1、中山市高一年级2020-2021学年度第二学期期末统一考试英语科试卷本试卷共8页，三部分，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡的卷头上。2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结
2、束后，将答题卡交回。第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AWhat A Waste:Rubbish, Recycling, and Protecting our PlanetIn this informative book on recycling for children, you will find everything you need to know about our environment. The good, the bad, and the incredibly
3、innovative. From pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling. Hardcover, 4 April 2019, by Jess French, 635 ratings Kindle Edition, 5.99 Hard cover, Used, 2.58 Hardcover, New, 10.94Fall Off, Get Back On, Keep Going: 10 ways to be at the top of your game!With personal stories from C
4、lare herself and from the lives of the people she most admires, children will discover how to develop courage in the face of tough situations. With fun, quirky illustrations, the 10 chapters explore 10 character-traits that can help children to learn to embrace their mistakes, own them, and move on
5、from them. Paperback, 15 April 2021, by Clare Balding, 39 ratings Kindle Edition, 6.99 Paperback, 7.49How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing!: The No-Worries Guide for BoysIve put everything Ive learned both from my career as an NHS doctor and my own life experience into this twenty-first century guide to
6、being a boy. It covers the obvious things like the physical changes youll go through during adolescence, but also helps you to figure out how to manage your emotions, deal with friends and family and learn about healthy relationships. Paperback, 18 Feb. 2021, by Dr. Ranj Singh, 657 ratings Kindle Ed
7、ition, 4.99 Paperback, 7.79The IckabogFrom J.K. Rowling, a warm, fast-paced, funny fairy tale of a fearsome monster, thrilling adventure, and hope against all odds. Featuring full color illustrations by children from across the United States and Canada, this original fairy tale from one of the world
8、s most celebrated storytellers will have readers of all ages. Hardcover, 10 Nov. 2020, by J.K. Rowling, 12872 ratings Kindle Edition, 17.99 Hardcover, Used, 5.01 Hardcover, New, 10.491. Which book is most likely to get more readers?A. What A Waste.B. Fall Off, Get Back On, Keep Going.C. How to Grow
9、Up and Feel Amazing.D. The Ickabog.2. What do the four books have in common?A. They all mention the authors experience.B. They are all intended for children.C. They all have a Kindle edition.D. They all have colourful pictures.3. Where does the text probably come from?A. A science magazine.B. An adv
10、ertising website.C. A school textbook.D. A library guide.BFor ten years, Hingorani and I have shared a wall. In all these years, we shared nothing more than that wall.Hingorani lost her husband around eight months ago. Now, the 82-year-old former headmaster of Mumbais Jai Hind College lives alone in
11、 the apartment next door.Knowing it would be difficult for her to manage things without any help, I started dropping by. When I found out that she loves meat and chicken, I went with a plate of butter chicken and kulchas. And we started to talk of course.As we started to talk I realized how differen
12、t she was from what I had thought. And thats where our friendship really began. I found that she related to me in a lot of ways both of us married of our own free will, and she, too, was a working mother, We spoke about her relationship with her two sisters who live abroad and how they connect with
13、each other every day.Her liberal thinking, the way she raised her daughter, her love for her culture and stories of her teaching days including how the boys at her college gave her a hard time all made for great conversation. I never felt we were generations apart. She, too, loves my company and loo
14、ks forward to my crazy stories without judgment. I tell her about the challenges I face when raising a child. A chat with her is like a warm hug at the end of a bad day.Hingorani has become part of my daily life. I look forward to either having a cup of tea with her on her balcony or enjoying a glas
15、s of wine on a Saturday night. Our connection is pure. Our friendship is not limited by age. Instead, it is strengthened by the circumstances.4. Why did the author begin to visit Hingorani?A. She felt lonely living alone.B. She was curious about the neighbor.C. She had extra food to share with the n
16、eighborD. She wants to lend the neighbor a hand.5. What did the author realize after talking with Hingorani?A. They had a lot in common.B. They both had two sisters.C. They had different thoughts.D. They had known each other for years.6. What can we infer about the author from the last two paragraph
17、s?A. She lives a very relaxing life.B. She is good at raising children.C. She enjoys the old ladys company.D. She has no other friends except the old lady.7. What would be the best title for the text?A. I Found a Great Friend Beyond AgeB. I Saw Cooking as a Useful Bonding ToolC. A Great Conversation
18、 Saved My LifeD. My New Friend Taught Me to CookCSummer is a great time to go on holiday in Australia, especially after the long lockdown. Since overseas travel is still impossible, local spots have become hot destinations. In January, my friends and I went to the Great Ocean Road for three days tri
19、p and it was an amazing trip!The Great Ocean Road is known for its beautiful coastline. During our trip, we enjoyed an amazing view of the ocean. On the first day, we went to the Split Point Lighthouse at the start of the road. The lighthouse has a “red hat” on the top. After climbing to the top, we
20、 could enjoy a breathtaking view. Looking from above, the waves lapping the shore divided the ocean and land into two halves.Although the road hugs the coastline for its full length, the landscape (地形) changes from area to area. At first, we saw many surfers, swimmers, and other beachgoers. There ar
21、e lots of beaches where people can enjoy the water. Right next to the beaches are small towns equipped with holiday houses and seafood restaurants, so its convenient for people who want to stay there for a few days with their family.However, as we explored the Great Ocean Road further and reached th
22、e area around Port Campbell, we saw its famous limestone structures. People gave them names based on their shapes, such as the Twelve Apostles and London Bridge. The stones might have been accidentally sculptured by nature into certain shapes, but it was the human imagination that gave them a soul!8
23、. What is the Great Ocean Road famous for?A. The limestone structures.B. The coastline.C. The Split Point Lighthouse.D. The beaches.9. What does the name of Twelve Apostles relate to?A. The sculptors imagination.B. London Bridge.C. Its appearanceD. Port Campbell10. What can be inferred from the pass
24、age?A. The author stayed in the holiday house at night.B. Visitors werent allowed to swim in the ocean.C. Australian dont like to travel abroad.D. The weather was cold in January.11. What is the best title for the passage?A. A trip to Port Campbell.B. An amazing coastline.C. Beaches and ocean.D. A t
25、rip to the Great Ocean Road.DA new study shows that eating nuts and peanut butter may help prevent one form of the disease diabetes (糖尿病). Adult-onset or Type Two diabetes affects about 135 million people around the world. The disease results when the body cannot produce or use a substance called in
26、sulin (胰岛素). Insulin is produced in the organ (器官) called the pancreas. Insulin helps turn sugar in foods into energy.The Journal of the American Medical Association published the findings. Scientists from the Harvard University School of Public Health in Cambridge, Massachusetts completed the resea
27、rch. They studied more than 83,000 women for 16 years. The women were 34 to 59 years old. None of the women had diabetes, cancer or heart disease when the study began. During the study, more than 3,000 women developed diabetes.The women answered questions every four years between 1980 and 1996. The
28、researchers asked what they ate, including information about nuts and nut products. Some of the women ate nuts five days a week. The size of each serving weighed about 30 grams. Or, they ate a serving of peanut butter five days each week. Other women in the study did not eat nuts or peanut butter. T
29、hose who ate nuts five times a week were more than twenty percent less likely to develop Type Two diabetes than the women who did not eat nuts.Although the study involved only women, the researchers believe eating nuts would also be good for men. The scientists say more research is needed to confirm
30、 the findings. But the study suggests that the fats in nuts may improve the way the body makes and uses insulin.Nuts contain magnesium, which helps balance insulin and levels of sugar in the blood. The fats in nuts also may improve the bodys ability to process sugar in the blood. People who suffer f
31、rom diabetes have too much sugar in their blood and urine, the bodys liquid waste.12. What can we learn about the women involved in the new research?A. All the women had to answer questions every week.B. Some women were not allowed to eat nuts on purpose.C. Some of them suffered from diabetes becaus
32、e of the research.D. Women who ate nuts regularly had lower risk of having diabetes.13. What do Paragraph 3 and Paragraph 4 mainly focus on?A. Who did the findings.B. What happened to the women.C. How the research was carried out.D. How much nuts women should eat.14. What helps prevent diabetes acco
33、rding to the new research about nuts?A. Insulin in nuts.B. The fats in nuts.C. Sugar in the blood.D. Peoples urine.15. Whats the authors purpose by writing the passage?A. To show the importance of insulin.B. To introduce a new study about eating nuts.C. To introduce a new way to deal with diabetes.D
34、. To encourage people to eat as many nuts as possible.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。选项中油两项为多余选项。Mastering a new language is a fun and rewarding process. It is the honour to you if youre in the midst of learning another language! If youre finding that understanding the langua
35、ge when you hear it spoken is the most difficult part, youre not alone. Many language learners struggle with this. Luckily, there are many ways to speed up your language comprehension. _16_Talk to native speakers.Nothing beats practice for improving language comprehension. Find people whose first la
36、nguage is the one youre learning and have conversations with them. Ask them to slow down or ask them questions when you dont understand something. _17_. This helps you recognize the same words spoken with different accents._18_Reading while you listen helps you understand whats being said. Pick a se
37、ries or a movie in the language youre trying to learn and turn on the subtitles in the same language. Read all the subtitles while you listen carefully to the dialogue to help you recognize words better while listening.Listen to music with lyricsThis helps you understand different phrases and slang
38、words. _19_. Or, download an app that has music in different languages with interactive subtitles.Listen to things you like and are interested in_20_. Listen to genres of music you love or watch documentaries on subjects you find really interesting in the language youre learning to stay focused. The
39、 levels of dopamine in your brain actually shoot up when you do this and help you absorb info much better.A. Listen to audio at slower speedsB. Watch lyric videos of songs onlineC. Watch TV shows and movies with subtitlesD. Weve put together a handy list of some ideas for youE. Try to listen to diff
40、erent native speakers saying the same thing.F. The more phrases you know, the more you understand when you listenG. Language comprehension is higher when you re interested in the topic第二部分 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。About 10 years ago, I got a bad co
41、ld. I couldnt _21_, so I went to see a doctor. There they _22_ me and I couldnt believe I was 211 pounds. For a not tall man, that was overweight.I decided I didnt want to suffer from _23_ any more. And I thought if I started to eat better and take part in _24_ activity, I would feel better and get
42、sick less.My wife and I had just _25_ a trip to Las Vegas for our wedding anniversary in May. My goal was to lose 15 pounds before we left. I had three _26_ to do it. The unique thing was that I planned to lose weight, and then do what I had to do to keep it _27_ in the long terms.By the time we lef
43、t, I had lost 22 pounds! I had to buy _28_ pants before we left because I went from a 38 waist down to a 34 one. My _29_ goal was to lose 15 pounds in ninety days but I _30_ that goal by 7 pounds more. Thats pretty good, but why not push it further? After all, even after losing 22 pounds, I was stil
44、l technically overweight for my _31_.The benefits of losing weight are obvious. It made me feel so _32_ about myself and its also pretty cool to hear people _33_ me, saying how good I was looking all the time. Therefore, I decided to keep the _34_.Six years later Ive kept the weight off and I am in
45、the best _35_ of my life.21. A. improveB. movedC. thinkD. recover22. A. noticedB. examinedC. askedD. weighed23. A. painB. sadnessC. hospitalD. shock24. A. healthyB. runningC. physicalD. practical25. A. takenB. plannedC. thoughtD. finished26. A. monthsB. daysC. weeksD. years27. A. backB. aroundC. onD
46、. off28. A. longB. newC. expensiveD. old29. A. originalB. leastC. ambitiousD. big30. A. abandonedB. missedC. achievedD. failed31. A. healthB. waistC. heightD. age32. A. goodB. crazyC. excitedD. special33. A. loveB. praiseC. blameD. support34. A. experienceB. routineC. feelingD. road35. A. timeB. pla
47、ceC. roleD. shape第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Some teachers can have a great impact (影响) on us. Last year, in my second year of high school I had Mr. Smith as my teacher, _36_ I will never forget. He was an _37_ (amaze) teacher and was always ready to students and helping
48、them achieve their greatest potential. I was not necessarily _38_ best student when it came it writing compositions. Mr. Smith helped me and was always ready to answer my _39_ (question), and I was grateful _40_ it.I remember the day of taking my final exam, I was the last one still writing in the e
49、xam room as always, _41_ (review) my test paper. Everyone else _42_ (leave) the room already except Mr. Smith. After turning in my exam paper, I started to leave the room, _43_ I decided to turn around and say what I intended to say. I told him I sincerely thanked him for his great help and expresse
50、d my love for his lessons. Deeply _44_ (touch) by my praise, he said he was proud that I had _45_ (true) enjoyed his class.This is him. He really knows how to inspire his students.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）选词填空passion；clinic；whisper；respect；on dutycommercial；cottage；persuade；mankind；se
51、t outgrateful；downtown；vary；devoted；carry on46. Festivals are becoming more and more _, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations.47. Thinking of all the people still in need of help, Dr Lin opened a private _.48. My hotel is near _, in the Mission District, one of the oldest parts of the
52、 city.49. Thats one small step for a man, one giant leap for _.50. Jim is not here right now. He said he would be _ at the library this afternoon.51. While working there, out of a strong _ for knowledge, Einstein continued to study, earning a doctorate in physics in 1905.52. The phrase in my opinion
53、 tells us that the passage is likely to _53. After breakfast, I pack my bag and _ again.54. Just like spoken language body language _ from culture to culture.55. Indeed, Yuan Longpings slim but strong body is just like that of millions of Chinese farmers, to whom he has _ his life. 第二节（满分30分）56. 假定你
54、校于上周六举行了一场以“弘扬中华传统文化”为主题的学生英语演讲比赛，请你用英语给校报写一篇新闻报道，内容包括：1. 时间和地点；2. 过程和意义。注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 报道标题已为你写好，不算入总词数；3. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Successful English Speech Contest on Promoting Chinese Traditional Culture_中山市高一年级2020-2021学年度第二学期期末统一考试英语科试卷 答案版本试卷共8页，三部分，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名
55、、考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡的卷头上。2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将答题卡交回。第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AWhat A Wa
56、ste:Rubbish, Recycling, and Protecting our PlanetIn this informative book on recycling for children, you will find everything you need to know about our environment. The good, the bad, and the incredibly innovative. From pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling. Hardcover, 4 Ap
57、ril 2019, by Jess French, 635 ratings Kindle Edition, 5.99 Hard cover, Used, 2.58 Hardcover, New, 10.94Fall Off, Get Back On, Keep Going: 10 ways to be at the top of your game!With personal stories from Clare herself and from the lives of the people she most admires, children will discover how to de
58、velop courage in the face of tough situations. With fun, quirky illustrations, the 10 chapters explore 10 character-traits that can help children to learn to embrace their mistakes, own them, and move on from them. Paperback, 15 April 2021, by Clare Balding, 39 ratings Kindle Edition, 6.99 Paperback
59、, 7.49How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing!: The No-Worries Guide for BoysIve put everything Ive learned both from my career as an NHS doctor and my own life experience into this twenty-first century guide to being a boy. It covers the obvious things like the physical changes youll go through during adol
60、escence, but also helps you to figure out how to manage your emotions, deal with friends and family and learn about healthy relationships. Paperback, 18 Feb. 2021, by Dr. Ranj Singh, 657 ratings Kindle Edition, 4.99 Paperback, 7.79The IckabogFrom J.K. Rowling, a warm, fast-paced, funny fairy tale of
61、 a fearsome monster, thrilling adventure, and hope against all odds. Featuring full color illustrations by children from across the United States and Canada, this original fairy tale from one of the worlds most celebrated storytellers will have readers of all ages. Hardcover, 10 Nov. 2020, by J.K. R
62、owling, 12872 ratings Kindle Edition, 17.99 Hardcover, Used, 5.01 Hardcover, New, 10.491. Which book is most likely to get more readers?A. What A Waste.B. Fall Off, Get Back On, Keep Going.C. How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing.D. The Ickabog.2. What do the four books have in common?A. They all mention
63、the authors experience.B. They are all intended for children.C. They all have a Kindle edition.D. They all have colourful pictures.3. Where does the text probably come from?A. A science magazine.B. An advertising website.C. A school textbook.D. A library guide.【答案】1. D 2. C 3. BBFor ten years, Hingo
64、rani and I have shared a wall. In all these years, we shared nothing more than that wall.Hingorani lost her husband around eight months ago. Now, the 82-year-old former headmaster of Mumbais Jai Hind College lives alone in the apartment next door.Knowing it would be difficult for her to manage thing
65、s without any help, I started dropping by. When I found out that she loves meat and chicken, I went with a plate of butter chicken and kulchas. And we started to talk of course.As we started to talk I realized how different she was from what I had thought. And thats where our friendship really began
66、. I found that she related to me in a lot of ways both of us married of our own free will, and she, too, was a working mother, We spoke about her relationship with her two sisters who live abroad and how they connect with each other every day.Her liberal thinking, the way she raised her daughter, he
67、r love for her culture and stories of her teaching days including how the boys at her college gave her a hard time all made for great conversation. I never felt we were generations apart. She, too, loves my company and looks forward to my crazy stories without judgment. I tell her about the challeng
68、es I face when raising a child. A chat with her is like a warm hug at the end of a bad day.Hingorani has become part of my daily life. I look forward to either having a cup of tea with her on her balcony or enjoying a glass of wine on a Saturday night. Our connection is pure. Our friendship is not l
69、imited by age. Instead, it is strengthened by the circumstances.4. Why did the author begin to visit Hingorani?A. She felt lonely living alone.B. She was curious about the neighbor.C. She had extra food to share with the neighborD. She wants to lend the neighbor a hand.5. What did the author realize
70、 after talking with Hingorani?A. They had a lot in common.B. They both had two sisters.C. They had different thoughts.D. They had known each other for years.6. What can we infer about the author from the last two paragraphs?A. She lives a very relaxing life.B. She is good at raising children.C. She
71、enjoys the old ladys company.D. She has no other friends except the old lady.7. What would be the best title for the text?A. I Found a Great Friend Beyond AgeB. I Saw Cooking as a Useful Bonding ToolC. A Great Conversation Saved My LifeD. My New Friend Taught Me to Cook【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. ACSummer
72、 is a great time to go on holiday in Australia, especially after the long lockdown. Since overseas travel is still impossible, local spots have become hot destinations. In January, my friends and I went to the Great Ocean Road for three days trip and it was an amazing trip!The Great Ocean Road is kn
73、own for its beautiful coastline. During our trip, we enjoyed an amazing view of the ocean. On the first day, we went to the Split Point Lighthouse at the start of the road. The lighthouse has a “red hat” on the top. After climbing to the top, we could enjoy a breathtaking view. Looking from above, t
74、he waves lapping the shore divided the ocean and land into two halves.Although the road hugs the coastline for its full length, the landscape (地形) changes from area to area. At first, we saw many surfers, swimmers, and other beachgoers. There are lots of beaches where people can enjoy the water. Rig
75、ht next to the beaches are small towns equipped with holiday houses and seafood restaurants, so its convenient for people who want to stay there for a few days with their family.However, as we explored the Great Ocean Road further and reached the area around Port Campbell, we saw its famous limeston
76、e structures. People gave them names based on their shapes, such as the Twelve Apostles and London Bridge. The stones might have been accidentally sculptured by nature into certain shapes, but it was the human imagination that gave them a soul!8. What is the Great Ocean Road famous for?A. The limest
77、one structures.B. The coastline.C. The Split Point Lighthouse.D. The beaches.9. What does the name of Twelve Apostles relate to?A. The sculptors imagination.B. London Bridge.C. Its appearanceD. Port Campbell10. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The author stayed in the holiday house at night.
78、B. Visitors werent allowed to swim in the ocean.C. Australian dont like to travel abroad.D. The weather was cold in January.11. What is the best title for the passage?A. A trip to Port Campbell.B. An amazing coastline.C. Beaches and ocean.D. A trip to the Great Ocean Road.【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. DDA
79、 new study shows that eating nuts and peanut butter may help prevent one form of the disease diabetes (糖尿病). Adult-onset or Type Two diabetes affects about 135 million people around the world. The disease results when the body cannot produce or use a substance called insulin (胰岛素). Insulin is produc
80、ed in the organ (器官) called the pancreas. Insulin helps turn sugar in foods into energy.The Journal of the American Medical Association published the findings. Scientists from the Harvard University School of Public Health in Cambridge, Massachusetts completed the research. They studied more than 83
81、,000 women for 16 years. The women were 34 to 59 years old. None of the women had diabetes, cancer or heart disease when the study began. During the study, more than 3,000 women developed diabetes.The women answered questions every four years between 1980 and 1996. The researchers asked what they at
82、e, including information about nuts and nut products. Some of the women ate nuts five days a week. The size of each serving weighed about 30 grams. Or, they ate a serving of peanut butter five days each week. Other women in the study did not eat nuts or peanut butter. Those who ate nuts five times a
83、 week were more than twenty percent less likely to develop Type Two diabetes than the women who did not eat nuts.Although the study involved only women, the researchers believe eating nuts would also be good for men. The scientists say more research is needed to confirm the findings. But the study s
84、uggests that the fats in nuts may improve the way the body makes and uses insulin.Nuts contain magnesium, which helps balance insulin and levels of sugar in the blood. The fats in nuts also may improve the bodys ability to process sugar in the blood. People who suffer from diabetes have too much sug
85、ar in their blood and urine, the bodys liquid waste.12. What can we learn about the women involved in the new research?A. All the women had to answer questions every week.B. Some women were not allowed to eat nuts on purpose.C. Some of them suffered from diabetes because of the research.D. Women who
86、 ate nuts regularly had lower risk of having diabetes.13. What do Paragraph 3 and Paragraph 4 mainly focus on?A. Who did the findings.B. What happened to the women.C. How the research was carried out.D. How much nuts women should eat.14. What helps prevent diabetes according to the new research abou
87、t nuts?A. Insulin in nuts.B. The fats in nuts.C. Sugar in the blood.D. Peoples urine.15. Whats the authors purpose by writing the passage?A. To show the importance of insulin.B. To introduce a new study about eating nuts.C. To introduce a new way to deal with diabetes.D. To encourage people to eat a
88、s many nuts as possible.【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. C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。选项中油两项为多余选项。Mastering a new language is a fun and rewarding process. It is the honour to you if youre in the midst of learning another language! If youre finding that understanding the language
89、when you hear it spoken is the most difficult part, youre not alone. Many language learners struggle with this. Luckily, there are many ways to speed up your language comprehension. _16_Talk to native speakers.Nothing beats practice for improving language comprehension. Find people whose first langu
90、age is the one youre learning and have conversations with them. Ask them to slow down or ask them questions when you dont understand something. _17_. This helps you recognize the same words spoken with different accents._18_Reading while you listen helps you understand whats being said. Pick a serie
91、s or a movie in the language youre trying to learn and turn on the subtitles in the same language. Read all the subtitles while you listen carefully to the dialogue to help you recognize words better while listening.Listen to music with lyricsThis helps you understand different phrases and slang wor
92、ds. _19_. Or, download an app that has music in different languages with interactive subtitles.Listen to things you like and are interested in_20_. Listen to genres of music you love or watch documentaries on subjects you find really interesting in the language youre learning to stay focused. The le
93、vels of dopamine in your brain actually shoot up when you do this and help you absorb info much better.A. Listen to audio at slower speedsB. Watch lyric videos of songs onlineC. Watch TV shows and movies with subtitlesD. Weve put together a handy list of some ideas for youE. Try to listen to differe
94、nt native speakers saying the same thing.F. The more phrases you know, the more you understand when you listenG. Language comprehension is higher when you re interested in the topic【答案】16. D 17. E 18. C 19. B 20. G第二部分 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。Abou
95、t 10 years ago, I got a bad cold. I couldnt _21_, so I went to see a doctor. There they _22_ me and I couldnt believe I was 211 pounds. For a not tall man, that was overweight.I decided I didnt want to suffer from _23_ any more. And I thought if I started to eat better and take part in _24_ activity
96、, I would feel better and get sick less.My wife and I had just _25_ a trip to Las Vegas for our wedding anniversary in May. My goal was to lose 15 pounds before we left. I had three _26_ to do it. The unique thing was that I planned to lose weight, and then do what I had to do to keep it _27_ in the
97、 long terms.By the time we left, I had lost 22 pounds! I had to buy _28_ pants before we left because I went from a 38 waist down to a 34 one. My _29_ goal was to lose 15 pounds in ninety days but I _30_ that goal by 7 pounds more. Thats pretty good, but why not push it further? After all, even afte
98、r losing 22 pounds, I was still technically overweight for my _31_.The benefits of losing weight are obvious. It made me feel so _32_ about myself and its also pretty cool to hear people _33_ me, saying how good I was looking all the time. Therefore, I decided to keep the _34_.Six years later Ive ke
99、pt the weight off and I am in the best _35_ of my life.21. A. improveB. movedC. thinkD. recover22. A. noticedB. examinedC. askedD. weighed23. A. painB. sadnessC. hospitalD. shock24. A. healthyB. runningC. physicalD. practical25. A. takenB. plannedC. thoughtD. finished26. A. monthsB. daysC. weeksD. y
100、ears27. A. backB. aroundC. onD. off28. A. longB. newC. expensiveD. old29. A. originalB. leastC. ambitiousD. big30. A. abandonedB. missedC. achievedD. failed31. A. healthB. waistC. heightD. age32. A. goodB. crazyC. excitedD. special33. A. loveB. praiseC. blameD. support34. A. experienceB. routineC. f
101、eelingD. road35. A. timeB. placeC. roleD. shape【答案】21. D 22. D 23. C 24. C 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. B 35. D第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Some teachers can have a great impact (影响) on us. Last year, in my second year of high school I had Mr.
102、Smith as my teacher, _36_ I will never forget. He was an _37_ (amaze) teacher and was always ready to students and helping them achieve their greatest potential. I was not necessarily _38_ best student when it came it writing compositions. Mr. Smith helped me and was always ready to answer my _39_ (
103、question), and I was grateful _40_ it.I remember the day of taking my final exam, I was the last one still writing in the exam room as always, _41_ (review) my test paper. Everyone else _42_ (leave) the room already except Mr. Smith. After turning in my exam paper, I started to leave the room, _43_
104、I decided to turn around and say what I intended to say. I told him I sincerely thanked him for his great help and expressed my love for his lessons. Deeply _44_ (touch) by my praise, he said he was proud that I had _45_ (true) enjoyed his class.This is him. He really knows how to inspire his studen
105、ts.【答案】36. whom 37. amazing 38. the 39. questions 40. for 41. reviewing 42. had left 43. but 44. touched 45. truly第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）选词填空passion；clinic；whisper；respect；on dutycommercial；cottage；persuade；mankind；set outgrateful；downtown；vary；devoted；carry on46. Festivals are beco
106、ming more and more _, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations.47. Thinking of all the people still in need of help, Dr Lin opened a private _.48. My hotel is near _, in the Mission District, one of the oldest parts of the city.49. Thats one small step for a man, one giant leap for _.50.
107、 Jim is not here right now. He said he would be _ at the library this afternoon.51. While working there, out of a strong _ for knowledge, Einstein continued to study, earning a doctorate in physics in 1905.52. The phrase in my opinion tells us that the passage is likely to _53. After breakfast, I pa
108、ck my bag and _ again.54. Just like spoken language body language _ from culture to culture.55. Indeed, Yuan Longpings slim but strong body is just like that of millions of Chinese farmers, to whom he has _ his life.【答案】46. commercial 47. clinic 48. downtown 49. mankind 50. on duty 51. passion 52. p
109、ersuade 53. set out 54. varies 55. devoted第二节（满分30分）56. 假定你校于上周六举行了一场以“弘扬中华传统文化”为主题的学生英语演讲比赛，请你用英语给校报写一篇新闻报道，内容包括：1. 时间和地点；2. 过程和意义。注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 报道标题已为你写好，不算入总词数；3. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Successful English Speech Contest on Promoting Chinese Traditional Culture_【答案】At 3 p.m. Last Saturday, an English s
110、peech contest, whose theme was “The Promotion of Chinese Traditional Culture”, took place at our school auditorium.The event began with opening speech made by our foreign teacher, Mr. Turner, who was also invited to be one of the major judges. After that, with confident smiles on their faces, each c
111、ontestant took turns to express their love of Chinese traditional culture through their speeches, ranging from exploring the core meaning of traditional festivals to practicing calligraphy. At last, the students who ranked among the top ten were presented prizes. It is through this activity that we enhance our love of traditional Chinese culture and enrich our school life. But for the contest, we wouldnt have learnt about the beauty of our culture.