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重庆市长寿中学校2024-2025学年上学期高一半期测试 英语试题 注意事项: 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑;如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节;满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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.How will Mike go home? A. On foot. B. By bike. C. By bus. 2.What kind of person is Jim? A. Shy. B. Quiet. C. Sociable. 3.Why doesn’t the woman like the subway? A. It doesn’t stop near her office. B. There are too many people. C. The prices are too high. 4.Where does the woman want to go? A. To a river. B. To a park. C. To a bridge. 5.What are the speakers talking about? A. An illness. B. A gold medal. C. A sportswoman. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答6-7题。 6.What does the man think of the womanˈs new class? A. Easy. B. Tiring. C. Difficult. 7.What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Coach and gymnast. B. Husband and wife. C. Father and daughter. 听下面一段较长对话，回答8-9题。 8.Who will the woman eat out with on Sunday? A. Mary. B. The man. C. Her parents. 9.What will the man do this weekend? A. Do some housework. B. Prepare for a trip. C. See a doctor. 听下面一段较长对话，回答10-12题。 10.How did Mr Brown feel? A. Angry. B. Amazed. C. Disappointed. 11.What did the woman do on Monday? A. She telephoned Mr Brown. B. She sent Mr Brown an email. C. She had a meeting with Mr Brown. 12.What will the woman do next? A. Make a travel plan. B. Visit a website. C. Print out the arrangements. 听下面一段较长对话，回答13-16题。 13.Which society’s president is Lisa? A. The International Society. B. The Ballet Society. C. The French Society. 14.What club attracts the man? A. The Music Club. B. The Chess Club. C. The Nature Club. 15.What does the man say about playing chess? A. Uninteresting. B. Enjoyable. C. Difficult. 16.What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Study in the library. B. Take the French course. C. Join the Debate Club. 听下面一段独白，回答17-20题。 17.What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. His career choices. B. His working places. C. His business development. 18.What was the speaker’s first opinion of cleaning? A. It was an art. B. It was a science. C. It was a trouble. 19.What did the company clean when it started? A. Offices. B. Private houses. C. Apartment blocks. 20.What kind of cleaning materials does the company use? A. Acids. B. Natural soaps. C. Chemicals. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Summer Vacation Fun 2023 The summer holidays are upon us again. Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough! Peterborough Museum The Age of the Dinosaurs1 is the museumˈs main attraction this summer. Get up close to prehistoric2 animals through some great hands-on shows! The museum is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday, and from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sundays in August. Call 01 733 864663 for more. Saxon Youth Club School holiday fun: Teenagers will be able to produce their own music, take part in sports activities, or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club, Saxon Community Centre, Norman Road, Peterborough, every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 pm. A basketball match will take place on Thursday 10th August between 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Call 01 353 720274 for more. Houghton Mill Alice through the Looking Class — a new production of the family favourite on Wednesday 30th, August. Bring chairs to sit on and a picnic if you wish to eat during the play. Gates open at 5:30 pm, performance3 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. Tea room will be open until the end of the play. Adult £10. Child £7. Family £20. Booking advisable on 08 454 505157. Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey Farmland Games: From Wellie Wanging4 to Pretend Ploughing matches5, come and join the Farmland Team. Collect your sporting stickers and create a colourful rosette that is fit for a winner! No need to book, just turn up between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Thursday 17th August. Suitable for children aged four and above. Each child should be accompanied6 by an adult and all activities are included in the ticket price. Ticket Cost: £7 per7 child For more information, call 01 223 810080. Notes: 1. dinosaur n恐龙  2. prehistoric adj史前的  3. performance n表演 4. Wellie Wanging扔胶靴  5. Pretend Ploughing matches模拟犁地比赛 6. accompany v陪伴  7. per prep每 1 Where can you go if you are interested in cooking? A. Peterborough Museum. B. Houghton Mill. C. Farmland Museum. D. Saxon Youth Club. 2. How much will it cost if you want to watch the new play with your parents? A. £7. B. £17. C. £20. D. £27. 3. Which of the following activities needs parents’ company? A. Watching a new play. B. Playing farmland games. C. Taking part in sports activities. D. Visiting the dinosaur show. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍的是Peterborough的四个暑期娱乐好去处。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Saxon Youth Club部分中的“School holiday fun: Teenagers will be able to produce their own music, take part in sports activities, or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club, Saxon Community Centre, Norman Road, Peterborough, every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 pm.(学校假期乐趣：青少年将能够制作自己的音乐，参加体育活动，或尝试自己的烹饪，在撒克逊青年俱乐部，撒克逊社区中心，诺曼路，彼得伯勒，每周一和周三下午3:00。)”可知，在撒克逊青年俱乐部，青少年们可以尝试自己的烹饪，由此可知，如果对烹饪感兴趣，可以选择去撒克逊青年俱乐部。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Houghton Mill部分中的“Alice through the Looking Class — a new production of the family favourite on Wednesday 30th, August.(《爱丽丝梦游仙境》将于8月30日（周三）上演。)”以及“Family £20.(家庭价£20)”可知，如果想和父母一起看这部新剧需要支付£20。故选C项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey部分中的“Farmland Games: From Wellie Wanging to Pretend Ploughing matches, come and join the Farmland Team.(农田游戏：从Wellie wang到模拟耕作比赛，快来加入农田队吧。)”以及下文的“Each child should be accompanied by an adult and all activities are included in the ticket price.(每个儿童必须由成人陪同，所有活动都包含在票价中。)”可知，在Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey，儿童可以参加农田游戏，但必须由成人陪同。故选B项。 B It’s no secret that some people have a harder time getting along with others than others. But why is that? Why do some people seem to always be at odds with those around them? There are potential explanations for why someone might have trouble getting along with others. One reason might be that they’re simply not used to being around people. If someone is used to being alone, they might not know how to act around other people. They might not know how to start a conversation or how to keep one going. Another reason why someone might have trouble getting along with others is that they might not be very social. Some people are just naturally quiet and shy and don’t enjoy being around large groups of people. This can make it difficult for them to get along with others because they might not know how to act in social situations. Lastly, some people have trouble getting along with others because they might not be very empathetic (有同感的). Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. If someone isn’t very empathetic, they might not be able to understand why someone is feeling a certain way. This can make it hard for them to understand and care about them or offer any support. While there are a few different reasons why someone might have trouble getting along with others, there are also a few different solutions. One solution is to simply try to be more understanding. If you can try to see things from the other person’s perspective (视角), it might be easier for you to get along with them. Another solution is to try to be more social. If you’re not outgoing, it can be challenging to break out of your comfort zone and actively seek out new social experiences. Go to events, meet new people, and put yourself in new situations. The more you do this, the easier it will be for you to get along with others. Lastly, try to be more empathetic. If you’re not very empathetic, try to practice being more understanding and supportive towards others. With time and practice, you should be able to get along with others much better. 4. What might be a reason why some people are not able to start conversations? A. They are sometimes quiet. B. They need more social skills. C. They are usually alone. D. They are not empathetic. 5. How can someone who is not outgoing improve their ability to get along with others? A. By being more understanding. B. By avoiding social situations. C. By developing empathy. D. By seeking new social experiences. 6. What does the text suggest about empathy? A. It is a natural character that someone was born with. B. It is a skill that can be learned and practiced. C. It is the most important factor in getting along with others. D. It is the most effective way to build relationships. 7. How is the text developed? A. Problems — Reasons — Solutions. B. Problems — Effects — Reasons. C. Reasons — Effects — Solutions. D. Effects — Solutions — Reasons. 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是有些人比其他人更难与人相处背后的原因并给出了解决方法。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“If someone is used to being alone, they might not know how to act around other people. They might not know how to start a conversation or how to keep one going. (如果一个人习惯独处，他们可能不知道如何与他人相处。他们可能不知道如何开始谈话，也不知道如何让谈话继续下去。)”可知，有些人习惯了独处，不知道如何与别人相处，也不知道如何开始交谈，由此可知，有些人无法开始交谈的原因是他们习惯了独处。故选C项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“If you’re not outgoing, it can be challenging to break out of your comfort zone and actively seek out new social experiences. Go to events, meet new people, and put yourself in new situations. The more you do this, the easier it will be for you to get along with others. (如果你性格不外向，那么走出自己的舒适区，积极寻求新的社交体验将是一项挑战。参加活动，结识新朋友，把自己置身于新环境中。你这样做得越多，你就越容易与他人相处。)”可知，一个不外向的人可以通过寻求新的社交体验来提高与他人相处的能力。故选D项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据尾段的“Lastly, try to be more empathetic. If you’re not very empathetic, try to practice being more understanding and supportive towards others. With time and practice, you should be able to get along with others much better. (最后，试着多一点同理心。如果你不是很有同理心，试着练习更多地理解和支持他人。随着时间的推移和练习，你应该能够与他人相处得更好。)”可知，如果你不是很有同理心，试着练习更多地理解和支持他人，随着时间的推移和练习，应该能与他人相处的更好，由此可知，同理心是一种可以学习和练习的技能。故选B项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“It’s no secret that some people have a harder time getting along with others than others. But why is that? Why do some people seem to always be at odds with those around them? (众所周知，有些人比其他人更难与人相处。为什么会这样呢？为什么有些人似乎总是与周围的人不和？)”可知，第一段提出问题；根据第二段“There are potential explanations for why someone might have trouble getting along with others. (对于为什么有些人与他人相处有困难，有一些潜在的解释。)”、第三段中的“Another reason why someone might have trouble getting along with others is that they might not be very social. (有些人可能与他人相处困难的另一个原因是他们可能不太善于社交。)”以及第四段中的“Lastly, some people have trouble getting along with others because they might not be very empathetic (有同感的). (最后，有些人很难与他人相处，因为他们可能不是很善解人意。)”可知，此处分析了有些人很难与他人相处的原因；根据第五段中的“While there are a few different reasons why someone might have trouble getting along with others, there are also a few different solutions. (虽然有些人与他人相处困难的原因不同，但也有一些不同的解决方案。一个解决办法就是尽量多理解别人。)”；第六段中的“Another solution is to try to be more social. (另一个解决办法是试着多参与社交活动。)”以及最后一段中的“Lastly, try to be more empathetic. (最后，试着多一点同理心。)”可知，该部分给出如何与他人相处的解决方法，综合以上信息可知，本文是按照“问题——原因——解决方案”展开的。故选A项。 C The hike to the lost Incan city of Choquequirao is one of the most difficult in Peru. From the town of Cachora, which is 161km west of Cusco, it's an 18km walk to Capuliyoc Mountain, then down to Playa Rosalina, where travellers camp for the night. Waking early, travelers then have to cross the Apurímac River and walk uphill to camp close to the ruins. Then, the next morning, it's another 2km walk up to the ruins, 3, 100m above sea level. To get back? Well, it's the same way you came. “I've had people in their 60s and 70s do it,” said Juan Barrios, a guide from the Adventure Life company. “But some people come out thinking that because it's only 28km from the drop off they can do it in a day. Six or seven days for the hike is best.” It makes sense, then, that Choquequirao draws only about 30 people a day during the high season (June through August). Compare that to the 2, 500 people who arrive each day at the famous Incan city of Machu Picchu. But for those who make the journey, the rewards (回报) are great: beautiful mountain views at every turn, and the chance to explore the wonderful ruins nearly alone. Believed to be created around the same time as Machu Picchu, in 1445, Choquequirao is actually larger than better-known Machu Picchu. But very little has been written about Peru's other lost city and researchers are still uncovering new parts of the ruins, leaving life on the mountain relatively untouched. But officials say that the building of the first cable car (缆车) to Choquequirao will shorten the several-day walk to a 15-minute cable car ride. As a result, the number of travellers that now make the journey each week could turn into 3,000 visitors per day. Choquequirao is beautiful now because of how untouched it is. Even though the lost city was discovered by Spanish explorer Juan Arias Díaz in 1710, the ruins still make you feel as though you're the first to find them. Will it be the same when more travellers flood in (大量涌入)? 8. What does the first paragraph centre on? A. How tall Choquequirao is. B. How to get to Choquequirao easily. C. What great views Choquequirao has. D. How hard the trip to Choquequirao is. 9. In what way is Choquequirao different from Machu Picchu? A. Choquequirao is older. B. Choquequirao is quieter. C. Choquequirao is smaller. D. Choquequirao is better known. 10. How are the ruins of Choquequirao? A. They're still being dug out. B. They're in a generally poor condition. C. They're being renewed at the moment. D. They've been researched internationally. 11. What does the author think of Choquequirao in the future? A. It will be more attractive. B. It will develop at a slow speed. C. It won't necessarily take a turn for the better. D. It won't be more popular than Machu Picchu. 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. C 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是前往失踪的印加城市Choquequirao的徒步旅行受到了很多登山者的欢迎。 【8题详解】 主旨大意题。通读第一段，尤其是“The hike to the lost Incan city of Choquequirao is one of the most difficult in Peru.（前往失踪的印加城市Choquequirao的徒步旅行是秘鲁最困难的旅行之一）”可知，第一段的中心是去Choquequirao的旅程有多难，故选D。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段的“It makes sense, then, that Choquequirao draws only about 30 people a day during the high season (June through August). Compare that to the 2, 500 people who arrive each day at the famous Incan city of Machu Picchu.（因此，Choquequirao在旺季(6月到8月)每天只吸引大约30人就说得通了。相比之下，每天有2500人抵达印加著名城市马丘比丘）”可知，Choquequirao不同于马丘比丘，Choquequirao更安静。故选B。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段的“But very little has been written about Peru's other lost city and researchers are still uncovering new parts of the ruins, leaving life on the mountain relatively untouched.（但关于秘鲁另一座失落的城市的报道很少，研究人员仍在发掘废墟的新部分，使山上的生活相对未受影响）”可知，Choquequirao的废墟仍在挖掘中。故选A。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Choquequirao is beautiful now because of how untouched it is. Even though the lost city was discovered by Spanish explorer Juan Arias Díaz in 1710, the ruins still make you feel as though you're the first to find them. Will it be the same when more travellers flood in (大量涌入)?（Choquequirao现在很美，因为它是如此的原汁原味。尽管这座失落的城市是在1710年由西班牙探险家胡安·阿里亚斯(Juan Arias) Díaz发现的，但它的废墟仍然会让你觉得自己是第一个发现它们的人。当更多的游客涌入时，情况还会一样吗?）”可推知，Choquequirao在未来不一定会变得更好，故选C。 D Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so much more. There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you'll miss a great part of it. Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas that they live. When you are on a bicycle, you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter mode(方式) of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture. When you are on the beach, you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car. There are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike (双人单车), now is your chance, because they have those too. A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once. This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family. 12. You'd better not drive in a car on Gold Coast because  . A. you will break the traffic rules B. you will cause much noise C. you can't enjoy the beautiful sights well D. you can't drive into some parks 13. The following advantages of hiring bikes are mentioned EXCEPT that  . A. you can take photos of animals B. it is a cheap way of traveling C. you can get a clearer sight of animals D. it is a good way to do sunbathing 14. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. How to hire bikes on Gold Coast. B. What kinds of bikes there are in stores. C. What bikes are the most popular. D. Who can hire bikes on Gold Coast. 15. What's the author's attitude towards a bike hire on Gold Coast? A. He supports it very much. B. He thinks it's a personal choice. C. He doesn't like this way of traveling. D. He thinks it's only good for adults. 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. A 【解析】 【分析】文章是说明文。主要介绍了澳大利亚黄金海岸的旅游景点，在那里，骑自行车游览是一大特色，得到了作者的大力推荐。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you’ll miss a great part of it.”可知，澳大利亚黄金海岸有许多景点，开车去的话，会错过许多的美景。因此你最好不要开车去，因为你不能很好的欣赏美丽的风景。故选C。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“...being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird...be able to take a picture”(无论你什么时候想看一个有趣的动物或一只鸟你都可以停下来，你可以拍照)可知，A、C正确；根据最后一段的“a cheap way to travel”可知，B正确；根据第三段的“It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.”(骑自行车游览和单纯的日光浴及开车是完全不一样的经历)可知，D项骑自行车是做日光浴的好方法，是错误的，故选D。 【14题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“There are many choices of hiring a bicycle...These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors...try a tandem bike”(租赁自行车有很多选择，成年人和孩子们的自行车有很多样式和颜色)，因此推断本段主要介绍的是商店里自行车的种类，故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“everyone should try at least once...a wonderful chance...(每个人都应当尝试一次……一个极好的机会)”可推断，对于自行车租赁，作者是极力推荐的，故选A。 第二节 七选五(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。 I have collected some examples that should be an inspiration to anyone who desires to be successful. They show that if you want to succeed you should expect failure along the way. I actually believe that failure can encourage you on and make you try even harder. ____16____ The Truly successful things won’t be beaten, they take responsibility for failure, learn from it and start all over from a stronger position. Walt Disney — one of the greatest business leaders who created the global Disney empire of film studios, theme parks and consumer products didn’t start off successful. ____17____ Believe it or not, Walt was fired from an early job at the Kansas City Star Newspaper because he was not creative enough! In 1922 he started his first company called Laugh-O-Gram. The Kansas based on business would produce cartoons and short advertising films. ____18____ Walt didn’t give up, he packed up, went to Hollywood and started The Walt Disney Company. Bill Gates-co-founder and chairman of Microsoft set up a business called Traf-O-Data. The partnership between him, Paul Allen and Paul Gilbert was based on a good idea but a flawed business model that left the company with few customers. ____19____ However, Bill Gates and Paul Allen took what they learned and avoided those mistakes when they created the Microsoft empire. ____20____ I hope that these are inspiration and motivation for everyone who aspires to be successful in whatever way they choose. Do you agree or disagree with me? A. So, the one thing successful people never do is: Give up! B. In 1923, the business went bankrupt. C. He was greatly depressed. D. Every experience of failure increases the hunger for success. E. The company ran up losses between 1974 and 1980 before it was closed. F Many factors may affect your success. G. Before the great success came a number of failures. 【答案】16. D 17. G 18. B 19. E 20. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章通过举例说明了成功人士在成功之前经历过失败，并强调了失败是成功的垫脚石。 【16题详解】 根据前文“They show that if you want to succeed you should expect failure along the way. I actually believe that failure can encourage you on and make you try even harder.(它们表明，如果你想成功，你应该预料到一路上会有失败。我实际上认为，失败会鼓励您继续前进，并使您更加努力。)”和后文“The Truly successful things won’t be beaten, they take responsibility for failure, learn from it and start all over from a stronger position.(真正成功的人不会被打败，他们对失败负责，从中吸取教训，从一个更强大的位置重新开始。)”可知，每一次失败的经历都会增加对成功的渴望。选项D“每一次失败的经历都会增加对成功的渴望。”符合语境。故选D。 【17题详解】 根据前文“Walt Disney — one of the greatest business leaders who created the global Disney empire of film studios, theme parks and consumer products didn’t start off successful. (华特·迪士尼——创造了全球迪斯尼帝国的最伟大的商业领袖之一，包括电影制片厂、主题公园和消费品，但他一开始并不成功。)”和后文“Believe it or not, Walt was fired from an early job at the Kansas City Star Newspaper because he was not creative enough!(信不信由你，沃尔特因为不够有创意而被堪萨斯城星报解雇了！)”可知，沃尔特在取得巨大成功之前并不成功，后文列举了失败的例子。选项G“在取得巨大成功之前经历了许多失败。”符合语境。故选G。 【18题详解】 根据前文“In 1922 he started his first company called Laugh-O-Gram. The Kansas based on business would produce cartoons and short advertising films.(1922年，他创办了第一家公司，名为Laugh-O-Gram。这家位于堪萨斯的公司将制作卡通片和短广告片。)”和后文“Walt didn’t give up, he packed up, went to Hollywood and started The Walt Disney Company.(沃尔特没有放弃，他收拾行李，去了好莱坞，创办了华特迪士尼公司。)”可知，发生了变故，导致沃尔特收拾行李，去了好莱坞，创办了华特迪士尼公司。选项B“1923年，公司破产了。”，从时间上承接1922，相吻合，符合语境。故选B。 【19题详解】 根据前文“Bill Gates-co-founder and chairman of Microsoft set up a business called Traf-O-Data. The partnership between him, Paul Allen and Paul Gilbert was based on a good idea but a flawed business model that left the company with few customers.(微软联合创始人兼董事长比尔·盖茨创办了一家名为Traf-O-Data的公司。他与保罗·艾伦和保罗·吉尔伯特的合作基于一个好主意，但由于商业模式存在缺陷，公司客户很少。)”和后文“However, Bill Gates and Paul Allen took what they learned and avoided those mistakes when they created the Microsoft empire.(然而，比尔·盖茨和保罗·艾伦吸取了教训，避免了那些错误，创建了微软帝国。)”可知，后文提到了“那些错误”，空格处应该继续描述这家公司不好的状态，继而引出后文的“创建了微软帝国”。选项E“公司在1974年至1980年间亏损后关闭。”符合语境。故选E。 【20题详解】 空格处是最后一段的首句，应该起到总结全文的作用。后文“I hope that these are inspiration and motivation for everyone who aspires to be successful in whatever way they choose.(我希望这些能激励和激励每一个渴望成功的人。)”可知，最后一段总结全文列举的成功人士从不放弃的这些例子，对读者进行呼吁。选项A“所以，成功人士从不做的一件事就是：放弃！”符合语境。故选A。 第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分45分) 第一节 完形填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，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。 At the age of thirteen, Markita ____21____ in her Girl Scout magazine that whoever sold the most cookies would win an all-expenses-paid ____22____ for two around the world. Then she decided to ____23____ in the activity. But a ____24____ desire is not enough. To make her dream come true, Markita asked some suggestions from her aunt. “Always wear your Girl Scout ____25____,” her aunt advised. “When you are doing business, dress like you are doing ____26____. Smile to people. Whether they buy or not, always be friendly.” Lots of other female classmates also ____27____ to win that trip but only Markita made it. She worked in her uniform each day, going door-to-door after school. The painfully shy Markita ____28____ herself into a cookie-selling expert. She successfully sold 3,526 boxes of Girl Scout cookies that year and ____29____ her free trip around the world with her mother. Markita is no ____30____ than thousands of other people. The only ____31____ is that she has found the secret of success: Courage to ask! Many people fail before they try ____32____ they do not have courage to face the fear of ____33____, which leads many of us to ____34____ our dreams. As Markita has ____35____, courage is not the absence of fear. It is doing what it takes despite one’s fear. 21. A. heard B. checked C. wrote D. read 22. A. trip B. rent C. scholarship D. insurance 23. A. bring B. call C. take D. participate 24. A. fading B. surprising C. boring D. burning 25. A. uniform B. sweater C. overcoat D. blouse 26. A. naturally B. comfortably C. seriously D. casually 27. A. remembered B. pretended C. tried D. managed 28. A. admitted B. transformed C. involved D. cheated 29. A. gained B. discussed C. advertised D. promised 30. A. richer B. smarter C. weaker D. quieter 31. A. hardship B. difference C. condition D. obstacle 32. A. until B. while C. although D. because 33. A. unemployment B. environment C. failure D. distance 34. A. give up B. run after C. put away D. get across 35. A. delivered B. imagined C. discovered D. forecast 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. D 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了13岁的Markita如何克服羞涩，通过卖饼干赢得环球旅行奖品的故事，体现了勇气和决心的重要性。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：13岁时，Markita在她的《女童子军》杂志上读到，卖饼干最多的人将赢得一次免费的双人环球旅行。A. heard听说；B. checked检查；C. wrote写；D. read读。根据下文“in her Girl Scout magazine that whoever sold the most cookies would win an all-expenses-paid 2 for two around the world.”可知，Markita是在杂志中读到的信息。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. trip旅行；B. rent租金；C. scholarship奖学金；D. insurance保险。根据上文“whoever sold the most cookies would win an all-expenses-paid”和下文“around the world”可知，这里提到的是赢得一个环球旅行的机会。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后她决定参加这项活动。A. bring带来；B. call打电话；C. take拿走；D. participate参加。根据下文“in the activity”可知，Markita决定参加卖饼干的活动，participate in“参加”。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但是强烈的愿望还不够。A. fading消退的；B. surprising令人惊讶的；C. boring无聊的；D. burning强烈的。根据下文“desire is not enough”可知，Markita有对赢得比赛的强烈愿望，但是强烈的愿望还不够。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“总是穿着你的女童子军制服”，她的姑姑建议道。A. uniform制服；B. sweater毛衣；C. overcoat大衣；D. blouse衬衫。根据下文“When you are doing business, dress like you are doing”和“She worked in her uniform each day”可知，当做生意时，要像认真做事一样打扮，下文也描述她每天穿着制服工作，所以这里提到的是成员应穿制服。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：当你做生意时，要像认真做事一样打扮。A. naturally自然地；B. comfortably舒适地；C. seriously认真地；D. casually随意地。根据上文“When you are doing business, dress like you are doing”可知，这里强调的是做事情的态度应该是认真的。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：许多其他女生也试图赢得那次旅行，但只有Markita成功了。A. remembered记住；B. pretended假装；C. tried尝试，试图；D. managed管理。根据下文“to win that trip”可知，这里指的是其他女生也努力争取胜利，试图赢得那次旅行。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：害羞的Markita把自己转变成了一个卖饼干的专家。A. admitted承认；B. transformed转变；C. involved涉及；D. cheated欺骗。根据上文“The painfully shy Markita”和下文“herself into a cookie-selling expert”可知，这里描述的是Markita的性格变化，由害羞的女孩转变成了一个卖饼干的专家。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：那一年她成功地卖出了3,526盒女童子军饼干，并赢得了免费与母亲环游世界的旅行。A. gained获得；B. discussed讨论；C. advertised广告宣传；D. promised承诺。根据上文“whoever sold the most cookies would win an all-expenses-paid 2 for two around the world”和“Lots of other female classmates also 7 to win that trip but only Markita made it.”和下文“her free trip around the world with her mother”可知，卖饼干最多的人将赢得一次免费的双人环球旅行，许多其他女生也试图赢得那次旅行，但只有Markita成功了，这里描述的是Markita获得的结果。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查形容词比较级词义辨析。句意：Markita 并不比其他人更聪明。A. richer更富有的；B. smarter更聪明的；C. weaker更弱的；D. quieter更安静的。根据下文“than thousands of other people. The only 11 is that she has found the secret of success: Courage to ask!”可知，这里是在对比Markita和其他人的特质，指出她并不特别聪明。故选B。 31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：唯一的不同是她发现了成功的秘诀：有勇气提问！A. hardship困难；B. difference不同；C. condition条件；D. obstacle障碍。根据下文“is that she has found the secret of success: Courage to ask!”可知，这里强调的是Markita与其他人的不同。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查连词词义辨析。句意：许多人还没尝试就失败了，因为他们没有勇气面对失败的恐惧，导致我们许多人放弃了自己的梦想。A. until直到；B. while当……时候；C. although尽管；D. because因为。根据上文“Many people fail before they try”和下文“they do not have courage to face the fear of 13”可知，这里解释的是许多人还没尝试就失败的原因，因为他们没有勇气面对失败的恐惧。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. unemployment失业；B. environment环境；C. failure失败；D. distance距离。根据上文“they do not have courage to face the fear of”可知，这里指的是人们对失败的恐惧。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意同上。A. give up放弃；B. run after追赶；C. put away收起来；D. get across使明白。根据上文“Many people fail before they try 12 they do not have courage to face the fear of 13”可知，这里描述的是因为恐惧而放弃梦想的行为。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：正如Markita发现的那样，勇气不是没有恐惧。A. delivered传递；B. imagined想象；C. discovered发现；D. forecast预测。根据下文“courage is not the absence of fear”可知，这里指的是Markita通过自己的经历发现了关于勇气的真谛。故选C。 第二节 单句填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下列句子，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 36. It is suggested that you book your ________ (accommodate) ahead of schedule in the tourist season.(所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】accommodation 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：建议你在旅游旺季提前预定住处。此处为名词作宾语，accommodate的名词为accommodation意为“住处，住宿”，且为不可数名词。故填accommodation。 37. Barbara is easy ________ (recognize) as she’s the only one of the women who wears evening dress. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】to recognize 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：芭芭拉很容易认出来，因为她是所有女人中唯一穿晚礼服。本句谓语为is，此处为非谓语动词，表示“容易做某事”用be easy to do sth.，本空用recognize“认出”的不定式。故填to recognize。 38. This stone is marked with the names of all our brave ________ (soldier) who laid down their lives in the First World War. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】soldiers 【解析】 【详解】考查名词的数。句意：这块石头上刻着所有在第一次世界大战中牺牲的勇敢士兵的名字。根据空前的all可知，本空用名词soldier“士兵”的复数形式，来表示不止一个士兵，作of宾语。故填soldiers。 39. The moment I got home, I got down to ________ (pack) the suitcase. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】packing 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：我一到家，就开始收拾行李。get down to doing为固定短语，意为“开始认真做某事”，本空用pack“收拾（行李）”的动名词，作宾语。故填packing。 40. He, as well as his sister, has been rewarded in the school recently for their good ________（behave）. (所给词的适当形式填空） 【答案】behaviors##behaviours 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：最近，他和他的妹妹因表现良好而受到了学校的奖励。for为介词，后面用名词作宾语，根据句意可知，此处表示两个人的行为，用名词复数形式。behave（表现）对应的名词为behavio(u)r。故填：behavio(u)rs。 41. I tried to quit _________ (smoke) several times before I realised I was addicted. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】smoking 【解析】 【详解】考查动名词。句意：我试过几次戒烟才意识到自己上瘾了。此处为非谓语动词作宾语，根据quit doing意为“放弃做某事”，所以此处使用动名词形式，quit smoking意为“戒烟”。故填smoking。 42. Spending too much time online makes it very difficult _______ (focus) on other things in life. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】to focus 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：花太多时间上网会让你很难专注于生活中的其他事情。focus on“专注于”。it作形式宾语，本空用不定式to focus，作真正的宾语。故填to focus。 43. He made a ________ (propose) that the problem be discussed at the meeting. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】proposal 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：他提出了一个建议，即在会议上讨论这个问题。空处需填入名词形式proposal“建议”，根据空前的a可知，用单数形式，作动词made的宾语。故填proposal。 44. Sarah pretended ________ (be) cheerful, saying nothing about the argument. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】to be 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：Sarah假装很高兴，没有说任何关于争论的事情。pretend后接不定式作宾语，本空用be的不定式形式to be，作宾语。故填to be。 45. By now medical workers had arrived, and were looking after the ________ (injure) woman. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】injured 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：此时，医务人员已经赶到，正在照顾受伤的女士。修饰名词woman，应用形容词injured“受伤的”，作前置定语。故填injured。 第三节 语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The ancient town of Fenghuang is a place with beautiful village life in rural China. Having travelled directly from the busy city, I regard Fenghuang as a better ___46___ (choose) to have a breath of the fresh air. When I paid ___47___ visit to Fenghuang, it was July. My friend and I ___48___(excited) explored, walking along the ancient wall and crossing the beautiful, old bridges. People there were very ___49___(relax). They were neither troubled by the hot weather nor by the tourists, walking, eating and playing outdoors. ___50___ the first evening we bought spicy, cold noodles and ate on the riverbank as we watched the sunset. We stayed in a small hotel ___51___ was similar to many of the traditional ___52___ (building) in the village. Our room was built on high stilts(桩子) over the banks of the river. From our window we could hear the rush of the water and the sounds of excited tourists ___53___ (travel) in small boats downstream. We saw people at work busy catching fish and young children playing in shallow waters. Although there ___54___ (be) many visitors to Fenghuang, we did not see any other foreigner during our stay. After several days, I was still unwilling ____55____( leave). 【答案】46. choice 47. a 48. excitedly 49. relaxed 50. On 51. which/that 52. buildings 53. travelling 54. were 55. to leave 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了凤凰古城的特色以及作者游览凤凰古城的经历和感受。 【46题详解】 考查名词。句意：从繁华的城市直奔而来，我将凤凰视为呼吸新鲜空气的更好选择。根据上文“a better”可知应填单数名词choice，作介词as的宾语。故填choice。 【47题详解】 考查冠词。句意：我去凤凰参观的时候，是七月。结合句意表示“参观，访问”可知短语为pay a visit to。故填a。 【48题详解】 考查副词。句意：我的朋友和我兴奋地探索着，沿着古老的城墙漫步，穿过美丽的古桥。修饰动词explored，应用副词excitedly，作状语。故填excitedly。 【49题详解】 考查形容词。句意：那里的人都很放松。根据上文were可知应填形容词作表语，且主语为People，故应用-ed结尾的形容词relaxed，表示“放松的”。故填relaxed。 【50题详解】 考查介词。句意：第一天晚上，我们买了麻辣凉面，在河岸边边吃边看夕阳。根据后文“the first evening”可知表示在具体某天的晚上要用介词on。句首单词首字母要大写。故填On。 【51题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：我们住在一家小旅馆里，它和村里许多传统建筑很相似。分析句子结构可知，此处为定语从句修饰先行词hotel，且先行词在从句中作主语，指物，故用关系代词which/that引导从句。故填which/that。 【52题详解】 考查名词的数。句意同上。building为可数名词，根据空前的“many of”可知，此处应用名词复数。故填buildings。 【53题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：从我们的窗口可以听到急促的水声和兴奋的游客乘坐小船顺流而下的声音。分析句子结构可知travel在句中应用非谓语动词形式，与逻辑主语tourists构成主动关系，故用现在分词作定语。故填travelling。 【54题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：虽然来凤凰的游客很多，但在这期间我们没有看到任何其他的外国人。根据后文“we did not see any other foreigner during our stay”可知，此处陈述的是过去的事情, 故用一般过去时，且此处是there be句型，主语是many visitors，故谓语动词应用复数。故填were。 【55题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：过了几天，我还是不愿意离开。结合句意表示“不愿意做某事”可知短语为be unwilling to do sth.。故填to leave。 第四部分 写作(满分25分) 56. 假设你是李华，在一所国际学校就读，学校的官方微信公众号（WeChat official account）计划招募一名英语编辑，你对此很感兴趣。请你写一封应聘信，内容包括： 1. 写信的目的； 2. 申请此职位的原因； 3. 你的应聘优势； 4. 你的期盼。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Sir,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Sir,        I’m Li Hua, a student from senior 2. Learning that an English editor is wanted for our school’s WeChat official account, I’m writing to apply for this position.          ①I would like to be an editor because I’m keen on the school events and want to broadcast them to others.       I’m confident that I’m qualified for this job. First, I have a good command of English so that I have no difficulty in editing articles in English. Besides, being an editor of my class’ official account for a year equips me with relevant experience. ②Furthermore, I am skilled in computer, which enables me to make the account more attractive. If chosen, I’ll be wholly devoted to the job. I will update the account regularly with positive, hot events of our school.       I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一封应聘信，应聘学校正在招募的英语编辑。 【详解】1.词汇积累 对……感兴趣：be keen on → be interested in 精通：have a good command of→ have a good knowledge of 此外：besides → in addition 专心于：be devoted to → be dedicated to 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：I would like to be an editor because I’m keen on the school events and want to broadcast them to others. 拓展句：The reason why I would like to be an editor is that I’m keen on the school events and want to broadcast them to others. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Learning that an English editor is wanted for our school’s WeChat official account, I’m writing to apply for this position.（运用了现在分词短语作状语） 【高分句型2】Furthermore, I am skilled in computer, which enables me to make the account more attractive.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 1-5CCBBC 6-10 ABCBA 11-15 BCACA 16-20CCCBB 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 重庆市长寿中学校2024-2025学年上学期高一半期测试 英语试题 注意事项: 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑;如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节;满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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.How will Mike go home? A. On foot. B. By bike. C. By bus. 2.What kind of person is Jim? A. Shy. B. Quiet. C. Sociable. 3.Why doesn’t the woman like the subway? A It doesn’t stop near her office. B. There are too many people. C. The prices are too high. 4.Where does the woman want to go? A. To a river. B. To a park. C. To a bridge. 5.What are the speakers talking about? A. An illness. B. A gold medal. C. A sportswoman. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答6-7题。 6.What does the man think of the womanˈs new class? A. Easy. B. Tiring. C. Difficult. 7.What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Coach and gymnast. B. Husband and wife. C. Father and daughter. 听下面一段较长对话，回答8-9题。 8.Who will the woman eat out with on Sunday? A. Mary. B. The man. C. Her parents. 9.What will the man do this weekend? A. Do some housework. B. Prepare for a trip. C. See a doctor. 听下面一段较长对话，回答10-12题。 10.How did Mr Brown feel? A Angry. B. Amazed. C. Disappointed. 11What did the woman do on Monday? A. She telephoned Mr Brown. B. She sent Mr Brown an email. C. She had a meeting with Mr Brown. 12.What will the woman do next? A. Make a travel plan. B. Visit a website. C. Print out the arrangements. 听下面一段较长对话，回答13-16题。 13.Which society’s president is Lisa? A. The International Society. B. The Ballet Society. C. The French Society. 14.What club attracts the man? A. The Music Club. B. The Chess Club. C. The Nature Club. 15.What does the man say about playing chess? A. Uninteresting. B. Enjoyable. C. Difficult. 16.What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Study in the library. B. Take the French course. C. Join the Debate Club. 听下面一段独白，回答17-20题。 17.What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. His career choices. B. His working places. C. His business development. 18.What was the speaker’s first opinion of cleaning? A. It was an art. B. It was a science. C. It was a trouble. 19.What did the company clean when it started? A. Offices. B. Private houses. C. Apartment blocks. 20.What kind of cleaning materials does the company use? A. Acids. B. Natural soaps. C. Chemicals. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Summer Vacation Fun 2023 The summer holidays are upon us again. Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough! Peterborough Museum The Age of the Dinosaurs1 is the museumˈs main attraction this summer. Get up close to prehistoric2 animals through some great hands-on shows! The museum is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday, and from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sundays in August. Call 01 733 864663 for more. Saxon Youth Club School holiday fun: Teenagers will be able to produce their own music, take part in sports activities, or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club, Saxon Community Centre, Norman Road, Peterborough, every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 pm. A basketball match will take place on Thursday 10th August between 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Call 01 353 720274 for more. Houghton Mill Alice through the Looking Class — a new production of the family favourite on Wednesday 30th, August. Bring chairs to sit on and a picnic if you wish to eat during the play. Gates open at 5:30 pm, performance3 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. Tea room will be open until the end of the play. Adult £10. Child £7. Family £20. Booking advisable on 08 454 505157. Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey Farmland Games: From Wellie Wanging4 to Pretend Ploughing matches5, come and join the Farmland Team. Collect your sporting stickers and create a colourful rosette that is fit for a winner! No need to book, just turn up between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Thursday 17th August. Suitable for children aged four and above. Each child should be accompanied6 by an adult and all activities are included in the ticket price. Ticket Cost: £7 per7 child For more information, call 01 223 810080. Notes: 1. dinosaur n恐龙  2. prehistoric adj史前的  3. performance n表演 4. Wellie Wanging扔胶靴  5. Pretend Ploughing matches模拟犁地比赛 6. accompany v陪伴  7. per prep每 1. Where can you go if you are interested in cooking? A. Peterborough Museum. B. Houghton Mill. C. Farmland Museum. D. Saxon Youth Club. 2. How much will it cost if you want to watch the new play with your parents? A. £7. B. £17. C. £20. D. £27. 3. Which of the following activities needs parents’ company? A. Watching a new play. B. Playing farmland games. C. Taking part in sports activities. D. Visiting the dinosaur show. B It’s no secret that some people have a harder time getting along with others than others. But why is that? Why do some people seem to always be at odds with those around them? There are potential explanations for why someone might have trouble getting along with others. One reason might be that they’re simply not used to being around people. If someone is used to being alone, they might not know how to act around other people. They might not know how to start a conversation or how to keep one going. Another reason why someone might have trouble getting along with others is that they might not be very social. Some people are just naturally quiet and shy and don’t enjoy being around large groups of people. This can make it difficult for them to get along with others because they might not know how to act in social situations. Lastly, some people have trouble getting along with others because they might not be very empathetic (有同感的). Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. If someone isn’t very empathetic, they might not be able to understand why someone is feeling a certain way. This can make it hard for them to understand and care about them or offer any support. While there are a few different reasons why someone might have trouble getting along with others, there are also a few different solutions. One solution is to simply try to be more understanding. If you can try to see things from the other person’s perspective (视角), it might be easier for you to get along with them. Another solution is to try to be more social. If you’re not outgoing, it can be challenging to break out of your comfort zone and actively seek out new social experiences. Go to events, meet new people, and put yourself in new situations. The more you do this, the easier it will be for you to get along with others. Lastly, try to be more empathetic. If you’re not very empathetic, try to practice being more understanding and supportive towards others. With time and practice, you should be able to get along with others much better. 4. What might be a reason why some people are not able to start conversations? A. They are sometimes quiet. B. They need more social skills. C. They are usually alone. D. They are not empathetic. 5. How can someone who is not outgoing improve their ability to get along with others? A. By being more understanding. B. By avoiding social situations. C. By developing empathy. D. By seeking new social experiences. 6. What does the text suggest about empathy? A. It is a natural character that someone was born with. B. It is a skill that can be learned and practiced. C. It is the most important factor in getting along with others. D. It is the most effective way to build relationships. 7. How is the text developed? A Problems — Reasons — Solutions. B. Problems — Effects — Reasons. C. Reasons — Effects — Solutions. D. Effects — Solutions — Reasons. C The hike to the lost Incan city of Choquequirao is one of the most difficult in Peru. From the town of Cachora, which is 161km west of Cusco, it's an 18km walk to Capuliyoc Mountain, then down to Playa Rosalina, where travellers camp for the night. Waking early, travelers then have to cross the Apurímac River and walk uphill to camp close to the ruins. Then, the next morning, it's another 2km walk up to the ruins, 3, 100m above sea level. To get back? Well, it's the same way you came. “I've had people in their 60s and 70s do it,” said Juan Barrios, a guide from the Adventure Life company. “But some people come out thinking that because it's only 28km from the drop off they can do it in a day. Six or seven days for the hike is best.” It makes sense, then, that Choquequirao draws only about 30 people a day during the high season (June through August). Compare that to the 2, 500 people who arrive each day at the famous Incan city of Machu Picchu. But for those who make the journey, the rewards (回报) are great: beautiful mountain views at every turn, and the chance to explore the wonderful ruins nearly alone. Believed to be created around the same time as Machu Picchu, in 1445, Choquequirao is actually larger than better-known Machu Picchu. But very little has been written about Peru's other lost city and researchers are still uncovering new parts of the ruins, leaving life on the mountain relatively untouched. But officials say that the building of the first cable car (缆车) to Choquequirao will shorten the several-day walk to a 15-minute cable car ride. As a result, the number of travellers that now make the journey each week could turn into 3,000 visitors per day. Choquequirao is beautiful now because of how untouched it is. Even though the lost city was discovered by Spanish explorer Juan Arias Díaz in 1710, the ruins still make you feel as though you're the first to find them. Will it be the same when more travellers flood in (大量涌入)? 8. What does the first paragraph centre on? A. How tall Choquequirao is. B. How to get to Choquequirao easily. C. What great views Choquequirao has. D. How hard the trip to Choquequirao is. 9. In what way is Choquequirao different from Machu Picchu? A. Choquequirao is older. B. Choquequirao is quieter. C. Choquequirao is smaller. D. Choquequirao is better known. 10. How are the ruins of Choquequirao? A. They're still being dug out. B. They're in a generally poor condition. C. They're being renewed at the moment. D. They've been researched internationally. 11. What does the author think of Choquequirao in the future? A. It will be more attractive. B. It will develop at a slow speed. C. It won't necessarily take a turn for the better. D. It won't be more popular than Machu Picchu. D Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so much more. There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you'll miss a great part of it. Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas that they live. When you are on a bicycle, you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter mode(方式) of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture. When you are on the beach, you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car. There are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike (双人单车), now is your chance, because they have those too. A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once. This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family. 12. You'd better not drive in a car on Gold Coast because  . A. you will break the traffic rules B. you will cause much noise C. you can't enjoy the beautiful sights well D. you can't drive into some parks 13. The following advantages of hiring bikes are mentioned EXCEPT that  . A. you can take photos of animals B. it is a cheap way of traveling C. you can get a clearer sight of animals D. it is a good way to do sunbathing 14. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. How to hire bikes on Gold Coast. B. What kinds of bikes there are in stores. C. What bikes are the most popular. D. Who can hire bikes on Gold Coast. 15 What's the author's attitude towards a bike hire on Gold Coast? A. He supports it very much. B. He thinks it's a personal choice. C. He doesn't like this way of traveling. D. He thinks it's only good for adults. 第二节 七选五(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。 I have collected some examples that should be an inspiration to anyone who desires to be successful. They show that if you want to succeed you should expect failure along the way. I actually believe that failure can encourage you on and make you try even harder. ____16____ The Truly successful things won’t be beaten, they take responsibility for failure, learn from it and start all over from a stronger position. Walt Disney — one of the greatest business leaders who created the global Disney empire of film studios, theme parks and consumer products didn’t start off successful. ____17____ Believe it or not, Walt was fired from an early job at the Kansas City Star Newspaper because he was not creative enough! In 1922 he started his first company called Laugh-O-Gram. The Kansas based on business would produce cartoons and short advertising films. ____18____ Walt didn’t give up, he packed up, went to Hollywood and started The Walt Disney Company. Bill Gates-co-founder and chairman of Microsoft set up a business called Traf-O-Data. The partnership between him, Paul Allen and Paul Gilbert was based on a good idea but a flawed business model that left the company with few customers. ____19____ However, Bill Gates and Paul Allen took what they learned and avoided those mistakes when they created the Microsoft empire. ____20____ I hope that these are inspiration and motivation for everyone who aspires to be successful in whatever way they choose. Do you agree or disagree with me? A. So, the one thing successful people never do is: Give up! B. In 1923, the business went bankrupt. C. He was greatly depressed. D. Every experience of failure increases the hunger for success. E. The company ran up losses between 1974 and 1980 before it was closed. F. Many factors may affect your success. G. Before the great success came a number of failures. 第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分45分) 第一节 完形填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，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。 At the age of thirteen, Markita ____21____ in her Girl Scout magazine that whoever sold the most cookies would win an all-expenses-paid ____22____ for two around the world. Then she decided to ____23____ in the activity. But a ____24____ desire is not enough. To make her dream come true, Markita asked some suggestions from her aunt. “Always wear your Girl Scout ____25____,” her aunt advised. “When you are doing business, dress like you are doing ____26____. Smile to people. Whether they buy or not, always be friendly.” Lots of other female classmates also ____27____ to win that trip but only Markita made it. She worked in her uniform each day, going door-to-door after school. The painfully shy Markita ____28____ herself into a cookie-selling expert. She successfully sold 3,526 boxes of Girl Scout cookies that year and ____29____ her free trip around the world with her mother. Markita is no ____30____ than thousands of other people. The only ____31____ is that she has found the secret of success: Courage to ask! Many people fail before they try ____32____ they do not have courage to face the fear of ____33____, which leads many of us to ____34____ our dreams. As Markita has ____35____, courage is not the absence of fear. It is doing what it takes despite one’s fear. 21. A. heard B. checked C. wrote D. read 22. A. trip B. rent C. scholarship D. insurance 23. A. bring B. call C. take D. participate 24. A. fading B. surprising C. boring D. burning 25. A. uniform B. sweater C. overcoat D. blouse 26. A. naturally B. comfortably C. seriously D. casually 27. A. remembered B. pretended C. tried D. managed 28. A. admitted B. transformed C. involved D. cheated 29. A. gained B. discussed C. advertised D. promised 30. A. richer B. smarter C. weaker D. quieter 31. A. hardship B. difference C. condition D. obstacle 32. A. until B. while C. although D. because 33. A. unemployment B. environment C. failure D. distance 34. A. give up B. run after C. put away D. get across 35. A. delivered B. imagined C. discovered D. forecast 第二节 单句填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下列句子，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 36. It is suggested that you book your ________ (accommodate) ahead of schedule in the tourist season.(所给词的适当形式填空) 37. Barbara is easy ________ (recognize) as she’s the only one of the women who wears evening dress. (所给词的适当形式填空) 38. This stone is marked with the names of all our brave ________ (soldier) who laid down their lives in the First World War. (所给词的适当形式填空) 39. The moment I got home, I got down to ________ (pack) the suitcase. (所给词的适当形式填空) 40. He, as well as his sister, has been rewarded in the school recently for their good ________（behave）. (所给词的适当形式填空） 41. I tried to quit _________ (smoke) several times before I realised I was addicted. (所给词的适当形式填空) 42. Spending too much time online makes it very difficult _______ (focus) on other things in life. (所给词的适当形式填空) 43. He made a ________ (propose) that the problem be discussed at the meeting. (所给词的适当形式填空) 44. Sarah pretended ________ (be) cheerful, saying nothing about the argument. (所给词的适当形式填空) 45. By now medical workers had arrived, and were looking after the ________ (injure) woman. (所给词的适当形式填空) 第三节 语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The ancient town of Fenghuang is a place with beautiful village life in rural China. Having travelled directly from the busy city, I regard Fenghuang as a better ___46___ (choose) to have a breath of the fresh air. When I paid ___47___ visit to Fenghuang, it was July. My friend and I ___48___(excited) explored, walking along the ancient wall and crossing the beautiful, old bridges. People there were very ___49___(relax). They were neither troubled by the hot weather nor by the tourists, walking, eating and playing outdoors. ___50___ the first evening we bought spicy, cold noodles and ate on the riverbank as we watched the sunset. We stayed in a small hotel ___51___ was similar to many of the traditional ___52___ (building) in the village. Our room was built on high stilts(桩子) over the banks of the river. From our window we could hear the rush of the water and the sounds of excited tourists ___53___ (travel) in small boats downstream. We saw people at work busy catching fish and young children playing in shallow waters. Although there ___54___ (be) many visitors to Fenghuang, we did not see any other foreigner during our stay. After several days, I was still unwilling ____55____( leave). 第四部分 写作(满分25分) 56. 假设你是李华，在一所国际学校就读，学校的官方微信公众号（WeChat official account）计划招募一名英语编辑，你对此很感兴趣。请你写一封应聘信，内容包括： 1. 写信的目的； 2. 申请此职位的原因； 3. 你的应聘优势； 4. 你的期盼。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Sir,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Yours sincerely, Li Hua 1-5CCBBC 6-10 ABCBA 11-15 BCACA 16-20CCCBB 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$