1、 EarthquakesI 语言知识及应用 (共两节，满分45分)第一节 语法填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。As I share the experience of this kindness, Im wearing my widest smile. I usually go to my workplace coffee shop to place _ 1_ order but this Wednesday, it was _ 2 _ (slight) different. I called the f
2、our waiters,_ 3_ (ask) them to make a choice of a drink and dessert and bought it for them instead. At first, they didnt sense _ 4_ was happening but when truth dawned, they _ 5_ (surprise) and a bit embarrassed. However, I explained that it was an act of _ 6_ (appreciate) and they were truly deserv
3、ing. This brought a “big” smile and a loud, “thank you”.I had for a long time had a desire _ 7_ (reach) out to them but my doubting mind had always had an upper hand. On this day too, I had _ 8_ (thought) like, “What if they refuse?” “What if they say, they dont like any of the food or drinks?” “Wha
4、t if this” and, “What if that,” but I decided to let go of the worries and listen _ 9_ my heart.Now, it was _10_ (they) smiles that drew me to the coffee shop.【答案】 1. an 2. Slightly 3. Asked 4. What 5. were surprised 6. appreciation 7. to reach 8. thoughts 9. to 10. their第二节 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
5、阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C 和D) 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。In 2019, my boyfriend left me. What made it_11_was that he decided to end our relationship in December, weeks_12_ both my birthday and Christmas.Dad sent me some money for the_13_ to cheer me up. With it, I could have done many_14_ things, s
6、uch as adding it to my saving account, but I didnt_15_,I bought myself French cooking lessons. Id go to the lessons every_16_ morning, and our little group, 12 of us,would listen sleepily to_17_ of different recipes. Afterwards, we would _18_ with another student and try to make our dishes together,
7、 which usually_19_ to please anyone else.Each week, the same faces would_20_ to embarrass ourselves before the professional chefs and cook something that_21_ looked like French dishes. Although the classes didnt turn me into a _22_, they, as a matter of fact, gave me a _23_ to talk to people who wer
8、ent co-workers or friends, helping me_24_about my self-pity. It gave me a( n)_25_ to take it easy on a Friday night, and get out of the house_26_ on a Saturday morning.The world can sometimes feel very cold and cruel, so we d remember to _27_ ourselves, every once in a while.Ill always be_28_ to the
9、 few classes that I took. At a time when I was feeling so sad, it cheered me up to be_29_ and irresponsible. And_30_ I still don t know how to prepare a French recipe properly, Im still glad I got to eat, drink and laugh with all those friendly people.11. A. better B. public C. worse D. surprising12
10、. A. ahead of B. as of C. regardless of D. out of13. A. meeting B. holidays C. offers D. discounts14. A. interesting B. exciting C. easy D. responsible15. A. Otherwise B. Instead C. Still D. So16. A. Saturday B. Friday C. Thursday D. Sunday17. A. secret B. invention C. celebrations D. descriptions18
11、. A. put off B. go off C. pair off D. send off19. A. failed B. used C. deserved D. served20. A. dare B. gather C. prepare D. expect21. A. regularly B. quite C. hardly D. constantly22. A. lawyer B. cook C. teacher D. speaker23. A. chance B. risk C. test D. room24. A. worry B. set C. care D. forget25.
12、 A. apology B. cause C. excuse D. dream26. A. tiredly B. sleepily C. quickly D. proudly27. A. treat B. cure C. quit D. limit28. A. true B. addicted C. grateful D. allergic29. A. dutiful B. emotional C. careful D. disappointed30. A. since B. because C. if D. though【答案】11. C 12. A 13. B 14. D 15. B 16
13、. A 17. D 18. C 19. A 20. B 21. C 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. DII阅读 (共两节，满分30分)第一节 阅读理解 (共1小题；每小题2分，满分20分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWelcome to Orlando! It has a host of attractions and activities. Ready to join the party and plan a visit to O-Town? Just print
14、 out our list that suits your style.Universal Orlandos Islands of AdventureThe addition of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter was among the list of must-visits for theme park enthusiasts. Each of the parks “islands” Toon Lagoon, Jurassic Park, and The Lost Continent has unique appeal in the form of
15、 rides and interactive attractions. (407-363-8000)GatorlandIt bills itself as “Orlandos best half-day attraction”, for in a city people are limited by their time and money. Catch Gatorlands animals and handler（驯化） shows in the afternoon. Theres a nighttime run as well, including the Gator Night Shin
16、e and various activities. Gatorland ranks as a comparative theme-park bargain. (407-855-5496)AquaticaOne of the citys most unique water parks, Aquatica is a fantastical world of twisting, turning rides and sparkling white sand beaches. And if you enjoy a side of terror with your water-park fun, be s
17、ure to check out Ihus Breakaway Falls. This towering slide is an eight-story mind-bender of a plummet（垂直落下） that is not for the weak heart. The less exciting will still find plenty of fun splashing from one giant wave pool to another or drifting down the lazy river through a world of unusual fish. Y
18、ou can also watch the black-and-white Commersons dolphins underwater. (407-351-3600)Warbird AdventuresFew attractions are more hands-on historic than Warbird Adventures, which offers thrill-seekers the opportunity to fly like the hero aces of World War II in the North American T-6 Texan. Flights ran
19、ge from 15 minutes to an hour. A visit to the nearby Kissimmee Air Museum is a wonderful way to round out the experience. (407-870-7366)31 For fans of Harry Potter, theres _.A. Universal Orlandos Islands of Adventure B. GatorlandC. Aquatica D. Warbird Adventures32. According to the fourth paragraph,
20、 we know Ihus Breakaway Falls _.A. needs a strong heartB. lies under the waterC. ranges from 15 minutes to an hourD. is suitable for some after-park drinks33. If you want to experience the fly like a hero in World War II, you can call _.A. 407-363-8000 B. 407-855-5496C. 407-351-3600 D. 407-870-7366【
21、答案】31. A 32. A 33. D B Finally，I entered the university. Because of my careful savings，I did not have to work during the school years. Then summer came and it was time to work harder than ever. I continued working as a waitress at night，instructed tennis camps several mornings a week and worked as a
22、 secretary for a few hours in the afternoons. I even decided to take a class at a community college. This class at the community college saved me $650.It was an extremely tiring summer and made me anxious to return to my relatively easy life at the university. During my second and third years of und
23、ergraduate schooling，I decided to work about five hours per week in the campus admissions office answering phones. This provided a little spending money and kept me from drawing my savings out .The overall situation looked hopeful as I approached my senior year as long as I could make as much money
24、as I had the previous summer. I wanted to go to Israel to study for 3 weeks，but I hesitated in making this decision because it would cost me $1,600 more to get the credits in Israel. About two weeks later my mom called to tell me that I had $1,600 in the bank that I had forgotten about！One of my con
25、cerns about this trip was not only the cost，but the loss of time to make money；however，I made as much that summer in the ten weeks when I was at home as I had made during the fourteen weeks when I was at home the summer before. The way everything worked together to make this trip possible was one of
26、 the most exciting things that have ever happened to me.This experience has shaped me in many important ways. The first thing that I learned was the importance of a strong work ethic. Working long hours did a lot to develop my character and helped me learn the value of a dollar. It also made me lear
27、n how to search for creative ways to settle difficult situations.34.The writer took a class at a community college mainly because_. A. she wanted to save money B. life there was relatively easy C. summer time was tiring D. it was required by the university35.The writers major concern about the trip
28、to Israel was that_. A. her mother would not give her approval B. she would fail to get credits in Israel C. a wellpaid summer job would be lost D. $1,600 couldnt be drawn out in time36.The passage is mainly about how the writer_. A. made money on the college campus B. managed to make full use of he
29、r vacation C. was forced to support herself by her mother D. was shaped by working parttime through college34.A35.C36.DCThe night before your interview, the beating of your heart is so fast. You feel anxious, nervous and uneasy. Your imagination can make you feel like that. Youre confused if you are
30、 able to drag the time to finish everything or you wish to stop it because there are a lot of “what ifs” in your mind.Well, you call those feelings “interview nerves”. Its normal for all people who have little experience to feel this. So how can you release nervousness in this situation? Actually th
31、ere are some techniques to calm those anxious nerves.Firstly, practice and prepare. Practice makes perfect. The more you are interviewed, the more confident you will be. If you have failed once, it doesnt mean its the end of your world. Everybody has a lot of chances. All youve got to do is understa
32、nd the reasons why you like the job.Secondly, you should get your interview skills ready ahead of time. So, in terms of that, you must know the background of the company and the position that youre applying for. Ask yourself: “Am I suitable for this kind of job? And do I have any extraordinary skill
33、s that I can show to them?” Think of some possible questions that youre going to face and find good answers to those questions.Thirdly, give only the facts and dont tell your life story to them. Give associated answers to the questions. If they want to know about you, you could tell them something t
34、hat is related to the job which youre applying for. In addition, you may also practice an interview with another person.Last but not least, find someone who could share their experience with you and help you create a realistic interview situation. Experience is a better teacher, most people say. Lea
35、rn from other peoples experience. And one more thing, interview coaching actually has competitive advantages. Find a professional coach in your area. It can cost a little bit but its worth it for the personalized coaching that youre going to receive.37. The underlined words “what ifs” in Paragraph 1
36、 most probably mean _.A. ideas B. chancesC. excuses D. questions38. Why do we feel nervous and anxious before an interview according to the text?A. We arent well prepared. B. We have no special skills.C. We have failed once. D. We imagine too much.39. In order to make your job interview more competi
37、tive, you should _.A. learn to be more aggressive during the interviewB. have a good knowledge of the background of the companyC. tell interviewers all about yourself whether it is questioned or notD. ask an experienced friend to go along with you40. Whats the best title for the text?A. How to Prepa
38、re for Your Job InterviewB. How to Get Rid of Your FearC. What Are the “Interview Nerves”?D. What to Say During an Interview【答案】37. D 38. D 39. B 40. A第二节 【北京市第四中学2019届上学期高三期中】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Speaking in public is most peoples least favorite thing. The reason is that we are
39、all afraid of making fools of ourselves. _41_But stop biting your finger-nails. Public speaking is easy. Its just plain talking, and you talk all the time. Although Im basically shy (honest!), Ive been making speeches and talking on radio and television for more than 30 years, and I can tell you tha
40、t public speaking is not a “gift” like musical talent. _42_ Here are some of the lessons I have learned:Your audience is going to come away with one or two of your main ideas. One or two. Not ten or 20. _43_ And if you dont have a clear idea of what you want to say, theres no way your audience will.
41、 _44_ how you are going to open, what major points you want to make and how youre going to close.When I do a radio or TV piece, I often write the last sentence first. _45_ A strong close is critical: the last thing you say is what your audience will most likely remember.The standard length of a vaud
42、eville (杂耍) act is usually 12 minutes. If all those performers singing and dancing their hearts out couldnt go on longer without boring the audience, what makes you think you can?A. Some people are born to be good at making speeches.B. Anybody who can talk can speak in public.C. Try to relax yoursel
43、f before making the speech.D. The more important the speech is, the more frightened we become.E. If you cant express in a sentence or two what you intend to get across, then your speech is not focused well enough.F. When you know where youre headed, you can choose any route to get there.G. No matter
44、 how long or short your speech is, youve got to get your ducks in a row.【答案】41. D 42. B 43. E 44. G 45. FIII 写作 (满分25分)假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Jim将作为交换生来中国学习，他来信向你询问如何更好地融入到寄宿家庭和应该注意的餐桌礼仪方面的问题，请你就此内容给他写一封回信。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_【答案】Dear Jim,Im glad to know you will come to China as an exchange studen
45、t. Here are my suggestions about your behavior in a Chinese family.As far as I am concerned, helping your host family with some housework is definitely an effective approach to engaging with them. Furthermore, a warm and harmonious atmosphere can be created. When it comes to table manners, we often let the seniors eat first to show respect for them. Besides, you should avoid tapping the bowls with chopsticks, which is impolite. In fact, the best policy is “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”.Looking forward to seeing you soon.Yours,Li Hua
