准南三中2023-2024学年高一年级第一学期第二次段考英语试卷
（时间：120分钟 总分：150分）
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. What will the woman do tomorrow
A. Go to China.
B. Go back home.
C Go to spend her holidays.
2. How much did the woman’s son pay for his coat
A. $200. B. $180. C. $100.
3. When will the match start
A. At 7:00. B. At 7:15. C. At 7:50.
4. Where are speakers
A. In the kitchen. B. In a restaurant. C. In a grocery store.
5. What do you know about the woman
A. She is going to the hospital.
B. She is alone at home.
C. She is going to meet her friend.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听第6段材料，回答第6至第7题。
6. Who will have a dance party
A. Michelle. B. Rick. C. John.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Help the man clean the house.
B. Go to the party with Michelle.
C. Call the man’s parents.
听第7段材料，回答第8至第10题。
8. What will the weather be like in Beijing tomorrow
A. It will be snowy. B. It will be sunny. C. It will be windy.
9. How many seasons are mentioned in the conversation
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
10. Why does the woman prefer winter
A. She can play with snow. B. She can walk in the snow. C. She can skate in winter.
听第8段材料，回答第11至第13题。
11. What is the man’s trouble
A. He finds it difficult to choose a present for his mother.
B. He cannot afford to buy a handbag for his mother.
C. He forgets to carry money with him.
12. Why does the man give up the idea of buying a piece of jewelry
A. It is too expensive for him.
B. His mother has already had some.
C. It is difficult to match the jewelry with his mother’s clothes.
13. What does the man finally decide to buy for his mother’s birthday
A. A fine handbag. B. A nice dress. C. Some skirt materials.
听第9段材料，回答第14至第16题。
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Camping equipment. B. Movies on UFOs. C. A camping experience.
15. What did they see in the sky last summer
A. A UFO. B. A hot-air balloon. C. A plane.
16. What did Jim do when he saw something flying in the sky
A. He went home immediately.
B. He told the police about it.
C. He took many photos of it
听第10段材料，回答第17至第20题。
17. What is the speaker
A. An assistant to help organize the play.
B. The director of the school play.
C. A skilled lighting man.
18. What will the people be asked to do
A. Act in the school play.
B. Help organize the school play.
C. Direct the school play.
19. What do we know about their work
A. Maybe they will work at night.
B. They will work at weekends.
C. They will work every day.
20. What will the speaker do next
A. Answer the questions.
B. Set up the lights.
C. Watch their performances.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
With the approaching of New Year, more and more visitors will come to China. Don’t know where you should go Here are some places recommended for you.
Shanghai Expo Culture Park
The Shanghai Expo Culture Park will soon open its northern section to the public, in which the major attractions include a traditional garden that is similar in design to Shanghai’s famous Yuyuan Garden and a 400-meter avenue exhibiting the history of the area, while in the southern section lies a grand theater.
Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee Jump
The Macao Tower, 338 meters tall, is the world’s 10th highest tower, with a variety of activities, such as eating and entertainment. One of the activities which enjoy good fame is the bungee jump. The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it a Guinness World Record as the highest commercial (商业的) bungee jump in the world. Raise your arms and off you go!
Harbin’s Frozen World
For those who have never been to Harbin, there is an almost endless list of things to do. At Harbin Ice—Snow World, you can not only see the world—famous ice architecture, but also have great fun! You can have hotpot at the restaurants which are made of ice, enjoying the product of both ice and fire, go down the world’s longest ice slide (滑梯) and join in the popular Ice and Snow Electronic Music Festival to welcome 2024.
The winter is cold and the night is long, so why not go to the theatre Harbin was listed by the United Nations as a “music city” in 2010. Harbin Grand Theater is where artistic souls defrost (化霜) a little to share their love of art.
1. Where should visitors go if they want to do extreme sports
A. Shanghai Expo Culture Park. B. The Macao Tower.
C. Shangha’s Yuyuan Garden. D. Harbin Ice—Snow World.
2. What can visitors do in Harbin’s Frozen World
A. Attend a famous music festival. B. Play with both ice and fire.
C. Turn water into instant ice. D. Learn to make ice architecture.
3. What do Shanghai Expo Culture Park and Harbin’s Frozen World have in common
A. They have a high tower. B. They have a long ice slide.
C. They have a grand theater. D. They have traditional architecture.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了中国一些值得游览的地方，包括上海世博文化公园、澳门塔以及哈尔滨冰雪世界等。同时，也提到了哈尔滨被联合国列为“音乐城”的事实，以及哈尔滨大剧院为艺术灵魂提供了一些艺术交流的场所。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee Jump中的“One of the activities which enjoy good fame is the bungee jump. The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it a Guinness World Record as the highest commercial (商业的) bungee jump in the world. (蹦极是享誉盛名的活动之一。AJ Hackett澳门塔蹦极跳高233米，是世界上商业蹦极跳最高的吉尼斯世界纪录)”可知，如果游客想做极限运动，例如蹦极，他们应该去The Macao Tower。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由Harbin’s Frozen World中的“You can have hotpot at the restaurants which are made of ice, enjoying the product of both ice and fire, go down the world’s longest ice slide (滑梯) and join in the popular Ice and Snow Electronic Music Festival to welcome 2024. (你可以在冰做的餐厅吃火锅，享受冰与火的结合，沿着世界上最长的冰滑道滑下去，参加流行的冰雪电子音乐节，迎接2022年的到来)”可知，在Harbin’s Frozen World游客能参加一个著名的音乐节。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。由Shanghai Expo Culture Park中的“while in the southern section lies a grand theater (而南段则有一座大剧院)”和Harbin’s Frozen World中的“Harbin Grand Theater is where artistic souls defrost (化霜) a little to share their love of art. (哈尔滨大剧院是艺术灵魂的一处解冻之地，分享他们对艺术的热爱)”可知，Shanghai Expo Culture Park和Harbin’s Frozen World都有一个大剧院。故选C项。
B
Whenever I think of Ms. Anita Moore, I always smile and feel fortunate to have her as my teacher. All of her students knew she loved being a teacher. Her classroom was always a safe place where we were encouraged to share, think, and express ourselves.
One of the memories that always stuck with me was a reading class when Ms. Moore read a story aloud and started to cry. The main character in the story reminded her of her grandmother. She paused to share about her relationship with her grandmother and made the connection as to how that relationship helped understand the story.
Ms. Moore tried her best to make a connection with each student in her classroom. She knew what we liked and used that information to bring our interests into the classroom. That is one of the reasons why Ms. Moore will always be my favorite teacher. She brought various types of books to our classroom and allowed us to take them home. It was she that helped my love for reading grow.
Ms. Moore also went beyond classroom instruction. She decided that our school should have a choir and that all of her students should audition (试演). Without her, I would never have taken part in this type of after-school activity. Once it was time for the annual 5th grade weekend camping trip, my parents refused to let me attend. Ms. Moore came to my home to persuade (说服) them. Although I was still not allowed to go, it was amazing to me that a teacher would visit my home to help me be part of a school tradition with my classmates.
Ms. Moore was a wonderful example of a caring teacher. From her, I’ve learned to make connections with students and look for ways to help them learn and feel successful.
4. Why did Ms. Moore cry in the reading class
A. The story was too sad.
B. She was moved by the students.
C. She thought of her own grandmother.
D. She helped her students understand the story.
5. What can we learn about Ms. Moore from Paragraph 3
A. She was good at writing books.
B. She inspired the writer’s love for reading.
C. She donated many books to poor students.
D. She was the favorite teacher of the whole class.
6. Which of the following words best describe Ms. Moore
A. Responsible and caring. B. Positive and independent.
C. Inspiring and strict. D. Knowledgeable and confident.
7. What is the author’s purpose of writing this passage
A. To express opinions on teaching literature.
B. To discuss how to become a caring teacher.
C. To introduce the classes and activities in her school.
D. To share her memory about her teacher, Ms. Anita Moore.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者最敬爱的老师Ms. Moore的事迹。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“One of the memories that always stuck with me was a reading class when Ms. Moore read a story aloud and started to cry. The main character in the story reminded her of her grandmother.(让我印象深刻的记忆之一是在一次阅读课上，Ms. Moore大声朗读了一个故事，然后哭了起来。故事中的主人公使她想起了她的祖母)”可知，Ms. Moore在朗读时因为想到了自己的祖母而伤感哭泣。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“It was she that helped my love for reading grow.(是她培养了我对阅读的热爱)”可知，Ms. Moore启发了作者对阅读的热爱。故选B。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据第三段“Ms. Moore tried her best to make a connection with each student in her classroom.(Ms. Moore尽她最大的努力与班上的每个学生建立联系)”和最后一段的“Ms. Moore was a wonderful example of a caring teacher.(Ms. Moore是一位充满爱心的老师的典范)”可知，作者主要讲述了Ms. Moore对教学的热爱、认真负责的态度和对学生的关爱。由此推知，她是一个十分负责和有爱心的人，因此可用responsible和caring描述Ms. Moore。故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“Whenever I think of Ms. Anita Moore, I always smile and feel fortunate to have her as my teacher.(每当我想起Anita Moore女士，我总是微笑着，为有她做我的老师而感到幸运)”和最后一段“Ms. Moore was a wonderful example of a caring teacher. From her, I’ve learned to make connections with students and look for ways to help them learn and feel successful.(Ms. Moore是一位充满爱心的老师的典范。从她那里，我学会了与学生建立联系，并寻找帮助他们学习和感受成功的方法)”可知，本文主要讲述了作者对其老师Ms. Moore的一些美好回忆。由此推知，作者写这篇文章的目的是分享她对老师Anita Moore女士的回忆。故选D。
C
Trainers and parents saw children play sports at a young age and then saw them become professional. Many correlated the training to petitive sports are good for young children because they teach children life skills, provide health benefits, and offer special opportunities.
To begin with, sports teach children life skills. A formal athlete stated, “I played soccer in high school and college and found team sports weren’t just about winning, but also about developing a solid ethic (行准则), and learning why that’s important.” In short, playing highly competitive sports teaches kids many life skills like teamwork. People will have to use teamwork for the rest of their life, and sports can help them improve that skill. Taking part in sports can help develop a positive attitude towards life, which will help in the long run.
Sports are also good for kids because they provide health benefits. It is healthier for a kid to play a sport competitively than to waste time playing video games all day. Furthermore, a research group of University of California said, “96 percent of the participants said they enjoy their sports. They’re all loving life.” That is to say, kids playing highly competitive sports tend to enjoy life instead of doing something else like watching TV.
On the other hand, some people might argue that competitive sports are bad for young children because they are so time-consuming. However, the time spent is not “robbing” (剥夺) kids of their childhood, but offers special opportunities. Athletes can get success to live their dream life by playing sports. Even though sports are time-consuming, they offer distinctive opportunities.
In conclusion, competitive sports are good for children because they can provide wholesome benefits, create new experiences, and build skills that will last a lifetime.
8. Why is the formal athlete mentioned in paragraph 2
A. To show a reason. B. To give an example.
C. To list a background. D. To draw out a new point.
9. What is the most participants’ attitude to sports
A. Positive. B. Uncertain. C. Uncaring. D. Doubtful.
10. What does the underlined word “distinctive” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Common. B. Unfair. C. Special. D. Frequent.
11. What does the text mainly talk about
A. The ways to play sports.
B. The reasons for adults’ playing sports.
C. The problems of kids’ playing sports.
D. The benefits of kids’ playing sports.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了体育运动对孩子的好处。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“To begin with, sports teach children life skills. A formal athlete stated, “I played soccer in high school and college and found team sports weren’t just about winning, but also about developing a solid ethic (行为准则), and learning why that’s important.”(首先，运动教会孩子们生活技能。一位正式的运动员说：“我在高中和大学踢足球，发现团队运动不仅仅是为了赢球，也是为了培养坚定的道德，并明白为什么这很重要。”)”可知，本段主题是讲述体育运动让孩子们学到一些孩子生活技能， 后文通过举一位正式运动员的例子来说明这个观点，所以这里是为了举例。故选B项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Furthermore, a research group of University of California said, “96 percent of the participants said they enjoy their sports. They’re all loving life.” That is to say, kids playing highly competitive sports tend to enjoy life instead of doing something else like watching TV.(此外，加利福尼亚大学的一个研究小组说，“96%的参与者说他们喜欢他们的运动。他们都热爱生活。”也就是说，孩子们从事竞技性很强的体育运动，他们倾向于享受生活，而不是做其他事情，比如看电视)”可知，研究人员发现大多数的参与者对体育运动持积极的态度。故选A项。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题。根据前文“On the other hand, some people might argue that competitive sports are bad for young children because they are so time-consuming. However, the time spent is not “robbing” (剥夺) kids of their childhood, but offers special opportunities.(另一方面，有些人可能会认为竞技体育对年幼的孩子不好，因为它们太耗时了。然而，花费的时间并不是“剥夺”孩子们的童年，而是提供了特殊的机会)”可知，此处讲述尽管运动很耗时，但它们提供了特殊的机会，推知distinctive应是“特殊的”之意，和C项意思相近。故选C项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Trainers and parents saw children play sports at a young age and then saw them become professional. Many correlated the training to petitive sports are good for young children because they teach children life skills, provide health benefits, and offer special opportunities.(教练和家长看到孩子们在很小的时候就开始运动，然后看着他们成为专业人士。许多人将训练与成功联系起来。竞技体育对幼儿有好处，因为它们教会儿童生活技能，提供健康益处，并提供特殊机会)”引出主题，即体育运动对孩子有许多好处，接着第二、三、四段具体介绍了体育运动的好处，并在最后一段“In conclusion, competitive sports are good for children because they can provide wholesome benefits, create new experiences, and build skills that will last a lifetime.(总之，竞技体育对孩子们有好处，因为他们可以提供健康的好处，创造新的体验，并建立将持续一生的技能)”对体育运动的好处进行总结，由此可推测出，本文主要介绍了体育运动对孩子的好处。故选D项。
D
The 187-foot-tall Tower of Pisa is famous all over the world mainly because it leans (倾斜). For many years, people believed that the tower’s designer intended it to lean. As it turns out, though, the tower’s lean is an accident caused by poor planning. The Tower of Pisa was constructed (建造) on a riverbed of sand and clay (黏土) that was not strong enough to support a building so tall and heavy.
Construction of the tower began in 1173. Because Pisa experienced several wars, the tower wasn’t completed until 1350. Only a few years after the construction started, people could see that the first three floors of the tower were already leaning. As the next three floors were added, builders purposefully built them with one side higher than the other to try to correct the lean. This resulted in the tower leaning in the opposite direction
Fortunately for the people of Pisa, the long delays (耽搁) during construction gave the structure time to settle and the ground to become compacted (结实的). This mad the foundation (地基) stronger over time, which is the main reason why the tower never fell over. For hundreds of years, the tower was indeed falling. It would lean one more inch about every 20 years. In the end, in 1990, it was closed to the public for fear that a large group of people at the top would weigh enough to make it fall down.
From 1990 to 2001, engineers from around the world helped balance the tower After several unsuccessful attempts at a solution, engineers finally came up with a plan that worked. They slowly removed ground under the high side of the tower. When they had finished, they had returned it to the position it held in about 1838—the tower had been straightened by nearly 16 inches. Except a sudden great disaster, such as a earthquake, engineers believe the tower is safe for another 300 years now.
12. What does the author try to explain about the Tower of Pisa in Paragraph 1
A. Why it leans. B. Why it was built.
C. Why it is famous. D. Why it stopped leaning.
13. What can we learn about the Tower of Pisa
A. It was completed in 1173. B. It began to be built in 1350.
C. It was seen leaning after 1173. D. It was repaired every 20 years.
14. What kept the Tower of Pisa from falling down according to Paragraph 3
A. The special structure. B. The timely protection.
C. The skill of the builders. D. The long time of building.
15. What would be the best title for the text
A. When does the Tower of Pisa lean
B. Is the leaning Tower of Pisa falling
C. When was the leaning Tower of Pisa built
D. How did the leaning Tower of Pisa get its name
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。比萨斜塔因为塔身倾斜而世界闻名。它为什么会成为今天这个样子？人们做了什么使得它能够保持倾斜而不倒下？本文对这些问题进行了简单的说明。
12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“As it turns out, though, the tower’s lean is an accident caused by poor planning. The Tower of Pisa was constructed (建造) on a riverbed of sand and clay (黏土) that was not strong enough to support a building so tall and heavy.”（然而，事实证明，这座塔的倾斜是由于规划不当造成的意外。比萨斜塔是建在沙土河床上的，河床不够坚固，支撑不了这么高这么重的建筑。）可推知，在第一段中，作者试图解释比萨斜塔为什么会倾斜——地基不够牢固，无法支撑那么高的建筑。故选A项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Construction of the tower began in 1173. Because Pisa experienced several wars, the tower wasn’t completed until 1350. Only a few years after the construction started, people could see that the first three floors of the tower were already leaning.”（这座塔始建于1173年。由于比萨经历了几次战争，这座塔直到1350年才完工。在开始建设的几年后，人们可以看到塔的前三层已经倾斜了。）可知，比萨斜塔在1173年建造开始后的头几年里就被发现有倾斜的迹象。故选C项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Fortunately for the people of Pisa, the long delays (耽搁) during construction gave the structure time to settle and the ground to become compacted (结实的). This mad the foundation (地基) stronger over time, which is the main reason why the tower never fell over.”（对比萨人来说幸运的是，施工过程中的长时间延误使结构有时间稳定下来，地面也变得密实。随着时间的推移，这使得基础更加坚固，这就是塔从未倒塌的主要原因。）可知，比萨斜塔之所以在这种情况下屹然不倒是因为它的建造时间较长，使得地基夯实得较为坚固。故选D项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及第一段“The 187-foot-tall Tower of Pisa is famous all over the world mainly because it leans (倾斜). For many years, people believed that the tower’s designer intended it to lean. As it turns out, though, the tower’s lean is an accident caused by poor planning. The Tower of Pisa was constructed (建造) on a riverbed of sand and clay (黏土) that was not strong enough to support a building so tall and heavy.”（187英尺高的比萨斜塔因其倾斜而闻名于世。多年来，人们认为这座塔的设计者有意让它倾斜。然而，事实证明，这座塔的倾斜是由于规划不当造成的意外。比萨斜塔是建在沙土河床上的，河床不够坚固，支撑不了这么高这么重的建筑。）综合分析文章可知，本文主要围绕着比萨斜塔为什么会倾斜以及人们怎么确保它不会倒下而进行说明的。故B项Is the leaning Tower of Pisa falling “比萨斜塔要倒了吗？”作文章标题最合适。故选B项。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How is eating in space different from eating on Earth
If you send astronauts into space, you have to send along food as well. But what do astronauts eat, and how do they eat it Scientists take several factors into consideration as they plan meals for space.
First, and possibly most important, is nutrition (营养). ___16___ Providing junk food to eat, such as potato chips, sodas, and pizza, would make the astronauts unhealthy.
___17___ If the food that has been provided is distasteful, then the astronauts may avoid eating it. If you’ve ever tried to concentrate on something important while your stomach doesn’t feel well, you’ll know why the scientists in charge of a space mission want their astronauts to eat regularly.
The lack of gravity in a spacecraft also determines what foods can or cannot be eaten in space. Meals must be packaged carefully so they won’t spill (洒落/溢出) into the cabin (one of the areas inside a spacecraft). Water or tiny bits of food could get inside a machine or electronic device and damage it. ___18___ A loose knife bouncing (弹起) around inside the cabin would be dangerous.
___19___ The weight of every object included in a spacecraft must be calculated (计算) in order to ensure that there is enough fuel and power to carry the craft safely into space and back home again. ___20___ Most foods are stored in plastic bags, and often, the foods are dehydrated (使脱水). When an astronaut is ready to eat, hot water is added to the meal and warm it up.
Despite all these requirements, much of the food eaten in space is actually similar to what you might eat on any given day.
A. Believe it or not, they also have fresh fruits and vegetables.
B. Keeping astronauts’ physical health is a top task for any space mission.
C. Food packaging is made to be as light as possible.
D. Taste is also important.
E. For the same reason, sharp knives and folks are never used on board.
F. Nutrition and practicality(实用) are important things to consider.
G. Finally, weight is an important concern.
【答案】16. B 17. D 18. E 19. G 20. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍决定宇航员在太空中吃什么以及怎样吃需要考虑的几个因素。
【16题详解】
上文“First, and possibly most important, is nutrition (营养). (首先，可能也是最重要的一点是营养。)”是本段的主旨句，说明了营养是科学家在规划宇航员用餐时需要重点考虑的因素；下文“Providing junk food to eat, such as potato chips, sodas, and pizza, would make the astronauts unhealthy. (提供垃圾食品吃，如薯片、苏打水和披萨，会使宇航员不健康。)”说明了垃圾食品会使得宇航员不健康；B选项：Keeping astronauts’ physical health is a top task for any space mission.(保持宇航员的身体健康是任何太空任务的首要任务。)与本文主旨一致，且与后文形成对比关系，其中的health与后文的unhealthy相对应，符合题意。故选B项。
【17题详解】
设空句为本段主旨句，根据后文“If the food that has been provided is distasteful, then the astronauts may avoid eating it. (如果提供的食物很难吃，宇航员可能会避免食用。)”说明了食物味道的重要性；D项：Taste is also important. (味道也很重要)中的taste与后文的distasteful相对应，符合题意。故选D项。
【18题详解】
本段主旨句“The lack of gravity in a spacecraft also determines what foods can or cannot be eaten in space. (宇宙飞船中缺乏重力也决定了在太空中什么食物可以吃，什么食物不可以吃。)”说明了重力也是宇航员饮食中需要考虑的因素之一；后文“A loose knife bouncing (弹起) around inside the cabin would be dangerous. (一把松动的刀在舱内弹跳是很危险的。)”说明了刀在太空舱到处弹跳是危险的；E选项：For the same reason, sharp knives and folks are never used on board (同样的原因，锋利的刀和人在船上从不使用。)中的knife与后文的knife相对应，the same reason就是指开头的The lack of gravity ，符合题意。故选E项。
【19题详解】
后文“The weight of every object included in a spacecraft must be calculated (计算) in order to ensure that there is enough fuel and power to carry the craft safely into space and back home again. (为了确保有足够的燃料和动力将航天器安全送入太空并返回地球，必须计算航天器中包含的每个物体的重量。)”说明重量也是宇航员饮食中要考虑的因素；G选项：Finally, weight is an important concern. (最后，重量是一个重要的问题)与后文的weight相对应，且finally与前文也形成了并列关系，符合题意。故选G项。
【20题详解】
根据后文“Most foods are stored in plastic bags, and often, the foods are dehydrated (使脱水). When an astronaut is ready to eat, hot water is added to the meal and warm it up. (大多数食物都储存在塑料袋里，而且这些食物经常是脱水的。当宇航员准备吃东西时，就会把热水加到饭里并把它加热。)”说明了宇航员食物的包装方式；C选项：Food packaging is made to be as light as possible. (食品包装要尽可能的轻)中的packing与后文的stored相对应，light与本段的论点weight相对应，符合题意。故选C项。
第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was a rainy day, and I had no desire to drive up the winding mountain road. But my daughter Carolyn had ____21____ that I come to see something at the top of the mountain. So here I was, ____22____ making the two-hour journey through the fog. By the time I saw how thick it was near the peak, I’d gone too far to ____23____.
After parking the car, we walked along a path that was ____24____ with pine needles (松针). Gradually, the peace and silence of the place began to fill my mind. Then we turned a corner and I gasped (倒吸气) in ____25____. From the top of the mountain were ____26____ of flowers flowing across valleys. A mass of color-from the palest pink to the deepest yellow to the most vivid red—shone like a carpet before us. It looked as though the ____27____ had spilled gold down the mountainside. Who ____28____ such beauty How As we ____29____ the house in the center of the field, we saw a sign that ____30____ “Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking.” The first answer was: “One ____31____—Two Hands, and Very Little Brain.” The second was: “One Plant at a Time, Started in 1980.”
I was so moved that I could hardly speak. “She started over 40 years ago,” I finally said, “probably just the beginning of a(n) ____32____, but she kept at it.” The ____33____ of it opened my eyes to the world of the possible. “Imagine,” I said, “if I’d had a vision (愿景) and worked at it, just a little bit every day, what might I have ____34____ ” Carolyn smiled. “Start tomorrow,” she said, “____35____ yet, start today.”
21.
A. insisted B. contacted C. announced D. ordered
22.
A. officially B. actually C. unwillingly D. faithfully
23.
A. rush out B. turn back C. pull over D. move on
24.
A. wet B. flat C. thick D. wide
25.
A. fear B. sight C. doubt D. amazement
26.
A. rivers B. kinds C. pairs D. varieties
27.
A. storm B. wind C. sun D. moon
28.
A. advanced B. copied C. revised D. created
29.
A. quit B. decorated C. neared D. left
30.
A. wrote B. read C. called D. appeared
31
A. Man B. People C. Expert D. Woman
32.
A. idea B. doubt C. guess D. joke
33.
A. inspiration B. wonder C. flash D. form
34.
A. realized B. improved C. challenged D. risked
35.
A. Later B. Closer C. Faster D. Better
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. D 32. A 33. B 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者和女儿在一个雨天开车来到山顶，被山谷间的花海深深震撼住了。通过老妇人种植花海的事情，作者明白了即使每天坚持做一点点，最后也能有大不同。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但我女儿卡罗琳坚持要我到山顶去看些东西。A. insisted坚持；B. contacted联系；C. announced宣布；D. ordered命令。根据上文“I had no desire to drive up the winding mountain road.”可知，作者并不想驱车走山路，结合后文“So here I was”可知，作者确到了山顶，所以应是女儿坚持让作者去山顶看看。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：于是我来到这里，不情愿地在雾中走了两个小时的路程。A. officially正式地，官方地；B. actually事实上；C. unwillingly不愿意地；D. faithfully忠诚地。根据前文“I had no desire to drive up the winding mountain road.”可知，作者并不想开车走山路，所以是不情愿地走了两个小时的路程。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：当我看到山顶附近的雾有多厚时，我已经走得太远了，无法返回了。A. rush out冲出去；B. turn back折回，往回走；C. pull over靠边停车；D. move on继续前进。根据“By the time I saw how thick it was near the peak, I’d gone too far”可知，作者走了太远的路而无法返回。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：停车后，我们沿着一条松针密布的小路走。A. wet潮湿的；B. flat平坦的；C. thick茂密的；D. wide宽的。根据后文“pine needles”可知，路上都是松针，be thick with为固定搭配，意为“密布：形容某个地方或某种情况充满了某种事物或某种情况非常普遍”。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后我们拐了个弯，我惊讶地倒吸了一口气。A. fear害怕；B. sight情景；C. doubt怀疑；D. amazement惊讶。根据下文“From the top of the mountain were 　6　of flowers flowing across valleys.”可知，从山顶到山谷是一片花海，作者被眼前的景象震撼住了。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：从山顶上是一条花河，流经山谷。A. rivers河流；B. kinds种类；C. pairs一对；D. varieties品种。根据“flowing across valleys”可知，流经山谷，所以作者应是把花比喻成河。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：看起来好像太阳把金色洒在了山腰上。A. storm暴风雨；B. wind风；C. sun太阳；D. moon月亮。根据后文“had spilled gold down the mountainside”结合常识可知，太阳与金色联系在一起。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：谁创造了这样的美景。A. advanced提前；B. copied复制；C. revised修改；D. created创造。根据下文“One Plant at a Time, Started in 1980”可知，花海的主人在40年前就开始创造这一切。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我们走近田野中央的房子时，我们看到一个牌子上写着：“我知道你问的问题的答案。”A. quit放弃；B. decorated装饰；C. neared靠近；D. left离开。根据后文“we saw a sign that 　10　”可知，作者靠近房子时看到一个指示牌。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. wrote写；B. read写着；C. called呼唤，打电话；D. appeared出现。根据“we saw a sign”可知，表达告示牌上写着的东西时，通常用read。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：第一个答案是：“一个女人，两只手，很小的脑袋。”A. Man男人；B. People人们；C. Expert专家；D. Woman女人。根据下文“She started over 40 years ago.”可知，花的主人是女性。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“她40多年前就开始工作了，”我最后说，“可能只是一个想法的开始，但她坚持了下来。”A. idea想法；B. doubt怀疑；C. guess猜；D. joke玩笑。根据后文“if I’d had a vision and worked at it.”可知，此处是指女人有了一个想法。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：它的奇妙打开了我的眼界，让我看到了世界的可能性。A. inspiration灵感；B. wonder奇迹；C. flash闪光；D. form表格。根据前文“probably just the beginning of a(n) 　12　, but she kept at it.”可知，将一开始的想法几十年如一日坚持下来是一个奇迹。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果我有一个愿景，并努力去做，每天做一点点，我可能会实现什么？A. realized实现；B. improved提高；C. challenged挑战；D. risked冒险。根据“if I’d had a vision and worked at it, just a little bit every day”可知，有了愿景后，每天做一点点，那么最后会实现什么呢。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：“从明天开始，”她说，“更好的是，从今天开始。”A. Later后来；B. Closer更近地；C. Faster更快地；D. Better更好地。根据上文“Start tomorrow”可知，比起明天开始行动，今天就开始行动会更好。故选D。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
As the capital of 13 dynasties (朝代) throughout Chinese history, Xi’an has never been far from sports. From the Western Zhou Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty, the city_______36_______(hold) many sports events, such as cuju.
Cuju was______37______ ancient Chinese competitive game involving kicking a ball through an opening. As the ancestor of soccer, it first appeared in the ancient Chinese historical work Zhan Guo Ce, in which cuju ______38______(describe) as one of amusements among the general public.
Later, cuju was_______39_______(common) played in the army during the Han Dynasty(202BC-220AD). Emperor Hangaozu Liu Bang, the first emperor of the Western Han Dynasty, not only liked watching cuju games, ______40______always tried his footwork on the playground. Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, ______41______ was crazy about cuju, would set up a cuju field wherever his army went. He used cuju as a way of _______42_______(train) soldiers.
The _______43_______(early) record of women cuju players dates back to the Han Dynasty. We can see from the paintings females with their hair______44______(tie), waving their sleeves and looking elegant (优雅的) when they were playing
As a way of national cultural_________45_________(protect), cuju was listed into the first batch of China’s intangible cultural heritages (非物质文化遗产) in 2006.
【答案】36. held
37. an 38. was described
monly
40. but 41. who
42. training
43. earliest
44. tied 45. protection
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了蹴鞠的历史来源。汉武帝喜爱蹴鞠，经常使用它来训练士兵，而汉代女性也有踢蹴鞠的记载。作为中国国家文化的一部分，蹴鞠被列入了中国非物质文化遗产的名录。
【36题详解】
考查动词。句意：从西周到唐朝，这座城市举办了许多体育赛事，比如蹴鞠。分析句子，设空处使用动词作谓语，根据前文的From the Western Zhou Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty可知，句子表述过去事实，故使用一般过去时。故填held。
【37题详解】
考查冠词。句意：蹴鞠是中国古代的一项竞技运动，比赛内容是将球踢穿开口。分析句子，句中game为可数名词，此处表示泛指，故使用不定冠词，其前面的修饰词ancient，首字母发音为元音音素。故填an。
38题详解】
考查动词。句意：作为足球的祖先，蹴鞠最早出现在中国古代历史著作《占国策》中，其中将蹴鞠描述为普通大众的娱乐活动之一。分析句子，设空处使用动词作in which引导的定语从句中的谓语动词，句子表述过去事实，结合句中的appeared可知，句子使用一般过去时，同时cuju与describe之间是被动关系，故使用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was described。
【39题详解】
考查副词。句意：后来，在汉代(公元前202年-公元220年)，蹴鞠在军队中普遍流行。分析句子，设空处使用common的副词commonly作状语，意为“普遍地”。故填commonly。
【40题详解】
考查连词。句意：汉高祖刘邦是西汉的第一个皇帝，他不仅喜欢看蹴鞠比赛，还经常在操场上练习步法。分析句子构成not only…but (also)…的固定短语，意为“不但……而且……”。故填but。
【41题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：汉武帝刘彻是一个酷爱蹴鞠的人，他的军队所到之处都要建一个蹴鞠场。分析句子，设空处引导的是非限制性定语从句，引导词在从句中作主语，修饰先行词 Liu Che，为人，故使用who。故填who。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：他把蹴鞠作为训练士兵的一种方式。分析句子，设空处使用动名词作宾语。故填training。
【43题详解】
考查形容词。句意：关于女性蹴鞠者的最早记录可以追溯到汉代。句中使用形容词作定语，此处表示“最早的”故使用early的最高级形式earliest。故填earliest。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：从画中我们可以看到，女性在蹴鞠时，扎着头发，挥舞着袖子，看起来很优雅。分析句子，句中构成“with+宾语+宾补”复合结构，句中hair与tie之间是被动关系，故使用过去分词作宾补。故填tied。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意：作为国家文化保护的一种方式，2006年，蹴鞠被列入第一批中国非物质文化遗产名录。分析句子，设空处使用protect的名词protection作宾语，意为“保护”。故填protection。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是一所国际学校的优秀毕业生，新学期应邀给高一新生作一简短演讲，内容如下：
1. 适应新环境，迎接新机遇；
2. 充分利用学校的各种资源；
3. 养成良好的学习习惯，有积极的心态。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Dear fellow students,
Welcome to senior high school! Today is the start of a three-year journey and the start of a promising future. It is the path before you that leads to a world full of challenges: a new environment, new knowledge and new ways of thinking. When you rise to the challenges, you will have the opportunity to acquire great knowledge and enjoy personal growth.
First, take advantage of your classes, and make use of our school facilities. There are also a lot of school activities for you. Join a club or two, and take an active part in different sports. Second, good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude are of equal importance. Set clear goals, and carefully plan your study.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Be confident and do your best. In time you will find yourself growing into a well-rounded individual.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生作为国际学校的优秀毕业生在新学期应邀给高一新生作一简短演讲，内容包括1.适应新环境，迎接新机遇；2.充分利用学校的各种资源；3. 养成良好的学习习惯，有积极的心态。
【详解】1.词汇积累
利用：take advantage of →make use of
参加：take part in→participate in
同等重要：be of equal importance→be equally important
应对：rise to→be faced with
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：In time you will find yourself growing into a well-rounded individual.
拓展句：In time you will find that you are growing into a well-rounded individual.
【点睛】【高分句型1】When you rise to the challenges, you will have the opportunity to acquire great knowledge and enjoy personal growth.(运用了when 引导的时间状语从句)
【高分句型2】It is the path before you that leads to a world full of challenges.(运用了强调句型)
第二节（满分25分）
47. 读后续写
Ali and his younger sister, Zahra, lived with their parents in a poor neighborhood. Their moth- er was very sick and their father was struggling to finda job, and they had only a little money with which to buy food. As they had not paid the rent for sever al months, the landlord was breathing down their necks.
One day, Ali took Zahra's shoes to a shoe re pairman to be fixed, but he lost them on the way home. It wasn’t until he got home that he realized he had lost the shoes. He was afraid that his parents would be angry and disappointed, so he begged his sister to keep it secret. Zahra agreed and the two decided to share Ali’s running shoes. Zahra's school hours were in the morning, so she would wear them first. After school, she would rush back and give them to Ali. He could then run to his school, which began in the afternoon. Although he ran as fast as he could, Ali often arrived late and was warned by the school.
Ali heard about a long distance race that was held for the boys in the city.When he learned that the third prize was a new pair of shoes, he decided to take part. He ran home excitedly and promised his sister that he would win her the new shoes.
The day of race arrived. Ali had a strong start, but halfway through the race he began to get tired and his legs began to ache. Getting more and more exhausted he thought only of Zahra and his promise to her. Dreaming of the new shoes he would win for his sister gave him strength, and he stayed right be hind the two fastest runners, determined to finish third. Suddenly, as the finish line drew near, another runner collided(碰撞) with Ali from behind and he crashed to the ground.
Ali looked up and saw the other boys rushing ahead.
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Filled with delight, Ali walked home quickly.
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【答案】Ali looked up and saw the other boys rushing ahead. Refusing to give up at this point, he jumped to his feet and ran as fast as he could. He dashed across the finish line and won the fourth prize. Thinking he would let her sister down, Ali couldn’t help sobbing. Just then he suddenly heard the announcement from the broadcast that he won the third prize as the runner who collided with Ali was disqualified for breaking the rule. Holding the shoes close to his chest during the award ceremony, Ali felt overjoyed and relieved as he eventually won the shoes for his sister.
Filled with delight, Ali walked home quickly. He could not wait to see his sister and share the good news. On his arrival, Ali found Zahra was waiting outside. Nervous and anxious, Zahra wondered whether her brother had brought her what she was expecting. “Zahra, see what I have got for you.” Ali said excitedly, taking the prize out of his bag with his trembling hands. The instant Zahra saw the shoes, her face lit up. So thrilled was she that she threw herself at Ali. “Thank you!Ali.” Tears of joy welled up in their eyes as the brother and the sister hugged tightly together.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主角是生在穷苦家庭的一对兄妹，有一天哥哥阿里拿着妹妹扎赫拉的鞋去修，却在回家路上把鞋弄丢了，为了不让父母生气俩人约定保守秘密：哥哥早上穿鞋去学校，中午跑回家把鞋换给妹妹。城里举办了长途赛跑，第三名奖品是一双新鞋，阿里决定为了妹妹去参加。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“阿里抬起头来，看见其他男孩都冲在前面。”可知，第一段可描写阿里在为妹妹赢得新鞋的信念支持下，咬着牙坚持下来，最终赢得第三名的经过。
②由第二段首句内容“满心欢喜，阿里快步走回家。”可知，第二段可描写阿里回到家后，和妹妹一起分享了赢得新鞋的喜悦。。
2.续写线索：看见其他男孩都冲在前面——想到妹妹咬牙坚持——赢得比赛拿到新鞋——回家见到妹妹——和妹妹分享喜悦
3.词汇激活
行为类
①拒绝：refusing/turning down/reject
②.违反：breaking/ violating/ going against
③.拥抱：hugged / embraced
情绪类
①.激动的：thrilled /excited
②.喜悦：joy /delight/pleasure
【点睛】[高分句型1]. Thinking he would let her sister down, Ali couldn’t help sobbing.（运用了现在分词作状语）
[高分句型2]. Nervous and anxious, Zahra wondered whether her brother had brought her what she was expecting .（运用了whether引导的宾语从句以及what引导的宾语从句）准南三中2023-2024学年高一年级第一学期第二次段考英语试卷
（时间：120分钟 总分：150分）
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. What will the woman do tomorrow
A. Go to China.
B. Go back home.
C Go to spend her holidays.
2. How much did the woman’s son pay for his coat
A. $200. B. $180. C. $100.
3. When will the match start
A. At 7:00. B. At 7:15. C. At 7:50.
4. Where are speakers
A. In the kitchen. B. In a restaurant. C. In a grocery store.
5. What do you know about the woman
A. She is going to the hospital.
B. She is alone at home.
C. She is going to meet her friend.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听第6段材料，回答第6至第7题。
6. Who will have a dance party
A. Michelle. B. Rick. C. John.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Help the man clean the house.
B. Go to the party with Michelle.
C. Call the man’s parents.
听第7段材料，回答第8至第10题。
8. What will the weather be like in Beijing tomorrow
A. It will be snowy. B. It will be sunny. C. It will be windy.
9. How many seasons are mentioned in the conversation
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
10. Why does the woman prefer winter
A. She can play with snow. B. She can walk in the snow. C. She can skate in winter.
听第8段材料，回答第11至第13题。
11. What is the man’s trouble
A. He finds it difficult to choose a present for his mother.
B. He cannot afford to buy a handbag for his mother.
C. He forgets to carry money with him.
12. Why does the man give up the idea of buying a piece of jewelry
A. It is too expensive for him.
B. His mother has already had some.
C. It is difficult to match the jewelry with his mother’s clothes.
13. What does the man finally decide to buy for his mother’s birthday
A. A fine handbag. B. A nice dress. C. Some skirt materials.
听第9段材料，回答第14至第16题。
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Camping equipment. B. Movies on UFOs. C. A camping experience.
15 What did they see in the sky last summer
A. A UFO. B. A hot-air balloon. C. A plane.
16. What did Jim do when he saw something flying in the sky
A. He went home immediately.
B. He told the police about it.
C. He took many photos of it
听第10段材料，回答第17至第20题。
17. What is the speaker
A. An assistant to help organize the play.
B. The director of the school play.
C. A skilled lighting man.
18. What will the people be asked to do
A. Act in the school play.
B. Help organize the school play.
C. Direct the school play.
19. What do we know about their work
A. Maybe they will work at night.
B. They will work at weekends.
C. They will work every day.
20. What will the speaker do next
A. Answer the questions.
B. Set up the lights.
C. Watch their performances.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
With the approaching of New Year, more and more visitors will come to China. Don’t know where you should go Here are some places recommended for you.
Shanghai Expo Culture Park
The Shanghai Expo Culture Park will soon open its northern section to the public, in which the major attractions include a traditional garden that is similar in design to Shanghai’s famous Yuyuan Garden and a 400-meter avenue exhibiting the history of the area, while in the southern section lies a grand theater.
Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee Jump
The Macao Tower, 338 meters tall, is the world’s 10th highest tower, with a variety of activities, such as eating and entertainment. One of the activities which enjoy good fame is the bungee jump. The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it a Guinness World Record as the highest commercial (商业的) bungee jump in the world. Raise your arms and off you go!
Harbin’s Frozen World
For those who have never been to Harbin, there is an almost endless list of things to do. At Harbin Ice—Snow World, you can not only see the world—famous ice architecture, but also have great fun! You can have hotpot at the restaurants which are made of ice, enjoying the product of both ice and fire, go down the world’s longest ice slide (滑梯) and join in the popular Ice and Snow Electronic Music Festival to welcome 2024.
The winter is cold and the night is long, so why not go to the theatre Harbin was listed by the United Nations as a “music city” in 2010. Harbin Grand Theater is where artistic souls defrost (化霜) a little to share their love of art.
1. Where should visitors go if they want to do extreme sports
A. Shanghai Expo Culture Park. B. The Macao Tower.
C. Shangha’s Yuyuan Garden. D. Harbin Ice—Snow World.
2. What can visitors do in Harbin’s Frozen World
A. Attend a famous music festival. B. Play with both ice and fire.
C. Turn water into instant ice. D. Learn to make ice architecture.
3. What do Shanghai Expo Culture Park and Harbin’s Frozen World have in common
A. They have a high tower. B. They have a long ice slide.
C. They have a grand theater. D. They have traditional architecture.
B
Whenever I think of Ms. Anita Moore, I always smile and feel fortunate to have her as my teacher. All of her students knew she loved being a teacher. Her classroom was always a safe place where we were encouraged to share, think, and express ourselves.
One of the memories that always stuck with me was a reading class when Ms. Moore read a story aloud and started to cry. The main character in the story reminded her of her grandmother. She paused to share about her relationship with her grandmother and made the connection as to how that relationship helped understand the story.
Ms. Moore tried her best to make a connection with each student in her classroom. She knew what we liked and used that information to bring our interests into the classroom. That is one of the reasons why Ms. Moore will always be my favorite teacher. She brought various types of books to our classroom and allowed us to take them home. It was she that helped my love for reading grow.
Ms. Moore also went beyond classroom instruction. She decided that our school should have a choir and that all of her students should audition (试演). Without her, I would never have taken part in this type of after-school activity. Once it was time for the annual 5th grade weekend camping trip, my parents refused to let me attend. Ms. Moore came to my home to persuade (说服) them. Although I was still not allowed to go, it was amazing to me that a teacher would visit my home to help me be part of a school tradition with my classmates.
Ms. Moore was a wonderful example of a caring teacher. From her, I’ve learned to make connections with students and look for ways to help them learn and feel successful.
4. Why did Ms. Moore cry in the reading class
A. The story was too sad.
B. She was moved by the students.
C. She thought of her own grandmother.
D. She helped her students understand the story.
5. What can we learn about Ms. Moore from Paragraph 3
A. She was good at writing books.
B. She inspired the writer’s love for reading.
C. She donated many books to poor students.
D. She was the favorite teacher of the whole class.
6. Which of the following words best describe Ms. Moore
A. Responsible and caring. B. Positive and independent.
C. Inspiring and strict. D. Knowledgeable and confident.
7. What is the author’s purpose of writing this passage
A. To express opinions on teaching literature.
B. To discuss how to become a caring teacher.
C. To introduce the classes and activities in her school.
D. To share her memory about her teacher, Ms. Anita Moore.
C
Trainers and parents saw children play sports at a young age and then saw them become professional. Many correlated the training to petitive sports are good for young children because they teach children life skills, provide health benefits, and offer special opportunities.
To begin with, sports teach children life skills. A formal athlete stated, “I played soccer in high school and college and found team sports weren’t just about winning, but also about developing a solid ethic (行为准则), and learning why that’s important.” In short, playing highly competitive sports teaches kids many life skills like teamwork. People will have to use teamwork for the rest of their life, and sports can help them improve that skill. Taking part in sports can help develop a positive attitude towards life, which will help in the long run.
Sports are also good for kids because they provide health benefits. It is healthier for a kid to play a sport competitively than to waste time playing video games all day. Furthermore, a research group of University of California said, “96 percent of the participants said they enjoy their sports. They’re all loving life.” That is to say, kids playing highly competitive sports tend to enjoy life instead of doing something else like watching TV.
On the other hand, some people might argue that competitive sports are bad for young children because they are so time-consuming. However, the time spent is not “robbing” (剥夺) kids of their childhood, but offers special opportunities. Athletes can get success to live their dream life by playing sports. Even though sports are time-consuming, they offer distinctive opportunities.
In conclusion, competitive sports are good for children because they can provide wholesome benefits, create new experiences, and build skills that will last a lifetime.
8. Why is the formal athlete mentioned in paragraph 2
A To show a reason. B. To give an example.
C. To list a background. D. To draw out a new point.
9. What is the most participants’ attitude to sports
A. Positive. B. Uncertain. C. Uncaring. D. Doubtful.
10. What does the underlined word “distinctive” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Common. B. Unfair. C. Special. D. Frequent.
11. What does the text mainly talk about
A. The ways to play sports.
B. The reasons for adults’ playing sports.
C. The problems of kids’ playing sports.
D. The benefits of kids’ playing sports.
D
The 187-foot-tall Tower of Pisa is famous all over the world mainly because it leans (倾斜). For many years, people believed that the tower’s designer intended it to lean. As it turns out, though, the tower’s lean is an accident caused by poor planning. The Tower of Pisa was constructed (建造) on a riverbed of sand and clay (黏土) that was not strong enough to support a building so tall and heavy.
Construction of the tower began in 1173. Because Pisa experienced several wars, the tower wasn’t completed until 1350. Only a few years after the construction started, people could see that the first three floors of the tower were already leaning. As the next three floors were added, builders purposefully built them with one side higher than the other to try to correct the lean. This resulted in the tower leaning in the opposite direction
Fortunately for the people of Pisa, the long delays (耽搁) during construction gave the structure time to settle and the ground to become compacted (结实的). This mad the foundation (地基) stronger over time, which is the main reason why the tower never fell over. For hundreds of years, the tower was indeed falling. It would lean one more inch about every 20 years. In the end, in 1990, it was closed to the public for fear that a large group of people at the top would weigh enough to make it fall down.
From 1990 to 2001, engineers from around the world helped balance the tower After several unsuccessful attempts at a solution, engineers finally came up with a plan that worked. They slowly removed ground under the high side of the tower. When they had finished, they had returned it to the position it held in about 1838—the tower had been straightened by nearly 16 inches. Except a sudden great disaster, such as a earthquake, engineers believe the tower is safe for another 300 years now.
12. What does the author try to explain about the Tower of Pisa in Paragraph 1
A. Why it leans. B. Why it was built.
C. Why it is famous. D. Why it stopped leaning.
13. What can we learn about the Tower of Pisa
A. It was completed in 1173. B. It began to be built in 1350.
C. It was seen leaning after 1173. D. It was repaired every 20 years.
14. What kept the Tower of Pisa from falling down according to Paragraph 3
A. The special structure. B. The timely protection.
C. The skill of the builders. D. The long time of building.
15. What would be the best title for the text
A. When does the Tower of Pisa lean
B. Is the leaning Tower of Pisa falling
C. When was the leaning Tower of Pisa built
D. How did the leaning Tower of Pisa get its name
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How is eating in space different from eating on Earth
If you send astronauts into space, you have to send along food as well. But what do astronauts eat, and how do they eat it Scientists take several factors into consideration as they plan meals for space.
First, and possibly most important, is nutrition (营养). ___16___ Providing junk food to eat, such as potato chips, sodas, and pizza, would make the astronauts unhealthy.
___17___ If the food that has been provided is distasteful, then the astronauts may avoid eating it. If you’ve ever tried to concentrate on something important while your stomach doesn’t feel well, you’ll know why the scientists in charge of a space mission want their astronauts to eat regularly.
The lack of gravity in a spacecraft also determines what foods can or cannot be eaten in space. Meals must be packaged carefully so they won’t spill (洒落/溢出) into the cabin (one of the areas inside a spacecraft). Water or tiny bits of food could get inside a machine or electronic device and damage it. ___18___ A loose knife bouncing (弹起) around inside the cabin would be dangerous.
___19___ The weight of every object included in a spacecraft must be calculated (计算) in order to ensure that there is enough fuel and power to carry the craft safely into space and back home again. ___20___ Most foods are stored in plastic bags, and often, the foods are dehydrated (使脱水). When an astronaut is ready to eat, hot water is added to the meal and warm it up.
Despite all these requirements, much of the food eaten in space is actually similar to what you might eat on any given day.
A. Believe it or not, they also have fresh fruits and vegetables.
B. Keeping astronauts’ physical health is a top task for any space mission.
C. Food packaging is made to be as light as possible.
D. Taste is also important.
E. For the same reason, sharp knives and folks are never used on board.
F. Nutrition and practicality(实用) are important things to consider.
G. Finally, weight is an important concern.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was a rainy day and I had no desire to drive up the winding mountain road. But my daughter Carolyn had ____21____ that I come to see something at the top of the mountain. So here I was, ____22____ making the two-hour journey through the fog. By the time I saw how thick it was near the peak, I’d gone too far to ____23____.
After parking the car, we walked along a path that was ____24____ with pine needles (松针). Gradually, the peace and silence of the place began to fill my mind. Then we turned a corner and I gasped (倒吸气) in ____25____. From the top of the mountain were ____26____ of flowers flowing across valleys. A mass of color-from the palest pink to the deepest yellow to the most vivid red—shone like a carpet before us. It looked as though the ____27____ had spilled gold down the mountainside. Who ____28____ such beauty How As we ____29____ the house in the center of the field, we saw a sign that ____30____ “Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking.” The first answer was: “One ____31____—Two Hands, and Very Little Brain.” The second was: “One Plant at a Time, Started in 1980.”
I was so moved that I could hardly speak. “She started over 40 years ago,” I finally said, “probably just the beginning of a(n) ____32____, but she kept at it.” The ____33____ of it opened my eyes to the world of the possible. “Imagine,” I said, “if I’d had a vision (愿景) and worked at it, just a little bit every day, what might I have ____34____ ” Carolyn smiled. “Start tomorrow,” she said, “____35____ yet, start today.”
21.
A. insisted B. contacted C. announced D. ordered
22.
A. officially B. actually C. unwillingly D. faithfully
23.
A. rush out B. turn back C. pull over D. move on
24.
A. wet B. flat C. thick D. wide
25.
A. fear B. sight C. doubt D. amazement
26.
A. rivers B. kinds C. pairs D. varieties
27.
A. storm B. wind C. sun D. moon
28.
A. advanced B. copied C. revised D. created
29.
A. quit B. decorated C. neared D. left
30.
A. wrote B. read C. called D. appeared
31.
A. Man B. People C. Expert D. Woman
32.
A. idea B. doubt C. guess D. joke
33.
A inspiration B. wonder C. flash D. form
34.
A. realized B. improved C. challenged D. risked
35.
A. Later B. Closer C. Faster D. Better
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
As the capital of 13 dynasties (朝代) throughout Chinese history, Xi’an has never been far from sports. From the Western Zhou Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty, the city_______36_______(hold) many sports events, such as cuju.
Cuju was______37______ ancient Chinese competitive game involving kicking a ball through an opening. As the ancestor of soccer, it first appeared in the ancient Chinese historical work Zhan Guo Ce, in which cuju ______38______(describe) as one of amusements among the general public.
Later, cuju was_______39_______(common) played in the army during the Han Dynasty(202BC-220AD). Emperor Hangaozu Liu Bang, the first emperor of the Western Han Dynasty, not only liked watching cuju games, ______40______always tried his footwork on the playground. Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, ______41______ was crazy about cuju, would set up a cuju field wherever his army went. He used cuju as a way of _______42_______(train) soldiers.
The _______43_______(early) record of women cuju players dates back to the Han Dynasty. We can see from the paintings females with their hair______44______(tie), waving their sleeves and looking elegant (优雅的) when they were playing
As a way of national cultural_________45_________(protect), cuju was listed into the first batch of China’s intangible cultural heritages (非物质文化遗产) in 2006.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是一所国际学校的优秀毕业生，新学期应邀给高一新生作一简短演讲，内容如下：
1. 适应新环境，迎接新机遇；
2. 充分利用学校的各种资源；
3. 养成良好的学习习惯，有积极的心态。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
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第二节（满分25分）
47. 读后续写
Ali and his younger sister, Zahra, lived with their parents in a poor neighborhood. Their moth- er was very sick and their father was struggling to finda job, and they had only a little money with which to buy food. As they had not paid the rent for sever al months, the landlord was breathing down their necks.
One day, Ali took Zahra's shoes to a shoe re pairman to be fixed, but he lost them on the way home. It wasn’t until he got home that he realized he had lost the shoes. He was afraid that his parents would be angry and disappointed, so he begged his sister to keep it secret. Zahra agreed and the two decided to share Ali’s running shoes. Zahra's school hours were in the morning, so she would wear them first. After school, she would rush back and give them to Ali. He could then run to his school, which began in the afternoon. Although he ran as fast as he could, Ali often arrived late and was warned by the school.
Ali heard about a long distance race that was held for the boys in the city.When he learned that the third prize was a new pair of shoes, he decided to take part. He ran home excitedly and promised his sister that he would win her the new shoes.
The day of race arrived. Ali had a strong start, but halfway through the race he began to get tired and his legs began to ache. Getting more and more exhausted he thought only of Zahra and his promise to her. Dreaming of the new shoes he would win for his sister gave him strength, and he stayed right be hind the two fastest runners, determined to finish third. Suddenly, as the finish line drew near, another runner collided(碰撞) with Ali from behind and he crashed to the ground.
Ali looked up and saw the other boys rushing ahead.
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Filled with delight, Ali walked home quickly.
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