1、英语考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分注意事项：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。3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）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。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. How di
2、d the girl read the book?A. She read some parts of it.B. She read it slowly.C. She read it page by page.2. Why does the woman refuse the mans invitation?A. To see a doctor. B. To attend a family party.C. To prepare a meal.3. What color is Helens T-shirt probably?A. Blue.B. Red.C. Black.4. Why happen
3、s to the speakers?A. They are on the wrong road.B. They have to go around a building.C. The freeway is closed.5. Where are the speakers?A. In a store.B. In a restaurant.C. In a theater.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
4、钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. Who wrote the note?A. Phillip.B. Susan.C. Claudia.7. Where will the speakers have dinner?A. At Giovannis.B. At MacDougals.C. At Sullivans.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. What does the man like best about traveling?A. Trying new foods.B. Meeting different people.C. Vis
5、iting places of interest.9. How does the woman usually travel?A. By car.B. By plane.C. By train.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. How does the man feel now? A. Worried.B. Sad.C. Relaxed.11. What is the man going to do?A. Give a lecture.B. Have an interview.C. Go to the park.12. Who is Lily probably?A. The s
6、peakers co-worker.B. The speakers student.C. The speakers daughter.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. Where does the conversation take place?A. On the telephone.B. In the street.C. At the mans home.14. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Mother and son.B. Teacher and student.C. Headmaster and te
7、acher.15. Who have been chosen to attend the Debate Contest?A. Dick and the woman.B. Larry and the woman.C. Dick and Larry.16. What will the woman send to the man?A. A computer.B. An e-mail.C. A book.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. Why will the school hold the race?A. Its an exam.B. Its a custom.C. Its pa
8、rt of the keep-fit program.18. What time will the race start?A. At 10:00 a.m.B. At 1:30 p.m.C. At 2:00 p.m.19. When should runners enter their names at school office?A. Before Tuesday morning.B. Before Tuesday afternoon.C. Before Wednesday afternoon.20. How many circles should the runners run around
9、 the playground?A. One and a half.B. Two.C. Three.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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。A This year I tried to pick a few more things that are on the lighter side. Each of these books made me think or laugh or, in some cases, do both. I hope you find something t
10、o your liking here. If you want to buy some, please contact me as you like. Telephone number: 010-8568758E-mail: favouritebookHyperbole and a Half, by Allie Brosh.The book, based on Broshs wildly popular website, contains simple vignettes and comic drawings about her young life. The adventures she d
11、escribes are mostly inside her head, where we hear and see her deep thoughts most of us are too shy to let out in public. You will finish reading it in three hours, tops. But youll wish it went on longer, because its so funny and smart.The Magic of Reality, by Richard Dawkins.Dawkins, an evolutionar
12、y biologist at Oxford, has a gift for making science enjoyable. This book is as accessible as the TV series Cosmos is for younger audiencesand as relevant for older audiences. Its an interesting, well-illustrated(图文并茂) science textbook offering attractive answers to big questions, like “How did the
13、universe form?” and “What causes earthquakes?”What If ?, by Randall Munroe. The subtitle of the book is “Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions,” and thats exactly what it is. People write Munroe with questions that cover all fields of science: physics, chemistry, biology, etc.
14、Munroes explanations are funny, but the science supporting his answers is very accurate(精确的). Its an entertaining read, and youll also learn a bit about things like ballistics, DNA, the oceans, and the atmosphere.21.What does the writer think of Broshs book?A. Interesting. B. Strange. C. Priceless.
15、D. Boring.22. What is Dawkins good at as an evolutionary biologist at Oxford?A. Making TV series. B. Drawing pictures.C. Answering big questions. D. Making science attractive.23. What kind of questions do people mainly like to ask Randall Munroe?A. Funny questions in daily life. B. Scientific questi
16、ons. C. Serious entertaining questions. D. Questions hard to answer.BId been at Camp Eggleton for only two days before I got my nicknames(绰号) ,Screaming Toad(尖叫的蛤蟆).When we were on our first nature walk, a tree frog dropped onto my shirt from the branches above. I screamed. I didnt even know I could
17、 make a sound like that. Most kids laughed it off and forgot about it. But Stan wouldnt let it go.Three days later, Mr. Matt told us we would play a game. The two-person team to find the most treasures hidden in the woods gets something cold. Thoughts of ice cream froze on our brains. Mr. Matt start
18、ed reading off pairs of names. My nerves(神经) got completely fried when he said, “And finally, Jay and Stan.”“If the mosquitoes(蚊子) are biting you, just ask Screaming Toad to eat them for you.” Stan called to the group. One kid laughed, but most of them were already concentrating on looking for treas
19、ures.Then I had an idea,“You know, Stan, if we split up, well have a better chance of finding stuff.” Stan shrugged (耸肩)and walked down the path alone. Ten minutes later, I heard something that reminded me of myself a few days ago. I ran toward the sound. Stan was jumping around like a monkey, screa
20、ming and yelling: “Ants! Ants!”I led him into a mud puddle(泥坑). He was surprised at first, then he must have realized why I was doing it. The itch(痒) was going away and so were the ants. “I guess youre going to have a pretty good story for everyone later.”Stan said worriedly.“Yeah, I guess so. Youll
21、 probably be known as Dancing Ant from now on.”That night, we all sat around the campfire. I could see Stans worry as clear as daylight. He was waiting for it. But I never said anything. I knew how it felt to be laughed at.The next day was Game Day. When I was picked for a basketball team, someone c
22、alled, “No fair! Screaming Toads a natural Jumper!”Stan yelled out, “ Knock it off. His name is Jay.”24. Why did Joy get his nicknames？A. He signed up for Camp Eggleton. B. He shouted loudly when the frog fell on his clothes.C. Stan gave him the nicknames because of his bravery.D. The other boys tho
23、ught it cool to be called like that.25. Which word can replace the underlined phrase “split up” in Paragraph 6?A. United.B. Separated.C. Apologised.D. Shared.26. Why did Jay bring Stan to the mud puddle?A. To make Stan calm down.B. To give him a chance to say sorry.C. To drive away the ants and the
24、itch.D. To prevent Stan from hurting himself.27. What can we learn from the story?A. Actions speak louder than words.B. Everyones efforts are very important.C. A good beginning makes a good ending.D. Dont do to others what you dont want done to yourself.C There is nothing more important than the saf
25、ety of our children. Did you know that unintentional injury(意外伤害) is the leading cause of death in children under 14 years old with a third of them happening in the home? One of the top reasons a child under the age of three will visit an emergency room is because of household injuries and sadly, 70
26、% of children who die from unintentional injuries are under the age of four. Every room in the home will have its own set of child safety problems. Two of the main danger zones are the kitchen and the bathroom. Before I became a young mother, I crawled (爬)around the house on my hands and knees to se
27、e things from a childs perspective(视角). You would be amazed at what you can discover by doing something so simple. We didnt have toilet covers. A child is top heavy because their heads are bigger than their bodies and can easily fall into the toilet.You might be surprised with the number of children
28、 falling out of windows every year, especially during the summer months. Something as simple as a child leaning against a window screen can result in a serious injury. The best way to prevent this type of injury is by setting up a child safety window guard. As parents, we do the best we can by provi
29、ding as much protection as possible to make sure of the safety of children. And as there are so many products out there to help us do this, there is nothing like good old-fashioned supervision(监护). So, use common sense and products that help to keep your child safe, and you will have provided a safe
30、 environment for your children.28. Whats the main reason for death in children under 14 according to paragraph one? A. Age problems. B. No sense of safety. C. Danger areas. D. Unexpected injuries. 29. Why did the writer crawl around the house on the hands and knees? A. To cover the toilet. B. To pro
31、tect her child. C. To look for something. D. To discover dangers from a childs point.30. What should we do to protect children from falling out of windows? A. Keep away from a window. B. Place a safety window guard. C. Move away the window screen. D. Lean against the window firmly.31. Whats the last
32、 paragraph mainly about? A. Tips on keeping children safe. B. Products for children C. Growth speed of children. D. Ways to look after children. DBrooke wanted a dollhouse and some sugar cookies. So the 6-year-old asked Alexa to get them. Alexa wasnt her mom or babysitter. It was a voice-activated（声
33、控的） home assistant powered by artificial intelligence(AI). Alexa comes with the Amazon Echo device（回波装置）. And it made Brookes wishes come true. After being reported on TV, Alexa devices in many listeners homes woke up and tried to order dollhouses!Alexa isnt the only AI willing to order up treats fo
34、r you. Apple Homepod has Siri, Google Home has its Assistant, and the upcoming Galaxy Home device will have Bixby. People who own these devices use them mainly for listening to music, checking the weather, and setting timers. According to a report from The Information, people dont often do voice sho
35、pping. They do it mainly to order simple things like paper towels. But many experts predict a boom(繁荣) in voice shopping in the near future. Convenience is the main benefit of voice shopping. You can shout out an order as soon as you think of it, even if youre cooking or driving. Besides, people who
36、 are unable to use a keyboard or mouse can shop without assistance.But voice shopping has its downsides. Unwanted things arent the biggest problem. Its usually very easy to cancel an order or return items. The surprising thing is that these assistants are always listening. They have to be able to re
37、spond when you want them. So they listen for “Alexa” or “ OK Google” or another command. When they hear it, they start recording the conversation. Some have worried about what happens to these recordings. Should companies be allowed to use them to learn about peoples shopping habits? What if someone
38、 hacks(非法侵入) the device? What if someone hacks smart TVs to turn them into spies that listen all the time? 32. What is Alexa?A. A TV reporter. B. A friend of Brooke. C. A voice-activated device. D. A cookie maker.33. What can you learn from paragraph2?A. Alexa is the best AI device.B. People buy var
39、ious things through voice shopping.C. People use Bixby mainly for listening to music.D. Voice shopping may have a bright future.34. What attitude does the author have towards Alexa devices?A. Optimistic. B. Doubtful. C. Objective. D. Negative. 35. Whats the best title of the text ?A. How did Brooke
40、wishes come true? B. How sweet is the voice shopping ? C. How can we start voice shopping? D. What convenience do Alexa devices bring?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。Many students want to know the best ways to improve their learning. Here are a few useful methods.Fo
41、cus One of the best ways to organize your studysessionis to use the PomodoroTechnique. 36 The idea is to use a timer. Lets say, you set the timer for 20 minutes, and focus only on your studies during that time. You cannot check email, or do anything aside from your task. When the timer goes off, you
42、 can rewardyourselfby listening to some music or having a drink of tea. Test yourselfWhen you are studying, you should test yourself often. 37 You can also find all kinds of online tests for many subjects.Interleaving 38 For example, in one study period you might spend time testing yourself on vocab
43、ulary words and then test yourself on grammar. Or, if studying math, you could mix multiplication(乘法) and division(除法）problems. It may be better for long-term learning.TeachingTeaching is also a powerful way to learn. 39 Some did not expect to have to teach information, while others did. When they a
44、ctually teach a lesson, they develop a deeper understanding of the material.Closing thoughtsYou can create your own plan based on what you need to learn. You might organize your study periods with the Pomodoro technique. Then, you can test yourself and interleave different topics. There are many cho
45、ices. 40 A. Researchers compared different groups of students.B. In other words, they only study onetopicat a time.C. This method is a technique that means you mix different topics.D. All of these techniques can be put together to make a powerful study plan.E. It is a powerful, but simple method tha
46、t helps people focus on a task.F. When you focus and do tasks that are at the right difficulty level, your brain will become tired.G. If you are using a textbook, then you can dopracticequestions from the end of each chapter.第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分35分）第一节 完形填空（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
47、，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。Id never been to a Day of the Dead festival before. As my dad and I looked around for seats, I 41 Marco, my best friend, hurrying toward us. “Hi, Mr. Okane,” he 42 my dad. Then he turned to me. “Nate! Will you help me?“Whatever you need,” I said.Marco threw me parts of a
48、43 : Mexican sandals（凉鞋）, a straw hat, a cane(手杖), a gray wig, and an“ old man” mask（面具）. “My cousin couldnt 44 !” Marcos voice rang with worry. “Its part of a traditional dance” he said. “You expect me to dance? ” I 45 . “I dont dance!”Marco smiled. “Itll be fun. And hurry! Were 46 late.” “ Were go
49、ing to do a lot of stomping(跺脚). Slow at first. Keep one hand 47 on your back, like an old man with an ache.” added Marco.The speakers 48 : “Ladies and gentlemen, its time for The Dance of the Little Old Men!”“Be quick, ” Marco 49 to me to follow my lead.We all began stomping slowly to music. I coul
50、d only see 50 the small holes of the mask. I continued to stomp, trying to 51 what to do. I leaned on my cane and kept a hand low on my back. After a few minutes of dancing like that, my back 52 started to ache.The music 53 . And we stomped quickly. Performing with Mexican sandals was 54 . People la
51、ughed as we hopped and kicked, but after a moment the laughter turned into cheers.Marco gave me a thumbs-up. As the audience clapped for our group, I said to him happily, “You were right. That was 55 .”41. A. watchedB. spottedC. monitoredD. observed 42. A. satisfiedB. ignoredC. contacted D. greeted4
52、3. A. suit B. chain C. decoration D. costume44. A. make it B. get it C. focus onD. go through45. A. chattedB. despaired C. hesitatedD. replied46. A. stayingB. running C. working D. changing47. A. upB. highC. low D. down48. A. shoutedB. announcedC. definedD. issued49. A. signalledB. pointed C. moved
53、D. complained50. A. throughB. in C. overD. under51. A. bring aboutB. carry on C. figure out D. put out52. A. extremely B. possibly C. trulyD. finally53. A. disappearedB. sped up C. startedD. faded away54. A. typicalB. brief C. toughD. flexible55. A. significantB. creative C. beneficialD. fun第二节 (共10
54、小题；每小题1分，满分10分)阅读下面材料，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 harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. This important 56 (agriculture) festival takes place after all the crops 57 (gather) in. People celebrate to show that they are grateful 58 the years supply of food. Today in European countries,
55、 people decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit, and get together 59 (celebrate) over a meal. During the Mid-autumn Festival in China, families usually gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes.With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas,
56、some traditions may die out and others may be established. In order to avoid air 60 (pollute), many big cities have given up 61 custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits during the typical Chinese Spring festival.Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with business 62
57、(take)advantage of the celebrations. Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much 63 (easy) for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones. 64 some believe festivals should not be commercialized, others believe the increase in spending 65 (be) good for the economy and
58、 public happiness.第三节 单词拼写 (共10小题；每小题1分，共10分) 根据汉语或首字母提示，写出单词的正确形式，每空只填一词。66. The moonlight was quiet and _(反射) off the surface of the lake.67. No _(证据) could prove that he was the thief.68. Buck never allowed himself to do anything that went against his _(原则).69. She _(承认) that she had made a mista
59、ke.70. He is in the library gathering _(材料) for what he is writing.71. Man is still far more _(有智慧的) than the cleverest robot.72. The exams have been _(延期) until next month.73. Keep trying and youll find a job e_(最后).74. Did you have s_(充足的) time to do the work?75. Im a lot happier than I was in my
60、_(先前的) job.第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节 (满分15分)假定你是李华,你所在学校要举办英语戏剧节(The English Drama Festival)。你们想邀请外教John参加。请你给他写一封信, 要点如下:1.介绍活动内容;2.邀请他表演节目;3.请他提出活动建议。 注意：1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear John, Sincerely yours,Li Hua第二节 (满分20分)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。 My crippled(瘸腿) grandmoth
61、er was dancing. I stood in the living room doorway, absolutely shocked. I heard her sing when I opened the door but did not want to interrupt her by shouting I had arrived. She was wearing beautiful dancing shoes and her legs obeyed her perfectly. As long as I could remember, she was once the pet of
62、 the dancing world. But it was all over after a sudden accident. She had always limped(一瘸一拐地走)，helped with a cane(拐杖). She turned around and saw me standing in the doorway. Her song ended, and her beautiful movements with it. Grandma turned towards the kitchen. She was walking with no difficulties i
63、n her beautiful shoes. I followed her, not believing my eyes. “So” I asked surprisedly but happily, “How did your leg heal（康复）?”“To tell you the truthmy legs have been well all my life,” she said.“But I dont understand!” I said, “ I mean You pretended all these years?“Very much so,” Grandmother clos
64、ed her eyes, “And for a very good reason.”“What reason?”“Your grandfather.”“You mean he told you not to dance?”“No, this was my choice. I am sure I would have lost him if I had continued dancing. I weighed fame（名声）and love against each other and love won.” “We were talking about engagement（订婚）when y
65、our grandfather had to go to war. It was the most terrible day of my life when he left. I was so afraid of losing him, the only way I could stay peaceful was to dance. And then one day a letter came. There were only three sentences:I have lost my leg. I am no longer a whole man and now give you back
66、 your freedom. It is best you forget about me.” Grandma continued to tell me that Grandfather was in hospital and she made her decision not to give him up. She took her leave, and traveled away from the city.Several weeks later, she returned._ She took a deep breath, leaned on her cane and limped to
67、 him. 参考答案第一部分 听力 (满分30分)：15 ACBBB 610 CABCA 1115 BCABC 1620 BCCBC第二部分 阅读 (满分50分)：2123 ADB 24-27BBCD 28-31DDBA 32-35CDCB 36-40EGCAD第三部分 语言运用(满分35分)第一节 完形填空 (满分15分)：41-45 BDDAC 46-50 BCBAA 51-55CCBCD第二节 语法填空 (满分10分)56. agricultural 57. have been gathered 58. for 59. to celebrate 60. pollution 61. the
68、 62. taking 63. easier 64. While 65. is第三节 单词拼写(满分10分)66. reflected 67. evidence 68. principles 69. admitted 70. material(s)71. intelligent 72. postponed 73. eventually 74. sufficient 75. previous第四部分 写作(满分35分)第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)：Dear John,The English Drama Festival of our school is to be held next we
69、ek. Knowing that you are interested in English drama, I am writing to invite you to participate in it.A variety of activities will be included in the festival, such as singing, crosstalk and so on. You are expected to put on a performance with us. Besides, since it is the first time that we have org
70、anized the English Drama Festival, we really hope you can give us some valuable advice . Looking forward to your coming.Sincerely Yours,Li Hua第二节 读后续写 (满分20分)Several days later, she returned. She had bought herself a cane and wrapped her leg tightly with bandages. She told everyone she had been in a
71、 car crash and that her leg would never completely heal again. Her dancing days were over. No one suspected the storyShe had learned to limp convincingly before she returned home. Then she traveled to the hospital. She saw my grandfather seated in his wheelchair with a cane on the ground nearby. She
72、 took a deep breath, leaned on her cane and limped to grandfather. She told him she had an accident and lost a leg. She showed him two engagement rings she had bought the day after he left for the war. “I was not going to waste them on any other man.”Grandma said to him. Then Grandfather bent to tak
73、e his cane from the ground but Grandma was not going to help. And so he managed it on his own and never sat in a wheelchair again in his life.附：听力原文Text 1M: Have you finished reading the book you borrowed from the library?W: Oh, I didnt read it straight through the way you read a book. I just covere
74、d a few pages which interested me most.Text 2W: Jim, I cant go to the theatre with you tonight. M: Why not, Mary?W: I have to make dinner for my family, because my mother is sick.Text 3M: Morning, Helen. You look quite different today. W: Yeah. Mom bought me a T-shirt yesterday. M: The color looks s
75、o warm and nice.W: Actually, I prefer blue or black, but my mother likes warm colors.Text 4W: They have closed this part of the city road. We have to go around this building.M: It will take us an extra five minutes to get there, but thats OK. We have plenty of time.W: I dont even know what they are
76、building here.Text 5W: A table for three, please.M: Do you want that table near the window?W: Yes, please.M: Ill get you a menu right away.Text 6W: Hi! Were back! Anybody home? Phillip? Susan?M: Hey, whats that?W: Oh, its a note from Claudia. It says “Hi! Theres a cool new restaurant near my office.
77、 Lets have dinner there togethermy treat! The name is Giovannis, and its on West Houston Street between MacDougals and Sullivans. You cant miss it! The traffic is terrible down there. Youd better not drive. Take the subway!”M: Oh, it sounds like fun. Lets go!Text 7W: Well, I really love to travel. U
78、h, every year I go somewhere new. I never go to the same country twice. I think my favorite part is probably trying new foods, dont you?M: Yeah, but the best thing about traveling, I find, is the people that you meet.W: Oh, thats true. Ive met some great people. Um, well, see, I try to travel by tra
79、in rather than by car or by plane. And that way you always meet lots of new and interesting people.Text 8W: What do you think of the suit?M: Its very nice. But dear, Im so nervous.W: Just relax. Im sure youll get the job. You are so talented, and youve been preparing for the job for such a long time
80、.M: I know that, but I just cant stop trembling.W: OK. Come and have breakfast now. Im sure they all will like you.M: Where is Lily? Is she still in bed?W: Yes. She doesnt have to go to school today. Ill go to the park with her this morning. You know, when you get the job, we both will be busy, and
81、we wont have much time with her.Text 9W: Could I speak to Dick, please?M: This is Dick speaking. Whos that?W: Im your headteacher. Cant you recognize my voice?M: Sorry, Mrs. Evans. I didnt think you would call me.W: Good news for you.M: For me?W: Sure, you have been chosen to take part in the Debate
82、 Contest.M: Really? Im worried about the result these days.W: Are you? You are always so confident.M: But my opponent Larry is so excellent too.W: Both of you have been chosen to stand for our school.M: Thats great!W: You have to prepare for the contest carefully from now on.M: Thanks. Ill gather mo
83、re information.W: I will send you some useful information about debate from the computer.M: OK, my e-mail is Dickboy.Text 10M: Boys and girls. May I have your attention, please? I have an announcement to make. In order to carry out the keep-fit program, we have decided to hold a race of 10,000 meter
84、s on the afternoon of May 4th. Whether it rains or not, the race will start at 2 oclock sharp. At least ten students from each class are asked to join in the race. Those who want to take part in should enter the names before Tuesday afternoon at school office. Any people who want to take part in sho
85、uld gather on the playground at 1:30 p.m. Dont be late.All the runners are required to circle the playground twice before running out of our school. Then a police car will lead the way along the Renmin Street, so you can just run after the car. Finally, the runners should return to the playground and circle the playground once more.Thats all. Thank you!
