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2024级高一下学期阶段性考试
英语试卷
本试卷共150分 考试时间120分钟
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why has the man been more active recently?
A. To catch a bus. B. To lose weight. C. To win. a race.
2. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At home B. At an office. C. At a restaurant.
3. How does Peter probably find the speech?
A. Moving. B. Boring. C. Inspiring.
4. What does the man intend to do?
A. Return the sweater. B. Pay for the sweater. C. Get a small sweater.
5. When will the man probably be able to meet Dr. Banks?
A. At 9:20. B. At 8:50. C. At 8:20.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
6. Why does Anna make the phone call?
A. To order some food. B. To change her room. C. To book a table for two.
7. Where can Anna get the drinks she wants?
A. From the kitchen. B. From the mini bar. C. From the market.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
8. Why does the woman come to talk with the man?
A. To introduce the bank. B. To borrow some money. C. To open a bank account.
9. When will the new bank card probably be mailed?
A. This Wednesday. B. This Friday. C. This Saturday.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
10 What is the man doing before the conversation?
A. Playing games. B. Cooking meals. C. Watching TV.
11. What does the woman ask the man to do?
A. Fix her computer. B. Take notes in class. C. Shop with her.
12. Who will the woman turn to for help next?
A. Amy. B. Arthur. C., Allen.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
13. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Teacher and student. B. Former classmates. C. Coworkers.
14. What can we know about Alice?
A. She decides to move to Paris. B. She forgets to book a ticket. C. She is surprised to see Ian.
15. Why did Ian fail to attend the party last year?
A. He missed the invitation. B. He was busy with work C. He was on a trip to France.
16. What are the speakers likely to do?
A. Meet David. B. Call Helen. C. Visit Mark.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
17. What was the speaker?
A. A reporter. B. A coach. C. A. designer.
18. How did the team probably feel at first?
A. Satisfied. B. Relaxed. C. Annoyed.
19. What caused the speaker to change her act?
A. A talk with her team. B. An unexpected success. C. A relative’s suggestion.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about?
A. What makes a team. B. What real success is. C. What trust brings about.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项
A
How to Visit the Louvre in 2024
People line up at more than one entrance to get into the largest museum on the planet, the Louvre. In this guide, we’ll walk you right through something you need to know to visit the Louvre. This way, you’ll be prepared to visit one of the greatest collections of art in the world.
Opening Hours
Monday: 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. — 9:45 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. —6 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. —6 p.m.
Lucky for you, the museum also has a night opening on Fridays where the museum stays open until 9:45 p.m.
Tickets
Tickets can be bought at the museum for €15 or online for €17. Admission is free for anyone under 18 with an official ID card and residents of the European Economic Area under 26 with an official certificate of residence or valid ID card.
How Long to Spend at the Louvre
Short Answer: 3 hours inside. The museum is massive—the largest on Earth, so that should be something to take into consideration. It also has a rich collection of artwork, sculpture, and even medieval ruins.
Click on the link for more information. hutps://thetourguy.com/.
1. When is the Louvre not open?
A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Wednesday. D. Sunday.
2. How much should a Chinese couple pay to visit the Louvre by booking tickets online?
A. €15. B. €17. C. €30. D. €34.
3. Where is the text taken from?
A. A website. B. A novel. C. A magazine. D. A newspaper.
B
Sarah Toumi, a young girl growing up in France, had a dream of becoming a leader who could make a positive impact on the world. Her desire to help others was awakened when she accompanied her Tunisian father to his hometown in the eastern part of Tunisia during vacations. During her time there, she organized homework clubs and activities for children. Toumi personally witnessed the negative effects of desertification (沙漠化). She realized that within 10 years, wealthy farmers had become worse off. Toumi was determined to stop the progression of the Sahara Desert. Due to a decrease in average rainfall and an increase in severe droughts (干旱), nearly 75% of Tunisia’s agricultural lands are currently at risk of desertification.
Toumi understood the need for a change in farming practices. She firmly believed that even small plots of land could bring significant returns if farmers were willing to adapt. This adaptation involved planting sustainable crops, using advanced water treatment technologies, and using natural products and fertilizers (肥料) instead of chemical alternatives.
In 2012, Toumi took a decisive step towards realizing her dream of fighting desertification. She moved to Tunisia and set up a program called Acacias for All, with the aim of putting her sustainable farming ideas into action. “I want to show young people in the countryside that they can create opportunities where they are. Nobody is better able to understand the impact of desertification and climate change than somebody who is living without water.”
By September 2016, over 130,000 acacia trees had been planted on 20 pilot farms, with a survival rate of 60% reported by farmers. Toumi estimates that around 3 million acacia trees are required to protect Tunisia’s farmland. She plans to plant 1 million trees by 2018. In the coming years, Toumi aims to promote the program to Algeria and Morocco.
4. How did Toumi’s holiday trips to Tunisia influence her?
A. They made her decide to leave the country. B. They helped her better understand her father.
C. They destroyed her dream of being a teacher. D. They inspired her to take action to help others.
5. What is the main cause of the desertification of Tunisia’s farmland?
A. Cold weather. B. Soil pollution. C. Low rainfall. D. Forest damage.
6. Why did Toumi start Acacias for All in Tunisia?
A. To ensure access to primary education for children.
B. To promote the protection of agricultural land.
C. To create job opportunities for young people.
D. To persuade the farmers not to use fertilizers.
7. Which of the following can best describe Toumi?
A. Determined and helpful. B. Considerate and calm.
C Wealthy and academic. D. Thankful and flexible.
C
San Francisco’s waterfront (海滨) is on the National Register of Historic Places for good reason.
Its beautiful old landmarks, like the Ferry Building and the Bay Bridge, have been seen in many books, TV shows and movies—from the stories and novels of Jack London to the 1970s TV series The Streets of San Francisco. The future of San Francisco’s waterfront, however, isn’t safe.
In 2016, the National Trust for Historic Preservation put part of the city’s shoreline on its list of the U. S.’s most endangered historic places, in part because of the threat of sea level rise. The waterfront landmarks of many cities are under increasing threat from floods and rising sea levels brought on by human-driven climate change. St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy and the Venice Beach boardwalk in Los Angeles face similar challenges to San Francisco.
“The whole issue of climate change and historic preservation intersects (交织) right at the waterfront,” said Elaine Forbes, director of the Port of San Francisco. As she watched the boats come and go on a sunny afternoon, Forbes said, “Sea level rise hasn’t historically been as much of a threat to San Francisco as major earthquakes.” However, that’s changed. Parts of the main road that runs along the waterfront have flooded from heavy rains in recent years. The state estimates (预估) the water could rise up to about two and a half feet above its present level by 2060, and possibly up to seven feet by the turn of the century.
Now, San Francisco is considering measures to save its historic shoreline. But the growing magnitude and frequency of the climate-related threats, the high costs and effort needed in saving heritage sites, and competing ideas about what’s worth saving and what isn’t, can make it hard for cities to know what to do first.
8. What is San Francisco’s waterfront famous for?
A. Old landmarks. B. Famous beaches.
C Beautiful bridges. D. Comfortable climate.
9. What challenge is the waterfront facing?
A. The loss of public support. B. The threat from rising sea levels.
C. The influence of tourist activities. D. The competition from other cities.
10. Why is the earthquake mentioned in paragraph 4?
A. To give an example of existing threats. B. To stress the seriousness of sea level rise.
C. To compare different types of natural disasters. D. To show the difficulty in the waterfront protection.
11. What can be learned from the text?
A. Heritage sites are in ruins. B. Threats have been removed.
C. The shoreline has been flooded. D. Solutions are under consideration.
D
If you’re someone who has been worrying about the rise of the robots—hold on there just a second, and let them help you impress your friends with some newfound skills in a foreign language. Using artificial intelligence (AI) to help us learn and improve those skills is not new—some of the online language tools we turn to every day are powered by AI.
But as new technologies flood into the market, now is a great time to take advantage of the tech. And according to experts, these tools aren’t replacing teachers—they’re making their lives easier. One of the things that stops some of us from practicing speaking in a new language is a lack of self-confidence. AI can help—chatbots don’t judge you. Of course, teachers don’t either, but for some people, communicating with a bot may erase that fear of failure or shyness.
The latest chatbots use something called natural language processing that allows them to understand human speech or writing, providing a human-like response right away. While chatbots are extremely useful for learners working individually, teachers can also offer course material and ask an AI system to produce personalized textbooks for groups of students. The AI can also provide feedback (反馈) in seconds—gone are the days of waiting a week for work to be graded.
Past online language tools and games were able to tell you when you were wrong, but they weren’t always able to explain why. Now, not only has that changed, but the explanations are detailed and immediate. But this is not to underestimate the role of the teacher, who can use the technology to help learn more about the strengths and shortcomings of their students and personalize their teaching.
So, if you want to impress your friends with your perfect speech, don’t be afraid of AI. Just think of it as a useful tool for both teachers and language learners, which will give you more time and space to enjoy learning something new!
12. What is the main idea of the article?
A. The dangers of Al-robots.
B. The history of online language tools.
C. The benefits of AI in language learning.
D. The role of teachers in the modern classroom.
13. Why might someone prefer communicating with a bot?
A Because bots grade work faster.
B. Because bots provide textbooks.
C. Because bots are more knowledgeable.
D. Because bots may remove the fear of failure or shyness.
14. What is the benefit of AI producing personalized textbooks?
A. It saves time for teachers. B. It reduces the cost of education.
C. It meets individual students’ needs. D. It provides detailed lesson plans.
15. What word might replace the underlined word “shortcoming” in paragraph 4?
A. weakness. B. awareness. C. witness. D. darkness.
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。
A full holiday schedule of gatherings and celebrations can make staying fit seem much more difficult. ____16____.
Keep moving.
Lance Dalleck, a professor of sport science at Western Colorado University, says that small efforts to get moving can help your overall health during the holidays. ____17____. Dalleck suggests getting up for just five minutes every 30 to 60 minutes and performing light activity.
____18____.
“The holidays can affect your exercise and weight-control intentions. Start each day with a game plan, just like a great coach going into a big game,” says Dr. Nicholas DiNubile specializing in sports medicine. He recommends tracking your food intake and activity level. “Doing so makes you aware of the amount of calories (热量) in certain foods,” he says.
Exercise early, sleep well and make lists.
Chris Freytag, a personal trainer, says, “The holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year, but I recognize that it will be hard on my health.” ____19____. That way you don’t get distracted (分心) later in the day by parties, or other events. He also recommends getting plenty of rest and maintaining lists to stay organized and stress-free.
Be creative and free of “all or nothing” mindsets (心态).
The holidays are very busy but do your best to avoid the “all or nothing” mindsets when it comes to healthful eating and physical activity. “In fact, there is more than just one way to live healthfully and be active,” says Jessica Matthews, a professor in the College of Health Sciences in San Diego. “____20____.”
A. Be the person with a plan
B. Have a very crowded schedule
C. You’d better find a workout partner
D. He recommends working out in the morning
E. Actually, too much sitting is harmful to your health
F. By exploring new activities, you can enjoy your holiday
G. These expert-recommended tips can help you stay on track
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;小题1分,满分15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。
When I think of the word perfect, I think of something only a few can achieve, anything that I can compare myself to. For a few weeks, I have been ___21___ one girl who is in a few of my middle school classes. It seems like she has a ___22___ life—lots of friends, all A's, and everything anyone could ever want, ___23___ in my point of view.
One day, I was talking to my teacher about one of the upcoming tests when I saw the girl ___24___ me in a strange way. I ___25___ started to feel surprised and think, “Why is she looking at me? Did I do something wrong? Is my hair messed up?” When the class was over and everyone was ___26___ to their next class, she caught up to me and said, “I just thought you should know, I think you are really ___27___ . " I then watched her as she walked away and thought, “She thinks I am pretty?”
The whole day, I ___28___ up thinking about one thing. That was, “Why does she think that?" After thinking about that ___29___ in my head through each second of the day, I came to learn one big ____30____ in our life. In the whole society, almost everyone has a(n) ____31____ of their own insecurities(不安全感), even though they may not be discovered on the outside. In this case, I was thinking that she was everything I wanted to be and she ____32____ the same of me. Both of us are not perfect. It is our ____33____ to either accept that and love ourselves or keep torturing(折磨)ourselves with ____34____ . I think that being able to fully love yourself is the ____35____ meaning of the word perfect.
21. A. copying B. missing C. noticing D. avoiding
22. A. perfect B. balanced C. colorful D. meaningful
23. A. at most B. at least C. after all D. above all
24. A. laughing at B. glaring at C. staring at D. pointing at
25. A. finally B. steadily C. slowly D. immediately
26. A. rushing B. getting C. turning D. attending
27. A. honest B. brave C. lively D. pretty
28. A. gave B. ended C. stayed D. made
29. A. discussion B. effect C. test D. topic
30. A. lesson B. promise C. skill D. rule
31. A. dream B. experience C. expectation D. qualification
32. A. denied B. blamed C. thought D. avoided
33. A. right B. choice C. honor D. habit
34. A. comparisons B. introductions C. experiments D. improvements
35. A. severe B. half C. true D. extra
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。
Chinese calligraphy is an artistic practice of writing Chinese characters, often with a brush and ink on xuan paper. The ___36___ (develop) of Chinese calligraphy began alongside the earliest Chinese characters ___37___ date back to the Shang Dynasty (c. 16th century—11th century BC). Over time, calligraphy took shape step by step as ___38___ form of art rather than just a means of record.
Calligraphy is a difficult art. The type of brush, ink and paper can all affect the output. From brush direction ___39___ speed of writing, every turn of the wrist also ___40___ (matter). Structure of individual characters and spatial layout (布局) as a whole influence ___41___ (it) quality. Moreover, it is said that even the feelings and values of the writer are directly reflected on calligraphy.
Lan Ting Xu, ___42___ (create) by Wang Xizhi during the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317—420), is one of the most celebrated ___43___ (masterpiece) of Chinese calligraphy. Its expressive brushwork brought it both historical ___44___ cultural significance in Chinese literature. Calligraphy is also within reach, like the Spring Festival couplets (春联).
Where there is Chinese language, there is Chinese calligraphy, and where there is calligraphy, there is beauty. The art is still ___45___ (high) valued today, for it is more than just writing, it is a living heritage.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一部分 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 在刚刚过去的十二月你校举办了“校园文化艺术节”系列活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道,内容包括:
1.活动目的;
2.活动内容(如书画展览,合唱比赛chorus competition,话剧比赛drama contest等);
3.活动反响。
注意:(1)词数80左右;(2)可适当加入细节,使内容充实、行文连贯。
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第二节 读后续写(满分25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。
An Honest Mistake
Alice double-checked the words on her spelling test. If she got 100 percent today, she’d win her class’s First-Quarter Spelling Challenge and a brand-new dictionary that came with videos and other cool stuff. Plus, Lisa had promised to do a handstand if anyone got a perfect score.
Three more words to go. n-i-c-e-l-y. q-u-i-c-k-l-y. h-o-n-s-t-y. Wait! She’d spelled “honesty”, not “honestly”! She hurriedly erased the t-y and wrote l-y before handing in her paper.
“I’ll correct and grade these test papers at the break”, said Lisa. Alice hurried into the classroom. She sat restlessly in her seat with her fingers crossed. Then Lisa walked to the front of the room and cleared her throat.
“Congratulations, Alice! You did it!” she announced. The whole class burst into applause! Lisa presented Alice with her prize. Alice grinned(咧嘴笑) as she read the label on the box: To Alice Carter, for her perfect first -quarter score in spelling.
“Is everything OK?” Mom asked as Alice burst through the front door after school. “Everything is perfect!” Alice shouted, showing Mom her spelling test paper and prize. Mom hugged her. “Put the test on the fridge so Dad can see it when he get home. And Casper, too. ” Alice scooped (抱起) up her cat. “Casper, can you spell nicely, quickly and honestly?” Alice’s heart missed a beat suddenly. “Honestly?” H-O-N-E-S-L-Y!
“Alice, what’s the matter?” said Mom. “I don’t feel so good,” Alice said, putting Casper down and stuffing the test paper into her backpack. “Probably too much excitement.” Mom rubbed her back. “How about some tea?” Alice swallowed, “How did you know? A “t” is exactly what I needed.
注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
Shortly afterwards, Alice dashed into her room and pulled out the test paper.
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Paragraph 2:
Alice pushed open the door of Lisa’s office.
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2024级高一下学期阶段性考试
英语试卷
本试卷共150分 考试时间120分钟
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why has the man been more active recently?
A. To catch a bus. B. To lose weight. C. To win. a race.
2. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At home B. At an office. C. At a restaurant.
3. How does Peter probably find the speech?
A. Moving. B. Boring. C. Inspiring.
4. What does the man intend to do?
A. Return the sweater. B. Pay for the sweater. C. Get a small sweater.
5. When will the man probably be able to meet Dr. Banks?
A. At 9:20. B. At 8:50. C. At 8:20.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
6. Why does Anna make the phone call?
A. To order some food. B. To change her room. C. To book a table for two.
7. Where can Anna get the drinks she wants?
A. From the kitchen. B. From the mini bar. C. From the market.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
8. Why does the woman come to talk with the man?
A. To introduce the bank. B. To borrow some money. C. To open a bank account.
9. When will the new bank card probably be mailed?
A. This Wednesday. B. This Friday. C. This Saturday.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
10. What is the man doing before the conversation?
A. Playing games. B. Cooking meals. C. Watching TV.
11. What does the woman ask the man to do?
A. Fix her computer. B. Take notes in class. C. Shop with her.
12. Who will the woman turn to for help next?
A. Amy. B. Arthur. C., Allen.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
13. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Teacher and student. B. Former classmates. C. Coworkers.
14. What can we know about Alice?
A. She decides to move to Paris. B. She forgets to book a ticket. C. She is surprised to see Ian.
15. Why did Ian fail to attend the party last year?
A. He missed the invitation. B. He was busy with work C. He was on a trip to France.
16. What are the speakers likely to do?
A. Meet David. B. Call Helen. C. Visit Mark.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
17. What was the speaker?
A. A reporter. B. A coach. C. A. designer.
18. How did the team probably feel at first?
A. Satisfied. B. Relaxed. C. Annoyed.
19. What caused the speaker to change her act?
A. A talk with her team. B. An unexpected success. C. A relative’s suggestion.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about?
A. What makes a team. B. What real success is. C. What trust brings about.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项
A
How to Visit the Louvre in 2024
People line up at more than one entrance to get into the largest museum on the planet, the Louvre. In this guide, we’ll walk you right through something you need to know to visit the Louvre. This way, you’ll be prepared to visit one of the greatest collections of art in the world.
Opening Hours
Monday: 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. — 9:45 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. —6 p.m.
Sunday: 9 am. —6 p.m.
Lucky for you, the museum also has a night opening on Fridays where the museum stays open until 9:45 p.m.
Tickets
Tickets can be bought at the museum for €15 or online for €17. Admission is free for anyone under 18 with an official ID card and residents of the European Economic Area under 26 with an official certificate of residence or valid ID card.
How Long to Spend at the Louvre
Short Answer: 3 hours inside. The museum is massive—the largest on Earth, so that should be something to take into consideration. It also has a rich collection of artwork, sculpture, and even medieval ruins.
Click on the link for more information. hutps://thetourguy.com/.
1. When is the Louvre not open?
A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Wednesday. D. Sunday.
2. How much should a Chinese couple pay to visit the Louvre by booking tickets online?
A. €15. B. €17. C. €30. D. €34.
3 Where is the text taken from?
A. A website. B. A novel. C. A magazine. D. A newspaper.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。法国卢浮宫是世界闻名的博物馆之一,本文介绍卢浮宫的开馆和购票信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Opening Hours部分的“Tuesday:Closed(星期二:休息)”可知,周二卢浮宫不开放。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Tickets部分的“Tickets can be bought at the museum for €15 or online for €17. Admission is free for anyone under 18 with an official ID card and residents of the European Economic Area under 26 with an official certificate of residence or valid ID card.(门票可以在博物馆以15欧元的价格购买,也可以在网上以17欧元的价格买到。持官方身份证的18岁以下人员和持官方居住证明或有效身份证的26岁以下欧洲经济区居民免费入场。)”可知,一对中国夫妻在网上购票需要34欧元。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Click on the link for more information. https://thetourguy.com/.(点击链接了解更多信息。https://thetourguy.com/。)”可知,这篇文章来源于网站,故选A。
B
Sarah Toumi, a young girl growing up in France, had a dream of becoming a leader who could make a positive impact on the world. Her desire to help others was awakened when she accompanied her Tunisian father to his hometown in the eastern part of Tunisia during vacations. During her time there, she organized homework clubs and activities for children. Toumi personally witnessed the negative effects of desertification (沙漠化). She realized that within 10 years, wealthy farmers had become worse off. Toumi was determined to stop the progression of the Sahara Desert. Due to a decrease in average rainfall and an increase in severe droughts (干旱), nearly 75% of Tunisia’s agricultural lands are currently at risk of desertification.
Toumi understood the need for a change in farming practices. She firmly believed that even small plots of land could bring significant returns if farmers were willing to adapt. This adaptation involved planting sustainable crops, using advanced water treatment technologies, and using natural products and fertilizers (肥料) instead of chemical alternatives.
In 2012, Toumi took a decisive step towards realizing her dream of fighting desertification. She moved to Tunisia and set up a program called Acacias for All, with the aim of putting her sustainable farming ideas into action. “I want to show young people in the countryside that they can create opportunities where they are. Nobody is better able to understand the impact of desertification and climate change than somebody who is living without water.”
By September 2016, over 130,000 acacia trees had been planted on 20 pilot farms, with a survival rate of 60% reported by farmers. Toumi estimates that around 3 million acacia trees are required to protect Tunisia’s farmland. She plans to plant 1 million trees by 2018. In the coming years, Toumi aims to promote the program to Algeria and Morocco.
4. How did Toumi’s holiday trips to Tunisia influence her?
A. They made her decide to leave the country. B. They helped her better understand her father.
C. They destroyed her dream of being a teacher. D. They inspired her to take action to help others.
5. What is the main cause of the desertification of Tunisia’s farmland?
A. Cold weather. B. Soil pollution. C. Low rainfall. D. Forest damage.
6. Why did Toumi start Acacias for All in Tunisia?
A. To ensure access to primary education for children.
B. To promote the protection of agricultural land.
C. To create job opportunities for young people.
D. To persuade the farmers not to use fertilizers.
7. Which of the following can best describe Toumi?
A. Determined and helpful. B. Considerate and calm.
C. Wealthy and academic. D. Thankful and flexible.
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲主人公Sarah Toumi在一次陪父亲回突尼斯老家激发了她要帮助当地人的热情,并由此创造了Acacias for AII项目,植树改善和保护当地的农田,坚持与沙漠化做斗争,为世界做出积极的影响。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。文章第一段讲到“Her desire to help others was awakened when she accompanied her Tunisian father to his hometown in the eastern part of Tunisia during vacations. (当她在度假期间陪突尼斯父亲去突尼斯东部的家乡时,她帮助他人的愿望被唤醒了)”可知,去突尼斯的旅行激励着她去帮助别人。故选D。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。文章第一段讲到“Due to a decrease in average rainfall and an increase in severe droughts (干旱), nearly 75% of Tunisia’s agricultural lands are currently at risk of desertification. (由于平均降雨量的减少和严重干旱的增加,突尼斯近75%的农田目前面临荒漠化的风险)”可知,平均降雨量的减少和干旱的增加是突尼斯农田沙漠化的主要原因。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。文章第三段讲到“In 2012, Toumi took a decisive step towards realizing her dream of fighting desertification. She moved to Tunisia and set up a program called Acacias for All, with the aim of putting her sustainable farming ideas into action (2012年,Toumi朝着实现自己的沙漠化梦想迈出了决定性的一步。她搬到突尼斯,建立了一个名为“全民Acacias”的项目,目的是将她的可持续农业理念付诸实践)”可知,建立该项目是为了将她的可持续农业理论付诸行动。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。文章第一段“Toumi was determined to stop the progression of the Sahara Desert.(图米决心阻止撒哈拉沙漠的扩张。)”和第三段讲到“In 2012, Toumi took a decisive step towards realizing her dream of fighting desertification. She moved to Tunisia and set up a program called Acacias for All, with the aim of putting her sustainable farming ideas into action. (2012年,Toumi朝着实现自己的沙漠化梦想迈出了决定性的一步。她搬到了突尼斯,建立了一个名为“全民Acacias”的项目,目的是将她的可持续农业理念付诸实践)”中的“decisive step”以及Toumi推动项目帮助当地人与沙漠化作斗争可知,Toumi意志坚定并乐于助人。故选A。
C
San Francisco’s waterfront (海滨) is on the National Register of Historic Places for good reason.
Its beautiful old landmarks, like the Ferry Building and the Bay Bridge, have been seen in many books, TV shows and movies—from the stories and novels of Jack London to the 1970s TV series The Streets of San Francisco. The future of San Francisco’s waterfront, however, isn’t safe.
In 2016, the National Trust for Historic Preservation put part of the city’s shoreline on its list of the U. S.’s most endangered historic places, in part because of the threat of sea level rise. The waterfront landmarks of many cities are under increasing threat from floods and rising sea levels brought on by human-driven climate change. St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy and the Venice Beach boardwalk in Los Angeles face similar challenges to San Francisco.
“The whole issue of climate change and historic preservation intersects (交织) right at the waterfront,” said Elaine Forbes, director of the Port of San Francisco. As she watched the boats come and go on a sunny afternoon, Forbes said, “Sea level rise hasn’t historically been as much of a threat to San Francisco as major earthquakes.” However, that’s changed. Parts of the main road that runs along the waterfront have flooded from heavy rains in recent years. The state estimates (预估) the water could rise up to about two and a half feet above its present level by 2060, and possibly up to seven feet by the turn of the century.
Now, San Francisco is considering measures to save its historic shoreline. But the growing magnitude and frequency of the climate-related threats, the high costs and effort needed in saving heritage sites, and competing ideas about what’s worth saving and what isn’t, can make it hard for cities to know what to do first.
8. What is San Francisco’s waterfront famous for?
A. Old landmarks. B. Famous beaches.
C. Beautiful bridges. D. Comfortable climate.
9. What challenge is the waterfront facing?
A. The loss of public support. B. The threat from rising sea levels.
C. The influence of tourist activities. D. The competition from other cities.
10. Why is the earthquake mentioned in paragraph 4?
A. To give an example of existing threats. B. To stress the seriousness of sea level rise.
C. To compare different types of natural disasters. D. To show the difficulty in the waterfront protection.
11. What can be learned from the text?
A. Heritage sites are in ruins. B. Threats have been removed.
C. The shoreline has been flooded. D. Solutions are under consideration.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. B 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了旧金山的滨水区如今面临海平面上升的威胁,同时许多城市的滨水地标正面临着由人类活动引起的气候变化带来的洪水和海平面上升的日益严重的威胁。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Its beautiful old landmarks, like the Ferry Building and the Bay Bridge, have been seen in many books, TV shows and movies—from the stories and novels of Jack London to the 1970s TV series The Streets of San Francisco. (它美丽的古老地标,如渡轮大厦和海湾大桥,在许多书籍、电视节目和电影中都有出现——从杰克·伦敦的故事和小说到20世纪70年代的电视剧《旧金山街道》)”可知,旧金山的滨水区以古老地标闻名。故选A。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“In 2016, the National Trust for Historic Preservation put part of the city’s shoreline on its list of the U. S.’s most endangered historic places, in part because of the threat of sea level rise.(2016年,美国国家历史保护信托基金会将该市的部分海岸线列入了美国最濒危的历史遗迹名单,部分原因是海平面上升的威胁)”可知,滨水区面临海平面上升的威胁。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Parts of the main road that runs along the waterfront have flooded from heavy rains in recent years. The state estimates (预估) the water could rise up to about two and a half feet above its present level by 2060, and possibly up to seven feet by the turn of the century.(近年来,沿着滨水区的部分主要道路因暴雨而被淹没。该州估计,到2060年,水位可能会上升到比现在高2.5英尺左右,到世纪之交可能会上升到7英尺)”可推知,第四段提到了地震是为了强调海平面上升的严重性。故选B。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Now, San Francisco is considering measures to save its historic shoreline.(现在,旧金山正在考虑采取措施保护其历史悠久的海岸线)”可知,解决方案正在考虑之中。故选D。
D
If you’re someone who has been worrying about the rise of the robots—hold on there just a second, and let them help you impress your friends with some newfound skills in a foreign language. Using artificial intelligence (AI) to help us learn and improve those skills is not new—some of the online language tools we turn to every day are powered by AI.
But as new technologies flood into the market, now is a great time to take advantage of the tech. And according to experts, these tools aren’t replacing teachers—they’re making their lives easier. One of the things that stops some of us from practicing speaking in a new language is a lack of self-confidence. AI can help—chatbots don’t judge you. Of course, teachers don’t either, but for some people, communicating with a bot may erase that fear of failure or shyness.
The latest chatbots use something called natural language processing that allows them to understand human speech or writing, providing a human-like response right away. While chatbots are extremely useful for learners working individually, teachers can also offer course material and ask an AI system to produce personalized textbooks for groups of students. The AI can also provide feedback (反馈) in seconds—gone are the days of waiting a week for work to be graded.
Past online language tools and games were able to tell you when you were wrong, but they weren’t always able to explain why. Now, not only has that changed, but the explanations are detailed and immediate. But this is not to underestimate the role of the teacher, who can use the technology to help learn more about the strengths and shortcomings of their students and personalize their teaching.
So, if you want to impress your friends with your perfect speech, don’t be afraid of AI. Just think of it as a useful tool for both teachers and language learners, which will give you more time and space to enjoy learning something new!
12. What is the main idea of the article?
A. The dangers of Al-robots.
B. The history of online language tools.
C. The benefits of AI in language learning.
D. The role of teachers in the modern classroom.
13. Why might someone prefer communicating with a bot?
A. Because bots grade work faster.
B. Because bots provide textbooks.
C. Because bots are more knowledgeable.
D. Because bots may remove the fear of failure or shyness.
14. What is the benefit of AI producing personalized textbooks?
A. It saves time for teachers. B. It reduces the cost of education.
C. It meets individual students’ needs. D. It provides detailed lesson plans.
15. What word might replace the underlined word “shortcoming” in paragraph 4?
A. weakness. B. awareness. C. witness. D. darkness.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,文章主要讲的是人工智能在语言学习中带给人们的好处。
【12题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Using articial itelligence (AI) to help us leam and improve those skills is not new—some of the online language tools we turn to every day are powered by AL.(使用人工智能(AI)来帮助我们学习和提高这些技能并不是什么新鲜事,我们每天使用的一些在线语言工具就是由人工智能驱动的。)”以及最后一段“So, if you want to impress your friends with your perfect speech, don’t be afraid of AI. Just think of it as a useful tool for both teachers and language learners, which will give you more time and space to enjoy learning something new!(所以,如果你想用你完美的演讲给你的朋友留下深刻印象,不要害怕AI。只要认为它是一个对老师和语言学习者都有用的工具,它会给你更多的时间和空间来享受学习一些新的东西!)”以及其他段落的内容可知,本文主要围绕着人工智能在语言学习中带给人们的好处来展开,因此C项The benefits of AI in language learning. (人工智能在语言学习中的好处。) 最能概括全文内容。故选C项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“One of the things that stops some of us from practicing speaking in a new language is a lack of self-confidence. Al can nelp—chatbots don’t judge you. Of course, teachers don’t either, but for some people, communicating with a bot may erase that fear of failure or shyness.(阻止我们中的一些人练习说一种新的语言的原因之一是缺乏自信。聊天机器人不会评判你。当然,老师也不知道,但对一些人来说,与机器人交流可能会消除对失败或害羞的恐惧。)”可知,有人更喜欢和机器人交流是因为机器人可以消除对失败的恐惧或害羞。故选D项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“While chatbots are extremely useful for learners working individually, teachers can also offer course material and ask an AI system to produce personalized textbooks for groups of students. (虽然聊天机器人对于单独工作的学习者非常有用,但教师也可以提供课程材料,并要求智能系统为学生群体制作个性化的教科书。)” 可知,人工智能制作个性化教科书的好处是它可以满足学生的个性化需求。故选C项。
【15题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词之前“But this is not to underestimate the role of the teacher, who can use the technology to help learn more about the strengths and(但这并不是要低估了教师的角色,他可以利用技术来帮助更多了解学生的优势和)”以及划线词之后“of their students and personalize their teaching.(并个性化他们的教学。)”可知老师能够对学生进行个性化教学是因为老师在技术的帮助下已经了解了学生的优点和短处,由并列连词and可知划线词与strengths(优点)构成并列关系,由此可推知划线词意思应为不足,与A项weakness(不足;弱点)意思相近。故选A项。
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。
A full holiday schedule of gatherings and celebrations can make staying fit seem much more difficult. ____16____.
Keep moving.
Lance Dalleck, a professor of sport science at Western Colorado University, says that small efforts to get moving can help your overall health during the holidays. ____17____. Dalleck suggests getting up for just five minutes every 30 to 60 minutes and performing light activity.
____18____.
“The holidays can affect your exercise and weight-control intentions. Start each day with a game plan, just like a great coach going into a big game,” says Dr. Nicholas DiNubile specializing in sports medicine. He recommends tracking your food intake and activity level. “Doing so makes you aware of the amount of calories (热量) in certain foods,” he says.
Exercise early, sleep well and make lists.
Chris Freytag, a personal trainer, says, “The holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year, but I recognize that it will be hard on my health.” ____19____. That way you don’t get distracted (分心) later in the day by parties, or other events. He also recommends getting plenty of rest and maintaining lists to stay organized and stress-free.
Be creative and free of “all or nothing” mindsets (心态).
The holidays are very busy, but do your best to avoid the “all or nothing” mindsets when it comes to healthful eating and physical activity. “In fact, there is more than just one way to live healthfully and be active,” says Jessica Matthews, a professor in the College of Health Sciences in San Diego. “____20____.”
A. Be the person with a plan
B. Have a very crowded schedule
C. You’d better find a workout partner
D. He recommends working out in the morning
E. Actually, too much sitting is harmful to your health
F. By exploring new activities, you can enjoy your holiday
G. These expert-recommended tips can help you stay on track
【答案】16. G 17. E 18. A 19. D 20. F
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了在假期保持健康的建议。
【16题详解】
空格前的句子“A full holiday schedule of gatherings and celebrations can make staying fit seem much more difficult.(一个满是聚会和庆祝活动的假期安排会让保持健康看起来更加困难。)”是说假期里保持健康更加困难,而下文介绍的是假期保持健康的建议,所以空格处应该是一个承上启下的句子,引出下文的建议,所以G项“These expert-recommended tips can help you stay on track(这些专家推荐的建议可以帮助你保持在正轨上)”填入空格处,符合语境。故选G项。
【17题详解】
空格后的句子“Dalleck suggests getting up for just five minutes every 30 to 60 minutes and performing light activity.(达勒克建议每隔30到60分钟站起来5分钟,做一些轻微的活动。)”是建议每隔30到60分钟站起来5分钟,做一些轻微的活动,为什么建议这么做呢?空格处的句子应该给出答案,空格处的句子应该是说久坐的危害,所以,E项“Actually, too much sitting is harmful to your health(事实上,久坐对你的健康有害)”填入空格处,符合语境。故选E项。
【18题详解】
空格处是该部分的主题句,根据下文的内容““The holidays can affect your exercise and weight-control intentions. Start each day with a game plan, just like a great coach going into a big game,” says Dr. Nicholas DiNubile specializing in sports medicine.(“假期会影响你锻炼和控制体重的意图。每天从一个比赛计划开始,就像一个伟大的教练进入一场重要的比赛,”运动医学专业的尼古拉斯·迪努比博士说。)”可知,此处是建议制定计划,所以A项“Be the person with a plan(做一个有计划的人)”填入空格处,符合语境。故选A项。
【19题详解】
根据小标题“Exercise early, sleep well and make lists.(早点锻炼,睡个好觉,列个清单)”和空格后的句子“That way you don’t get distracted (分心) later in the day by parties, or other events. He also recommends getting plenty of rest and maintaining lists to stay organized and stress-free.(这样你就不会在一天的晚些时候被聚会或其他事件分散注意力。他还建议多休息,并保持清单,以保持有序和无压力)”讲了多休息并保持清单可知,空格处的做法应该是不影响一天中晚些时候的锻炼活动,所以D项“He recommends working out in the morning(他建议早上锻炼)”填入空格处,符合语境。故选D项。
【20题详解】
根据空格前的句子““In fact, there is more than just one way to live healthfully and be active,” says Jessica Matthews, a professor in the College of Health Sciences in San Diego.(圣地亚哥健康科学学院教授杰西卡·马修斯说:“事实上,健康生活和活跃的方式不止一种。”)”可知,空格处的句子应该是建议去探索新的活动,所以F项“By exploring new activities, you can enjoy your holiday(通过探索新的活动,你可以享受你的假期)”填入空格处,符合语境。故选F项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;小题1分,满分15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。
When I think of the word perfect, I think of something only a few can achieve, anything that I can compare myself to. For a few weeks, I have been ___21___ one girl who is in a few of my middle school classes. It seems like she has a ___22___ life—lots of friends, all A's, and everything anyone could ever want, ___23___ in my point of view.
One day, I was talking to my teacher about one of the upcoming tests when I saw the girl ___24___ me in a strange way. I ___25___ started to feel surprised and think, “Why is she looking at me? Did I do something wrong? Is my hair messed up?” When the class was over and everyone was ___26___ to their next class, she caught up to me and said, “I just thought you should know, I think you are really ___27___ . " I then watched her as she walked away and thought, “She thinks I am pretty?”
The whole day, I ___28___ up thinking about one thing. That was, “Why does she think that?" After thinking about that ___29___ in my head through each second of the day, I came to learn one big ____30____ in our life. In the whole society, almost everyone has a(n) ____31____ of their own insecurities(不安全感), even though they may not be discovered on the outside. In this case, I was thinking that she was everything I wanted to be and she ____32____ the same of me. Both of us are not perfect. It is our ____33____ to either accept that and love ourselves or keep torturing(折磨)ourselves with ____34____ . I think that being able to fully love yourself is the ____35____ meaning of the word perfect.
21 A. copying B. missing C. noticing D. avoiding
22. A. perfect B. balanced C. colorful D. meaningful
23. A. at most B. at least C. after all D. above all
24. A. laughing at B. glaring at C. staring at D. pointing at
25. A. finally B. steadily C. slowly D. immediately
26 A. rushing B. getting C. turning D. attending
27. A. honest B. brave C. lively D. pretty
28. A. gave B. ended C. stayed D. made
29. A. discussion B. effect C. test D. topic
30. A. lesson B. promise C. skill D. rule
31. A. dream B. experience C. expectation D. qualification
32. A. denied B. blamed C. thought D. avoided
33. A. right B. choice C. honor D. habit
34. A. comparisons B. introductions C. experiments D. improvements
35. A. severe B. half C. true D. extra
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. B 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过与另一个女孩的互相欣赏得到了自信并意识到能够完全爱自己才是真正的完美。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:几个星期以来,在我中学的几节课上,我一直注意到一个女孩。A. copying复制;B. missing错过;C. noticing注意到;D. avoiding避免。根据后文“It seems like she has a ___2___ life—lots of friends, all A’s, and everything anyone could ever want, ___3___ in my point of view.”可知作者一直注意着这个女孩。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:她的生活似乎很完美—朋友很多,成绩都是A,拥有任何人想要的一切,至少在我看来是这样。A. perfect完美的;B. balanced平衡的;C. colorful丰富多彩的;D. meaningful有意义的。根据前文“When I think of the word perfect, I think of something only a few can achieve, anything that I can compare myself to”可知作者认为这个女孩是完美的。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意同上题。A.at most至少;B.at least至少;C. after all毕竟;D. above all首先。根据前文“It seems like she has a ___2___ life—lots of friends, all A’s, and everything anyone could ever want, __3___ in my point of view.”可知至少作者认为这个女孩是完美的。故选B项。
【24题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:一天,我正在和老师谈论即将到来的考试,这时我看到那个女孩用一种奇怪的方式盯着我。A. laughing at嘲笑;B. glaring at怒视;C. staring at盯着看;D. pointing at指着。根据后文的“Why is she looking at me? Did I do something wrong? Is my hair messed up?”可知作者注意到那个女孩盯着作者看。故选C项。
【25题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:我立刻感到惊讶,心想:“她为什么看着我?”" A. finally最终地;B. steadily稳定地;C. slowly缓慢地;D. immediately立即地。根据前文的“Why is she looking at me? Did I do something wrong? Is my hair messed up?”可知作者立即开始感到惊讶,以为自己哪里不对劲。故选D项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:当下课了,每个人都奔向下一节课的时候,她赶上来对我说:“我只是觉得你应该知道,我觉得你真的很漂亮。” A. rushing冲;B. getting得到;C. turning转身;D. attending参加。根据后文的“to their next class, she caught up to me”可知下课之后,所有同学都在奔向下一节课。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上题。A. honest诚实的;B. brave勇敢的;C. lively活泼的;D. pretty漂亮的。根据后文的“I then watched her as she walked away and thought, ‘She thinks I am pretty?’”可知那位女孩认为作者很漂亮。故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:一整天,我都在想一件事。A. gave给予;B. ended结束;C. stayed保持;D. made使得。根据前文“The whole day”可知作者以一整天都在想一件事情而结束。end up doing以……而结束。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:在我的脑海中思考了这一话题后,我学到了重要的一课:每个人都有自己的不安全感的经历,即使他们可能不会被外界发现。A. discussion讨论;B. effect效果;C. test测试;D. topic话题。根据前文“That was, ‘Why does she think that?’”可知作者一直在思考“那个女孩为什么认为作者漂亮?”这个话题。故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上题。A. lesson课;B. promise承诺;C. skill技巧;D. rule规则。根据后文“In the whole society, almost everyone has a(n) ___11___ of their own insecurities(不安全感), even though they may not be discovered on the outside.”可知作者学到了重要的一课。故选A项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同第九题。A. dream梦想;B. experience经历,经验;C. expectation期望;D. qualification资格。根据后文“everyone has their own insecurities”可知每个人都有自己的不安全感的经历,只是没有被外面的人所发现。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在这种情况下,我认为她就是我想成为的人,她对我的看法也是一样的。A. denied否定;B. blamed责备;C. thought认为;D. avoided避免。根据前文“I was thinking that she was everything I wanted to be”可知那个女孩和作者都想成为对方,两个人的看法是相同的。故选C项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:要么接受现实,爱自己,要么继续用比较来折磨自己,这是我们的选择。A. right权利;B. choice选择;C. honor荣誉;D. habit习惯。根据后文“to either accept that and love ourselves or keep torturing(折磨)ourselves with ___14___”可知接受现实,爱自己,还是继续用比较来折磨自己,这是一种选择。故选B项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:要么接受现实,爱自己,要么继续用比较来折磨自己,这是我们的选择。A. comparisons比较;B. introductions介绍;C. experiments实验;D. improvements改善。根据前文“either accept that and love ourselves”可知这里指通过比较来折磨自己。故选A项。
35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我认为能够完全爱自己才是完美这个词的真正含义。A. severe严重的;B. half一半的;C. true真正的;D. extra额外的。根据前文“being able to fully love yourself”可知作者认为完全爱自己才是完美这个词的真正含义。故选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。
Chinese calligraphy is an artistic practice of writing Chinese characters, often with a brush and ink on xuan paper. The ___36___ (develop) of Chinese calligraphy began alongside the earliest Chinese characters ___37___ date back to the Shang Dynasty (c. 16th century—11th century BC). Over time, calligraphy took shape step by step as ___38___ form of art rather than just a means of record.
Calligraphy is a difficult art. The type of brush, ink and paper can all affect the output. From brush direction ___39___ speed of writing, every turn of the wrist also ___40___ (matter). Structure of individual characters and spatial layout (布局) as a whole influence ___41___ (it) quality. Moreover, it is said that even the feelings and values of the writer are directly reflected on calligraphy.
Lan Ting Xu, ___42___ (create) by Wang Xizhi during the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317—420), is one of the most celebrated ___43___ (masterpiece) of Chinese calligraphy. Its expressive brushwork brought it both historical ___44___ cultural significance in Chinese literature. Calligraphy is also within reach, like the Spring Festival couplets (春联).
Where there is Chinese language, there is Chinese calligraphy, and where there is calligraphy, there is beauty. The art is still ___45___ (high) valued today, for it is more than just writing, it is a living heritage.
【答案】36. development
37. that 38. a
39. to 40. matters
41. its 42. created
43. masterpieces
44. and 45. highly
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国书法的历史、艺术特点及其文化价值。
【36题详解】
考查名词。句意:中国书法的发展始于最早的汉字,可以追溯到商朝(公元前16世纪至公元前11世纪)。分析句式结构再根据空格前的the可知,此处用提示词的名词形式developmen作主语。故填developmen。
【37题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:同上。分析句式结构可知,此处是定语从句,先行词characters指物,且先行词前有最高级the earliest修饰,所以应该用关系代词that来引导。故填that。
【38题详解】
考查冠词。句意:随着时间的推移,书法逐渐成为一种艺术形式,而不仅仅是一种记录手段。意可知,此处是泛指“一种”一种艺术形式,且form的发音是辅音音素开头,所以用不定冠词a。故填a。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意:从笔触的方向到书写的速度,手腕的每一次转动都很重要。分析句意再根据上文的From可知,此处用介词to构成固定短语from…to表示“从……到……”。故填to。
【40题详解】
考查主谓一致。句意:同上。根据上文的is可知,本句的时态为一般现在时,且主语every turn of the wrist是第三人称单数,所以空格处谓语动词应该用动词的第三人称单数形式。故填matters。
【41题详解】
考查物主代词。句意:个体人物的结构和整体的空间布局影响其品质。分析句式结构可知,此处用提示词的形容词性物主代词来修饰名词quality。故填its。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:东晋时期(317-420)王羲之创作的《兰亭序》是中国书法最著名的杰作之一。分析句式结构可知,此处用非谓语动词作后置定语,又因为create和Lan Ting Xu之间是被动关系,所以用过去分词作后置定语。故填created。
【43题详解】
考查名词。句意:同上。分析句意再根据上文的one of可知,one of后面应该跟可数名词的复数形式。故填masterpieces。
【44题详解】
考查连词。句意:其富有表现力的笔法使其在中国文学中具有历史和文化意义。分析句意可知,此处上下文之间是并列关系,所以用连词and。故填and。
【45题详解】
考查副词。句意:这种艺术在今天仍然受到高度重视,因为它不仅仅是文字,它是一种活的遗产。分析结构可知,此处用提示词的副词形式highly作状语修饰动词valued。故填highly。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一部分 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 在刚刚过去的十二月你校举办了“校园文化艺术节”系列活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道,内容包括:
1.活动目的;
2.活动内容(如书画展览,合唱比赛chorus competition,话剧比赛drama contest等);
3.活动反响。
注意:(1)词数80左右;(2)可适当加入细节,使内容充实、行文连贯。
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【答案】 Campus Culture and Art Festival Successfully Wrapped Up
Our school organized a campus culture and art festival in the hall last Friday. The purpose of the activity was to show our rich campus culture and the students’ talents and also enhance the artistic atmosphere of students.
A variety of activities were held during the festival, such as calligraphy and painting exhibition, choral competition, drama contest and so on. Some students showed their best works so that we could have a feast for our eyes.
All the students and teachers enjoyed the festival which turned out to be a success. Through this activity, we not only got relaxed, but also exposed ourselves to culture and art. Undoubtedly, it was an unforgettable day for all of us.
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文写作。请你就学校开展的“校园文化艺术节”系列活动为校英文报写一篇活动报道,内容包括:1.活动目的;2.活动内容(如书画展览,合唱比赛chorus competition,话剧比赛drama contest等);3.活动反响。
【详解】1.词汇积累
目的:purpose→aim/goal
提升:enhance→promote/improve
各种各样的:a variety of→various/varied
毫无疑问:undoubtedly→beyond doubt/out of question
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:A variety of activities were held during the festival, such as calligraphy and painting exhibition, choral competition, drama contest and so on.
拓展句:A variety of activities were held during the festival, which included calligraphy and painting exhibition, choral competition, drama contest and so on.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Some students showed their best works so that we could have a feast for our eyes.(运用了so that引导的状语从句)
[高分句型2] All the students and teachers enjoyed the festival which turned out to be a success. (运用了which引导的限制性定语从句)
第二节 读后续写(满分25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。
An Honest Mistake
Alice double-checked the words on her spelling test. If she got 100 percent today, she’d win her class’s First-Quarter Spelling Challenge and a brand-new dictionary that came with videos and other cool stuff. Plus, Lisa had promised to do a handstand if anyone got a perfect score.
Three more words to go. n-i-c-e-l-y. q-u-i-c-k-l-y. h-o-n-s-t-y. Wait! She’d spelled “honesty”, not “honestly”! She hurriedly erased the t-y and wrote l-y before handing in her paper.
“I’ll correct and grade these test papers at the break”, said Lisa. Alice hurried into the classroom. She sat restlessly in her seat with her fingers crossed. Then Lisa walked to the front of the room and cleared her throat.
“Congratulations, Alice! You did it!” she announced. The whole class burst into applause! Lisa presented Alice with her prize. Alice grinned(咧嘴笑) as she read the label on the box: To Alice Carter, for her perfect first -quarter score in spelling.
“Is everything OK?” Mom asked as Alice burst through the front door after school. “Everything is perfect!” Alice shouted, showing Mom her spelling test paper and prize. Mom hugged her. “Put the test on the fridge so Dad can see it when he get home. And Casper, too. ” Alice scooped (抱起) up her cat. “Casper, can you spell nicely, quickly and honestly?” Alice’s heart missed a beat suddenly. “Honestly?” H-O-N-E-S-L-Y!
“Alice, what’s the matter?” said Mom. “I don’t feel so good,” Alice said, putting Casper down and stuffing the test paper into her backpack. “Probably too much excitement.” Mom rubbed her back. “How about some tea?” Alice swallowed, “How did you know? A “t” is exactly what I needed.
注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
Shortly afterwards, Alice dashed into her room and pulled out the test paper.
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Paragraph 2:
Alice pushed open the door of Lisa’s office.
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【答案】Paragraph 1:
Shortly afterwards, Alice dashed into her room and pulled out the test paper. Recalling the joyful moment, a mixture of guilt and unwillingness overwhelmed her, Alice slowly picked up her pen, hesitant. “If I put the missing t back in, no one would ever know.” she thought. The moment the nib touched the paper, her heart began to beat fast, her hand trembling. Straightening her back, Alice took a few deep breaths, tossed the pen on the table and stormed out of the house with her backpack. She raced back to school as fast as her legs could carry her. (87 words)
Paragraph 2:
Alice pushed open the door of Lisa’s office. At the sight of Alice, Lisa asked her what was happening. Alice unzipped her bag, pulled out the prize and handed it to her teacher. Head down, she explained her mistake in spelling competition. For a moment, Lisa stood quietly reading the label on the dictionary. Then she picked up a pen, crossed out the word perfect on the label and wrote honest before handing the prize back to Alice. “I get to keep this? Honestly?” she asked suspiciously, “Not for the spelling mistake you made,”Lisa smiled “But for your honesty.”(92 words)
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了Alice在拼写比赛时错将honestly拼错了,但是老师并没有发现,并给了Alice奖品。后来,Alice发现了自己错误,勇敢地向老师指了出来,并再次因为自己的诚实而获得了奖品。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“过了一会儿,Alice冲进房间,拿出试卷。”可知,Alice突然意识到自己的拼写错误,内心非常纠结。
②由第二段首句内容“Alice推开Lisa的办公室的门。”可知,第二段可描写Alice承认了自己的拼写错误。
2.续写线索:Alice参加拼写比赛——Alice获得了满分,并获得了奖品——Alice突然意识到自己的拼写错误——Alice经过了内心的纠结决定向老师承认这个拼写错误——老师表扬了Alice的诚实
3.词汇激活
行为类
①回忆起:recall/look back on
②冲出:storm out of/dash out of/run out of
③递还:hand back/give back
情绪类
①不情愿:unwillingness/disinclination
②怀疑地:suspiciously/doubtfully/distrustfully
【点睛】【高分句型1】The moment the nib touched the paper, her heart began to beat fast, her hand trembling.(运用了the moment引导的时间状语从句)
【高分句型2】At the sight of Alice, Lisa asked her what was happening.(运用了what引导的宾语从句)
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