松柏中学2022-2023学年第一学期期中考试
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，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 does the woman think of the movie
A. Frightening.B.Interesting.C.Boring.
2. Where does the man come from
A.America.B.France.C.Australia.
3.What sport does the woman like
A.Skating.B.Skiing. C.Swimming.
A. What does the woman want the man to do
A.Fix her car. B.Give her a lift. C.Complete the work.
5.What are the speakers talking about
A.Interests. B.Health.C.Studies.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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 is the man doing
A. Comforting the woman. B.Asking for information. C.Finding the damaged bike.
7.What do we know about the driver
A.He didn’t drive fast.B.He managed to save a boy. C.He had a poor view of the road.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8.What does the man have to do this afternoon
A.Have a meeting. B.Meet a lawyer. C.See a doctor.
9.What will the woman do for the man
A. Answer phone calls. B.Send some documents. C. Cancel an appointment.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10.How many people are there in Peter’s family
A3. B.4. C.5.
A1. When does the whole family walk the dog
A. On Friday.B.On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
12.What kind of housework does Peter do at home
A.Doing the laundry. B.Cooking food. C.Sweeping the floor.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. What is the woman
A. A secretary. B.A tour guide. C.A travel agent.
14.How long will the vacation last
A.Seven days. B.Ten days. C. Two weeks.
15.How much is the tour to Australia per person
A.$300. B.$500. C.$1,000.
16. Why won’t the man go to Australia
A. It isn’t warm enough. B.The cost is a bit high.C.He wants to go somewhere farther.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. When is the first meeting of the Garden Club this year
A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday.
18.What’s the aim of the Garden Club
A. To teach students to grow food.
B.To promote healthy and organic food.
C.To grow food for the school.
19.What will be served at the first meeting
A.Cabbages. B.Cucumbers. C.Tomatoes.
20. What do we know about first-year students
A.They can only work in the school garden.
B.They are not allowed to join the club.
C.They will be in charge of community garden.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Summer Writing Program Guide for Teens
Spend your summer with teens (aged 13—19) from over 100 countries as you experiment with words, try your hand at new styles and work with respected professionals to create pieces you’re proud of ... all without leaving your home!
Whether you are good at or new to putting down your thoughts on paper, we welcome you to join today and spend a week or an entire summer with teenagers of your age worldwide!
Our workshops includes:
College Essay
Go from college essay ideas to execution (执行) in this week-long workshop. Students will gain with a fully drafted, standout personal statement in hand, and plenty of writing resources.
Flash Fiction
In this workshop, we’ll explore how a set word count (固定字数) ranging from 5 to 1,000 words can lead to creative freedom, allowing authors to develop their micro-fiction story to its most effective message.
Humor Writing
When it comes to comedy, there is delicate art involved in making people laugh. In this workshop, we’ll learn how to use words to share humor with the world.
Science Fiction
Work towards the creation of a science fiction story, and connect with a professional author for advice on making your story shine.
Online registration is open now. Space is limited. Join us quickly! Register for 2 or 2+ workshops and you can get 20% off.
1. What is the purpose of the summer writing program
A To give teens professional tips.
B. To help teens connect with professionals.
C. To improve teens’ writing ability.
D. To offer teens entertaining activities.
2. Which workshop will a short story lover choose
A. College Essay.
B. Flash Fiction.
C. Humor Writing.
D. Science Fiction.
3. How can teens get a discount
A. Join over 1 workshop.
B. Sign up online.
C. Apply in advance.
D. Register in groups.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几个帮助青少年提高写作能力的暑期写作项目的情况。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Spend your summer with teens (aged 13—19) from over 100 countries as you experiment with words, try your hand at new styles and work with respected professionals to create pieces you’re proud of ...(与来自100多个国家的青少年（13-19岁）一起度过你的夏天，你可以尝试文字，尝试新的风格，与受人尊敬的专业人士一起创作你引以为傲的作品……)”、第二段“Whether you are good at or new to putting down your thoughts on paper, we welcome you to join today and spend a week or an entire summer with teenagers of your age worldwide!(不管你是擅长还是不擅长把你的想法写在纸上，我们欢迎你今天就加入我们，和全世界同年龄的青少年一起度过一个星期或整个夏天!)”和相关的具体介绍可推断，这个项目的目的是帮助青少年提高写作能力。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Flash Fiction部分“In this workshop, we’ll explore how a set word count (固定字数) ranging from 5 to 1,000 words can lead to creative freedom, allowing authors to develop their micro-fiction story to its most effective message.(在这个工作坊中，我们将探讨从5到1000字的字数如何能带来创作自由，让作者把他们的微型小说故事发展成最有效的信息。)”可知，该研习班适合喜欢微型小说的人。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Register for 2 or 2 + workshops and you can get 20% off.(注册2个或2个以上的工作坊，可以获得8折优惠。)”可知，申请不止一个研习班就可以获得优惠。故选A。
B
I’m a seventeen-year-old boy preparing for my A Level exams at the end of the year. In the society where my peers (同龄人) and I live, we tend to accept the rat race values. As students, we want to get good grades so that we can get good jobs. I enjoy studying and have consistently received A’s in my classes. There was a year when I finished first in my class in the final exams. It was a great accomplishment.
Another one I am pleased with is that I managed to improve the relationship between Mum and Dad. Dad was a successful businessman who was rarely at home. Mum was a housewife who always felt bored and constantly nagged (唠叨) him to let her go to work. Their constant arguing bothered me, so I advised Dad that Mum would be better off with a part-time job. He agreed, and their relationship has improved since then.
My most proud achievement, however, is my successful work in the local old folks’ home. My grandparents had raised me since I was a child. I wept (哭泣) bitterly when they died. Unlike many of my classmates, I do not take part in my school’s community service to earn points. I enjoy my voluntary work and believe I’m contributing to a worthwhile cause. This is where I can help. I talk to the elderly, assist them with their daily life, and listen to their problems, glory days and the hardships they experienced.
Last year, I hosted a successful New Year party for the elderly and they enjoyed a great time. Many expressed a desire to attend another party the following year. When I reflect on my accomplishments, I’m especially proud of my service at the old folks’ home, so I hope to study social work at university and work as a social worker in the future. I wish to be more skilled in attending to the less fortunate as well as find great satisfaction in it, after all.
4. What can be inferred about the author from the first paragraph
A. His good grades got him a good job.
B. He refuses to compete with his peers fiercely.
C. His views on social values are well known.
D. He is content with his scholastic achievements.
5. Which role does the author play in his parents’ relationship
A. A helper. B. A judge. C. A monitor D. A supporter.
6. What is the greatest accomplishment for the author
A. The contribution to volunteering. B. The success in exams.
C. The recovery of confidence in life. D. The work in community service.
7. Why does the author want to major in social work at university
A. To gain a well-paid job. B. To give his life a purpose.
C. To meet his grandparents’ expectations. D. To better help the disadvantaged.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. A 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者的成就不仅表现在学业上，还体现在对家庭关系的处理和做养老院义工中。在养老院的志愿服务不仅让作者能够帮助别人，还给作者带来了极大的满足感。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“I enjoy studying and have consistently received A’s in my classes. There was a year when I finished first in my class in the final exams. It was a great accomplishment.(我喜欢学习，在我的课上一直拿A。有一年，我在期末考试中获得了全班第一名。这是一项伟大的成就。)”可推知，作者对自己的学习成绩很满意。故选D。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Another one I am pleased with is that I managed to improve the relationship between Mum and Dad.(另一件让我高兴的事是我设法改善了爸爸妈妈之间的关系。)”可推知，作者在父母的关系中扮演了一个帮手的角色。故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“My most proud achievement, however, is my successful work in the local old folks’ home.(然而，我最骄傲的成就是我在当地老人院的成功工作。)”可知，对志愿工作的贡献是作者最大的成就。故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“When I reflect on my accomplishments, I’m especially proud of my service at the old folks’ home, so I hope to study social work at university and work as a social worker in the future. I wish to be more skilled in attending to the less fortunate as well as find great satisfaction in it, after all.(当我回顾我的成就时，我特别为我在敬老院的服务感到骄傲，所以我希望在大学学习社会工作，将来做一名社会工作者。毕竟，我希望能更熟练地照顾那些不那么幸运的人，并从中获得巨大的满足感。)”可知，作者想在大学学习社会工作专业是为了更好地帮助弱势群体。故选D。
C
It can be incredibly difficult to encourage ourselves to go for a run during winter, particularly when it’s wet and windy outside. But new research has found that even a super-quick run could have great health benefits. In fact, it seems that just a 10-minute session will not only make us feel better, but could actually improve brain health, too. Now, we all know that exercise can improve mental and physical health in many ways.
But when it comes to mental well-being, there’s been relatively little research done on the specific benefits of running, compared with other physical activities, such as cycling. So this was something put to the test during a recent study. Researchers from University of Tsukuba in Japan asked participants (参加者) to run on a treadmill (跑步机) for just 10 minutes. They then had to take a Stroop Color and Word Test which is used to measure reaction time in brain processing. Results showed there was a highest point in self-reported pleasure and an increase in degree of activity of the brain.
In other words, runners were found to have an increase in blood flow in the part of the brain that’s associated with dealing with functions and controlling mood (情绪). Researchers then compared these results to a similar study on cycling, which also showed improved cognition (认知), but no mood improvement. Therefore, it seems various types of exercise can make us feel differently.
The authors noted, “Given exercise is medicine, the effects of drugs differ depending on the type of drug, and different types of exercise such as running and cycling should be observed to have different effects on mental health and brain functions as well.”
So pushing ourselves to get outside for a run really will make us feel better, probably more than other fitness activities. And these findings show that we don’t necessarily need to do a lot of exercise to feel the benefit of it.
8. What did the new research find
A. Running fast benefits all of us.
B. Running is the best exercise.
C. A short time run can be beneficial.
D. A healthy mind encourages us to run.
9. How did the researchers get the result
A. By using different drugs on participants.
B. By interviewing some sportsmen.
C. By collecting information on the Internet.
D. By doing experiments and comparisons.
10. Which is related to our happiness
A. Cycling. B. Medicine. C. Blood flow. D. Colors.
11. What is the main idea of the text
A. We should go for a run in winter.
B. Running really benefits us mentally.
C. We don’t need a lot of exercise.
D. Running on a treadmill is better than running outside.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项研究发现即使短时间的跑步也有益于人们的身心健康。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的“But new research has found that even a super-quick run could have great health benefits. In fact, it seems just a 10-minute session will not only make us feel better, but also could actually improve brain health, too. (但新的研究发现，即使是超快跑也会对健康有很大的好处。事实上，10分钟的训练似乎不仅能让我们感觉更好，而且还能改善大脑健康)”可知，短时间的跑步是有益的。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的“Researchers from University of Tsukuba in Japan asked participants to run on a treadmill (跑步机) for just 10 minutes. They then had to take a Stroop Color and Word Test which is used to measure reaction times in brain processing. (日本筑波大学的研究人员要求参与者在跑步机上跑10分钟。然后，他们必须接受Stroop颜色和文字测试，这是用来测量大脑处理过程中的反应时间)”可知，研究人员是通过做实验和对比受试者反应的时间来获得实验结果的。故选D。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段的“In other words, runners were found to have an increase in blood flow in the part of the brain that’s associated with dealing with functions and controlling mood (情绪). (换句话说，跑步者被发现大脑中与处理功能和控制情绪相关的部分血液流量增加)”推知，血液流量和我们的快乐有关。故选C。
11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章的主要内容，尤其第一段的“But new research has found that even a super-quick run could have great health benefits. In fact, it seems just a 10-minute session will not only make us feel better, but also could actually improve brain health, too. Now, we all know that exercise can improve mental and physical health in many ways. (但新的研究发现，即使是超快跑也会对健康有很大的好处。事实上，10分钟的训练似乎不仅能让我们感觉更好，而且还能改善大脑健康。现在，我们都知道锻炼可以在许多方面改善身心健康)”可知，本文主要介绍了跑步对我们的身心都有好处。故选B。
D
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the term “couch potato” first appeared in print in a December, 1979 edition of the Los Angeles Times. Since then, it has become a familiar term for a person who spends a lot of time sitting, and little time exercising. Although there does not seem to be any particular reason why the term “couch potato” is used rather than “couch tomato”, a person may become a “couch potato” because living this way is said to make you round like a potato. The term is also said to have something to do with the high-calorie (卡路里) food like potato chips.
People now would say “couch potato” whenever they talk about overweight and obesity (肥胖). Indeed, “couch potatoes” are believed to have heart disease risks, which can be avoided by regular exercise.
It is true that technology and modern life in general make us sick, fat, lazy and physically/mentally soft. The more time people spend using technology, particularly televisions and computers, the less time they will spend being physically active.
“Couch potato” kids are a particular concern. Media reports repeatedly claim that children today are fatter than their elder generations, but less athletically skilled, less interested in physical activities and more addicted to “junk food” and technology such as televisions and computers. The message is clear: today’s children are fat because they are lazy and eat too much. Moreover, because technology is becoming more sophisticated, children are less able to resist (抵抗) technology’s attraction, and are more likely to spend more time using technology, less time doing physical activities and, therefore, more likely to be fat.
12. The first paragraph is mainly about____.
A. what kind of person looks like a couch potato
B. why “couch potato” is used as a term for a person
C. when “couch potato” is used as a term for a person
D. how “couch potato” is different from “couch tomato”
13. It’s kids’________that people are particularly concerned about.
A. food B. study C. health D. hobby
14. The underlined word “sophisticated” in the last paragraph may mean_______.
A. boring B. different C. complex D. simple
15. According to the passage, the author may suggest that, ________.
A. scientists should stop their technology research
B. parents should take better care of their children
C. kids should be prevented using new technology
D. people should spend less time using technology
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. C 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了“沙发土豆”这个概念，以及人们随着科技的发展变成了“沙发土豆”，从而逐渐缺乏锻炼，影响身体健康的现象。
【12题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Although there does not seem to be any particular reason why the term “couch potato” is used rather than “couch tomato”, a person may become a “couch potato” because living this way is said to make you round like a potato. The term is also said to have something to do with the high-calorie (卡路里) food like potato chips. (虽然没有什么特别的理由说明为什么用“沙发土豆”而不是“沙发番茄”，但一个人可能会成为“沙发土豆”是因为据说这种生活方式会让你像土豆一样圆。据说这个词还与薯片等高热量食物有关)”可知，第一段主要介绍了“沙发土豆”被用来形容人的原因。故选B。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段““Couch potato” kids are a particular concern. Media reports repeatedly claim that children today are fatter than their elder generations, but less athletically skilled, less interested in physical activities and more addicted to “junk food” and technology such as televisions and computers. (“沙发土豆”类型的孩子尤其值得关注。媒体报道一再声称，现在的孩子比上一代人更胖，但运动技能更差，对体育活动更不感兴趣，更沉迷于“垃圾食品”和电视、电脑等科技产品)”可知，孩子们的身体健康更应该要引起关注。故选C。
【14题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“children are less able to resist (抵抗) technology’s attraction, and are more likely to spend more time using technology (孩子们越来越难以抵抗拒技术吸引力，更有可能花更多的时间使用技术产品)”以及常识可知，孩子们越来越难以抗拒科技的吸引力，可能花更多的时间使用科技产品，这是因为科技变得越来越复杂，花样越来越多，导致孩子们沉迷。故划线词意思是“复杂的”。故选C。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“It is true that technology and modern life in general make us sick, fat, lazy and physically/mentally soft. The more time people spend using technology, particularly televisions and computers, the less time they will spend being physically active.(的确，科技和现代生活总体上使我们生病、肥胖、懒惰和身心软弱。人们花在科技产品上的时间越多，尤其是电视和电脑，他们花在体育锻炼上的时间就越少)”可推知，作者的观点是希望大家能少依赖科技，远离电脑电视等，并且多加强锻炼。故选D。
第二节(共5小题∶每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项.选项中有两项为多余选项.
I’ve dealt with a fair share of negative (消极的) people in my life. Here, I’ll share with you several tips on dealing with negative people in your life.
One of the most important things I learned is not to debate with a negative person. A negative person likely has very firm views and isn’t going to change that. Just because of what you said. ____16____ The discussion will just turn into more negativity, and you pull yourself down in the process. You can give helpful comments and if the person argues with no signs of backing down, don’t go further.
Some people complain as a way of crying for help. They may not be conscious (意识到) of it, though. ____17____ Take the responsibility to lend a helping hand. Just a simple “Are you okay ” or “Is there anything I can do to help you” can do wonders.
Some negative people start for certain topics. ____18____ Simple things like new movies, daily occurrences, common friends, make for light conversation. Keep it to areas the person feels positive towards.
One way to help the negative person “get it” is to ignore the negative comments. If he/she goes into a negative state ignore it or give a simple “I see” or “OK” reply. On the other hand, when he/she is being positive, reply in affirmation (肯定) and enthusiasm. ____19____ He/she will adjust to be more positive accordingly.
____20____ If it’s a good friend, let him/her know of the seriousness of the problem and work it out where possible. It’s not healthy to spend too much time with people who drain (消耗) you. Your time is valuable, so spend it with people who have positive effects on you.
A. Negative people aren’t just negative to others.
B. Then you can bring in a new topic to lighten the atmosphere.
C. Learn to see the goodness of the person rather than the negative.
D. Do this often and soon he/she will know positivity pays off.
E. Their comments come across as complaints rather than requests.
F. If all else falls, reduce connection with them or avoid them altogether.
G. Whatever you say, they can find different reasons to back up their viewpoint.
【答案】16. G 17. E 18. B 19. D 20. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了，一些关于如何应对生活中消极的人的小贴士。
【16题详解】
由上文“One of the most important things I learned is not to debate with a negative person. A negative person likely has very firm views and isn’t going to change that. (我学到的最重要的事情之一就是不要和消极的人争论。一个消极的人可能有非常坚定的观点，并且不会改变这一点)”可知，作者建议不要和消极的人争论，因为他们观点坚定，不管你说什么，他们都会找理由来维护自己的观点，承接上文，G选项“无论你说什么，他们都可以找到不同的理由来支持他们的观点。”切题。故选G项。
【17题详解】
由上文“Some people complain as a way of crying for help. They may not be conscious (意识到) of it, though. (有些消极的人抱怨是为了呼救。不过，他们可能没有意识到这一点)”可知，消极的人充满负能量，但因为他们思想消极，本是呼救的信息听起来不像请求而像抱怨，承接上文，E选项“他们的意见听起来更像抱怨而不是请求。”切题。故选E项。
【18题详解】
由上文“Some negative people start for certain topics. (一些消极的人开始谈论某些话题)”和下文“Simple things like new movies, daily occurrences, common friends, make for light conversation. (像新电影、日常事件、普通朋友这样的简单事情可以让你轻松交谈)”可知，当开始新话题时，可以像下文一样用简单的事情引入新话题，让交谈轻松，承接上下文，B选项“然后你可以引入一个新的话题来缓和气氛。”切题。故选B项。
【19题详解】
由上文“If he/she goes into a negative state, ignore it or give a simple “I see” or “OK” reply. On the other hand, when he/she is being positive, reply in affirmation (肯定) and enthusiasm. (如果他/她处于消极状态，忽略它，或者简单地回答“我明白了”或“好”。另一方面，当他/她是积极的，回答要肯定和富有热情)”和下文“He/she will adjust to be more positive accordingly. (他/她会相应地做出调整，变得更加积极)”可知，D选项“经常这样做，他/她很快就会知道积极是有回报的。”承接上文讲“忽略消极的人的评论的方法”，承接下文讲“经常这样做的好处”。故选D项。
【20题详解】
由下文“If it’s a good friend, let him/her know of the seriousness of the problem and work it out where possible. It’s not healthy to spend too much time with people who drain (消耗) you. (如果是好朋友，让他/她知道问题的严重性，并尽可能解决问题。花太多时间和让你筋疲力尽的人在一起是不健康的)”可知，针对消极的人与自己关系的亲密度，采取不一样的做法，和让你筋疲力尽的人在一起是不健康的，所以要避免和此类人的联系接触，承接下文，F选项“如果所有其他方面都失败了，减少与他们的联系或完全避免他们。”切题。故选F项。
第三部分 英语知识运用
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.
Life is not easy for a single parent. The week had been ____21____ and today was filled with bill paying and household chores.
As I walked down the street, deep in thought, I noticed something unusual in the gutter (水沟). Realizing it was a ____22____ and picking it up, I immediately ____23____ my head and looked around for the first time that day.
The street was ____24____ with only one shop. My first thought was that perhaps someone would come back to ____25____ the wallet. But on second thought, I chose to be active.
To find some ____26____, I opened the wallet and noticed something like $400, all neatly piled in fifty dollar notes! There was nothing but a name. My only ____27____ was that this man was a senior.
With the ____28____ in my mind, I walked into the shop. All alone in the corner was an elderly man. As I ____29____ him, he seemed a bit upset, but still said, “Hello.” I asked about his name _____30_____ and indeed it _____31_____ the name in the wallet! His face _____32_____ and he shook my hand, saying, “Thank you, sweetie! Hope you have a nice day today.”
I did have a happy day. Actually, it was his words that _____33_____ my day. It doesn’t have to _____34_____ anything to help someone and it allows you to get _____35_____ that aren’t always material.
21. A. fantastic B. boring C. tough D. bright
22. A. bill B. wallet C. note D. card
23. A. lowered B. nodded C. shook D. raised
24. A. broad B. bare C. narrow D. crowded
25. A. return B. demand C. claim D. exchange
26. A. clues B. cash C. signals D. marks
27. A. inspiration B. prediction C. expectation D. imagination
28. A. image B. age C. amount D. name
29. A. questioned B. interrupted C. reminded D. approached
30. A. worriedly B. hesitantly C. cheerfully D. excitedly
31. A. reflected B. proved C. matched D. represented
32. A. paled B. fell C. darkened D. shone
33. A. made B. created C. ended D. ruined
34. A. involve B. cost C. add D. apply
35. A. awards B. presents C. results D. rewards
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. D 30. D 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了，作者在水沟里捡到一个钱包，决定自己寻找失主；通过钱包里的信息作者判断这里面的钱是一位老人的，终于在一个店里作者找到了这位老人，并把钱包还给了他，他很感谢作者，也让作者明白了帮助别人可以使人快乐，这比物质的回报更加珍贵。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这一周很艰难，今天充满了付账单和家务。A. fantastic极好的；B. boring无聊的；C. tough艰难的；D. bright明亮的。由上文的“Life is not easy for a single parent.”和下文的“today was filled with bill paying and household chores”可知，单亲家庭的生活并不容易，一个人又要付账单又要做家务，这周生活艰难。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：意识到这是一个钱包，我捡起了它，我立即抬起头，那天第一次环顾四周。A. bill账单；B. wallet钱包；C. note笔记；D. card卡片。由下文的“someone would come back to ____5____ the wallet”可知，作者捡到了钱包。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：意识到这是一个钱包，我捡起了它，我立即抬起头，那天第一次环顾四周。A. lowered把……放低；B. nodded点头；C. shook摇动；D. raised举起。由下文的“looked around”可知，环顾四周的前提是首先要抬起头。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：街上光秃秃的，只有一家商店。A. broad宽阔的；B. bare空的；C. narrow狭窄的；D. crowded拥挤的。由下文的“with only one shop”可知，街上只有一家商店，说明街上很空。故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的第一个想法是，也许有人会来认领钱包。A. return回来；B. demand需要；C. claim认领；D. exchange交换。由常识可知，人丢了钱包，肯定会想认领回自己的钱包。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：为了找到一些线索，我打开钱包，注意到大约400美元，全都50美元一叠地堆在一起！A. clues线索；B. cash现金；C. signals信号；D. marks记号。由下文的“I opened the wallet and noticed something like $400, all neatly piled in fifty dollar notes! There was nothing but a name.”可知，作者打开钱包是为了寻找失主的信息，即寻找失主的相关线索，作者只得到了一个名字。故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我唯一的预测是这个人是一个老人。A. inspiration灵感；B. prediction预测；C. expectation期望；D. imagination想象。由上文的“There was nothing but a name.”可知，作者打开钱包寻找失主的相关线索，只得到了一个名字，所以作者唯一的预测是：失主是一位老人。故选B项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：脑中想着这个名字，走进了商店。A. image印象；B. age年龄；C. amount账户；D. name名字。由上文的“There was nothing but a name.”可知，作者打开钱包寻找失主的相关线索，只得到了一个名字，只能脑中带着这个名字寻找失主。故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我走近他时，他似乎有点不高兴，但还是说：“你好。”A. questioned质询；B. interrupted打断；C. reminded提醒；D. approached走近、靠近。由下文的“he seemed a bit upset, but still said, “Hello.” I asked about his name”可知，作者在和老人交流，说明作者向老人走近了。故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我兴奋地问起他的名字，的确，和钱包里的名字相符！A. worriedly担忧地；B. hesitantly犹豫地；C. cheerfully愉快地；D. excitedly兴奋地。由上文的“With the ____8____ in my mind, I walked into the shop.”和“I asked about his name”可知，街上只有一家店开着，作者打开钱包只得到了一个名字的线索，走进店里直接就询问老人的名字，结合下文的“indeed it ____11____ the name in the wallet (的确，和钱包里的名字相符)”，可得出作者认为钱包失主就是老人，所以作者兴奋地问老人的名字。故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我兴奋地问起他的名字，的确，和钱包里的名字相符！A. reflected反映；B. proved证明；C. matched相符、相一致；D. represented代表。由下文的“Thank you, sweetie!”可知，老人感谢作者送还钱包，说明老人是钱包失主，老人名字和钱包里的名字相符。故选C项。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的脸闪着光芒，握着我的手说：“谢谢你，亲爱的！希望你今天过得愉快。”A. paled变苍白；B. fell摔倒；C. darkened变暗；D. shone发光（暗指容光焕发）。由上文的“he seemed a bit upset”和下文的“Thank you, sweetie! Hope you have a nice day today.”可知，老人感谢作者送还钱包，说明老人应该很开心，脸上一扫郁闷，容光焕发。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：事实上，正是他的话使我一整天开心。A. made使……；B. created创造；C. ended结束；D. ruined破坏。make one’s day (使某人很开心)，由上文的“Thank you, sweetie! Hope you have a nice day today.”和“I did have a happy day.”可知，正是老人感谢的话语让作者一天开心。故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：帮助别人不需要花费任何费用，而且它可以让你获得并不总是物质的奖励。A. involve涉及；B. cost花费；C. add增加；D. apply应用。由上文语境和下文的“to help someone”可知，作者只是通过送还钱包帮助老人，所以帮助别人不需要花费任何费用。故选B项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：帮助别人不需要花费任何费用，而且它可以让你获得并不总是物质的奖励。A. awards奖品；B. presents礼物；C. results结果；D. rewards奖励。由上文语境可知，作者帮助老人获得的奖励是：一天过的很开兴，这是精神奖励，不是物质奖励。故选D项。
第四部分∶语言基础知识。(共两节，满分25分)
第一节∶完成句子。(每题1.5分，总分15分)
根据以下各个句子的要求，完成或翻译句子，并将答案填写在答题卡对应位置上。
36. How delicious the cake looks! I________ ________ ________(迫不及待想要)taste it.（根据汉语提示完成句子）
【答案】 ①. can’t ②. wait ③. to
【解析】
【详解】考查情态动词，短语和不定式。句意：这个蛋糕看起来真美味啊！我迫不及待地想要尝尝。can't wait to do sth.“迫不及待地做某事”，由上文的looks可知，用一般现在时，故填①can't②wait③to。
37. My adviser___________(建议我报名参加) advanced literature because I like English and I’m good at it. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 recommended that I should sign up for
【解析】
【详解】考查虚拟语气和动词短语。句意：我的导师建议我报名读高级文学，因为我喜欢英语，而且我擅长英语。根据汉语提示“建议”可知，应用动词recommend，动作发生在过去，应用一般过去时，后跟that引导的宾语从句，从句需用虚拟语气，should+动词原形；表示“报名参加”动词短语sign up for，should后接动词原形。故填recommended that I should sign up for。
38. ________(特别令人惊叹的是) the Incas’ dry stone method of building. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】Especially amazing is
【解析】
【详解】考查时态和完全倒装。句意：尤其令人惊叹的是印加人用干石建造的方法。表示“特别”应用副词especially；根据汉语提示“令人惊叹的”用来说明主语the Incas’ dry stone method of building，用修饰物的-ing结尾的形容词amazing，作表语；副词especially修饰形容词amazing，主系表结构中，将表语前置，出现完全倒装：表语+系动词+主语；表示现在的一种感受，时态用一般现在时。故填Especially amazing is。
39. His speech about the life of high school _________(给……留下了深刻的印象) the judges. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】made a deep impression on##left a deep impression on
【解析】
【详解】考查时态。句意：他关于高中生活的演讲给评委们留下了深刻的印象。缺谓语，根据汉语提示可知短语为make/leave a deep impression on，结合语境可知事情发生在过去用一般过去时。故填made/left a deep impression on。
40. We________(为……做准备) the mid-term examination. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】are getting ready for
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。句意：我们为期中考试做好了准备。根据汉语提示可知短语为get ready for，表示动作正在发生应用现在进行时，主语为we，谓语用复数。故填are getting ready for。
41. As is known to all, if we often stay up late, we______(无法集中精力) our study. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】cannot concentrate on##cannot focus on
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语。句意：众所周知，如果我们经常熬夜，我们就不能集中精力学习。根据汉语提示“集中精力”可知短语为 concentrate on或focus on，且表示“无法”应用cannot，后跟动词原形。故填cannot concentrate on/focus on。
42. I’ll have to get used to ______ ______ ______(负责)a lot more. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. taking ②. charge ③. of
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语和非谓语动词。句意：我必须习惯于负责更多的事情。take charge of“负责”符合句意，get used to“习惯于”中的to是介词，后跟take的动名词形式作宾语。故填taking；charge；of。
43. You can spend three days enjoying the plants and animals ______ ______(独有的)the rainforest. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. unique
②. to
【解析】
【详解】考查短语。句意：你可以花三天时间欣赏热带雨林特有的动植物。be unique to 对……来说是独特的，在句中作后置定语，修饰名词 the plants and animals。故填unique to。
44. ______(除了) waiting for help, they struggled to survive from the flood. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】Other than
【解析】
【详解】考查介词短语。句意：除了等待救援，他们在洪水中挣扎求生。根据汉语提示以及后文waiting可知，此处使用介词短语other than doing sth.，首字母大写。故填Other than。
45. ______for this reason_____ (正因为这个理由) Spanish is the main official language of Peru. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. It is
②. that
【解析】
【详解】考查强调句型。句意：正是因为这个原因，西班牙语是秘鲁的主要官方语言。结合句意可知，此处用强调句型“It+be+被强调部分+that/who+其他”，此处强调原因，强调句型使用that，根据后文is可知为一般现在时，句首单词的首字母应大写。故填①It is；②that。
第二节∶语法填空(共10小题∶每小题1分，满分10分)在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词的适当形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡对应位置上。
46. There was a ____________(confuse) look on his face when he met with the problem. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】confused
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：他遇到这个问题时，他脸上露出困惑的表情。根据下文 “a look on his face”可知，名词look前需填形容词作定语，修饰该名词；表示“困惑的”，形容词为confused。故填confused。
47. I tried to make ________ clear to him that I’m not responsible for that mistake. （用适当的词填空）
【答案】it
【解析】
【详解】考查代词it。句意：我努力向他说清楚，我不为那个错误负责。 分析句子可知，that引导的从句是make真正的宾语，用it作形式宾语，故填it。
48. It is these traditional customs and festivals ________ enable us to remember our own precious history and culture. （用适当的词填空）
【答案】that
【解析】
【详解】考查强调句型。句意：正是这些传统的习俗和节日使我们能够记住我们自己珍贵的历史和文化。分析句子可知，去掉It is和空格处单词，“these traditional customs and festivals enable us to remember our own precious history and culture”是完整的句子，故可知，句子使用了强调句型，结构为：it be+强调部分+that...故填that。
49. The letter I had been looking forward to____________(reach) me yesterday. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】reached
【解析】
【详解】考查时态。句意：我盼望已久的信昨天收到了。空格处在主句中作谓语，定语从句I had been looking forward to修饰先行词The letter，由时间状语yesterday可知，句子应用一般过去时，动词使用过去式形式reached。故填reached。
50. The little girl’s father often encourages her____________(train) hard. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】to train
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：这个小女孩的父亲经常鼓励她努力训练。固定短语encourage sb to do sth，意为“鼓励某人做某事”。故填to train。
51. Would you like to make_____(arrange) for our travel to Sanya (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】arrangements
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：你想为我们去三亚的旅行做安排吗？根据空格前的动词make可知，空格处应填名词作宾语。arrangement为可数名词，此处应用名词的复数形式构成固定搭配make arrangements for，意为“安排”。故填arrangements。
52. In the morning we checked________and left the hotel for the station. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】out
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。句意：早上我们结帐离开旅馆去车站。根据后文and left the hotel表示“结帐离开”短语为check out。故填out。
53. In the past, most of Chinese young people ________(prefer) tea to coffee. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】preferred
【解析】
【详解】考查时态。句意：过去，大多数中国年轻人喜欢茶而不喜欢咖啡。根据上文In the past可知，谓语动词prefer为一般过去时。故填preferred。
54. — Did you tell Julia about the result
— Oh, no. I forgot. I ______ (call) her now.
【答案】will call
【解析】
【详解】考查动词的时态。句意：——你告诉朱莉娅结果了吗？——哦，没有，我忘了。我现在就给她打电话。此处表示临时的决定，用“will+动词原形”。 故填will call。
55. The boy is always crying! Leave him__________. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】alone
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语。句意：这个男孩总是在哭！别理他。根据“The boy is always crying!”可知，此处指别理他，应用动词短语leave sb. alone“不要打扰某人：不去干扰、改变或触碰某人”。故填alone。
第五部分：写作
第一节：应用文写作(15分)
56. 假定你是李华。你的英国笔友Jack刚刚升入高中，但他一时无法适应新的校园生活，写信向你征求建议。请你就此问题给他回一封信，内容包括：
1．不必过分焦虑；
2．制定合理的学习计划；
3．多参加集体活动，结交新朋友。
注意：1．词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jack,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jack,
I’m sorry to hear that you are having trouble adjusting to your high school life. I quite understand that you are anxious and feel terrible. However, it is common that many students have the same problem when attending a new school. I’m writing to give you some suggestions. I think you can make a good plan for your studies. This will help you get used to the new studying environment in a short time. I also recommend that you make some new friends and take an active part in class activities. I’m sure that you won’t feel lonely and your school life will become colorful and interesting. I will be more than happy to hear good news from you.
Yours,
Li Hua
Possible version 02:
Dear Jack,
I am sorry to hear that you’re having trouble adjusting to your high school life. Many students have the same problem when they attend a new school, so don’t worry about it too much. I’m writing to offer you some useful advice. First, make a good plan for your studies. I think it will help you get used to the new studying environment in a short time. Second, make some new friends and take an active part in class activities. In this way you won’t feel lonely and your school life will become colourful and interesting. I hope my suggestions will work well for you.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给美国笔友Jack回一封建议信，就如何适应校园生活提出建议。
【详解】1.词汇积累
建议：suggestion →advice/tip
适应：adjust to →adapt to
有用的：useful →helpful
参加：take an active part in →join in
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：Many students have the same problem when they attend a new school, so don’t worry about it too much.
拓展句：Don’t worry about the problem too much because many students have the same problem when they attend a new school.
【点睛】[高分句型1] I’m sorry to hear that you are having trouble adjusting to your high school life. (运用了that引导宾语从句及动名词作宾语)
[高分句型2]Many students have the same problem when they attend a new school, so don’t worry about it too much.(运用了when引导时间状语从句)
第二节 概要写作(满分15分)
57. 阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
People who live in the countryside generally live longer than those who live in the city. A number of reasons may also help explain this point.
To start with, farmers are in close contact with nature. They breathe fresh air. They make friends with trees and stones, cows and dogs. They listen to the songs of birds. They fight with strong winds. This contact with nature is good for the health of both body and spirits.
Next, hard physical work keeps farmers fit and healthy. It is widely believed that farmers suffer from far less diseases than people in the city. They are many diseases that are common in the city, but not in the countryside. For example, near-sightedness is almost unknown to farmers. Besides, being free from urban pressure does good to the health of farmers.
Moreover, because there are less cars, motorcars and other kinds of vehicles in the countryside,one can walk more freely without being afraid of accidents. The environment is better in the countryside, which makes the farmers live a quiet and peaceful life.
The farmers can also get fresh grain, vegetables, fruits and milk easily. They enjoy these advantages that people living in the city cannot.
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【答案】One possible version:
The life expectancy of people from the countryside is longer than that of city people. The reasons are as follows. First, city people contact with nature closely. Second, they do physical work and have no urban stress. Third, they can enjoy quiet and peaceful life as well as fresh food.
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍说，农村人的预期寿命比城市人长。原因如下。首先，城市人与自然接触密切。其次，他们从事体力劳动，没有城市压力。第三，他们可以享受安静和平的生活以及新鲜的食物。
【详解】1.要点摘录
①People who live in the countryside generally live longer than those who live in the city. A number of reasons may also help explain this point.
②To start with, farmers are in close contact with nature.
③Next, hard physical work keeps farmers fit and healthy.
④Besides, being free from urban pressure does good to the health of farmers.
⑤The environment is better in the countryside, which makes the farmers live a quiet and peaceful life.
⑥The farmers can also get fresh grain, vegetables, fruits and milk easily. They enjoy these advantages that people living in the city cannot.
2.缜密构思
将第1个要点进行总说，概述第2要点、重新整合第3和4要点、重新整合第5和6要点。
3.遣词造句
The life expectancy of people from the countryside is longer than that of city people. The reasons are as follows.
First, city people contact with nature closely.
Second, they do physical work and have no urban stress.
Third, they can enjoy quiet and peaceful life as well as fresh food.
【点睛】[高分句型1] The life expectancy of people from the countryside is longer than that of city people. (运用了形容词比较级对原文第一段进行了概括)
[高分句型2] Third, they can enjoy quiet and peaceful life as well as fresh food. (用as well as连接并列成分对倒数第二段和最后一段进行了概括，表达非常高级)松柏中学2022-2023学年第一学期期中考试
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，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 does the woman think of the movie
A. Frightening.B.Interesting.C.Boring.
2. Where does the man come from
A.America.B.France.C.Australia.
3.What sport does the woman like
A.Skating.B.Skiing. C.Swimming.
A. What does the woman want the man to do
A.Fix her car. B.Give her a lift. C.Complete the work.
5.What are the speakers talking about
A.Interests. B.Health.C.Studies.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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 is the man doing
A. Comforting the woman. B.Asking for information. C.Finding the damaged bike.
7.What do we know about the driver
A.He didn’t drive fast.B.He managed to save a boy. C.He had a poor view of the road.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8.What does the man have to do this afternoon
AHave a meeting. B.Meet a lawyer. C.See a doctor.
9.What will the woman do for the man
A. Answer phone calls. B.Send some documents. C. Cancel an appointment.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10.How many people are there in Peter’s family
A.3. B.4. C.5.
A1. When does the whole family walk the dog
A. On Friday.B.On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
12.What kind of housework does Peter do at home
A.Doing the laundry. B.Cooking food. C.Sweeping the floor.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. What is the woman
A. A secretary. B.A tour guide. C.A travel agent.
14.How long will the vacation last
A.Seven days. B.Ten days. C. Two weeks.
15.How much is the tour to Australia per person
A.$300. B.$500. C.$1,000.
16. Why won’t the man go to Australia
A. It isn’t warm enough. B.The cost is a bit high.C.He wants to go somewhere farther.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. When is the first meeting of the Garden Club this year
A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday.
18.What’s the aim of the Garden Club
A. To teach students to grow food.
B.To promote healthy and organic food.
C.To grow food for the school.
19.What will be served at the first meeting
A.Cabbages. B.Cucumbers. C.Tomatoes.
20. What do we know about first-year students
A.They can only work in the school garden.
B.They are not allowed to join the club.
C.They will be in charge of community garden.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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1. What is the purpose of the summer writing program
A. To give teens professional tips.
B To help teens connect with professionals.
C. To improve teens’ writing ability.
D. To offer teens entertaining activities.
2. Which workshop will a short story lover choose
A. College Essay.
B. Flash Fiction.
C. Humor Writing.
D. Science Fiction.
3. How can teens get a discount
A. Join over 1 workshop.
B. Sign up online.
C. Apply in advance.
D. Register in groups.
B
I’m a seventeen-year-old boy preparing for my A Level exams at the end of the year. In the society where my peers (同龄人) and I live, we tend to accept the rat race values. As students, we want to get good grades so that we can get good jobs. I enjoy studying and have consistently received A’s in my classes. There was a year when I finished first in my class in the final exams. It was a great accomplishment.
Another one I am pleased with is that I managed to improve the relationship between Mum and Dad. Dad was a successful businessman who was rarely at home. Mum was a housewife who always felt bored and constantly nagged (唠叨) him to let her go to work. Their constant arguing bothered me, so I advised Dad that Mum would be better off with a part-time job. He agreed, and their relationship has improved since then.
My most proud achievement, however, is my successful work in the local old folks’ home. My grandparents had raised me since I was a child. I wept (哭泣) bitterly when they died. Unlike many of my classmates, I do not take part in my school’s community service to earn points. I enjoy my voluntary work and believe I’m contributing to a worthwhile cause. This is where I can help. I talk to the elderly, assist them with their daily life, and listen to their problems, glory days and the hardships they experienced.
Last year, I hosted a successful New Year party for the elderly and they enjoyed a great time. Many expressed a desire to attend another party the following year. When I reflect on my accomplishments, I’m especially proud of my service at the old folks’ home, so I hope to study social work at university and work as a social worker in the future. I wish to be more skilled in attending to the less fortunate as well as find great satisfaction in it, after all.
4. What can be inferred about the author from the first paragraph
A. His good grades got him a good job.
B He refuses to compete with his peers fiercely.
C. His views on social values are well known.
D. He is content with his scholastic achievements.
5. Which role does the author play in his parents’ relationship
A A helper. B. A judge. C. A monitor D. A supporter.
6. What is the greatest accomplishment for the author
A. The contribution to volunteering. B. The success in exams.
C. The recovery of confidence in life. D. The work in community service.
7. Why does the author want to major in social work at university
A. To gain a well-paid job. B. To give his life a purpose.
C. To meet his grandparents’ expectations. D. To better help the disadvantaged.
C
It can be incredibly difficult to encourage ourselves to go for a run during winter, particularly when it’s wet and windy outside. But new research has found that even a super-quick run could have great health benefits. In fact, it seems that just a 10-minute session will not only make us feel better, but could actually improve brain health, too. Now, we all know that exercise can improve mental and physical health in many ways.
But when it comes to mental well-being, there’s been relatively little research done on the specific benefits of running, compared with other physical activities, such as cycling. So this was something put to the test during a recent study. Researchers from University of Tsukuba in Japan asked participants (参加者) to run on a treadmill (跑步机) for just 10 minutes. They then had to take a Stroop Color and Word Test which is used to measure reaction time in brain processing. Results showed there was a highest point in self-reported pleasure and an increase in degree of activity of the brain.
In other words, runners were found to have an increase in blood flow in the part of the brain that’s associated with dealing with functions and controlling mood (情绪). Researchers then compared these results to a similar study on cycling, which also showed improved cognition (认知), but no mood improvement. Therefore, it seems various types of exercise can make us feel differently.
The authors noted, “Given exercise is medicine, the effects of drugs differ depending on the type of drug, and different types of exercise such as running and cycling should be observed to have different effects on mental health and brain functions as well.”
So pushing ourselves to get outside for a run really will make us feel better, probably more than other fitness activities. And these findings show that we don’t necessarily need to do a lot of exercise to feel the benefit of it.
8. What did the new research find
A. Running fast benefits all of us.
B. Running is the best exercise.
C. A short time run can be beneficial.
D. A healthy mind encourages us to run.
9. How did the researchers get the result
A. By using different drugs on participants.
B. By interviewing some sportsmen.
C. By collecting information on the Internet.
D. By doing experiments and comparisons.
10. Which is related to our happiness
A. Cycling. B. Medicine. C. Blood flow. D. Colors.
11. What is the main idea of the text
A. We should go for a run in winter.
B. Running really benefits us mentally.
C. We don’t need a lot of exercise.
D. Running on a treadmill is better than running outside.
D
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the term “couch potato” first appeared in print in a December, 1979 edition of the Los Angeles Times. Since then, it has become a familiar term for a person who spends a lot of time sitting, and little time exercising. Although there does not seem to be any particular reason why the term “couch potato” is used rather than “couch tomato”, a person may become a “couch potato” because living this way is said to make you round like a potato. The term is also said to have something to do with the high-calorie (卡路里) food like potato chips.
People now would say “couch potato” whenever they talk about overweight and obesity (肥胖). Indeed, “couch potatoes” are believed to have heart disease risks, which can be avoided by regular exercise.
It is true that technology and modern life in general make us sick, fat, lazy and physically/mentally soft. The more time people spend using technology, particularly televisions and computers, the less time they will spend being physically active.
“Couch potato” kids are a particular concern. Media reports repeatedly claim that children today are fatter than their elder generations, but less athletically skilled, less interested in physical activities and more addicted to “junk food” and technology such as televisions and computers. The message is clear: today’s children are fat because they are lazy and eat too much. Moreover, because technology is becoming more sophisticated, children are less able to resist (抵抗) technology’s attraction, and are more likely to spend more time using technology, less time doing physical activities and, therefore, more likely to be fat.
12. The first paragraph is mainly about____.
A. what kind of person looks like a couch potato
B. why “couch potato” is used as a term for a person
C. when “couch potato” is used as a term for a person
D. how “couch potato” is different from “couch tomato”
13. It’s kids’________that people are particularly concerned about.
A. food B. study C. health D. hobby
14. The underlined word “sophisticated” in the last paragraph may mean_______.
A. boring B. different C. complex D. simple
15. According to the passage, the author may suggest that, ________.
A. scientists should stop their technology research
B. parents should take better care of their children
C. kids should be prevented using new technology
D. people should spend less time using technology
第二节(共5小题∶每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项.选项中有两项为多余选项.
I’ve dealt with a fair share of negative (消极的) people in my life. Here, I’ll share with you several tips on dealing with negative people in your life.
One of the most important things I learned is not to debate with a negative person. A negative person likely has very firm views and isn’t going to change that. Just because of what you said. ____16____ The discussion will just turn into more negativity, and you pull yourself down in the process. You can give helpful comments and if the person argues with no signs of backing down, don’t go further.
Some people complain as a way of crying for help. They may not be conscious (意识到) of it, though. ____17____ Take the responsibility to lend a helping hand. Just a simple “Are you okay ” or “Is there anything I can do to help you” can do wonders.
Some negative people start for certain topics. ____18____ Simple things like new movies, daily occurrences, common friends, make for light conversation. Keep it to areas the person feels positive towards.
One way to help the negative person “get it” is to ignore the negative comments. If he/she goes into a negative state, ignore it or give a simple “I see” or “OK” reply. On the other hand, when he/she is being positive, reply in affirmation (肯定) and enthusiasm. ____19____ He/she will adjust to be more positive accordingly.
____20____ If it’s a good friend, let him/her know of the seriousness of the problem and work it out where possible. It’s not healthy to spend too much time with people who drain (消耗) you. Your time is valuable, so spend it with people who have positive effects on you.
A. Negative people aren’t just negative to others.
B. Then you can bring in a new topic to lighten the atmosphere.
C. Learn to see the goodness of the person rather than the negative.
D. Do this often and soon he/she will know positivity pays off.
E. Their comments come across as complaints rather than requests.
F. If all else falls, reduce connection with them or avoid them altogether.
G. Whatever you say, they can find different reasons to back up their viewpoint.
第三部分 英语知识运用
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.
Life is not easy for a single parent. The week had been ____21____ and today was filled with bill paying and household chores.
As I walked down the street, deep in thought, I noticed something unusual in the gutter (水沟). Realizing it was a ____22____ and picking it up, I immediately ____23____ my head and looked around for the first time that day.
The street was ____24____ with only one shop. My first thought was that perhaps someone would come back to ____25____ the wallet. But on second thought, I chose to be active.
To find some ____26____, I opened the wallet and noticed something like $400, all neatly piled in fifty dollar notes! There was nothing but a name. My only ____27____ was that this man was a senior.
With the ____28____ in my mind, I walked into the shop. All alone in the corner was an elderly man. As I ____29____ him, he seemed a bit upset, but still said, “Hello.” I asked about his name _____30_____ and indeed it _____31_____ the name in the wallet! His face _____32_____ and he shook my hand, saying, “Thank you, sweetie! Hope you have a nice day today.”
I did have a happy day. Actually, it was his words that _____33_____ my day. It doesn’t have to _____34_____ anything to help someone and it allows you to get _____35_____ that aren’t always material.
21. A. fantastic B. boring C. tough D. bright
22. A. bill B. wallet C. note D. card
23. A. lowered B. nodded C. shook D. raised
24. A. broad B. bare C. narrow D. crowded
25. A. return B. demand C. claim D. exchange
26. A. clues B. cash C. signals D. marks
27. A. inspiration B. prediction C. expectation D. imagination
28. A. image B. age C. amount D. name
29 A. questioned B. interrupted C. reminded D. approached
30. A. worriedly B. hesitantly C. cheerfully D. excitedly
31. A. reflected B. proved C. matched D. represented
32. A. paled B. fell C. darkened D. shone
33. A. made B. created C. ended D. ruined
34. A. involve B. cost C. add D. apply
35. A. awards B. presents C. results D. rewards
第四部分∶语言基础知识。(共两节，满分25分)
第一节∶完成句子。(每题1.5分，总分15分)
根据以下各个句子的要求，完成或翻译句子，并将答案填写在答题卡对应位置上。
36. How delicious the cake looks! I________ ________ ________(迫不及待想要)taste it.（根据汉语提示完成句子）
37. My adviser___________(建议我报名参加) advanced literature because I like English and I’m good at it. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
38. ________(特别令人惊叹的是) the Incas’ dry stone method of building. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
39. His speech about the life of high school _________(给……留下了深刻的印象) the judges. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
40. We________(为……做准备) the mid-term examination. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
41. As is known to all, if we often stay up late, we______(无法集中精力) our study. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
42. I’ll have to get used to ______ ______ ______(负责)a lot more. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
43. You can spend three days enjoying the plants and animals ______ ______(独有的)the rainforest. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
44. ______(除了) waiting for help, they struggled to survive from the flood. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
45. ______for this reason_____ (正因为这个理由) Spanish is the main official language of Peru. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
第二节∶语法填空(共10小题∶每小题1分，满分10分)在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词的适当形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡对应位置上。
46. There was a ____________(confuse) look on his face when he met with the problem. (所给词的适当形式填空)
47. I tried to make ________ clear to him that I’m not responsible for that mistake. （用适当的词填空）
48. It is these traditional customs and festivals ________ enable us to remember our own precious history and culture. （用适当的词填空）
49. The letter I had been looking forward to____________(reach) me yesterday. (所给词的适当形式填空)
50. The little girl’s father often encourages her____________(train) hard. (所给词的适当形式填空)
51. Would you like to make_____(arrange) for our travel to Sanya (所给词的适当形式填空)
52. In the morning we checked________and left the hotel for the station. (用适当的词填空)
53. In the past, most of Chinese young people ________(prefer) tea to coffee. (所给词的适当形式填空)
54. — Did you tell Julia about the result
— Oh, no. I forgot. I ______ (call) her now.
55. The boy is always crying! Leave him__________. (用适当的词填空)
第五部分：写作
第一节：应用文写作(15分)
56. 假定你是李华。你的英国笔友Jack刚刚升入高中，但他一时无法适应新的校园生活，写信向你征求建议。请你就此问题给他回一封信，内容包括：
1．不必过分焦虑；
2．制定合理的学习计划；
3．多参加集体活动，结交新朋友。
注意：1．词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jack,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 概要写作(满分15分)
57. 阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
People who live in the countryside generally live longer than those who live in the city. A number of reasons may also help explain this point.
To start with, farmers are in close contact with nature. They breathe fresh air. They make friends with trees and stones, cows and dogs. They listen to the songs of birds. They fight with strong winds. This contact with nature is good for the health of both body and spirits.
Next, hard physical work keeps farmers fit and healthy. It is widely believed that farmers suffer from far less diseases than people in the city. They are many diseases that are common in the city, but not in the countryside. For example, near-sightedness is almost unknown to farmers. Besides, being free from urban pressure does good to the health of farmers.
Moreover, because there are less cars, motorcars and other kinds of vehicles in the countryside,one can walk more freely without being afraid of accidents. The environment is better in the countryside, which makes the farmers live a quiet and peaceful life.
The farmers can also get fresh grain, vegetables, fruits and milk easily. They enjoy these advantages that people living in the city cannot.
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