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茶陵县2024年下期期末质量检测九年级英语试卷
注意事项:
1.答题前,请考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚,并认真核对条形码上的姓名、准考证号、考室和座位号;
2.必须在答题卡上答题,在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效;
3.答题时,请考生注意各大题题号后面的答题提示;
4请勿折叠答题卡,保持字体工整、笔迹清晰、卷面清洁;
5.答题卡上不得使用涂改液、涂改胶和贴纸;
6.本学科试卷中听力材料以中速朗读两遍。
试卷分为四个部分,共8页,61小题.时量100分钟,满分100分。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分20分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1分,满分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,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间,每段对话读两遍。
听下面五段对话,每听完一段对话后,回答1个小题。
1. What are the birds made of? 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
A. Plastic. B. Wood. C. Paper.
2. What subject does the boy prefer? 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
A. English. B. History. C. Chinese.
3. Whose notebook is in the desk? 此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
A. Frank’s. B. Tom’s. C. Jack’s.
4. What was the girl afraid of? 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
A. Snakes. B. Spiders. C. Tigers.
5. What time does the boy start to go to school every day? 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
A. At 7:15. B. At 7:20. C. At 7:50.
第二节 听下面6段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有2-3个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。听每段材料前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间,每段对话读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What does the woman want to enjoy during the holiday?
A. The special food. B. The Spring Festival. C. Beautiful balloons.
7. Where is the man going to spend the holiday?
A. In Thailand. B. In America. C. In Australia.
听下面一段对话,回答小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. What are Frank and Lucy going to attend?
A. A meeting. B. A concert. C. A party.
9. What restaurant does Frank suggest?
A. City Forest Restaurant. B. City Island Restaurant. C. City Park Restaurant.
听下面一段对话,回答小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
10. When was the telephone invented?
A In 1867. B. In 1877. C. In 1876.
11. Who invented the planes?
A. Smith Brothers. B. Wright Brothers. C. Green Brothers.
听下面一段对话,回答小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
12. What does Jack want to have?
A. A book. B. A telephone. C. A smart phone.
13. What does Jane advise Jack to do on the weekend?
A. To do housework. B. To do some sports. C. To do physical examination.
14. What time is it now?
A. At 2:30. B. At 3:00. C. At 3:30.
听下面一段对话,回答小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
15. What did Tom win in Grade 8?
A. A football match. B. A baseball match. C. A basketball match.
16. What does Helen want to be in the future?
A. A violinist. B. A scientist. C. An artist.
17. Why do Tom and Helen buy some cards?
A. To paint pictures. B. To take notes. C. To thank their teachers.
听下面一段独白,回答小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
18. When did the Lantern Festival begin?
A. 1,000 years ago. B. 2,000 years ago. C. 3,000 years ago.
19. People have many activities on the Lantern Festival including ________.
A. enjoying the full moon B. eating dumplings C. flying kites
20. In ancient China, women did the following things on the Lantern Festival EXCEPT ________.
A. walking outside freely B. playing games C. reading books
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,每小题2分,满分30分。)
第一节(共11个小题;每小题2分,满分22分)
阅读下列材料,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
In order to develop kids’ interest in reading books, we are going to hold a reading program this winter. Now we need volunteers for the program.
Requirement:
●Students aged 13-18.
●Be good with children.
●Be a book lover
Time: December 1st - December 31st, (P.S.: We have 4 days off.)
Place: The City Library!
Work: You need to read books to children and help them make reading cards.
Reward: Get work experience. Have fun with others, especially kids. Be able to read lots of books
If you are interested, please visit the website www.citylibrary.org.
21. Why will the reading program be held?
A. To develop kids’ interest in reading books.
B. To develop kids’ abilities in reading books.
C. To develop kids’ interest in writing books.
22. How many days should we work as volunteers?
A. 1 month. B. 4 days. C. 27 days.
23. Who might be needed for the program?
A. Tom: He is 19 years old. He loves reading books .
B. Lisa: She is 17 years old. She is good with kids.
C. Jack: He is 15 years old. He is not good with kids.
B
Drinking a cup of milk tea with friends? That’s “city”. Visiting the Great Wall of China? Very “city”. Riding a bike down Shanghai’s Anfu Road? Quite “city”.
If you don’t get it, let me explain it to you. The popularity of “City bu city?” has risen on the Internet these days. You can use it to describe whether someone, or something is urban (都市的) and modern or not.
“City bu city?” was first used by American blogger Paul Mike Ashton He has lived in Shanghai with his sister for years. His name on the Internet is “Bao Bao Xiong”. He likes sharing travel experiences in China on Douyin and Xiaohongshu. Ashton became popular after he shared a video of him asking his sister “City bu city?” on the Great Wall.
The word “city” itself has now taken on a new meaning as an adjective (形容词). Ashton himself says that it describes something that happens in the city, but it can also be “something that gives you a great love for life”.
In recent years, a large number of foreign tourists like Ashton have been sharing their experiences of visiting China online. Topics about travelling in China are becoming more and more popular. Now people around the world can learn more about different places of modern China and Chinese way of life. And all of these are shown in a more emotional (感性的), friendly and natural way.
24. Who was the first person to use “city bu city”?
A. Ashton’s sister. B. Paul Mike Ashton. C. A Chinese blogger.
25. Which of the following can NOT be described as “city”?
A. Staying up late for homework.
B. Travelling around Zhuzhou.
C. Enjoying milk tea with friends.
26. What information can you learn from the passage?
A. Few foreign tourists like sharing their experiences online.
B. People can learn more about different places in ancient China.
C. More and more foreigners would like to travel in China.
27. What’s the main purpose (目的) of the passage?
A. To explain the word “city” and why it gets popular.
B. To show Chinese people are emotional, friendly and natural.
C. To introduce different ways of life around the world.
C
On October 7, 2024, two scientists, Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, won the Nobel Prize in Physiology (生理学) or Medicine. They are given the prize for their amazing discovery of microRNA, which helps control how our genes (基因) work.
You might wonder how all our cells (细胞) know what to do. Every cell in our body has the same set of instructions (指南), just like a cookbook. However, different types of cells do very different jobs.
Ambros and Ruvkun studied how these different cells develop and found tiny molecules (分子) called microRNAs. These molecules act like tiny helpers that control gene activity. Their research showed that microRNAs are very important for the growth and health of all living things, including humans!
What’s exciting is that the human genome (基因组), which is our complete set of genes, has over a thousand different microRNAs. This discovery means a lot for human beings, because it revealed a new way in which our bodies use genetic information. No scientists had discovered it before.
Thanks to Ambros and Ruvkun, we now understand that these tiny RNA molecules are important for how bodies develop and work. Their work not only helps us learn more about biology but also opens up new ideas for medicine and health. So, next time you think about how our bodies work, remember these tiny helpers playing a big role in our lives!
28. Why did the two scientists win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?
A. Because they knew how all our cells worked.
B. Because they discovered the amazing microRNA.
C. Because they helped control how genes worked.
29. What does the underlined word revealed mean in Paragraph 4?
A. 欣赏 B. 避免 C. 揭示
30. In which part of a magazine can we read the passage?
A. Science. B. Art and Music. C. Sports.
31. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To explain the discovery of the two Nobel Prize winners.
B. To introduce the life of the two Nobel Prize winners.
C. To show the development of the two Nobel Prize winners.
第二节(共4个小题;每小题2分,满分8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。选项中有一项为多余选项。
Is chemistry difficult for you? Do you want to learn it well?
Here is some advice for you.
First, listen carefully and take notes in chemistry class. After class you need to revise your notes. ____32____
Second, ask your chemistry teacher for help when you have problems. Don't be afraid to do so. ____33____ The teacher will be happy to help you. You can also turn to your friends who are good at chemistry. Third, read some interesting books about chemistry. ____34____You may find chemistry easier and more interesting than you think. Fourth, try to use chemistry to explain events in your everyday life. This can help you develop great interest in chemistry. ____35____
If you are interested in chemistry, you will learn it better.
A. Interest is the best teacher.
B. You can also be good at it.
C. Asking questions means you want to learn.
D. In this way, you can remember what you learn.
E. They can turn something difficult into funny stories.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分25分)
第一节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Every school has rules for students to follow. However, some students may see the ____36____ as a way which teachers control them. Sometimes, they’re unhappy and even feel ____37____. Well, if you think your life is hard, you might think about the ____38____ in ancient times. For some of them, life was really hard.
In the old days, people believed that teachers had to be very ____39____ and had the right to punish the students. Parents didn’t mind if teachers punished their children when their children didn’t do what they were ____40____ to do. Often, the stricter a teacher was, the more parents thought he or she was a good teacher.
In fact, following school rules can be very important. For example, running in the hallways could cause a student to ____41____. It may hurt himself or another person. Following the rules can also help the students in the classroom to learn from difficult. In class, a teacher may ask students to ____42____ their hands before they speak. If someone speaks out of turn, other students might not be able to hear the teacher ____43____. School rules can help students prepare for their own futures as well. When they ____44____ and go out on their own, they’ll soon find that they still need to follow rules.
Rules make the world much ____45____. If there are no rules, life will be meaningless and in disorder.
36. A. rules B. excuses C. facts
37. A. tired B. angry C. excited
38. A. students B. parents C. doctors
39. A. kind B. clever C. strict
40. A. told B. heard C. invited
41. A. come out B. fall down C. pass by
42. A. lift B. rise C. raise
43. A. clearly B. luckily C. politely
44. A. dress up B. look up C. grow up
45. A. better B. worse C. bigger
第二节(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10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。
Lost time will never come back. This is something that I ____46____(learn) very clearly in the last two years.
I used ____47____(spend) so much time playing computer games, sometimes at home, sometimes in the net bars in my neighborhood. It’s easy for people to see me breaking the school rules every day. And I never studied hard. From time ____48____ time, I made my teachers and parents angry with me. What’s ____49____(much), I didn’t use to be afraid of anybody or anything. Did I use to have a try to change ____50____( I )? Yes, but everything was too difficult for one who has lost heart. I kept silent in class and I had no friends at all.
____51____(lucky), I met Miss Wang. She was such a great and humorous teacher that made me brave enough to face all the problems. I became ____52____(interest) in study. I finally realized that something had to be done and it was time for a change. ____53____ most important thing I should do is to cherish (珍惜) every minute.____54____ I come up with a new plan on how to use my time wisely. I have set my alarm clock ahead half an hour. I have also decided to keep a diary of ____55____ I do every day. In my opinion, looking back on what I’ve done will give me some ideas on how to reorganize (重新组织) my time.
第四部分 综合技能(共两节,满分25分)
第一节 阅读表达(共5个小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
阅读下面的短文,根据短文内容回答问题或翻译画线句子。
Thang-ga (唐卡) is a special kind of painting. It was found only in Tibet, China. It started from the Tang Dynasty (唐朝). Thang-ga paintings show Tibetan people’s lives. In recent years, Thang-ga paintings have caught the public’s attention. At the same time, the Chinese government has also tried hard to protect the art.
The colors of Thang-ga paintings look wonderful and special. Because of the special environment of Tibet and the excellent skills of artists, the paints (颜料) used in Thang-ga are different from other paints. They were made from minerals like gold and silver, as well as some plants. The paints were made by hand and the beautiful colors could last for hundreds of years.
However, with the development of technology, people now use cheaper and more easily-made chemicals to make Thang-ga paints. The traditional paints used in Thang-ga paintings took a lot of work and they were made in many secret ways. Later people stopped making the paints and forgot about them. So the skills needed to make them were almost lost. 现在很难找到传统的唐卡绘画。
56 What is Thang-ga?
________________________________________
57. What do Thang-ga paintings show?
________________________________________
58. What were Thang-ga paints made from?
________________________________________
59. 将短文中划线句子翻译成中文。
________________________________________
60. 将短文中划线句子翻译成英文。
________________________________________
第二节 书面表达(共 1题;满分15分)
61. 假如你校打算开展以“______ has changed me a lot”为题的演讲比赛,你对此很感兴趣,请你根据以下思维导图内容提示用英语写一篇演讲稿。
注意:
(1)把文章标题补充完整
(2)可在思维导图内容提示的基础上适当拓展信息
(3)语句连贯,词数80左右。作文开头已经给出,不计入总数
______ has changed me a lot
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茶陵县2024年下期期末质量检测九年级英语试卷
注意事项:
1.答题前,请考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚,并认真核对条形码上的姓名、准考证号、考室和座位号;
2.必须在答题卡上答题,在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效;
3.答题时,请考生注意各大题题号后面的答题提示;
4请勿折叠答题卡,保持字体工整、笔迹清晰、卷面清洁;
5.答题卡上不得使用涂改液、涂改胶和贴纸;
6.本学科试卷中听力材料以中速朗读两遍。
试卷分为四个部分,共8页,61小题.时量100分钟,满分100分。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分20分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1分,满分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,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间,每段对话读两遍。
听下面五段对话,每听完一段对话后,回答1个小题。
1. What are the birds made of? 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
A. Plastic. B. Wood. C. Paper.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Look at those birds. How cute they are!
M: Yes. They are made of wasted paper. It’s so funny.
2. What subject does the boy prefer? 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
A. English. B. History. C. Chinese.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: I like our Chinese class. What about you?
M: I prefer history. The teacher always tells stories that we are interested in.
3. Whose notebook is in the desk? 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
A. Frank’s. B. Tom’s. C. Jack’s.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: There is a notebook in the desk. Who does it belong to?
M: It’s Jack’s. The name is on the cover.
4. What was the girl afraid of? 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
A. Snakes. B. Spiders. C. Tigers.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Are you afraid of spiders?
W: No. But I used to be afraid of snakes.
5. What time does the boy start to go to school every day? 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
A. At 7:15. B. At 7:20. C. At 7:50.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: What time do you start to go to school every day?
M: We are expected to arrive at school before 7:50, so I start to go to school at 7:20.
第二节 听下面6段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有2-3个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。听每段材料前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间,每段对话读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What does the woman want to enjoy during the holiday?
A. The special food. B. The Spring Festival. C. Beautiful balloons.
7. Where is the man going to spend the holiday?
A. In Thailand. B. In America. C. In Australia.
【答案】6. A 7. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Where are you going to spend the holiday?
W: I’m going to Thailand.
M: Why do you want to go there?
W: Because I want to enjoy the special food and the Water Festival. What about you? Where do you want to go?
M: I’m going to spend the time with my brother in Australia.
听下面一段对话,回答小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8 What are Frank and Lucy going to attend?
A. A meeting. B. A concert. C. A party.
9. What restaurant does Frank suggest?
A. City Forest Restaurant. B. City Island Restaurant. C. City Park Restaurant.
【答案】8. B 9. B
【解析】
【原文】W: There are two hours before the concert. I wonder what we can do now, Frank?
M: Are you hungry, Lucy? Maybe we can get something to eat.
W: That’s great. Do you know where we can get the food?
M: I suggest the City Island Restaurant. It’s not far from here and it serves delicious food.
W: Sounds good. And we can have a rest after the meal.
M: That’s right. Let’s go.
听下面一段对话,回答小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
10. When was the telephone invented?
A. In 1867. B. In 1877. C. In 1876.
11. Who invented the planes?
A. Smith Brothers. B. Wright Brothers. C. Green Brothers.
【答案】10. C 11. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Hello, Bill. Do you know when the telephone was invented?
M: Yes. It was invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876.
W: How about planes? When were planes invented?
M: They were invented in 1903 by Wright Brothers.
W: You are so knowledgeable, Bill. You must have read a lot.
听下面一段对话,回答小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
12. What does Jack want to have?
A. A book. B. A telephone. C. A smart phone.
13. What does Jane advise Jack to do on the weekend?
A. To do housework. B. To do some sports. C. To do physical examination.
14. What time is it now?
A. At 2:30. B. At 3:00. C. At 3:30.
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Hello, Jack. You look upset. What’s wrong with you?
M: Hi, Jane. I really feel upset because of my parents.
W: What happened?
M: I want to buy a smart phone, but they strongly disagree.
W: Well, I think your parents are right. You are not allowed to have a smart phone.
M: Why not?
W: Because using a smart phone will waste your time. As far as I know, many students have study problems after having a smart phone.
M: Maybe you are right. But I want to have a smart phone to listen to music. It’s so boring on the weekend.
W: I advise you to do some sports and take a walk after study. Physical excise is much better than watching a screen for too long.
M: OK. Thanks for your advice. By the way, could you please tell me what time it is. I have a music class at 3 this afternoon.
W: There are 30 minutes before the class.
M: Oh, I have to go now. See you next time.
W: See you.
听下面一段对话,回答小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
15. What did Tom win in Grade 8?
A. A football match. B. A baseball match. C. A basketball match.
16. What does Helen want to be in the future?
A. A violinist. B. A scientist. C. An artist.
17. Why do Tom and Helen buy some cards?
A. To paint pictures. B. To take notes. C. To thank their teachers.
【答案】15. C 16. C 17. C
【解析】
【原文】W: How time flies! Junior high school days are almost over. Do you have any special memories, Tom?
M: Yes Helen. I remember that when I was in Grade 8, my teammates and I won the basketball match. It was so exciting.
W: That’s true. We were so proud of you at that time.
M: I used to play basketball. But now I’m more interested in science and violin.
W: So what do you want to be in the future, a scientist or a violinist?
M: A scientist I think. I want to help people with power of science and make the world a better place. What about you, Helen? What do you want to be?
W: I want to be an artist. I love painting and my family have always encouraged me to follow what I like.
M: Wonderful. The art teacher Ms. Lee also says you are gifted in painting. I’m sure you can do it well in the future.
W: Thanks. Tomorrow is the last day of our school. Why don’t we send each of our teachers a thank-you card? It will be meaningful.
M: Good idea. Let’s go shopping.
听下面一段独白,回答小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
18. When did the Lantern Festival begin?
A. 1,000 years ago. B. 2,000 years ago. C. 3,000 years ago.
19. People have many activities on the Lantern Festival including ________.
A. enjoying the full moon B. eating dumplings C. flying kites
20. In ancient China, women did the following things on the Lantern Festival EXCEPT ________.
A. walking outside freely B. playing games C. reading books
【答案】18. B 19. A 20. C
【解析】
【原文】The Spring Festival is the most important one in China. However, it ends with the best part of the Lantern Festival.
Since it began 2,000 years ago, the Lantern Festival has developed many meanings. It celebrates family reunions and society with ancient traditions. Some people call the Lantern Festival the “true” Chinese Valentine’s Day.
On January 15th of Chinese lunar calendar, everyone goes out onto the streets to celebrate the Lantern Festival. People have many activities including enjoying the full moon, guessing riddles and eating rice balls.
In ancient China, women usually weren’t allowed to go outside of the house. But on this day, they could walk outside freely, lighting lanterns and playing games. Today the Lantern Festival has become increasingly popular around the world.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,每小题2分,满分30分。)
第一节(共11个小题;每小题2分,满分22分)
阅读下列材料,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
In order to develop kids’ interest in reading books, we are going to hold a reading program this winter. Now we need volunteers for the program.
Requirement:
●Students aged 13-18.
●Be good with children.
●Be a book lover.
Time: December 1st - December 31st, (P.S.: We have 4 days off.)
Place: The City Library!
Work: You need to read books to children and help them make reading cards.
Reward: Get work experience. Have fun with others, especially kids. Be able to read lots of books
If you are interested, please visit the website www.citylibrary.org.
21. Why will the reading program be held?
A. To develop kids’ interest in reading books.
B. To develop kids’ abilities in reading books.
C. To develop kids’ interest in writing books.
22. How many days should we work as volunteers?
A. 1 month. B. 4 days. C. 27 days.
23. Who might be needed for the program?
A. Tom: He is 19 years old. He loves reading books .
B. Lisa: She is 17 years old. She is good with kids.
C. Jack: He is 15 years old. He is not good with kids.
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了一则阅读活动志愿者招募通知,介绍了活动目的、志愿者要求、时间地点等信息。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据“In order to develop kids’ interest in reading books, we are going to hold a reading program”可知,举办该活动是为了培养孩子的阅读兴趣。故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Time: December 1st - December 31st. (P.S.: We have 4 days off)”可知,12月共31天,休息4天,志愿者工作天数为31-4=27天。故选C。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Requirement: Students aged 13-18; Be good with children; Be a book lover”,Lisa,17岁、擅长和孩子相处符合要求。故选B。
B
Drinking a cup of milk tea with friends? That’s “city”. Visiting the Great Wall of China? Very “city”. Riding a bike down Shanghai’s Anfu Road? Quite “city”.
If you don’t get it, let me explain it to you. The popularity of “City bu city?” has risen on the Internet these days. You can use it to describe whether someone, or something is urban (都市的) and modern or not.
“City bu city?” was first used by American blogger Paul Mike Ashton. He has lived in Shanghai with his sister for years. His name on the Internet is “Bao Bao Xiong”. He likes sharing travel experiences in China on Douyin and Xiaohongshu. Ashton became popular after he shared a video of him asking his sister “City bu city?” on the Great Wall.
The word “city” itself has now taken on a new meaning as an adjective (形容词). Ashton himself says that it describes something that happens in the city, but it can also be “something that gives you a great love for life”.
In recent years, a large number of foreign tourists like Ashton have been sharing their experiences of visiting China online. Topics about travelling in China are becoming more and more popular. Now people around the world can learn more about different places of modern China and Chinese way of life. And all of these are shown in a more emotional (感性的), friendly and natural way.
24. Who was the first person to use “city bu city”?
A. Ashton’s sister. B. Paul Mike Ashton. C. A Chinese blogger.
25. Which of the following can NOT be described as “city”?
A. Staying up late for homework.
B. Travelling around Zhuzhou.
C. Enjoying milk tea with friends.
26 What information can you learn from the passage?
A. Few foreign tourists like sharing their experiences online.
B. People can learn more about different places in ancient China.
C. More and more foreigners would like to travel in China.
27. What’s the main purpose (目的) of the passage?
A. To explain the word “city” and why it gets popular.
B. To show Chinese people are emotional, friendly and natural.
C. To introduce different ways of life around the world.
【答案】24. B 25. A 26. C 27. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了网络流行语“City bu city?”的起源、含义及其背后的文化现象,同时提到外国博主通过分享中国旅行经历传播现代中国的生活方式。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据“‘City bu city?’ was first used by American blogger Paul Mike Ashton.”可知,首次使用该短语的是Paul Mike Ashton。故选B。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据“Drinking a cup of milk tea with friends? That’s ‘city’.”可知,C可以描述为“city”;根据“Visiting the Great Wall of China? Very ‘city’. Riding a bike down Shanghai’s Anfu Road? Quite ‘city’.”和“You can use it to describe whether someone, or something is urban (都市的) and modern or not.”可知,B项可以描述为“city”,选项A“熬夜写作业”不符合“city”的积极含义。故选A。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据“a large number of foreign tourists like Ashton have been sharing their experiences of visiting China online. Topics about travelling in China are becoming more and more popular.”可知,越来越多外国人喜欢在中国旅行。故选C。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知,全文围绕“city”一词的新含义及其流行原因展开,A项符合。故选A。
C
On October 7, 2024, two scientists, Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, won the Nobel Prize in Physiology (生理学) or Medicine. They are given the prize for their amazing discovery of microRNA, which helps control how our genes (基因) work.
You might wonder how all our cells (细胞) know what to do. Every cell in our body has the same set of instructions (指南), just like a cookbook. However, different types of cells do very different jobs.
Ambros and Ruvkun studied how these different cells develop and found tiny molecules (分子) called microRNAs. These molecules act like tiny helpers that control gene activity. Their research showed that microRNAs are very important for the growth and health of all living things, including humans!
What’s exciting is that the human genome (基因组), which is our complete set of genes, has over a thousand different microRNAs. This discovery means a lot for human beings, because it revealed a new way in which our bodies use genetic information. No scientists had discovered it before.
Thanks to Ambros and Ruvkun, we now understand that these tiny RNA molecules are important for how bodies develop and work. Their work not only helps us learn more about biology but also opens up new ideas for medicine and health. So, next time you think about how our bodies work, remember these tiny helpers playing a big role in our lives!
28. Why did the two scientists win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?
A. Because they knew how all our cells worked.
B. Because they discovered the amazing microRNA.
C. Because they helped control how genes worked.
29. What does the underlined word revealed mean in Paragraph 4?
A. 欣赏 B. 避免 C. 揭示
30. In which part of a magazine can we read the passage?
A. Science. B. Art and Music. C. Sports.
31. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To explain the discovery of the two Nobel Prize winners.
B. To introduce the life of the two Nobel Prize winners.
C. To show the development of the two Nobel Prize winners.
【答案】28. B 29. C 30. A 31. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了两位科学家Victor Ambros和Gary Ruvkun因发现microRNA而获得诺贝尔生理学或医学奖,并阐述了这一发现的重要意义。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据“They are given the prize for their amazing discovery of microRNA, which helps control how our genes (基因) work.”可知,获奖原因是发现了microRNA。故选B。
【29题详解】
词句猜测题。根据“This discovery means a lot for human beings, because it revealed a new way in which our bodies use genetic information.”可知,这一发现对人类意义重大,因为它揭示了我们的身体使用遗传信息的一种新方式,“revealed”意为“揭示”。故选C。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文可知,文章主题为科学发现(microRNA),与生物学和医学相关,最可能出现在杂志的“科学”板块。故选A。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知,全文围绕两位科学家的发现及其意义展开,A项符合。故选A。
第二节(共4个小题;每小题2分,满分8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。选项中有一项为多余选项。
Is chemistry difficult for you? Do you want to learn it well?
Here is some advice for you.
First, listen carefully and take notes in chemistry class. After class you need to revise your notes. ____32____
Second, ask your chemistry teacher for help when you have problems. Don't be afraid to do so. ____33____ The teacher will be happy to help you. You can also turn to your friends who are good at chemistry. Third, read some interesting books about chemistry. ____34____You may find chemistry easier and more interesting than you think. Fourth, try to use chemistry to explain events in your everyday life. This can help you develop great interest in chemistry. ____35____
If you are interested in chemistry, you will learn it better.
A. Interest is the best teacher.
B. You can also be good at it.
C. Asking questions means you want to learn.
D. In this way, you can remember what you learn.
E. They can turn something difficult into funny stories.
【答案】32. D 33. C 34. E 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文主要讲述了学习化学的一些建议,包括课上认真听讲并做笔记、课后复习笔记、有问题向老师请教、阅读有趣的化学书籍、用化学解释日常生活中的事件等,强调了兴趣对学习化学的重要性。
【32题详解】
根据前文“First, listen carefully and take notes in chemistry class. After class you need to revise your notes.”可知,首先,在化学课上要认真听讲并做笔记,课后要复习笔记。由此推知,空格处应说明复习笔记的好处。选项D“通过这种方式,你可以记住你所学的内容。”符合语境,故选D。
【33题详解】
根据前文“Second, ask your chemistry teacher for help when you have problems. Don't be afraid to do so.”可知,第二,当你有问题时,向你的化学老师寻求帮助,不要害怕这样做。由此推知,空格处应说明向老师请教问题的意义。选项C“问问题意味着你想学习。”符合语境,故选C。
【34题详解】
根据前文“Third, read some interesting books about chemistry.”可知,第三,读一些有趣的化学书籍。由此推知,空格处应说明读有趣的化学书籍的好处。选项E“它们可以把一些困难的事情变成有趣的故事。”符合语境,故选E。
【35题详解】
根据前文“Fourth, try to use chemistry to explain events in your everyday life. This can help you develop great interest in chemistry.”可知,第四,试着用化学来解释你日常生活中的事件,这可以帮助你对化学产生浓厚的兴趣。由此推知,空格处应进一步说明兴趣对学习化学的重要性。选项A“兴趣是最好的老师。”符合语境,故选A。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分25分)
第一节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Every school has rules for students to follow. However, some students may see the ____36____ as a way which teachers control them. Sometimes, they’re unhappy and even feel ____37____. Well, if you think your life is hard, you might think about the ____38____ in ancient times. For some of them, life was really hard.
In the old days, people believed that teachers had to be very ____39____ and had the right to punish the students. Parents didn’t mind if teachers punished their children when their children didn’t do what they were ____40____ to do. Often, the stricter a teacher was, the more parents thought he or she was a good teacher.
In fact, following school rules can be very important. For example, running in the hallways could cause a student to ____41____. It may hurt himself or another person. Following the rules can also help the students in the classroom to learn from difficult. In class, a teacher may ask students to ____42____ their hands before they speak. If someone speaks out of turn, other students might not be able to hear the teacher ____43____. School rules can help students prepare for their own futures as well. When they ____44____ and go out on their own, they’ll soon find that they still need to follow rules.
Rules make the world much ____45____. If there are no rules, life will be meaningless and in disorder.
36. A. rules B. excuses C. facts
37. A. tired B. angry C. excited
38. A. students B. parents C. doctors
39. A. kind B. clever C. strict
40. A. told B. heard C. invited
41. A. come out B. fall down C. pass by
42. A. lift B. rise C. raise
43. A. clearly B. luckily C. politely
44. A. dress up B. look up C. grow up
45. A. better B. worse C. bigger
【答案】36. A 37. B 38. A 39. C 40. A 41. B 42. C 43. A 44. C 45. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了学校规则的重要性,通过对比古代学生对老师的态度,强调了规则不仅在学校中重要,在未来的生活中也同样重要。规则使世界变得更美好,没有规则,生活将变得无意义且混乱。
【36题详解】
句意:然而,一些学生可能认为这些规则是老师控制他们的一种方式。
rules规则;excuses借口;facts事实。根据上文“Every school has rules for students to follow.”可知,此处指学校规则,故选A。
【37题详解】
句意:有时,他们会不开心,甚至感到生气。
tired疲倦的;angry生气的;excited兴奋的。根据“they’re unhappy”可知,不开心甚至生气,故选B。
【38题详解】
句意:嗯,如果你觉得你的生活很艰难,你可以想想古代的学生。
students学生;parents父母;doctors医生。根据下文“For some of them, life was really hard.”可知,此处指古代的学生,故选A。
【39题详解】
句意:在过去,人们认为老师必须非常严格,有权惩罚学生。
kind善良的;clever聪明的;strict严格的。根据下文“had the right to punish the students”可知,有权惩罚学生,应该是严格的,故选C。
【40题详解】
句意:当孩子没有按照他们被告知的去做时,父母不介意老师惩罚他们的孩子。
told告诉;heard听到;invited邀请。根据“when their children didn’t do what they were...to do.”可知,此处指没有按照被告知的去做,故选A。
【41题详解】
句意:例如,在走廊上跑步可能会导致学生摔倒。
come out出来;fall down摔倒;pass by路过。根据“running in the hallways”可知,在走廊上跑步可能会摔倒,故选B。
【42题详解】
句意:在课堂上,老师可能会要求学生在发言前举手。
lift举起(一般指举起重物);rise上升;raise举起(一般指举手)。根据“their hands before they speak”可知,此处指举手,应用raise,故选C。
【43题详解】
句意:如果有人乱插话,其他学生可能听不清老师的话。
clearly清楚地;luckily幸运地;politely礼貌地。根据“If someone speaks out of turn, other students might not be able to hear the teacher...”可知,此处指如果有人乱插话,其他学生可能听不清老师的话,故选A。
【44题详解】
句意:当他们长大成人,独自外出时,他们很快就会发现他们仍然需要遵守规则。
dress up打扮;look up查阅;grow up长大。根据“go out on their own”可知,此处指长大成人,故选C。
45题详解】
句意:规则让世界变得更好。
better更好;worse更差;bigger更大。根据下文“If there are no rules, life will be meaningless and in disorder.”可知,没有规则,生活将变得无意义且混乱,所以此处指规则让世界变得更好,故选A。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10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。
Lost time will never come back. This is something that I ____46____(learn) very clearly in the last two years.
I used ____47____(spend) so much time playing computer games, sometimes at home, sometimes in the net bars in my neighborhood. It’s easy for people to see me breaking the school rules every day. And I never studied hard. From time ____48____ time, I made my teachers and parents angry with me. What’s ____49____(much), I didn’t use to be afraid of anybody or anything. Did I use to have a try to change ____50____( I )? Yes, but everything was too difficult for one who has lost heart. I kept silent in class and I had no friends at all.
____51____(lucky), I met Miss Wang. She was such a great and humorous teacher that made me brave enough to face all the problems. I became ____52____(interest) in study. I finally realized that something had to be done and it was time for a change. ____53____ most important thing I should do is to cherish (珍惜) every minute.____54____ I come up with a new plan on how to use my time wisely. I have set my alarm clock ahead half an hour. I have also decided to keep a diary of ____55____ I do every day. In my opinion, looking back on what I’ve done will give me some ideas on how to reorganize (重新组织) my time.
【答案】46. have learned
47. to spend
48. to 49. more
50. myself 51. Luckily
52. interested
53. The 54. So
55. what
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了作者过去浪费时间、违反校规,后来在王老师的影响下学会珍惜时间、改变自我的经历,体现了“时光一去不复返”的道理。
【46题详解】
句意:这是我在过去两年里深刻体会到的道理。根据“in the last two years”可知,此处应用现在完成时,结构为“have/has+过去分词”,主语是I,故填have learned。
【47题详解】
句意:我过去常常花很多时间玩电脑游戏。“used to do sth.”是固定搭配,意为“过去常常做某事”,故填to spend。
【48题详解】
句意:我时不时地惹老师和父母生气。“from time to time”是固定短语,意为“时不时;偶尔”,故填to。
【49题详解】
句意:更糟糕的是,我过去不怕任何人或任何事。“what’s more”是固定短语,意为“而且;更有甚者”,故填more。
【50题详解】
句意:我过去有没有尝试过改变自己?根据“change”可知,此处表示“改变我自己”,应用I的反身代词形式,故填myself。
【51题详解】
句意:幸运的是,我遇到了王老师。根据“I met Miss Wang.”可知,此处修饰整个句子,应用lucky的副词形式,句首首字母大写,故填Luckily。
【52题详解】
句意:我开始对学习感兴趣。“become interested in”是固定搭配,意为“对……感兴趣”,故填interested。
【53题详解】
句意:我应该做的最重要的事是珍惜每一分钟。“most important”是形容词最高级,前面需加定冠词the,句首首字母大写,故填The。
【54题详解】
句意:所以我制定了一个明智利用时间的新计划。根据“should do is to cherish every minute.”和“I come up with a new plan on how to use my time wisely.”可知,前后句是因果关系,“so”表示“所以”,首字母大写。故填So。
【55题详解】
句意:我还决定记录下我每天做的事。根据“I have also decided to keep a diary of…”可知,此处引导宾语从句,从句中do缺少宾语,应用what表示“……的事情”,故填what。
第四部分 综合技能(共两节,满分25分)
第一节 阅读表达(共5个小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
阅读下面的短文,根据短文内容回答问题或翻译画线句子。
Thang-ga (唐卡) is a special kind of painting. It was found only in Tibet, China. It started from the Tang Dynasty (唐朝). Thang-ga paintings show Tibetan people’s lives. In recent years, Thang-ga paintings have caught the public’s attention. At the same time, the Chinese government has also tried hard to protect the art.
The colors of Thang-ga paintings look wonderful and special. Because of the special environment of Tibet and the excellent skills of artists, the paints (颜料) used in Thang-ga are different from other paints. They were made from minerals like gold and silver, as well as some plants. The paints were made by hand and the beautiful colors could last for hundreds of years.
However, with the development of technology, people now use cheaper and more easily-made chemicals to make Thang-ga paints. The traditional paints used in Thang-ga paintings took a lot of work and they were made in many secret ways. Later people stopped making the paints and forgot about them. So the skills needed to make them were almost lost. 现在很难找到传统的唐卡绘画。
56. What is Thang-ga?
________________________________________
57. What do Thang-ga paintings show?
________________________________________
58. What were Thang-ga paints made from?
________________________________________
59. 将短文中划线句子翻译成中文
________________________________________
60. 将短文中划线句子翻译成英文。
________________________________________
【答案】56. It is a special kind of painting.
57. They show Tibetan people’s lives.
58. They were made from minerals like gold and silver, as well as some plants.
59. 颜料是由手工制作的并且漂亮的颜色能够持续数百年。
60. The traditional Thang-ga paintings are difficult to find now./It’s difficult to find the traditional Thang-ga paintings now.
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了唐卡这种特殊的绘画形式,包括其起源地、起始朝代、所展示的内容,还介绍了唐卡颜料的特色、制作原料,以及传统颜料制作技能几乎失传的现状。
【56题详解】
根据第一段首句“Thang-ga (唐卡) is a special kind of painting.”可知,唐卡是一种特殊种类的绘画。故填It is a special kind of painting.
【57题详解】
根据第一段“Thang-ga paintings show Tibetan people’s lives.”可知,唐卡绘画展示西藏人民的生活。故填They show Tibetan people’s lives.
【58题详解】
根据第二段“They were made from minerals like gold and silver, as well as some plants.”可知,唐卡颜料由像金银这样的矿物质以及一些植物制成。故填They were made from minerals like gold and silver, as well as some plants.
【59题详解】
“The paints were made by hand”中“by hand”表示“手工”,整句意思是“颜料是由手工制作的”;“and the beautiful colors could last for hundreds of years”中“last”表示“持续”,“for hundreds of years”表示“数百年”,整句意思是“并且漂亮的颜色能够持续数百年”。故填:颜料是由手工制作的并且漂亮的颜色能够持续数百年。
【60题详解】
本句可以使用“主语 + be + adj. + to do”和“It’s + adj. + to do sth.”两种常见的英语句式。传统的唐卡绘画“The traditional Thang-ga paintings”,作主语;是“are”,系动词;困难的“difficult”,作表语;寻找“to find”,不定式短语。也可以表达为:形式主语:It;是“is”,系动词;困难的“difficult”,作表语;寻找传统的唐卡绘画“to find the traditional Thang-ga paintings”,不定式短语作真正主语后置。故填The traditional Thang-ga paintings are difficult to find now./It’s difficult to find the traditional Thang-ga paintings now.
第二节 书面表达(共 1题;满分15分)
61. 假如你校打算开展以“______ has changed me a lot”为题的演讲比赛,你对此很感兴趣,请你根据以下思维导图内容提示用英语写一篇演讲稿。
注意:
(1)把文章标题补充完整
(2)可在思维导图内容提示的基础上适当拓展信息
(3)语句连贯,词数80左右。作文开头已经给出,不计入总数
______ has changed me a lot
Hello, everyone!
That’s all! Thank you for listening!
【答案】例文
Sports has changed me a lot
Hello, everyone! I used to be very thin, introverted, and didn’t like sports. I used to play computer games a lot. As a result, it affected my study and did harm to my health, which made my parents worried. I looked up to my PE teacher so much that I turned to him. He suggested I take part in some sports activities, and I decided to take his advice. I have kept playing basketball for 45 minutes or so every day till today. Now my health has been improved. In addition, I’ve made progress in my lessons. Doing sports has changed me into a confident and powerful person! I have become very brave in trying new things.
That’s all! Thank you for listening!
【解析】
【详解】[总体分析]
①题材:本文是一篇演讲稿;
②时态:时态以“一般过去时”和“现在完成时”为主;
③提示:根据所给提示完成写作,注意标点符号及大小写等问题,不要犯语法错误。注意上下文之间的逻辑关系,语意连贯。
[写作步骤]
第一步,简单描述以前的自己;
第二步,具体介绍自己发生的变化;
第三步,书写结语,总结感受。
[亮点词汇]
①used to be 曾经是
②as a result 因此
③do harm to 损害
④look up to 敬仰
⑤take part in 参加
⑤make progress in sth 在某方面取得进步
[高分句型]
①As a result, it affected my study and did harm to my health, which made my parents worried. (which引导非限制性定语从句)
②Doing sports has changed me into a confident and powerful person! (动名词作主语)
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