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1、英语试卷第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每题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 will the man do at 8:00?A. Work in the office. B. Have dinner with Mike. C. Go out with the woman. 2. What does the woman dislike about the shirt?A. The

2、 color. B. The design. C. The price. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Garys works. B. Garys application. C. Garys list of samples. 4. What did the man plan to do on March 1st?A. Apply for some classes. B. Call the travel agent. C. Go to the mountains. 5. Why does Amy plan to go to Ro

3、me?A. To work. B. To travel. C. To study. 第二节 (共15小题;每题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,并标在试卷的相应位置。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。听下面一段对话,回答第6和第7两个小题。6. What course wont the girl attend?A. African music. B. Business. C. Basic Spanish. 7. On wh

4、ich days does the girl have advanced piano classes?A. Mondays. B. Tuesdays. C. Thursdays. 听下面一段对话,回答第8至第10三个小题。8. Which family holiday does the man recommend?A. The one on the 18th. B. The one on the 19th. C. The one on the 20th. 9. Where will the woman probably go?A. France. B. Spain. C. Greece. 10

5、. What do we know about The Hotel Playa?A. It is a five-star hotel. B. It has its own beach. C. It has a swimming pool. 听下面一段对话,回答第11至第13三个小题。11. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a shop. B. At home. C. At a TV station. 12. What does Bob like doing?A. Playing tennis. B. Taking pictures. C

6、. Riding bikes. 13. What did the woman dream of being?A. A shop owner. B. A bank clerk. C. A tennis player. 听下面一段对话,回答第14至第17四个小题。14. How long has Louise been working at the center?A. About six months. B. About one year. C. About two years. 15. How did Louise feel when she started working at the cen

7、ter?A. Excited. B. Nervous. C. Confident. 16. What is the most rewarding part of the job?A. Seeing children have a lot of fun. B. Thinking of new things for children to do. C. Helping the less able children achieve more. 17. What does Louise say about working at night?A. Its unfair for her to do it.

8、 B. Its something that she enjoys. C. Its a necessary part of the job. 听下面一段独白,回答第18至第20三个小题。18. What organizations used to have a lot of power?A. Newspapers and publishers. B. Universities and bookstores. C. Libraries and printing companies. 19. Why do many city people like e-books?A. They are chea

9、per. B. They are easier to carry. C. They are more interesting. 20. What can we learn about Borders Group?A. They were bought by a tech company. B. They used to have more than 600 stores. C. They made billions of dollars this year. 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

10、项中选出最佳选项。ALooking for work?Tutors Wanted: Math / Science / Humanities Test PreparationJob Posted: 2 days ago Wage: $27-30 per hour Job Type: Part-timeSchedule: Afternoons, evenings, weekdays, weekendsJob description:Were looking for tutors to join us before the next school year starts.Our suitable c

11、andidate will be able to assist middle and high school students with test preparation and academic work in Math, Science and / or Humanities.Well pay for your training before this fall and can also offer flexible summer tutoring chances, including teaching group classes.Once our fall semester starts

12、 on August 21, well have even higher demand for tutoring sessions on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. as well as from 3 p.m. to 9 p. m. Monday-Thursday. What we offer: Flexible scheduling. Tutors work from 15 to 30 hours per week depending on availability and student demand. Free Sunday dinners during

13、the academic year. Fun staff gatherings. Health insurance reimbursement(补偿)for staff working over 30 hours per week. We are 5 minutes walking distance from the Menlo Park Caltrain Station.Applicants must: Have a good command of the subjects they tutor. Be willing to tutor students through the full a

14、cademic year. Application instructions: Email us your resume(简历). Tell us why you want to join Academic Trainers and describe your experience of tutoring students if you have any. Let us know your scheduling preferences and potential start date. Tell us which of the subjects you are able to tutor -

15、Math, Science and / or Humanities.21. Which period of time needs the most tutors during the academic year?A. Saturday and Sunday mornings. B. Friday afternoons and evenings. C. Monday and Thursday mornings. D. Sunday afternoons and evenings.22. What can a tutor enjoy who works more than 30 hours per

16、 week?A. Comfortable accommodation. B. Free job training every month.C. Health insurance reimbursement. D. Free meals during the academic year.23. What qualification should a suitable candidate have?A. He / She must tutor all the subjects part-time.B. He / She must be good at the subjects they tutor

17、.C. He / She must have a previous tutoring experience.D. He / She must work every evening through the academic year.BThe annual marathon in my town occurred as scheduled. My job was to follow behind the runners in an ambulance in case any of them needed medical attention. As the athletes began to pa

18、ce themselves, the front runners started to disappear. It was then that my eyes were drawn to the woman in blue running shorts and a baggy white T-shirt.I knew we were already watching our “last runner”. Her feet were turned in, yet her left knee was turned out. Her legs were so crippled and bent th

19、at it seemed impossible for her to walk, let alone run a marathon.The driver and I watched in silence as she slowly moved forward. We would move forward a little bit, then stop and wait for her to gain some distance. Then wed slowly move forward a little bit more. As I watched her struggle to put on

20、e foot in front of the other, I found myself breathing for her and urging her forward. I wanted her to stop, and at the same time, I prayed that she wouldnt.Finally, she was the only runner left in sight. I sat on the edge of my seat and watched with respect and amazement as she pushed forward with

21、sheer determination through the last miles. When the finish line came into sight, the cheering crowds had long gone home. Yet, standing straight and proud waited a man. He was holding one end of a ribbon tied to a post. She slowly crossed through, leaving both ends of the ribbon fluttering (飘动) behi

22、nd her.I dont know this womans name, but that day she became a part of my life a part I often depend on. For her, it wasnt about beating the other runners or winning a prize. It was about finishing what she had set out to do. When I think things are too difficult or I get those “I-just-cant-do-it,”

23、I think of the last runner. Then I realize how easy the task before me really is.24. What words can best describe the woman?A. Proud and determined. B. Strong-willed and honorable. C. Modest and courageous. D. Diligent and considerate.25. What does the underlined word “crippled” in paragraph 2 mean?

24、A. Disabled.B. Healthy.C. Perfect. D. Strong.26. What has the author learnt from the woman?A. Dont depend on others when facing hardships.B. Nothing is too tough to accomplish if one is brave enough.C. The disabled can also run a marathon despite their walking difficulty.D. Its not winning but finis

25、hing the thing we start that really matters.27. What could be the best title for the text?A. A Humorous Stranger. B. An Unforgettable Job. C. The Last Runner. D. The Annual Marathon.CA new study shows that air pollution can cause a huge reduction in our intelligence. The study was a project involvin

26、g researchers at Peking University in China and Yale University in the United States. The researchers reported that long-term exposure to air pollution can affect a persons mental abilities in two areas: Language and math.The researchers studied about 25,000 people from across China. Between 2010 an

27、d 2014, these Chinese men, women and children were given language and math tests. Then researchers compared the test results with measurements of pollution in the air, namely nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide (二氧化硫).Xi Chen of the Yale School of Public Health led the study. He and his team found t

28、hat breathing polluted air can reduce a persons education level by about one year.Chen said that the effect generally is worse for those over 64 years of age, for men and for those with little or no education.“The older personsthey are more affected. And we find, quite amazingly, males are more affe

29、cted than females. And people working outdoors are more affected than people working indoors.”He noted that the youngest people in the study were 10 years old, while the oldest was 90 years old. They came from Chinas 33 provinces. In his words, the data and facts are convincing and this range of age

30、s and locations across the country provided a real, objective and representative sample.The researchers noted that the effect of air pollution on verbal ability is even more serious as people age, especially among men and the less educated. The researchers also stressed that every country, whether d

31、eveloped, developing or poor, should focus on air pollution or humans will face a bad situation.28. What is the result of the study?A. Air pollution has a bad effect on peoples intelligence.B. Females are more affected by air pollution than males.C. Americans are more affected by air pollution than

32、Chinese.D. People working indoors are actually not affected by air pollution.29. What did Chen say about the study?A. It is doubtful. B. It is extremely unfair.C. It is common and not representative. D. It is relatively objective and persuasive.30. What did the researchers emphasize in the last para

33、graph?A. The data from the 33 provinces is convincing.B. The whole world should pay attention to air pollution.C. The less educated take more responsibility for air pollution.D. Air pollutions influence on verbal ability is less serious as people age.31. Where is the text most likely taken from?A. A

34、 life diary. B. A guidebook. C. A science magazine. D. A biography.DAre people happier in nature with blue skies overhead and fresh green grass underfoot? Could noisy streets, crowded with cars and people, make us unhappy?The possible mental health problems of city living affect a lot of people. The

35、 World Health Organization estimates(估计)that 56 percent of the worlds population lived in urban areas in 2019. The WHO adds that that amount will increase to 66 percent by 2050. People often move to cities for better jobs and more cultural activities. But are they putting themselves at risk? Maybe.

36、Experts at the American Psychiatry Association say that “natural environments or green spaces” do much good to our mental health.Many studies have shown that nature can calm us and make us feel happy. Nature, experts say, can also help us learn better. And experiencing nature helps people recover fr

37、om the mental tiredness that comes from day-to-day work. On the other hand, mental health experts say some research suggests that city living might hurt our mental health. But they cannot say exactly why. What are the specific aspects of the urban environment which causes some people to develop ment

38、al illness? Andrea Mechelli, a doctor at Kings College, London, states, “There have been studies where people were literally taken out of an urban environment into a rural (乡村的) environment and their symptoms would improve. And we also see that the greater the city is, the greater the risk is.” Mech

39、elli say that someone who lives in a city is three times more likely to develop psychological problem than someone living in the country.Kings College researchers, along with city planners, land and building designers and others wanted to learn more about city living and mental illness. So, they cre

40、ated a smart-phone app called Urban Mind. They say they wanted to understand how different parts of the urban environment affect mental well-being(健康).The researchers found that being outdoors, seeing trees, hearing birdsong, seeing the sky, and feeling in contact with nature were associated with hi

41、gher levels of mental well-being. They also found that these seeming effects of nature were especially strong in those individuals at greater risk of mental health problems. The Urban Mind Project team says it hopes “the results will inform future urban planning and social policy aimed at improving

42、design and health.”32. Why is the question raised in the first paragraph?A. To introduce the topic of the text. B. To show the background of the text. C. To ask the readers to learn the study. D. To raise the readers interest in happiness.33. What does Mechelli find during his study?A. People are at

43、tracted by the blue skies and green grass. B. People are more content with their city life.C. More and more people are interested in taking risks in cities.D. City people are more likely to develop mental problems than country people.34. What is expected of the Urban Mind research result?A. More peo

44、ple will choose to live in the countryside.B. It will bring more concern about peoples mental health.C. It will contribute to future urban planning and social policies.D. People will be helped to improve their mental illness.35. What is the main idea of the text?A. Urban Mind measures the level of m

45、ental well-being.B. City living may be harmful to peoples mental health. C. Living in the countryside is better than in the city.D. Different scientists hold different opinions on the effects of city living.第二节 七选五(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Promoting harmony (和谐)

46、 in a community is an extraordinary challenge. It often requires the work and devotion of many community members.As a young adult, you can begin with helping a neighbor, friend or family member in need. 36 For example, you can help your neighbor by trying things like taking care of their pets while

47、they are away on vacation.37 Look online for local organizations and charities in your area that need volunteers. Volunteering during your free time can help you feel connected to others in a positive way. 38 This can broaden your social network and make you feel less alone in the world.Do you get a

48、ny allowance (零用钱) from any of your family members? 39 Give a donation to a local advocacy group in your area or to a national campaign that supports your goals and values. You can donate money to a worthy cause once a year or once a month, based on your income.Whats more, you can also promote your

49、communitys harmony by playing an active part in community events. 40 When you find some, help the community workers at these events and donate some goods or money. This can help you feel more connected to your community.A. You can also shop at local businesses.B. Volunteering at a local organization

50、 is another choice.C. If so, making a donation to a worthy cause is a good idea.D. However, you can help to promote harmony within your community.E. Its also a great way to meet like-minded people and make new friendsF. Often check the local community boards for postings about local events.G. Show t

51、hose around you that you care by offering them assistance when they need it.第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Three years ago, I participated in Model United Nations(MUN)held by the Education Department,which was a mock(模拟的)UN activity. . During the t

52、wo days,students are separated in different groups which 41 different countries to debate and try to solve problems. MUN has 42 awards-best delegates(代表), honorary mentions, and verbal mentions.Each time I participate in MUN, I made good 43 and undoubtedly got a few awards. But I often felt as if Id

53、 44 because I had never won the best delegate award. I 45 those who didnt deserve to win the award but won it various times, and I was just filled with 46 at their success. But later I realized that it was also 47 not to get the award because I could actually 48 something, and that I shouldnt 49 the

54、 best delegate award until I was the best delegate I could be. Failures are completely subjectivewe can look at a result as a failure or a 50 . Any failure can be regarded as a(n) 51 because you can always learn something from it and do 52 next time. This is supported by John Lockes theory that we a

55、re born with blank views-knowledge and ability are learned from our 53 . Thats true. If I make a mistake in the life practice, then I probably wont 54 that next time. I believe this is 55 the best way to become better.41AstrengthenBcondemnCinspireDrepresent42AidenticalBtemporaryCvariousDfalse43Aprep

56、arationsBpredictionsCappointmentsDexplanations44AacceleratedBfailedCexitedDsucceeded45AapproachedBtrainedCexpectedDwitnessed46AreliefBenvyCsatisfactionDdelight47AannoyedBashamedCgoodDterrible48AdesertB1earnCdeleteDdisplay49AwinBmissCdeliverDvalue50AbondBbetCvictoryD1oss51AaimBbenefitCburdenD1imit52A

57、funnierBworseCbetterDslower53AdecisionsBattitudesCpositionsDexperiences54ArepeatBadmitCacceptDnotice55AwronglyBscarcelyCtrulyDnarrowly第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15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。Youth is a kind of wealth. It will gradually disappear with time 56. ( go) by. What can we do to realize our

58、youth? For one thing, in my opinion, it is to realize our value and our idea that matters a lot. No matter 57. our ideas are, we must try hard to achieve them. When we are young we are full of energy. We have the best conditions in our lives, good memories, good 58. _(understand) and so on. We shoul

59、d make full use 59. these conditions 60. ( study)more. For another, we should do as many things as possible. Of course, they must enrich our lives, which can make 61._ possible for us to gather many different experiences that are worth 62. (remember) when we are old.Then when we are 63. (real) old,

60、when we cannot move any 64. _ (long), we can be proud of our achievements 65. we have experienced and we can say we have no regret in our lives.第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节 (满分15分)假定你是李华,打算报名参加2022年北京冬奥会全球志愿者。你的新西兰笔友Tim有相关经验,请你写一封邮件,内容包括:1. 你的打算; 2. 寻求帮助; 3. 期待回复。注意:1. 写作词数应为80左右; 2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 第二节(满

61、分25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。 Christmas Day was coming. I was just a kid then, and my big sister told me there was no Santa Claus. I fled to my Grandma because she would be straight with me. I knew Grandma always told me the truth. Grandma was home, and I told her everything. She was re

62、ady for me. “No Santa Claus!” She shouted. “Ridiculous! Dont believe it.” That rumor has been going around for years, and it makes me mad. Now, put on your coat, and lets go.”“Go where, Grandma?” I asked. “Where” turned out to be Kerbys General Store, the one store in town that had a little bit of j

63、ust about everything. As we walked through its doors, Grandma handed me ten dollars. “Take this money” she said, “and buy something for someone who needs it. Ill wait for you in the car.” Then she turned and walked out of Kerbys.I was only eight years old. Id often gone shopping with my mother, but

64、never had I shopped for anything all by myself. The store seemed big and crowded, full of people competing to finish their Christmas shopping. For a few moments I just stood there, confused, holding that ten-dollar bill, wondering what to buy and who to buy it for. I suddenly thought of Bobby Decker

65、, who was a kid with bad breath and messy hair. He sat right behind me in Mrs. Pollocks grade-two class.Bobby Decker didnt have a coat. I knew that because he never went out for recess (放假) duringthe winter. His mother always wrote a note, telling the teacher that he had a cough, but we kids knew th

66、at Bobby Decker didnt have a cough, and he didnt have a coat. I would buy Bobby Decker a coat! I settled on a red one, which looked really warm, and he would like that.“Is this a Christmas present for someone?” the lady behind the counter asked kindly, as I laid my ten dollars down. “Yes.”The nice l

67、ady smiled at me, put the coat in a bag and wished me a Merry Christmas.注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为 150 词左右;2.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;Paragraph 1:That evening, Grandma helped me wrap the coat in Christmas paper. Paragraph 2:Grandma and I waited breathlessly for Bobby Deckers front door to open and finally it. 参考答案

68、听力:1.5分一个15 ABBCC 610 BAABC 1115 ABCCB 1620 CCABB阅读:2.5分一个21-23 DCB 24-27 BADC 28-31 ADBC 32-35 ADCB七选五:2.5分一个36-40 GBECF完形填空:1分一个41-45 DCABD 46-50 BCBAC 51-55 BCDAC语法填空:1.5分一个56. going 57. what 58. understanding 59. of 60. to study61. it 62. remembering 63. really 64. longer 65. that/which应用文:15分De

69、ar Tim,I am eagerly planning to apply to be a volunteer for Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. Knowing you have relevant experience, Im writing to ask a favor from you.To begin with, please tell me what I should prepare in advance and since a convincing application is of vital importance, could you

70、give me some direction on how to write it? Whats more, I would appreciate it if you could share your volunteer experience with me in detail, which I think will help me become somewhat familiar with this kind of work.Im looking forward to hearing from you soon.Yours truly,Li Hua读后续写:25分That evening,

71、Grandma helped me wrap the coat in Christmas paper. She wrote “ To Bobby, From Santa Claus” on it, after which she drove me over to Bobby Deckers house, explaining I was officially one of Santas helpers. Grandma parked down the street from Bobbys house, and I took a deep breath, and dashed for his f

72、ront door. Seeing no other people notice us, I put the Christmas present down, pounded his doorbell and then Grandma and I hid in the car.Grandma and I waited breathlessly for Bobby Deckers front door to open and finally it opened. Out went Bobby Decker. Seeing the coat in the bag, he looked very as

73、tonished and called his mother to go out. After hearing them say “Thanks” to Santa Clause, I felt very proud of what I had done. At the same time, I decided to be Santa Claus helper forever. It was on that night that I realized the truth that he who has no Christmas in his heart will never find Chri

74、stmas under a tree. 听力材料Text 1W: Hey, Jason, do you want to join Mike and me for dinner? We are going to the Rose Restaurant at 8:00. M: I have to work till 8:30, but why dont I meet you afterwards?Text 2M: Id like to buy a shirt. Look, this purple shirt is in an interesting color and the price is r

75、easonable. W: Yes, but the color is prettier than the design. Text 3W: Hi Gary, how is your application going? Have you heard anything yet?M: It seems that Im on the short list. Now the selection board wants to see some samples of my published works. Text 4M: I just called the travel agent. Its all

76、set. On March 1st, Im heading for the mountains for an entire week. W: Have you checked the academic calendar because my classes arent over till the seventh?Text 5M: Hi, Amy. What are you reading? Is that an Italian grammar book?W: Yeah. Im trying to teach myself some Italian, because Im going to Ro

77、me next semester. M: Whats the reason for this sudden interest in Italy?W: Well, actually I was planning to take some courses about medieval(中世纪的) architecture, and it was said that Rome is the best in that field. Text 6M: Hi, Julie. How are you doing?W: Well, pretty busy. M: Did you register for th

78、e new term?W: Yeah, I registered this morning. M: Going to take any business classes?W: No, I dont think so. Im going to take African music. It meets on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday every week. M: Hmm. Well, any piano classes?W: Yeah, Im taking advanced piano. It meets every Monday. M: How about t

79、he basic requirement courses?W: Im going to take English composition and basic Spanish. M: Sounds like a full schedule!W: Yeah, Im going to be really busy. Text 7W: Do you have any family holidays for next week?M: Lets see. There is one on the 18th. The 19th is full and the 20th is no good because i

80、ts just for two people. W: Where are the holidays?M: France, Spain and Greece. The cheapest holiday is in France but this is in an apartment. If you want to stay in a hotel, it will cost less to go to The Hotel Playa in Spain. W: OK. What kind of hotel is it?M: It has three stars. It doesnt have its

81、 own beach but it has its own swimming pool and childrens club. W: Thats OK. Text 8M: Hello, Mary. W: Come on, Ken. Its time to go. M: Wait a moment, please. I just have to close up the shop. By the way, can you give my brother a ride home tonight after the game?W: Of course. You mean Bob is coming,

82、 too?M: Yeah. He wants to take some pictures. Hes really interested in photography. W: Oh. Does he want to be a photographer after graduation?M: Yes, he wants to work for a TV station. W: That sounds like an interesting job. M: I guess so. But a lot of people want to be photographers, too. He has to

83、 work hard. W: But itll be really nice if he can work at something hes interested in. I wanted to be a tennis player, but now I work in the bank. Text 9M: I have with me this evening Louise Graham, a group leader at Ravensfield Outdoor Adventure Center for children. Louise, how long have you been th

84、ere?W: Well, before I first went there, two years ago, I thought Id probably only stay for a year, but after six months or so I really started to enjoy the job. So Ive been there ever since. To be honest, I was lacking in self-confidence, and when I first arrived, I was a bit worried about making mi

85、stakes. I was frightened I might put the children in danger because of my inexperience. M: Whats the best thing about your work?W: One thing I like is seeing them have so much fun, even if sometimes their behavior isnt perfect. And I can suggest activities that havent been tried before. But there ar

86、e always some children who havent quite got as much ability as others, and for me the most rewarding part of the job is getting them to succeed in things they havent managed to do before. Its hard work though. Sometimes you are on duty at night. M: Mmwhat do you think about that?W: Well, I cant say

87、I look forward to starting work at 10:00 pm, but the kids have to be looked after 24 hours so someone has to do it and all the staff take turns. Text 10M: Books have always been an important part of peoples lives. Libraries were important parts of both universities and town centers, and many of the

88、first successful companies in modern times made their money by selling books. Like newspapers, publishers used to have a lot of power and influence, but nowadays, the companies that control digital information seem to have taken over. In particular, e-books have replaced traditional books for most m

89、odern readers, especially in big cities, for whom everything has to be easy to carry and convenient to use. Tech companies like Amazon and Apple sell “e-readers” that can contain thousands of books, and their online stores list millions of titles, far more than any bookstore could ever hold. As more

90、 and more people buy computers, smart phones, and tablets, the market for e-books continues to grow. Many traditional book publishers and bookstores have gone out of business. For example, Borders Group used to be one of the largest bookstores in the United States, with more than 600 locations and billions of dollars in sales every year. But after e-books appeared, they started losing money and had to close all their stores.

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