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宁波市第十五中学2022学年第二学期初三一模英语试卷 英语试题 一、完形填空（本题有15小题，每小题1分，满分20分） 阅读下面短文，掌握大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。 Wild animals are in great danger in the modern age. There are species (物种) that are ___1___ every day. The white-nape crane (白枕鹤) is a typical example. So scientists are trying their best to ___2___ the species. Chris and Tim work at a zoo, helping endangered cranes with their ___3___. Emma, a female crane, has been in their ___4___ since she arrived in 2004. Born at the zoo, Emma was ___5___ by human caretakers. This led to an unexpected ___6___, though she had a wonderful time there. Emma became so close to humans that she ___7___herself as a crane. She ___8___ to live with male cranes and even ___9___ some of them, which made it ___10___ for her to become a mother. ___11___, the two zookeepers didn’t want to see the extinction (灭绝) of this precious species. With their ___12___ and efforts, they successfully developed a new method that put artificial breeding (人工繁殖) and natural reproduction together. This ___13___ Emma to give birth to five baby cranes. The two keepers are proud of their work. But before they can be ___14___, more efforts must be made, because the population of the crane in the wild is ___15___, and there are many other species facing extinction. So how can we make sure everyone ___16___ that wildlife has thoughts, feelings, and most importantly, the same right to live on Earth as humans? And how can we bridge the gap (消除隔阂) that separates us from other ___17___? Chris and Tim offered us a ___18___: human beings were so certain that their ___19___ had all the answers, but maybe their hearts can be better ___20___. 1. A. growing B. leaving C. competing D. disappearing 2. A. prevent B. save C. divide D. remove 3. A. birth B. return C. reproduction D. management 4. A. care B. eye C. mind D. story 5. A. found B. chosen C. raised D. caught 6. A. performance B. result C. victory D. invention 7. A. stopped B. began C. enjoyed D. regretted 8. A. liked B. refused C. decided D. used 9. A. finished B. lost C. missed D. killed 10. A. indirect B. inspiring C. important D. impossible 11. A. Indeed B. Moreover C. However D. Instead 12. A. patience B. service C. advantages D. manners 13. A. forced B. required C. taught D. enabled 14. A. admired B. thankful C. satisfied D. completed 15. A. spreading B. rising C. changing D. falling 16. A. reflects B. realizes C. considers D. notices 17. A. humans B. animals C. planets D. systems 18. A. course B. surprise C. lesson D. lie 19. A. brains B. behaviors C. tools D. projects 20. A. guide B. treat C. example D. gift 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. B 9. D 10. D 11. C 12. A 13. D 14. C 15. D 16. B 17. B 18. C 19. A 20. A 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了两名动物园管理员帮助白枕鹤繁衍后代的故事。 【1题详解】 句意：每天都有物种在消失。 growing长大；leaving离开，留下；competing比赛；disappearing消失。根据前文“Wild animals are in great danger in the modern age.”，结合选项可知，此处应该表达每天都有物种在消失。故选D。 【2题详解】 句意：所以科学家们正在尽最大努力拯救这个物种。 prevent 阻止；save拯救；divide分开，分割；remove移除。根据“So scientists are trying their best to…the species.”和前文语境可知，此处应该表达科学家们正在尽最大努力拯救这个物种。故选B。 【3题详解】 句意：克里斯和蒂姆在动物园工作，帮助濒危鹤繁殖。 birth出生；return回报；reproduction繁殖；management管理，经营。根据“Chris and Tim work at a zoo, helping endangered cranes with their…”，结合选项可知，此处指的是帮助濒危鹤繁殖。故选C。 【4题详解】 句意：艾玛是一只雌性鹤，自2004年来到这里后就一直由他们照顾。 care照顾；eye眼睛；mind想法；story故事。根据“Emma, a female crane, has been in their…since she arrived in 2004.”，结合选项可知，此处指的是一只雌性鹤，自2004年来到这里后就一直由他们照顾。故选A。 【5题详解】 句意：艾玛出生在动物园，由人类饲养员饲养长大。 found发现；chosen选择；raised饲养；caught抓住。根据空格后“by human caretakers”，结合选项可知，此处指的是艾玛由人类饲养员饲养长大。故选C。 【6题详解】 句意：这导致了一个意想不到的结果，尽管她在那里过得很愉快。 performance表现；result结果；victory胜利；invention发明。根据后半句“though she had a wonderful time there.”和后文语境可知，此处应该指的是导致了一个意想不到的结果。故选B。 【7题详解】 句意：艾玛变得如此接近人类，以至于她拒绝自己成为一只鹤。 stopped停止；began开始；enjoyed喜欢，享受；regretted后悔。根据“Emma became so close to humans that”，结合后文语境可知，艾玛变得如此接近人类，以至于她拒绝了自己作为一只鹤。故选A。 【8题详解】 句意：她拒绝与雄性鹤生活在一起，甚至杀死了一些雄性鹤，这使她无法成为母亲。 liked喜欢；refused拒绝；decided决定；used使用。根据“She…to live with male cranes”和前文语境可知，此处应该表达她拒绝与雄性鹤生活在一起。故选B。 【9题详解】 句意：她拒绝与雄性鹤生活在一起，甚至杀死了一些雄性鹤，这使她无法成为母亲。 finished完成；lost丢失；missed错过，思念；killed杀死。根据“even …some of them”，结合前文语境可知，此处应该指的是艾玛至杀死了一些雄性鹤。故选D。 【10题详解】 句意：她拒绝与雄性鹤生活在一起，甚至杀死了一些雄性鹤，这使她无法成为母亲。 indirect间接的；inspiring鼓舞人心的；important重要的；impossible不可能的。根据前文“She refused to live with male cranes and even killed some of them”可知，她拒绝与雄性鹤生活在一起，甚至杀死了一些雄性鹤，所以她无法成为母亲。所以此处应该填入形容词impossible，作宾语补足语，意为“不可能的”符合语境。故选D。 【11题详解】 句意：然而，这两个动物园管理员不想看到这种珍贵的物种灭绝。 Indeed的确，当然；Moreover此外；However然而；Instead而不是。根据前文语境和“the two zookeepers didn’t want to see the extinction (灭绝) of this precious species.”可知，该句与前文构成转折关系，所以此处应该填入However，意为“然而”符合语境。故选C。 【12题详解】 句意：凭借他们的耐心和努力，他们成功地开发了一种将人工繁殖和自然繁殖结合在一起的新方法。 patience耐心；service服务；advantages优点；manners方式。根据“With their…and efforts”和选项可知，此处应该表达凭借他们的耐心和努力，他们成功地开发了一种将人工繁殖和自然繁殖结合在一起的新方法。故选A。 【13题详解】 句意：这使得艾玛生下了五只小鹤。 forced迫使；required要求；taught教；enabled使能够。根据前文“they successfully developed a new method that put artificial breeding (人工繁殖) and natural reproduction together.”，结合选项可知，此处指的是这种新方法使艾玛能够生下了五只小鹤。故选D。 【14题详解】 句意：但是在他们得到满足之前，还必须付出更多的努力，因为野外的鹤的数量正在下降，还有许多其他物种面临灭绝。 admired羡慕的；thankful感谢的；satisfied满意的；completed完成的。根据“The two keepers are proud of their work.”和“But before they can be…, more efforts must be made”可知，此处应该表达但是在他们得到满足之前，还必须付出更多的努力。故选C。 【15题详解】 句意：但是在他们得到满足之前，还必须付出更多的努力，因为野外的鹤的数量正在下降，还有许多其他物种面临灭绝。 spreading传播；rising上升；changing改变；falling下降。根据“and there are many other species facing extinction.”可知，此处应该指的是野外的鹤的数量正在下降。故选D。 【16题详解】 句意：那么如何才能确保每个人都意识到野生动物有思想，有感情，最重要的是，和人类一样有在地球上生存的权利呢？ reflects反映；realizes实现，了解到；considers想知道；notices注意到。根据“that wildlife has thoughts, feelings, and most importantly, the same right to live on Earth as humans?”，结合选项可知，此处应该表达的是如何才能确保每个人都意识到野生动物有思想，有感情，最重要的是，和人类一样有在地球上生存的权利呢？所以此处应该填入realized，意为“了解到”符合语境。故选B。 【17题详解】 句意：我们如何才能跨越将我们与其他动物区分开来的鸿沟？ humans人类；animals动物；planets行星；systems系统。根据前文内容可知，此处应该表达的是我们如何才能跨越将我们与其他动物区分开来的鸿沟？故选B。 【18题详解】 句意：克里斯和蒂姆给我们上了一课：人类如此确信他们的大脑有所有的答案，但也许他们的心可以更好地指导。 course课程(总称)；surprise惊喜；lesson课程；lie谎话。根据“human beings were so certain that their…had all the answers, but maybe their hearts can be better….”可知，此处应该指的是克里斯和蒂姆给我们上了一课，此处应该填入可数名词单数形式lesson，意为“课程”符合语境。故选C。 【19题详解】 句意：克里斯和蒂姆给我们上了一课：人类如此确信他们的大脑有所有的答案，但也许他们的心可以更好地指导。 brains大脑；behaviors行为；tools工具；projects工程，项目。根据空格后“had all the answers”，结合选项可知，此处应该指的是他们的大脑有所有的答案。故选A。 【20题详解】 句意：克里斯和蒂姆给我们上了一课：人类如此确信他们的大脑有所有的答案，但也许他们的心可以更好地指导。 guide指导；treat治疗，对待；example例子；gift礼物。根据“but maybe their hearts can be better…”，结合选项可知，此处指的是他们的心可以更好地指导。故选A。 二、阅读理解（本题有20小题、每小题2分、共计40分） 阅读下面材料，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项 A Welcome to the English Conversation Hour at Mid-Manhattan Library at 42nd Street! If this is your first time here, we’d like to tell you a little about how the group works: * We are very informal. You can talk about anything you want. We just ask you to be respectful of the others in the group. We’ll give you a list of questions if you need some ideas for conversation starters, but you don’t have to use them. Your own questions are usually better. * Remember that to have a good conversation, it’s important to talk and to listen. * Don’t worry about being perfect. The most important thing here is to communicate with other people. Have fun! * This is not a class. There are no official teachers. This is a chance for you to meet other people who want to practice speaking English like you. We have volunteers who are native or very advanced English speakers who will join in the groups to talk with you. If your group does not have a volunteer for the whole hour, you can still have a great conversation together! * Our Conversation Hour meets most Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-2:00 and Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30, but sometimes we take a break for a few weeks. Check our online calendar for the most recent schedule information: www. nyplorg/mml/events Enjoy your conversations! 21. It’s important _________to have a good conversation. A. to talk and to read B. to read and to write C. to write and to listen D. to talk and to listen 22. If you go to the English Conversation Hour, you will most probably meet _________. A. a teacher B. a classmate C. a volunteer D. a worker 23. According to the notice, the best time for the conversation is on _________. A. Tuesday mornings B. Tuesday afternoons C. Thursday mornings D. Thursday afternoons 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了English Conversation Hour的相关信息。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Remember that to have a good conversation, it’s important to talk and to listen.”可知，好的对话，学会说和听很重要。故选D。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据“We have volunteers who are native or very advances English speakers who will join in the groups to talk with you.”可知，在英语对话时间，参与最多的人是志愿者。故选C。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Our Conversation Hour meets most Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-2:00 and Tuesday and Thursday evenings from6:30-7:30, but sometimes we take a break for a few weeks”可知，时间是从周二下午的1点到2点，周二和周四晚上的6点半到7点半。因此，选项B“周二下午”，符合开放时间。故选B。 B Who made decisions for you when you were a kid? Yes, your parents. As a kid, your parents made decisions about everything from the breakfast you had in the morning to the pajamas (睡衣) you wore at night.And it’s a good thing because kids are not old enough to take care of themselves and make careful decisions on their own. But finally, kids grow up and become teens. And part of being a teen is developing your own identity (身份) —one that is separate from your parents. It’s totally normal for teens to create their own opinions, thoughts, and values about life. It’s what prepares them for adulthood . But as you change and grow into this new person, your parents may have difficulties adjusting (调整).They aren’t used to the new you yet一they only know you as a kid. In most families, this kind of change can cause a lot of fights between teens and parents. You want to cover your walls with posters. They don’t understand why you don’t like your Kiddie wallpaper anymore.You think it’s OK to hang out at them all everyday after school, while they would rather you play a sport. Clashes like these are very common between teens and parents. Teens get angry because they feel parents don’t respect them and aren’t giving them space to do what they like, and parents get angry because they disagree with the teen’s decisions. The basic reason is that your parents will always try to protect you and keep you safe, no matter how old you are. 24. When kids develop their own identity, they may _______. A. make careful decisions alone B. stop depending on their parents C. decide all things just by their parents D. have their own ideas and values 25. The underlined word “Clashes” in Paragraph 4 means “______” A. choices B. praises C. fights D. discussions 26. The last paragraph mainly talks about _______. A. the decisions that teens and parents make B. the reasons why teens and parents fight C. the choices that teens and parents make D. the changes that teens and parents have 27. Which of the following might be the writer's opinion? A. Parents have the right to control their kids’ life. B. Parents should let their kids make decisions by themselves . C. Kids and the parents should understand and respect each other. D. Kids should be allowed to have enough space to do what they like. 【答案】24. D 25. C 26. B 27. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要分析了青少年成长的心理变化以及和父母之间争斗的原因，最后建议青少年和父母之间应该互相理解和尊重。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“And part of being a teen is developing your own identity (身份) —one that is separate from your parents. It’s totally normal for teens to create their own opinions, thoughts, and values about life.”可知，当孩子们形成自己的身份时，青少年会形成自己的身份，包括自己的观点、想法和价值观。故选D。 【25题详解】 词义猜测题。根据倒数第二段“You think it’s OK to hang out at them all everyday after school, while they would rather you play a sport. Clashes like these are very common between teens and parents.”可知，你觉得每天放学后和他们一起出去玩很好，而他们却宁愿你参加一项运动。像这样的冲突在青少年和父母之间很常见。故划线单词“Clashes”意为“冲突”，与fights意思相近。故选C。 【26题详解】 段落大意题。根据最后一段可知，本段主要描述了家长和青少年之间争执的原因是因为他们有不同的观点和期望，并且父母想要保护孩子。故选B。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文建议青少年和父母之间应该互相理解和尊重，以避免不必要的争执。这表明作者的观点是孩子和父母应该相互理解和尊重。故选C。 C Peter and John were good friends since childhood and at the same time joined the army during World War I. The heart of the brave soldier Peter was filled with great fear as he saw his lifelong friend John fall in the fight. Kept in a dangerous pace with continuous gunfire over his head, the soldier asked his captain (首长) if he might go out into the “No Man’s Land” to bring his fallen friend back. “You can go,” said the captain, “but I don’t think it will be worth it. Your friend is probably dead and you may throw your own life away.” The captain’s words didn’t matter, and Peter went anyway without a word. Luckily, he managed to reach his friend, carried him onto his shoulder, and brought him back. As the two of them got there, the captain checked the wounded soldier, then looked kindly at Peter. “I told you it wouldn’t be worth it,” he said. “Your friend is dead, and you are seriously wounded.” “It was worth it, though, sir,” Peter said . “How do you mean ‘worth it’?” replied the captain “Your friend is dead!” “Yes sir,” the soldier answered. “But it was worth it because when I got to him, he was still alive, and I had the satisfaction of hearing him say, ‘Peter, I knew you’d come.’ ” Many a time in life, whether a thing is worth doing or not really depends on how you look at it. Take up all your courage and do something your heart tells you to do so that you may not regret not doing it later in life. 28. Seeing his lifelong friend fall in the fight, Peter ________. A. felt too scared to protect his friend B. risked his life to bring his friend back C. could do nothing but cry out loudly D. asked his captain to help his friend 29. According to the story, the captain thought that _______. A. it was the soldier’s duty to save the wounded friend B. the wounded friend should be kindly cared about C. it was dangerous for Peter to go to the “No Man’s Land” D. it was worth losing his life for the country in the war 30. Peter said “It was worth it.”, which means _______. A. he saved his friend out of danger B. he brought his friend back safely C. the other soldiers would be proud of him D. he didn’t make his friend disappointed 31. The author of the story wants to show that _______. A. we should never do anything that is unworthy in others’ eyes B. we should hold the belief strongly that is worth a try and go for it C. we should depend on ourselves whenever something dangerous happens D. we should not forget doing anything we might regret later in life 【答案】28. B 29. C 30. D 31. B 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲了Peter冒着生命危险不顾长官劝阻去战场上救负伤的朋友的故事，作者主要告诉我们鼓起你所有的勇气，遵从内心值得一试的信念并为之奋斗。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Kept in a dangerous pace with continuous gunfire over his head, the soldier asked his captain (首长) if he might go out into the ‘No Man’s Land’ to bring his fallen friend back.”、“The captain’s words didn’t matter, and Peter went anyway without a word.”以及“Luckily, he managed to reach his friend, carried him onto his shoulder, and brought him back.”可知，看着他一生的朋友在战斗中倒下，Peter冒着生命危险去把他的朋友救回来。故选B。 【29题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“ ‘but I don’t think it will be worth it. Your friend is probably dead and you may throw your own life away.’ ”可知，长官认为他不应该去救他的朋友，因为有可能Peter的朋友死在了战场，他担心Peter会丢掉自己的生命。故推测出长官认为Peter去“无人区”很危险。故选C。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“But it was worth it because when I got to him, he was still alive, and I had the satisfaction of hearing him say, ‘Peter, I knew you’d come.’ ”可推知，Peter觉得值得是因为他没有让自己的朋友失望。故选D。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Many a time in life, whether a thing is worth doing or not really depends on how you look at it. Take up all your courage and do something your heart tells you to do so that you may not regret not doing it later in life.”可知，我们应该坚定地持有值得一试的信念并为之奋斗。故选B。 D Not long ago, reading the newspaper in the morning with a cup of coffee or in the evening after dinner was common. However, the newspaper industry has been declining (下降) over the past ten years. It’s not only newspapers, though Magazine companies are finding it hard to keep their readers. Buying paper books is also declining as well. Why is this happening? Simply, it’s because of the Internet. It used to be that newspapers, magazines and books were how people connected to the rest of the world and kept in touch with news and interests. However, with 40% of the world connected to the Internet, the need for the printed word is becoming much lower because it’s easy to find information online. People no longer need to wait for a news or magazine to arrive. They can now find all the information or read material they want on the Internet whenever they want. No longer do people have to turn through large pages in the newspaper or carry magazines around. Anything and everything one might need can now easily be found through a computer or a smart phone. Though books have faced a slower decline, the amount and use of e-books and e-readers have been on the rise. After all, it is much easier to carry an e-book in one’s back pocket or bag than it is to carry a heavy book around. E-books do not take up space in the home and they are also always there when needed. With fewer readers of printed newspapers and magazines, more advertisers are also moving to the internet and media. As a result, a number of newspapers and magazines have been forced out of business. Some others have even to move online in order to try and keep going. If this situation continues, the decline of the printed word may lead to a future generation (一代人) that know what it is like to hold a newspaper, magazine or book. To some, it will be a sign of the future. To others, it will be the sad end of a valued tradition. 32. This passage is mainly about ________. A. what is happening to printed materials B. why e-books become so popular C. when people began to read less D. why e-books become so popular 33. According to the passage, why did people lose interest in printed texts? A. People don’t need to pay for books. B. People can get information from somewhere else. C. People don’t like all of the advertisements. D. People get to know everything from advertisers. 34. Which of the following statements are FACTS? a. 40% of the world is connected to the internet. b. Some people think e-books are always available when needed. c. The newspaper industry has been declining over the past ten years. d. The decline of the printed word will be the sad end of a valued tradition. A. a, b B. c, d C. a, c D. b, d 35. The overall tone (总基调) of this passage is probably _________. A. interesting and funny. B. boring and difficult C. personal and humorous D. serious and scientific 【答案】32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍印刷材料行业在走下坡路，文章分析了其中的原因，以及可能导致的结果。 【32题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“It’s not only newspapers, though Magazine companies are finding it hard to keep their readers. Buying paper books is also declining as well. Why is this happening?”并通读全文可知，本文主要介绍印刷材料发生了什么变化。故选A。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“However, with 40% of the world connected to the Internet, the need for the printed word is becoming much lower because it’s easy to find information online…They can now find all the information or read material they want on the Internet whenever they want……Anything and everything one might need can now easily be found through a computer or a smart phone.”可知，人们对印刷文本失去兴趣的原因是因为人们可以从其他地方获得信息。故选B。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“However, the newspaper industry has been declining (下降) over the past ten years.”以及第二段中的“However, with 40% of the world connected to the Internet,”可知，在过去的十年里，报业一直在衰退，全球40%的人口已接入互联网，所以C项正确。故选C。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍印刷材料的行业在走下坡路，文章分析了其中的原因，以及可能导致的结果，文章的总基调应是严肃而科学的。故选D。 E The 65-year-old Steve was found suffering from early Alzheimer’s (阿尔兹海默症). He was losing his memory. A professional software engineer, Steve was also a lover of the piano, and the only musician in his family. Music was his true passion, though he had never performed outside the family. Melissa, his daughter, felt it more than worthwhile (值得的) to save his music. She thought about hiring a professional pianist to work with her father. Naomi Melissa’s best friend and a talented pianist, knew about this and showed willingness to help. Naomi drove to the Goodwin home. She told Steve she’d love to hear him play. Steve moved to the piano and sat at the bench to play for the first time in his life for a stranger. “It was beautiful.” Naomi said after listening. “The music was worth saving.” Naomi and Steve met every other week and spent hours together. He’d move his fingers slowly on the piano, and then she’d take his place. He struggled to explain what he heard in his head. He stood by the piano, listening for the first time to his own work being played by someone else. Working with Naomi did wonders for Steve. It had excited within him the belief he could write one last song. One day, Naomi received an email. Attached was a recording, a recording of loss and love, of the fight. Steve called it “Melancholy Flower”. Naomi heard multiple stops and starts, Steve struggling, searching while his wife Joni called him “honey” and encouraged him. The task was so hard, and Steve, angry and upset, said he would give up. Joni praised him, telling her husband this could be his signature piece. Naomi managed to figure out 16 of Steve’s favorite, and most personal songs. With Naomi’s help, the Goodwin family found a sound engineer to record Naomi playing Steve’s songs. Joni thought that would be the end. But it wasn’t. In the months leading up to the 2016 Oregon Repertory Singers Christmas concert, Naomi asked for Steve’s permission to adding his music to the playing list. He considered it an honor. After the concert, Naomi said that Steve’s music was beautiful and professional. It needed to be shared in public. The family rented a former church in downtown Portland and scheduled a concert. By the day of the show, more than 300 people had said they would attend. By then, Steve was having a hard time remembering the names of some of his friends. He knew the path his life was now taking. He told his family he was at peace. Steve arrived and sat in the front row, surrounded by his family. The house lights faded. Naomi took the stage. Her fingers. His heart. 36. Why did Melissa want to save her father’s music? A. His music could stop his disease from worsening. B. She wanted to please her dying old father. C. His music must be preserved (保存) in the family. D. She wanted to make her father a professional musician. 37. After hearing Steve’s playing, Naomi _________. A. refused to make a comment on it B. was deeply impressed by his music C. decided to free Steve from suffering D. regretted offering help to her friend 38. Before Steve finished “Melancholy Flower”, his wife Joni _________. A. thought the music talent of Steve was exhausted B. didn’t expect the damage the disease brought about C. didn’t fully realize the value of her husband’s music D. brought her husband’s music career to perfection 39. How did Steve feel at the concert held in downtown Portland? A. He felt concerned about his illness. B. He sensed a responsibility for music. C. He regained his faith in music. D. He got into a state of quiet. 40. What can be the best title for the passage? A. The kindness of Friends B. The Power of Music C. The Making of a Musician D. The Value of Alzheimer 【答案】36. C 37. B 38. C 39. D 40. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了患有阿尔兹海默的老人Steve的故事。Steve酷爱音乐，在女儿和钢琴家Naomi的帮助下，记录下自己的音乐并完成音乐会的故事。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Melissa, his daughter, felt it more than worthwhile (值得的) to save his music. She thought about hiring a professional pianist to work with her father.”可知，Melissa认为父亲的音乐是值得被保留下来。故选C。 【37题详解】 推理判断题。根据“ ‘It was beautiful.’ Naomi said after listening. ‘The music was worth saving.’”可知，Naomir认为Steve的音乐值得被保留，推理可知，他被Steve的音乐而触动。故选B。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Joni thought that would be the end. But it wasn’t.”并结合该段内容可知，Joni并没有意识到丈夫的音乐所包含的价值。故选C。 【39题详解】 细节理解题。根据“He knew the path his life was now taking. He told his family he was at peace.”可知，在演奏会现场Steve心态很平和。故选D。 【40题详解】 最佳标题题。通读全文内容可知，本文讲述了患有阿尔兹海默症的老人，在女儿和钢琴家的帮助下，最终让自己的音乐被演奏出来的故事。选项B “音乐的力量”，概况了全文的中心思想和要传达的精神。故选B。 三、任务型阅读（本题有5小题，每小题2分，共计10分） 阅读下面材料，将图片与方框内相应的文字（A-D）匹配，并完成第5小题。 41. ________ A. It is one of the most popular magazines in America. It is suitable for girls aged 8-14. It is designed to encourage American girls’ achievements. ________ B. The people who like cars can get information and entertainment (娱乐) from it. It offers the best vehicle (机动车) tests in the business. The magazine also covers the latest developments in car technology. ________ C. The book offers healthy and delicious food. These dishes can all be completed in less than half an hour, and usually in just a few minutes. ________ D. With the help of the book, you will be confident to know how to give your speech. Also, you will learn how to make your listeners pay more attention to your speech. 42. Jessie wants to invite her friends to a party dinner, the book _________ might be the most helpful. A. Designing Effective Speech Interfaces B. Car and Driver C. Quick & Easy Meals D. The American Girl 【答案】41. ①. D ②. A ③. B ④. C 42. C 【解析】 【导语】本文需要将书籍与简介相匹配。 【41题详解】 ① 根据“Designing Effective Speech Interfaces”可知，此处与演讲有关，选项D“在这本书的帮助下，你将有信心知道如何发表演讲。此外，你将学习如何让你的听众更加关注你的演讲。”符合语境。故选D。 ②根据“The American Girl”可知，杂志的受众主要是女孩，选项A“它是美国最受欢迎的杂志之一。适合8-14岁的女孩。它旨在鼓励美国女孩取得成就。”符合语境。故选A。 ③根据“Car and Driver”可知，此处与汽车和司机有关，选项B“喜欢汽车的人可以从中获得信息和娱乐。它提供业内最好的机动车测试。该杂志还报道了汽车技术的最新发展。”符合语境。故选B。 ④根据“Quick & Easy Meals”可知，此处与烹饪有关，选项C“这本书提供了健康美味的食物。这些菜都可以在不到半小时内完成，通常只需要几分钟。”符合语境。故选C。 【42题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Quick & Easy Meals”一栏“The book offers healthy and delicious food. These dishes can all be completed in less than half an hour, and usually in just a few minutes.”可知，杰西想邀请她的朋友参加一个宴会，Quick & Easy Meals这本书可能是最有帮助的。故选C。 四、词汇运用（本题有15小题，每小题1分，共计15分） A. 根据下列句子及所给汉语注释，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式，每空只写一词。 43. Don’t worry. I’m sure I can ________ (容易) finish the job tonight. 【答案】easily 【解析】 【详解】句意：别担心。我确信今晚我能轻松完成这项工作。easily“容易”，副词，在句中作状语。故填easily。 44. At this moment we really need people who are good at ________ (管理) factories. 【答案】managing 【解析】 【详解】句意：现在我们真的需要擅长管理工厂的人。manage“管理”，be good at“擅长”，后面通常接名词、代词或动词的-ing形式‌。故填managing。 45. My favourite season is winter because my birthday is in ________ (十二月). 【答案】December 【解析】 【详解】句意：我最喜欢的季节是冬天，因为我的生日在十二月。根据汉语提示可知，December“十二月”。故填December。 46. The government tries their best to ________ (创造) more jobs for the university graduates. 【答案】create 【解析】 【详解】句意：政府尽最大努力为毕业大学生创造更多的就业机会。根据汉语提示，create“创造”；try one’s best to do sth“尽某人最大努力做某事”，动词用原形。故填create。 47. Next year the new metro line will be open to reduce the ________ (交通) pressure. 【答案】traffic 【解析】 【详解】句意：明年新地铁线路将开放以缓解交通压力。traffic pressure “交通压力”，故填traffic。 48. Excuse me. Could you please stand a bit ________ (远) away? 【答案】farther 【解析】 【详解】句意：对不起，你能站远一点吗？far“远”，副词，a bit通常修饰比较级，应填farther。故填farther。 49. My best friend hardly ever tells lies ________ (除了) some white ones. 【答案】except 【解析】 【详解】句意：除了一些善意的谎言外，我最好的朋友几乎从不说谎。except“除了”，介词。故填except。 50. Spending less time on computers will be much ________ (健康) for your eyes. 【答案】healthier 【解析】 【详解】句意：减少使用电脑的时间对你的眼睛更健康。此处作be动词的表语用形容词healthy；根据“Spending less time on computers will be much”可知，减少在电脑上的时间对你的眼睛更健康，much后加比较级。故填healthier。 51. We will keep sweet memories of the life in middle school ________ (永远). 【答案】forever 【解析】 【详解】句意：我们将永远保留中学生活的甜蜜回忆。根据汉语提示，forever“永远”。故填forever。 52. My friend had brought me a newest smart phone, which can be ________ (折叠). 【答案】folded 【解析】 【详解】句意：我的朋友给我带来了一部最新的智能手机，它可以折叠。fold“折叠”，分析句子结构可知，空处所在句的主语与空处为逻辑上的动宾关系，用被动语态，此处应填folded。故填folded。 用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，每词仅用一次(每空一词)。 give habit while thin hate Amy: Hi, Gary. I haven’t seen you for ages. It must be five years! You seem to be different. Gary: That’s true, Amy. I’m really fine now. I used to have some very bad ____53____. Amy: Such as... Gary: Well, look at those overweight people who sit on a sofa and eat junk food ____54____ they watch TV. I was one of them, too! I used to watch TV for six or seven hours some days. Now, I never watch TV for more than two hours. Some days I don’t even turn it on. Amy: Well, you look much ____55____, too. Is that just a matter of ____56____ up junk food? Gary: Five years ago, I never used to exercise. In fact, I ____57____ exercise! I didn’t use to watch exercise programs on TV then. Now, I exercise every morning, but I don’t watch those programs very often. I usually do my own routine. I love to exercise now because it makes me feel terrific. 【答案】53. habits 54. while 55. thinner 56. giving 57. hated 【解析】 【导语】本文是Amy和Gary之间的一则对话。对话主要讲述Gary变化了很多，并介绍变化的原因。 【53题详解】 句意：我过去有一些很坏的习惯。根据下文“Well, look at those overweight people who sit on a sofa and eat junk food…they watch TV. I was one of them, too! I used to watch TV for six or seven hours some days.”可知，Gary以前的习惯不好，habit“习惯”符合，根据空前的“some”可知，此处用复数形式。故填habits。 【54题详解】 句意：好吧，看看那些超重的人，他们坐在沙发上边看电视边吃垃圾食品。分析句子结构可知，此处应用连词，while“当……的时候”符合。故填while。 【55题详解】 句意：嗯，你看起来也瘦了很多。根据“Well, you look much…, too.”的语境并结合备选词汇可知，此处指看起来瘦了很多，thin“瘦的”，根据空前的比较级修饰语“much”可知，此处应用比较级形式。故填thinner。 【56题详解】 句意：这仅仅是戒掉垃圾食品的问题吗？根据上文“Well, you look much…too.”并结合备选词汇可知，对方瘦了很多，此处应是询问是否是因为戒掉垃圾食品，give up“放弃”符合，分析句子结构可知，此处应用动名词形式，作宾语。故填giving。 【57题详解】 句意：事实上，我讨厌运动！根据上文“Five years ago, I never used to exercise.”并结合备选词汇可知，过去不运动，应是讨厌运动，hate“讨厌”符合，此处指过去的事情，用一般过去时。故填hated。 五、语法填空(本题有10小题，每小题1分，共计10分) 阅读下面短文，在空格处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式(最多限填三个单词)。 The story of chocolate starts with the Olmecs (梅克人) and the Mayan people (玛雅人), who ____58____ (live) in the Americas more than 1,000 years ago. The Mayas have been growing cacao trees and using the seeds to make chocolate drinks ____59____ 2,000 years or more. In fact, scientists have analyzed chocolate residue (残渣) from a “teapot”. The results suggest that the Mayas were drinking chocolate as early ____60____ 2,600 years ago! Some artifacts show people pouring the liquid into cups. With ten ____61____ (seed) they could buy a rabbit at the market. The story ____62____ (continue) with the Aztecs (阿兹特克人), who also loved chocolate and prepared it hot like the Mayas. But the Aztecs added spices so that it would taste ____63____ (good) than before. Some rich people drank chocolate for breakfast, lunch, and ____64____ . Some were even buried with chocolate so that they could take it with ____65____ (they) to the next world. Between 1200 and 1500 CE, the Aztecs also used chocolate as currency. In fact, by 1500, people were paying thirty seeds for a rabbit. Let’s continue our journey. When the Spanish arrived in the Aztec capital in 1519 CE, they tried chocolate and hated it. Without sugar it was extremely bitter, so the Spanish mixed it ____66____ sugar. In 1528 CE the Spanish took the Aztec seeds and recipe back to Spain so____67____ they could drink chocolate there. Before this, no one in Europe knew about chocolate! 【答案】58. lived 59. for 60. as 61. seeds 62. continued 63. better 64. dinner 65. themselves 66. with 67. that 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了巧克力的发展史。 【58题详解】 句意：巧克力的故事始于一千多年前生活在美洲的奥尔梅克人和玛雅人。根据“1,000 years ago.”可知，这句话的时态为一般过去时，故此处用live的过去式。故填lived。 【59题详解】 句意：玛雅人种植可可树并用其种子制作巧克力饮品已有两千多年的历史。根据“The Mayas have been growing cacao trees and using the seeds to make chocolate drinks”可知，这句话是现在完成进行时的结构，所以时间状语用“for+时间段”表示持续了一段时间。故填for。 【60题详解】 句意：结果表明玛雅人早在 2600 年前就开始饮用巧克力！as early as固定搭配，意为“早在……时候”。故填as。 【61题详解】 句意：用十颗种子他们就能在市场上买一只兔子。seed意为“种子”，可数名词。此处“ten”后面要用可数名词复数形式，故填seeds。 【62题详解】 句意：故事继续讲到了阿兹特克人，他们也喜爱巧克力，并像玛雅人那样将其煮热饮用。根据“who also loved”可知，这句话时态为一般过去时，所以此处用continue的过去式。故填continued。 【63题详解】 句意：但阿兹特克人还添加了香料，让巧克力的味道比以前更好。根据“than before”可知，这句话是比较级结构，所以此处用good的比较级better。故填better。 【64题详解】 句意：一些富人早餐、午餐和晚餐都喝巧克力。根据“for breakfast, lunch, and”可推测此处指“晚饭”，故填dinner。 【65题详解】 句意：甚至有人死后下葬时随葬巧克力，以便在另一个世界也能享用。根据“Some were even buried with chocolate so that they could take it with...”可知，有的人对巧克力痴迷到去世后随葬巧克力，为了自己能在另一个世界享用巧克力。这句话用了take sth with oneself这个句式，所以此处用反身代词。故填themselves。 【66题详解】 句意：因为没有加糖，巧克力极其苦涩，所以西班牙人便在其中加了糖。mix...with意为“把……混合”，故填with。 【67题详解】 句意：1528 年，西班牙人把阿兹特克的种子和配方带回了西班牙，以便在那里饮用巧克力。so that意为“为了，以至于”，用来引导目的状语从句。故填that。 六、书面表达（本题有1小题，共计25分） 68. 最近，校英语周就“疫情之下的五一，到底该不该出游”这一话题进行了调查和讨论，一部分学生认为居家太久需要放松，另一部分则认为还是继续宅家更为安全。请你根据调查结果用英语写一篇发言稿，并阐述自己的观点，内容包括如下要点： Pros Cons * stay at home for too long * much better than winter * need to travel and relax * the situation is dangerous * keep social distance * too crowded outside 注意： （1）短文必须包括调查结果所有要点，并适当拓展； （2）文中不得出现真实的人名和校名； （3）词数：80-100； （4）首句供参考： The outbreak (爆发) of Covid-19 (新冠肺炎) has influenced our life a lot. Should we go outing during May Day holiday? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文： The outbreak (爆发) of Covid-19 (新冠肺炎) has influenced our life a lot. Should we go outing during May Day holiday? Some students think they need to travel and relax because they stay at home for too long. Moreover, the scenery during the May Day holiday is much better than that in winter. However, other students don’t think so. In their opinion, staying at home is safer. It is too crowded outside during the May Day holiday. It is important to remember to keep social distance. As for me, I would like to go out for a trip during the holiday because as the saying goes, “Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles.” We can not only learn from books but also learn by travelling. 【解析】 【详解】[总体分析] ①题材：本文是一篇发言稿； ②时态：时态以 “一般现在时”主； ③提示：写作要点已给出，考生应注意不要遗漏提示，并适当添加细节，注意字母大小写以及标点符号。 [写作步骤] 第一步、开篇给出讨论的话题； 第二步、根据表格，介绍调查的结果； 第三步、阐述自己的观点。 [亮点词汇] ①go outing外出 ②in their opinion在他们看来 ③keep social distance保持社交距离 ④as for至于 ⑤would like to do sth.想做某事 ⑥not only…but also不仅……而且 [高分句型] ① Some students think they need to travel and relax because they stay at home for too long.(省略that的宾语从句；because引导原因状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 宁波市第十五中学2022学年第二学期初三一模英语试卷 英语试题 一、完形填空（本题有15小题，每小题1分，满分20分） 阅读下面短文，掌握大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。 Wild animals are in great danger in the modern age. There are species (物种) that are ___1___ every day. The white-nape crane (白枕鹤) is a typical example. So scientists are trying their best to ___2___ the species. Chris and Tim work at a zoo, helping endangered cranes with their ___3___. Emma, a female crane, has been in their ___4___ since she arrived in 2004. Born at the zoo, Emma was ___5___ by human caretakers. This led to an unexpected ___6___, though she had a wonderful time there. Emma became so close to humans that she ___7___herself as a crane. She ___8___ to live with male cranes and even ___9___ some of them, which made it ___10___ for her to become a mother. ___11___, the two zookeepers didn’t want to see the extinction (灭绝) of this precious species. With their ___12___ and efforts, they successfully developed a new method that put artificial breeding (人工繁殖) and natural reproduction together. This ___13___ Emma to give birth to five baby cranes. The two keepers are proud of their work. But before they can be ___14___, more efforts must be made, because the population of the crane in the wild is ___15___, and there are many other species facing extinction. So how can we make sure everyone ___16___ that wildlife has thoughts, feelings, and most importantly, the same right to live on Earth as humans? And how can we bridge the gap (消除隔阂) that separates us from other ___17___? Chris and Tim offered us a ___18___: human beings were so certain that their ___19___ had all the answers, but maybe their hearts can be better ___20___. 1. A. growing B. leaving C. competing D. disappearing 2. A. prevent B. save C. divide D. remove 3. A. birth B. return C. reproduction D. management 4. A. care B. eye C. mind D. story 5. A. found B. chosen C. raised D. caught 6. A. performance B. result C. victory D. invention 7. A. stopped B. began C. enjoyed D. regretted 8. A. liked B. refused C. decided D. used 9. A. finished B. lost C. missed D. killed 10. A. indirect B. inspiring C. important D. impossible 11. A. Indeed B. Moreover C. However D. Instead 12. A. patience B. service C. advantages D. manners 13. A. forced B. required C. taught D. enabled 14. A. admired B. thankful C. satisfied D. completed 15. A. spreading B. rising C. changing D. falling 16. A. reflects B. realizes C. considers D. notices 17. A. humans B. animals C. planets D. systems 18. A. course B. surprise C. lesson D. lie 19. A. brains B. behaviors C. tools D. projects 20. A. guide B. treat C. example D. gift 二、阅读理解（本题有20小题、每小题2分、共计40分） 阅读下面材料，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项 A Welcome to the English Conversation Hour at Mid-Manhattan Library at 42nd Street! If this is your first time here, we’d like to tell you a little about how the group works: * We are very informal. You can talk about anything you want. We just ask you to be respectful of the others in the group. We’ll give you a list of questions if you need some ideas for conversation starters, but you don’t have to use them. Your own questions are usually better. * Remember that to have a good conversation, it’s important to talk and to listen. * Don’t worry about being perfect. The most important thing here is to communicate with other people. Have fun! * This is not a class. There are no official teachers. This is a chance for you to meet other people who want to practice speaking English like you. We have volunteers who are native or very advanced English speakers who will join in the groups to talk with you. If your group does not have a volunteer for the whole hour, you can still have a great conversation together! * Our Conversation Hour meets most Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-2:00 and Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30, but sometimes we take a break for a few weeks. Check our online calendar for the most recent schedule information: www. nyplorg/mml/events Enjoy your conversations! 21. It’s important _________to have a good conversation. A to talk and to read B. to read and to write C. to write and to listen D. to talk and to listen 22. If you go to the English Conversation Hour, you will most probably meet _________. A a teacher B. a classmate C. a volunteer D. a worker 23. According to the notice, the best time for the conversation is on _________. A. Tuesday mornings B. Tuesday afternoons C. Thursday mornings D. Thursday afternoons B Who made decisions for you when you were a kid? Yes, your parents. As a kid, your parents made decisions about everything from the breakfast you had in the morning to the pajamas (睡衣) you wore at night.And it’s a good thing because kids are not old enough to take care of themselves and make careful decisions on their own. But finally, kids grow up and become teens. And part of being a teen is developing your own identity (身份) —one that is separate from your parents. It’s totally normal for teens to create their own opinions, thoughts, and values about life. It’s what prepares them for adulthood . But as you change and grow into this new person, your parents may have difficulties adjusting (调整).They aren’t used to the new you yet一they only know you as a kid. In most families, this kind of change can cause a lot of fights between teens and parents. You want to cover your walls with posters. They don’t understand why you don’t like your Kiddie wallpaper anymore.You think it’s OK to hang out at them all everyday after school, while they would rather you play a sport. Clashes like these are very common between teens and parents. Teens get angry because they feel parents don’t respect them and aren’t giving them space to do what they like, and parents get angry because they disagree with the teen’s decisions. The basic reason is that your parents will always try to protect you and keep you safe, no matter how old you are. 24. When kids develop their own identity, they may _______. A. make careful decisions alone B. stop depending on their parents C. decide all things just by their parents D. have their own ideas and values 25. The underlined word “Clashes” in Paragraph 4 means “______” A. choices B. praises C. fights D. discussions 26. The last paragraph mainly talks about _______. A. the decisions that teens and parents make B. the reasons why teens and parents fight C. the choices that teens and parents make D. the changes that teens and parents have 27. Which of the following might be the writer's opinion? A. Parents have the right to control their kids’ life. B. Parents should let their kids make decisions by themselves . C. Kids and the parents should understand and respect each other. D. Kids should be allowed to have enough space to do what they like. C Peter and John were good friends since childhood and at the same time joined the army during World War I. The heart of the brave soldier Peter was filled with great fear as he saw his lifelong friend John fall in the fight. Kept in a dangerous pace with continuous gunfire over his head, the soldier asked his captain (首长) if he might go out into the “No Man’s Land” to bring his fallen friend back. “You can go,” said the captain, “but I don’t think it will be worth it. Your friend is probably dead and you may throw your own life away.” The captain’s words didn’t matter, and Peter went anyway without a word. Luckily, he managed to reach his friend, carried him onto his shoulder, and brought him back. As the two of them got there, the captain checked the wounded soldier, then looked kindly at Peter. “I told you it wouldn’t be worth it,” he said. “Your friend is dead, and you are seriously wounded.” “It was worth it, though, sir,” Peter said . “How do you mean ‘worth it’?” replied the captain. “Your friend is dead!” “Yes sir,” the soldier answered. “But it was worth it because when I got to him, he was still alive, and I had the satisfaction of hearing him say, ‘Peter, I knew you’d come.’ ” Many a time in life, whether a thing is worth doing or not really depends on how you look at it. Take up all your courage and do something your heart tells you to do so that you may not regret not doing it later in life. 28. Seeing his lifelong friend fall in the fight, Peter ________. A. felt too scared to protect his friend B. risked his life to bring his friend back C. could do nothing but cry out loudly D. asked his captain to help his friend 29. According to the story, the captain thought that _______. A. it was the soldier’s duty to save the wounded friend B. the wounded friend should be kindly cared about C. it was dangerous for Peter to go to the “No Man’s Land” D. it was worth losing his life for the country in the war 30. Peter said “It was worth it.”, which means _______. A. he saved his friend out of danger B. he brought his friend back safely C. the other soldiers would be proud of him D. he didn’t make his friend disappointed 31. The author of the story wants to show that _______. A. we should never do anything that is unworthy in others’ eyes B we should hold the belief strongly that is worth a try and go for it C. we should depend on ourselves whenever something dangerous happens D. we should not forget doing anything we might regret later in life D Not long ago, reading the newspaper in the morning with a cup of coffee or in the evening after dinner was common. However, the newspaper industry has been declining (下降) over the past ten years. It’s not only newspapers, though Magazine companies are finding it hard to keep their readers. Buying paper books is also declining as well. Why is this happening? Simply, it’s because of the Internet. It used to be that newspapers, magazines and books were how people connected to the rest of the world and kept in touch with news and interests. However, with 40% of the world connected to the Internet, the need for the printed word is becoming much lower because it’s easy to find information online. People no longer need to wait for a news or magazine to arrive. They can now find all the information or read material they want on the Internet whenever they want. No longer do people have to turn through large pages in the newspaper or carry magazines around. Anything and everything one might need can now easily be found through a computer or a smart phone. Though books have faced a slower decline, the amount and use of e-books and e-readers have been on the rise. After all, it is much easier to carry an e-book in one’s back pocket or bag than it is to carry a heavy book around. E-books do not take up space in the home and they are also always there when needed. With fewer readers of printed newspapers and magazines, more advertisers are also moving to the internet and media. As a result, a number of newspapers and magazines have been forced out of business. Some others have even to move online in order to try and keep going. If this situation continues, the decline of the printed word may lead to a future generation (一代人) that know what it is like to hold a newspaper, magazine or book. To some, it will be a sign of the future. To others, it will be the sad end of a valued tradition. 32. This passage is mainly about ________. A. what is happening to printed materials B. why e-books become so popular C. when people began to read less D. why e-books become so popular 33. According to the passage, why did people lose interest in printed texts? A. People don’t need to pay for books. B. People can get information from somewhere else. C. People don’t like all of the advertisements. D. People get to know everything from advertisers. 34. Which of the following statements are FACTS? a. 40% of the world is connected to the internet. b Some people think e-books are always available when needed. c. The newspaper industry has been declining over the past ten years. d. The decline of the printed word will be the sad end of a valued tradition. A. a, b B. c, d C. a, c D. b, d 35. The overall tone (总基调) of this passage is probably _________. A. interesting and funny. B. boring and difficult C. personal and humorous D. serious and scientific E The 65-year-old Steve was found suffering from early Alzheimer’s (阿尔兹海默症). He was losing his memory. A professional software engineer, Steve was also a lover of the piano, and the only musician in his family. Music was his true passion, though he had never performed outside the family. Melissa, his daughter, felt it more than worthwhile (值得的) to save his music. She thought about hiring a professional pianist to work with her father. Naomi, Melissa’s best friend and a talented pianist, knew about this and showed willingness to help. Naomi drove to the Goodwin home. She told Steve she’d love to hear him play. Steve moved to the piano and sat at the bench to play for the first time in his life for a stranger. “It was beautiful.” Naomi said after listening. “The music was worth saving.” Naomi and Steve met every other week and spent hours together. He’d move his fingers slowly on the piano, and then she’d take his place. He struggled to explain what he heard in his head. He stood by the piano, listening for the first time to his own work being played by someone else. Working with Naomi did wonders for Steve. It had excited within him the belief he could write one last song. One day, Naomi received an email. Attached was a recording, a recording of loss and love, of the fight. Steve called it “Melancholy Flower”. Naomi heard multiple stops and starts, Steve struggling, searching while his wife Joni called him “honey” and encouraged him. The task was so hard, and Steve, angry and upset, said he would give up. Joni praised him, telling her husband this could be his signature piece. Naomi managed to figure out 16 of Steve’s favorite, and most personal songs. With Naomi’s help, the Goodwin family found a sound engineer to record Naomi playing Steve’s songs. Joni thought that would be the end. But it wasn’t. In the months leading up to the 2016 Oregon Repertory Singers Christmas concert, Naomi asked for Steve’s permission to adding his music to the playing list. He considered it an honor. After the concert, Naomi said that Steve’s music was beautiful and professional. It needed to be shared in public. The family rented a former church in downtown Portland and scheduled a concert. By the day of the show, more than 300 people had said they would attend. By then, Steve was having a hard time remembering the names of some of his friends. He knew the path his life was now taking. He told his family he was at peace. Steve arrived and sat in the front row, surrounded by his family. The house lights faded. Naomi took the stage. Her fingers. His heart. 36. Why did Melissa want to save her father’s music? A. His music could stop his disease from worsening. B. She wanted to please her dying old father. C. His music must be preserved (保存) in the family. D. She wanted to make her father a professional musician. 37. After hearing Steve’s playing, Naomi _________. A. refused to make a comment on it B. was deeply impressed by his music C. decided to free Steve from suffering D. regretted offering help to her friend 38. Before Steve finished “Melancholy Flower”, his wife Joni _________. A. thought the music talent of Steve was exhausted B. didn’t expect the damage the disease brought about C. didn’t fully realize the value of her husband’s music D. brought her husband’s music career to perfection 39. How did Steve feel at the concert held in downtown Portland? A. He felt concerned about his illness. B. He sensed a responsibility for music. C. He regained his faith in music. D. He got into a state of quiet. 40. What can be the best title for the passage? A. The kindness of Friends B. The Power of Music C. The Making of a Musician D. The Value of Alzheimer 三、任务型阅读（本题有5小题，每小题2分，共计10分） 阅读下面材料，将图片与方框内相应的文字（A-D）匹配，并完成第5小题。 41. ________ A. It is one of the most popular magazines in America. It is suitable for girls aged 8-14. It is designed to encourage American girls’ achievements. ________ B. The people who like cars can get information and entertainment (娱乐) from it. It offers the best vehicle (机动车) tests in the business. The magazine also covers the latest developments in car technology. ________ C. The book offers healthy and delicious food. These dishes can all be completed in less than half an hour, and usually in just a few minutes. ________ D. With the help of the book, you will be confident to know how to give your speech. Also, you will learn how to make your listeners pay more attention to your speech. 42. Jessie wants to invite her friends to a party dinner, the book _________ might be the most helpful. A. Designing Effective Speech Interfaces B. Car and Driver C. Quick & Easy Meals D. The American Girl 四、词汇运用（本题有15小题，每小题1分，共计15分） A. 根据下列句子及所给汉语注释，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式，每空只写一词。 43. Don’t worry. I’m sure I can ________ (容易) finish the job tonight. 44. At this moment we really need people who are good at ________ (管理) factories. 45. My favourite season is winter because my birthday is in ________ (十二月). 46. The government tries their best to ________ (创造) more jobs for the university graduates. 47. Next year the new metro line will be open to reduce the ________ (交通) pressure. 48. Excuse me. Could you please stand a bit ________ (远) away? 49. My best friend hardly ever tells lies ________ (除了) some white ones. 50. Spending less time on computers will be much ________ (健康) for your eyes. 51. We will keep sweet memories of the life in middle school ________ (永远). 52. My friend had brought me a newest smart phone, which can be ________ (折叠). 用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，每词仅用一次(每空一词)。 give habit while thin hate Amy: Hi, Gary. I haven’t seen you for ages. It must be five years! You seem to be different. Gary: That’s true, Amy. I’m really fine now. I used to have some very bad ____53____. Amy: Such as... Gary: Well look at those overweight people who sit on a sofa and eat junk food ____54____ they watch TV. I was one of them, too! I used to watch TV for six or seven hours some days. Now, I never watch TV for more than two hours. Some days I don’t even turn it on. Amy: Well, you look much ____55____, too. Is that just a matter of ____56____ up junk food? Gary: Five years ago, I never used to exercise. In fact, I ____57____ exercise! I didn’t use to watch exercise programs on TV then. Now, I exercise every morning, but I don’t watch those programs very often. I usually do my own routine. I love to exercise now because it makes me feel terrific. 五、语法填空(本题有10小题，每小题1分，共计10分) 阅读下面短文，在空格处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式(最多限填三个单词)。 The story of chocolate starts with the Olmecs (梅克人) and the Mayan people (玛雅人), who ____58____ (live) in the Americas more than 1,000 years ago. The Mayas have been growing cacao trees and using the seeds to make chocolate drinks ____59____ 2,000 years or more. In fact, scientists have analyzed chocolate residue (残渣) from a “teapot”. The results suggest that the Mayas were drinking chocolate as early ____60____ 2,600 years ago! Some artifacts show people pouring the liquid into cups. With ten ____61____ (seed) they could buy a rabbit at the market. The story ____62____ (continue) with the Aztecs (阿兹特克人), who also loved chocolate and prepared it hot like the Mayas. But the Aztecs added spices so that it would taste ____63____ (good) than before. Some rich people drank chocolate for breakfast, lunch, and ____64____ . Some were even buried with chocolate so that they could take it with ____65____ (they) to the next world. Between 1200 and 1500 CE, the Aztecs also used chocolate as currency. In fact, by 1500, people were paying thirty seeds for a rabbit. Let’s continue our journey. When the Spanish arrived in the Aztec capital in 1519 CE, they tried chocolate and hated it. Without sugar it was extremely bitter, so the Spanish mixed it ____66____ sugar. In 1528 CE the Spanish took the Aztec seeds and recipe back to Spain so____67____ they could drink chocolate there. Before this, no one in Europe knew about chocolate! 六、书面表达（本题有1小题，共计25分） 68. 最近，校英语周就“疫情之下的五一，到底该不该出游”这一话题进行了调查和讨论，一部分学生认为居家太久需要放松，另一部分则认为还是继续宅家更为安全。请你根据调查结果用英语写一篇发言稿，并阐述自己的观点，内容包括如下要点： Pros Cons * stay at home for too long * much better than winter * need to travel and relax * the situation is dangerous * keep social distance * too crowded outside 注意： （1）短文必须包括调查结果所有要点，并适当拓展； （2）文中不得出现真实的人名和校名； （3）词数：80-100； （4）首句供参考： The outbreak (爆发) of Covid-19 (新冠肺炎) has influenced our life a lot. 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