上海高一上学期期中复习模拟测试B卷（含听力）-2024-2025学年高一上期中考点大串讲（上教版2020必修第一册）

2024-2025学年高一英语上学期期中模拟B卷（上海） （含听力） I. Listening Comprehension （25分） Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1． A．In a bank. B．In a supermarket. C．At a tourist agency. D．At a laundry. 2． A．Send leaflets. B．Go sightseeing. C．Do some gardening. D．Visit a lawyer. 3． A．Reasonable. B．Bright. C．Serious. D．Ridiculous. 4． A．They are twins. B．They are classmates. C．They are friends. D．They are colleagues. 5． A．It’s sunny and warm. B．It’s rainy and cold. C．It’s sunny but cold. D．It’s rainy but warm. 6． A．She had a headache. B．She had to stay in bed. C．She went to look after Jane. D．She went to the dancing party. 7． A．He is just a passer-by like the woman. B．He is unwilling to tell the woman anything. C．He doesn’t know where the closest bookstore is. D．He can’t understand the woman’s question thoroughly. 8． A．Because there was heavy traffic. B．Because he has been somewhere else. C．Because he was caught by the police. D．Because he doesn’t like going to school. 9． A．Salesman and customer. B．Father and daughter. C．Boss and secretary. D．Headmaster and student. 10． A．Talking about sports. B．Writing up local news. C．Reading newspapers. D．Putting up advertisements. Section B Directions: In Section B. you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11．A．Engine trouble. B．Poor weather. C．Tall waterfalls. D．Tight budget. 12．A．Amazing as well as tough. B．Funny while incredible. C．Disappointing but rewarding. D．Fascinating and well-paid. 13．A．A mechanic. B．A photographer. C．A travel writer. D．A weatherman. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage 14．A．On Tuesdays and Thursdays. B．On Mondays and Thursdays. C．On Thursdays and Fridays. D．On Mondays and Tuesdays. 15．A．Once a week. B．Twice a week. C．Three times a month. D．Every two weeks. 16．A．Class attendance. B．Research work. C．Homework performance. D．Group discussion. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17．A．At home. B．In a studio. C．In office. D．At school. 18．A．An English programme. B．Something annoying. C．An expression. D．A goat, called Fred. 19．A．Neil’s goat is really a mad goat, a trouble maker. B．Neil really makes Feifei mad. C．Neil’s goat was really annoying to everyone. D．Neil’s goat annoys Feifei due to its smell. 20．A．Your best friend told you that he’s past the driving test. B．Some cars are blowing their horns when you are doing a test inside. C．You are riding a bicycle with your classmates in the street. D．Your neighbour brings you a cake because it is her daughter’s birthday. II. Grammar and Vocabulary (20分) Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. The 17-year-old making films fun for deaf children For eight-year-old Toby, who is deaf, watching films or TV can sometimes be a bit pointless, because so many of them don’t have sign language versions. “We have subtitles (字幕) but it goes too fast,” his dad Jarod Mills said. But now, Toby has some help thanks to an app 21 (develop) by a 17-year-old student, Mariella Satow, who created a signing app called SignUp. She got the idea when she 22 (teach) herself American Sign Language (ASL) — one of hundreds of sign languages used across the world. Manella wanted to watch TV shows to help her learn, and she was disappointed 23 (discover) how few had signed versions. It’s taken a year for Mariella to develop the technology, with lots of help from ASL teachers and the deaf community. The app is available in the US as a browser extension—with an interpreter appearing in a box 24 the film starts playing. It only works on Disney Plus films at the moment, because that’s 25 Mariella thought she could help the most children. Jarod, 26 works at a school for deaf children, says it was “exciting” watching Toby use Mariella’s invention. He says, “Kids are getting information like any hearing child does.” Deaf people in the UK face many of the same barriers when it comes to cinema and TV. “A hearing person 27 go to the cinema any time whereas deaf people have to make sure there’s a suitable viewing a time we’re free,” says 27-year-old Stacey Worboys from Cardiff. She has learned British Sign Language(BSL), and is comfortable using subtitles when watching TV shows and films. But she feels having an interpreter would make things 28 (inclusive), especially for someone who might struggle with subtitles. Stacey and Toby aren’t the only people to be welcoming Mariella’s app. It’s now got thousands of users, and she’s working long days to balance it with her A-level studies. The time difference from New York to her school in Rugby, Warwickshire, means she sets her alarm for 5am. She admits it’s “a bit tough” – but the silver lining is it gives her time to work on SignUp once lessons are over. The positive reaction from teachers and parents has kept Mariella 29 (motivate) to face the early starts.” The most meaningful comments are when it’s the first time a child 30 (have) full access to a movie. The numbers don’t really matter. Instead, it’s the messages,” she says. Section B Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A．addressed     B．boast     C． approach     D．sense     E. wealthy F. glimpse     G. revealed     H. pushy     I. statistics     J. peers     K. motivation College Rankings Are Something, but Not Everything I am always confused when reading statements like “Princeton University is the number one college in the United States.” Are those who attend Princeton inherently brighter than their 31 ? Is Princeton able to produce more geniuses upon graduation? High-ranking colleges in global education leagues attract greater talent in staff and students, and 32 better facilities, therefore generating more profits. In the United States, however, this virtuous cycle can turn vicious when financially-challenged parents end up spending their life savings on their children’s education, while 33 individuals can simply buy their way in. Besides, these rankings face criticism for potentially influencing colleges to make minor adjustments in 34 to improve their position on the table. I didn’t care about college rankings for years until I recently saw something different. This past October, Shanghai Ranking Consultancy 35 the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023, which assesses universities worldwide across 55 subjects in five disciplines. It is said to employ a more in-depth 36 to evaluate the performance of universities. And this makes it easier for prospective students to choose the best college for their specific subject. But how much weight should you give to these rankings? In my opinion, college rankings can serve as a reference, offering a 37 into the reputation and strengths of institutions. However, they should not be the only determining factor for you. There are many aspects to a university education that can only be 38 when you are clear about your goals. I once taught a three-month program to prepare university students for overseas exchange programs in England. But some of them displayed low 39 . It wasn’t merely due to a language barrier. These individuals seemed to lack communication skills, critical thinking and, more importantly, a 40 of purpose, which might help determine their future academic quality. After all, what lies in the heart of education is “U” . III. Reading Comprehension (45分) Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A. B.C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context You may know the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” It 41 the idea behind the Living Library project. Like 42 library, a Living Liberty offers readers books, except that these “books” can 43 to you. But these living books are not like anything from a(n) 44 movie — they are people like you and me. The Living Library project was started in 2000 by a group of young people in Denmark. They wanted to reduce 45 and encourage understanding between people, and they had the idea of bringing together some very different people to communicate 46 . These living books were from different cultural backgrounds, nations, educational levels, religions and 47 . Reading living books is very 48 : Each book can talk with readers face to face, and sometimes a small group of readers can read one book together. The book and the reader(s) 49 and share different thoughts, ideas, lifestyles and so on. The project began to gain in 50 in other parts of the world and was introduced to China in 2009. This past April, a wave of Living Library events was held in more than 20 Chinese cities. In Guangzhou, for example, 50 living books were presented to 200 readers. The event was divided into four rounds; each lasted 40 minutes. In each round, 51 eight readers would read one book together. One of the living books, Tang, suffered from depression. She talked about her experience of fighting depression and also pointed out a problem: People’s 52 about mental illnesses was preventing many patients from getting treatment in time. In Living Library events like this one, it is not one person 53 another, but someone introducing others to a different idea or way of life. Everyone can raise questions and everyone is 54 . “Everyone is a book,” said Liu Qiongxiong, the organizer of the event in Guangzhou. “By reading others we can better understand each other and 55 .” 41．A．challenges B．talks about C．makes use of D．sums up 42．A．the other B．any other C．another D．each other 43．A．convey B．relate C．talk D．donate 44．A．sci-fi B．comedy C．horror D．action 45．A．prejudices B．differences C．violence D．change 46．A．fairly B．silently C．equally D．seriously 47．A．locations B．occasions C．schools D．professions 48．A．simple B．difficult C．complex D．shallow 49．A．test B．organize C．dismiss D．discuss 50．A．control B．popularity C．access D．time 51．A．up to B．all C．at least D．only 52．A．curiously B．questions C．hesitation D．misunderstanding 53．A．fighting B．challenging C．teaching D．criticizing 54．A．judged B．respected C．ranked D．numbered 55．A．regulations B．inequalities C．characters D．ourselves Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. A I used to be anorexic (厌食的). I was bony, each of my rib bones jutted out, like ridges on my body, my head, which looked abnormally huge, was barely supported by my backbone. It would take an hour for me to eat a spoon of food. Should I attempt to eat to please my parents or teachers, I would lock myself in the toilet and throw up the food. I looked pale and weak all the time because of the lack of food. My family members were anxious. They cried a lot. It all started when a boy in my class called me “fat”. I was shocked and upset. I adopted an extremely strict diet and exercise routine. I lost 10 kg within three months and continued to lose more weight. I was absolutely crazy about losing even more weight. One day, my heart rate dropped and I was breathless. I almost lost my life. That was when I decided to turn my life around. Looking good is extremely important to a teenager. We want to look a certain way so we can be popular and accepted. We are attracted by well-toned and sculpted bodies. Now, with social media, we have access to a pool of photographs of people, whose bodies and appearances we admire. Those images make us envious. We long to be like them. We’re in danger when we start to hate the way we look and take drastic measures to attain the body we dream of having. These measures can lead to eating disorders, unrealistic and unhealthy exercise habits, low self-esteem and depression. Besides affecting the physical health, teenagers who are body conscious can also suffer from mental instability. They may fall into desperation, guilt and hopelessness if they are unable to keep up with their rigid exercise routines or eating habits. They can be emotionally fragile (脆弱的) too. They become sensitive to comments made by others. They are ashamed of the way they look. If you are currently experiencing these feelings, seek help before it is too late. It is important to feel confident and positive about your image and not agree with man-made standards of beauty, which will change with time. 56．What led to the poor condition of the author? A．Some illness. B．A strict diet. C．Lack of food to eat. D．Her desire to kill herself. 57．Why did the author decide to turn her life around? A．To look good. B．To stay healthy. C．To satisfy her parents. D．To disappoint the boy. 58．What does the underlined word “drastic” in Paragraph 5 mean? A．Extreme B．Supportive C．Temporary D．Preventive 59．What is the best title for this passage? A．Be Unique B．Seek Beauty C．Build Your Body D．Accept Your Body B English Teacher in Rural Schools Come to work with us and experience the rural Ghanaian way of life! We are looking for those who’d like to help out in schools to assist with the teaching and understanding of the English language. Volunteers will be placed in primary or junior high schools which are located together, therefore adding an extra level of flexibility (机动性) to meet everyone’s needs. Typical day 7:30 am — Volunteer transport leaves the volunteer house to project sites 8:00 am — School starts 12:30 pm-3:00 pm — Lunch break 15:00 pm — School closes 15:30 pm — Return to volunteer house Please note this is an example of a schedule. Schedules vary in different schools. Free-time activities Swimming Going on safari (游猎) Visiting museums or slave castles Shopping in malls or going to the cinema (showing latest films) Wandering at beautiful beaches. Requirements ●Age: 18 years and above ●Language Skills: English (fluently) ●Nationality: No restrictions ●Time Commitment: Monday-Friday from 8:00-15:00 Accommodations Volunteers live together in shared accommodation in the Abetifi district of Ghana. The house is based in a quiet town where you are within walking distance to local shops and taxi routes — while being able to enjoy the beautiful surrounding views of the rainforest and mountains. ●Bedrooms: shared usually between 2-4 people with doors and windows covered by mosquito netting ●Bathrooms: with individual WCs and shower rooms ●Kitchen: with basics of fridge/ freezer, gas stove, kettle and microwaves ●Living Room: a large one with sofas, TV and a dining set. Program Salary ●4 weeks: €265 ●12 weeks: €795 ●50 weeks: €2,689 60．What is a volunteer’s usual duty? A．Doing research on rural Ghanaian life. B．Helping to build primary schools in Ghana. C．Teaching English in local Ghanaian schools. D．Working together with local Ghanaian farmers. 61．What is required of the volunteers? A．Fluent English. B．Ghanaian nationality. C．An 8-hour workday. D．An age limit of 19 years. 62．How much will a volunteer working for six months get from the program? A．€265. B．€795. C．€1,590. D．€2,689. C Every day, Lucy Dong and her best friend Amy Zhu wake at 7 a.m. - 7.10 a.m. If they are lucky — rush through their breakfast of steamed buns and noodles, and head off to what may be the best schooling system in the world. The 10-year-olds, who are natives of Shanghai, study in 35-minute bursts from around 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a small break for lunch - and a class meeting — sandwiched in the middle. Outside school hours, the girls’ lives are lots of extra-curricular activities: English class, flute class, drumming class, handwriting class, calligraphy class, Taekwondo training, modelling lessons and choir practice. Shanghai was crowned — for the second time … the champion of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA．, which compares the maths, reading and science skills of some 510,000 secondary school students around the world). Some experts question the value of comparing cities and countries. Others point out that Shanghai’s relatively well-funded schools and well-paid teachers are not representative of the Chinese education system as a whole. Even so, the latest results are likely to see more and more educators flock east in search of the mega-city’s magic formula. Professor Kong Lingshuai of the College of Education at Shanghai Normal University has studied the city’s PISA successes. He says that the secret is a mix of “traditional elements and modern elements”. The former is related to the high expectations of “tiger” parents, and a belief in Chinese children from a young age that effort is crucial to gaining a good education. The “modern elements” include Shanghai’s willingness to constantly adapt its curriculum and teaching practices; its focus on improving under-achieving schools by pairing them with those that excel; its openness to foreign ideas; and the introduction of performance-related pay. An obsession with training has also been the key, says Prof. Kong. As of last year, new teachers have to undergo a standardized, one-year training course before starting in the classroom. Once qualified, they are required to complete at least 240 hours’ training in their first five years, including online learning, paper reading, essay writing and so on. Teachers are also encouraged to attend each other’s classes to promote a culture of “idea sharing, exchanging and positive competition”. Outsiders often dismiss China’s education system as a pressure-cooker-style craze of exams that places too much emphasis on rote-learning and does little to stimulate creativity. But in Shanghai at least, that may be starting to change. Authorities are attempting to move away from testing that relies too heavily on memorizing facts and figures, and some schools are also giving students more time to play, rather than just study. 63．The author mentions Lucy Dong and Amy Zhu in the first 3 paragraphs to ________. A．praise the industriousness of these two girls B．give readers the whole picture of Chinese education C．illustrate what education in Shanghai looks like D．criticize the burden the education brings on them 64．Why do some experts challenge the result that Shanghai ranked 1st in PISA test? A．Because the value of PISA, which only tests 510,000 students globally, is cast doubt on. B．Because Shanghai has drawn more attention and resources from the central government. C．Because only maths, reading and science skills are compared in PISA test, which is not enough. D．Because Shanghai has a better system of financial support for schools as well as for teachers. 65．Which of the following is closest in meaning to “dismiss”in the last paragraph? A．To consider something inferior. B．To stop thinking about something. C．To give the credit for something. D．To claim the features of something. 66．Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A．Strict parents contribute little to the academic success of their children. B．Students have more free time to spend on their interest across China. C．Many education researchers are getting to Shanghai to study the phenomenon. D．Under-achieving schools are usually substituted by those academically superior schools. Section C Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Club Activities in Japanese Schools In the after-class activities of Japanese high schools, there are various clubs. Participation depends on students; however, most students choose a certain club. 67 And there are various kinds within each type. A recent survey showed activity participation rate (比率). In junior high schools, participation rate was around 70% in sports clubs and around 20% in culture clubs. In senior high schools, participation rate in sports clubs dropped to about 50%, and in culture clubs, rose to around 25%. One reason is that there are more kinds of culture clubs in senior high schools than in junior high schools, so there is a wider range of choices. 68 The rate of junior high school students not choosing any club was less than 10%. However, that number more than doubled in senior high school. In recent years, the number of students not joining in any clubs is increasing. Stronger individualism, which causes unwillingness to participate in group activities, is one factor behind this change. 69 Japanese clubs are considered “a part of education” and are different from club activities overseas. Learning teamwork is a common factor; in particular, sports clubs have a strict hierarchy (等级制度) and are useful in leaning to be polite. This is said to have influenced the way Japanese companies work, for example, with respect for seniors. Compared to sports clubs, the hierarchy in culture clubs is not as strict. 70 Besides, clubs which practice traditional Japanese martial arts and culture offer a valuable chance to learn the traditional arts firsthand. By experiencing such arts in teenage years, the chance of passing traditional culture to the next generation is large. A．Clubs are generally divided into two types — sports clubs and culture clubs. B．Each sports club has a teacher, but the key is placed on student independence. C．They are places where like-minded students can improve their creativity together. D．Culture clubs in senior high schools tend to include traditional culture activities, such as tea ceremony. E．It is also pointed out that culture clubs offer a more casual environment than sports clubs that require long and hard practice. F．Actually, there are many advantages of participating in club activities in Japan. IV. Summary Writing （10分） Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in NO MORE THAN 60 WORDS. Use your own words as far as possible. A trip to a water park can be a fun adventure for families, couples or a group of friends. Whether you prefer relaxing in a tube on a lazy river or riding a water roller coaster, a trip to one of the nation's water parks offers something exciting to everyone. However, the fun does not come without risks. People who plan to go to a water park should be careful enough and follow rules to avoid these risks. Drowning (溺水) is one of the greatest dangers in water parks, especially for young children. The ability to swim is the most important skill in a water park. Before you go to a water park, make sure that all the people in your group know how to swim well. Do not swim in water that does not have a lifeguard on the scene. Many parks provide life jackets for free - do prepare some in case some people need them. People usually choose to go to water parks on clear sunny days, which means that they are easy to get sun burnt, or even get heatstroke. Most of the water parks are open areas with little shelter or few buildings to block the sun, so it can be dangerous for people who have fair and sensitive (敏感的) skin to spend a whole day there. Be sure to wear a hat and a shirt with sleeves over your bathing suit while you are walking around. In rare cases, water park guests may be subjected to polluted water. Some illnesses are easily spread in such situation. The most common cause of water pollution is small children who are not old enough to go to the toilet. Water parks have been trying their best to avoid the spread of diseases. However, pollution is still possible. Guests can protect themselves by trying not to swallow any water and washing their hands after playing with shallow and still water. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ V. Translation （15分） Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 72．看了这个视频片断，你能发现这两种文化有什么共同之处吗?（common） 73．为了帮助他们组织忙碌的日程表，一些高中提供了有关时间管理的课程。 74．这家以海鲜为特色的餐厅，已经成为了一个旅游景点，挤满了来自国内外的游客。(feature) 75．他的回答满满的都是炫耀，但根本没答到点子上，让所有的面试官面面相觑。(leave) VI. Guided Writing （25分） Direction: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 76．Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 你是明启中学的高一学生吴磊。下学期高一年级将进行社会实践，校学生会正就活动地点征求大家建议，请你在信中写出： (1) 推荐的地点； (2) 推荐的理由。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试卷第12页，共13页 试卷第13页，共13页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null 2024-2025学年高一英语上学期期中模拟B卷（上海） （含听力） I. Listening Comprehension （25分） Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1． A．In a bank. B．In a supermarket. C．At a tourist agency. D．At a laundry. 【答案】A 【原文】M: Good morning. May I help you? W: Yes, I’d like to cash these traveler’s checks first and then open a savings account. Q: Where does this conversation most likely take place? 2． A．Send leaflets. B．Go sightseeing. C．Do some gardening. D．Visit a lawyer. 【答案】B 【原文】W: Where shall we go today then? M: Shall we try the Royal Garden, recommended in the leaflet? Q: What will the two speakers do next? 3． A．Reasonable. B．Bright. C．Serious. D．Ridiculous. 【答案】D 【原文】W: I’m going to a party at Carol’s house. W: You can’t be serious. We’ve got two tests at school tomorrow. Q: How does the woman feel about the man's idea? 4． A．They are twins. B．They are classmates. C．They are friends. D．They are colleagues. 【答案】A 【原文】W: I often mistake Tim for Bob. Can you tell them apart? M: No, they look so much alike that they even confused their mother sometimes when they were young. Q: What is the possible relationship between Tim and Bob? 5． A．It’s sunny and warm. B．It’s rainy and cold. C．It’s sunny but cold. D．It’s rainy but warm. 【答案】C 【原文】M: I’m freezing! I thought it was supposed to get warmer today. W: Yeah, that’s what the weatherman said. It’s no fun standing out here, even if the sun is shining. Q: What can we learn about the weather? 6． A．She had a headache. B．She had to stay in bed. C．She went to look after Jane. D．She went to the dancing party. 【答案】D 【原文】M: Jane, I heard you and Lucy went to the dancing party last night. W: Lucy did, but I had a headache and had to stay in bed. Q: What did Lucy do last night? 7． A．He is just a passer-by like the woman. B．He is unwilling to tell the woman anything. C．He doesn’t know where the closest bookstore is. D．He can’t understand the woman’s question thoroughly. 【答案】C 【原文】W: Excuse me, could you please tell me where the closest bookstore is? M: I’m sorry. I just moved to this neighborhood 3 days ago. Q: What does the man imply? 8． A．Because there was heavy traffic. B．Because he has been somewhere else. C．Because he was caught by the police. D．Because he doesn’t like going to school. 【答案】A 【原文】W: Where have you been, David? You’re late for class again. M: Sorry, but I couldn’t help it. My bus got caught in a traffic jam. Q: Why is David late again? 9． A．Salesman and customer. B．Father and daughter. C．Boss and secretary. D．Headmaster and student. 【答案】C 【原文】W: Shall I check the e-mails for you, Mr. Anderson? M: No, thanks. I did that myself this morning. Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? 10． A．Talking about sports. B．Writing up local news. C．Reading newspapers. D．Putting up advertisements. 【答案】C 【原文】W: Would you pass me the sports section, please? M: Sure, if you give me the classified ads and local news section. Q: What are the two speakers doing? Section B Directions: In Section B. you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11．A．Engine trouble. B．Poor weather. C．Tall waterfalls. D．Tight budget. 12．A．Amazing as well as tough. B．Funny while incredible. C．Disappointing but rewarding. D．Fascinating and well-paid. 13．A．A mechanic. B．A photographer. C．A travel writer. D．A weatherman. 【答案】11．A 12．A 13．C 【原文】 Good evening! Now, I know many of you are excited about the idea of getting paid to travel the world and see the sights. But remember, traveling isn’t all fun and games. It is hard work too. I remember when I was in Egypt to look at the pyramids. Now, of course they are fascinating — they are over 4,000 years old — but remember, Egypt is mostly desert and the temperature is often over forty-five degrees! So, the weather can be a problem. And several years later, I was traveling down the Yangtze River in China with some photographers, and we constantly had engine trouble with our boat, so we couldn’t steer along the 6,380-kilometer river. Instead, we had to abandon our journey after just 2,150, which was a major disappointment. The last journey I want to tell you about was the most rewarding. We went to Angel Falls, the tallest waterfall in the world. We backpacked for seventeen days through the jungles of Venezuela to get there. But when they finally came into view, with their breathtaking drop of 807 meters, it was incredible! So, remember, being a travel writer may sound like an amazing career, and it is certainly rewarding, but you have to be prepared for every possibility! Questions: 11. What forced the speaker to stop his journey down the Yangtze River? 12. What does the speaker think of his job? 13. What might be the speaker’s career? Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage 14．A．On Tuesdays and Thursdays. B．On Mondays and Thursdays. C．On Thursdays and Fridays. D．On Mondays and Tuesdays. 15．A．Once a week. B．Twice a week. C．Three times a month. D．Every two weeks. 16．A．Class attendance. B．Research work. C．Homework performance. D．Group discussion. 【答案】14．B 15．D 16．B 【原文】 Hello, everyone. My name’s Katherine, and this term I’ll be your teacher of this course—Language and Culture. To begin with, please look at the teaching programme in front of you. As you should all know by now, this course is given on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:15 to 10:50 in the morning. We will be meeting in this room for the first half of the course, but we will be using the research lab every other week on Friday in Room 305 during the last month of the course. Uh, this is the text for this lesson, The Beauty of Language. Unfortunately, the books haven’t come in yet, but I was told you should be able to buy them at the bookstore the day after tomorrow. Again, as you see on your course outline, the grade is determined by your performance in the midterm and final exams, classroom tests, and on your research work. My office hours are from 9:00 to 12:00 on Friday, and you can set up an appointment to meet me at other times as well. I hope we’ll get along well with each other. Questions: 14. When is the first part of the course? 15. How often will the class meet in the research lab during the last month? 16. What might be chosen to decide one’s final grade? Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17．A．At home. B．In a studio. C．In office. D．At school. 18．A．An English programme. B．Something annoying. C．An expression. D．A goat, called Fred. 19．A．Neil’s goat is really a mad goat, a trouble maker. B．Neil really makes Feifei mad. C．Neil’s goat was really annoying to everyone. D．Neil’s goat annoys Feifei due to its smell. 20．A．Your best friend told you that he’s past the driving test. B．Some cars are blowing their horns when you are doing a test inside. C．You are riding a bicycle with your classmates in the street. D．Your neighbour brings you a cake because it is her daughter’s birthday. 【答案】17．B 18．C 19．D 20．B 【原文】M: Hello and welcome to The English We Speak, I’m Neil and joining me is Feifei… and Fred... my goat. W: Hi everyone. Neil, why have you brought this… goat into the studio? It smells. M: Fred doesn’t smell! I’ve brought my goat into the studio to teach our listeners an expression you can use when something annoys you. W: Well, having smelly animals in the studio annoys me. M: Well, in that case, Feifei, you can say, ‘Smelly animals in the studio get my goat.’ W: To get somebody’s goat — an expression you can use when something annoys you. M: That’s right. You can say something ‘gets your goat’ if it annoys you. You know what, Feifei? It gets my goat when people say my pet Fred is smelly. W: Ha! Here are some examples of people using the expression ‘get somebody’s goat’. The first one: These queues at the post office really get my goat. I’ve been waiting for half an hour! The second one: Argh, I don’t believe it — I’ve got a parking ticket! The policemen really get my goat! The third one: These calls from people selling insurance get my goat. They’ve rung seven times already this morning. M: To get somebody’s goat — an expression you can use when something annoys you. W: Notice that we often use ‘really’ with this expression. Train delays really get my goat. M: It seems to me quite a lot of things get your goat, Feifei. W: Not really, Neil, — apart from Fred. M: Are you saying my goat gets your goat? W: Yes! Your goat really gets my goat! Questions: 17. Where are the two speakers? 18. What are the two speakers talking about? 19. According to this conversation, what does “Your goat really gets my goat!” mean? 20. In which situation will you say “It really gets my goat!” II. Grammar and Vocabulary (20分) Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. The 17-year-old making films fun for deaf children For eight-year-old Toby, who is deaf, watching films or TV can sometimes be a bit pointless, because so many of them don’t have sign language versions. “We have subtitles (字幕) but it goes too fast,” his dad Jarod Mills said. But now, Toby has some help thanks to an app 21 (develop) by a 17-year-old student, Mariella Satow, who created a signing app called SignUp. She got the idea when she 22 (teach) herself American Sign Language (ASL) — one of hundreds of sign languages used across the world. Manella wanted to watch TV shows to help her learn, and she was disappointed 23 (discover) how few had signed versions. It’s taken a year for Mariella to develop the technology, with lots of help from ASL teachers and the deaf community. The app is available in the US as a browser extension—with an interpreter appearing in a box 24 the film starts playing. It only works on Disney Plus films at the moment, because that’s 25 Mariella thought she could help the most children. Jarod, 26 works at a school for deaf children, says it was “exciting” watching Toby use Mariella’s invention. He says, “Kids are getting information like any hearing child does.” Deaf people in the UK face many of the same barriers when it comes to cinema and TV. “A hearing person 27 go to the cinema any time whereas deaf people have to make sure there’s a suitable viewing a time we’re free,” says 27-year-old Stacey Worboys from Cardiff. She has learned British Sign Language(BSL), and is comfortable using subtitles when watching TV shows and films. But she feels having an interpreter would make things 28 (inclusive), especially for someone who might struggle with subtitles. Stacey and Toby aren’t the only people to be welcoming Mariella’s app. It’s now got thousands of users, and she’s working long days to balance it with her A-level studies. The time difference from New York to her school in Rugby, Warwickshire, means she sets her alarm for 5am. She admits it’s “a bit tough” – but the silver lining is it gives her time to work on SignUp once lessons are over. The positive reaction from teachers and parents has kept Mariella 29 (motivate) to face the early starts.” The most meaningful comments are when it’s the first time a child 30 (have) full access to a movie. The numbers don’t really matter. Instead, it’s the messages,” she says. 【答案】 21．developed 22．was teaching 23．to discover 24．once 25．where 26．who 27．can 28．more inclusive 29．motivated 30．has had 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。17岁的学生Mariella Satow开发了一款名为“Signup”的手语应用程序，方便失聪人群看电影。 21．考查非谓语。句意：但是现在，托比得到了一些帮助，这要感谢17岁的学生玛丽拉·萨托开发的一款应用程序，她创建了一款名为“SignUp”的签名应用程序。分析句子可知，空处为非谓语动词，app与develop为被动关系，用过去分词。故填developed。 22．考查时态。句意：她在自学美国手语(ASL)时产生了这个想法，ASL是世界上使用的数百种手语之一。根据句意可知，表示过去一直在做的事情，为过去进行时。故填was teaching。 23．考查动词不定式。句意：曼内拉想看电视节目来帮助她学习，但是她失望地发现很少用手语。be disappointed to do sth。故填to discover。 24．考查连词。句意：这款应用在美国以浏览器扩展的形式提供，一旦电影开始播放，就会出现一个翻译框。空处填连词，表示“一旦”，用once引导时间状语从句。故填once。 25．考查连接副词。句意：目前它只适用于迪士尼Plus电影，因为玛丽拉认为这是她可以帮助最多孩子的地方。空处引导表语从句，表示地点用连接副词where。故填where。 26．考查关系词。句意：Jarod在一所聋哑儿童学校工作，他说看着Toby使用Mariella的发明是“令人兴奋的”。先行词Jarod，指人，关系词在定语从句中作主语，关系代词who。故填who。 27．考查情态动词。句意：一个听力正常的人可以在任何时候去电影院，而聋哑人必须确保在我们有空的时候有合适的观看时间。表示能，用情态动词can。故填can。 28．考查形容词。句意：但她觉得有一名翻译会让事情变得更包容，尤其是对那些看不懂字幕的人来说。根据句意可知，表示更包容，用形容词比较级more inclusive作宾语补足语。故填more inclusive。 29．考查非谓语。句意：老师和家长的积极反应让玛丽拉有动力去面对提前开始。空处作非谓语，Mariella与motivate在逻辑上是被动关系，用过去分词。 故填motivated。 30．考查时态。句意：最有意义的评论是当孩子第一次完全接触到一部电影时。本句为固定句型，it is+the+序数词+（that）+现在完成时，主语为单数，谓语为单数。故填has had。 Section B Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A．addressed     B．boast     C． approach     D．sense     E. wealthy F. glimpse     G. revealed     H. pushy     I. statistics     J. peers     K. motivation College Rankings Are Something, but Not Everything I am always confused when reading statements like “Princeton University is the number one college in the United States.” Are those who attend Princeton inherently brighter than their 31 ? Is Princeton able to produce more geniuses upon graduation? High-ranking colleges in global education leagues attract greater talent in staff and students, and 32 better facilities, therefore generating more profits. In the United States, however, this virtuous cycle can turn vicious when financially-challenged parents end up spending their life savings on their children’s education, while 33 individuals can simply buy their way in. Besides, these rankings face criticism for potentially influencing colleges to make minor adjustments in 34 to improve their position on the table. I didn’t care about college rankings for years until I recently saw something different. This past October, Shanghai Ranking Consultancy 35 the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023, which assesses universities worldwide across 55 subjects in five disciplines. It is said to employ a more in-depth 36 to evaluate the performance of universities. And this makes it easier for prospective students to choose the best college for their specific subject. But how much weight should you give to these rankings? In my opinion, college rankings can serve as a reference, offering a 37 into the reputation and strengths of institutions. However, they should not be the only determining factor for you. There are many aspects to a university education that can only be 38 when you are clear about your goals. I once taught a three-month program to prepare university students for overseas exchange programs in England. But some of them displayed low 39 . It wasn’t merely due to a language barrier. These individuals seemed to lack communication skills, critical thinking and, more importantly, a 40 of purpose, which might help determine their future academic quality. After all, what lies in the heart of education is “U” . 【答案】 31．J 32．B 33．E 34．I 35．G 36．C 37．F 38．A 39．K 40．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了大学排名很重要，但不是全部。 31．考查名词。句意：普林斯顿的学生天生就比同龄人聪明吗？结合上下文可知，该空处意思为“同龄人”，故用名词peer，同龄人不止一个，应用名词复数形式，作than的宾语。故选J。 32．考查动词。句意：在全球教育联盟中排名靠前的大学吸引了更多的人才和学生，并且拥有更好的设施，因此产生了更多的好处。结合上下文可知，该空处意思为“有”，故用动词boast“有（值得自豪的东西）”，与空前的attract并列，作句子谓语。故选B。 33．考查形容词。句意：然而，在美国，当经济困难的父母最终把毕生积蓄花在孩子的教育上时，这种良性循环可能会变成恶性循环，而富人则可以简单地花钱进入。while表示前后对比，结合上文“financially-challenged parents”可知，该空处意思为“富有的”，故用形容词wealthy，作定语，修饰后面的名词individuals。故选E。 34．考查名词。句意：此外，这些排名还面临着批评，因为它们可能会影响大学在统计数据上做出微小的调整，以提高它们在排行榜上的排名。结合上下文可知，该空处意思为“统计数据”，故用名词statistics，作介词in的宾语。故选I。 35．考查动词。句意：今年十月，上海排名咨询公司展示了《2023年全球学科排名》，该排名对全球5个学科的55个学科进行了评估。结合上下文可知，该空处意思为“揭示，显示，展示”，故用动词reveal，结合时间状语This past October可知，事情发生在过去，故时态用一般过去时，用reveal的过去式。故选G。 36．考查名词。句意：据说，它采用了一种更深入的方法来评估大学的表现。结合上下文可知，该空处意思为“方法”，故用名词approach，结合空前的a可知，用单数形式，作employ的宾语。故选C。 37．考查名词。句意：在我看来，大学排名可以作为一个参考，让人们对大学的声誉和实力有一个粗略的了解。结合上下文可知，该空填glimpse，a glimpse into意思为“一瞥，瞥见，看一眼”。故选F。 38．考查动词。句意：只有当你明确了自己的目标时，大学教育的许多方面才能得到解决。结合上下文可知，该空处意思为“解决”，故用动词address的过去分词，与空前的can be构成含有情态动词的被动语态。故选A。 39．考查名词。句意：但他们中的一些人表现出低积极性。结合下文“It wasn’t merely due to a language barrier. These individuals seemed to lack communication skills, critical thinking and, more importantly, a 10 of purpose, which might help determine their future academic quality.”可知，这些人似乎缺乏沟通技巧、批判性思维，更重要的是，缺乏目标感，这可能有助于决定他们未来的学术质量。所以他们中的一些人表现出低积极性，该空处意思为“积极性”，故用名词motivation，作displayed的宾语。故选K。 40．考查名词。句意：这些人似乎缺乏沟通技巧、批判性思维，更重要的是，缺乏目标感，这可能有助于决定他们未来的学术质量。结合上下文可知，该空处意思为“感觉”，故用名词sense，结合空前的冠词a可知，用单数形式。故选D。 III. Reading Comprehension (45分) Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A. B.C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context You may know the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” It 41 the idea behind the Living Library project. Like 42 library, a Living Liberty offers readers books, except that these “books” can 43 to you. But these living books are not like anything from a(n) 44 movie — they are people like you and me. The Living Library project was started in 2000 by a group of young people in Denmark. They wanted to reduce 45 and encourage understanding between people, and they had the idea of bringing together some very different people to communicate 46 . These living books were from different cultural backgrounds, nations, educational levels, religions and 47 . Reading living books is very 48 : Each book can talk with readers face to face, and sometimes a small group of readers can read one book together. The book and the reader(s) 49 and share different thoughts, ideas, lifestyles and so on. The project began to gain in 50 in other parts of the world and was introduced to China in 2009. This past April, a wave of Living Library events was held in more than 20 Chinese cities. In Guangzhou, for example, 50 living books were presented to 200 readers. The event was divided into four rounds; each lasted 40 minutes. In each round, 51 eight readers would read one book together. One of the living books, Tang, suffered from depression. She talked about her experience of fighting depression and also pointed out a problem: People’s 52 about mental illnesses was preventing many patients from getting treatment in time. In Living Library events like this one, it is not one person 53 another, but someone introducing others to a different idea or way of life. Everyone can raise questions and everyone is 54 . “Everyone is a book,” said Liu Qiongxiong, the organizer of the event in Guangzhou. “By reading others we can better understand each other and 55 .” 41．A．challenges B．talks about C．makes use of D．sums up 42．A．the other B．any other C．another D．each other 43．A．convey B．relate C．talk D．donate 44．A．sci-fi B．comedy C．horror D．action 45．A．prejudices B．differences C．violence D．change 46．A．fairly B．silently C．equally D．seriously 47．A．locations B．occasions C．schools D．professions 48．A．simple B．difficult C．complex D．shallow 49．A．test B．organize C．dismiss D．discuss 50．A．control B．popularity C．access D．time 51．A．up to B．all C．at least D．only 52．A．curiously B．questions C．hesitation D．misunderstanding 53．A．fighting B．challenging C．teaching D．criticizing 54．A．judged B．respected C．ranked D．numbered 55．A．regulations B．inequalities C．characters D．ourselves 【答案】 41．D 42．B 43．C 44．A 45．A 46．C 47．D 48．A 49．D 50．B 51．A 52．D 53．C 54．B 55．D 【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了Living Library项目的活动理念和活动内容。 41．考查动词（短语）词义辨析。句意：它总结了Living Library项目背后的理念。A. challenges挑战；B. talks about讨论；C. makes use of利用；D. sums up总结。根据“behind the Living Library project”及“Don’t judge a book by its cover.”可知，这句俗语总结了Living Library项目背后的理念。故选D项。 42．考查代词词义辨析。句意：和其他图书馆一样，Living Liberty也为读者提供书籍，只不过这些“书”可以和你对话。A. the other用于两者之中的另一个；B. any other任何其他；C. another再一个；D. each other相互。根据“a Living Liberty offers readers books”可知，Living Library提供和其他图书馆一样的阅读服务，即，任何一个其他一样的阅读服务。故选B项。 43．考查动词词义辨析。句意：和其他图书馆一样，Living Liberty也为读者提供书籍，只不过这些“书”可以和你对话。A. convey传达；B. relate联系；C. talk交谈；D. donate捐赠。根据下文“they are people like you and me”可知，Living Liberty中的书就是普通人，这些人可以进行对话交谈。故选C项。 44．考查名词词义辨析。句意：但这些活生生的书并不像科幻电影里的任何东西——他们是像你我一样的人。A. sci-fi科幻；B. comedy喜剧；C. horror恐怖；D. action动作。根据“But these living books are not like anything from a(n) ____4____movie”可知，这些活生生的书并不像科幻电影，而是真实存在的人。故选A项。 45．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们想要减少偏见，鼓励人们之间的理解，他们的想法是把一些截然不同的人聚集在一起，平等地交流。A. prejudices偏见；B. differences不同；C. violence暴力；D. change改变。根据“wanted to reduce____5____and encourage understanding between people”可知，这个计划是为了减少人与人之间的偏见。故选A项。 46．考查副词词义辨析。句意：他们想要减少偏见，鼓励人们之间的理解，他们的想法是把一些截然不同的人聚集在一起，平等地交流。A. fairly十分；B. silently无声地；C. equally平等地；D. seriously严肃地。根据“and they had the idea of bringing together some very different people to communicate”可知，项目是为了将想法截然不同的人聚在一起平等交流。故选C项。 47．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这些活的书来自不同的文化背景、民族、教育水平、宗教和职业。A. locations位置；B. occasions场合；C. schools学校；D. professions职业。根据“These living books were from different cultural backgrounds, nations, educational levels, religions”可知，这些活着的书来自不同的地方，空处与cultural backgrounds, nations, educational levels, religions并列，应该是“职业”。故选D项。 48．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：读活书很简单：每本书都可以和读者面对面地交谈，有时一小群读者也可以一起读一本书。A. simple简单的；B. difficult困难的；C. complex复杂的；D. shallow浅的。根据“Each book can talk with readers face to face, and sometimes a small group of readers can read one book together.”可知，阅读这些活书是简单的。故选A项。 49．考查动词词义辨析。句意：“书”和读者讨论和分享不同的想法、观念、生活方式等等。A. test测试；B. organize组织；C. dismiss抛弃；D. discuss讨论。根据上文“Each book can talk with readers face to face”可知，“书”和读者讨论不同的想法。故选D项。 50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：该项目开始在世界其他地区受到欢迎，并于2009年被引入中国。A. control控制；B. popularity流行；C. access通道；D. time时间。根据“and was introduced to China in 2009”可知，该项目流行开来。故选B项。 51．考查限定词、副词、介词短语词义辨析。句意：在每一轮中，最多有8位读者一起阅读一本书。A. up to多达，达到；B. all所有的；C. at least至少；D. only只有。根据“In each round, ____11____eight readers would read one book together.”可知，此处表示一轮中读者的最多数量，即说明项目规则。故选A项。 52．考查副词、名词词义辨析。句意：人们对精神疾病的误解使许多患者无法及时得到治疗。A. curiously好奇地；B. questions问题；C. hesitation犹豫；D. misunderstanding误解。根据“preventing many patients from getting treatment in time”可知，人们对于精神病有误解，使得病人无法及时治疗。故选D项。 53．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在像这样的生活图书馆活动中，不是一个人教另一个人，而是有人向其他人介绍不同的思想或生活方式。A. fighting斗争；B. challenging挑战；C. teaching教；D. criticizing批评。根据下文“Everyone can raise questions”可知，此处每个人都可以提问题，因此，不是一个人教另一个人。故选C项。 54．考查动词词义辨析。句意：每个人都可以提出问题，每个人都受到尊重。A. judged评价；B. respected尊敬；C. ranked排名；D. numbered标号。根据“Everyone can raise questions”可知，在这个阅读项目中，每个人都受到尊敬。故选B项。 55．考查名词、代词词义辨析。句意：通过阅读别人，我们可以更好地了解彼此和自己。A. regulations规则；B. inequalities不公平；C. characters特性，人物角色；D. ourselves我们自己。根据“By reading others we can better understand each other”可知，阅读别人，我们除了可以相互了解，也可以更好地了解自己。故选D项。 Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. A I used to be anorexic (厌食的). I was bony, each of my rib bones jutted out, like ridges on my body, my head, which looked abnormally huge, was barely supported by my backbone. It would take an hour for me to eat a spoon of food. Should I attempt to eat to please my parents or teachers, I would lock myself in the toilet and throw up the food. I looked pale and weak all the time because of the lack of food. My family members were anxious. They cried a lot. It all started when a boy in my class called me “fat”. I was shocked and upset. I adopted an extremely strict diet and exercise routine. I lost 10 kg within three months and continued to lose more weight. I was absolutely crazy about losing even more weight. One day, my heart rate dropped and I was breathless. I almost lost my life. That was when I decided to turn my life around. Looking good is extremely important to a teenager. We want to look a certain way so we can be popular and accepted. We are attracted by well-toned and sculpted bodies. Now, with social media, we have access to a pool of photographs of people, whose bodies and appearances we admire. Those images make us envious. We long to be like them. We’re in danger when we start to hate the way we look and take drastic measures to attain the body we dream of having. These measures can lead to eating disorders, unrealistic and unhealthy exercise habits, low self-esteem and depression. Besides affecting the physical health, teenagers who are body conscious can also suffer from mental instability. They may fall into desperation, guilt and hopelessness if they are unable to keep up with their rigid exercise routines or eating habits. They can be emotionally fragile (脆弱的) too. They become sensitive to comments made by others. They are ashamed of the way they look. If you are currently experiencing these feelings, seek help before it is too late. It is important to feel confident and positive about your image and not agree with man-made standards of beauty, which will change with time. 56．What led to the poor condition of the author? A．Some illness. B．A strict diet. C．Lack of food to eat. D．Her desire to kill herself. 57．Why did the author decide to turn her life around? A．To look good. B．To stay healthy. C．To satisfy her parents. D．To disappoint the boy. 58．What does the underlined word “drastic” in Paragraph 5 mean? A．Extreme B．Supportive C．Temporary D．Preventive 59．What is the best title for this passage? A．Be Unique B．Seek Beauty C．Build Your Body D．Accept Your Body 【答案】56．B 57．B 58．A 59．D 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文，作者以自己的亲身经历讲述了厌食症对身体的危害，告诫人们要接受自己的身体，不要盲目听从他人。 56．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“I adopted an extremely strict diet and exercise routine. I lost 10 kg within three months and continued to lose more weight. I was absolutely crazy about losing even more weight. One day, my heart rate dropped and I was breathless. I almost lost my life.(我采取了极其严格的饮食和锻炼习惯。我在三个月内减掉了10公斤，而且还在继续减重。我疯狂地想要减掉更多的体重。有一天，我的心率下降，上气不接下气。我差点丧命)”可知，作者严格节食，导致她的身体健康状况变差。故选B。 57．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“One day, my heart rate dropped and I was breathless. I almost lost my life. That was when I decided to turn my life around.(有一天，我的心率下降，上气不接下气。我差点丧命。就在那时，我决定改变我的生活)”可知，作者严格节食，却导致身体健康出现问题，还差点丧了命，因此下决心改变来保持健康。故选B。 58．词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“These measures can lead to eating disorders, unrealistic and unhealthy exercise habits, low self-esteem and depression. Besides affecting the physical health, teenagers who are body conscious can also suffer from mental instability.(这些措施可能导致饮食失调、不切实际和不健康的运动习惯、自卑和抑郁。注重身体的青少年除了会影响身体健康外，还会遭受精神不稳定的困扰)”可知，青少年由于在意外貌会采取极端措施，从而产生健康影响，划线词与extreme意思相近。故选A。 59．主旨大意题。根据全文尤其是最后一段“It is important to feel confident and positive about your image and not agree with man-made standards of beauty, which will change with time.(对自己的形象感到自信和积极是很重要的，不要认同人为的审美标准，因为这些标准会随着时间而改变)”可知，作者以自己的亲身经历讲述了厌食症对身体的危害，告诫人们要接受自己的身体，不要盲目听从他人的建议，D选项“接受你的身体”符合本文主旨，为最佳标题。故选D。 B English Teacher in Rural Schools Come to work with us and experience the rural Ghanaian way of life! We are looking for those who’d like to help out in schools to assist with the teaching and understanding of the English language. Volunteers will be placed in primary or junior high schools which are located together, therefore adding an extra level of flexibility (机动性) to meet everyone’s needs. Typical day 7:30 am — Volunteer transport leaves the volunteer house to project sites 8:00 am — School starts 12:30 pm-3:00 pm — Lunch break 15:00 pm — School closes 15:30 pm — Return to volunteer house Please note this is an example of a schedule. Schedules vary in different schools. Free-time activities Swimming Going on safari (游猎) Visiting museums or slave castles Shopping in malls or going to the cinema (showing latest films) Wandering at beautiful beaches. Requirements ●Age: 18 years and above ●Language Skills: English (fluently) ●Nationality: No restrictions ●Time Commitment: Monday-Friday from 8:00-15:00 Accommodations Volunteers live together in shared accommodation in the Abetifi district of Ghana. The house is based in a quiet town where you are within walking distance to local shops and taxi routes — while being able to enjoy the beautiful surrounding views of the rainforest and mountains. ●Bedrooms: shared usually between 2-4 people with doors and windows covered by mosquito netting ●Bathrooms: with individual WCs and shower rooms ●Kitchen: with basics of fridge/ freezer, gas stove, kettle and microwaves ●Living Room: a large one with sofas, TV and a dining set. Program Salary ●4 weeks: €265 ●12 weeks: €795 ●50 weeks: €2,689 60．What is a volunteer’s usual duty? A．Doing research on rural Ghanaian life. B．Helping to build primary schools in Ghana. C．Teaching English in local Ghanaian schools. D．Working together with local Ghanaian farmers. 61．What is required of the volunteers? A．Fluent English. B．Ghanaian nationality. C．An 8-hour workday. D．An age limit of 19 years. 62．How much will a volunteer working for six months get from the program? A．€265. B．€795. C．€1,590. D．€2,689. 【答案】60．C 61．A 62．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了在加纳农村学校担任英语教师的志愿者工作，包括志愿者的日常职责、空闲时间活动、要求、住宿条件以及项目薪酬等信息。 60．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Come to work with us and experience the rural Ghanaian way of life! We are looking for those who’d like to help out in schools to assist with the teaching and understanding of the English language.(快来和我们一起工作，体验加纳农村的生活方式!我们正在寻找那些愿意在学校帮助教学和理解英语的人)”可知，志愿者的通常职责是在当地加纳学校教英语。故选C项。 61．细节理解题。根据Requirements部分中“Language Skills: English (fluently) (语言技能：英语(流利))”可知，志愿者需要英语流利。故选A项。 62．细节理解题。根据Program Salary部分中“4 weeks: €265 (4周：265欧元)”可知，志愿者工作四周(一个月)可得到265欧元的报酬。由此可知，一名志愿者工作六个月后可得到(265×6=)1590欧元的报酬。故选C项。 C Every day, Lucy Dong and her best friend Amy Zhu wake at 7 a.m. - 7.10 a.m. If they are lucky — rush through their breakfast of steamed buns and noodles, and head off to what may be the best schooling system in the world. The 10-year-olds, who are natives of Shanghai, study in 35-minute bursts from around 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a small break for lunch - and a class meeting — sandwiched in the middle. Outside school hours, the girls’ lives are lots of extra-curricular activities: English class, flute class, drumming class, handwriting class, calligraphy class, Taekwondo training, modelling lessons and choir practice. Shanghai was crowned — for the second time … the champion of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA．, which compares the maths, reading and science skills of some 510,000 secondary school students around the world). Some experts question the value of comparing cities and countries. Others point out that Shanghai’s relatively well-funded schools and well-paid teachers are not representative of the Chinese education system as a whole. Even so, the latest results are likely to see more and more educators flock east in search of the mega-city’s magic formula. Professor Kong Lingshuai of the College of Education at Shanghai Normal University has studied the city’s PISA successes. He says that the secret is a mix of “traditional elements and modern elements”. The former is related to the high expectations of “tiger” parents, and a belief in Chinese children from a young age that effort is crucial to gaining a good education. The “modern elements” include Shanghai’s willingness to constantly adapt its curriculum and teaching practices; its focus on improving under-achieving schools by pairing them with those that excel; its openness to foreign ideas; and the introduction of performance-related pay. An obsession with training has also been the key, says Prof. Kong. As of last year, new teachers have to undergo a standardized, one-year training course before starting in the classroom. Once qualified, they are required to complete at least 240 hours’ training in their first five years, including online learning, paper reading, essay writing and so on. Teachers are also encouraged to attend each other’s classes to promote a culture of “idea sharing, exchanging and positive competition”. Outsiders often dismiss China’s education system as a pressure-cooker-style craze of exams that places too much emphasis on rote-learning and does little to stimulate creativity. But in Shanghai at least, that may be starting to change. Authorities are attempting to move away from testing that relies too heavily on memorizing facts and figures, and some schools are also giving students more time to play, rather than just study. 63．The author mentions Lucy Dong and Amy Zhu in the first 3 paragraphs to ________. A．praise the industriousness of these two girls B．give readers the whole picture of Chinese education C．illustrate what education in Shanghai looks like D．criticize the burden the education brings on them 64．Why do some experts challenge the result that Shanghai ranked 1st in PISA test? A．Because the value of PISA, which only tests 510,000 students globally, is cast doubt on. B．Because Shanghai has drawn more attention and resources from the central government. C．Because only maths, reading and science skills are compared in PISA test, which is not enough. D．Because Shanghai has a better system of financial support for schools as well as for teachers. 65．Which of the following is closest in meaning to “dismiss”in the last paragraph? A．To consider something inferior. B．To stop thinking about something. C．To give the credit for something. D．To claim the features of something. 66．Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A．Strict parents contribute little to the academic success of their children. B．Students have more free time to spend on their interest across China. C．Many education researchers are getting to Shanghai to study the phenomenon. D．Under-achieving schools are usually substituted by those academically superior schools. 【答案】63．C 64．D 65．A 66．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了上海的教育模式领先世界，秘诀在于传统与现代教育的结合。 63．推理判断题。前三段描述了Lucy Dong和Amy Zhu在上海的上学日常，结合第四段中“Shanghai was crowned — for the second time … the champion of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA., which compares the maths, reading and science skills of some 510,000 secondary school students around the world).(上海第二次成为国际学生评估项目(PISA)的冠军。该报告比较了全球约51万名中学生的数学、阅读和科学技能)”可知，下文提到了上海第二次成为国际学生评估项目的冠军以及上海的教育模式，故前三段提到Lucy Dong和Amy Zhu是为了说明上海的教育是什么样子的，故选C。 64．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Some experts question the value of comparing cities and countries. Others point out that Shanghai’s relatively well-funded schools and well-paid teachers are not representative of the Chinese education system as a whole.(一些专家质疑比较城市和国家的价值。还有人指出，上海资金相对充裕的学校和高薪教师并不能代表整个中国教育体系)”可知，一些专家质疑上海在PISA测试中排名第一的结果，是因为上海对学校和教师都有更好的财政支持体系，故选D。 65．词句猜测题。根据划线词后“a pressure-cooker-style craze of exams that places too much emphasis on rote-learning and does little to stimulate creativity(高压锅式的考试狂热，过于强调死记硬背，很少激发创造力)”可知，此处指外人认为中国的教育体系不好，dismiss意为“对……不屑一提”，故选A。 66．细节理解题。根据第五段“Even so, the latest results are likely to see more and more educators flock east in search of the mega-city’s magic formula.(即便如此，最新的结果很可能会让越来越多的教育工作者涌向东部，寻找这个超级城市的神奇公式)”可知，许多教育研究者正前往上海研究上海的教育模式，故选C。 Section C Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Club Activities in Japanese Schools In the after-class activities of Japanese high schools, there are various clubs. Participation depends on students; however, most students choose a certain club. 67 And there are various kinds within each type. A recent survey showed activity participation rate (比率). In junior high schools, participation rate was around 70% in sports clubs and around 20% in culture clubs. In senior high schools, participation rate in sports clubs dropped to about 50%, and in culture clubs, rose to around 25%. One reason is that there are more kinds of culture clubs in senior high schools than in junior high schools, so there is a wider range of choices. 68 The rate of junior high school students not choosing any club was less than 10%. However, that number more than doubled in senior high school. In recent years, the number of students not joining in any clubs is increasing. Stronger individualism, which causes unwillingness to participate in group activities, is one factor behind this change. 69 Japanese clubs are considered “a part of education” and are different from club activities overseas. Learning teamwork is a common factor; in particular, sports clubs have a strict hierarchy (等级制度) and are useful in leaning to be polite. This is said to have influenced the way Japanese companies work, for example, with respect for seniors. Compared to sports clubs, the hierarchy in culture clubs is not as strict. 70 Besides, clubs which practice traditional Japanese martial arts and culture offer a valuable chance to learn the traditional arts firsthand. By experiencing such arts in teenage years, the chance of passing traditional culture to the next generation is large. A．Clubs are generally divided into two types — sports clubs and culture clubs. B．Each sports club has a teacher, but the key is placed on student independence. C．They are places where like-minded students can improve their creativity together. D．Culture clubs in senior high schools tend to include traditional culture activities, such as tea ceremony. E．It is also pointed out that culture clubs offer a more casual environment than sports clubs that require long and hard practice. F．Actually, there are many advantages of participating in club activities in Japan. 【答案】67．A 68．E 69．F 70．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了日本学校的社团活动。 67．根据下文“And there are various kinds within each type.(每种类型中都有不同的种类)”中“each type”可推知，上文中会提到“社团的不同类型”，A项“Clubs are generally divided into two types — sports clubs and culture clubs.(俱乐部一般分为两类——体育社团和文化社团)”中“sports clubs and culture clubs”即下文中的“each type”，上下文语意连贯。故选A项。 68．上文“In senior high schools, participation rate in sports clubs dropped to about 50%, and in culture clubs, rose to around 25%. One reason is that there are more kinds of culture clubs in senior high schools than in junior high schools, so there is a wider range of choices.(在高中，体育社团的参与率下降到50%左右，文化社团的参与率上升到25%左右。一个原因是高中的文化社团比初中的多，所以选择的范围更广)”提出高中阶段文化社团的参与率上升，而体育社团的参与率下降，并给出一个原因：高中的文化社团比初中的多，选择的范围更广。E项“It is also pointed out that culture clubs offer a more casual environment than sports clubs that require long and hard practice.(还有人指出，与需要长期刻苦练习的体育社团相比，文化社团提供了更轻松的环境)”承接上文，句中“also”表明与上文是并列关系，提出另一个原因：与体育社团相比，文化社团提供了更轻松的环境。上下文语意连贯。故选E项。 69．下文“Japanese clubs are considered “a part of education” and are different from club activities overseas. Learning teamwork is a common factor; in particular, sports clubs have a strict hierarchy (等级制度) and are useful in leaning to be polite. This is said to have influenced the way Japanese companies work, for example, with respect for seniors.(日本的社团被认为是“教育的一部分”，与海外的社团活动不同。学习团队合作是一个共同的因素；特别是，体育社团有严格的等级制度，在学习礼貌方面很有用。据说这影响了日本公司的工作方式，例如对老年人的尊重)”介绍了参加社团的好处，是对F项“Actually, there are many advantages of participating in club activities in Japan.(事实上，在日本参加社团活动有很多好处)”的举例说明，F项是段首主题句。故选F项。 70．上文“Compared to sports clubs, the hierarchy in culture clubs is not as strict.(与体育社团相比，文化社团的等级制度不那么严格)”指出文化社团等级制度不像体育社团那么严格，C项“They are places where like-minded students can improve their creativity together.(他们是志同道合的学生可以一起提高创造力的地方)”承接上文，介绍文化社团的真实情况：是志同道合的学生可以一起提高创造力的地方，上下文语意连贯。故选C项。 IV. Summary Writing （10分） Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in NO MORE THAN 60 WORDS. Use your own words as far as possible. A trip to a water park can be a fun adventure for families, couples or a group of friends. Whether you prefer relaxing in a tube on a lazy river or riding a water roller coaster, a trip to one of the nation's water parks offers something exciting to everyone. However, the fun does not come without risks. People who plan to go to a water park should be careful enough and follow rules to avoid these risks. Drowning (溺水) is one of the greatest dangers in water parks, especially for young children. The ability to swim is the most important skill in a water park. Before you go to a water park, make sure that all the people in your group know how to swim well. Do not swim in water that does not have a lifeguard on the scene. Many parks provide life jackets for free - do prepare some in case some people need them. People usually choose to go to water parks on clear sunny days, which means that they are easy to get sun burnt, or even get heatstroke. Most of the water parks are open areas with little shelter or few buildings to block the sun, so it can be dangerous for people who have fair and sensitive (敏感的) skin to spend a whole day there. Be sure to wear a hat and a shirt with sleeves over your bathing suit while you are walking around. In rare cases, water park guests may be subjected to polluted water. Some illnesses are easily spread in such situation. The most common cause of water pollution is small children who are not old enough to go to the toilet. Water parks have been trying their best to avoid the spread of diseases. However, pollution is still possible. Guests can protect themselves by trying not to swallow any water and washing their hands after playing with shallow and still water. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Visiting a water park can be interesting but sometimes dangerous. To avoid the dangers, people should obey some regulations. (要点1) First, mastering the swimming skill is significant for water park visitors. Moreover, don't swim without a lifeguard on the spot. (要点2) Besides, to protect yourself from the sun, you need to wear proper clothes. (要点3) Additionally, avoid swallowing polluted water accidentally and remember to clean your hands immediately after playing in the water. (要点4) (70 words) 【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍说，去水上公园游玩很有趣，但也有危险，为避免危险，作者提出几点建议。 【详解】1. 要点摘录 ①A trip to a water park can be a fun adventure for families, couples or a group of friends. ②However, the fun does not come without risks. ③The ability to swim is the most important skill in a water park. ④Do not swim in water that does not have a lifeguard on the scene. ⑤so it can be dangerous for people who have fair and sensitive (敏感的) skin to spend a whole day there. Be sure to wear a hat and a shirt with sleeves over your bathing suit while you are walking around. ⑥ Guests can protect themselves by trying not to swallow any water and washing their hands after playing with shallow and still water. 2.缜密构思 将第1、2两个要点进行合并，将第3、4两个要点进行整合。 3.遣词造句 Visiting a water park can be interesting but sometimes dangerous. First, mastering the swimming skill is significant for water park visitors. Moreover, don't swim without a lifeguard on the spot. Besides, to protect yourself from the sun, you need to wear proper clothes. Additionally, avoid swallowing polluted water accidentally and remember to clean your hands immediately after playing in the water. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Visiting a water park can be interesting but sometimes dangerous. （运用动名词短语作主语。） [高分句型2]：Besides, to protect yourself from the sun, you need to wear proper clothes. （运用动词不定式作目的状语） V. Translation （15分） Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 72．看了这个视频片断，你能发现这两种文化有什么共同之处吗?（common） 【答案】After watching the video clip what those two cultures have in common? 【详解】考查动名词和短语。之后为 “after”，“看了这个视频片断”为watch the video clip，用其动名词形式作after的宾语，“有……共同之处”为have...in common，“这两种文化”为 those two cultures 作主语。该句为特殊疑问句，表示“什么”应用特殊疑问词what。故翻译为：After watching the video clip what those two cultures have in common? 73．为了帮助他们组织忙碌的日程表，一些高中提供了有关时间管理的课程。 【答案】To help them organize their busy schedules, some senior high schools offer courses in time management. 【详解】考查时态、非谓语动词、名词。表示“帮助”用help，作目的状语，用不定式。表示“他们”用them，作help的宾语。表示“组织”用organize，用省略to的不定式，作宾补。表示“日程”用schedule，用复数形式，作organize的宾语。表示“忙碌的”用形容词busy，作前置定语，修饰schedules。表示“他们繁忙的日程”用their busy schedules。表示“一些高中”用some senior high schools，作主语。表示“提供”用offer，本句描述一般事实，句子时态用一般现在时，主语为复数，谓语用动词原形。表示“课程”用course，用复数形式，作offer的宾语，表示“在……方面”用介词in，表示“时间管理”用time management，作in的宾语。故翻译为To help them organize their busy schedules, some senior high schools offer courses in time management. 74．这家以海鲜为特色的餐厅，已经成为了一个旅游景点，挤满了来自国内外的游客。(feature) 【答案】This restaurant which features seafood has become a tourist attraction, crowded with tourists from home and abroad. 【详解】考查定语从句、时态、非谓语动词和固定短语。分析句子结构，本句的主干是“这家餐厅已经成为了一个旅游景点”，所以其他部分可用定语从句或非谓语结构来表示，其中“以海鲜为特色的”修饰餐厅（restaurant），先行词是restaurant，指物，关系词替代先行词在从句中作主语，可用关系代词which引导限制性定语从句，“挤满了来自国内外的游客”可用非谓语动词短语表达，“挤满”可表示为crowd，为及物动词，固定短语be crowded with...意为“挤满……”，（逻辑主语“这家餐厅”和crowd之间是动宾关系），所以可用过去分词短语作状语。“以……为特色”可表示为feature，其为从句谓语动词，“海鲜”可表示为seafood；“一个旅游景点”可表示为a tourist attraction；“来自国内外”可表示为from home and abroad。根据句意，定语从句陈述的是客观事实，应用一般现在时，而根据主句中的“已经”可知，主句应用现在完成时。故本句可翻译为：This restaurant which features seafood has become a tourist attraction, crowded with tourists from home and abroad. 75．他的回答满满的都是炫耀，但根本没答到点子上，让所有的面试官面面相觑。(leave) 【答案】His answer was alive with showing off, but didn't get to any point at all, leaving all the interviewers looking at each other speechlessly. 【详解】考查短语、名词和动词。结合句意可知，此处使用一般过去时。表示“他的答案”应用His answer，位于句首大写；表示“满满的都是”用动词短语was alive with，作谓语动词，根据句意是叙述过去发生的事情，所以用一般过去时态，并与主语保持一致用单数；表示“炫耀”用showing off，作介词的宾语，所以用动名词；表示“但是”用并列连词but连接前后两个动作；表示“根本没”用短语not...at all并结合句子时态，所以应用didn't...at all；表示“答到点子上”用get to the point；表示“让某人……”用结构“leaving st/sth+宾语补足语”，因在句子中是非谓语动词作伴随状语，表主动，所以用现在分词；表示“所以的面试官”用all the interviewers；表示“面面相觑”用looking at each other speechlessly，作宾语补足语，与逻辑主语面试官之间是主动关系，所以用现在分词。故翻译为His answer was alive with showing off, but didn't get to any point at all, leaving all the interviewers looking at each other speechlessly。 VI. Guided Writing （25分） Direction: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 76．Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 你是明启中学的高一学生吴磊。下学期高一年级将进行社会实践，校学生会正就活动地点征求大家建议，请你在信中写出： (1) 推荐的地点； (2) 推荐的理由。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Dear Student Union,     On hearing that our school is going to conduct social practice next semester for us senior one students, I’m writing to offer my personal suggestion on the site arrangement. I think the school field the most suitable place. Because it is large enough to hold all the whole students participating in the activity. What’s more, there are various regions for our students to take part in many kinds of activities, which can make us experience life fully.       I do hope that you will take my suggestion into consideration and that the activity site will be well received by all of the students. Yours, Wu Lei 【导语】本文是应用文。要求考生对下学期高一年级将进行的社会实践活动地点给出建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 一…就…：on→upon 举办：conduct→throw 容纳：hold→accommodate 给与：offer→give 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I think the school field the most suitable place. 拓展句：I think the school field is the most suitable place. 【点睛】【高分句型1】On hearing that our school is going to conduct social practice next semester for us senior one students, I’m writing to offer my personal suggestion on the site arrangement.（由that引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】What’s more, there are various regions for our students to take part in many kinds of activities, which can make us experience life fully.（由which引导的非限制性定语从句） 试卷第4页，共27页 试卷第1页，共27页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$