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邯郸市第一中学高一年级期中考试英语试卷
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. What does the man want to do?
A. Have breakfast. B. Take a walk. C. Call his office.
2. What was George doing last night?
A. Having a meeting. B. Flying home. C. Working on a project.
3. Why does the man suggest going to the park?
A. It’s big. B. It’s quiet. C. It’s new.
4. How does the woman sound?
A. Annoyed. B. Pleased. C. Puzzled.
5. Where is the man’s table?
A. Near the door. B. By the window. C. In the corner.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers going to do tonight?
A. Eat out. B. Go shopping. C. Do sports.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Boss and secretary. B. Hostess and guest. C. Husband and wife.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. Why does the woman think July is the best time to move?
A. Their business is slow.
B. The weather is favorable.
C. It’s easy to hire people.
9. How will they handle the moving?
A. Finish it all at once.
B. Have the sales section go first.
C. Do one department at a time.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What did Peter learn from his grandfather?
A. How to appreciate art works.
B. How to deal with artists.
C. How to run a museum.
11. What did Peter do in Chicago?
A. He studied at a college.
B. He served in the army.
C. He worked in a gallery.
12. Whose works did Peter like best?
A. Rembrandt’s. B. Botticelli’s. C. Rubens’.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At a library. B. In a law firm. C. On a train.
14. By what time did John plan to finish his term paper?
A. March. B. August. C. October.
15. Why did John quit his part-time job?
A. He had to catch up with his study.
B. He was offered a better one.
C. He got tired of it.
16. What is Susan’s attitude to John’s problem?
A. Carefree. B. Understanding. C. Forgiving.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
17. What did the speaker do before the year 2012?
A. A fitness coach.
B. A chess player.
C. A marathon runner.
18. Why was the 2016 Olympics important for the speaker?
A. He was motivated by Bolt.
B. He broke a world record.
C. He won fifth place.
19. Which is the hardest for the speaker?
A. Getting over an injury.
B. Doing strength training.
C. Representing Botswana.
20. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
A. His plan to go for the gold.
B. His experience on the track.
C. His love for his home country.
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和D四个选项中,选出最佳答案。
A
Theatres and Entertainment
St David’s Hall
St David’s Hall is the award winning National Concert Hall of Wales standing at the very heart of Cardiff’s entertainment centre. With an impressive 2,000-seat concert hall, St David’s Hall is home to the annual Welsh Proms Cardiff. It presents live entertainment, including pop, rock, folk, jazz, musicals, dance, world music, films and classical music.
The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1AH
www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
The Glee Club
Every weekend this is “Wales” premier comedy club where having a great time is the order for both audiences and comedy stars alike. It is hard to name a comedy star who hasn’t been on the stage here. If you are looking for the best comedies on tour and brilliant live music, you should start here.
Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 5BZ
www.glee.co.uk/cardiff
Sherman Cymru
Sherman Cymru’s theatre in the Cathays area of Cardiff reopened in February 2012. This special building is a place in which theatre is made and where children, artists, writers and anyone else have the opportunity (机会) to do creative things. Sherman Cymru is excited to present a packed programme of the very best theatre, dance, family shows and music from Wales and the rest of the world.
Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF24 4YE
www.shermancymru.co.uk
New Theatre
The New Theatre has been the home of quality drama, musicals, dance and children’s shows for more than 100 years. Presenting the best of the West End along with the pick of the UK’s touring shows, the New Theatre is Cardiff’s oldest surviving traditional theatre. Be sure to pay a visit as part of your stay in the city.
Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3LN
www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
1. Where is the Welsh Proms Cardiff hosted?
A. At the New Theatre. B. At the Glee Club.
C. At Sherman Cymru. D. At St David’s Hall.
2. What can people do at the Glee Club?
A. Watch musicals. B. Enjoy comedies.
C. See family shows. D. Do creative things.
3. Which website can you visit to learn about Cardiff’s oldest surviving theatre?
A. www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk B. www.shermancymru.co.uk
C. www.glee.co.uk/cardiff D. www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
B
I first encountered tai chi in Ottawa’s Chinatown. Men and women gathered in loose formation. Their actions combined to achieve a meditative (冥想的) dance. I was amazed by its beauty and grace. It was like watching a water lily opening.
Yet I couldn’t see the point. I could achieve my fitness goals from exercise classes, swimming and cycling — and moving so slowly didn’t seem to build muscle, my objective for all activities. I chose only to admire this martial art (武术) but kept my distance.
Years later, a recommendation from my doctor brought me to a training group for tai chi beginners led by a caring instructor. I had thought that my goal would be to master the 108 moves. Technically right, but wrong on so many counts.
The class was full of lovely people who performed tai chi effortlessly, seemingly never confused about where to move next. They assured me that they had been beginners once too, and that I would be able to remember all the moves within three or four years. Three to four years! Graduate degrees took less time. But I could see they were right. Commit and improve: That was the only path.
Another realization came to me when I attended an advanced class. We began with foundation exercises, and almost immediately, the instructor singled me out for instruction. To be singled out was an honour, but I was mortified. All the others in the class stopped and turned to watch me while the instructor corrected my positioning. “Don’t bend,” he said, and I repeated the movement. “Straighten your back,” he urged, and on it went — probably for only a few minutes, but it seemed like hours.
I couldn’t say, “Yeah, I get it.” I had to show that I did. I concentrated as I had never done before, listening to what the instructor was saying, watching his movement and then willing my body to move in imitation (模仿). I was unlearning and learning, overcoming awkwardness to focus. I realized that I was learning a new way of being in the world — truly listening and open to correction.
I don’t know that I will ever master the 108 moves. What I do know is that I have found an activity in my life where change and growth are not just possible but expected, even when my stubborn (固执的) personality tendencies reappear at every turn.
4. What was the author’s first impression of tai chi?
A. Pleasant to the eye but not of much use.
B. Too slow to be regarded as a martial art.
C. Helpful in achieving fitness goals.
D. Mysterious and difficult to master.
5. What does the underlined word “mortified” in paragraph 5 probably mean?
A. Angered. B. Confused. C. Disappointed. D. Embarrassed.
6. How did the author respond to the instructions in the advanced class?
A. She refused to admit her weaknesses and carried on.
B. She stayed focused and followed attentively.
C. She worked hard and displayed her talent.
D. She opened up her mind and sought advice.
7. Which of the following can be concluded from the author’s experience?
A. Tai chi empowers people to improve.
B. Tai chi keeps the balance of the body.
C. Tai chi fires people’s passion for sports.
D. Tai chi contributes to healthy relationships.
C
Our teacher, Miss Chevalier was a small woman, with a moon face, fatty fingers and curls that sprang straight up from her head, thus the funny name “Poodle (卷毛狗)”. She taught in our reading club. Sometimes she would look in and ask what we were reading — not to check but to know.
That’s what happened the day my club was reading aloud a poem by Henry Longfellow. I guess I was better than the others, for Miss Chevalier asked a while later, “Addie, I was wondering if you would recite the whole poem to the Saturday evening’s club.” She said a famous professor was going to give a lecture about the poet, and a presentation of that poem would be a fresh way to start.
She asked me to memorize it. “But that shouldn’t be a problem for a child of your ability,” she added. I’m telling you, my happy feet barely touched the ground all the way home. To me, that was the biggest thing ever and I soon learned the whole poem by heart, well prepared for our first rehearsal (排练).
I was desperately nervous when I went to her office the next day. But the good thing was she always had the smile that would make you feel like you just did something right.
Halfway through the poem, Miss Chevalier stopped me and asked if I knew what “impetuous” meant. Despite her encouraging smile, I wanted to sink through the floor because I was unsure about its pronunciation as well as its meaning. Miss Chevalier pretended not to have noticed my red face and handed me a dictionary, asking me to read its definition (定义) aloud. “Impetuous has two definitions: rushing with great force or violence; acting suddenly, with little thought.”
She asked me which one fitted the poem. I read both definitions over again, trying to figure it out, but Miss Chevalier must have read my mind. “There is no wrong answer,” she said, “I want to know your opinion, Addie.” Hesitantly, I said, “Maybe... both...”
She liked that. “One has to be impetuous both ways or they wouldn’t dare to face up to any challenge. Would you call yourself impetuous?” I knew she was asking for an opinion. “My mother thinks being impetuous for girls is improper, anyway.”
She said my mom was somewhat right about that. “But girls should also be wise to take up challenges when needed. I believe you are such a girl.”
After that, I would never call Miss Chevalier “Poodle” again.
8. Why was Addie asked to recite Longfellow’s poem to the Saturday evening’s club?
A. To help with her performance.
B. To get the attention of her classmates.
C. To set an example for the rest of the class.
D. To try a new way to warm up the coming lecture.
9. What can be learned about Miss Chevalier’s personality from the way she treated Addie?
A. Caring and considerate. B. Easygoing and carefree.
C. Curious and open-minded. D. Strict and strong-willed.
10. How did Miss Chevalier succeed in making Addie truly understand the word “impetuous”?
A. By asking Addie to define it in her own way.
B. By explaining the two definitions separately.
C. By referring to the dictionary for its definitions.
D. By linking its definitions to Addie’s situations.
11. What is the probable reason that Addie would never call Miss Chevalier “Poodle” again?
A. She followed her mother’s advice.
B. She made up her mind to be a polite girl.
C. She was touched by Miss Chevalier’s trust.
D. She felt Miss Chevalier’s teaching funny.
D
Bacteria are an annoying problem for astronauts. The microorganisms(微生物) from our bodies grow uncontrollably on surfaces of the International Space Station, so astronauts spend hours cleaning them up each week. How is NASA overcoming this very tiny big problem? It’s turning to a bunch of high school kids. But not just any kids. It is depending on NASA HUNCH high school classrooms, like the one science teachers Gene Gordon and Donna Himmelberg lead at Fairport High School in Fairport, New York.
HUNCH is designed to connect high school classrooms with NASA engineers. For the past two years, Gordon’s students have been studying ways to kill bacteria in zero gravity, and they think they’re close to a solution(解决方案). “We don’t give the students any breaks. They have to do it just like NASA engineers,” says Florence Gold, a project manager.
“There are no tests,” Gordon says. “There is no graded homework. There almost are no grades, other than ‘Are you working towards your goal?’ Basically, it’s ‘I’ve got to produce this product and then, at the end of year, present it to NASA.’ Engineers come and really do an in-person review, and...it’s not a very nice thing at times. It’s a hard business review of your product.”
Gordon says the HUNCH program has an impact(影响) on college admissions and practical life skills. “These kids are so absorbed in their studies that I just sit back. I don’t teach.” And that annoying bacteria? Gordon says his students are emailing daily with NASA engineers about the problem, readying a workable solution to test in space.
12. What do we know about the bacteria in the International Space Station?
A. They are hard to get rid of. B. They lead to air pollution.
C. They appear in different forms. D. They damage the instruments.
13. What is the purpose of the HUNCH program?
A. To strengthen teacher-student relationships.
B. To sharpen students’ communication skills.
C. To allow students to experience zero gravity.
D. To link space technology with school education.
14. What do the NASA engineers do for the students in the program?
A. Check their product. B. Guide project designs.
C. Adjust work schedules. D. Grade their homework.
15. What is the best title for the text?
A. NASA: The Home of Astronauts
B. Space: The Final Homework Frontier
C. Nature: An Outdoor Classroom
D. HUNCH: A College Admission Reform
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.____16____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, though. Unlike a normal Parisian apartment, the plumbing (水管) worked. ____17____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. ____18____ French strawberries do not taste like cardboard. Instead, they explode in your mouth like little flavor bombs.
____19____ 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.____20____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 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 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
It was the night of the full moon, a time which always drives Java’s young people mad with excitement.
Fireworks were lit long before the moon ____21____. The big noise brought people out into the warm night to enjoy the interesting scene. Everywhere, there were the paper remains of ____22____ fireworks lying on the ground. Little boys ____23____ more and covered their ears as they waited ____24____ for the explosions (爆炸).
The moon appeared above the horizon (地平线): huge, ____25____ ball high above the city, and the ____26____ filled with people, as Java began to enjoy one of the year’s greatest ____27____: “the Night of the Full Moon”, a festival that is especially popular with young people.
More and more young Javanese ____28____ together and walked slowly through the ____29____. Joking and chatting, they moved towards the mountain on the edge of the city. They continued to climb until they reached the old temple at the ____30____ of the mountain.
After they were ____31____ the temple, they drank their water and ate their mooncakes — delicious homemade ones, ____32____ of dried fruit and nuts. Outside, on the mountain, young people ____33____ cross-legged in circles, chatting and telling each other jokes. And still, in their hundreds, more young people continued to make their way up the mountain to ____34____ the brightly shining moon.
By midnight, the fireworks had stopped shooting up from the ____35____ city in the valley below them. But during the night, the sound continued to be heard from the distance.
21. A. let out B. gave out C. came out D. set out
22. A. burning B. used C. exploding D. broken
23. A. lit B. bought C. piled D. removed
24. A. patiently B. calmly C. worriedly D. excitedly
25. A. silver B. new C. colorful D. gold
26. A. mountains B. valleys C. streets D. shops
27. A. games B. meetings C. sports D. events
28. A. danced B. gathered C. drank D. shouted
29. A. village B. scene C. night D. ground
30. A. tip B. back C. top D. bottom
31. A. inside B. near C. off D. across
32. A. fond B. little C. full D. free
33. A. jumped B. sat C. stood D. bent
34. A. follow B. show C. notice D. admire
35. A. clean B. grey C. peaceful D. empty
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
(1)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses ____36____ (take) advantage of the celebrations. Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much ____37____ (easy) for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones. Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised, others believe ____38____ increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness. Of all the festivals, the Naadam Festival, which falls on the fourth day of the sixth month of the lunar calendar, usually ____39____ (last) for three days. Naadam means “games” in Mongolian, and it is represented by three events: horse racing, wrestling, and archery, ____40____ are all so exciting to watch!
(2)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In 1929, Lin graduated from PUMC with the Wenhai Scholarship, the highest prize ____41____ (give) to graduates. She immediately became the first woman ever ____42____ (hire) as a resident physician. Within six months, she was named a chief resident physician, a position that usually took four years to achieve.
(3)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Most of Chinatown ____43____ (destroy) in the 1906 earthquake, ____44____ the city and residents rebuilt it, taking care to include lots of Chinese architecture. Traditionally, visitors enter Chinatown through the ____45____ (legend) Dragon Gate, which was built using materials donated from China.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 邯郸市一中校英文报正在举行主题为“My Opinion on Space Exploration”的征文活动,请你写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:
(1)你的观点;
(2)说明理由。
注意:
(1)写作词数应为80个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My Opinion on Space Exploration
Opinions vary greatly on space exploration.
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第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Emily and Zoe had been best friends since second grade. They went to the same school, played on the same soccer team, and even wore matching bracelets (手链). Everyone around them said they were like two sides of the same coin. They believed nothing could come between them. But things started to change when a new girl Daisy came to their class.
One day, their teacher, Mr. Lynn, announced a big group project. “Pick a partner,” he said. Emily immediately turned to Zoe, expecting her usual smile and a quick “yes.” But to her surprise. Zoe was already talking to Daisy. “I’m going to work with Daisy this time,” Zoe said to Emily, almost too casually. Emily felt like the air had been knocked out of her. She nodded and forced a smile, but inside, she was confused and hurt. That night, she stared at her phone screen, hoping for a message that never came.
Over the next few days, she avoided Zoe. Their texts stopped, they no longer sat together during lunch, and the bracelets they once wore daily were now left at home. Even during class, Emily found it hard to focus, her mind replaying the moment when Zoe chose someone else.
Weeks passed. The school organized a three-day camping trip in the mountains. Students were divided into several groups. Emily and Zoe ended up in the same one, along with Daisy and two other classmates. Though they barely spoke, they worked together to put up tents and gather firewood. Their conversations were limited to short, polite exchanges — nothing like before.
On the second night, dark clouds rolled in and heavy rain soon followed. Everyone rushed into their own tents. Emily quickly discovered that hers was leaking. Cold and upset, she went outside, seeking for help. The wind howled around her, and each raindrop felt like a tiny needle against her skin.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Just then, she saw a flashlight approaching.
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With Zoe’s help, they soon fixed the tent.
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邯郸市第一中学高一年级期中考试英语试卷
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. What does the man want to do?
A. Have breakfast. B. Take a walk. C. Call his office.
2. What was George doing last night?
A. Having a meeting. B. Flying home. C. Working on a project.
3. Why does the man suggest going to the park?
A. It’s big. B. It’s quiet. C. It’s new.
4. How does the woman sound?
A. Annoyed. B. Pleased. C. Puzzled.
5. Where is the man’s table?
A. Near the door. B. By the window. C. In the corner.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers going to do tonight?
A. Eat out. B. Go shopping. C. Do sports.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Boss and secretary. B. Hostess and guest. C. Husband and wife.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. Why does the woman think July is the best time to move?
A. Their business is slow.
B The weather is favorable.
C. It’s easy to hire people.
9. How will they handle the moving?
A. Finish it all at once.
B. Have the sales section go first.
C. Do one department at a time.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What did Peter learn from his grandfather?
A. How to appreciate art works.
B. How to deal with artists.
C. How to run a museum.
11. What did Peter do in Chicago?
A. He studied at a college.
B. He served in the army.
C. He worked in a gallery.
12. Whose works did Peter like best?
A. Rembrandt’s. B. Botticelli’s. C. Rubens’.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At a library. B. In a law firm. C. On a train.
14. By what time did John plan to finish his term paper?
A. March. B. August. C. October.
15. Why did John quit his part-time job?
A. He had to catch up with his study.
B. He was offered a better one.
C. He got tired of it.
16. What is Susan’s attitude to John’s problem?
A. Carefree. B. Understanding. C. Forgiving.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
17. What did the speaker do before the year 2012?
A. A fitness coach.
B. A chess player.
C. A marathon runner.
18. Why was the 2016 Olympics important for the speaker?
A. He was motivated by Bolt.
B. He broke a world record.
C. He won fifth place.
19. Which is the hardest for the speaker?
A. Getting over an injury.
B. Doing strength training.
C. Representing Botswana.
20. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
A. His plan to go for the gold.
B. His experience on the track.
C. His love for his home country.
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和D四个选项中,选出最佳答案。
A
Theatres and Entertainment
St David’s Hall
St David’s Hall is the award winning National Concert Hall of Wales standing at the very heart of Cardiff’s entertainment centre. With an impressive 2,000-seat concert hall, St David’s Hall is home to the annual Welsh Proms Cardiff. It presents live entertainment, including pop, rock, folk, jazz, musicals, dance, world music, films and classical music.
The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1AH
www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
The Glee Club
Every weekend this is “Wales” premier comedy club where having a great time is the order for both audiences and comedy stars alike. It is hard to name a comedy star who hasn’t been on the stage here. If you are looking for the best comedies on tour and brilliant live music, you should start here.
Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 5BZ
www.glee.co.uk/cardiff
Sherman Cymru
Sherman Cymru’s theatre in the Cathays area of Cardiff reopened in February 2012. This special building is a place in which theatre is made and where children, artists, writers and anyone else have the opportunity (机会) to do creative things. Sherman Cymru is excited to present a packed programme of the very best theatre, dance, family shows and music from Wales and the rest of the world.
Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF24 4YE
www.shermancymru.co.uk
New Theatre
The New Theatre has been the home of quality drama, musicals, dance and children’s shows for more than 100 years. Presenting the best of the West End along with the pick of the UK’s touring shows, the New Theatre is Cardiff’s oldest surviving traditional theatre. Be sure to pay a visit as part of your stay in the city.
Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3LN
www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
1. Where is the Welsh Proms Cardiff hosted?
A. At the New Theatre. B. At the Glee Club.
C At Sherman Cymru. D. At St David’s Hall.
2. What can people do at the Glee Club?
A. Watch musicals. B. Enjoy comedies.
C. See family shows. D. Do creative things.
3. Which website can you visit to learn about Cardiff’s oldest surviving theatre?
A. www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk B. www.shermancymru.co.uk
C. www.glee.co.uk/cardiff D. www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了Cardiff当地的一些剧院和娱乐场所。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“St David’s Hall”部分中的“With an impressive 2,000-seat concert hall, St David’s Hall is home to the annual Welsh Proms Cardiff.”(With an impressive 2,000-seat concert hall, St David’s Hall is home to the annual Welsh Proms Cardiff.”(圣大卫音乐厅拥有令人印象深刻的2000个座位的音乐厅,每年的卡迪夫威尔士逍遥音乐节都在这里举行。)可知,卡迪夫威尔士逍遥音乐节在圣大卫音乐厅举行。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“The Glee Club”部分中的“If you are looking for the best comedies on tour and brilliant live music, you should start here.”(如果你正在寻找巡回演出中最好的喜剧和精彩的现场音乐,你应该从这里开始。)可知,人们可以在欢乐合唱团欣赏喜剧。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“New Theatre”部分中的“Presenting the best of the West End along with the pick of the UK’s touring shows, the New Theatre is Cardiff’s oldest surviving traditional theatre.”(新剧院是加的夫现存最古老的传统剧院,它展示了西区的精华以及英国巡回演出的精选。)和“www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk”可知,可以登陆网页“www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk”了解加的夫现存最古老的剧院。故选A。
【点睛】
B
I first encountered tai chi in Ottawa’s Chinatown. Men and women gathered in loose formation. Their actions combined to achieve a meditative (冥想的) dance. I was amazed by its beauty and grace. It was like watching a water lily opening.
Yet I couldn’t see the point. I could achieve my fitness goals from exercise classes, swimming and cycling — and moving so slowly didn’t seem to build muscle, my objective for all activities. I chose only to admire this martial art (武术) but kept my distance.
Years later, a recommendation from my doctor brought me to a training group for tai chi beginners led by a caring instructor. I had thought that my goal would be to master the 108 moves. Technically right, but wrong on so many counts.
The class was full of lovely people who performed tai chi effortlessly, seemingly never confused about where to move next. They assured me that they had been beginners once too, and that I would be able to remember all the moves within three or four years. Three to four years! Graduate degrees took less time. But I could see they were right. Commit and improve: That was the only path.
Another realization came to me when I attended an advanced class. We began with foundation exercises, and almost immediately, the instructor singled me out for instruction. To be singled out was an honour, but I was mortified. All the others in the class stopped and turned to watch me while the instructor corrected my positioning. “Don’t bend,” he said, and I repeated the movement. “Straighten your back,” he urged, and on it went — probably for only a few minutes, but it seemed like hours.
I couldn’t say, “Yeah, I get it.” I had to show that I did. I concentrated as I had never done before, listening to what the instructor was saying, watching his movement and then willing my body to move in imitation (模仿). I was unlearning and learning, overcoming awkwardness to focus. I realized that I was learning a new way of being in the world — truly listening and open to correction.
I don’t know that I will ever master the 108 moves. What I do know is that I have found an activity in my life where change and growth are not just possible but expected, even when my stubborn (固执的) personality tendencies reappear at every turn.
4. What was the author’s first impression of tai chi?
A. Pleasant to the eye but not of much use.
B. Too slow to be regarded as a martial art.
C. Helpful in achieving fitness goals.
D. Mysterious and difficult to master.
5. What does the underlined word “mortified” in paragraph 5 probably mean?
A. Angered. B. Confused. C. Disappointed. D. Embarrassed.
6. How did the author respond to the instructions in the advanced class?
A. She refused to admit her weaknesses and carried on.
B. She stayed focused and followed attentively.
C. She worked hard and displayed her talent.
D. She opened up her mind and sought advice.
7. Which of the following can be concluded from the author’s experience?
A. Tai chi empowers people to improve.
B. Tai chi keeps the balance of the body.
C. Tai chi fires people’s passion for sports.
D. Tai chi contributes to healthy relationships.
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】文章主要讲述了作者从不解太极到在练习中学会专注与成长的心路历程。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“I was amazed by its beauty and grace. (我被它的美丽和优雅所惊艳。)”以及第二段中“Yet I couldn’t see the point. I could achieve my fitness goals from exercise classes, swimming and cycling — and moving so slowly didn’t seem to build muscle, my objective for all activities. I chose only to admire this martial art (武术) but kept my distance. (然而我看不出这有什么意义。我可以通过健身课、游泳和骑自行车来实现我的健身目标——而且(太极)动作那么慢,似乎并不能增强肌肉,而肌肉训练才是我所有活动的目标。我选择只欣赏这门武术,但与之保持距离。)”可知,作者认为太极赏心悦目但用处不大。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第五段中“To be singled out was an honour, but I was mortified. (被单独挑出来是一种荣誉,但我______。)”以及后文描述“All the others in the class stopped and turned to watch me while the instructor corrected my positioning. (当教练纠正我的姿势时,班上所有其他人都停下来转身看着我。)”可知,作者在众人注视下被单独纠正,场面令人难堪。因此mortified意为“尴尬的”,与D项“Embarrassed (尴尬的)”近义。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段中“I concentrated as I had never done before, listening to what the instructor was saying, watching his movement and then willing my body to move in imitation. (我前所未有地集中注意力,听教练说的话,看他的动作,然后努力让身体模仿着动起来。)”可知,作者在高级班上全神贯注地跟随指导。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“What I do know is that I have found an activity in my life where change and growth are not just possible but expected (我所知道的是,我在生活中找到了这样一种活动,在其中改变和成长不仅是可能的,而且是可期的)”以及全文作者从最初不理解太极拳,到后来认识到它带来的专注、学习和改变可知,作者的经历说明太极拳能够促使人们进步。
C
Our teacher, Miss Chevalier was a small woman, with a moon face, fatty fingers and curls that sprang straight up from her head, thus the funny name “Poodle (卷毛狗)”. She taught in our reading club. Sometimes she would look in and ask what we were reading — not to check but to know.
That’s what happened the day my club was reading aloud a poem by Henry Longfellow. I guess I was better than the others, for Miss Chevalier asked a while later, “Addie, I was wondering if you would recite the whole poem to the Saturday evening’s club.” She said a famous professor was going to give a lecture about the poet, and a presentation of that poem would be a fresh way to start.
She asked me to memorize it. “But that shouldn’t be a problem for a child of your ability,” she added. I’m telling you, my happy feet barely touched the ground all the way home. To me, that was the biggest thing ever and I soon learned the whole poem by heart, well prepared for our first rehearsal (排练).
I was desperately nervous when I went to her office the next day. But the good thing was she always had the smile that would make you feel like you just did something right.
Halfway through the poem, Miss Chevalier stopped me and asked if I knew what “impetuous” meant. Despite her encouraging smile, I wanted to sink through the floor because I was unsure about its pronunciation as well as its meaning. Miss Chevalier pretended not to have noticed my red face and handed me a dictionary, asking me to read its definition (定义) aloud. “Impetuous has two definitions: rushing with great force or violence; acting suddenly, with little thought.”
She asked me which one fitted the poem. I read both definitions over again, trying to figure it out, but Miss Chevalier must have read my mind. “There is no wrong answer,” she said, “I want to know your opinion, Addie.” Hesitantly, I said, “Maybe... both...”
She liked that. “One has to be impetuous both ways or they wouldn’t dare to face up to any challenge. Would you call yourself impetuous?” I knew she was asking for an opinion. “My mother thinks being impetuous for girls is improper, anyway.”
She said my mom was somewhat right about that. “But girls should also be wise to take up challenges when needed. I believe you are such a girl.”
After that, I would never call Miss Chevalier “Poodle” again.
8. Why was Addie asked to recite Longfellow’s poem to the Saturday evening’s club?
A. To help with her performance.
B. To get the attention of her classmates.
C. To set an example for the rest of the class.
D. To try a new way to warm up the coming lecture.
9. What can be learned about Miss Chevalier’s personality from the way she treated Addie?
A. Caring and considerate. B. Easygoing and carefree.
C. Curious and open-minded. D. Strict and strong-willed.
10. How did Miss Chevalier succeed in making Addie truly understand the word “impetuous”?
A. By asking Addie to define it in her own way.
B. By explaining the two definitions separately.
C. By referring to the dictionary for its definitions.
D. By linking its definitions to Addie’s situations.
11. What is the probable reason that Addie would never call Miss Chevalier “Poodle” again?
A. She followed her mother’s advice.
B. She made up her mind to be a polite girl.
C. She was touched by Miss Chevalier’s trust.
D. She felt Miss Chevalier’s teaching funny.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. D 11. C
【解析】
【导语】文章讲述了Addie在阅读俱乐部被老师Miss Chevalier邀请背诵长诗,在排练过程中老师通过耐心引导让她理解了“impetuous”一词的含义,并鼓励她勇敢面对挑战。Addie深受感动,再也不叫老师的外号“Poodle”。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“She said a famous professor was going to give a lecture about the poet, and a presentation of that poem would be a fresh way to start.(她说一位著名的教授将要作关于这位诗人的讲座,而朗诵那首诗将是一种新颖的开场方式。)”可知,Addie被要求背诵这首诗是为了用一种新颖的方式为即将到来的讲座暖场。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“But the good thing was she always had the smile that would make you feel like you just did something right.(好在她总是面带微笑,让人觉得自己做得很好)”以及第五段“Miss Chevalier pretended not to have noticed my red face and handed me a dictionary (Chevalier老师假装没注意到我脸红,递给我一本字典)”可知,老师体察学生情绪、悉心鼓励学生,她体贴又关心他人。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段中“Miss Chevalier pretended not to have noticed my red face and handed me a dictionary, asking me to read its definition aloud.(Chevalier老师假装没有注意到我涨红的脸,递给我一本字典,让我大声朗读字典的释义。)”、第六段中“She asked me which one fitted the poem.(她问我哪一个定义符合这首诗。)”以及第七段中“Would you call yourself impetuous?(你觉得自己是一个“impetuous”的人吗)”可知,老师通过让Addie查字典、结合诗句选择定义把单词释义和Addie自身的实际情况结合起来,帮助她真正理解“impetuous”这个单词。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第八段中“She said my mom was somewhat right about that. “But girls should also be wise to take up challenges when needed. I believe you are such a girl.”(她说我妈妈在那方面有点道理。“但女孩也应该明智地在需要时接受挑战。我相信你就是这样的女孩。”)”以及全文结尾“After that, I would never call Miss Chevalier “Poodle” again.(从那以后,我再也不会叫Chevalier老师“Poodle”了。)”可知,Chevalier老师对Addie的信任和鼓励深深触动了她,因此她再也不叫老师的外号。
D
Bacteria are an annoying problem for astronauts. The microorganisms(微生物) from our bodies grow uncontrollably on surfaces of the International Space Station, so astronauts spend hours cleaning them up each week. How is NASA overcoming this very tiny big problem? It’s turning to a bunch of high school kids. But not just any kids. It is depending on NASA HUNCH high school classrooms, like the one science teachers Gene Gordon and Donna Himmelberg lead at Fairport High School in Fairport, New York.
HUNCH is designed to connect high school classrooms with NASA engineers. For the past two years, Gordon’s students have been studying ways to kill bacteria in zero gravity, and they think they’re close to a solution(解决方案). “We don’t give the students any breaks. They have to do it just like NASA engineers,” says Florence Gold, a project manager.
“There are no tests,” Gordon says. “There is no graded homework. There almost are no grades, other than ‘Are you working towards your goal?’ Basically, it’s ‘I’ve got to produce this product and then, at the end of year, present it to NASA.’ Engineers come and really do an in-person review, and...it’s not a very nice thing at times. It’s a hard business review of your product.”
Gordon says the HUNCH program has an impact(影响) on college admissions and practical life skills. “These kids are so absorbed in their studies that I just sit back. I don’t teach.” And that annoying bacteria? Gordon says his students are emailing daily with NASA engineers about the problem, readying a workable solution to test in space.
12. What do we know about the bacteria in the International Space Station?
A. They are hard to get rid of. B. They lead to air pollution.
C. They appear in different forms. D. They damage the instruments.
13. What is the purpose of the HUNCH program?
A. To strengthen teacher-student relationships.
B. To sharpen students’ communication skills.
C. To allow students to experience zero gravity.
D. To link space technology with school education.
14. What do the NASA engineers do for the students in the program?
A. Check their product. B. Guide project designs.
C. Adjust work schedules. D. Grade their homework.
15. What is the best title for the text?
A. NASA: The Home of Astronauts
B. Space: The Final Homework Frontier
C. Nature: An Outdoor Classroom
D. HUNCH: A College Admission Reform
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. A 15. B
【解析】
【分析】本文为说明文。本文介绍了美国国家航空航天局HUNCH计划。参与这个计划的高中生制作供美国国家航空航天局使用的产品,此计划的目的是把航天技术与学校教育结合起来,把空间技术与带进课堂,与学校教育相结合,这项计划实施结果显示会影响到学生的生活和大学录取。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的Bacteria are annoying problem for astronauts. The microorganisms form our bodies grow uncontrollably on surfaces of the International Space Station, so astronauts spend hours cleaning them up each week.可知,细菌对宇航员来说是个令人讨厌的问题。这种来自我们身体的微生物在国际空间站的表面不受控制地生长,宇航员每周要花几个小时来清理它们。也就是说它们很难去掉。其中的“the microorganisms”包括“bacteria”。由此可知, A项正确。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段的HUNCH is designed to connect high school classrooms with NASA engineers. For the past two years, Gordon’s students have been studying ways to kill bacteria in zero gravity, and they think they’re close to a solution(解决方案).可知,HUNCH旨在把高中教室和NASA的工程师联系起来。Gordon的学生一直在研究如何在零重力下杀死细菌;结合最后一段中的Gordon says his students are emailing daily with NASA engineers about the problem, readying a workable solution to test in space.可知,学生每天都给NASA的工程师发邮件一起探讨(如何杀死空间站的细菌这一空间技术)这个问题。由此可推断出HUNCH program的目的把空间技术与学校教育相结合。故D项正确。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的Engineers come and really do an in-person review, and...it’s not a very nice thing at times. It’s a hard business review of your product.”可知,NASA的工程师会亲自审核学生们所做的产品。故A项正确。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。文章以国际空间站里的微生物很难清除开头,引出宇航员们解决此问题的途径——借助美国国家航空航天局的HUNCH高中班,此计划的目的是把航天技术与学校教育结合起来。在这项计划里,学生们通过homework(制作供美国国家航空航天局使用的产品)探索无疆的太空,因此“太空:最后的功课疆域”最适合做文章的标题。故选B。
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.____16____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, though. Unlike a normal Parisian apartment, the plumbing (水管) worked. ____17____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. ____18____ French strawberries do not taste like cardboard. Instead, they explode in your mouth like little flavor bombs.
____19____ 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.____20____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 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.
【答案】16. F 17. C 18. G 19. E 20. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者和丈夫在巴黎待了一段时间了解到的法国人的一些生活习惯的经历。
16题详解】
下文“So the first thing we did was rent a fantastically expensive sixth-floor apartment the size of a cupboard.(所以我们做的第一件事就是租了一个非常昂贵第六层的公寓,只有一个橱柜那么大)”说明作者和丈夫采取行动,租了昂贵的公寓,F项“我们的目标是看看我们是否在某种程度上能像真正的巴黎人那样生活。”说明作者和丈夫租昂贵公寓的原因,引出下文,符合题意。故选F项。
【17题详解】
上文“Unlike a normal Parisian apartment, the plumbing worked.(与普通的巴黎公寓不同,水管工作正常)”说明作者租的公寓的情况,C项“有一个漂亮的厨房和一张舒适的床”继续说明公寓的配置,承接上文,符合题意。故选C项。
【18题详解】
下文“French strawberries do not taste like cardboard. Instead, they explode in your mouth like little flavor bombs.(法国草莓尝起来不像纸板。相反,它们会像小炸弹一样在你嘴里爆炸)”说明法国的草莓很美味,G项中delicious是关键词,G项“食物是如此美味,你不需要吃太多就能使你快乐”引出下文,符合题意。故选G项。
【19题详解】
下文“My husband and I agreed they were the best fruit we had ever eaten. But they cost $18!(我丈夫和我都认为这是我们吃过的最好的水果。但它们要18美元!)”说明法国的水果好吃但是很贵,E项“这并不是法国人吃得比我们少的唯一原因”承接上文法国人吃的少但是不胖的话题,并引出下文,说明法国人吃的少的另一个原因“物价昂贵”。故选E项。
【20题详解】
上文“In France, quality of life is much more important than efficiency (效率). You can tell this by cafés life. French cafés are always crowded. (在法国生活质量比效率更重要。这一点你能从咖啡馆生活看出来。法国的咖啡厅总是很拥挤)”说明了法国人会去咖啡馆,认为生活质量比效率更重要,以及下文“When do these people work?(这些人什么时候工作?)”说明咖啡馆中的顾客有法国人,A项中customer符合咖啡馆的情境设定,A项“并不是所有的顾客都是游客。”承上启下,符合题意。故选A项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
It was the night of the full moon, a time which always drives Java’s young people mad with excitement.
Fireworks were lit long before the moon ____21____. The big noise brought people out into the warm night to enjoy the interesting scene. Everywhere, there were the paper remains of ____22____ fireworks lying on the ground. Little boys ____23____ more and covered their ears as they waited ____24____ for the explosions (爆炸).
The moon appeared above the horizon (地平线): huge, ____25____ ball high above the city, and the ____26____ filled with people, as Java began to enjoy one of the year’s greatest ____27____: “the Night of the Full Moon”, a festival that is especially popular with young people.
More and more young Javanese ____28____ together and walked slowly through the ____29____. Joking and chatting, they moved towards the mountain on the edge of the city. They continued to climb until they reached the old temple at the ____30____ of the mountain.
After they were ____31____ the temple, they drank their water and ate their mooncakes — delicious homemade ones, ____32____ of dried fruit and nuts. Outside, on the mountain, young people ____33____ cross-legged in circles, chatting and telling each other jokes. And still, in their hundreds, more young people continued to make their way up the mountain to ____34____ the brightly shining moon.
By midnight, the fireworks had stopped shooting up from the ____35____ city in the valley below them. But during the night, the sound continued to be heard from the distance.
21. A. let out B. gave out C. came out D. set out
22. A. burning B. used C. exploding D. broken
23. A. lit B. bought C. piled D. removed
24. A. patiently B. calmly C. worriedly D. excitedly
25. A. silver B. new C. colorful D. gold
26. A. mountains B. valleys C. streets D. shops
27. A. games B. meetings C. sports D. events
28. A. danced B. gathered C. drank D. shouted
29. A. village B. scene C. night D. ground
30. A. tip B. back C. top D. bottom
31. A. inside B. near C. off D. across
32. A. fond B. little C. full D. free
33. A. jumped B. sat C. stood D. bent
34. A. follow B. show C. notice D. admire
35. A. clean B. grey C. peaceful D. empty
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】文章主要讲述了爪哇年轻人在月圆之夜上山赏月、欢度节日的过程。
【21题详解】
考查动词短语。句意:烟花在月亮升起之前很久就被点燃了。A. let out释放;B. gave out分发;C. came out出现,出来;D. set out出发。根据上文“It was the night of the full moon”和下文“The moon appeared above the horizon”可知,此处指月亮升起、出现。
【22题详解】
考查形容词。句意:地上到处都是燃放过后的烟花纸屑。A. burning燃烧的;B. used用过的;C. exploding爆炸的;D. broken破碎的。根据上文“Fireworks were lit”和“paper remains”可知,地面残留的是已燃放完毕的烟花碎屑。
【23题详解】
考查动词。句意:小男孩们点燃更多烟花,捂住耳朵兴奋地等待爆炸。A. lit点燃;B. bought买;C. piled堆积;D. removed移除。根据上文“Fireworks were lit”和下文“covered their ears as they waited”可知,小男孩在继续点燃烟花。
【24题详解】
考查副词。句意:同上。A. patiently耐心地;B. calmly冷静地;C. worriedly担心地;D. excitedly兴奋地。根据首段“drives Java’s young people mad with excitement”可知,人们心情兴奋。
【25题详解】
考查形容词。句意:月亮出现在地平线上:巨大的银色球体高悬在城市上空,街道上挤满了人,因为爪哇人开始享受一年中最盛大的活动之一:“月圆之夜”——一个尤其受年轻人欢迎的节日。A. silver银色的;B. new新的;C. colorful彩色的;D. gold金色的。根据常识,满月呈银白色,且与下文“brightly shining moon”相呼应。
【26题详解】
考查名词。句意:同上。A. mountains山;B. valleys山谷;C. streets街道;D. shops商店。根据上文“high above the city”可知,人们在城市里赏月欢庆,地点应为街道。
【27题详解】
考查名词。句意:同上。A. games游戏;B. meetings会议;C. sports运动;D. events事件,活动。根据下文““the Night of the Full Moon”, a festival”可知,满月之夜是一个节日活动。
【28题详解】
考查动词。句意:越来越多的爪哇年轻人聚在一起,慢慢地穿过夜色。A. danced跳舞;B. gathered聚集;C. drank喝;D. shouted喊叫。根据上文“filled with people”和下文“walked slowly through”可知,年轻人是聚在一起行动的。
【29题详解】
考查名词。句意:同上。A. village村庄;B. scene场景;C. night夜晚;D. ground地面。根据首段“the warm night”可知,故事发生在满月的夜晚,人们是在夜色里行走。
【30题详解】
考查名词。句意:他们继续攀登,直到到达山顶的古庙。A. tip尖端;B. back后面;C. top顶部;D. bottom底部。根据上文“They continued to climb”可知,他们一直往上爬,最终到达山顶。
【31题详解】
考查介词。句意:进入寺庙后,他们喝了些水,吃着月饼——美味的自制月饼,里面满是果干和坚果。A. inside在……里面;B. near在……附近;C. off离开;D. across穿过。根据下文“they drank their water and ate their mooncakes”可知,他们在寺庙里面进行这些活动。
【32题详解】
考查形容词。句意:同上。A. fond喜欢的;B. little少的;C. full满的;D. free自由的。根据下文“dried fruit and nuts”可知,月饼馅料丰富,充满果干和坚果。
【33题详解】
考查动词。句意:在外面,山上,年轻人盘腿围坐成圆圈,聊着天,互相讲着笑话。A. jumped跳;B. sat坐;C. stood站;D. bent弯腰。根据下文“cross-legged (盘腿地)”可知,此处描述坐姿。
【34题详解】
考查动词。句意:而且,仍有成百上千的年轻人继续向山上走去,欣赏那明亮的圆月。A. follow跟随;B. show展示;C. notice注意到;D. admire欣赏。根据下文“brightly shining moon”可知,年轻人上山是为了赏月。
【35题详解】
考查形容词。句意:到了午夜,烟花不再从山下山谷里灰蒙蒙的城市中升起。A. clean干净的;B. grey灰色的;C. peaceful平静的;D. empty空的。根据上文“By midnight”和“the fireworks had stopped”可知,城市在夜色中呈现灰色调。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
(1)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses ____36____ (take) advantage of the celebrations. Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much ____37____ (easy) for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones. Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised, others believe ____38____ increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness. Of all the festivals, the Naadam Festival, which falls on the fourth day of the sixth month of the lunar calendar, usually ____39____ (last) for three days. Naadam means “games” in Mongolian, and it is represented by three events: horse racing, wrestling, and archery, ____40____ are all so exciting to watch!
【答案】36. taking
37. easier 38. the
39. lasts 40. which
【解析】
【导语】文章主要介绍了随着现代社会的发展,节日变得越来越商业化,并以蒙古族的“那达慕”大会为例,介绍了该节日的时间及主要活动项目。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:随着现代社会的发展和新兴观念的传播,节日变得越来越商业化,商家纷纷利用庆祝活动。此处为“with + 宾语 + 宾语补足语”复合结构,宾语businesses与take advantage of为主动关系,用现在分词。
【37题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意:网购平台和社交媒体应用让人们更轻易地为心爱之人购买礼物。much可修饰形容词比较级,结合语境此处暗含对比,easy的比较级为easier。
【38题详解】
考查定冠词。句意:尽管有些人认为节日不应该被商业化,但另一些人认为支出增加对经济和公众幸福是有益的。此处特指前文提到的“spend more(花费更多)”这一行为带来的支出增加,表示特指,需用定冠词。
【39题详解】
考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意:在众多节日中,农历六月初四举行的那达慕大会通常持续三天。句子陈述客观事实,用一般现在时;主语the Naadam Festival是单数,谓语动词用第三人称单数形式lasts。
【40题详解】
考查非限制性定语从句。句意:那达慕在蒙古语中意为“游戏”,主要包含三项赛事:赛马、摔跤和射箭,观看这些项目都十分精彩!空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词为three events,指物,关系词在从句中作主语,需用关系代词which引导从句。
(2)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In 1929, Lin graduated from PUMC with the Wenhai Scholarship, the highest prize ____41____ (give) to graduates. She immediately became the first woman ever ____42____ (hire) as a resident physician. Within six months, she was named a chief resident physician, a position that usually took four years to achieve.
【答案】41. given
42. to be hired
【解析】
【导语】文章主要讲述了林巧稚在1929年从协和医学院毕业后的卓越成就,包括获得最高奖学金以及迅速成为首位女性住院医师和首席住院医师的经历。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:1929年,林巧稚以文海奖学金从协和医学院毕业,这是颁发给毕业生的最高奖项。句中已有谓语动词“graduated”,空格处需填入非谓语动词作后置定语修饰“the highest prize”。“prize”与“give”之间是逻辑上的被动关系,故需使用过去分词given。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:她立即成为有史以来第一位被聘为住院医师的女性。当名词被序数词时,其后通常使用动词不定式作后置定语。逻辑主语“woman”与动词“hire”之间是被动关系,因此需使用不定式的被动形式to be hired。
(3)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Most of Chinatown ____43____ (destroy) in the 1906 earthquake, ____44____ the city and residents rebuilt it, taking care to include lots of Chinese architecture. Traditionally, visitors enter Chinatown through the ____45____ (legend) Dragon Gate, which was built using materials donated from China.
【答案】43. was destroyed
44. but 45. legendary
【解析】
【导语】文章主要介绍了唐人街在1906年地震后重建的历史,以及游客进入唐人街的标志性建筑——由捐赠材料建成的“龙门”。
【43题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意:唐人街的大部分在1906年的地震中被毁,但城市和居民对其进行了重建,并注意融入了大量中式建筑。主语Most of Chinatown与destroy之间是被动关系,时间状语in the 1906 earthquake表示过去,故用一般过去时的被动语态“was/were done”,主语为单数,be动词用was,destroy的过去分词为destroyed。
【44题详解】
考查连词。句意:唐人街的大部分在1906年的地震中被毁,但城市和居民对其进行了重建,并注意融入了大量中式建筑。前半句讲述唐人街遭遇损毁,后半句讲述人们着手重建,前后为转折关系,需用连词but连接。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意:传统上,游客通过具有传奇色彩的龙门进入唐人街,它是用中国捐赠的材料建造的。空处修饰名词Dragon Gate,需用形容词作定语,legend的形容词形式为legendary,意为“传奇的;大名鼎鼎的”。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 邯郸市一中校英文报正在举行主题为“My Opinion on Space Exploration”的征文活动,请你写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:
(1)你的观点;
(2)说明理由。
注意:
(1)写作词数应为80个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My Opinion on Space Exploration
Opinions vary greatly on space exploration.
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【答案】范文
My Opinion on Space Exploration
Opinions vary greatly on space exploration. Some people think it is a waste of money and time and they argue we should deal with poverty, pollution and deadly diseases first. However, I firmly hold the view that space exploration is of great value.
For one thing, space exploration helps relieve world hunger. Its satellites record land and weather data to guide farmers to boost crop output. For another, it promotes technological improvements, benefiting medical equipment and daily products we use. Besides, it makes us aware of Earth’s limited resources and encourages exploration of planets like Mars for humanity’s future.
Overall, space exploration offers countless benefits and deserves continuous investment.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以“My Opinion on Space Exploration”为题,向校英文报投稿,表达自己对太空探索的观点并说明理由。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
主张:argue → claim
处理:deal with → tackle
提高:boost → enhance
值得:deserve → be worthy of
2. 句式拓展
同义句转换
原句:Some people think it is a waste of money and time, and they argue we should deal with poverty, pollution and deadly diseases first.
拓展句:Some people think it is a waste of money and time, arguing we should deal with poverty, pollution and deadly diseases first.
【点睛】【高分句型1】However, I firmly hold the view that space exploration is of great value.(运用了that引导的同位语从句)
【高分句型2】For another, it promotes technological improvements, benefiting medical equipment and daily products we use.(运用了现在分词短语“benefiting medical equipment and daily products we use”作状语,其中包含省略关系词的定语从句“we use”)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Emily and Zoe had been best friends since second grade. They went to the same school, played on the same soccer team, and even wore matching bracelets (手链). Everyone around them said they were like two sides of the same coin. They believed nothing could come between them. But things started to change when a new girl Daisy came to their class.
One day, their teacher, Mr. Lynn, announced a big group project. “Pick a partner,” he said. Emily immediately turned to Zoe, expecting her usual smile and a quick “yes.” But to her surprise. Zoe was already talking to Daisy. “I’m going to work with Daisy this time,” Zoe said to Emily, almost too casually. Emily felt like the air had been knocked out of her. She nodded and forced a smile, but inside, she was confused and hurt. That night, she stared at her phone screen, hoping for a message that never came.
Over the next few days, she avoided Zoe. Their texts stopped, they no longer sat together during lunch, and the bracelets they once wore daily were now left at home. Even during class, Emily found it hard to focus, her mind replaying the moment when Zoe chose someone else.
Weeks passed. The school organized a three-day camping trip in the mountains. Students were divided into several groups. Emily and Zoe ended up in the same one, along with Daisy and two other classmates. Though they barely spoke, they worked together to put up tents and gather firewood. Their conversations were limited to short, polite exchanges — nothing like before.
On the second night, dark clouds rolled in and heavy rain soon followed. Everyone rushed into their own tents. Emily quickly discovered that hers was leaking. Cold and upset, she went outside, seeking for help. The wind howled around her, and each raindrop felt like a tiny needle against her skin.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Just then, she saw a flashlight approaching.
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With Zoe’s help, they soon fixed the tent.
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【答案】 Just then, she saw a flashlight approaching. In the dim light, Emily recognized it was nobody else but Zoe. Her face was filled with concern when she saw Emily struggling in the cold. “I thought you might need help,” Zoe said softly. Emily’s eyes widened with a mix of surprise and relief. Without a word, Zoe stepped forward and examined the tent. She explained that she could fix it with the spare raincoat she had brought. As they worked together, the awkwardness gradually melted away. Emily realized that Zoe still cared and the rain seemed to have washed away the misunderstandings between them.
With Zoe’s help, they soon fixed the tent. Back inside the tent, Emily took a deep breath and said, “I was so hurt when you chose Daisy for the project.” Zoe looked at her apologetically and replied, “I’m sorry. I just thought it would be better to include the new comer, but I never meant to hurt you.” That night, they had an open-hearted conversation, clearing up all the confusion. Until then did they realize that friends need open communication and their bond became even stronger. From then on, they wore their matching bracelets again, a symbol of their unbreakable friendship.
【解析】
【导语】本文以友谊为线索展开,讲述Emily和Zoe原本是好友,新同学Daisy到来后,Zoe与她交好,Emily心灵受伤,学校露营时,她们分到同一个组,Emily帐篷漏水。
【详解】1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“就在这时,她看到一个手电筒正在靠近。”可知,第一段可描写来的是Zoe,Zoe主动帮忙修理帐篷,两人之间的尴尬逐渐消除。
②由第二段首句内容“在Zoe的帮助下,她们很快修好了帐篷。”可知,第二段可描写两人在帐篷里敞开心扉交流,消除误会,友谊更加坚固。
2. 续写线索:
Zoe前来帮忙——一起修理帐篷——消除尴尬——敞开心扉交流——友谊更坚固
3. 词汇激活:
行为类
①认出:recognize/identify
②解释:explain/expound
③选择:choose/select
情绪类
①惊讶:surprise/astonishment
②尴尬:awkwardness/embarrassment
【点睛】[高分句型1] Her face was filled with concern when she saw Emily struggling in the cold. (运用了从属连词when引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] As they worked together, the awkwardness gradually melted away. (运用了从属连词as引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型3] Until then did they realize that friends need open communication and their bond became even stronger. (运用了部分倒装和连词that引导宾语从句)
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