1、Unit 1 Festivals and CelebrationsUnit 1学业质量检测选择题部分第一部分:听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1What does the woman mean?_A_AShe hasnt finished her first paper.BEverything goes well in her paper writing.CSh
2、e forgot the mans name.2What happened to the womans daughter?_B_AShe interrupted their conversation.BShe won the English speech contest.CShe was too proud.3Why didnt the man call the woman back?_C_AHe didnt receive the message.BHe lost his phone.CHe was too busy.4What will the man probably do on Jun
3、e 6th?_A_AHe will have an interview.BHe will go out with the woman.CHe will graduate from Harrison College.5When is the book signing?_B_AThis Sunday.BNext Saturday.CNext Monday.第二节(共15小题;每题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,每小题将给出
4、5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。6What did the woman bring?_B_AA CDBA book. CA cake.7How did the woman know the man would like it?_A_AShe saw him reading it on the bus.BThe man told her before.CHer friends told her.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。8What is the entrance charge?_A_AAbout 35.BAbout 100. CAbout 135.9Wh
5、ich room is the resident living in?_A_ARoom 634.BRoom 346. CRoom 436.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。10What are the speakers mainly talking about?_A_ATaking the bus.BDollar.CBus shifts.11Where can the woman buy tokens?_C_AAt the train station.BAt the bus station.CAt the subway station.12How long would the woman wa
6、it if she missed a bus?_B_A40 minutes.B20 minutes. CHalf an hour.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13Where did the first Hard Rock Caf open?_B_AIn San Francisco.BIn London.CIn Istanbul.14What happened in 1982?_C_AThe caf was founded.BThe headquarters moved to Florida.CThe chain began to expand worldwide.15How many l
7、ocations does the caf have around the world?_C_A59.B171. C191.16When will the speakers probably visit the caf?_A_ASometime next week.BThis weekend.CTomorrow.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17What does the graduate season mean for college students?_B_ALosing work.BThinking about their future.CLeaving the campus.18
8、What are the advantages of starting a business?_A_AHaving more flexible time and place.BEarning money and making ends meet.CGaining the work experience directly.19What does everyones job choice depend on?_C_AWorking experience.BThe resource he/she has.CThe individuals situation.20What is the most im
9、portant thing after working on a job?_A_AGaining experience.BMaking money.CGetting a better position.听力原文Text 1M:How are you?W:Terrible.My first paper is due on Monday and Ive only written two wordsmy name!Text 2M:Sorry, I didnt mean to interrupt, but I just hope you are as proud of your daughter as
10、 I am.She just won the English speech contest!W:Oh, Im so happy for her.Text 3W:Hi, did you receive my message?M:Yes, I did.Im sorry I havent had a chance to call you back.Text 4M:Hello, this is Johns house.W:Hi, John.This is Carol from Harrison College.I just want to confirm your interview on June
11、6th.And please dont forget to bring your New York State Certification.Were really looking forward to meeting you.Text 5M:Have you heard about the book signing?W:No.When?M:Next Saturday.Its said that the author Leonard Adams is coming.Text 6W:Hey, I brought you something.M:The Kite Runner?W:Its the E
12、nglish version.It helps to read a book you already know in Chinese.M:How do you know Ive read it?W:I saw you once on the bus.You were reading it.M:Thank you.Text 7W:And what seems to be the trouble, sir?M:They dont want me to go into the night club.W:Well, Im afraid there is an entrance charge, sir.
13、M:But I am a resident! I live in Room 634.W:Im very sorry, sir, but you see it is something of a special evening.Our guest star this evening is Sammy Davie Junior and Im afraid that the tickets do cost $100 each.I could see if there were any left if you would like one.We generally try to keep a few
14、back for the residents.M:Good Gosh.Thats nearly 35 pounds.No, on second thought, I dont think Ill bother.Could you have them send up a bottle of Scotch to my room? Ill entertain myself instead.W:Very good, sir.That is Room 634, isnt it?Text 8W:How much is the fare?M:60.When you get on the front of t
15、he bus, just drop your money into the box.W:What shall I do if I happen to have just a dollar bill in my pocket?M:You can make some changes at some stores, and just buy a newspaper or something, you know.But if I were you I would buy lots of “tokens” at one time so that I could have them when I need
16、 them.W:Thats a good idea, but where can I buy them?M:They can be bought at subway stations. You know, in our city the same tokens can be used on either the bus or subway.W:I see.How often does this bus run?M:It runs every twenty minutes. Oh, here comes the bus.Text 9M:Have you ever been to the Hard
17、 Rock Caf?W:No, what is it?M:Its a rock n roll themed restaurant, but some locations are also hotels.Its a chain, so cities all over the world have them.Theres one in San Francisco.I was thinking about checking it out.Would you like to join me?W:Sure, that sounds fun.M:The original caf was founded i
18、n London in 1971, but since 2007, the headquarters has been in Florida.It didnt start to expand worldwide until 1982, and the one in San Francisco opened in 1984.W:Interesting.Actually, come to think of it, I think I passed by one when I was traveling in Istanbul, Turkey.Wow, I guess they really are
19、 all over the world!M:Yes, its a very international chain.I was reading about it, and apparently, there are 191 locations all over the world, in 59 different countries.W:Wow! Thats amazing.M:Maybe we can go this weekend.W:Im working this weekend, but I get my schedule for the following week tomorrow
20、.I should probably have a few days free next week.M:Okay, sounds good.Ill call and see if I can make a reservation.Just give me a call when you know your schedule.Text 10For college students, when the graduate season comes, it is time for them to think about their future and figure out what kind of
21、job they want to work on. Some students choose to work in the company while others decide to start a business on their own.Both choices have their advantages.For the ones who work in the company, they can gain the work experience directly.For the new in the job market, they dont have the resource, s
22、o it is a good choice to work in a big company.They can earn money and make their ends meet.At the same time, it is very important to improve themselves.For the ones who start a business, they dont have to be limited by the place and the working hour.They can do whatever they want with their talent.
23、It is good to take control of everything by their own.They can learn a lot of things in the process of running their business.Everyones job choice depends on the individuals situation.No matter what choice a student makes, the most important thing is to gain experience.第二部分:阅读(共两节,满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每
24、小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AMore and more people in America are celebrating the Indian holiday Diwali.Diwali is Hindi for “row of lights”It is the most important holiday in India.Many people around the world are beginning to celebrate it as well.The United States is one of the pl
25、aces where the festival is becoming more common.Diwali celebrations can now be found at American landmarks like Disneyland in California and New York Citys Times Square.They are also held in many parks and museums.Neeta Bhasin created the Times Square event.She said Indian immigrants have found grea
26、t success in America.But,she said, many Americans still do not know much about India.So,she decided to act.“I felt its about time that we should take India to mainstream America and show Indias rich culture, heritage, arts and variety to the world,” she said, “and I couldnt find a better place than
27、Times Square.”Bhasin came to the United States from India 40 years ago.She is president of ASB Communications, the marketing firm behind Diwali at Times Square.Tens of thousands of people attend the event, now in its fourth year.In India, Diwali is a five-day harvest festival held just before the Hi
28、ndu New Year.The exact dates change from year to year but Diwali is always in the fall.Celebrations include lighting oil lamps or candles called “diyas”A Diwali celebration will light up Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim this year. Visitors can watch performances of traditional Indian danc
29、es and take part in a Bollywood dance party.The event is part of a festival of holidays program at the theme park to show cultural traditions from around the world.The program takes place on November 10th through January 7th.San Antonio, Texas, also holds a Diwali celebration.And it is one of the na
30、tions largest celebrations, with more than 15,000 people in attendance each year.Visitors can enjoy Indian dance, food and fireworks.Organizers also plan to float hundreds of lighted candles in the San Antonio River,along the citys famous River Walk.文章大意:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了在美国如今有越来越多的人开始庆祝印度的重要节日排灯节(Di
31、wali)。21Which is the main symbol in the Indian holiday Diwali?_B_ADances.BLamps.CFood.DClothes.解析:细节理解题。根据第一段中“Diwali is Hindi for row of lights”及第五段最后一句可知,在排灯节,“灯”是主要的象征。故选B。22Why did Neeta Bhasin set up the Times Square event?_C_ATo make the American culture richer.BTo create a new business for th
32、e firm.CTo make Indian culture better known in the US.DTo show the achievements of Indian immigrants.解析:细节理解题。本题的关键句是第三段最后一句。根据关键句可知,她是为了向世界展示印度丰富的文化、遗产、艺术和多样性,所以组织了时代广场的活动。故选C。23What do we know about Diwali?_A_AIt is held in autumn in India.BIt lasts five days in America.CIt has been held for 40 ye
33、ars in America.DIt happens from November 10th to January 7th in India.解析:细节理解题。本题的关键句是第五段第一、二句。根据关键句可知,排灯节确切的日期每年都会变化,但排灯节总是在秋天。故选A。BFrom the White House balcony,President Donald Trump,First Lady Melania Trump,and the Easter Bunny welcomed thousands of children,members of the military,staff,voluntee
34、rs,and families to the 139th annual Easter Egg Roll on Monday,April 17.“Think of it,139.It began a long time ago: 1878,” President Trump told the crowd.“And we will be stronger and bigger and better as a nation than ever before.” He thanked the many volunteers who renewed “this wonderful tradition”T
35、he annual Easter Egg Roll has its roots in the 1800s when local schoolchildren on spring break would play on the Capitol grounds and hold hard-boiled egg races down Capital Hill.This tradition ended when Congress passed the Turf Protect Law banning children from using the grounds as their “playgroun
36、d”In 1878,President Ruthford BHayes began to formally welcome children to the White House grounds each year at Easter.The egg roll in 2017 seemed to put together three themes: children,family and the military.There were military families,multiple military bands,and a military officer singing the US
37、national anthem.At the Operation: Thank Our Troops station,children and families could color cards to send to soldiers serving overseas.Conway,the presidents counselor,brought her children to the egg roll and highlighted the challenge of work-family balance.“The hardest part of my job is being away
38、from my four children.” she said,“ Helping the nation.”During the Easter Egg Roll,parents struggled to keep up as their children rolled brightly-colored eggs with wooden spoons down the South Lawn.Outside of the roll,kids played soccer.Some danced to the music.Many kids took turns taking photos with
39、 popular characters such as Elmo,Dr Seusss Cat in the Hat,the Teeenage Ninja Turtles,and Peppa Pig.The Reading Nook was a particularly popular spot for children,who listened quietly as Melania Trump read a childrens book aloud.The First Lady said she chose to read the book,Party Animals,“ Because it
40、 shows that we are all different,but we are all the same.” When asked about her favorite part of her new role as First Lady,she said,“Serving the country.Its an honor helping people in this great nation.”文章大意:本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述一个复活节滚彩蛋传统的继续。24What stopped the Easter Egg Roll tradition in history?_C_AThe
41、outbreak of war.BThe reduction of eggs.CThe adoption of a law.DThe repairing of Capital Hill.解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中“This tradition ended when Congress passed the Turf Protect Law banning children from using the grounds as their playground”可知,一项法律的通过阻止了历史上的复活节滚彩蛋的传统。故选C。25How did Conway find her work?_D_ADi
42、fficult and boring.BPioneering and complex.CDangerous but meaningful.DDemanding but worthwhile.解析:推理判断题。根据第三段中“Conway,the presidents counselor,brought her children to the egg roll and highlighted the challenge of work-family balance.The hardest part of my job is being away from my four children. she
43、 said,Helping the nation.”可知,Conway的工作要求高但是值得的。故选D。26What can be inferred about the 2017 Easter Egg Roll?_A_AIt featured colorful and interesting activities.BIt strengthened the nations family values.CIt called on people to do military service.DIt stressed the importance of reading.解析:推理判断题。根据第三段中“T
44、he egg roll in 2017 seemed to put together three themes: children,family and the military.There were military families,multiple military bands,and a military officer singing the US national anthem.At the Operation: Thank Our Troops station,children and families could color cards to send to soldiers
45、serving overseas.”可知,关于2017年的复活节滚彩蛋,我们能推断出它以丰富多彩的和有趣的活动为特色。故选A。27What is the best title for the text?_B_AA day for the kidsBA tradition rolls onCThe fun of festival activitiesDThe story of the Easter Egg Roll解析:标题判断题。根据第一段尤其是“And we will be stronger and bigger and better as a nation than ever before
46、. He thanked the many volunteers who renewed this wonderful tradition”可知,本文在讲述一个传统的继续。故B项为最佳标题。COther cultures can be different from yours in many aspects! They can cat different foods and live in different types of houses.People probably speak different languages and have beliefs and customs very d
47、ifferent from yours.However,they can also be similar in ways of connecting with each other.We sometimes call these means of communication universal languages.Some legends hold that,thousands of years ago,there was a single language spoken by everyone on Earth.It is fun to think about a time when eve
48、ryone may have been able to communicate in the same language though historical evidence does not support this,of course.Today,there are thousands of languages spoken around the world.Yet,there are some means of communication that go beyond words and allow people of wildly different backgrounds to co
49、mmunicate and share emotions and feelings.For example,some people believe music is a universal language.There may be some scientific support for this idea,too.Experts have learned that,across cultures,people can recognize three common emotions in music: happiness,sadness and fear.So what other types
50、 of universal languages might there be?Some people believe dance is a universal language.Along with music,dancing seems to be a common interest shared by peoples all over the world.Do you think you could see a dance from another culture and make some reasonable guesses about the ideas and emotions b
51、ehind it?We bet you could!Another universal language that you might not have thought of is math! If you think about it now,though,it just makes sense.The value of pi is roughly 3.14159 no matter where you are on Earth,likewise,figuring out the value of something involves the same mathematical calcul
52、ations,regardless of whether youre counting in dollars,pesos or coconuts.文章大意:本文为说明文。其他文化可能在很多方面与我们不同!他们可能吃不同的食物,住不同类型的房子,可能说不同的语言,有与你截然不同的信仰和习俗。然而,人们在相互联系的方式上也可能是相似的。我们称这些沟通方式为通用语言。文章主要介绍了什么是通用语言。28What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 2 probably refer to?_A_AThe view that people only u
53、sed one language.BThe fact that there used to be many languages.CThe evidence that proves old languages funny.DThe doubt that people didnt understand each other.解析:代词指代题。根据画线词所在句句意“虽然想想每个人都能用同一种语言进行交流的时代是很有趣的,但是当然历史证据并不支持这一点”可知,this指的是“每个人都能用同一种语言进行交流”。故A选项正确。29Why is music regarded as a universal l
54、anguage?_D_AIt can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life.BIt can be understood more easily than languages.CIt usually comes from different backgrounds.DIt helps people to share common feelings.解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Experts have learned that,across cultures,people can recognize three common emotions
55、 in music:happiness,sadness and fear.(专家们已经了解到,在不同的文化中,人们可以识别音乐中的三种常见情感:快乐,悲伤和恐惧)”可知,音乐被认为是一种通用的语言,因为它帮助人们分享共同的感情。故D选项正确。30What are the universal languages according to the passage?_B_AMath,English and music.BMusic,dance and math.CHistory,culture and music.DEmotion,pi and music.解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“For
56、example,some people believe music is a universal language.”及第四段中的“Some people believe dance is a universal language.”和第五段中的“Another universal language that you might not have thought of is math!”可知,音乐、舞蹈和数学被认为是通用语言。故B选项正确。31What can be a suitable title for the text?_C_AVarious Differences Between Cu
57、lturesBMusic Helps People Show FeelingsCUniversal Languages Connect Different CulturesDCross-cultural Communication History解析:标题判断题。通读全文可知,文章主要介绍了什么是通用语言,因此C项“通用语言连接了不同的文化”适合做本文最佳标题。故C选项正确。DChristmas is still a few weeks away.But in the Netherlands, Germany and other parts of central Europe, a man d
58、ressed in red with a big white beard will already be flying from house to house with a big sack(麻袋) full of presents for children.“Sinterklaas komt!” as Dutch children say, Saint Nicholas is coming!Its obvious that the name “Santa Claus” comes from “Sinterklaas”Saint Nicholas Day is celebrated on De
59、cember 6, but there are many things about the Saint and his festival that are similar to Christmas.Just as Santa has reindeer(驯鹿), Sinterklaas has a white horse.Dutch and German children put their shoes out in front of the chimney just like children hang up their stockings on Christmas Eve, hoping t
60、hat in the morning they will be full of presents.With Sinterklaas, however, youre also expected to put a carrot in one of your shoes as a present.Like Santa, Sinterklaas also judges whether children have been “naughty or nice” in the past year to help him decide whether they deserve presents.But whi
61、le good children get sweets, the consequences of being bad are far worse than those with Father Christmas.Naughty children are given a stick so their parents can beat them.If you are really, really bad, Sinterklaas will put you into a sack and take you away.In parts of Germany and Austria, people al
62、so celebrate December 5but it is a celebration of naughtiness rather than niceness.On “Krampus Day”, bizarre(极其怪诞的), horned demons(长着角的恶魔) (or rather boys dressed in costumes) run around causing havoc(浩劫) and hitting girls with sticks.Authorities have struggled for years to ban the tradition, but ha
63、ve not been successful.Luckily Saint Nicholas always comes next day to put things right.文章大意:本文主要介绍了在欧洲一些国家流行的有关圣尼古拉斯节(Saint Nicholas Day)的一些风俗习惯。32What is the main focus of the article? _B_AThe history of Christmas Day.BThe traditions of Saint Nicholas Day.CThe similarities between Christmas Day an
64、d Saint Nicholas Day.DThe connections between Saint Nicholas Day and Krampus Day.解析:主旨大意题。结合文章的内容可知,本文主要介绍了在欧洲一些国家流行的圣尼古拉斯节的风俗习惯,故答案为B。33Which of the following statements about Saint Nicholas Day is TRUE?_C_AThe festival falls on December 5 in most European countries.BOn the eve of Saint Nicholas Da
65、y, people usually eat carrots.CIn Germany, children expect to get gifts in their shoes on Saint Nicholas Day.DLike Santa, Sinterklaas is believed to ride his reindeer from house to house to give gifts to children.解析:细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“Dutch and German children put their shoes out in front of the chimne
66、y just like children hang up their stockings on Christmas Eve, hoping that in the morning they will be full of presents.”可知C项正确。34What can we conclude from Paragraph 3?_D_ANaughty children dont get anything from Sinterklaas.BAs well as children, Sinterklaas also brings gifts for adults.CSinterklaas
67、is more generous than Father Christmas.DSinterklaas treats good children better than naughty ones.解析:推理判断题。结合文章第三段可知,Sinterklaas对待乖孩子和顽皮的孩子的态度不同:给乖孩子礼物,给顽皮孩子棍棒或者把他们装进麻袋里带走。故D项正确。35Which is TRUE about the attitude of authorities towards Krampus Day traditions according to the article?_A_AThey have tr
68、ied in vain to get rid of some of the traditions.BThey organize various activities to entertain people.CThey respect the way people celebrate it.DThey regard it as an important tradition and try to promote it.解析:推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的“Authorities have struggled for years to ban the tradition, but have not
69、 been successful.”可知A项正确。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。Christmas Activities for Adults_36.B_ So what should we do when we have all the time for ourselves without having to worry about work? You have to have fun! For starters,here are some fun Christmas activitie
70、s that you are absolutely going to love.Organize a Charity ShowChristmas is about spreading joy and love,and its also about giving. We give our family presents on this day to show them happiness and love,dont we? But have you ever wondered how the poor celebrate their Christmas? Does Santa leave gif
71、ts for them too?_37.E_Use all the activities to buy gifts and/or necessities for those less privileged(幸运的)Visit Orphanages(孤儿院) and Old Age HomesChristmas is an occasion for the entire family to come together and celebrate. More than the celebration,we look forward to being near our close ones. _38
72、.G_ Form a group and spend an entire day with children and/or seniors at orphanages and old age homes. Play games,interact and give away goodies,especially to the children.Start a Donation DriveIf you have the time,organize a donation drive in your locality. A lot of people will want to donate cloth
73、es,accessories (衣服的配饰) and other necessary items. _39.C_ This festive season,promise to give someone a smile._40.D_ Plan these activities in time and have fun with your family and friends. Merry Christmas and may God bless you!AShopping is an entirely different experience during Christmas.BWith Chri
74、stmas just around the corner,it is time for us to plan our holidays.CAlong with gifts,if you donate these to people as well,it will really make a difference.DNow that you know these activities,you can select a few of them to keep yourself busy.EAs for charity,you can arrange for a show in your circl
75、e of friends or in your neighborhood.FGifting something to your family members,friends and colleagues is important during Christmas.GThe same joy can be shared with people who dont have the company of their family on this happy occasion.文章大意:本文是一篇说明文。本文主要为成人们介绍了一些在圣诞节可以做的活动。解析:36空格处后面提出了一个问题:那么在我们有这
76、么多时间而不用担心工作的时候我们应该做些什么呢?B项表示,随着圣诞节的来临,是时候好好规划我们的假期了。人们在圣诞节不用工作,有很多闲暇时间,B项引出了后面的问题。故选B。37空格处前面问到,你是否想过穷人是怎么过圣诞节的?他们也能收到圣诞老人的礼物吗?空格处后面提到,利用这些活动为那些没有我们幸运的人买一些礼物和生活必需品;E项表示,在你的朋友圈或社区组织一次慈善活动(以给那些穷人买礼物),承上启下,符合语境。故选E。 38空格处前面提到,在圣诞节,人们都渴望能和亲人团聚;空格处后面提到,找一些人一起去孤儿院或养老院和那些孤儿或老人们过圣诞节;G项表示,过圣诞节的那种快乐也可以和那些没有亲人
77、陪伴的人分享一下,承上启下,符合语境。故选G。39空格处前面提到,在捐赠活动上,人们会捐赠一些衣服、衣服的配饰和其他一些生活必需品;C项表示,如果将那些物品和礼物一起送给那些有需要的人,那对他们将会有很大的影响,承接上文,符合语境。故选C。40空格处后面提到,及时计划好这些活动,与家人和朋友过得开心些;D项表示,既然你已经了解了这些活动,你可以选几个让自己忙碌起来,引出了后面的内容。故选D。第三部分:语言运用(共两节,满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。On Sunday I had my
78、own Fathers Day celebration.Suddenly I _41.C_ about my dad a lot.My dad is absolutely the kindest man in the world.He would _42.B_ refuse to help anyone in trouble.Every Thursday night,my dad would _43.A_ Shreveport,LA to a church there.I always drove the car for him._44.D_ this happened many times,
79、I recalled(回想起) one incident on one of those trips to Shreveport.That time on the _45.B_,my dad saw a hitchhiker(搭便车的人)Dad asked me to pull the car over and offer him a _46.C_.Dad asked him his name and address,told him ours,and talked to him about all sorts of things.At first the hitchhiker was hes
80、itant(迟疑的),but he changed his _47.A_ as he could tell we were really listening to him.I did know that it was quite _48.B_ outside and the hitchhiker was very happy to be able to get a lift in our warm car.We drove another forty-five minutes and learned that the hitchhiker was _49.A_ many difficultie
81、s in life.Dad told him to keep his head up and said that things would become better for him soon.Dad reached into his pocket and _50.B_ the hitchhiker a twenty-dollar bill,leaving only a ten-dollar bill for himself.The hitchhiker then became very _51.D_.I was always told never to _52.D_ a hitchhiker
82、 and yet my dad did it every time he saw one.Dad always gave them money _53.C_ he did not have very much of his own.From that Ive learned a lot about my dad and _54.B_.Ive learned that if you come from a place with love,you will show a lot of kindness to people who are _55.A_.Just one single kind ac
83、t may change someones life.文章大意:这是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。文章主要讲述了作者的父亲总是帮助别人,作者从中受到很大的影响和教育。父亲助人为乐的精神影响着作者也去帮助别人,对需要帮助的人献出爱心。41AlearnedBtalkedCthought Dworried解析:根据下文作者对父亲的描述可知,他想到了自己的父亲。故选C。42AsometimesBneverCoften Dever解析:因为父亲是善良的,所以他从不拒绝帮助别人。故选B。43Ahead for Bdrive toCcome from Dstay in解析:根据下文“.to a church ther
84、e.I always drove the car for him.”可知,作者的父亲是要去Shreveport。故选A。44ABecause BSo CUnless DAlthough解析:根据句中的many times和one可知,前后为转折关系。故选D。45Afield Bway Cjob Dside解析:根据句中的“.my dad saw a hitchhiker(搭便车的人)”可知,作者和父亲是在去Shreveport的途中。故选B。46Adinner Bsign Cride Dchance解析:根据下文可知,父亲让搭车人上车,准备载他一程。故选C。47Aattitude Btrip
85、Croute Dplan解析:根据句中的“At first the hitchhiker was hesitant (迟疑的)”可知,当他知道作者和父亲在认真地听他讲话时,态度也就变了。故选A。48Adark Bcold Csunny Dwindy解析:根据句中的“.get a lift in our warm car.”可推断,外面很冷。故选B。49Afacing Bforgetting Cunderstanding Dcausing解析:根据下文“Dad told him to keep his head up and said that.would become better for h
86、im soon.”可推断,那个人当时面临很多生活上的困难。故选A。50Areturned BhandedCpaid Dcharged解析:根据句中“.reached into his pocket.”可知,作者的父亲把手伸进衣袋里拿钱给他。hand sb.sth.表示“递给某人某物”。故选B。51Asad BangryCnervous Dgrateful解析:根据常识可知,那个人得到父亲的帮助后应该很感激。故选D。52Alook at Blaugh atClisten to Dpick up解析:根据句中的“.yet my dad did it every time he saw one.”可
87、知,这里指别人告诉作者永远不要让路人搭便车。故选D。53Aas soon as Bexcept thatCeven if Das if解析:根据后文的“.he did not have very much of his own.”可知前后两个分句表示让步关系,故用even if。句意:即使父亲不是很有钱,他还是经常资助搭便车的人。故选C。54Abusiness Blife Centertainment Dadventure解析:根据下文可知,作者学到了父亲乐于助人的品质和生活的道理。故选B。55Asuffering BtravellingCplaying Dstudying解析:suffer受
88、苦,受难。故选A。非选择题部分第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读短文内容,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。A few weeks ago,a friend and I,both traveling in the south of France,_56.decided_(decide) to go to the chocolate festival,_57.called_(call) “Feria du Chocolat” in French. I had _58.a_ fantastic time.There were stalls (货摊) selling
89、 boxes of chocolates,sweets,dessert wines,etc. All the stall owners were very friendly and happy to see the _59.arrival_(arrive) of foreigners like us. They explained their methods of _60.making_(make) chocolate,showed us photos of their factories,and,of course,let us try their products! My friend b
90、ought some chocolate cups,_61.which_ I think is a great novelty (新鲜事物)you drink your drink,and then you can eat the chocolate cup!We then went to a masterclass where we learnt how to make chocolate. I was a little _62.worried_(worry) before the masterclass,as there were only 12 people in a class,and
91、 I wasnt sure if my French would be good enough _63.to understand_(understand) everything! Luckily,everyone was _64.extremely_(extreme) friendlythe lady next _65.to_ me was making notes of everything we did,so she explained when I didnt understand. At the end,our class stayed in the room and chatted
92、 about how much we were enjoying the day and eating lots of chocolate!文章大意:作者讲述了自己和一个朋友参加“巧克力节”的故事。解析:56考查一般过去时。由A few weeks ago可知,decide所表示的动作发生在过去,故填decided。57考查过去分词作定语的用法。设空处作后置定语修饰chocolate festival,因call与chocolate festival 之间是逻辑上的动宾关系,故填called。58考查不定冠词。have a fantastic time意为“度过一段美妙的时光”。故填a。59考
93、查名词。设空处作宾语,且前面有the限定,应用名词形式,故填arrival。60考查动词-ing形式作宾语的用法。设空处作介词of的宾语,故填making。61考查关系代词。设空处引导非限制性定语从句补充说明chocolate cups,且在从句中作主语,故填which。62考查形容词作表语的用法。设空处作表语,表示“感到担心的”,故填worried。63考查固定结构。“be形容词enough to do.”意为“到足以做”。故填to understand。64考查副词。设空处作状语修饰friendly,故填extremely。65考查介词。next to.意为“在旁边”。故填to。第四部分:
94、写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节:应用文写作(满分15分)假设你是红星中学高三(1)班学生李华, 你们学校将举行一次英语沙龙活动, 请你给外教Jeff写一封邀请信, 邀请他给你们做主题为“西方节日”的讲座。邀请信的内容包括:1英语沙龙活动的具体时间、地点和主题;2选择该主题的原因;3期待对方的回复。注意:1.词数80左右;2开头和结尾已给出, 不计入总词数。参考词汇:英语沙龙 English salonDear Jeff, _Yours, Li Hua参考范文:Dear Jeff,Our school is going to have an English salon.We warmly in
95、vite you to give a lecture about Western holidays.The salon will be at the lecture room from 9 to 11 in the morning on Saturday, January 14th.Western holidays are becoming increasingly popular in China.Many of us are interested in them and we want to know more about the holidays in the West.We would
96、 really appreciate your participation.We are looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua第二节:读后续写(满分25分)阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。The event that stands out in Toms memory happened one morning when Tom was only ten years old.He was at home with his elder sister Jane.Tom was doin
97、g his homework when he heard raised voices.At first he thought nothing of it since customers in the motorcycle shop directly below their flat often became loud, but he soon realized this time it was different.“Quick! Quick! Remove the motorcycles from the shop,” Someone yelled.Then a thick burning s
98、mell filled the air.When Tom opened the front door of their flat to investigate, a thick cloud of smoke greeted him.The motorcycle shop had caught fire and people were running and crying.Jane, who had been playing the violin in her room, hurried to the living room.Jane and Tom rushed out of the door
99、 and went along the corridor(走廊)through the smoke.They were heading towards the stairway at the far end of the corridor when Jane stopped in her track.She turned around and headed back the way they came.Tom had no idea what she was doing, but he followed suit.Jane had suddenly remembered the lady in
100、 her 70s who lived next door to them.They called her Auntie Makcik.Jane began banging on Makciks door, but got no answer.As the smoke thickened around them, Tom could see many of their neighbourssome still in their pajamasrunning for safety.The thought of fear crossed his mind.“She may have run for
101、safety like everyone else!” Tom said.However, Jane refused to give up and said, “I know Makcik is still inside.” Jane was familiar with Makciks daily routine and was certain she would still be sleeping.She pounded the door.“Go downstairs.Go now! Go!”Paragraph 1:Tom noticed the flame was reaching up.
102、_ _Paragraph 2:Luckily, some neighbours passing by stopped and offered help._ _参考范文:Paragraph 1:Tom noticed the flame was reaching up.Frozen with fear, he stood rooted to the spot.He comprehended the gravity of the situation and held Janes hand tightly.By then, both of them were coughing and their e
103、yes were stinging.Time seemed to stand still, though they were probably there for only two or three minutes.Tom begged Jane to run for safety as quickly as possible.Jane tried to shield her nose from the choking smoke and shook her head.She kept pounding against the door.Tom burst out crying.Paragra
104、ph 2:Luckily, some neighbours passing by stopped and offered help.A sense of strength immediately replaced the mounting fear and anxiety in Janes mind.She told them Makcik must be still in the room.They forced the door open with all their might.Sure enough, Makcik was lying in bed, unconscious.She was carried downstairs.And then some neighbours rushed her to the hospital, where she finally came to herself.People in the neighbourhood felt relieved.Jane and Toms joy was immense.