宾语。故填importance。 【44题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：他甚至开办了中国的第一所学校，在那里他平等地对待穷人和富人。分析句子结构可知，此处引导的是一个限制性定语从句；从句缺少宾语，先行词为China’s first school，指物，故填关系代词which，此处的in which相当于关系副词where。故填which。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：他的忠实弟子在他死后很长一段时间里继续周游中国，教导各个阶层的人。根据空前的all以及class为可数名词可知，此处用所给名词的复数形式。故填classes。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 46. 假定你是国际学校的学生会主席李华。你校将邀请当地一位知名的体育行业专家进行以“运动促进健康”为主题的讲座，请你就此写一则通知。 内容包括：1.讲座的时间、地点；2.讲座的主要内容。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Notice _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Student Union 【答案】One possible version: Notice We are delighted to announce a wonderful lecture on “Exercise for Health” by a renowned local sports expert. The event is scheduled to be held at 2:00 pm on June 15th in our school’s main lecture hall. The lecture will cover key topics such as the impact of regular exercise on physical and mental well-being, the benefits of various sports activities, and tips for integrating fitness into our daily routines. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about how to enhance your health through sports. All students are encouraged to attend. The Student Union 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一则通知，告知学校将邀请当地一位知名的体育行业专家进行以“运动促进健康”为主题的讲座。 【详解】1.词汇积累 高兴的：delighted→pleased 影响：impact→influence 各种各样的：various→all kinds of 加强：enhance→strengthen 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：We are delighted to announce a wonderful lecture on “Exercise for Health” by a renowned local sports expert. 拓展句：We are delighted to announce a wonderful lecture whose theme is “Exercise for Health” by a renowned local sports expert. 【点睛】[高分句型1]We are delighted to announce a wonderful lecture on “Exercise for Health” by a renowned local sports expert.（运用了动词不定式作宾语） [高分句型2]This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about how to enhance your health through sports.（运用了动词不定式作后置定语，“特殊疑问词+动词不定式”结构作宾语） 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。 During my high school years, I was part of the school band, a group that was not just about music but also about good-fellowship (友情) and shared experiences. We had a special event each year: the music festival at a well-known theme park. It was an opportunity for us to showcase our talents and enjoy the pleasure of the park. To make this event meaningful, we organized a fundraising campaign, selling chocolate bars throughout our community. It was a simple plan but one that required us to connect with our neighbors and ask for their support. There were always heart- warming encounters. One sunny afternoon, I approached a neighbor’s home. The lady who answered the door greeted me with a smile and, after hearing about our cause, she decided to support us by purchasing several bars. As we were nearing the end, the lady’s little girl, who was about three or four years old and had been watching our actions, ran out. The little girl came back with a bill in her hand, a little dirt on it. She was eager to give it to me and said, “I want to be like Mom and support you.” The lady was surprised and said it was saved by the girl herself. Her lovely face and eager eyes made it hard for me to say no. I tried to explain to her that her mother was already buying some chocolate, but she was determined. Neither her mother nor I could dissuade (劝阻) her from her newfound task of handing me the dollar bill. I knew that I couldn’t put her mother in a position to buy more chocolate than she had originally intended. I couldn’t accept the little girl’s money. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Suddenly, inspiration struck! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The little girl’s eyes widened with joy as she grasped the bill and the chocolate bar. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Suddenly, inspiration struck! With a quick look at the mother, I decided to take a more playful approach. I changed my attitude and accepted the dollar bill from the little girl, expressing my heartfelt thanks for her generosity. I gave her a chocolate bar, then quickly reached into my pocket, pulled out another bill, and handed it to her. I smiled and said, “Here’s your change!” The little girl’s eyes widened with joy as she grasped the bill and the chocolate bar. She was completely satisfied with the deal and believed that she had truly contributed to our fundraising efforts. With a cheerful wave, she ran back into the house, likely to return the dollar to its hiding place or to find a new one to continue her charitable work. The brief meeting left all of us with smiles on our faces. 【解析】 【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在高中时期参与学校乐队的一个特别活动——在主题公园举办音乐节，并为此组织了一个筹集资金的活动。在这个过程中，作者遇到了一个可爱的小女孩，她看到作者们在卖巧克力以筹集资金，便拿着自己存的一美元来支持作者们的活动。尽管作者和女孩的母亲都试图劝阻她，但她仍然坚持要给作者那笔钱。 【详解】1. 段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“突然，我灵机一动！”可知，第一段可描写作者想法的具体内容。 ②由第二段首句内容“小女孩接过钞票和巧克力，眼睛睁得大大的，充满了喜悦。”可知，第二段可描写小女孩的反应和作者的感悟。 2. 续写线索：接受钞票——表示感谢——给与巧克力和找零——小女孩感到满意——感悟 3. 词汇激活 行为类 决定做某事：decide to do sth/be determined to do sth 给某人某物：give sb sth/offer sb sth 对……做出贡献：contribute to/make a contribution to 情绪类 感谢：thank/be grateful 对……感到满意：be satisfied with/be content with 令人愉快的：cheerful/pleasant 【点睛】【高分句型1】I changed my attitude and accepted the dollar bill from the little girl, expressing my heartfelt thanks for her generosity. (运用了现在分词作状语) 【高分句型2】She was completely satisfied with the deal and believed that she had truly contributed to our fundraising efforts. (运用了that引导宾语从句) 听力1~5 ACABC 6~10 CBAAB 11~15 CCACB 16~20 ABCBA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 太和中学高二年级上学期开学考试 英语 考生注意： 1．本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间 120分钟。 2．答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。 3．考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 4．本卷命题范围：人教版必修第三册~选择性必修第一册 Unit1。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 does the woman want to do? A. Buy a farm. B. Plant trees. C. Visit more islands. 2. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Strangers. B. Classmates. C. Workmates. 3. Why is the woman going to Germany? A. To attend a meeting. B. To look after her son. C. To travel with her husband. 4. What happened to the tree? A. It was cut down by the man. B. It was destroyed by the bad weather. C. It was replanted by the woman’s grandfather. 5. Who played in the basketball match yesterday? A. The man. B. The woman. C. The woman’s brother. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. How did the woman travel? A. By air. B. By train. C. By car. 7. What does the woman want to drink? A. Coffee. B. Tea. C. Water. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Where is the woman going? A. To Building 10. B. To Building 8. C. To Building 7. 9. What does the man offer to do for the woman? A. Lend her a bike. B. Take the boxes upstairs. C. Buy snacks for the party. 听第8段材料，回答第 10 至 12题。 10. What does the woman think of the first tree? A. Very expensive. B. Too tall. C. Ugly. 11. Where will the woman put the tree? A. Out of the window. B. In her backyard. C. On a table. 12 How much should the woman pay in total? A. $13. B. $20. C. $23. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What probably is the woman? A. A secretary. B. A conductor. C. A waitress. 14. Which bus will the man take tomorrow morning? A. The 5:40 one. B. The 6:00 one. C. The 7:00 one. 15. What kind of ticket does the man want? A. A one-way ticket. B. A round-trip ticket. C. A window seat ticket. 16. What is the man going to do tomorrow night? A. Watch a play. B. Meet Mr. Cock. C. See off his wife. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What was Belfast in the 17th century? A. A capital. B. A village. C. A big city. 18. What is Belfast famous for? A. Movies. B. Tourism. C. Shipbuilding. 19. What will the tourists visit this afternoon? A. A museum. B. A zoo. C. A garden. 20. How long will the tour last? A. 2 days. B.4 days. C.10 days. 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 A Visit to Joshua Tree National Park, California Joshua Tree National Park is nearly 800,000 acres large and surrounds parts of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts in South-central California. Although deserted at first sight, the park is full of wildlife and provides a variety of entertainment activities from hiking to climbing. Within a 3-hour drive, Joshua Tree National Park takes at least a full day to visit. Things to do ·Hiking opportunities within the park include several choices, from 12 self-guided nature trails (小径) to all-day back-country hikes. ·Joshua Tree National Park has nine camping grounds and back-country camping is also allowed. ·Rock-climbing is a popular activity in the park, which has 10 mountains greater than5,000 feet in height. When to visit Joshua Tree National Park is open 365 days a year, although the best time to visit is October through April, when the temperature is comfortable. The high season is when the wild flowers bloom, and summer months are the least crowded. What to bring In addition to your camera and telescope, be sure to carry lots of water. Park and trail maps can be picked up at any of the three visitor centres. Fees ·Parking fees: A single-day parking permit is for $5. You can buy a 7-day vehicle permit for$15, with each additional day for $ 3. ·Camping fees: They vary by camping ground. 1. Which activity might visitors experience in the park? A. Beach volleyball. B. Desert hiking. C. Visiting museums. D. Fishing. 2. When is the recommended time to visit Joshua Tree National Park? A. February. B. May. C. June. D. September. 3. The parking fees are at least if you go to the park by car for 8 days. A. $5 B. $15 C. $18 D. $ 20 B Finnish Lapland, in the far north of Europe, is home to some 180,000 people and around 200,000 reindeer (驯鹿). The animals live wild but each one has an owner, identified by a mark on its ear. Anne Ollila, 50, one of 4,000 such owners, works in the Finnish part of this region with her husband and two adult sons and their families. They farm the animals mainly for meat, but reindeer tourism has also become an important source of income. Ollila lives 80 kilometres inside the Arctic Circle, an hour from Lapland’s capital city, Rovaniemi, and seven kilometres from her nearest neighbour. Summer days — when the reindeer raisers earmark newborn reindeer — are long and in June the sun never sets. At that time Ollila sleeps during the day and walks up to 20 kilometres a night through the forest, making the most of the cooler temperatures to do her work but having to endure large groups of insects along the way. In deepest winter, there is little daylight. Many grasslands are frozen and the reindeer move into the forest for protection against wolves and golden eagles — the birds can kill an adult reindeer. Ollila and her family offer tourists reindeer experiences through their company Reindeer Journey. Visitors can get close to the animals in the wild or at their farm, watching them being trained to pull sledges (雪橇) or take a sleigh ride. “Reindeer are very smart animals,” Ollila says. “They have different personalities, and some are very funny.” One of her favourites is Rocky, named after the movie boxing legend. “He’s very curious and always in trouble,” she says. “He once got himself stuck in tree branches and had to be lifted out, and he has been known to walk off with his owners’ drying underwear.” Ollila gave up her job as a sociology researcher at the University of Lapland in 2010 to devote herself to raising reindeer. “I love the environment, the animals and the freedom,” she says. “Also, I have a sense of belonging to something bigger than me, to a way of life through the generations.” 4. What does the underlined word “endure” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Go away with. B. Catch up with. C. Look forward to. D. Put up with. 5. Why do the reindeer move into the forest in winter according to the text? A. To get earmarked. B. To find their owners. C. To protect themselves. D. To avoid cold temperatures. 6 What does Ollila think of Rocky? A. He is foolish. B. He is a troublemaker. C. He is interested in planting trees. D. He is a famous filmmaker. 7. What can we infer about Ollila from the last paragraph? A. She has a deep affection for nature. B. She has long been tired of raising reindeer. C. She has been a sociology researcher since 2010. D. She had no chance to receive a college education. C Over the years, movies and books have used tornadoes to sweep their characters off to magical lands, to destroy entire cities, or to defeat a superhero’s dangerous super villain (恶棍). All of these tornadoes have one thing in common: They are incredibly powerful. They can have wind speeds over 300 miles per hour (mph), grow over a mile wide, and travel over 50 miles. They are incredibly dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. Scientists can’t go inside tornadoes, which means that they are extremely hard to research. As a result, we know surprisingly little about them. In order to tell how powerful a tornado is, scientists look at how much destruction it causes. Scientists then rank the tornado on the Enhanced Fujita Scale (级别) (EF-Scale), which ranges from EF0 to EF5. For example, a tornado that only damages trees but doesn’t significantly damage buildings would be rated EFO with wind speeds between 65 and 85 mph. A tornado that blows away buildings and tears up sidewalks, on the other hand, would be rated EF5 with wind speeds over 200 mph. The most powerful tornado in United States history occurred near Oklahoma City in1999. It had wind speeds over 310 mph, the highest wind speed ever recorded on Earth. A tornado with wind speeds that high can not only pick up and throw automobiles, but also knock over trains and tear up roadways. Luckily for anyone living in an area that experiences the occasional tornadoes, they usually only last one to ten minutes. More powerful tornadoes can last over an hour in the right conditions, but they are very rare. If you find yourself experiencing a tornado, find a safe place inside, like an interior hall, basement or closet. Stay away from windows and heavy objects that could fall on you, and lie on your stomach with your hands protecting the back of your head. Having a tornado emergency plan is extremely important as tornadoes can appear very quickly. Make sure to listen to the radio or television to stay updated on serious weather patterns in your area. 8. Which of the following is probably the wind speed of an EF4 tornado? A. 65 mph. B. 85 mph. C. 200 mph. D. 310 mph. 9. What can we learn from the example given in paragraph 3? A. Tornadoes can do great harm. B. American cars need developing. C. Oklahoma City had no trains in 1999. D. The strongest tornado occurred in the UK. 10. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A What a tornado is. B. How a tornado forms. C. Tips to survive a tornado. D. How to recognize a tornado. 11. Where is the text most probably taken from? A. A guidebook to the USA. B. An introduction to a historical book. C. A review of famous movies. D. An article on natural disasters. D When Adele released (发行) her 2011 single Someone Like You, this bittersweet song is popular with millions worldwide. More than a decade later, it remains one of her most popular songs. Her artistry, as well as that of many others who have mastered the art of making listeners feel moved with slow and emotional beats, has a way of managing the emotional pain of heartbreak and loss. Listening to favorite songs could also reduce people’s feelings of pain, according to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Pain Research. And the most effective pain relievers were found to be sad songs detailing bittersweet and emotional experiences. “It doesn’t take the place of medicine when you have a headache, but music can help reduce your pain,” said Patrick Stroman, a professor at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. He didn’t join in the study. “Unlike other medications,” he noted, “there is no side effect or risk in listening to music (just keep the volume at a reasonable level).” The small study invited 63 young adults to bring one of their favorite songs. The researchers also had the young adults pick one of seven songs that the team considered relaxing and were unfamiliar to the study participants. All the while, the researchers stuck a hot object — similar to the pain of a boiling hot teacup on the participants’ skin — to their left inner forearms. When rating their experiences, people were more likely to report feeling less pain when listening to their favorite songs compared with hearing the unfamiliar relaxing songs. With millions of songs available, one person’s favorite song is likely not the same as another. After interviewing the participants about the song they brought and their rating of pain, the researchers found people who listened to bittersweet and moving songs felt less pain than when they listened to songs with calming or cheerful themes (主题). “It’s a very cool result,” said lead study author Darius Valevicius, a doctoral student of neurosciences at the University of Montreal. “I think it’s why I myself and probably many people choose to listen to bittersweet or even spiritual music.” 12. Why does the author mention Adele in the first paragraph? A. To reach a conclusion. B. To lead in the topic. C. To offer a suggestion. D. To provide the background. 13. What is Stroman’s attitude to the effect of listening to music? A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Unclear. D. Unconcerned. 14. What did the participants do in the new study? A. They reported their feelings of pain. B. They interviewed many musicians. C. They made various kinds of teacups. D. They picked out the music they don't like. 15. Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. When Is the Best Time to Listen to Music? B. How Do You Create Popular Songs Quickly? C. The Best Way to Reduce Pain Might Be to Write Music D. Certain Types of Music Could Help You Feel Less Pain 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。 It’s easy to let things slide in midlife. But our 40s to 60s is actually the best time to increase activity levels. Indeed, a study found that people aged 40 — 61, who increased their fitness routine with activities such as walking and cycling, to a few hours a week, were 16. To 43 per cent less likely to die from cancer and heart disease. Therefore, exercise is necessary for this group of people. ____16____. ·Walk faster The best way to get fit is also the easiest: head out for a quick walk. ____17____. “You’ll have more energy and be much less likely to need the doctor,” says Professor Tom Yates. ·Play racquet (球拍) sports ____18____. People playing tennis or badminton for at least two and a half hours a week had a16 per cent lower risk of dying from any cause. ____19____, including swimming, cycling and walking. The researchers say this is because racquets sports work all your body’s muscles at once and require good hand-eye coordination (协调) while running around the court strengthens your heart and lungs. ·____20____ We tend to forget about our balance until we lose it but research shows that practising balance skills improves our fitness strengthens brain health and leads to a longer life. In a 12-year study of 1,702 people, the ability to stand for 10 seconds was associated with longevity and health. Or simply practise standing on one leg. If you can manage 10 seconds, your balance is good. A. Balance on one leg B. Keep a balanced diet C. Here are the tips for midlife fitness D. We ought to move more and sit less E. Tennis or badminton offers more health benefits than other sports F. Fast-paced walkers live longer and are less likely to get heart disease G. If you want to stay sharp and lively into old age, take up tennis or badminton 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。 Granny Basketball is more competitive than you’d think! Just ask the women over 50 who ____21____ in the 18th annual Granny National Basketball Championships last weekend. Hosted in Decorah, Iowa, the event ____22____ teams from across the country. Players might ____23____ different walks of life, but they all have one thing ____24____: They’re members of the Granny Basketball League (联盟). Founded by Barb McPherson Trammell, this organization offers ____25____ women an unbelievable opportunity to stay ____26____ , make friends and relieve stress. Grannies play by a (n) ____27____ set of rules to make up for any ____28____ mobility. According to their website, it’s “a game for ____29____ of a certain age.” Regulations include a strict “no running” policy, instead _____30_____ players to speed walk. Jumping is not _____31_____ , either. _____32_____, there are 42 Granny Basketball teams in the United States. National Championships have been held for the _____33_____ every year since 2008. Grannies have also been _____34_____ to compete against teams outside their league for charity, including men’s and women’s teams of all ages. Of course, the changed _____35_____ apply to their competitors as well. “I think we’re redefining (重新定义) what old is,” said one player. 21. A. talked B. lied C. believed D. played 22. A. improved B. saved C. attracted D. tracked 23. A. come from B. give up C. adapt to D. search for 24. A. in hurry B. in print C. in need D. in common 25. A. young B. senior C. gifted D. disabled 26. A. fit B. calm C. awake D. quiet 27. A. impossible B. unnecessary C. different D. difficult 28. A. shared B. limited C. social D. great 29. A. women B. men C. girls D. boys 30. A. teaching B. helping C. persuading D. encouraging 31. A. recognized B. allowed C. praised D. compared 32. A. Immediately B. Unlikely C. Currently D. Unfortunately 33. A. job B. future C. record D. sport 34. A. reminded B. refused C. known D. warned 35. A. orders B. rules C. values D. messages 第二节 （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。 Confucius was a famous teacher, politician and philosopher (哲学家) who lived in China over 2,600 years ago. Today, he is considered to be one of the world’s ____36____ (great) teachers. Historians believe that Confucius ____37____ (bear) in 551 BCE during China’s “Spring and Autumn Period” (771 — 476 BCE). During this period, many rulers were fighting across the country. Because of all the fighting, life was difficult for the poor. They worked hard for their rulers and received little money ____38____ return. As Confucius grew up, his favorite thing ____39____ (do) was learning. His mother saw this and did her best to help him learn. ____40____ (eventual), wealthy families noticed how smart he was ____41____ offered him jobs counting their money and keeping track of their crops. Confucius did this until he was 30 years old, but he always wanted to do more. For ____42____ rest of his life, Confucius traveled and taught the people of China about self-discipline (自律) and the ____43____ (important) of education. He even opened China’s first school in ____44____ he taught both the poor and the wealthy as equals. In 479 BCE, Confucius died at the age of 72. His loyal students continued to travel around China long after his death, teaching all _____45_____ (class) of people. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 46. 假定你是国际学校的学生会主席李华。你校将邀请当地一位知名的体育行业专家进行以“运动促进健康”为主题的讲座，请你就此写一则通知。 内容包括：1.讲座的时间、地点；2.讲座的主要内容。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Notice _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Student Union 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。 During my high school years, I was part of the school band, a group that was not just about music but also about good-fellowship (友情) and shared experiences. We had a special event each year: the music festival at a well-known theme park. It was an opportunity for us to showcase our talents and enjoy the pleasure of the park. To make this event meaningful, we organized a fundraising campaign, selling chocolate bars throughout our community. It was a simple plan but one that required us to connect with our neighbors and ask for their support. There were always heart- warming encounters. One sunny afternoon, I approached a neighbor’s home. The lady who answered the door greeted me with a smile and, after hearing about our cause, she decided to support us by purchasing several bars. As we were nearing the end, the lady’s little girl, who was about three or four years old and had been watching our actions, ran out. The little girl came back with a bill in her hand, a little dirt on it. She was eager to give it to me and said, “I want to be like Mom and support you.” The lady was surprised and said it was saved by the girl herself. Her lovely face and eager eyes made it hard for me to say no. I tried to explain to her that her mother was already buying some chocolate, but she was determined. Neither her mother nor I could dissuade (劝阻) her from her newfound task of handing me the dollar bill. I knew that I couldn’t put her mother in a position to buy more chocolate than she had originally intended. I couldn’t accept the little girl’s money. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Suddenly, inspiration struck! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The little girl’s eyes widened with joy as she grasped the bill and the chocolate bar. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 听力1~5 ACABC 6~10 CBAAB 11~15 CCACB 16~20 ABCBA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$