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高2025届2022-2023学年下期半期质量测试
英语试卷
(本试卷满分150分,答题时间120分钟)
第Ⅰ卷(选择题 共 95 分)
第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分 30 分)
第一节(共 5 小题; 每小题 1.5 分,满分 7.5 分)
1. What does Wendy do now?
A. A cleaner. B. A teacher. C. A businesswoman.
2. How does the woman go to school every day?
A. On foot. B. By car. C. By bike.
3. How does the man feel?
A. Worried. B. Proud. C. Relaxed.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At a shop. B. At a hotel. C. At the man’s home.
5. What is the woman doing?
A. Taking a taxi. B. Giving the man a gift. C. Driving to Times Square.
第二节(共 15 小题; 每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分)
听第 6 段材料,回答第 6 、7 题。
6. Who took the photo?
A. Ella. B. Ella’s brother. C. Ella’s uncle.
7. What do we know about Joe?
A. He wears glasses. B. He is taller than Rick. C. He is younger than Ella.
听第 7 段材料,回答第 8 、9 题。
8. What did Mr. Gray talk a lot about?
A. The method of learning English
B. The culture of some countries.
C. The rules in the classroom.
9. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. The girl’s classmates. B. The girl’s first English class. C. The girl’s English homework.
听第 8 段材料,回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Schoolmates. B. Brother and sister. C. Teacher and student.
11. What made the woman find it difficult to study in Oxford?
A. The large amount of work. B. The learning style. C. Extra classes.
12. What has the man been encouraged to do at school?
A. Answer questions. B. Argue with teachers. C. Give opinions.
听第 9 段材料,回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. How often does the girl get in touch with her friends?
A. Seldom. B. Once a week. C. Twice a week.
14. Who does the girl usually turn to when she is upset?
A. Her mother. B. Her friends. C. Her teachers.
15. Where would the girl talk with her friends?
A. In a classroom. B. In a shopping centre. C. In a café .
16. What does the man suggest the girl do?
A. Study hard. B. Shop with her friends. C. Get in touch with her friends often.
听第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. Why is the speaker usually hungry by lunchtime?
A. She never has breakfast.
B. She only has a drink for breakfast.
C. She never eats snacks in the morning.
18. When does the speaker’s lunchtime end?
A. At about 1:15. B. At about 2:00. C. At about 2:15.
19 What does the speaker always drink for lunch?
A. Tea. B. Water. C. Coffee.
20. What does the speaker never have for dinner?
A. Dessert. B. Fish. C. Chicken.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分 50 分)
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 37.5 分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
There are many kinds of marathons held each year, from the North Pole to the Sahara Desert around the world. Here is some information about some of them.
London Marathon
The London Marathon was first run on March 29, 1981 and has been held in spring every year since then. The latest event was the 2018 London Marathon on April 22, 2018. The London Marathon is the best in raising money. Since it started, it has raised over 70 million.
New York City Marathon
The New York City Marathon has grown from a race with 55 finishers to the world’s biggest and most popular marathon. 50,229 runners joined in the event in 2015. The race has been organized every year since 1970, with the exception of 2012.
Boston Marathon
This is the oldest marathon in the world. Started in 1897, it was inspired by the marathon held at the Summer Olympics in Athens the year before. The Boston Marathon was held in Greater Boston in the state of Massachusetts in America.
North Pole Marathon
For anyone who doesn’t mind freezing conditions, the North Pole Marathon has known as the world’s coolest marathon — takes place on the top of the world, around the North Pole. The first official race was held on April 17, 2003.
1. According to the text, the London Marathon may be _________.
A. the biggest B. the coolest C. the oldest D. the richest
2. The idea of the Boston Marathon was formed thanks to the marathon in _________.
A. 1896 B. 1897 C. 1898 D. 1900
3. According to the text the North Pole Marathon is held for people who _________.
A. want to make more money
B. are interested in the North Pole
C. can stand freezing conditions
D. are the local people
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了世界上几种不同的马拉松赛事,包括伦敦马拉松、纽约城市马拉松、波士顿马拉松以及北极马拉松。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据London Marathon下的“The London Marathon is the best in raising money. Since it started, it has raised over 70 million.(伦敦马拉松在筹款方面是最好的。自成立以来,它已经筹集了7000多万美元)”可知,伦敦马拉松可能是最富有的。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Boston Marathon下的“This is the oldest marathon in the world. Started in 1897, it was inspired by the marathon held at the Summer Olympics in Athens the year before.(这是世界上最古老的马拉松。它始于1897年,灵感来自前一年雅典夏季奥运会上举行的马拉松比赛)”可知,波士顿马拉松赛的想法源于1896年的雅典夏季奥运会上举行的马拉松比赛。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据North Pole Marathon下的“For anyone who doesn’t mind freezing conditions, the North Pole Marathon has known as the world’s coolest marathon — takes place on the top of the world, around the North Pole.(对于那些不介意寒冷天气的人来说,北极马拉松被称为世界上最酷的马拉松,它在世界之巅,围绕北极举行)”可知,北极马拉松是为那些能忍受寒冷条件的人举办的。故选C项。
B
During the first two weeks this year, my grandmother passed away and I lost my job in London. Everything seemed to work against me.
My life felt stuck. So I decided to run. It was my natural response. I just wanted to get away. I put on my shoes and started running — by the time I came back, I knew I was awere of something.
I’ve always exercised since I was little. I’ve practiced different sports — I tried surfing, tennis, yoga and cycling. But I never got excited about those things. So I did what most people do when they don’t want to get fat — go to the gym. In a way, going to the gym is lazy. You get in the gym, do some light exercise while you have a chat with a friend or someone you know from the gym.
This year I started to run again. It was a cold January day, and I only ran for 3 miles in a time that I am too ashamed to mention. But my time is not what’s important — during that run I finally got it and I knew it would be better if I kept running.
My life has improved at the same rate that my running stamina (耐力) has improved. But running has the most impact on my productivity, mood , creativity, and overall lifestyle. Scientific research backs all of this. Dr. John Ratey in his book Spark says: if you have an important afternoon brainstorming meeting scheduled, going for a short run during lunchtime is a smart idea.
Every time life became difficult I would give up. When I wanted to travel the world after college, I decided that I did not have money — so I told myself I should save money. Years passed, and that round-the-world trip never happened. Now, when life is difficult, my response is different — I love the struggle instead of shying away from it. I owe (把……归功于) this to running.
4. In the author’s opinion, working out at a gym can _____.
A. be a waste of money
B. be a lazy way of exercising
C. help one lose weight in a set time
D. provide an opportunity to make friends
5. How did the author feel after his first run this year?
A. Cold. B. Proud. C. Regretful. D. Confident.
6. What does the underlined word “backs” mean in paragraph 5?
A. Supports. B. Improves. C. Changes. D. Needs.
7. What has the author learned from running?
A. Never stop trying. B. Hard work pays off.
C. Rise to the challenge. D. Learn to walk before you run.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者通过跑步改变了自己的生活态度,从逃避困难到勇敢面对挑战,并将这种改变归功于跑步带来的积极影响。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“So I did what most people do when they don’t want to get fat — go to the gym. In a way, going to the gym is lazy.(所以我做了大多数人不想变胖时所做的事——去健身房。在某种程度上,去健身房是懒惰的表现)”可知,在作者看来,在健身房锻炼是一种懒惰的锻炼方式。故选B项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“This year I started to run again. It was a cold January day, and I only ran for 3 miles in a time that I am too ashamed to mention. But my time is not what’s important — during that run I finally got it and I knew it would be better if I kept running.(今年我又开始跑步了。那是一个寒冷的一月天,我只跑了3英里,而且用时之长让我羞于启齿。但我的用时并不重要——在那次跑步中,我终于明白了,我知道如果坚持跑下去,情况会更好)”可知,跑完之后,作者知道如果坚持跑下去,情况会更好,所以是变得自信了。故选D项。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据前文“But running has the most impact on my productivity, mood , creativity, and overall lifestyle.(但跑步对我的工作效率、情绪、创造力和整体生活方式影响最大)”以及后文“Dr. John Ratey in his book Spark says: if you have an important afternoon brainstorming meeting scheduled, going for a short run during lunchtime is a smart idea.(John Ratey博士在他的书《火花》中说:如果你下午有一个重要的头脑风暴会议,在午餐时间跑一会儿是个聪明的主意)”可知,作者认为跑步对他的工作效率、情绪、创造力和整体生活方式影响最大,而这是由科学根据的,所以应是科学研究支持这一切。由此推知,划线词backs应是“支持”之意,和A项意思相近。故选A项。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Every time life became difficult I would give up. When I wanted to travel the world after college, I decided that I did not have money — so I told myself I should save money. Years passed, and that round-the-world trip never happened. Now, when life is difficult, my response is different — I love the struggle instead of shying away from it. I owe (把……归功于) this to running.(每当生活变得困难时,我都会选择放弃。大学毕业后,当我想环游世界时,我觉得自己没有钱——所以我告诉自己应该存钱。几年过去了,那次环游世界的旅行从未成行。现在,当生活遇到困难时,我的反应不同了——我热爱挑战,而不是逃避它。我把这一切归功于跑步)”可知,作者从跑步中学到了迎接挑战。故选C项。
C
A man from British has learned skills needed to perform Beijing Opera, making the audience enjoy his lively performance of the Monkey King.
Ghaffar Pourazar said he has been a big fan of Bruce Lee since he was a child and is full of interest about China. In 1993, he happened to watch Beijing Opera performed in London by professionals from Jingyu Theatre Company of Beijing. Ghaffar said he fell in love with the beautiful voices, colorful costumes, excellent shows and so on. So after one year, he arrived in China alone and became a student of Beijing Opera at a Beijing school.
At the age of 32, he had to learn with teenage students everyday, starting from the most basic training of the legs and waist. At the time, he was mostly troubled by the dialogue in Beijing Opera. To him, it was the biggest obstacle, but he never gave up.
Four years later, he began to learn to perform the Monkey King, a traditional character from the Chinese classic story Journey to the West. He said he arrived at the workroom an hour earlier than other performers and also bought books and CDs to better understand the character.
Ghaffar today is not only good at speaking Beijing dialect (方言), but has also built fame for Beijing Opera. He once got a top international prize for performing the Monkey King.
To help more people enjoy Beijing Opera, Ghaffar often teaches the traditional art form in schools in the United States, Britain and other countries. When he found that the language was difficult to understand, he started to translate Beijing Opera story lyrics. He led a group of actors to perform 66 times in a month and a half in the United States. He also led a 48-member team to perform in Malaysia. In the past ten years, he has performed in more than 400 shows.
8. What did Ghaffar begin to do in the year of 1994?
A. He became a fan of Bruce Lee.
B. He took an interest in Beijing Opera.
C. He learn Beijing Opera in Beijing.
D. He acted the part of the Monkey King.
9. From Paragraph 4, we can see _________.
A. Monkey King is not easy to perform.
B. He practised harder than other performers.
C. He didn’t understand the Monkey King well enough.
D. He loved the Chinese classic story Journey to the West.
10. What can be inferred from the passage about Ghaffar?
A. He is a successful team leader.
B. He translated Beijing Opera story for a living.
C. He teaches Beijing Opera for fun in many schools.
D. He has made huge contributions to spreading Beijing Opera.
11. Which section of a newspaper is the passage most likely to come from?
A. Culture B. Sports C. Business D. Education
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。描述了英国男子Ghaffar Pourazar对中国京剧产生浓厚兴趣,尤其是学习并精通表演京剧中的经典角色——美猴王的过程。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“In 1993, he happened to watch Beijing Opera performed in London by professionals from Jingyu Theatre Company of Beijing. Ghaffar said he fell in love with the beautiful voices, colorful costumes, excellent shows and so on. So after one year, he arrived in China alone and became a student of Beijing Opera at a Beijing school.(1993年,他偶然在伦敦观看了北京靖宇剧团专业人士演出的京剧。Ghaffar说,他爱上了美丽的声音,丰富多彩的服装,精彩的表演等等。所以一年后,他只身来到中国,在北京的一所学校学习京剧)”可知,1994年,Ghaffar在北京学京剧。故选C项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Four years later, he began to learn to perform the Monkey King, a traditional character from the Chinese classic story Journey to the West. He said he arrived at the workroom an hour earlier than other performers and also bought books and CDs to better understand the character.(四年后,他开始学习表演中国经典故事《西游记》中的传统角色孙悟空。他说,他比其他演员早一个小时到达工作室,还买了书籍和CD,以便更好地了解这个角色)”可知,他比其他演员早一个小时到达工作室,还买了书籍和CD,所以他比其他表演者练习得更刻苦。故选B项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Ghaffar today is not only good at speaking Beijing dialect (方言), but has also built fame for Beijing Opera. He once got a top international prize for performing the Monkey King.(如今的Ghaffar不仅会说北京话,还为京剧树立了声誉。他曾因表演孙悟空而获得国际顶级奖项)”以及最后一段“To help more people enjoy Beijing Opera, Ghaffar often teaches the traditional art form in schools in the United States, Britain and other countries. When he found that the language was difficult to understand, he started to translate Beijing Opera story lyrics. He led a group of actors to perform 66 times in a month and a half in the United States. He also led a 48-member team to perform in Malaysia. In the past ten years, he has performed in more than 400 shows.(为了帮助更多的人欣赏京剧,Ghaffar经常在美国、英国和其他国家的学校教授这一传统艺术形式。当他发现语言难以理解时,他开始翻译京剧故事歌词。他带领一群演员在一个半月的时间里在美国演出了66场。他还带领一个48人的团队在马来西亚演出。在过去的十年里,他参加了400多场演出)”可知,Ghaffar为京剧的传播做出了巨大的贡献。故选D项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“A man from British has learned skills needed to perform Beijing Opera, making the audience enjoy his lively performance of the Monkey King.(来自英国的一名男子学会了表演京剧所需的技巧,让观众们享受到他生动的孙悟空表演)”以及最后一段“To help more people enjoy Beijing Opera, Ghaffar often teaches the traditional art form in schools in the United States, Britain and other countries. When he found that the language was difficult to understand, he started to translate Beijing Opera story lyrics. He led a group of actors to perform 66 times in a month and a half in the United States. He also led a 48-member team to perform in Malaysia. In the past ten years, he has performed in more than 400 shows.(为了帮助更多的人欣赏京剧,Ghaffar经常在美国、英国和其他国家的学校教授这一传统艺术形式。当他发现语言难以理解时,他开始翻译京剧故事歌词。他带领一群演员在一个半月的时间里在美国演出了66场。他还带领一个48人的团队在马来西亚演出。在过去的十年里,他参加了400多场演出)”可知,本文主要讲述Ghaffar 热爱中国京剧并学习京剧的故事,所以应是最可能来源于报纸的 “文化” 一栏。故选A项。
D
For most people, the thought of having to watch themselves work out is not an attractive one. Yet as any gym-goer knows, there are always some people who like to enjoy their reflection in the floor-length mirrors. It is perhaps these particular keep-fit lovers who are most excited about the latest trend in home exercise-smart fitness mirrors.
These are 180cm or so tall, high-tech mirrors that have a computer which is connected to the Internet, and also work as a video screen. The idea is that people contact an online trainer,who then appears in the mirror along with their reflection.
On the more advanced devices the mirror is equipped with cameras, speakers and numerous sensors connected to AI, so the trainer can watch people’s movements, and provide improvements and changes. On the simpler mirrors the video and sound are just one-way — people can see and hear the trainer, but not the other way around. Lessons are typically not live; instead, people just get into a library of online workout videos.
But is there any actual advantage in being able to watch yourself work out? Colleen Logan, the US owner of both Nordic Track and ProForm, says, “Seeing themselves in the mirror allows the users to correct their form or position, so they get the best possible benefits of strength exercises and reduce mistakes that could lead to injuries” .
However, Dr Anthony Papathomas, a sports and fitness psychologist says there is value to this argument, but that he also has some concerns. He said, “How people who are not confident about their body image feel about the mirror gets me in a fret. It may be a problem for those new to exercise and looking to make a lifestyle change. Even for regular exercisers, there are many who experience body dysmorphia (变形) or eating disorders, and for them, seeing a reflection throughout their exercise might be troubling.”
12. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about smart fitness mirrors?
A. Their target users. B. Their basic functions.
C. Their wide popularity. D. Their complex structure.
13. What can be the benefit for exercisers from simpler fitness mirrors?
A. Having live workout lessons. B. Exercising with other partners.
C. Learning from some trainers at once. D. Taking advantage of workout videos.
14. What does Logan think of the mirror?
A. It makes mistakes sometimes. B. It could bring injuries to its users.
C. It helps users exercise more properly. D. It can’t be used for strength exercises.
15. Which one is the best title?
A. Fitness Mirror: Good or Bad. B. A Good Helper: Fitness Mirror.
C. Home Exercise is Coming. D. The Trend of Fitness Mirror.
【答案】12 B 13. D 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文,文章详细探讨了健身镜的利弊,以及它对不同使用者可能带来的影响。
【12题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段内容“These are 180cm or so tall, high-tech mirrors that have a computer which is connected to the Internet, and also work as a video screen. The idea is that people contact an online trainer,who then appears in the mirror along with their reflection.(这是一种高约180厘米的高科技镜子,上面有一台连接到互联网的电脑,也可以作为视频屏幕。这个想法是这样的:人们联系一位在线教练,然后他就会和自己的映像一起出现在镜子里)”可知,本段主要告诉我们智能健身镜的基本功能。故选B。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“On the simpler mirrors the video and sound are just one-way — people can see and hear the trainer, but not the other way around. Lessons are typically not live; instead, people just get into a library of online workout videos.(在简单的镜子上,视频和声音只是单向的——人们可以看到和听到教练,但教练却不能看到或听到他们。课程通常不是现场直播;相反,人们只需进入在线健身视频库)”可知,人们可以在简单款的健身镜上观看健身视频。故选D。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中Logan说的话“Seeing themselves in the mirror allows the users to correct their form or position, so they get the best possible benefits of strength exercises and reduce mistakes that could lead to injuries(在镜子里看自己可以让用户纠正他们的姿势或位置,这样他们就能从力量训练中获得最大的好处,并减少可能导致受伤的错误)”可知,Logan认为这款镜子可以帮助用户更合理地锻炼。故选C。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据倒数第二段“But is there any actual advantage in being able to watch yourself work out?(但是看着自己锻炼有什么实际的好处吗?)”以及根据最后一段“However, Dr Anthony Papathomas, a sports and fitness psychologist says there is value to this argument, but that he also has some concerns.(然而,运动和健身心理学家安东尼·帕帕托马斯博士说,这一论点有其价值,但他也有一些担忧)”可知,文章详细探讨了健身镜的利弊,以及它对不同使用者可能带来的影响,因此最佳标题应该是“Fitness Mirror: Good or Bad”(健身镜:好还是坏)。故选A。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Are you confused about what to do next when you plan a birthday celebration for your loved family member or try to help your family prepare for birthdays? ____16____ Here are some tips on birthday celebrations to get you started.
____17____ Rather than making a birthday cake in the kitchen, ordering a handmade cake online is undoubtedly a better choice. You just choose a special theme, and then you’ll have a beautiful professional cake to present to your guests.
Form a band. If you want to fully enjoy yourselves, instead of turning on the music on the computer or phone, you can invite your classmates to form a band for your family member’s birthday. They can play a much music as you like. ____18____
Find a meeting place. Many people like to hold their parties at home. ____19____ You can save a large amount of stress by finding a meeting place outside. Maybe an open park is good for a birthday party as long as it doesn’t disturb the people around.
Invite a special guest. Birthdays are often more memorable than the rest. To ensure your loved one’s party is special, besides gifts, think about someone you can invite that your family member will be happy and surprised to see. ____20____ If you take the time and care to plan or prepare for your family member’s party, you can make her or his day extra special.
A Buy a special cake.
B. Make a cake at home.
C. It’s not always easy to know where to begin.
D. You extremely want to get special birthday gifts.
E. It can be a friend your family member expects to see.
F. All of you will enjoy you selves in the live music this way.
G. But not everyone’s house is big enough for a birthday party.
【答案】16. C 17. A 18. F 19. G 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文,文章介绍了能让生日聚会变得特别的几条建议。
【16题详解】
上文“Are you confused about what to do next when you plan a birthday celebration for your loved family member or try to help your family prepare for birthdays? (当你为你爱的家人计划生日庆祝或试图帮助你的家人准备生日时,你是否为下一步该做什么感到困惑?”提到了计划和准备生日庆祝,下文“Here are some tips on birthday celebrations to get you started.(这里有一些关于生日庆祝的建议,可以帮助你开始)”提到了一些建议。C选项“要知道从哪里开始并不总是那么容易。”承接上文,引起下文,符合语境。故选C项。
【17题详解】
下文“Rather than making a birthday cake in the kitchen, ordering a handmade cake online is undoubtedly a better choice.(比起在厨房里做生日蛋糕,在网上订购手工蛋糕无疑是更好的选择。)”提到了订购蛋糕,A选项中Buy是关键词,与下文呼应,所以A选项“买一个特别的蛋糕”能概括下文内容,是本段的中心句,符合语境。故选A项。
【18题详解】
上文“They can play a much music as you like.(他们可以按你的喜好播放很多音乐。)”提到了播放音乐,F选项中music是关键词,与上文是顺承关系,所以F项“你们所有人都将通过这种方式在现场音乐中享受自我。”符合语境。故选F项。
【19题详解】
上文“Many people like to hold their parties at home.(许多人喜欢在家里举行聚会。)”提到了在家中举行聚会,G选项中But是关键词,与上文构成转折关系,所以G选项“但不是每个人的房子都足够大,可以举办生日派对。”符合语境。故选G项。
【20题详解】
上文“To ensure your loved one’s party is special, besides gifts, think about someone you can invite that your family member will be happy and surprised to see.(为了确保你爱的人的派对是特别的,除了礼物,想想你可以邀请的人,你的家人会高兴和惊讶地看到。)”提到了你可以邀请的人,E选项中a friend是关键词,与上文的someone呼应,所以E选项“这个人可以是你家人想见的朋友”承接上文,符合语境。故选E项。
第三部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分 30 分)
第一节 完形填空(共 15 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出适合填入对应空白处的 最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
My father and I always had a bit of trouble in our relationship. It’s not that we didn’t love each other. It’s just that we used to have ____21____ opinions. My dad is one of the most hard-working men I know, but I was a(n) ____22____. I played sports as a kid, but____23____ when I was making progress. Then I showed an ____24____ in music. My father got excited and ____25____ me a guitar when I was about eight. But I didn’t like it until I was a teenager. During those teen years, I took up my guitar and ____26____ playing along.
Then I went to college. My father thought I should focus more on my ____27____ when I had more fun playing music. I dreamed to be a musician. When I grew into a young man, I suddenly fell ____28____ ill one day and it was discovered that I had a terrible kidney (肾) disease. I had to accept treatments all my life, or get a transplant (移植).
I felt like there was a heavy ____29____ on my shoulders. Life became hard for me. But I was lucky enough because of my loving parents who ____30____ me and took care of me. While trying to ____31____ just what to do with my life, my father got tested to see ____32____ he was the right man to give me his kidney. I tried to refuse, but he’d hear ____33____ of it. He saved my life at last.
Two years ago, I ____34____ a band. He had always wanted to play in a band, but ____35____ got the chance when he was young. It was one of the greatest gifts I could give to him.
21. A. special B. different C. private D. necessary
22. A. musician B. coach C. actor D. dreamer
23. A. gave up B. gave out C. gave off D. gave away
24. A. introduction B. influence C. increase D. interest
25. A. expected B. threw C. bought D. praised
26. A. began B. regretted C. finished D. meant
27. A. hobbies B. studies C. skills D. choices
28. A. similarly B. hardly C. seriously D. harmfully
29. A. weight B. disadvantage C. disagreement D. disbelief
30. A. provided B. encouraged C. afforded D. managed
31. A. decide B. behave C. build D. doubt
32. A. how B. whether C. why D. what
33. A. each B. all C. much D. none
34. A. made in B. made of C. made from D. made up
35. A. almost B. completely C. never D. always
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者与父亲从小到大发生的一些故事。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:只是我们常常有不同的看法。A. special特别的;B. different不同的;C. private私人的;D. necessary必要的。根据上文“My father and I always had a bit of trouble in our relationship. It’s not that we didn’t love each other.(我父亲和我的关系总是有纷争。并不是说我们不爱对方。)”可知,这里要说的是,只是我们有不同的看法,故选择B项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我父亲是我认识的最勤奋的人之一,但我是一个梦想家。A. musician音乐家;B. coach教练;C. actor演员;D. dreamer梦想家。根据第二段中“I dreamed to be a musician.(我梦想成为一名音乐家)”可知,这里说的是,我是一个梦想家。故选择D项。
【23题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意:我小时候参加过体育运动,但当我取得进步时我放弃了。A. gave up放弃;B. gave out发放;C. gave off发出;D. gave away赠送。根据下文“Then I showed an ____4____ in music.(然后我对音乐表现出兴趣。)”可知,这里说的是,我放弃了体育运动,故选择A项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:然后我表现出对音乐的兴趣。A. introduction介绍;B. influence影响;C. increase增加;D. interest兴趣。根据下文“My father got excited and ____5____ me a guitar when I was about eight.(我父亲很兴奋,在我八岁左右的时候,给我买了一把吉他。)”可知,这里说的是,我表现出对音乐的兴趣,故选择D项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我父亲很兴奋,在我八岁左右的时候,给我买了一把吉他。A. expected期待;B. threw扔;C. bought买;D. praised表扬。根据上文“Then I showed an ____4____ in music.(然后我对音乐表现出兴趣。)”以及“My father got excited(我父亲很兴奋)”可知,这里要说的是父亲给我买了吉他,故选择C项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在十几岁的时候,我拿起吉他开始演奏。A.began开始;B. regretted后悔;C. finished完成;D. meant意思是。根据上文“But I didn’t like it until I was a teenager.(但我直到十几岁才喜欢它。)”可知,作者之前不喜欢吉他,十几岁的时候才开始拿起来弹奏,故选择A项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:当我对于演奏音乐更有趣的时候,我父亲认为我应该更专注于学习。A. hobbies爱好;B. studies学习;C. skills技能;D. choices选择。根据上文“Then I went to college.(然后我上了大学。)”可知,父亲希望我在大学能更专注于学习,故选择B项。
【28题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:当我成长为一个年轻人时,有一天我突然得了重病,我被发现得了严重的肾病。A. similarly相似地;B. hardly几乎不;C. seriously严重地;D. harmfully有害地。根据下文“I had a terrible kidney disease.(我得了严重的肾病。)”可知,上文说的是,我突然得了重病,故选择C项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我觉得肩上很沉重。A. weight重量;B. disadvantage缺点;C. disagreement分歧;D. disbelief不相信。根据下文“Life became hard for me.(生活对于我来说很艰难)”可知,上文说的是我感到了肩上的重量,故选择A项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:但我很幸运,因为我慈爱的父母鼓励我,照顾我。A. provided提供;B. encouraged鼓励;C. afforded负担得起;D. managed管理。根据上文“I had to accept treatments all my life, or get a transplant(我不得不接受一辈子的治疗,或者接受移植手术)”可知,在这个时候父母除了照顾我外还给予我鼓励,故选择B项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在试图抉择如何处理我的生活时,我父亲接受了检查,看他是否是给我捐肾的合适人选。A. decide抉择;B. behave表现;C. build建造;D. doubt怀疑。根据上文“I had to accept treatments all my life, or get a transplant(我不得不接受一辈子的治疗,或者接受移植手术)”可知,这里说的是我要做出抉择,故选择A项。
【32题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意:在试图决定如何处理我的生活时,我父亲接受了测试,看他是否是给我肾的合适人选。A. how怎样;B. whether是否;C. why为什么;D. what什么。根据下文“he was the right man to give me his kidney.(他是给我捐肾的合适人选。)”可知,这里使用whether“是否”符合句意,故选择B项。
【33题详解】
考查代词词义辨析。句意:我努力拒绝,但他什么也不肯听。A. each每个;B. all全部;C. much许多;D. none没有。“He saved my life at last.(他最终救了我的命)”可知,父亲并没有听我的,故选择D项。
【34题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意:两年前,我组建了一支乐队。A. made in产地;B. made of由……制成; C. made from由……制成;D. made up组建。根据下文a band“一支乐队”可知,这里使用make up“组建”符合题意,故选择D项。
【35题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:他一直想在乐队里演奏,但年轻时从未得到机会。A. almost几乎;B. completely完全地;C. never从不;D. always总是。根据上文“He had always wanted to play in a band(他一直想在乐队里演奏)”以及后边的but转折可知,这里使用never“从不”符合题意,故选择C项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Tai chi is sometimes called moving meditation (冥想). Its graceful (优雅的) body movements can improve both balance ____36____ strength. It can also help you have better body ____37____ (aware). Tai chi’s movements are said ____38____ (relax) the body. Some people say it gives ____39____ (they) a sense of inner peace.
Tai chi combines breathing exercises with slow, gentle movements. It’s an activity for all age groups and all levels of fitness. Children, ____40____ (adult) of all ages or people with disabilities can do tai chi. Many of the movements can ____41____ (do) in a sitting position.
Tai chi is performed very slowly and is not strenuous (费力的) if performed ____42____ (correct). As such, it provides many benefits and seldom results ____43____ injury (损伤).
As with any activity, you may feel difficult when you first start tai chi. If you have certain health conditions, you may need to stay away from some of the movements. So before ____44____ (start) an exercise program or increasing your activity level, check with your doctor, ____45____ can tell you what types and amounts of activities are safe for you.
【答案】36. and
37. awareness
38. to relax
39. them 40. adults
41. be done
42. correctly
43. in 44. starting
45. who
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了太极这项运动,包括其特点、适用人群、益处以及在开始练习前应注意的事项。
【36题详解】
考查连词。句意:它优美的身体动作可以提高平衡和力量。此处是固定搭配:both...and...意为“两者都……”。故填and。
37题详解】
考查名词。句意:它还可以帮助你有更好的身体意识。空前是形容词,所以空处应填名词作宾语,应是awareness,和body构成名词短语:body awareness意为“身体意识”。故填awareness。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:据说太极拳的动作可以放松身体。此处是固定搭配:be said to do以为“据说”。故填to relax。
【39题详解】
考查代词。句意:有些人说这给了他们一种内心的平静。位于动词后,为固定搭配:give sb. sth.,应用代词宾格形式作间接宾语。故填them。
【40题详解】
考查名词。句意:儿童、所有年龄的成年人或残疾人都可以打太极拳。空处和前文的Children,以及后文的people作并列主语,所以用复数形式。故填adults。
【41题详解】
考查动词语态。句意:许多动作可以在坐姿中完成。do作本句谓语,和主语Many of the movements之间是被动关系,用被动语态,空前是情态动词can,be动词用原形。故填be done。
【42题详解】
考查副词。句意:太极拳的动作非常缓慢,如果正确的话,并不费力。空处修饰空前的动词performed,用副词修饰。故填correctly。
【43题详解】
考查介词。句意:因此,它提供了许多好处,很少导致伤害。此处是固定搭配: result in意为“导致”。故填in。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:因此,在开始锻炼计划或增加运动量之前,请咨询医生,医生会告诉你什么类型和运动量对你是安全的。空前是介词before ,用动名词作宾语。故填starting。
【45题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:因此,在开始锻炼计划或增加运动量之前,请咨询医生,医生会告诉你什么类型和运动量对你是安全的。空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词是doctor,指人,在从句中作主语,用关系代词who引导。故填who。
第四部分:书面表达(满分25分)
第一节 (15分)
46. 假定你是李华。你所在的校乒乓球队正在招收新队员。请给你的留学生朋友Eric写封邮件邀请他加入,内容包括:
1.打乒乓球的好处
2.球队活动;
3.报名方式及截止日期。
注意:
1.词数 100 左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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【答案】Dear Eric,
I am Li Hua. Our table tennis club is recruiting new members and I am writing to invite you to join the table tennis team in our school.
It is known that we can benefit a lot from playing table tennis. It can prevent us from getting shortsighted and it can keep us physically healthy. As to the activities, we plan to invite experienced players to giving training to us every Friday afternoon. At the same time, we will divide the members into several groups to practice at 5:00 pm. after school.
If you are interested, sign up on our school website before August 10.
I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给留学生朋友Eric写封邮件邀请他加入校乒乓球队,内容包含打乒乓球的好处、球队活动及报名方式和截止日期。
【详解】1.词汇积累
保持:keep→ remain
阻止:prevent→ stop
计划:plan→ aim
登记:sign up→ register
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:As to the activities, we plan to invite experienced players to giving training to us every Friday afternoon.
拓展句:As to the activities, we plan to invite players who are experienced to giving training to us every Friday afternoon.
【点睛】【高分句型1】If you are interested, sign up on our school website before August 10.(运用了if引导的条件状语从句)
【高分句型2】It is known that we can benefit a lot from playing table tennis.(运用了it作形式主语,that引导主语从句以及动名词作宾语)
第二节(15分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Jenny was the only child in her home. She had a quarrel with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily. She couldn’t help crying sadly when she thought of the angry words from her mother. After she walked aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt hungry but had no money. She stood in front of a shop which sold noodles for several minutes, but she had to leave. The seller of the noodle shop came out and noticed the young girl.
“Hey, girl, you want to have noodles? ”“Oh, yes, but I have no money on me, ”she replied. “Oh, that’s nothing. I’ll treat you today, ”the owner said.“Come in. ”The seller brought her a bowl of noodles, whose smell was so attractive. As she was eating, Jenny cried silently. “ What happened? ”asked the man kindly. “Nothing, actually I was just touched by your kindness! ”said Jenny as she wiped her tears.“Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles, while my mother drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so merciless compared to a stranger! ”
Hearing the words, the seller smiled,“Girl, do you really think so? I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you number the times she cooked for you? Have you expressed your thanks to her? ”
Jenny sat there, speechless and numb with shock. She remembered Mother’s familiar face and weathered (饱经风霜的) hands. “Why did not I think of that?A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel grateful, but I have never thanked my mum for what she has done for me. ”
On the way home, Jenny made up her mind to say sorry to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Approaching the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath.
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A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back.
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【答案】Approaching the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath. When she pushed the door open and entered the house, she found her mother was not in. Tired and sad, she sank down onto the sofa. “Where could my mother be?” she wondered. “Was she still angry with me?” Again, the scene of the quarrel appeared in her mind. She remembered her rudeness to her mother. Realizing that her mother really cared a lot about her, she buried her face deeply in her hands, with tears rolling down her cheeks.
A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back. Raising her head up, Jenny caught sight of a familiar face.(She raised her head and saw the familiar face of her mother.) “You are home! I’m so worried about you that I’ve been looking for you.” she said, tired and relieved. Jenny couldn’t help throwing herself into her mother’s arms, “Mum, I’m so sorry and thank you for all you have done for me. It is you who bring me up and provide love and support for me.” Hearing this, her mother smiled, patting her back gently. Quarrels are not unusual between children and parents, but communication is the secret to understanding.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了Jenny与母亲争吵后离家出走,并在一家面条店老板的启发下意识到母爱的伟大,最终回家向妈妈道歉的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“走到家门口,Jenny深吸了一口气。”以及第二段首句内容“一只手温柔地抚摸着她的头发,把她从思绪中拉回。”可知,第一段可描写Jenny在家里没有看到妈妈,她心生愧疚,不觉掩面哭泣。
②由第二段首句内容“一只手温柔地抚摸着她的头发,把她从思绪中拉回。”可知,第二段可描写Jenny向妈妈道歉,而妈妈则笑着安慰了Jenny。
2.续写线索:走到家门口的时候,Jenny深吸一口气,打开家门走了进去——但是,她在家里并没有找到妈妈的身影——她想到自己对妈妈粗鲁的态度,心生愧疚,不觉掩面哭泣——这时,有双手温柔抚摸着她的头发——Jenny抬头看到了满脸疲倦的妈妈——Jenny向妈妈道歉,并表达了自己的感激之情——妈妈笑着安慰了她
3.词汇激活
行为类
①进入:enter/come into
②想知道:wonder/want to know
③寻找:look for/search for
情绪类
①悲伤的:sad/sorrowful
② 担忧的:worried/concerned
【点睛】【高分句型1】When she pushed the door open and entered the house, she found her mother was not in.(运用了when引导的时间状语从句和省略引导词that的宾语从句)
【高分句型2】Realizing that her mother really cared a lot about her, she buried her face deeply in her hands, with tears rolling down her cheeks.(运用了that引导的宾语从句和with引导的独立主格)
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高2025届2022-2023学年下期半期质量测试
英语试卷
(本试卷满分150分,答题时间120分钟)
第Ⅰ卷(选择题 共 95 分)
第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分 30 分)
第一节(共 5 小题; 每小题 1.5 分,满分 7.5 分)
1. What does Wendy do now?
A. A cleaner. B. A teacher. C. A businesswoman.
2. How does the woman go to school every day?
A. On foot. B. By car. C. By bike.
3. How does the man feel?
A. Worried. B. Proud. C. Relaxed.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At a shop. B. At a hotel. C. At the man’s home.
5. What is the woman doing?
A. Taking a taxi. B. Giving the man a gift. C. Driving to Times Square.
第二节(共 15 小题; 每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分)
听第 6 段材料,回答第 6 、7 题。
6. Who took the photo?
A. Ella. B. Ella’s brother. C. Ella’s uncle.
7. What do we know about Joe?
A. He wears glasses. B. He is taller than Rick. C. He is younger than Ella.
听第 7 段材料,回答第 8 、9 题。
8 What did Mr. Gray talk a lot about?
A. The method of learning English
B. The culture of some countries.
C. The rules in the classroom.
9. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. The girl’s classmates. B. The girl’s first English class. C. The girl’s English homework.
听第 8 段材料,回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Schoolmates. B. Brother and sister. C. Teacher and student.
11. What made the woman find it difficult to study in Oxford?
A. The large amount of work. B. The learning style. C. Extra classes.
12. What has the man been encouraged to do at school?
A. Answer questions. B. Argue with teachers. C. Give opinions.
听第 9 段材料,回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. How often does the girl get in touch with her friends?
A. Seldom. B. Once a week. C. Twice a week.
14. Who does the girl usually turn to when she is upset?
A. Her mother. B. Her friends. C. Her teachers.
15. Where would the girl talk with her friends?
A. In a classroom. B. In a shopping centre. C. In a café .
16. What does the man suggest the girl do?
A. Study hard. B. Shop with her friends. C. Get in touch with her friends often.
听第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. Why is the speaker usually hungry by lunchtime?
A. She never has breakfast.
B. She only has a drink for breakfast.
C. She never eats snacks in the morning.
18. When does the speaker’s lunchtime end?
A. At about 1:15. B. At about 2:00. C. At about 2:15.
19. What does the speaker always drink for lunch?
A. Tea. B. Water. C. Coffee.
20. What does the speaker never have for dinner?
A. Dessert. B. Fish. C. Chicken.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分 50 分)
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 37.5 分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
There are many kinds of marathons held each year, from the North Pole to the Sahara Desert around the world. Here is some information about some of them.
London Marathon
The London Marathon was first run on March 29, 1981 and has been held in spring every year since then. The latest event was the 2018 London Marathon on April 22, 2018. The London Marathon is the best in raising money. Since it started, it has raised over 70 million.
New York City Marathon
The New York City Marathon has grown from a race with 55 finishers to the world’s biggest and most popular marathon. 50,229 runners joined in the event in 2015. The race has been organized every year since 1970, with the exception of 2012.
Boston Marathon
This is the oldest marathon in the world. Started in 1897, it was inspired by the marathon held at the Summer Olympics in Athens the year before. The Boston Marathon was held in Greater Boston in the state of Massachusetts in America.
North Pole Marathon
For anyone who doesn’t mind freezing conditions, the North Pole Marathon has known as the world’s coolest marathon — takes place on the top of the world, around the North Pole. The first official race was held on April 17, 2003.
1. According to the text, the London Marathon may be _________.
A. the biggest B. the coolest C. the oldest D. the richest
2. The idea of the Boston Marathon was formed thanks to the marathon in _________.
A. 1896 B. 1897 C. 1898 D. 1900
3. According to the text, the North Pole Marathon is held for people who _________.
A want to make more money
B. are interested in the North Pole
C. can stand freezing conditions
D. are the local people
B
During the first two weeks this year, my grandmother passed away and I lost my job in London. Everything seemed to work against me.
My life felt stuck. So I decided to run. It was my natural response. I just wanted to get away. I put on my shoes and started running — by the time I came back, I knew I was awere of something.
I’ve always exercised since I was little. I’ve practiced different sports — I tried surfing, tennis, yoga and cycling. But I never got excited about those things. So I did what most people do when they don’t want to get fat — go to the gym. In a way, going to the gym is lazy. You get in the gym, do some light exercise while you have a chat with a friend or someone you know from the gym.
This year I started to run again. It was a cold January day, and I only ran for 3 miles in a time that I am too ashamed to mention. But my time is not what’s important — during that run I finally got it and I knew it would be better if I kept running.
My life has improved at the same rate that my running stamina (耐力) has improved. But running has the most impact on my productivity, mood , creativity, and overall lifestyle. Scientific research backs all of this. Dr. John Ratey in his book Spark says: if you have an important afternoon brainstorming meeting scheduled, going for a short run during lunchtime is a smart idea.
Every time life became difficult I would give up. When I wanted to travel the world after college, I decided that I did not have money — so I told myself I should save money. Years passed, and that round-the-world trip never happened. Now, when life is difficult, my response is different — I love the struggle instead of shying away from it. I owe (把……归功于) this to running.
4. In the author’s opinion, working out at a gym can _____.
A. be a waste of money
B. be a lazy way of exercising
C help one lose weight in a set time
D. provide an opportunity to make friends
5. How did the author feel after his first run this year?
A. Cold. B. Proud. C. Regretful. D. Confident.
6. What does the underlined word “backs” mean in paragraph 5?
A. Supports. B. Improves. C. Changes. D. Needs.
7. What has the author learned from running?
A. Never stop trying. B. Hard work pays off.
C. Rise to the challenge. D. Learn to walk before you run.
C
A man from British has learned skills needed to perform Beijing Opera, making the audience enjoy his lively performance of the Monkey King.
Ghaffar Pourazar said he has been a big fan of Bruce Lee since he was a child and is full of interest about China. In 1993, he happened to watch Beijing Opera performed in London by professionals from Jingyu Theatre Company of Beijing. Ghaffar said he fell in love with the beautiful voices, colorful costumes, excellent shows and so on. So after one year, he arrived in China alone and became a student of Beijing Opera at a Beijing school.
At the age of 32 he had to learn with teenage students everyday, starting from the most basic training of the legs and waist. At the time, he was mostly troubled by the dialogue in Beijing Opera. To him, it was the biggest obstacle, but he never gave up.
Four years later, he began to learn to perform the Monkey King, a traditional character from the Chinese classic story Journey to the West. He said he arrived at the workroom an hour earlier than other performers and also bought books and CDs to better understand the character.
Ghaffar today is not only good at speaking Beijing dialect (方言), but has also built fame for Beijing Opera. He once got a top international prize for performing the Monkey King.
To help more people enjoy Beijing Opera, Ghaffar often teaches the traditional art form in schools in the United States, Britain and other countries. When he found that the language was difficult to understand, he started to translate Beijing Opera story lyrics. He led a group of actors to perform 66 times in a month and a half in the United States. He also led a 48-member team to perform in Malaysia. In the past ten years, he has performed in more than 400 shows.
8. What did Ghaffar begin to do in the year of 1994?
A. He became a fan of Bruce Lee.
B. He took an interest in Beijing Opera.
C. He learn Beijing Opera in Beijing.
D. He acted the part of the Monkey King.
9. From Paragraph 4, we can see _________.
A. Monkey King is not easy to perform.
B. He practised harder than other performers.
C. He didn’t understand the Monkey King well enough.
D. He loved the Chinese classic story Journey to the West.
10. What can be inferred from the passage about Ghaffar?
A. He is a successful team leader.
B. He translated Beijing Opera story for a living.
C. He teaches Beijing Opera for fun in many schools.
D. He has made huge contributions to spreading Beijing Opera.
11. Which section of a newspaper is the passage most likely to come from?
A. Culture B. Sports C. Business D. Education
D
For most people, the thought of having to watch themselves work out is not an attractive one. Yet as any gym-goer knows, there are always some people who like to enjoy their reflection in the floor-length mirrors. It is perhaps these particular keep-fit lovers who are most excited about the latest trend in home exercise-smart fitness mirrors.
These are 180cm or so tall, high-tech mirrors that have a computer which is connected to the Internet, and also work as a video screen. The idea is that people contact an online trainer,who then appears in the mirror along with their reflection.
On the more advanced devices the mirror is equipped with cameras, speakers and numerous sensors connected to AI, so the trainer can watch people’s movements, and provide improvements and changes. On the simpler mirrors the video and sound are just one-way — people can see and hear the trainer, but not the other way around. Lessons are typically not live; instead, people just get into a library of online workout videos.
But is there any actual advantage in being able to watch yourself work out? Colleen Logan, the US owner of both Nordic Track and ProForm, says, “Seeing themselves in the mirror allows the users to correct their form or position, so they get the best possible benefits of strength exercises and reduce mistakes that could lead to injuries” .
However, Dr Anthony Papathomas, a sports and fitness psychologist says there is value to this argument, but that he also has some concerns. He said, “How people who are not confident about their body image feel about the mirror gets me in a fret. It may be a problem for those new to exercise and looking to make a lifestyle change. Even for regular exercisers, there are many who experience body dysmorphia (变形) or eating disorders, and for them, seeing a reflection throughout their exercise might be troubling.”
12. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about smart fitness mirrors?
A. Their target users. B. Their basic functions.
C. Their wide popularity. D. Their complex structure.
13. What can be the benefit for exercisers from simpler fitness mirrors?
A. Having live workout lessons. B. Exercising with other partners.
C. Learning from some trainers at once. D. Taking advantage of workout videos.
14. What does Logan think of the mirror?
A. It makes mistakes sometimes. B. It could bring injuries to its users.
C. It helps users exercise more properly. D. It can’t be used for strength exercises.
15. Which one is the best title?
A. Fitness Mirror: Good or Bad. B. A Good Helper: Fitness Mirror.
C. Home Exercise is Coming. D. The Trend of Fitness Mirror.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Are you confused about what to do next when you plan a birthday celebration for your loved family member or try to help your family prepare for birthdays? ____16____ Here are some tips on birthday celebrations to get you started.
____17____ Rather than making a birthday cake in the kitchen, ordering a handmade cake online is undoubtedly a better choice. You just choose a special theme, and then you’ll have a beautiful professional cake to present to your guests.
Form a band. If you want to fully enjoy yourselves, instead of turning on the music on the computer or phone, you can invite your classmates to form a band for your family member’s birthday. They can play a much music as you like. ____18____
Find a meeting place. Many people like to hold their parties at home. ____19____ You can save a large amount of stress by finding a meeting place outside. Maybe an open park is good for a birthday party as long as it doesn’t disturb the people around.
Invite a special guest. Birthdays are often more memorable than the rest. To ensure your loved one’s party is special, besides gifts, think about someone you can invite that your family member will be happy and surprised to see. ____20____ If you take the time and care to plan or prepare for your family member’s party, you can make her or his day extra special.
A. Buy a special cake.
B. Make a cake at home.
C. It’s not always easy to know where to begin.
D. You extremely want to get special birthday gifts.
E. It can be a friend your family member expects to see.
F. All of you will enjoy you selves in the live music this way.
G. But not everyone’s house is big enough for a birthday party.
第三部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分 30 分)
第一节 完形填空(共 15 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出适合填入对应空白处的 最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
My father and I always had a bit of trouble in our relationship. It’s not that we didn’t love each other. It’s just that we used to have ____21____ opinions. My dad is one of the most hard-working men I know, but I was a(n) ____22____. I played sports as a kid, but____23____ when I was making progress. Then I showed an ____24____ in music. My father got excited and ____25____ me a guitar when I was about eight. But I didn’t like it until I was a teenager. During those teen years, I took up my guitar and ____26____ playing along.
Then I went to college. My father thought I should focus more on my ____27____ when I had more fun playing music. I dreamed to be a musician. When I grew into a young man, I suddenly fell ____28____ ill one day and it was discovered that I had a terrible kidney (肾) disease. I had to accept treatments all my life, or get a transplant (移植).
I felt like there was a heavy ____29____ on my shoulders. Life became hard for me. But I was lucky enough because of my loving parents who ____30____ me and took care of me. While trying to ____31____ just what to do with my life, my father got tested to see ____32____ he was the right man to give me his kidney. I tried to refuse, but he’d hear ____33____ of it. He saved my life at last.
Two years ago, I ____34____ a band. He had always wanted to play in a band, but ____35____ got the chance when he was young. It was one of the greatest gifts I could give to him.
21. A. special B. different C. private D. necessary
22. A. musician B. coach C. actor D. dreamer
23. A. gave up B. gave out C. gave off D. gave away
24. A. introduction B. influence C. increase D. interest
25. A. expected B. threw C. bought D. praised
26. A. began B. regretted C. finished D. meant
27. A. hobbies B. studies C. skills D. choices
28. A. similarly B. hardly C. seriously D. harmfully
29. A. weight B. disadvantage C. disagreement D. disbelief
30. A. provided B. encouraged C. afforded D. managed
31. A. decide B. behave C. build D. doubt
32. A. how B. whether C. why D. what
33. A. each B. all C. much D. none
34. A. made in B. made of C. made from D. made up
35. A. almost B. completely C. never D. always
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Tai chi is sometimes called moving meditation (冥想). Its graceful (优雅的) body movements can improve both balance ____36____ strength. It can also help you have better body ____37____ (aware). Tai chi’s movements are said ____38____ (relax) the body. Some people say it gives ____39____ (they) a sense of inner peace.
Tai chi combines breathing exercises with slow, gentle movements. It’s an activity for all age groups and all levels of fitness. Children, ____40____ (adult) of all ages or people with disabilities can do tai chi. Many of the movements can ____41____ (do) in a sitting position.
Tai chi is performed very slowly and is not strenuous (费力的) if performed ____42____ (correct). As such, it provides many benefits and seldom results ____43____ injury (损伤).
As with any activity, you may feel difficult when you first start tai chi. If you have certain health conditions, you may need to stay away from some of the movements. So before ____44____ (start) an exercise program or increasing your activity level, check with your doctor, ____45____ can tell you what types and amounts of activities are safe for you.
第四部分:书面表达(满分25分)
第一节 (15分)
46. 假定你是李华。你所在的校乒乓球队正在招收新队员。请给你的留学生朋友Eric写封邮件邀请他加入,内容包括:
1.打乒乓球的好处
2球队活动;
3.报名方式及截止日期。
注意:
1.词数 100 左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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第二节(15分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Jenny was the only child in her home. She had a quarrel with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily. She couldn’t help crying sadly when she thought of the angry words from her mother. After she walked aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt hungry but had no money. She stood in front of a shop which sold noodles for several minutes, but she had to leave. The seller of the noodle shop came out and noticed the young girl.
“Hey, girl, you want to have noodles? ”“Oh, yes, but I have no money on me, ”she replied. “Oh, that’s nothing. I’ll treat you today, ”the owner said.“Come in. ”The seller brought her a bowl of noodles, whose smell was so attractive. As she was eating, Jenny cried silently. “ What happened? ”asked the man kindly. “Nothing, actually I was just touched by your kindness! ”said Jenny as she wiped her tears.“Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles, while my mother drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so merciless compared to a stranger! ”
Hearing the words, the seller smiled,“Girl, do you really think so? I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you number the times she cooked for you? Have you expressed your thanks to her? ”
Jenny sat there, speechless and numb with shock. She remembered Mother’s familiar face and weathered (饱经风霜的) hands. “Why did not I think of that?A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel grateful, but I have never thanked my mum for what she has done for me. ”
On the way home, Jenny made up her mind to say sorry to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Approaching the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath.
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A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back.
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