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高一年級下學期第二次月考試卷
英 語
注意事項：
1.答題前，考生務必將自己的姓名、考生號、考場號、座位號填寫在答題卡上。
2.回答選擇題時，選出每小題答案后，用鉛筆把答題卡上對應題目的答案標號涂黑。如需改動，用橡皮擦干凈后，再選涂其他答案標號。回答非選擇題時，將答案寫在答題卡上。寫在本試卷上無效。
第一部分 聽力(共兩節，滿分30分)
做題時，先將答案標在試卷上，錄音內容結束后，你將有兩分鐘的時間將試卷上的答案轉涂到答題卡上。
第一節 聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
1. What is the man doing
A. Returning a textbook. B. Borrowing a textbook. C.Looking for a textbook.
2. What is the woman’s opinion on the match last night
A. It’s close. B. It’s boring. C. It’s pleasant.
3. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a supermarket. B. In a restaurant. C.In the man’s house.
4. What does the woman want to do
A. Park her car. B. Take a bus. C. Find a taxi.
5. What is the time for the man’s presentation
A. Around 3:00. B.Around 3:10. C. Around 3:15.
第二節 聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘;聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。
聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。
6. What does Marie say about Gino
A. He will perform well. B. He should go to Mexico. C.He is not ready to take the position.
7. What is Gino going to do next
A. Thank Ms. Robertson. B.Go on a vacation. C.Celebrate with Marie.
聽第7段材料，回答第8至10題。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. When to buy a gift. B.Whether to buy a gift. C. Where to buy a gift.
9 What will the speakers do next
A.Go to a department store. B. Surf the Internet. C.Take a bus.
10. What do we know about Lucy
A. She has moved house. B. She has had her birthday. C. She has bought a microwave.
聽第8段材料，回答第11至13題。
11. What will Jane do during the Christmas holidays
A.Attend a conference. B. Enjoy a performance. C. Travel around London.
12. How does the man suggest Jane get to Brown Theater
A. By subway. B.By car. C.By bus.
13. What does the man offer to do for Jane
A. Send her a timetable. B. Reserve tickets for her. C.Give her a ride.
聽第9段材料，回答第14至17題。
14. Who is Mr. Cook
A.An advisor. B.A history teacher. C.A math teacher.
15. Why does the man want to take math in the morning
A.To concentrate much on it.
B.To make time for other subjects
C.To complete it as early as possible.
16. Where will the woman probably go next
A.Mr.Cook’s office. B.The library. C.The school dining hall.
17.What do the speakers disagree on
A. Whether math is interesting.
B. Whether they should have lunch together.
C. Whether they will be in the same math class.
聽第10段材料，回答第18至20題。
18 . What is the purpose of the talk
A. To explain a pet training course. B.To set a daily timetable for pets. C.To introduce a pet center.
19. What is the most important for the staff members
A.The love for animals. B.The knowledge of animals. C.The experience with animals.
20 . What are dogs expected to do from 9:00 to 9:30
A.Play with dog toys. B. Run in the garden. C.Have a bath.
第二部分 閱讀(共兩節，滿分50分)
第一節 (共15小題，每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分)
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項只能夠選出最佳選項。
A
Sunflower season is right around the corner. Here are several most beautiful golden fields near London.
Garsons Farm
At Garsons Farm you will find three separate sunflower fields across its 155 acres. You’ll need to purchase a crop farm pass ( 4 for adults, 1 for kids) in advance and pay 99 pence per flower. This farm is also home to over 75 varieties of fruits, vegetables and plants that can be picked during your visit, but be sure to check crop availability on its website beforehand.
Hitchin Lavender Farm
This spot is most famous for its purple crops of lavender (熏衣草), but it is also home to dozens of sunflowers! You will be charged 6 for your entry to the farm, and 50 pence per stem. And for 50 you can hire a personal photographer and have your very own photos with the plants.
Cotswold Farm Park
Cotswold Farm Park was founded to help protect rare species of farm animals in 1971. You will not only find flowering sunflowers but plenty of furry four-legged friends, too. The park also contains several photo stations throughout the field. Tickets must be booked in advance and cost 7 per adult.
Broomfield Farm
This fruit farm is open every Saturday and Sunday for those who want to see sunflowers on their weekends! It produces all kinds of fruits, vegetables and flowers that you can purchase in their farm shop or pick yourself during your visit. You are allowed to bring a picnic with you and the 4 entry is taken off your “pay and weigh” bill at the end.
1. What’s the entry fee for a couple and two kids if they go to Garsons Farm
A. 6. B. 7. C. 8. D. 10.
2. Where can you see rare farm animals
A. At Garsons Farm. B. At Bromfield Farm.
C. At Cotswold Farm Park. D. At Hitchin Lavender Farm.
3. Who is the text mainly intended for
A. Sunflower lovers. B. Holiday campers. C. Field researchers. D. Nature photographers.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A
B
2, 000 years ago, the most powerful army in the world belonged to the Romans. They conquered (占領) almost all of Europe, and parts of Asia and Africa. Life in the army was hard. And many of the soldiers long for the comforts of home. They wanted to get married and set up families. The emperor, whose name was Claudius, grew worried that his army was growing soft. So he made a law that no soldier was allowed to get married.
By that time, many of the Romans were Christians. And one of their leaders was a bishop (主教), called Valentine. He believed that if a man and a woman fell in love with each other, they should get married. And so he decided to let soldiers get married in his church, even though it was against the law. The soldiers’ weddings were meant to be kept secret. But as you know, all secrets are hard to keep. And soon the word got out. Valentine was arrested (逮捕) and brought before the emperor who demanded that he stop helping soldiers to marry. When he refused, the emperor pronounced (宣判) him to death.
While Valentine was in prison, the jailer’s daughter used to bring him food. She was a young blind woman. She and Valentine used to spend long hours talking to each other. And soon they fell in love. One day, Valentine put his hand through the bars of the cell and touched the lids of her closed eyes. When she opened them again, she could see. It was a miracle (奇跡). The love story didn’t continue. Unfortunately, Valentine’s execution (死刑) was set for February 14th.
This took place in the year 270. And ever since, people have observed the day of February14th called Valentine’s Day, in honour of this brave bishop.
4. Why were the soldiers forbidden (禁止) to get married
A. The soldiers had no spare time to consider this. B. The soldiers who got married would become soft.
C. The soldiers were not interested in marriage. D. The emperor stopped them getting married.
5. Which of the following could Valentine agree with
A. Soldiers shouldn’t get married in his church. B. Two people who love each other should get married.
C. Soldiers shouldn’t get married secretly. D. It is against social custom for soldiers to get married.
6. Why does Valentine’s Day fall on February 14th
A. People used to get married on that day.
B. A bishop cured his beloved girl on that day.
C. Valentine’s birthday was on February 14th.
D. A bishop called Valentine was sentenced to death on the day.
7. In which part of a newspaper can you most probably read the text
A. Geography. B. Travelling. C. Festival. D. Life.
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. D 7. C
C
Listening to music is considered a good thing for adults. Indeed it is. Scientific studies have proved it. Music has so many good effects on our body, mind and mood that this world will certainly not be a good place without music. Then, is music good for children Some parents think so and let their children learn or listen to music. But some parents don't know the importance of music to children. Here are some reasons why music is important to children.
First, music is good for children’s intelligence. Studies have proved that children who learn music are likely to have higher intelligence than those who have no interest in or dislike music. This is because the brain gets stimulated (刺激) by the rhythm and tone of music.
Music also has soothing (撫慰的) effect on children and helps remove their stress. Today’s children are under a lot of stress from schoolwork. Being under too much stress impairs children’s health. Luckily，listening to music can help them feel better.
Music can improve children’s moods. Some children are sad by nature. They seem to be lost in their own thoughts and don’t take interest in their surroundings. In such cases，a method known as “music therapy” comes to their rescue. It changes their moods and places a new kind of spirit in them.
Music is also a universal language that children ought to learn. Our world has become a global village. People are getting more and more interested in other cultures and countries. Music can help them in understanding foreign cultures.
Now we can say that music is very important not only to adults but also to children. So children should be encouraged to learn music or listen to music.
8. By mentioning scientific studies in Paragraph 1, the author wants to show .
A. Children should listen to music
B. Why adults should listen to music
C. Listening to music is only good for adults
D. Why scientists are interested in music
9. What does the underlined word “impairs” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. shows. B. changes.
C. improves. D. harms.
10. The last but second paragraph shows that listening to music means .
A. Understanding foreign cultures better
B. Learning languages better
C. Accepting the fast developing world easily
D. Showing greater interest in other cultures
11. What would be the best title for the passage
A. Why do Children Love Music
B. How to Choose Music for Children
C. Why is Music Important to Children
D. How to Teach Children Music Easily
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A 11. C
D
Psychologists tell us our self-image defines(限定) what we believe we can and cannot do. Each of us over the years has built up belief about ourselves: Unconsciously, our pictures of who we are have been formed by past experiences. As self-image plays a great role in our growth, gaining a proper understanding of it and even making changes to it can hold significant meaning for our development.
Changing our self-image is possible: Some psychologists suggest we begin to change our self-image by mentally picturing ourselves performing well at some tasks. Since we presently react to things based on our present images, it's suggested that we replace those with better ones. In many experiments, people were asked to sit quietly for a few minutes each day and imagine themselves doing well. For example, subjects would sit and imagine themselves throwing darts(飛鏢) at a bull's-eye on a target Over a period of weeks, their dart game improved.
The point of changing self-image is not to develop an image of ourselves that is not real. The aim is to find the real self and to bring our mental images of ourselves in line with our true potential. However, it is generally accepted among psychologists that most of us fail to do justice to ourselves. We're usually better than we think we are.
Another important part of changing self-image is to not think about past mistakes. Don't let failures do harm. It is all right to make mistakes. But when they have taught us what we did wrong, we should forget them and not dwell on(糾結于)them. Sometimes we keep remembering our failures or mistakes and feel guilty or embarrassed about them, and then we develop a fear.
It is important to have realistic expectations of ourselves. Some of our dissatisfaction might come from expecting too much of ourselves. If our goal is to reach perfection, we are doomed(注定要失敗的)from the start.
12. Which situation agrees with the idea of the passage
A. To win a speech contest, Tina pictures herself speaking more confidently.
B. To get along with her classmates, Doris always humbles(使卑微)herself.
C. To become a star player, Alex repeatedly plays back his mistakes in his mind.
D. To be better than his classmates, Joe sets an unrealistic goal.
13. What is the purpose of paragraph 3
A. To clarify(澄清)the key to changing self-image.
B. To confirm(確認)the effect of changing self-image
C. To propose a new view on changing self-image.
D. To stress the importance of changing self-image.
14. According to the author, how should we regard our past mistakes
A. They are tools for overcoming fear. B. They are warnings for future.
C. They are part of our growth. D. They are barriers to our development.
15. What is the main idea that the author conveys in the passage
A Overcoming fear through past mistakes.
B. Building a realistic self-image through proper imagination.
C. The importance of humility(謙卑)in personal growth.
D. Setting realistic goals for personal development.
【答案】12. A 13. A 14. C 15. B
第二節(共5小題，每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分)
閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，選項中有兩項為多余選項。
The “Chong Yang Festival” is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, which is also known as the Double Ninth Festival. ___16___.
Climbing mountains.
People like to climb mountains on this festival, so the Double Ninth Festival is also called “Mountain-climbing Festival”. The ninth lunar mouth, with clear autumn sky and cool air, is a good time for sightseeing. ___17___. It is really cheerful to climb mountains and enjoy the beautiful nature at this clear time in autumn.
Climbing mountains also means “climbing to a higher position”. ___18___. Climbing mountains on the Double Ninth Festival was already popular in the Tang Dynasty. A lot of poems were closely related to this custom.
Drinking Chrysanthemum Flower (菊花) Wine.
The chrysanthemum flower wine is made with special process. In ancient times, people usually picked fresh chrysanthemum flowers and leaves on the 9th of the 9th lunar month, and made the mixture of them and grains into the wine. ___19___. The wine is said to be good for the health and make people live longer.
___20___.
The Double Ninth cake is also known as “flower cake”. It is from Zhou Dynasty. It is said that the cake was prepared after autumn harvests for farmers to have a taste of what was just in season before, and it gradually turned into the present cake for people to eat on the Double Ninth Festival.
A. Eating Double Ninth cake
B. Making “flower cake” with friends
C. So people love to go sightseeing this month
D. It would not be drunk until the same day next year
E. Here are some traditional customs of the Double Ninth Festival
F. But few Chinese people are aware of the importance of the festival
G. That’s another reason why climbing mountains are valued by people, especially by the old
【答案】16. E 17. C 18. G 19. D 20. A
第三部分 語言運用(共兩節，滿分30分)
第一節(共15小題，每小題1分，滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。
It was the summer of 2013 when I was on a cruise (乘船游覽) line. After supper, I ____21____ the decks (甲板) and noticed that one of the bars (酒吧) there had karaoke (卡拉OK). Since I enjoyed ____22____, I entered the bar. It was a ____23____ and nice place with fewer people, whom I didn’t know at all, ____24____ I didn’t think I would be so nervous as usual. Then I decided I would have a ____25____.
In the bar, I chose a favorite song of mine. The loud music and my singing ____26____many passengers. As more people gathered together to ____27____, I couldn’t help getting upset. I was afraid of being____28____for not singing well. About a minute later, an old couple came smilingly, sent me a rose, and began to dance. This ____29____me and warmed my heart. I gradually _____30_____ and focused on the rest of the song. Later, I left to _____31_____ them and thank them for improving my _____32_____. They, in turn, thanked me for my _____33_____. They said I finished the song wonderfully and that they both had a good time dancing to my singing.
I felt lucky to meet the old couple. I got over (克服) my stage fright after that _____34_____. Sometimes, we can’t imagine how much energy a small action of ours will bring to someone else. Just don’t be_____35_____to do something good.
21. A. examined B. fixed up C. cleaned D. looked around
22. A. traveling B. singing C. dancing D. acting
23. A. boring B. busy C. poor D. quiet
24. A. or B. so C. since D. if
25. A. try B. rest C. hat D. test
26. A. moved B. changed C. guided D. drew
27. A. discuss B. laugh C. listen D. shout
28 A. criticized B. punished C. warned D. forgiven
29. A. confused B. challenged C. followed D. encouraged
30. A. showed off B. gave up C. calmed down D. fell behind
31. A. please B. greet C. praise D. help
32. A. confidence B. memory C. interest D. ability
33. A. kindness B. service C. patience D. performance
34. A. suggestion B. lesson C. experience D. mistake
35 A. slow B. careless C. proud D. stressful
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. A
第二節(共10小題，每小題1.5分，滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。
As we all know, festivals ______36______ (celebrate) all around the world and they have ______37______ wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous ______38______ (figure), and important events. Of all the _______39_______ (tradition) festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. People celebrate _______40_______ (show) that they are grateful for the year’s supply of food. Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time. With the __________41__________ (develop) of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade ________42________ and others may be established. Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses _____43_____ (take) advantage of the celebrations. Festivals reflect people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths and attitudes towards life. And if you study festivals _______44_______ (careful), you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot ________45________ common after all.
【答案】36. are celebrated
37. a 38. figures
39. traditional
40. to show
41. development
42. away 43. taking
44. carefully
45. in
第四部分 寫作(共兩節，滿分40分)
第一節(滿分15分)
46. 假如你是高中生李華，你校將舉辦一次以“音樂改變我們的生活”為主題的演講比賽，請你按照主題，寫下你的演講稿。
注意：1.寫作詞數應為80左右；2.可適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。
Boys and girls,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Boys and girls,
It’s a great honour for me to stand here and deliver my speech. My name is Li Hua. The topic of my speech is “Music changes our life”.
As is known to us all/As we all know, music is a great way to make people relax. I like listening to music. There are various music types, such as classical music, techno music, hip-hop, country music and so on. But my favorite music is soft music. It has lots of advantages. First of all, it can make people feel good and relaxed. Furthermore, it can help people forget problems. In addition， it also can give us strength and bring us relief. Finally, it can help heal both physical and mental conditions.
In a word, music gives us happiness. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me this opportunity to express myself today.
Thank you for your listening.
第二節(滿分25分)
47. 閱讀下面材料, 根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段, 使之構成一篇完整的短文。
The peaceful little town Cherrywood Dale was made up of colorful houses, each one home to a warm-hearted family. The neighbors were the salt of the earth, always ready to lend a helping hand to one another. However, among them was an exception, an old man named Mr. Johnson, who lived alone in a small cottage.
Mr. Johnson was known for his excellent gardening skills. His gift for gardening had turned his backyard into a beautiful rose garden. However, his passionate devotion to gardening had left him with little time for personal life. His only company was his beloved roses.
Not far from Mr. Johnson’s cottage lived a young couple, Tom and Emily. They were the complete opposite of Mr. Johnson—lively and sociable, always up to something new and exciting. Their home was always filled with the sound of laughter and good cheer. They had a young son named Charlie, who was Mr. Johnson’s favorite neighbor. Charlie’s infectious laughter and boundless energy brought some life to Mr. Johnson’s quiet existence.
One day, Charlie decided to surprise Mr. Johnson by decorating his front yard for the upcoming Harvest Festival. He knew how much Mr. Johnson loved autumn and the changing of the leaves. Charlie enlisted the help of his parents and set to work, painting pumpkins(南瓜)and hanging decorations. They were so caught up in their creation that they ended up accidentally stepping on Mr. Johnson’s prize-winning roses.
The next morning, Mr. Johnson came out of his cottage and saw the beautiful display, his face shining with delight. But his smile quickly turned into a frown(皺眉)when he saw the destroyed roses. He called over Tom and Emily, who were equally displeased by what had happened. They apologized sincerely, promising to replace the roses, but Mr. Johnson was unmoved. The once friendly neighbors became locked in an uneasy standoff. Charlie was heartbroken, not understanding why Mr. Johnson wouldn’t accept their apology.
注意:
1. 續寫詞數應為150個左右；
2. 請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。
Then one afternoon, Emily decided to make the first move.
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Mr. Johnson was moved by the three’s sincere understanding.
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【答案】Then one afternoon, Emily decided to make the first move. She went to local florist’s and asked around for the roses that looked like Mr. Johnson’s. Immediately she managed to replace the destroyed roses and tended the delicate flowers cautiously with the help of Tom and Charlie. Seeing the thoughtful acts, Mr. Johnson finally realized that he overreacted that day and made an apology for his misbehavior. However, what the family cared most was whether what they did could make for his loss and cheered him up.
Mr. Johnson was moved by the three’s sincere understanding. He made up his mind to take care of the roses together with the family. As the Harvest Festival approached, the flowers unfolded smiles gradually, which revived his garden. Mr. Johnson expressed how he loved the works of art Charlie created. He even invited the whole family to dinner in his cottage where laughter and happiness had never existed before. The roses, though once destroyed, brought Mr. Johnson something more precious—kindness and genuineness as well as an open heart.高一年級下學期第二次月考試卷
英 語
注意事項：
1.答題前，考生務必將自己的姓名、考生號、考場號、座位號填寫在答題卡上。
2.回答選擇題時，選出每小題答案后，用鉛筆把答題卡上對應題目的答案標號涂黑。如需改動，用橡皮擦干凈后，再選涂其他答案標號。回答非選擇題時，將答案寫在答題卡上。寫在本試卷上無效。
第一部分 聽力(共兩節，滿分30分)
做題時，先將答案標在試卷上，錄音內容結束后，你將有兩分鐘的時間將試卷上的答案轉涂到答題卡上。
第一節 聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
1. What is the man doing
A. Returning a textbook. B. Borrowing a textbook. C.Looking for a textbook.
2. What is the woman’s opinion on the match last night
A. It’s close. B. It’s boring. C. It’s pleasant.
3. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a supermarket. B. In a restaurant. C.In the man’s house.
4. What does the woman want to do
A. Park her car. B. Take a bus. C. Find a taxi.
5. What is the time for the man’s presentation
A. Around 3:00. B.Around 3:10. C. Around 3:15.
第二節 聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘;聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。
聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。
6. What does Marie say about Gino
A. He will perform well. B. He should go to Mexico. C.He is not ready to take the position.
7. What is Gino going to do next
A. Thank Ms. Robertson. B.Go on a vacation. C.Celebrate with Marie.
聽第7段材料，回答第8至10題。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. When to buy a gift. B.Whether to buy a gift. C. Where to buy a gift.
9 What will the speakers do next
A.Go to a department store. B. Surf the Internet. C.Take a bus.
10. What do we know about Lucy
A. She has moved house. B. She has had her birthday. C. She has bought a microwave.
聽第8段材料，回答第11至13題。
11. What will Jane do during the Christmas holidays
A.Attend a conference. B. Enjoy a performance. C. Travel around London.
12. How does the man suggest Jane get to Brown Theater
A. By subway. B.By car. C.By bus.
13. What does the man offer to do for Jane
A. Send her a timetable. B. Reserve tickets for her. C.Give her a ride.
聽第9段材料，回答第14至17題。
14. Who is Mr. Cook
A.An advisor. B.A history teacher. C.A math teacher.
15. Why does the man want to take math in the morning
A.To concentrate much on it.
B.To make time for other subjects
C.To complete it as early as possible.
16. Where will the woman probably go next
A.Mr.Cook’s office. B.The library. C.The school dining hall.
17.What do the speakers disagree on
A. Whether math is interesting.
B. Whether they should have lunch together.
C. Whether they will be in the same math class.
聽第10段材料，回答第18至20題。
18 . What is the purpose of the talk
A. To explain a pet training course. B.To set a daily timetable for pets. C.To introduce a pet center.
19. What is the most important for the staff members
A.The love for animals. B.The knowledge of animals. C.The experience with animals.
20 . What are dogs expected to do from 9:00 to 9:30
A.Play with dog toys. B. Run in the garden. C.Have a bath.
第二部分 閱讀(共兩節，滿分50分)
第一節 (共15小題，每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分)
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項只能夠選出最佳選項。
A
Sunflower season is right around the corner. Here are several most beautiful golden fields near London.
Garsons Farm
At Garsons Farm you will find three separate sunflower fields across its 155 acres. You’ll need to purchase a crop farm pass ( 4 for adults, 1 for kids) in advance and pay 99 pence per flower. This farm is also home to over 75 varieties of fruits, vegetables and plants that can be picked during your visit, but be sure to check crop availability on its website beforehand.
Hitchin Lavender Farm
This spot is most famous for its purple crops of lavender (熏衣草), but it is also home to dozens of sunflowers! You will be charged 6 for your entry to the farm, and 50 pence per stem. And for 50 you can hire a personal photographer and have your very own photos with the plants.
Cotswold Farm Park
Cotswold Farm Park was founded to help protect rare species of farm animals in 1971. You will not only find flowering sunflowers but plenty of furry four-legged friends, too. The park also contains several photo stations throughout the field. Tickets must be booked in advance and cost 7 per adult.
Broomfield Farm
This fruit farm is open every Saturday and Sunday for those who want to see sunflowers on their weekends! It produces all kinds of fruits, vegetables and flowers that you can purchase in their farm shop or pick yourself during your visit. You are allowed to bring a picnic with you and the 4 entry is taken off your “pay and weigh” bill at the end.
1. What’s the entry fee for a couple and two kids if they go to Garsons Farm
A. 6. B. 7. C. 8. D. 10.
2. Where can you see rare farm animals
A. At Garsons Farm. B. At Bromfield Farm.
C. At Cotswold Farm Park. D. At Hitchin Lavender Farm.
3. Who is the text mainly intended for
A. Sunflower lovers. B. Holiday campers. C. Field researchers. D. Nature photographers.
B
2, 000 years ago, the most powerful army in the world belonged to the Romans. They conquered (占領) almost all of Europe, and parts of Asia and Africa. Life in the army was hard. And many of the soldiers long for the comforts of home. They wanted to get married and set up families. The emperor, whose name was Claudius, grew worried that his army was growing soft. So he made a law that no soldier was allowed to get married.
By that time, many of the Romans were Christians. And one of their leaders was a bishop (主教), called Valentine. He believed that if a man and a woman fell in love with each other, they should get married. And so he decided to let soldiers get married in his church, even though it was against the law. The soldiers’ weddings were meant to be kept secret. But as you know, all secrets are hard to keep. And soon the word got out. Valentine was arrested (逮捕) and brought before the emperor who demanded that he stop helping soldiers to marry. When he refused, the emperor pronounced (宣判) him to death.
While Valentine was in prison, the jailer’s daughter used to bring him food. She was a young blind woman. She and Valentine used to spend long hours talking to each other. And soon they fell in love. One day, Valentine put his hand through the bars of the cell and touched the lids of her closed eyes. When she opened them again, she could see. It was a miracle (奇跡). The love story didn’t continue. Unfortunately, Valentine’s execution (死刑) was set for February 14th.
This took place in the year 270. And ever since, people have observed the day of February14th called Valentine’s Day, in honour of this brave bishop.
4. Why were the soldiers forbidden (禁止) to get married
A. The soldiers had no spare time to consider this. B. The soldiers who got married would become soft.
C. The soldiers were not interested in marriage. D. The emperor stopped them getting married.
5. Which of the following could Valentine agree with
A. Soldiers shouldn’t get married in his church. B. Two people who love each other should get married.
C. Soldiers shouldn’t get married secretly. D. It is against social custom for soldiers to get married.
6. Why does Valentine’s Day fall on February 14th
A. People used to get married on that day.
B. A bishop cured his beloved girl on that day.
C. Valentine’s birthday was on February 14th.
D. A bishop called Valentine was sentenced to death on the day.
7. In which part of a newspaper can you most probably read the text
A. Geography. B. Travelling. C. Festival. D. Life.
C
Listening to music is considered a good thing for adults. Indeed it is. Scientific studies have proved it. Music has so many good effects on our body, mind and mood that this world will certainly not be a good place without music. Then, is music good for children Some parents think so and let their children learn or listen to music. But some parents don't know the importance of music to children. Here are some reasons why music is important to children.
First, music is good for children’s intelligence. Studies have proved that children who learn music are likely to have higher intelligence than those who have no interest in or dislike music. This is because the brain gets stimulated (刺激) by the rhythm and tone of music.
Music also has soothing (撫慰的) effect on children and helps remove their stress. Today’s children are under a lot of stress from schoolwork. Being under too much stress impairs children’s health. Luckily，listening to music can help them feel better.
Music can improve children’s moods. Some children are sad by nature. They seem to be lost in their own thoughts and don’t take interest in their surroundings. In such cases，a method known as “music therapy” comes to their rescue. It changes their moods and places a new kind of spirit in them.
Music is also a universal language that children ought to learn. Our world has become a global village. People are getting more and more interested in other cultures and countries. Music can help them in understanding foreign cultures.
Now we can say that music is very important not only to adults but also to children. So children should be encouraged to learn music or listen to music.
8. By mentioning scientific studies in Paragraph 1, the author wants to show .
A. Children should listen to music
B. Why adults should listen to music
C. Listening to music is only good for adults
D. Why scientists are interested in music
9. What does the underlined word “impairs” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. shows. B. changes.
C. improves. D. harms.
10. The last but second paragraph shows that listening to music means .
A. Understanding foreign cultures better
B. Learning languages better
C. Accepting the fast developing world easily
D. Showing greater interest in other cultures
11. What would be the best title for the passage
A. Why do Children Love Music
B. How to Choose Music for Children
C. Why is Music Important to Children
D. How to Teach Children Music Easily
D
Psychologists tell us our self-image defines(限定) what we believe we can and cannot do. Each of us over the years has built up belief about ourselves: Unconsciously, our pictures of who we are have been formed by past experiences. As self-image plays a great role in our growth, gaining a proper understanding of it and even making changes to it can hold significant meaning for our development.
Changing our self-image is possible: Some psychologists suggest we begin to change our self-image by mentally picturing ourselves performing well at some tasks. Since we presently react to things based on our present images, it's suggested that we replace those with better ones. In many experiments, people were asked to sit quietly for a few minutes each day and imagine themselves doing well. For example, subjects would sit and imagine themselves throwing darts(飛鏢) at a bull's-eye on a target Over a period of weeks, their dart game improved.
The point of changing self-image is not to develop an image of ourselves that is not real. The aim is to find the real self and to bring our mental images of ourselves in line with our true potential. However, it is generally accepted among psychologists that most of us fail to do justice to ourselves. We're usually better than we think we are.
Another important part of changing self-image is to not think about past mistakes. Don't let failures do harm. It is all right to make mistakes. But when they have taught us what we did wrong, we should forget them and not dwell on(糾結于)them. Sometimes we keep remembering our failures or mistakes and feel guilty or embarrassed about them, and then we develop a fear.
It is important to have realistic expectations of ourselves. Some of our dissatisfaction might come from expecting too much of ourselves. If our goal is to reach perfection, we are doomed(注定要失敗的)from the start.
12. Which situation agrees with the idea of the passage
A. To win a speech contest, Tina pictures herself speaking more confidently.
B. To get along with her classmates, Doris always humbles(使卑微)herself.
C. To become a star player, Alex repeatedly plays back his mistakes in his mind.
D. To be better than his classmates, Joe sets an unrealistic goal.
13. What is the purpose of paragraph 3
A. To clarify(澄清)the key to changing self-image.
B. To confirm(確認)the effect of changing self-image
C. To propose a new view on changing self-image.
D. To stress the importance of changing self-image.
14. According to the author, how should we regard our past mistakes
A. They are tools for overcoming fear. B. They are warnings for future.
C. They are part of our growth. D. They are barriers to our development.
15. What is the main idea that the author conveys in the passage
A Overcoming fear through past mistakes.
B. Building a realistic self-image through proper imagination.
C. The importance of humility(謙卑)in personal growth.
D. Setting realistic goals for personal development.
第二節(共5小題，每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分)
閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，選項中有兩項為多余選項。
The “Chong Yang Festival” is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, which is also known as the Double Ninth Festival. ___16___.
Climbing mountains.
People like to climb mountains on this festival, so the Double Ninth Festival is also called “Mountain-climbing Festival”. The ninth lunar mouth, with clear autumn sky and cool air, is a good time for sightseeing. ___17___. It is really cheerful to climb mountains and enjoy the beautiful nature at this clear time in autumn.
Climbing mountains also means “climbing to a higher position”. ___18___. Climbing mountains on the Double Ninth Festival was already popular in the Tang Dynasty. A lot of poems were closely related to this custom.
Drinking Chrysanthemum Flower (菊花) Wine.
The chrysanthemum flower wine is made with special process. In ancient times, people usually picked fresh chrysanthemum flowers and leaves on the 9th of the 9th lunar month, and made the mixture of them and grains into the wine. ___19___. The wine is said to be good for the health and make people live longer.
___20___.
The Double Ninth cake is also known as “flower cake”. It is from Zhou Dynasty. It is said that the cake was prepared after autumn harvests for farmers to have a taste of what was just in season before, and it gradually turned into the present cake for people to eat on the Double Ninth Festival.
A. Eating Double Ninth cake
B. Making “flower cake” with friends
C. So people love to go sightseeing this month
D. It would not be drunk until the same day next year
E. Here are some traditional customs of the Double Ninth Festival
F. But few Chinese people are aware of the importance of the festival
G. That’s another reason why climbing mountains are valued by people, especially by the old
第三部分 語言運用(共兩節，滿分30分)
第一節(共15小題，每小題1分，滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。
It was the summer of 2013 when I was on a cruise (乘船游覽) line. After supper, I ____21____ the decks (甲板) and noticed that one of the bars (酒吧) there had karaoke (卡拉OK). Since I enjoyed ____22____, I entered the bar. It was a ____23____ and nice place with fewer people, whom I didn’t know at all, ____24____ I didn’t think I would be so nervous as usual. Then I decided I would have a ____25____.
In the bar, I chose a favorite song of mine. The loud music and my singing ____26____many passengers. As more people gathered together to ____27____, I couldn’t help getting upset. I was afraid of being____28____for not singing well. About a minute later, an old couple came smilingly, sent me a rose, and began to dance. This ____29____me and warmed my heart. I gradually _____30_____ and focused on the rest of the song. Later, I left to _____31_____ them and thank them for improving my _____32_____. They, in turn, thanked me for my _____33_____. They said I finished the song wonderfully and that they both had a good time dancing to my singing.
I felt lucky to meet the old couple. I got over (克服) my stage fright after that _____34_____. Sometimes, we can’t imagine how much energy a small action of ours will bring to someone else. Just don’t be_____35_____to do something good.
21. A. examined B. fixed up C. cleaned D. looked around
22. A. traveling B. singing C. dancing D. acting
23. A. boring B. busy C. poor D. quiet
24. A. or B. so C. since D. if
25. A. try B. rest C. hat D. test
26. A. moved B. changed C. guided D. drew
27. A. discuss B. laugh C. listen D. shout
28 A. criticized B. punished C. warned D. forgiven
29. A. confused B. challenged C. followed D. encouraged
30. A. showed off B. gave up C. calmed down D. fell behind
31. A. please B. greet C. praise D. help
32. A. confidence B. memory C. interest D. ability
33. A. kindness B. service C. patience D. performance
34. A. suggestion B. lesson C. experience D. mistake
35 A. slow B. careless C. proud D. stressful
第二節(共10小題，每小題1.5分，滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。
As we all know, festivals ______36______ (celebrate) all around the world and they have ______37______ wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous ______38______ (figure), and important events. Of all the _______39_______ (tradition) festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. People celebrate _______40_______ (show) that they are grateful for the year’s supply of food. Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time. With the __________41__________ (develop) of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade ________42________ and others may be established. Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses _____43_____ (take) advantage of the celebrations. Festivals reflect people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths and attitudes towards life. And if you study festivals _______44_______ (careful), you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot ________45________ common after all.
第四部分 寫作(共兩節，滿分40分)
第一節(滿分15分)
46. 假如你是高中生李華，你校將舉辦一次以“音樂改變我們的生活”為主題的演講比賽，請你按照主題，寫下你的演講稿。
注意：1.寫作詞數應為80左右；2.可適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。
Boys and girls,
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第二節(滿分25分)
47. 閱讀下面材料, 根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段, 使之構成一篇完整的短文。
The peaceful little town Cherrywood Dale was made up of colorful houses, each one home to a warm-hearted family. The neighbors were the salt of the earth, always ready to lend a helping hand to one another. However, among them was an exception, an old man named Mr. Johnson, who lived alone in a small cottage.
Mr. Johnson was known for his excellent gardening skills. His gift for gardening had turned his backyard into a beautiful rose garden. However, his passionate devotion to gardening had left him with little time for personal life. His only company was his beloved roses.
Not far from Mr. Johnson’s cottage lived a young couple, Tom and Emily. They were the complete opposite of Mr. Johnson—lively and sociable, always up to something new and exciting. Their home was always filled with the sound of laughter and good cheer. They had a young son named Charlie, who was Mr. Johnson’s favorite neighbor. Charlie’s infectious laughter and boundless energy brought some life to Mr. Johnson’s quiet existence.
One day, Charlie decided to surprise Mr. Johnson by decorating his front yard for the upcoming Harvest Festival. He knew how much Mr. Johnson loved autumn and the changing of the leaves. Charlie enlisted the help of his parents and set to work, painting pumpkins(南瓜)and hanging decorations. They were so caught up in their creation that they ended up accidentally stepping on Mr. Johnson’s prize-winning roses.
The next morning, Mr. Johnson came out of his cottage and saw the beautiful display, his face shining with delight. But his smile quickly turned into a frown(皺眉)when he saw the destroyed roses. He called over Tom and Emily, who were equally displeased by what had happened. They apologized sincerely, promising to replace the roses, but Mr. Johnson was unmoved. The once friendly neighbors became locked in an uneasy standoff. Charlie was heartbroken, not understanding why Mr. Johnson wouldn’t accept their apology.
注意:
1. 續寫詞數應為150個左右；
2. 請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。
Then one afternoon, Emily decided to make the first move.
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Mr. Johnson was moved by the three’s sincere understanding.
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