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2024—2025学年度第一学期期末学业水平考试
初四英语试题
(100分钟,90分)
考生注意:
1. 答题前请把答题卡密封线内的项目填写清楚。
2. 请把所选的所有试题的答案涂在(用2B铅笔)或填写在(用0.5毫米黑色签字笔)答题卡上。考试结束只收交答题卡。在试卷上和答题卡指定区域外的答案无效。
第一部分 阅读理解 共两节,满分35分
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
A
Enjoy your journey to Night Safari!
Open
7:30 p. m. to midnight (daily)
Last ticket sale
11:00 p. m.
Admission (门票)
$20 for adults,$ 10 for children (3—12 years)
Admission ticket packages (联票)
$ 30 for adults, $ 15 for children for Night Safari, Jurong Bird Park and Singapore Zoological Gardens.
Tickets are valid (有效的) for one month from the date of issue (出票日期).
Safari Approximate (大概估算) Touring Time:
3 hours
Location
80 Mandai Lake Road Singapore 729826
connection
Tel: (65) 6269 3411
Fax: (65) 6367 2974
Getting there
Take the MRT to Choa Chu Kang Station, then board SMRT Bus 927 to the zoo.
Or take the MRT to Ang Mo Kio Station, then board SBS Bus 138.
1. How long is the Night Safari open every day?
A. Over 7 hours. B. More than 6 hours. C. Less than 5 hours. D. About 3 hours.
2. How much does Jack have to pay if he and his 8-year-old son want to visit Night Safari, Jurong Bird Park and Singapore Zoological Gardens this week?
A. $15. B. $20. C. $30. D. $45.
3. Which is TRUR according to the information?
A. You can take two routes to the zoo.
B. You can enter the Night Safari at 11:30 p. m.
C. A tour around the Night Safari usually takes two hours.
D. You can visit three places in a year if you buy Admission ticket packages.
B
Doing sports is good for our body and mind. Today, exercising through online videos is becoming popular. With the Internet, people can do it anytime, anywhere.
One of my friends, Lin Fei, followed short videos to do daily exercise. “With live programs, I feel like I am working out with my friends, which encourages me to hold on to the last minute,” she said. Another friend of mine, Michael, told me that working out through videos made him feel comfortable. “I have a fear of working out at the gym, because I don’t like being watched by people around me. But working out at home doesn’t make me feel embarrassed,” he said.
Hearing about their experiences, I decided to give it a try. When I told my plan to my elder sister, a P.E. teacher, she said that workout videos could be helpful but might still carry some problems.
“Without being with someone in person, you will be less willing to work out to your best. Working out at the gym allows you to have advice in real time and get pushed harder,” my sister said to me. “Well, if you really want to have a try, first, choose proper programs or videos. That’s very important. And then ask your friends for advice. Their experiences can give you a better understanding of what you can expect. Anyway, don’t depend too much on it. You should try some different ways too.”
At her suggestions, I followed an online program for three months, which also offered advice to meet my personal needs. After the first period of training. I felt it very practical and helpful when I put in the right amount of work with a strong will. Compared with going to the gym, using online videos is a much cheaper and time-saving choice. But it can be difficult sometimes when I’m too lazy or too busy to stick with it.
4. How does Michael feel about working out at the gyms?
A. Relaxed. B. Fearful. C. Comfortable. D. Unembarrassed.
5 What is NOT the writer’s sister’s idea about following workout videos?
A. It may fail to push you to your best.
B. Your friends’ advice may help you a lot.
C. It is important to choose the workout videos.
D. Depending on it can give you a better understanding.
6. What will the writer probably suggest on working out through online videos?
A. Go to the gym although it wastes money and time.
B. Work out to your best until you are thin enough.
C. The more you exercise, the more advice you will get.
D. Choose the proper programs or videos and never give up.
7. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Working out through online videos has advantages and problems.
B. Working out at the gyms always makes people embarrassed and upset.
C. Working out through online videos requires a strong will and more time.
D. The writer prefers to go to the gym rather than work out through online videos.
C
Letizia Vallini, an Italian teacher, translated the book “Socialism (社会主义) with Chinese Characteristics: Why does it work?”. The book was a hit in Italy. “Many people wonder why Socialism with Chinese Characteristics works. The development that I experienced in China are the best answer,” Vallini said. “The process of translating the book has deepened my understanding of China, and I hope more and more people will know and understand China through my efforts.”
When Vallini was young, she always hoped that her father could take as many videos and photos as possible while in China and bring home some Chinese gifts.
In 2013, with the support of the Confucius Institute, she got the opportunity to study in Nankai University. In 2017, Vallini became an Italian teacher in Nankai University. When Vallini first set foot in China, she discovered that the country was modern, open and full of energy.
“China is like a very united community. People from all walks of life work together for a common shared goal. I really think staying in China is the right choice. It’s a safe place.” Vallini said.
“China allowed me to study for free for two years, and I met my husband in China. Now I’m a part of the university. China is my second hometown,” Vallini said. “I want to give back for all the things China gave me and share China’s experience and wisdom with the world.”
8. Why did Vallini translate the book “Socialism with Chinese Characteristics: Why does it work”?
A To introduce her visit to China. B. To receive more Chinese presents.
C. To spread Italian culture and history. D. To make people understand China better.
9. How does Vallini feel in China?
A. Thankful. B. Worried. C. Lonely. D. Nervous.
10 What can we learn about Vallini according to the passage?
A. She stayed in China for two years.
B. She spent much money studying in China.
C. She studied in the Confucius Institute in 2013.
D. She wanted her father to take more photos in China.
11. What is the best title of the passage?
A. A Job Vallini First Found B. Vallini’s Experience in China
C. A Book Vallini Translated D. Vallini’s Study in the University
D
Some scientists say that the weather in the future won’t be good. Summers will be hotter. Warmer, wetter winters are on the way. Terrible droughts (干旱), floods, wildfires, and storms may often happen.
What’s the reason for all those wacky weather changes?
Global warming causes some weather changes. Global warming happens when gases in the air take in the Sun’s energy. That energy heats the Earth. Without the gases, the energy would go into space. Some global warming is good. Without it, the Earth would be too cold to live on.
For years, humans make lots of pollution. Pollution is one of the reasons for global warming. There are some signs of global warming. One of the signs is happening in the coldest parts of the world. Near the North and South Poles, large ice sheets (冰原) are breaking up. Scientists think some may disappear by the year 2100. Because the ice melts (融化), ocean levels rise. This might cause floods.
In some areas, global warming might cause droughts. Droughts may cause wildfires.
Scientists say that cutting down air pollution will slow global warming. One way to lower air pollution is to drive less. People also need to find cleaner ways to make electricity.
12. What does the underlined word “wacky” mean?
A. Strange. B. Comfortable. C. Famous. D. Important.
13. Which is true about global warming?
A. It can cause warmer water. B. It is good for our life.
C. It can cause the ice to melt. D. It can be stopped without air pollution.
14. What can help to slow down global warming according to the passage?
A. Cutting down air pollution. B. Trying to drive to work.
C. Burning rubbish to make energy. D. Finding cheaper ways to make electricity.
15. What’s the passage mainly about?
A. Some useful ways to stop air pollution. B. Why weather changes happen.
C. Some terrible disasters (灾难) on earth. D. How to protect the North and South Poles.
第二节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
If we want to understand each other, we have to find out why we laugh and what makes us laugh. Most of the time, people are not completely honest. We do things that others want us to do and say things that help us get what we want. ____16____ When we laugh, we tell the truth about ourselves.
Dr. Wiseman starts a “Laugh Lab” project to study humor. Participants (参加者) from all over the world are invited to give their personal information, tell their favorite jokes and judge the jokes told by other people on the website. The project lasts for a year, hoping to finally discover the world’s funniest joke. ____17____ The organizers try to find out what different people think of funny.
____18____ According to the results, men and women do have different senses (感觉) of humor. “Men use humor to show superior (优越) to others, while women are more skilled in languages and like word play.” says Dr. Wiseman. Also, as people get older, their sense of humor changes. For example, children find a lot to laugh about, as they are always excited to see so many new things. ____19____
Dr. Wiseman and his workmates also show jokes created by computers. ____20____ Although computers can do everything, they should leave the funny stuff to us.
A. There is also another goal.
B. But laughing cannot be controlled.
C But no participants find them funny.
D. People don’t always laugh at the same things.
E. Most people are used to laughing when they’re with friends.
F. While adults often laugh at jokes about annoying things in their everyday life.
第二部分 语言知识应用(共两节,满分25分)
第一节 完形填空(共10题;每小题1分,满分10分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was ten when I arrived at the Children’s Home in Nashua, New Hampshire. I failed third grade that year, and hardly ____21____ it a second time, and I reached Pauline Jambard’s fourth-grade class at Charlotte Avenue Elementary School.
I thought I wasn’t as smart as the other kids. ____22____. Ms. Jambard didn’t think so. Of all the courses in school, ____23____ was my favorite. She would tell me, “Terry, you should keep on reading. If you can understand what you’re reading. you’ll be ____24____ than most kids.” After I read all the books in our program, I started reading many other books. And gradually I started to really ____25____ school life.
That ____26____, our school held a Christmas party for family and community members. With no family to invite, I still remembered seeing Ms. Jambard walk through the front door and knowing she was there to see me. Deeply ____27____, I couldn’t help crying with joy. That was the happiest Christmas of my life!
Years later, I was on a business trip and I took a chance to visit Charlotte Avenue Elementary School. I was walking toward Ms. Jambard’s ____28____ when she came out into the hallway and said, “Terry!” It was as if I had ____29____ left! I told her without her encouragement, I couldn’t have achieved so much. I’ll never forget her ____30____ and trust in me.
21. A. ordered B. failed C. got D. passed
22. A. However B. So C. Otherwise D. Moreover
23. A. reading B. training C. speaking D. painting
24. A. prettier B. cleverer C. stupider D. stronger
25. A. fear B. forget C. enjoy D. choose
26. A. October B. November C. December D. September
27. A. touched B. cheered C. encouraged D. pulled
28. A. hospital B. office C. home D. shop
29. A. ever B. always C. never D. sometimes
30. A. politeness B. kindness C. courage D. appearance
第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Nothing is a waste if you have a creative mind!
You have probably never heard of Amy Hayes ____31____ she is a most unusual woman. She lives in a house in the UK that she built ____32____ (she) out of rubbish. The windows and doors come from old buildings around her town that ____33____ (pull) down. The top of the house is an old boat turned upside down. And the gate in front of her house is made of rocks and old glass ____34____ (bottle). Amy recently won a prize from the Help Save Our Planet Society. The president said, “Amy is ____35____ inspiration to us all.”
Amy isn’t the only one ____36____ is good at recycling. Jessica Wong from Hong Kong, China uses old clothes that people don’t wear anymore ____37____ (make) bags. She has been doing this for a few years now. She opened a small shop where she sells her bags, and she has also ____38____ (set) up a website to sell them online. She ____39____ (especial) likes to use old jeans to make handbags. Her bags are cute and ____40____ (use). “I plan to write a book about new ways to use old clothes,” she said. “I hope people can read my book and enjoy it!”
第三部分 书面表达(共两节,满分30分)
第一节 阅读表达(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
No matter which yurt (蒙古包) you happen to visit, you will find that as soon as the Mongolian (蒙古的) people hear your footsteps, they will go out and give you a big welcome. To show the welcome, they will place their right hands on their chests and bow down lightly. With “How are you?”, they let you in. Usually, the host will let men guests sit on the left and women guests on the right, while he himself sits in the middle. When you take your seats, milk tea and different kinds of milk products will be served at once. After a while, a special course will be ready for you, which is finger mutton. It is eaten with hands and knives instead of chopsticks. At the same time, the host will give you a hada and a cup of local wine.
All the people on the grassland, men and women, old and young, can sing folk songs. When they toast (敬酒) their guests, they will sing folk songs to show their kindness and welcome. They will also play a kind of musical instrument. People call it a horse-head-shaped instrument because of its shape.
41. Where do the women guests sit in the yurt?
_________________________________________
42. What will the guests get as soon as they sit down in the yurt?
_________________________________________
43. What is finger mutton eaten with?
_________________________________________
44. What does the musical instrument look like?
_________________________________________
45. Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.
_________________________________________
第二节 写作(满分20分)
46. 假设你叫李华,学校将在下周五举办一场主题为“我最喜欢的电影”的英语角活动,请你根据以下要点用英语写一篇演讲稿,分享你最喜欢的一部电影。
要点:
1. 喜欢的电影类型及原因;
2. 介绍最喜欢的一部电影及其主要内容;
3. 看电影的好处。
注意:1. 可在要点提示的基础上适当拓展信息;
2. 不得在作文中出现真实校名、地名和学生的真实姓名;
3. 语句连贯,词数100左右。作文的标题和开头已经给出,不计入总词数。
My Favorite Movie
Dear friends, what kind of movies do you like? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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2024—2025学年度第一学期期末学业水平考试
初四英语试题
(100分钟,90分)
考生注意:
1. 答题前请把答题卡密封线内的项目填写清楚。
2. 请把所选的所有试题的答案涂在(用2B铅笔)或填写在(用0.5毫米黑色签字笔)答题卡上。考试结束只收交答题卡。在试卷上和答题卡指定区域外的答案无效。
第一部分 阅读理解 共两节,满分35分
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
A
Enjoy your journey to Night Safari!
Open
7:30 p. m. to midnight (daily)
Last ticket sale
11:00 p. m.
Admission (门票)
$20 for adults,$ 10 for children (3—12 years)
Admission ticket packages (联票)
$ 30 for adults, $ 15 for children for Night Safari, Jurong Bird Park and Singapore Zoological Gardens.
Tickets are valid (有效的) for one month from the date of issue (出票日期).
Safari Approximate (大概估算) Touring Time:
3 hours
Location
80 Mandai Lake Road Singapore 729826
connection
Tel: (65) 6269 3411
Fax: (65) 6367 2974
Getting there
Take the MRT to Choa Chu Kang Station, then board SMRT Bus 927 to the zoo.
Or take the MRT to Ang Mo Kio Station, then board SBS Bus 138.
1. How long is the Night Safari open every day?
A. Over 7 hours. B. More than 6 hours. C. Less than 5 hours. D. About 3 hours.
2. How much does Jack have to pay if he and his 8-year-old son want to visit Night Safari, Jurong Bird Park and Singapore Zoological Gardens this week?
A. $15. B. $20. C. $30. D. $45.
3. Which is TRUR according to the information?
A You can take two routes to the zoo.
B. You can enter the Night Safari at 11:30 p. m.
C. A tour around the Night Safari usually takes two hours.
D. You can visit three places in a year if you buy Admission ticket packages.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了夜间野生动物园的相关信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。从“Open 7:30 p.m. to midnight (daily)”可知,开放时间是从晚上7:30到午夜12点,一共是4个半小时,小于5小时,故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。文中提到“Admission ticket packages (联票) $30 for adults, $15 for children for Night Safari, Jurong Bird Park and Singapore Zoological Gardens.”,杰克和他8岁的儿子需要购买联票,所以费用是$30+$15=$45,故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Getting there”部分“Take the MRT to Choa Chu Kang Station, then board SMRT Bus 927 to the zoo. Or take the MRT to Ang Mo Kio Station, then board SBS Bus 138.”可知,有两条路线可以到达动物园,故选A。
B
Doing sports is good for our body and mind. Today, exercising through online videos is becoming popular. With the Internet, people can do it anytime, anywhere.
One of my friends, Lin Fei, followed short videos to do daily exercise. “With live programs, I feel like I am working out with my friends, which encourages me to hold on to the last minute,” she said. Another friend of mine, Michael, told me that working out through videos made him feel comfortable. “I have a fear of working out at the gym, because I don’t like being watched by people around me. But working out at home doesn’t make me feel embarrassed,” he said.
Hearing about their experiences, I decided to give it a try. When I told my plan to my elder sister, a P.E. teacher, she said that workout videos could be helpful but might still carry some problems.
“Without being with someone in person, you will be less willing to work out to your best. Working out at the gym allows you to have advice in real time and get pushed harder,” my sister said to me. “Well, if you really want to have a try, first, choose proper programs or videos. That’s very important. And then ask your friends for advice. Their experiences can give you a better understanding of what you can expect. Anyway, don’t depend too much on it. You should try some different ways too.”
At her suggestions, I followed an online program for three months, which also offered advice to meet my personal needs. After the first period of training. I felt it very practical and helpful when I put in the right amount of work with a strong will. Compared with going to the gym, using online videos is a much cheaper and time-saving choice. But it can be difficult sometimes when I’m too lazy or too busy to stick with it.
4. How does Michael feel about working out at the gyms?
A. Relaxed. B. Fearful. C. Comfortable. D. Unembarrassed.
5. What is NOT the writer’s sister’s idea about following workout videos?
A. It may fail to push you to your best.
B. Your friends’ advice may help you a lot.
C. It is important to choose the workout videos.
D. Depending on it can give you a better understanding.
6. What will the writer probably suggest on working out through online videos?
A. Go to the gym although it wastes money and time.
B. Work out to your best until you are thin enough.
C. The more you exercise, the more advice you will get.
D. Choose the proper programs or videos and never give up.
7. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Working out through online videos has advantages and problems.
B. Working out at the gyms always makes people embarrassed and upset.
C. Working out through online videos requires a strong will and more time.
D. The writer prefers to go to the gym rather than work out through online videos.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要讲述了线上运动视频的相关情况。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据“I have a fear of working out at the gym, because I don’t like being watched by people around me.”可知,迈克尔对健身房锻炼感到害怕,故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。从姐姐的话“if you really want to have a try, first, choose proper programs or videos. That’s very important. And then ask your friends for advice. Their experiences can give you a better understanding of what you can expect. Anyway, don’t depend too much on it.”可知,姐姐认为选择合适视频很重要,朋友建议有帮助,但不能过度依赖,D选项“依赖它能让你更好理解”与原文不符,故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据“At her suggestions, I followed an online program for three months, which also offered advice to meet my personal needs.”可知,结合作者的经历和姐姐的建议,作者可能会建议选择合适的课程或视频并坚持不放弃,故选D。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Compared with going to the gym, using online videos is a much cheaper and time-saving choice. But it can be difficult sometimes when I’m too lazy or too busy to stick with it.”可知,文章既提到了线上运动视频的优点如方便、便宜,也指出了如缺乏实时指导、难以坚持等问题,A选项正确。故选A。
C
Letizia Vallini an Italian teacher, translated the book “Socialism (社会主义) with Chinese Characteristics: Why does it work?”. The book was a hit in Italy. “Many people wonder why Socialism with Chinese Characteristics works. The development that I experienced in China are the best answer,” Vallini said. “The process of translating the book has deepened my understanding of China, and I hope more and more people will know and understand China through my efforts.”
When Vallini was young, she always hoped that her father could take as many videos and photos as possible while in China and bring home some Chinese gifts.
In 2013, with the support of the Confucius Institute, she got the opportunity to study in Nankai University. In 2017, Vallini became an Italian teacher in Nankai University. When Vallini first set foot in China, she discovered that the country was modern, open and full of energy.
“China is like a very united community. People from all walks of life work together for a common shared goal. I really think staying in China is the right choice. It’s a safe place.” Vallini said.
“China allowed me to study for free for two years, and I met my husband in China. Now I’m a part of the university. China is my second hometown,” Vallini said. “I want to give back for all the things China gave me and share China’s experience and wisdom with the world.”
8. Why did Vallini translate the book “Socialism with Chinese Characteristics: Why does it work”?
A. To introduce her visit to China. B. To receive more Chinese presents.
C. To spread Italian culture and history. D. To make people understand China better.
9. How does Vallini feel in China?
A. Thankful. B. Worried. C. Lonely. D. Nervous.
10. What can we learn about Vallini according to the passage?
A. She stayed in China for two years.
B. She spent much money studying in China.
C. She studied in the Confucius Institute in 2013.
D. She wanted her father to take more photos in China.
11. What is the best title of the passage?
A. A Job Vallini First Found B. Vallini’s Experience in China
C. A Book Vallini Translated D. Vallini’s Study in the University
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了意大利教师Letizia Vallini在中国的经历。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据“The process of translating the book has deepened my understanding of China, and I hope more and more people will know and understand China through my efforts.”可知,Vallini翻译此书是为了让人们更好地了解中国,故选D。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。文中提到“China allowed me to study for free for two years, and I met my husband in China. Now I’m a part of the university. China is my second hometown”等内容,体现出Vallini对中国充满感激,故选A。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据“When Vallini was young, she always hoped that her father could take as many videos and photos as possible while in China”可知,她希望父亲在中国多拍照片,故选D。
【11题详解】
最佳标题题。文章主要讲述了Vallini在中国的经历,包括学习、工作、生活等方面,B选项“Vallini的中国经历”符合文意,故选B。
D
Some scientists say that the weather in the future won’t be good. Summers will be hotter. Warmer, wetter winters are on the way. Terrible droughts (干旱), floods, wildfires, and storms may often happen.
What’s the reason for all those wacky weather changes?
Global warming causes some weather changes. Global warming happens when gases in the air take in the Sun’s energy. That energy heats the Earth. Without the gases, the energy would go into space. Some global warming is good. Without it, the Earth would be too cold to live on.
For years, humans make lots of pollution. Pollution is one of the reasons for global warming. There are some signs of global warming. One of the signs is happening in the coldest parts of the world. Near the North and South Poles, large ice sheets (冰原) are breaking up. Scientists think some may disappear by the year 2100. Because the ice melts (融化), ocean levels rise. This might cause floods.
In some areas, global warming might cause droughts. Droughts may cause wildfires.
Scientists say that cutting down air pollution will slow global warming. One way to lower air pollution is to drive less. People also need to find cleaner ways to make electricity.
12. What does the underlined word “wacky” mean?
A. Strange. B. Comfortable. C. Famous. D. Important.
13. Which is true about global warming?
A. It can cause warmer water. B. It is good for our life.
C. It can cause the ice to melt. D. It can be stopped without air pollution.
14. What can help to slow down global warming according to the passage?
A. Cutting down air pollution. B. Trying to drive to work.
C. Burning rubbish to make energy. D. Finding cheaper ways to make electricity.
15. What’s the passage mainly about?
A. Some useful ways to stop air pollution. B. Why weather changes happen.
C. Some terrible disasters (灾难) on earth. D. How to protect the North and South Poles.
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. A 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要探讨了未来天气变化及原因。
【12题详解】
词义猜测题。根据“Terrible droughts (干旱), floods, wildfires, and storms may often happen.”文中描述未来天气有诸多异常变化,如更热、更湿、灾害频发等,“wacky”修饰这些变化,结合语境可知应是“奇怪的、异常的”意思,strange符合,故选A。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Near the North and South Poles, large ice sheets (冰原) are breaking up. Scientists think some may disappear by the year 2100. Because the ice melts (融化), ocean levels rise.”,可知全球变暖会导致冰融化,故选C。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Scientists say that cutting down air pollution will slow global warming.”可知,减少空气污染有助于减缓全球变暖,故选A。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。文章开篇指出未来天气不好及变化,接着阐述原因是全球变暖,整体围绕天气变化原因展开,故选B。
第二节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
If we want to understand each other, we have to find out why we laugh and what makes us laugh. Most of the time, people are not completely honest. We do things that others want us to do and say things that help us get what we want. ____16____ When we laugh, we tell the truth about ourselves.
Dr. Wiseman starts a “Laugh Lab” project to study humor. Participants (参加者) from all over the world are invited to give their personal information, tell their favorite jokes and judge the jokes told by other people on the website. The project lasts for a year, hoping to finally discover the world’s funniest joke. ____17____ The organizers try to find out what different people think of funny.
____18____ According to the results, men and women do have different senses (感觉) of humor. “Men use humor to show superior (优越) to others, while women are more skilled in languages and like word play.” says Dr. Wiseman. Also, as people get older, their sense of humor changes. For example, children find a lot to laugh about, as they are always excited to see so many new things. ____19____
Dr. Wiseman and his workmates also show jokes created by computers. ____20____ Although computers can do everything, they should leave the funny stuff to us.
A. There is also another goal.
B. But laughing cannot be controlled.
C. But no participants find them funny.
D. People don’t always laugh at the same things.
E. Most people are used to laughing when they’re with friends.
F. While adults often laugh at jokes about annoying things in their everyday life.
【答案】16. B 17. A 18. D 19. F 20. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,文章围绕Wiseman博士的“Laugh Lab”项目展开,介绍了项目研究目的、过程及发现,包括人们笑的不可控性、不同性别和年龄人群幽默感的差异,以及计算机创作笑话不受欢迎等情况。
【16题详解】
根据“We do things that others want us to do and say things that help us get what we want.”可知,说明人们在生活中的行为和言语往往具有一定的目的性和可控性。而随后“When we laugh, we tell the truth about ourselves.”则表明笑与之前的行为有所不同。因为笑是一种自然的情感表达,通常不受我们有意识的控制。选项B“但是笑是无法控制的”符合语境,故选B。
【17题详解】
根据前文“The project lasts for a year, hoping to finally discover the world’s funniest joke.”表明该项目有一个明确的目标是寻找世界上最有趣的笑话。在此基础上,设空处应该是引出项目的其他目标。选项A“还有另一个目标”符合语境,故选A。
【18题详解】
根据后文“According to the results, men and women do have different senses (感觉) of humor.”可知,清楚地显示出男女在幽默感知方面存在差异。这意味着人们对于什么是有趣的事物有着不同的看法,即人们并不总是对相同的事物发笑。选项D“人们并不总是对相同的事物发笑”符合语境,故选D。
【19题详解】
根据前文“For example, children find a lot to laugh about, as they are always excited to see so many new things.”以孩子为例说明了年龄对幽默感的影响。按照逻辑,设空处需要以成年人的情况进行对比说明。选项F“而成年人经常会对日常生活中恼人的事情的笑话发笑”符合语境,故选F。
【20题详解】
根据前文“Dr. Wiseman and his workmates also show jokes created by computers.”提到了展示计算机创作的笑话。接下来设空处应该是关于人们对这些笑话的反应。选项C“但是没有参与者觉得它们有趣” 符合语境,故选C。
第二部分 语言知识应用(共两节,满分25分)
第一节 完形填空(共10题;每小题1分,满分10分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was ten when I arrived at the Children’s Home in Nashua, New Hampshire. I failed third grade that year, and hardly ____21____ it a second time, and I reached Pauline Jambard’s fourth-grade class at Charlotte Avenue Elementary School.
I thought I wasn’t as smart as the other kids. ____22____. Ms. Jambard didn’t think so. Of all the courses in school, ____23____ was my favorite. She would tell me, “Terry, you should keep on reading. If you can understand what you’re reading. you’ll be ____24____ than most kids.” After I read all the books in our program, I started reading many other books. And gradually I started to really ____25____ school life.
That ____26____, our school held a Christmas party for family and community members. With no family to invite, I still remembered seeing Ms. Jambard walk through the front door and knowing she was there to see me. Deeply ____27____, I couldn’t help crying with joy. That was the happiest Christmas of my life!
Years later, I was on a business trip and I took a chance to visit Charlotte Avenue Elementary School. I was walking toward Ms. Jambard’s ____28____ when she came out into the hallway and said, “Terry!” It was as if I had ____29____ left! I told her without her encouragement, I couldn’t have achieved so much. I’ll never forget her ____30____ and trust in me.
21. A. ordered B. failed C. got D. passed
22. A. However B. So C. Otherwise D. Moreover
23. A. reading B. training C. speaking D. painting
24. A. prettier B. cleverer C. stupider D. stronger
25. A. fear B. forget C. enjoy D. choose
26. A. October B. November C. December D. September
27. A. touched B. cheered C. encouraged D. pulled
28. A. hospital B. office C. home D. shop
29. A. ever B. always C. never D. sometimes
30. A. politeness B. kindness C. courage D. appearance
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. B
【解析】
【导语】本文介绍了作者在儿童之家和小学时期的一段成长经历,尤其是受到老师Pauline Jambard的鼓励和支持。从一个成绩不佳的学生,通过阅读和老师的鼓励,逐渐喜欢上了学校生活,并且取得了成功。
【21题详解】
句意:我那年没通过三年级的考试,并几乎再次没通过。
ordered命令;failed失败;got取得;passed通过。根据“I failed third grade that year, and hardly...it a second time”可知,句子表述上次没有通过三年级考试,后来我几乎再一次没有“通过”考试。此处使用“passed”意为“通过”符合语境。故选D。
【22题详解】
句意:我觉得自己不如其他孩子聪明。然而,Ms. Jambard并不这么认为。
However然而;So所以;Otherwise否则;Moreover此外。根据“I thought I wasn’t as smart as the other kids...Ms. Jambard didn’t think so.”可知,句子表述我觉得自己不聪明,而Ms. Jambard认为我聪明,上下文表达的是转折关系,因此使用“However”意为“然而”表示转折关系。故选A。
【23题详解】
句意:在学校的所有课程中,我最喜欢阅读。
reading阅读;training训练;speaking说话;painting绘画。根据“Of all the courses in school...was my favorite.”以及“After I read all the books in our program, I started reading many other books.”可知,句子表述我读了很多的书,因此此处指作者最喜欢的是“阅读”。此处使用“reading”意为“阅读”符合语境。故选A。
【24题详解】
句意:如果你能理解你所读的内容,你会比大多数孩子更聪明。
prettier更漂亮的;cleverer更聪明的;stupider更愚蠢的;stronger更强壮的。根据“If you can understand what you’re reading. you’ll be...than most kids.”可知,句子表述如果能够理解书中内容,作者会比其他孩子“更聪明”。此处使用“cleverer”意为“更聪明的”符合语境。故选B。
【25题详解】
句意:渐渐地,我开始享受学校生活。
fear害怕;forget忘记;enjoy喜欢;choose选择。根据“gradually I started to really...school life.”可知,句中表述我渐渐的开始“享受”学校的生活。此处使用“enjoy”意为“享受、喜欢”符合语境。故选C。
【26题详解】
句意:那年十二月,我们学校为家人和社区成员举办了一次圣诞派对。
October十月;November十一月;December十二月;September九月。根据“That...our school held a Christmas party for family and community members.”可知,句中表述我们学校举办圣诞节聚会,根据常识圣诞节时间是在十二月份,所以此处使用“December”意为“十二月”符合语境。故选C。
【27题详解】
句意:她是来看我的,我被深深感动,喜极而泣。
touched感动;cheered欢呼;encouraged鼓励;pulled拉。根据“she was there to see me. Deeply...I couldn’t help crying with joy.”可知,句中表述当我知道她是来看我的时候,我被深深的“感动”了。此处使用“touched”意为“感动”符合语境。故选A。
【28题详解】
句意:当我向Ms. Jambard老师的办公室走去时,她走出走廊并叫道。
hospital医院;office办公室;home家;shop商店。根据“I was walking toward Ms. Jambard’s...when she came out into the hallway”可知,句中表述我走向Ms. Jambard的办公室。此处使用“office”意为“办公室”符合语境。故选B。
【29题详解】
句意:感觉就像我从未离开过一样。
ever曾经;always总是;never从未;sometimes有时。根据“It was as if I had...left!”可知,句中表述我感觉我好像“从来没有”离开过一样。此处使用“never”意为“从来没有、从未”符合语境。故选C。
【30题详解】
句意:我永远不会忘记她对我的善良和信任。
politeness礼貌;kindness亲切、善良;courage勇气;appearance外表。根据“I’ll never forget her...and trust in me.”可知,句中表述她对我所表现的“善良”和对我的信任,我永远不会忘记。此处使用“kindness”意为“善良”符合语境。故选B。
第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Nothing is a waste if you have a creative mind!
You have probably never heard of Amy Hayes, ____31____ she is a most unusual woman. She lives in a house in the UK that she built ____32____ (she) out of rubbish. The windows and doors come from old buildings around her town that ____33____ (pull) down. The top of the house is an old boat turned upside down. And the gate in front of her house is made of rocks and old glass ____34____ (bottle). Amy recently won a prize from the Help Save Our Planet Society. The president said, “Amy is ____35____ inspiration to us all.”
Amy isn’t the only one ____36____ is good at recycling. Jessica Wong from Hong Kong, China uses old clothes that people don’t wear anymore ____37____ (make) bags. She has been doing this for a few years now. She opened a small shop where she sells her bags, and she has also ____38____ (set) up a website to sell them online. She ____39____ (especial) likes to use old jeans to make handbags. Her bags are cute and ____40____ (use). “I plan to write a book about new ways to use old clothes,” she said. “I hope people can read my book and enjoy it!”
【答案】31. but
32. herself
33. were pulled
34. bottles
35. an 36. who##that
37. to make
38. set 39. especially
40. useful
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述了如何废物利用,变废为宝。
【31题详解】
句意:你可能从来没有听说过Amy Hayes,但她是最不同寻常的女人。根据“You have probably never heard of Amy Hayes, ...she is a most unusual woman.”可知,“可能从来没有听说过Amy Hayes”与“她是最不同寻常的女人之间”是转折关系,所以此处需要转折连词。故填but。
【32题详解】
句意:她住在英国的一栋由她自己建造的房子里,这个房子是由垃圾建造的。已知这里的主语是she,所以这里应该是用反身代词herself来指代主语,故填herself。
【33题详解】
句意:窗户和门都是来自一些旧的建筑物,这些被推倒的建筑物位于她的小镇附近。句子时态是一般过去时,主语与谓语动词是被动关系,从句主语是“that”,指代“buildings”,were pulled符合句意,故填were pulled。
【34题详解】
句意:她房子前面的大门是由一些石头和旧的玻璃瓶做成的。此处指“玻璃瓶做成的”,需要名词复数,bottles符合句意,故填bottles。
【35题详解】
句意:Amy对我们大家来说是启发灵感人。观察原句结构发现空格处应该为冠词,且因为空格后面接的名词发音是元音音素开头的单词,故填an。
【36题详解】
句意:Amy不是唯一一个擅长回收利用的人。此处是一个定语从句,空处应填关系代词,先行词“the only one”指人,结合备选词汇可知who/that符合语境,故填who/that。
【37题详解】
句意:来自香港的Jessica Wong用人们不再穿的旧衣服来制作包包。此处用动词不定式作目的状语,故填to make。
38题详解】
句意:她开了一个卖包的小商店,而且她建立了一个网站在网上卖包。句子时态是现在完成时,需要过去分词,故填set。
【39题详解】
句意:她特别喜欢用旧牛仔裤来制作手袋。此处副词修饰动词,故填especially。
【40题详解】
句意:她的包可爱又实用。本句有and连接,空格处应用形容词与cute保持一致,在句中作表语useful,意思为“实用的”,故填useful。
第三部分 书面表达(共两节,满分30分)
第一节 阅读表达(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
No matter which yurt (蒙古包) you happen to visit, you will find that as soon as the Mongolian (蒙古的) people hear your footsteps, they will go out and give you a big welcome. To show the welcome, they will place their right hands on their chests and bow down lightly. With “How are you?”, they let you in. Usually, the host will let men guests sit on the left and women guests on the right, while he himself sits in the middle. When you take your seats, milk tea and different kinds of milk products will be served at once. After a while, a special course will be ready for you, which is finger mutton. It is eaten with hands and knives instead of chopsticks. At the same time, the host will give you a hada and a cup of local wine.
All the people on the grassland, men and women, old and young, can sing folk songs. When they toast (敬酒) their guests, they will sing folk songs to show their kindness and welcome. They will also play a kind of musical instrument. People call it a horse-head-shaped instrument because of its shape.
41. Where do the women guests sit in the yurt?
_________________________________________
42. What will the guests get as soon as they sit down in the yurt?
_________________________________________
43. What is finger mutton eaten with?
_________________________________________
44. What does the musical instrument look like?
_________________________________________
45. Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.
_________________________________________
【答案】41. The women guests sit on the right of the host in the yurt./On the right of the host in the yurt.
42. They will get milk tea and different kinds of milk products./Milk tea and different kinds of milk products
43. It is eaten with hands and knives./With hands and knives.
44. It looks like a horse head./A horse head.
45. 当他们为客人敬酒时,他们会唱民歌以表达他们的友好和欢迎。
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了蒙古人的待客之道。
【41题详解】
根据第一段“Usually, the host will let men guests sit on the left and women guests on the right, while he himself sits in the middle.”可知,女宾坐在蒙古包主人的右边。故填The women guests sit on the right of the host in the yurt./ On the right of the host in the yurt.
【42题详解】
根据第一段“When you take your seats, milk tea and different kinds of milk products will be served at once.”可知,客人一坐下就会得到奶茶和各种奶制品。故填They will get milk tea and different kinds of milk products./Milk tea and different kinds of milk products.
【43题详解】
根据第一段“It is eaten with hands and knives instead of chopsticks.”可知,手抓肉是用手和刀吃的。故填t is eaten with hands and knives./ With hands and knives.
【44题详解】
根据第二段“They will also play a kind of musical instrument. People call it a horse-head-shaped instrument because of its shape.”可知,这种乐器看起来像马头。故填It looks like a horse head./A horse head.
【45题详解】
句中“When”引导时间状语从句,“they toast (敬酒) their guests”意为“他们为客人敬酒”;“sing folk songs”意为“唱民歌”;“to show their kindness and welcome”意为“以表达他们的友好和欢迎”,句中作目的状语。故填:当他们为客人敬酒时,他们会唱民歌以表达他们的友好和欢迎。
第二节 写作(满分20分)
46. 假设你叫李华,学校将在下周五举办一场主题为“我最喜欢的电影”的英语角活动,请你根据以下要点用英语写一篇演讲稿,分享你最喜欢的一部电影。
要点:
1. 喜欢的电影类型及原因;
2. 介绍最喜欢的一部电影及其主要内容;
3. 看电影的好处。
注意:1. 可在要点提示的基础上适当拓展信息;
2. 不得在作文中出现真实校名、地名和学生的真实姓名;
3. 语句连贯,词数100左右。作文的标题和开头已经给出,不计入总词数。
My Favorite Movie
Dear friends, what kind of movies do you like? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】例文
My Favorite Movie
Dear friends, what kind of movies do you like? I’m really into science fiction movies because they can take me to a world full of imagination and advanced technology.
My favorite one is “Interstellar”. In this movie, the Earth is facing a serious environmental crisis. A group of astronauts are sent on a mission to find a new habitable planet for humanity. They travel through a wormhole and experience various adventures in different galaxies. The special effects are extremely stunning, making the space scenes look so real.
Watching movies is a great way to relax. It broadens our horizons and enriches our knowledge. We can also learn different cultures and values from them. That’s why I love movies so much.
Thank you!
【解析】
【详解】[总体分析]
①题材:本文是一篇讲稿。
②时态:主要为“一般现在时”。
③提示:写作要点已给出,考生应注意不要遗漏题目要求中每一项内容,适当添加细节,并突出写作重点。
[写作步骤]
第一步,表明写作意图。开头以提问引出自己对电影类型的喜好,为下文介绍最喜欢的电影做铺垫。
第二步,具体阐述。先说明喜欢科幻电影的原因,再详细介绍《星际穿越》的故事背景、主要情节和特效,让听众了解电影内容,随后分析看电影的好处,阐述各好处的具体表现及意义。
第三步,书写结语。
[亮点词汇]
①science fiction movies 科幻电影
②imagination 想象力
③advanced technology 先进技术
④Interstellar《星际穿越》
⑤environmental crisis 环境危机
⑥astronaut 宇航员
⑦habitable planet 可居住星球
⑧wormhole 虫洞
⑨galaxy 星系
⑩stunning 令人惊叹的
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I’m really into science fiction movies because they can take me to a world full of imagination and advanced technology.(because引导原因状语从句)
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