广东省揭阳市揭东区2020-2021学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、20202021学年度第二学期期末教学质量监测高一级英语科试题温馨提示:请将答案写在签题卷上;时间120分钟，满分120分。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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ACantmiss exhibits at Chicago museums in 2020Chicago is a city full of history, art, culture. This year, the citys major museums are staging sever

2、al showstopping exhibits. Here are just a few of the Chicago museum exhibits worth a visit in 2020.The Allure(魅力) of Matter: Material Art from ChinaCopresented by Chicagos Smart Museum of Art and Wrightwood 659, the Allure of Matter: Material Art from China is a limitedtime exhibit that focuses on c

3、harming material art from contemporary Chinese artists. See everyday objects transformed into largescale artworks, with pieces made from plastic, wood, paper, and more. Guests are encouraged to visit both locations to fully experience the exhibits 45 different works. Feb.6May. 2,2020Wrightwood 659,

4、Lincoln Park Smart Museum of Art, Hyde ParkThe March at the DuSable MuseumChicagos DuSable Museum of African American History is the first independent African American history museum in the country, the exhibit of which showcases the 1963March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The groundbreaking e

5、xhibit will bring Dr. Martin Luther Kings I Have a Dream speech to virtual reality for the first time and allow guests a oneofakind, multilevel sensory experience.Feb.28Nov. 20,2020The DuSable Museum of African American History, Hyde ParkMonet and ChicagoChicago has always held a special connection

6、to Monet. The Art institute was the first American museum to purchase one of Monets paintings, and today the museum holds the largest collection of works by the artists outside of Paris. That makes the museum a perfect background for the pioneering Monet and Chicago. The exhibit explores Monets conn

7、ections to the city through 65 of his paintingsincluding both rare and iconic(标志性的) works.May.10 Sept.28, 2020Art Institute of Chicago, Loop1. What is the characteristic of Chinese artists artworks?A. They are presented in a single location.B. They are made of materials for daily use.C. They are mad

8、e by ChineseAmerican artists.D. They are held from January to May.2. Where can visitors enjoy a unique experience of Martin Luther Kings speech?A. An Institute of Chicago, Loop.B. Wrightwood 659, Lincoln Park.C. Smart Museum of Art, Hyde Park.D. The DuSable Museum of African American History, Hyde P

9、ark.3. What does the exhibit Monet and Chicago center on?A. Monets life outside of Paris.B. Monets later life in Chicago.C. Monets paintings of Chicago.D. Monets connection to Chicago.BAn old friend from California called from the airport to tell me that he had arrived. I was not able to leave the o

10、ffice, but I had made plans for his arrival. After explaining (解释) where my new house was, I told him that I had left the key under the doormat (门垫). Since I knew it would be pretty late before I could get home, I suggested that he make himself at home and help himself to anything that was in the re

11、frigerator(电冰箱).Two hours later my friend phoned me from the house. At the moment, he said, he was listening to some of my records after having had a delicious meal. Now, he said, he was drinking a glass of orange juice. When I asked him if he had had any difficulty finding the house, he answered th

12、at the only problem was that he had not been able to find the key under the doormat, but luckily, the living room window by the apple tree had been left open and he had climbed in through the window. I listened to all this in great surprise. There is no apple tree outside my window, but there is one

13、 by the living room window of my next door neighbors house!4. An old friend of mine called _.A. to tell me to meet him at the airportB. to tell me about his arrivalC. to ask me to leave the officeD. to ask me to make plans for his arrival5. My friend climbed into the room because _ A. there was an a

14、pple tree outsideB. the living room window was left openC. he had difficulty opening the doorD. he hadnt found the key6. My friend telephoned me two hours later _ .A. from my homeB. at the airportC. in his officeD. from my neighbors house7. The purpose of writing this passage is to _.A. introduce a

15、friendB. tell an interesting storyC. explain somethingD. show what friendship isCOct. 23rd is the beginning of Shuangjiang or Frosts Descent in English, the 18th of 24 solar terms (节气) in the Chinese lunar calendar. It refers to the time when frost(霜) starts to fall across China, or “the dews(露水) we

16、re frozen into frost” because of the coldness, as recorded in ancient Chinese books.By the time of Shuangjiang, most of the harvesting work is already completed in northern China, and farmers are now able to enjoy a period of rest. But in the south, the harvest is still on the go. Farmers have to ta

17、ke home the sweet potatoes before they are destroyed by the coming frost. After a year of farming, it is the time to plow the fields and prepare the soil for next year in both south and north.Autumn might be the most colorful season in China with the leaves turning from golden yellow to red. Hiking

18、has become popular since the ancient times as people can enjoy the special autumnal scenery. Du Mu, a well-known poet from the Tang Dynasty wrote the beautiful mountainous scenery in a poem: “I stopped the coach as charmed by the maple woods; Frosted autumn leaves out shine February flowers in redne

19、ss.”The Double Ninth Festival also falls during the season, a festival for the elders. Going hiking in the highlands is part of the celebrations practiced by the ancient Chinese people.“Keeping warm” becomes a most important thing at this time of the year as the weather is getting colder. Persimmon(

20、柿子) is the favored fruit in many areas. The Chinese believe that persimmons could not only keep off the coldness, but strengthen the muscles and bones. Also, chicken or mutton soup is believed to be good for the spleen and advised for the diet.Shuangjiang brings the frost and freezing wind, and autu

21、mn has come to an end. But for most Chinese, it is not necessarily a sad time because in winter, they are able to have different but equally beautiful scenery.8. The underline phrase “on the go” in the 2ndparagraph probably means _.A. AdmirableB. MildC. ActiveD. Widespread9. What did the poet Du Mu

22、describe in his famous poem?A. Coldness of frost.B. View of autumn.C. Autumnal farming.D. The Double Ninth Festival.10. What is the main idea of the 5th paragraph?A. Tell the differences of the harvest in Chinas south and north.B. Explain why Shuangjiang gets its name.C. Advise some activities to en

23、joy the colorful season.D. Introduce the ways to stay warm before the coming of winter11. The best title of this passage is _.A. What causes Frosts DescentB. Time to say goodbye to autumnC. Enjoy the beautiful autumnD. Prepare for a good harvestDWidespread descriptions of animals in pop culture coul

24、d actually be hurting the animals survival chances in the wild, new research suggests.Franck Courchamp of the University of ParisSud was interested in the idea of “appeal” in animals. He wanted to know: What species do people consider appealing or attractive? And what are the influences of being app

25、ealing on populations in the wild?In a research published this month, Courchamp and other researchers list the top 20appealing species. Most of the animals identified as appealing are large mammals(哺乳动物)living on land. Coming in first place were tigers, followed by lions, elephants, giraffes, panthe

26、rs, pandas, cheetahs, polar bears, wolves, and gorillas. However, at least half of the interviewees didnt realize that five of the top ten most appealing species are threatened. It is paradoxical that we havent been able to protect the species we care about the most.The study also found that we are

27、flooded with images of these creatures, even as they are becoming fewer in the wild. The study suggests that too much of imagination might be creating a virtual population of the animals in peoples minds, making them believe there are far more individuals in the wild than is exact.The study authors

28、suggest that companies who benefit from the use of these images should set aside a small percentage of their profits for protection efforts and informational campaigns. That would be not only something fair, but that would be something that could bring a winwin situation for them, Courchamp says. It

29、 could bring them positive public relation, for example. Besides, if a companys mascot(吉祥物) goes extinct, that could hurt them from a marketing point, Courchamp says. But not enough companies are truly concerned about the protection of the species that they work on, he adds.12. It can be inferred th

30、at the widespread images of animals in pop culture _A. leads people to forget the less appealing animalsB. makes a false impression of the animals real situationC. raises peoples wildlife protection attention and effortsD. brings a winwin situation for both animals and companies13. What does the wri

31、ter mean by saying the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3?A. It is important to protect these endangered species.B. It is natural to regard the large mammals as attractive.C. It is terrible that the species are dying out at an alarming speed.D. It is strange that peoples thoughts contrast with their

32、 behaviors.14. Courchamp lists the companies responsibilities and their advantages by _.A. giving examplesB. analyzing dataC. making comparisonsD. using numbers15. Whats Courchamps attitude to the companies benefiting from animal images?A. Neutral (中立的).B. Supportive.C. Dissatisfied.D. Positive.第二节

33、七选五(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。Some high school students think it useless to receive higher education. _16_ If youre one of them, think again. Here are some reasons why you should go to college and receive a good education there._17_ We take that knowledge later on

34、 to build our careers after graduation. More knowledge will be gained after you start working, but without education, that job will not be within easy reach. Knowledge leads to knowledge.While limited within the walls of the educational places, we openly explore other cultures of the world! _18_ Oth

35、er cultures have valuable things to share, enriching our own. Education also makes us want to travel and exchange with various cultures, getting more experience.When theres a recession (衰退) in the economy, those who attended college will be more likely to find a new job than those who only finished

36、high school and have a limited skill set. The more education you have, the more chances you will get to improve the quality of your life as you have a better job and earn a higher salary.When youre skillful and knowledgeable, you gain access to people of similar backgrounds and tastes. _19_ Good net

37、working can benefit you a lot in your later life._20_ You can talk about ideas and events instead of just other people and whats on sale in stores. An educated person doesnt gossip (说闲话), having a preference to discuss ideas and listen to what other people have to say.A. Therefore they choose not to

38、 go to college.B. We come to know that ours is not the only culture.C. There is a negative side to earning a good education too.D. A good education makes you a more interesting person.E. It means a good education leads to excellent networking.F. Schools and universities are the first places to get k

39、nowledge.G. It has long been understood that an education can lead to long-term financial success.第二部分 英语运用(共两节，满分30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四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。It was New Year and the previous month had been like a frightening dream. Just at that time, my f

40、ather left us which made me sad for quite a long time. What was worse, a _21_ broke out in our house then, burning and destroying everything _22_ within. We had nothing for a while, no clothes, no money and no place to stay in.After the fire, we went to live with my grandma in her onebedroom apartme

41、nt and_23_ on her living room floor. Practically penniless, we had only the clothes on our backs.No sooner had I remembered what day it was than I _24_ that I didnt have anything to give my mother for New Year. We had _25_ given each other something, even if it was just heartshaped cookie she baked

42、or paper card I made.I stayed on the balcony(阳台) of the apartment feeling sad, for I _26_ not being able to give my mother anything, especially at that time. She needed _27_. As a matter of fact, she was as unhappy as me. Then I saw it. The most beautiful _28_ I could have ever imagined. The brightl

43、y colored sun _29_ lightly on top of some clouds made of unbelievable blues, browns and reds. The _30_ combined in pleasant ways. Suddenly it clicked that was the perfect _31_ for my mother.I rushed downstairs, too excited to talk, and _32_ mother out onto the balcony. The colors had filled the enti

44、re sky.Mother was _33_ but then happy. She told me in a breathless voice that no one had ever given her anything as _34_, or as beautiful. She said she would take the light and colors of that sunset and _35_ them in her heart forever.21. A. warB. fireC. fightD. disease22. A. boughtB. buriedC. heldD.

45、 designed23. A. playedB. sleptC. livedD. stayed24. A. complainedB. expectedC. thoughtD. realized25. A. alwaysB. seldomC. nearlyD. only26. A. imaginedB. admittedC. hatedD. considered27. A. cheering upB. looking afterC. giving upD. showing around28. A. flowerB. sunsetC. pictureD. day29. A. restedB. bu

46、iltC. decoratedD. entered30. A. feelingsB. colorsC. cloudsD. cards31. A. planB. giftC. excuseD. choice32. A. droveB. knockedC. pulledD. moved33. A. satisfiedB. amazedC. terrifiedD. puzzled34. A. expensiveB. commonC. specialD. funny35. A. keepB. missC. needD. make第二节 语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按

47、照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。Most of Chinatown _36_ (destroy) in the 1906 earthquake, but the city and residents rebuilt it, taking care to include lots of Chinese architecture. _37_ (tradition), visitors enter Chinatown through the legendary Dragon Gate, which was built using mate

48、rials _38_ (donate) from China. Other famous sites include the Tin How Temple and Bank of Canton, to name _39_ a few. Visitors can, also spend hours just _40_ (explore) the interesting sights, smells, and sounds of China. Portsmouth Square is also a key site, being the centre of Chinatown. It has a

49、long and famous history with the author Robert Louis Stevenson having spent much time writing there. These days, _41_ square is a great place to see traditional Chinese culture in real life, such as games of Chinese chess, and people _42_ (practise) tai chi.The stores _43_ the Chinatown offer a uniq

50、ue range of souvenirs, goods, and clothing. All kinds of traditional Chinese herbal medicine can be found, too, and there are Chinese tea stores, _44_ visitors can taste and buy _45_ (variety) of Chinese tea.第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)46. 假定你是学生会主席李华，想邀请外教Henry一起参加社区垃圾分类( garbage classification)志愿活

51、动，请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括:1.活动的目的;2活动的时间、地点;3活动的内容。注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加内容，使内容充实，行文连贯。Dear Henry_Best wishesYours sincerely,Li Hua第二节 续写(满分25分)47. 阅读下面文章，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整短文，续写词数应为150左右。My great-grandfather, my grandfather and my father are farmers, and so are all my family. My father has a fixed ide

52、a that I would become a farmer too. Although I respect him and am indeed skilled at doing some farm work, I dont agree that I should automatically follow in my fathers footsteps.When I was a teenager, my father happened to take me to an airport which belonged to one of his friends. It was the first

53、time I had seen an aeroplane in real life. Knowing that I had never been on board, my fathers friend Tom offered me an opportunity to fly with him in his small aeroplane. I quickly accepted his offer! When we took off, I felt nervous but thrilled. Being up in the clouds and looking at the view below

54、 was unlike anything I had ever felt. I was just enjoying it. I assumed being a pilot would be the most awesome thing in the whole world. From that day a thought crept into my mind that I wanted to become a pilot, but I doubted whether my father would support me. After all, it was a totally differen

55、t path from what he had planned for me. Therefore, I put the thought to the back of my mind, because I knew he would still insist on holding onto his previous idea.Anyway, besides helping my father on the farm, I would frequently visit Toms airport. Gradually, I got familiar with every button and sw

56、itch on the aircraft and I learned a lot about planes, such as how to fill the plane with fuel, how to check the engines and so on. But what I had learned just left me wanting more, so I decided to go to college to become a professional pilot.Paragraph 1:This time I would not hide my desire any more

57、. _Paragraph 2:At the graduation ceremony, with my father present, I, as “Best Pilot”, had to deliver a speech._20202021学年度第二学期期末教学质量监测高一级英语科试题 答案版温馨提示:请将答案写在签题卷上;时间120分钟，满分120分。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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ACantmiss exhibits at Chicago

58、museums in 2020Chicago is a city full of history, art, culture. This year, the citys major museums are staging several showstopping exhibits. Here are just a few of the Chicago museum exhibits worth a visit in 2020.The Allure(魅力) of Matter: Material Art from ChinaCopresented by Chicagos Smart Museum

59、 of Art and Wrightwood 659, the Allure of Matter: Material Art from China is a limitedtime exhibit that focuses on charming material art from contemporary Chinese artists. See everyday objects transformed into largescale artworks, with pieces made from plastic, wood, paper, and more. Guests are enco

60、uraged to visit both locations to fully experience the exhibits 45 different works. Feb.6May. 2,2020Wrightwood 659, Lincoln Park Smart Museum of Art, Hyde ParkThe March at the DuSable MuseumChicagos DuSable Museum of African American History is the first independent African American history museum i

61、n the country, the exhibit of which showcases the 1963March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The groundbreaking exhibit will bring Dr. Martin Luther Kings I Have a Dream speech to virtual reality for the first time and allow guests a oneofakind, multilevel sensory experience.Feb.28Nov. 20,2020The

62、 DuSable Museum of African American History, Hyde ParkMonet and ChicagoChicago has always held a special connection to Monet. The Art institute was the first American museum to purchase one of Monets paintings, and today the museum holds the largest collection of works by the artists outside of Pari

63、s. That makes the museum a perfect background for the pioneering Monet and Chicago. The exhibit explores Monets connections to the city through 65 of his paintingsincluding both rare and iconic(标志性的) works.May.10 Sept.28, 2020Art Institute of Chicago, Loop1. What is the characteristic of Chinese art

64、ists artworks?A. They are presented in a single location.B. They are made of materials for daily use.C. They are made by ChineseAmerican artists.D. They are held from January to May.2. Where can visitors enjoy a unique experience of Martin Luther Kings speech?A. An Institute of Chicago, Loop.B. Wrig

65、htwood 659, Lincoln Park.C. Smart Museum of Art, Hyde Park.D. The DuSable Museum of African American History, Hyde Park.3. What does the exhibit Monet and Chicago center on?A. Monets life outside of Paris.B. Monets later life in Chicago.C. Monets paintings of Chicago.D. Monets connection to Chicago.

66、【答案】1. B 2. D 3. DBAn old friend from California called from the airport to tell me that he had arrived. I was not able to leave the office, but I had made plans for his arrival. After explaining (解释) where my new house was, I told him that I had left the key under the doormat (门垫). Since I knew it

67、would be pretty late before I could get home, I suggested that he make himself at home and help himself to anything that was in the refrigerator(电冰箱).Two hours later my friend phoned me from the house. At the moment, he said, he was listening to some of my records after having had a delicious meal.

68、Now, he said, he was drinking a glass of orange juice. When I asked him if he had had any difficulty finding the house, he answered that the only problem was that he had not been able to find the key under the doormat, but luckily, the living room window by the apple tree had been left open and he h

69、ad climbed in through the window. I listened to all this in great surprise. There is no apple tree outside my window, but there is one by the living room window of my next door neighbors house!4. An old friend of mine called _.A. to tell me to meet him at the airportB. to tell me about his arrivalC.

70、 to ask me to leave the officeD. to ask me to make plans for his arrival5. My friend climbed into the room because _ A. there was an apple tree outsideB. the living room window was left openC. he had difficulty opening the doorD. he hadnt found the key6. My friend telephoned me two hours later _ .A.

71、 from my homeB. at the airportC. in his officeD. from my neighbors house7. The purpose of writing this passage is to _.A. introduce a friendB. tell an interesting storyC. explain somethingD. show what friendship is【答案】4. B 5. D 6. D 7. BCOct. 23rd is the beginning of Shuangjiang or Frosts Descent in

72、 English, the 18th of 24 solar terms (节气) in the Chinese lunar calendar. It refers to the time when frost(霜) starts to fall across China, or “the dews(露水) were frozen into frost” because of the coldness, as recorded in ancient Chinese books.By the time of Shuangjiang, most of the harvesting work is

73、already completed in northern China, and farmers are now able to enjoy a period of rest. But in the south, the harvest is still on the go. Farmers have to take home the sweet potatoes before they are destroyed by the coming frost. After a year of farming, it is the time to plow the fields and prepar

74、e the soil for next year in both south and north.Autumn might be the most colorful season in China with the leaves turning from golden yellow to red. Hiking has become popular since the ancient times as people can enjoy the special autumnal scenery. Du Mu, a well-known poet from the Tang Dynasty wro

75、te the beautiful mountainous scenery in a poem: “I stopped the coach as charmed by the maple woods; Frosted autumn leaves out shine February flowers in redness.”The Double Ninth Festival also falls during the season, a festival for the elders. Going hiking in the highlands is part of the celebration

76、s practiced by the ancient Chinese people.“Keeping warm” becomes a most important thing at this time of the year as the weather is getting colder. Persimmon(柿子) is the favored fruit in many areas. The Chinese believe that persimmons could not only keep off the coldness, but strengthen the muscles an

77、d bones. Also, chicken or mutton soup is believed to be good for the spleen and advised for the diet.Shuangjiang brings the frost and freezing wind, and autumn has come to an end. But for most Chinese, it is not necessarily a sad time because in winter, they are able to have different but equally be

78、autiful scenery.8. The underline phrase “on the go” in the 2ndparagraph probably means _.A. AdmirableB. MildC. ActiveD. Widespread9. What did the poet Du Mu describe in his famous poem?A. Coldness of frost.B. View of autumn.C. Autumnal farming.D. The Double Ninth Festival.10. What is the main idea o

79、f the 5th paragraph?A. Tell the differences of the harvest in Chinas south and north.B. Explain why Shuangjiang gets its name.C. Advise some activities to enjoy the colorful season.D. Introduce the ways to stay warm before the coming of winter11. The best title of this passage is _.A. What causes Fr

80、osts DescentB. Time to say goodbye to autumnC. Enjoy the beautiful autumnD. Prepare for a good harvest【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. CDWidespread descriptions of animals in pop culture could actually be hurting the animals survival chances in the wild, new research suggests.Franck Courchamp of the Universi

81、ty of ParisSud was interested in the idea of “appeal” in animals. He wanted to know: What species do people consider appealing or attractive? And what are the influences of being appealing on populations in the wild?In a research published this month, Courchamp and other researchers list the top 20a

82、ppealing species. Most of the animals identified as appealing are large mammals(哺乳动物)living on land. Coming in first place were tigers, followed by lions, elephants, giraffes, panthers, pandas, cheetahs, polar bears, wolves, and gorillas. However, at least half of the interviewees didnt realize that

83、 five of the top ten most appealing species are threatened. It is paradoxical that we havent been able to protect the species we care about the most.The study also found that we are flooded with images of these creatures, even as they are becoming fewer in the wild. The study suggests that too much

84、of imagination might be creating a virtual population of the animals in peoples minds, making them believe there are far more individuals in the wild than is exact.The study authors suggest that companies who benefit from the use of these images should set aside a small percentage of their profits f

85、or protection efforts and informational campaigns. That would be not only something fair, but that would be something that could bring a winwin situation for them, Courchamp says. It could bring them positive public relation, for example. Besides, if a companys mascot(吉祥物) goes extinct, that could h

86、urt them from a marketing point, Courchamp says. But not enough companies are truly concerned about the protection of the species that they work on, he adds.12. It can be inferred that the widespread images of animals in pop culture _A. leads people to forget the less appealing animalsB. makes a fal

87、se impression of the animals real situationC. raises peoples wildlife protection attention and effortsD. brings a winwin situation for both animals and companies13. What does the writer mean by saying the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3?A. It is important to protect these endangered species.B. It

88、 is natural to regard the large mammals as attractive.C. It is terrible that the species are dying out at an alarming speed.D. It is strange that peoples thoughts contrast with their behaviors.14. Courchamp lists the companies responsibilities and their advantages by _.A. giving examplesB. analyzing

89、 dataC. making comparisonsD. using numbers15. Whats Courchamps attitude to the companies benefiting from animal images?A. Neutral (中立的).B. Supportive.C. Dissatisfied.D. Positive.【答案】12. B 13. D 14. A 15. C第二节 七选五(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。Some high school students

90、 think it useless to receive higher education. _16_ If youre one of them, think again. Here are some reasons why you should go to college and receive a good education there._17_ We take that knowledge later on to build our careers after graduation. More knowledge will be gained after you start worki

91、ng, but without education, that job will not be within easy reach. Knowledge leads to knowledge.While limited within the walls of the educational places, we openly explore other cultures of the world! _18_ Other cultures have valuable things to share, enriching our own. Education also makes us want

92、to travel and exchange with various cultures, getting more experience.When theres a recession (衰退) in the economy, those who attended college will be more likely to find a new job than those who only finished high school and have a limited skill set. The more education you have, the more chances you

93、 will get to improve the quality of your life as you have a better job and earn a higher salary.When youre skillful and knowledgeable, you gain access to people of similar backgrounds and tastes. _19_ Good networking can benefit you a lot in your later life._20_ You can talk about ideas and events i

94、nstead of just other people and whats on sale in stores. An educated person doesnt gossip (说闲话), having a preference to discuss ideas and listen to what other people have to say.A. Therefore they choose not to go to college.B. We come to know that ours is not the only culture.C. There is a negative

95、side to earning a good education too.D. A good education makes you a more interesting person.E. It means a good education leads to excellent networking.F. Schools and universities are the first places to get knowledge.G. It has long been understood that an education can lead to long-term financial s

96、uccess.【答案】16. A 17. F 18. B 19. E 20. D第二部分 英语运用(共两节，满分30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四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。It was New Year and the previous month had been like a frightening dream. Just at that time, my father left us which made me sad for quite a long time. Wha

97、t was worse, a _21_ broke out in our house then, burning and destroying everything _22_ within. We had nothing for a while, no clothes, no money and no place to stay in.After the fire, we went to live with my grandma in her onebedroom apartment and_23_ on her living room floor. Practically penniless

98、, we had only the clothes on our backs.No sooner had I remembered what day it was than I _24_ that I didnt have anything to give my mother for New Year. We had _25_ given each other something, even if it was just heartshaped cookie she baked or paper card I made.I stayed on the balcony(阳台) of the ap

99、artment feeling sad, for I _26_ not being able to give my mother anything, especially at that time. She needed _27_. As a matter of fact, she was as unhappy as me. Then I saw it. The most beautiful _28_ I could have ever imagined. The brightly colored sun _29_ lightly on top of some clouds made of u

100、nbelievable blues, browns and reds. The _30_ combined in pleasant ways. Suddenly it clicked that was the perfect _31_ for my mother.I rushed downstairs, too excited to talk, and _32_ mother out onto the balcony. The colors had filled the entire sky.Mother was _33_ but then happy. She told me in a br

101、eathless voice that no one had ever given her anything as _34_, or as beautiful. She said she would take the light and colors of that sunset and _35_ them in her heart forever.21. A. warB. fireC. fightD. disease22. A. boughtB. buriedC. heldD. designed23. A. playedB. sleptC. livedD. stayed24. A. comp

102、lainedB. expectedC. thoughtD. realized25. A. alwaysB. seldomC. nearlyD. only26. A. imaginedB. admittedC. hatedD. considered27. A. cheering upB. looking afterC. giving upD. showing around28. A. flowerB. sunsetC. pictureD. day29. A. restedB. builtC. decoratedD. entered30. A. feelingsB. colorsC. clouds

103、D. cards31. A. planB. giftC. excuseD. choice32. A. droveB. knockedC. pulledD. moved33. A. satisfiedB. amazedC. terrifiedD. puzzled34. A. expensiveB. commonC. specialD. funny35. A. keepB. missC. needD. make【答案】21. B 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. B 32. C 33. D 34. C 35. A第二

104、节 语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。Most of Chinatown _36_ (destroy) in the 1906 earthquake, but the city and residents rebuilt it, taking care to include lots of Chinese architecture. _37_ (tradition), visitors enter Chinatown through the legendary Drag

105、on Gate, which was built using materials _38_ (donate) from China. Other famous sites include the Tin How Temple and Bank of Canton, to name _39_ a few. Visitors can, also spend hours just _40_ (explore) the interesting sights, smells, and sounds of China. Portsmouth Square is also a key site, being

106、 the centre of Chinatown. It has a long and famous history with the author Robert Louis Stevenson having spent much time writing there. These days, _41_ square is a great place to see traditional Chinese culture in real life, such as games of Chinese chess, and people _42_ (practise) tai chi.The sto

107、res _43_ the Chinatown offer a unique range of souvenirs, goods, and clothing. All kinds of traditional Chinese herbal medicine can be found, too, and there are Chinese tea stores, _44_ visitors can taste and buy _45_ (variety) of Chinese tea.【答案】36. was destroyed 37. Traditionally 38. donated 39. b

108、ut 40. exploring 41. the 42. practising 43. in 44. where 45. varieties第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)46. 假定你是学生会主席李华，想邀请外教Henry一起参加社区垃圾分类( garbage classification)志愿活动，请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括:1.活动的目的;2活动的时间、地点;3活动的内容。注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加内容，使内容充实，行文连贯。Dear Henry_Best wishesYours sincerely,Li Hua【答案】Dear Henry,Im

109、Li hua, chairman of the Students union. In order to raise awareness of the protection of the environment, our school will organize a voluntary activity this Sunday morning. Im writing to invite you to join us. We will gather at the gate of Xin qing park at eight and do some voluntary work in groups.

110、 The activities will include putting up posters, telling the citizens the importance of protecting the environment and picking up rubbish in the park and do some classification. We hope to make our community a better place by working in our spare time. If you are interested and available, please mee

111、t us there on time. Dont forget to wear light clothes and bring some tools . Looking forward to your early reply.Best wishes Yours sincerely, Li Hua第二节 续写(满分25分)47. 阅读下面文章，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整短文，续写词数应为150左右。My great-grandfather, my grandfather and my father are farmers, and so are all my famil

112、y. My father has a fixed idea that I would become a farmer too. Although I respect him and am indeed skilled at doing some farm work, I dont agree that I should automatically follow in my fathers footsteps.When I was a teenager, my father happened to take me to an airport which belonged to one of hi

113、s friends. It was the first time I had seen an aeroplane in real life. Knowing that I had never been on board, my fathers friend Tom offered me an opportunity to fly with him in his small aeroplane. I quickly accepted his offer! When we took off, I felt nervous but thrilled. Being up in the clouds a

114、nd looking at the view below was unlike anything I had ever felt. I was just enjoying it. I assumed being a pilot would be the most awesome thing in the whole world. From that day a thought crept into my mind that I wanted to become a pilot, but I doubted whether my father would support me. After al

115、l, it was a totally different path from what he had planned for me. Therefore, I put the thought to the back of my mind, because I knew he would still insist on holding onto his previous idea.Anyway, besides helping my father on the farm, I would frequently visit Toms airport. Gradually, I got famil

116、iar with every button and switch on the aircraft and I learned a lot about planes, such as how to fill the plane with fuel, how to check the engines and so on. But what I had learned just left me wanting more, so I decided to go to college to become a professional pilot.Paragraph 1:This time I would

117、 not hide my desire any more. _Paragraph 2:At the graduation ceremony, with my father present, I, as “Best Pilot”, had to deliver a speech._【答案】Possible version:This time I would not hide my desire any more. Determined to follow my heart, I explained to my father how I felt. I told him that I wanted

118、 to go to a college to learn to fly instead of being a farmer. After saying this, I waited nervously for his reaction. To my surprise, he approved my request, and he told me he was moved by my perseverance. With his support and my efforts, I was admitted into my ideal college. At the graduation cere

119、mony, with my father present, I, as “Best Pilot”, had to deliver a speech. In my speech, I shared with the audience my story about how a teenager realized his dream. Faced with difficulties, I took a path that led me do something that needed passion, training and practice. I also owed my success to my fathers support. Without his understanding, I couldnt have pursued my dream. At the end of my speech, I spotted my fathers watery eyes, and said, “Dad, I made it!” His face lit up with pride.