1、广东省梅州市2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题本试卷共8页，满分150分。考试用时130分钟。注意事项：1.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，再选涂其它答案，答案不能答在试卷上。不按要求填涂的，答案无效。考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。2.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，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。第一部分 听力（共三节，满分25分）第一节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有
2、一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Where are the two speakers?A. In an office. B. At the doctors. C. In a restaurant.2. What does the woman think of Professor Johnsons lectures?A. Great. B. Justso-so. C. Hard.3. How will the man go to the zoo?A. By bu
3、s. B. On foot. C. By taxi.4. What are the speakers doing?A. They are greeting each other.B. They are talking over the telephone.C. They are saying goodbye to each other.5. What do you know about the woman?A. She doesnt have a computer.B. Her computer is the latest model.C. She has fallen behind othe
4、rs at work.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）听下面2段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What do the speakers plan to do together tomorrow morning?A. Eat breakfast. B. Go for a walk. C. Visit the womans grandmother.7. When
5、 does the man have a meeting?A. On Thursday morning.B. On Friday morning.C. On Saturday morning.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Why is the man making the call?A To have a talk with Tom.B. To invite the woman to a movie.C. To introduce a friend to the woman.9. What is Tom doing?A. Watching TV. B. Talking on the p
6、hone. C. Having fun with Julie.10. What can we learn about the man?A. He knows Julie. B. He lives in town. C. He shares a house with a friend.第三节 情景问答（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）In this part, you are required to act as a role and complete the following communicative tasks：情景介绍角色：你是Lily。任务：（1）和Jim谈论他在中国的留学生活。（2
7、）根据谈话内容回答另一同学的提问。Please get ready to ask three questions in English according to the following Chinese tips.Q1.中国历史一定很有意思，是吧?Q2.你一周上几节课?Q3.你觉得西方人研究中国历史困难吗?Please get ready to answer five questions in English.Question 11：When did Jim come back from China?Answer 11：_.Question 12：What was Jims major?An
8、swer 12：_.Question 13：Where did Jim enjoy reading books about Sun Yat-sen?Answer 13：_.Question 14：Who helped Jim a lot with his studies?Answer 14：_.Question 15：Why does Jim think it is difficult for westerners to study Chinese history?Answer 15：_.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分37.5分）第一节 （共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）阅读下列3篇
9、短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ADiary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself BookThis book based on Greg Hefleys own “diary” lets kids express themselves in an exciting way. In the book, kids will be asked: What was the best dream you have ever had? The worst thing you have ever eaten? The best secret you ha
10、ve ever heard? This book is unique and special because it has blank pages for readers to write their own stories and keep their own diaries.Author: Jeff KinneyList Price: $10.95Price: $6.57 Buy it on A.You save: $4.38（40%）Chinese Childrens Favorite StoriesThis volume of beloved Chinese stories conta
11、ins a delightful selection from the store of Chinese legend. Discover many delightful animal characters as well as Change and Guan Yin. Retold for an international audience, the stories with beautiful pictures will give children aged ix to ten in other countries a chance to learn about both the trad
12、ition and culture of China.Author: Mingmei YipList Price: $18.95Price: $12.89 Buy it on A.You save: $6.06（32%）The Way Science WorksThe perfect introduction to show how science explains the world around us! Eye-opening experiments and extraordinary photography bring science to life. It explains every
13、day facts to the theories behind the technology in todays fast-moving world. Full of facts about famous scientists, technology news and more.Author: Robin KerrodList Price: $24.99Price: $16.49 Buy it on A.You save: $8.50（34%）1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-t-Yourself Book is different from other books be
14、cause you can _.A. ask the author questionsB. write your own stories in the bookC. have a chance to see beautiful photosD. read many interesting stories about the author2. Chinese Childrens Favorite Stories is written for _.A. Chinese children aged 6 to 10B. teenagers in other countriesC. junior stu
15、dents in other countriesD. foreign children aged 6 to 103. Whose book would you like to read if you are interested in science and technology?A. Robin Kerrods.B. Jeff Kinneys.C. Mingmei Yips.D. Eve Buntings.BSince the age of three, Chelsie Hill had dreamed of becoming a dancer. That dream nearly ende
16、d one night in 2010. Hill was in a car accident that put her in hospital for 51 days and left her paralyzed (瘫痪的). For most people, that would have destroyed any hope of a dancing career. For Hill, it was the beginning. Far from being a barrier (障碍), her wheelchair emboldened her. “I wanted to prove
17、 to my community and to myself that I was still normal,” she told Teen Vogue.“Normal” for her meant dancing. With half of her body taken away, Hill had to move it with hands. It took a lot of learning and patience, but she still made it in her wheelchair with her non-disabled high school dance team.
18、After graduation from high school in California, Hill wanted to expand (扩展) her dance network to include women like her. She met online the women who had suffered various back injuries but shared the same determination with her.Hoping to reach more people in a larger city and break down the false be
19、lief of wheelchair users, Hill moved to Los Angeles in 2014, formed a team of dancers with disabilities and named it the Rollettes. As she always believes, dancing on wheels can be just as good as foot-based dance.In disabled dance competitions, all dancers from her team gave great performances and
20、they were having fun.Hill has achieved what many of us never will: her childhood dream. Every year she holds a dance camp for wheelchair users of all ages and abilities with an eye to helping them find their confidence.But the Rollettes has helped her find something else just as satisfying. In 2019,
21、over 173 women from ten countries attended the Rolettes Experience. For most of these women, it was the first time they had felt they belonged .Edna Serrano told a reporter that being part of the Rollettes team challenged her to be more independent. “It even gives me the courage to take up driving.”
22、 she said.4. What does the underlined word “emboldened” in paragraph I probably mean?A. Encouraged.B. Destroyed.C. Prevented.D. Deserved.5. Why does Hill hold the Rollettes Experience every year?A. To realize her childhood dream.B. To encourage the disabled to drive.C. To become the heroine of wheel
23、chair dancers.D. To build confidence in more wheelchair users.6. What is the best title for the text?A. Dancing for the DisabledB. An Amazing ExperienceC. Dancing in WheelchairsD. The History of the RollettesCFor centuries, elephants have played a big role in the worlds economies, culture and religi
24、on. The African elephant used to be found all over Africa and the Asian elephant moved from Syria to China to Indonesia. Nowadays, elephants are found in small groups in the south of the Sahara Desert and scarcely in Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka and India.In the early twentieth century, there were clos
25、e to ten million elephants, and now the elephant number is as low as 252,000 and expected to drop down to 160,000 by 2025. Between 2007 and 2014, the elephant population fell by at least 30%, or 144,000 elephants. As researchers have traveled over the African plains, they only spotted one herd of 36
26、 elephants in an area like the size of Mexico. It is clear that these gentle mammals are disappearing right before our eyes.There are many reasons why the elephant population has been decreasing, one of which is their habitat. Humans are competing with elephants for living space, and as more and mor
27、e humans clear the land that is being used by elephants, the elephants have less space. Elephant hunting or “poaching” has been a major factor for the disappearance of this species, and they are killed only for their valuable ivory tusks. Although the trade of tusks is illegal, it is still a common
28、practice in many places.Often, all the local people living among elephants would be farmers, and found that they could make more money by selling the tusks of one elephant, than doing manual labor for twelve years. That alone makes it really hard to prevent them from killing the elephants.Some place
29、s such as Botswana, have put in extra effort to protect their wildlife from poachers by founding their Botswana Defense Force, which is made up of around 700 specially-trained soldiers that are stationed in 40 different areas. You may feel worried about the present situations elephants are in, but t
30、here are ways to help. To find out how you can help elephant conservation, adopt an elephant, or donate, click here.7. The numbers listed in Paragraph 2 show that .A. humans dont care for elephantsB. elephants have been next to extinctionC. elephants have become gentler than beforeD. elephants have
31、gained more attention8. What is the biggest factor for the disappearing elephants?A. Less space.B. A lack of food.C. Suffering from a disease.D. Elephant hunting.9. Why is it hard to ban killing the elephants among the farmers?A. Their tusks are profitable.B. Elephants are destroying their fields cr
32、uelly.C. Farmers hope to make a living by selling their meat.D. Farmers practice their hunting skills by killing elephants.10. What is the purpose of this text?A. To persuade readers to make a donation.B. To guide readers how to protect elephants.C. To encourage readers to help protect elephants.D.
33、To introduce the decreasing number of elephants第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）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。How to Use a Modern Public LibraryHas it been a while since your last visit to a public library? If so, you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better. _11_ They
34、 have turned themselves into places where you can develop your love of knowledge, meet interesting people, or find out how to start a business.Check out a book. While libraries still lend out books, youll find it easier to get a copy of whatever youre looking for, thanks to a cooperative network of
35、area libraries. With such networks, libraries share their books with each other through the use of delivery truck. _12_ Once it is ready, they will inform you by e-mail, so you can pick it up._13_ Libraries will often hold reading-group activities targeted to various age groups. Perhaps youd like to
36、 learn a language or improve your English. The library may set up a language group you could join. If you have difficulties reading, ask about special reading opportunities. Your library might be able to accommodate you. And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a half-hour Story Tim
37、e while you sit quietly in a corner with a good book.Check out other items. The library is now a multimedia place loaded with information in many formats. _14_ Some libraries even lend out toys and games. If a popular magazine you want isnt offered and the library keeps a list of such requests, they
38、 may bring it in when enough interest is shown.Start a business using the help of your local library. If you want to have a business of your own, your local library can become a launch space for it. In library books and computers, you can find information on starting a business. _15_ This informatio
39、n is shared through chambers of commerce and government agencies, and they will offer printing, faxing and database services you need.A. Learn a foreign language.B. Join targeted reading groups.C. The book youve requested is delivered to the nearest station.D. Days are gone when they were dusty litt
40、le rooms with books.E. You can borrow movies on DVDs, music on CDs, and popular magazines.F. Here you can find plenty of articles and other references that you may want to check out.G. Many libraries will help you with locally supplied information about business management.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分37.5分）第一
41、节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I often imagined discussing school choices with my son. However, I didnt expect to be having such a_16_with him at his thirteen years of age.Earlier this year, he_17_his wish to go to one of the biggest public_18_in our small
42、 city, because several of his long-time friends were also going.I fought back the thought to_19_my eyes. I told him that if he went to this school, he would be going from a class in the_20_of 18 to being one of several hundred in the freshman class. He wouldnt be able to receive the_21_attention of
43、his teachers any more. He would have to do homework at night. He didnt change his mind, however, so I made a deal with him. He would need to_22_a list of reasons and then we would sit down and have a talk.Later that night, as_23_, we had a discussion. He gave his argument with a list of strong reaso
44、ns. First, he explained that he would have more_24_in courses and after-school activities._25_, attending this school would better prepare him for college because he would_26_what it was like on a big campus.He added that he would learn to_27_his time He also promised that he would make use of the d
45、rop-in tutoring the school offered if he ran into trouble.I sat back and listened, touched by the thought and research he had prepared._28_, I could have put my foot down and said “no”, or “just wait another year”, but I would have been doing that for me, not for him.At last, we let our son have the
46、_29_say on choosing a high school. I knew if my kid put the same_30_as he did in persuading us, he would be perfectly fine in high school.16. A. competitionB. quarrelC. disagreementD. conversation17. A. realizedB. admittedC. expressedD. communicated18. A. schoolsB. hospitalsC. countriesD. libraries1
47、9. A. rollB. closeC. raiseD. focus20. A. numberB. sizeC. contentD. container21. A. extremeB. regularC. specialD. equal22. A. come up withB. keep up withC. put up withD. end up with23. A. imaginedB. expectedC. remindedD. promised24. A. interestsB. choicesC. rulesD. preparations25. A. InsteadB. Beside
48、sC. ThereforeD. However26. A. rememberB. proveC. discoverD. learn27. A. saveB. spareC. manageD. devote28. A. LuckilyB. HonestlyC. GenerallyD. Briefly29. A. correctB. usualC. commonD. final30. A. responsibilityB. reasonC. effortD. patience第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面文段，在空白处填入适当内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Wri
49、tten Chinese has also become_31_important means by which Chinas present_32_（connect）with its past. People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. The high regard_33_the Chinese writing system can be seen in the_34_（develop）of Chinese characters as a
50、n art of form, known as Chinese calligraphy,_35_has become an important part of Chinese culture.Today, the Chinese writing system_36_（be）still an important part of Chinese culture._37_China plays a greater role in_38_（globe）affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning_39_（ap
51、preciate）Chinas culture and history through this_40_（amaze）language.第四部分 写作（共三节，满分50分）第一节 单词拼写（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）根据括号里所给的单词或中文提示，用所学单词的正确形式完成句子。41. Our family went to the seaside and enjoyed the _（beautiful）of sunset. (所给词的适当形式填空)42. _（观察）carefully if any change occurs when doing experiments in the
52、lab.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)43. That part of the garden was _(design) for vegetables, so they couldnt plant flowers there. (所给词的适当形式填空)44. People with high EQs usually have _（乐观的）attitudes towards life. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)45. We should not mind what others say so long as we are _（信心的）about what we have done. (根据汉语提示单词
53、拼写)46. As for books, I _（较喜欢）novels to others for they provide room for imagination. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)47. Our _（质量）of life has been improved since1980s. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)48. We need to _（埋葬）the dead bodies as quickly as possible to stop disease spreading. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)49. Long-distance running can have many _（
54、好处）, such as heling you prevent diseases and making your heart stronger. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)50. Any student who _（cheat）in the examination will be punished. (所给词的适当形式填空)51. The public are _（要求）not to throw waste paper in the park. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)52. Tell me more _ (细节) about the job. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)53. China has
55、 mid-autumn festivals, when people get together _（admire）the moon. (所给词的适当形式填空)54. Im looking forward to _（exchange）my ideas with the professor after the lecture. (所给词的适当形式填空)55. He isnt Chinese, but he speaks _（流利）Chinese. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)第二节 完成句子（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）请根据中文意思，用学过的短语完成句子。56. 阅读时，你应该集中精力于句子的
56、意义而不是单个词汇。While reading, you should _ the sentences idea, not the single word.57. 无论她说什么，都会对我们的安排有影响。Whatever she says will _ to our arrangement.58. 情况紧急的时候，保持镇静是很重要的。It is very important to _ in an emergency.59. 我们意识到这个事实，没有野狼，自然的平衡就会被打破。We are _ the fact that without wild wolves, the balance of na
57、ture will be broken.60. 出国旅游前我已经申请签证Ive _ a visa before travelling abroad.第三节 应用文写作（共1题；满分25分）61. 学校将开设更多课外活动，假定你是高一（6）班班长李华，请你代表班级向学校学生会主席David推荐你们班级认为合理的运动项目，并给出理由。内容提示如下：1. 推荐项目；2. 推荐理由。注意：字数80字左右，可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear David,_Yours,Li Hua梅州市高中期末考试试卷高一英语（答案版）本试卷共8页，满分150分。考试用时130分钟。注意事项：1.选择题每小题选出答
58、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，再选涂其它答案，答案不能答在试卷上。不按要求填涂的，答案无效。考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。2.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，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。第一部分 听力（共三节，满分25分）第一节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小
59、题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Where are the two speakers?A. In an office. B. At the doctors. C. In a restaurant.2. What does the woman think of Professor Johnsons lectures?A. Great. B. Justso-so. C. Hard.3. How will the man go to the zoo?A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By taxi.4. What are the speakers doing?A. They are g
60、reeting each other.B. They are talking over the telephone.C. They are saying goodbye to each other.5. What do you know about the woman?A. She doesnt have a computer.B. Her computer is the latest model.C. She has fallen behind others at work.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）听下面2段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个
61、选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What do the speakers plan to do together tomorrow morning?A. Eat breakfast. B. Go for a walk. C. Visit the womans grandmother.7. When does the man have a meeting?A. On Thursday morning.B. On Friday morni
62、ng.C. On Saturday morning.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Why is the man making the call?A To have a talk with Tom.B. To invite the woman to a movie.C. To introduce a friend to the woman.9. What is Tom doing?A. Watching TV. B. Talking on the phone. C. Having fun with Julie.10. What can we learn about the man?A.
63、He knows Julie. B. He lives in town. C. He shares a house with a friend.第三节 情景问答（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）In this part, you are required to act as a role and complete the following communicative tasks：情景介绍角色：你是Lily。任务：（1）和Jim谈论他在中国的留学生活。（2）根据谈话内容回答另一同学的提问。Please get ready to ask three questions in English ac
64、cording to the following Chinese tips.Q1.中国历史一定很有意思，是吧?Q2.你一周上几节课?Q3.你觉得西方人研究中国历史困难吗?Please get ready to answer five questions in English.Question 11：When did Jim come back from China?Answer 11：_.Question 12：What was Jims major?Answer 12：_.Question 13：Where did Jim enjoy reading books about Sun Yat-
65、sen?Answer 13：_.Question 14：Who helped Jim a lot with his studies?Answer 14：_.Question 15：Why does Jim think it is difficult for westerners to study Chinese history?Answer 15：_.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分37.5分）第一节 （共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）阅读下列3篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ADiary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Bo
66、okThis book based on Greg Hefleys own “diary” lets kids express themselves in an exciting way. In the book, kids will be asked: What was the best dream you have ever had? The worst thing you have ever eaten? The best secret you have ever heard? This book is unique and special because it has blank pa
67、ges for readers to write their own stories and keep their own diaries.Author: Jeff KinneyList Price: $10.95Price: $6.57 Buy it on A.You save: $4.38（40%）Chinese Childrens Favorite StoriesThis volume of beloved Chinese stories contains a delightful selection from the store of Chinese legend. Discover
68、many delightful animal characters as well as Change and Guan Yin. Retold for an international audience, the stories with beautiful pictures will give children aged ix to ten in other countries a chance to learn about both the tradition and culture of China.Author: Mingmei YipList Price: $18.95Price:
69、 $12.89 Buy it on A.You save: $6.06（32%）The Way Science WorksThe perfect introduction to show how science explains the world around us! Eye-opening experiments and extraordinary photography bring science to life. It explains everyday facts to the theories behind the technology in todays fast-moving
70、world. Full of facts about famous scientists, technology news and more.Author: Robin KerrodList Price: $24.99Price: $16.49 Buy it on A.You save: $8.50（34%）1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-t-Yourself Book is different from other books because you can _.A. ask the author questionsB. write your own stories i
71、n the bookC. have a chance to see beautiful photosD. read many interesting stories about the author2. Chinese Childrens Favorite Stories is written for _.A. Chinese children aged 6 to 10B. teenagers in other countriesC. junior students in other countriesD. foreign children aged 6 to 103. Whose book
72、would you like to read if you are interested in science and technology?A. Robin Kerrods.B. Jeff Kinneys.C. Mingmei Yips.D. Eve Buntings.【答案】1. B 2. B 3. ABSince the age of three, Chelsie Hill had dreamed of becoming a dancer. That dream nearly ended one night in 2010. Hill was in a car accident that
73、 put her in hospital for 51 days and left her paralyzed (瘫痪的). For most people, that would have destroyed any hope of a dancing career. For Hill, it was the beginning. Far from being a barrier (障碍), her wheelchair emboldened her. “I wanted to prove to my community and to myself that I was still norm
74、al,” she told Teen Vogue.“Normal” for her meant dancing. With half of her body taken away, Hill had to move it with hands. It took a lot of learning and patience, but she still made it in her wheelchair with her non-disabled high school dance team.After graduation from high school in California, Hil
75、l wanted to expand (扩展) her dance network to include women like her. She met online the women who had suffered various back injuries but shared the same determination with her.Hoping to reach more people in a larger city and break down the false belief of wheelchair users, Hill moved to Los Angeles
76、in 2014, formed a team of dancers with disabilities and named it the Rollettes. As she always believes, dancing on wheels can be just as good as foot-based dance.In disabled dance competitions, all dancers from her team gave great performances and they were having fun.Hill has achieved what many of
77、us never will: her childhood dream. Every year she holds a dance camp for wheelchair users of all ages and abilities with an eye to helping them find their confidence.But the Rollettes has helped her find something else just as satisfying. In 2019,over 173 women from ten countries attended the Rolet
78、tes Experience. For most of these women, it was the first time they had felt they belonged .Edna Serrano told a reporter that being part of the Rollettes team challenged her to be more independent. “It even gives me the courage to take up driving.” she said.4. What does the underlined word “embolden
79、ed” in paragraph I probably mean?A. Encouraged.B. Destroyed.C. Prevented.D. Deserved.5. Why does Hill hold the Rollettes Experience every year?A. To realize her childhood dream.B. To encourage the disabled to drive.C. To become the heroine of wheelchair dancers.D. To build confidence in more wheelch
80、air users.6. What is the best title for the text?A. Dancing for the DisabledB. An Amazing ExperienceC. Dancing in WheelchairsD. The History of the Rollettes【答案】4. A 5. D 6. CCFor centuries, elephants have played a big role in the worlds economies, culture and religion. The African elephant used to b
81、e found all over Africa and the Asian elephant moved from Syria to China to Indonesia. Nowadays, elephants are found in small groups in the south of the Sahara Desert and scarcely in Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka and India.In the early twentieth century, there were close to ten million elephants, and no
82、w the elephant number is as low as 252,000 and expected to drop down to 160,000 by 2025. Between 2007 and 2014, the elephant population fell by at least 30%, or 144,000 elephants. As researchers have traveled over the African plains, they only spotted one herd of 36 elephants in an area like the siz
83、e of Mexico. It is clear that these gentle mammals are disappearing right before our eyes.There are many reasons why the elephant population has been decreasing, one of which is their habitat. Humans are competing with elephants for living space, and as more and more humans clear the land that is be
84、ing used by elephants, the elephants have less space. Elephant hunting or “poaching” has been a major factor for the disappearance of this species, and they are killed only for their valuable ivory tusks. Although the trade of tusks is illegal, it is still a common practice in many places.Often, all
85、 the local people living among elephants would be farmers, and found that they could make more money by selling the tusks of one elephant, than doing manual labor for twelve years. That alone makes it really hard to prevent them from killing the elephants.Some places such as Botswana, have put in ex
86、tra effort to protect their wildlife from poachers by founding their Botswana Defense Force, which is made up of around 700 specially-trained soldiers that are stationed in 40 different areas. You may feel worried about the present situations elephants are in, but there are ways to help. To find out
87、 how you can help elephant conservation, adopt an elephant, or donate, click here.7. The numbers listed in Paragraph 2 show that .A. humans dont care for elephantsB. elephants have been next to extinctionC. elephants have become gentler than beforeD. elephants have gained more attention8. What is th
88、e biggest factor for the disappearing elephants?A. Less space.B. A lack of food.C. Suffering from a disease.D. Elephant hunting.9. Why is it hard to ban killing the elephants among the farmers?A. Their tusks are profitable.B. Elephants are destroying their fields cruelly.C. Farmers hope to make a li
89、ving by selling their meat.D. Farmers practice their hunting skills by killing elephants.10. What is the purpose of this text?A. To persuade readers to make a donation.B. To guide readers how to protect elephants.C. To encourage readers to help protect elephants.D. To introduce the decreasing number
90、 of elephants【答案】7. B 8. D 9. A 10. C第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）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。How to Use a Modern Public LibraryHas it been a while since your last visit to a public library? If so, you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better. _11_ They have turn
91、ed themselves into places where you can develop your love of knowledge, meet interesting people, or find out how to start a business.Check out a book. While libraries still lend out books, youll find it easier to get a copy of whatever youre looking for, thanks to a cooperative network of area libra
92、ries. With such networks, libraries share their books with each other through the use of delivery truck. _12_ Once it is ready, they will inform you by e-mail, so you can pick it up._13_ Libraries will often hold reading-group activities targeted to various age groups. Perhaps youd like to learn a l
93、anguage or improve your English. The library may set up a language group you could join. If you have difficulties reading, ask about special reading opportunities. Your library might be able to accommodate you. And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a half-hour Story Time while yo
94、u sit quietly in a corner with a good book.Check out other items. The library is now a multimedia place loaded with information in many formats. _14_ Some libraries even lend out toys and games. If a popular magazine you want isnt offered and the library keeps a list of such requests, they may bring
95、 it in when enough interest is shown.Start a business using the help of your local library. If you want to have a business of your own, your local library can become a launch space for it. In library books and computers, you can find information on starting a business. _15_ This information is share
96、d through chambers of commerce and government agencies, and they will offer printing, faxing and database services you need.A. Learn a foreign language.B. Join targeted reading groups.C. The book youve requested is delivered to the nearest station.D. Days are gone when they were dusty little rooms w
97、ith books.E. You can borrow movies on DVDs, music on CDs, and popular magazines.F. Here you can find plenty of articles and other references that you may want to check out.G. Many libraries will help you with locally supplied information about business management.【答案】11. D 12. C 13. B 14. E 15. G第三部
98、分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分37.5分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I often imagined discussing school choices with my son. However, I didnt expect to be having such a_16_with him at his thirteen years of age.Earlier this year, he_17_his wish to go to one of the biggest
99、 public_18_in our small city, because several of his long-time friends were also going.I fought back the thought to_19_my eyes. I told him that if he went to this school, he would be going from a class in the_20_of 18 to being one of several hundred in the freshman class. He wouldnt be able to recei
100、ve the_21_attention of his teachers any more. He would have to do homework at night. He didnt change his mind, however, so I made a deal with him. He would need to_22_a list of reasons and then we would sit down and have a talk.Later that night, as_23_, we had a discussion. He gave his argument with
101、 a list of strong reasons. First, he explained that he would have more_24_in courses and after-school activities._25_, attending this school would better prepare him for college because he would_26_what it was like on a big campus.He added that he would learn to_27_his time He also promised that he
102、would make use of the drop-in tutoring the school offered if he ran into trouble.I sat back and listened, touched by the thought and research he had prepared._28_, I could have put my foot down and said “no”, or “just wait another year”, but I would have been doing that for me, not for him.At last,
103、we let our son have the_29_say on choosing a high school. I knew if my kid put the same_30_as he did in persuading us, he would be perfectly fine in high school.16. A. competitionB. quarrelC. disagreementD. conversation17. A. realizedB. admittedC. expressedD. communicated18. A. schoolsB. hospitalsC.
104、 countriesD. libraries19. A. rollB. closeC. raiseD. focus20. A. numberB. sizeC. contentD. container21. A. extremeB. regularC. specialD. equal22. A. come up withB. keep up withC. put up withD. end up with23. A. imaginedB. expectedC. remindedD. promised24. A. interestsB. choicesC. rulesD. preparations
105、25. A. InsteadB. BesidesC. ThereforeD. However26. A. rememberB. proveC. discoverD. learn27. A. saveB. spareC. manageD. devote28. A. LuckilyB. HonestlyC. GenerallyD. Briefly29. A. correctB. usualC. commonD. final30. A. responsibilityB. reasonC. effortD. patience【答案】16. D 17. C 18. A 19. A 20. B 21. C
106、 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. C第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面文段，在空白处填入适当内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Written Chinese has also become_31_important means by which Chinas present_32_（connect）with its past. People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in an
107、cient times. The high regard_33_the Chinese writing system can be seen in the_34_（develop）of Chinese characters as an art of form, known as Chinese calligraphy,_35_has become an important part of Chinese culture.Today, the Chinese writing system_36_（be）still an important part of Chinese culture._37_
108、China plays a greater role in_38_（globe）affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning_39_（appreciate）Chinas culture and history through this_40_（amaze）language.【答案】31. an 32. is connected 33. for 34. development 35. which 36. is 37. As 38. global 39. to appreciate 40. amazing
109、第四部分 写作（共三节，满分50分）第一节 单词拼写（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）根据括号里所给的单词或中文提示，用所学单词的正确形式完成句子。41. Our family went to the seaside and enjoyed the _（beautiful）of sunset. (所给词的适当形式填空)【答案】beauty42. _（观察）carefully if any change occurs when doing experiments in the lab.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)【答案】Observe43. That part of the garden was
110、 _(design) for vegetables, so they couldnt plant flowers there. (所给词的适当形式填空)【答案】designed44. People with high EQs usually have _（乐观的）attitudes towards life. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)【答案】optimistic/positive45. We should not mind what others say so long as we are _（信心的）about what we have done. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)【答案】confi
111、dent46. As for books, I _（较喜欢）novels to others for they provide room for imagination. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)【答案】prefer47. Our _（质量）of life has been improved since1980s. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)【答案】quality48. We need to _（埋葬）the dead bodies as quickly as possible to stop disease spreading. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)【答案】bury49. Long-dis
112、tance running can have many _（好处）, such as heling you prevent diseases and making your heart stronger. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)【答案】benefits /advantages50. Any student who _（cheat）in the examination will be punished. (所给词的适当形式填空)【答案】cheats51. The public are _（要求）not to throw waste paper in the park. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
113、【答案】required52. Tell me more _ (细节) about the job. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)【答案】details53. China has mid-autumn festivals, when people get together _（admire）the moon. (所给词的适当形式填空)【答案】to admire54. Im looking forward to _（exchange）my ideas with the professor after the lecture. (所给词的适当形式填空)【答案】exchanging55. He isnt
114、 Chinese, but he speaks _（流利）Chinese. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)【答案】fluent第二节 完成句子（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）请根据中文意思，用学过的短语完成句子。56. 阅读时，你应该集中精力于句子的意义而不是单个词汇。While reading, you should _ the sentences idea, not the single word.【答案】concentrate/focus on57. 无论她说什么，都会对我们的安排有影响。Whatever she says will _ to our arrangement.【答案】mak
115、e a difference58. 情况紧急的时候，保持镇静是很重要的。It is very important to _ in an emergency.【答案】keep calm59. 我们意识到这个事实，没有野狼，自然的平衡就会被打破。We are _ the fact that without wild wolves, the balance of nature will be broken.【答案】aware of60. 出国旅游前我已经申请签证Ive _ a visa before travelling abroad.【答案】applied for第三节 应用文写作（共1题；满分2
116、5分）61. 学校将开设更多课外活动，假定你是高一（6）班班长李华，请你代表班级向学校学生会主席David推荐你们班级认为合理的运动项目，并给出理由。内容提示如下：1. 推荐项目；2. 推荐理由。注意：字数80字左右，可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear David,_Yours,Li Hua【答案】Dear David,I am Li Hua, the monitor of Class 6 Grade 1. Knowing more sports events will be carried out in our extra-curricular activities, Id like
117、to recommend two events on behalf of my class.Most of us consider jogging is suitable for both boys and girls. Not only will it benefit our health but also is helpful to shape our body. As for the group game, football is much more popular than others especially among boys. All the members learn to cooperate with each other so that they build up important qualities like responsibility and teamwork. For these reasons, I recommend jogging and football.Hopefully, our recommendation will be taken into consideration.Yours,Lihua
