2023学年第二学期浙江省初中学校“TZ-8”共同体
九年级第一次模拟考试
英语
第I卷
一、听力（本题共三节，满分20分）
第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满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,并标在试题的相应位置。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 is Alan's flower made of
A. Glass.B. Papcr.C. Plastic.
2. Who is the boy in red
A. Jack's teacher.B. Jack's brother.C. Jack's friend.
3. Where is Tom probably going first
A. To the gym.B. To the shop.C. To the library.
4. How did Bill go to school yesterday
A. By taxi.B. By bike.C. On foot.
5. What does the man mean
A. He hates the rain.B. He likes rainy nights.C. He has a sleeping problem.
第二节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）
听下面2段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，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。每段对话读两遍。
现在听一段较长对话，回答两小题。
6. When does Lisa have to get to the airport
A. By 2:15 p.m.B. By 2:30 p.m.C. By 2: 45 p.m.
7.Why is Lisa in a hurry
A. She is catching a flight.B. She is going to pick up someone.C. She is going to travel in London.
听下面一段较长的对话，回答三小题。
8. What is Peter's report about
A. Life now and then.B. Pollution.C. Education.
9. Why is Linda worried
A. The pollution is heavyB. The education is poor.C. The traffic is bad.
10. Who will they interview next
A. Children.B. Old people.C. Doctors.
第三节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
听下面短文。短文后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完短文后，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。短文读两遍。
11. What is Today's topic on Student Voice
A. Job interview.B. Dream jobs.C. Part-time jobs.
12. What does Sam want to be
A. A pilot.B. A teacher.C. A coach.
13. What does Sam like about the job he wants
A. Visiting many places.B. Making new friends. C. Helping people.
14. What problem does Sam have
A. Poor health.B. Difficulty in language.C. Fear of heights.
15. What's Sam's hobby
A. Reading magazines.B. Building model planes.C. Collecting tickets.
二、完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
A month before my first marathon (马拉松赛), one of my feet was hurt and this meant not running for half a month, leaving me only two ____1____ to train. Although my foot was hurting, I had a strong feeling to ____2____.
I remember back to my 7th grade in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run and then hit a ball. He told me that I was not good at sports, because I did both ____3____. The idea stuck with me for years.
When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a ____4____ against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was good at sport. It was all about the challenge for my own body and mind. A test of ____5____!
The ____6____ before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line. It made me kind of ____7____, but ready to prove something to myself.
Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoelaces became untied. So I stopped to tie. Not the ____8____ I wanted!
At mile 3, I ____9____ a sign: “GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!” At mile 17, out of breath and in terrible pain, I kept going by ____10____ between walking and running.
As I came close to mile 23, I could see my mom waving a sign. If there is anyone who has believed in me during this journey, it’s always been her. She ____11____ minded waking me up at 5 a.m. or questioned ____12____ cost like running shoes, hats and so on. No doubt she is my biggest fan!
I was one of the final runners to finish. ____13____ I finished! And I got a medal.
Did I win Of course I did! I only had myself to ____14____! Strong willed to be myself, move forward, ____15____ of shame, I can now call myself a “marathon winner”.
1.
A. days B. weeks C. months D. years
2.
A. go ahead B. go away C. get up D. get out
3.
A. seriously B. sadly C. safely D. badly
4.
A. journey B. fight C. suggestion D. game
5.
A. wills B. skills C. ability D. knowledge
6.
A. noon B. afternoon C. night D. morning
7.
A. excited B. nervous C. lonely D. joyful
8.
A. class B. life C. start D. result
9.
A. made B. posted C. held D. passed
10.
A. changing B. thinking C. staying D. resting
11.
A. sometimes B. always C. ever D. never
12.
A. her B. my C. our D. their
13.
A Unless B. So C. If D. But
14.
A beat B. protect C. trust D. make
15.
A. shy B. proud C. free D. afraid
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. A 11. D 12. B 13. D 14. A 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文主要讲述了作者第一次参加马拉松比赛的经历，在赛前作者脚受了伤，但仍然坚持参加比赛，并最终完成了比赛。
【1题详解】
句意：在我第一次参加马拉松比赛的一个月前，我的一只脚受伤了，这意味着半个月不能跑步，留给我的训练时间只有两周。
days天；weeks星期；months月；years年。根据“A month before my first marathon”和“this meant not running for half a month”可知，作者比赛前一个月受了伤，导致半个月不能跑步，即作者赛前只有两周的时间训练。故选B。
【2题详解】
句意：虽然我的脚受伤了，但我有一种强烈的感觉要继续前进。
go ahead前进；go away离开；get up起床；get out逃离。根据下文“Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoelaces became untied.”可知，作者没有放弃，依旧参加了比赛，所以此处表示作者有一种强烈的前进的感觉。故选A。
【3题详解】
句意：他告诉我我不擅长运动，因为我两样都做得不好。
seriously严肃地；sadly悲伤地；safely安全地；badly糟糕地。根据“He told me that I was not good at sports”可知，作者的体育老师说他不擅长运动，因为作者跑步和击球都做得不好。故选D。
【4题详解】
句意：当我30多岁开始跑步时，我意识到跑步是一场与自己的斗争，与比赛无关，也与我是否擅长运动无关。
journey旅游；fight斗争；suggestion建议；game比赛。结合选项和“I realized running was a...against myself”可知，此处表示作者意识到跑步是一场与自己的斗争。故选B。
【5题详解】
句意：一场意志的考验！
wills意志；skills技能；ability能力；knowledge知识。结合选项和“It was all about the challenge for my own body and mind.”可知，作者认为跑步是对身体和思想的挑战，是一场意志的考验。故选A。
【6题详解】
句意：在我参加马拉松比赛的前一天晚上，我梦见我甚至找不到终点线。
noon中午；afternoon下午；night晚上；morning早上。根据“I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line”可知，作者晚上梦见自己找不到终点线。故选C。
【7题详解】
句意：这让我有点紧张，但准备向自己证明一些东西。
excited激动的；nervous紧张的；lonely孤独的；joyful愉快的。根据上文“I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line”可知，作者晚上梦见自己找不到终点线，所以这让他有些紧张。故选B。
【8题详解】
句意：不是我想要的开始！
class班级；life生活；start开始；result结果。根据上文“Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoelaces became untied. So I stopped to tie.”可知，越过起跑线后不久，作者的鞋带松了，所以作者停下来系领带，此处表示这不是他想要的开始。故选C。
【9题详解】
句意：在3英里处，我经过一个标志：“加油，跑者们！”
made制作；posted邮寄；held持有；passed经过。结合选项和空后的“a sign”可知，此处表示作者经过一个标志。故选D。
【10题详解】
句意：在第17英里时，我上气不接下气，而且疼得要命，我在步行和跑步之间变换着继续前进。
changing变化；thinking想；staying逗留；resting休息。根据“between walking and running”可知，此处表示作者在步行和跑步之间变换着继续前进。故选A。
【11题详解】
句意：她从不介意在早上5点叫醒我，也从不质疑我的跑鞋、帽子等费用。
sometimes有时；always总是；ever曾经；never从不。根据上文“If there is anyone who has believed in me during this journey, it’s always been her.”可知，作者的妈妈总是相信作者，支持作者，所以此处表示作者的妈妈从不介意在早上5点叫醒作者。故选D。
【12题详解】
句意：她从不介意在早上5点叫醒我，也从不质疑我的跑鞋、帽子等费用。
her她的；my我的；our我们的；their他们的。根据空后的“cost like running shoes, hats and so on”可知，此处指作者自己花在运动装备上的费用。故选B。
【13题详解】
句意：但是我完成了！
Unless除非；So因此；If如果；But但是。根据“I was one of the final runners to finish...I finished!”可知，这两句是转折关系，表示虽然作者是最后到达终点的赛跑运动员之一，但是他跑完了全程。故选D。
【14题详解】
句意：我只能战胜自己。
beat赢；protect保护；trust相信；make制作。根据上文“Did I win Of course I did!”可知，此处表示作者战胜了自己。故选A。
【15题详解】
句意：坚强地做自己，勇往直前，丢掉羞耻，我现在可以称自己为“马拉松冠军”。
shy害羞的；proud自豪的；free自由的；afraid害怕的。根据空后的“shame”可知，本题应用短语free of意为“摆脱，消除”。故选C。
三、阅读理解（本题有15小题，每小题2分；满分30分）
阅读下面材料，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
London Bike Rides Join a bike ride around London. Run for all the family!
Our bike rides are great for all the family: mum and dad, children aged six and over, and grandparents too! Our groups are small—between four and ten riders. Ride one of our fantastic bikes with a bell, a light and a basket, if you want one. All our bikes have got 24 gears (变速). We also give you a helmet, a safety vest and a lock because your safety is very important to us. Ride down quiet streets, across big squares and along paths through the beautiful parks of London, and see many of the city centre’s famous places. Stop in a park for a break where you can play on the swings, and enjoy an ice cream.
Summer every day, 9am—12 noon 1st April —30th September Winter Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am—1pm 1st October —31st March
Tickets: 30 for adults; 20 for children Buy your tickets on our website or at London Bike Riders, near Victoria Train Station, opposite the Bluebird Café.
16. When can we join a bike ride around London
A. At 1 pm on Monday in July. B. At 8 am on Sunday in May.
C. At 11 am on Friday in December. D. At 10 am on Wednesday in November.
17. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. There are at least 6 riders in a ride.
B. Children of all ages can join in the rides.
C. People can buy tickets online or on the phone.
D. Riders will be offered something to keep safe.
18. This passage is mainly to ________.
A. ask people to join London Bike Rides
B. show people how to ride a bike safely in London
C. invite people to visit the famous places in London
D make people pay attention to road safety while riding
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是有关伦敦自行车运动的广告信息，目的是号召人们来伦敦骑行。
【16题详解】
推理判断题。根据“Summer/every day, 9am—12 noon/1st April —30th September/Winter/Friday, Saturday and Sunday,10am—1pm/1st October —31st March”可知，十二月周五的上午11点可以参加骑车环游伦敦的活动。故选C。
【17题详解】
细节理解题。根据“We also give you a helmet, a safety vest and a lock because your safety is very important to us.”可知，骑行者们会得到一些保障安全的东西。故选D。
【18题详解】
主旨大意题。本文是有关伦敦自行车运动的广告信息，目的是号召人们来伦敦骑行。故选A。
B
Jenna looked out of the window and said, “It’s still raining! Now my day with Nikki is not going to be fun. It’s so boring.”
Jenna’s cousin Nikki was coming over for the day. They had planned a picnic at the park. Rain drummed harder on the roof. “And it’s noisy!” Jenna shouted.
Grandma came into the living room. “Did I hear you describe the rain as boring and noisy ” she asked. “Sounds like somebody got up on the wrong side of the bed.”
“I did not,” Jenna said. “I got up the same way I always do.”
“You know what I mean.” Grandma said.
“Look,” Nikki came in and said. “I’ve been so patient. I’ve been waiting for months to wear these boots (靴子)! The yellow ducks look just like bath toys. Let’s go walking in the rain!”
“I don’t want to get wet,” Jenna said. “I want it to be sunny so we can go to the park. That would be fun.”
Grandma looked at Jenna and said, “That’s enough. I know you’re down about the park. But you can still have a fun day.”
Jenna thought for a while. She knew Grandma was right. She was being kind of silly.
Nikki sat down next to her. “I’m sorry you’re sad.” Nikki said.
“Oh, it’s okay,” Jenna said. “Do you still want to go walking I can get my rain boots.”
“Sure,” Nikki said. “And I have an idea for what to do then. We can have an inside picnic!”
“An inside picnic How can we do that ” Jenna asked.
“We can get the picnic blanket and put it on the floor. Then we can make a picnic lunch. We can eat it inside. We won’t get wet, and there won’t be any bugs!” Nikki said.
“That sounds like fun,” Jenna agreed. “We can walk around outside first. Then we’ll make lunch. Can we make cookies too, Grandma ” she asked.
Grandma said, “Yes!”
“________” Jenna said.
19. Why did Jenna think the day was boring at the beginning
A. Because she didn’t like the rainy days.
B. Because she didn’t want to get up so early.
C. Because she didn’t want to play with Nikki.
D. Because she couldn’t go for a picnic in the garden.
20. How does Nikki feel about the rain
A. Bored. B. Excited. C. Nervous. D. Surprised.
21. Which of the following is the best to fill in “________”
A. Let’s wait for the next rainy day! B. Don’t worry about Nikki and me!
C. The rainy day may not be so bad! D. I am the smartest girl in the world!
22. What lesson can we learn from the story
A. Safety always comes first. B. Get along with changes.
C. Think twice before acting. D. Efforts will be paid off.
【答案】19. A 20. B 21. C 22. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，Jenna一开始不喜欢下雨天，认为下雨天不能开心地玩，但是最后在奶奶和Nikki的劝说下，觉得下雨天也并不糟糕。
【19题详解】
细节理解题。根据 “It’s still raining! Now my day with Nikki is not going to be fun. It’s so boring.”可知，Jenna一开始觉得这一天很无聊是因为她不喜欢下雨天。故选A。
【20题详解】
推理判断题。根据“I’ve been so patient. I’ve been waiting for months to wear these boots! The yellow ducks look just like bath toys. Let’s go walking in the rain!”可知Nikki等了几个月才等到穿雨靴，由此推出她是兴奋的。故选B。
【21题详解】
推理判断题。根据上文的语境内容可知，Jenna在Nikki和奶奶的劝说引导下，意识到下雨天也并不是一件让人不愉快的事情，下雨天也可以玩得很开心，由此推出空处填“The rainy day may not be so bad!”。故选C。
【22题详解】
推理判断题。Jenna一开始不喜欢下雨天，认为下雨天不能开心地玩，但是最后在奶奶和Nikki的劝说下，觉得下雨天也并不糟糕；我们不能改变天气，但是可以改变我们的计划和心情。故选B。
C
①Small talk refers to an informal (非正式的), polite conversation that often focuses on unimportant topics. Small talk topics are good conversation starters between people who don’t know each other well. You should know what things to talk about and what to avoid.
②If you are looking for some good conversation starters, here are a few topics to consider.
③The weather is a good topic that everyone can discuss. Practice making small talk about the weather the next time you find yourself in the middle of a silence. It may open up other topics.
④People like to talk about their hobbies and are likely to be interested in yours. If you don’t have any hobbies, consider trying something new. Not only will you have something to talk about, but having a hobby will give you a chance to meet others with similar interests.
⑤People like to hear about vacations. If you travel, be ready to answer questions and give your opinions about the places you have visited. Ask others about their favorite spots and what they recommend. Many people like to help others and will be happy to share their experiences.
⑥Once you know a few good conversation starters, it’s also helpful to recognize what type of small talk topics you’re better off avoiding.
⑦The problem with talking about politics is that you never know who in the crowd may have strong opinions. Stay away from this topic if you don’t want to risk ending up in the middle of a heated conversation.
⑧Death is a heavy topic that should be avoided during small talk. When you are in the company of strangers, do not bring up emotional (情感的) topics.
⑨In addition, avoid questions related to appearance. Do not ask anyone if they have lost weight. You never know the reason for weight gain or loss and, as a result, you could be left in an uncomfortable situation.
23. How is small talk probably like
A. Serious. B. Formal. C. Important. D. Polite.
24. Which is a bad question to start small talk
A. What music do you prefer
B. Lovely day, don’t you think
C. Have you put on weight lately
D. Where will you go for a holiday
25. What is the structure of the passage
A. B. C. D.
26. What is the best title for the passage
A. What Matters on Small Talk
B. Why to Have Small Talk
C. How to Start Small Talk
D. Who Has Small Talk
【答案】23. D 24. C 25. B 26. C
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了好的闲聊话题和应该避免的闲聊话题。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Small talk refers to an informal (非正式的), polite conversation that often focuses on unimportant topics.”可知，闲聊是指非正式的、礼貌的谈话。故选D。
【24题详解】
推理判断题。根据“In addition, avoid questions related to appearance. Do not ask anyone if they have lost weight.”可知，外表是闲聊中应该避免的话题，不要问任何人是否减肥了。由此推知，选项C“你最近体重增加了吗？”是一个不好的问题。故选C。
【25题详解】
篇章结构题。第一段引出本文主题，为第一部分；第二、三、四、五段关于好的闲聊话题，为第二部分，其中第二段引出本部分的主题，第三、四、五段分别介绍了好的闲聊话题；第六、七、八、九段关于闲聊要避免的话题，为第三部分，其中第六段引出本部分的主题，第七、八、九段分别介绍了闲聊要避免的话题。故选B。
【26题详解】
标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了好的闲聊话题和应该避免的闲聊话题。因此，选项C“如何开始闲聊”是最佳标题。故选C。
D
One day we could build houses out of old diapers. A team of scientists gathered recycled diapers. The team mixed the diapers into sand and cement (水泥). Then the team made a little house. The scientists found that recycled diapers could take the place of a lot of the building materials. In May, the scientists reported these findings in a scientific magazine.
Using old diapers would mean less rubbish. It could also make homes cheaper. Siswanti Zuraida is an environmental engineer. He and his team find solutions to environmental problems that affect the health and safety of people and the environment. Building materials are often expensive and harmful to our health. Scientists have tried to save costs with unusual materials. Diapers are made from trees, cotton and plastic. Most parts of diapers could all be nice building materials.
Zuraida and his team washed, dried and cut up the diapers. They made six different kinds of building materials. Each used different percent of diapers, cement, sand, rocks and water. They put them in a machine to test their load-bearing (承重) ability. They found out how much diaper waste they could use. Too much made the building materials weak. Next, the scientists built a small home. It had two bedrooms and one bathroom. Diapers could make up 27 percent of the materials in the home’s load-bearing structures (结构), parts of a building that help hold a lot of weight. Some parts of homes do not have to hold a lot of weight. There, diapers could be very helpful. They could make up a lot of the building materials. But tall buildings need more support. They would have less diaper materials in load-bearing structures.
Diapers cannot be used in real homes yet. Countries have laws about what can be used for building. Cement, bricks and wood are allowed. But making them creates a lot of greenhouse air, such as CO2. Plus, picking out diapers from other waste and cleaning them would take a lot of work. Diapers’ plant-based parts can be used for building. But scientists have to separate and then throw away their plastic parts. This can be hard to do.
27. According to the passage, a team of scientists used old diapers to ________.
A. build little houses B. design little buildings
C. make sand and rock D. publish magazines
28. What does the underlined word “affect” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Match. B. Influence. C. Improve. D. Protect.
29. From Paragraph 3, which building project can use the most percent of diapers
A. B. C. D.
30. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Special ways of dealing with old diapers.
B. The improvement of diapers as a building material.
C. The test of using old diapers as a helpful building material.
D. Difficult opinions on whether diapers can be used for building.
【答案】27. A 28. B 29. D 30. C
【解析】
【导语】本文主要讲述了一个科学家团队进行了实验，想看看是否能用旧尿布建造房屋。
27题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“The team mixed the diapers into sand and cement (水泥). Then the team made a little house.”可知，一组科学家用旧尿布建造小房子。故选A。
【28题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第二段“He and his team find solutions to environmental problems that affect the health and safety of people and the environment.”可知，Siswanti Zuraida和他的团队找到了解决影响人类健康和安全以及环境的环境问题的方法。由此猜测，affect意为influence“影响”。故选B。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“But tall buildings need more support. They would have less diaper materials in load-bearing structures.”可知，高楼需要更多的支撑，在其承重结构中使用的尿布材料会更少。由此推测，选项D能够用最多的尿布。故选D。
【30题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了一个科学家团队进行了实验，想看看是否能用旧尿布建造房屋。故选C。
第Ⅱ卷
四、任务阅读与表达（本题有5小题，每小题1分：满分5分）
阅读下面材料，从下面所给的A—E四个选项中选出合适的内容（选项中有一个为多余选项）填入1—4中，并回答第5题（不超过10个单词）。
Do you feel that it has been a long time since you came up with an amazing idea or something new This is a sign that there are improvements you should make in your thinking process (过程). ________ Thankfully, you can get better at thinking well by trying these simple methods over time.
●Think when you are relaxed.
________ If you can’t relax, things might change. For example, it might be hard to do well if you feel worried about upcoming exams at school. In this case, it’s important to ask for help from those around you to reduce the pressure.
●________
Smart people learn from what happened before and their mistakes. Good thinking gets better over time, and you can learn from events to make it even better. From every experience, even the tough ones, there’s something to learn.
●Get your brain and heart to work together.
Sometimes, your mind might disagree with your feelings. If you only listen to your mind, your thinking might not work well. One way to make sure they agree is to be in a calm and quiet place and relax. ________
You can improve your thinking process with the ways above. It doesn’t have to happen in one day. You will see some improvements slowly and make your ideas better.
A. Learn from past experiences.
B. Then, you can make wiser decisions.
C. Listening to music can help improve your thinking process.
D. Stop thinking under pressure if you want to make the most from it.
E. However, our thoughts may harm how we feel and make choices.
31. ________
32. ________
33. ________
34. ________
35. What other ways can we use to improve our thinking process
_________________________________________________
【答案】31. E 32. D
33. A 34. B
35. Read and learn widely.
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了三个改进思考过程的方法。
【31题详解】
根据上文“Do you feel that it has been a long time since you came up with an amazing idea or something new This is a sign that there are improvements you should make in your thinking process (过程).”可知，当你很久没有想出新的点子，说明你的思维需要改善；根据下文“Thankfully, you can get better at thinking well by trying these simple methods over time.”可知，此处提到有一些方法可以帮助你更好地思考，所以空格处应承接上文，又能引出下文，选项E“然而，我们的想法可能会伤害我们的感受和选择。”符合语境，故选E。
【32题详解】
根据小标题“Think when you are relaxed.”可知，此处说明要在放松的状态下思考，即避免在压力下思考，选项D“如果你想充分利用，就不要在压力下思考。”符合语境，故选D。
【33题详解】
根据下文“Smart people learn from what happened before and their mistakes.”可知，此处说明聪明的人会从以前发生的事情和他们的错误中吸取教训。选项A“从过去的经验中学习。”符合语境，故选A。
【34题详解】
根据上文“One way to make sure they agree is to be in a calm and quiet place and relax.”可知，空格处应说明在一个安静祥和的地方放松自己后会发生什么。选项B“然后，你可以做出更明智的决定。”符合语境，故选B。
【35题详解】
开放性作答，言之成理即可，答案不超过10个单词。参考答案为Read and learn widely.
五、词汇运用（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，每词仅用一次（每空一词）。
different one similar watch during
Mr. Li: Sam, did you enjoy your ____36____ Spring Festival in China
Sam: Yes, I did. During this festival, many family members get together.
Mr. Li: Yes, I hear that at Thanksgiving Americans also get together for a special meal. It sounds ____37____.
Sam: Yes, it’s similar. ____38____ these holidays, both the Chinese and Americans come home and have a big dinner. It’s great fun.
Mr. Li: What do you think are the main ____39____ between the Spring Festival and Thanksgiving
Sam: Well, we take part in different activities and eat different kinds of food. In China, people usually set off fireworks and eat dumplings. In the US, we usually ____40____ a Thanksgiving parade and an American football game on TV. We also eat turkey.
Mr. Li: That’s interesting.
【答案】36. first
37. similar
38. During 39. differences
40. watch
【解析】
【导语】本文是李先生和萨姆之间的对话。他们在谈论美国的感恩节和中国的春节之间的异同。
【36题详解】
根据“your...Spring Festival”和所给单词可知，空格处应填one的序数词first“第一”，用于修饰名词短语Spring Festival。故填first。
【37题详解】
根据“During this festival, many family members get together.”和“I hear that at Thanksgiving Americans also get together for a special meal.”可知，此处表示庆祝春节的方式和庆祝感恩节的方式听起来很相似，形容词similar“相似的”符合语境。故填similar。
【38题详解】
根据“both the Chinese and Americans come home and have a big dinner”可推知，空格处应选during“在……期间”，during these holidays意为“在这些节日期间”，句首首字母大写。故填During。
【39题详解】
根据“we take part in different activities and eat different kinds of food”可知，问句提问春节和感恩节的不同之处，different的名词形式difference“不同之处”符合语境，根据空前的are可知，空格处应填difference的复数形式。故填differences。
【40题详解】
根据空后的“we usually...a Thanksgiving parade”可知，空格处是谓语动词，此处应表示我们通常观看感恩节游行，动词watch“观看”符合语境，根据“usually”可知，时态是一般现在时，主语we表示复数，所以动词watch用原形。故填watch。
根据短文内容和所给中文提示，在空白处写出单词的正确形式。每空限填一词。
Huagudeng is a type of traditional dance of the Han people in China. It is ____41____ (主要地) popular in Fengtai and other villages in Anhui. The art form ____42____ (混合) dancing, singing and beating drums into a storyline. ____43____ (在……之中) lots of them, Fengtai Huagudeng is thought as one of the most important. It is known for its cheerful ____44____ (精神).
In general, huagudeng is shown in winter. People usually use it to show their ____45____ (平静的) life in the countryside. Villagers come to a square to dance together and ____46____ (庆祝) the harvest of a year. The show includes four parts: dancing, singing, mini-plays and drum playing. Dancing plays a central role in these parts.
Huagudeng has been well developed and kept for two ____47____ (原因). First, it has been a part of the culture of a large population since it ____48____ (出现). Second, after 1949, it has been regarded as a kind of local opera. Huagudeng becomes so popular that it has been taught in universities.
The inheritors (传承人) have also spared no effort to spread the art. Deng Hong is one of them. She says they still perform huagudeng in the countryside, and ____49____ (带领) art teams to perform across the country. The more she performs, the ____50____ (深的) understanding of the art she has. All of these have increased the popularity of this traditional art across the country.
【答案】41. mainly
42. mixes 43. Among
44. spirit 45. peaceful
46. celebrate
47. reasons
48. appeared
49. lead 50. deeper
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了中国传统艺术“花鼓灯”。
【41题详解】
句意：它主要流行于安徽凤台等乡村。“主要地”英文表达是mainly，副词，用于修饰形容词popular。故填mainly。
【42题详解】
句意：这种艺术形式将舞蹈、唱歌和打鼓融合在一个故事情节中。分析题干可知，空格处是谓语动词，结合中文提示，动词mix符合语境，根据语境可知，时态是一般现在时，主语The art form表示单数，动词mix要变成第三人称单数形式，故填mixes。
【43题详解】
句意：其中，凤台花鼓灯被认为是最重要的一个。结合中文提示和语境可知，此处表示“在三者以上之中”，among符合语境，句首首字母大写。故填Among。
【44题详解】
句意：它以其欢快的精神而闻名。“精神”的英文表达是spirit，此处是不可数名词。故填spirit。
【45题详解】
句意：人们通常用它来展示他们在农村的平静生活。“平静的”英文表达是peaceful，形容词，用于修饰名词life。故填peaceful。
【46题详解】
句意：村民们来到广场一起跳舞，庆祝一年的丰收。分析题干可知，空格处是动词，结合中文提示，动词celebrate符合语境，根据语境可知，时态是一般现在时，主语Villagers表示复数，所以动词celebrate用原形。故填celebrate。
【47题详解】
句意：花鼓灯得到很好的发展和保留有两个原因。“原因”的英文表达是reason，名词，two后接可数名词的复数形式。故填reasons。
【48题详解】
句意：首先，自从它出现以来，它已经成为一个庞大人口文化的一部分。“出现”的英文表达是appear，动词，since引导的时间状语从句常用一般过去时，所以动词appear要变成过去式。故填appeared。
【49题详解】
句意：她说他们仍然在农村表演花鼓灯，并带领艺术团队在全国各地演出。“带领”的英文表达是lead，动词，根据语境可知，时态是一般现在时，主语they表示复数，所以动词lead用原形。故填lead。
【50题详解】
句意：她表演得越多，对艺术的理解就越深刻。根据“The more she performs”和空前的“the”可知，本句使用“the+比较级..., the+比较级...”结构，意为“越……越……”，结合中文提示，空格处应填形容词deep的比较级deeper。故填deeper。
六、语法填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10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。
At sixty, my husband retired (退休) from a high-stress and challenging job. We have been ____51____ (happy) married for thirty-five years. But I have to say that my husband’s transition (过渡) to retirement was one of ____52____ (big) challenges in our life. For the first time, he felt lost. How would he find purpose and make ____53____ living that could allow for a healthier lifestyle
During the last Christmas, I bought him one yoga card. I found the magic of yoga a few years earlier and wanted to share ____54____ him. He was thankful, but the gift card ____55____ (hide) in his wallet. One evening over dinner, after completing all the housework, he said something surprising, “I think I may use that yoga card and take a yoga class for ____56____ (begin).” Then, I realized yoga was really ____57____ (help) to him. The transition taught him how ____58____ (make) a great change in life. He would soon learn that yoga is not about competing, but showing up without judgment (评价). I hoped the lessons would make him feel relaxed.
Well, things have changed since then. My husband has always been a gentle man, but ever since he decided to take a yoga class, he ____59____ (become) much gentler. And all our grown children now throw a yoga mat (垫) in their back seat. ____60____ Dad and Mom do it, it must be worth a try.
【答案】51. happily
52. the biggest
53. a 54. with
55 was hidden
56. beginning
57. helpful
58. to make
59. has become
60. If
【解析】
【导语】本文主要讲述了作者的丈夫过渡到退休状态中遇到的挑战。
【51题详解】
句意：我们已经幸福地结婚35年了。结合提示词和“We have been...married”可知，空格处应填副词happily“幸福地”修饰形容词married。故填happily。
【52题详解】
句意：但我不得不说，我丈夫向退休的过渡是我们生活中最大的挑战之一。本题应用“one of the+形容词最高级+可数名词复数形式”结构，意为“最……的……之一”，结合提示词，空格处应填the biggest。故填the biggest。
【53题详解】
句意：他将如何找到目标，并以更健康的生活方式谋生？make a living意为“谋生”。故填a。
【54题详解】
句意：几年前我发现了瑜伽的魔力，想和他分享。share sth. with sb.意为“与某人分享某物”。故填with。
【55题详解】
句意：他很感激，但礼物卡被藏在他的钱包里。主语the gift card和动词hide之间是被动关系，根据“He was thankful”可知，时态是一般过去时，所以空格处应用一般过去时的被动语态，结构是：was/were+动词过去分词，主语the gift card表示单数，be动词应用was，hide变成过去分词hidden。故填was hidden。
【56题详解】
句意：我想我可以用那张瑜伽卡开始上瑜伽课。介词for后接动词-ing形式，结合提示词，空格处应填beginning。故填beginning。
【57题详解】
句意：然后，我意识到瑜伽对他真的很有帮助。be helpful to sb.意为“对某人有帮助”。故填helpful。
【58题详解】
句意：这种过渡教会了他如何在生活中做出巨大改变。结合提示词和空前的how可知，本题应使用“how+动词不定式”结构，故填to make。
【59题详解】
句意：我丈夫一直是个温和的人，但自从他决定去上瑜伽课后，他变得更加温和了。根据“ever since”可知，空格处应使用现在完成时，结构是：have/has+动词过去分词，主语he表示单数，所以助动词用has，动词become的过去分词还是become。故填has become。
【60题详解】
句意：如果爸爸妈妈都练瑜伽，那一定值得一试。分析“...Dad and Mom do it, it must be worth a try.”可知，前句是后句的条件，空格处是条件状语从句的引导词，if“如果”符合语境，句首首字母大写。故填If。
七、书面表达（本题有1小题；共计20分）
61. 假如你是李华，你所在的村庄有幸荣获“中国美丽休闲乡村”的荣誉。为更好地服务游客，正在招募志愿者担任导游。请你根据以下提示，用英语给负责人赵先生写一封自荐信，报名成为一名志愿者导游。
写作要求：1.要点齐全，语句通顺，语法正确，书写规范；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文流；
3.100词左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数）。
Dear Mr. Zhao,
I’m glad to hear that some volunteer guides are wanted in our village. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】例文
Dear Mr. Zhao,
I’m glad to hear that some volunteer guides are wanted in our village. I am writing to apply for this position.
I’m a Junior 3 student, who was born in the village. I believe I am fit for the position. I’m polite and outgoing. So I am confident that I can show the visitors around our village and introduce it to them patiently. Besides, I speak good English and I have no difficulty communicating with foreigners. What’s more, as a local villager, I am sure my knowledge will prove helpful when I introduce it to foreign guests.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
【详解】[总体分析]
①题材：本文是一篇书信作文；
②时态：一般现在时；
③提示：写作提示已给出，考生应注意要介绍自己的性格和特长，适当发挥，使上下文连贯。
[写作步骤]
第一步，说明你想报名成为一名志愿者导游；
第二步，具体介绍自己的所在年级、性格、特长等；
第三步，书写结语。感谢对方的考虑。
[亮点词汇]
①fit合适的
②confident自信的
③besides此外
④what’s more而且
[高分句型]
①I’m a Junior 3 student, who was born in the village.（who引导的定语从句）
②I believe I am fit for the position.（省略that的宾语从句）
③I am sure my knowledge will prove helpful when I introduce it to foreign guests.（省略that的宾语从句，when引导的时间状语从句）2023学年第二学期浙江省初中学校“TZ-8”共同体
九年级第一次模拟考试
英语
第I卷
一、听力（本题共三节，满分20分）
第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满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,并标在试题的相应位置。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 is Alan's flower made of
A. Glass.B. Papcr.C. Plastic.
2. Who is the boy in red
A. Jack's teacher.B. Jack's brother.C. Jack's friend.
3. Where is Tom probably going first
A. To the gym.B. To the shop.C. To the library.
4. How did Bill go to school yesterday
A. By taxi.B. By bike.C. On foot.
5. What does the man mean
A. He hates the rain.B. He likes rainy nights.C. He has a sleeping problem.
第二节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）
听下面2段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，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。每段对话读两遍。
现在听一段较长对话，回答两小题。
6. When does Lisa have to get to the airport
A. By 2:15 p.m.B. By 2:30 p.m.C. By 2: 45 p.m.
7.Why is Lisa in a hurry
A. She is catching a flight.B. She is going to pick up someone.C. She is going to travel in London.
听下面一段较长的对话，回答三小题。
8. What is Peter's report about
A. Life now and then.B. Pollution.C. Education.
9. Why is Linda worried
A. The pollution is heavyB. The education is poor.C. The traffic is bad.
10. Who will they interview next
A. Children.B. Old people.C. Doctors.
第三节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
听下面短文。短文后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完短文后，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。短文读两遍。
11. What is Today's topic on Student Voice
A. Job interview.B. Dream jobs.C. Part-time jobs.
12. What does Sam want to be
A. A pilot.B. A teacher.C. A coach.
13. What does Sam like about the job he wants
A. Visiting many places.B. Making new friends. C. Helping people.
14. What problem does Sam have
A. Poor health.B. Difficulty in language.C. Fear of heights.
15. What's Sam's hobby
A. Reading magazines.B. Building model planes.C. Collecting tickets.
二、完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
A month before my first marathon (马拉松赛), one of my feet was hurt and this meant not running for half a month, leaving me only two ____1____ to train. Although my foot was hurting, I had a strong feeling to ____2____.
I remember back to my 7th grade in school. In my first P.E. class the teacher required us to run and then hit a ball. He told me that I was not good at sports, because I did both ____3____. The idea stuck with me for years.
When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a ____4____ against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was good at sport. It was all about the challenge for my own body and mind. A test of ____5____!
The ____6____ before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line. It made me kind of ____7____, but ready to prove something to myself.
Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoelaces became untied. So I stopped to tie. Not the ____8____ I wanted!
At mile 3, I ____9____ a sign: “GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!” At mile 17, out of breath and in terrible pain, I kept going by ____10____ between walking and running.
As I came close to mile 23, I could see my mom waving a sign. If there is anyone who has believed in me during this journey, it’s always been her. She ____11____ minded waking me up at 5 a.m. or questioned ____12____ cost like running shoes, hats and so on. No doubt she is my biggest fan!
I was one of the final runners to finish. ____13____ I finished! And I got a medal.
Did I win Of course I did! I only had myself to ____14____! Strong willed to be myself, move forward, ____15____ of shame, I can now call myself a “marathon winner”.
1.
A. days B. weeks C. months D. years
2.
A. go ahead B. go away C. get up D. get out
3.
A. seriously B. sadly C. safely D. badly
4.
A. journey B. fight C. suggestion D. game
5.
A. wills B. skills C. ability D. knowledge
6.
A. noon B. afternoon C. night D. morning
7.
A. excited B. nervous C. lonely D. joyful
8.
A. class B. life C. start D. result
9.
A. made B. posted C. held D. passed
10.
A. changing B. thinking C. staying D. resting
11.
A. sometimes B. always C. ever D. never
12.
A. her B. my C. our D. their
13.
A. Unless B. So C. If D. But
14.
A. beat B. protect C. trust D. make
15.
A. shy B. proud C. free D. afraid
三、阅读理解（本题有15小题，每小题2分；满分30分）
阅读下面材料，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
London Bike Rides Join a bike ride around London. Run for all the family!
Our bike rides are great for all the family: mum and dad, children aged six and over, and grandparents too! Our groups are small—between four and ten riders. Ride one of our fantastic bikes with a bell, a light and a basket, if you want one. All our bikes have got 24 gears (变速). We also give you a helmet, a safety vest and a lock because your safety is very important to us. Ride down quiet streets, across big squares and along paths through the beautiful parks of London, and see many of the city centre’s famous places. Stop in a park for a break where you can play on the swings, and enjoy an ice cream.
Summer every day, 9am—12 noon 1st April —30th September Winter Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am—1pm 1st October —31st March
Tickets: 30 for adults; 20 for children Buy your tickets on our website or at London Bike Riders, near Victoria Train Station, opposite the Bluebird Café.
16. When can we join a bike ride around London
A. At 1 pm on Monday in July. B. At 8 am on Sunday in May.
C. At 11 am on Friday in December. D. At 10 am on Wednesday in November.
17. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. There are at least 6 riders in a ride.
B. Children of all ages can join in the rides.
C. People can buy tickets online or on the phone.
D. Riders will be offered something to keep safe.
18. This passage is mainly to ________.
A. ask people to join London Bike Rides
B. show people how to ride a bike safely in London
C. invite people to visit the famous places in London
D. make people pay attention to road safety while riding
B
Jenna looked out of the window and said, “It’s still raining! Now my day with Nikki is not going to be fun. It’s so boring.”
Jenna’s cousin Nikki was coming over for the day. They had planned a picnic at the park. Rain drummed harder on the roof. “And it’s noisy!” Jenna shouted.
Grandma came into the living room. “Did I hear you describe the rain as boring and noisy ” she asked. “Sounds like somebody got up on the wrong side of the bed.”
“I did not,” Jenna said. “I got up the same way I always do.”
“You know what I mean.” Grandma said.
“Look,” Nikki came in and said. “I’ve been so patient. I’ve been waiting for months to wear these boots (靴子)! The yellow ducks look just like bath toys. Let’s go walking in the rain!”
“I don’t want to get wet,” Jenna said. “I want it to be sunny so we can go to the park. That would be fun.”
Grandma looked at Jenna and said, “That’s enough. I know you’re down about the park. But you can still have a fun day.”
Jenna thought for a while She knew Grandma was right. She was being kind of silly.
Nikki sat down next to her. “I’m sorry you’re sad.” Nikki said.
“Oh, it’s okay,” Jenna said. “Do you still want to go walking I can get my rain boots.”
“Sure,” Nikki said. “And I have an idea for what to do then. We can have an inside picnic!”
“An inside picnic How can we do that ” Jenna asked.
“We can get the picnic blanket and put it on the floor. Then we can make a picnic lunch. We can eat it inside. We won’t get wet, and there won’t be any bugs!” Nikki said.
“That sounds like fun,” Jenna agreed. “We can walk around outside first. Then we’ll make lunch. Can we make cookies too, Grandma ” she asked.
Grandma said, “Yes!”
“________” Jenna said.
19 Why did Jenna think the day was boring at the beginning
A. Because she didn’t like the rainy days.
B. Because she didn’t want to get up so early.
C. Because she didn’t want to play with Nikki.
D. Because she couldn’t go for a picnic in the garden.
20. How does Nikki feel about the rain
A. Bored. B. Excited. C. Nervous. D. Surprised.
21. Which of the following is the best to fill in “________”
A. Let’s wait for the next rainy day! B. Don’t worry about Nikki and me!
C. The rainy day may not be so bad! D. I am the smartest girl in the world!
22. What lesson can we learn from the story
A. Safety always comes first. B. Get along with changes.
C. Think twice before acting. D. Efforts will be paid off.
C
①Small talk refers to an informal (非正式的), polite conversation that often focuses on unimportant topics. Small talk topics are good conversation starters between people who don’t know each other well. You should know what things to talk about and what to avoid.
②If you are looking for some good conversation starters, here are a few topics to consider.
③The weather is a good topic that everyone can discuss. Practice making small talk about the weather the next time you find yourself in the middle of a silence. It may open up other topics.
④People like to talk about their hobbies and are likely to be interested in yours. If you don’t have any hobbies, consider trying something new. Not only will you have something to talk about, but having a hobby will give you a chance to meet others with similar interests.
⑤People like to hear about vacations. If you travel, be ready to answer questions and give your opinions about the places you have visited. Ask others about their favorite spots and what they recommend. Many people like to help others and will be happy to share their experiences.
⑥Once you know a few good conversation starters, it’s also helpful to recognize what type of small talk topics you’re better off avoiding.
⑦The problem with talking about politics is that you never know who in the crowd may have strong opinions. Stay away from this topic if you don’t want to risk ending up in the middle of a heated conversation.
⑧Death is a heavy topic that should be avoided during small talk. When you are in the company of strangers, do not bring up emotional (情感的) topics.
⑨In addition, avoid questions related to appearance. Do not ask anyone if they have lost weight. You never know the reason for weight gain or loss and, as a result, you could be left in an uncomfortable situation.
23 How is small talk probably like
A. Serious. B. Formal. C. Important. D. Polite.
24. Which is a bad question to start small talk
A. What music do you prefer
B. Lovely day, don’t you think
C. Have you put on weight lately
D. Where will you go for a holiday
25. What is the structure of the passage
A. B. C. D.
26. What is the best title for the passage
A. What Matters on Small Talk
B. Why to Have Small Talk
C. How to Start Small Talk
D. Who Has Small Talk
D
One day we could build houses out of old diapers. A team of scientists gathered recycled diapers. The team mixed the diapers into sand and cement (水泥). Then the team made a little house. The scientists found that recycled diapers could take the place of a lot of the building materials. In May the scientists reported these findings in a scientific magazine.
Using old diapers would mean less rubbish. It could also make homes cheaper. Siswanti Zuraida is an environmental engineer. He and his team find solutions to environmental problems that affect the health and safety of people and the environment. Building materials are often expensive and harmful to our health. Scientists have tried to save costs with unusual materials. Diapers are made from trees, cotton and plastic. Most parts of diapers could all be nice building materials.
Zuraida and his team washed, dried and cut up the diapers. They made six different kinds of building materials. Each used different percent of diapers, cement, sand, rocks and water. They put them in a machine to test their load-bearing (承重) ability. They found out how much diaper waste they could use. Too much made the building materials weak. Next, the scientists built a small home. It had two bedrooms and one bathroom. Diapers could make up 27 percent of the materials in the home’s load-bearing structures (结构), parts of a building that help hold a lot of weight. Some parts of homes do not have to hold a lot of weight. There, diapers could be very helpful. They could make up a lot of the building materials. But tall buildings need more support. They would have less diaper materials in load-bearing structures.
Diapers cannot be used in real homes yet. Countries have laws about what can be used for building. Cement, bricks and wood are allowed. But making them creates a lot of greenhouse air, such as CO2. Plus, picking out diapers from other waste and cleaning them would take a lot of work. Diapers’ plant-based parts can be used for building. But scientists have to separate and then throw away their plastic parts. This can be hard to do.
27. According to the passage, a team of scientists used old diapers to ________.
A. build little houses B. design little buildings
C. make sand and rock D. publish magazines
28. What does the underlined word “affect” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Match. B. Influence. C. Improve. D. Protect.
29. From Paragraph 3, which building project can use the most percent of diapers
A. B. C. D.
30. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Special ways of dealing with old diapers.
B. The improvement of diapers as a building material.
C. The test of using old diapers as a helpful building material.
D. Difficult opinions on whether diapers can be used for building.
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四、任务阅读与表达（本题有5小题，每小题1分：满分5分）
阅读下面材料，从下面所给的A—E四个选项中选出合适的内容（选项中有一个为多余选项）填入1—4中，并回答第5题（不超过10个单词）。
Do you feel that it has been a long time since you came up with an amazing idea or something new This is a sign that there are improvements you should make in your thinking process (过程). ________ Thankfully, you can get better at thinking well by trying these simple methods over time.
●Think when you are relaxed.
________ If you can’t relax, things might change. For example, it might be hard to do well if you feel worried about upcoming exams at school. In this case, it’s important to ask for help from those around you to reduce the pressure.
●________
Smart people learn from what happened before and their mistakes. Good thinking gets better over time, and you can learn from events to make it even better. From every experience, even the tough ones, there’s something to learn.
●Get your brain and heart to work together.
Sometimes, your mind might disagree with your feelings. If you only listen to your mind, your thinking might not work well. One way to make sure they agree is to be in a calm and quiet place and relax. ________
You can improve your thinking process with the ways above. It doesn’t have to happen in one day. You will see some improvements slowly and make your ideas better.
A. Learn from past experiences.
B. Then, you can make wiser decisions.
C. Listening to music can help improve your thinking process.
D. Stop thinking under pressure if you want to make the most from it.
E. However, our thoughts may harm how we feel and make choices.
31. ________
32. ________
33. ________
34. ________
35. What other ways can we use to improve our thinking process
_________________________________________________
五、词汇运用（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，每词仅用一次（每空一词）。
different one similar watch during
Mr. Li: Sam, did you enjoy your ____36____ Spring Festival in China
Sam: Yes, I did. During this festival, many family members get together.
Mr. Li: Yes, I hear that at Thanksgiving Americans also get together for a special meal. It sounds ____37____.
Sam: Yes, it’s similar. ____38____ these holidays, both the Chinese and Americans come home and have a big dinner. It’s great fun.
Mr. Li: What do you think are the main ____39____ between the Spring Festival and Thanksgiving
Sam: Well, we take part in different activities and eat different kinds of food. In China, people usually set off fireworks and eat dumplings. In the US, we usually ____40____ a Thanksgiving parade and an American football game on TV. We also eat turkey.
Mr. Li: That’s interesting.
根据短文内容和所给中文提示，在空白处写出单词的正确形式。每空限填一词。
Huagudeng is a type of traditional dance of the Han people in China. It is ____41____ (主要地) popular in Fengtai and other villages in Anhui. The art form ____42____ (混合) dancing, singing and beating drums into a storyline. ____43____ (在……之中) lots of them, Fengtai Huagudeng is thought as one of the most important. It is known for its cheerful ____44____ (精神).
In general, huagudeng is shown in winter. People usually use it to show their ____45____ (平静的) life in the countryside. Villagers come to a square to dance together and ____46____ (庆祝) the harvest of a year. The show includes four parts: dancing, singing, mini-plays and drum playing. Dancing plays a central role in these parts.
Huagudeng has been well developed and kept for two ____47____ (原因). First, it has been a part of the culture of a large population since it ____48____ (出现). Second, after 1949, it has been regarded as a kind of local opera. Huagudeng becomes so popular that it has been taught in universities.
The inheritors (传承人) have also spared no effort to spread the art. Deng Hong is one of them. She says they still perform huagudeng in the countryside, and ____49____ (带领) art teams to perform across the country. The more she performs, the ____50____ (深的) understanding of the art she has. All of these have increased the popularity of this traditional art across the country.
六、语法填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10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。
At sixty, my husband retired (退休) from a high-stress and challenging job. We have been ____51____ (happy) married for thirty-five years. But I have to say that my husband’s transition (过渡) to retirement was one of ____52____ (big) challenges in our life. For the first time, he felt lost. How would he find purpose and make ____53____ living that could allow for a healthier lifestyle
During the last Christmas, I bought him one yoga card. I found the magic of yoga a few years earlier and wanted to share ____54____ him. He was thankful, but the gift card ____55____ (hide) in his wallet. One evening over dinner, after completing all the housework, he said something surprising, “I think I may use that yoga card and take a yoga class for ____56____ (begin).” Then, I realized yoga was really ____57____ (help) to him. The transition taught him how ____58____ (make) a great change in life. He would soon learn that yoga is not about competing, but showing up without judgment (评价). I hoped the lessons would make him feel relaxed.
Well, things have changed since then. My husband has always been a gentle man, but ever since he decided to take a yoga class, he ____59____ (become) much gentler. And all our grown children now throw a yoga mat (垫) in their back seat. ____60____ Dad and Mom do it, it must be worth a try.
七、书面表达（本题有1小题；共计20分）
61. 假如你是李华，你所在的村庄有幸荣获“中国美丽休闲乡村”的荣誉。为更好地服务游客，正在招募志愿者担任导游。请你根据以下提示，用英语给负责人赵先生写一封自荐信，报名成为一名志愿者导游。
写作要求：1.要点齐全，语句通顺，语法正确，书写规范；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文流；
3.100词左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数）。
Dear Mr. Zhao,
I’m glad to hear that some volunteer guides are wanted in our village. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua

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