2023高一下期末考试英语科试卷
第一部分 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
Three Things to Do Before You Are 18
Are you bored with your daily life Here are some things you should try before you are 18.
★Learn to swim
Seriously, this is so important that it can save your life. If you can’t swim well, you won’t be able to do water sports like waterskiing, surfing and diving. Even taking a boat trip will be dangerous for you. Make sure you do it.
★Try at least one kind of team sports
Being a good team player is an important skill in life. You can’t just think of yourself, but have to work well with other people. Other advantages of team sports like basketball, football and baseball are that they keep you fit and healthy, and they are also great fun. Teams usually have a good social life too—you’ll go to lots of parties and make many friends.
★Collect something
One of the best hobbies for under-18s is collecting things. You could collect kinds of stamps, or you could collect things that make you remember what you have done, like cinema tickets for films you have seen or letters from friends. The best way to collect is to have a special album to put your collection in and to write what each thing means to you. That way you won’t forget.
1. The most important reason for learning to swim is that ________.
A. you might feel well B. it can make you healthy
C. you might easily do lots of things D. it can save your life
2. The writer tells us that one of the best hobbies is to ________ .
A. collect something B. do some water sports
C. send letters to your friends D. play basketball with your friends
3. There are lots of advantages of being a good team player other than ________ .
A. work well with other people B. keep you fit and healthy
C. have a good social life D. improve your English
4. The passage is mainly about ________before you are 18.
A. good habits to keep B. skills to have
C things to do D. sports to play
B
“Why did the fox steal my shoes ” sounds like the start of a brain teaser (脑筋急转弯) or an annoyingly hot song. But for people in Berlin, it was a real question that a local fox was behind a series of shoes thefts.
About two weeks ago, Meyer, a resident of Berlin, noticed that one of his new running shoes had disappeared from his porch, and he decided to examine the theft, a German news site reported.
Meyer quickly learned that he was not the thief’s only victim, and a tip helped him catch the fox. Days later, Meyer spotted the fox again; he followed it and discovered the fox’s secret place of more than 100 shoes.
Meyer got a photo of the thieving fox and its ill-gotten shoes, which he shared on Twitter. The shoes contained sneakers, and slippers in range of colors, shapes and sizes, though the most numerous shoes by far were Crocs.
This isn’t the first time that an urban fox has demonstrated a seeming shoe fetish (恋物). In August 2019, a fox in Melbourne, Australia, repeatedly visited a woman’s porch and stole three boots over the course of a week. In a small town in western Germany, a female fox stole about 110 to 120 shoes in just one night, presumably “for her babies to play with”, according to Reuters.
It’s unknown whether all of these foxes were acting independently or whether their actions were linked, perhaps as part of an international shoe-stealing group with a bad purpose that humans can only imagine.
5. What can we know about Meyer according to the passage
A. He had his shoes stolen.
B. He was physically attacked by a fox.
C. He moved out of Berlin and settled in a new place.
D. His favorite shoes were Crocs.
6. What did Meyer do when he found the fox’s hiding place
A. He drove the fox away.
B. He took a picture and posted it on social media.
C. He sent some food to the fox.
D. He followed the fox and found many other foxes.
7. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word in paragraph 5
A. Totally. B. Partly. C. Definitely. D. Possibly.
8. How does the author sound in the last paragraph
A. Delighted. B. Serious. C. Humorous. D. Terrified.
C
American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore, USA
Tel:410-244-1900
Ever looked at some artwork in a gallery (no doubt with words of praise printed on the wall) and thought: What's so special about that I could do that. In fact, I could do better. Well, the American Visionary Art Museum is for you. Grounded in the idea that not all great artists go to art school, the museum focuses on self-taught art, resulting in some of the most inspirational art you'll ever see.
Cup Noodles Museum, Osaka, Japan
Tel:072-752-3484
Ikeda, a small city in Osaka, is the birthplace of instant noodles. The galleries at its Cup Noodles Museum document the journey from chicken noodles to “space noodles”. It’s a great place, where you can make your own noodles, create your own packaging and walk through an “instant noodles tunnel (隧道)”.
Museo Subacuático de Arte, Cancún, Mexico
Tel:998-810-4508
You can't help but wonder how the archaeologists of the future will describe the museum. At first sight, the underwater gallery looks like a rediscovered ancient city. It contains over 500 sculptures(雕塑品) of six different artists, which have been placed on the ocean floor for snorkelling(浮潜) tourists (and schools of fish). The museum may also be viewed by glass-bottom boat.
Vent Haven Museum, Kentucky, USA
Tel:859-341-0461
There’s something extremely charming about entering a room and seeing a crowd of ventriloquist dummies(口技假人) staring back at you. That’s what you get at Vent Haven Museum, which houses more than 900 dummies. It started as one man’s private collection, and it’s still semi-private (you’ve got to book a tour 48 hours before arriving). This is the perfect place to find out how to get into the ventriloquism game.
9. Which number should you call if you are interested in fast food
A. 410-244-1900. B. 072-752-3484.
C. 998-810-4508. D. 859-341-0461.
10. What can you do in Museo Subacuático de Arte
A. Create your own artwork. B. Watch a ventriloquism show.
C. See sculptures while swimming. D. Walk through an undersea tunnel.
11. Where is the museum that requires advance booking
A. In Baltimore. B. In Osaka.
C. In Cancún. D. In Kentucky.
D
Some researchers from the London School of Economics, Oxford University and University College London carried out a research on the Exploring What Matters course. The course is taught throughout the country and is run by volunteers, who have no formal training but bring people together to explore “the things that really matter in life”.
The study found that satisfaction levels of those taking part increased by one point, increasing from 6.4 out of 10 to 7.4 after the course. Researchers said that this increase was greater than the boost people would get from being partnered rather than single (+0.59), and being employed rather than unemployed (+0.7).
So far, more than 6,000 people in the UK have taken part in the eight-week course. People involved in the course learn how to cultivate (培养) happiness by taking positive action in their daily lives. They also learn how to have better relationships and create stronger communities.
“I was quite sceptical,” said Jo Newstead, are tired health worker in London. “But I really enjoy it. There are nice people from all different backgrounds and we usually have a full discussion. It has made me focus on what I can do to help improve things for myself and for others.“
Mark Williamson, director of Action for Happiness, was not surprised by the study’s results. “This new research backs up what hundreds of people have already told us: taking part in these groups is life-changing,” he said. “But the thing we’re most excited about is that people coming out of this experience not only feel better about themselves, but also feel more connected to others and want to do more for others,” he added.
12. What do we know about the course
A. It is run by universities. B. It is managed by volunteers.
C. It is taught all the year round. D. It explores difficult things in life.
13. How is the second paragraph developed
A. By making comparisons. B. By describing processes.
C. By analysing causes. D. By giving examples.
14. What is mainly discussed in Paragraph 3
A. How to learn the course well.
B. Benefits of taking the course.
C. What people learn from the course.
D. Problems to be solved during the course.
15. What can we learn about the course according to Mark Williamson
A. It makes people politer and kinder.
B. It makes people happier and more helpful.
C. It makes people smarter and more caring.
D. It makes people more confident and humorous.
第二节(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。
Camping essentials (必需品)
Camping can be a fun and cheap family activity or vacation. But you do need quite a few supplies to manage life in the great outdoors. ___16___ . And remember to check your camping essentials.
Tent
Unless you’re sleeping under the stars or you have a camper or an RV, don’t forget the obvious one: a tent! Check the measurements and user reviews when you are buying one.
Sleeping Bag and Pillow
Even if the weather looks hot for your camping trip, bring a sleeping bag for every camper. Without a pillow, you would be facing a rocky night’s sleep. ___17___.
___18___
Flashlights are another camping item. Bring multiple flashlights and extra batteries, and also consider buying a camping lantern. Lanterns are great because they shed more light in all directions and stand on their own so that you can play cards or games at night.
The Anti-itch Cream
Keep away from mosquitoes, black flies and other biters. Don’t forget the anti-itch cream to apply after insect bites. ___19___. Ask doctors for which products to use.
Campfire Supplies
Matches stored in a plastic bag, dry firewood and dry newspapers are all you need for a campfire. ___20___. Each campfire should have its own stone campfire spot and many also provide a cast-iron shelf for cooking on. In addition, there are other camping essentials, such as kitchen items, bottled food and water, toilet paper, first-aid kits, and books and games. All the above can enrich your outdoor camping.
A. Cards or games
B. Flashlights and lanterns
C. Kids also like having a pillow for the long car ride
D. Bring clothes for all types of weather, from hot to rainy days
E. Find out what you’ll need to pack for your camping adventure
F. You and your kids can do a quick hunt for dry wood for your fire
G. Just keep in mind that many sprays contain high levels of chemicals
第二部分 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。
When Mina was just nine months old, she was abandoned by her parents. But she was ____21____ by a family after a year of living in an orphanage.
From an early age, Mina began to play with animals and ____22____ she had great love to them. In fact, what she loved to do most was ____23____ the local animal shelters, and when she was 8 years old, the family also adopted a dog named Lily. Mina liked the dog and ____24____ it many tricks, including how to give a hug.
One day while ____25____ Lily, Mina met Dr. Stecco, who was walking her dog as well. Stecco has adopted many ____26____ dogs for Senior Dog Rescue, a San Franciso-based nonprofit organization that rescues and rehomes senior dogs. ____27____ by what the organization does, Mina visited the Senior Dog Rescue, where she made a ____28____ to assist senior dogs.
“I love the Senior Dog Rescue,” she said. “The dogs may be old, but they're so friendly and not ____29____ , which is why I want to help them.” Later she started a pet-sitting ____30____ called Pet Fairy Services and donates her ____31____ to the Senior Dog Rescue.
Up to now she has already ____32____ seven thousand dollars of her own money. “I feel very proud to know that. I have saved many dogs’ lives and given them another chance to enjoy life for the ____33____ years of their living,” she said. “I feel like all dogs should get a forever ____34____ just like I did.”
She said, “I took care of my grandpa very ____35____ and want to look after these dogs in some way because they're senior and just like my grandpa.”
21. A. adopted B. raised C. adapted D. educated
22. A. finally B. gradually C. eventually D. frequently
23. A. living B. drawing C. visiting D. finding
24. A. sent B. presented C. told D. taught
25. A. feeding B. walking C. dressing D. training
26. A. old B. sick C. ugly D. friendly
27. A. Scared B. Bored C. Moved D. Changed
28. A. mistake B. difference C. resolution D. schedule
29 A. violent B. wise C. happy D. disgusting
30. A. team B. business C. advertisement D. factory
31. A. foods B. fortune C. attitudes D. earnings
32. A. put up B. given away C. given out D. picked up
33. A. sad B. terrible C. happy D. final
34. A. cave B. home C. nest D. host
35. A. urgently B. casually C. carefully D. gratefully
第二节 (共 10小题;每小题 1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
Born in 1930,in Ningbo, Tu Youyou has become the first female Chinese scientist ___36___(receive) a Nobel Prize for her discovery of artemisinin (青蒿素). But the process was long ___37___hard. In 1969,Tu ___38___(lead) a team to find a cure for malaria (疟疾). After many experiments and ___39___(failure), she succeeded in making a artemisia annua extract (青蒿提取物) ___40___could treat malaria in mice in October,1971. However, Tu and her team still met with many problems. But instead of ___41___(give) up, they managed to find solution to the problems. Finally ___42___(they)efforts paid off. In November 1972, they ___43___(successful) isolated (分离) artemisinin, ___44___ key part of many malaria medicines. Thanks ____45____the discovery, malaria patients now have had greatly increased chance of survival.
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分 40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Jack来信说他对中国文化很感兴趣，尤其喜欢唐诗。请你给他回信介绍唐诗的相关情况，要点如下：
1.唐诗的地位及影响；
2.列举唐代(Tang Dynasty)著名诗人；
3.期待更多交流
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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第二节(满分25分)
47. 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。
My aunt Sandy is a very kind-hearted woman. She loves animals so much that she found a job in an emergency vet clinic（兽医诊所）after graduating from college. There she could help a lot of injured pets.
One day, a rescue worker brought in a homeless cat. The cat had numerous injuries and needed immediate medical aid. No one in the vet clinic wanted to rescue the cat but Sandy. All the others didn't think the cat would survive. And they suggested putting the cat to death.
But Sandy didn't want to give up. She always believes that every animal deserves a chance. Holding the cat in her arms, she was determined to rescue her.
Sandy was good at treating injured animals. Thanks to her, the cat survived. She took good care of the cat and she gradually recovered. However, it wasn't the end of the story. Because of the operation performed on her face, the cat always wore a sad expression and looked really ugly. Those who came to the clinic to adopt pets didn't want her.
The staff at the vet clinic suggested getting rid of the cat. But Sandy didn't agree. She wanted to adopt the cat herself, but there was a problem—her husband was allergic（过敏）to cats. So Sandy couldn't take her home.
Thinking the cat might have to be homeless, Sandy was very sad. She had tried very hard to rescue her so she didn't want to lose her. She tried to persuade people around her to adopt the cat, but they didn't show any interest in such an ugly cat.
注意：
1. 续写词数应100左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
One day, a girl about ten years old entered the vet clinic and looked around.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
However, Sandy just didn't understand why the little girl wanted to have the cat.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2023高一下期末考试英语科试卷
第一部分 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
Three Things to Do Before You Are 18
Are you bored with your daily life Here are some things you should try before you are 18.
★Learn to swim
Seriously, this is so important that it can save your life. If you can’t swim well, you won’t be able to do water sports like waterskiing, surfing and diving. Even taking a boat trip will be dangerous for you. Make sure you do it.
★Try at least one kind of team sports
Being a good team player is an important skill in life. You can’t just think of yourself, but have to work well with other people. Other advantages of team sports like basketball, football and baseball are that they keep you fit and healthy, and they are also great fun. Teams usually have a good social life too—you’ll go to lots of parties and make many friends.
★Collect something
One of the best hobbies for under-18s is collecting things. You could collect kinds of stamps, or you could collect things that make you remember what you have done, like cinema tickets for films you have seen or letters from friends. The best way to collect is to have a special album to put your collection in and to write what each thing means to you. That way you won’t forget.
1. The most important reason for learning to swim is that ________.
A. you might feel well B. it can make you healthy
C. you might easily do lots of things D. it can save your life
2. The writer tells us that one of the best hobbies is to ________ .
A. collect something B. do some water sports
C. send letters to your friends D. play basketball with your friends
3. There are lots of advantages of being a good team player other than ________ .
A. work well with other people B. keep you fit and healthy
C. have a good social life D. improve your English
4. The passage is mainly about ________before you are 18.
A. good habits to keep B. skills to have
C. things to do D. sports to play
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D 4. C
【解析】
【分析】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了18岁之前可以做的几件事情。
【详解】1.细节理解题。根据文章Learn to swim部分关键句“Seriously, this is so important that it can save your life.”（说真的，这太重要了，它可以救你的命。）可知，学习游泳很重要是因为它能救命。故选D项。
2.细节理解题。根据文章Collect something部分关键句“One of the best hobbies for under-18s is collecting things.”（18岁以下的孩子最好的爱好之一就是收集东西。）可知，作者告诉我们最好的爱好之一是收集东西。故选A项。
3.细节理解题。根据文章Try at least one kind of team sports部分关键句“You can’t just think of yourself, but have to work well with other people. Other advantages of team sports like basketball, football and baseball are that they keep you fit and healthy, and they are also great fun. Teams usually have a good social life too—you’ll go to lots of parties and make many friends.”（你不能只考虑自己，还必须与他人合作。团队运动的其它优点，如篮球，足球和棒球，是它们使你保持健康，并且它们也很有趣。团队通常也有很好的社交生活——你会参加很多聚会，交到很多朋友。）可知，提高英语能力不是成为团队运动成员的好处。故选D项。
4.主旨大意题。根据文章第一段关键句“Are you bored with your daily life Here are some things you should try before you are 18.”（你对你的日常生活感到厌倦吗？以下是你在18岁之前应该尝试的一些事情。）可知，本文主要讲述了在18岁之前可以做的几件事情。故选C项。
B
“Why did the fox steal my shoes ” sounds like the start of a brain teaser (脑筋急转弯) or an annoyingly hot song. But for people in Berlin, it was a real question that a local fox was behind a series of shoes thefts.
About two weeks ago, Meyer, a resident of Berlin, noticed that one of his new running shoes had disappeared from his porch, and he decided to examine the theft, a German news site reported.
Meyer quickly learned that he was not the thief’s only victim, and a tip helped him catch the fox. Days later, Meyer spotted the fox again; he followed it and discovered the fox’s secret place of more than 100 shoes.
Meyer got a photo of the thieving fox and its ill-gotten shoes, which he shared on Twitter. The shoes contained sneakers, and slippers in range of colors, shapes and sizes, though the most numerous shoes by far were Crocs.
This isn’t the first time that an urban fox has demonstrated a seeming shoe fetish (恋物). In August 2019, a fox in Melbourne, Australia, repeatedly visited a woman’s porch and stole three boots over the course of a week. In a small town in western Germany, a female fox stole about 110 to 120 shoes in just one night, presumably “for her babies to play with”, according to Reuters.
It’s unknown whether all of these foxes were acting independently or whether their actions were linked, perhaps as part of an international shoe-stealing group with a bad purpose that humans can only imagine.
5. What can we know about Meyer according to the passage
A. He had his shoes stolen.
B. He was physically attacked by a fox.
C. He moved out of Berlin and settled in a new place.
D. His favorite shoes were Crocs.
6. What did Meyer do when he found the fox’s hiding place
A. He drove the fox away.
B. He took a picture and posted it on social media.
C. He sent some food to the fox.
D. He followed the fox and found many other foxes.
7. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word in paragraph 5
A. Totally. B. Partly. C. Definitely. D. Possibly.
8. How does the author sound in the last paragraph
A. Delighted. B. Serious. C. Humorous. D. Terrified.
【答案】5. A 6. B 7. D 8. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一只柏林的狐狸喜欢偷鞋子的故事。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“About two weeks ago, Meyer, a resident of Berlin, noticed that one of his new running shoes had disappeared from his porch, and he decided to examine the theft, a German news site reported.(据一家德国新闻网站报道，大约两周前，柏林居民迈耶发现自己的一只新跑鞋从门廊上不见了，于是他决定检查一下失窃情况。)”可知，Meyer的鞋子被偷了。故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Meyer got a photo of the thieving fox and its ill-gotten shoes, which he shared on Twitter.(迈耶在推特上分享了这只小偷狐狸和它非法获得的鞋子的照片。)”可知，当Meyer发现这只狐狸的藏身之处时，他拍了张照片并上传到了社交媒体上。故选B。
【7题详解】
词句猜测题。根据上文“In August 2019, a fox in Melbourne, Australia, repeatedly visited a woman’s porch and stole three boots over the course of a week. In a small town in western Germany, a female fox stole about 110 to 120 shoes in just one night(2019年8月，澳大利亚墨尔本的一只狐狸多次访问一名妇女的门廊，并在一周内偷走了三只靴子。在德国西部的一个小镇上，一只母狐狸在一夜之间偷了110 ~ 120只鞋)”可知，此处描述了狐狸偷鞋子的事件不止一起，结合下文“for her babies to play with(让她的孩子玩)”可知，此处是猜测狐狸偷鞋子的目的是可能是为了让孩子玩，presumably意为“可能地”。故选D。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“It’s unknown whether all of these foxes were acting independently or whether their actions were linked, perhaps as part of an international shoe-stealing group with a bad purpose that humans can only imagine.(目前还不清楚所有这些狐狸是独立行动，还是它们的行为有关联，或许它们是一个国际偷鞋组织的成员，目的很糟糕，人类只能想象。)”可知，作者将偷鞋的狐狸们称作是一个国际偷鞋集团的一部分。由此可推知，作者的语气是幽默的。故选C。
C
American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore, USA
Tel:410-244-1900
Ever looked at some artwork in a gallery (no doubt with words of praise printed on the wall) and thought: What's so special about that I could do that. In fact, I could do better. Well, the American Visionary Art Museum is for you. Grounded in the idea that not all great artists go to art school, the museum focuses on self-taught art, resulting in some of the most inspirational art you'll ever see.
Cup Noodles Museum, Osaka, Japan
Tel:072-752-3484
Ikeda, a small city in Osaka, is the birthplace of instant noodles. The galleries at its Cup Noodles Museum document the journey from chicken noodles to “space noodles”. It’s a great place, where you can make your own noodles, create your own packaging and walk through an “instant noodles tunnel (隧道)”.
Museo Subacuático de Arte, Cancún, Mexico
Tel:998-810-4508
You can't help but wonder how the archaeologists of the future will describe the museum. At first sight, the underwater gallery looks like a rediscovered ancient city. It contains over 500 sculptures(雕塑品) of six different artists, which have been placed on the ocean floor for snorkelling(浮潜) tourists (and schools of fish). The museum may also be viewed by glass-bottom boat.
Vent Haven Museum, Kentucky, USA
Tel:859-341-0461
There’s something extremely charming about entering a room and seeing a crowd of ventriloquist dummies(口技假人) staring back at you. That’s what you get at Vent Haven Museum which houses more than 900 dummies. It started as one man’s private collection, and it’s still semi-private (you’ve got to book a tour 48 hours before arriving). This is the perfect place to find out how to get into the ventriloquism game.
9. Which number should you call if you are interested in fast food
A. 410-244-1900. B. 072-752-3484.
C. 998-810-4508. D. 859-341-0461.
10. What can you do in Museo Subacuático de Arte
A. Create your own artwork. B. Watch a ventriloquism show.
C. See sculptures while swimming. D. Walk through an undersea tunnel.
11. Where is the museum that requires advance booking
A. In Baltimore. B. In Osaka.
C. In Cancún. D. In Kentucky.
【答案】9. B 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了世界上四家博物馆。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据Cup Noodles Museum, Osaka, Japan下列内容中“Tel:072-752-3484(电话号码：072-752-3484)”和“Ikeda, a small city in Osaka, is the birthplace of instant noodles. The galleries at its Cup Noodles Museum document the journey from chicken noodles to “space noodles”. It’s a great place, where you can make your own noodles, create your own packaging and walk through an “instant noodles tunnel. (大阪的池田是方便面的发源地。它的杯面博物馆的画廊记录了从鸡肉面到“太空面”的旅程。这是一个很棒的地方，在这里你可以自己做面条，制作自己的包装，穿过“方便面隧道”。)”可知，如果你对快餐感兴趣，应该打电话072-752-3484。故选B项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据Museo Subacuático de Arte, Cancún, Mexico下列内容中“It contains over 500 sculptures(雕塑品) of six different artists, which have been placed on the ocean floor for snorkelling(浮潜) tourists (and schools of fish). (它包含了6个不同艺术家的500多个雕塑，这些雕塑被放置在海底，供潜水游客(和鱼群)观赏。)”可知，你可以在Museo Subacuático de Arte游泳时看雕塑。故选C项。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据Vent Haven Museum, Kentucky, USA下列内容中“It started as one man’s private collection, and it’s still semi-private (you’ve got to book a tour 48 hours before arriving). (它最初是一个男人的私人收藏，现在仍然是半私人的(你必须在到达前48小时预订行程)。)”可知，需要提前预约的博物馆在Kentucky州。故选D项。
D
Some researchers from the London School of Economics, Oxford University and University College London carried out a research on the Exploring What Matters course. The course is taught throughout the country and is run by volunteers, who have no formal training but bring people together to explore “the things that really matter in life”.
The study found that satisfaction levels of those taking part increased by one point, increasing from 6.4 out of 10 to 7.4 after the course. Researchers said that this increase was greater than the boost people would get from being partnered rather than single (+0.59), and being employed rather than unemployed (+0.7).
So far, more than 6,000 people in the UK have taken part in the eight-week course. People involved in the course learn how to cultivate (培养) happiness by taking positive action in their daily lives. They also learn how to have better relationships and create stronger communities.
“I was quite sceptical,” said Jo Newstead, are tired health worker in London. “But I really enjoy it. There are nice people from all different backgrounds and we usually have a full discussion. It has made me focus on what I can do to help improve things for myself and for others.“
Mark Williamson, director of Action for Happiness, was not surprised by the study’s results. “This new research backs up what hundreds of people have already told us: taking part in these groups is life-changing,” he said. “But the thing we’re most excited about is that people coming out of this experience not only feel better about themselves, but also feel more connected to others and want to do more for others,” he added.
12. What do we know about the course
A. It is run by universities. B. It is managed by volunteers.
C. It is taught all the year round. D. It explores difficult things in life.
13. How is the second paragraph developed
A. By making comparisons. B. By describing processes.
C. By analysing causes. D. By giving examples.
14. What is mainly discussed in Paragraph 3
A. How to learn the course well.
B. Benefits of taking the course.
C. What people learn from the course.
D. Problems to be solved during the course.
15. What can we learn about the course according to Mark Williamson
A. It makes people politer and kinder.
B. It makes people happier and more helpful.
C. It makes people smarter and more caring.
D. It makes people more confident and humorous.
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. C 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。来自伦敦经济学院、牛津大学和伦敦大学学院的一些研究人员对探索什么是重要的课程进行了研究。文章主要介绍了对此进行了介绍。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The course is taught throughout the country and is run by volunteers(这门课程在全国各地开设，由志愿者主持)”可知，这门课程由志愿者负责管理。故选B。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“The study found that satisfaction levels of those taking part increased by one point, increasing from 6.4 out of 10 to 7.4 after the course. Researchers said that this increase was greater than the boost people would get from being partnered rather than single (+0.59), and being employed rather than unemployed (+0.7).(研究发现，参加课程的人的满意度提高了一个百分点，从满分 10 分的 6.4 分上升到课程结束后的 7.4 分。研究人员表示，这一增幅大于人们从有伴侣而非单身（+0.59）以及就业而非失业（+0.7）中获得的提升。)”可知，研究发现相对于脱单和找到工作对满意的提高，参加该课程对满意度的提高更大，由此可推知，第二段主要是通过作比较的方式展开的，故选A。
【14题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段中“People involved in the course learn how to cultivate (培养) happiness by taking positive action in their daily lives. They also learn how to have better relationships and create stronger communities.(参与课程的人学习如何通过在日常生活中采取积极行动来培养幸福感。他们还学习如何建立更好的人际关系，创建更强大的社区。)”可知，第三段主要介绍了人们从这门课程中可以学习哪些内容，故选C。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“people coming out of this experience not only feel better about themselves, but also feel more connected to others and want to do more for others(从这种经历中走出来的人不仅自我感觉更好，而且感觉与他人联系更加紧密，想为他人做更多的事情)”可知，Mark Williamson认为这门课程让人们变得更加满足和乐于助人，故选B。
第二节(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。
Camping essentials (必需品)
Camping can be a fun and cheap family activity or vacation. But you do need quite a few supplies to manage life in the great outdoors. ___16___ . And remember to check your camping essentials.
Tent
Unless you’re sleeping under the stars or you have a camper or an RV, don’t forget the obvious one: a tent! Check the measurements and user reviews when you are buying one.
Sleeping Bag and Pillow
Even if the weather looks hot for your camping trip, bring a sleeping bag for every camper. Without a pillow, you would be facing a rocky night’s sleep. ___17___.
___18___
Flashlights are another camping item. Bring multiple flashlights and extra batteries, and also consider buying a camping lantern. Lanterns are great because they shed more light in all directions and stand on their own so that you can play cards or games at night.
The Anti-itch Cream
Keep away from mosquitoes, black flies and other biters. Don’t forget the anti-itch cream to apply after insect bites. ___19___. Ask doctors for which products to use.
Campfire Supplies
Matches stored in a plastic bag, dry firewood and dry newspapers are all you need for a campfire. ___20___. Each campfire should have its own stone campfire spot and many also provide a cast-iron shelf for cooking on. In addition, there are other camping essentials, such as kitchen items, bottled food and water, toilet paper, first-aid kits, and books and games. All the above can enrich your outdoor camping.
A. Cards or games
B. Flashlights and lanterns
C. Kids also like having a pillow for the long car ride
D. Bring clothes for all types of weather, from hot to rainy days
E. Find out what you’ll need to pack for your camping adventure
F. You and your kids can do a quick hunt for dry wood for your fire
G. Just keep in mind that many sprays contain high levels of chemicals
【答案】16. E 17. C 18. B 19. G 20. F
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。露营可以是一种既有趣又便宜的家庭活动或假期。文章就露营需要携带的物品给出了五点建议。
【16题详解】
根据上文But you do need quite a few supplies to manage life in the great outdoors.可知你确实需要一些用品来应对户外生活。可知下文应是继续建议：找出你需要为你的野营冒险准备的东西。故选E。
【17题详解】
根据上文Without a pillow, you would be facing a rocky night’s sleep. 没有枕头，夜晚你将睡不好。关键词pillow可对应到C选项中having a pillow，意思是：孩子们也喜欢在长途汽车旅行时有一个枕头。故选C。
【18题详解】
根据下文第一句Flashlights are another camping item.可知提到了手电筒是另一种露营用品。故本段为建议带上手电筒或者提灯等照明设备，故选B。
【19题详解】
根据上文Don’t forget the anti-itch cream to apply after insect bites.可知别忘了在被昆虫叮咬后使用止痒霜。以及后文Ask doctors for which products to use. 询问医生使用哪些产品。可知是因为许多喷雾剂含有高浓度化学物质，因此在使用前要咨询医生的意见，故选G。
【20题详解】
根据上文Matches stored in a plastic bag, dry firewood and dry newspapers are all you need for a campfire.可知火柴储存在塑料袋里，干柴和干报纸是你生火所需要的一切。提到了campfire可对应到F选项中for your fire，意思为：你和你的孩子可以快速寻找干木头来生火。故选F。
第二部分 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。
When Mina was just nine months old, she was abandoned by her parents. But she was ____21____ by a family after a year of living in an orphanage.
From an early age, Mina began to play with animals and ____22____ she had great love to them. In fact, what she loved to do most was ____23____ the local animal shelters, and when she was 8 years old, the family also adopted a dog named Lily. Mina liked the dog and ____24____ it many tricks, including how to give a hug.
One day while ____25____ Lily, Mina met Dr. Stecco, who was walking her dog as well. Stecco has adopted many ____26____ dogs for Senior Dog Rescue, a San Franciso-based nonprofit organization that rescues and rehomes senior dogs. ____27____ by what the organization does, Mina visited the Senior Dog Rescue, where she made a ____28____ to assist senior dogs.
“I love the Senior Dog Rescue,” she said. “The dogs may be old, but they're so friendly and not ____29____ , which is why I want to help them.” Later she started a pet-sitting ____30____ called Pet Fairy Services and donates her ____31____ to the Senior Dog Rescue.
Up to now, she has already ____32____ seven thousand dollars of her own money. “I feel very proud to know that. I have saved many dogs’ lives and given them another chance to enjoy life for the ____33____ years of their living,” she said. “I feel like all dogs should get a forever ____34____ just like I did.”
She said, “I took care of my grandpa very ____35____ and want to look after these dogs in some way because they're senior and just like my grandpa.”
21. A. adopted B. raised C. adapted D. educated
22. A. finally B. gradually C. eventually D. frequently
23. A. living B. drawing C. visiting D. finding
24. A. sent B. presented C. told D. taught
25 A. feeding B. walking C. dressing D. training
26. A. old B. sick C. ugly D. friendly
27. A. Scared B. Bored C. Moved D. Changed
28. A. mistake B. difference C. resolution D. schedule
29. A. violent B. wise C. happy D. disgusting
30. A. team B. business C. advertisement D. factory
31. A. foods B. fortune C. attitudes D. earnings
32. A. put up B. given away C. given out D. picked up
33. A. sad B. terrible C. happy D. final
34. A. cave B. home C. nest D. host
35. A. urgently B. casually C. carefully D. gratefully
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. B 33. D 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。Mina九个月大时就被人遗弃，所幸被人收养，在成长过程中逐渐喜欢上动物并养了自己的狗，有一次她在遛狗时遇到老狗救助中心的Stecco博士，为他们所做事业而感动的Mina决定提供帮助、挣钱捐款，时至今日，她已为中心捐赠了7000美元，救助了许多狗狗的生命。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但在孤儿院生活一年后，他被一家人收养了。A. adopted采取，收养；B. raised养育，提高；C. adapted适应；D. educated教育。前句提到Mina九个月大时被父母遗弃，故此处应表示她被收养。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：从很小的时候，Mina就开始和动物们为伴，她逐渐对动物产生了极大的感情。A. finally最后；B. gradually逐渐；C. eventually最终；D. frequently频繁地。根据“ In fact, what she loved to do most was 　　　　3　　　　 the local animal shelters”得知，Mina是在相处过程中和动物慢慢培养出了感情，所以是逐渐。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：事实上，她最爱做的就是拜访当地的动物收容所。A. living居住；B. drawing画，拉；C. visiting拜访；D. finding发现，找到。Mina喜欢动物，喜欢去动物收容所属于情理之中。故选C项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Mina很喜欢这条狗，教它很多本领，包括怎么拥抱。A. sent发送；B. presented展现；C. told告诉；D. taught教。此处搭配的tricks一词，可推知表示的是Mina教狗狗、训练狗狗学会技能。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：有天Mina在带Lily散步时遇到了Stecco医生。A. feeding喂养；B. walking散步，遛（狗）；C. dressing穿衣；D. training训练。动作的对象是小狗Lily，且后句中有“who was walking her dog as well”呼应，所指的就是Mina在遛狗。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Stecco为老狗救助中心收养了许多上年纪的狗。A. old老的，旧的；B. sick生病的；C. ugly丑的；D. friendly友好的。由后句Senior Dog Rescue这一组织的名称及其具体说明可推知，该组织主要收养、救助年老的狗，A选项old与senior含义相近。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Mina受组织所做事情感动，她拜访了老狗救助中心，在那里她下定决心要救助这些老狗。A. Scared使害怕；B. Bored使厌烦；C. Moved使感动；D. Changed改变。结合Mina喜欢动物这一特点，救援动物这种行为应该会感染、打动她。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Mina受组织所做事情感动，她拜访了老狗救助中心，在那里她下定决心要救助这些老狗。A. mistake错误；B. difference差异；C. resolution决心；D. schedule时间表。下一段中明确提到“which is why I want to help them.”即Mina解释自己想帮助动物的原因，故此处应指Mina下定决心要救助动物。故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这些狗可能是老了，但它们很友善，不狂躁。A. violent暴力的；B. wise智慧的；C. happy快乐的；D. disgusting恶心的。此处与so friendly并列都在形容老狗，应该指性情温和友善、不狂躁凶暴。故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：后来她开办了一个宠物看护业务，起名叫“宠物仙子服务”。A. team队伍；B. 商业，业务；C. advertisement广告；D. factory工厂。由后句给出的名称“Pet Fairy Services”可知，这里指的是一个服务项目、业务。故选B项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：后来她开办了一个宠物看护业务，起名叫“宠物仙子服务”并且给救助中心捐赠了她的收入。A. foods食物；B. fortune财富；C. attitudes态度；D. earnings收入。前句指出Mina开办了自己的生意业务，这里应该就指她将收入都捐给了救助中心。故选D项。
【32题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：时至今日，她已经捐出自己的七千美元了。A. put up张贴；B. given away赠予；C. given out分发；D. picked up捡起。这里与上一段末句呼应，表示Mina给老狗救助中心捐款，give away与donate一词含义一致。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很自豪地知道自己已经拯救了许多狗的生命，给予它们另一次安享余生的机会。A. sad悲伤的；B. terrible糟糕的；C. happy快乐的；D. final最后的。对于这些上年纪的狗，应该享有的当然是安度余生、晚年。故选D项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我觉得所有的狗狗都应该像我一样得到一个永久的家。A. cave洞穴；B. home家；C. nest巢穴；D. host主人。由空白后的“just like I did”可知，Mina所指的就是本来身为孤儿的自己被人收养，有了新家，这些狗也应该如此。故选B项。
【35题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我很细心地照料我的爷爷，也想一样地照顾这些狗，因为它们也老了，跟我爷爷一样。A. urgently迫切地；B. casually随意地；C. carefully仔细地；D. gratefully感激地。由人之常情推知，Mina作为一个被收养的孩子，与新家人的感情无疑是非常深厚的，自然在照料爷爷时会做到悉心周全。故选C项。
第二节 (共 10小题;每小题 1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
Born in 1930,in Ningbo, Tu Youyou has become the first female Chinese scientist ___36___(receive) a Nobel Prize for her discovery of artemisinin (青蒿素). But the process was long ___37___hard. In 1969,Tu ___38___(lead) a team to find a cure for malaria (疟疾). After many experiments and ___39___(failure), she succeeded in making a artemisia annua extract (青蒿提取物) ___40___could treat malaria in mice in October,1971. However, Tu and her team still met with many problems. But instead of ___41___(give) up, they managed to find solution to the problems. Finally ___42___(they)efforts paid off. In November 1972, they ___43___(successful) isolated (分离) artemisinin, ___44___ key part of many malaria medicines. Thanks ____45____the discovery, malaria patients now have had greatly increased chance of survival.
【答案】36. to receive
37. and 38. led
39. failures
40. that##which
41. giving 42. their
43. successfully
44. a 45. to
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了屠呦呦以及其团队发现治疗疟疾关键成分的过程。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：屠呦呦1930年出生于宁波，因发现青蒿素而成为首位获得诺贝尔奖的中国女科学家。名词female由序数词the first修饰，后文不定式作后置定语。故填to receive。
【37题详解】
考查连词。句意：但这个过程漫长而艰难。此处long与hard为并列关系，应用连词and。故填and。
38题详解】
考查时态。句意：1969年，屠呦呦带领一个团队寻找治疗疟疾的方法。根据上文In 1969可知为一般过去时。故填led。
【39题详解】
考查名词。句意：经过多次实验和失败，她于1971年10月成功地制成了一种青蒿提取物，可以治疗老鼠的疟疾。failure此处为抽象名词具体化，为可数名词，根据上文experiments可知应用复数形式。故填failures。
【40题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：经过多次实验和失败，她于1971年10月成功地制成了一种青蒿提取物，可以治疗老鼠的疟疾。定语从句修饰先行词a artemisia annua extract，在从句中作主语，指物，故填that/which。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：但他们没有放弃，而是设法找到了解决问题的办法。作介词的宾语，应用动名词形式。故填giving。
【42题详解】
考查代词。句意：他们的努力终于得到了回报。修饰名词efforts应用形容词性物主代词their。故填their。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意：1972年11月，他们成功分离出青蒿素，这是许多疟疾药物关键成分。修饰动词isolate应用副词successfully，故填successfully。
【44题详解】
考查冠词。句意：1972年11月，他们成功分离出青蒿素，这是许多疟疾药物的关键成分。part为可数名词，此处为泛指且key是发音以辅音音素开头的单词，故填a。
【45题详解】
考查介词。句意：由于这一发现，疟疾患者的生存机会大大增加。表示“由于”短语为thanks to。故填to。
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分 40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Jack来信说他对中国文化很感兴趣，尤其喜欢唐诗。请你给他回信介绍唐诗的相关情况，要点如下：
1.唐诗的地位及影响；
2.列举唐代(Tang Dynasty)著名诗人；
3.期待更多交流。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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【答案】Dear Jack,
I’m glad to know that you’re interested in Chinese culture, especially Tang poetry.
As you know, Tang poetry is a very important literary form which enjoys great popularity in China. It represents the traditional Chinese culture and is popular all over the world. The Tang Dynasty is the golden age of poems. There were many outstanding poets, among whom Li Bai, Du Fu, and Bai Juyi were the most well-known in history.
Welcome to China. I hope I can communicate with you anbout Tang poetry and I’m looking forward to your view about Tang poetry.
Sincerely yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。要求考生给英国笔友Jack回信介绍唐诗的相关情况，要点如下：1.唐诗的地位及影响；2.列举唐代(Tang Dynasty)著名诗人；3.期待更多交流。
【详解】1.词汇积累
高兴的：glad→happy/delighted
对……感兴趣：be interested in→have an interest in
代表：represent→stand for
杰出的：outstanding→excellent
2.句式拓展
合并句子
原句：It represents the traditional Chinese culture and is popular all over the world.
拓展句：It represents the traditional Chinese culture, which is popular all over the world.
【点睛】【高分句型1】As you know, Tang poetry is a very important literary form which enjoys great popularity in China.(运用了as引导的非限制性定语从句和which引导的定语从句)
【高分句型2】There were many outstanding poets, among whom Li Bai, Du Fu, and Bai Juyi were the most well-known in history.(运用了介词+whom引导的定语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 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。
My aunt Sandy is a very kind-hearted woman. She loves animals so much that she found a job in an emergency vet clinic（兽医诊所）after graduating from college. There she could help a lot of injured pets.
One day, a rescue worker brought in a homeless cat. The cat had numerous injuries and needed immediate medical aid. No one in the vet clinic wanted to rescue the cat but Sandy. All the others didn't think the cat would survive. And they suggested putting the cat to death.
But Sandy didn't want to give up. She always believes that every animal deserves a chance. Holding the cat in her arms, she was determined to rescue her.
Sandy was good at treating injured animals. Thanks to her, the cat survived. She took good care of the cat and she gradually recovered. However, it wasn't the end of the story. Because of the operation performed on her face, the cat always wore a sad expression and looked really ugly. Those who came to the clinic to adopt pets didn't want her.
The staff at the vet clinic suggested getting rid of the cat. But Sandy didn't agree. She wanted to adopt the cat herself, but there was a problem—her husband was allergic（过敏）to cats. So Sandy couldn't take her home.
Thinking the cat might have to be homeless, Sandy was very sad. She had tried very hard to rescue her so she didn't want to lose her. She tried to persuade people around her to adopt the cat, but they didn't show any interest in such an ugly cat.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为100左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
One day, a girl about ten years old entered the vet clinic and looked around.
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However, Sandy just didn't understand why the little girl wanted to have the cat.
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【答案】One day, a girl about ten years old entered the vet clinic and looked around. Attracted by the special cat，she held her gently. “Do you like her ” Sandy came up to the girl and asked. To Sandy's surprise, the girl nodded. “Don't you think she's ugly No one wants to take her home,” Sandy asked. “I want to take care of her,” the girl responded firmly.
However, Sandy just didn't understand why the little girl wanted to have the cat. When asked, the girl explained, “My mother told me never to judge a book by its cover, so I don't think we should judge a cat by its appearance. Though she looks ugly, it doesn't mean she doesn't deserve our love. I'll adopt her.” Sandy was so cheerful to meet such a kind-hearted girl.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者的姑姑是一个非常善良的女人，她在兽医诊。一天，一个救援人员带来了一只无家可归的猫。这只猫多处受伤，需要立即医疗救助，其他人认为应该对猫进行安乐死，只有作者姑姑决心要救猫。最终猫活了过来，因为在猫的脸上做了手术，这只猫总是带着悲伤的表情，看起来真的很丑。作者的姑姑试图说服周围的人收养这只猫，但是遭到拒绝。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“一天，一个大约十岁的女孩走进兽医诊所，四处看了看”可知，第一段可描写小女孩很喜欢这只猫。
②由第二段首句内容“然而，桑迪就是不明白为什么小女孩想要这只猫”可知，第二段可描写为什么小女孩想要这只猫的原因。
2.续写线索：女孩走进兽医诊所——要领养这只猫——问清楚原因——作者的姑姑很高兴能遇到这样一个善良的女孩
3.词汇激活
行为类
1.喜欢：like /love /be fond of
2.照顾：take care of/look after/attend on
3.回复：reply/respond
情绪类
1.快乐的：delighted/plaesed/cheerful
2.坚定地：firmly/ with determination
【点睛】[高分句型1] Though she looks ugly, it doesn't mean she doesn't deserve our love. (由though引导的让步状语从句)
[高分句型2] My mother told me never to judge a book by its cover, so I don't think we should judge a cat by its appearance. (由so引导的并列句和省略that的宾语从句)

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