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2024-2025學年高一下學期期中考試
英語
(滿分150分，時間120分鐘）
聽力（共兩節，滿分30分）
第一節 共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分
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。聽完每身話后，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. Who will probably send the e-mail
A. Jane. B. Judy. C.Peter.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A.At home. B.In a garden. C. In a shop.
3.What will Alice do next
A. Visit her teacher. B. Return home. C. Feed the birds.
4. Which sport does the man like most
A. Golf. B.Swimming. C.Tennis.
5. What does the man advise the woman to do
A.Go on a diet. B. Exercise every morning. C. Go to an exercise class.
第二節 共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分
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 are the speakers doing
A. Doing some shopping. B. Making a shopping list. C. Cooking dinner.
7. What have the speakers got at home
A. Bread. B. Vegetables. C. Fish.
聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。
8. What do we learn about the couple
A. They are on vacation. B. They went on a trip last year.
C.The wife doesn't like to travel.
9. How long does the trip in the advertisement take
A.21 days. B.7 days. C.14 days.
聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。
10.What are the speakers talking about
A. A football game. B. Their work. C.TV programmes.
11.What did the man probably do last night
A. He worked. B. He talked with the woman. C. He watched a football game.
12. How much of the film did the woman see
A.The end of the film. B. The beginning of the film. C.The whole film.
聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。
13. Why does the man ask tourists to arrive earlier
A.To prevent them from being late.
B.To check the number of people.
C.To make enough time for the tour.
14. How much does an adult ticket cost
A.8 pounds. B.20 pounds. C.5 pounds.
15. Where should people wait for the tour
A.In a café. B.In front of the tower. C.In a garden.
16.What does the man advise the woman to do in the Highclere Gardens
A. Read books and magazines. B.Get a free tea or soft drink.
C.See a bridge and a tree.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
How long do you usually have to get the employer interested in you
A.Ten minutes. B.30 seconds. C.An hour.
18. When can you wear your tongue piercing
A.At the first interview.
B. Never.
C.Once you know the culture of the company.
19. What should you do to get familiar with the company
A.Check out the websites of the company.
B. Call the manager of the company.
C. Go to the company.
20. Why should you smile with eye contact
A. It can make you happy. B.It can show your confidence. C. It can make you beautiful.
第二部分 閱讀理解（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和D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。
A
With the seasons changing, now is the perfect time to start planning summer experiences at outdoor theatres in parks, city squares, woodlands and even the side of a cliff! We’ve put together a list of the best ones to visit across the UK.
Grosvenor Park, Chester
Every summer, Storyhouse theatre packs up their items and builds an entire amphitheatre (圓形劇場) in Grosvenor Park. This year’s programme sees an eclectic trio:
The Gangs of New York, The I’m portance of Being Earnest and The Wizard of Oz. I’m most excited by the first: a new adaptation written by Kieran Lynn and directed by John Young. I don’t think this story has ever been staged before and it seems like a wild pick for a summer outdoor show.
Minack Theatre, Cornwall
Built into a cliff face in Porthcurno, you hardly need an excuse to visit this theatre. Seeing anything at all, backgrounded by the azure Cornish sea, will be an unforgettable experience. This year sees touring productions of Little Shop of Horrors, and the less-known works of Shakespeare.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Highland Perthshire
Throughout most of the year, the Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s indoor concert hall and studio serve as their regular performance spaces. But this summer, you can see equally lavish productions at the amphitheatre, located in the woods and overlooking Ben-Y-Vrackie mountain. This year they’ll be staging Dido and Aeneas.
Shakespeare in the Squares, London
Is there anything more luxuriously summery than lazing down to your local square for a bit of Shakespeare and a picnic These guys do what they say on the tin, travelling across the squares of London with a new Shakespeare production every year. This year will be All’s Well That Ends Well.
21．Which play fascinates the author most
A．The Gangs of New York. B．The Importance of Being Earnest.
C．The Wizard of Oz. D．Little Shop of Horrors.
22．Where can you enjoy a play in the Pitlochry Festival Theatre this summer
A．On the cliff. B．In the woods. C．At a concert hall. D．On city squares.
23．What is a proper choice for a Shakespeare fan
A．Grosvenor Park and Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
B．Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Minack Theatre.
C．Minack Theatre and Shakespeare in the Squares.
D．Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Shakespeare in the Squares.
B
Carnival: One Day in Rio
Last year I wont to the Rio de Janeiro Carnival, and it blew my mind. It had been my dream to attend the famous carnival for many years, so I was excited. However, the moment I arrived, I was a little bit nervous because there were so many people on the streets. They say that five or six million people come to Rio during carnival time and about two million of them are on the streets on any given day. Luckily, I had a local guide, my sister’s friend Ronnie. He said he would take care of me and show me all the highlights. He did not let me down.
The carnival is most definitely all about the samba. It’s a style of music and dance which has its roots in Africa. Lots of Africans were used as slave labor by the Portuguese when Brazil was being colonized (淪為殖民地), so this mixed culture of African. Latin and European styles is really strong here. Samba music is usually fast and exciting with a lot of drums and harmonic vocals (和聲). It’s the kind of music that you can’t help dancing to, and I was learning that as I followed Ronnie through the crowd, my hips and shoulders were swinging (搖擺) almost involuntarily.
Ronnie had got us tickets for the samba parade, the symbol of Brazilian culture, inside the Sambadrome where the top samba schools compete for the championship title, but we still had a long way to go through the street parties. He said most people enjoy the carnival by throwing their own parties in the street. About the samba parade, twelve main teams compete for the championship, and if they win, their performance will be talked about for years to come. So, you must be wondering how it was. Well, I’m afraid I can’t tell you. Ronnie and I never made it into the Sambadrome. We spent the day moving from one street party to another. There were more snacks, more drinks and lots of dancing. Do I regret missing the main parade Not at all. I experienced the carnival like the locals, and it was truly amazing.
24．What made the author tense in the beginning
A．The huge crowd. B．Foreign culture.
C．The busy schedule. D．No local guide.
25．What can we learn about samba from the passage
A．It has its origin in America. B．Its music is relaxed and soft.
C．It is not to the author’s taste. D．It has a long and mixed culture.
26．The author didn’t regret missing the main parade because ______.
A．she befriended some local people. B．she celebrated the festival in a local way.
C．she didn’t pay any money for the parade. D．she enjoyed herself by having her own party.
27．What’s the purpose of the passage
A．To recommend a helpful guide. B．To encourage people to learn samba.
C．To share an unforgettable experience. D．To tell a painful history of Rio de Janeiro.
C
Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. That is why some friendships don’t last very long. To have a friend, you must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous (寬宏大量的)；be understanding.
Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you don’t tell the truth, people usually find out. If a friend finds out that you haven’t been honest, you may lose your friend’s trust. Good friends always count on one another to speak and act honestly. Generosity means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow. You don’t have to give your lunch money or your clothes, or enjoy, like our hobbies and your interests. Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings. These can be very valuable to a friend. They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing them you help your friend know you better.
Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and help with a problem. Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve . Turning to a friend can be a first step in solving the problem. So to be a friend you must listen and understand. You must try to put yourself in your friend’s place so you can understand the problem better.
No two friendships are ever exactly alike(相同). But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friendships, you must practice honesty. Generosity and understanding.
28．Some friendships don’t last very long because .
A．there are too many people who want to make friends
B．they don’t know friendship is something serious
C．those who give others friendships receive friendships from others
D．those who never give others friendships receive no friendship from others
29．According to the passage , honesty is .
A．as important as money B．more important than anything else
C．something countable D．the base of a friendship
30．Which of the following is NOT true in the passage
A．A friend who gives you his lunch money is a true friend.
B．Always tell your friend the truth.
C．Discussing your problems with your friend often helps to solve the problem.
D．Sharing your mind with your friend is of great value.
31．The best title of this passage is .
A．A Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed B．Honesty Is the Best Habit
C．How to Be a Friend D．Three Important Points in Life
D
Everyone loves watching the leaves change in autumn and observing the variety of colors. This seasonal change has inspired many artists to create amazing poetry, such as Nothing Gold Can Stay by Robert Frost or Song for Autumn by Mary Oliver. But have you ever wondered the scientific reason as to how trees get their special autumn colors
In the spring and summer, tree leaves produce a chemical called chlorophyll(葉綠素), which is responsible for the green color. Chlorophyll is in charge of using the sunlight’s energy to create sugars that the tree needs to survive. There are actually two main types of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll A is present in every tree, but Chlorophyll B is present only in trees that do not get as much sunlight, so Chlorophyll B assists Chlorophyll A to produce enough food for the trees to survive. Chlorophyll A gives leaves a bright green color, while Chlorophyll B produces a darker green color.
As the seasons begin to change, daylight becomes shorter and temperatures go down, causing the trees to stop producing the sugars that they need to live. As a result, the chlorophyll and its green pigment(色素) begin to disappear, showing the bright autumn colors that so many trees are loved for. Aside from chlorophyll, there are some other chemicals that bring red or yellow pigments to tree leaves.
Autumn is a magical season that has the ability to attract us each and every year with its bright change of colors in trees. Sometimes it can seem so supernatural in all of its beauty that we forget to consider the scientific process that is truly at work. Walking through the rows of trees in the forest this time of year is inspiring — nature’s artistry and science on full display!
32．Why does the author mention Robert Frost in paragraph 1
A．To stress the inspiration of autumn. B．To explain autumn scientifically.
C．To admire his poems, D．To compare science with literature.
33．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A．How tree leaves grow better. B．How sunlight’s energy is used.
C．How tree leaves get their colors. D．How trees get through summer.
34．What indirectly（間接的） causes tree leaves to show bright autumn colors
A．Daylight becoming longer. B．The fall of temperatures.
C．Not enough food for the trees. D．The disappearance of chlorophyll and pigment.
35．What may be the best title for this text
A．Why People Study the Colors of Trees B．How Trees Change Colors in Autumn
C．What Causes the Change in Chlorophyll D．When Nature Is the Most Attractive
第二節（共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）
根據短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
House Plants That Are Easy to Grow
Jessica Damiano is an expert at taking care of plants. She writes stories about how to keep plants in good condition. 36 She said it is not that she does not know how to take care of these house plants, but that she just paid no attention to them. She added that the plants are among the hardest to keep alive.
As a result, Damiano chooses house plants that need the least amount of care for her home. 37 She also raises plants that grow well with limited light, and can be moved around. Also, these sorts of house plants are best for beginners to grow.
Chinese evergreen is a beautiful house plant that does well in low-light conditions. Damiano said all you need to do is keep the plant’s soil lightly wet at all times and fertilize (施肥) every other month over the winter and every month for the rest of the year.
The cast iron plant is as strong as its name sounds. Damiano said it does not even want your attention. 38 It prefers electric light or light from a north-facing window. Let the soil dry out between waterings and fertilize every other month in summer and autumn and just once during the winter.
One house plant, the aloe plant, can be used for treating burns. 39 That liquid (液體) not only protects burned skin, but also the plant. Just place it by a window that provides bright, indirect sun light and water it every three weeks, and less often during winter.
Similar plants called succulents share aloe plants’ ability to store water within their leaves. 40 Most also share aloe plants’ lack of requirements, making them a good fit for new plant parents.
A．But even she has killed house plants.
B．Avoid providing too much sunlight.
C．These house plants usually need much attention.
D．There are many other house plants that need little water and sunlight.
E．She looks for plants that grow well with very little water.
F．When necessary, just cut open a leaf and use the juice from within on an injury.
G．These sorts of plants usually do well where conditions are dry and warm.
第三部分 語言運用（共三節，滿分55分）
第一節 完形填空（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）
閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。
I am a single father with two young daughters. It had been a 41 year: Being out of work 42 me of a reliable income and thus I was always 43 on cash. But as Christmas approached, with little choice, I was still 44 to tell the girls, “It looks like our gift from Santa will be the gift of our love for each other.” I hated to see the 45 in the eyes of my girls. I just couldn’t stop feeling 46 .
Then, 47 , a miracle(奇跡) occurred to me. I won $1 000 in a contest. To give them a(n) 48 , I kept it a secret and went on a shopping spree(一通購物) 49 , all the time thinking, “How surprised they will be!”
The next morning, to lay out the gifts, I went to the living room but I 50 at the sight of the Christmas tree. There were already dozens of 51 under it—well packaged, all with my name on them. My girls had felt 52 that Dad wouldn’t be getting any gifts, so they’d carefully 53 their favorite old toys so that I would have a merry Christmas.
So moved was I that I stared at the gifts through 54 eyes, promising myself to never again 55 Santa Claus as Santa did appear in many different guises(偽裝).
41．A．random B．typical C．plain D．rough
42．A．freed B．convinced C．robbed D．broke
43．A．keen B．low C．strict D．hard
44．A．forced B．encouraged C．advised D．requested
45．A．confusion B．annoyance C．anxiety D．disappointment
46．A．guilty B．regretful C．empty D．impatient
47．A．cautiously B．strangely C．unexpectedly D．hopefully
48．A．inspiration B．surprise C．achievement D．excuse
49．A．by myself B．on occasion C．in public D．on purpose
50．A．sighed B．hesitated C．fled D．froze
51．A．objects B．presents C．goods D．decorations
52．A．terrible B．skeptical C．calm D．sweet
53．A．washed up B．put away C．took apart D．packed up
54．A．near-sighted B．well-shaped C．tear-filled D．heart-broken
55．A．admit B．doubt C．overlook D．cheat
第二節 單項選擇（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）
閱讀下面句子，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞。
56．Jason noticed a woman in a black dress ________ across from him.
A．sitting B．sat C．to sit D．having sat
57．She is in the campus bank, ________ for the student’s loan (貸款).
A．applying B．to apply C．applied D．being applied
58．_________ enough time, the students would have avoided _________ so many mistakes in their essays.
A．To give; having made B．Having given; make
C．Given; making D．Giving; to make
59．With all the problems ________, she felt relaxed.
A．solved B．to solve C．solves D．is solved
60．________ air and water are harmful to people’s health.
A．Polluting B．Pollutes C．To pollute D．Polluted
61．The young man drives ______ than he did three months ago.
A．much carefully B．much more careful C．much careful D．much more carefully
62．As a teacher, my aim is ________ and educate my students to reach their full potential. My colleagues ________ agree with me.
A．inspiring, obvious B．inspiring, obviously
C．to inspire, obviously D．inspired, obvious
63．______ speaking, a person must care much about his ______, because it is not only a personal thing, but also a social one.
A．Personal; personality B．Personally; personality
C．Personally; personal D．Personal; personal
64．—Why do you want to work for our company
—This is the job that I ________for since my graduation.
A．looked B．have looked C．had looked D．will be looking
65．It is suggested ________the meeting will be put off till next week.
A．whether B．if C．that D．what
第三節 單詞拼寫（共1小題；每小題1分，滿分10分）
閱讀下面句子，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞。
I (尊重) Jack’s opinion on most subjects.
67．The windows (反射) the bright afternoon sunlight.
68．Graham was g (感激的） to his teacher Mr Jenkins because the teacher influenced him greatly.
69．All the details of the meeting are fresh in my (記憶).
70．The following card includes a (簡短的) summary and a short assessment of a research paper.
71．The Mid Autumn Festival is important because it is a special (時刻) for family.
72．The whole family (聚集) together at Ray’s home last night.
73．You can rely on it that he knows how to r (做出反應) to a challenge.
74．It’s of vital importance that we do something to protect our p (珍稀的) cultural heritage.
75．For two d (十年) she has sought complete control over her film career.
第三節 語法填空（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。
Festivals around the world have a wide range of 76 (origin), including seasons, religions, famous figures and significant events. The harvest festival 77 usually takes place after all the crops have been gathered is the most common one in different cultures. People celebrate it 78 (show) that they are grateful for the harvest.
In some regions, it’s a day for people to show 79 (they) respect for nature. 80 (decorate) with flowers and fruits, many churches become a joyful place for people to get together to celebrate festival.
Customs have a great impact 81 festivals, but they can change over time. For example, some Chinese cities give up the typical custom of lighting firecrackers, for it 82 (make) the air pollution more serious. In recent years, festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses 83 (take) advantage of the celebrations.
Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much 84 (convenient) for the public to spend more on gifts than before. In spite of that, festivals are an important part of society, because they reflect people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths and attitudes towards life. They are 85 (absolute) significant occasions that we should take advantage of to stay with our family and to relax and enjoy life.
第四部分 寫作(滿分15分)
86．假如你是李華，你的留學生同學Mike想要了解中國的傳統節日元宵節（the Lantern Festival），請你寫封郵件向他介紹一下。內容包括：
1.節日簡介；
2.風俗習慣；
3.邀請他一起過節。
注意：
1.詞數100左右；
2.可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。
參考詞匯：陰歷的 lunar
Dear Mike,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua2024-2025學年高一下學期期中考試
英語
(滿分150分，時間120分鐘）
聽力（共兩節，滿分30分）
第一節 共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分
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。聽完每身話后，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. Who will probably send the e-mail
A. Jane. B. Judy. C.Peter.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A.At home. B.In a garden. C. In a shop.
3.What will Alice do next
A. Visit her teacher. B. Return home. C. Feed the birds.
4. Which sport does the man like most
A. Golf. B.Swimming. C.Tennis.
5. What does the man advise the woman to do
A.Go on a diet. B. Exercise every morning. C. Go to an exercise class.
第二節 共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分
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 are the speakers doing
A. Doing some shopping. B. Making a shopping list. C. Cooking dinner.
7. What have the speakers got at home
A. Bread. B. Vegetables. C. Fish.
聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。
8. What do we learn about the couple
A. They are on vacation. B. They went on a trip last year.
C.The wife doesn't like to travel.
9. How long does the trip in the advertisement take
A.21 days. B.7 days. C.14 days.
聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。
10.What are the speakers talking about
A. A football game. B. Their work. C.TV programmes.
11.What did the man probably do last night
A. He worked. B. He talked with the woman. C. He watched a football game.
12. How much of the film did the woman see
A.The end of the film. B. The beginning of the film. C.The whole film.
聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。
13. Why does the man ask tourists to arrive earlier
A.To prevent them from being late.
B.To check the number of people.
C.To make enough time for the tour.
14. How much does an adult ticket cost
A.8 pounds. B.20 pounds. C.5 pounds.
15. Where should people wait for the tour
A.In a café. B.In front of the tower. C.In a garden.
16.What does the man advise the woman to do in the Highclere Gardens
A. Read books and magazines. B.Get a free tea or soft drink.
C.See a bridge and a tree.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
How long do you usually have to get the employer interested in you
A.Ten minutes. B.30 seconds. C.An hour.
18. When can you wear your tongue piercing
A.At the first interview.
B. Never.
C.Once you know the culture of the company.
19. What should you do to get familiar with the company
A.Check out the websites of the company.
B. Call the manager of the company.
C. Go to the company.
20. Why should you smile with eye contact
A. It can make you happy. B.It can show your confidence. C. It can make you beautiful.
第二部分 閱讀理解（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和D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。
A
With the seasons changing, now is the perfect time to start planning summer experiences at outdoor theatres in parks, city squares, woodlands and even the side of a cliff! We’ve put together a list of the best ones to visit across the UK.
Grosvenor Park, Chester
Every summer, Storyhouse theatre packs up their items and builds an entire amphitheatre (圓形劇場) in Grosvenor Park. This year’s programme sees an eclectic trio:
The Gangs of New York, The I’m portance of Being Earnest and The Wizard of Oz. I’m most excited by the first: a new adaptation written by Kieran Lynn and directed by John Young. I don’t think this story has ever been staged before and it seems like a wild pick for a summer outdoor show.
Minack Theatre, Cornwall
Built into a cliff face in Porthcurno, you hardly need an excuse to visit this theatre. Seeing anything at all, backgrounded by the azure Cornish sea, will be an unforgettable experience. This year sees touring productions of Little Shop of Horrors, and the less-known works of Shakespeare.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Highland Perthshire
Throughout most of the year, the Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s indoor concert hall and studio serve as their regular performance spaces. But this summer, you can see equally lavish productions at the amphitheatre, located in the woods and overlooking Ben-Y-Vrackie mountain. This year they’ll be staging Dido and Aeneas.
Shakespeare in the Squares, London
Is there anything more luxuriously summery than lazing down to your local square for a bit of Shakespeare and a picnic These guys do what they say on the tin, travelling across the squares of London with a new Shakespeare production every year. This year will be All’s Well That Ends Well.
21．Which play fascinates the author most
A．The Gangs of New York. B．The Importance of Being Earnest.
C．The Wizard of Oz. D．Little Shop of Horrors.
22．Where can you enjoy a play in the Pitlochry Festival Theatre this summer
A．On the cliff. B．In the woods. C．At a concert hall. D．On city squares.
23．What is a proper choice for a Shakespeare fan
A．Grosvenor Park and Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
B．Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Minack Theatre.
C．Minack Theatre and Shakespeare in the Squares.
D．Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Shakespeare in the Squares.
B
Carnival: One Day in Rio
Last year I wont to the Rio de Janeiro Carnival, and it blew my mind. It had been my dream to attend the famous carnival for many years, so I was excited. However, the moment I arrived, I was a little bit nervous because there were so many people on the streets. They say that five or six million people come to Rio during carnival time and about two million of them are on the streets on any given day. Luckily, I had a local guide, my sister’s friend Ronnie. He said he would take care of me and show me all the highlights. He did not let me down.
The carnival is most definitely all about the samba. It’s a style of music and dance which has its roots in Africa. Lots of Africans were used as slave labor by the Portuguese when Brazil was being colonized (淪為殖民地), so this mixed culture of African. Latin and European styles is really strong here. Samba music is usually fast and exciting with a lot of drums and harmonic vocals (和聲). It’s the kind of music that you can’t help dancing to, and I was learning that as I followed Ronnie through the crowd, my hips and shoulders were swinging (搖擺) almost involuntarily.
Ronnie had got us tickets for the samba parade, the symbol of Brazilian culture, inside the Sambadrome where the top samba schools compete for the championship title, but we still had a long way to go through the street parties. He said most people enjoy the carnival by throwing their own parties in the street. About the samba parade, twelve main teams compete for the championship, and if they win, their performance will be talked about for years to come. So, you must be wondering how it was. Well, I’m afraid I can’t tell you. Ronnie and I never made it into the Sambadrome. We spent the day moving from one street party to another. There were more snacks, more drinks and lots of dancing. Do I regret missing the main parade Not at all. I experienced the carnival like the locals, and it was truly amazing.
24．What made the author tense in the beginning
A．The huge crowd. B．Foreign culture.
C．The busy schedule. D．No local guide.
25．What can we learn about samba from the passage
A．It has its origin in America. B．Its music is relaxed and soft.
C．It is not to the author’s taste. D．It has a long and mixed culture.
26．The author didn’t regret missing the main parade because ______.
A．she befriended some local people. B．she celebrated the festival in a local way.
C．she didn’t pay any money for the parade. D．she enjoyed herself by having her own party.
27．What’s the purpose of the passage
A．To recommend a helpful guide. B．To encourage people to learn samba.
C．To share an unforgettable experience. D．To tell a painful history of Rio de Janeiro.
C
Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. That is why some friendships don’t last very long. To have a friend, you must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous (寬宏大量的)；be understanding.
Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you don’t tell the truth, people usually find out. If a friend finds out that you haven’t been honest, you may lose your friend’s trust. Good friends always count on one another to speak and act honestly. Generosity means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow. You don’t have to give your lunch money or your clothes, or enjoy, like our hobbies and your interests. Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings. These can be very valuable to a friend. They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing them you help your friend know you better.
Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and help with a problem. Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve . Turning to a friend can be a first step in solving the problem. So to be a friend you must listen and understand. You must try to put yourself in your friend’s place so you can understand the problem better.
No two friendships are ever exactly alike(相同). But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friendships, you must practice honesty. Generosity and understanding.
28．Some friendships don’t last very long because .
A．there are too many people who want to make friends
B．they don’t know friendship is something serious
C．those who give others friendships receive friendships from others
D．those who never give others friendships receive no friendship from others
29．According to the passage , honesty is .
A．as important as money B．more important than anything else
C．something countable D．the base of a friendship
30．Which of the following is NOT true in the passage
A．A friend who gives you his lunch money is a true friend.
B．Always tell your friend the truth.
C．Discussing your problems with your friend often helps to solve the problem.
D．Sharing your mind with your friend is of great value.
31．The best title of this passage is .
A．A Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed B．Honesty Is the Best Habit
C．How to Be a Friend D．Three Important Points in Life
D
Everyone loves watching the leaves change in autumn and observing the variety of colors. This seasonal change has inspired many artists to create amazing poetry, such as Nothing Gold Can Stay by Robert Frost or Song for Autumn by Mary Oliver. But have you ever wondered the scientific reason as to how trees get their special autumn colors
In the spring and summer, tree leaves produce a chemical called chlorophyll(葉綠素), which is responsible for the green color. Chlorophyll is in charge of using the sunlight’s energy to create sugars that the tree needs to survive. There are actually two main types of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll A is present in every tree, but Chlorophyll B is present only in trees that do not get as much sunlight, so Chlorophyll B assists Chlorophyll A to produce enough food for the trees to survive. Chlorophyll A gives leaves a bright green color, while Chlorophyll B produces a darker green color.
As the seasons begin to change, daylight becomes shorter and temperatures go down, causing the trees to stop producing the sugars that they need to live. As a result, the chlorophyll and its green pigment(色素) begin to disappear, showing the bright autumn colors that so many trees are loved for. Aside from chlorophyll, there are some other chemicals that bring red or yellow pigments to tree leaves.
Autumn is a magical season that has the ability to attract us each and every year with its bright change of colors in trees. Sometimes it can seem so supernatural in all of its beauty that we forget to consider the scientific process that is truly at work. Walking through the rows of trees in the forest this time of year is inspiring — nature’s artistry and science on full display!
32．Why does the author mention Robert Frost in paragraph 1
A．To stress the inspiration of autumn. B．To explain autumn scientifically.
C．To admire his poems, D．To compare science with literature.
33．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A．How tree leaves grow better. B．How sunlight’s energy is used.
C．How tree leaves get their colors. D．How trees get through summer.
34．What indirectly（間接的） causes tree leaves to show bright autumn colors
A．Daylight becoming longer. B．The fall of temperatures.
C．Not enough food for the trees. D．The disappearance of chlorophyll and pigment.
35．What may be the best title for this text
A．Why People Study the Colors of Trees B．How Trees Change Colors in Autumn
C．What Causes the Change in Chlorophyll D．When Nature Is the Most Attractive
第二節（共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）
根據短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
House Plants That Are Easy to Grow
Jessica Damiano is an expert at taking care of plants. She writes stories about how to keep plants in good condition. 36 She said it is not that she does not know how to take care of these house plants, but that she just paid no attention to them. She added that the plants are among the hardest to keep alive.
As a result, Damiano chooses house plants that need the least amount of care for her home. 37 She also raises plants that grow well with limited light, and can be moved around. Also, these sorts of house plants are best for beginners to grow.
Chinese evergreen is a beautiful house plant that does well in low-light conditions. Damiano said all you need to do is keep the plant’s soil lightly wet at all times and fertilize (施肥) every other month over the winter and every month for the rest of the year.
The cast iron plant is as strong as its name sounds. Damiano said it does not even want your attention. 38 It prefers electric light or light from a north-facing window. Let the soil dry out between waterings and fertilize every other month in summer and autumn and just once during the winter.
One house plant, the aloe plant, can be used for treating burns. 39 That liquid (液體) not only protects burned skin, but also the plant. Just place it by a window that provides bright, indirect sun light and water it every three weeks, and less often during winter.
Similar plants called succulents share aloe plants’ ability to store water within their leaves. 40 Most also share aloe plants’ lack of requirements, making them a good fit for new plant parents.
A．But even she has killed house plants.
B．Avoid providing too much sunlight.
C．These house plants usually need much attention.
D．There are many other house plants that need little water and sunlight.
E．She looks for plants that grow well with very little water.
F．When necessary, just cut open a leaf and use the juice from within on an injury.
G．These sorts of plants usually do well where conditions are dry and warm.
第三部分 語言運用（共三節，滿分55分）
第一節 完形填空（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）
閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。
I am a single father with two young daughters. It had been a 41 year: Being out of work 42 me of a reliable income and thus I was always 43 on cash. But as Christmas approached, with little choice, I was still 44 to tell the girls, “It looks like our gift from Santa will be the gift of our love for each other.” I hated to see the 45 in the eyes of my girls. I just couldn’t stop feeling 46 .
Then, 47 , a miracle(奇跡) occurred to me. I won $1 000 in a contest. To give them a(n) 48 , I kept it a secret and went on a shopping spree(一通購物) 49 , all the time thinking, “How surprised they will be!”
The next morning, to lay out the gifts, I went to the living room but I 50 at the sight of the Christmas tree. There were already dozens of 51 under it—well packaged, all with my name on them. My girls had felt 52 that Dad wouldn’t be getting any gifts, so they’d carefully 53 their favorite old toys so that I would have a merry Christmas.
So moved was I that I stared at the gifts through 54 eyes, promising myself to never again 55 Santa Claus as Santa did appear in many different guises(偽裝).
41．A．random B．typical C．plain D．rough
42．A．freed B．convinced C．robbed D．broke
43．A．keen B．low C．strict D．hard
44．A．forced B．encouraged C．advised D．requested
45．A．confusion B．annoyance C．anxiety D．disappointment
46．A．guilty B．regretful C．empty D．impatient
47．A．cautiously B．strangely C．unexpectedly D．hopefully
48．A．inspiration B．surprise C．achievement D．excuse
49．A．by myself B．on occasion C．in public D．on purpose
50．A．sighed B．hesitated C．fled D．froze
51．A．objects B．presents C．goods D．decorations
52．A．terrible B．skeptical C．calm D．sweet
53．A．washed up B．put away C．took apart D．packed up
54．A．near-sighted B．well-shaped C．tear-filled D．heart-broken
55．A．admit B．doubt C．overlook D．cheat
第二節 單項選擇（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）
閱讀下面句子，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞。
56．Jason noticed a woman in a black dress ________ across from him.
A．sitting B．sat C．to sit D．having sat
57．She is in the campus bank, ________ for the student’s loan (貸款).
A．applying B．to apply C．applied D．being applied
58．_________ enough time, the students would have avoided _________ so many mistakes in their essays.
A．To give; having made B．Having given; make
C．Given; making D．Giving; to make
59．With all the problems ________, she felt relaxed.
A．solved B．to solve C．solves D．is solved
60．________ air and water are harmful to people’s health.
A．Polluting B．Pollutes C．To pollute D．Polluted
61．The young man drives ______ than he did three months ago.
A．much carefully B．much more careful C．much careful D．much more carefully
62．As a teacher, my aim is ________ and educate my students to reach their full potential. My colleagues ________ agree with me.
A．inspiring, obvious B．inspiring, obviously
C．to inspire, obviously D．inspired, obvious
63．______ speaking, a person must care much about his ______, because it is not only a personal thing, but also a social one.
A．Personal; personality B．Personally; personality
C．Personally; personal D．Personal; personal
64．—Why do you want to work for our company
—This is the job that I ________for since my graduation.
A．looked B．have looked C．had looked D．will be looking
65．It is suggested ________the meeting will be put off till next week.
A．whether B．if C．that D．what
第三節 單詞拼寫（共1小題；每小題1分，滿分10分）
閱讀下面句子，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞。
I (尊重) Jack’s opinion on most subjects.
67．The windows (反射) the bright afternoon sunlight.
68．Graham was g (感激的） to his teacher Mr Jenkins because the teacher influenced him greatly.
69．All the details of the meeting are fresh in my (記憶).
70．The following card includes a (簡短的) summary and a short assessment of a research paper.
71．The Mid Autumn Festival is important because it is a special (時刻) for family.
72．The whole family (聚集) together at Ray’s home last night.
73．You can rely on it that he knows how to r (做出反應) to a challenge.
74．It’s of vital importance that we do something to protect our p (珍稀的) cultural heritage.
75．For two d (十年) she has sought complete control over her film career.
第三節 語法填空（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。
Festivals around the world have a wide range of 76 (origin), including seasons, religions, famous figures and significant events. The harvest festival 77 usually takes place after all the crops have been gathered is the most common one in different cultures. People celebrate it 78 (show) that they are grateful for the harvest.
In some regions, it’s a day for people to show 79 (they) respect for nature. 80 (decorate) with flowers and fruits, many churches become a joyful place for people to get together to celebrate festival.
Customs have a great impact 81 festivals, but they can change over time. For example, some Chinese cities give up the typical custom of lighting firecrackers, for it 82 (make) the air pollution more serious. In recent years, festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses 83 (take) advantage of the celebrations.
Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much 84 (convenient) for the public to spend more on gifts than before. In spite of that, festivals are an important part of society, because they reflect people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths and attitudes towards life. They are 85 (absolute) significant occasions that we should take advantage of to stay with our family and to relax and enjoy life.
第四部分 寫作(滿分15分)
86．假如你是李華，你的留學生同學Mike想要了解中國的傳統節日元宵節（the Lantern Festival），請你寫封郵件向他介紹一下。內容包括：
1.節日簡介；
2.風俗習慣；
3.邀請他一起過節。
注意：
1.詞數100左右；
2.可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。
參考詞匯：陰歷的 lunar
Dear Mike,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
題號 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B C A B C A C B A C
題號 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 C A B A A C B C A B
題號 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 A B C A D B C D D A
題號 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 C A C B B A E B F G
題號 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 D C B A D A C B A D
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答案 B A D C B A A C A D
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答案 D C B B C
66．respect
【知識點】respect、一般現在時
【詳解】考查動詞。句意：我尊重杰克在大多數問題上的意見。分析句子可知，設空處在句中作謂語，應用動詞；結合句意及漢語提示可知，此處表示“尊重”，應用respect；此處是在陳述一般事實，用一般現在時，主語為第一人稱。故填respect。
67．reflect/reflected
【知識點】reflect、一般現在時、一般過去時
【詳解】考查時態。句意：窗戶反射著下午明亮的陽光。設空處為謂語，根據語境可知應用一般現在時或者一般過去時，根據漢語提示，故填reflect或reflected。
68．grateful/rateful
【知識點】grateful、形容詞作表語
【詳解】考查形容詞。句意：格雷厄姆感謝他的老師詹金斯先生，因為老師對他的影響很大。設空處為形容詞作表語，根據中英文提示，故填grateful。
69．memory
【知識點】memory、名詞作賓語、不可數名詞
【詳解】考查名詞。句意：會議的所有細節在我的記憶中都很清晰。空處應填名詞作賓語，結合漢語提示可知memory符合題意，用作不可數名詞。故填memory。
70．brief
【知識點】brief、形容詞作定語
【詳解】考查形容詞。句意：下面的卡片包括一篇研究論文的簡要總結和簡短評估。根據漢語提示和句意可知，空處可使用形容詞brief，在句中作定語，修飾名詞summary。故填brief。
71．occasion
【知識點】occasion、可數名詞的單復數
【詳解】考查名詞。句意：中秋節很重要，因為它是家庭的特殊時刻。根據漢語提示可知應填名詞occasion，不定冠詞提示用單數。故填occasion。
72．gathered
【知識點】gather、一般過去時
【詳解】考查動詞。句意：昨晚全家人聚在雷的家里。分析句子，設空處使用動詞作謂語，句子表述過去事實，故使用一般過去時。表示“聚集”用gather。故填gathered。
73．respond/espond/react/eact
【知識點】react、respond、不定式的一般式：to+動詞原形、特殊疑問詞加動詞不定式的用法
【詳解】考查動詞。句意：你可以相信他知道如何應對挑戰。由空前的how to可知應用動詞原形，根據漢語提示及句意可知應用respond/react。故填respond/react。
74．precious/recious
【知識點】precious、形容詞作定語
【詳解】考查形容詞。句意：我們應該采取措施保護我們珍稀的文化遺產，這是至關重要的。根據單詞首字母和漢語提示可知，此處使用形容詞precious，修飾名詞短語cultural heritage，作定語。故填precious。
75．decades/ecades
【知識點】decade、可數名詞的單復數
【詳解】考查名詞復數。句意：20年來，她一直在尋求完全控制自己的電影事業。decade是可數名詞，由數詞two修飾，用名詞decade的復數形式。故填decades。
76．origins 77．that/which 78．to show 79．their 80．Decorated 81．on/upon 82．makes 83．taking 84．more convenient 85．absolutely
【知識點】慶祝活動 、中國文化與節日
【導語】這是一篇說明文。文章主要講述了節日有著廣泛的起源和慶祝方式，習俗在節日中起著重要的作用，但隨著時間的推移，習俗也會發生變化。
76．考查名詞復數。句意：世界各地的節日起源廣泛，包括季節、宗教、著名人物和重大事件。a wide range of表示“各種各樣的”，則空處需要填可數名詞origin的復數形式作賓語，故填origins。
77．考查定語從句。句意：在不同的文化中，豐收節是最常見的節日，它通常是在所有的莊稼都收割完之后。分析句子結構可知，空格處引導限定性定語從句，先行詞是“the harvest festival”，指物，從句中缺少主語，則使用關系代詞that或which引導定語從句，故填that或which。
78．考查非謂語動詞。句意：人們慶祝它是為了表達對豐收的感激之情。結合句意的需要可知，空處表達人民慶祝的目的，則用動詞不定式作目的狀語，故填to show。
79．考查物主代詞。句意：在一些地區，這是人們表達對自然尊重的日子。此處需要填代詞指代本句中的people，表示“他們的”，則填入they的形容詞性物主代詞，故填their。
80．考查非謂語動詞。句意：許多教堂裝飾著鮮花和水果，成為人們歡聚一堂慶祝節日的歡樂場所。分析句子結構可知，decorate在句子中不作為謂語動詞使用，句子主語many churches承受decorate的動作，因此使用decorate的過去分詞作狀語，空格位于句首，故填Decorated。
81．考查介詞。句意：習俗在節日中扮演著重要的角色，但它們會隨著時間而改變。固定搭配have a great impact on/upon“對……有很大的影響”，故填on或upon。
82．考查時態和主謂一致。句意：例如，一些中國城市放棄了燃放鞭炮的典型習俗，因為這會使空氣污染更加嚴重。根據“some Chinese cities give up the typical custom of lighting firecrackers”可知，句子陳述目前事實，make使用一般現在時，主語it為單數意義，動詞使用第三人稱單數形式，故填makes。
83．考查非謂語動詞。句意：近年來，商家利用慶祝活動使得節日變得越來越商業化。分析句子結構可知，take不是謂語動詞，它與businesses為主動關系，因此使用現在分詞作賓語補足語，構成了with的復合結構，即“with businesses taking”，故填taking。
84．考查比較級。句意：在線購物網站和社交媒體應用程序使公眾比以前更方便地在禮物上花更多的錢。根據“than before”可知，此處使用convenient的比較級，故填more convenient。
85．考查副詞。句意：它們絕對是重要的時刻，我們應該利用這些機會與家人呆在一起，放松和享受生活。空處修飾形容詞significant，需要填absolute的副詞形式作狀語，故填absolutely。
86．Dear Mike,
Knowing that you are interested in the Lantern Festival, now I am writing to introduce it to you.
As one of the most important traditional festivals in China, the Lantern Festival falls on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. On that day, we often eat glue puddings. Besides, people would go outside to enjoy the lanterns and guess the riddles. Perhaps you can see the dragon dance activity and some wonderful folk performances, which are very interesting and exciting.
I’d like to invite you to join us for the Lantern Festival. Looking forward to your coming.
Yours,
Li Hua
【知識點】中國文化與節日
【導語】本篇書面表達屬于應用文。要求考生給留學生同學Mike寫封郵件，向他介紹中國的傳統節日元宵節。
【詳解】1.詞匯積累
重要的：important→significant
此外：besides→what’s more
欣賞：enjoy→appreciate
或許：perhaps→maybe
2.句式拓展
簡單句變復合句
原句：As one of the most important traditional festivals in China, the Lantern Festival falls on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.
拓展句：The Lantern Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in China, which falls on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.
【點睛】【高分句型1】Knowing that you are interested in the Lantern Festival, now I am writing to introduce it to you.（運用了現在分詞作狀語和that引導的賓語從句）
【高分句型2】Perhaps you can see the dragon dance activity and some wonderful folk performances, which are very interesting and exciting.（運用了which引導的非限制性定語從句）

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