1、1/11 2020-2021 上学期 第一次月考 厦门六中 高一 一、阅读理解 A The city of San Francisco is a wonderful tourist attraction that offers many different things to see and do The best way for a traveler to get a good look at the city is to take one of the many different tours thereTour the City on Foot When touring the city
2、 by walking，you arent going to walk much Whats more，there are far more benefits This kind of tour allows you to see as many buildings of the city as possible A tour of the city on foot usually focuses on a more localized neighborhood level，which can be very interesting in a number of different ways
3、Hit the Waters of San Francisco Bay The waters of San Francisco Bay have played an important role in the citys development over the last century，Touring San Francisco from the water is a completely unique way for you to see this wonderful city Take a Bus Tour If you want to see a wide variety of att
4、ractions from all over the city，one of the best things you could do is to book a tour through our company that offers services here A bus tour of San Francisco is one of the most complete ways to experience the city Tour San Francisco From the Air While it is one of the most expensive ways to see Sa
5、n Francisco，touring the city from the air is one of the most unique and thrilling ways to see the city Seeing the city from high above allows you to get a full view of the city as tour guides point out attractions from high above If you do decide to tour San Francisco by air，youll be creating memori
6、es that you wont forget forever We are a travel agency providing high-quality services and discounts For more information，please click here21.How should you tour San Francisco to appreciate its buildings？A By air B By bus C On foot D By boat 22.What can we learn about the Waters of San Francisco Bay
7、？A They have high quality sea waterB They are explored on a localized levelC They were not in use until the last centuryD They have helped the city to develop further23.Which tour cost most？A Tour San Francisco From the AirB Hit the Waters of San Francisco Bay C Tour the City on Foot D Take a Bus To
8、ur 24.What is the authors purpose in writing the text？A To introduce San FranciscoB To advertise for a travel agencyC To show what to do in San FranciscoD To persuade people to visit San Francisco 2/11 B My wife and I went to this vegan（严格的素食主义的）restaurant to give it a try As we were eating our pepp
9、er and salt tofu，a young lady named Debra walked in She wasnt aware that the place is vegan and was looking for some meat My wife and I talked up the place and invited her over to try some of our tofu Debra tried it，nodded and went out After a few minutes，she and her mother both walked back in We we
10、re having the rest of our meal at that time，so we told her what we had ordered Debra then asked the waitress to just repeat our order for them Next，Debra said And we want to pay for their meal，pointing to my wife and me We tried to say no，but Debra wouldnt listen That was not the end of it Hugs were
11、 in order Debra came over to our table and my wife got up to hug her Debra hugged my wife and put100 into her hand My wife firmly said NO，but Debra insisted Debra kept talking about our kindness，and we did the same about hers and her mothersWith tears in the eyes，the workers were blown away by this
12、whole exchange between four strangersI left the waiters and waitresses a tip that would cover all of our meals and we were on our way Ive been witnessing so much kindness，especially over the last few years，as I began to pay more attention We now have a new favorite restaurant and every time we go th
13、ere my plan is to pay for someone elses meal25.Why did Debra go out after trying some tofu？A To bring her mother inB To look after her motherC To get away from the foodD To look for another restaurant 26.What did Debra insist on？A Hugging the authors wife B Ordering a meal for the author C Treating
14、the author and his wife D Tipping the waiters and waitress 27.How did the workers feel when seeing the exchange between four strangers？A Curious B Funny C Surprised D Moved 3/11 C Too much eatingToo many unhealthy foodsToo many ads for foodToo few activitiesDifferent reasons are given for Americas w
15、eight problem-a problem increasingly shared by other countriesAlmost one-fifth of American children and teenagers are overweight Schools have been asked to increase physical education an important tool for public healthHowever，a recent study has shown an increase（增加）in the number of injuries（受伤）in P
16、Eclasses Researchers say one possible reason for this is a decrease（减少）in the number of school nursesSchools without a nurse on duty may be more likely to send an injured child to a hospital Another possible reason for more injuries is a change in the traditional idea of physical educationThis New P
17、Eexpands the kinds of sports that are taughtBut activities that some schools offer now，like rock climbing and skateboarding，can also increase the risks，says Cheryl Richardson，who is with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education（NASPE）She also says not all states require PEteachers t
18、o be specially trainedUntrained teachers could be less likely to recognize unsafe conditions Cheryl Richardson points to one of the studys findings-that injuries are often the result of contact with a person or a structureThis tells her that the teachers were not giving each student enough space to
19、move around safely Six activities produced seventy percent of all injuries：running，basketball，football，volleyball，rugby and gymnastics The researchers say larger class sizes are another possible reason for the increase in injuriesLarger classes can mean less supervision（监督）The National Association f
20、or Sport and Physical Education says twenty to thirty students in a PEclass should be the limit28What does the passage mainly discuss？AWhat leads to the weight problem in America BWhether students should have more PEclassesCWhy there have been more injuries in PEclasses DWhat kinds of activities are
21、 safe for school students29We can know from the third paragraph that_Anurses are paid more in hospitals than in schools in AmericaBmany nurses in American schools dont have good skillsCfewer people choose to become a nurse in AmericaDAmerican schools need more school nurses at present30Which of the
22、following statements is TRUE？APEclasses become more dangerous for students now in AmericaBFewer and fewer students are interested in PEclasses in AmericaCThe number of PEteachers in schools must be increased nowDPEclasses follow the traditional ideas in physical education31According to Cheryl Richar
23、dson，_Astudents should do more exercise when they are at school Bteachers are partly responsible for injuries in PEclasses Cthe equipment for PEclasses must be improved in all schoolsDPEteachers should give students more freedom in their classes 4/11 D Have you ever noticed what happens to an idea o
24、nce you express it？Just talking about it or writing it down causes you to make it clear in your own mind How can you use this to increase your brain power？Start writing By putting thoughts into words，you are telling yourself the logic（逻辑）behind what you think，feel，or only partly understand Often，exp
25、laining（解释）a thought is the process of understanding In other words，you increase your brain power by exercising your explain power Try this experiment Explain how youll increase your brain power，even if you have no idea how right now Just start with anything，and create an explanation For example，sta
26、rt with Ill learn chess，or Ill read an article on the mind every week Explain how that will help Youll be surprised how often this becomes a workable plan，and if you actually do this，youll have a better understanding of your brain twenty minutes from now Another benefit of writing is that it helps y
27、ou remember Many，if not most，highly productive（高效的）people are always taking notes You can try keeping it all in your head，but if you keep a diary of your ideas the next time youre working on a big project，youll probably have more success Want to understand a topic？Write a book about it Thats an extr
28、eme example，but if you are learning something new，write a letter to a friend about it，and you will understand it better Want to invent something？Write an explanation of the problem，why you want to solve it，and why it is worth solving，and youre half-way there Writers dont always write because they cl
29、early understand something beforehand Often，they write about something because they want to understand it You can do the same Writing will help bring you to an understanding Give it a try32.What would be the best title for the text?A.A Way on How to Write.B.Increase Your Brain Power through Writing
30、C.How to Start Your Writing.D.Brain Power Helps Improve Your Writing.33According to the text，writing can help you a lot in the following ways EXCEPT_A the increase of your brain power B the ability to remember C the development of your interest in study D the better understanding of a topic34 The un
31、derlined sentence youre half-way there in the fifth paragraph suggests that_A you are already successful B you still need to work hard C writing can help you walk half way D you have been on the way to success 35Whats the main purpose of the writer writing the text？A To advise readers to start their
32、 writingB To explain the importance of writingC To persuade readers to become writersD To increase readers brain power 5/11 七选五 The Grand Canyon(科罗拉多大峡谷)is a large river canyon in Arizona.It is over220milslong and over a mile deep in some place._36_.The canyon is considered one of the Seven Natural
33、Wonders of the World.Over millions of years,the Colorado River cut through rocks as it passed through the area._37_.Now,the canyon is surrounded(围绕)by high walls on either side,while the river continues to move at the bottom of the canyon.Besides its large size,the Grand Canyon is also known for its
34、 beautiful colors.The canyon is made of layers of rock(岩层),and each layer of rock has a different depth and color.Geologists(地质学家)have found almost40 different layers of rock.The Grand Canyon is home to different kinds of plants and animals._38_.Many types of animals live in the area,including the b
35、ald eagle,bobcats,bats and Gila monsters.American Indians have lived in the area for around 3000 year.Spanish explorers(探险家)first discovered the area in 1540.Later,other Spanish explorers returned in 1776._39_.Arizona became part of the United states in 1848,and the first geological studies were com
36、pleted on the Grand Canyon in 1856._40_.About five million tourists visit the park each year.A.Its widest point is 18 miles wide B.Its not the deepest canyon in the world C.Weather changes quickly at the Grand Canyon D.Slowly,the river made the way deeper and deeper E.There are over 1,700 known plan
37、ts growing in the area F.Today,the canyon is part of the Grand Canyon National Park G.However,they didnt stay,as they found the canyon impossible to cross 6/11 二、完型填空 I had arrived at the airport about 30minutes before the check in It had been a very _41_ three days for me with lots of meetings So I
38、 was glad to have the _42_ time to make my notes on what I needed to do the following day But then _43_ the announcement（通知）that my flight had to be _44_ because there was a problem with the plane As I sat waiting for my _45_ to be called，I reflected on my last meeting of the day It was not a busine
39、ss meeting but rather a very enjoyable _46_ with an old business friend I had not seen for over 12 years Our lunch was spent recalling（回忆）times gone by and filling each other in on what had happened in our lives over the last 12 years We both laughed and smiled as we recalled the good times and the
40、great experiences we had _47_ together It was great to have this additional time to replay in my _48_ all that we had talked about I realized just how important it is to have regular _49_ of the good times in your life I was lucky enough to have had the chance to take a short _50_ and reflect on(回顾)
41、the good things that had happened in my life over 12years It was somewhat like looking at an old photo album _51_ in a cupboard in your house There before your eyes are lots of wonderful _52_ that take you back to times and places，and most importantly to those people who are in the _53_ My flight ho
42、me was finally called three hours later I smiled as I boarded the plane and realized that I was not at all _54_ about the delay in the flight，as I had been able to spend the time _55_ on the good times from days gone by41Aimportant Bbusy Cquick Duseful 42Apleasant Bsatisfying Chappy Dextra 43Aspoke
43、Bwent Ccame Dmade 44Awaited Bcancelled（取消）Ctaken Ddelayed（推迟）45Aflight Bturn Cname Dorder 7/11 46Aperformance Blunch Cparty Ddiscussion 47Aspent Bmet Cmanaged Dshared 48Amind Bspirit Cflight Dthought 49Atime Bplans Creminders（提醒物）Dremains（剩余物）50Away Bcut Cmethod Dbreak 51Astored away Bput on Cset as
44、ide Dgiven out 52Acelebrations Bmemories Cawards Dpresents 53Acupboard Bbooks Cchildhood Dphotos 54Aupset Bhappy Ccrazy Dsurprised 55Ataking Bseizing（抓住）Creflecting Dbringing 8/11 第三部分 选词填空(共 5 小题;每题 1 分,满分 5 分)选择恰当的单词填空(其中两个是多余的),把正确的选项的序号在答题卡涂黑。A.awkward B.organized C.fluent D.powerful E.behavior
45、F.accommodation G.focused 56.Its a package tour.Air tickets,transport and_ are all included in the price.57.The sports events were well _ and everything went smoothly.58.She studied eight foreign languages but is_ in only six of them.59.I was the first to ask him_ questions but there will be harder
46、ones to come.60.Peru was the center of the_ ancient Inca Empire.第卷(60 分)第四部分:英语知识运用(共四节,满分 60 分)第一节选词组填空(共 10 小题;每题 1 分,满分 10 分)选择恰当的词组,并使用其正确形式填空。be anxious to,concentrate on,apply for,in advance,in view of,arrange for,other than,be attracted to,be amazed at,be designed for 61.I will _ someone to t
47、ake you around.62.Its cheaper if you book the tickets online_.63.The dictionary_ advanced learners of English.64._ the weather,the event will now be held indoors.65.We could not _ the lesson because the room was noisy.66.They _ each other at first sight and got married in three months.67.As we toure
48、d around the rainforest,we _ the wonder and the greatness of nature.68.I know she has brown hair,but_ that,I dont know much about her.69.If you want to_ a job at the office where I work,Ill put in a good word for you.70.These poor children_ get a better education o that they can have a brighter futu
49、re.第二节 翻译句子(共 5 小题;每题 2 分,满分 10 分)71.正因为如此,西班牙语是秘鲁主要官方语言。(强调句)_that Spanish is the main official language of Peru.72.我会找到一种方法来提升自我,这样明年我就能成功加入球队。Ill find a way to improve on my own_.73.但是在网上花太多时间是不健康的,这也会使关注生活中的其它事情变得困难。(it 作形式宾语)But spending too much time online is unhealthy and_ other things in li
50、fe.74.She tried to make up for lost time by working extra hard._ 75.You should have no trouble getting the loan if your credit is good._ 9/11 第三节 课文语法填空(共 10 小题;每题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)Dear James,How are you doing?I have been in senior high school for more than a month.Though I still miss you guys sometime
51、s,I have made new friends here,and theres a lot 76._(explore)at senior high.I met challenges during the first week.First,I had to think very 77._(careful)about which courses I wanted to take.The school adviser helped me choose the 78._(suit)ones.He recommended that I 79._(sign)up for advanced litera
52、ture because I like English and Im good at it.Second,I had to choose extra-curricular 80._(activity).I tried to join the school football team,81._ the coach said I wasnt good enough.I joined a volunteer club instead.Lastly,Ill have to study harder as a senior high school student and get used to 82._
53、(be)responsible for a lot more.For the National Holiday,I travelled to Peru with my parents.I really enjoyed the tour in the Amazon rainforest,We 83._(spend)one day travelling by boat to our accommodation in the middle of the rainforest.We then spent three days exploring the rainforest with a local
54、guide and 84._(enjoy)the plants and animals unique 85._the rainforest.How is your life?Hope to hear from you soon.Your friend,Richard 10/11 第四节 写作(满分 25 分)假如你是李华,你在负责本校英语报刊 Heart-to-Heart 栏目,一位同学给该栏目留言,希望得到你的帮助。请用英语给她写一封建议信。After I got into senior high school,I joined many clubs,including the volunt
55、eer club,dancing club and sports club.I really enjoy these extra curricular activities,but I find it hard to keep up with other students in my study.Should I give up the clubs?What else can I do to improve my study?(A confused girl,Grade 1)注意:1.词数 120 左右2.答题卡上注意书信格式参考词汇:balance 平衡Dear confused frien
56、d,_ Yours,Li Hua 11/11 答案一、阅读:21-22:CDAB 25-27:ACD 28-31:CDAB 32-35:BCDA 36-40:ADEGF 二、完型:41-45:BDCDA 46-50:BAACD 51-55:ABDAC 三、选词填空:56-60 FBCAD 四、第一节：选词组填空:61.arrange for 62.in advance 63.is designed for 64.in view of 65.concentrate on 66.were attracted to 67.were amazed at 68.other than 69.apply f
57、or 70.are anxious to 第二节：翻译句子:71.It is for this reason that 72.so that I can make the team next year 73.makes it difficult to focus on 74.弥补75.信用良好第三节：课文语法填空:76.to explore 77.carefully 78.suitable 79.sign 80.activities 81.but 82.being 83.spent 84.enjoying 85.to 第四节：作文:Dear Confused Girl,Im glad to r
58、eceive your letter asking for my advice on your current situation.I quite understand that you are anxious to improve your study and enjoy the colorful extra activities at the same time.Here are two suggestions for your problem.First,I recommend that you choose your favorite club and give up the othe
59、r two.Spending too much time on extracurricular activities is bad and makes it difficult to focus on your study.Second,you should get used to balancing your study and extra activities.I am sure that you will keep up with your classmates after properly scheduling your school life.I hope my advice wou
60、ld be helpful to you.Wish you success in your future study!Yours,Li Hua 1/20 2020-2021 上学期 第一次月考 厦门六中 高一 一、阅读理解 A The city of San Francisco is a wonderful tourist attraction that offers many different things to see and do The best way for a traveler to get a good look at the city is to take one of t
61、he many different tours there Tour the City on Foot When touring the city by walking，you arent going to walk much Whats more，there are far more benefits This kind of tour allows you to see as many buildings of the city as possible A tour of the city on foot usually focuses on a more localized neighb
62、orhood level，which can be very interesting in a number of different ways Hit the Waters of San Francisco Bay The waters of San Francisco Bay have played an important role in the citys development over the last century，Touring San Francisco from the water is a completely unique way for you to see thi
63、s wonderful city Take a Bus Tour If you want to see a wide variety of attractions from all over the city，one of the best things you could do is to book a tour through our company that offers services here A bus tour of San Francisco is one of the most complete ways to experience the city Tour San Fr
64、ancisco From the Air While it is one of the most expensive ways to see San Francisco，touring the city from the air is one of the most unique and thrilling ways to see the city Seeing the city from high above allows you to get a full view of the city as tour guides point out attractions from high abo
65、ve If you do decide to tour San Francisco by air，youll be creating memories that you wont forget forever We are a travel agency providing high-quality services and discounts For more information，please click here21.How should you tour San Francisco to appreciate its buildings？A By air B By bus C On
66、foot D By boat 22.What can we learn about the Waters of San Francisco Bay？A They have high quality sea waterB They are explored on a localized levelC They were not in use until the last centuryD They have helped the city to develop further23.Which tour cost most？A Tour San Francisco From the Air B H
67、it the Waters of San Francisco Bay C Tour the City on Foot D Take a Bus Tour 24.What is the authors purpose in writing the text？A To introduce San FranciscoB To advertise for a travel agencyC To show what to do in San FranciscoD To persuade people to visit San Francisco 2/20 答案：CDAB 21.【答案】C【解析】细节理解
68、题。根据 Walk to Tour the City 的This kind of tour allows you to see as many buildings of the city as possible这种旅游方式可以让你看到尽可能多的城市建筑所以答案选 C22【答案】D【解析】推理判断题根据 Hit the Waters of San Francisco Bav 的The waters of San Francisco Bay have played an important role in the citys development over the last century在过去
69、的一个世纪里，旧金山湾的水域在城市的发展中扮演了重要的角色 所以答案选 D23【答案】A【解析】细节理解题根据第五段 Tour San Francisco From the Air 的第一句While it is the most expensive way to see San Francisco，it is also one of the most unique and thrilling ways to see the city 飞机虽然这是看旧金山最昂贵的方式，它也是一个看这个城市最独特和令人兴奋的方式故选 A24【答案】B【解析】写作目的题根据文章内容，文章讲述了旧金山市是一个很好的
70、旅游景点本文介绍了那里许多不同的旅游路线以及最后一段 For more information，please click here有关更多信息，请点击这里，故作者写文章是为了给旅行社打广告，结合选项，故选 B 3/20 B My wife and I went to this vegan（严格的素食主义的）restaurant to give it a try As we were eating our pepper and salt tofu，a young lady named Debra walked in She wasnt aware that the place is vegan
71、and was looking for some meat My wife and I talked up the place and invited her over to try some of our tofu Debra tried it，nodded and went out After a few minutes，she and her mother both walked back in We were having the rest of our meal at that time，so we told her what we had ordered Debra then as
72、ked the waitress to just repeat our order for them Next，Debra said And we want to pay for their meal，pointing to my wife and me We tried to say no，but Debra wouldnt listen That was not the end of it Hugs were in order Debra came over to our table and my wife got up to hug her Debra hugged my wife an
73、d put100 into her hand My wife firmly said NO，but Debra insisted Debra kept talking about our kindness，and we did the same about hers and her mothersWith tears in the eyes，the workers were blown away by this whole exchange between four strangersI left the waiters and waitresses a tip that would cove
74、r all of our meals and we were on our way Ive been witnessing so much kindness，especially over the last few years，as I began to pay more attention We now have a new favorite restaurant and every time we go there my plan is to pay for someone elses meal25.Why did Debra go out after trying some tofu？A
75、 To bring her mother inB To look after her motherC To get away from the foodD To look for another restaurant 26.What did Debra insist on？A Hugging the authors wife B Ordering a meal for the author C Treating the author and his wife D Tipping the waiters and waitress 27.How did the workers feel when
76、seeing the exchange between four strangers？A Curious B Funny C Surprised D Moved 4/20 答案：ACD【篇章介绍】文章介绍作者的亲身经历的故事，让作者有了新的发现，只要有了一个新的最喜欢的餐馆，每次我们去那里的时候，我的计划都是为别人的餐费买单解答：25【答案】A 【解析】细节理解题根据第二段中的 After a few minutes，she and her mother both walked back in信息可推知，Debra 出去是因为她妈妈在外面等候，她尝过作者他们的菜后对餐厅很满意，所以几分钟后，带
77、她妈妈起进到了餐厅故选 A26【答案】C.【解析】细节理解根据第二段中的 Next，Debra said，And we want to pay for their meal，pointing to my wife and meWe tried to say no，but Debra wouldnt listen 和第三段中的 Debra hugged my wifebut Debra insisted 可知，Debra 坚持要为作者夫妇买单故选 C27【答案】D.【解析】细节理解题根据第三段 With tears in the eyes，the workers were blown away可
78、知，餐厅的服务员看到这一幕眼睛都湿润了，说明他们很感动故选 D 5/20 C Too much eatingToo many unhealthy foodsToo many ads for foodToo few activitiesDifferent reasons are given for Americas weight problem-a problem increasingly shared by other countriesAlmost one-fifth of American children and teenagers are overweight Schools have
79、 been asked to increase physical education an important tool for public healthHowever，a recent study has shown an increase（增加）in the number of injuries（受伤）in PEclasses Researchers say one possible reason for this is a decrease（减少）in the number of school nursesSchools without a nurse on duty may be m
80、ore likely to send an injured child to a hospital Another possible reason for more injuries is a change in the traditional idea of physical educationThis New PEexpands the kinds of sports that are taughtBut activities that some schools offer now，like rock climbing and skateboarding，can also increase
81、 the risks，says Cheryl Richardson，who is with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education（NASPE）She also says not all states require PEteachers to be specially trainedUntrained teachers could be less likely to recognize unsafe conditions Cheryl Richardson points to one of the studys fi
82、ndings-that injuries are often the result of contact with a person or a structureThis tells her that the teachers were not giving each student enough space to move around safely Six activities produced seventy percent of all injuries：running，basketball，football，volleyball，rugby and gymnastics The re
83、searchers say larger class sizes are another possible reason for the increase in injuriesLarger classes can mean less supervision（监督）The National Association for Sport and Physical Education says twenty to thirty students in a PEclass should be the limit28What does the passage mainly discuss？AWhat l
84、eads to the weight problem in America BWhether students should have more PEclassesCWhy there have been more injuries in PEclasses DWhat kinds of activities are safe for school students29We can know from the third paragraph that_Anurses are paid more in hospitals than in schools in AmericaBmany nurse
85、s in American schools dont have good skillsCfewer people choose to become a nurse in AmericaDAmerican schools need more school nurses at present30Which of the following statements is TRUE？APEclasses become more dangerous for students now in AmericaBFewer and fewer students are interested in PEclasse
86、s in AmericaCThe number of PEteachers in schools must be increased nowDPEclasses follow the traditional ideas in physical education31According to Cheryl Richardson，_Astudents should do more exercise when they are at school Bteachers are partly responsible for injuries in PEclasses Cthe equipment for
87、 PEclasses must be improved in all schoolsDPEteachers should give students more freedom in their classes 6/20 答案：CDAB【篇章介绍】研究发现，美国学生在体育课上发生意外伤害的情况增加了，原因有很多：校医数量少，班容量大，一些危险的运动形式的增加，学生活动空间不够，体育老师的相关培训不够都有责任解答：28【答案】C 【解析】主旨大意题根据文章的结果可知，第二段提到 However，a recent study has shown an increase in the number o
88、f injuries in PEclasses接下去就分段分析美国学生在体育课上发生意外伤害的情况增加的原因，故选 C 29【答案】D 【解析】推理判断题第三段 Schools without a nurse on duty may be more likely to send an injured child to a hospitalAnother possible reason for more injuries is a change in the traditional idea of physical education 可知，学校的医护人员少，所以不得不把受伤的孩子送到医院，如果
89、学校里有校医，那这种情况就会缓解，故选 D 30【答案】A【解析】细节理解题 根据文章可知，第二段 However，a recent study has shown an increase in the number of injuries in PEclasses可知学生在体育课上受伤的情况增加了，第四段说明传统的体育课变了；后面提到校医数量少，班容量大，一些危险的运动形式的增加，说明其他选项不正确，故答案为 A 31【答案】B 【解析】细节理解题 根据第五六段可知，有一些体育老师没有经过专业的培训，给学生的活动空间不够等导致学生受伤，说明这与老师有关，故答案为 B 7/20 D Have
90、you ever noticed what happens to an idea once you express it？Just talking about it or writing it down causes you to make it clear in your own mind How can you use this to increase your brain power？Start writing By putting thoughts into words，you are telling yourself the logic（逻辑）behind what you thin
91、k，feel，or only partly understand Often，explaining（解释）a thought is the process of understanding In other words，you increase your brain power by exercising your explain power Try this experiment Explain how youll increase your brain power，even if you have no idea how right now Just start with anything
92、，and create an explanation For example，start with Ill learn chess，or Ill read an article on the mind every week Explain how that will help Youll be surprised how often this becomes a workable plan，and if you actually do this，youll have a better understanding of your brain twenty minutes from now Ano
93、ther benefit of writing is that it helps you remember Many，if not most，highly productive（高效的）people are always taking notes You can try keeping it all in your head，but if you keep a diary of your ideas the next time youre working on a big project，youll probably have more success Want to understand a
94、 topic？Write a book about it Thats an extreme example，but if you are learning something new，write a letter to a friend about it，and you will understand it better Want to invent something？Write an explanation of the problem，why you want to solve it，and why it is worth solving，and youre half-way there
95、 Writers dont always write because they clearly understand something beforehand Often，they write about something because they want to understand it You can do the same Writing will help bring you to an understanding Give it a try32.What would be the best title for the text?A.A Way on How to Write.B.
96、Increase Your Brain Power through Writing C.How to Start Your Writing.D.Brain Power Helps Improve Your Writing.33According to the text，writing can help you a lot in the following ways EXCEPT_A the increase of your brain power B the ability to remember C the development of your interest in study D th
97、e better understanding of a topic34 The underlined sentence youre half-way there in the fifth paragraph suggests that_A you are already successful B you still need to work hard C writing can help you walk half way D you have been on the way to success 35Whats the main purpose of the writer writing t
98、he text？A To advise readers to start their writingB To explain the importance of writingC To persuade readers to become writersD To increase readers brain power 8/20 答案：BCDA【篇章介绍】本文作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了通过写作，可以把你自己的一些想法理解得更加清晰，更加透彻，从而进一步提高你的大脑思维能力32.【答案】B.标题确定题。本文主要是讲了通过写作，可以把你自己的一些想法理解得更加清晰，更加透彻，从而进一步提高你
99、的大脑思维能力。选项 B 概括了本文主旨。故选 B.33【答案】C细节理解题根据文章内容第二段 In other words，you increase your brain power by exercising your explain power；Another benefit of writing is that it helps you remember；if you are learning something new，write a letter to a friend about it，and you will understand it better 可知写作可以帮助你的大脑功
100、率增加，提高记忆力，更好地理解一个话题；没有提到 C，故选 C34【答案】D推理判断题根据文章第五段 Write an explanation of the problem，why you want to solve it，and why it is worth solving，and youre half-way there 可知用写作的方式，你就已经在通往成功的路上了；故选 D35【答案】A主旨大意题本篇文章叙述了写作的优点，说明了其重要性，根据最后一段 Writing will help bring you to an understandingGive it a try 可知作者写作文
101、本的主要目的是建议读者开始写作；故选 A 9/20 七选五 The Grand Canyon(科罗拉多大峡谷)is a large river canyon in Arizona.It is over220milslong and over a mile deep in some place._36_.The canyon is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.Over millions of years,the Colorado River cut through rocks as it passed thro
102、ugh the area._37_.Now,the canyon is surrounded(围绕)by high walls on either side,while the river continues to move at the bottom of the canyon.Besides its large size,the Grand Canyon is also known for its beautiful colors.The canyon is made of layers of rock(岩层),and each layer of rock has a different
103、depth and color.Geologists(地质学家)have found almost40 different layers of rock.The Grand Canyon is home to different kinds of plants and animals._38_.Many types of animals live in the area,including the bald eagle,bobcats,bats and Gila monsters.American Indians have lived in the area for around 3000 y
104、ear.Spanish explorers(探险家)first discovered the area in 1540.Later,other Spanish explorers returned in 1776._39_.Arizona became part of the United states in 1848,and the first geological studies were completed on the Grand Canyon in 1856._40_.About five million tourists visit the park each year.A.Its
105、 widest point is 18 miles wide B.Its not the deepest canyon in the world C.Weather changes quickly at the Grand Canyon D.Slowly,the river made the way deeper and deeper E.There are over 1,700 known plants growing in the area F.Today,the canyon is part of the Grand Canyon National Park G.However,they
106、 didnt stay,as they found the canyon impossible to cross 10/20 答案：ADEGF【篇章介绍】本文是说明文。文章是对美国科罗拉多大峡谷的介绍。36.【答案】A.【解析】该空所在段落是对大峡谷地理位置及情况的介绍。A 项“Its widest point is 18 miles wide”与该空前的“over 220 miles long and over a mile deep in some places”相呼应。37.【答案】D.【解析】D 项中的”the river made the way deeper and deeper”
107、与该空前的”Over millions of years,the Colorado River cut through rocks”相乎应,解释了大峡谷形成的原因。38.【答案】E.【解析】E 项中的“over1,700 known plants growing in the area”与该空前的“home to different kinds of plants and animals”相呼应。39.【答案】G.【解析】本段是对大峡谷历史文化的介绍。由该空前的“first discovered”和“returned”可知,G 项承接上文,说明了西班牙探险家的情况并解释了他们没有停留在此的原因
108、。G 项中的 they 指该空前的“Spanish explorers”。40.【答案】F.【解析】该空后的 the park 指的是 F 项中的“the Grand Canyon National Park”。本文介绍的大峡谷是美国大峡谷国家公园的一部分.11/20 二、完型填空 I had arrived at the airport about 30minutes before the check in It had been a very _41_ three days for me with lots of meetings So I was glad to have the _42
109、_ time to make my notes on what I needed to do the following day But then _43_ the announcement（通知）that my flight had to be _44_ because there was a problem with the plane As I sat waiting for my _45_ to be called，I reflected on my last meeting of the day It was not a business meeting but rather a v
110、ery enjoyable _46_ with an old business friend I had not seen for over 12 years Our lunch was spent recalling（回忆）times gone by and filling each other in on what had happened in our lives over the last 12 years We both laughed and smiled as we recalled the good times and the great experiences we had
111、_47_ together It was great to have this additional time to replay in my _48_ all that we had talked about I realized just how important it is to have regular _49_ of the good times in your life I was lucky enough to have had the chance to take a short _50_ and reflect on(回顾)the good things that had
112、happened in my life over 12years It was somewhat like looking at an old photo album _51_ in a cupboard in your house There before your eyes are lots of wonderful _52_ that take you back to times and places，and most importantly to those people who are in the _53_ My flight home was finally called thr
113、ee hours later I smiled as I boarded the plane and realized that I was not at all _54_ about the delay in the flight，as I had been able to spend the time _55_ on the good times from days gone by41Aimportant Bbusy Cquick Duseful 42Apleasant Bsatisfying Chappy Dextra 43Aspoke Bwent Ccame Dmade 44Await
114、ed Bcancelled（取消）Ctaken Ddelayed（推迟）45Aflight Bturn Cname Dorder 12/20 46Aperformance Blunch Cparty Ddiscussion 47Aspent Bmet Cmanaged Dshared 48Amind Bspirit Cflight Dthought 49Atime Bplans Creminders（提醒物）Dremains（剩余物）50Away Bcut Cmethod Dbreak 51Astored away Bput on Cset aside Dgiven out 52Acelebr
115、ations Bmemories Cawards Dpresents 53Acupboard Bbooks Cchildhood Dphotos 54Aupset Bhappy Ccrazy Dsurprised 55Ataking Bseizing（抓住）Creflecting Dbringing 13/20 答案：41-45:BDCDA 46-50:BAACD 51-55:ABDAC【篇章介绍】作者的班机因故被推迟了作者坐在候机室里等待的时候，想起和生意伙伴吃饭时愉快的情景：他们回忆起过去共同度过的时光和经历，开怀大笑41【答案】B【解析】考查形容词辨析句意：由于许多的会议，这对我来说是非
116、常忙碌的三天important 重要的；busy忙碌的；useful 有用的根据本句中with lots of meetings可推知这三天很忙碌，故选 B42【答案】D【解析】考查形容词辨析句意：所以我很高兴有额外的时间，让我纪录第二天需要做什么pleasant 令人愉快的；satisfying 令人满意的；happy 高兴的；extra 额外的根据句意可知答案为 D43【答案】C【解析】考查动词辨析句意：但是通知来了我们的航班要被推迟spoke 说；went 走；came 来；made 制作根据句意可知答案为 C44【答案】D【解析】考查动词辨析句意：因为飞机出了问题，我的航班不得不被延迟
117、wait 等待；cancel 取消；take拿，带；delay 延迟，延期根据本句中because there was a problem with the plane及文中最后一段提到三个小时后航班起飞，可推知此处表示延误，故选 D45【答案】A【解析】考查名词辨析句意：当我坐等我的航班，我思考这一天最后一场会议flight 航班；turn 变化，转弯；name 名字；order 命令，顺序根据句意可知答案为 A46【答案】B【解析】考查名词辨析句意：这不是一个商业会议，而是一个非常愉快的午餐，和一个我 12 年没有见过的商业上的老朋友的午餐performance 表演；lunch 午餐；p
118、arty 聚会；discussion 讨论根据下一句中Our lunch可知答案为 B47【答案】A【解析】考查动词辨析句意：当我们回忆起我们一起度过的美好时光和非常棒的经历，我们都笑了spend花费，度过；meet 遇见；manage 管理，设法；share 共享根据句意可知答案为 A48【答案】A【解析】考查名词辨析句意：有这些额外的时间在我脑海中回放我们所有的谈话，这是多么好mind 头脑，心灵；spirit 精神；flight 航班；thought 想法根据句意可知答案为 A49【答案】C【解析】考查名词辨析句意：我意识到，经常有这种对我们生活中美好时光的提醒，这是多么的重要time时
119、光；plan 计划；reminders 提醒物；remains 剩余物根据句意可知答案为 C50【答案】D【解析】考查固定搭配句意：我有幸有机会短暂休息一下并回顾在我过去的 12 年里发生的美好的事情take a break 休息一会儿，根据句意可知其他三项不正确，故选 D51【答案】A【解析】考查短语辨析句意：这有点像看你家里储存在柜子里的一个老照册store away 储存；put on 穿上；set aside 留出；give out 分发根据句意可知答案为 A52【答案】B【解析】考查名词辨析句意：在你眼前有很多美好的记忆，把你带回到那些时光和地方celebrations 庆祝；mem
120、ories 记忆；awards 奖项；presents 礼物根据句意可知答案为 B53【答案】D【解析】考查语境推理句意：最重要的是，让你回忆照片中的那些人cupboard 橱柜；book 书籍；childhood 童年时代；photo 照片根据上句中提到an old photo album可知此处指的是照片，故选 D 14/20 54【答案】A【解析】考查形容词辨析句意：我一点也没有因为航班的延误而感到心烦upset 心烦的；happy 高兴的；crazy 疯狂的；surprised 惊奇的根据句意可知答案为 A55【答案】C【解析】考查动词辨析句意：因为我能花时间回顾流逝的好时光takin
121、g 拿；seizing 抓住；reflecting 反射，思考；bringing 带来根据句意可知答案为 C第三部分 选词填空(共 5 小题;每题 1 分,满分 5 分)选择恰当的单词填空(其中两个是多余的),把正确的选项的序号在答题卡涂黑。A.awkward B.organized C.fluent D.powerful E.behavior F.accommodation G.focused 56.Its a package tour.Air tickets,transport and_ are all included in the price.57.The sports events
122、were well _ and everything went smoothly.58.She studied eight foreign languages but is_ in only six of them.59.I was the first to ask him_ questions but there will be harder ones to come.60.Peru was the center of the_ ancient Inca Empire.答案：56-60 FBCAD 56.【答案】F 【解析】句意为“这是包价旅游。机票、交通和住宿都是包含在价格中。”故用 ac
123、commodation“住宿”。57.【答案】B 【解析】句意为“体育赛事组织良好,一切都很顺利。”故用 organized“组织”。58.【答案】C 【解析】句意为“她学习八种语言，但其中只有六种语言是流利的。”故用 fluent“流利”。59.【答案】A 【解析】句意为“我是第一个向他提问尴尬的问题,但是更难的问题紧接其后。”故用 awkward “尴尬的”。60.【答案】D 【解析】句意为“秘鲁是强大的古印加帝国的中心。”故用 powerful“强大的”。15/20 第卷(60 分)第四部分:英语知识运用(共四节,满分 60 分)第一节选词组填空(共 10 小题;每题 1 分,满分 10
124、 分)选择恰当的词组,并使用其正确形式填空。be anxious to,concentrate on,apply for,in advance,in view of,arrange for,other than,be attracted to,be amazed at,be designed for 61.I will _ someone to take you around.62.Its cheaper if you book the tickets online_.63.The dictionary_ advanced learners of English.64._ the weathe
125、r,the event will now be held indoors.65.We could not _ the lesson because the room was noisy.66.They _ each other at first sight and got married in three months.67.As we toured around the rainforest,we _ the wonder and the greatness of nature.68.I know she has brown hair,but_ that,I dont know much a
126、bout her.69.If you want to_ a job at the office where I work,Ill put in a good word for you.70.These poor children_ get a better education o that they can have a brighter future.答案：61.arrange for 62.in advance 63.is designed for 64.in view of 65.concentrate on 66.were attracted to 67.were amazed at
127、68.other than 69.apply for 70.are anxious to 61.【答案】arrange for 【解析】句意为“我将安排人带你到周围转转。”故用 arrange for“安排”。62.【答案】in advance 【解析】句意为“如果你提前在网上订票，会比较便宜。”故用 in advance“提前”。63.【答案】is designed for 【解析】句意为“这本词典是为高阶英语学习者设计的。”故用 is designed for“为而设计”。64.【答案】in view of 【解析】句意为“考虑到天气,活动将在室内举行。”故用 in view of “考虑
128、到”。65.【答案】concentrate on 【解析】句意为“我们不能专注于课堂,因为教室太吵了。”故用 concentrate on“专注于”。66.【答案】were attracted to 【解析】句意为“他们一见钟情，三个月内就结婚了。”故用 were attracted to“被吸引”。67.【答案】were amazed at 【解析】句意为“当我们游览热带雨林时，我们对这一奇观和大自然的伟大感到惊讶。”故用 were amazed at“对感到惊讶”。68.【答案】other than 16/20 【解析】句意为“我知道她有棕色的头发,但除此之外,我不太了解她。”故用 oth
129、er than“除了”。69.【答案】apply for 【解析】句意为“如果你想在我工作的地方申请一份工作，我替你美言几句。”故用 apply for“申请”。70.【答案】are anxious to 【解析】句意为“这些贫穷的孩子渴望得到更好的教育，以便有一个更光明的未来。”故用 be anxious to“渴望”。第二节 翻译句子(共 5 小题;每题 2 分,满分 10 分)71.正因为如此,西班牙语是秘鲁主要官方语言。(强调句)_that Spanish is the main official language of Peru.72.我会找到一种方法来提升自我,这样明年我就能成功加
130、入球队。Ill find a way to improve on my own_.73.但是在网上花太多时间是不健康的,这也会使关注生活中的其它事情变得困难。(it 作形式宾语)But spending too much time online is unhealthy and_ other things in life.74.She tried to make up for lost time by working extra hard._ 75.You should have no trouble getting the loan if your credit is good._ 答案：7
131、1.It is for this reason that 72.so that I can make the team next year 73.makes it difficult to focus on 74.弥补75.信用良好71.【答案】It is for this reason that【解析】考查强调句 It is/was that结构，强调“因为如此 for the reason”.72.【答案】so that I can make the team next year【解析】考查 so that 引导的目的状语从句。73.【答案】makes it difficult to fo
132、cus on【解析】考查 it 作形式宾语，it 常常跟在 find,feel,make,think,believe,consider 之后充当形式宾语，真正的宾语是后面的非谓语 to do 结构或从句。这里的 it 作 make 的形式宾语，真正的宾语是 to focus on 74.【答案】弥补【解析】考查动词短语 make up for 意思“弥补”75.【答案】信用良好【解析】考查 credit 意思“信用”。17/20 第三节 课文语法填空(共 10 小题;每题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)Dear James,How are you doing?I have been in sen
133、ior high school for more than a month.Though I still miss you guys sometimes,I have made new friends here,and theres a lot 76._(explore)at senior high.I met challenges during the first week.First,I had to think very 77._(careful)about which courses I wanted to take.The school adviser helped me choos
134、e the 78._(suit)ones.He recommended that I 79._(sign)up for advanced literature because I like English and Im good at it.Second,I had to choose extra-curricular 80._(activity).I tried to join the school football team,81._ the coach said I wasnt good enough.I joined a volunteer club instead.Lastly,Il
135、l have to study harder as a senior high school student and get used to 82._(be)responsible for a lot more.For the National Holiday,I travelled to Peru with my parents.I really enjoyed the tour in the Amazon rainforest,We 83._(spend)one day travelling by boat to our accommodation in the middle of the
136、 rainforest.We then spent three days exploring the rainforest with a local guide and 84._(enjoy)the plants and animals unique 85._the rainforest.How is your life?Hope to hear from you soon.Your friend,Richard 答案：76.to explore 77.carefully 78.suitable 79.sign 80.activities 81.but 82.being 83.spent 84
137、.enjoying 85.to 76.【答案】to explore【解析】考查非谓语。所给词为动词，本句中谓语动词为 is,一个简单句只能有一个谓语所以 explore 在句中作非谓语，又表示将来所以用 to do 形式。77.【答案】carefully【解析】考查副词。根据句意可知，所给词 careful“仔细的”修饰的是 think 这个动词，根据副词修饰动词，故用 carefully。78.【答案】suitable【解析】考查形容词。空格后面 ones 指代 courses 这个名词，所 ones 前面应是形容词修饰，故答案为 suitable。79.【答案】sign【解析】考查虚拟语气
138、。本题考查虚拟语气中 recommend 的用法，recommend 后的从句谓语动词要用（should）do,故填原形 sign 即可。80.【答案】activities【解析】考查名词单复数。分析句子结构可知，设空处要用名词，所给词 activity 为可数名词，故此空填 activities。81.【答案】but【解析】考查并列连词。根据空格前句 I tried to join the school football team 以及后半句 the coach said I wasnt good enough 的句子意思可知，前后逻辑关系为转折关系，故填 but。18/20 82.【答案】
139、being【解析】考査非谓语动词。根据知识点 get used to doing 可知，此空为 themselves。83.【答案】spent【解析】考查时态。分析句子结构可知，设空 spend 在句中作谓语动词，根据前后文可知时态要用过去式，故填 spent。84.【答案】enjoying【解析】考查非谓语。分析句子结构可知，根据 spenddoing sth 以及 and 并列可知此处填 enjoying。85.【答案】to【解析】考査介词。分析句子结构可知，unique to“对是独有的”,enjoying the plants and animals unique to the rai
140、nforest.“欣赏雨林独有的动植物”故应用介词 to。19/20 第四节 写作(满分 25 分)假如你是李华,你在负责本校英语报刊 Heart-to-Heart 栏目,一位同学给该栏目留言,希望得到你的帮助。请用英语给她写一封建议信。After I got into senior high school,I joined many clubs,including the volunteer club,dancing club and sports club.I really enjoy these extra curricular activities,but I find it hard
141、 to keep up with other students in my study.Should I give up the clubs?What else can I do to improve my study?(A confused girl,Grade 1)注意:1.词数 120 左右2.答题卡上注意书信格式参考词汇:balance 平衡Dear confused friend,_Yours,Li Hua【答案】Dear Confused Girl,Im glad to receive your letter asking for my advice on your current
142、 situation.I quite understand that you are anxious to improve your study and enjoy the colorful extra activities at the same time.Here are two suggestions for your problem.First,I recommend that you choose your favorite club and give up the other two.Spending too much time on extracurricular activit
143、ies is bad and makes it difficult to focus on your study.Second,you should get used to balancing your study and extra activities.I am sure that you will keep up with your classmates after properly scheduling your school life.I hope my advice would be helpful to you.Wish you success in your future st
144、udy!Yours,Li Hua 20/20 答案一、阅读:21-22:CDAB 25-27:ACD 28-31:CDAB 32-35:BCDA 36-40:ADEGF 二、完型:41-45:BDCDA 46-50:BAACD 51-55:ABDAC 三、选词填空:56-60 FBCAD 四、第一节：选词组填空:61.arrange for62.in advance63.is designed for64.in view of65.concentrate on 66.were attracted to67.were amazed at68.other than69.apply for70.ar
145、e anxious to第二节：翻译句子:71.It is for this reason that72.so that I can make the team next year73.makes it difficult to focus on74.弥补75.信用良好第三节：课文语法填空:76.to explore77.carefully78.suitable79.sign80.activities81.but82.being83.spent84.enjoying85.to第四节：作文:Dear Confused Girl,Im glad to receive your letter ask
146、ing for my advice on your current situation.I quite understand that you are anxious to improve your study and enjoy the colorful extra activities at the same time.Here are two suggestions for your problem.First,I recommend that you choose your favorite club and give up the other two.Spending too muc
147、h time on extracurricular activities is bad and makes it difficult to focus on your study.Second,you should get used to balancing your study and extra activities.I am sure that you will keep up with your classmates after properly scheduling your school life.I hope my advice would be helpful to you.Wish you success in your future study!Yours,Li Hua
