福建省厦门第一中学2025-2026学年度第二学期期中考试高一年英语试卷

2025-2026学年第二学期高一英语期中考答案 听力：1—5 BCBAA 6—10 BCCBA 11—15 BCACA 16—20 CCABA 阅读：21-23 DBA 24-27 DBAD 28-31 CADB 32-35 DDBA 36-40 FCGEA 语言知识运用 第一节 完形 41-45 CABDB 46-50 ACDCB 51-55 ADABC 第二节 语篇填空 56. has destroyed 57. rooted 58. which 59. an 60.extremely 61. themselves 62. charming 63. but 64. beliefs 65. to 写作 第一节（满分15分） 参考范文1 Of all the virtues, honesty is the one that lights my way. It is not just about telling the truth, but also about staying true to our values even when facing pressure. Last month, I accidentally broke my deskmate’s treasured pen. Though tempted to hide the truth, I chose to confess my mistake immediately. Instead of blaming me, she was deeply moved by my sincerity, and our bond grew even stronger. This experience makes me realize that honesty is the light that never fades. Only when we are sincere to others can we earn their true trust and keep our hearts at peace. It is this virtue that will guide me through every step of my high school life. 参考范文2 Among all virtues, perseverance is the one that lights my way. It means sticking to our goals even when faced with setbacks, rather than giving up. Last semester, I struggled with my math grades and nearly lost heart. Instead of quitting, I made a daily study plan, asked teachers for help, and kept practicing every day. After months of hard work, my efforts paid off and I finally made great progress in the final exam. This experience teaches me that perseverance is the key to growth. However tough things get, only by keeping going can we turn difficulties into stepping stones. This virtue will always encourage me to keep moving forward bravely. 参考范文3 Of all virtues, gratitude is the warm light that guides my way. It means being grateful for people who care for us and repaying their kindness with actions. Last winter, I fell ill and was absent from school for an entire week. Aware of my anxiety about falling behind in studies, my deskmate carefully took comprehensive class notes and spared her spare time to clarify difficult knowledge points for me. Greatly touched by her selfless favor, I offer to assist her with English, the subject she struggles with, as a way to repay her generosity. This experience reveals that gratitude means much more than casual thanks. It is a precious bond linking hearts and spreading warmth. Only by passing on kindness gratefully can we gain true friendship. This virtue will always light my way to a kinder life. 第二节 书面表达（25分） 上文分析 Setting: airport Character: I; a lady; Plots：临时预定行程，仓促收拾行李——踩点到达机场，等候行李称重——手提行李超重，陷入窘迫境地（花高价购买额外行李额或者丢弃部分物品）——开始给行李“减重”，一位目睹全过程的女士提出帮忙。 段落续写主线 Paragraph 1: I looked up, surprised, and saw her pointing at her bag. 续写要点（Solve — Succeed — Suffer）：明确解决办法，即女士分担“我”的部分行李（她说明或“我”意会）——表达感谢，“转移”行李，顺利登机——逐渐陷入不安，质疑自己的决定，担心行李出问题。 Paragraph 2: While I was worried whether I could get my stuff back, the plane landed. 续写要点（Return — Respond — Reflect）：下机后拿回行李（考虑时间、方式、场合的合理性）——聚焦“我”的反应（如如释重负、感动、羞愧等），二人机场道别——表达感悟（如陌生人的善意、彼此信任真诚相待等）或自然结尾（“我”带着美好回忆开启了旅行或在旅途中主动传递善意等。） 参考范文1 I looked up, surprised, and saw her pointing at her bag. “How about placing your stuff in mine and collecting it when we land?” she offered softly. Grateful but hesitant, I nodded, and she kindly made space for my belongings. We exchanged contact numbers before boarding. However, as I settled down on my seat, a wave of unease washed over me. Doubts crept in: Would I ever see my things again? Knowing little about her, I could not help feeling restless, haunted by endless worries. While I was worried whether I could get my stuff back, the plane landed. Stepping out of the cabin and about to fish my phone out, I spotted her waiting patiently at the other end of the jet bridge, holding my bag. My heart flooded with relief, I expressed my heartfelt thanks again to her, who could have turned a blind eye to my awkward situation. Waving her goodbye, I started my trip light-hearted. It was her act of kindness that made my day and restored my faith in strangers. 参考范文 2 I looked up, surprised, and saw her pointing at her bag. She explained she had plenty of space and offered to carry my extra items. I hesitated at first, but seeing no other choice, I gratefully accepted her help and transferred my overweight belongings to her bag. Thanks to her, I avoided the extra fee and boarded the plane smoothly. Our seats were far apart, and we barely spoke during the flight, leaving me with growing anxiety. While I was worried whether I could get my stuff back, the plane landed. As passengers hurried to leave, I lingered, nervously scanning the crowd for her. In fact, I had been prepared for the worst. All sorts of disturbing thoughts ran through my mind. Just then, she tapped my shoulder and returned my items. I thanked her from the bottom of my heart. This unexpected act of kindness taught me that goodness is around in our life and I decided to pay it forward. 听力原文 Text 1 W: Mr. Williams, how can I help you? M: It never used to trouble me, but now after only a couple of glasses, I start to feel really terrible. Could you give me some advice? Text 2 W: Good evening, sir. Here is the menu. Would you like to order now? M: Yes, but I’m in a rush. Can I be served and out of here in half an hour? Text 3 M: Didn’t you go shopping today? Where’s the beer you promised to bring me? W: I planned to, but the car was out of order so I did some sewing instead. Text 4 W: Would it be all right if I left for a minute? I have to make a phone call. M: I’d rather you didn’t — the thing is, this is a very important part of the lesson. W: I see. OK. Text 5 M: Hello. This is Roy Whitely speaking and it’s about the seminar in January. W: Oh, yes. I know the one you mean. M: Well, we’re finding it difficult to get a venue (会场) for the 16th and I wonder if you would be happy if we changed it to the 26th or 27th instead? Text 6 W: Excuse me. Would you be able to tell me where the Emily Parker Hall is? I’m looking for the building where they’re holding the course information conference. M: Sure! You can follow me. What do you want to study? W: Well, if I get high enough grades on my school exams, I’m hoping to be accepted into the medical school. But if I don’t make it into medicine, I’ll probably do medical science. What about you? M: Oh, I’m interested in history and biochemistry. But I’m not sure yet. Text 7 W: I wonder what he looks like. Oh, I can’t wait to see him! His e-mail said he’d be wearing a white hat … Oh, there he is. M: Hey, Isabelle … W: Logan! Why on earth are you hiding here? White hat! Come on! Don’t tell me you’re the guy! It can’t be true. M: … Yes, I’m the guy. W: You set me up? M: Let me explain. I didn’t mean to hurt you … W: How dare you! M: Hang on one second. Hear me out, just this once, Isabelle! W: Why did you lie to me in the e-mail? M: I didn’t lie. You just didn’t ask me my real name. W: I should have known it was you. No wonder all the 20 questions were answered correctly. I thought I might have found the one for me. Text 8 M: So, what do you want to watch on TV tonight? W: What’s on? M: Well, there is a reality show at 7:00 on Channel 5. W: I don’t like reality shows. They usually show people doing crazy things like eating live fish or swimming in a pool full of snakes. I’m not into that weird stuff. What’s worse, they’re too long. M: OK. Well, how about watching Animal World on Channel 7 at 8:30? W: Personally, I’d rather watch movies with a little bit more action. M: Do you want to watch Avatar? W: No, I’ve seen it a million times. I’d like to see something different. M: OK, how about this? On Channel 2 at 9:00, there’s a home improvement show about fixing anything around the house. We do have a few things that you could repair in the bathroom … W: Fixing things? Uh, boy, I’m tired. I think I’m going to sleep. Good night. Text 9 M: Did anyone phone about seeing the spare room? W: Yeah, Leo Norris, a university student. M: Right. What did he sound like? W: Well, actually he was really funny. I couldn’t stop laughing when I was talking to him. He said he was very lazy and never got up until noon on weekends. But actually I suspected he was joking. He’s certainly not competitive or stressed, but he likes cycling and things like that. Anyway, I thought he sounded as if he’d fit in. M: And does he want to move in straight away? The room needs sorting out. W: Well, he’s paid his rent for his present place up to the 30th of September, but he said that if possible he’d like to move in a bit before then — he said the 28th of September. Oh, I’ve told him we would take the room back when we had our baby and he said that’s no problem. M: That’s great. Text 10 W: Hostels all over Europe have changed greatly in the past years. Years ago hostels were mostly used by hikers and walkers in the countryside, but today hostels attract people who don’t want to stay at a hotel, such as holidaymakers, business travelers and even older tourists. Most travelers spend nights at hostels because of the low price. Group rooms with 4 beds and a shared bath for the whole floor can be as low as 15 dollars a night. A single room with a private bath can cost up to 50 dollars. It may sound strange, but the economic crisis that started in 2008 has meant more business for hostels. Many travelers cannot afford expensive hotels any more. More and more travelers want to stay at a hostel because of the atmosphere. It is easier to meet people, make friends and do things together. Hostels today can offer Internet cafés, live music and kitchens in which you can prepare your own meals. They also help guests rent bikes, organize city tours or arrange cheap theater tickets. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $mr. Williams, how can I help you? IT never . used to trouble me, but now, after only a couple of glasses, I start to feel really terrible. Could you give me some advice? Good evening, sir. Here is the menu. Would you like to order now? Yes, but i'm in a rush. Can I be served out of here in half an hour? Did you go shopping today? Where's the beer you promised to bring me? I plan to, but the car was out of order, so I did them sowing instead. Would IT be all right if I left for a minute? I have to make a phone call. I'd rather you didn't. The thing is, this is a very important . part of the lesson. I see. Okay. hello, this is roy, widely speaking. And it's about the seminar in january. Oh yes, I know the one you mean. Well. we're finding IT difficult to get a venue for the and I wonder if you would be happy if we changed IT to the twenty sixth or twenty seven instead. Excuse me, would you be able to tell me where the Emily Parker hall is? I'm looking for the building where they're holding the course information conference. sure. You can follow me. What do you want to study? Well. if I get high enough grades on my school exams, i'm hoping to be accepted into the medical school. But if I don't make IT into medicine, i'll probably do medical science. What about you? Oh. I am interested in history and biochemistry, but i'm not . sure yet. I wonder what he looks like. Oh, I can't wait to see him. His email said he'd be wearing a White hat. Oh. there is. Hey, is a bell logan. Why on earth are you hiding here? White hat? Come on. Don't tell me. You're the guy. IT can be true. Yes, on the you . set me up. Let me explain. I didn't mean to hurt you. How dare you hang on . one second. Hear me out just this once as a bell. Why did you lie to me in the email? I didn't lie. You just didn't ask me my real name. I should have known that was you. No wonder all the twenty questions were answered correctly. I thought I might found the one for me. So what do you want to watch on T. V tonight? What's on? Well, there is a reality show at seven on channel five. I don't like reality shows. They usually show people doing crazy things like eating life. Fisher, swimming in a poor full of snakes, are not . into that weird stuff. What's worse, they are too long. Personally, i'd rather watch movies with a little bit more action. Do you want to watch avatar? No, i've seen in a million times. I'd like to see something different. Okay, how about this on channel two at nine, there's a home improvement show about fixing anything around the house. We do have a few things that you could repair . on the bathroom, fixing things. Boy, tired. I think i'm going to sleep. Good night. Did anyone phone about seeing the spare room? Yeah, leo norris, the university student. right? What did he sound like? Well, actually, he was really funny. I couldn't stop laughing when I was talking to him. He said he was very lazy and never got up until noon on weekends, but actually I suspected he was joking. He's certainly not competitive or stressed, but he like cycling and things like that. Anyway, I thought he sounded as if he'd fit in. And does he want to move in straight away? The room needs sorting out. Well, he's paid is red for his present place up to the authority of the september. But he said that if possible, he'd like to move in a bit before then he said the twenty eight of september, oh, i've told him we would take the room back when we had our baby in. He said, that's no problem. That's great. Hostels all over europe have changed greatly in the past years. Years ago, hostels were mostly used by hikers and Walkers in the countryside. But today, hostels attract people who don't want to stay at a hotel, such as holiday makers, business travellers and even to older tourists. Most travel spent nights at hostels because of the low Price group. Rooms with four beds and a shared bath for the whole floor can be as low as fifteen dollars a night. A single room with a private bath can cost up to fifty dollars. IT may sound strange, but the economic crisis that started in two thousand eight has meant more business for hostels. Many travellers cannot afford expensive hotels anymore. More and more travellers want to stay at a hostel because of the atmosphere. IT is easier to meet people, make friends and do things together. Hostels today can offer internet cafes, live music and kitchen in which you can prepare your own meals. They also help guess threat bike, organized city tours or arrange cheap theater tickets. 福建省厦门第一中学2025—2026学年度 第二学期期中考试 高一年英语试卷 （试卷满分：150分，考试时间：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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. What’s wrong with the man? A. He has eye trouble. B. He feels sick after drinking. C. He caught a cold. 2. What does the man want? A. Better service. B. Another menu. C. A quick meal. 3. What did the woman do today? A. She went shopping. B. She did some sewing. C. She had her car repaired. 4. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a classroom. B. In a phone box. C. In a meeting. 5. When was the seminar supposed to start? A. On January 16th. B. On January 26th. C. On January 27th. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6. What is the woman going to do? A. Have a class. B. Attend a meeting. C. Take an exam. 7. What is the woman interested in? A. Biochemistry. B. History. C. Medicine. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。 8. Who was the woman expecting at first? A. An old friend. B. A guy with a white suit. C. A net friend. 9. Why is the woman angry at the man? A. He forgot to send her an e-mail. B. He didn’t tell her his real name. C. He answered the questions incorrectly. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。 10. When is the reality show on? A. At 7:00. B. At 8:30. C. At 9:00. 11. Why won’t the woman watch Avatar? A. It’s too long. B. She’s seen it many times. C. Much action is involved in it. 12. What is the home improvement show about? A. Cleaning the house. B. Decorating the bathroom. C. Fixing things around the house. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。 13. Who might the woman be? A. The man’s wife. B. The man’s neighbor. C. The man’s landlady. 14. What does the woman think of Leo Norris? A. Lazy. B. Competitive. C. Humorous. 15. When does Leo Norris want to move in? A. On September 28th. B. On September 30th. C. On October 1st. 16. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The man likes cycling very much. B. The woman never gets up until noon on weekends. C. Leo Norris made a good impression on the woman. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。 17. What is the passage mainly about? A. A new kind of hostel. B. The development of hostels. C. The reasons for the popularity of hostels. 18. By whom were hostels mostly used years ago? A. Hikers. B. Business travelers. C. Older tourists. 19. How did the economic crisis influence hostels? A. It brought down the price. B. It increased the business. C. It promoted better services. 20. What does the speaker say about modern hostels? A. Their services are various. B. Most of them are in the countryside. C. They provide free bikes for the customers. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A KNOXVILLE HOTEL DEALS & OFFERS By now, pretty much everyone is in need of a vacation, and when it comes to hotel deals, Knoxville has plenty to offer. Whether it’s been on your wish list or you’re opting for a staycation this summer, everyone from visitors to locals can kick back and relax with these special offers from hotels across the city. Full service Hotels Knoxville’s full-service hotels offer a variety of on-site facilities including restaurants and bars, swimming pools, health clubs, ballrooms, conference facilities and more. You’ll enjoy your stay at any of these fine hotels located downtown. Select service Hotels If you are looking for an experience within your hotel downtown rather than just an overnight stay, Knoxville has what you need. Each Select Service hotel has its own culture and allows visitors to access services many other hotels lack. Come stay in one of these wonderful hotels and experience Knoxville unlike any other. Limited service Hotels Choosing a more affordable choice doesn’t always mean you’re trading elegance for simplicity. These limited Service Hotels provide great facilities without the fancy price tag. If you want to experience true lively atmosphere of city living, these hotels are great options, situated right in the heart of the city. Limited service does not mean limited happiness. Extended stay Hotels A number of Knoxville businesses take care of the four-legged members of your family. Feel free to bring your best friend along to the hotels in the central area whether you want to enjoy a delicious meal or a cold brew - ski. Many of these fine establishments also have water and treats available for your furry friend! 21. Which of the following hotels are pet-friendly? A. Full service Hotels. B. Select service Hotels. C. Limited service Hotels. D. Extended stay Hotels. 22. What do the four hotels have in common? A. They all provide tasty meals. B. They are all situated in the city center. C. They all cost you a big fortune. D. They are all great options for swim lovers. 23. Where does this text probably come from? A. A travel brochure. B. A travel journal. C. A business website. D. A hotel announcement. B “The only constant (恒定的) is change.” British architect Norman Foster says this is his family’s motto (座右铭). Now in his early 90s, Foster still remains true to many of the principles that guided him at the start of a career that began more than half a century ago. When he started as an architect, he believed that simply giving people a nice view to look at would make them happier. Now, he says that’s a scientific fact — and he’s still providing those views today. Many of his most famous buildings are huge and glassy. It’s a style we’re now used to, but Foster was designing these light-filled creations at a time when Western cities still featured thick blocks of concrete (混凝土). It is not because Foster has any problem with concrete — he used lots of it in Apple Park, the technology giant’s California headquarters. But that huge ring is also typical of Foster in that it brings the outside in, with vast windows and shared spaces looking out onto greenery. Perhaps his most famous building — the London building known as the “Gherkin” because of its similarity in shape to the fruit — has views that are slightly less green. But it itself can be seen from far and wide. Completed in 2004, it has become one of London’s most recognizable buildings. Although some feel the Gherkin is out of place, it is in keeping with Foster’s previous creations: the City Hall beside the Thames in London, his glassy reconstruction of the German Reichstag, and his 1980s design for the HSBC building in Hong Kong. Despite some health problems later in life, Foster continues to work. “There is never enough time to do everything I would like,” he said in 2011. Since then, he has designed Apple Park, museums, an airport, and developed the concept for the Lusail Stadium in Qatar. If the only constant is change, Foster has been a force of it in the world of architecture — and he’s not done yet. 24. What is Foster’s primary principle for architectural design? A. Buildings should be highly cost-effective. B. Design styles should keep pace with the times. C. Architecture should be based on scientific theory. D. Nice views should come first in creating buildings. 25. What is a feature of Foster’s most creations? A. fancy lighting decoration. B. Vast glass-equipped looks. C. Long architectural patterns. D. massive concrete structural forms. 26. What is the author’s purpose in referring to the Gherkin in paragraph 3? A. To illustrate Foster’s usual design features. B. To contrast it with Foster’s usual style. C. To show Foster’s global fame. D. To explain Foster’s family motto. 27. What can be learned about Foster’s career? A. He prefers historical styles to modern trends. B. His career life goes against the principles he sticks to. C. His early beliefs are challenged by new architectural concepts. D. His constancy contributes to his lifelong creative work. C Companies are used to celebrating addition. Profits, customers and share prices should go up rather than fall. Larger numbers are a measure of career success: managers get promoted by taking on more reports, running higher budgets and earning bigger salaries. Companies are not always against subtraction (减法). Though not a welcome one, reducing costs is a necessary part of management, which is often undervalued. The best bosses are those who take things away as well as add them on. That means clearing time for employees to get work done. Meetings are almost always called by bosses, but only some of them are useful. Shopify, an e-commerce company, began the year by subtracting 12,000 meetings from their schedules, and reported a rise in productivity as a result. Subtraction is not just about removing day-to-day distractions (干扰). It’s also about taking decisions to kill off projects and products that are going nowhere, and to focus efforts on the most important parts. Peter Drucker, a management theorist, was a supporter of “planned subtraction”, so that resources that are tied up in minor activities are freed for more profitable use. Bosses should, he advised, always ask the same question of every detail of the company: “If we did not do this, would it be any different?” In The Case for Good Jobs, a new book, Zeynep Ton of MIT Sloan School of Management argues that doing less can often make sense. Costco, a famous American supermarket that believes in the “smart loss of sales”, has purposely limited product choices. That means it can focus its buying power more effectively, predict demand more accurately and use its employees’ time more productively. “Less” may not sound like a great result for customers, but at some point choice is deeply tiring. When you have spent more time trying to decide what to watch on a streaming service than it takes to go to the cinema and watch the same film twice, few choices seem pretty attractive. 28. Why does the author mention the company Shopify in paragraph 2? A. To present a fact. B. To draw a conclusion. C. To support an opinion. D. To make a comparison. 29. Which statement does Peter Drucker most likely agree with? A. Companies should quit unpromising tasks. B. Bosses should give up profits for resources. C. Bosses shouldn’t remove everyday distractions. D. Companies should focus on some unfinished work. 30. Which of the following measures is regarded as effective “doing less” commercially? A. Stores give customers more time to shop. B. Cinemas run only one particular film a day. C. Streaming websites upload more new movies. D. Supermarkets offer a limited variety of goods. 31. What is the best title of the text? A. The best companies celebrate addition. B. The best bosses know how to subtract work. C. Companies use numbers to measure success. D. Smart bosses are not for the idea of subtraction. D Rotten seaweed is starting to pile up on beaches across the Caribbean. The uncontrolled blooms of sticky brown algae (藻类) called sargassum have become an annual disaster for the coastal areas. Removing seaweed and sending it to the landfill is costly and takes up declining space in landfills. Luckily, a company in Grenada, a small island nation in the Caribbean, has a better idea. The company that would like to use Grenadian sargassum is SarGas, a start - up founded in 2023 to harvest the sargassum before it hits the beaches and turn it into a renewable source of fuel. The company has set up a small machine called Digester that uses bacteria to swallow (吞) sargassum and release methane (甲烷), the main component of natural gas. Instead of letting the methane escape and warm the planet, as it would if the sargassum rotted on the shore or in a landfill, SarGas collects the gas and uses it to fuel the oven at a local bakery. Now the start-up is applying for a permit to build a bigger Digester that would power a biogas-fueled generator to make electricity for Grenadians. Generating electricity this way would be cheaper and cleaner, said SarGas CEO Benjamin Nestorovic. Almost all Grenadian electricity is made from generators running on imported diesel (柴油), which causes pollution and forces Grenadians to pay some of the highest electricity rates on Earth. That’s starting to change as Grenada installs solar panels, but biogas complements solar, because the sargassum-based fuel can generate electricity at night. The first planned SarGas generator would use 5,000 to 8,000 tons of sargassum per year. It could generate 160 kilo-watts of power, which is about half a percent of Grenada’s peak demand. By saving diesel and preventing methane emissions at the landfill, it would avoid the equivalent (等量) of about 2,000 cars’ worth of greenhouse emissions. 32. How does the machine Digester work? A. By trapping algae on beaches. B. By recycling rubbish in landfills. C. By using a renewable source of fuel. D. By breaking seaweed down for energy. 33. What does the underlined word “complements” in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Interacts with. B. keeps up with. C. Competes with. D. Pairs well with. 34. What effect will the SarGas generator have on Grenada? A. It will remove the pressure of local landfills. B. It will address a national environmental issue. C. The nation will depend on imported fossil fuels. D. The nation will offer new economic opportunities. 35. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A. From Seaweed to Power B. From Rubbish to Digester C. Calling for Cleanup in Beaches D. Turning Sargassum into Charity 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 My husband and I just spent a week in Paris. 36 So the first thing we did was rent a fantastically expensive sixth-floor apartment the size of a cupboard. It was so tiny that we had to leave our suitcases in the hallway. The place wasn’t entirely authentic (正宗), though. Unlike a normal Parisian apartment, the plumbing (水管) worked. 37 Our building even had a tiny lift with a female voice that said, “Ouverture des portes,” in perfect French. That is the only French phrase I mastered, and it’s a shame I don’t have much use for it. Parisians are different from you and me. They never look lazy or untidy. As someone noted in this paper a couple of weeks ago, they eat great food and never gain weight. 38 French strawberries do not taste like cardboard. Instead, they explode in your mouth like little flavor bombs. 39 On our first morning in Paris, I went around the corner to the food market to pick up some groceries. I bought a handful of perfectly ripe small strawberries and a little sweet melon. My husband and I agreed they were the best fruit we had ever eaten. But they cost $18! In France, quality of life is much more important than efficiency. You can tell this by cafés life. French cafés are always crowded. 40 When do these people work? The French take their 35-hour workweek seriously — so seriously that some labor unions recently struck a deal with a group of companies limiting the number of hours that independent contractors (承包商) can be on call. A. Not all the customers are tourists. B. The quality of life in France is equally excellent. C. There was a nice kitchen and a comfortable bed. D. The amazing food is mainly consumed by local farmers. E. That’s not the only reason the French eat less than we do. F. Our aim was to see if we could live, in some way, like real Parisians. G. The food is so delicious that you don’t need much of it to make you happy. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分45分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I retired in 2014. I had two 41 during my life before retirement: one was 26 years with the local fire department and the other was 19 years at a large power plant. As an active person, I needed a new 42 upon retirement. In fact, I had started my flying lessons 44 years earlier but as a 21-year-old became unfocused easily, I 43 to complete the training. My dad was a captain for Delta Air Lines until retirement and his 44 to fly for so long surprised me. One day I 45 an ex-colleague during a flight, who said he had been flying for 11 years after resigning (辞职). That flight 46 my enthusiasm for flying. When trying to use my learning skills once again, I was 47 enough to find a responsible instructor. He suggested that I 48 AOPA (a nonprofit for pilots), and then I received the Flight Training Magazine monthly. At first, I just kept each 49 and looked through the articles 50 . When I realized the magazine had new tips that helped me learn skills beyond my textbooks, I 51 it often and continued to subscribe to (订阅) it. After applying my newly learned skills to practice, finally, I became a pilot at 65 and I was 52 to have flying in my life so I could achieve my personal 53 even after retirement. I knew my dad was 54 of me and was with me as long as I flew. This truly 55 the saying that you are never too old to learn. 41. A. goals B. hobbies C. careers D. choices 42. A. passion B. excuse C. recovery D. profession 43. A. intended B. failed C. attempted D. preferred 44. A. requirements B. strategies C. opportunity D. determination 45. A. visited B. encountered C. mentioned D. approached 46. A. refired B. removed C. contained D. maintained 47. A. independent B. confident C. fortunate D. energetic 48. A. team up with B. take charge of C. make up for D. sign up for 49. A. figure B. faith C. issue D. principle 50. A. thoroughly B. occasionally C. silently D. individually 51. A. reviewed B. published C. received D. edited 52. A. free B. relaxed C. hesitant D. blessed 53. A. value B. wealth C. belief D. impact 54. A. critical B. proud C. fond D. tired 55. A. breaks B. invents C. confirms D. challenges 第二节：语法填空（10个小题；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。 Chinese paper cutting, a traditional folk art with a history of over 1,500 years, has been practiced by ordinary people across China for centuries. However, the rapid development of modern technology 56 (destroy) some complex traditional ways of making paper cuttings in recent decades. Still, the art form remains impressive with its delicate patterns and rich cultural meanings 57 (root) in daily life and folk tales. Paper cutting, 58 is often used to decorate doors, windows and walls during festivals like the Spring Festival, can express people’s sincere wishes for happiness and good luck. It requires 59 elegant pair of scissors (剪刀) and 60 (extreme) skillful hands to create a vivid paper cutting work. If you study this art in detail, you will find that every tiny cut carries a special and deep meaning passed down from ancestors. Artists often push 61 (they) to create fresh and creative designs while keeping classic traditional styles alive. They combine different colored papers beautifully to make the paper cuttings more eye-catching and 62 (charm). This art form is not only a precious symbol of Chinese folk culture 63 a valuable treasure of human civilization. It deeply reflects people’s 64 (belief) about life, nature and family, inspiring more young people to learn, love and pass on this time-honored traditional art 65 future generations. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 你校英文报正举办主题为“高中生应具备的美德”征文比赛。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1．介绍一种美德； 2．你的经历和感受。 注意：1．写作词数应为100词左右；2．题目已为你写好。 The Virtue That Lights My Way ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 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。 I had booked the flights in somewhat of a hurry with just a carry-on bag (随身小包), thinking 7 kgs was enough for a 3-day trip to Taupo. I thought I’d given myself enough time to get to the airport, however, as often was the case, I was running late and had to pack my bag with little time left. Confused about what to carry, I stuffed all the clothes in my little bag, taking no notice of the weight. Thirty minutes before the flight, I was waiting at my terminal (航站楼) in the airport and couldn’t stop smiling. I was too excited to go on a much-needed trip. A little while later, I heard an announcement “Passengers flying to Taupo on Flight NZ5091 are requested to weigh your cabin luggage (行李) and collect your tag (标牌)”. I stood in the line waiting for my turn, clueless (不懂) about how much my bag would weigh, deep inside hoping not over the weight limit. When it was my turn, I placed my bag on the weighing scale and whoaaaal! It was 9.4 kgs. I asked the flight attendant if I could buy $20 extra luggage allowance (行李费) as shown on the app but I was too late for it. Instead, I was asked to pay an additional fee of $65. I either had to pay or leave something away to bring it down to 7 kgs. I asked the attendant whether they would give my stuff back to me if I returned 3 days later and surprisingly I was told I wouldn’t get it back. To me, a bad luggage experience had the power to completely ruin a trip. With no other choices, I decided to give up some of my stuff. Unsettled, annoyed, disappointed! As I started removing the items, I saw a lady approaching me. It looked like she had heard the whole thing. She sat down next to me. “Are you OK? I should be able to help you.” She said. 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。 I looked up, surprised, and saw her pointing at her bag. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ While I was worried whether I could get my stuff back, the plane landed. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $