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顺义区2024—2025学年度第一学期期末九年级教学质量检测
英语试卷
考生须知:
1.本试卷共12页,共两部分,共38题,满分60分,考试时间90分钟。
2.在答题卡上准确填写学校、班级、姓名和准考证号。
3.试题答案一律填涂或书写在答题卡上,在试卷上作答无效。
4.在答题卡上,选择题用2B铅笔作答,其它试题用黑色字迹签字笔作答。
5.考试结束,请将答题卡交回。
第一部分
本部分共33题,共40分。在每题列出的四个选项中,选出最符合题目要求的一项。
一、单项填空(每题0.5分,共6分)
从下面各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. Ms. Li is in ________ eighties now but she is still young at heart.
A. his B. her C. my D. its
2. We planted some trees ________ the park near our school last Sunday.
A. in B. to C. on D. of
3. —________ I use your dictionary, Tina?
—Sure, here it is.
A. Must B. Can C. Should D. Need
4. E-books can be stored in a reader, which is much ________ than paper books.
A. light B. lighter C. lightest D. the lightest
5. —________ did the Shenzhou-17 astronauts fly on the return journey?
—For more than 9 hours.
A. How long B. How far C. How many D. How often
6. Never give up! We’re all good at different things ________ we can make a difference.
A. or B. but C. and D. for
7. Matthew Cuthbert was a quiet man ________ didn’t speak much, especially to strangers.
A. who B. whose C. which D. whom
8. —Where are the students?
—They ________ in the community center now.
A. helped B. will help C. are helping D. were helping
9. Tom ________ when his parents came back home yesterday.
A. cooks B. cooked C. is cooking D. was cooking
10. Peter ________ many skills since he joined the Football Club last year.
A. learns B. learned C. has learned D. was learning
11. The book, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, ________ by Mark Twain many years ago.
A. writes B. wrote C. is written D. was written
12. —Mary, do you know ________ the art festival next Friday?
—Yes. In our school hall.
A where did we hold B. where we held C. where will we hold D. where we will hold
二、完形填空(每题1分,共8分)
阅读下面的短文,掌握其大意,然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择最佳选项。
“I never knew before, Peter, that you were so interested in drawing,” said Aunt Sophia, as she looked over the shoulder of the boy, who was busy with his ____13____. “You really have made great progress.”
“I need to do so,” cried Peter, “if I am to carry off the prize for drawing, as I have decided to do this term.”
“I should have thought,” said his aunt, “that you had little ____14____ against Lee. He is an artist’s son, and has almost used the pencil from his cradle.”
“That will ____15____ the pleasure of beating him!” cried Peter. “I’m working on this for four hours a day now; he never draws for more than two.”
“You are not neglecting (忽视) your Latin for it, I hope? You have had the Latin prize every term for these three years past,” said Aunt Sophia.
“Yes,” replied Peter, with a proud smile; “there is no boy in our class who can ____16____ me in that, though Mike is now working hard. But I am not satisfied with one prize: I cannot rest till I have won the paint-box for drawing, of which Tom Lee makes so sure. It would be glorious (光荣的) to beat the son of an artist on his own ground!”
“Take care,” said his aunt, ____17____ laying her hand on his shoulder, “that you do not lose the Latin prize, in trying for that which you are not likely to win. Remember the story of the dog that dropped the bone, in catching at the shadow (影子).”
On the evening of the day on which the names of the prize-winners were read out, Peter came home from school gloomy (悲伤的). His looks told his aunt enough to make her spare him the pain of questions; but his little sister Rosey was not so ____18____.
“Hi, Peter,” she cried, running eagerly up to him, “tell me, are you to get the two prizes?”
“No,” said Peter in a low angry voice.
“Only one?” cried the child in a sad tone.
“Not one,” muttered the boy. “I was so busy trying to beat life, that I could not hold my ground against Mike.”
Peter threw himself on a chair, in so angry a mood that even Rosey did not dare to ____19____ him further.
Their aunt silently hoped that the ____20____ might prove worth the pain which it cost, and that the ambitious (有雄心的) boy might not again need to be reminded of the dog in the story.
13. A. ruler B. eraser C. knife D. pencil
14. A. time B. courage C. chance D. patience
15. A. spread B. double C. reduce D. change
16. A. hurt B. match C. notice D. trouble
17 A. gently B. excitedly C. proudly D. bravely
18. A. bored B. amazed C. thoughtful D. careful
19. A. praise B. advise C. support D. question
20. A. lesson B. record C. exam D. activity
三、阅读理解(每题2分,共26分)
(一)
A
阅读下列书籍的介绍,请根据人物需求为其匹配最适合的书籍,并将其对应的A-D选项填在相应位置上。选项中有一项为多余选项。
A
The book tells the story of a pig named Wilbur and his friend Charlotte, a spider. When Wilbur is in danger of being killed, Charlotte writes words in her web to save him. Her efforts make Wilbur famous and save his life.
B
It is about a boy named August who was born with a facial difference. He starts attending a school and faces challenges making friends. The story shows how acceptance, courage, and kindness can make a big difference in people’s lives.
C
It is about the race to the South Pole between two explorers, Robert Scott and Roald Amundsen. It describes their difficult journeys through the freezing Antarctic, facing ice, snow, and danger. The book shows their bravery and determination to be the first to reach the pole.
D
The book shows how American history textbooks often leave out important facts and tell incomplete stories. It uncovers hidden truths and corrects common myths, helping readers see history more clearly. The writer offers some suggestions to make textbooks more honest.
___21___
Patrick is helping his father, a history teacher in an American school, look for a book. His father needs a book which can provide him with something that the textbooks do not mention.
___22___
Linda wants to find a book as a present for her brother Alan to cheer him up, as he has had no friends since he moved to a new school.
___23___
Jack is very interested in animals and hopes to read interesting stories about them in his free time. He dreams of writing his own animal stories someday.
(二)阅读下列短文,根据短文内容,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择最佳选项。
B
I’ve got the worst name in the world. My name is Tom T. Terdle (sounds like “Tom The Turtle”). People often laughed at me because of my name. What was even worse, my dad had to move around with his job. Every time we moved, I had to get ready for the stupid names and a fight or two.
This time we moved to Port Aransas, on the Gulf of Mexico. I thought it was cool to live near the ocean, but going to another new school meant hearing new kids call me names. That was why I fought again. So I got kicked out of school— for three days.
Feeling frustrated, I walked on the beach and found lots of eggs, buried under the sand. The deeper I dug, the more eggs I found. Then I heard an angry voice, “What are you doing?”
“Huh?” I looked up, sand all over my face and an egg in my hand. Standing behind me was an old lady.
“You are going to kill every one of those!” she said.
“Kill what?” I asked.
“The turtles,” she took the egg out of my hand while pointing to a wooden sign nearby: “Be Aware! Sea Turtle Nesting Area!”
I felt bad. Then we carefully put the soft eggs back in the hole and covered them with warm sand together. Finally, we finished. I found she was actually a kind lady and easy to talk to. Soon, I told her everything, the schools and the kids making fun of me. She smiled and laughed, “Well, Tom, they call me the Turtle Lady and I take a lot of pride in being called that. I love turtles. By the way, since you’ re out of school for a few days, can you help me tonight when the eggs will probably hatch (孵化)?” How interesting it sounded! She might be old, but she was immediately my friend.
That night, was the one I would never forget. When we were watching for some signs that the eggs were going to hatch, she told me about the sea turtles. I learned more than what I had in all my science classes. Then, they came. Like a big wave, the little turtles began digging from the sandy, nests and moving down to the sea. When most of them made their way to the water, she smiled, “Go back and get some sleep, Turtle Tom. Today is a big day.” For the first time ever, I wasn’t mad about that name.
From then on, I have gotten rid of my sensitivity (敏感,易生气) to being called Turtle Tom. Instead, now as a marine biologist (海洋生物学家), I am pleased when school kids call me that.
I often walk on the beaches at Port Aransas. I feel Turtle Lady is still there in spirit, guarding the sea turtles.
24. What did Tom find while walking on the beach alone?
A. Some kids. B. A sign. C. Some eggs. D. A biologist.
25. How did Tom feel about being called “Turtle Tom” after he became a marine biologist?
A. He was still angry about it. B. He was indifferent to it.
C. He was still sensitive about it. D. He was pleased with it.
26. What most probably changed Tom?
A. Moving around with his family. B. The interesting lessons in his school.
C. Being kicked out of his school for 3 days. D. The unforgettable experience with Turtle Lady.
C
On 20 July 1969, the world celebrated an important moment in history when American astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon, making a giant leap for humanity. For more than five decades (十年), human beings have made numerous attempts to understand the space environment. These efforts have paid off, sparking innovations (激发创新) in science and technology and generating (产生) much interest in science and science education. Today, we are in a better position to understand our universe and the solar system in which we live, thanks to space exploration.
Space exploration has made advances in the areas of science and technology which have benefited humans and improved the quality of life on Earth. Several societal benefits are linked to new knowledge and technology from space exploration such as solar panels, satellite communications, global positioning system (GPS), and weather forecasting. The development of satellite technology, for example, provides valuable information about climate change such as the thinning of the ozone layer, enabling governments around the world to take action to protect the ozone layer and manage climate change.
With the excitement and curiosity generated, space exploration is attracting young people to careers in engineering, science, technology, and mathematics, which helps to expand the global capacity for innovations in science and technology. Even if interested youngsters do not end up in a job in these areas, space technology sparks their imagination about the possibility of life beyond Earth and space travel. Space exploration continues to encourage human imagination, inspiring people to write stories and create movies, photographs, and songs about space exploration.
Despite the many benefits, space exploration has often been criticized for its high cost. According to the University of Florida, it costs about $500 million to launch a space shuttle, and many argue that this money could be better spent on solving the problems on Earth such as hunger, pollution, diseases, and climate change. Although space exploration cannot directly provide immediate solutions to these problems, it generates many useful technologies and new knowledge in sciences necessary to improve the conditions of human life on Earth. Every year, about a thousand innovations generated in the space programs find their way into earthly technology that leads to better farming technology to increase food production, better medical instruments to improve diagnosis and treatment, and more energy-efficient vehicles to mitigate climate change. Accordingly, the money spent on space exploration does eventually benefit human beings.
There is no doubt that space exploration has produced many benefits for humanity, with significant contributions to the fields of science and technology. It has also encouraged many to understand Earth and the universe in a deeper way. In the coming decade, we can continue to look forward to more exciting discoveries as more human and robotic missions are planned to destinations such as the moon and Mars. We may eventually even find another planet where humans can live.
27. What benefit does space exploration probably bring us directly?
A Solutions to diseases. B. Better medical instruments.
C. Global warming. D. Information about climate change.
28. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Space exploration is criticized for having few benefits for humans and society.
B. Space exploration is mainly aimed at finding another planet to live on.
C. Space exploration inspires people to choose some imaginative work.
D. Space exploration solves the pollution problems directly.
29. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The future discoveries in space. B. The benefits of space exploration.
C. The solutions to problems on Earth. D. The advantages of science and technology.
D
Nowadays many people prefer audiobooks, a more convenient choice, to old-fashioned reading. You can listen to the latest bestseller while commuting or cleaning up the house. But is listening to a book really the same as reading one? There’s some evidence that reading on a screen reduces learning and comprehension (理解力) compared to reading from printed text.
If you’re wondering why printed books may be better than screen-based reading, it may have to do with your inability to tell where you are in an audiobook. “As you’re reading a story, the order of events is important, and knowing where you are in a book helps you build the storyline,” says Daniel Willingham, a professor of psychology.
The self-directed pace (速度) related to reading may also differentiate books from audiobooks. “About 10% to 15% of eye movements during reading are actually regressive,” Willingham explains. “This happens very quickly when a reader needs to re-read a sentence or a passage to better understand its content. And it’s sort of naturally fit into the process of reading a sentence.” He thinks this reading behavior almost certainly improves comprehension.
A study in 2010 found students who listened to a podcast lesson performed worse on a comprehension quiz than students who read the same lesson on paper. Interestingly, at the start of the experiment, almost all the students wanted to be in the podcast group. “But then right before I gave them the quiz, I asked them again which group they would want to be in, and most of them had changed their minds—they wanted to be in the reading group,” Willingham says. “They knew they hadn’t learned as much.”
But audiobooks also have some strengths. “Human beings have been sharing information orally for tens of thousands of years,” Willingham says, “while the printed word is a much more recent invention.” When we’re reading, we’re applying parts of the brain to the cognitive task of reading. Listeners, on the other hand, can get a lot of information from a speaker’s lively pronunciation or intonations. People who hear Shakespeare spoken out loud tend to gain a lot of meaning from the actor’s performance.
All that said, if you’ re reading or listening for relaxation—not for work or study—the differences between audiobooks and print books are probably “small potatoes”. If you are not, that’s where personal preference and the specific context of your reading or listening experience come into play.
30. What does the word “regressive” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?
A. Recording what you read. B. Explaining what you read.
C. Returning to what you read. D. Comparing with what you read.
31. Which of the following would Professor Willingham most probably agree with?
A. Reading printed books keeps people more relaxed.
B. Listening to audiobooks gives people a better understanding.
C. Listening to audiobooks helps people build a clear stroyline.
D. Reading printed books allows people to read at their own pace.
32. Why does the writer mention the 2010 study in Paragraph 4?
A. To show the benefits of listening to audiobooks.
B. To express the effectiveness of listening to audiobooks.
C. To prove that printed books can make us work or study better.
D. To stress that choosing what kind of books depends on our needs.
33. Who would probably choose to read printed books?
A. People who are doing some housework.
B. People who plan to take an oral examination.
C. People who get ready to perform on the stage.
D. People who prepare for the comprehension test.
第二部分
本部分共5题,共20分。根据题目要求,完成相应任务。
四、阅读表达(第1-3题每题2分,第4题4分,共10分)
阅读短文,根据短文内容回答问题。
Did you know that some people don’t do their reading assignments (指定的作业)? It’s shocking, but it’s true. Some students don’t even read short texts that they are assigned in class. There are many reasons for this. They may be distracted or bored. They may be unwilling to focus. They may be unconfident readers. Whatever the reason, it has to stop today. Here’s why.
Reading stimulates (刺激) your mind. It is like a workout for your brain. When people get old, their muscles become worse. They get weaker and their strength leaves them. Exercise can prevent this loss. The same thing happens to people’s brains when they get older. Reading strengthens your brain and prevents declines (下降) in brain power and speed.
You can benefit from reading in the near-term too. Reading provides knowledge. Knowledge is power. Therefore, reading can make you a more powerful person. You can learn to do new things by reading. Do you want to make video games? Do you want to design clothing? Reading can teach you all this and more. But you have to get good at reading, and the only way to get good at something is to practice.
Read everything that you can at school regardless of whether you find it interesting. Reading expands your vocabulary. Even a “boring” text can teach you new words. Having a larger vocabulary will help you better express yourself. You will be able to speak, write, and think more intelligently. What’s boring about that?
Do not just doubt a text because it is unfamiliar to you. Each time you read, you are exposed to new ideas and perspectives (看法). Reading can change the way that you understand the world. It can give you a broader perspective on things. It can make you worldlier. You can learn how people live in faraway places. You can learn about cultures different from your own.
Reading has a calming effect. It is good for your state of mind. It can lower your stress levels and help you relax. You can escape (摆脱) from your troubles for a moment when you read, and it’s a positive escape. The benefits of reading far outweigh those of acting like a fool. So do yourself a favor: the next time you get a reading assignment, take as much as you can from it. Squeeze it for every drop of knowledge that it contains. Then move on to the next one.
34. What are the benefits of reading for our brain?
___________________________________________
35. How can we get good at reading?
___________________________________________
36. How can reading improve our state of mind?
___________________________________________
37. What do you think of reading? Why? (Please give two reasons.)
___________________________________________
五、文段表达(10分)
从下面两个题目中任选一题,根据所给的中文和英文提示,完成一篇不少于50词的英语文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出真实的校名和姓名。
38. 某英文网站正在开展以 “My Role Model” 为主题的征文活动。假设你是李华,请用英语写一篇短文投稿,谈谈谁是你心中的榜样,你为什么敬佩他/她。
提示词语:helpful, patient, example, stick to
提示问题:
· Who is your role model?
· Why do you admire him/her?
My Role Model
Everyone may have his role model. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
39. 假设你是李华,你校英语社团正在开展以“Which do you prefer—eating at home or dining out?”为主题的调研。请用英语写一篇短文,谈谈你对在家用餐还是外出就餐的看法,并说明理由。
提示词语:advantage, convenient, cost, opinion, support
提示问题:
· Which do you prefer—eating at home or dining out?
· Why do you choose to do so?
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顺义区2024—2025学年度第一学期期末九年级教学质量检测
英语试卷
考生须知:
1.本试卷共12页,共两部分,共38题,满分60分,考试时间90分钟。
2.在答题卡上准确填写学校、班级、姓名和准考证号。
3.试题答案一律填涂或书写在答题卡上,在试卷上作答无效。
4.在答题卡上,选择题用2B铅笔作答,其它试题用黑色字迹签字笔作答。
5.考试结束,请将答题卡交回。
第一部分
本部分共33题,共40分。在每题列出的四个选项中,选出最符合题目要求的一项。
一、单项填空(每题0.5分,共6分)
从下面各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. Ms. Li is in ________ eighties now but she is still young at heart.
A. his B. her C. my D. its
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】句意:李女士现在已经八十多岁了,但她的内心仍然年轻。
考查代词辨析。his他的;her她的;my我的;its它的。根据“Ms. Li”和“she”可知,此处要用her。故选B。
2. We planted some trees ________ the park near our school last Sunday.
A. in B. to C. on D. of
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】句意:上周日,我们在学校附近的公园里种了一些树。
考查介词辨析。in在……里;to到;on在具体某一天;of……的。根据“...the park near our school last Sunday.”可知,表示在某个地方种树,应用介词in,故选A。
3. —________ I use your dictionary, Tina?
—Sure, here it is.
A. Must B. Can C. Should D. Need
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】句意:——蒂娜,我能用一下你的字典吗?——当然,给你。
考查情态动词。Must必须;Can能够;Should应该;Need需要。根据“Sure, here it is”可知,此处表示请求允许,用Can。故选B。
4. E-books can be stored in a reader, which is much ________ than paper books.
A. light B. lighter C. lightest D. the lightest
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】句意:电子书可以储存在阅读器中,比纸质书轻得多。
考查形容词比较级。根据“than paper books”可知,此处要用形容词比较级形式。故选B。
5. —________ did the Shenzhou-17 astronauts fly on the return journey?
—For more than 9 hours.
A How long B. How far C. How many D. How often
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】句意:——神舟17号宇航员返程飞行了多久?——超过9小时。
考查特殊疑问句。How long多久,对for+时间段提问;How far多远,对路程提问;How many多少,对可数名词的数量提问;How often多长时间一次,对频率提问。根据“For more than 9 hours.”可知,对“for+时间段”提问,用How long。故选A。
6. Never give up! We’re all good at different things ________ we can make a difference.
A. or B. but C. and D. for
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】句意:永远不要放弃!我们都擅长不同的事情,并且我们可以有所作为。
考查连词辨析。or或者,表选择;but但是,表转折;and并且,表并列;for因为,表原因。根据“We’re all good at different things”和“we can make a difference”可知,前后表示并列关系,擅长不同的事情,并且会有所作为。故选C。
7. Matthew Cuthbert was a quiet man ________ didn’t speak much, especially to strangers.
A. who B. whose C. which D. whom
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】句意:马修·卡斯伯特是个安静的人,不怎么说话,尤其是对陌生人。
考查定语从句关系词。分析句子成分可知,此句为定语从句。先行词为a quiet man,指人,且关系词在从句中作主语,用who引导定语从句。故选A。
8. —Where are the students?
—They ________ in the community center now.
A. helped B. will help C. are helping D. were helping
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】句意:——学生们在哪里? ——他们现在在社区中心帮忙。
考查现在进行时。根据“Where are the students?”和“now”可知,此处指学生们正在帮忙,用现在进行时,结构为am/is/are doing。主语为they,be动词用are。故选C。
9. Tom ________ when his parents came back home yesterday.
A. cooks B. cooked C. is cooking D. was cooking
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】句意:昨天父母回家时,汤姆正在做饭。
考查时态。根据“when his parents came back home yesterday”可知,此处指过去某一时刻正在进行的动作,应用过去进行时。故选D。
10. Peter ________ many skills since he joined the Football Club last year.
A. learns B. learned C. has learned D. was learning
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】句意:自从去年加入足球俱乐部以来,Peter学到了许多技巧。
考查动词时态。根据“since he joined the Football Club last year”可知,since引导时间状语从句,从句用一般过去时,主句用现在完成时。故选C。
11. The book, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, ________ by Mark Twain many years ago.
A. writes B. wrote C. is written D. was written
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】句意:《汤姆·索亚历险记》是马克·吐温许多年前写的。
考查一般过去时态的被动语态。根据“many years ago”可知,此句时态为一般过去时。主语The book与动词write是逻辑上的动宾关系,用被动语态。此句用一般过去时态的被动语态,结构为was/were done。主语为第三人称单数的The book,be动词用was;write的过去分词为written。故选D。
12. —Mary, do you know ________ the art festival next Friday?
—Yes. In our school hall.
A. where did we hold B. where we held C. where will we hold D. where we will hold
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】句意:——玛丽,你知道我们下周五在哪里举行艺术节吗?——是的。在我们学校的礼堂里。
考查宾语从句。此句为宾语从句,根据“next Friday”可知,从句时态用一般将来时,结构为“will do”,排除A、B选项;宾语从句的语序为陈述语序,排除C选项。故选D。
二、完形填空(每题1分,共8分)
阅读下面的短文,掌握其大意,然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择最佳选项。
“I never knew before, Peter, that you were so interested in drawing,” said Aunt Sophia, as she looked over the shoulder of the boy, who was busy with his ____13____. “You really have made great progress.”
“I need to do so,” cried Peter, “if I am to carry off the prize for drawing, as I have decided to do this term.”
“I should have thought,” said his aunt, “that you had little ____14____ against Lee. He is an artist’s son, and has almost used the pencil from his cradle.”
“That will ____15____ the pleasure of beating him!” cried Peter. “I’m working on this for four hours a day now; he never draws for more than two.”
“You are not neglecting (忽视) your Latin for it, I hope? You have had the Latin prize every term for these three years past,” said Aunt Sophia.
“Yes,” replied Peter, with a proud smile; “there is no boy in our class who can ____16____ me in that, though Mike is now working hard. But I am not satisfied with one prize: I cannot rest till I have won the paint-box for drawing, of which Tom Lee makes so sure. It would be glorious (光荣的) to beat the son of an artist on his own ground!”
“Take care,” said his aunt, ____17____ laying her hand on his shoulder, “that you do not lose the Latin prize, in trying for that which you are not likely to win. Remember the story of the dog that dropped the bone, in catching at the shadow (影子).”
On the evening of the day on which the names of the prize-winners were read out, Peter came home from school gloomy (悲伤的). His looks told his aunt enough to make her spare him the pain of questions; but his little sister Rosey was not so ____18____.
“Hi, Peter,” she cried, running eagerly up to him, “tell me, are you to get the two prizes?”
“No,” said Peter in a low angry voice.
“Only one?” cried the child in a sad tone.
“Not one,” muttered the boy. “I was so busy trying to beat life, that I could not hold my ground against Mike.”
Peter threw himself on a chair, in so angry a mood that even Rosey did not dare to ____19____ him further.
Their aunt silently hoped that the ____20____ might prove worth the pain which it cost, and that the ambitious (有雄心的) boy might not again need to be reminded of the dog in the story.
13. A. ruler B. eraser C. knife D. pencil
14. A. time B. courage C. chance D. patience
15. A. spread B. double C. reduce D. change
16. A. hurt B. match C. notice D. trouble
17. A. gently B. excitedly C. proudly D. bravely
18. A. bored B. amazed C. thoughtful D. careful
19. A. praise B. advise C. support D. question
20. A. lesson B. record C. exam D. activity
【答案】13. D 14. C 15. B 16. B 17. A 18. C 19. D 20. A
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了彼得为了获得两个奖项而忙于画画和学习,最终却什么奖都没得到的事情。
【13题详解】
句意:“彼得,我以前从来不知道你对画画这么感兴趣。”索菲娅姨妈从正忙着用铅笔的男孩肩头上望过去,说道。
ruler尺子;eraser橡皮;knife刀;pencil铅笔。根据“He is an artist’s son, and has almost used the pencil from his cradle.”可知,用笔画画。故选D。
【14题详解】
句意:“我本以为,”姨妈说,“你与李竞争的机会不大。
time时间;courage勇气;chance机会;patience耐心。根据“He is an artist’s son, and has almost used the pencil from his cradle.”可知,此处指与李竞争的机会。故选C。
【15题详解】
句意:“这样打败他的乐趣就加倍了!”彼得叫道。
spread传播;double成倍;reduce减少;change改变。李的爸爸是画家,并且从小就学习画画,如果彼得能打败这样的李,给自己带来的自豪感和乐趣会是双倍的。故选B。
【16题详解】
句意:在这方面,我们班没有一个男孩能和我相比,虽然迈克现在很努力。
hurt伤害;match比得上,敌得过;notice注意;trouble使忧虑。根据“though Mike is now working hard.”可知,尽管麦克在努力,但彼得认为他还是比不过自己。故选B。
【17题详解】
句意:“你要小心,”舅妈轻轻地把手放在他肩上说,“不要因为去争取那些不太可能赢的东西而输掉拉丁奖。记得那只狗为了抓影子而掉了骨头的故事吗?”
gently轻轻地;excitedly兴奋地;proudly骄傲地;bravely勇敢地。根据“that you do not lose the Latin prize, in trying for that which you are not likely to win.”可知,此处彼得的姨妈劝诫他,轻轻把手放到了肩膀上。故选A。
【18题详解】
句意:他的表情足以告诉他的姨妈,让她不必痛苦地问他问题。但是他的小妹妹罗西就不那么体贴了。
bored无聊的;amazed惊奇的;thoughtful体贴入微的;careful仔细的。根据“tell me, are you to get the two prizes?”可知,姨妈看到彼得的表情不开心就没有追问,而罗西没看出来,还是问了问题,不是很体贴。故选C。
【19题详解】
句意:彼得一头倒在椅子上,很生气,罗西都不敢再问他什么。
praise表扬;advise建议;support支持;question向……提出问题。根据“Peter threw himself on a chair, in so angry a mood”可知,罗西看出彼得不开心,就没有再问问题了。故选D。
【20题详解】
句意:他们的阿姨默默地希望这个教训能够证明它所付出的痛苦是值得的,也希望这个雄心勃勃的男孩可能不再需要被提醒故事中的狗。
lesson教训;record记录;exam考试;activity活动。根据“might prove worth the pain which it cost”可知,姨妈希望这次两头忙却什么也没得到教训能让彼得长记性。故选A。
三、阅读理解(每题2分,共26分)
(一)
A
阅读下列书籍的介绍,请根据人物需求为其匹配最适合的书籍,并将其对应的A-D选项填在相应位置上。选项中有一项为多余选项。
A
The book tells the story of a pig named Wilbur and his friend Charlotte, a spider. When Wilbur is in danger of being killed, Charlotte writes words in her web to save him. Her efforts make Wilbur famous and save his life.
B
It is about a boy named August who was born with a facial difference. He starts attending a school and faces challenges making friends. The story shows how acceptance, courage, and kindness can make a big difference in people’s lives.
C
It is about the race to the South Pole between two explorers, Robert Scott and Roald Amundsen. It describes their difficult journeys through the freezing Antarctic, facing ice, snow, and danger. The book shows their bravery and determination to be the first to reach the pole.
D
The book shows how American history textbooks often leave out important facts and tell incomplete stories. It uncovers hidden truths and corrects common myths, helping readers see history more clearly. The writer offers some suggestions to make textbooks more honest.
___21___
Patrick is helping his father a history teacher in an American school, look for a book. His father needs a book which can provide him with something that the textbooks do not mention.
___22___
Linda wants to find a book as a present for her brother Alan to cheer him up, as he has had no friends since he moved to a new school.
___23___
Jack is very interested in animals and hopes to read interesting stories about them in his free time. He dreams of writing his own animal stories someday.
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. A
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了三个人物的需求和四本书籍。
【21题详解】
根据“Patrick is helping his father, a history teacher in an American school, look for a book. His father needs a book which can provide him with something that the textbooks do not mention.”可知,帕特里克需要一本有关历史的书,这本书能给他提供一些教科书上没有提到的东西。选项D“本书揭示了美国历史教科书经常遗漏重要事实并讲述不完整的故事。它揭示了隐藏的真相并纠正了常见的神话,帮助读者更清楚地了解历史。作者提出了一些建议,以使教科书更加诚实。”与之相符。故选D。
【22题详解】
根据“Linda wants to find a book as a present for her brother Alan to cheer him up, as he has had no friends since he moved to a new school.”可知,琳达想找一本关于新学校和交朋友的书。选项B“故事讲述了一个名叫奥古斯特的男孩,他天生面部有缺陷。他开始上学,并面临交朋友的挑战。这个故事展示了包容、勇气和善良如何能给人们的生活带来巨大的改变。”与之相符。故选B。
【23题详解】
根据“Jack is very interested in animals and hopes to read interesting stories about them in his free time. He dreams of writing his own animal stories someday.”可知,杰克想找一本有关动物的书。选项A“这本书讲述了一只名叫威尔伯的小猪和他的朋友蜘蛛夏洛特的故事。当威尔伯面临被杀的危险时,夏洛特在她的网中写下文字来拯救他。她的努力使威尔伯出名并挽救了他的生命。”与之相符。故选A。
(二)阅读下列短文,根据短文内容,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择最佳选项。
B
I’ve got the worst name in the world. My name is Tom T. Terdle (sounds like “Tom The Turtle”). People often laughed at me because of my name. What was even worse, my dad had to move around with his job. Every time we moved, I had to get ready for the stupid names and a fight or two.
This time we moved to Port Aransas, on the Gulf of Mexico. I thought it was cool to live near the ocean, but going to another new school meant hearing new kids call me names. That was why I fought again. So I got kicked out of school— for three days.
Feeling frustrated, I walked on the beach and found lots of eggs, buried under the sand. The deeper I dug, the more eggs I found. Then I heard an angry voice, “What are you doing?”
“Huh?” I looked up, sand all over my face and an egg in my hand. Standing behind me was an old lady.
“You are going to kill every one of those!” she said.
“Kill what?” I asked.
“The turtles” she took the egg out of my hand while pointing to a wooden sign nearby: “Be Aware! Sea Turtle Nesting Area!”
I felt bad. Then we carefully put the soft eggs back in the hole and covered them with warm sand together. Finally, we finished. I found she was actually a kind lady and easy to talk to. Soon, I told her everything, the schools and the kids making fun of me. She smiled and laughed, “Well, Tom, they call me the Turtle Lady and I take a lot of pride in being called that. I love turtles. By the way, since you’ re out of school for a few days, can you help me tonight when the eggs will probably hatch (孵化)?” How interesting it sounded! She might be old, but she was immediately my friend.
That night, was the one I would never forget. When we were watching for some signs that the eggs were going to hatch, she told me about the sea turtles. I learned more than what I had in all my science classes. Then, they came. Like a big wave, the little turtles began digging from the sandy, nests and moving down to the sea. When most of them made their way to the water, she smiled, “Go back and get some sleep, Turtle Tom. Today is a big day.” For the first time ever, I wasn’t mad about that name.
From then on, I have gotten rid of my sensitivity (敏感,易生气) to being called Turtle Tom. Instead, now as a marine biologist (海洋生物学家), I am pleased when school kids call me that.
I often walk on the beaches at Port Aransas. I feel Turtle Lady is still there in spirit, guarding the sea turtles.
24. What did Tom find while walking on the beach alone?
A. Some kids. B. A sign. C. Some eggs. D. A biologist.
25 How did Tom feel about being called “Turtle Tom” after he became a marine biologist?
A. He was still angry about it. B. He was indifferent to it.
C. He was still sensitive about it. D. He was pleased with it.
26. What most probably changed Tom?
A. Moving around with his family. B. The interesting lessons in his school.
C. Being kicked out of his school for 3 days. D. The unforgettable experience with Turtle Lady.
【答案】24. C 25. D 26. D
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了作者在小时候经常有人嘲笑他的名字,后来在海滩上与一位老妇人一同观察海龟孵化的过程,最后作者不再在意别人嘲笑他的名字而重新意识到了新生活的意义。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Feeling frustrated, I walked on the beach and found lots of eggs, buried under the sand.”可知,Tom独自走在海滩上时发现了一些蛋。故选C。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“From then on, I have gotten rid of my sensitivity (敏感,易生气) to being called Turtle Tom. Instead, now as a marine biologist (海洋生物学家), I am pleased when school kids call me that.”可知,成为海洋生物学家后,Tom对被叫“Turtle Tom”感到高兴。故选D。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“I feel Turtle Lady is still there in spirit, guarding the sea turtles.”可知,我感觉海龟女士的精神依然存在,守护着海龟。故推测出最可能改变Tom的是与海龟女士的难忘经历。故选D。
C
On 20 July 1969, the world celebrated an important moment in history when American astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon, making a giant leap for humanity. For more than five decades (十年), human beings have made numerous attempts to understand the space environment. These efforts have paid off, sparking innovations (激发创新) in science and technology and generating (产生) much interest in science and science education. Today, we are in a better position to understand our universe and the solar system in which we live, thanks to space exploration.
Space exploration has made advances in the areas of science and technology which have benefited humans and improved the quality of life on Earth. Several societal benefits are linked to new knowledge and technology from space exploration such as solar panels, satellite communications, global positioning system (GPS), and weather forecasting. The development of satellite technology, for example, provides valuable information about climate change such as the thinning of the ozone layer, enabling governments around the world to take action to protect the ozone layer and manage climate change.
With the excitement and curiosity generated, space exploration is attracting young people to careers in engineering, science, technology, and mathematics, which helps to expand the global capacity for innovations in science and technology. Even if interested youngsters do not end up in a job in these areas, space technology sparks their imagination about the possibility of life beyond Earth and space travel. Space exploration continues to encourage human imagination, inspiring people to write stories and create movies, photographs, and songs about space exploration.
Despite the many benefits, space exploration has often been criticized for its high cost. According to the University of Florida, it costs about $500 million to launch a space shuttle, and many argue that this money could be better spent on solving the problems on Earth such as hunger, pollution, diseases, and climate change. Although space exploration cannot directly provide immediate solutions to these problems, it generates many useful technologies and new knowledge in sciences necessary to improve the conditions of human life on Earth. Every year, about a thousand innovations generated in the space programs find their way into earthly technology that leads to better farming technology to increase food production, better medical instruments to improve diagnosis and treatment, and more energy-efficient vehicles to mitigate climate change. Accordingly, the money spent on space exploration does eventually benefit human beings.
There is no doubt that space exploration has produced many benefits for humanity, with significant contributions to the fields of science and technology. It has also encouraged many to understand Earth and the universe in a deeper way. In the coming decade, we can continue to look forward to more exciting discoveries as more human and robotic missions are planned to destinations such as the moon and Mars. We may eventually even find another planet where humans can live.
27. What benefit does space exploration probably bring us directly?
A. Solutions to diseases. B. Better medical instruments.
C. Global warming. D. Information about climate change.
28. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Space exploration is criticized for having few benefits for humans and society.
B. Space exploration is mainly aimed at finding another planet to live on.
C. Space exploration inspires people to choose some imaginative work.
D. Space exploration solves the pollution problems directly.
29. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The future discoveries in space. B. The benefits of space exploration.
C. The solutions to problems on Earth. D. The advantages of science and technology.
【答案】27. D 28. C 29. B
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了太空探索引发了科学技术的进步,造福了人类,提高了地球上的生活质量。
【27题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The development of satellite technology, for example, provides valuable information about climate change such as the thinning of the ozone layer”可知,太空探索直接带来了关于气候变化的信息。故选D。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“With the excitement and curiosity generated, space exploration is attracting young people to careers in engineering, science, technology, and mathematics, which helps to expand the global capacity for innovations in science and technology.”可知,太空探索激发了人们选择一些富有想象力的工作。故选C。
【29题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了太空探索引发了科学技术的进步,造福了人类,提高了地球上的生活质量。即主要讲述了太空探索的好处。故选B。
D
Nowadays, many people prefer audiobooks, a more convenient choice, to old-fashioned reading. You can listen to the latest bestseller while commuting or cleaning up the house. But is listening to a book really the same as reading one? There’s some evidence that reading on a screen reduces learning and comprehension (理解力) compared to reading from printed text.
If you’re wondering why printed books may be better than screen-based reading, it may have to do with your inability to tell where you are in an audiobook. “As you’re reading a story, the order of events is important, and knowing where you are in a book helps you build the storyline,” says Daniel Willingham, a professor of psychology.
The self-directed pace (速度) related to reading may also differentiate books from audiobooks. “About 10% to 15% of eye movements during reading are actually regressive,” Willingham explains. “This happens very quickly when a reader needs to re-read a sentence or a passage to better understand its content. And it’s sort of naturally fit into the process of reading a sentence.” He thinks this reading behavior almost certainly improves comprehension.
A study in 2010 found students who listened to a podcast lesson performed worse on a comprehension quiz than students who read the same lesson on paper. Interestingly, at the start of the experiment, almost all the students wanted to be in the podcast group. “But then right before I gave them the quiz, I asked them again which group they would want to be in, and most of them had changed their minds—they wanted to be in the reading group,” Willingham says. “They knew they hadn’t learned as much.”
But audiobooks also have some strengths. “Human beings have been sharing information orally for tens of thousands of years,” Willingham says, “while the printed word is a much more recent invention.” When we’re reading, we’re applying parts of the brain to the cognitive task of reading. Listeners, on the other hand, can get a lot of information from a speaker’s lively pronunciation or intonations. People who hear Shakespeare spoken out loud tend to gain a lot of meaning from the actor’s performance.
All that said, if you’ re reading or listening for relaxation—not for work or study—the differences between audiobooks and print books are probably “small potatoes”. If you are not, that’s where personal preference and the specific context of your reading or listening experience come into play.
30. What does the word “regressive” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?
A. Recording what you read. B. Explaining what you read.
C. Returning to what you read. D. Comparing with what you read.
31. Which of the following would Professor Willingham most probably agree with?
A. Reading printed books keeps people more relaxed.
B. Listening to audiobooks gives people a better understanding.
C. Listening to audiobooks helps people build a clear stroyline.
D. Reading printed books allows people to read at their own pace.
32. Why does the writer mention the 2010 study in Paragraph 4?
A. To show the benefits of listening to audiobooks.
B. To express the effectiveness of listening to audiobooks.
C. To prove that printed books can make us work or study better.
D. To stress that choosing what kind of books depends on our needs.
33. Who would probably choose to read printed books?
A. People who are doing some housework.
B. People who plan to take an oral examination.
C. People who get ready to perform on the stage.
D. People who prepare for the comprehension test.
【答案】30. C 31. D 32. C 33. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了与阅读印刷文本相比,在屏幕上阅读会降低学习和理解力。
【30题详解】
词句猜测题。根据“This happens very quickly when a reader needs to re-read a sentence or a passage to better understand its content.”可知,阅读过程中大约10% 到15% 的眼球运动实际上是倒退的。regressive的意思为“倒退的”,与选项C“回到你所读的内容”意思相近。故选C。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据“The self-directed pace related to reading may also differentiate books from audiobooks.”和“He thinks this reading behavior almost certainly improves comprehension”可推测,威廉汉姆教授很可能同意阅读印刷书籍可以让人们按照自己的节奏阅读。故选D。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据“A study in 2010 found students who listened to a podcast lesson performed worse on a comprehension quiz than students who read the same lesson on paper.”可知,作者在第四段中提到2010年的研究是为了证明印刷书籍可以让我们更好地工作或学习。故选C。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据“There’s some evidence that reading on a screen reduces learning and comprehension compared to reading from printed text.”可知,在屏幕上阅读会降低学习和理解力。可推测准备理解测试的人应阅读印刷书籍。故选D。
第二部分
本部分共5题,共20分。根据题目要求,完成相应任务。
四、阅读表达(第1-3题每题2分,第4题4分,共10分)
阅读短文,根据短文内容回答问题。
Did you know that some people don’t do their reading assignments (指定的作业)? It’s shocking, but it’s true. Some students don’t even read short texts that they are assigned in class. There are many reasons for this. They may be distracted or bored. They may be unwilling to focus. They may be unconfident readers. Whatever the reason, it has to stop today. Here’s why.
Reading stimulates (刺激) your mind. It is like a workout for your brain. When people get old, their muscles become worse. They get weaker and their strength leaves them. Exercise can prevent this loss. The same thing happens to people’s brains when they get older. Reading strengthens your brain and prevents declines (下降) in brain power and speed.
You can benefit from reading in the near-term too. Reading provides knowledge. Knowledge is power. Therefore, reading can make you a more powerful person. You can learn to do new things by reading. Do you want to make video games? Do you want to design clothing? Reading can teach you all this and more. But you have to get good at reading, and the only way to get good at something is to practice.
Read everything that you can at school, regardless of whether you find it interesting. Reading expands your vocabulary. Even a “boring” text can teach you new words. Having a larger vocabulary will help you better express yourself. You will be able to speak, write, and think more intelligently. What’s boring about that?
Do not just doubt a text because it is unfamiliar to you. Each time you read, you are exposed to new ideas and perspectives (看法). Reading can change the way that you understand the world. It can give you a broader perspective on things. It can make you worldlier. You can learn how people live in faraway places. You can learn about cultures different from your own.
Reading has a calming effect. It is good for your state of mind. It can lower your stress levels and help you relax. You can escape (摆脱) from your troubles for a moment when you read, and it’s a positive escape. The benefits of reading far outweigh those of acting like a fool. So do yourself a favor: the next time you get a reading assignment, take as much as you can from it. Squeeze it for every drop of knowledge that it contains. Then move on to the next one.
34. What are the benefits of reading for our brain?
___________________________________________
35. How can we get good at reading?
___________________________________________
36. How can reading improve our state of mind?
___________________________________________
37. What do you think of reading? Why? (Please give two reasons.)
___________________________________________
【答案】34. Reading stimulates our mind, strengthens our brain and prevents declines in brain power and speed.
35. By practicing.
36. It can lower our stress levels and help us relax.
37. I think reading is extremely beneficial. Because it broadens our knowledge and enhances our language skills.
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了读书的好处。
【34题详解】
根据“Reading stimulates your mind.”和“Reading strengthens your brain and prevents declines in brain power and speed.”可知,阅读对我们的大脑的好处是阅读刺激你的思维并且阅读可以增强你的大脑,防止防止大脑能力和速度的下降。故填Reading stimulates our mind, strengthens our brain and prevents declines in brain power and speed.
【35题详解】
根据“But you have to get good at reading, and the only way to get good at something is to practice.”可知,通过练习,我们可以变得善于阅读。故填By practicing.
【36题详解】
根据“It can lower your stress levels and help you relax.”可知,阅读可以降低压力水平,帮助放松。故填It can lower our stress levels and help us relax.
【37题详解】
开放性试题,答案不唯一,言之有理即可。参考答案为I think reading is extremely beneficial. Because it broadens our knowledge and enhances our language skills.
五、文段表达(10分)
从下面两个题目中任选一题,根据所给的中文和英文提示,完成一篇不少于50词的英语文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出真实的校名和姓名。
38. 某英文网站正在开展以 “My Role Model” 为主题的征文活动。假设你是李华,请用英语写一篇短文投稿,谈谈谁是你心中的榜样,你为什么敬佩他/她。
提示词语:helpful, patient, example, stick to
提示问题:
· Who is your role model?
· Why do you admire him/her?
My Role Model
Everyone may have his role model. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】例文:
My Role Model
Everyone may have his role model. For me, my role model is my grandmother.
She is a very helpful and patient person. I admire her because she always sticks to her principles and helps others without expecting anything in return. She sets a great example for me to follow. Her kindness and strength inspire me to be a better person every day.
I hope to be as caring as her when I grow up.
【解析】
【详解】[总体分析]
① 本文是一篇材料作文。
② 时态: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要点。注意行文连贯,逻辑清晰,无拼写和语法错误。
[写作步骤]
第一步,承接给出的开头,点明自己心中的榜样是祖母;
第二步,介绍祖母成为自己榜样的原因;
第三步,表达自己的愿望。
[亮点词汇]
①in return 作为回报
②sets a great example 树立良好榜样
[高分句型]
I admire her because she always sticks to her principles and helps others without expecting anything in return. (because引导的原因状语从句)
39. 假设你是李华,你校英语社团正在开展以“Which do you prefer—eating at home or dining out?”为主题的调研。请用英语写一篇短文,谈谈你对在家用餐还是外出就餐的看法,并说明理由。
提示词语:advantage, convenient, cost, opinion, support
提示问题:
· Which do you prefer—eating at home or dining out?
· Why do you choose to do so?
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【答案】例文
Hello, my name is Li Hua. I prefer eating at home over dining out. The reasons are as follows.
Firstly, eating at home is more cost-effective. I can prepare meals with fresh ingredients that are healthier and often cheaper than restaurant meals. Secondly, it’s more convenient for me because I can cook what I like and eat at my own pace. Moreover, cooking at home allows me to try new recipes and improve my culinary skills, which is both fun and rewarding.
Overall, the advantages of eating at home support my preference for it.
【解析】
【详解】[总体分析]
①本文是一篇材料作文;
②时态: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要点。注意行文连贯,逻辑清晰,无拼写和语法错误。
[写作步骤]
第一步,点明自己喜欢在家用餐;
第二步,介绍为什么喜欢在家用餐;
第三步,写出总结,再次表明喜欢在家用餐。
[亮点词汇]
①cost-effective划算的
②eat at my own pace按我自己的节奏吃
③allows me to允许我……
④improve my culinary skills提高我的烹饪技能
[高分句型]
①Firstly, eating at home is more cost-effective. (动名词作主语)
②I can prepare meals with fresh ingredients that are healthier and often cheaper than restaurant meals. (that引导的限制性定语从句)
③Secondly, it’s more convenient for me because I can cook what I like and eat at my own pace. (because引导的原因状语从句)
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