华中师大一附中2022-2023学年度上学期期末检测
高一英语试题
试卷满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟
第一部分：听力 (共两节;满分30分)
做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。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。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。
例： How much is the shirt
A. ￡19. 15. B. ￡9. 18. C. ￡9. 15.
答案是C。
1. What is in the woman’s drink
A. Lemon. B. Tea. C. Sugar.
2. Why does the woman fail to drive the man to the restaurant
A She doesn’t own a car. B. She prefers to catch a bus. C. She is having her car repaired.
3. What will the speakers do next
A. Drink some tea. B. See the elephants. C. Watch the dolphin show.
4. What will the man do until 6: 00 p. m.
A Work at his office. B. Look after his niece. C. Go to a dance class.
5. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Have a rest. B. Go back to work. C. Work out another problem.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、第7题。
6. What happened to the woman
A. She fell off her bicycle. B. One of her legs got hurt. C. She lost her bicycle.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Call the police. B. Go to the hospital. C. Wait at the repair shop.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where did the speakers finally agree to go for dinner
A. To a cafeteria. B. To KFC. C. To McDonald’s.
9. Why did the girl refuse to drive
A. She had no driving license. B. She didn’t know the way. C. She was a bit tired.
10. What can we learn from the conversation
A. The mother is a good cook.
B. The father will go to find the seats.
C. The girl likes fried chicken very much.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is this conversation talking about
A. The problem with education.
B. The content of examinations.
C. The relationship between students and teachers
12. What is the present situation in education
A. Students tend to take more examinations.
B. Students are willing to learn creative abilities.
C. The teachers are serious in teaching knowledge.
13. Who is to blame for the problems according to the conversation
A. The teachers. B. The exam system. C. The students.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the man most probably
A. A host. B. A teacher. C. A student.
15. Where did the woman live three months ago
A. In her own house. B. In a student house. C. With a family.
16. What problem does the woman meet in the process of studying
A. The course is too difficult. B. The computer room is busy. C. The student house is too noisy.
17. What can we know about the man from the conversation
A. Talkative. B. Helpful. C. Curious.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. When was George born
A. 1700. B. 1770. C. 1781.
19. How was George’s family when he was a child
A. Rich. B. Poor. C. Average.
20. What did George become when he was 17 years old
A. A student. B. A lawyer. C. An engineman.
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
Christmas is just around the corner and naturally, you’re probably already fully in gift-buying mode, with a lot of things to potentially choose from for your friends and family. Choosing gifts for the youngest members of the family is maybe one of the easier parts of the holiday season, but it’s still worth putting some thought into what to get and-hopefully some of these ideas will prove worthwhile.
Lego Santa’s Gingerbread house toy set
You can’t really go wrong with Lego as a kid’s gift full of the festive spirit with this fun Santa gingerbread house set for kids. It should be more than enough to keep your kids occupied and could make for a great, simple present or stocking filler this holiday.
Peakode night light projector
This pretty projector can light a room, filling it with stars that also come in a range of different projection modes to change the colors to brighten up any setting. Other features of the projector include music that plays from the device itself and a remote control for easy use.
Gilobaby interactive smart robot
This battery-powered smart robot could be a fun companion for your little one this holiday, moving around and rotating when it’s head and ear areas are touched. And it can also dance and speak-repeating what’s spoken to it or in its own unique robot language.
1. Which word best describes Lego toy set as a Christmas present for kids
A. Boring. B. Expensive. C. Surprising D. Ideal.
2. What is special about the smart robot
A. It is like a real dog. B. It can play music and dance.
C. It can speak with its own language. D. It shines with different colors.
3. What’s the purpose of this article
A. To advertise Christmas toys. B. To introduce toys for kids.
C. To promote sales of Christmas. D. To offer tips about Christmas gifts.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几款可供圣诞节为家里最小成员挑选的礼物。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据Lego Santa’s Gingerbread house toy set中的“You can’t really go wrong with Lego as a kid’s gift full of the festive spirit with this fun Santa gingerbread house set for kids. It should be more than enough to keep your kids occupied and could make for a great, simple present or stocking filler this holiday. (把乐高作为充满节日气氛的孩子礼物，这个有趣的圣诞姜饼屋套装真的不会错。它应该足够让你的孩子们忙碌起来，可以成为一个伟大的，简单的礼物或适合放入圣诞袜的小礼物)”可推断，乐高玩具套装作为孩子们的圣诞礼物是非常理想的。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Gilobaby interactive smart robot中的“And it can also dance and speak-repeating what’s spoken to it or in its own unique robot language. (它还能跳舞和说话——重复别人对它说的话，或者用它自己独特的机器人语言)”可知，智能机器人特别之处在于，它可以用自己的语言说话。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Christmas is just around the corner and naturally, you’re probably already fully in gift-buying mode, with a lot of things to potentially choose from for your friends and family. Choosing gifts for the youngest members of the family is maybe one of the easier parts of the holiday season, but it’s still worth putting some thought into what to get and-hopefully some of these ideas will prove worthwhile. (圣诞节即将来临，很自然地，你可能已经完全进入了购买礼物的模式，有很多东西可以为你的朋友和家人选择。为家里最小的成员挑选礼物可能是节日期间最容易的部分之一，但买什么礼物仍然值得考虑——希望其中一些想法是值得的)”及全文可推断，本文的目的是提供关于圣诞礼物的建议。故选D。
B
Residents at risk of isolation (隔离) during the pandemic are transforming their outdoor space, creating a community garden they can enjoy with families and the wider community.
The group of men and women at Mandale House Care Home on Acklam Road, Thornaby, Stockton, are celebrating after being awarded 5, 000 from the National Lottery and Ikea’s Places Called Home fund today.
With visitation restrictions in place to keep residents and staff safe at the height of the pandemic, the work to transform the garden aims to rebuild and strengthen community relationships, as well as celebrate the links already made.
Sarah Robinson, activities coordinator (统筹者) at the care setting, said: “We reached out beyond the home during the pandemic and have loved doing online art sessions with Equal Arts, an organization aiming at improving older people’s lives with creativity. “They’ve been areal influence to keep residents involved and engaged with the outside world. “Working with artists, residents now want to turn their garden into a colorful and enjoyable place while spending more time together.”
Known as the Mandale Marvels, the group will be joined by Equal Arts’ artists to build a pizza oven, grow various vegetables and develop the outdoor space for events.
Jos Forest Melville, from Equal Arts, said: “Throughout lockdown online creative sessions proved a key and effective way to keep people connected. This garden will help make community connections that will be long-lasting and is something that ties the group and community together with a shared interest regardless of age, where we live or our physical or mental capacity (能力) . I am really looking forward to the outcome of this brilliant plan.”
Over the next few months residents will work with horticulturists, designing and creating a community garden, and visual artists to bring their ideas to life, for all to share.
4. What is the purpose of transforming the garden
A. To grow more vegetables for food.
B. To attract more residents and visitors.
C. To celebrate an award of 5, 000 pounds.
D. To improve connections within the community.
5. What is Equal Arts likely to do
A. Help the old learn painting. B. Teach children to grow flowers.
C. Provide the old with medical care. D. Accompany children at the weekend.
6. What do the underlined words “horticulturists” mean in the last paragraph
A. People who make pizza ovens. B. People who are good at gardening.
C People who are fond of communicating. D. People who have strong mental capacity.
7. What can we learn about the activity from Jos Forest Melville
A. It makes use of the Internet. B. It is physically demanding.
C. It has been a great success. D. It is organized by the community.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍疫情期间，大家不能外出，一些办法被采用，目的在于更好地联系社区，联系人与人。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Residents at risk of isolation (隔离) during the pandemic are transforming their outdoor space, creating a community garden they can enjoy with families and the wider community. (在大流行期间面临隔离风险的居民正在改造他们的户外空间，创造一个他们可以与家人和更广泛的社区一起享受的社区花园。)”可知，改造花园是为了创造一个家人邻里可以享受的社区花园。由此推知，改造花园的目的是加强社区的联系。故选D项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“Sarah Robinson, activities coordinator (统筹者) at the care setting, said: “We reached out beyond the home during the pandemic and have loved doing online art sessions with Equal Arts, an organization aiming at improving older people’s lives with creativity. (护理机构的活动协调员Sarah Robinson表示：“在疫情期间，我们在家以外的地方进行了接触，并喜欢与Equal Arts进行在线艺术课程，该组织旨在通过创造力改善老年人的生活。)”可知，这个组织能通过教他们绘画这一形式改善老人生活。故选A项。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线句后文“designing and creating a community garden, and visual artists to bring their ideas to life, for all to share (设计和创建社区花园，视觉艺术家将他们的想法带到生活中，供所有人分享)”可知，划线词horticulturists应该是一类人，而这类人擅长设计创建社区花园，故应该是擅长园艺的人。故选B项。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段Jos Forest Melville说的话的第一句“Throughout lockdown online creative sessions proved a key and effective way to keep people connected. (在整个封锁期间，在线创意会议被证明是保持人们联系的关键和有效方式。)”可知，他的在线创意会议利用了互联网，将人与人联系起来。故选A项。
C
For many English learners learning to write fluently in English is much more challenging than learning to speak fluently. Even for advanced level learners, written communications can come much more slowly in English than spoken communications.
Writing in English needs to follow rules of grammar much more closely than in spoken English. For example, if someone says ‘Please borrow me your pen’ in conversation, it’s clear from the context that the speaker intended to say ‘Please lend me your pen’. In written communication, words are even more important because they lack visual context. Especially if you are working in a business setting, making mistakes can cause miscommunication which might lead to problems. In conversation, you can smile and make a good impression. With writing, all you have are your words.
Imagine if you’re at a party. You might have a conversation with someone and only understand a few words. However, because you’re in the context of a party, you can make all the mistakes you want. It doesn’t matter. Everyone is having fun. When it comes to writing, there’s not so much room for error.
Spoken English is much more spontaneous (自发的) than written English. It’s looser and mistakes don’t necessarily impact your ability to communicate clearly. In writing, it’s important to think about how to write to the intended audience. You need to understand who will be reading your writing. It takes time to figure these things out.
We expect more of what we read. We expect it to be true, entertaining or informative. When there’s an expectation, there’s pressure to perform well. With speaking, with the possible exception of giving a presentation, there’s not nearly so much pressure-unless you’re closing a business deal.
It is important when teaching written English skills - especially for business English - to be aware of the challenges that learners will face when learning to function in a written English environment.
8. According to the second paragraph, why are words more important in written communication
A. Because writers can only rely on words.
B. Because grammar only applies to writing.
C. Because written words are more expressive.
D. Because written English involves little visual effect.
9. In which situation is a person expected to have the most pressure
A. When taking part in parties. B. When giving a presentation
C. When having a talk with friends. D. When hanging out with business partners.
10. What will the author probably continue to write after the last paragraph
A. Tips on how to teach English writing skills.
B. Functions of writing skills in business English.
C. Difference between spoken and written English.
D. Challenges people will meet in making business.
11. What can be the best title for the text
A. Why Is It Easy to Speak Fluently
B. What Contributes to a Good Writing
C. How Can a Person Improve His Writing
D. Why Is Writing More Difficult than Speaking
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. A 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。旨在从几方面解释为什么英语写作比口语更难这一现象。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段第三句“In written communication, words are even more important because they lack visual context. (在书面交流中，文字更重要，因为它们缺乏视觉上下文。)”以及第二段最后一句“With writing, all you have are your words. (在写作中，你所拥有的只是你的文字。)”可知，书面交流，即写作时，文字是唯一能依赖的东西。故选A项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段第三四句“When there’s an expectation, there’s pressure to perform well. With speaking, with the possible exception of giving a presentation, there’s not nearly so much pressure-unless you’re closing a business deal. (当有期望的时候，就有表现好的压力。说到这里，除了做演讲之外，几乎没有那么大的压力，除非你要完成一笔商业交易。)”可知，作者认为除了完成商业交易，做演讲压力最大。故选B项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“It is important when teaching written English skills - especially for business English - to be aware of the challenges that learners will face when learning to function in a written English environment. (在教授书面英语技能（尤其是商务英语）时，必须意识到学习者在书面英语环境中学习时将面临的挑战。)”可知，文章最后一段引出教授书面英语技能中面临的挑战，可推测后文会具体解释是哪些挑战，以及如何应对这些挑战的建议。故选A项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“For many English learners learning to write fluently in English is much more challenging than learning to speak fluently. Even for advanced level learners, written communications can come much more slowly in English than spoken communications. (对于许多英语学习者来说，学习流利的英语写作比学习流利的口语更具挑战性。即使对于高级水平的学习者，书面交流在英语中也比口语交流慢得多。)”可知，本文最开始就提出观点：英语写作比口语更具挑战性，下文旨在解释这一现象存在的原因，如第二段第一句“Writing in English needs to follow rules of grammar much more closely than in spoken English. (英语写作需要比口语更严格地遵守语法规则。)”指出原因之一为写作需要更严格地遵守语法规则。所以短文的标题为“为什么写作比口语难”故选D项。
D
You’re lying in bed, staring at the ceiling. Go to sleep, you tell yourself. You shut your eyes tight, force your body to relax, and wait for the pleasant sleep to come. But nothing happens. It’s 3 a. m. , and you’re still staring at the ceiling.
We have all been in this situation. Try as we might, it is nearly impossible to consciously will yourself to sleep. Sleep comes to those who let their mind wander and focus on anything other than sleep itself. Count sheep, control your breathing, listen to an audiobook (有声书), or whatever - so long as it turns your mind from wanting to sleep. This is a common example of the “law of reversed effort.”
The Law of Reversed Effort was first created by Aldous Huxley. “The harder we try with the conscious will to do something, the less we shall succeed.” Suppose, for instance, that you are learning how to ride a bike. You are told to hold the handlebars, to push off with this foot, to pedal at that speed, to hold your balance here, and so on. When riding, we know all these instructions, but we do not try to do them. They just happen. In Huxley’s words, it’s “combining relaxation with activity.”
There’s a spiritual way of viewing the “law of reversed effort” as well. It’s something that has a much longer history than Aldous Huxley - it’s the Daoist idea of “Wu Wei.” It is to walk the path that opens up and push the door that gives. Call it fate, divine (神圣的) calling, or whatever, but Wu Wei is to stop doing what you think is right, and to let yourself be pulled by some other power. Wu Wei is the grass bending in the wind. It’s the stick riding down the river.
There are many moments in life when trying harder makes things worse. When you have a mosquito (蚊子) bite, a broken bone, or a nosebleed, you leave it be. Picking and tapping only worsen the problem. So, too, with a lot of life’s major moments.
12. Why is the example of the failure to falling asleep mentioned in the text
A. To show how common sleep loss is.
B. To introduce the Law of Reversed Effort.
C. To recommend effective ways to get to sleep
D. To prove the impossibility of willing ourselves to sleep.
13. What might help us learn riding a bike according to Paragraph 3
A. Making reversed effort. B. Trying our best to practice.
C. Riding in a relaxed manner. D. Remembering to follow instructions.
14. Which might be an example of “Wu Wei” according to the text
A. Ignore a mosquito bite.
B. Sail against a strong wind.
C. Will yourself to sleep when suffering sleep loss.
D. Remind yourself of instructions when riding a bike.
15. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Wu Wei, a Daoist Idea B. How to Deal with Sleep Loss
C. Reversed Effort: Key to Success D. The Harder You Try, the Harder You Fall
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了生活中有许多事情是无法通过更大的努力来改善的。有时候，生活需要你退一步。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Count sheep, control your breathing, listen to an audiobook (有声书), or whatever - so long as it turns your mind from wanting to sleep. This is a common example of the “law of reversed effort.”(数羊，控制呼吸，听有声读物，或者其他什么都行——只要它能让你不再想睡觉。这是“反向努力定律”的一个常见例子。”)”可推断，文中提到了无法入睡的例子是为了介绍反向努力定律。故选B。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Suppose, for instance, that you are learning how to ride a bike. You are told to hold the handlebars, to push off with this foot, to pedal at that speed, to hold your balance here, and so on. When riding, we know all these instructions, but we do not try to do them. They just happen. (例如，假设你正在学习如何骑自行车。你被告知要握住车把，用这只脚蹬，以这样的速度踩踏板，保持平衡，等等。当我们骑马时，我们知道所有这些指示，但我们不尝试去做。它们就这样发生了。)”可知，以放松的方式骑马可以帮助我们学习骑自行车。故选C。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“It’s something that has a much longer history than Aldous Huxley - it’s the Daoist idea of “Wu Wei.” It is to walk the path that opens up and push the door that gives. Call it fate, divine (神圣的) calling, or whatever, but Wu Wei is to stop doing what you think is right, and to let yourself be pulled by some other power. (这是一种比阿道斯·赫胥黎更悠久的历史——它是道家的“无为而治”思想。它是去走那条打开的路，推开那扇给予的门。你可以称之为命运，神的召唤，或者其他什么，但无为就是停止做你认为正确的事情，让自己被其他力量所牵引。)”和第五段“When you have a mosquito (蚊子) bite, a broken bone, or a nosebleed, you leave it be.(当你被蚊子咬了，骨折了，或者流鼻血了，你就不要管它。)”可知，忽略蚊虫叮咬可能是“无为”的例子。故选A。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段“The harder we try with the conscious will to do something, the less we shall succeed.(我们越是有意识地努力去做某事，我们就越不可能成功。)”和最后一段“There are many moments in life when trying harder makes things worse. (生活中有很多时候，越努力结果越糟。)”及全文可知，文章主要介绍了生活中有许多事情是无法通过更大的努力来改善的。有时候，生活需要你退一步。所以“The Harder You Try, the Harder You Fall(你越努力，你就越失败)”作为文章标题最为合适。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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Family Link has lots of advantages that may be favored by parents. Inside the app, you can create Google accounts for your children, sharing information like their names and birth dates. ___16___, the device immediately requires you to log in and install the Family Link app onto the device so it can be monitored.
____17____On the parent’s phone, by tapping on the child’s account profile you can follow a child’s location. You can also approve or reject apps that a child is trying to download. So if you’re worried about an addictive game, simply block the apps.
Parents can also use Family Link to create restrictions for how children browse the web. You can turn on a filter (过滤器) that blocks bad websites, though Google acknowledges the filter is imperfect and some unpleasant sites may get past it. ___18___, you can also require the child to get permission for each site visited, blocking the ones you disapprove of.
___19___, which can be used to set limits for how long a child can use a phone each day. For instance, you could give the child three hours on weekdays. You can also schedule regular bedtime hours that lockdown the device at specific times.
Caroline Knorr, the parenting editor of Common Sense Media, which evaluates content and products for families, applauded the screen time feature, noting the difficulty of getting children to put down their phones. ___20___“It’s not a set-it-and-forget-it thing where parents think,” she said. “We’re all still learning this technology, and life is very unpredictable.”
A. For a more picky approach
B. It is going to solve all my problems
C. Then when your child logs in to a phone
D. From there, Family Link is a breeze to use
E. Parents will probably love a feature called screen time
F. But sticking with time limits and schedules would be complicated
G. Parents can also get a weekly report to see how often a child is using a certain app
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. A 19. E 20. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。给父母读者介绍了Family Link程序及其优点。
【16题详解】
上文“Inside the app, you can create Google accounts for your children, sharing information like their names and birth dates. (在应用程序中，你可以为你的孩子创建谷歌账户，分享他们的姓名和出生日期等信息。)”指出父母可以为孩子创建账号。下文“the device immediately requires you to log in and install the Family Link app onto the device so it can be monitored. (设备立即要求您登录并将家庭链接应用程序安装到设备上，以便对其进行监控。)”指出在某种情况下，APP设备会要求父母登录程序，对孩子进行监控。选项C“Then when your child logs in to a phone (然后当你的孩子登录到手机时)”正好指出一种需要父母登录监督的情况，即孩子在手机上登录APP，因此该时间状语从句承接上文，并能引出下文主句，符合语境。故选C项。
【17题详解】
下文“On the parent’s phone, by tapping on the child’s account profile you can follow a child’s location. You can also approve or reject apps that a child is trying to download. So if you’re worried about an addictive game, simply block the apps. (在家长的手机上，通过点击孩子的账户档案，您可以跟踪孩子的位置。您还可以批准或拒绝孩子尝试下载的应用程序。所以，如果你担心一个上瘾的游戏，只需屏蔽应用程序。)”指出通过文本提出的Family Link程序，家长能够很容易的监管到孩子对手机的使用。选项D“From there, Family Link is a breeze to use (从此，Family Link便可轻松使用)”正好能引出下文的具体说明从哪些方面来讲能够轻松使用，符合语境。故选D项。
【18题详解】
上文“You can turn on a filter (过滤器) that blocks bad websites, though Google acknowledges the filter is imperfect and some unpleasant sites may get past it. (你可以打开一个阻止不良网站的过滤器，尽管谷歌承认这个过滤器是不完善的，一些不愉快的网站可能会通过它。)”指出父母监管是可以开启不良网站的过滤器。下文“you can also require the child to get permission for each site visited, blocking the ones you disapprove of. (你也可以要求孩子获得每个访问网站的权限，屏蔽你不赞成的网站。)”指出父母还可以要求获得孩子每个访问网站的权限，这是在上文基础上提出的另一个更进一步的措施。选项A“For a more picky approach (对于更挑剔的方法)”正好表明这一句是延续上文提出更挑剔的方法，符合语境。故选A项。
【19题详解】
下文“which can be used to set limits for how long a child can use a phone each day. (它可以用来设定孩子每天使用手机的时间限制。)”指出某种操作能够帮助 限制孩子每天的屏幕时间。选项E“Parents will probably love a feature called screen time (父母可能会喜欢一个叫做屏幕时间的功能)”正好提出了屏幕时间这一功能，引出下文，符合语境。故选E项。
【20题详解】
上文“Caroline Knorr, the parenting editor of Common Sense Media, which evaluates content and products for families, applauded the screen time feature, noting the difficulty of getting children to put down their phones. (Common Sense Media的育儿编辑Caroline Knorr称赞了屏幕时间功能，并指出让孩子放下手机很困难。)”指出屏幕时间这一功能有价值所在。下文““It’s not a set-it-and-forget-it thing where parents think,” she said. “We’re all still learning this technology, and life is very unpredictable.” (她说：“这并不是父母想的那样，我们都在学习这项技术，生活是不可预测的。”)”指出这一功能虽然有价值所在，但也不是我们所想的那样简单。选项F“But sticking with time limits and schedules would be complicated (但坚持时间限制和时间表会很复杂)”与上文形成转折关系，引出下文，符合语境。故选F项。
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Gabe and I were taking a road trip from Weyburn to Nelson. At around 5: 30 pm, we were ___21___on a mountain road. I was texting my family. We weren’t ___22___there’d recently been flooding in the area.
When I ___23___from my phone, I saw a wave of mud racing down the mountain. Gabe tried to brake, but it was too late. The mudslide sent our car ___24___down the cliff. It ___25___on its side among some trees.
I don’t know how long we were unconscious, but I woke up to the ___26___of Gabe moaning (呻吟). We had no phone signal, so all we could do was ___27___for help. But my chest hurt too much to even___28___. So Gabe started shouting as loud as he could.
Luckily, four men spotted us and went to our ___29___. On our way up, Gabe was in ____30____, slipping in and out of consciousness, and I ____31____didn’t think he was going to make it.
When the medical team finally reached us, they ____32____us into separate ambulances. I was swearing a lot as they took us away-I didn’t think I’d ever see my boyfriend again.
We spent weeks in hospital. Even after ____33____, I’ll walk with a limp for the rest of my life, and Gabe lost the vision in his left eye.
Before this all happened, we were happy-go-lucky people. We’re even more ____34____now. Despite the____35____we suffered, we’re grateful that we’re still living a pretty good life.
21. A. cycling B. hiking C. driving D. evacuating
22. A. aware B. optimistic C. confident D. anxious
23. A. gave in B. checked out C. fell apart D. looked up4
24. A. dropping B. erupting C. crashing D. sheltering
25. A. tapped B. landed C. cracked D. swept
26. A. sound B. behavior C. company D. scene
27. A. cry B. wave C. turn D. fire
28. A. suffer B. beat C. shake D. breathe
29. A. site B. rescue C. emergency D. struggle
30. A. amazement B. shock C. protest D. demand
31. A. honestly B. obviously C. responsibly D. confusingly
32. A. treated B. drove C. loaded D. exchanged
33. A. exercises B. restorations C. operations D. experiments
34. A. determined B. curious C. focused D. positive
35. A. injuries B. ruins C. sweats D. traps
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. B 31. A 32. C 33. C 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和男朋友一起旅行，在途中遭遇泥石流，遇到危险之后，被别人拯救的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：下午五点半左右，我们在一条山路上开车。A. cycling骑自行车；B. hiking远足；C. driving驾驶；D. evacuating 疏散。根据“Gabe tried to brake, but it was too late. The mudslide sent our car ___4___down the cliff.”可知，作者和男朋友是驾驶汽车旅行的。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们不知道这个地区最近发过洪水。A. aware知道的；B. optimistic乐观的；C. confident自信的；D. anxious焦急的。根据“When I ___3___from my phone, I saw a wave of mud racing down the mountain.”可知，作者不知道这里发生过洪水。故选A。
23题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：当我从手机抬起头时，我看到一波泥浆从山上冲下来。A. gave in屈服；B. checked out退房结帐；C. fell apart崩溃；D. looked up查询；抬头看。根据“I was texting my family.”和“I saw a wave of mud racing down the mountain.”可知，作者在给家人发短信，所以这里是抬头看到的情景。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：泥石流把我们的汽车冲下了悬崖。A. dropping落下；B. erupting喷发；C. crashing撞击；D. sheltering庇护。根据“It ___5___on its side among some trees.”可知，泥石流使作者的汽车掉落到悬崖。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：它侧着身子落在树丛中。A. tapped轻拍；B. landed降落，落；C. cracked破裂；D. swept打扫。根据“The mudslide sent our car ___4___down the cliff.”可知，汽车从悬崖落在树丛中。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我不知道我们昏迷了多久，但我在盖比的呻吟声中醒来。A. sound声音；B. behavior行为；C. company公司；D. scene情景。根据“I don’t know how long we were unconscious,”可知，作者在男朋友盖比的呻吟声中醒来。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们没有电话信号，所以我们能做的只有呼救。A. cry大哭；大声叫喊；B. wave挥动；C. turn变为；D. fire开火。根据“We had no phone signal,”和“So Gabe started shouting as loud as he could.”可知，两人大声叫喊呼救。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但我胸口疼得喘不过气来。A. suffer遭受；B. beat打；C. shake摇晃；D. breathe呼吸。根据“But my chest hurt too much”可知，作者胸口疼得喘不过气来。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，有四个人发现了我们，拯救了我们。A. site地点；B. rescue拯救；C. emergency突发事件；D. struggle努力。根据“Luckily, four men spotted us”可知，四个人幸运地发现了作者和男朋友并拯救了他们。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们上去的时候，盖比受到了惊吓，时而清醒时而失去意识，老实说，我认为他撑不下去了。A. amazement惊异；B. shock震惊；使惊骇；C. protest抗议；D. demand要求。根据“slipping in and out of consciousness,”可知，作者男朋友盖比受到了惊吓。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我们上去的时候，盖比受到了惊吓，时而清醒时而失去意识，老实说，我认为他撑不下去了。A. honestly诚实地；B. obviously显然地；C. responsibly负责地；D. confusingly令人困惑地。根据“slipping in and out of consciousness,”可知，说实话，作者觉得男朋友盖比挺不过去了。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当医疗队终于到达我们身边时，他们把我们分别抬上了救护车。A. treated对待；B. drove驾驶；C. loaded装上；D. exchanged交换。根据“us into separate ambulances.”可知，医疗队将受伤的作者和男朋友上了救护车。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：即使做了手术，我的余生都要一瘸一拐地走路，盖比的左眼失明了。A. exercises练习；B. restorations恢复；C. operations手术；D. experiments实验。根据“I’ll walk with a limp for the rest of my life, and Gabe lost the vision in his left eye.”可知，这里指两人做完手术后的状态。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们现在更加乐观了。A. determined坚定的；B. curious好奇的；C. focused集中的；D. positive积极的。根据“Before this all happened, we were happy-go-lucky people.”可知，作者和男朋友现在更加积极乐观了。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管我们受到了伤害，但我们仍然过着美好的生活，我们很感激。A. injuries受伤；B. ruins毁灭；C. sweats汗水；D. traps陷阱。根据“we’re grateful that we’re still living a pretty good life.”及上文可知，尽管作者和男朋友都受了伤，但是两人仍然心存感激。故选A。
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China is a great country. It has a history of more than five thousand years, ____36____ culture is various. Chinese people are so proud ____37____ their culture and many traditional arts are part of the national treasures. One of the special handwork ____38____ (product) is paper-cut, which is now learned by ____39____ (little) people than in ancient times.
Paper-cut is an extraordinary art, which just ____40____ (need) simple tool - scissors, but it is not easy at all. When we look at the masters to cut paper, it takes them only a few minutes ____41____ (finish). In fact, for a freshman, they need to practise for a long time. This art has a long history, and it reflects the ____42____ (wise) of Chinese people.
My grandma inherits this art, and she can cut a lot of graphics. When I was very small, she tried to teach me ____43____ to try this handwork, but I was addicted to ____44____ (play) computer games. Now I feel so regretful, because paper-cut is _____45_____ treasure, and many foreigners love it. The inheritance of tradition needs everybody’s passion.
【答案】36. whose
37. of 38. products
39. less 40. needs
41. to finish
42. wisdom 43. how
44. playing
45. a
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的剪纸艺术。
【36题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：它有五千多年的历史，文化丰富多彩。句中先行词为代词It，代指China，在非限定性定语从句中作名词culture的定语，所以用关系代词whose引导。故填whose。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意：中国人为自己的文化感到自豪，许多传统艺术都是国宝的一部分。be proud of为……感到自豪。故填of。
【38题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：其中一种特殊的手工制品是剪纸，现在学习剪纸的人比古代少了。one of +复数名词。故填products。
【39题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意：其中一种特殊的手工制品是剪纸，现在学习剪纸的人比古代少了。根据介词than可知，用形容词的比较级形式。故填less。
【40题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：剪纸是一门非凡的艺术，它只需要简单的工具——剪刀，但它一点也不容易。陈述客观事实，用一般现在时。先行词为art，在非限定性定语从句中作主语，所以用第三人称单数形式。故填needs。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：当我们看着大师们剪纸时，他们只需要几分钟就能完成。it takes sb. some time to do sth.花费某人多长时间做某事。故填to finish。
【42题详解】
考查名词。句意：这门艺术有着悠久的历史，它反映了中国人的智慧。the +名词 + of，且为不可数名词，故填wisdom。
【43题详解】
考查特殊疑问词+不定式。句意：当我很小的时候，她试图教我如何尝试这种手工，但我沉迷于玩电脑游戏。这里为“特殊疑问词+动词不定式”结构，结合句意可知，表示方式，所以疑问副词how。故填how。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：当我很小的时候，她试图教我如何尝试这种手工，但我沉迷于玩电脑游戏。be addicted to doing sth.沉溺于做某事。故填playing。
45题详解】
考查冠词。句意：现在我觉得很遗憾，因为剪纸是一种财富，许多外国人喜欢它。名词treasure为“珍品、珍宝（尤指艺术品和文物）”之意，为可数名词，发音以辅音音素开头，泛指，所以用不定冠词a。故填a。
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
46. 假设你是祝人乐，最近收到你的笔友李华的来信，他谈到自己在网课期间，英语学习成绩下滑，为此非常苦恼。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
1. 具体建议；
2. 期盼与祝福；
注意事项：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Li Hua,
I have already received your letter.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Zhu Renle
【答案】Dear Li Hua,
I have already received your letter. I’m sorry to hear that you are having trouble with your English learning when taking online courses. Here, I‘d like to give you some suggestions.
To begin with, you should take every online English lesson seriously and hand in your homework on time, which will keep you on a regular learning schedule. Besides, I recommend you revise after class to strengthen what have been learned. Most importantly, keep close contact with your English teacher even though you cannot meet face to face. Your teacher will surely offer you practical English learning tips.
Hope you can find my advice useful and improve your English.
【解析】
【导语】该书面报答为建议信。要求考生以祝人乐的身份，给笔友李华回一封信，就网课期间如何提升英语成绩提出建议，加以鼓励。
【详解】1.词汇积累
课程：course→lesson
建议：suggestion→advice
建议：recommend→suggest
巩固：strengthen→consolidate
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Your teacher will surely offer you practical English learning tips.
拓展句：Your teacher will surely offer you some English learning tips which are practical and useful.
【点睛】[高分句型1] To begin with, you should take every online English lesson seriously and hand in your homework on time, which will keep you on a regular learning schedule. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] Hope you can find my advice useful and improve your English. (运用了that引导的宾语从句，that省略)
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。
It was February 16, 2019, at 8 a. m. when my girlfriend, Jessika, and I arrived at Utah’s Zion National Park. We’d traveled from our home in Mesa, Arizona, to hike the nine-mile-long Subway Trail, so named because of its amazing tunnel-shaped canyon (峡谷). Halfway through our hike, which included climbing over rocks and walking across streams, the sunshine gave way to a light snow. Soon after, we reached the red-colored walls of the Subway Trail. A small pond stood in our way, with the trail (路线) continuing on the other side. Because the pond looked shallow, we began to wade (蹚水) through, with Jessika leading the way.
About five feet from the edge, her front foot sank into the sandy bottom. Then she fell forward and both legs started to sink. I dashed to her, grabbed her under the shoulders, and pulled her out. She climbed back to shore. But now I was sinking. The mud came all the way up to my right thigh and my left calf (小腿肚). I freed my left leg but couldn’t move my right.
Jess handed me a long stick we’d picked up earlier in the hike. I put it down the side of my leg and tried to move and pull it out. Nothing. I was trapped in quicksand (流沙) .
Jessika started scooping (舀) sand with both hands, but it was refilling faster than she could pull it out. “Don’t bother,” I told her. “You’re just wasting your energy.” While I was no longer sinking, I wasn’t getting out, either.
We couldn’t call for help because the closest rescue team was back at the trailhead, five hours away from us. I told Jessika she had to hike back and call for help. She was scared-she had only ever hiked with me and was fearful of hiking alone on a trail the National Park Service calls “very tough.” But we were out of options.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Thirty minutes after she left, it started to snow heavily.
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Just as I was going to give up, a flashlight shone across my eyes.
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【答案】Thirty minutes after she left, it started to snow heavily. It was freezing cold. I zipped up my jacket and pulled my head inside. At some point I nodded off to sleep. I didn’t know how long I had slept, but I woke up with my upper body slipping backward into the quicksand. I quickly planted my stick into the dry ground to stop my fall. Wet and exhausted, I couldn’t even feel my right leg. It had been hours since Jessika left, and it was getting dark. Maybe this time I wasn’t going to make it, I thought desperately to myself.
Just as I was going to give up, a flashlight shone across my eyes. It must be the rescuers! I yelled for help at once. Jessika appeared in the darkness and rushed to me in a great hurry, followed by the rescue team. They gathered around me very soon and started working. The team held me under each shoulder and tried to pull me out with the help of some tools. When they pulled, it felt as if my leg were being ripped off. Finally, I was saved out of the quicksand. Tears welling up in our eyes, Jessika and I thanked the team with all our hearts gratefully. I was trapped for so long that I thought for sure I would die. But I didn’t.
【解析】
【导语】本文以故事情节发展为线索，讲述了作者和女朋友杰西卡一起去犹他州锡安国家公园远足，途中天气由晴转小雪，他们还遇到了一个小池塘，因为看起来很浅，他们蹚水穿过，杰西卡走在前面。但很不幸，池塘里有流沙，杰西卡陷了进去，作者救出来杰西卡，但自己却陷了进去，杰西卡奋力救他，还是没有成功。作者内心以为自己可能熬不过去了，但是还是抱着一线希望告诉杰西卡，去路程几个小时外的终点求助救援队，在作者快撑不住的时候，救援队终于来了，把作者救了上来。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“她离开30分钟后，开始下起了大雪。”可知，第一段可描写杰西卡去寻找救援之后，天气越发糟糕，作者一个人的处境越来越难。
②由第二段首句内容“正当我打算放弃的时候，手电筒照在我的眼睛上。”可知，第二段可描写救援队把作者就上来之后的场景和感想。
2.续写线索：去远足——遇到池塘阻挡前路——蹚水过池塘——遇流沙陷进去——杰西卡去寻找救援队解救作者——救援队赶到，作者成功获救
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.插入：plant into/stick into
②.大叫：yell/shout
情绪类
①.绝望地：desperately/hopelessly
②.感激地：gratefully/appreciatively
【点睛】[高分句型1]. When they pulled, it felt as if my leg were being ripped off.（由连词when引导的时间状语从句）
[高分句型2]. I was trapped for so long that I thought for sure I would die.（由连词so…that引导的结果状语从句）
听力答案：1-5 ACCBA 6-10 ACCCA 11-15 ACBBC 16-20 BBCBC华中师大一附中2022-2023学年度上学期期末检测
高一英语试题
试卷满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟
第一部分：听力 (共两节;满分30分)
做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。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。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。
例： How much is the shirt
A. ￡19. 15. B. ￡9. 18. C. ￡9. 15.
答案是C。
1 What is in the woman’s drink
A. Lemon. B. Tea. C. Sugar.
2. Why does the woman fail to drive the man to the restaurant
A. She doesn’t own a car. B. She prefers to catch a bus. C. She is having her car repaired.
3. What will the speakers do next
A. Drink some tea. B. See the elephants. C. Watch the dolphin show.
4. What will the man do until 6: 00 p. m.
A. Work at his office. B. Look after his niece. C. Go to a dance class.
5. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Have a rest. B. Go back to work. C. Work out another problem.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、第7题。
6. What happened to the woman
A. She fell off her bicycle. B. One of her legs got hurt. C. She lost her bicycle.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Call the police. B. Go to the hospital. C. Wait at the repair shop.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where did the speakers finally agree to go for dinner
A. To a cafeteria. B. To KFC. C. To McDonald’s.
9. Why did the girl refuse to drive
A. She had no driving license. B. She didn’t know the way. C. She was a bit tired.
10. What can we learn from the conversation
A. The mother is a good cook.
B. The father will go to find the seats.
C. The girl likes fried chicken very much.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is this conversation talking about
A. The problem with education.
B. The content of examinations.
C. The relationship between students and teachers
12. What is the present situation in education
A. Students tend to take more examinations.
B. Students are willing to learn creative abilities.
C. The teachers are serious in teaching knowledge.
13. Who is to blame for the problems according to the conversation
A. The teachers. B. The exam system. C. The students.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the man most probably
A. A host. B. A teacher. C. A student.
15. Where did the woman live three months ago
A. In her own house. B. In a student house. C. With a family.
16. What problem does the woman meet in the process of studying
A. The course is too difficult. B. The computer room is busy. C. The student house is too noisy.
17. What can we know about the man from the conversation
A. Talkative. B. Helpful. C. Curious.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. When was George born
A. 1700. B. 1770. C. 1781.
19. How was George’s family when he was a child
A Rich. B. Poor. C. Average.
20. What did George become when he was 17 years old
A. A student. B. A lawyer. C. An engineman.
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
Christmas is just around the corner and naturally, you’re probably already fully in gift-buying mode, with a lot of things to potentially choose from for your friends and family. Choosing gifts for the youngest members of the family is maybe one of the easier parts of the holiday season, but it’s still worth putting some thought into what to get and-hopefully some of these ideas will prove worthwhile.
Lego Santa’s Gingerbread house toy set
You can’t really go wrong with Lego as a kid’s gift full of the festive spirit with this fun Santa gingerbread house set for kids. It should be more than enough to keep your kids occupied and could make for a great, simple present or stocking filler this holiday.
Peakode night light projector
This pretty projector can light a room, filling it with stars that also come in a range of different projection modes to change the colors to brighten up any setting. Other features of the projector include music that plays from the device itself and a remote control for easy use.
Gilobaby interactive smart robot
This battery-powered smart robot could be a fun companion for your little one this holiday, moving around and rotating when it’s head and ear areas are touched. And it can also dance and speak-repeating what’s spoken to it or in its own unique robot language.
1. Which word best describes Lego toy set as a Christmas present for kids
A. Boring. B. Expensive. C. Surprising D. Ideal.
2. What is special about the smart robot
A. It is like a real dog. B. It can play music and dance.
C. It can speak with its own language. D. It shines with different colors.
3. What’s the purpose of this article
A. To advertise Christmas toys. B. To introduce toys for kids.
C. To promote sales of Christmas. D. To offer tips about Christmas gifts.
B
Residents at risk of isolation (隔离) during the pandemic are transforming their outdoor space, creating a community garden they can enjoy with families and the wider community.
The group of men and women at Mandale House Care Home on Acklam Road, Thornaby, Stockton, are celebrating after being awarded 5, 000 from the National Lottery and Ikea’s Places Called Home fund today.
With visitation restrictions in place to keep residents and staff safe at the height of the pandemic the work to transform the garden aims to rebuild and strengthen community relationships, as well as celebrate the links already made.
Sarah Robinson, activities coordinator (统筹者) at the care setting, said: “We reached out beyond the home during the pandemic and have loved doing online art sessions with Equal Arts, an organization aiming at improving older people’s lives with creativity. “They’ve been areal influence to keep residents involved and engaged with the outside world. “Working with artists, residents now want to turn their garden into a colorful and enjoyable place while spending more time together.”
Known as the Mandale Marvels, the group will be joined by Equal Arts’ artists to build a pizza oven, grow various vegetables and develop the outdoor space for events.
Jos Forest Melville, from Equal Arts, said: “Throughout lockdown online creative sessions proved a key and effective way to keep people connected. This garden will help make community connections that will be long-lasting and is something that ties the group and community together with a shared interest regardless of age, where we live or our physical or mental capacity (能力) . I am really looking forward to the outcome of this brilliant plan.”
Over the next few months residents will work with horticulturists, designing and creating a community garden, and visual artists to bring their ideas to life, for all to share.
4. What is the purpose of transforming the garden
A. To grow more vegetables for food.
B. To attract more residents and visitors.
C. To celebrate an award of 5, 000 pounds.
D. To improve connections within the community.
5. What is Equal Arts likely to do
A. Help the old learn painting. B. Teach children to grow flowers.
C. Provide the old with medical care. D. Accompany children at the weekend.
6. What do the underlined words “horticulturists” mean in the last paragraph
A. People who make pizza ovens. B. People who are good at gardening.
C. People who are fond of communicating. D. People who have strong mental capacity.
7. What can we learn about the activity from Jos Forest Melville
A. It makes use of the Internet. B. It is physically demanding.
C. It has been a great success. D. It is organized by the community.
C
For many English learners learning to write fluently in English is much more challenging than learning to speak fluently. Even for advanced level learners, written communications can come much more slowly in English than spoken communications.
Writing in English needs to follow rules of grammar much more closely than in spoken English. For example, if someone says ‘Please borrow me your pen’ in conversation, it’s clear from the context that the speaker intended to say ‘Please lend me your pen’. In written communication, words are even more important because they lack visual context. Especially if you are working in a business setting, making mistakes can cause miscommunication which might lead to problems. In conversation, you can smile and make a good impression. With writing, all you have are your words.
Imagine if you’re at a party. You might have a conversation with someone and only understand a few words. However, because you’re in the context of a party, you can make all the mistakes you want. It doesn’t matter. Everyone is having fun. When it comes to writing, there’s not so much room for error.
Spoken English is much more spontaneous (自发的) than written English. It’s looser and mistakes don’t necessarily impact your ability to communicate clearly. In writing, it’s important to think about how to write to the intended audience. You need to understand who will be reading your writing. It takes time to figure these things out.
We expect more of what we read. We expect it to be true, entertaining or informative. When there’s an expectation, there’s pressure to perform well. With speaking, with the possible exception of giving a presentation, there’s not nearly so much pressure-unless you’re closing a business deal.
It is important when teaching written English skills - especially for business English - to be aware of the challenges that learners will face when learning to function in a written English environment.
8. According to the second paragraph, why are words more important in written communication
A. Because writers can only rely on words.
B. Because grammar only applies to writing.
C. Because written words are more expressive.
D. Because written English involves little visual effect.
9. In which situation is a person expected to have the most pressure
A. When taking part in parties. B. When giving a presentation
C. When having a talk with friends. D. When hanging out with business partners.
10. What will the author probably continue to write after the last paragraph
A. Tips on how to teach English writing skills.
B. Functions of writing skills in business English.
C. Difference between spoken and written English.
D. Challenges people will meet in making business.
11. What can be the best title for the text
A. Why Is It Easy to Speak Fluently
B. What Contributes to a Good Writing
C. How Can a Person Improve His Writing
D. Why Is Writing More Difficult than Speaking
D
You’re lying in bed, staring at the ceiling. Go to sleep, you tell yourself. You shut your eyes tight, force your body to relax, and wait for the pleasant sleep to come. But nothing happens. It’s 3 a. m. , and you’re still staring at the ceiling.
We have all been in this situation. Try as we might, it is nearly impossible to consciously will yourself to sleep. Sleep comes to those who let their mind wander and focus on anything other than sleep itself. Count sheep, control your breathing, listen to an audiobook (有声书), or whatever - so long as it turns your mind from wanting to sleep. This is a common example of the “law of reversed effort.”
The Law of Reversed Effort was first created by Aldous Huxley. “The harder we try with the conscious will to do something, the less we shall succeed.” Suppose, for instance, that you are learning how to ride a bike. You are told to hold the handlebars, to push off with this foot, to pedal at that speed, to hold your balance here, and so on. When riding, we know all these instructions, but we do not try to do them. They just happen. In Huxley’s words, it’s “combining relaxation with activity.”
There’s a spiritual way of viewing the “law of reversed effort” as well. It’s something that has a much longer history than Aldous Huxley - it’s the Daoist idea of “Wu Wei.” It is to walk the path that opens up and push the door that gives. Call it fate, divine (神圣的) calling, or whatever, but Wu Wei is to stop doing what you think is right, and to let yourself be pulled by some other power. Wu Wei is the grass bending in the wind. It’s the stick riding down the river.
There are many moments in life when trying harder makes things worse. When you have a mosquito (蚊子) bite, a broken bone, or a nosebleed, you leave it be. Picking and tapping only worsen the problem. So, too, with a lot of life’s major moments.
12. Why is the example of the failure to falling asleep mentioned in the text
A. To show how common sleep loss is.
B. To introduce the Law of Reversed Effort.
C. To recommend effective ways to get to sleep
D. To prove the impossibility of willing ourselves to sleep.
13. What might help us learn riding a bike according to Paragraph 3
A. Making reversed effort. B. Trying our best to practice.
C. Riding in a relaxed manner. D. Remembering to follow instructions.
14. Which might be an example of “Wu Wei” according to the text
A. Ignore a mosquito bite.
B. Sail against a strong wind.
C. Will yourself to sleep when suffering sleep loss.
D. Remind yourself of instructions when riding a bike.
15. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Wu Wei, a Daoist Idea B. How to Deal with Sleep Loss
C. Reversed Effort: Key to Success D. The Harder You Try, the Harder You Fall
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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Family Link has lots of advantages that may be favored by parents. Inside the app, you can create Google accounts for your children, sharing information like their names and birth dates. ___16___, the device immediately requires you to log in and install the Family Link app onto the device so it can be monitored.
____17____On the parent’s phone, by tapping on the child’s account profile you can follow a child’s location. You can also approve or reject apps that a child is trying to download. So if you’re worried about an addictive game, simply block the apps.
Parents can also use Family Link to create restrictions for how children browse the web. You can turn on a filter (过滤器) that blocks bad websites, though Google acknowledges the filter is imperfect and some unpleasant sites may get past it. ___18___, you can also require the child to get permission for each site visited, blocking the ones you disapprove of.
___19___, which can be used to set limits for how long a child can use a phone each day. For instance, you could give the child three hours on weekdays. You can also schedule regular bedtime hours that lockdown the device at specific times.
Caroline Knorr, the parenting editor of Common Sense Media, which evaluates content and products for families, applauded the screen time feature, noting the difficulty of getting children to put down their phones. ___20___“It’s not a set-it-and-forget-it thing where parents think,” she said. “We’re all still learning this technology, and life is very unpredictable.”
A. For a more picky approach
B. It is going to solve all my problems
C. Then when your child logs in to a phone
D. From there, Family Link is a breeze to use
E. Parents will probably love a feature called screen time
F. But sticking with time limits and schedules would be complicated
G. Parents can also get a weekly report to see how often a child is using a certain app
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Gabe and I were taking a road trip from Weyburn to Nelson. At around 5: 30 pm, we were ___21___on a mountain road. I was texting my family. We weren’t ___22___there’d recently been flooding in the area.
When I ___23___from my phone, I saw a wave of mud racing down the mountain. Gabe tried to brake, but it was too late. The mudslide sent our car ___24___down the cliff. It ___25___on its side among some trees.
I don’t know how long we were unconscious, but I woke up to the ___26___of Gabe moaning (呻吟). We had no phone signal, so all we could do was ___27___for help. But my chest hurt too much to even___28___. So Gabe started shouting as loud as he could.
Luckily, four men spotted us and went to our ___29___. On our way up, Gabe was in ____30____, slipping in and out of consciousness, and I ____31____didn’t think he was going to make it.
When the medical team finally reached us, they ____32____us into separate ambulances. I was swearing a lot as they took us away-I didn’t think I’d ever see my boyfriend again.
We spent weeks in hospital. Even after ____33____, I’ll walk with a limp for the rest of my life, and Gabe lost the vision in his left eye.
Before this all happened, we were happy-go-lucky people. We’re even more ____34____now. Despite the____35____we suffered, we’re grateful that we’re still living a pretty good life.
21. A. cycling B. hiking C. driving D. evacuating
22. A. aware B. optimistic C. confident D. anxious
23. A. gave in B. checked out C. fell apart D. looked up4
24. A. dropping B. erupting C. crashing D. sheltering
25. A. tapped B. landed C. cracked D. swept
26. A. sound B. behavior C. company D. scene
27. A. cry B. wave C. turn D. fire
28. A. suffer B. beat C. shake D. breathe
29. A. site B. rescue C. emergency D. struggle
30. A. amazement B. shock C. protest D. demand
31 A. honestly B. obviously C. responsibly D. confusingly
32. A. treated B. drove C. loaded D. exchanged
33. A. exercises B. restorations C. operations D. experiments
34. A. determined B. curious C. focused D. positive
35. A. injuries B. ruins C. sweats D. traps
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China is a great country. It has a history of more than five thousand years, ____36____ culture is various. Chinese people are so proud ____37____ their culture and many traditional arts are part of the national treasures. One of the special handwork ____38____ (product) is paper-cut, which is now learned by ____39____ (little) people than in ancient times.
Paper-cut is an extraordinary art, which just ____40____ (need) simple tool - scissors, but it is not easy at all. When we look at the masters to cut paper, it takes them only a few minutes ____41____ (finish). In fact, for a freshman, they need to practise for a long time. This art has a long history, and it reflects the ____42____ (wise) of Chinese people.
My grandma inherits this art, and she can cut a lot of graphics. When I was very small, she tried to teach me ____43____ to try this handwork, but I was addicted to ____44____ (play) computer games. Now I feel so regretful, because paper-cut is _____45_____ treasure, and many foreigners love it. The inheritance of tradition needs everybody’s passion.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
46. 假设你是祝人乐，最近收到你的笔友李华的来信，他谈到自己在网课期间，英语学习成绩下滑，为此非常苦恼。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
1. 具体建议；
2. 期盼与祝福；
注意事项：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Li Hua
I have already received your letter.
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Yours,
Zhu Renle
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。
It was February 16, 2019, at 8 a. m. when my girlfriend, Jessika, and I arrived at Utah’s Zion National Park. We’d traveled from our home in Mesa, Arizona, to hike the nine-mile-long Subway Trail, so named because of its amazing tunnel-shaped canyon (峡谷). Halfway through our hike, which included climbing over rocks and walking across streams, the sunshine gave way to a light snow. Soon after, we reached the red-colored walls of the Subway Trail. A small pond stood in our way, with the trail (路线) continuing on the other side. Because the pond looked shallow, we began to wade (蹚水) through, with Jessika leading the way.
About five feet from the edge, her front foot sank into the sandy bottom. Then she fell forward and both legs started to sink. I dashed to her, grabbed her under the shoulders, and pulled her out. She climbed back to shore. But now I was sinking. The mud came all the way up to my right thigh and my left calf (小腿肚). I freed my left leg but couldn’t move my right.
Jess handed me a long stick we’d picked up earlier in the hike. I put it down the side of my leg and tried to move and pull it out. Nothing. I was trapped in quicksand (流沙) .
Jessika started scooping (舀) sand with both hands, but it was refilling faster than she could pull it out. “Don’t bother,” I told her. “You’re just wasting your energy.” While I was no longer sinking, I wasn’t getting out, either.
We couldn’t call for help because the closest rescue team was back at the trailhead, five hours away from us. I told Jessika she had to hike back and call for help. She was scared-she had only ever hiked with me and was fearful of hiking alone on a trail the National Park Service calls “very tough.” But we were out of options.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Thirty minutes after she left, it started to snow heavily.
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Just as I was going to give up, a flashlight shone across my eyes.
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听力答案：1-5 ACCBA 6-10 ACCCA 11-15 ACBBC 16-20 BBCBC
