1、山东省潍坊市2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期中试题注意事项:1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分,满分7. 5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对
2、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. What is the woman going to do?A. Register for her favorite class. B. Take literature class with the man. C. Help the man sign up for a course. 2. How much should the woman pay?A. 40 dollars. B. 76 dollars. C. 80 dollars. 3. How does the man feel about the exam
3、?A. Worried. B. Confident. C. Excited. 4. What does the man think of Hailee?A. Shes honest. B. Shes troublesome. C. Shes experienced. 5. What is the man doing?A. Going to a party. B. Giving a suggestion. C. Making an invitation. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分,满分22. 5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出
4、最佳选项。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 will the man probably do tomorrow?A. Have lunch with the woman. B. See a movie with the woman. C. Have a picnic with the woman. 7. Who will Max stay with for the night tomorrow?A. The man. B. The woman. C. The man
5、s mom. 听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。8. What are the speakers talking about?A. A plan. B. A memory. C. A country. 9. Where will they probably go?A. Finland. B. Poland. C. Thailand. 听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。10. How long has the woman lived here?A. 2 months. B. Over 7 years. C. More than 8 years. 11. Why did the woman want
6、to move here?A. To have a change. B. To take a new job. C. To visit this city. 12. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbours. B. Classmates. C. Colleagues. 听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13. Why does the man choose this hotel?A For its tasty food. B. For its excellent service. C. For its good en
7、vironment. 14. What day is it today?A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Thursday. 15. How long will the man probably stay in the hotel?A. Three hours and a half. B. Four hours and a half. C. Five hours and a half. 16. What will the man have as the main course?A. The specialties. B. Apple pie. C. Chocolate cak
8、es. 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17. What did Grace enjoy doing when she was young?A. Playing house. B. Climbing trees. C. Playing with dolls. 18. What do we know about Graces father from the talk?A. He complained that he couldnt walk. B. He became ill after his legs being cut off. C. He encouraged Grace to ge
9、t better education.19. What did Grace do in 1991?A. She became a math professor. B. She got the National Medal of Technology. C. She was awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom. 20. What does the speaker mainly talk about?A. Graces contributions. B. Graces life experience. C. The influence of Graces
10、 father. 第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分 50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分,满分37. 5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。ABest Family Vacations in CanadaWhen looking for the ideal destination for your next family vacation abroad, consider Canada for its wide range of multi-generational entertainment. Use this list to plan your nex
11、t trip north, and vote below for your first-choice destination before you head out.Niagara FallsThe maid of the mist boat tour may leave you fully wet, but it wont wet your spirit on your trip. When youre not admiring the falls, enjoy the blossoms at the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens. Or, visit th
12、e Aquarium (水族馆) of Niagara, which has more than1,500 species of aquatic animals.Prince Edward IslandThe background for the “Anne of Green Gables” stories, Prince Edward Island offers a variety of outdoor experiencesfrom sandy beaches to water sports like kayaking to exploring one of eight lighthous
13、es. Plus, PEI is a quick flight from almost anywhere on the east coast.WhistlerKids will love hitting the slopes (斜坡) on Whistler and Blackcomb mountains nearby Vancouver. Whistler also features educational activities, such as the Squamish Lilwat Cultural Centre, for families who want to gain some l
14、earning while on vacation.VancouverYoull find most of Vancouvers kid-centered attractions in Granville Island and Stanley Park. The nearly 1,000-acre park has the Vancouver Aquarium, plus four playgrounds, and a mini-train. For a more exciting rush, walk across the 450-foot-long Capilano Suspension
15、Bridge.1. How may a visitor feel during the boat tour at Niagara Falls?A. Disappointed.B. Excited.C. Scared.D. Surprised.2. Which destination may a water sports lover choose?A. Niagara Falls.B. Prince Edward Island.C. Whistler.D. Vancouver.3. What do Whistler and Vancouver have in common?A. They are
16、 famous for bridges.B. People can visit cultural centres.C. Aquariums are the main attraction.D. They have attractions for children.BWhen I was a teenager I knew nothing about mental health. If you talked about “safe spaces”, Id think that you meant a bank. Whats more, I didnt care about mental heal
17、th. Why would I? As Dad used to say, “If it isnt broken, dont fix it!”But unfortunately my mental health did “break”. I was diagnosed (诊断) as seriously clinically anorexic (厌食的) at age 23. I had immediate treatment in hospital, which lasted two and a half years. People always wonder what helped me r
18、ecover and the key was simple: comedy (喜剧).Im a professional stand-up comic. Comedy began as my hobby and has progressed into a job. The word “comedy” is believed to come from the Ancient Greek kmos meaning “to reveal”, whose job is to reveal, explain and understand things. This was something I turn
19、ed to when I was in recovery from anorexia. Id never been able to explain what going on inside my head; trying to explain whats going on in your mind is like trying to explain a color to someone whos blind. So humour became a way of understanding things and then a way of explaining them.Dr Dieter De
20、clercq, Lecturer in Film at the University of Kent, believes “Humor can change our opinions on a difficult situation”. However, he adds carefully that “We should avoid judgments like All humour is good for you.” In his new book Satire, Comedy and Mental Health, he looks at how comedy can be used as
21、a mental health method. Enjoyed with others, it is important for good mental health and recovery.Stand-up comedy was important to my recovery. I know Im not alone in that. So I want to pay that forward and show other people your mental health doesnt have to be “broken” before you can “fix it”.4. How
22、 did the author treat the issue of mental health as a teenager?A. She took it seriously.B. She was confident of it.C. She hated talking about it.D. She paid no attention to it.5. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3?A. Explain how comedy helps.B. Share what she went through.C. State wher
23、e comedy comes from.D. Show why comedy is a common hobby.6. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. Comedy.B. Film.C. A difficult situation.D. The new book.7. In which section of a magazine is this text probably from?A. Health & Life.B. Man & Nature.C. Science & Technology.D. S
24、ociety & Opinion.CWhat is talent? Are you born with it? Or does it seem to develop over time? Before I start Id like to say that one thing everyone agrees on is that the most skilled musicians have worked hard to get there.While its true that a few of us had enough “talent” to avoid extra practice t
25、o do just as well as those who did, those who worked hard easily beat us. It is, in fact, very likely that if some of us “talented ones” had actually been practicing and improving our skill, we would have achieved a whole different level.Another aspect of talent seems to be heart and passion (酷爱). T
26、he people I see who are the most talented musicians are crazy about music. They eat, breathe, and live music and they make an extraordinary effort to make it part of their lives. As Remus Badea said, desire for the musician-to-be is significant for them to be successful. This desire is easily found
27、in those considered to be talented. When you want and love something so bad, it drives you and your entire character can be shaped around it. Such determined passion seems to produce incredible skill and talent.The third aspect (方面) of talent is having talent around you. When surrounded by talented
28、musicians, it only seems natural that you start to catch up to their level Take a look at almost any group of musicians in history. The more talented people in the group the more talented the group is as a whole. A great example of this is the relationship between audio producer and artist. The arti
29、st turns up to the studio with their song, and as they work through recording it, the audio producer will often suggest various changes to the song to make it better.8. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A. Pride goes before a fall.B. Its never too old to learn.C. Practice contributes to talent.D. T
30、alent determines achievements.9. What is the key to success according to Remus Badea?A. Passion.B. Character .C. Skill.D. Talent.10. Why is the example mentioned in the last paragraph?A. To introduce what real talents are.B. To explain how a song is composed.C. To prove talents need team spirit.D. T
31、o show the benefits of being with talents.11. What might the author probably agree with?A. Music has no limits.B. Musicians are born with talent.C. Music favors the talented.D. Musicians are created, not born.DThe use of AI (artificial intelligence) is becoming more common in many branches of indust
32、ry and online shopping. Traditional lines of work, such as goods transport and driving, are developing in a similar direction although mainly out of public view. Scientists at the University of Gttingen have now investigated how efficient (高效的) the use of AI can be in the commercial management of tr
33、ucks.“Digital applicationsas well as machine leaning, a kind of AIare increasingly applied to operations and courses in the transport area,” explains Professor Matthias Klumpp from the Faculty of Economics. “The question in the commercial area, however, is whether or not this contributes to achievin
34、g goals.”To answer this question, the researchers compared the work efficiency of truck drivers with their main use of AI applications. Looking at trade delivery by truck, they studied three groups: the first drove completely following human decision-making models; the second used a combination of h
35、uman and machine; and the third depended completely on fully automated decisions.The researchers found that an intelligent combination of human work and decision-making abilities with AI applications promises the highest transport and driving efficiency. “On average, the second group achieved the mo
36、st efficient transport trips, with the fewest interventions (干预) and off-course from the best path.” one researcher said, “Clearly, neither a completely human decision-making structure nor a fully automated driving system can promise to meet current goods transport requirements.” The scientists ther
37、efore summarized that despite the progress of AI in the field of transportation by truck, human experience and decision-making abilities will still be necessary in the longer term. However, the challenge is that a wide range of training and qualification (资格) needs will come along by working with Al
38、 applications, especially for simple goods transport activities.12. What does Matthias Klumpp focus on?A. The efficiency of AI.B. The advantages of AI.C. The problems caused by AI.D. The wide applications of AI.13. How did the researchers get the finding?A. By providing examples.B. By making compari
39、sons.C. By using different trucks.D. By listing three experiments.14. What can we know from the last paragraph?A. Al is better at making decisions.B. A balance is needed between human and AI.C. Human will soon be replaced by AI in driving.D. Al applications meet the current requirements.15. What is
40、the best title for the text?A. The future of transport.B. Artificial intelligence as a co-driver.C. Artificial intelligence-a better choice in driving.D. The strengths of artificial intelligence in transport.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。Due to its faraway loca
41、tion in the Pacific Ocean, New Zealand was one of the last countries to be discovered by humans. Although most of the current population are European descendants, it was the minority group known as the Maori who were the first to settle there. _16_.Maori arts are very popular with tourists. The Waka
42、 is a traditional canoe (独木舟) that has been skillfully carved out of a tree trunk, with beautiful carvings added to show tribal (部落的) history and culture. _17_. Visitors to Maori historic buildings can also see beautifully carved wooden architecture. In addition, there are countless smaller objects
43、and masks that were made to honour ancestors or legends._18_ It is made famous by New Zealands national rugby union team, who often perform it before games. The kapa haka is a traditional dance performed for celebrations, special guests, and battle ceremonies. The performance includes different danc
44、es and songs that make up a whole.Traditional tattoos (纹身), known as “moko”, are also a strong visual part of Maori culture. They are most often done in circle forms across a mans face, and on the chin (下巴) and lips of a woman. They represent a persons social class, and are also believed to increase
45、 attractiveness. _19_. It is often part of a ceremony to signal a person has passed an important milestone.There is so much more for visitors to discover about Maori culture. _20_: a multicultural country that is forever developing in new and interesting ways.A. Receiving moko is seen as a great hon
46、ourB. Maoris whether young or old, are all dance loversC. However, New Zealand is also known for its diverse culturesD. It is an important part of what makes New Zealand a modern countryE. A large war canoe could be up to 40 metres long and hold up to 80 peopleF. Another well-known part of Maori cul
47、ture is the traditional kapa haka danceG. Today both past and present Maori culture can be found all over the country第三部分 语言运用(共三节,满分 35分)第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)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。The pandemic didnt allow Debra Ferrell, from Roanoke, Virginia, to gather with her whole family
48、for her birthday. _21_ , she celebrated the day by _22_ with 53 gifts from her heart.“This period is one of the _23_ times in my history, so I _24_ why not make other people smile,” said Ferrell. She went on social media and asked people for _25_ on acts of kindness that she could _26_ for others du
49、ring her birth month, one for every year that shes been _27_.The requests for her Oct, 4 birthday arrived from across the U. S: Parents who hoped for words of _28_ for their kids on their first year of virtual school. A woman who wished for a gift basket for her doctor. A friend of a family in Minne
50、sota that _29_ their 4-year-old to cancer, who wanted them to feel that they were not _30_.For them, Ferrell found a memorial wind chime (风铃) with a _31_ that says, “When you _32_ the wind, I am with you.”“_33_ others is just one of my favorite things to do,” said Ferrell. “I just feel that if we li
51、ve our life trying to make other people _34_ , Im the one who gets the _35_ out of it.”21. A. AnyhowB. InsteadC. MoreoverD. Indeed22. A. making upB. holding onC. giving backD. going away23. A. happiestB. idealC. hardestD. original24. A. surveyedB. claimedC. complainedD. figured25. A. giftsB. targets
52、C. responsesD. suggestions26. A. performB. collectC. seekD. ask27. A. aliveB. awkwardC. energeticD. annoyed28. A. commentB. warmingC. blessingD. encouragement29. A. lostB. leftC. devotedD. applied30. A. sadB. aloneC. wrongD. confused31. A. videoB. noteC. noticeD. journal32. A. hearB. feelC. seeD. ob
53、serve33. A. Looking afterB. Running afterC. Caring forD. Calling for34. A. restB. smileC. crazyD. nervous35. A. tiniestB. leastC. worstD. most第二节(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The Chinatown in San Francisco is a very popular tourist draw. The climate is mild all year round, _36_(
54、mean) it is always a good time to visit.Historically, Chinese migrants settled there as a residential area, which turned _37_ a centre for Chinese culture. The _38_ (major) of residents are still ethnic Chinese, most of _39_ do not speak English fluently. This gives visitors _40_ real taste of China
55、.Most of the Chinatown _41_ (rebuild) after the earthquake in 1906, with lots of Chinese architecture _42_ (include) intentionally. To name but a few, the Tin How temple and Bank of Canton. Apart from the famous sites, visitors can spend hours exploring the interesting smells and sounds of China as
56、well. Whats more, a wide range of _43_ (souvenir) and clothing can be found in stores. However, what attracts visitors most is the Chinese food, which _44_ (suit) everyones taste.As an important part of the diverse culture of the USA, Chinatown allows visitors who have never been to China _45_ (expe
57、rience) traditional Chinese culture first hand.第三节 单词拼写(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)根据汉语及首字母提示写出单词的正确形式,每空限填一词。46. The crash o_ (出现) when the crew shut down the wrong engine. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)47. About 3,000 housing units are under c_ (建设) in the city. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)48. Past three d_ (十年) have witnessed the develo
58、pment of the computer. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)49. When we are under stress, our bodies t_ (倾向) to tense up. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)50. Jim knew a_ (绝对地) nothing about the business when he joined the firm. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)51. I am g_ (感激的) for the assistance your staff have provided. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)52. The c_ (最主要的) reason f
59、or this is that people are living longer. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)53. The c_ (习俗) of naming women after flowers is becoming less common. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)54. She finished her letter, and read it through with s_ (满意). (根据中英文提示单词拼写)55. The software e_ (使能够) you to access the Internet in seconds. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)第四部分 写作
60、(共两节,满分 35分)第一节 (满分15分)56. 假定你是李华,你校正在组织以“我的榜样”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你准备一篇演讲稿,内容包括:1.人物简介;2.尊敬和爱戴的原因。注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;2.按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。My role modelGood Morning, Im Contestant No. 1.第二节(满分20分)57. 阅读下面短文,根据其内容和所给段落的开头语续写一段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。I was eight years old the first time I felt sympathy (同情) for my sister. It
61、 happened on Easter, one of our favorite holidays.“Michelle,” I whispered on Easter morning. But there was no reply. “Now!” I shouted before putting my hand over my mouth. The last thing I wanted to do was wake up our parents. After a few minutes, my sister finally pulled herself out of bed.It didnt
62、 take long for me to find my basket. But twenty minutes later my sister was still looking for her basket. At her repeated requests, I decided to help, but dont get the wrong idea. It wasnt because I felt sorry for her. It was because Id now been issued a challenge. I had a mission and a case to solv
63、e. The Case of the Missing Basket.By now, our parents were awake. “Looks like the Easter bunny (复活节兔子) came!” Mum said, “You havent found your basket, Michelle? Lets keep looking.” Mom pointed to the hallway closet (壁橱), saying “We havent looked in any closets”. Michelle shot across the room, opened
64、 the closet door and started searching through the shoes and bags and gloves on the closet floor. Nothing.“Look up!” I said. “Up above the jackets!” Mission completed.“My basket !” she shouted. “Mom, can you get it?” Way up on the shelf where we usually kept our soaps was my sisters Easter basket.“H
65、ere you go, honey” Mom said, as she handed Michelle her basket, too excited to notice anything strange before passing it off. And thats when it happened. My sister, the tough girl that I, until that day, had never seen break down, started crying.注意:1.续写的词数应为120左右;2.按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。My sisters Easter
66、 basket was empty except for the chocolate box ruined by mice._But as I read my magazine, I felt something Id never felt towards my sister before._高一英语 解析版注意事项:1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时
67、,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分,满分7. 5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the woman going to do?A. Register for her favorite class. B. Take literature class with the man. C. Help the man sign up for
68、a course. 2. How much should the woman pay?A. 40 dollars. B. 76 dollars. C. 80 dollars. 3. How does the man feel about the exam?A. Worried. B. Confident. C. Excited. 4. What does the man think of Hailee?A. Shes honest. B. Shes troublesome. C. Shes experienced. 5. What is the man doing?A. Going to a
69、party. B. Giving a suggestion. C. Making an invitation. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分,满分22. 5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 will the man probably do tomorrow?A. Have lunch with the woman. B. See a movie with th
70、e woman. C. Have a picnic with the woman. 7. Who will Max stay with for the night tomorrow?A. The man. B. The woman. C. The mans mom. 听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。8. What are the speakers talking about?A. A plan. B. A memory. C. A country. 9. Where will they probably go?A. Finland. B. Poland. C. Thailand. 听第8段材料,
71、回答第10至12题。10. How long has the woman lived here?A. 2 months. B. Over 7 years. C. More than 8 years. 11. Why did the woman want to move here?A. To have a change. B. To take a new job. C. To visit this city. 12. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbours. B. Classmates. C. Colleagues.
72、 听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13. Why does the man choose this hotel?A For its tasty food. B. For its excellent service. C. For its good environment. 14. What day is it today?A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Thursday. 15. How long will the man probably stay in the hotel?A. Three hours and a half. B. Four hours and a h
73、alf. C. Five hours and a half. 16. What will the man have as the main course?A. The specialties. B. Apple pie. C. Chocolate cakes. 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17. What did Grace enjoy doing when she was young?A. Playing house. B. Climbing trees. C. Playing with dolls. 18. What do we know about Graces father f
74、rom the talk?A. He complained that he couldnt walk. B. He became ill after his legs being cut off. C. He encouraged Grace to get better education.19. What did Grace do in 1991?A. She became a math professor. B. She got the National Medal of Technology. C. She was awarded a Presidential Medal of Free
75、dom. 20. What does the speaker mainly talk about?A. Graces contributions. B. Graces life experience. C. The influence of Graces father. 第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分 50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分,满分37. 5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。ABest Family Vacations in CanadaWhen looking for the ideal destination for your next
76、 family vacation abroad, consider Canada for its wide range of multi-generational entertainment. Use this list to plan your next trip north, and vote below for your first-choice destination before you head out.Niagara FallsThe maid of the mist boat tour may leave you fully wet, but it wont wet your
77、spirit on your trip. When youre not admiring the falls, enjoy the blossoms at the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens. Or, visit the Aquarium (水族馆) of Niagara, which has more than1,500 species of aquatic animals.Prince Edward IslandThe background for the “Anne of Green Gables” stories, Prince Edward Isl
78、and offers a variety of outdoor experiencesfrom sandy beaches to water sports like kayaking to exploring one of eight lighthouses. Plus, PEI is a quick flight from almost anywhere on the east coast.WhistlerKids will love hitting the slopes (斜坡) on Whistler and Blackcomb mountains nearby Vancouver. W
79、histler also features educational activities, such as the Squamish Lilwat Cultural Centre, for families who want to gain some learning while on vacation.VancouverYoull find most of Vancouvers kid-centered attractions in Granville Island and Stanley Park. The nearly 1,000-acre park has the Vancouver
80、Aquarium, plus four playgrounds, and a mini-train. For a more exciting rush, walk across the 450-foot-long Capilano Suspension Bridge.1. How may a visitor feel during the boat tour at Niagara Falls?A. Disappointed.B. Excited.C. Scared.D. Surprised.2. Which destination may a water sports lover choose
81、?A. Niagara Falls.B. Prince Edward Island.C. Whistler.D. Vancouver.3. What do Whistler and Vancouver have in common?A. They are famous for bridges.B. People can visit cultural centres.C. Aquariums are the main attraction.D. They have attractions for children.【答案】1. B 2. B 3. DBWhen I was a teenager
82、I knew nothing about mental health. If you talked about “safe spaces”, Id think that you meant a bank. Whats more, I didnt care about mental health. Why would I? As Dad used to say, “If it isnt broken, dont fix it!”But unfortunately my mental health did “break”. I was diagnosed (诊断) as seriously cli
83、nically anorexic (厌食的) at age 23. I had immediate treatment in hospital, which lasted two and a half years. People always wonder what helped me recover and the key was simple: comedy (喜剧).Im a professional stand-up comic. Comedy began as my hobby and has progressed into a job. The word “comedy” is b
84、elieved to come from the Ancient Greek kmos meaning “to reveal”, whose job is to reveal, explain and understand things. This was something I turned to when I was in recovery from anorexia. Id never been able to explain what going on inside my head; trying to explain whats going on in your mind is li
85、ke trying to explain a color to someone whos blind. So humour became a way of understanding things and then a way of explaining them.Dr Dieter Declercq, Lecturer in Film at the University of Kent, believes “Humor can change our opinions on a difficult situation”. However, he adds carefully that “We
86、should avoid judgments like All humour is good for you.” In his new book Satire, Comedy and Mental Health, he looks at how comedy can be used as a mental health method. Enjoyed with others, it is important for good mental health and recovery.Stand-up comedy was important to my recovery. I know Im no
87、t alone in that. So I want to pay that forward and show other people your mental health doesnt have to be “broken” before you can “fix it”.4. How did the author treat the issue of mental health as a teenager?A. She took it seriously.B. She was confident of it.C. She hated talking about it.D. She pai
88、d no attention to it.5. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3?A. Explain how comedy helps.B. Share what she went through.C. State where comedy comes from.D. Show why comedy is a common hobby.6. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. Comedy.B. Film.C. A difficult sit
89、uation.D. The new book.7. In which section of a magazine is this text probably from?A. Health & Life.B. Man & Nature.C. Science & Technology.D. Society & Opinion.【答案】4. D 5. A 6. A 7. ACWhat is talent? Are you born with it? Or does it seem to develop over time? Before I start Id like to say that one
90、 thing everyone agrees on is that the most skilled musicians have worked hard to get there.While its true that a few of us had enough “talent” to avoid extra practice to do just as well as those who did, those who worked hard easily beat us. It is, in fact, very likely that if some of us “talented o
91、nes” had actually been practicing and improving our skill, we would have achieved a whole different level.Another aspect of talent seems to be heart and passion (酷爱). The people I see who are the most talented musicians are crazy about music. They eat, breathe, and live music and they make an extrao
92、rdinary effort to make it part of their lives. As Remus Badea said, desire for the musician-to-be is significant for them to be successful. This desire is easily found in those considered to be talented. When you want and love something so bad, it drives you and your entire character can be shaped a
93、round it. Such determined passion seems to produce incredible skill and talent.The third aspect (方面) of talent is having talent around you. When surrounded by talented musicians, it only seems natural that you start to catch up to their level Take a look at almost any group of musicians in history.
94、The more talented people in the group the more talented the group is as a whole. A great example of this is the relationship between audio producer and artist. The artist turns up to the studio with their song, and as they work through recording it, the audio producer will often suggest various chan
95、ges to the song to make it better.8. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A. Pride goes before a fall.B. Its never too old to learn.C. Practice contributes to talent.D. Talent determines achievements.9. What is the key to success according to Remus Badea?A. Passion.B. Character .C. Skill.D. Talent.10.
96、 Why is the example mentioned in the last paragraph?A. To introduce what real talents are.B. To explain how a song is composed.C. To prove talents need team spirit.D. To show the benefits of being with talents.11. What might the author probably agree with?A. Music has no limits.B. Musicians are born
97、 with talent.C. Music favors the talented.D. Musicians are created, not born.【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. DDThe use of AI (artificial intelligence) is becoming more common in many branches of industry and online shopping. Traditional lines of work, such as goods transport and driving, are developing in a
98、 similar direction although mainly out of public view. Scientists at the University of Gttingen have now investigated how efficient (高效的) the use of AI can be in the commercial management of trucks.“Digital applicationsas well as machine leaning, a kind of AIare increasingly applied to operations an
99、d courses in the transport area,” explains Professor Matthias Klumpp from the Faculty of Economics. “The question in the commercial area, however, is whether or not this contributes to achieving goals.”To answer this question, the researchers compared the work efficiency of truck drivers with their
100、main use of AI applications. Looking at trade delivery by truck, they studied three groups: the first drove completely following human decision-making models; the second used a combination of human and machine; and the third depended completely on fully automated decisions.The researchers found that
101、 an intelligent combination of human work and decision-making abilities with AI applications promises the highest transport and driving efficiency. “On average, the second group achieved the most efficient transport trips, with the fewest interventions (干预) and off-course from the best path.” one re
102、searcher said, “Clearly, neither a completely human decision-making structure nor a fully automated driving system can promise to meet current goods transport requirements.” The scientists therefore summarized that despite the progress of AI in the field of transportation by truck, human experience
103、and decision-making abilities will still be necessary in the longer term. However, the challenge is that a wide range of training and qualification (资格) needs will come along by working with Al applications, especially for simple goods transport activities.12. What does Matthias Klumpp focus on?A. T
104、he efficiency of AI.B. The advantages of AI.C. The problems caused by AI.D. The wide applications of AI.13. How did the researchers get the finding?A. By providing examples.B. By making comparisons.C. By using different trucks.D. By listing three experiments.14. What can we know from the last paragr
105、aph?A. Al is better at making decisions.B. A balance is needed between human and AI.C. Human will soon be replaced by AI in driving.D. Al applications meet the current requirements.15. What is the best title for the text?A. The future of transport.B. Artificial intelligence as a co-driver.C. Artific
106、ial intelligence-a better choice in driving.D. The strengths of artificial intelligence in transport.【答案】12. A 13. D 14. B 15. B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。Due to its faraway location in the Pacific Ocean, New Zealand was one of the last countries to be disco
107、vered by humans. Although most of the current population are European descendants, it was the minority group known as the Maori who were the first to settle there. _16_.Maori arts are very popular with tourists. The Waka is a traditional canoe (独木舟) that has been skillfully carved out of a tree trun
108、k, with beautiful carvings added to show tribal (部落的) history and culture. _17_. Visitors to Maori historic buildings can also see beautifully carved wooden architecture. In addition, there are countless smaller objects and masks that were made to honour ancestors or legends._18_ It is made famous b
109、y New Zealands national rugby union team, who often perform it before games. The kapa haka is a traditional dance performed for celebrations, special guests, and battle ceremonies. The performance includes different dances and songs that make up a whole.Traditional tattoos (纹身), known as “moko”, are
110、 also a strong visual part of Maori culture. They are most often done in circle forms across a mans face, and on the chin (下巴) and lips of a woman. They represent a persons social class, and are also believed to increase attractiveness. _19_. It is often part of a ceremony to signal a person has pas
111、sed an important milestone.There is so much more for visitors to discover about Maori culture. _20_: a multicultural country that is forever developing in new and interesting ways.A. Receiving moko is seen as a great honourB. Maoris whether young or old, are all dance loversC. However, New Zealand i
112、s also known for its diverse culturesD. It is an important part of what makes New Zealand a modern countryE. A large war canoe could be up to 40 metres long and hold up to 80 peopleF. Another well-known part of Maori culture is the traditional kapa haka danceG. Today both past and present Maori cult
113、ure can be found all over the country【答案】16. G 17. E 18. F 19. A 20. D第三部分 语言运用(共三节,满分 35分)第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)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。The pandemic didnt allow Debra Ferrell, from Roanoke, Virginia, to gather with her whole family for her birthday. _21_ , she celebrated the day
114、 by _22_ with 53 gifts from her heart.“This period is one of the _23_ times in my history, so I _24_ why not make other people smile,” said Ferrell. She went on social media and asked people for _25_ on acts of kindness that she could _26_ for others during her birth month, one for every year that s
115、hes been _27_.The requests for her Oct, 4 birthday arrived from across the U. S: Parents who hoped for words of _28_ for their kids on their first year of virtual school. A woman who wished for a gift basket for her doctor. A friend of a family in Minnesota that _29_ their 4-year-old to cancer, who
116、wanted them to feel that they were not _30_.For them, Ferrell found a memorial wind chime (风铃) with a _31_ that says, “When you _32_ the wind, I am with you.”“_33_ others is just one of my favorite things to do,” said Ferrell. “I just feel that if we live our life trying to make other people _34_ ,
117、Im the one who gets the _35_ out of it.”21. A. AnyhowB. InsteadC. MoreoverD. Indeed22. A. making upB. holding onC. giving backD. going away23. A. happiestB. idealC. hardestD. original24. A. surveyedB. claimedC. complainedD. figured25. A. giftsB. targetsC. responsesD. suggestions26. A. performB. coll
118、ectC. seekD. ask27. A. aliveB. awkwardC. energeticD. annoyed28. A. commentB. warmingC. blessingD. encouragement29. A. lostB. leftC. devotedD. applied30. A. sadB. aloneC. wrongD. confused31. A. videoB. noteC. noticeD. journal32. A. hearB. feelC. seeD. observe33. A. Looking afterB. Running afterC. Car
119、ing forD. Calling for34. A. restB. smileC. crazyD. nervous35. A. tiniestB. leastC. worstD. most【答案】21. B 22. C 23. C 24. D 25. D 26. A 27. A 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. D第二节(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The Chinatown in San Francisco is a very popular tourist d
120、raw. The climate is mild all year round, _36_(mean) it is always a good time to visit.Historically, Chinese migrants settled there as a residential area, which turned _37_ a centre for Chinese culture. The _38_ (major) of residents are still ethnic Chinese, most of _39_ do not speak English fluently
121、. This gives visitors _40_ real taste of China.Most of the Chinatown _41_ (rebuild) after the earthquake in 1906, with lots of Chinese architecture _42_ (include) intentionally. To name but a few, the Tin How temple and Bank of Canton. Apart from the famous sites, visitors can spend hours exploring
122、the interesting smells and sounds of China as well. Whats more, a wide range of _43_ (souvenir) and clothing can be found in stores. However, what attracts visitors most is the Chinese food, which _44_ (suit) everyones taste.As an important part of the diverse culture of the USA, Chinatown allows vi
123、sitors who have never been to China _45_ (experience) traditional Chinese culture first hand.【答案】36. meaning 37. into 38. majority 39. whom 40. a 41. was rebuilt 42. included 43. souvenirs 44. suits 45. to experience第三节 单词拼写(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)根据汉语及首字母提示写出单词的正确形式,每空限填一词。46. The crash o_ (出现) when the
124、 crew shut down the wrong engine. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)【答案】occurred47. About 3,000 housing units are under c_ (建设) in the city. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)【答案】construction48. Past three d_ (十年) have witnessed the development of the computer. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)【答案】decades49. When we are under stress, our bodies t_ (倾向) to tens
125、e up. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)【答案】tend50. Jim knew a_ (绝对地) nothing about the business when he joined the firm. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)【答案】absolutely51. I am g_ (感激的) for the assistance your staff have provided. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)【答案】grateful52. The c_ (最主要的) reason for this is that people are living longer. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)【答案
126、】chief53. The c_ (习俗) of naming women after flowers is becoming less common. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)【答案】custom54. She finished her letter, and read it through with s_ (满意). (根据中英文提示单词拼写)【答案】satisfaction55. The software e_ (使能够) you to access the Internet in seconds. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)【答案】enables第四部分 写作(共两节,满分 35分)
127、第一节 (满分15分)56. 假定你是李华,你校正在组织以“我的榜样”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你准备一篇演讲稿,内容包括:1.人物简介;2.尊敬和爱戴的原因。注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;2.按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。My role modelGood Morning, Im Contestant No. 1.【答案】 My role modelGood Morning, Im Contestant No. 1. My name is Li Hua. The topic of my speech is my role model. We have a lot of respectab
128、le people around us. They may be our teachers, parents or one of our elders. As for me, my teacher, Mr. Wang is the person I respect most. He works very hard every day and he also spares much time to accompany us. When I come across the problems of learning in my study, Mr. Wang will listen to me pa
129、tiently and encourage me to overcome the difficulties bravely. He has a good reputation, respected by students and other teachers. So, in my mind Mr. Wang is my role model.第二节(满分20分)57. 阅读下面短文,根据其内容和所给段落的开头语续写一段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。I was eight years old the first time I felt sympathy (同情) for my sister. It
130、happened on Easter, one of our favorite holidays.“Michelle,” I whispered on Easter morning. But there was no reply. “Now!” I shouted before putting my hand over my mouth. The last thing I wanted to do was wake up our parents. After a few minutes, my sister finally pulled herself out of bed.It didnt
131、take long for me to find my basket. But twenty minutes later my sister was still looking for her basket. At her repeated requests, I decided to help, but dont get the wrong idea. It wasnt because I felt sorry for her. It was because Id now been issued a challenge. I had a mission and a case to solve
132、. The Case of the Missing Basket.By now, our parents were awake. “Looks like the Easter bunny (复活节兔子) came!” Mum said, “You havent found your basket, Michelle? Lets keep looking.” Mom pointed to the hallway closet (壁橱), saying “We havent looked in any closets”. Michelle shot across the room, opened
133、the closet door and started searching through the shoes and bags and gloves on the closet floor. Nothing.“Look up!” I said. “Up above the jackets!” Mission completed.“My basket !” she shouted. “Mom, can you get it?” Way up on the shelf where we usually kept our soaps was my sisters Easter basket.“He
134、re you go, honey” Mom said, as she handed Michelle her basket, too excited to notice anything strange before passing it off. And thats when it happened. My sister, the tough girl that I, until that day, had never seen break down, started crying.注意:1.续写的词数应为120左右;2.按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。My sisters Easter
135、basket was empty except for the chocolate box ruined by mice._But as I read my magazine, I felt something Id never felt towards my sister before._【答案】My sisters Easter basket was empty except for the chocolate box ruined by mice. How sad my sister was! The long-awaited gift was eaten up by mice. She
136、 burst into tears. My mother comforted her and said, “Honey, dont cry. I can buy you some chocolate again.” But my sister couldnt help crying. My sister cried so hard that everyone who saw her would be sad.But as I read my magazine, I felt something Id never felt towards my sister before. I was sad
137、to see my sister crying, too. Suddenly, I had an idea that I could exchange gifts with my sister. I took out my basket, put it in front of my sister and said, “Michelle, dont cry. I took the wrong gift. Its yours.” Michelle stopped crying and said, “Really?” I said, “of course.” Michelle laughed and began to sympathize with me, saying happily, “Im going to share my chocolate with you.”