2023-2024宁夏银川重点学校高二上学期第一次月考英语试题（原卷版+ 解析版）考试试卷

永宁上游高级中学2023-2024学年上学期高二月考（一）
英语试卷
考试时间：120分钟
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。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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Who made these cookies
A. The woman. B. The baker. C. The man.
2. Where does this conversation take place
A. On the train. B. In the train station. C. In the police station.
3. What is the woman attracted by Switzerland
A. Its scenery. B. Its shops. C. Its culture.
4. What will Mr. James do
A. Have a meeting. B. Check his schedule. C. Fly to Berlin.
5. How long does the post office open in winter
A. 8.5 hours. B. 9 hours. C. 10 hours.
第二节（共15 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分22.5 分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
6. Where was the man just now
A. In a bus station. B. At the airport. C. In a bank.
7. How will the woman purchase the ticket
A By cash. B. By check. C. By bank card.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
8. How does the man feel now
A．Terrible. B. Much better. C. Bad.
9. What did the man do on Saturday afternoon
A. Visited a doctor. B. Played football. C. Watched films.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
10. Why can the woman get the cat
A. She found him in the street. B. Her friend can’t keep him. C. He was a gift for her.
11. What’s the cat like
A. He’s poor and skinny. B. He’s timid and lovely. C. He’s small and brown.
12. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Name her cat. B. Feed her cat. C. Get a dog.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
13. What are the speakers talking about
A. Whether MTV is worth watching.
B. Which film star is most popular.
C. Which famous person the man would like to meet.
14. Which is NOT true about Angelia Jolie
A. She is British. B. She is an ambassador. C. She is an actress.
15. Why does the man admire Angelia Jolie
A. Because of her beauty. B. Because of her success. C. Because of her kindness.
16. Why does the man feel cool about MTV
A. It shows many amazing music videos.
B. It shows a film of Angelia Jolie.
C. It talked about poverty and world peace.
听下面一段独白，回答小题。
17. How old is Otzi the Icaman
A. 3,500. B. 5,000. C. 5,300.
18. Where did archaeologists discover his body
A. In the Rocky Mountains. B. In the Alps Mountains. C. In the Himalaya Mountains.
19. What were Otzi’s shoes made of
A. Goat leather. B. Bear fur. C. Grass.
20. What’s the talk mainly about
A. The discovery of Otzi. B. The life of Otzi. C. The death of Otzi.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Warrumbungle National Park
Travel six hours northwest of Sydney, and you’ve reached the astronomy capital of Australia. Warrumbungle National Park is a nature and star-lover’s dream. This land is home to the Southern Hemisphere’s first Dark Sky Park, which means you’ll be treated to nights of no light pollution and out of this world stargazing. Besides, the Warrumbungles has several adventurous hikes. The Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk is considered one of the best in Australia!
Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park
Ku-Ring-Gai Chase is the second oldest national park in Australia. We love this park for its proximity (邻近) to Sydney (a quick 45-minute drive from the city), significant Aboriginal (澳大利亚土著的) sites and breathtaking scenic views. There are many walks you can do here. You can also go kayaking (皮划艇), stopping at some of the secluded beaches that line the park.
Bouddi National Park
Located on the Central Coast, Bouddi National Park is one for beautiful landscapes and beaches. Just 90 minutes from Sydney, Bouddi is a hidden treasure. The beautiful water makes this park an ideal destination during summer, but it also provides a fantastic point for whale watching over the winter. You can experience Bouddi National Park on a day trip. Pack your picnic goods and head on the 8.5 km (one-way) Bouddi Coastal Walk — it’ll give you a perfect taste of the best of what the park has to offer!
Dorrigo National Park
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dorrigo National Park is one to explore! Located just shy of four hours from Byron Bay, the park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests and has been made over millions of years. You’d be right then to expect some of the most stunning waterfalls here. For one of the best experiences, head to the Skywalk lookout. This elevated walkway will take you right into the heart of the rainforest, providing soaring views 21 meters over the rainforest all the way to the coast.
1. If you were a fan of stargazing and hiking, which park would interest you most
A. Bouddi National Park. B. Dorrigo National Park.
C. Warrumbungle National Park. D. Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park.
2. What can you enjoy at Bouddi National Park
A. Going kayaking. B. Watching whales.
C. Visiting Aboriginal sites. D. Seeing breathtaking waterfalls.
3. What do you know about Dorrigo National Park
A. It is the oldest national park in Australia. B. It offers a perfect view of the Gondwana Rainforests.
C. It’s about four hours drive from Sydney. D. It’s known for adventurous hikes along the coast.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个国家公园的特色。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“This land is home to the Southern Hemisphere’s first Dark Sky Park, which means you’ll be treated to nights of no light pollution and out of this world stargazing. Besides, the Warrumbungles has several adventurous hikes. The Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk is considered one of the best in Australia!(这片土地是南半球第一个黑暗天空公园的所在地，这意味着你将在没有光污染的夜晚观星。此外，Warrumbungles有几次冒险徒步旅行。面包刀和高顶步道被认为是澳大利亚最好的步道之一！)”可知，如果你喜欢观星和徒步旅行，Warrumbungle National Park会让你最感兴趣。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The beautiful water makes this park an ideal destination during summer, but it also provides a fantastic point for whale watching over the winter.(美丽的海水使这个公园成为夏季的理想目的地，但它也为冬天的观鲸提供了一个绝佳的地点)”可知，在Bouddi National Park你能看鲸鱼。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Located just shy of four hours from Byron Bay, the park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests and has been made over millions of years. You’d be right then to expect some of the most stunning waterfalls here. For one of the best experiences, head to the Skywalk lookout. This elevated walkway will take you right into the heart of the rainforest, providing soaring views 21 meters over the rainforest all the way to the coast.(该公园距离拜伦湾只有不到4小时的路程，是冈瓦纳热带雨林的一部分，已经形成了数百万年。那么你就可以期待这里的一些最令人惊叹的瀑布了。想要最好的体验之一，就去天空步道瞭望台。这条高架步道将带您直接进入雨林的中心，从21米的高空俯瞰雨林，一直到海岸)”可知，Dorrigo National Park是冈瓦纳热带雨林的一部分，可以看到一些最令人惊叹的瀑布，高空俯瞰雨林和海岸景色，可得出Dorrigo National Park提供了冈瓦纳雨林的完美景色。故选B。
B
I can’t miss the little old lady with her kerchief (方头巾) on her head, a black umbrella blowing all over. I can tell she is freezing. She is standing at a bus stop, and I’m driving by, late for my early morning shift. I decide to stop and offer her a ride.
Of course, she declines, but when I ask again and insist, finally, she gets in the car. I take her to her destination, and by the time she gets out of my car, she is smiling and thanks me.
I was late for work that day, but I was so glad that I stopped. That was 40 years ago, and the beginning of a new habit, one that continues when I’m out driving in bad weather.
If there’s someone at a bus stop, especially if it’s an elderly person waiting at off hours and in bad weather, I will pull over and ask if they need a ride.
Once, a young doctor jumped in. She had finished a long shift and had been waiting and waiting at the bus stop. She had no hesitation and, for the first time, I was able to help someone who performs miracles (奇迹) on a daily basis. That felt good.
But the best part of my ride offers is the conversation. I do tend to ask a lot of questions: where are you from, where are you going, family, background, pets and whatever else comes to mind. Surprisingly, everyone wants to chat. We are usually laughing by the time the ride is over. “What a shame!” I often think when they hop out, as the stories were just getting started.
Now as retirement approaches, I believe I have found my calling. I will be happy to join a community driving program to take people to one appointment or another – or perhaps just to the coffee shop to sit and listen for an hour.
As the years pass, perhaps I will be the one standing at the bus stop. Perhaps there will be somebody who rolls down a window and offers me a seat for a little ride. I will continue to take that leap of faith in the kindness of strangers.
4. What are the first three paragraphs mainly about
A How the author started offering rides.
B. The value of the author’s actions.
C. An old lady who impressed the author.
D. An accident that happened 40 years ago.
5. What does the author like most about her ride offers
A. Helping people who contribute to society.
B. People accepting her offer without hesitation.
C. Chatting with her passengers.
D. Making friends with her passengers.
6. What does the author plan to do
A. Become a taxi driver after retirement.
B. Continue driving people to their destinations.
C. Wait to be offered a ride at a bus stop.
D. Share her stories with more people.
7. What message does the author want to convey
A. Elderly people need more care and support.
B. It is important to find a purpose in life.
C. Offering rides to strangers involves risks.
D. Always believe in the goodness in people.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。我在恶劣的天气里开车时，会让在寒风冷雨中等车的人们搭便车。我坚持这个习惯40年，最喜欢的部分是与他们之间的谈话。随着岁月流逝，也许站在公交车站的人会是我，当有人摇下车窗时，我会继续相信陌生人的善良。
【4题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“I decide to stop and offer her a ride.(我决定停下来载她一程)”，第二段“Of course, she declines, but when I ask again and insist, finally, she gets in the car. (当然，她拒绝了，但当我再次询问并坚持时，她终于上车了)”和第三段“I was late for work that day, but I was so glad that I stopped. That was 40 years ago, and the beginning of a new habit, one that continues when I’m out driving in bad weather.(那天我上班迟到了，但我很高兴我停下来了。那是40年前的事了，一个新习惯的开始，当我在恶劣的天气里开车时，这个习惯还会继续)”可知，前三段主要讲的是作者是如何开始提供搭车服务的。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“But the best part of my ride offers is the conversation.(但我提供的乘车服务中最棒的部分是我们之间的对话)”可知，在行车过程中，作者最喜欢的是与乘客聊天。故选C。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Now as retirement approaches, I believe I have found my calling. I will be happy to join a community driving program to take people to one appointment or another — or perhaps just to the coffee shop to sit and listen for an hour.(现在，随着退休的临近，我相信我已经找到了自己的使命。我将很乐意参加一个社区驾驶项目，带人们去赴约——或者只是去咖啡店坐下来听一个小时)”可知，作者打算继续把人们送到目的地。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“As the years pass, perhaps I will be the one standing at the bus stop. Perhaps there will be somebody who rolls down a window and offers me a seat for a little ride. I will continue to take that leap of faith in the kindness of strangers.(随着岁月的流逝，也许我会是那个站在公共汽车站的人。也许会有人摇下车窗，让我坐一会儿。我将继续相信陌生人的善意)”可知，作者想要传达的信息是：相信陌生人的善意。故选D。
C
In traditional stick puppet shows in Shanxi, puppeteers hold up and manipulate (操控) the puppets using three rods (杆). The puppets are dressed in traditional costumes and frolic (嬉戏) on stage. They are able to change their facial expressions and perform complicated movements.
Such art can’t be created without the painstaking effort of puppet makers like Wang Maowei, 40, who is from Xiaoyi, Shanxi.
“When I chose puppet-making as a teenager, I gradually fell in love with it and decided to dedicate myself to the craft,” Wang said. In 2008, Xiaoyi’s stick puppet plays were added to the national intangible cultural heritage list.
It takes 40 to 50 days to make a stick puppet. The average height of a puppet is 75 centimeters to 1 meter, and they have different costumes to fit various plays and plots. “To make puppets, you need to have sensitivity and a basic foundation in the fine arts,” Wang said.
Traditional Xiaoyi puppet plays use the style of local operas, which are appealing to the elderly. Years ago, Wang realized that plays must cater to the market. He decided to start with the appearance of the puppets.
Stick puppets are traditionally carved from wood and are both time-consuming to make and heavy to hold. Wang found that a special kind of kraft paper is a perfect substitute (替代品). It means craftspeople can put things inside the puppets’ heads to allow them to be operated — the nose, eyes and mouth of a puppet can all move via the use of rods.
Journey to the West, a classic Chinese novel, has been frequently adapted in puppet shows. In the tale, the Monkey King can use his eyes to distinguish monsters from ordinary human beings. To recreate this power in his show, Wang makes the Monkey King puppet shoot laser beams (激光) from his eyes and spit (喷) fire from his mouth.
“It requires time and energy to create a delicate piece of work... These puppets are like my own children and I always take good care of them,” Wang said.
8. According to Wang Maowei, what specific skills are required for making stick puppets
A. Creativity and imagination.
B. Patience and physical strength.
C. Sensitivity and a basic knowledge of fine arts.
D. Engineering and technological skills.
9. Why did Wang decide to use kraft paper for making stick puppets
A. To reduce production time and effort.
B. To make puppets look more beautiful.
C. To reduce the costs of making puppets.
D. To make them lighter and easier to operate.
10. How does Wang make the Monkey King puppet unique
A. By making it sing and dance.
B. By making it spit fire from its mouth.
C. By making it fly across the stage.
D. By making it shoot laser beams from its ears.
11. What does the underlined word “distinguish” in paragraph 7 most likely mean
A. tell B. appreciate C. enjoy D. prevent
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了传统木偶戏中木偶的制作者王茂伟。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段““To make puppets, you need to have sensitivity and a basic foundation in the fine arts,” Wang said. (“要制作木偶，你需要对美术有敏感性和美术的基础，”王茂伟说。)” 可知，据王茂伟介绍，制作木偶戏需要对美术有敏感性和基本的知识。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段“Stick puppets are traditionally carved from wood and are both time-consuming to make and heavy to hold. Wang found that a special kind of kraft paper is a perfect substitute (替代品). It means craftspeople can put things inside the puppets’ heads to allow them to be operated – the nose, eyes and mouth of a puppet can all move via the use of rods. (木偶戏传统上是用木头雕刻而成的，制作耗时长，拿起来又很重。王茂伟发现，一种特殊的牛皮纸是一种完美的替代品。这意味着工匠们可以在木偶的头上放一些东西，以便操作——木偶的鼻子、眼睛和嘴巴都可以通过操纵杆移动。)”可知，王茂伟决定用牛皮纸制作木偶是因为能使木偶更轻，更容易操作。故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Journey to the West, a classic Chinese novel, has been frequently adapted in puppet shows. In the tale, the Monkey King can use his eyes to distinguish monsters from ordinary human beings. To recreate this power in his show, Wang makes the Monkey King puppet shoot laser beams (激光) from his eyes and spit (喷) fire from his mouth. (中国经典小说《西游记》经常被改编成木偶剧。在这个故事中，孙悟空可以用他的眼睛distinguish怪物和普通人。为了在他的表演中重现这种力量，王茂伟让孙悟空从他的眼睛里射出激光束，从他的嘴里吐火。)”可知，王茂伟让孙悟空木偶从嘴里喷出火来，这让孙悟空木偶看起来是独一无二的，故选B。
【11题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线句“In the tale, the Monkey King can use his eyes to distinguish monsters from ordinary human beings. (在这个故事中，孙悟空可以用他的眼睛distinguish怪物和普通人。)”和常识可知，孙悟空的眼睛可以区分怪物和普通人，distinguish意为“区分”，A. tell区分，辨别；B. appreciate欣赏；C. enjoy喜欢；D. prevent阻止。故选A。
D
In a digital age, we almost never write things by hand. However, multiple studies have shown that this act has many benefits.
New brain research, led by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, confirms the same choosing handwriting over using a keyboard results in better learning and memory.
“When you write your shopping list or lecture notes by hand, you simply remember the content better afterwards,” said Audrey Van der Meer, author of the study.
The study was conducted using equipment to track and record brain wave activity. The participants included 12 young adults and 12 children. This is the first time that children have participated in such a study. Each subject was asked to write by hand and type on a keyboard while wearing a hood(风帽) with over 250 electrodes(电极). The sensors(传感器)in the electrodes are very sensitive and pick up the electrical activity that takes place in the brain. Each examination took 45 minutes per person.
The results showed that the brain in both young adults and children is much more active when writing by hand than when typing on a keyboard. According to Van der Meer, plenty of senses are activated (激活) by pressing a pen on paper, seeing the letters written and hearing the sound made while writing. These sense experiences build contact between different parts of the brain, opening the brain up for learning.
Van der Meer believes that the outcomes stress the importance of children being challenged to draw and write at an early age, especially at school. “Learning to write by hand is a bit slower process, but it’s important for children to go through the tiring phase of learning to write by hand”, she said.
The hand movements used to form the shapes of letters are beneficial in several ways. “If you use a keyboard you use the same movement for each letter. Writing by hand requires control of your fine motor(精细动作)skills and senses. It’s important to put the brain in a learning state as often as possible,” Van der Meer added. For example, you might use a keyboard to write an essay, but you should take notes by hand during a lecture.
12. What’s the main purpose of the text
A. To encourage the use of handwriting
B. To advise children to start to write early
C. To report on new research on handwriting
D. To explain how handwriting affects adults and children differently
13. What do we know about the study
A. The study involved 45 participants altogether.
B. The participants were divided into two groups to conduct.
C. All the participants were gathered together for examinations.
D. The sensors in the electrodes were used to track brain wave activity.
14. Why does the brain become more active when writing by hand than when typing on a keyboard according to Van der Meer
A. More senses are made active when writing by hand.
B. Writing by hand is easier on the brain.
C. Noise made by typing doesn’t distract the brain when writing by hand.
D. The brain is more used to the skills required to write by.
15 How does Van der Meer think handwriting benefits people
A. It allows children to become more patient. B. It increases people’s interest in learning.
C. It helps people develop fine motor skills. D. It allows people to write better essays.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了关于手写研究的最新发现、研究过程、结果和意义。
【12题详解】
目的意图题。根据文章第一段“In a digital age, we almost never write things by hand. However, multiple studies have shown that this act has many benefits.（在数字时代，我们几乎不再动手书写。然而，多项研究表明这个行为有许多好处）”和第二段“New brain research, led by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, confirms the same choosing handwriting over using a keyboard results in better learning and memory.（根据Norwegian科技大学的研究者们的最新脑部研究表明：选择手写比使用键盘更有助于学习和记忆）”可知，文章开篇就介绍了关于手写研究的最新发现、研究过程、结果。故文章的目的是为了报导在手写方面的研究。故选C项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“The sensors in the electrodes are very sensitive and pick up the electrical activity that takes place in the brain.（电极里的传感器是非常灵敏的，能接收到发生在脑部的电路活动）”可知，电极上的传感器用来追踪脑电波活动，故选D项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段中的“According to Van der Meer, plenty of senses are activated by pressing a pen on paper, seeing the letters written and hearing the sound made while writing.（根据Van der Meer，在书写的过程中，将笔按在纸上，看到书写的字和听到书写的声音会激活很多感觉）”可知，书写会激活很多感觉，大脑中的脑电波更加活跃，故选A项。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Writing by hand requires control of your fine motor skills and senses.（动手书写需要精细动作技能和感觉的控制）”可知，用手书写可以锻炼精细运动技能和感觉灵敏度，故选C项。
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。
Mindfulness(正念) is defined as turning your attention inward and being aware of your thoughts, feelings, and environment. It has been popular in recent years. ____16____It can help lower stress, reduce anxiety, increase a person’s ability to enjoy positive experiences, and more. Here are a few ways to practice mindfulness.
Listen to music
____17____. Getting lost in a good song is an effective way to practice mindfulness. Before listening to your favorite album, consider what you’re focusing your attention on. That way, you’ll be able to tell if your mind starts to wander.
Walk your dog
Say you’re heading outside with your pet. Instead of thinking about the workday ahead, stay focused on the present. Notice your dog’s tail wagging(摆动) and the sounds of his breath.____18____.
Focus on your movements
As you walk into the office in the morning, focus only on your movements. ____19____ and repeat the words “ lifting, moving, placing, shifting”. Doing so will help avoid unwelcome worries.
Feel the nature
Research suggests that spending even a little time in nature promotes happiness and attentiveness. If you want to get mindful in nature, head to a park for a walk or run.____20____. If you choose sight, for example, ask yourself: What are you seeing and what colors are noticeable
A. Pick one sense to focus on
B. A mindfulness practice can benefit you a lot
C. Sound can give you energy, calmness, or both
D. A person can practice mindfulness in any activity
E. Our minds tend to focus on worries about the future
F. Pay special attention to your feet as they touch the ground
G. Any time your mind wanders, quickly bring your attention back to your pet
【答案】16. B 17. C 18. G 19. F 20. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了正念以及练习正念的方法。
【16题详解】
根据下文“It can help lower stress, reduce anxiety, increase a person’s ability to enjoy positive experiences, and more.(它可以帮助减轻压力，减少焦虑，增加一个人享受积极经历的能力，等等。)”可知，下文具体讲述了正念的好处。选项B“A mindfulness practice can benefit you a lot(正念练习可以让你受益匪浅)”因此下文正念的具体好处，与下文内容一致。故选B。
【17题详解】
根据空后内容“Getting lost in a good song is an effective way to practice mindfulness. Before listening to your favorite album, consider what you’re focusing your attention on.(沉浸在一首好歌中是练习专注力的有效方法。在听你最喜欢的专辑之前，考虑一下你的注意力集中在什么上。)”可知，空后讲述的是听音乐是练习专注力的好方法。选项C“Sound can give you energy, calmness, or both(声音可以给你能量，平静，或者两者兼而有之)”与下文内容一致，指的是声音可以给你能量和平静；同时引出下文，指出正因为声音可以给你能量和平静，所以才可以选择听音乐来练习正念。故选C。
【18题详解】
根据上文“Say you’re heading outside with your pet. Instead of thinking about the workday ahead, stay focused on the present. Notice your dog’s tail wagging(摆动) and the sounds of his breath.(假设你要带着你的宠物出去。与其想着明天的工作，不如专注于当下。注意你的狗摇尾巴和呼吸的声音。)”可知，上文讲述的是遛狗可以帮助练习正念，当带着宠物的时候，将专注力放在宠物身上。选项G“Any time your mind wanders, quickly bring your attention back to your pet(任何时候当你走神的时候，迅速把你的注意力拉回到你的宠物身上)”与上文内容一致，指的都是将注意力放在宠物身上，以此来练习正念。故选G。
【19题详解】
根据空前内容“As you walk into the office in the morning, focus only on your movements.(当你早上走进办公室时，只关注你的动作。)”可知，上文指的是专注自己的动作。选项F“Pay special attention to your feet as they touch the ground(当你的脚接触地面时，要特别注意)”与上文内容一致，指的都是专注于自己的动作；同时“pay special attention”与下文的“repeat the words “ lifting, moving, placing, shifting”.(并重复单词“举、动、放、移”。)”相一致，指的都是注意自己脚的动作。故选F。
【20题详解】
根据空后内容“If you choose sight, for example, ask yourself: What are you seeing and what colors are noticeable (例如，如果你选择视觉，问问自己：你看到了什么，什么颜色是值得注意的？)”可知，下文指的是如果选择视觉就问问自己看到的东西，以及应该注意什么颜色。选项A“Pick one sense to focus on(选择一个感官来关注)”引出下文的“If you choose sight”，与下文内容一致。故选A。
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，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。
In 2008, I was tasked with looking after my 13-year-old cousin Megan while my parents were away. Megan had been living a ____21____ life, having lost her parents at a young age and currently living with my parents.
At first, I ____22____ that I could be a good role model for Megan and teach her the____23____ way to do things, just like I had been taught to do the right A-levels and the right university. ____24____, things didn’t go as planned.
I ____25____to get her to go to school and do her homework, but she just wanted to watch TV. I wanted to show her a movie about female empowerment, but she wasn’t____26____.
One day, while driving Megan home from school, I stalled (使熄火) the car multiple times trying to do a hill-start. Megan found it____27____and started laughing uncontrollably. I couldn’t help but ____28____. We both laughed and something____29____ between us.
I realized that I didn’t have to be the boss of Megan and that we could just____30____together.
From that moment on, we started to enjoy each other’s___31___, and Megan would share the day’s gossip with me. We have different personalities and interests, but we____32____spending time together.
Despite my initial____33____, I learned that being a good____34____isn’t about being the perfect adult figure in her life but about building a strong____35____with the people you care about.
21. A. simple B. rough C. busy D. cheerful
22. A. believed B. knew C. admitted D. pretended
23. A. common B. creative C. right D. unique
24. A. Therefore B. Finally C. Otherwise D. However
25. A. tried B. refused C. managed D. forgot
26. A. bored B. impressed C. interested D. concerned
27. A. frustrating B. amusing C. confusing D. annoying
28. A. join in B. turn around C. cry out D. calm down
29. A. remained B. broke C. worsened D. changed
30. A. solve problems B. have fun C. make rules D. follow orders
31. A. hobbies B. opinions C. challenges D. company
32. A. avoid B. regret C. enjoy D. practice
33. A. struggles B. fears C. successes D. pains
34. A. friend B. parent C. teacher D. role model
35. A. similarity B. connection C. relation D. competition
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章讲述了作者要在父母不在的时候，照顾13岁的表妹梅根。梅根一直过着艰难的生活，很小的时候就失去了父母。起初，作者相信自己可以成为梅根的好榜样，教她正确的做事方式考试中取得好成绩，上好大学一样。然而，事情并没有按计划进行。后来作者明白了做一个好的榜样并不是要在她的生活中成为一个完美的成年人，而是要与你关心的人建立牢固的联系。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：梅根一直过着艰难的生活，很小的时候就失去了父母，现在和我父母住在一起。A. simple简单的；B. rough艰难的；C. busy忙碌的；D. cheerful快乐的。根据“having lost her parents at a young age”可知，梅根生活很艰难。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：起初，我相信我可以成为梅根的好榜样，教她正确的做事方式，就像我被教导要在A -level考试中取得好成绩，上好大学一样。A. believed相信；B. knew知道；C. admitted承认；D. pretended假装。根据“I could be a good role model for Megan”可知，一开始作者相信能教好梅根。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：起初，我相信我可以成为梅根的好榜样，教她正确的做事方式，就像我被教导要在A-level考试中取得好成绩，上好大学一样。A. common普通的；B. creative有创造力的；C. right正确的；D. unique 独特的。根据空后宾语“just like I had been taught to do the right A-levels and the right university. ”可知，作者想要教导梅根做正确的事情。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，事情并没有按计划进行。A. Therefore因此；B. Finally最后；C. Otherwise否则；D. However然而。根据“teach her the　　　　3　　　　 way to do things, just like I had been taught to do the right A-levels and the right university. ”可知，前后表示转折，想教导梅根，但是没有成功。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我试图让她去上学，做作业，但她只想看电视。A. tried试图；B. refused拒绝；C. managed设法；D. forgot忘记。根据“to get her to go to school and do her homework, but she just wanted to watch TV. ”可知，作者试图改变梅根。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我想给她看一部关于女性赋权的电影，但她不感兴趣。A. bored无聊的；B. impressed印象深的；C. interested感兴趣的；D. concerned关心的。根据“but she just wanted to watch TV. ”可知，梅根对这个电影不感兴趣。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：梅根金觉得很有趣，不由自主地笑了起来。A. frustrating令人沮丧的；B. amusing好笑的；C. confusing令人困惑的；D. annoying恼火的。根据“started laughing uncontrollably.”可知，梅根感到车好几次熄火很好笑。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我忍不住加入进来。A. join in参加；B. turn around转身；C. cry out哭出来；D. calm down 冷静。根据“We both laughed”可知，我也加入梅根，笑起来。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们都笑了，我们之间发生了一些变化。A. remained保持；B. broke打破；C. broke worsened恶化；D. changed改变。根据“I realized that I didn’t have to be the boss of Megan ”可知，我和梅根之间有了变化。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我意识到我不必成为梅根的老板，我们可以一起玩得开心。A. solve problems 解决问题；B. have fun玩的开心；C. make rules制定规则；D. follow orders服从命令。根据“I realized that I didn’t have to be the boss of Megan”可知，我可以和梅根一起开心。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：从那一刻起，我们开始享受彼此的陪伴，梅根会和我分享当天的八卦。A. hobbies爱好；B. opinions观点 ；C. challenges 挑战；D. company陪伴。根据“and Megan would share the day’s gossip with me.”可知，我和梅根享受彼此的陪伴。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们有不同的个性和兴趣，但我们喜欢在一起。A. avoid避免；B. regret后悔；C. enjoy享受，喜欢；D. practice练习。根据“we started to enjoy each other’s”可知，我和梅根喜欢在一起。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管一开始我很挣扎，但我明白了做一个好的榜样并不是要在她的生活中成为一个完美的成年人，而是要与你关心的人建立牢固的联系。A. struggles挣扎；B. fears恐惧；C. successes 成功；D. pains痛苦。根据“things didn’t go as planned. ”可知，一开始教导梅根很不顺利，很挣扎。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管一开始我很挣扎，但我明白了做一个好的榜样并不是要在她的生活中成为一个完美的成年人，而是要与你关心的人建立牢固的联系。A. friend朋友；B. parent家长；C. teacher老师 ；D. role model榜样。根据“I could be a good role model for Megan ”可知，作者想成为梅根的榜样。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管一开始我很挣扎，但我明白了做一个好的榜样并不是要在她的生活中成为一个完美的成年人，而是要与你关心的人建立牢固的联系。A. similarity相似；B. connection联系；C. relation关系；D. competition竞赛。根据“From that moment on, we started to enjoy each other’s　　　11　　　　, and Megan would share the day’s gossip with me.”可知，要和关心的人建立联系。故选B。
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Bringing the past to life by restoring old buildings from yesterday can show ____36____ (confident) in tomorrow. Jinan, the capital city of Shandong province, understands this.
Named a State-level historical and cultural city in 1986 by the State Council, Jinan _____37_____ (have) a large number of cultural relics (遗迹) and historic buildings.
One main example is in the ancient downtown area of Jinan. The Baroque-style building is _____38_____ former site of the city’s first cinema — Xiaoguanghan, ____39____ was built in 1904 when Jinan opened up to the outside world. By the late 1990s, the building was ____40____ danger of collapse (倒塌). The days of a good crowd of film lovers were long gone.
Li, 45, a film lover ____41____ (work) in the catering industry (餐饮业), decided to help restore the historic building with the local government’s support in 2008. Restoration work started in 2009. During the process, Li began to learn about the history of the cinema ____42____ what the old building really means to Jinan’s history and China’s wider film culture.
After nearly 26 months, Xiaoguanghan ____43____ (give) new life as a film museum and restaurant. The museum now has more than 4,000 historic items, ____44____ (include) cameras, projectors, posters and classic props (道具), making it an ideal place for visitors_____45_____ (learn) about the history and culture of Chinese cinema.
【答案】36. confidence
37. has 38. the
39. which 40. in
41. working
42. and 43. was given
44. including
45. to learn
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述修复昨天的旧建筑可以重现过去，并以济南的小广寒电影院的修复为例进行说明。
【36题详解】
考查名词。句意：通过修复昨天的旧建筑来重现过去，可以显示对明天的信心。设空处为宾语，应用名词confidence，表示信心，不可数名词，故填confidence。
【37题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：济南于1986年被国务院命名为国家级历史文化名城，拥有大量的文物和历史建筑。设空处为谓语，描述客观事实，应用一般现在时，主语Jinan，谓语用第三人称单数，故填has。
【38题详解】
考查冠词。句意：这座巴洛克风格的建筑是这座城市第一家电影院的旧址——小广寒电影院建于1904年，当时济南对外开放。设空处修饰名词短语former site，并且表示特指以前的地址，所以应用定冠词the，故填the。
【39题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：同上。分析可知，设空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词Xiaoguanghan，指物，关系词替代先行词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which引导，故填which。
【40题详解】
考查固定短语。句意：到20世纪90年代末，这座建筑有倒塌的危险。短语in danger of，意为“处于……危险中”，符合句意，故填in。
【41题详解】
考查现在分词。句意：45岁的李是一名在餐饮业工作的电影爱好者，2008年，在当地政府的支持下，他决定帮助修复这座历史建筑。本句已有谓语decided，设空为非谓语动词，作后置定语修饰名词短语a film lover，a film lover和非谓语动词work之间是主动关系，应用现在分词，故填working。
【42题详解】
考查并列连词。句意：在这个过程中，李开始了解电影院的历史，以及这座老建筑对济南历史和中国更广泛的电影文化的真正意义。分析可知，设空处前后两句表示并列的关系，应用表并列关系的并列连词and连接，故填and。
【43题详解】
考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：经过近26个月的改造，小广寒作为一家电影博物馆和餐厅获得了新生。设空处为谓语，描述过去的事情，应用一般过去时，主语Xiaoguanghan，和谓语动词give之间是被动关系，应用被动语态，谓语用第三人称单数，故填was given。
【44题详解】
考查介词。句意：该博物馆现在拥有4000多件历史物品，包括相机、投影仪、海报和经典道具，使其成为游客了解中国电影历史和文化的理想场所。结合句意，用介词including (包括)，后接名词作宾语。故填including。
【45题详解】
考查不定式。句意：同上。分析可知，it为形式宾语，所以真正的宾语应是不定式，故填to learn。
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 根据下面所给的实验过程，书写一份完整的实验报告，并得出实验结论。
实验材料：煮鸡蛋，玻璃杯，醋
实验过程：1. 将煮鸡蛋放进玻璃杯；
2. 将醋倒进玻璃杯，让鸡蛋全部浸在醋里；
3. 让鸡蛋在醋里保持24小时后，观察结果。
实验结论：鸡蛋壳消失了；鸡蛋壳里的碳酸钙与醋酸里的酸发生了反应，蛋壳溶解在了酸里。
参考词汇：醋 vinegar; 酸 acid; 鸡蛋壳 egg shell；溶解 dissolve
注意：1.词数80词左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】范文
The experiment is designed to prove whether the egg shell will disappear in the vinegar.
At the beginning of the experiment I prepared the materials, including a boiled egg, a glass bottle as well as some vinegar. With all the things prepared, the experiment began. First, I placed the egg in the glass. Then, pouring some vinegar into the bottle to make the egg drown in the vinegar entirely. Thirdly, keep the egg staying in the vinegar for 24 hours. After 24 hours, I poured out the vinegar and picked out the egg. To my amazement, the egg shell disappeared.
After the experiment I can draw the conclusion that the shell dissolves in the vinegar. It is because the egg shell is mostly made of CaCO3 and the vinegar includes acids. CaCO3 reacts with acid to form the gas CO2, therefore, the egg shell disappeared.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于说明文。根据下面所给的实验过程，书写一份完整的实验报告，并得出实验结论。
【详解】1.词汇积累
首先：first→first of all/firstly
惊讶：amazement→surprise
开始：begin→start
包含：include→contain
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：CaCO3 reacts with acid to form the gas CO2, therefore, the egg shell disappeared.
拓展句：The egg shell disappeared because CaCO3 reacts with acid to form the gas CO2.
【点睛】[高分句型1] After the experiment I can draw the conclusion that the shell dissolves in the vinegar. (运用了that引导同位语从句)
[高分句型2] With all the things prepared, the experiment began. (运用了with的复合结构)
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。
Last Saturday, David was taking a walk in the park near his home when he noticed a woman with a boy of about eight years old. When David passed them, he heard the woman yell, “How stupid you are! You’re good at nothing.” David stopped and looked at the little boy. The boy said nothing. He just stood there, looking upset.
David was reminded of his English teacher Mrs Brown in middle school. After he entered middle school, David lacked self-confidence because he was often made fun of by others. He was often told that he was good at nothing, which David believed. But one day it all changed.
One day, in an English writing class, Mrs Brown asked them to read a novel. They were asked to write a new chapter of the novel after they finished reading the book. A few days later, David handed in his story. He didn't give it much thought. But the next day to his surprise, the comment “well done” from Mrs Brown came into view the moment he turned to the page where the story was written.
When David read that, he almost burst into tears. He never expected to be praised one day. He suddenly gained some self-confidence.
That day after he returned home, he wrote a short story and gave it to Mrs Brown the next morning. And again he was praised.
David became very interested in writing. He often wrote short stories and asked Mrs Brown to read them and correct them for him. Mrs Brown always correct them for him. Mrs Brown always corrected the mistakes he had made and gave him good advice to improve them. One year later, David joined the school newspaper and became an editor of it. He was no longer that boy who lacked self-confidence. He gained his confidence and was hopeful about his future.
He succeeded in entering college and kept writing. Several years after graduating from college, he had his first book published. With some more books coming out, he became famous as a writer in his country. And he owed his success to Mrs Brown’s encouragement. Without her encouragement, his life might be very different now.
Paragraph 1:
Inspired by his own life story, David decided to do something for that boy.
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Paragraph 2:
The mother was ashamed when she heard that.
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【答案】Paragraph 1:
Inspired by his own life story, David decided to do something for that boy. He went to the woman, who immediately recognized him because she had read his books and seen his pictures. David started to chat with her. He told her that what she said to her boy was not appropriate. Then he told her about the encouragement he once got from Mrs Brown. In the end, he said, “I couldn’t have become a writer if I had believed I was good at nothing.”
Paragraph 2:
The mother was ashamed when she heard that. She realized that she shouldn’t have called her son stupid, which would make him lose confidence in himself. So she said, “Thank you for your advice. I’ll never say such things to him again. Instead, I’ll find out what he’s good at and encourage him.” The woman then left with the boy. Looking at the back of the boy, David felt relieved, hoping his action could make some difference to the boy.
【解析】
【导语】本文以事件为线索展开，讲述了作者一次偶遇一个被母亲骂“蠢”的男孩，而想到自己曾被老师鼓舞的人生经历并决定做些什么的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“受到他自己人生故事的鼓舞，他决定为那个男孩做些什么。” 可知，第一段可以描写作者和小男孩母亲谈话，指出母亲的不对，告诉其母亲自己被鼓舞的人生经历。
②由第二段首句内容“母亲听到这话感到很惭愧。”可知，第二段可描写男孩妈妈的领悟和作者对小男孩的期望。
2.续写线索：走向他们——跟男孩妈妈交谈——谈及自己被鼓舞的经历——男孩妈妈的反应——男孩妈妈的感激——我的感受
3.词汇激活
行为类
①与……交谈：chat with/talk with/have a chat with
②获得：get/obtain
③擅长：be good at/do well in
情绪类
①为某事感谢：thank you for sth./be grateful for sth.
②放心的、释然的：relieved/reassured
【点睛】[高分句型1]. He told her that what she said to her boy was not appropriate. (由连接词that引导的宾语从句以及what引导的主语从句)
[高分句型2]. She realized that she shouldn’t have called her son stupid, which would make him lose confidence in himself. (由关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句以及that引导的宾语从句)
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英语试卷
考试时间：120分钟
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。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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Who made these cookies
A. The woman. B. The baker. C. The man.
2. Where does this conversation take place
A. On the train. B. In the train station. C. In the police station.
3. What is the woman attracted by Switzerland
A. Its scenery. B. Its shops. C. Its culture.
4. What will Mr. James do
A. Have a meeting. B. Check his schedule. C. Fly to Berlin.
5. How long does the post office open in winter
A. 8.5 hours. B. 9 hours. C. 10 hours.
第二节（共15 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分22.5 分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
6. Where was the man just now
A. In a bus station. B. At the airport. C. In a bank.
7. How will the woman purchase the ticket
A. By cash. B. By check. C. By bank card.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
8. How does the man feel now
A．Terrible. B. Much better. C. Bad.
9. What did the man do on Saturday afternoon
A. Visited a doctor. B. Played football. C. Watched films.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
10. Why can the woman get the cat
A. She found him in the street. B. Her friend can’t keep him. C. He was a gift for her.
11. What’s the cat like
A. He’s poor and skinny. B. He’s timid and lovely. C. He’s small and brown.
12. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Name her cat. B. Feed her cat. C. Get a dog.
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
13. What are the speakers talking about
A. Whether MTV is worth watching.
B. Which film star is most popular.
C. Which famous person the man would like to meet.
14. Which is NOT true about Angelia Jolie
A. She is British. B. She is an ambassador. C. She is an actress.
15. Why does the man admire Angelia Jolie
A. Because of her beauty. B. Because of her success. C. Because of her kindness.
16. Why does the man feel cool about MTV
A. It shows many amazing music videos.
B. It shows a film of Angelia Jolie.
C. It talked about poverty and world peace.
听下面一段独白，回答小题。
17. How old is Otzi the Icaman
A. 3,500. B. 5,000. C. 5,300.
18. Where did archaeologists discover his body
A. In the Rocky Mountains. B. In the Alps Mountains. C. In the Himalaya Mountains.
19. What were Otzi’s shoes made of
A. Goat leather. B. Bear fur. C. Grass.
20. What’s the talk mainly about
A. The discovery of Otzi. B. The life of Otzi. C. The death of Otzi.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Warrumbungle National Park
Travel six hours northwest of Sydney, and you’ve reached the astronomy capital of Australia. Warrumbungle National Park is a nature and star-lover’s dream. This land is home to the Southern Hemisphere’s first Dark Sky Park, which means you’ll be treated to nights of no light pollution and out of this world stargazing. Besides, the Warrumbungles has several adventurous hikes. The Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk is considered one of the best in Australia!
Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park
Ku-Ring-Gai Chase is the second oldest national park in Australia. We love this park for its proximity (邻近) to Sydney (a quick 45-minute drive from the city), significant Aboriginal (澳大利亚土著的) sites and breathtaking scenic views. There are many walks you can do here. You can also go kayaking (皮划艇), stopping at some of the secluded beaches that line the park.
Bouddi National Park
Located on the Central Coast, Bouddi National Park is one for beautiful landscapes and beaches. Just 90 minutes from Sydney, Bouddi is a hidden treasure. The beautiful water makes this park an ideal destination during summer, but it also provides a fantastic point for whale watching over the winter. You can experience Bouddi National Park on a day trip. Pack your picnic goods and head on the 8.5 km (one-way) Bouddi Coastal Walk — it’ll give you a perfect taste of the best of what the park has to offer!
Dorrigo National Park
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dorrigo National Park is one to explore! Located just shy of four hours from Byron Bay, the park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests and has been made over millions of years. You’d be right then to expect some of the most stunning waterfalls here. For one of the best experiences, head to the Skywalk lookout. This elevated walkway will take you right into the heart of the rainforest, providing soaring views 21 meters over the rainforest all the way to the coast.
1. If you were a fan of stargazing and hiking, which park would interest you most
A. Bouddi National Park. B. Dorrigo National Park.
C. Warrumbungle National Park. D. Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park.
2. What can you enjoy at Bouddi National Park
A. Going kayaking. B. Watching whales.
C. Visiting Aboriginal sites. D. Seeing breathtaking waterfalls.
3. What do you know about Dorrigo National Park
A. It is the oldest national park in Australia. B. It offers a perfect view of the Gondwana Rainforests.
C. It’s about four hours drive from Sydney. D. It’s known for adventurous hikes along the coast.
B
I can’t miss the little old lady with her kerchief (方头巾) on her head, a black umbrella blowing all over. I can tell she is freezing. She is standing at a bus stop, and I’m driving by, late for my early morning shift. I decide to stop and offer her a ride.
Of course, she declines, but when I ask again and insist, finally, she gets in the car. I take her to her destination, and by the time she gets out of my car, she is smiling and thanks me.
I was late for work that day, but I was so glad that I stopped. That was 40 years ago, and the beginning of a new habit, one that continues when I’m out driving in bad weather.
If there’s someone at a bus stop, especially if it’s an elderly person waiting at off hours and in bad weather, I will pull over and ask if they need a ride.
Once, a young doctor jumped in. She had finished a long shift and had been waiting and waiting at the bus stop. She had no hesitation and, for the first time, I was able to help someone who performs miracles (奇迹) on a daily basis. That felt good.
But the best part of my ride offers is the conversation. I do tend to ask a lot of questions: where are you from, where are you going, family, background, pets and whatever else comes to mind. Surprisingly, everyone wants to chat. We are usually laughing by the time the ride is over. “What a shame!” I often think when they hop out, as the stories were just getting started.
Now as retirement approaches, I believe I have found my calling. I will be happy to join a community driving program to take people to one appointment or another – or perhaps just to the coffee shop to sit and listen for an hour.
As the years pass, perhaps I will be the one standing at the bus stop. Perhaps there will be somebody who rolls down a window and offers me a seat for a little ride. I will continue to take that leap of faith in the kindness of strangers.
4. What are the first three paragraphs mainly about
A. How the author started offering rides.
B. The value of the author’s actions.
C. An old lady who impressed the author.
D. An accident that happened 40 years ago.
5. What does the author like most about her ride offers
A. Helping people who contribute to society.
B. People accepting her offer without hesitation.
C. Chatting with her passengers.
D. Making friends with her passengers.
6. What does the author plan to do
A. Become a taxi driver after retirement.
B. Continue driving people to their destinations.
C. Wait to be offered a ride at a bus stop.
D. Share her stories with more people.
7. What message does the author want to convey
A. Elderly people need more care and support.
B. It is important to find a purpose in life.
C. Offering rides to strangers involves risks.
D. Always believe in the goodness in people.
C
In traditional stick puppet shows in Shanxi, puppeteers hold up and manipulate (操控) the puppets using three rods (杆). The puppets are dressed in traditional costumes and frolic (嬉戏) on stage. They are able to change their facial expressions and perform complicated movements.
Such art can’t be created without the painstaking effort of puppet makers like Wang Maowei, 40, who is from Xiaoyi, Shanxi.
“When I chose puppet-making as a teenager, I gradually fell in love with it and decided to dedicate myself to the craft,” Wang said. In 2008, Xiaoyi’s stick puppet plays were added to the national intangible cultural heritage list.
It takes 40 to 50 days to make a stick puppet. The average height of a puppet is 75 centimeters to 1 meter, and they have different costumes to fit various plays and plots. “To make puppets, you need to have sensitivity and a basic foundation in the fine arts,” Wang said.
Traditional Xiaoyi puppet plays use the style of local operas, which are appealing to the elderly. Years ago, Wang realized that plays must cater to the market. He decided to start with the appearance of the puppets.
Stick puppets are traditionally carved from wood and are both time-consuming to make and heavy to hold. Wang found that a special kind of kraft paper is a perfect substitute (替代品). It means craftspeople can put things inside the puppets’ heads to allow them to be operated — the nose, eyes and mouth of a puppet can all move via the use of rods.
Journey to the West, a classic Chinese novel, has been frequently adapted in puppet shows. In the tale, the Monkey King can use his eyes to distinguish monsters from ordinary human beings. To recreate this power in his show, Wang makes the Monkey King puppet shoot laser beams (激光) from his eyes and spit (喷) fire from his mouth.
“It requires time and energy to create a delicate piece of work... These puppets are like my own children and I always take good care of them,” Wang said.
8. According to Wang Maowei, what specific skills are required for making stick puppets
A. Creativity and imagination.
B. Patience and physical strength.
C. Sensitivity and a basic knowledge of fine arts.
D. Engineering and technological skills.
9. Why did Wang decide to use kraft paper for making stick puppets
A. To reduce production time and effort.
B. To make puppets look more beautiful.
C. To reduce the costs of making puppets.
D. To make them lighter and easier to operate.
10. How does Wang make the Monkey King puppet unique
A. By making it sing and dance.
B. By making it spit fire from its mouth.
C. By making it fly across the stage.
D. By making it shoot laser beams from its ears.
11 What does the underlined word “distinguish” in paragraph 7 most likely mean
A. tell B. appreciate C. enjoy D. prevent
D
In a digital age, we almost never write things by hand. However, multiple studies have shown that this act has many benefits.
New brain research, led by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, confirms the same choosing handwriting over using a keyboard results in better learning and memory.
“When you write your shopping list or lecture notes by hand, you simply remember the content better afterwards,” said Audrey Van der Meer, author of the study.
The study was conducted using equipment to track and record brain wave activity. The participants included 12 young adults and 12 children. This is the first time that children have participated in such a study. Each subject was asked to write by hand and type on a keyboard while wearing a hood(风帽) with over 250 electrodes(电极). The sensors(传感器)in the electrodes are very sensitive and pick up the electrical activity that takes place in the brain. Each examination took 45 minutes per person.
The results showed that the brain in both young adults and children is much more active when writing by hand than when typing on a keyboard. According to Van der Meer, plenty of senses are activated (激活) by pressing a pen on paper, seeing the letters written and hearing the sound made while writing. These sense experiences build contact between different parts of the brain, opening the brain up for learning.
Van der Meer believes that the outcomes stress the importance of children being challenged to draw and write at an early age, especially at school. “Learning to write by hand is a bit slower process, but it’s important for children to go through the tiring phase of learning to write by hand”, she said.
The hand movements used to form the shapes of letters are beneficial in several ways. “If you use a keyboard, you use the same movement for each letter. Writing by hand requires control of your fine motor(精细动作)skills and senses. It’s important to put the brain in a learning state as often as possible,” Van der Meer added. For example, you might use a keyboard to write an essay, but you should take notes by hand during a lecture.
12. What’s the main purpose of the text
A. To encourage the use of handwriting
B. To advise children to start to write early
C. To report on new research on handwriting
D. To explain how handwriting affects adults and children differently
13. What do we know about the study
A. The study involved 45 participants altogether.
B. The participants were divided into two groups to conduct.
C All the participants were gathered together for examinations.
D. The sensors in the electrodes were used to track brain wave activity.
14. Why does the brain become more active when writing by hand than when typing on a keyboard according to Van der Meer
A. More senses are made active when writing by hand.
B. Writing by hand is easier on the brain.
C. Noise made by typing doesn’t distract the brain when writing by hand.
D. The brain is more used to the skills required to write by.
15. How does Van der Meer think handwriting benefits people
A. It allows children to become more patient. B. It increases people’s interest in learning.
C. It helps people develop fine motor skills. D. It allows people to write better essays.
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。
Mindfulness(正念) is defined as turning your attention inward and being aware of your thoughts, feelings, and environment. It has been popular in recent years. ____16____It can help lower stress, reduce anxiety, increase a person’s ability to enjoy positive experiences, and more. Here are a few ways to practice mindfulness.
Listen to music
____17____. Getting lost in a good song is an effective way to practice mindfulness. Before listening to your favorite album, consider what you’re focusing your attention on. That way, you’ll be able to tell if your mind starts to wander.
Walk your dog
Say you’re heading outside with your pet. Instead of thinking about the workday ahead, stay focused on the present. Notice your dog’s tail wagging(摆动) and the sounds of his breath.____18____.
Focus on your movements
As you walk into the office in the morning focus only on your movements. ____19____ and repeat the words “ lifting, moving, placing, shifting”. Doing so will help avoid unwelcome worries.
Feel the nature
Research suggests that spending even a little time in nature promotes happiness and attentiveness. If you want to get mindful in nature, head to a park for a walk or run.____20____. If you choose sight, for example, ask yourself: What are you seeing and what colors are noticeable
A. Pick one sense to focus on
B. A mindfulness practice can benefit you a lot
C. Sound can give you energy, calmness, or both
D. A person can practice mindfulness in any activity
E. Our minds tend to focus on worries about the future
F. Pay special attention to your feet as they touch the ground
G. Any time your mind wanders, quickly bring your attention back to your pet
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，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。
In 2008, I was tasked with looking after my 13-year-old cousin Megan while my parents were away. Megan had been living a ____21____ life, having lost her parents at a young age and currently living with my parents.
At first, I ____22____ that I could be a good role model for Megan and teach her the____23____ way to do things, just like I had been taught to do the right A-levels and the right university. ____24____, things didn’t go as planned.
I ____25____to get her to go to school and do her homework, but she just wanted to watch TV. I wanted to show her a movie about female empowerment, but she wasn’t____26____.
One day, while driving Megan home from school, I stalled (使熄火) the car multiple times trying to do a hill-start. Megan found it____27____and started laughing uncontrollably. I couldn’t help but ____28____. We both laughed and something____29____ between us.
I realized that I didn’t have to be the boss of Megan and that we could just____30____together.
From that moment on, we started to enjoy each other’s___31___, and Megan would share the day’s gossip with me. We have different personalities and interests, but we____32____spending time together.
Despite my initial____33____, I learned that being a good____34____isn’t about being the perfect adult figure in her life but about building a strong____35____with the people you care about.
21. A. simple B. rough C. busy D. cheerful
22. A. believed B. knew C. admitted D. pretended
23. A. common B. creative C. right D. unique
24. A. Therefore B. Finally C. Otherwise D. However
25. A. tried B. refused C. managed D. forgot
26. A. bored B. impressed C. interested D. concerned
27 A. frustrating B. amusing C. confusing D. annoying
28. A. join in B. turn around C. cry out D. calm down
29. A. remained B. broke C. worsened D. changed
30. A. solve problems B. have fun C. make rules D. follow orders
31. A. hobbies B. opinions C. challenges D. company
32. A. avoid B. regret C. enjoy D. practice
33. A. struggles B. fears C. successes D. pains
34. A. friend B. parent C. teacher D. role model
35. A. similarity B. connection C. relation D. competition
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Bringing the past to life by restoring old buildings from yesterday can show ____36____ (confident) in tomorrow. Jinan, the capital city of Shandong province, understands this.
Named a State-level historical and cultural city in 1986 by the State Council, Jinan _____37_____ (have) a large number of cultural relics (遗迹) and historic buildings.
One main example is in the ancient downtown area of Jinan. The Baroque-style building is _____38_____ former site of the city’s first cinema — Xiaoguanghan, ____39____ was built in 1904 when Jinan opened up to the outside world. By the late 1990s, the building was ____40____ danger of collapse (倒塌). The days of a good crowd of film lovers were long gone.
Li, 45, a film lover ____41____ (work) in the catering industry (餐饮业), decided to help restore the historic building with the local government’s support in 2008. Restoration work started in 2009. During the process, Li began to learn about the history of the cinema ____42____ what the old building really means to Jinan’s history and China’s wider film culture.
After nearly 26 months, Xiaoguanghan ____43____ (give) new life as a film museum and restaurant. The museum now has more than 4,000 historic items, ____44____ (include) cameras, projectors, posters and classic props (道具), making it an ideal place for visitors_____45_____ (learn) about the history and culture of Chinese cinema.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 根据下面所给的实验过程，书写一份完整的实验报告，并得出实验结论。
实验材料：煮鸡蛋，玻璃杯，醋
实验过程：1. 将煮鸡蛋放进玻璃杯；
2. 将醋倒进玻璃杯，让鸡蛋全部浸在醋里；
3. 让鸡蛋在醋里保持24小时后，观察结果。
实验结论：鸡蛋壳消失了；鸡蛋壳里的碳酸钙与醋酸里的酸发生了反应，蛋壳溶解在了酸里。
参考词汇：醋 vinegar; 酸 acid; 鸡蛋壳 egg shell；溶解 dissolve
注意：1.词数80词左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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。
Last Saturday, David was taking a walk in the park near his home when he noticed a woman with a boy of about eight years old. When David passed them, he heard the woman yell, “How stupid you are! You’re good at nothing.” David stopped and looked at the little boy. The boy said nothing. He just stood there, looking upset.
David was reminded of his English teacher Mrs Brown in middle school. After he entered middle school, David lacked self-confidence because he was often made fun of by others. He was often told that he was good at nothing, which David believed. But one day it all changed.
One day, in an English writing class, Mrs Brown asked them to read a novel. They were asked to write a new chapter of the novel after they finished reading the book. A few days later, David handed in his story. He didn't give it much thought. But the next day to his surprise, the comment “well done” from Mrs Brown came into view the moment he turned to the page where the story was written.
When David read that he almost burst into tears. He never expected to be praised one day. He suddenly gained some self-confidence.
That day after he returned home, he wrote a short story and gave it to Mrs Brown the next morning. And again he was praised.
David became very interested in writing. He often wrote short stories and asked Mrs Brown to read them and correct them for him. Mrs Brown always correct them for him. Mrs Brown always corrected the mistakes he had made and gave him good advice to improve them. One year later, David joined the school newspaper and became an editor of it. He was no longer that boy who lacked self-confidence. He gained his confidence and was hopeful about his future.
He succeeded in entering college and kept writing. Several years after graduating from college, he had his first book published. With some more books coming out, he became famous as a writer in his country. And he owed his success to Mrs Brown’s encouragement. Without her encouragement, his life might be very different now.
Paragraph 1:
Inspired by his own life story, David decided to do something for that boy.
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Paragraph 2:
The mother was ashamed when she heard that.
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