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威海四中高一月考试题202510
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where will the woman meet her brother?
A. At the train station. B. At a restaurant. C. At a hotel.
2. How are the speakers probably talking to one another?
A. In person. B. Over the telephone. C. Through a video call.
3. What is the man’s concern?
A. Cost. B. Noise. C. Safety.
4. What is the weather like?
A. Windy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny.
5. What are the speakers doing?
A. Having a business meeting.
B. Taking a group photo.
C. Cooking a meal.
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。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. Where is the conversation probably taking place?
A. At an electronics store. B. At a post office. C. At a bank.
7. What does the man say about the package he is sending?
A. It is easily broken. B. It is expensive. C. It is heavy.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What did the woman do the night before the final exam?
A. She studied for the exam.
B. She prepared her college application.
C. She helped her friend get into college.
9. What does the woman think about Holly?
A. She is hard-working. B. She is lucky. C. She is honest.
听第8段材料,回答第10-12题。
10. Where is the woman going first?
A. To a supermarket. B. To the office. C. To a party.
11. What kind of ice cream will the woman buy?
A. The banana one. B. The chocolate one. C. The strawberry one.
12. What will the man do tomorrow?
A. Make pancakes. B. Have a party. C. Buy strawberries.
听第9段材料,回答第13-16题。
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient. C. Director and actress.
14. How many times have the speakers worked together before?
A. Never. B. Once. C. Twice.
15. What is the woman’s husband?
A. An actor. B. A doctor. C. A manager.
16. What will the speakers probably do next?
A. Ask the crowd some questions.
B. Give a play on the stage.
C. Show a short video.
听第10段材料,回答第17-20题。
17. What is the talk mainly about?
A. An office repair. B. A building plan. C. A meeting arrangement.
18. How will the managers work?
A. They will be sitting with the workers.
B. They will have their own offices.
C. They will work from home.
19. When will the project probably be finished?
A. On September 1st. B. On September 30th. C. On September 13th.
20. On which floor will the speaker be during the project?
A. The third. B. The fourth. C. The second.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(共15小题:每小题2分,满分30分)
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At the middle school level, there are many academic clubs in which students can participate. Students can choose clubs that focus on an area of interest.
Mathcounts Club
Mathcounts tries to increase excitement towards mathematics achievement. It hopes to provide students with the foundation for success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers. Schools select individuals and teams to participate in competitions. Local competitions are held in February with winners progressing to state competitions and then on to the national level. Mathcounts works to challenge student math skills, develop self-confidence and give rewards for their achievements.
Envirothon
The Envirothon program focuses on natural resources knowledge and exposes students to diverse environmental issues, ecosystems, and topography. The ecology field competition for five-member middle school teams offers competitions in wildlife, soils, forestry, current environmental issues and aquatics. Students work and learn in middle school clubs and can compete at the local and state level.
Future Problem Solvers
Future Problem Solvers is an academic club that uses a six-step process to solve problems that may happen in the future. Students who are in the talented and gifted program, who like to “think out of the box,” or who enjoy thinking about futuristic problems may like this club. Teams comprised of four students read future scenes and write up solutions in a booklet using the six-step process. Teams that score high enough can go to the state competition and then to the international competition.
Builders Club
Builders Club is open to any middle school student who wishes to perform community service. Each Builders Club is co-sponsored by a Kiwanis club and the middle school. The members learn by doing, and they learn organization, teamwork, and leadership. Builders Clubs can sponsor a “Teacher of the Year” program, provide a recycling collection point, organize canned food and clothing drives to support local shelters, adopt a resident at a local senior citizens home, adopt a highway, tutor, etc. Middle school academic clubs offer students a place to explore interests or talents. The clubs they join in middle school can help guide choices in high school and beyond.
1. Why do some students choose Mathcounts Club?
A. To enjoying solving future problems. B. To be successful in science careers.
C. To study environmental issues. D. To perform community service.
2. What can we know about the Builders Club?
A. It is mainly sponsored by the middle school.
B. It only accepts students with excellent academic performance.
C. Its members can gain skills in organization, teamwork and leadership.
D. Its members mainly learn theoretical knowledge about community service.
3. What is the common feature of the four clubs?
A. Leadership. B. Problem-solving.
C. Teamwork. D. Creativity.
B
The world becomes a better place when we not only recognize that everyone has bad days, but also care enough to act accordingly. No matter what kind of bad experience we have, we should treat it actively. Fourthgrade teacher Rachel Harder recognized this, and she found an amazing way to help out both her students and their families.
A few years ago, the Kansas teacher attended a trauma (心理创伤) conference. She learned that some police stations partner schools so they can let teachers know when one of their students has a police encounter, something that could cause them to need extra care or attention. A year after the conference, Rachel had a student with autism (自闭症) who frequently had tough days. To support the student, Rachel told his mom to simply text her “handle with care” to let her know when it was going to be one of those days.
The simple method was such a success that Rachel decided to send all her students’ home a note for their parents. It explained what the “Handle with Care” system was and how they could take advantage of it. In no time, parents began to show their appreciation for Rachel’s incredible act of kindness. Rachel’s sympathy didn’t end with her class. Word spread about the amazing system, and teachers across the country began giving it a shot in their own classrooms. Printouts can be found on the Smart School House website, and the feedback has been extremely positive!
Even though teachers can sometimes tell when a student is having a tough day just by the way they’re acting. Rachel said these simple texts allowed educators to make minor adjustments in advance that, in turn, made the whole day better for everyone. “It’s important for me to give kids a few minutes of extra time or space,” she said, “and it’s easy to give.”
4. What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 1 refer to?
A. The tough time in life.
B. The beauty of nature.
C. A positive attitude to hardship.
D. An extreme working style.
5. How did Rachel help the student with autism?
A. By getting assistance from some police stations.
B. By knowing his state at home from his mother.
C. By discussing his trauma in a conference.
D. By supporting him to do what he wanted.
6. Why did Rachel send notes to the parents of all her students?
A. To prove the behaviour is efficient.
B. To explain the kindness to the parents.
C. To gain the parents’ sympathy for herself.
D. To show her concern about every student.
7. Which of the following can best describe Rachel?
A. Responsible and considerate.
B. Energetic and grateful.
C. Curious and courageous.
D. Humorous and warmhearted.
C
My First Day of School
Frightened, I was walking into my first school in America. I had traveled a long distance from India in order to join my parents, who had been here for three years, hoping America would help my future. My father decided that I would have a better education here, so I enrolled (登记) in the local high school in my new town.
I was afraid of how I would do. On the first day, I went to my second class after I had missed my first. With anxiety, I reached for the door, opening it slowly. Without paying attention to my classmates, I went straight to the teacher and asked if this was the right class. With a soft voice he answered, “Yes.” His voice comforted me a little. He gave me a sheet called Course Requirements, which I would never get in India because we didn’t have anything like that. Then he asked me to choose where I would sit. I didn’t actually want to pick a seat. In India we had fixed seats, so I never needed to worry about that. I spent the rest of the class taking notes from the image produced by the overhead projector (投影仪). In Indian schools, we didn’t use the technology. We had to take notes as the teacher spoke.
It was noon. I was very confused about when I would have lunch. I went to my next class and the bell rang as I entered. I went through the regular (惯常的) process of asking the teacher if I was in the right class. She said, “It’s still fourth period.”
“But the bell just rang,” I said.
Changing from a gentle tone to a harsh (刺耳的) one, she said, “That is the lunch bell, young man.”
I apologized. Without another word I headed for the cafeteria. I felt lucky because we didn’t have this in India. Every confusion seemed like a barrier I had to get through to reach my goal. At the end of the day, I was on my way to the bus which we didn’t have in India either. I saw my bus and sat down inside happily. I was thinking, today wasn’t so bad.
8. Why did the author attend an American high school?
A. Because his father preferred American schools.
B. Because his family wanted him to have a bright future.
C. Because his mother had worked in it for 3 years.
D. Because he had been longing to leave his homeland.
9. What do we know about the author’s first day of school?
A. He went to the wrong class for second period.
B. He met some enthusiastic teachers and classmates.
C. He got the Course Requirements sheet from his classmate.
D. He experienced differences between American and Indian schools in many ways.
10. What does the underlined word “barrier” probably mean?
A. Door. B. Difficulty. C. Task. D. Period.
11. How did the author feel at the end of the day?
A. Worried. B. Puzzled. C. Happy. D. Sad.
D
Have you ever heard the expression “crocodile tears”? The expression reminds us of an amazing animal — The crocodile!
First, why are they amazing? Well, crocodiles are experts at survival. Scientists say they first appeared 200 million years ago and have outlived the dinosaurs by some 65 million years. One reason they are such good survivors is that they can go for a very long time without eating. And they are expert hunters! They use their strong jaws to bite their prey (猎物) and then they swallow their food whole. Here’s another fun fact about crocodiles: When they lose a tooth, they grow one right back. A crocodile can go through 8,000 teeth in one lifetime!
Okay, while these facts are fascinating, they really do not help to explain today’s expression: crocodile tears. Simply put, “crocodile tears” are fake sadness. You pretend to cry and feel badly for something when in fact… you could not care less. A great word to describe crocodile tears is insincere.
But why do tears from an ancient, unfeeling reptile (爬行动物) mean false sadness? Well, the expression “crocodile tears” comes from an old myth that crocodiles would shed tears while eating their prey. Writers on the website Crocodilian.com claim that this myth was in use by the 1200s. A religious worker from that time wrote that if a crocodile found a man by the water, it would kill him if it could. Then the crocodile would cry tears on the man, but then finally swallow him.
Another myth about crocodile tears suggests the animals are very crafty indeed. Crocodiles, the story goes, would shed tears as a false show of guilt or grief to trick their prey. The prey would come closer and then become dinner.
So, that is the origin of the phrase “crocodile tears.” But, please note. You do not have to have actual tears flowing down your face to have “crocodile tears.” If you fake sadness or regret by using only words, others can still accuse you of having “crocodile tears.” Sometimes, crocodile tears are worse than insincere. Sometimes they are also hypocritical. Those are the times you are showing sadness but actually in your heart, you are quite happy about the situation.
12. What can best explain why crocodiles are good survivors?
A. They outlived the dinosaurs by 65 million years.
B. They remain alive without food for a long time.
C. They have strong jaws and teeth to bite the prey.
D. They pretend to shed tears before swallowing a prey.
13. What does the underlined sentence in Para3 mean?
A. You care more than anyone else. B. You do care as much as before.
C. You don’t care it at all. D. You care no less than others.
14. According to the second myth, why would crocodiles shed tears?
A. To show sympathy for the prey. B. To attract the prey’s attention.
C. To feel guilty for the dying prey. D. To cheat the prey to get closer.
15. In which of the following situations can you find the employment of “crocodile tears”?
A. You feel sorry for your opponent’s failure in a match.
B. You feel sad for your friend’s being seriously ill.
C. You are jealous of your coworker’s quick promotion.
D. You are sad because your application was rejected.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10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。
Here is a list of the best ways to learn a new language.
Plan your journey with realistic goals. When starting a journey to learn a language, pacing yourself is important. ___16___ Instead, consider setting small and manageable goals that can be achieved more easily. Start with identifying your goal.
___17___ You don’t want to overwhelm (压垮) yourself with new information, and make unrealistic jumps from learning the letters to sentences. Slowly build from letters, to words, to sentences and take your time in each step. Learn commonly used words first and those relevant to you, and then slowly build from there.
Make it a daily habit. Sometimes 24 hours can seem like not enough time in the day, but in order to achieve your new goal, you need to make a commitment. ___18___ It states that you do one small thing every day for half an hour and you will gradually improve. So, even if you’re really busy, set at least half an hour to sit down and study.
Expose yourself to media. If you’re in the living room watching TV, switch to a channel in the language you want to learn. On the road commuting (通勤)? Listen to podcasts speaking that language or even a language learning podcast. ___19___ That’s why it’s a good idea to follow people tweeting in that language.
Pick up new words in your own way. If there’s a show in the language you’re learning, watch it once with subtitles then once without. This way you can pick up new words. If there’s a song you like, print out the lyrics and translate it for fun. Do you enjoy cooking? ___20___
A. Start with the basics.
B. We are always on social media.
C. You need confidence in speaking.
D. Try reading a recipe in that language.
E. You cannot expect to be fluent instantly.
F. We should quit our interaction with others.
G. There’s a theory called “half hour theory”.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10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。
Most Chinese students use an English name in their English class. As a native English speaker who teaches in China, I like this ___21___ because some Chinese names are really hard to pronounce.
Chinese students like to pick an English name that has a similar pronunciation to their Chinese name. They prefer short names that are ___22___ to pronounce. Most students use common names like Mary, Grace, David and Steven. But over the years, I’ve also seen many ___23___ English names.
Although many years have passed, I can still ___24___ remember the self-introduction of one of my former (以前的) students. “Hi, my name is Owl,” he began. “Many of my friends say that I ___25___ like an owl. As you can see, my face is shaped like the moon. I have a shaggy beard (长而乱的胡须) and big, round eyes. That’s why I chose ‘Owl’ as my English name.”
I also had a student named Rainbow and one named Yahoo. And while helping a colleague of mine correct student compositions, I ___26___ a boy named Ashtray. It turned out that he ___27___ to be called Ashley. After accidentally ___28___ his name on the blackboard, however, people started calling him by it and had been doing so for many years. He had no choice but to take the name.
Some students choose an unusual name because of their idols (偶像). I have met countless girls named “Coco”. They are all ___29___ of the singer Coco Lee. I have also met many Toms and Jerrys. They had named themselves after the two title characters in the popular cat-chasing-mouse cartoon series.
I’ve gotten used to these unusual names, but I always have a piece of ____30____ for those who use them: It’s okay to use the name in your English class as long as you like it. However, in formal (正式的) situations, you’d better use a common name or just your Chinese name.
21. A. activity B. idea C. project D. solution
22. A. difficult B. easy C. enjoyable D. possible
23. A. different B. long C. proper D. strange
24. A. clearly B. hardly C. quickly D. suddenly
25. A. behave B. feel C. look D. sound
26. A. changed B. guided C. helped D. saw
27. A. agreed B. refused C. used D. wanted
28. A. misspelling B. mistaking C. misunderstanding D. misusing
29. A. customers B. fans C. friends D. students
30. A. advice B. information C. news D. text
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In today’s world, English has been the language of international communication, and has played ____31____ increasingly significant (重要的) role in driving China’s economic growth and social development. For big economies like China ____32____ is playing a growing role in world affairs, the English language is of great ____33____ (important). Good English proficiency opens doors to greater opportunities ____34____ strengthens China’s overall international competitiveness.
“Foreign language learning is not only about learning a second language,” said Shi, a member of China’s first generation of English learners after its reform and opening up. “____35____ (final), it is also about learning a fresh way of thinking. It is a ____36____ (power) tool for you to connect to the outside world.”
English language education in China has come a long way over the past 40 years. 1978 was a historic year for the field, as it was made one of the test ____37____ (subject) in China’s national college entrance exam. The language has become ____38____ (increasing) significant ever since.
“China has the biggest English education market in the world,” said Zou, founding editor of China’s English newspaper China Daily. “Although Chinese people are proud ____39____ their own culture and language, they are generally willing _____40_____ (learn) about Western cultures and languages.”
第三节(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
根据首字母和汉语提示写出下列单词的适当形式
41. The new headmaster’s speech was truly i________ (印象深刻的), which encouraged us all to work harder. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
42. The teacher’s d________(描述)of the historical event made it come alive in our minds. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
43. A new study shows that children who often take part in sports are more l________ (可能的) to stay healthy and energetic. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
44. The students had a lively a________ (争论) about whether British English or American English is more useful to learn. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
45. According to the report, time management can be one of the biggest c________(挑战)students face at senior high. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
46. When previewing a new lesson, you may r________ (查阅) to some reference books. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
47. The new club is a good place for people to chat and e________ (交流) ideas. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
48. The newspaper report seems to r______ (反映) the views of most members of the committee. (根据中英文提示填空)
49. Passengers are r______________(提醒)that no smoking is allowed on this train.
50. What do you i________ (打算) the volunteers to do when they get to the gym? (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
第四节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据提示词翻译下列句子
51. 我过去很害羞,交朋友有困难。(used to)(汉译英)
________________________________________
52. 类似的压力会让我们倍感压力,所以要保持冷静,做好准备。(pressure; keep calm)(汉译英)
________________________________________
53. 一看到这份试卷我就感到害怕,但是后来我认为我最好全力以赴。(at the sight of)(汉译英)
________________________________________
54. 英语是由人们而非电脑发明的,它反映了人类的创造性。(invent)(汉译英)
________________________________________
55. 那就是为什么当星星出来的时候,它们是看得见的,但是当灯熄灭了,它们是看不见的。(That is why)(汉译英)
________________________________________
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分35分)
第一节(满分20分)
56. 假设你是在英国某校就读的中国交换生李华,你校学生会计划新增一个社团,现面向全校征集建议。请你给负责人Mr. Smith写一封邮件,内容包括:
1. 推荐一个社团;
2. 阐述推荐理由。
注意:
1. 写作词数80词左右;
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Smith,
I am Li Hua, an exchange student from China.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Looking forward to your favorable consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分15分)(76题4分,80题2分)
阅读下面短文并回答问题,然后将答案写在答案卡相应的位置上(注意76至79四个小题后面的词数要求)
阅读下面短文并回答问题,然后将答案写在答案卡相应的位置上。
[1] Many students start working during holidays to add extra money to their pockets. It also puts students in an environment where they learn new things that are a way different from school activities and educational atmosphere. Landing a holiday job becomes easy when students realize the jobs that they are interested in. Now let’s see how to land a holiday job.
[2] Holiday hiring usually begins during the fall season. Therefore, you should keep your resume (简历) ready with all necessary details in it , write more on your educational background and career goals. Mention your previous job experiences if you have worked in holidays. Express your hobbies, interests, and skills in your resume. An excellent resume provides greater chances of employment.
[3] You should start looking for jobs at least a month before your holidays begin. Now if you are a fresher, then you must be wondering where to look for a holiday job and how to get a holiday job. Do not limit yourself to only one field. Register yourself in job websites and post your resume in their sites. You sill find a large number of holiday jobs for students that will match your interest. Newspapers and magazines also have thousands of job advertisements for students.
[4] I repeat once again that you ________, because it will limit your opportunity of landing a proper holiday job. Mail your resume to the expected companies or you can directly walk into their offices. Once you are chosen, they will ask you to join on a specific date. If you complete these processes before your vacation begins, then you can join in your vacation. In short, an early start is needed.
[5] Once you have started working, you will soon experience the satisfaction of earning money. Last but no least, remember to discuss with your parents before making any decision.
57. List the two benefits of students’ working during holidays according to Paragraph 1.
(no more than 10 words) ①________ ②________
58. What’s Paragraph 2 mainly about? (no more than 6 words)
_________________________________________________
59. Where can students find job information according to the text? (no more than 5 words)
_________________________________________________
60. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 4 with proper words. (no more than 10 words)
_________________________________________________
61. Complete the following statement with one word from Paragraph 5?
Earning extra money during holidays can give students a sense of ________ and independence.
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威海四中高一月考试题202510
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where will the woman meet her brother?
A. At the train station. B. At a restaurant. C. At a hotel.
2. How are the speakers probably talking to one another?
A. In person. B. Over the telephone. C. Through a video call.
3. What is the man’s concern?
A. Cost. B. Noise. C. Safety.
4. What is the weather like?
A. Windy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny.
5. What are the speakers doing?
A. Having a business meeting.
B. Taking a group photo.
C. Cooking a meal.
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。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. Where is the conversation probably taking place?
A. At an electronics store. B. At a post office. C. At a bank.
7. What does the man say about the package he is sending?
A. It is easily broken. B. It is expensive. C. It is heavy.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What did the woman do the night before the final exam?
A. She studied for the exam.
B. She prepared her college application.
C. She helped her friend get into college.
9. What does the woman think about Holly?
A. She is hard-working. B. She is lucky. C. She is honest.
听第8段材料,回答第10-12题。
10. Where is the woman going first?
A. To a supermarket. B. To the office. C. To a party.
11. What kind of ice cream will the woman buy?
A. The banana one. B. The chocolate one. C. The strawberry one.
12. What will the man do tomorrow?
A. Make pancakes. B. Have a party. C. Buy strawberries.
听第9段材料,回答第13-16题。
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient. C. Director and actress.
14. How many times have the speakers worked together before?
A. Never. B. Once. C. Twice.
15. What is the woman’s husband?
A. An actor. B. A doctor. C. A manager.
16. What will the speakers probably do next?
A. Ask the crowd some questions.
B. Give a play on the stage.
C. Show a short video.
听第10段材料,回答第17-20题。
17. What is the talk mainly about?
A. An office repair. B. A building plan. C. A meeting arrangement.
18. How will the managers work?
A. They will be sitting with the workers.
B. They will have their own offices.
C. They will work from home.
19. When will the project probably be finished?
A. On September 1st. B. On September 30th. C. On September 13th.
20. On which floor will the speaker be during the project?
A. The third. B. The fourth. C. The second.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(共15小题:每小题2分,满分30分)
A
At the middle school level, there are many academic clubs in which students can participate. Students can choose clubs that focus on an area of interest.
Mathcounts Club
Mathcounts tries to increase excitement towards mathematics achievement. It hopes to provide students with the foundation for success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers. Schools select individuals and teams to participate in competitions. Local competitions are held in February with winners progressing to state competitions and then on to the national level. Mathcounts works to challenge student math skills, develop self-confidence and give rewards for their achievements.
Envirothon
The Envirothon program focuses on natural resources knowledge and exposes students to diverse environmental issues, ecosystems, and topography. The ecology field competition for five-member middle school teams offers competitions in wildlife, soils, forestry, current environmental issues and aquatics. Students work and learn in middle school clubs and can compete at the local and state level.
Future Problem Solvers
Future Problem Solvers is an academic club that uses a six-step process to solve problems that may happen in the future. Students who are in the talented and gifted program, who like to “think out of the box,” or who enjoy thinking about futuristic problems may like this club. Teams comprised of four students read future scenes and write up solutions in a booklet using the six-step process. Teams that score high enough can go to the state competition and then to the international competition.
Builders Club
Builders Club is open to any middle school student who wishes to perform community service. Each Builders Club is co-sponsored by a Kiwanis club and the middle school. The members learn by doing, and they learn organization, teamwork, and leadership. Builders Clubs can sponsor a “Teacher of the Year” program, provide a recycling collection point, organize canned food and clothing drives to support local shelters, adopt a resident at a local senior citizens home, adopt a highway, tutor, etc. Middle school academic clubs offer students a place to explore interests or talents. The clubs they join in middle school can help guide choices in high school and beyond.
1. Why do some students choose Mathcounts Club?
A. To enjoying solving future problems. B. To be successful in science careers.
C. To study environmental issues. D. To perform community service.
2. What can we know about the Builders Club?
A. It is mainly sponsored by the middle school.
B. It only accepts students with excellent academic performance.
C. Its members can gain skills in organization, teamwork and leadership.
D. Its members mainly learn theoretical knowledge about community service.
3. What is the common feature of the four clubs?
A. Leadership. B. Problem-solving.
C. Teamwork. D. Creativity.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了在初中阶段,学生可以参加的几个俱乐部及其特点和活动内容。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Mathcounts Club部分中“Mathcounts tries to increase excitement towards mathematics achievement. It hopes to provide students with the foundation for success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers.(Mathcounts试图提高学生对数学成就的热情。它希望为学生在科学、技术、工程和数学职业上的成功奠定基础。)”可知,一些学生选择Mathcounts俱乐部是因为他们希望在科学职业上取得成功。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Builders Club部分中“The members learn by doing, and they learn organization, teamwork, and leadership.(成员们通过实践来学习,他们学习组织、团队合作和领导能力。)”可知,Builders Club的成员可以获得组织、团队合作和领导能力方面的技能。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Mathcounts Club部分中“Schools select individuals and teams to participate in competitions.(学校选择个人和团队参加比赛。)”;Envirothon部分中“The ecology field competition for five-member middle school teams offers competitions in wildlife, soils, forestry, current environmental issues and aquatics.(针对五人制中学团队的生态领域竞赛提供了野生动物、土壤、林业、当前环境问题和水生生物方面的竞赛。)”;Future Problem Solvers部分中“Teams comprised of four students read future scenes and write up solutions in a booklet using the six-step process.(由四名学生组成的团队阅读未来场景,并使用六步过程在小册子中写出解决方案。)”以及Builders Club部分中“The members learn by doing, and they learn organization, teamwork, and leadership.(成员们通过实践来学习,他们学习组织、团队合作和领导能力。)”可知,这四个俱乐部的共同特点是都需要团队合作。故选C。
B
The world becomes a better place when we not only recognize that everyone has bad days, but also care enough to act accordingly. No matter what kind of bad experience we have, we should treat it actively. Fourthgrade teacher Rachel Harder recognized this, and she found an amazing way to help out both her students and their families.
A few years ago, the Kansas teacher attended a trauma (心理创伤) conference. She learned that some police stations partner schools so they can let teachers know when one of their students has a police encounter, something that could cause them to need extra care or attention. A year after the conference, Rachel had a student with autism (自闭症) who frequently had tough days. To support the student, Rachel told his mom to simply text her “handle with care” to let her know when it was going to be one of those days.
The simple method was such a success that Rachel decided to send all her students’ home a note for their parents. It explained what the “Handle with Care” system was and how they could take advantage of it. In no time, parents began to show their appreciation for Rachel’s incredible act of kindness. Rachel’s sympathy didn’t end with her class. Word spread about the amazing system, and teachers across the country began giving it a shot in their own classrooms. Printouts can be found on the Smart School House website, and the feedback has been extremely positive!
Even though teachers can sometimes tell when a student is having a tough day just by the way they’re acting. Rachel said these simple texts allowed educators to make minor adjustments in advance that, in turn, made the whole day better for everyone. “It’s important for me to give kids a few minutes of extra time or space,” she said, “and it’s easy to give.”
4. What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 1 refer to?
A. The tough time in life.
B. The beauty of nature.
C. A positive attitude to hardship.
D. An extreme working style.
5. How did Rachel help the student with autism?
A. By getting assistance from some police stations.
B. By knowing his state at home from his mother.
C. By discussing his trauma in a conference.
D. By supporting him to do what he wanted.
6. Why did Rachel send notes to the parents of all her students?
A. To prove the behaviour is efficient.
B. To explain the kindness to the parents.
C. To gain the parents’ sympathy for herself.
D. To show her concern about every student.
7. Which of the following can best describe Rachel?
A. Responsible and considerate.
B. Energetic and grateful.
C. Curious and courageous.
D. Humorous and warmhearted.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位名叫Rachel Harder的四年级老师通过“Handle with Care”系统,主动关心学生及其家庭,以积极的态度帮助学生应对困难的故事。
【4题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“No matter what kind of bad experience we have, we should treat it actively.(无论我们有什么样的糟糕经历,我们都应该积极对待。)”可推测出,Rachel Harder老师认识到的是对困难持积极态度,所以“this”指的是“对困难持积极态度”。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“A year after the conference, Rachel had a student with autism (自闭症) who frequently had tough days. To support the student, Rachel told his mom to simply text her “handle with care” to let her know when it was going to be one of those days.(会议一年后,Rachel有一个患有自闭症的学生,他经常遇到困难。为了支持这个学生,Rachel告诉他的妈妈,当遇到困难的日子时,只需给她发一条“handle with care”的短信,让她知道。)”可知,Rachel是通过从他母亲那里了解他在家的情况来帮助自闭症学生的。故选B。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“The simple method was such a success that Rachel decided to send all her students’ home a note for their parents. It explained what the “Handle with Care” system was and how they could take advantage of it.(这个简单的方法非常成功,Rachel决定给所有学生的家长发一封便条。它解释了什么是“Handle with Care”系统,以及他们如何利用它。)”可知,Rachel给所有学生的家长发便条是为了介绍“Handle with Care”系统,让家长知道如何利用这个系统来帮助孩子,这表明了她对每个学生的关心。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“To support the student, Rachel told his mom to simply text her “handle with care” to let her know when it was going to be one of those days.(为了支持这个学生,Rachel告诉他的妈妈,当遇到困难的日子时,只需给她发一条“handle with care”的短信,让她知道。)”和第三段“The simple method was such a success that Rachel decided to send all her students’ home a note for their parents.(这个简单的方法非常成功,Rachel决定给所有学生的家长发一封便条。)”可知,Rachel关心自己的学生,积极帮助他们,根据最后一段“Even though teachers can sometimes tell when a student is having a tough day just by the way they’re acting. Rachel said these simple texts allowed educators to make minor adjustments in advance that, in turn, made the whole day better for everyone. “It’s important for me to give kids a few minutes of extra time or space,” she said, “and it’s easy to give.”(尽管老师们有时仅从学生的行为举止就能看出他们当天状态不佳,但Rachel表示,这些简单的信息能让教育工作者提前做出细微调整,进而让所有人这一天的体验都变得更好。“对我来说,给孩子们多几分钟时间或空间很重要,”她说,“而且这做起来并不难。”)”可知,Rachel考虑问题很细致,所以Rachel是一个有责任心的、体贴的人。故选A。
C
My First Day of School
Frightened, I was walking into my first school in America. I had traveled a long distance from India in order to join my parents, who had been here for three years, hoping America would help my future. My father decided that I would have a better education here, so I enrolled (登记) in the local high school in my new town.
I was afraid of how I would do. On the first day, I went to my second class after I had missed my first. With anxiety, I reached for the door, opening it slowly. Without paying attention to my classmates, I went straight to the teacher and asked if this was the right class. With a soft voice he answered, “Yes.” His voice comforted me a little. He gave me a sheet called Course Requirements, which I would never get in India because we didn’t have anything like that. Then he asked me to choose where I would sit. I didn’t actually want to pick a seat. In India we had fixed seats, so I never needed to worry about that. I spent the rest of the class taking notes from the image produced by the overhead projector (投影仪). In Indian schools, we didn’t use the technology. We had to take notes as the teacher spoke.
It was noon. I was very confused about when I would have lunch. I went to my next class and the bell rang as I entered. I went through the regular (惯常的) process of asking the teacher if I was in the right class. She said, “It’s still fourth period.”
“But the bell just rang,” I said.
Changing from a gentle tone to a harsh (刺耳的) one, she said, “That is the lunch bell, young man.”
I apologized. Without another word I headed for the cafeteria. I felt lucky because we didn’t have this in India. Every confusion seemed like a barrier I had to get through to reach my goal. At the end of the day, I was on my way to the bus which we didn’t have in India either. I saw my bus and sat down inside happily. I was thinking, today wasn’t so bad.
8. Why did the author attend an American high school?
A. Because his father preferred American schools.
B. Because his family wanted him to have a bright future.
C. Because his mother had worked in it for 3 years.
D. Because he had been longing to leave his homeland.
9. What do we know about the author’s first day of school?
A. He went to the wrong class for second period.
B. He met some enthusiastic teachers and classmates.
C. He got the Course Requirements sheet from his classmate.
D. He experienced differences between American and Indian schools in many ways.
10. What does the underlined word “barrier” probably mean?
A. Door. B. Difficulty. C. Task. D. Period.
11. How did the author feel at the end of the day?
A. Worried. B. Puzzled. C. Happy. D. Sad.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. B 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了作者进入美国高中后第一天的经历和感受。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“I had traveled a long distance from India in order to join my parents, who had been here for three years, hoping America would help my future. My father decided that I would have a better education here, so I enrolled (登记) in the local high school in my new town.”(我从印度远道而来,为了和我的父母团聚,他们已经在这里生活了三年,希望美国能帮助我的未来。我父亲认为我在这里会受到更好的教育,所以我在我的新城镇上了当地的一所高中。)可知,作者进入美国高中是因为他父母想给他更好的教育,让他有一个光明的未来。故选B项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“He gave me a sheet called Course Requirements, which I would never get in India because we didn’t have anything like that. Then he asked me to choose where I would sit. I didn’t actually want to pick a seat. In India we had fixed seats, so I never needed to worry about that. I spent the rest of the class taking notes from the image produced by the overhead projector (投影仪). In Indian schools, we didn’t use the technology. We had to take notes as the teacher spoke.”(他给了我一张叫做“课程要求”的表格,我在印度永远也拿不到,因为我们没有这样的东西。然后他让我选择坐在哪里。其实我并不想选座位。在印度,我们的座位是固定的,所以我从来不需要担心这个问题。在剩下的时间里,我根据投影仪产生的图像做笔记。在印度的学校里,我们没有使用这项技术。老师讲课时我们必须记笔记。)故推知,在上学的第一天,作者从很多方面都感受到了美国学校和印度学校的不同。故选D项。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线单词句中的“…I had to get through to reach my goal.”(我达到目标必须克服……)可猜测,划线单词barrier为“障碍,困难”的意思,与B项Difficulty“困难”意思一致。故选B项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“At the end of the day, I was on my way to the bus which we didn’t have in India either. I saw my bus and sat down inside happily. I was thinking, today wasn’t so bad.”(在一天结束的时候,我在去公交车的路上,我们在印度也没有公交车。我看到我的公共汽车,高兴地坐在里面。我在想,今天还不错。)可推知,作者在一天结束时感觉是快乐的。故选C项。
D
Have you ever heard the expression “crocodile tears”? The expression reminds us of an amazing animal — The crocodile!
First, why are they amazing? Well, crocodiles are experts at survival. Scientists say they first appeared 200 million years ago and have outlived the dinosaurs by some 65 million years. One reason they are such good survivors is that they can go for a very long time without eating. And they are expert hunters! They use their strong jaws to bite their prey (猎物) and then they swallow their food whole. Here’s another fun fact about crocodiles: When they lose a tooth, they grow one right back. A crocodile can go through 8,000 teeth in one lifetime!
Okay, while these facts are fascinating, they really do not help to explain today’s expression: crocodile tears. Simply put, “crocodile tears” are fake sadness. You pretend to cry and feel badly for something when in fact… you could not care less. A great word to describe crocodile tears is insincere.
But why do tears from an ancient, unfeeling reptile (爬行动物) mean false sadness? Well, the expression “crocodile tears” comes from an old myth that crocodiles would shed tears while eating their prey. Writers on the website Crocodilian.com claim that this myth was in use by the 1200s. A religious worker from that time wrote that if a crocodile found a man by the water, it would kill him if it could. Then the crocodile would cry tears on the man, but then finally swallow him.
Another myth about crocodile tears suggests the animals are very crafty indeed. Crocodiles, the story goes, would shed tears as a false show of guilt or grief to trick their prey. The prey would come closer and then become dinner.
So, that is the origin of the phrase “crocodile tears.” But, please note. You do not have to have actual tears flowing down your face to have “crocodile tears.” If you fake sadness or regret by using only words, others can still accuse you of having “crocodile tears.” Sometimes, crocodile tears are worse than insincere. Sometimes they are also hypocritical. Those are the times you are showing sadness but actually in your heart, you are quite happy about the situation.
12. What can best explain why crocodiles are good survivors?
A. They outlived the dinosaurs by 65 million years.
B. They remain alive without food for a long time.
C. They have strong jaws and teeth to bite the prey.
D. They pretend to shed tears before swallowing a prey.
13. What does the underlined sentence in Para3 mean?
A. You care more than anyone else. B. You do care as much as before.
C. You don’t care it at all. D. You care no less than others.
14. According to the second myth, why would crocodiles shed tears?
A. To show sympathy for the prey. B. To attract the prey’s attention.
C. To feel guilty for the dying prey. D. To cheat the prey to get closer.
15. In which of the following situations can you find the employment of “crocodile tears”?
A. You feel sorry for your opponent’s failure in a match.
B. You feel sad for your friend’s being seriously ill.
C. You are jealous of your coworker’s quick promotion.
D. You are sad because your application was rejected.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“鳄鱼的眼泪”这一表达方式的起源和含义。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“One reason they are such good survivors is that they can go for a very long time without eating. (它们之所以能成为如此优秀的幸存者,一个原因是它们可以在不吃东西的情况下存活很长时间。)”可知,它们在没有食物的情况下能存活很长时间是它们能成为优秀的幸存者的原因之一。故选B。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据上文“Simply put, “crocodile tears” are fake sadness. You pretend to cry and feel badly for something…(简单来说,“鳄鱼的眼泪”就是虚假的悲伤。你假装哭泣、为某件事难过……)”和下文“A great word to describe crocodile tears is insincere. (用一个词来形容 “鳄鱼的眼泪”,那就是“虚伪”。)”可知,“鳄鱼的眼泪”就是虚假的悲伤,因此实际上你根本不在乎。由此可知,you could not care less意为“你根本不在乎”。故选C。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“Crocodiles, the story goes, would shed tears as a false show of guilt or grief to trick their prey. (据说,鳄鱼会流泪,假装内疚或悲伤,以欺骗它们的猎物。)”可知,鳄鱼流泪是为了欺骗猎物,使其靠近。故选D。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Simply put, “crocodile tears” are fake sadness. (简单来说,“鳄鱼的眼泪”就是虚假的悲伤。)”和最后一段“Sometimes, crocodile tears are worse than insincere. Sometimes they are also hypocritical. Those are the times you are showing sadness but actually in your heart, you are quite happy about the situation. (有时候,“鳄鱼的眼泪”比“不真诚”更过分,甚至带有“虚伪”的意味——也就是说,你表面上表现得难过,内心却对眼前的情况暗自窃喜。)”可知,“鳄鱼的眼泪”是假装的悲伤,选项A“你对对手在比赛中的失败感到遗憾”这种情况可能会用到“鳄鱼的眼泪”这个表达。故选A。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10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。
Here is a list of the best ways to learn a new language.
Plan your journey with realistic goals. When starting a journey to learn a language, pacing yourself is important. ___16___ Instead, consider setting small and manageable goals that can be achieved more easily. Start with identifying your goal.
___17___ You don’t want to overwhelm (压垮) yourself with new information, and make unrealistic jumps from learning the letters to sentences. Slowly build from letters, to words, to sentences and take your time in each step. Learn commonly used words first and those relevant to you, and then slowly build from there.
Make it a daily habit. Sometimes 24 hours can seem like not enough time in the day, but in order to achieve your new goal, you need to make a commitment. ___18___ It states that you do one small thing every day for half an hour and you will gradually improve. So, even if you’re really busy, set at least half an hour to sit down and study.
Expose yourself to media. If you’re in the living room watching TV, switch to a channel in the language you want to learn. On the road commuting (通勤)? Listen to podcasts speaking that language or even a language learning podcast. ___19___ That’s why it’s a good idea to follow people tweeting in that language.
Pick up new words in your own way. If there’s a show in the language you’re learning, watch it once with subtitles then once without. This way you can pick up new words. If there’s a song you like, print out the lyrics and translate it for fun. Do you enjoy cooking? ___20___
A. Start with the basics.
B. We are always on social media.
C. You need confidence in speaking.
D. Try reading a recipe in that language.
E. You cannot expect to be fluent instantly.
F. We should quit our interaction with others.
G. There’s a theory called “half hour theory”.
【答案】16. E 17. A 18. G 19. B 20. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了学习外语的几种方法。
【16题详解】
上文的“Plan your journey with realistic goals. When starting a journey to learn a language, pacing yourself is important.(用现实的目标计划你的旅程。当开始学习一门语言的旅程时,调整自己的节奏是很重要的)”强调要调整自己的步调,下文的“Instead, consider setting small and manageable goals that can be achieved more easily. Start with identifying your goal.(相反,你可以考虑设定更容易实现的小的、可管理的目标。从确定你的目标开始)”说明要设定更容易实现的、可管理的小目标。所以选项要说一下子达到目标是不可能的。故E项“你不能指望一下子就能说流利”符合语境。故选E。
【17题详解】
根据下文中“Slowly build from letters, to words, to sentences and take your time in each step. Learn commonly used words first and those relevant to you, and then slowly build from there.(慢慢地从字母,到单词,再到句子,每一步都要花时间。先学习常用词汇和与你相关的词汇,然后在此基础上慢慢积累)”可知,本段强调从基础开始。A选项“从基础开始”符合语境,故选A。
【18题详解】
根据下文中“It states that you do one small thing every day for half an hour and you will gradually improve.(它表明你每天花半个小时做一件小事,你会逐渐提高)”可知,G项中的“half hour”与“for half an hour”呼应,“It”指代的是G项中的“theory”。G选项“有一种理论叫做‘半小时理论’”符合语境,故选G。
【19题详解】
根据上文“Expose yourself to media. If you’re in the living room watching TV, switch to a channel in the language you want to learn. On the road commuting (通勤)? Listen to podcasts speaking that language or even a language learning podcast.(让自己接触媒体。如果你在客厅看电视,换一个你想学的语言的频道。在路上上下班?听说那门语言的播客,甚至是语言学习播客)”可知,本段主要提到了利用媒体进行学习,且本段中的“media”、“podcast”以及“tweeting”可知,B项中的“social media”与其意义一致。B选项“我们总是在社交媒体上”符合语境。故选B。
【20题详解】
根据空前的“Do you enjoy cooking?(你喜欢烹饪吗?)”可知,上文提到了烹饪,本句为本段最后一句,故说明用烹饪促进语言的发展,D选项中recipe对应上文cooking。故D项“试着用那种语言读食谱。”符合语境。故选D。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10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。
Most Chinese students use an English name in their English class. As a native English speaker who teaches in China, I like this ___21___ because some Chinese names are really hard to pronounce.
Chinese students like to pick an English name that has a similar pronunciation to their Chinese name. They prefer short names that are ___22___ to pronounce. Most students use common names like Mary, Grace, David and Steven. But over the years, I’ve also seen many ___23___ English names.
Although many years have passed, I can still ___24___ remember the self-introduction of one of my former (以前的) students. “Hi, my name is Owl,” he began. “Many of my friends say that I ___25___ like an owl. As you can see, my face is shaped like the moon. I have a shaggy beard (长而乱的胡须) and big, round eyes. That’s why I chose ‘Owl’ as my English name.”
I also had a student named Rainbow and one named Yahoo. And while helping a colleague of mine correct student compositions, I ___26___ a boy named Ashtray. It turned out that he ___27___ to be called Ashley. After accidentally ___28___ his name on the blackboard, however, people started calling him by it and had been doing so for many years. He had no choice but to take the name.
Some students choose an unusual name because of their idols (偶像). I have met countless girls named “Coco”. They are all ___29___ of the singer Coco Lee. I have also met many Toms and Jerrys. They had named themselves after the two title characters in the popular cat-chasing-mouse cartoon series.
I’ve gotten used to these unusual names, but I always have a piece of ____30____ for those who use them: It’s okay to use the name in your English class as long as you like it. However, in formal (正式的) situations, you’d better use a common name or just your Chinese name.
21. A. activity B. idea C. project D. solution
22. A. difficult B. easy C. enjoyable D. possible
23. A. different B. long C. proper D. strange
24. A. clearly B. hardly C. quickly D. suddenly
25. A. behave B. feel C. look D. sound
26. A. changed B. guided C. helped D. saw
27. A. agreed B. refused C. used D. wanted
28. A. misspelling B. mistaking C. misunderstanding D. misusing
29. A. customers B. fans C. friends D. students
30. A. advice B. information C. news D. text
【答案】21. B 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲的是中国学生在英语课上喜欢使用英文名这一现象。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:作为一个在中国教书的以英语为母语的人,我喜欢这个主意,因为有些中国名字真的很难发音。A. activity活动;B. idea主意;C. project项目;D. solution解决办法。根据下文“because some Chinese names are really hard to pronounce”可知,因为有些中国名字真的很难发音,所以作者很喜欢中国学生在英语课上用英文名这个主意。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:他们更喜欢容易发音的短名字。A. difficult困难的;B. easy简单的;C. enjoyable令人愉快的;D. possible可能的。根据下文“Most students use common names like Mary, Grace, David and Steven”可知,中国学生更喜欢的英文名是容易发音的短名字。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:但这些年来,我也见过许多奇怪的英文名字。A. different不同的;B. long长的;C. proper恰当的;D. strange奇怪的。根据下一段“my name is Owl”可知,作者这些年见过许多奇怪的英文名字。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:虽然多年过去了,我仍然清楚地记得我以前的一个学生的自我介绍。A. clearly清楚地;B. hardly几乎不;C. quickly快速地;D. suddenly突然。根据下文“Hi, my name is Owl”可知,虽然过了很多年,作者还是清楚地记得一个以前学生的自我介绍。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我的很多朋友都说我长得像猫头鹰。A. behave表现;B. feel感觉;C. look看起来;D. sound听起来。根据下文“like an owl”可知,那个男生的朋友说男生长得很像猫头鹰,look like意为“长得像”。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在帮我的一位同事批改学生作文时,我看到了一个名叫Ashtray的男孩。A. changed改变;B. guided引导;C. helped帮助;D. saw看见。根据下文“a boy named Ashtray”可知,作者看见了一个叫Ashtray的男孩。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:原来他想要别人叫他Ashley。A. agreed同意;B. refused拒绝;C. used用;D. wanted想要。根据下文“be called Ashley”可知,他想要别人叫他Ashley,而不是Ashtray。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:然而,在不小心把他的名字在黑板上拼错之后,人们开始叫他的名字,并且这样做了很多年。A. misspelling拼错;B. mistaking误解,误会;C. misunderstanding误解;D. misusing误用。根据上文“a boy named Ashtray”和“Ashley”可知,他是在黑板上把自己的名字Ashley拼错成了Ashtray。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他们都是歌手李玟的粉丝。A. customers顾客;B. fans粉丝;C. friends朋友;D. students学生。根据上文“I have met countless girls named “Coco””可知,那些女生都是李玟的粉丝。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我已经习惯了这些不寻常的名字,但我总是给那些使用这些名字的人一条建议:只要你喜欢,在英语课上使用这些名字是可以的。A. advice建议;B. information信息;C. news新闻;D. text课文。根据下文“It’s okay to use the name in your English class as long as you like it. However, in formal (正式的) situations, you’d better use a common name or just your Chinese name”可知,作者这里是在给建议。故选A。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In today’s world, English has been the language of international communication, and has played ____31____ increasingly significant (重要的) role in driving China’s economic growth and social development. For big economies like China ____32____ is playing a growing role in world affairs, the English language is of great ____33____ (important). Good English proficiency opens doors to greater opportunities ____34____ strengthens China’s overall international competitiveness.
“Foreign language learning is not only about learning a second language,” said Shi, a member of China’s first generation of English learners after its reform and opening up. “____35____ (final), it is also about learning a fresh way of thinking. It is a ____36____ (power) tool for you to connect to the outside world.”
English language education in China has come a long way over the past 40 years. 1978 was a historic year for the field, as it was made one of the test ____37____ (subject) in China’s national college entrance exam. The language has become ____38____ (increasing) significant ever since.
“China has the biggest English education market in the world,” said Zou, founding editor of China’s English newspaper China Daily. “Although Chinese people are proud ____39____ their own culture and language, they are generally willing _____40_____ (learn) about Western cultures and languages.”
【答案】31. an 32. that##which
33. importance
34. and 35. Finally
36. powerful
37. subjects
38. increasingly
39. of 40. to learn
【解析】
【导语】本文主要讲的是英语在中国的重要性及其教育发展。
【31题详解】
考查冠词。句意:在当今世界,英语已经成为国际交流用语,并在推动中国经济增长和社会发展方面发挥着越来越重要的作用。句中role为可数名词单数,此处表泛指,需用不定冠词修饰;单词increasingly以元音音素开头,因此不定冠词用an。固定搭配play an increasingly significant role in意为“在……中发挥着越来越重要的作用”。
【32题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:对于像中国这样在国际事务中发挥着越来越重要作用的大经济体而言,英语非常重要。空格处引导限制性定语从句,先行词是China,关系代词在从句中作主语,因此用关系代词that或which。
【33题详解】
考查名词。句意:对于像中国这样在国际事务中发挥着越来越重要作用的大经济体而言,英语的重要性不言而喻。空格前great是形容词,需修饰名词;important是形容词,对应的名词形式为importance,且为不可数名词。
【34题详解】
考查连词。句意:良好的英语能力能够为更多机遇打开大门,并增强中国的整体国际竞争力。句中“opens doors to greater opportunities”和“strengthens China’s overall international competitiveness”是两个并列的谓语成分,为顺承并列关系,肯定句中用and连接并列成分。
【35题详解】
考查副词。句意:最后,它还关乎学习一种全新的思维方式。空格处作状语修饰整个句子,需用副词;final是形容词,对应的副词形式为Finally,且位于句首首字母需大写。
【36题详解】
考查形容词。句意:它是你连接外部世界的有力工具。空格处作定语修饰名词tool,需用形容词;power是名词,对应的形容词形式为powerful,意为“强有力的”,因此填powerful。
【37题详解】
考查名词复数。句意:1978年对于中国英语教育领域是具有历史意义的一年,这一年英语被确定为中国高考的考试科目之一。短语one of后需接可数名词复数,表示“……之一”,subject的复数形式为subjects。
【38题详解】
考查副词。句意:从那以后,英语的地位变得越来越重要。空格处修饰形容词significant,需用副词,increasing的副词形式为increasingly,意为“越来越;不断增加地”。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意:尽管中国人为自己的文化和语言感到自豪,但他们整体上仍然愿意学习西方的文化和语言。be proud of为固定短语,意为“为……感到自豪”。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:尽管中国人为自己的文化和语言感到自豪,但他们整体上仍然愿意学习西方的文化和语言。be willing to do sth.意为“愿意做某事”,因此此处需用动词不定式to learn。
第三节(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
根据首字母和汉语提示写出下列单词的适当形式
41. The new headmaster’s speech was truly i________ (印象深刻的), which encouraged us all to work harder. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】impressive##mpressive
【解析】
【详解】句意:新校长的演讲确实令人印象深刻,这鼓励了我们所有人更加努力地学习。“印象深刻的”作表语,结合首字母提示,用形容词impressive。
42. The teacher’s d________(描述)of the historical event made it come alive in our minds. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】description##escription
【解析】
【详解】句意:老师对这个历史事件的描述让它在我们的脑海中栩栩如生。根据中文提示“描述”和首字母d可知,应填入名词description。此处在句中作主语,受名词所有格The teacher's修饰,表示对特定事件的描述,使用单数形式即可。
43. A new study shows that children who often take part in sports are more l________ (可能的) to stay healthy and energetic. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】likely##ikely
【解析】
【详解】句意:一项新研究表明,经常参加体育运动的儿童更有可能保持健康和精力充沛。根据句意、首字母l以及汉语提示可知,空处应填形容词likely作表语,表示“可能的”,构成固定短语be likely to do sth.,表示“可能做某事”。
44. The students had a lively a________ (争论) about whether British English or American English is more useful to learn. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】argument##rgument
【解析】
【详解】句意:学生们就学习英式英语还是美式英语更有用展开了热烈的争论。分析句子结构可知,此处应为名词作动词had的宾语,根据提示的汉语和首字母可知,表示“争论”应为argument,空前有不定冠词a,故此处使用名词单数形式。
45. According to the report, time management can be one of the biggest c________(挑战)students face at senior high. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】challenges##hallenges
【解析】
【详解】句意:根据报告,时间管理可能是高中生面临的最大挑战之一。根据中文提示“挑战”及首字母c可知,应填名词challenge,结合空前的“one of the biggest...”结构可知,此处应使用名词的复数形式challenges。
46. When previewing a new lesson, you may r________ (查阅) to some reference books. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】refer##efer
【解析】
【详解】句意:在预习新课时,你可能会查阅一些参考书。根据中文提示“查阅”以及首字母r可知,此处为动词refer,意为“查阅,参考”,情态动词may后需接动词原形。
47. The new club is a good place for people to chat and e________ (交流) ideas. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】exchange##xchange
【解析】
【详解】句意:这个新俱乐部是人们聊天和交流思想的好地方。根据中文提示“交流”和首字母e可知,应填动词exchange,此处与动词chat并列,同为动词不定式(to do)的一部分,故使用动词原形。
48. The newspaper report seems to r______ (反映) the views of most members of the committee. (根据中英文提示填空)
【答案】reflect##eflect
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意:报纸报道似乎反映了委员会大多数成员的观点。根据中文提示以及首字母,可以判断这里使用了动词reflect(反映出),横线前使用了seem to do这个结构,所以使用原形即可。故答案是reflect。
49. Passengers are r______________(提醒)that no smoking is allowed on this train.
【答案】reminded##eminded
【解析】
【详解】考查时态语态。句意:旅客们请注意,本车禁止吸烟。根据单词首字母以及汉语提示“提醒”可知应填动词remind,且主语与谓语之间是被动关系,根据后文no smoking is allowed on this train.可知为一般现在时的被动语态。故填reminded。
50. What do you i________ (打算) the volunteers to do when they get to the gym? (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】intend##ntend
【解析】
【详解】句意:当志愿者们到达体育馆时,你打算让他们做什么?根据中文提示“打算”和首字母i可知,应填动词intend,intend sb. to do sth.意为“打算让某人做某事”,且前面有助动词do,谓语动词需用原形。
第四节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据提示词翻译下列句子
51. 我过去很害羞,交朋友有困难。(used to)(汉译英)
________________________________________
【答案】I used to be very shy and had trouble/difficulty making friends.
【解析】
【详解】“我过去很害羞”可用used to do sth.(过去常常做某事)表示,其中“很害羞”表达为very shy;“交朋友有困难”可用have trouble/difficulty doing sth.(做某事有困难)结构表示,其中“交朋友”表达为make friends。本句陈述过去发生的事情,用一般过去时。
52. 类似的压力会让我们倍感压力,所以要保持冷静,做好准备。(pressure; keep calm)(汉译英)
________________________________________
【答案】Challenges like this might put us under pressure, so keep calm and be prepared.
【解析】
【详解】“类似的压力会让我们倍感压力”是并列分句,主语“类似的压力”可意译为Challenges like this,谓语“让……倍感压力”用动词短语put...under pressure,情态动词“会”用might,宾语“我们”用代词us;“所以要保持冷静,做好准备”是并列分句,处理为祈使句,用连词so连接,谓语“保持”用动词keep,表语“冷静的”用形容词calm,并列谓语“做好准备”用并列连词and连接,用动词短语be prepared。
53. 一看到这份试卷我就感到害怕,但是后来我认为我最好全力以赴。(at the sight of)(汉译英)
________________________________________
【答案】I was frightened at the sight of the test paper, but then I figured I’d better go all out.
【解析】
【详解】陈述过去的动作,为一般过去时。“一看到”要求用给定短语at the sight of;“感到害怕”表达为be frightened;“这份试卷”表达为the test paper;“但是后来”表达为but then;“认为”表达为figure,过去式为figured;“最好做某事”是固定结构had better do sth,后接动词原形;“全力以赴”常用表达为go all out。
54. 英语是由人们而非电脑发明的,它反映了人类的创造性。(invent)(汉译英)
________________________________________
【答案】English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects the creativity of human race.
【解析】
【详解】根据句意,“英语被发明”发生在过去用一般过去时,后半句陈述客观事实用一般现在时;表示“英语”为English作第一个分句主语,位于句首,首字母需大写;提示词invent表示发明,英语和invent之间是被动关系,一般过去时被动语态为was invented;by引出动作执行者,表示“由人们”为by people;表示“而非电脑”为not computers;and连接第二个并列分句,表示“它”为it作第二个分句主语;表示“反映”为reflects作谓语,主语it是单数,谓语动词用第三人称单数形式;表示“人类的创造性”为the creativity of human race作宾语。
55. 那就是为什么当星星出来的时候,它们是看得见的,但是当灯熄灭了,它们是看不见的。(That is why)(汉译英)
________________________________________
【答案】That is why when the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are invisible.
【解析】
【详解】表示“那就是为什么”句型为That is why…;when引导时间状语从句,表示“当星星出来的时候”表达为when the stars are out,描述客观自然现象,用一般现在时;表示“看得见的”表达为visible,形容词作表语;“当灯熄灭了”表达为when引导的时间状语从句,为when the lights are out,描述客观现象用一般现在时;表示“看不见的”表达为invisible;全句描述客观科学事实,统一使用一般现在时;but连接两个转折关系的并列分句。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分35分)
第一节(满分20分)
56. 假设你是在英国某校就读的中国交换生李华,你校学生会计划新增一个社团,现面向全校征集建议。请你给负责人Mr. Smith写一封邮件,内容包括:
1. 推荐一个社团;
2. 阐述推荐理由。
注意:
1. 写作词数80词左右;
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Smith,
I am Li Hua, an exchange student from China.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Looking forward to your favorable consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m Li Hua, an exchange student from China. I am writing to propose the establishment of a Chinese Cultural Enrichment Society at our school.
In our school, an increasing number of students are curious about China driven by the growing fascination with Chinese culture on campus. This society can offer a platform where students engage in activities like Chinese calligraphy shows, tea ceremonies and traditional festival celebrations. It will certainly serve as a bridge for English students to experience Chinese culture closely, allowing hands-on exploration and promoting cross-cultural exchange. Hopefully, the Chinese Cultural Enrichment Society could motivate learning and unity at our school as well as intensify mutual understanding of China and the UK.
Looking forward to your favorable consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文。要求考生给Mr.Smith写一封推荐邮件,就校学生会计划新增一个社团一事给予建议,推荐一个社团并阐述推荐理由。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
建议:suggest → propose
提供:offer → provide
参加:engage in → take part in
增强:intensify → enhance
2. 句式拓展
合并简单句
原句:I am writing to propose the establishment of a Chinese Cultural Enrichment Society at our school.
拓展句:I’m writing to propose that we should establish a Chinese Cultural Enrichment Society at our school.
【点睛】【高分句型1】This society can offer a platform where students engage in activities like Chinese calligraphy shows, tea ceremonies and traditional festival celebrations. (运用了where引导的限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】It will certainly serve as a bridge for English students to experience Chinese culture closely, allowing hands-on exploration and promoting cross-cultural exchange. (运用了现在分词短语作状语)
第二节(满分15分)(76题4分,80题2分)
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阅读下面短文并回答问题,然后将答案写在答案卡相应的位置上。
[1] Many students start working during holidays to add extra money to their pockets. It also puts students in an environment where they learn new things that are a way different from school activities and educational atmosphere. Landing a holiday job becomes easy when students realize the jobs that they are interested in. Now let’s see how to land a holiday job.
[2] Holiday hiring usually begins during the fall season. Therefore, you should keep your resume (简历) ready with all necessary details in it , write more on your educational background and career goals. Mention your previous job experiences if you have worked in holidays. Express your hobbies, interests, and skills in your resume. An excellent resume provides greater chances of employment.
[3] You should start looking for jobs at least a month before your holidays begin. Now if you are a fresher, then you must be wondering where to look for a holiday job and how to get a holiday job. Do not limit yourself to only one field. Register yourself in job websites and post your resume in their sites. You sill find a large number of holiday jobs for students that will match your interest. Newspapers and magazines also have thousands of job advertisements for students.
[4] I repeat once again that you ________, because it will limit your opportunity of landing a proper holiday job. Mail your resume to the expected companies or you can directly walk into their offices. Once you are chosen, they will ask you to join on a specific date. If you complete these processes before your vacation begins, then you can join in your vacation. In short, an early start is needed.
[5] Once you have started working, you will soon experience the satisfaction of earning money. Last but no least, remember to discuss with your parents before making any decision.
57. List the two benefits of students’ working during holidays according to Paragraph 1.
(no more than 10 words) ①________ ②________
58. What’s Paragraph 2 mainly about? (no more than 6 words)
_________________________________________________
59. Where can students find job information according to the text? (no more than 5 words)
_________________________________________________
60. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 4 with proper words. (no more than 10 words)
_________________________________________________
61. Complete the following statement with one word from Paragraph 5?
Earning extra money during holidays can give students a sense of ________ and independence.
【答案】57. ①. Earning pocket money ②. Learning new things
58. How to prepare a resume./Preparing a resume./How to keep a resume ready.
59. Job websites, newspapers and magazines.
60. do (had better) not limit yourself to a single (only one) field.
61. satisfaction.
【解析】
【导语】文章主要讲述了学生在假期打工的好处以及如何找到一份合适的假期工作。
【57题详解】
考查细节理解。根据文章第1段“Many students start working during holidays to add extra money to their pockets. It also puts students in an environment where they learn new things that are a way different from school activities and educational atmosphere.(许多学生在假期期间开始打工,以赚取零花钱。这也让学生进入一种新环境,学生能学到与学校活动、教育氛围截然不同的新事物)”可推知,学生假期工作的两个好处是增加额外收入和学习新事物。
【58题详解】
考查主旨大意。根据文章第2段“Therefore, you should keep your resume (简历) ready with all necessary details in it , write more on your educational background and career goals.(因此,你应该准备好简历,确保其中包含所有必要的信息,并详细说明你的教育背景和职业目标)”以及本段中多次出现的“resume”可推知,本段主要讲述了如何准备一份优秀的简历。
【59题详解】
考查细节理解。根据文章第3段“Register yourself in job websites and post your resume in their sites.(在招聘网站上注册并在他们的网站上发布你的简历)”以及“Newspapers and magazines also have thousands of job advertisements for students.(报纸和杂志也有成千上万的学生招聘广告)”可推知,学生可以在招聘网站、报纸和杂志上找到工作信息。
【60题详解】
考查推理判断。根据文章第3段“Do not limit yourself to only one field.(不要把自己局限在一个领域)”以及第4段“I repeat once again that you ________, because it will limit your opportunity of landing a proper holiday job.(我再次重复,你________,因为这会限制你找到合适假期工作的机会)”可推知,作者在此处重复了第三段的建议,即不要把自己局限在一个领域。
【61题详解】
考查细节理解。根据文章第5段“Once you have started working, you will soon experience the satisfaction of earning money.(一旦你开始工作,你很快就会体验到赚钱的满足感)”可推知,假期赚取额外收入能给学生带来满足感。
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