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桐城中学2025—2026学年度上学期第二次教学质量检测高一英语试卷 考生须知： 1.本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟; 2.答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场、座位号及准考证号(填涂); 3.所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效; 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 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. What does the woman want to do tomorrow? A. Go shopping. B. Visit her aunt. C. Attend a birthday party. 2. What did the woman do this morning? A. She went on a trip. B. She did the packing. C. She checked the windows. 3. What is mentioned in the email about the fitness center? A. It will be in use next month. B. It will lengthen business hours. C. It will be open to the employees. 4. How does the man feel about the news? A. Happy. B. Confused. C. Surprised. 5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Delivery man and customer. B. Baker and customer. C. Co-workers. 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。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7小题。 6. What does the man like doing in the park? A. Hiking. B. Bird-watching. C. Picnicking. 7. What does the man ask the woman to do in the end? A. Book a tour guide. B. Show him around. C. Have something to eat together. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What sport does the man learn to do? A. Tennis. B. Football. C. Basketball. 9. What did the man do first in the lesson? A. He played a game. B. He jumped. C. He ran. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12小题。 10. How many parts are there in the smartwatch? A. Five. B. Six. C. Eleven. 11. Where is the power button of the smartwatch? A. At the back. B. On the right side. C. At the bottom left. 12. Which function does the man care about most? A. The microphone. B. Heart rate monitor. C. The touch screen. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16小题。 13. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. How Martina chose her course. B. What Martina’s teacher looks like. C. Whether Martina enjoys her campus life. 14. What do we know about the art teacher? A. He is from France. B. He has a bad accent. C. He advises Martina on choices. 15. What subject does Martina like best? A. Art. B. Science. C. History. 16. Why did Martina decide to major in English? A. It was more practical for her future. B. It is easier to learn than other subjects. C. She liked the English teacher. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至20小题。 17. Which building has a gym? A. Blake Residence. B. Brown Hall. C. Queen’s Building. 18. Why is Blake Residence peaceful? A. Only girls live there. B. No visitors can come in. C. Everyone has a private room. 19. What is the advantage of Queen’s Building? A. It has shower rooms. B. It has a computer room. C. It has its own private garden. 20. Why is the Parkway Flats expensive? A. Parking there is charged. B. There are the largest rooms. C. The fees include the cost of meals. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Metropolitan Art Gallery Visitor Guide Discover world-class art collections at the Metropolitan Art Gallery, where over 5,000 artworks spanning ancient to contemporary periods await your visit. Designed for art enthusiasts and casual visitors alike, our gallery offers an enriching cultural experience through carefully organized exhibitions and engaging programs. Opening Hours The gallery welcomes visitors Wednesday through Monday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with extended hours until 8:00 PM on Fridays. Please note we're closed on Tuesdays, and last admission is 45 minutes before closing time. Admission Prices Ticket Type Price Adult £15 Senior(65+) £12 Student (with ID) £10 Child (under 12) Free Family (2+2) £35 Daily Programs Begin your journey with our daily Guided Highlights Tour at 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM, perfect for first-time visitors. Families will enjoy our weekend Children's Art Workshops at10:30 AM, while art lovers can attend our Friday evening Artist Talks at 6:30 PM. Visitor Facilities We've designed your visit for comfort and convenience, offering free cloakroom service, wheelchair accessible routes, and audio guides in five languages (£3 rental). Relax at our gallery café serving light meals, and stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout. Plan Your Visit For the best experience, we recommend allowing at least two hours for your visit and purchasing tickets online to avoid queues. Don't forget your camera (flash photography prohibited), and please note our size restrictions for bags (maximum 40x40x20cm). Location & Transport Located at 15 Culture Street, just a 5-minute walk from Central Station, the gallery offers bike racks and limited nearby parking for your convenience. 1. How much should a family of two adults and one child (aged 10) pay for admission? A. £25. B. £30. C. £35. D. £40. 2. What can visitors do in Metropolitan Art Gallery? A. Attend Artist talks on Monday. B. Appreciate ancient art works on Friday. C. Enjoy Guided Highlights Tours on Tuesday. D. Join Children's Art Workshops on Wednesday. 3. What are visitors advised to do before coming? A. Bring light meals. B. Rent an audio guide. C. Buy tickets online. D. Reserve parking spaces. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了参观大都会美术馆的具体细节。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格内容可知，Adult（成人）票价是15英镑，Child (under 12)（12岁以下儿童）是Free（免费的）。故一个由两名成人和一名10岁儿童组成的家庭只需支付两个成人票，即30英镑。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Discover world-class art collections at the Metropolitan Art Gallery, where over 5,000 artworks spanning ancient to contemporary periods await your visit.(在大都会美术馆探索世界级的艺术藏品吧，那里有超过5000件跨越古代至当代的艺术品静待您的参观。)”及 Opening Hours部分“ The gallery welcomes visitors Wednesday through Monday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with extended hours until 8:00 PM on Fridays.(该美术馆每周三至周一对游客开放，开放时间为上午10点至下午6点，周五延长至晚上8点。)”可知，在该美术馆，周五可欣赏古代艺术作品。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Plan Your Visit部分“ For the best experience, we recommend allowing at least two hours for your visit and purchasing tickets online to avoid queues.(为获得最佳参观体验，我们建议您至少预留两小时，并提前在线购票以避免排队。)”可知，文章建议游客参观之前提前在线购票。故选C。 B Macie Semrau, a 6-year-old girl from Eliot, Maine, seldom missed school. So, when she refused to even get dressed one day, her mother decided to allow her to stay home with her father Kyle and her 4-year-old brother Caleb. The family would later be extremely thankful that the little girl refused to leave after she found her father passed out in the basement. After returning from his night work, Kyle was feeling light-headed. He told his wife Kate that he would be laying low for the day with their children. He finally made his way to the basement. Macie paid attention to her father’s condition when she heard him shouting, and she and Caleb went to have a look. Macie found her 37-year-old father was about to lose awareness (意识). She asked him for his phone’s passcode (密码) so she could unlock it. After successfully opening his phone, she found the local police department’s number and called the police. Smith was floored by Macie’s decision-making and her ability to stay calm. The little girl listed the family’s Goodwin Road address while explaining that her father was in trouble. In the meantime Caleb comforted his father. Thanks to Macie and Caleb, he was sent to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, where he required four liters of oxygen (氧气) and spent three days recovering. “I’m very lucky, obviously because of my daughter and son and the police’s response” said Kate. “It was quick,” he added, mentioning that the police arrived just in two minutes thanks to Macie’s call. “It was unbelievable. I was in tears myself,” he said. The Eliot Police Department also praised the young girl for her quick thinking and strong awareness. Eliot Police Chief Elliot Moya praised the Semraus for teaching their children about awareness of their surroundings (环境) as well as communication skills. Can your child open your phone and call the police? If not, now’s the time for them to learn. 4. What do we know about Macie from paragraph 1? A. She was late for class regularly. B. She went off to school almost every day. C. She enjoyed staying home with her father. D. She liked to play with her brother at home. 5. What did Macie think of first to help her father? A. How to call for help with her father’s phone. B. How to give emergency treatment to her father. C. How to send her father to hospital with her brother. D. How to get her father’s phone to connect to the Internet. 6. Why did Kyle say he was lucky? A. His daughter was wise to skip school that day. B. His kids and the police’s response was immediate. C. A policeman happened to be there to come to his help. D. The police department’s phone was not busy that day. 7. We can infer that parents had better teach their kids to ________. A. fit into their new surroundings B. show off their communication skills C. remember the police’s phone number D. learn some practical life skills earlier 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. B 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一个六岁的小女孩，在父亲Kyle生病后，通过使用父亲的手机报警，帮助警方及时将父亲送到医院治疗的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Macie Semrau, a 6-year-old girl from Eliot, Maine, seldom missed school.(来自缅因州艾略特的6岁女孩Macie Semrau很少缺课)”可知，Macie Semrau很少缺课，也就是说她几乎每天都去上学。故选B。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Macie paid attention to her father’s condition when she heard him shouting, and she and Caleb went to have a look. Macie found her 37-year-old father was about to lose awareness (意识). She asked him for his phone’s passcode (密码) so she could unlock it. After successfully opening his phone, she found the local police department’s number and called the police.(Macie听到父亲的喊声后，注意到了他的情况，她和Caleb去看了看。Macie发现她37岁的父亲快要失去知觉了。她向他要了手机的密码，这样她就可以解锁了。在成功打开他的手机后，她找到了当地警察局的电话号码并报了警)”可知，当Macie自己的父亲快要失去知觉的时候，她首先想到的是解锁父亲的手机让后向警察求助。故选A。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段““I’m very lucky, obviously because of my daughter and son and the police’s response” said Kate. “It was quick,” he added, mentioning that the police arrived just in two minutes thanks to Macie’s call. “It was unbelievable. I was in tears myself,” he said.(凯特说：“我很幸运，显然是因为我的女儿和儿子以及警方的反应。”“行动很快，”他补充说。他提到，多亏了Macie的电话，警察在两分钟内就赶到了。“真是难以置信。我自己也哭了，”他说)”可知，Kyle认为自己很幸运是因为自己的孩子很冷静地向警察求助，而警察也立即作出了反应。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Eliot Police Chief Elliot Moya praised the Semraus for teaching their children about awareness of their surroundings (环境) as well as communication skills. Can your child open your phone and call the police? If not, now’s the time for them to learn.(艾略特警察局局长Elliot Moya称赞Semraus夫妇教会了孩子们对周围环境的认识以及沟通技巧。你的孩子能打开你的手机报警吗？如果没有，现在是他们学习的时候了)”可推知，文章作者认为父母应该早点教孩子一些实用的生活技能。故选D。 C In Shakespeare’s HAMLET, Polonius asks the prince, “What are you reading, my Lord?” Hamlet replies, “Words, words, words.” Either, as is likely, Hamlet wasn’t interested in what he was reading, or, less likely, he didn’t understand the words he was reading. In this case, Polonius should have lent Hamlet a good dictionary. Dictionaries are essential tools for people who like to read. There are so many words in English that even the most educated person will sometimes meet an unfamiliar word and have to look it up. Languages keep changing, too, with new words constantly being added and new meanings being applied to old words. For example, the 12th edition of Xinhua Dictionary, the most popular dictionary in China, has added new words such as “chu xin” “fen si” “er wei ma” etc. As for new meanings, “girl” once meant “a small child of either sex”. And “naughty” didn’t mean you were “enjoying playing tricks”; it meant you were poor. A printed dictionary can’t keep pace with all the changes, which is why most dictionaries have websites and apps to help you keep up-to-date. However, I still prefer printed dictionaries because they give you more definitions and more examples of how a word is used. Even a simple word, such as “set”, has 430 meanings (the most of English words) but an online dictionary would only offer two or three. A printed dictionary also gives you the opportunity to discover new words as you run your finger down the page looking for the word you want. There is no “official” English dictionary, but the Oxford English Dictionary is considered to be the best. For English language learners, however, I would recommend the Collins COBUILD Dictionary for Advanced Learners. Hamlet, by the way, was Danish and a college student. He would have appreciated the Collins Dictionary to help himself with his words, words, words. This dictionary has over 40,000 words and gives you full-sentence definitions with good examples of how words are used. 8. What’s the function of paragraph 1? A. To introduce the topic. B. To let the readers know more about HAMLET. C. To arouse readers’ interest in Shakespeare. D. To explain when it’s necessary to use a dictionary. 9. Why does the author mention “girl” in paragraph 2? A. To show how powerful Xinhua Dictionary is. B. To support the idea: languages keep changing. C. To prove new words are being added to dictionaries. D. To imply “girl” also means “boy” in some cases. 10. What’s the author’s attitude to printed dictionaries? A. Favorable. B. Ambiguous. C. Negative. D. Critical. 11. What’s the author’s purpose of writing the last paragraph? A. To introduce the history of dictionaries. B. To call on learners to use dictionaries. C. To recommend Collins Dictionary. D. To explain why Hamlet likes Collins. 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. A 11. C 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了词典的重要作用以及作者偏爱纸质词典的原因。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文尤其是第一段最后一句“In this case, Polonius should have lent Hamlet a good dictionary.( 在这种情况下，普罗尼尔斯应该借给哈姆雷特一本好词典。)”可知，作者在第一段通过引用《哈姆雷特》中的一段对话引出了文章的主题——“dictionary”。故选A。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段第三句“Languages keep changing, too, with new words constantly being added and new meanings being applied to old words. (语言也在不断变化，新词不断被添加，旧词被赋予新的含义。)”可知，随着新词不断出现，旧词的新义不断增加，语言也一直在变化。由此可推知，作者提及“girl”这个旧词的新义是为了支撑“语言在不断变化”这个论点。故选B。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。通读第三段尤其是第二句中的“However, I still prefer printed dictionaries(然而，我还是更喜欢纸质词典)”可知，作者更喜欢使用纸质词典。故选A。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。通读最后一段尤其是第二句“For English language learners, however, I would recommend the Collins COBUILD Dictionary for Advanced Learners. (然而，对于英语学习者，我推荐柯林斯高阶英语词典。)”可知，作者写最后一段的目的是向读者推荐柯林斯高阶英语词典。故选C。 D For some people,music is no fun at all. About four percent of the population is what scientists call “amusic.” People who are amusic are born without the ability to recognize or reproduce musical notes(音调). Amusic people often cannot tell the difference between two songs. Amusics can only hear the difference between two notes if they are very far apart on the musical scale. As a result, songs sound like noise to an amusic. Many amusics compare the sound of music to pieces of metal hitting each other. Life can be hard for amusics. Their inability to enjoy music sets them apart from others. It can be difficult for other people to identify with their condition. In fact, most people cannot begin to grasp what it feels like to be amusic. Just going to a restaurant or a shopping mall can be uncomfortable or even painful. That is why many amusics intentionally stay away from places where there is music. However, this can result in withdrawal and social isolation. “I used to hate parties,” says Margaret,a seventy-year-old woman who only recently discovered that she was amusic. By studying people like Margaret, scientists are finally learning how to identify this unusual condition. Scientists say that the brains of amusics are different from the brains of people who can appreciate music. The difference is complex, and it doesn't involve defective hearing. Amusics can understand other nonmusical sounds well. They also have no problems understanding ordinary speech. Scientists compare amusics to people who just can't see. certain colors. Many amusics are happy when their condition is finally diagnosed(诊断). For years, Margaret felt embarrassed about her problem with music. Now she knows that she is not alone. There is a name for her condition. That makes it easier for her to explain. “When people invite me to a concert, I just say,” No thanks, I'm amusic,'“says Margaret. “I just wish I had learned to say that when I was seventeen and not seventy.” 12. Which of the following is true of amusic? A. Listening to music is far from enjoyable for them. B. They love places where they are likely to hear music. C. They can easily tell two different songs apart. D. Their situation is well understood by musicians. 13. According to Paragraph 3, a person with “defective hearing” is probably one who ___________. A. dislikes listening to speeches B. can hear anything nonmusical C. has a hearing problem D. lacks a complex hearing system 14. In the last paragraph, Margaret expressed her wish that __________. A. her problem with music had been diagnosed earlier B. she were seventeen years old rather than seventy C. her problem could be easily explained D. she were able to meet other amusics 15. What is the passage mainly concerned with? A. Amusics' strange behaviours. B. Some people's inability to enjoy music. C. Musical talent and brain structure. D. Identification and treatment of amusics. 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. A 15. B 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇说明文。讲述了一群特殊的人——“音盲”（没有乐感的人），对他们而言，音乐如同噪音一般，没有任何乐趣。没有欣赏音乐的能力给他们的生活带来了诸多不便，不过，令人高兴的是，他们的这种状况目前已得到诊断，他们的大脑与能够欣赏音乐的人的大脑有所不同，而且这种差异很复杂。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中For some people, music is no fun at all. About four percent of the population is what scientists call “amusic.”可知对有些人来说，音乐对他们说没有任何乐趣而言。大约4%的人口是科学家所说的“音盲”。由此可知，A项“听音乐对他们来说远非享受”符合对音盲的描述，故选A。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中The difference is complex, and it doesn't involve defective hearing. Amusics can understand other nonmusical sounds well.可知两者的区别很复杂，并不涉及听力缺陷。音盲可以很好地理解其他非音乐的声音。由此可推知，“听力有缺陷”的人可能是指一个听力有障碍的人。故选C。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“I just wish I had learned to say that when I was seventeen and not seventy.”可知“我真希望我是在十七岁而不是七十岁的时候学会这么说的。”由此可知，Margaret表达了她的愿望，希望自己在音乐方面的问题能早点得到诊断。故选A。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。文章的第一段告诉读者大约4%的人音乐对于他们而言，没有任何乐趣可言，他们没有辨别与再现音调的能力；第二段讲述歌曲对于没有乐感的人来说听起来像噪音，以及由此给他们的生活带来的不便；第三段分析了原因，是因为他们的大脑与能欣赏音乐的人的大脑不同造成的，但这又不同于有听力障碍的人；最后一段以Margaret为例，说明他们的这种状况最终得以诊断。可知这篇文章主要讲的是有些人不能欣赏音乐。故选B。 【点睛】文章主题和中心思想的阐述往往需要大量细节信息的支持，这些细节对于理解全文内容至关重要，同时也是归纳和概括文章中心思想的基础。命题人往往会要求考生根据不同的要求阅读文章，以获得某些特定的信息，或准确地寻求所需的细节，并对细节进行直接或间接辨认和理解。文章细节的理解可以细化为：（1）一一对应型。（2）语言转述型。（3）语意理解型。（4）是非辨别型。（5）事实排序型。 如第一小题属于是非辨别型，根据第一段中For some people, music is no fun at all. About four percent of the population is what scientists call “amusic.”可知对有些人来说，音乐对他们说没有任何乐趣而言。大约4%的人口是科学家所说的“音盲”。由此可知，B项“听音乐对他们来说远非享受”符合对音盲的描述，故选B。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Time management is an important skill to develop. It can help you make the most out of each day, leading to success in areas like work and school. To manage your time, use your time productively by working in the right environment and prioritizing tasks. ___16___ The environment you work in can help with your overall productivity. There are no strict rules about a work environment, so pick what feels right for you. Surround yourself with inspiring decorations that help you feel enthusiastic and passionate. ___17___ List your tasks in terms of importance. ___18___ To-do lists are a great tool, but organize them a little rather than just writing down everything that needs to get done. Group tasks in terms of importance. Keep some work with you at all times. Take advantage of your downtime by keeping work with you at all times. ___19___ If you’re a student, think about investing in some audio-books or recording your lectures. While waiting in line or walking to class, you can listen to material for your courses. Do not multitask. Many people assume multitasking is a great way to get more done each day and manage time wisely. However, focusing on multiple tasks at once actually makes you less productive. Things will take longer to do, as you’re not giving anything your full attention. ___20___ You will get your work done quicker this way, allowing you to make the most of your time. A. List tasks under each category. B Create the right environment to work. C. Focus completely on one task at a time instead. D. Before you begin your work load for the day, make a list. E. These feelings will help you stay on task and be productive. F. Stop any unnecessary socializing before you start your priority tasks. G. If you have a few minutes on the bus, use that to read something for school or work. 【答案】16. B 17. E 18. D 19. G 20. C 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些有助于时间管理的建议。 【16题详解】 空处为本段主旨句。根据后文“The environment you work in can help with your overall productivity. There are no strict rules about a work environment, so pick what feels right for you. Surround yourself with inspiring decorations that help you feel enthusiastic and passionate.(你工作的环境可以帮助你提高整体效率。工作环境没有严格的规定，所以选择适合你的工作环境。让你的周围充满鼓舞人心的装饰，这会让你感到热情和激情)”可知，本段主要是关于创造合适工作环境的建议，B选项中environment对应后文中environment。故B选项“创造合适的工作环境”符合语境，故选B。 【17题详解】 根据上文中“Surround yourself with inspiring decorations that help you feel enthusiastic and passionate. (让你的周围充满鼓舞人心的装饰，这会让你感到热情和激情)”可知，上文提到让周围充满鼓舞人心的装饰，这会让你感到热情和激情，本句为本段最后一句，应承接上文说明其作用：帮助你专注于工作并提高效率。故E选项“这些感觉会帮助你专注于工作并提高效率”符合语境，故选E。 【18题详解】 根据上文“List your tasks in terms of importance.(按重要性列出你任务)”以及后文“To-do lists are a great tool, but organize them a little rather than just writing down everything that needs to get done. Group tasks in terms of importance.(待办事项清单是一个很好的工具，但要稍微整理一下，而不是把需要做的每件事都写下来。 根据重要性将任务分组)”可知，本段的建议是在工作前列出清单，D选项中list对应后文中lists。故D选项“在你开始一天的工作之前，列一个清单”符合语境，故选D。 【19题详解】 根据上文“Keep some work with you at all times. Take advantage of your downtime by keeping work with you at all times.(时刻保持一些工作在你身边。充分利用你的休息时间，让工作时刻与你在一起)”以及后文“If you’re a student, think about investing in some audio-books or recording your lectures. While waiting in line or walking to class, you can listen to material for your courses.(如果你是一名学生，可以考虑买一些有声读物或把你的课录下来。在排队或步行去上课时，你可以听课程材料)”可知，本句与后文都是在就如何利用休息时间工作进行举例说明。故G选项“如果你在公交车上有几分钟的时间，利用这几分钟时间阅读一些学校或工作需要的东西”符合语境，故选G。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Do not multitask. Many people assume multitasking is a great way to get more done each day and manage time wisely. However, focusing on multiple tasks at once actually makes you less productive. Things will take longer to do, as you’re not giving anything your full attention.(不要一心多用。许多人认为多任务处理是每天完成更多工作、明智地管理时间的好方法。然而，同时专注于多项任务实际上会降低你的效率。事情会花更长的时间去做，因为你没有给予你全部的注意力)”可知，此处总结上文让我们不要一心多用，即一次只专注于一项任务。故C选项“一次只专注于一项任务”符合语境，呼应主旨句。故选C。 第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When Emma was a child, she had a dream — to become a professional pianist. She would spend hours practicing, her fingers ____21____ across the keys with determination. ____22____ , the journey was filled with challenges. At the age of ten, Emma suffered an injury that made playing the piano painful. Her doctor ____23____ that she might never regain full ability of her hands. For a while, she felt lost, questioning whether she should give up. But deep inside, she knew that her passion outweighed any obstacle in her path. Instead of feeling ____24____ she chose to fight. She started physical therapy (疗法) and found new methods to ____25____ . Day by day, her strength returned. Slow as progress was, she remained ____26____ , refusing to let doubt cast its shadow over her resolve (决心) . Years passed, and Emma faced more challenges. There were times when she felt like a(n) ____27____ failing auditions (试音) and struggling with ____28____ . But she reminded herself that every great musician had once been a beginner. She understood that success was not about never falling but about always ____29____ after every fall. One evening, she stepped onto the grand stage of a famous concert hall. As she sat at the piano, she took a deep breath, feeling a wave of ____30____ wash over her. The audience fell silent. Then, with confidence, she played every note filled with the ____31____ she had poured into, every chord echoing her perseverance (毅力) . When she finished, the hall erupted in applause. Tears filled her eyes as she realized that every ____32____ had shaped her into the pianist she was meant to be. At that moment, she understood that true success comes not from avoiding struggles, but from ____33____ them with courage. She had finally ____34____ her childhood dream. But more importantly, she had discovered (发现) the ____35____ that lay within her. From that day forward, she promised herself she would always embrace whatever life placed in her path. 21. A. jumping B. running C. wandering D. dancing 22. A. Moreover B. Besides C. Otherwise D. Nevertheless 23. A. warned B. insisted C. advised D. whispered 24. A. discouraged B. excited C. relieved D. anxious 25. A. struggle B. adapt C. perform D. adopt 26. A. exhausted B. indifferent C. determined D. careless 27. A. outsider B. expert C. instructor D. failure 28. A. self-doubt B. self-control C. self-confidence D. self-awareness 29. A. looking up B. rising up C. stepping forward D. breaking out 30. A. anxiety B. calm C. regret D. hesitation 31. A. journey B. hesitation C. effort D. reward 32. A. difficulty B. improvement C. advantage D. victory 33. A. ignoring B. fearing C. facing D. avoiding 34. A. respected B. achieved C. forgotten D. improved 35. A. weakness B. beauty C. strength D. secret 【答案】21. D 22. D 23. A 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了艾玛克服重重困难，坚持追求钢琴家梦想，最终实现梦想并发现内在力量的故事。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她会花上几个小时练习，手指坚定地在琴键上舞动。A. jumping跳跃；B. running奔跑；C. wandering漫步；D. dancing舞动。根据上文“When Emma was a child, she had a dream — to become a professional pianist.”以及下文“across the keys”可知，此处描述手指在琴键上的动作，dancing更能体现手指灵活且富有节奏地在琴键上移动，符合练习钢琴时的情景。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，这条道路充满了挑战。A. Moreover而且；B. Besides此外；C. Otherwise否则；D. Nevertheless然而。根据上文“She would spend hours practicing, her fingers ___1___ across the keys with determination.”以及下文“the journey was filled with challenges.”可知，上文描述艾玛有成为专业钢琴家的梦想并投入练习，下文说明实现梦想的道路有挑战，前后是转折关系，Nevertheless表示“然而”，符合语境。故选D。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她的医生警告说，她可能永远无法完全恢复手的功能。A. warned警告；B. insisted坚持；C. advised建议；D. whispered低语。根据下文“that she might never regain full ability of her hands.”可知，这是一个不太好的结果，医生通常是给出这种警告性的信息，warned符合语境。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她没有感到气馁，而是选择了抗争。A. discouraged气馁的；B. excited兴奋的；C. relieved宽慰的；D. anxious焦虑的。根据下文“she chose to fight. She started physical therapy (疗法) and found new methods to ___5___ .”可知，此处表示她没有因为手受伤可能无法恢复而气馁。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她开始接受物理治疗，并找到了新的适应方法。A. struggle挣扎；B. adapt适应；C. perform表演；D. adopt采纳。根据上文“Her doctor ___3___ that she might never regain full ability of her hands.”以及常识可知，她的手受伤，要恢复弹钢琴的能力，接受物理治疗后需要找到新的方法来适应手部状况从而继续弹钢琴。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管进展缓慢，但她仍然意志坚定，拒绝让怀疑阴影笼罩她的决心。A. exhausted疲惫的；B. indifferent冷漠的；C. determined意志坚定的；D. careless粗心的。根据下文“refusing to let doubt cast its shadow over her resolve (决心) .”可知，她不被怀疑影响，意志坚定。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：有时候，她觉得自己像个失败者，试音失败，自我怀疑。A. outsider局外人；B. expert专家；C. instructor导师；D. failure失败者。根据下文“failing auditions (试音) and struggling with ___8___ .”可知，此处表示她在试音方面不成功，感觉自己像失败者。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. self-doubt自我怀疑；B. self-control自我控制；C. self-confidence自信；D. self-awareness自我意识。根据上文“There were times when she felt like a(n) ___7___ failing auditions (试音) and struggling with”可知，她试音失败，这种情况下容易产生自我怀疑。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：她明白，成功不在于从不跌倒，而在于每次跌倒后都能重新站起来。A. looking up抬头看；B. rising up重新站起来；C. stepping forward向前走；D. breaking out爆发。根据上文“not about never falling”以及下文“after every fall”可知，此处强调每次跌倒后要重新站起来。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当她坐在钢琴前时，她深吸一口气，感到一阵平静涌上心头。A. anxiety焦虑；B. calm平静；C. regret后悔；D. hesitation犹豫。根据下文“The audience fell silent. Then, with confidence, she played every note filled with the ___11___ she had poured into, every chord echoing her perseverance (毅力) .”可知，此处表示她此时状态平静且有信心。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后，她满怀信心地演奏了每一个音符，这些音符都充满了她所付出的努力，每一个和弦都回响着她的毅力。A. journey旅程；B. hesitation犹豫；C. effort努力；D. reward奖励。根据上文“She started physical therapy (疗法) and found new methods to ___5___ . Day by day, her strength returned. Slow as progress was, she remained ___6___ , refusing to let doubt cast its shadow over her resolve (决心) .”可知，她为实现梦想经历了很多，这里演奏的音符是她付出努力的体现。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当她完成演奏时，大厅里响起了掌声，她意识到每一个困难都塑造了她成为现在的钢琴家。A. difficulty困难；B. improvement改进；C. advantage优势；D. victory胜利。根据上文“At the age of ten, Emma suffered an injury that made playing the piano painful.”以及“There were times when she felt like a(n) ___7___ failing auditions (试音) and struggling with ___8___ .”可知，她经历手受伤、试音失败等困难，此处表示这些困难塑造了她。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在那一刻，她明白了真正的成功不是来自避免难事，而是来自勇敢地面对它们。A. ignoring忽视；B. fearing害怕；C. facing面对；D. avoiding避免。根据上文“she understood that true success comes not from avoiding struggles,”以及下文“with courage”可知，此处表示要勇敢地面对难事。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她终于实现了童年的梦想。A. respected尊重；B. achieved实现；C. forgotten忘记；D. improved改进。根据上文“When Emma was a child, she had a dream — to become a professional pianist.”以及“One evening, she stepped onto the grand stage of a famous concert hall.”可知，她实现了成为专业钢琴家的梦想。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但更重要的是，她发现了自己内在的力量。A. weakness弱点；B. beauty美丽；C. strength力量；D. secret秘密。根据下文“she promised herself she would always embrace whatever life placed in her path”可知，她有面对生活的勇气，所以此处表示她发现了自己内在的力量。故选C。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 On Oct. 4, I witnessed the women’s soft tennis final ____36____ Japan defeated Chinese Taipei 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. Soft tennis, ____37____ (originate) in Japan in 1884, differs from tennis because it uses soft rubber balls which last longer compared to hard yellow balls. This allows for matches to continue for longer ____38____ interruption (中断). The sport was first included in the Hiroshima (广岛) Asian Games as an official event. After a tough match, Japan won ____39____ narrow victory of 2-1. Koudai Hori, the coach team, couldn’t help but applaud, as he watched the athletes give ____40____ (they) all, sweat glistening (发光) on their forehead. As the birthplace where soft tennis is viewed ____41____ a daily workout, more than 400,000 enthusiasts, according to Hori. “It brings me joy to see the traditional sport of homeland spreading worldwide. I’d say it’s the best hit ____42____ we’ve ever had” he said. As for Chinese Taipei, despite their ____43____ (fail) and sadness, their coach maintained point of view. “Even though we lost, we have played our games,” noted Professor Zhuang Y current mental health coach of the Chinese Taipei team. “Some people would ____44____ (possible) get upset about not winning the gold medal, but the training for three years _____45_____ (teach) us beyond just winning or losing so far.” 【答案】36. where 37. originating 38. without 39. a 40. their 41. as 42. that 43. failure 44. possibly 45. has taught 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要讲述杭州亚运会女子软式网球决赛日本战胜中国台北的赛事情况、项目特点及两队教练的表态。 【36题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：10月4日，我在杭州第19届亚运会上见证了日本战胜中国台北的女子软式网球决赛。此处为定语从句，先行词为the women’s soft tennis final，指抽象地点，在从句中作地点状语，用关系副词where。故填where。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：软式网球于1884年起源于日本，与普通网球不同，它使用软橡胶球，比硬质黄色球更耐用。此处为非谓语动词，Soft tennis与originate为主动关系，用现在分词originating作后置定语。故填originating。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意：这使得比赛能够在不受中断的情况下持续更长时间。结合前文“软橡胶球更耐用”，可知比赛“没有中断”，用介词without，表“没有、无”。故填without。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：经过一场激烈的比赛，日本队以2-1的微弱优势获胜。此处泛指“一场微弱的胜利”，narrow victory为可数名词单数，且narrow是以辅音音素开头的单词，用不定冠词a。故填a。 【40题详解】 考查代词。句意：球队教练堀幸大看着运动员们全力以赴，额头上汗珠闪闪发光，不禁鼓起掌来。此处为固定搭配“give one’s all”，意为“全力以赴”，用they的形容词性物主代词their，修饰all。故填their。 【41题详解】 考查介词。句意：堀幸大表示，作为软式网球被视为日常锻炼发源地，日本有超过40万名爱好者。此处为固定搭配“be viewed as”，意为“被视为、被看作”，用介词as。故填as。 【42题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：“看到祖国的传统运动在全球传播，我感到很开心。我想说这是我们有史以来最棒的成功。”他说。此处为定语从句，先行词为the best hit，指物，且前面有最高级修饰，在从句中作宾语，用关系代词that。故填that。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：至于中国台北队，尽管遭遇失败和悲伤，他们的教练仍坚持自己的观点。此处与sadness并列，作介词despite的宾语，用fail的名词形式failure，意为“失败”，为不可数名词。故填failure。 【44题详解】 考查副词。句意：“有些人可能会因为没有赢得金牌而感到沮丧，但到目前为止，三年的训练教会我们的不仅仅是输赢。”此处修饰动词get，用possible的副词形式possibly，意为“可能地”。故填possibly。 【45题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：“有些人可能会因为没有赢得金牌而感到沮丧，但到目前为止，三年的训练教会我们的不仅仅是输赢。”此处为谓语动词，根据时间状语“so far”，强调从过去持续到现在的影响，用现在完成时；主语the training为单数，所以谓语动词为has taught。故填has taught。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作(满分15分) 46. 假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Alice来信向你倾诉她经常生病，希望你能给她一些保持健康的建议。请你根据以下要点给她写一封建议信： 1.表示理解和关心； 2.给出具体的建议。 注意：词数100左右，可适当增加细节以使连贯。 Dear Alice, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Alice, I’m sorry to hear about your recent health struggles. It’s completely understandable to feel frustrated when your body doesn’t seem to cooperate, so I’d like to offer some advice that might help. Firstly, prioritize a balanced and nutritious diet. Make a conscious effort to include more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in your meals, as they are packed with essential vitamins and minerals that help boost the immune system. Moreover, it is strongly recommended that you establish a sustainable exercise routine, such as brisk walking, swimming, or cycling. Whatever activity you choose, make sure to work out at least 30 minutes every day, which will not only build your physical strength but also relieve stress and uplift your mood. Last but not least, you’d better ensure adequate and high-quality sleep. Only when you secure seven to eight hours of uninterrupted rest each night can your body fully repair itself. With patience and persistence, I believe you will regain health and energy in the near future! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以李华的名义给经常生病的英国朋友Alice回一封信，表示对她的理解和关心，并提供一些保持健康的建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 沮丧的：frustrated→upset 提高：boost→improve 建立：establish→set up 提振：uplift→raise 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I’m sorry to hear about your recent health struggles. 拓展句：I’m sorry to hear that recently you are struggling with health problems. 【点睛】【高分句型1】 It’s completely understandable to feel frustrated when your body doesn’t seem to cooperate, so I’d like to offer some advice that might help.（运用了when引导的时间状语从句和that引导的定语从句） 【高分句型2】 Make a conscious effort to include more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in your meals, as they are packed with essential vitamins and minerals that help boost the immune system. （运用了as引导的原因状语从句） 第二节(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。 Most of you have probably felt this before — you wait a long time for something, but when it gets close, you’re afraid of what’s coming. That’s exactly how I felt before my first day of senior high school. I worked hard to pass the tests and had an interview with the headmaster to get into this famous school. When it was finally time to start, I couldn’t sleep the night before because I was so nervous about how I would look in front of everyone. It was Monday morning. I was too excited to sleep the night before, so I arrived at school half an hour early. I walked nervously through the hallway. After about 15 minutes, the hallway was packed with students. The teachers seemed too busy to notice me. I knew which room I needed to go to and had already checked that it was open, but I was hesitant (犹豫不决的) to go in and stood alone. The students moved around me as if I wasn’t there, and I felt disappointed and lonely. Suddenly, a well-dressed boy got close to me. He introduced himself as Thompson and asked if I was lost and if he could help me with anything. I realized how kind he was, and he was exactly who I had wished for a minute before, but I was too nervous to be friendly. Instead of accepting his help and making friends with him, I told him to mind his own business and that I was old enough to find my class without anyone’s help. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Luckily, the boy smiled at me and went away without getting angry. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Unexpectedly, Thompson walked into the same classroom. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Luckily, the boy smiled at me and went away without getting angry. I felt a wave of shame wash over me. I realized my response had been uncalled for, especially from someone who was trying to help. As I stood there, I wished I could take my words back. The bell rang, signaling the start of the first period, and I reluctantly walked into my classroom, still feeling embarrassed about my earlier reaction. Unexpectedly, Thompson walked into the same classroom. My heart sank, and I hoped he wouldn’t recognize me as the rude boy from the hallway. But to my surprise, he walked over and sat down next to me, flashing a friendly smile. I took a deep breath and decided to change my approach. “Hey, I’m sorry about earlier. I was really nervous,” I said, trying to sound sincere. “No worries! It’s a big day for all of us. I was nervous too,” he replied. As the class progressed, I felt the weight of my earlier anxiety lift. Thompson ended up being a great friend, and that first day, which had started so painfully, turned into a memorable experience filled with laughter and new beginnings. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在高中第一天时很紧张，当天去教室时迷了路。一位好心的男孩想要帮助却被作者粗鲁地拒绝了。后来，作者发现原来想要提供帮助的男孩就是他的同班同学。最后作者向那位男孩道了歉并且明白了不应该让情绪紧张和焦虑阻碍自己与人开诚布公、愉快地交流。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“幸运的是，那个男孩对我笑了笑，没有生气地走开了。”可知，第一段可描写作者在男孩离开后的内心感受。 ②由第二段首句内容“出乎意料的是，汤普森走进了同一间教室。”可知，第二段可描写作者对之前的行为表示道歉以及最终和汤普森成为好朋友。 2.续写线索：汤普森离开——作者感到羞耻——走近教室——和汤普森见面以及道歉——成为好朋友——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①意识到：realized/was aware of ②.决定做某事：decided to do/be determined to do ③.走过来：walked over/came over 情绪类 ①.尴尬的：embarrassed/awkward ②.惊讶：surprise/astonishment 【点睛】[高分句型1]. As the class progressed, I felt the weight of my earlier anxiety lift.（运用了as引导的时间状语从句。） [高分句型2]. Thompson ended up being a great friend, and that first day, which had started so painfully, turned into a memorable experience filled with laughter and new beginnings.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句。） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 桐城中学2025—2026学年度上学期第二次教学质量检测高一英语试卷 考生须知： 1.本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟; 2.答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场、座位号及准考证号(填涂); 3.所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效; 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 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. What does the woman want to do tomorrow? A. Go shopping. B. Visit her aunt. C. Attend a birthday party. 2. What did the woman do this morning? A. She went on a trip. B. She did the packing. C. She checked the windows. 3. What is mentioned in the email about the fitness center? A. It will be in use next month. B. It will lengthen business hours. C. It will be open to the employees. 4. How does the man feel about the news? A. Happy. B. Confused. C. Surprised. 5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Delivery man and customer. B. Baker and customer. C. Co-workers. 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。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7小题。 6. What does the man like doing in the park? A. Hiking. B. Bird-watching. C. Picnicking. 7. What does the man ask the woman to do in the end? A. Book a tour guide. B. Show him around. C. Have something to eat together. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What sport does the man learn to do? A. Tennis. B. Football. C. Basketball. 9. What did the man do first in the lesson? A. He played a game. B. He jumped. C. He ran. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12小题。 10. How many parts are there in the smartwatch? A. Five. B. Six. C. Eleven. 11 Where is the power button of the smartwatch? A. At the back. B. On the right side. C. At the bottom left. 12. Which function does the man care about most? A. The microphone. B. Heart rate monitor. C. The touch screen. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16小题。 13. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. How Martina chose her course. B. What Martina’s teacher looks like. C. Whether Martina enjoys her campus life. 14. What do we know about the art teacher? A. He is from France. B. He has a bad accent. C. He advises Martina on choices. 15. What subject does Martina like best? A. Art. B. Science. C. History. 16. Why did Martina decide to major in English? A. It was more practical for her future. B. It is easier to learn than other subjects. C. She liked the English teacher. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至20小题。 17. Which building has a gym? A. Blake Residence. B. Brown Hall. C. Queen’s Building. 18. Why is Blake Residence peaceful? A. Only girls live there. B. No visitors can come in. C. Everyone has a private room. 19. What is the advantage of Queen’s Building? A. It has shower rooms. B. It has a computer room. C. It has its own private garden. 20. Why is the Parkway Flats expensive? A. Parking there is charged. B. There are the largest rooms. C. The fees include the cost of meals. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Metropolitan Art Gallery Visitor Guide Discover world-class art collections at the Metropolitan Art Gallery, where over 5,000 artworks spanning ancient to contemporary periods await your visit. Designed for art enthusiasts and casual visitors alike, our gallery offers an enriching cultural experience through carefully organized exhibitions and engaging programs. Opening Hours The gallery welcomes visitors Wednesday through Monday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with extended hours until 8:00 PM on Fridays. Please note we're closed on Tuesdays, and last admission is 45 minutes before closing time. Admission Prices Ticket Type Price Adult £15 Senior(65+) £12 Student (with ID) £10 Child (under 12) Free Family (2+2) £35 Daily Programs Begin your journey with our daily Guided Highlights Tour at 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM, perfect for first-time visitors. Families will enjoy our weekend Children's Art Workshops at10:30 AM, while art lovers can attend our Friday evening Artist Talks at 6:30 PM. Visitor Facilities We've designed your visit for comfort and convenience, offering free cloakroom service, wheelchair accessible routes, and audio guides in five languages (£3 rental). Relax at our gallery café serving light meals, and stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout. Plan Your Visit For the best experience, we recommend allowing at least two hours for your visit and purchasing tickets online to avoid queues. Don't forget your camera (flash photography prohibited), and please note our size restrictions for bags (maximum 40x40x20cm). Location & Transport Located at 15 Culture Street just a 5-minute walk from Central Station, the gallery offers bike racks and limited nearby parking for your convenience. 1. How much should a family of two adults and one child (aged 10) pay for admission? A. £25. B. £30. C. £35. D. £40. 2. What can visitors do in Metropolitan Art Gallery? A. Attend Artist talks on Monday. B. Appreciate ancient art works on Friday. C. Enjoy Guided Highlights Tours on Tuesday. D. Join Children's Art Workshops on Wednesday. 3. What are visitors advised to do before coming? A. Bring light meals. B. Rent an audio guide. C. Buy tickets online. D. Reserve parking spaces. B Macie Semrau, a 6-year-old girl from Eliot, Maine, seldom missed school. So, when she refused to even get dressed one day, her mother decided to allow her to stay home with her father Kyle and her 4-year-old brother Caleb. The family would later be extremely thankful that the little girl refused to leave after she found her father passed out in the basement. After returning from his night work, Kyle was feeling light-headed. He told his wife Kate that he would be laying low for the day with their children. He finally made his way to the basement. Macie paid attention to her father’s condition when she heard him shouting, and she and Caleb went to have a look. Macie found her 37-year-old father was about to lose awareness (意识). She asked him for his phone’s passcode (密码) so she could unlock it. After successfully opening his phone, she found the local police department’s number and called the police. Smith was floored by Macie’s decision-making and her ability to stay calm. The little girl listed the family’s Goodwin Road address while explaining that her father was in trouble. In the meantime, Caleb comforted his father. Thanks to Macie and Caleb, he was sent to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, where he required four liters of oxygen (氧气) and spent three days recovering. “I’m very lucky, obviously because of my daughter and son and the police’s response” said Kate. “It was quick,” he added, mentioning that the police arrived just in two minutes thanks to Macie’s call. “It was unbelievable. I was in tears myself,” he said. The Eliot Police Department also praised the young girl for her quick thinking and strong awareness. Eliot Police Chief Elliot Moya praised the Semraus for teaching their children about awareness of their surroundings (环境) as well as communication skills. Can your child open your phone and call the police? If not, now’s the time for them to learn. 4. What do we know about Macie from paragraph 1? A. She was late for class regularly. B. She went off to school almost every day. C. She enjoyed staying home with her father. D. She liked to play with her brother at home. 5. What did Macie think of first to help her father? A. How to call for help with her father’s phone. B. How to give emergency treatment to her father. C. How to send her father to hospital with her brother. D. How to get her father’s phone to connect to the Internet. 6. Why did Kyle say he was lucky? A. His daughter was wise to skip school that day. B. His kids and the police’s response was immediate. C. A policeman happened to be there to come to his help. D. The police department’s phone was not busy that day. 7. We can infer that parents had better teach their kids to ________. A. fit into their new surroundings B. show off their communication skills C. remember the police’s phone number D. learn some practical life skills earlier C In Shakespeare’s HAMLET, Polonius asks the prince, “What are you reading, my Lord?” Hamlet replies, “Words, words, words.” Either, as is likely, Hamlet wasn’t interested in what he was reading, or, less likely, he didn’t understand the words he was reading. In this case, Polonius should have lent Hamlet a good dictionary. Dictionaries are essential tools for people who like to read. There are so many words in English that even the most educated person will sometimes meet an unfamiliar word and have to look it up. Languages keep changing, too, with new words constantly being added and new meanings being applied to old words. For example, the 12th edition of Xinhua Dictionary, the most popular dictionary in China, has added new words such as “chu xin” “fen si” “er wei ma” etc. As for new meanings, “girl” once meant “a small child of either sex”. And “naughty” didn’t mean you were “enjoying playing tricks”; it meant you were poor. A printed dictionary can’t keep pace with all the changes, which is why most dictionaries have websites and apps to help you keep up-to-date. However, I still prefer printed dictionaries because they give you more definitions and more examples of how a word is used. Even a simple word, such as “set”, has 430 meanings (the most of English words) but an online dictionary would only offer two or three. A printed dictionary also gives you the opportunity to discover new words as you run your finger down the page looking for the word you want. There is no “official” English dictionary, but the Oxford English Dictionary is considered to be the best. For English language learners, however, I would recommend the Collins COBUILD Dictionary for Advanced Learners. Hamlet, by the way, was Danish and a college student. He would have appreciated the Collins Dictionary to help himself with his words, words, words. This dictionary has over 40,000 words and gives you full-sentence definitions with good examples of how words are used. 8. What’s the function of paragraph 1? A. To introduce the topic. B. To let the readers know more about HAMLET. C. To arouse readers’ interest in Shakespeare. D. To explain when it’s necessary to use a dictionary. 9. Why does the author mention “girl” in paragraph 2? A. To show how powerful Xinhua Dictionary is. B. To support the idea: languages keep changing. C. To prove new words are being added to dictionaries. D. To imply “girl” also means “boy” in some cases. 10. What’s the author’s attitude to printed dictionaries? A. Favorable. B. Ambiguous. C. Negative. D. Critical. 11. What’s the author’s purpose of writing the last paragraph? A To introduce the history of dictionaries. B. To call on learners to use dictionaries. C. To recommend Collins Dictionary. D. To explain why Hamlet likes Collins. D For some people,music is no fun at all. About four percent of the population is what scientists call “amusic.” People who are amusic are born without the ability to recognize or reproduce musical notes(音调). Amusic people often cannot tell the difference between two songs. Amusics can only hear the difference between two notes if they are very far apart on the musical scale. As a result, songs sound like noise to an amusic. Many amusics compare the sound of music to pieces of metal hitting each other. Life can be hard for amusics. Their inability to enjoy music sets them apart from others. It can be difficult for other people to identify with their condition. In fact, most people cannot begin to grasp what it feels like to be amusic. Just going to a restaurant or a shopping mall can be uncomfortable or even painful. That is why many amusics intentionally stay away from places where there is music. However, this can result in withdrawal and social isolation. “I used to hate parties,” says Margaret,a seventy-year-old woman who only recently discovered that she was amusic. By studying people like Margaret, scientists are finally learning how to identify this unusual condition. Scientists say that the brains of amusics are different from the brains of people who can appreciate music. The difference is complex, and it doesn't involve defective hearing. Amusics can understand other nonmusical sounds well. They also have no problems understanding ordinary speech. Scientists compare amusics to people who just can't see. certain colors. Many amusics are happy when their condition is finally diagnosed(诊断). For years, Margaret felt embarrassed about her problem with music. Now she knows that she is not alone. There is a name for her condition. That makes it easier for her to explain. “When people invite me to a concert, I just say,” No thanks, I'm amusic,'“says Margaret. “I just wish I had learned to say that when I was seventeen and not seventy.” 12. Which of the following is true of amusic? A. Listening to music is far from enjoyable for them. B. They love places where they are likely to hear music. C. They can easily tell two different songs apart. D. Their situation is well understood by musicians. 13. According to Paragraph 3, a person with “defective hearing” is probably one who ___________. A. dislikes listening to speeches B. can hear anything nonmusical C. has a hearing problem D. lacks a complex hearing system 14. In the last paragraph, Margaret expressed her wish that __________. A. her problem with music had been diagnosed earlier B. she were seventeen years old rather than seventy C. her problem could be easily explained D. she were able to meet other amusics 15. What is the passage mainly concerned with? A. Amusics' strange behaviours. B. Some people's inability to enjoy music. C. Musical talent and brain structure. D. Identification and treatment of amusics. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Time management is an important skill to develop. It can help you make the most out of each day, leading to success in areas like work and school. To manage your time, use your time productively by working in the right environment and prioritizing tasks. ___16___ The environment you work in can help with your overall productivity. There are no strict rules about a work environment, so pick what feels right for you. Surround yourself with inspiring decorations that help you feel enthusiastic and passionate. ___17___ List your tasks in terms of importance. ___18___ To-do lists are a great tool, but organize them a little rather than just writing down everything that needs to get done. Group tasks in terms of importance. Keep some work with you at all times. Take advantage of your downtime by keeping work with you at all times. ___19___ If you’re a student, think about investing in some audio-books or recording your lectures. While waiting in line or walking to class, you can listen to material for your courses. Do not multitask. Many people assume multitasking is a great way to get more done each day and manage time wisely. However, focusing on multiple tasks at once actually makes you less productive. Things will take longer to do, as you’re not giving anything your full attention. ___20___ You will get your work done quicker this way, allowing you to make the most of your time. A. List tasks under each category. B. Create the right environment to work. C. Focus completely on one task at a time instead. D. Before you begin your work load for the day, make a list. E. These feelings will help you stay on task and be productive. F. Stop any unnecessary socializing before you start your priority tasks. G. If you have a few minutes on the bus, use that to read something for school or work. 第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When Emma was a child, she had a dream — to become a professional pianist. She would spend hours practicing, her fingers ____21____ across the keys with determination. ____22____ , the journey was filled with challenges. At the age of ten, Emma suffered an injury that made playing the piano painful. Her doctor ____23____ that she might never regain full ability of her hands. For a while, she felt lost, questioning whether she should give up. But deep inside, she knew that her passion outweighed any obstacle in her path. Instead of feeling ____24____ she chose to fight. She started physical therapy (疗法) and found new methods to ____25____ . Day by day, her strength returned. Slow as progress was, she remained ____26____ , refusing to let doubt cast its shadow over her resolve (决心) . Years passed, and Emma faced more challenges. There were times when she felt like a(n) ____27____ failing auditions (试音) and struggling with ____28____ . But she reminded herself that every great musician had once been a beginner. She understood that success was not about never falling but about always ____29____ after every fall. One evening, she stepped onto the grand stage of a famous concert hall. As she sat at the piano, she took a deep breath, feeling a wave of ____30____ wash over her. The audience fell silent. Then, with confidence, she played every note filled with the ____31____ she had poured into, every chord echoing her perseverance (毅力) . When she finished, the hall erupted in applause. Tears filled her eyes as she realized that every ____32____ had shaped her into the pianist she was meant to be. At that moment, she understood that true success comes not from avoiding struggles, but from ____33____ them with courage. She had finally ____34____ her childhood dream. But more importantly, she had discovered (发现) the ____35____ that lay within her. From that day forward, she promised herself she would always embrace whatever life placed in her path. 21. A. jumping B. running C. wandering D. dancing 22. A. Moreover B. Besides C. Otherwise D. Nevertheless 23. A. warned B. insisted C. advised D. whispered 24. A. discouraged B. excited C. relieved D. anxious 25. A. struggle B. adapt C. perform D. adopt 26. A. exhausted B. indifferent C. determined D. careless 27. A. outsider B. expert C. instructor D. failure 28 A. self-doubt B. self-control C. self-confidence D. self-awareness 29. A. looking up B. rising up C. stepping forward D. breaking out 30. A. anxiety B. calm C. regret D. hesitation 31. A. journey B. hesitation C. effort D. reward 32. A. difficulty B. improvement C. advantage D. victory 33. A. ignoring B. fearing C. facing D. avoiding 34. A. respected B. achieved C. forgotten D. improved 35. A. weakness B. beauty C. strength D. secret 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 On Oct. 4, I witnessed the women’s soft tennis final ____36____ Japan defeated Chinese Taipei 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. Soft tennis, ____37____ (originate) in Japan in 1884, differs from tennis because it uses soft rubber balls which last longer compared to hard yellow balls. This allows for matches to continue for longer ____38____ interruption (中断). The sport was first included in the Hiroshima (广岛) Asian Games as an official event. After a tough match, Japan won ____39____ narrow victory of 2-1. Koudai Hori, the coach team, couldn’t help but applaud, as he watched the athletes give ____40____ (they) all, sweat glistening (发光) on their forehead. As the birthplace where soft tennis is viewed ____41____ a daily workout, more than 400,000 enthusiasts, according to Hori. “It brings me joy to see the traditional sport of homeland spreading worldwide. I’d say it’s the best hit ____42____ we’ve ever had” he said. As for Chinese Taipei, despite their ____43____ (fail) and sadness, their coach maintained point of view. “Even though we lost, we have played our games,” noted Professor Zhuang Y current mental health coach of the Chinese Taipei team. “Some people would ____44____ (possible) get upset about not winning the gold medal, but the training for three years _____45_____ (teach) us beyond just winning or losing so far.” 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作(满分15分) 46. 假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Alice来信向你倾诉她经常生病，希望你能给她一些保持健康的建议。请你根据以下要点给她写一封建议信： 1.表示理解和关心； 2.给出具体的建议。 注意：词数100左右，可适当增加细节以使连贯。 Dear Alice, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节(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。 Most of you have probably felt this before — you wait a long time for something, but when it gets close, you’re afraid of what’s coming. That’s exactly how I felt before my first day of senior high school. I worked hard to pass the tests and had an interview with the headmaster to get into this famous school. When it was finally time to start, I couldn’t sleep the night before because I was so nervous about how I would look in front of everyone. It was Monday morning. I was too excited to sleep the night before, so I arrived at school half an hour early. I walked nervously through the hallway. After about 15 minutes, the hallway was packed with students. The teachers seemed too busy to notice me. I knew which room I needed to go to and had already checked that it was open, but I was hesitant (犹豫不决的) to go in and stood alone. The students moved around me as if I wasn’t there, and I felt disappointed and lonely. Suddenly, a well-dressed boy got close to me. He introduced himself as Thompson and asked if I was lost and if he could help me with anything. I realized how kind he was, and he was exactly who I had wished for a minute before, but I was too nervous to be friendly. Instead of accepting his help and making friends with him, I told him to mind his own business and that I was old enough to find my class without anyone’s help. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 Luckily, the boy smiled at me and went away without getting angry. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Unexpectedly, Thompson walked into the same classroom. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $