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醴陵二中 高二年级下学期 入学考试
英语试卷
总分:150分 时间:120分钟
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上,录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。每段对话读两遍。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. On the bus. B. On the train. C. On the plane.
2. What can help the woman keep long-distance friendships?
A. Online talks. B. Regular visits. C. Phone calls.
3. What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Have a rest.
B. Get necessary medical help.
C. Avoid going to earthquake areas.
4. How does the man sound at last?
A. Interested. B. Doubtful. C. Dissatisfied.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A lifestyle. B. A future plan. C. A pet-friendly home.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
6. Where is the woman probably?
A. On the street. B. In a taxi. C. In a gift shop.
7. What does the woman want the driver to do?
A. Mail the wallet to her.
B. Leave the wallet at the Met.
C. Bring the wallet on the next ride.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
8. What movie are the speakers going to see?
A. An action movie. B. A comedy. C. A romantic movie.
9. When will the movie start?
A. At 6:30 p.m. B. At 7:30 p.m. C. At 8:30 p.m.
10. What will the speakers talk about next?
A. Where to sit in the cinema.
B. How to book the tickets.
C. What to have for dinner.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
11. What did the woman see online?
A. A popular phone. B. A cooking competition. C. An elderly social media star.
12. What does the woman say about her grandpa?
A. He often sends text messages. B. He's a good storyteller. C. He loves Facebook.
13. Why does the woman advise her grandpa to start a YouTube account?
A. To bring him closer to young people.
B. To help him make some money.
C. To help him learn new skills.
14. What do the speakers plan to do?
A. Spend more time with their grandparents.
B. Help their grandparents join social media.
C. Teach their grandparents to use smartphones.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
15. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Shop assistant and customer. B. Husband and wife. C. Boss and secretary.
16. Why has the woman dressed up today?
A. For a concert. B. For a meeting. C. For a party.
17. What does the woman decide to do in the end?
A. Make a call. B. Buy a dress. C. Try another size.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
18. What is the speaker probably?
A. A scientist. B. A teacher. C. A student.
19. What is the speaker interested in?
A. Clean energy. B. Battery technology. C. Car design.
20. What did the speaker find about the solar car?
A. It was faster than the battery car.
B. It ran longer in sunny conditions.
C. It was more reliable on different roads.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文 (共4篇) ,从每题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Here’s a review of some excellent red movies and TV programs in 2021.
1921. Released nationwide on July 1, 1921 tightly narrates a historical event, where the Communist Party of China held its first National Congress in Shanghai and Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, in the summer of 1921. As an attempt to seek a breakthrough, the patriotic (爱国的) tale creatively uses several different perspectives (视角) to retell the historical moments of CPC’s first national congress.
Shanhe Suiyue. The 100-episode documentary Shanhe Suiyue serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and struggles of the Chinese people on the revolutionary path to glory. With a total length of more than 41 hours, it is the largest documentary production on the Chinese revolution, which selects 100 key scenes, highlight moments and typical characters, narrating 100 vivid stories.
The Age of Awakening. The 43-episode TV series The Age of Awakening narrates how Chinese intellectuals (知识分子) and young people in the early 1900s, including key CPC founders Chen Duxiu and Li Dazhao, tried hard to save a nation with corruption, foreign aggression, and other problems, to form a communist party against all odds.
The Battle at Lake Changjin. Set during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea
(1950-1953), the film centers on a heroic company of the Chinese People’s Volunteers (CPV) army. By Nov 24, its overall box office has reached 5.69 billion yuan, replacing Wolf Warrior 2 at the top of China’s all-time box office charts.
1. What can audiences see in 1921?
A. CPC’s first national congress.
B. People’s struggle in the early 1900s.
C. The same perspective of historical moments.
D. The national Congress held only in Shanghai.
2. What is special about Shanhe Suiyue?
A. It shows how communist party was formed.
B. It selects 100 stories of Chinese intellectuals.
C. It has 43-episode series and a length of 41 hours.
D. It is the largest documentary on the Chinese revolution.
3. Which production wins the champion of box office?
A. Shanhe Suiyue. B. The Age of Awakening.
C. Wolf Warrior 2. D. The Battle at Lake Changjin.
【答案】1 A 2. D 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一些2021年优秀红色影视作品。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据1921部分的“As an attempt to seek a breakthrough, the patriotic (爱国的) tale creatively uses several different perspectives (视角) to retell the historical moments of CPC’s first national congress.(作为一种突破,这个爱国主义故事创造性地从几个不同的角度重述了中国共产党第一次全国代表大会的历史时刻。)”可知,在《1921》这部电影中,观众可以看见中国共产党第一次全国代表大会。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Shanhe Suiyue部分的“With a total length of more than 41 hours, it is the largest documentary production on the Chinese revolution, which selects 100 key scenes, highlight moments and typical characters, narrating 100 vivid stories.(总时长超过41个小时,是中国革命历史上规模最大的纪录片,选取了100个关键场景、亮点时刻和典型人物,讲述了100个生动的故事。)”可知,《山河岁月》的特殊之处在于它是关于中国革命的最大的纪录片。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Battle at Lake Changjin 部分的“By Nov 24, its overall box office has reached 5.69 billion yuan, replacing Wolf Warrior 2 at the top of China’s all-time box office charts.(截至11月24日,《长津湖》的总票房已达56.9亿元,取代《战狼2》成为中国历史票房榜首。)”可知,《长津湖》赢得了中国历史票房榜首。故选D。
B
My wife always wanted a Vizsla, so when we got the house, the garden and everything sorted, we did some research and found a lovely breeder (饲养员) based in Scotland. He was in charge of everything, so a few months go by and the next thing I know, we’ve got a puppy!
I’ve grown up with animals all my life, and I’m so glad I have. I love the fact that I was never afraid of any animals. Although you do obviously have to be careful when introducing children to a dog they don’t know, because you don’t know how it’s going to behave, it always saddens me when I see children scared when they walk past Pedro. I think it’s great for kids to learn how to look after an animal.
And obviously for us, as a family, it’s brilliant because we take Pedro for so many walks. It’s a bit of a family bonding experience getting out in the fresh air; taking Pedro for a walk multiple times a day is just really lovely. Meanwhile, the most rewarding, I think, is just seeing how amazing he is with the kids. He is so calm, so protective, so loving, and we are his world.
I think the most challenging aspects with Pedro were when he was a puppy (小狗). He was pretty hard work. He was never aggressive, but he was quite bitey as puppies are, constantly pulling out your clothes and putting holes in them, which is very annoying. He chewed the furniture-my sofas are barely standing up; their wooden legs are almost in pieces. Obviously, the dog training in the house was quite stressful and his jumping at strangers in the park and running off was always quite scary.
As a new puppy owner, you’re overloaded with advice from social media, magazines, other dog owners and friends, so finding a source of information you trust is so important and can be a real turning point. I know what it’s like to be bombarded with conflicting information, so I would have really welcomed Royal Canin’s “One in a Billion” platform as a new puppy owner. It’s a one-stop shop for new dog owners: a single source of credible information that is so helpful in navigating the early stages of your puppy’s life.
4. What do we know about the author?
A. He is inexperienced in raising pets.
B. He is unsupportive of his wife’s desire.
C. He feels it a pity that children shy away from pets.
D. He thinks one should be cautious about raising pets.
5. What does the author think of Pedro?
A. Dangerous but loyal. B. Playful and gentle.
C. Adorable but troublesome. D. Annoying and fierce.
6. What can we infer according to paragraph 4?
A. Dogs are man’s best friends.
B. It is worthless to have a dog.
C. Puppies are unfriendly to humans.
D. It is challenging to train a puppy.
7 What is the purpose of the last paragraph?
A. To recommend a reliable platform.
B. To share a fun experience.
C. To offer evidence for an argument.
D. To advertise a practical product.
【答案】4. C 5. C 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者妻子心仪已久的Vizsla犬Pedro加入家庭的生活,带来欢乐也伴随着幼犬期的挑战。它与孩子间的温馨互动、户外共行加固了家庭纽带。作者认为专业宠物养护平台对新手主人至关重要。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第二段中“Although you do obviously have to be careful when introducing children to a dog they don’t know, because you don’t know how it’s going to behave, it always saddens me when I see children scared when they walk past Pedro. I think it’s great for kids to learn how to look after an animal. (虽然当你把孩子介绍给他们不认识的狗时,显然必须小心,因为你不知道它会怎么表现,但当我看到孩子们走过佩德罗时害怕的时候,我总是很难过。我认为让孩子们学习如何照顾动物是很好的。)”可知,作者对于孩子们因不了解而害怕宠物感到遗憾。故选C。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第三段中“Meanwhile, the most rewarding, I think, is just seeing how amazing he is with the kids. He is so calm, so protective, so loving, and we are his world. (与此同时,我认为最有意义的是,看到他和孩子们相处得有多好。他很冷静,很有保护欲,很有爱心,我们就是他的世界。)”和第四段中“He was never aggressive, but he was quite bitey as puppies are, constantly pulling out your clothes and putting holes in them, which is very annoying. He chewed the furniture-my sofas are barely standing up; their wooden legs are almost in pieces. Obviously, the dog training in the house was quite stressful and his jumping at strangers in the park and running off was always quite scary. (他从来没有攻击性,但他像小狗一样爱咬,经常把你的衣服扯出来,在上面咬出洞,这很烦人。他咬家具——我的沙发几乎立不住;木腿几乎都碎了。显然,在家里训练狗的压力很大,在公园里它对着陌生人跳来跳去然后跑开,总是让人很害怕。)”可知,作者认为Pedro可爱但麻烦。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第四段“I think the most challenging aspects with Pedro were when he was a puppy (小狗). He was pretty hard work. He was never aggressive, but he was quite bitey as puppies are, constantly pulling out your clothes and putting holes in them, which is very annoying. He chewed the furniture-my sofas are barely standing up; their wooden legs are almost in pieces. Obviously, the dog training in the house was quite stressful and his jumping at strangers in the park and running off was always quite scary. (他从来没有攻击性,但他像小狗一样爱咬,经常把你的衣服扯出来,在上面咬出洞,这很烦人。他咬家具——我的沙发几乎立不住;木腿几乎都碎了。显然,在家里训练狗的压力很大,在公园里它对着陌生人跳来跳去然后跑开,总是让人很害怕。)”可知,第四段详细描述了佩德罗作为小狗时的各种捣蛋行为,如咬衣服、啃家具等,以及训练过程中的压力,如它乱跑,这都表明训练小狗是一项挑战。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。由文章最后一段“As a new puppy owner, you’re overloaded with advice from social media, magazines, other dog owners and friends, so finding a source of information you trust is so important and can be a real turning point. I know what it’s like to be bombarded with conflicting information, so I would have really welcomed Royal Canin’s “One in a Billion” platform as a new puppy owner. It’s a one-stop shop for new dog owners: a single source of credible information that is so helpful in navigating the early stages of your puppy’s life. (作为一只小狗的新主人,你从社交媒体、杂志、其他狗主人和朋友那里得到的建议太多了,所以找到一个你信任的信息来源是如此重要,这可能是一个真正的转折点。我知道被相互矛盾的信息轰炸是什么感觉,所以作为一个新的小狗主人,我真的很欢迎Royal Canin的“One in a Billion”平台。这是为新狗主人提供的一站式服务:一个可靠信息的单一来源,对你的小狗的早期生活非常有帮助。)”可知,最后一段提到了Royal Canin的“One in a Billion”,强调这是一个一站式服务,为新狗主人提供了可信的信息来源,帮助他们度过养小狗的早期阶段,这显然是在推荐一个平台给读者。故选A。
C
We have more ways to access music than at any time in history and a whole world of unfamiliar styles to explore. The thrill of discovering new songs and new sounds can enrich people of all ages. Except, most of the time, it doesn’t. Our willingness to explore new, unfamiliar music declines with age.
Academics have coined the term “open-earedness” to describe this phenomenon. Until around the age of 11, children are generally happy to engage with unfamiliar music. Early adolescence sees a reduction in open-earedness, but is accompanied by an intense increase in interest in music more generally. Open-earedness increases slightly during young adulthood, and then declines as we age.
A major study involving more than 250,000 participants confirmed these changing behaviors. It also showed that the significance we give to music after adolescence declines, and the amount of music we listen to reduces from a high point of 20% of our waking time during adolescence, to 13% in adulthood.
Researchers have different theories to account for these trends. One explanation for age-based reduction in music consumption simply assumes that responsibility-burdened adults may have less free time at their disposal (自由支配) to explore their musical interests than younger people.
Some interpret the observed decline in music engagement in terms of psychosocial maturation. Adolescents use music as an identity marker and engage with it to navigate social circles. Adults have developed personalities and established social groups. As such, drivers to engage with new music are lessened.
Some researchers argue that we shouldn’t use a person’s age to predict if their musical taste will stay the same, without first thinking about how we enjoy and use music at different stages of our lives. Teenagers tend to be very aware of what they are listening to. Adults who use music as motivation or accompaniment for activities such as exercise or household chores may be less conscious of the extent to which they actually do listen to new music.
8. What does the term “open-earedness” refer to in the passage?
A. The ability to play music.
B. The willingness to explore new music.
C. The interest in music during adolescence.
D. The significance of music in daily life.
9. According to the study, how does the amount of music listened to change as we age?
A. It remains consistent throughout life.
B It increases from childhood to adulthood.
C. It peaks during adolescence and then decreases.
D. It gradually declines from childhood to adulthood.
10. What factor is suggested as one cause for a reduced interest in new music as people age?
A. An increase in hearing sharpness.
B. Less spare time due to responsibilities.
C. An intense decrease in interest in music.
D. Changes in personality and social groups.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Music Consumption: A Lifelong Journey.
B. Factors Influencing Music Engagement in Adults.
C. Adolescents and Music: Identity and Exploration.
D. Decline of Open-Earedness: Age Affects Music Exploration.
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. B 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要说明了探索新的陌生音乐的意愿会随着年龄的增长而下降这一现象并分析了其原因。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第一段“Our willingness to explore new, unfamiliar music declines with age.(我们探索新的、不熟悉的音乐的意愿随着年龄的增长而下降。)”和第二段“Academics have coined the term “open-earedness” to describe this phenomenon.(学者们创造了“open-earedness”一词来描述这种现象。)”可知,open-earedness指的是探索新音乐的意愿。故选B。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“It also showed that the significance we give to music after adolescence declines, and the amount of music we listen to reduces from a high point of 20% of our waking time during adolescence, to 13% in adulthood.(研究还表明,我们在青春期之后对音乐的重视程度会下降,我们听音乐的数量也会从青春期时占清醒时间的20%的高点下降到成年后的13%。)”可知,研究表明,听音乐的数量在青春期达到顶峰,然后下降。故选C。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“One explanation for age-based reduction in music consumption simply assumes that responsibility-burdened adults may have less free time at their disposal (自由支配) to explore their musical interests than younger people.(一种对基于年龄的音乐消费量减少的解释简单地假设,承担责任的成年人可能比年轻人有更少的自由时间来探索他们的音乐兴趣。)”可知,随着年龄的增长,人们对新音乐的兴趣下降的一个原因是由于责任而导致的空闲时间减少。故选B。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Our willingness to explore new, unfamiliar music declines with age.(我们探索新的、不熟悉的音乐的意愿随着年龄的增长而下降。)”和第二段Academics have coined the term “open-earedness” to describe this phenomenon.(学者们创造了“open-earedness”一词来描述这种现象。)”和以及下文内容可知,本文介绍了一项研究,研究表明,我们探索新的、不熟悉的音乐的意愿随着年龄的增长而下降,学者们创造了open-earedness一词来描述这种现象,并解释了导致这种现象的原因。由此可知,D. Decline of Open-Earedness: Age Affects Music Exploration(open-earedness的下降:年龄影响音乐探索)适合做本文最佳标题。故选D。
D
There are functioning steam railways in other countries: tourists in France can go for a ride in Brittany; so can visitors travelling to the Dandenong Ranges in Australia. But no other country has a heritage railway sector anywhere near as energetic as the UK’s, where more than 170 services cross around 600 miles of track and call at 460 stations.
Just a few years after the first of these railways opened at Talyllyn in north Wales, in1951, a fictional Welsh steam engine became the main character in the children’s television serial Ivor the Engine. On lines originally built for slate quarries (石板采石场), north Wales still has the biggest group of steam railways, but they exist in all four nations of the UK, typically operating seasonal timetables in tourist areas. These railways are living museums with stations decorated in period style. Some staff wear costumes too.
Up to 95% of the 18. 5m journeys on heritage railways each year are taken by domestic tourists. They owe their popularity to a combination of nostalgia (怀旧), enjoyment of the countryside and enthusiasm for the old engines.
Railways are expensive to run, and the first steam preservation enthusiasts recognised that they would need volunteers to make their dream of a revival come true. This reliance on volunteers is partly due to cuts in budgets from local authorities and other funders. But heritage railways are a good example of what can be achieved by a combined paid and voluntary workforce. As well as the economic contribution that the railways make to rural areas, there is evidence that volunteering can have beneficial effects on people as well.
The railways will need to respond, like the rest of the society, to environmental policies. The destructive impact of greenhouse gases is an obvious challenge to a sector that trades on an image of coal-powered transport. Electric railway engines are being used for maintenance, to bring emissions down, and some railways are active in wildlife conservation. There will need to be further adaptation down the line. That the railways don’t stand still has always been part of their appeal especially on rainy days in the summer holidays.
12. How are the UK’s steam railways different from other countries'?
A. They are active across the countries. B. They serve as tourist attractions.
C. They are mainly powered by steam. D. They use small amounts of energy.
13. Why does the author mention Ivor the Engine?
A. To spread knowledge of the classic serial. B. To introduce the origin of steam engines.
C. To show the popularity of steam railways. D. To share a childhood memory of travelling.
14. What can we infer from paragraph 4?
A. Volunteers help to keep heritage railways alive. B. Economic growth depends on individual efforts.
C. People can’t afford to travel by heritage railway. D. Local officials don’t use old means of transport.
15. What is the author’s attitude towards heritage railways?
A. Indifferent. B. Doubtful. C. Appreciative. D. Negative.
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. A 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了其他国家也有运营的蒸汽铁路,但英国的遗产铁路业最为活跃。这些铁路不仅是旅游热点,还承载着怀旧情感和对老式机车的热爱。它们依赖志愿者和付费员工的共同努力来维持运营,并对乡村经济做出贡献。同时,铁路部门也在积极适应环境政策,减少排放,参与野生动物保护,展现出不断进取的精神。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“But no other country has a heritage railway sector anywhere near as energetic as the UK’s, where more than 170 services cross around 600 miles of track and call at 460 stations.(但没有一个国家的遗产铁路业能与英国相提并论,英国拥有超过170项服务,跨越约600英里的轨道,途经460个车站)”可知,英国的蒸汽铁路在全国都很活跃。故选A。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Just a few years after the first of these railways opened at Talyllyn in north Wales, in1951, a fictional Welsh steam engine became the main character in the children’s television serial Ivor the Engine. On lines originally built for slate quarries (石板采石场), north Wales still has the biggest group of steam railways(1951年,威尔士北部塔尔利林的第一条此类铁路开通后仅几年,一部以虚构的威尔士蒸汽机车为主角的儿童电视连续剧《Ivor the Engine》便问世了。在原本为石板采石场修建的铁路线上,威尔士北部至今仍拥有规模最大的蒸汽铁路群)”可推知,作者提到《Ivor the Engine》是为了展示蒸汽铁路的受欢迎程度。故选C。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Railways are expensive to run, and the first steam preservation enthusiasts recognised that they would need volunteers to make their dream of a revival come true. This reliance on volunteers is partly due to cuts in budgets from local authorities and other funders.(铁路运营成本高昂,而早期的蒸汽机车保护爱好者们认识到,要实现复兴的梦想,他们需要志愿者。这种对志愿者的依赖部分原因是地方当局和其他资助者削减了预算)”可推知,志愿者帮助保持遗产铁路的活力。故选A。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“These railways are living museums with stations decorated in period style.(这些铁路是活生生的博物馆,车站装饰着时代风格)”和文章最后一段“Electric railway engines are being used for maintenance, to bring emissions down, and some railways are active in wildlife conservation. There will need to be further adaptation down the line.(电动铁路机车正被用于维护工作以减少排放,一些铁路公司也在积极参与野生动物保护。未来还需要沿着这一方向进行更多的适应性调整)”可推知,作者对遗产铁路持有赞赏的态度。故选C。
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Many students want to learn a foreign language well, but what must they do? In my opinion, in order to know a foreign language thoroughly, four things are necessary. ___16___ Secondly, we must be able to speak it ourselves correctly with confidence and without hesitation. Thirdly, we must be able to read the language, and fourthly, we must be able to write it. ___17___
There is no easy way to success in language learning. A good memory is a great help. ___18___ It is not much use learning by heart long lists of words and their meanings, studying the dictionary and so on.
___19___ If we are satisfied with only a few rules we have memorized, we are not really learning the language. “Learn through use”is a good piece of advice for those who are studying a new language. Practice is important. ___20___
A. We must learn by using the language.
B. To master a foreign language is very important.
C. Firstly, we must understand the language when we hear it spoken.
D. We must be able to make sentences that are grammatically correct.
E. We must study how we have to do to learn a foreign language.
F. But it is not enough only to memorize rules from a grammar book.
G. We must practise speaking and writing the language whenever we can.
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. F 19. A 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章就如何学好一门外语给出了几点建议。
【16题详解】
由空前的内容“In my opinion, in order to know a foreign language thoroughly, four things are necessary.(依我来看,为了彻底地懂得一门外语,四件事是必要的)”可以推测本句应该引入学习外语的基本步骤。下一句提到secondly。故该空应提到第一件事。C选项“Firstly, we must understand the language when we hear it spoken.(首先,我们必须在听的时候理解语言)”符合引入学习外语步骤的逻辑。故选C。
【17题详解】
由空前的内容“Thirdly, we must be able to read the language, and fourthly, we must be able to write it. (第三,我们必须能读懂这种语言,第四,我们必须能写)”可知承接上句,提到必须能造出语法正确的句子,故D选项“We must be able to make sentences that are grammatically correct.(我们必须能够造出语法正确的句子。)”正确。故选D。
【18题详解】
空前的内容“There is no easy way to success in language learning. A good memory is a great help.(语言学习没有捷径可走。好的记忆力是很大的帮助)”指出语言学习不易,前后两句之间构成转折关系。F选项“But it is not enough only to memorize rules from a grammar book.(但仅仅背诵语法书上的规则是不够的)”与下文形成转折关系,并且承接了上文对记忆的描述。故选F。
【19题详解】
由空后的“If we are satisfied with only a few rules we have memorized, we are not really learning the language.(如果我们满足于仅仅记住了几条规则,我们就没有真正学会这门语言)”可知,段首句统领整段,应与学习规则相关。A选项“We must learn by using the language.(我们必须通过使用语言来学习)”符合语境。故选A。
【20题详解】
根据“Practice is important.(练习很重要)”可以判断更进一步应该提出实践的方法。G选项“We must practise speaking and writing the language whenever we can.(我们必须在任何可能的情况下练习说和写语言)”直接呼应强调实践的重要性,符合语境。故选G。
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 完形填空 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下列短文,掌握其大意,然后从短文后各题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Each family has a treasure trove (宝藏) of recipes. Despite millions of online recipes at ____21____, there are other millions hidden in the recipe boxes and kitchen ____22____ of our grandmothers, aunts, cousins and parents! Yes, these “family recipes” are a ____23____ part of your family history. Dishes cooked by our grandmothers and mothers are ____24____ to our hearts.
Sabudana Khichdi made by my grandmother remains impressed in my ____25____ and always brings a ____26____ to my face when I ____27____ the memories related with her. When ____28____ in the bed before getting up I still can get the ____29____ of my grandma’s cooking, which she used to do pretty early in the morning. I always ____30____ remember our childhood and the relationships with family members.
The tradition of food is carried on from one generation to the other and can be ____31____ for several decades right from the past to the present and onto the future as well. They ____32____ us of long forgotten experiences and allow us to revisit feelings of comfort, satisfaction or excitement.
Some family recipes have been ____33____ for many generations and are known as “keepers” in our family. Some recipes evolve over generations and ____34____ new pictures based on our individuality and personal style. No matter how they change, they are always about ____35____ with past generations—the people who raised you and the people before them.
21. A. ankles B. fingertips C. heels D. feet
22. A. mirrors B. tables C. drawers D. sinks
23. A. special B. common C. terrible D. confusing
24. A. comfortable B. satisfied C. dear D. welcome
25. A. body B. soul C. hands D. memories
26. A. smile B. surprise C. puzzle D. horror
27. A. rebuild B. recollect C. share D. store
28. A. thinking B. dreaming C. resting D. lazing
29. A. sense B. smell C. sight D. taste
30. A. bitterly B. doubtfully C. vividly D. vaguely
31. A. traced B. applied C. combed D. abolished
32. A. convince B. inform C. warn D. remind
33. A. turned down B. passed down C. knocked down D. closed down
34. A. show off B. bring out C. take on D. put up
35. A. connecting B. corresponding C. starting D. dealing
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文,主要讲的是家族食谱的传承与意义。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:尽管网上有数以百万计的食谱唾手可得,但在我们的奶奶、阿姨、表亲和父母的食谱盒和厨房抽屉里,还有其他数以百万计的食谱隐藏着!A. ankles脚踝;B. fingertips指尖;C. heels脚后跟;D. feet脚。根据上文“online recipes”可知,网上的食谱唾手可得,at fingertips意为“唾手可得”。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:尽管网上有数以百万计的食谱唾手可得,但在我们的奶奶、阿姨、表亲和父母的食谱盒和厨房抽屉里,还有其他数以百万计的食谱隐藏着!A. mirrors镜子;B. tables桌子;C. drawers抽屉;D. sinks水槽。根据上文“there are other millions hidden in the recipe boxes and kitchen”可知,只有厨房抽屉里能放食谱。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:是的,这些“家庭食谱”是你家族历史的一个特殊部分。A. special特别的;B. common常见的;C. terrible可怕的;D. confusing令人困惑的。根据上文“these “family recipes””可知,家族食谱是家族历史的一个特殊部分。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我们的奶奶和母亲做的菜在我们心中是珍贵的。A. comfortable舒服的;B. satisfied满意的;C. dear珍贵的;D. welcome受欢迎的。根据上文“Each family has a treasure trove (宝藏) of recipes”可知,作者觉得祖母和母亲做的菜在心中是珍贵的。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我的奶奶做的Sabudana Khichdi给我留下了深刻的印象,每当我回忆起与她有关的记忆时,我总是面带微笑。A. body身体;B. soul灵魂;C. hands手;D. memories记忆。根据下文“the memories”可知,作者是回忆起和奶奶的记忆。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我的奶奶做的Sabudana Khichdi给我留下了深刻的印象,每当我回忆起与她有关的记忆时,我总是面带微笑。A. smile微笑;B. surprise惊喜;C. puzzle谜题;D. horror荣幸。根据上文“Dishes cooked by our grandmothers and mothers are dear to our hearts”可知,作者觉得奶奶做的菜是珍贵的,所以回忆起奶奶时会面带微笑。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我的奶奶做的Sabudana Khichdi给我留下了深刻的印象,每当我回忆起与她有关的记忆时,我总是面带微笑。A. rebuild重建;B. recollect想起;C. share分享;D. store储存。根据下文“the memories related with her”可知,作者是回忆起和奶奶有关的回忆。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:起床前躺在床上的时候,我还能闻到奶奶做饭的味道,她过去常常一大早就做饭。A. thinking认为;B. dreaming梦想;C. resting休息;D. lazing懒散,无所事事。根据下文“in the bed before getting up”可知,作者在起床前还躺在床上赖床时就能闻到奶奶做饭的味道,空格处用“懒散,无所事事”。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:起床前躺在床上的时候,我还能闻到奶奶做饭的味道,她过去常常一大早就做饭。A. sense感觉;B. smell味道;C. sight视力;D. taste味道。根据下文“of my grandma’s cooking”可知,作者躺在床上是闻到做饭的味道。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:我总是清楚地记得我们的童年和家庭成员的关系。A. bitterly痛苦地,激烈地;B. doubtfully怀疑地;C. vividly清晰地;D. vaguely略微地。根据下文“remember our childhood and the relationships with family members”可知,作者是清楚地记得自己的童年,空格处用vividly。故选C。
31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:食物的传统从一代传到另一代,可以追溯几十年,从过去到现在,再到未来。A. traced追溯;B. applied应用;C. combed梳,梳理;D. abolished废除。根据下文“from the past to the present”可知,此处是指食物的传统可以追溯几十年。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:它们让我们想起早已遗忘的经历,让我们重温舒适、满足或兴奋的感觉。A. convince使信服;B. inform告知;C. warn警告;D. remind使想起。根据下文“long forgotten experiences and allow us to revisit feelings of comfort, satisfaction or excitement”可知,食物的传统可以让我们想起以往的经历。故选D。
【33题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:一些家族食谱已经传承了多代,被我们家族视为“传家宝”。A. turned down拒绝;B. passed down传下去;C. knocked down击倒;D. closed down关闭。根据上一段“The tradition of food is carried on from one generation to the other”可知,家族食谱被一代一代传下去。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:一些食谱经过几代人的进化,并根据我们的个性和个人风格呈现出新的画面。A. show off炫耀;B. bring out使显现;C. take on呈现;D. put up搭建。根据上文“Some recipes evolve over generations”可知,食谱经过进化会呈现出新的画面。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:无论它们如何改变,它们总是与过去的几代人联系在一起——抚养你长大的人和他们之前的人。A. connecting连接;B. corresponding通信;C. starting开始;D. dealing应对。根据第一段“Yes, these “family recipes” are a special part of your family history”可知,家族食谱是家族历史的特殊部分,所以会与过去的几代人联系在一起。故选A。
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The skin is an essential part of your body, ____36____ acts as a barrier against disease, toxins, and the sun’s rays. Getting burned can lead ___37___ very serious injuries. Giving first aid is the first and most important step in the ___38___ (treat) of burns. Burns can ____39____ (cause) by a variety of things like hot liquids, acids, or other chemicals. They are divided into three types, depending on ____40____ depth of skin damage. First-degree burns affect only the top of few ____41____ (millimeter) of skin. Second-degree burns affect every layer of the skin, and sometimes the tissue under it. If you get ____42____ (burn), first place burns under cool running water. Then dry the burnt area ____43____ (gentle) with a clean cloth. Remove any clothes ____44____ (use) scissors if necessary. Cover the burnt area with a loose clean cloth. If the victim is suffering from second or third-degree burns, there is an urgent need _____45_____ (take) him/her to the hospital at once.
【答案】36. which
37. to 38. treatment
39. be caused
40. the 41. millimeters
42. burnt##burned
43. gently 44. using
45. to take
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章详细说明了烧伤的成因、分类和针对不同程度烧伤的急救建议。
【36题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:皮肤是身体的重要组成部分,它作为抵御疾病、毒素和太阳射线的屏障。空格处引导非限制性定语从句,对先行词the skin进行限定说明,从句中缺少主语,所以用关系代词which代替先行词在从句中作主语。故填which。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意:烧伤可能导致非常严重的伤害。lead to“导致”是固定短语。故填to。
【38题详解】
考查名词。句意:进行急救是烧伤治疗的第一步,也是最重要的一步。根据空格前的介词in可知,空格处应该用名词treatment作介词in的宾语。故填treatment。
【39题详解】
考查语态。句意:烧伤可能由热水、酸或其他化学物质等多种原因引起。空格处是谓语动词,动词cause与主语burns之间是被动关系,所以用被动语态;由空格前的can可知,be动词用原形。故填be caused。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意:根据皮肤损伤的深度,烧伤分为三种类型。根据下文的of skin damage可知,此处特指皮肤损伤的深度,所以用定冠词the。故填the。
【41题详解】
考查名词复数。句意:一度烧伤仅影响皮肤表层的几毫米。millimeter是可数名词,由空格前的few可知,应该用复数形式。故填millimeters。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:如果你被烧伤,首先将烧伤部位放在流动的冷水下冲洗。根据句意和空格前的系动词get可知,空格处应该用过去分词burnt/burned构成被动语态。故填burnt/burned。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意:然后用干净的布轻轻擦干烧伤部位。空格处修饰动词dry作状语,应该用副词gently。故填gently。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:必要时使用剪刀剪掉衣物。空格处应该用非谓语动词作状语,动词use与句子的逻辑主语you之间是主动关系,所以用现在分词using作伴随状语。故填using。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:如果受害者遭受二度或三度烧伤,则需要立即将其送往医院。动词need后面应该用不定式作宾语。故填to take。
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,你的英国笔友Lisa打算参加她所在的中文俱乐举办的中文诗歌朗诵比赛,向你寻求参赛建议,请你用英语给她写邮件。
内容包括:1. 参赛建议;2. 表达祝愿。
注意:1. 词数80字左右,开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Lisa,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Lisa,
I’m delighted to know you are going to take part in a Chinese poetry reciting contest. The fact that you are so interested in Chinese culture makes me happy. Now I’d like to offer you some practical advice.
You should have a thorough understanding of what you are going to read. Only by doing this can you appreciate its beauty. Moreover, correct your pronunciation by listening to Chinese radio programs because all the announcers speak standard Chinese. What’s more, it is a good idea to make some Chinese friends and communicate with them as often as possible, which can improve your spoken Chinese.
Wish you good luck and success.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。题目要求学生以李华的身份,给打算参加中文诗歌朗诵比赛的英国笔友Lisa写一封有关参赛建议的邮件,应向她提出参加这项比赛的几点建议,并表达参赛顺利的美好祝愿。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
参加:take part in→participate in/engage in
切实可行的:practical→workable/viable
与……交流:communicate with→interact with
提高:improve→enhance
2. 句式拓展
同义句转换
原句:The fact that you are so interested in Chinese culture makes me happy.
拓展句:I am happy to know the fact that you are so interested in Chinese culture.
【点睛】[高分句型1] The fact that you are so interested in Chinese culture makes me happy. (运用了that引导同位语从句)
[高分句型2] You should have a thorough understanding of what you are going to read. (运用了what引导宾语从句)
[高分句型3] Only by doing this can you appreciate its beauty. (运用了“only+状语”置于句首引起的部分倒装)
第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My love for dance began when I was very young and I would dream to be a star dancer from time to time. With the drama festival approaching, the school’s drama club had released a notice for the dancer audition (试镜) for The Twelve Dancing Princesses. And of course I was the first one to sign up.
As I left the stage after my audition at school, I could feel it. The power. The future. I knew that someday when dancers’ magazines wrote about me, they would say this moment was when my rise to a star began.
My ballet slippers hurt my feet, but I figured that was helpful. In The Twelve Dancing Princesses, the princesses danced all night so they probably had foot pain, too. My performance was more genuine because of my pain. I needed to show my devotion even when I wasn’t on stage, so I approached Mr. Ellison, the drama club advisor. He told me that casting (角色分配) will be posted tomorrow.“ Thank you, sir,” I said, using the almost British pronunciation of Hollywood stars in the 1940s. I was so sure that Mr. Ellison would cast me as a princess.
The next morning, I went to read the cast list. The twelve princesses were first, by number. I scanned from One to Twelve, but none by me. At the bottom of the casting list, my name finally appeared. My role was a really small one, an old woman who helped a soldier, not one of the princesses! I was desperately disappointed. Mr. Ellison must have made a mistake! No one else in the school had my skills or preparation!.
I found him in his classroom, but he insisted there was no mistake and emphasized that every role in a play was important. Unable to accept the fact, I burst into tears. Mr. Ellison managed to calm me down and encouraged me to have a try in the rehearsal (排练).
注意:1. 续写词数应为 150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The next day, I dragged myself to the rehearsal.
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Finally, the great day arrived and “the old woman” couldn’t wait to get on stage.
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【答案】The next day, I dragged myself to the rehearsal, still feeling disheartened. As we began, I watched the princesses dance gracefully, a twinge of jealousy stirring within me. But then, as I started to act out my role, something shifted. Mr. Ellison’s words echoed in my mind, “Every role is important.” Gradually, I immersed myself in the character of the old woman. My lines flowed naturally, and I found a newfound respect for my role. To my surprise, my performance drew applause from my peers. This small role, I realized, could be a powerful one.
Finally, the great day arrived, and “the old woman” couldn’t wait to get on stage. As the curtains opened, a rush of excitement filled me. I delivered my lines with conviction, feeling more alive on stage than I had ever been. The audience laughed at my humorous lines, and I felt a sense of accomplishment. When the final curtain fell, the applause was deafening. Mr. Ellison’s words had been right — every role was important. I had found my place in the spotlight, not as a princess, but as an old woman who helped a soldier. And it was enough.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了热爱舞蹈的女孩报名参加学校戏剧俱乐部的《十二个跳舞的公主》试镜,期望成为明星舞者。试镜后她自信将被选为公主,却最终被分配扮演帮助士兵的老妇人。女孩深感失望,顾问老师安慰并鼓励她尝试排练。
【详解】1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“第二天,我拖着自己来到排练现场。”可知,第一段可描写女孩虽然失望但仍然参加排练,以及在排练过程中的心态转变和发现自身角色的价值。
②由第二段首句内容“最后,那个伟大的日子到来了,‘老妇人’迫不及待地想要登上舞台。”可知,第二段可描写女孩在正式演出时的表现和心路历程,以及演出结束后的感受和收获。
2. 续写线索:女孩失望参加排练——逐渐投入角色——发现角色价值——正式演出表现出色——获得认可和成就感
3 词汇激活
行为类
①改变:shift/change
②投入:immerse/engage in
③发现:find/discover
情绪类
①失望的:disheartened/disappointed
②嫉妒的:jealous/envious
③令我惊讶的是:to my surprise/to my amazement
【点睛】[高分句型1] As we began, I watched the princesses dance gracefully, a twinge of jealousy stirring within me. (运用了从属连词as引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] When the final curtain fell, the applause was deafening. (运用了从属连词when引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型3] I had found my place in the spotlight, not as a princess, but as an old woman who helped a soldier.(运用了关系代词who引导限制性定语从句)
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醴陵二中 高二年级下学期 入学考试
英语试卷
总分:150分 时间:120分钟
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上,录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。每段对话读两遍。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. On the bus. B. On the train. C. On the plane.
2. What can help the woman keep long-distance friendships?
A. Online talks. B. Regular visits. C. Phone calls.
3. What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Have a rest.
B. Get necessary medical help.
C. Avoid going to earthquake areas.
4. How does the man sound at last?
A. Interested. B. Doubtful. C. Dissatisfied.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A lifestyle. B. A future plan. C. A pet-friendly home.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
6. Where is the woman probably?
A. On the street. B. In a taxi. C. In a gift shop.
7. What does the woman want the driver to do?
A. Mail the wallet to her.
B. Leave the wallet at the Met.
C. Bring the wallet on the next ride.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
8. What movie are the speakers going to see?
A. An action movie. B. A comedy. C. A romantic movie.
9. When will the movie start?
A. At 6:30 p.m. B. At 7:30 p.m. C. At 8:30 p.m.
10. What will the speakers talk about next?
A. Where to sit in the cinema.
B. How to book the tickets.
C. What to have for dinner.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
11. What did the woman see online?
A. A popular phone. B. A cooking competition. C. An elderly social media star.
12. What does the woman say about her grandpa?
A. He often sends text messages. B. He's a good storyteller. C. He loves Facebook.
13. Why does the woman advise her grandpa to start a YouTube account?
A. To bring him closer to young people.
B. To help him make some money.
C. To help him learn new skills.
14. What do the speakers plan to do?
A. Spend more time with their grandparents.
B. Help their grandparents join social media.
C. Teach their grandparents to use smartphones.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
15. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Shop assistant and customer. B. Husband and wife. C. Boss and secretary.
16. Why has the woman dressed up today?
A. For a concert. B. For a meeting. C. For a party.
17. What does the woman decide to do in the end?
A. Make a call. B. Buy a dress. C. Try another size.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
18. What is the speaker probably?
A. A scientist. B. A teacher. C. A student.
19. What is the speaker interested in?
A. Clean energy. B. Battery technology. C. Car design.
20. What did the speaker find about the solar car?
A. It was faster than the battery car.
B It ran longer in sunny conditions.
C. It was more reliable on different roads.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文 (共4篇) ,从每题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Here’s a review of some excellent red movies and TV programs in 2021.
1921. Released nationwide on July 1, 1921 tightly narrates a historical event, where the Communist Party of China held its first National Congress in Shanghai and Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, in the summer of 1921. As an attempt to seek a breakthrough, the patriotic (爱国的) tale creatively uses several different perspectives (视角) to retell the historical moments of CPC’s first national congress.
Shanhe Suiyue. The 100-episode documentary Shanhe Suiyue serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and struggles of the Chinese people on the revolutionary path to glory. With a total length of more than 41 hours, it is the largest documentary production on the Chinese revolution, which selects 100 key scenes, highlight moments and typical characters, narrating 100 vivid stories.
The Age of Awakening. The 43-episode TV series The Age of Awakening narrates how Chinese intellectuals (知识分子) and young people in the early 1900s, including key CPC founders Chen Duxiu and Li Dazhao, tried hard to save a nation with corruption, foreign aggression, and other problems, to form a communist party against all odds.
The Battle at Lake Changjin. Set during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea
(1950-1953), the film centers on a heroic company of the Chinese People’s Volunteers (CPV) army. By Nov 24, its overall box office has reached 5.69 billion yuan, replacing Wolf Warrior 2 at the top of China’s all-time box office charts.
1. What can audiences see in 1921?
A. CPC’s first national congress.
B. People’s struggle in the early 1900s.
C. The same perspective of historical moments.
D. The national Congress held only in Shanghai.
2. What is special about Shanhe Suiyue?
A. It shows how communist party was formed.
B. It selects 100 stories of Chinese intellectuals.
C. It has 43-episode series and a length of 41 hours.
D. It is the largest documentary on the Chinese revolution.
3. Which production wins the champion of box office?
A. Shanhe Suiyue. B. The Age of Awakening.
C. Wolf Warrior 2. D. The Battle at Lake Changjin.
B
My wife always wanted a Vizsla, so when we got the house, the garden and everything sorted, we did some research and found a lovely breeder (饲养员) based in Scotland. He was in charge of everything, so a few months go by and the next thing I know, we’ve got a puppy!
I’ve grown up with animals all my life, and I’m so glad I have. I love the fact that I was never afraid of any animals. Although you do obviously have to be careful when introducing children to a dog they don’t know, because you don’t know how it’s going to behave, it always saddens me when I see children scared when they walk past Pedro. I think it’s great for kids to learn how to look after an animal.
And obviously for us, as a family, it’s brilliant because we take Pedro for so many walks. It’s a bit of a family bonding experience getting out in the fresh air; taking Pedro for a walk multiple times a day is just really lovely. Meanwhile, the most rewarding, I think, is just seeing how amazing he is with the kids. He is so calm, so protective, so loving, and we are his world.
I think the most challenging aspects with Pedro were when he was a puppy (小狗). He was pretty hard work. He was never aggressive, but he was quite bitey as puppies are, constantly pulling out your clothes and putting holes in them, which is very annoying. He chewed the furniture-my sofas are barely standing up; their wooden legs are almost in pieces. Obviously, the dog training in the house was quite stressful and his jumping at strangers in the park and running off was always quite scary.
As a new puppy owner, you’re overloaded with advice from social media, magazines, other dog owners and friends, so finding a source of information you trust is so important and can be a real turning point. I know what it’s like to be bombarded with conflicting information, so I would have really welcomed Royal Canin’s “One in a Billion” platform as a new puppy owner. It’s a one-stop shop for new dog owners: a single source of credible information that is so helpful in navigating the early stages of your puppy’s life.
4. What do we know about the author?
A. He is inexperienced in raising pets.
B. He is unsupportive of his wife’s desire.
C. He feels it a pity that children shy away from pets.
D. He thinks one should be cautious about raising pets.
5. What does the author think of Pedro?
A. Dangerous but loyal. B. Playful and gentle.
C Adorable but troublesome. D. Annoying and fierce.
6. What can we infer according to paragraph 4?
A. Dogs are man’s best friends.
B. It is worthless to have a dog.
C. Puppies are unfriendly to humans.
D. It is challenging to train a puppy.
7. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?
A. To recommend a reliable platform.
B. To share a fun experience.
C. To offer evidence for an argument.
D. To advertise a practical product.
C
We have more ways to access music than at any time in history and a whole world of unfamiliar styles to explore. The thrill of discovering new songs and new sounds can enrich people of all ages. Except, most of the time, it doesn’t. Our willingness to explore new, unfamiliar music declines with age.
Academics have coined the term “open-earedness” to describe this phenomenon. Until around the age of 11, children are generally happy to engage with unfamiliar music. Early adolescence sees a reduction in open-earedness, but is accompanied by an intense increase in interest in music more generally. Open-earedness increases slightly during young adulthood, and then declines as we age.
A major study involving more than 250,000 participants confirmed these changing behaviors. It also showed that the significance we give to music after adolescence declines, and the amount of music we listen to reduces from a high point of 20% of our waking time during adolescence, to 13% in adulthood.
Researchers have different theories to account for these trends. One explanation for age-based reduction in music consumption simply assumes that responsibility-burdened adults may have less free time at their disposal (自由支配) to explore their musical interests than younger people.
Some interpret the observed decline in music engagement in terms of psychosocial maturation. Adolescents use music as an identity marker and engage with it to navigate social circles. Adults have developed personalities and established social groups. As such, drivers to engage with new music are lessened.
Some researchers argue that we shouldn’t use a person’s age to predict if their musical taste will stay the same, without first thinking about how we enjoy and use music at different stages of our lives. Teenagers tend to be very aware of what they are listening to. Adults who use music as motivation or accompaniment for activities such as exercise or household chores may be less conscious of the extent to which they actually do listen to new music.
8. What does the term “open-earedness” refer to in the passage?
A. The ability to play music.
B. The willingness to explore new music.
C. The interest in music during adolescence.
D. The significance of music in daily life.
9. According to the study, how does the amount of music listened to change as we age?
A. It remains consistent throughout life.
B. It increases from childhood to adulthood.
C. It peaks during adolescence and then decreases.
D. It gradually declines from childhood to adulthood.
10. What factor is suggested as one cause for a reduced interest in new music as people age?
A. An increase in hearing sharpness.
B. Less spare time due to responsibilities.
C. An intense decrease in interest in music.
D. Changes in personality and social groups.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Music Consumption: A Lifelong Journey.
B. Factors Influencing Music Engagement in Adults.
C. Adolescents and Music: Identity and Exploration.
D. Decline of Open-Earedness: Age Affects Music Exploration.
D
There are functioning steam railways in other countries: tourists in France can go for a ride in Brittany; so can visitors travelling to the Dandenong Ranges in Australia. But no other country has a heritage railway sector anywhere near as energetic as the UK’s, where more than 170 services cross around 600 miles of track and call at 460 stations.
Just a few years after the first of these railways opened at Talyllyn in north Wales, in1951, a fictional Welsh steam engine became the main character in the children’s television serial Ivor the Engine. On lines originally built for slate quarries (石板采石场), north Wales still has the biggest group of steam railways, but they exist in all four nations of the UK, typically operating seasonal timetables in tourist areas. These railways are living museums with stations decorated in period style. Some staff wear costumes too.
Up to 95% of the 18. 5m journeys on heritage railways each year are taken by domestic tourists. They owe their popularity to a combination of nostalgia (怀旧), enjoyment of the countryside and enthusiasm for the old engines.
Railways are expensive to run, and the first steam preservation enthusiasts recognised that they would need volunteers to make their dream of a revival come true. This reliance on volunteers is partly due to cuts in budgets from local authorities and other funders. But heritage railways are a good example of what can be achieved by a combined paid and voluntary workforce. As well as the economic contribution that the railways make to rural areas, there is evidence that volunteering can have beneficial effects on people as well.
The railways will need to respond, like the rest of the society, to environmental policies. The destructive impact of greenhouse gases is an obvious challenge to a sector that trades on an image of coal-powered transport. Electric railway engines are being used for maintenance, to bring emissions down, and some railways are active in wildlife conservation. There will need to be further adaptation down the line. That the railways don’t stand still has always been part of their appeal especially on rainy days in the summer holidays.
12. How are the UK’s steam railways different from other countries'?
A. They are active across the countries. B. They serve as tourist attractions.
C. They are mainly powered by steam. D. They use small amounts of energy.
13. Why does the author mention Ivor the Engine?
A. To spread knowledge of the classic serial. B. To introduce the origin of steam engines.
C. To show the popularity of steam railways. D. To share a childhood memory of travelling.
14. What can we infer from paragraph 4?
A. Volunteers help to keep heritage railways alive. B. Economic growth depends on individual efforts.
C. People can’t afford to travel by heritage railway. D. Local officials don’t use old means of transport.
15. What is the author’s attitude towards heritage railways?
A. Indifferent. B. Doubtful. C. Appreciative. D. Negative.
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Many students want to learn a foreign language well but what must they do? In my opinion, in order to know a foreign language thoroughly, four things are necessary. ___16___ Secondly, we must be able to speak it ourselves correctly with confidence and without hesitation. Thirdly, we must be able to read the language, and fourthly, we must be able to write it. ___17___
There is no easy way to success in language learning. A good memory is a great help. ___18___ It is not much use learning by heart long lists of words and their meanings, studying the dictionary and so on.
___19___ If we are satisfied with only a few rules we have memorized, we are not really learning the language. “Learn through use”is a good piece of advice for those who are studying a new language. Practice is important. ___20___
A. We must learn by using the language.
B. To master a foreign language is very important.
C. Firstly, we must understand the language when we hear it spoken.
D. We must be able to make sentences that are grammatically correct.
E. We must study how we have to do to learn a foreign language.
F. But it is not enough only to memorize rules from a grammar book.
G. We must practise speaking and writing the language whenever we can.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 完形填空 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下列短文,掌握其大意,然后从短文后各题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Each family has a treasure trove (宝藏) of recipes. Despite millions of online recipes at ____21____, there are other millions hidden in the recipe boxes and kitchen ____22____ of our grandmothers, aunts, cousins and parents! Yes, these “family recipes” are a ____23____ part of your family history. Dishes cooked by our grandmothers and mothers are ____24____ to our hearts.
Sabudana Khichdi made by my grandmother remains impressed in my ____25____ and always brings a ____26____ to my face when I ____27____ the memories related with her. When ____28____ in the bed before getting up I still can get the ____29____ of my grandma’s cooking, which she used to do pretty early in the morning. I always ____30____ remember our childhood and the relationships with family members.
The tradition of food is carried on from one generation to the other and can be ____31____ for several decades right from the past to the present and onto the future as well. They ____32____ us of long forgotten experiences and allow us to revisit feelings of comfort, satisfaction or excitement.
Some family recipes have been ____33____ for many generations and are known as “keepers” in our family. Some recipes evolve over generations and ____34____ new pictures based on our individuality and personal style. No matter how they change, they are always about ____35____ with past generations—the people who raised you and the people before them.
21. A. ankles B. fingertips C. heels D. feet
22. A. mirrors B. tables C. drawers D. sinks
23. A. special B. common C. terrible D. confusing
24. A. comfortable B. satisfied C. dear D. welcome
25. A. body B. soul C. hands D. memories
26. A. smile B. surprise C. puzzle D. horror
27. A. rebuild B. recollect C. share D. store
28. A. thinking B. dreaming C. resting D. lazing
29 A. sense B. smell C. sight D. taste
30. A. bitterly B. doubtfully C. vividly D. vaguely
31. A. traced B. applied C. combed D. abolished
32. A. convince B. inform C. warn D. remind
33. A. turned down B. passed down C. knocked down D. closed down
34. A. show off B. bring out C. take on D. put up
35. A. connecting B. corresponding C. starting D. dealing
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The skin is an essential part of your body, ____36____ acts as a barrier against disease, toxins, and the sun’s rays. Getting burned can lead ___37___ very serious injuries. Giving first aid is the first and most important step in the ___38___ (treat) of burns. Burns can ____39____ (cause) by a variety of things like hot liquids, acids, or other chemicals. They are divided into three types, depending on ____40____ depth of skin damage. First-degree burns affect only the top of few ____41____ (millimeter) of skin. Second-degree burns affect every layer of the skin, and sometimes the tissue under it. If you get ____42____ (burn), first place burns under cool running water. Then dry the burnt area ____43____ (gentle) with a clean cloth. Remove any clothes ____44____ (use) scissors if necessary. Cover the burnt area with a loose clean cloth. If the victim is suffering from second or third-degree burns, there is an urgent need _____45_____ (take) him/her to the hospital at once.
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,你的英国笔友Lisa打算参加她所在的中文俱乐举办的中文诗歌朗诵比赛,向你寻求参赛建议,请你用英语给她写邮件。
内容包括:1. 参赛建议;2. 表达祝愿。
注意:1. 词数80字左右,开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Lisa,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My love for dance began when I was very young and I would dream to be a star dancer from time to time. With the drama festival approaching, the school’s drama club had released a notice for the dancer audition (试镜) for The Twelve Dancing Princesses. And of course I was the first one to sign up.
As I left the stage after my audition at school, I could feel it. The power. The future. I knew that someday when dancers’ magazines wrote about me, they would say this moment was when my rise to a star began.
My ballet slippers hurt my feet, but I figured that was helpful. In The Twelve Dancing Princesses, the princesses danced all night so they probably had foot pain, too. My performance was more genuine because of my pain. I needed to show my devotion even when I wasn’t on stage, so I approached Mr. Ellison, the drama club advisor. He told me that casting (角色分配) will be posted tomorrow.“ Thank you, sir,” I said, using the almost British pronunciation of Hollywood stars in the 1940s. I was so sure that Mr. Ellison would cast me as a princess.
The next morning, I went to read the cast list. The twelve princesses were first, by number. I scanned from One to Twelve, but none by me. At the bottom of the casting list, my name finally appeared. My role was a really small one, an old woman who helped a soldier, not one of the princesses! I was desperately disappointed. Mr. Ellison must have made a mistake! No one else in the school had my skills or preparation!.
I found him in his classroom, but he insisted there was no mistake and emphasized that every role in a play was important. Unable to accept the fact, I burst into tears. Mr. Ellison managed to calm me down and encouraged me to have a try in the rehearsal (排练).
注意:1. 续写词数应为 150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The next day I dragged myself to the rehearsal.
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Finally, the great day arrived and “the old woman” couldn’t wait to get on stage.
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