河大附中实验学校 2023 级 12 月月考英语
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
Dance Classes
Ballet
Ballet teaches grace,and flexibility (灵活). Students focus on the use of proper ballet items , expanding their knowledge of classical ballet techniques and improving
skills for classical ballet practice.
Age: 8 — 10
Date: September 7, 2019 — May 16, 2020 Time: 10:30 am — 12:00 am on Saturdays
Creative Movers
Students can explore creative movement, the development of skills and balance. The class helps build strength, flexibility and self-confidence, and allows children to realize expression in a positive and encouraging environment.
Age: 3 — 5
Date: September 7, 2019 — January 18, 2020 Time: 9:00 am — 9:45 am on Saturdays
Jazz
Jazz includes movements from both classical ballet and dance techniques. This class will focus on traditional Jazz dance. Students will be taught the jazz-style rhythms and movements. Students and parents work with program staff to meet students’ personal dance goals.
Age: 5 — 6
Date: September 7, 2019 — May 16, 2020 Time: 2:00 pm — 3:00 pm on Saturdays
Hip Hop
Students will be introduced to several different aspects of hip hop dance including Popping, Locking, Breaking and Tutting in a high-energy environment. Our hip hop instructors are highly knowledgeable and will provide students with a wonderful view of hip hop dance.
Age: 7 — 10
Date: September 7, 2019 — May 16, 2020 Time: 1:00 pm — 2:00 pm on Sundays
1. Which class is suitable for 4-year-old children
A. Ballet. B. Creative Movers. C. Hip Hop. D. Jazz.
2. What can students learn in the jazz class
A. Make use of all the ballet items.
B. Learn the long history of jazz.
C. Dance with famous modern jazz dancers.
D. Get to know jazz-style movements.
3 What is the feature of the hip hop class
A. It is open in the afternoon.
B. The skilled teachers teaching differnt levels.
C. It teaches traditional dances.
D. It is available on Sunday.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了不同类型的舞蹈课程，包括芭蕾、创意舞动、爵士舞和嘻哈舞，并提供了这些课程适合的年龄段、日期、时间和地点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章“Creative Movers”部分中的“Age: 3 — 5(年龄：3 - 5岁)”可知，四岁的孩子适合Creative Movers。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章“Jazz”部分中的“Jazz includes movements from both classical ballet and dance techniques. This class will focus on traditional Jazz dance. Students will be taught the jazz-style rhythms and movements. Students and parents work with program staff to meet students’ personal dance goals.(爵士乐包括古典芭蕾和舞蹈技巧的动作。这门课的重点是传统爵士舞。学生将学习爵士风格的节奏和动作。学生和家长与项目工作人员合作，以满足学生的个人舞蹈目标。)”可知，学生在爵士乐课上将学习爵士风格的节奏和动作。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Ballet”部分中“Time: 10:30 am--12:00am on Saturdays(时间：周六上午10:30-12:00)”、“Creative Movers”部分中“Time: 9:00 am--9:45 am on Saturdays(时间：周六上午9:00-9:45)”、“Jazz”部分中“Time:2:00 pm-3:00pm on Saturdays (时间：周六下午2:00-3:00)”以及“Hip Hop”部分中“Time:1:00 pm-2:00 pm on Sundays(时间：周日下午1:00-2:00)”可知，其他三门舞蹈课都是在周六上课，而Hip Hop是在周日上课，这是它特别之处。故选D项。
B
I was studying to become a firefighter, who are constantly thinking of other people and trying to help children. It’s the mindset, that is the most difficult part in this job!
One night I was heading home and decided to stop off at a burrito (玉米饼) dining hall. I was approached by a homeless man. He asked me for some change to buy a little food.
As I was pulling some change out, I had an idea. I decided to see if he wanted to eat a real dinner. When he followed me in, the people selling the burrito refused to let him in. After some arguing, so I had to encourage him to order whatever he wanted. He ended up ordering enough to fill his stomach at least 3 times over!
It seemed like he was very surprised at my kind behavior. But to me, it was what any “human being” should do or at least offer. To me it reminded me when I was young and my mom brought out a big birthday cake for me on my birthday, with all the candy, getting to experience a big meal. And I think he felt special, like he was getting attention.
I often think about this story, because to me it’s not just about helping someone out by feeding them, but giving him the respect of being a human being and allowing him to feel good about himself was very rewarding.
4. What’s the hardest part of being a firefighter according to the author
A Learning to be a good firefighter. B. Deciding what to do in the future.
C. Dealing with the brother’s relationship. D. Developing the mindset of helping others.
5. What can we infer about the homeless man
A. He was grateful for the author’s kindness.
B. He ordered whatever he wanted the moment he was in.
C. He asked the author to buy a burrito to fill his stomach.
D. He was not welcomed by the boss at first.
6. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning the birthday cake
A. To think back to his own birthday at a young age.
B. To explain the reason for the values he holds onto.
C. To show the similar experience of the homeless man.
D. To tell the difference between him and the homeless man.
7. Which of the following words can best describe the writer
A. indifferent and humorous. B. Selfless and determined.
C. Kind-hearted and thoughtful. D. Considerate and Hard-working.
【答案】4. D 5. D 6. C 7. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者通过为他人着想的心态，帮助了一个流浪汉的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“I was studying to become a firefighter, who are constantly thinking of other people and trying to help children. It’s the mindset, that is the most difficult part in this job! (我正在学习成为一名消防员，他们经常为别人着想，并试图帮助孩子。心态才是这份工作最困难的部分！)”可知，根据作者的说法，作为一名消防员最困难的部分是培养帮助他人的心态。故选D。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“When he followed me in, the people selling the burrito refused to let him in. (当他跟着我进去时，卖墨西哥卷饼的人拒绝让他进去。)”可推知，这个无家可归的人一开始不受老板欢迎。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“To me it reminded me when I was young and my mom brought out a big birthday cake for me on my birthday, with all the candy, getting to experience a big meal. And I think he felt special, like he was getting attention. (对我来说，这让我想起了我小时候，我妈妈在我生日那天给我带来了一个大生日蛋糕，里面有很多糖果，体验了一顿大餐。我觉得他觉得自己很特别，好像他受到了关注。)”可推知，作者提到生日蛋糕的目的是展示流浪汉的类似经历。故选C。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“And I think he felt special, like he was getting attention. (我觉得他觉得自己很特别，好像他受到了关注)”以及最后一段“I often think about this story, because to me it’s not just about helping someone out by feeding them, but giving him the respect of being a human being and allowing him to feel good about himself was very rewarding. (我经常想起这个故事，因为对我来说，这不仅仅是通过喂养来帮助别人，而是给予他作为一个人的尊重，让他对自己感觉良好，这是非常有益的)”可推知，作者心地善良，考虑周到。故选C。
C
Artificial intelligence (AI) plays an important role in the Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 and Asian Para Games. These terms might sound familiar, but how smart are they when applied to the 56 Asian Games venues (场地)
Their smartness can be found in running the venues with less human labor forces. At the Huanglong Sports Center, a system called Smart Stadium Brain is built. A 25 square meter high definition screen lays in the venue’s information center, which guarantees a friendly environment for the athletes and audiences. A small screen on each seat is designed to be at the audience’s service. By finger touching, the audience can control it conveniently to watch and keep contact with the event. What’s more, supported by the 5 G technology.
AI also means further protection on environment. At the Fuyang sports Center, although it has been raining for days, the roof of the venue still remains dry. And the secret lies in its attractive sky garden. The garden, is not only eye-catching but also useful. It allows the greening rate of the entire stadium to reach as high as 45%, being energy-saving. Under the cobblestones (鹅卵石) , a recovery system is filtering (过滤) and collecting rainwater for the venue’s water system, and irrigation water.
8. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “guarantee” in Para2
A. Make sure of. B. Take advantage of. C. Get used to. D. Adapt to.
9. What can we learn from Para2
A. Their smartness of AI will replace workers
B. The stadium is environmentally friendly and advanced but costly.
C. The audience can control small screens on their seats easily.
D. Small screen must be supported by the 5 G technology.
10. How does the roof of the venue keep dry while it’s raining
A. By saving energy.
B. By collecting rainwater system of the sky garden.
C. By recycling the rainwater.
D. By improving the greening rate.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Asian Games with Artificial Intelligence.
B. Smart Asian Games with High-tech Venues.
C. More Connections with Smart Devices.
D. A Sports Center with Smart Stadium Brain.
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. B 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人工智能在2022年杭州亚运会和亚洲残运会中发挥着重要作用。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线单词上一句“A 25 square meter high definition screen lays in the venue’s information center (场馆信息中心设置了25平方米的高清屏幕)”以及下一句“A small screen on each seat is designed to be at the audience’s service. By finger touching, the audience can control it conveniently to watch and keep contact with the event. What’s more, supported by the 5 G technology. (每个座位上都有一个小屏幕，为观众服务。通过手指触摸，观众可以方便地控制它，观看并与事件保持联系。更重要的是，支持5G技术。)”可知，高清屏幕，为运动员和观众保证了一个友好的环境。选项A“Make sure of. (确保)”；选项B“Take advantage of. (利用)”；选项C“Get used to. (习惯)”；选项D“Adapt to. (适应)”。故选A。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Their smartness can be found in running the venues with less human labor forces. At the Huanglong Sports Center, a system called Smart Stadium Brain is built. A 25 square meter high definition screen lays in the venue’s information center, which guarantees a friendly environment for the athletes and audiences. A small screen on each seat is designed to be at the audience’s service. By finger touching, the audience can control it conveniently to watch and keep contact with the event. What’s more, supported by the 5 G technology. (他们的聪明之处在于用较少的人力管理场馆。在黄龙体育中心，一个名为“智能体育场大脑”的系统已经建成。场馆信息中心设置了25平方米的高清屏幕，为运动员和观众提供了一个友好的环境。每个座位上都有一个小屏幕，为观众服务。通过手指触摸，观众可以方便地控制它，观看并与事件保持联系。更重要的是，支持5G技术。)”可知，观众的座位上有个小屏幕，观众可以通过手指触摸方便地控制它。故选C。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“At the Fuyang sports Center, although it has been raining for days, the roof of the venue still remains dry. And the secret lies in its attractive sky garden. The garden, is not only eye-catching but also useful. It allows the greening rate of the entire stadium to reach as high as 45%, being energy-saving. Under the cobblestones (鹅卵石) , a recovery system is filtering (过滤) and collecting rainwater for the venue’s water system, and irrigation water. (在阜阳体育中心，虽然已经下了好几天的雨，但场馆的屋顶仍然干燥。秘密就在于它迷人的空中花园。这个花园，不仅醒目而且实用。使整个体育场的绿化率高达45%，节能。在鹅卵石下面，一个回收系统正在过滤和收集雨水，用于场地的供水系统和灌溉用水。)”可知，下雨时场馆的屋顶之所以能够保持干燥，是因为屋顶有个空中花园，花园中鹅卵石下面一个回收系统正在过滤和收集雨水。故选B。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Artificial intelligence (AI) plays an important role in the Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 and Asian Para Games. These terms might sound familiar, but how smart are they when applied to the 56 Asian Games venues (场地) (人工智能(AI)在2022年杭州亚运会和亚洲残运会中发挥着重要作用。这些术语听起来可能很熟悉，但将它们应用到56个亚运会场馆中又有多聪明呢？)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了人工智能在2022年杭州亚运会和亚洲残运会中发挥着重要作用。故选B。
D
If English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong. Haven’t you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language
According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages increases grey matter density (灰质密度). This is the area of the brain which processes information. It is similar to the way that exercise trains muscles. The study also found the younger people learn a second language, the greater the effect is.
A team led by Dr. Andrea Mechelli, from University College London (UCL), took a group of Britons who only spoke English. They were compared with a group of “early bilinguals(双语)” who had learnt a second language before the age of five, as well as a number of later learners.
Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales, has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills. “Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible.” he said. “You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.”
The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learnt English as a second language between the ages of 2 and 34. Reading, writing, and comprehension(理解)were all tested. The results showed that the younger they started to learn, the better. “Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world,” explained the scientists.
12. Why does the writer mention “exercise” in the second paragraph
A. To make people believe language learning is helpful for their health.
B. To suggest language learning is also a kind of physical labor.
C. To prove that one needs more resources when he/she is learning a language.
D. To tell us that learning a language can train your brain effectively.
13. What can we know from the scientific findings
A. The ability of learning a second language is changing all the time.
B. The earlier you start to learn a second language, the higher the grey matter density is.
C. The experience of learning a second language has a bad effect on brain.
D. There is no difference between a later second language learner and one without a second language.
14. In the last two paragraphs, the author tries to tell us that .
A. Learning of a second language helps in studying other subjects
B. Learning a second language is the same as studying maths
C. Italian is the best choice for you as a second language
D. You’d better choose the ages between 2 and 34 to learn a second language
15. What is mainly talked about in this passage
A. Language learning is closely connected with maths study.
B. Man has a great ability of learning a second language.
C. Studying a foreign language can improve man’s ability to think.
D. The study done by the researchers from UCL is failed finally.
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. A 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项新的研究发现，该研究表明学习第二语言可以让大脑更灵活。在学习第二语言时，阅读、写作和理解能力都会得到提高，而且越早开始学习，效果就越好。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages increases grey matter density (灰质密度). This is the area of the brain which processes information. It is similar to the way that exercise trains muscles. The study also found the younger people learn a second language, the greater the effect is.(根据英国一所大学的一项新研究，学习第二语言可以提高你的脑力。研究人员发现，学习其他语言会增加灰质密度。这是大脑中处理信息的区域。这与运动可以锻炼肌肉类似。研究还发现，越年轻的人学习第二语言，效果就越大。)”可知，文章在第二段提到“运动”，是为了告诉我们运动可以锻炼肌肉，而语言可以训练大脑。故选D。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages increases grey matter density (灰质密度). This is the area of the brain which processes information. It is similar to the way that exercise trains muscles. The study also found the younger people learn a second language, the greater the effect is.(根据英国一所大学的一项新研究，学习第二语言可以提高你的脑力。研究人员发现，学习其他语言会增加灰质密度。这是大脑中处理信息的区域。这与运动可以锻炼肌肉类似。研究还发现，学习第二语言越早，效果就越大。)”可知，学习其他语言会增加灰质密度，而越早开始学习第二语言，效果越好，也就是灰质密度越高。故选B。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales, has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills. “Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible.” he said. “You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.” (威尔士大学的Dylan Vaughan Jones教授研究了双语能力和数学技能之间的联系。“掌握两种语言为你打开了两扇世界之窗，让大脑更加灵活。”他说。“你实际上超越了语言，更好地理解了不同的想法。”)”以及最后一段“The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learnt English as a second language between the ages of 2 and 34. Reading, writing, and comprehension(理解)were all tested.(这一发现与一项针对以意大利语为母语、在2岁至34岁之间将英语作为第二语言学习的人的研究相吻合。阅读、写作和理解都进行了测试。)”可推测，学习第二语言也有助于其他科目的学习。故选A。
15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Haven’t you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language (难道你没有注意到自从你开始学习一门语言后，你变得更聪明了吗？)”以及第二段“According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages increases grey matter density (灰质密度). This is the area of the brain which processes information. It is similar to the way that exercise trains muscles. The study also found the younger people learn a second language, the greater the effect is.(根据英国一所大学的一项新研究，学习第二语言可以提高你的脑力。研究人员发现，学习其他语言会增加灰质密度。这是大脑中处理信息的区域。这与运动可以锻炼肌肉类似。研究还发现，学习第二语言越早，效果就越大。)”再结合全文内容可知，文章主要讲的是学习第二语言对大脑的影响，可以增加脑力，提高个人的认知能力。故选C。
第二节 (共 5 小题; 每小题 2. 5 分, 满分 12. 5 分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中 有两项为多余选项。
Creative ways to change your workouts
Most people know working out is good for your health, both physical and mental.
____16____Sure, you may get excited about training for a 5 K or 10 K, but once the race is over, only to become tired of it after a few weeks.
Create a word or image with your exercise route
Runners often map routes through city streets that create a word or image, then use a GPS device to “draw” it as they run.____17____Not sure what image or message to create You can always follow artistic routes others have created and shared in the apps. Some are impressively complex and may take several excursions to complete. But that’s part of the fun.
Join a free fitness group
Exercising can be more fun with others, so look for group fitness opportunities. Many communities offer free exercise opportunities. Fitness in the Park is a summer-long activity that has been operating in New York state for a decade. Everyone is welcome to head to one of 18 different parks.____18____“The best part is grabbing a partner that you don’t know, or getting together with one that you do,” Frion said. “It’s always so much fun.”
____19____
Sure, you can run a 5 K. But why not try orienteering (定向越野赛) This timed navigational sport requires you to use detailed maps to find orange-and-white flags that are hidden in parks or remote areas. Races involve difficult running routes
Dance
Whether you take a class or practice at home, dancing is a great way to get your body moving. Dancing doesn’t seem like exercise to a lot of people, which is why it’s always a popular choice.____20____ “The workout allows for a creative aspect and meditation at the same time,” she said. “Many people come because it is an opportunity to try something different, as well as to dance in a nonjudgmental space.”
A. Hit the road.
B. Sign up for a new-to-you event.
C. Participants have ranged in age from about 10 to over 70.
D. But keeping on exercising for a long term can be hard.
E. The event is timed, so people often jog or power walk from flag to flag.
F. You can do the same, whether your favored exercise is running, walking or biking.
G. It’s also something you can do anywhere to any kind of music, salsa, hip-hop — it all works.
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. C 19. B 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些创新性的运动方式。
【16题详解】
根据下文“Sure, you may get excited about training for a 5 K or 10 K, but once the race is over, only to become tired of it after a few weeks. (当然，你可能会对5 K或10 K的训练感到兴奋，但一旦比赛结束，几周后就会感到厌倦。)”可知，此处是说长期保持锻炼的动力不容易。D项“But keeping on exercising for a long term can be hard. (但是，保持动力，尤其是长期保持动力，可能会很困难)”符合语境。故选D。
【17题详解】
根据上文“Runners often map routes through city streets that create a word or image, then use a GPS device to ‘draw’ it as they run. (跑步者通常通过绘制城市街道的路线图来创建单词或图像，然后在跑步时使用GPS设备‘绘制’它)”讲述了跑步者经常绘制一个单词或图像的路线图，并用GPS设备在跑步时绘制该图，所以空处应建议读者在锻炼时也采用这种方式。F项“You can do the same, whether your favored exercise is running, walking or biking.(你也可以这样做，无论你喜欢的运动是跑步、步行还是骑自行车)”符合题意。故选F。
【18题详解】
根据上文“Fitness in the Park is a summer-long activity that has been operating in New York state for a decade. Everyone is welcome to head to one of 18 different parks. (公园健身是一项夏季的活动，在纽约州已经开展了十年。所有人都被欢迎前往18个不同的公园之一)”可知，此处讲述了公园健身欢迎所有人参加，空处应讲述参与者的情况。C项“Participants have ranged in age from about 10 to over 70. (参与者的年龄从10岁左右到70多岁不等)”符合题意。故选C。
【19题详解】
根据下文“Sure, you can run a 5 K. But why not try orienteering (定向越野赛) (当然，你可以跑5K。但是为什么不试试定向越野赛呢？)”可知，本段主要讲述了参加新的活动。B项“Participants have ranged in age from about 10 to over 70.(报名参加一个对你来说新的活动)”符合题意。故选B。
【20题详解】
根据上文“Dancing doesn’t seem like exercise to a lot of people, which is why it’s always a popular choice.(对很多人来说，跳舞似乎不是一种锻炼，这就是为什么它总是一种受欢迎的选择)”可知，空处应继续介绍跳舞的信息,。G项“It’s also something you can do anywhere, to any kind of music, salsa, hip-hop — it all works. (这也是你可以在任何地方随着任何类型的音乐跳，萨尔萨舞、嘻哈——都很有效)”符合语境。故选G。
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。
Brian Peters had one thing to do before leaving his job as a police officer in Brooklyn. He decided to spend $500 he____21____for his service to buy 10 gift cards and handed them out to strangers in Brooklyn Centre on his____22____day.
It took him about two hours to____23____the cards and he could put smiles on a lot of people’s faces, including one woman he stopped ____24____noticing the condition of her car. “Her car was really old and really____25____. I saw her screen wipers were ____26____in the up position,” Peters said. “I explained what I was doing and gave her a gift card, and____27____she lit up with a smile.”
Once people____28____the initial shock of what he was doing, Peters said he received a lot more hugs that day. Monique Drier, who____29____with Peters, said Peters has_____30_____wanted to give back and didn’t really want the attention. “He didn’t even have a going away_____31_____,” Drier said. “He has always tried to_____32_____the human side of law practice. He was a great policeman and will be dearly missed.”
Peters, who started his_____33_____job three days ago, said he still wants to continue giving back to the community. “Community service is extremely_____34_____, and when you’re fortunate in life, you should give back to others who aren’t as fortunate as you,” Peters said. “That’s what_____35_____the world go round.”
21. A. earned B. created C. borrowed D. achieved
22. A. first B. last C. victory D. great
23. A. take out B. deal with C. care about D. give away
24. A. before B. until C. after D. since
25. A. ruined B. destroyed C. damaged D. harmed
26. A. placed B. stuck C. set D. laid
27. A. gently B. kindly C. totally D. immediately
28. A. overcame B. admitted C. believed D. struck
29. A. worked B. performed C. organized D. watched
30. A. never B. always C. seldom D. rarely
31. A. conference B. congratulation C. celebration D. party
32. A. remember B. forget C. prevent D. insist
33. A. convenient B. free C. different D. new
34. A. authentic B. important C. brilliant D. practical
35. A. forces B. equips C. makes D. explores
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Peters作为一名警察在离职前，用赠送陌生人礼品卡的方式来回馈社会，使人们意识到社会服务是一项重要的工作，它是世界运转的原因。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他决定用自己做义工赚的500美元买10张礼品卡，并在最后一天把它们分发给布鲁克林中心的陌生人。A. earned赢得、赚；B. created创造；C. borrowed借；D. achieved实现、获得。根据空后“for his service”可知，500美元是他做义工赚的。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他决定用自己做义工赚的500美元买10张礼品卡，并在最后一天把它们分发给布鲁克林中心的陌生人。A. first第一个；B. last最后一个；C. victory胜利；D. great伟大的。根据上文“Brian Peters had one thing to do before leaving his job as a police officer in Brooklyn.”可知，他决定辞职，因此这应该是他工作的最后一天。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：他花了大约两个小时分发卡片，让很多人脸上露出了笑容，其中包括一位他在注意到她的汽车状况后拦下的女子。A. take out取出；B. deal with处理；C. care about关心；D. give away赠送、泄露。根据上文“He decided to spend $500 he____1____for his service to buy 10 gift cards and handed them out to strangers in Brooklyn Centre on his____2____day.”可知，Peters买了10张礼品卡，分发给陌生人。由此可知，空处指的是花了两小时分发卡片。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：他花了大约两个小时分发卡片，让很多人脸上露出了笑容，其中包括一位他在注意到她的汽车状况后拦下的女子。A. before在……前；B. until直到；C. after在……后；D. since自从。考查时间状语，根据常理推测，他应该是注意到这位女士的汽车状况，然后才拦下这位女子。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“她的车又旧又坏。我看到她的雨刮器卡在了向上的位置，” Peters说。A. ruined毁灭；B. destroyed摧毁；C. damaged损害；D. harmed伤害。根据下文“I saw her screen wipers were ____6____in the up position,”可知，这位女士的汽车状况非常差，雨刮器都坏了，引出可知，这辆车应该是有损害的。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“她的车又旧又坏。我看到她的雨刮器卡在了向上的位置，” Peters说。A. placed放置；B. stuck粘贴、刺入；C. set设定；D. laid铺设。根据上文“Her car was really old and really____5____.”可知，这位女士的汽车状态很差，坏了，由此可知，雨刮器应该是卡在了向上的位置。考查短语：be stuck in，意为“处于……状态”，符合句意。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我向她解释了我在做什么，并给了她一张礼品卡，她立刻笑了起来。A. gently温柔地；B. kindly仁慈地；C. totally完全地；D. immediately立即。根据上文内容可推测，这位女士的日子并不好过，此时有人送给她一张礼品卡，她应该是立即笑了。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Peters说，当人们克服了最初对他所做的事情的震惊后，那天他得到了更多的拥抱。A. overcame克服；B. admitted承认；C. believed相信；D. struck打、撞击、罢工。根据下文“Peters said he received a lot more hugs that day.”可知，当人们克服了那种震惊后，会给他拥抱。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：与Peters一起工作的Monique Drier说，Peters一直想回馈社会，并不是真的想要受到关注。A. worked工作；B. performed履行、表演；C. organized组织；D. watched观看。根据下文““He didn’t even have a going away____11____,” Drier said. “He has always tried to____12____the human side of law practice. He was a great policeman and will be dearly missed.””可推测，Monique Drier应该是和他一起工作的同事。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：与Peters一起工作的Monique Drier说，Peters一直想回馈社会，并不是真的想要受到关注。A. never从不；B. always总是；C. seldom很少；D. rarely几乎不。根据下文“He has always tried to____12____the human side of law practice. He was a great policeman and will be dearly missed.”可知，他总是看到人性的一面，因此可推断，他一直想回馈社会。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“他甚至没有举办送别派对，”Drier说。“他一直试图记住法律实践中人性的一面。他是一名伟大的警察，我们将深深地怀念他。”A. conference会议；B. congratulation祝贺；C. celebration庆祝；D. party聚会。根据上文“Brian Peters had one thing to do before leaving his job as a police officer in Brooklyn.”以及常识可知，在离职的时候，通常会举办送别派对。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“他甚至没有举办送别派对，”Drier说。“他一直试图记住法律实践中人性的一面。他是一名伟大的警察，我们将深深地怀念他。”A. remember记得；B. forget忘记；C. prevent阻止；D. insist坚持。根据上文“Peters has____10____wanted to give back and didn’t really want the attention.”可知，他总是记住法律实践中人性的一面。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Peters三天前开始了他的新工作，他说他仍然想继续回馈社区。A. convenient方便的；B. free自由的；C. different不同的；D. new新的。根据上文“He decided to spend $500 he____1____for his service to buy 10 gift cards and handed them out to strangers in Brooklyn Centre on his____2____day.”可知，他已经离职，并且在工作的最后一天做了善事，由此可知，此时他是有了新工作。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Peters说：“社区服务非常重要，当你在生活中很幸运时，你应该回馈那些没有你幸运的人。这就是世界运转的动力。”A. authentic真实的；B. important重要的；C. brilliant卓越的；D. practical实用的。根据下文“when you’re fortunate in life, you should give back to others who aren’t as fortunate as you”可知，他认为社区服务很重要。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Peters说：“社区服务非常重要，当你在生活中很幸运时，你应该回馈那些没有你幸运的人。这就是世界运转的动力。”A. forces强迫；B. equips装备；C. makes制作，使得；D. explores探索。根据上文“Community service is extremely____14___, and when you’re fortunate in life, you should give back to others who aren’t as fortunate as you”可知，他认为社区服务很重要，所以正是这些才使得世界得以运作的。故选C。
第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
第一节语法填空(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，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’s men’s table tennis team beat the Republic of Korea, winning the men’s team title at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou. Table tennis legend Ma Long played ____36____ the third singles player to win the decisive victory for China. It ____37____ (be) 17 years since Ma Long first represented China in the Asian Games and won the gold medal in the men’s team.
He is now 35-year-old, but he shows no sign of age when ____38____ (compete) against other athletes. And his moves remain aggressive (侵略的). With great efforts, he finally managed ____39____ (achieve) the victory. It added a fifth Asian gold to Ma’s trophy cabinet (奖杯柜), which also ____40____ (include) an all-time record of five Olympic gold medals and 25 world championships titles dating back to 2006. He really set ____41____ example for athletes all over the world.
However, ____42____ is a pity that he had to bid farewell (告别) to the Asian Games at the post-match press conference (新闻发布会) because of his age. Ma wrote on his micro blog, “Love can last a long time. I’m ____43____ (extreme) grateful to my teammates and all the fans at the scene. It’s you ____44____ encourage me to go on. I’ll never forget all these good Asian Games ____45____ (memory). Keep going for the Chinese team!”
【答案】36. as 37. has been##is
peting
39. to achieve
40. includes
41. an 42. it
43. extremely
44. that##who
45. memories
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了中国男子乒乓球队在亚运会上获胜并荣膺男子团体冠军。乒乓球传奇马龙出战第三单打，赢得了冠军所需的胜利，为中国队立下了汗马功劳。尽管马龙已经35岁了，但是在比赛中仍然表现得像年轻人一样主动进攻。此次胜利也为他的奖杯柜增添了第五个亚洲金牌。遗憾的是，马龙宣布因年龄原因告别亚洲运动会，但是他感激自己的队友和所有粉丝一直以来对他的支持。
【36题详解】
考查介词。句意：乒乓球传奇马龙作为第三名单打选手为中国赢得了决定性的胜利。分析句子，句中表示“作为”使用介词as，与后文的the third singles player构成介词短语，意为“作为第三名单打选手”。故填as
【37题详解】
考查动词。句意：自从马龙第一次代表中国参加亚运会并获得男子团体金牌以来，已经过去了17年。分析句子，句中构成it has been/is+一段时间+since+一般过去时的固定句型，意为“自从……已经过去多长时间”。故填has been或者is。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：他现在35岁了，但在与其他运动员比赛时，他没有表现出年龄的迹象。分析句子，设空处与前文的when构成状语从句的省略结构，完整结构为when he was competing against other athletes，此处he与compete之间是主动关系。故填competing。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：经过努力，他终于取得了胜利。句中manage to do为固定短语，使用不定式作宾语，意为“设法做成某事”。故填to achieve。
【40题详解】
考查动词。句意：这为马的奖杯柜增加了第五枚亚洲金牌，还包括自2006年以来的5枚奥运会金牌和25枚世界锦标赛冠军的历史记录。分析句子，设空处使用动词作谓语，根据句意，句子表述客观事实即“包括自2006年以来的5枚奥运会金牌和25枚世界锦标赛冠军的历史记录”故使用一般现在时，which指代前文的Ma’s trophy cabinet，为第三人称单数。故填includes。
【41题详解】
考查冠词。句意：他真的为全世界的运动员树立了榜样。分析句子，句中set an example for sb为固定短语，意为“为某人树立榜样”。example为可数名词，此处表示泛指，同时首字母为元音音素。故填an。
42题详解】
考查代词。句意：然而，令人遗憾的是，由于年龄的原因，他不得不在赛后的新闻发布会上告别亚运会。分析句子，句中缺少代词作主语。句中it is a pity that+从句构成it引导的形式主语，that引导主语从句的结构。故填it。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意：我非常感谢我的队友和所有在场的球迷。分析句子，设空处使用副词作状语，修饰形容词，extremely意为“尤其地，极其地”符合句意。故填extremely。
【44题详解】
考查强调句。句意：就是你鼓励我走下去的。分析句子，设空处与前文it is构成强调句结构即it is+强调部分+that/who+句子，此处对you进行强调，为人。故填that/who。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意：我永远不会忘记所有这些美好的亚运会记忆。分析句子，设空处使用名词作宾语。memory为可数名词，意为“回忆，记忆”其为可数名词，此处表示复数意义。故填memories。
第四部分 写作 (共两节, 满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
46. 假定你是校学生会主席李华，你校拟近期举办一场拔河比赛。请你代表学生会就此写一则书面通知，内容包括：
1. 比赛宗旨；
2. 比赛信息；
3. 欢迎参赛或观赛。
参考词汇：tug of war 拔河比赛
注意：
1. 写作词数应为 80 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答, 通知的开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Notice
I am much honourable to inform you that
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】范文
Notice
I am much honourable to inform you that a tug-of-war will be held in our school. The match is scheduled to be held every afternoon from Monday to Friday this week in our school playground.10 boys and 10 girls from each class are organized to form one team. The competition shall be carried out by the method of two out of three elimination. The first, second and third prizes and Spiritual Civilization Awards will be presented. The purpose of the match is to strengthen the communication between classes and further improve the physical quality of students. Welcome to participate in and watch the competition.
That’s all. Thank you!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假定你是校学生会主席李华，你校拟近期举办一场拔河比赛。请你代表学生会就此写一则书面通知。
【详解】1.词汇积累
举行：hold→host
比赛：competition→contest
方式：method→way
目的：purpose→goal
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Welcome to participate in and watch the competition.
拓展句：Anyone who would like to participate in and watch the competition is welcome.
【点睛】[高分句型1] I am much honourable to inform you that a tug-of-war will be held in our school. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] The purpose of the match is to strengthen the communication between classes and further improve the physical quality of students. (运用了不定式作表语)
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
Callie was a high school student. Because of her parents’ business, her family moved from London to Los Angeles, where she grew up.
Living in a quiet and warm community with her parents, Callie was very interested in various volunteer activities in the community, and almost no one in the community didn’t know her.
On a sunny afternoon, Callie was reading a poem when she heard a soft knock. She stood up at once and opened the door. Her favourite neighbor, Mrs. Baker, stood outside the door.
“I need your help, Callie,” Mrs. Baker said, “and do you know the empty lot (场地) down the street ” Callie nodded, smiling. “The place is a mess, covered with trash. The city is letting us use the lot as a community garden, “she explained.” We need help to clean up the lot on Saturday. “Sure, Mrs. Baker!” Callie said cheerfully. “I just have nothing to do this Saturday. I will be happy to help you!” Mrs. Baker looked pleased and said, “Thanks, Callie. We want to get the garden planted before summer. By then, adults and children in our community will have had a good place to go.”
At school the next morning, Callie’s close friend Tamara was waiting for her by their classroom, who had a surprise for her. Tamara said, “My mom bought tickets to Fun World this Saturday. She has an extra one for you!” The girls had been waiting for months for the amusement park (游乐场) to reopen.
Callie sighed and worried over how to choose for the rest of the day. Her mother noticed her mood (情绪) when she arrived home. “Did something go wrong at school ” her mother asked.
Callie explained her problem. “What should I do, Mom ” Callie asked. “I know you want to go with Tamara and also want to help Mrs. Baker. Think carefully about your choice, and you need to make your own decision. But I know you will do what is best,” her mother answered.
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
Paragraph 1:
Callie spent the evening thinking about her decision.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
On Saturday, Callie met Mrs. Baker at the empty lot and behind Mrs. Baker stood Tamara.
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【答案】Paragraph 1:
Callie spent the evening thinking about her decision. There was no doubt that going to Fun World would be interesting, but on second thoughts, helping clean up the lot should be more meaningful, because people in the community could be provided with a better environment. The next day at school, Callie apologised to Tamara for her not being able to go to the amusement park, which got Tamara down. Tamara thought Callie didn’t attach too much importance to their friendship.
Paragraph 2:
On Saturday, Callie met Mrs. Baker at the empty lot and behind Mrs. Baker stood Tamara. “Hi, Callie,” Mrs. Baker said, “Your mother said you made a difficult choice, and thank you and your friend for helping us today.” “You’re welcome,” Callie said. Tamara smiled at Callie and said, “Knowing you made a promise that you would come to help clean up the lot, I am willing to do it with you. My mom said she would take us to Fun World next weekend.” Callie smiled and hugged Tamara, with tears running down her cheeks (with复合结构).
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是读后续写。本篇文章以时间和故事发展为线索展开，讲述了高中生Callie热衷于社区里的各种志愿活动。一天下午，邻居Baker请她在周六帮忙清扫社区的空地，她毫不犹豫答应下来。之后她的好朋友Tamara又想邀请她周六一起去两人期待已久的游乐场玩。Callie处于犹豫之中，不知该如何选择。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由续写第一段开头语“Callie整晚都在考虑她的决定。”可知，该段可描写Callie纠结于如何抉择的思考过程。再结合续写第二段开头语“星期六，Callie在空地上遇见了贝克夫人，Tamara站在贝克太太的后面。”可知，第一段段末可描写Callie最终选择兑现自己的承诺去帮助Baker夫人做社区志愿活动，并把自己的想法告诉了Tamara，这让Tamara认为Callie不重视她们的友谊。
②由续写第二段开头语“星期六，Callie在空地上遇见了Baker夫人，Tamara站在Baker夫人的后面。”可知，Callie在周六那天去街道另一端的空地见了Baker夫人，并在那里见到了自己的好朋友Tamara。由此可展开联想，Baker夫人知道Callie做了一个艰难的选择并表示感谢，Tamara也理解了Callie做出的决定并一起帮忙打扫空地。
2. 续写线索：
难以抉择——决定帮助贝克夫人——给Temara道歉——和Temara一起帮助贝克夫人——贝克夫人感谢——解释——感动
3. 词汇激活：
行为类
提供：provide…with/offer/supply…for
做出选择：make a choice/ make selection
许诺：make a promise/promise/give one’s word
情绪类
道歉：apologize/make an apology
感谢：thank sb./be grateful to sb.
感动：with tears running down/moved/touched
【点睛】【高分句型1】There was no doubt that going to Fun World would be interesting, but on second thoughts, helping clean up the lot should be more meaningful, because people in the community could be provided with a better environment. (运用了that引导同位语从句、动名词作主语以及because引导状语从句)
【高分句型2】Callie smiled and hugged Tamara, with tears running down her cheeks (运用了with复合结构)河大附中实验学校 2023 级 12 月月考英语
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
Dance Classes
Ballet
Ballet teaches grace,and flexibility (灵活). Students focus on the use of proper ballet items , expanding their knowledge of classical ballet techniques and improving
skills for classical ballet practice.
Age: 8 — 10
Date: September 7 2019 — May 16, 2020 Time: 10:30 am — 12:00 am on Saturdays
Creative Movers
Students can explore creative movement, the development of skills and balance. The class helps build strength, flexibility and self-confidence, and allows children to realize expression in a positive and encouraging environment.
Age: 3 — 5
Date: September 7, 2019 — January 18, 2020 Time: 9:00 am — 9:45 am on Saturdays
Jazz
Jazz includes movements from both classical ballet and dance techniques. This class will focus on traditional Jazz dance. Students will be taught the jazz-style rhythms and movements. Students and parents work with program staff to meet students’ personal dance goals.
Age: 5 — 6
Date: September 7 2019 — May 16, 2020 Time: 2:00 pm — 3:00 pm on Saturdays
Hip Hop
Students will be introduced to several different aspects of hip hop dance including Popping Locking, Breaking and Tutting in a high-energy environment. Our hip hop instructors are highly knowledgeable and will provide students with a wonderful view of hip hop dance.
Age: 7 — 10
Date: September 7, 2019 — May 16, 2020 Time: 1:00 pm — 2:00 pm on Sundays
1 Which class is suitable for 4-year-old children
A. Ballet. B. Creative Movers. C. Hip Hop. D. Jazz.
2. What can students learn in the jazz class
A. Make use of all the ballet items.
B. Learn the long history of jazz.
C. Dance with famous modern jazz dancers.
D. Get to know jazz-style movements.
3. What is the feature of the hip hop class
A. It is open in the afternoon.
B. The skilled teachers teaching differnt levels.
C. It teaches traditional dances.
D. It is available on Sunday.
B
I was studying to become a firefighter, who are constantly thinking of other people and trying to help children. It’s the mindset, that is the most difficult part in this job!
One night I was heading home and decided to stop off at a burrito (玉米饼) dining hall. I was approached by a homeless man. He asked me for some change to buy a little food.
As I was pulling some change out, I had an idea. I decided to see if he wanted to eat a real dinner. When he followed me in, the people selling the burrito refused to let him in. After some arguing, so I had to encourage him to order whatever he wanted. He ended up ordering enough to fill his stomach at least 3 times over!
It seemed like he was very surprised at my kind behavior. But to me, it was what any “human being” should do or at least offer. To me it reminded me when I was young and my mom brought out a big birthday cake for me on my birthday, with all the candy, getting to experience a big meal. And I think he felt special, like he was getting attention.
I often think about this story, because to me it’s not just about helping someone out by feeding them, but giving him the respect of being a human being and allowing him to feel good about himself was very rewarding.
4. What’s the hardest part of being a firefighter according to the author
A. Learning to be a good firefighter. B. Deciding what to do in the future.
C. Dealing with the brother’s relationship. D. Developing the mindset of helping others.
5. What can we infer about the homeless man
A. He was grateful for the author’s kindness.
B. He ordered whatever he wanted the moment he was in.
C. He asked the author to buy a burrito to fill his stomach.
D. He was not welcomed by the boss at first.
6. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning the birthday cake
A. To think back to his own birthday at a young age.
B. To explain the reason for the values he holds onto.
C. To show the similar experience of the homeless man.
D. To tell the difference between him and the homeless man.
7. Which of the following words can best describe the writer
A. indifferent and humorous. B. Selfless and determined.
C. Kind-hearted and thoughtful. D. Considerate and Hard-working.
C
Artificial intelligence (AI) plays an important role in the Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 and Asian Para Games. These terms might sound familiar, but how smart are they when applied to the 56 Asian Games venues (场地)
Their smartness can be found in running the venues with less human labor forces. At the Huanglong Sports Center, a system called Smart Stadium Brain is built. A 25 square meter high definition screen lays in the venue’s information center, which guarantees a friendly environment for the athletes and audiences. A small screen on each seat is designed to be at the audience’s service. By finger touching, the audience can control it conveniently to watch and keep contact with the event. What’s more, supported by the 5 G technology.
AI also means further protection on environment. At the Fuyang sports Center, although it has been raining for days, the roof of the venue still remains dry. And the secret lies in its attractive sky garden. The garden, is not only eye-catching but also useful. It allows the greening rate of the entire stadium to reach as high as 45%, being energy-saving. Under the cobblestones (鹅卵石) , a recovery system is filtering (过滤) and collecting rainwater for the venue’s water system, and irrigation water.
8. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “guarantee” in Para2
A. Make sure of. B. Take advantage of. C. Get used to. D. Adapt to.
9. What can we learn from Para2
A. Their smartness of AI will replace workers
B. The stadium is environmentally friendly and advanced but costly.
C. The audience can control small screens on their seats easily.
D. Small screen must be supported by the 5 G technology.
10. How does the roof of the venue keep dry while it’s raining
A. By saving energy.
B. By collecting rainwater system of the sky garden.
C. By recycling the rainwater.
D. By improving the greening rate.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Asian Games with Artificial Intelligence.
B. Smart Asian Games with High-tech Venues.
C. More Connections with Smart Devices.
D. A Sports Center with Smart Stadium Brain.
D
If English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong. Haven’t you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language
According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages increases grey matter density (灰质密度). This is the area of the brain which processes information. It is similar to the way that exercise trains muscles. The study also found the younger people learn a second language, the greater the effect is.
A team led by Dr. Andrea Mechelli, from University College London (UCL), took a group of Britons who only spoke English. They were compared with a group of “early bilinguals(双语)” who had learnt a second language before the age of five, as well as a number of later learners.
Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales, has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills. “Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible.” he said. “You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.”
The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learnt English as a second language between the ages of 2 and 34. Reading, writing, and comprehension(理解)were all tested. The results showed that the younger they started to learn, the better. “Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world,” explained the scientists.
12. Why does the writer mention “exercise” in the second paragraph
A. To make people believe language learning is helpful for their health.
B. To suggest language learning is also a kind of physical labor.
C. To prove that one needs more resources when he/she is learning a language.
D. To tell us that learning a language can train your brain effectively.
13. What can we know from the scientific findings
A. The ability of learning a second language is changing all the time.
B. The earlier you start to learn a second language, the higher the grey matter density is.
C. The experience of learning a second language has a bad effect on brain.
D. There is no difference between a later second language learner and one without a second language.
14. In the last two paragraphs, the author tries to tell us that .
A. Learning of a second language helps in studying other subjects
B. Learning a second language is the same as studying maths
C. Italian is the best choice for you as a second language
D. You’d better choose the ages between 2 and 34 to learn a second language
15. What is mainly talked about in this passage
A. Language learning is closely connected with maths study.
B. Man has a great ability of learning a second language.
C. Studying a foreign language can improve man’s ability to think.
D. The study done by the researchers from UCL is failed finally.
第二节 (共 5 小题; 每小题 2. 5 分, 满分 12. 5 分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中 有两项为多余选项。
Creative ways to change your workouts
Most people know working out is good for your health, both physical and mental.
____16____Sure, you may get excited about training for a 5 K or 10 K, but once the race is over, only to become tired of it after a few weeks.
Create a word or image with your exercise route
Runners often map routes through city streets that create a word or image, then use a GPS device to “draw” it as they run.____17____Not sure what image or message to create You can always follow artistic routes others have created and shared in the apps. Some are impressively complex and may take several excursions to complete. But that’s part of the fun.
Join a free fitness group
Exercising can be more fun with others, so look for group fitness opportunities. Many communities offer free exercise opportunities. Fitness in the Park is a summer-long activity that has been operating in New York state for a decade. Everyone is welcome to head to one of 18 different parks.____18____“The best part is grabbing a partner that you don’t know, or getting together with one that you do,” Frion said. “It’s always so much fun.”
____19____
Sure, you can run a 5 K. But why not try orienteering (定向越野赛) This timed navigational sport requires you to use detailed maps to find orange-and-white flags that are hidden in parks or remote areas. Races involve difficult running routes
Dance
Whether you take a class or practice at home, dancing is a great way to get your body moving. Dancing doesn’t seem like exercise to a lot of people, which is why it’s always a popular choice.____20____ “The workout allows for a creative aspect and meditation at the same time,” she said. “Many people come because it is an opportunity to try something different, as well as to dance in a nonjudgmental space.”
A. Hit the road.
B. Sign up for a new-to-you event.
C. Participants have ranged in age from about 10 to over 70.
D. But keeping on exercising for a long term can be hard.
E. The event is timed, so people often jog or power walk from flag to flag.
F. You can do the same, whether your favored exercise is running, walking or biking.
G. It’s also something you can do anywhere to any kind of music, salsa, hip-hop — it all works.
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。
Brian Peters had one thing to do before leaving his job as a police officer in Brooklyn. He decided to spend $500 he____21____for his service to buy 10 gift cards and handed them out to strangers in Brooklyn Centre on his____22____day.
It took him about two hours to____23____the cards and he could put smiles on a lot of people’s faces, including one woman he stopped ____24____noticing the condition of her car. “Her car was really old and really____25____. I saw her screen wipers were ____26____in the up position,” Peters said. “I explained what I was doing and gave her a gift card, and____27____she lit up with a smile.”
Once people____28____the initial shock of what he was doing, Peters said he received a lot more hugs that day. Monique Drier, who____29____with Peters, said Peters has_____30_____wanted to give back and didn’t really want the attention. “He didn’t even have a going away_____31_____,” Drier said. “He has always tried to_____32_____the human side of law practice. He was a great policeman and will be dearly missed.”
Peters, who started his_____33_____job three days ago, said he still wants to continue giving back to the community. “Community service is extremely_____34_____, and when you’re fortunate in life, you should give back to others who aren’t as fortunate as you,” Peters said. “That’s what_____35_____the world go round.”
21. A. earned B. created C. borrowed D. achieved
22. A. first B. last C. victory D. great
23. A. take out B. deal with C. care about D. give away
24. A. before B. until C. after D. since
25. A. ruined B. destroyed C. damaged D. harmed
26. A. placed B. stuck C. set D. laid
27. A. gently B. kindly C. totally D. immediately
28. A. overcame B. admitted C. believed D. struck
29. A. worked B. performed C. organized D. watched
30. A. never B. always C. seldom D. rarely
31. A. conference B. congratulation C. celebration D. party
32. A. remember B. forget C. prevent D. insist
33. A. convenient B. free C. different D. new
34. A. authentic B. important C. brilliant D. practical
35. A. forces B. equips C. makes D. explores
第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
第一节语法填空(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，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’s men’s table tennis team beat the Republic of Korea, winning the men’s team title at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou. Table tennis legend Ma Long played ____36____ the third singles player to win the decisive victory for China. It ____37____ (be) 17 years since Ma Long first represented China in the Asian Games and won the gold medal in the men’s team.
He is now 35-year-old, but he shows no sign of age when ____38____ (compete) against other athletes. And his moves remain aggressive (侵略的). With great efforts, he finally managed ____39____ (achieve) the victory. It added a fifth Asian gold to Ma’s trophy cabinet (奖杯柜), which also ____40____ (include) an all-time record of five Olympic gold medals and 25 world championships titles dating back to 2006. He really set ____41____ example for athletes all over the world.
However, ____42____ is a pity that he had to bid farewell (告别) to the Asian Games at the post-match press conference (新闻发布会) because of his age. Ma wrote on his micro blog, “Love can last a long time. I’m ____43____ (extreme) grateful to my teammates and all the fans at the scene. It’s you ____44____ encourage me to go on. I’ll never forget all these good Asian Games ____45____ (memory). Keep going for the Chinese team!”
第四部分 写作 (共两节, 满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
46. 假定你是校学生会主席李华，你校拟近期举办一场拔河比赛。请你代表学生会就此写一则书面通知，内容包括：
1. 比赛宗旨；
2. 比赛信息；
3. 欢迎参赛或观赛。
参考词汇：tug of war 拔河比赛
注意：
1. 写作词数应为 80 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答, 通知的开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Notice
I am much honourable to inform you that
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第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
Callie was a high school student. Because of her parents’ business, her family moved from London to Los Angeles, where she grew up.
Living in a quiet and warm community with her parents, Callie was very interested in various volunteer activities in the community, and almost no one in the community didn’t know her.
On a sunny afternoon, Callie was reading a poem when she heard a soft knock. She stood up at once and opened the door. Her favourite neighbor, Mrs. Baker, stood outside the door.
“I need your help, Callie,” Mrs. Baker said, “and do you know the empty lot (场地) down the street ” Callie nodded, smiling. “The place is a mess, covered with trash. The city is letting us use the lot as a community garden, “she explained.” We need help to clean up the lot on Saturday. “Sure, Mrs. Baker!” Callie said cheerfully. “I just have nothing to do this Saturday. I will be happy to help you!” Mrs. Baker looked pleased and said, “Thanks, Callie. We want to get the garden planted before summer. By then, adults and children in our community will have had a good place to go.”
At school the next morning, Callie’s close friend Tamara was waiting for her by their classroom, who had a surprise for her. Tamara said, “My mom bought tickets to Fun World this Saturday. She has an extra one for you!” The girls had been waiting for months for the amusement park (游乐场) to reopen.
Callie sighed and worried over how to choose for the rest of the day. Her mother noticed her mood (情绪) when she arrived home. “Did something go wrong at school ” her mother asked.
Callie explained her problem. “What should I do, Mom ” Callie asked. “I know you want to go with Tamara and also want to help Mrs. Baker. Think carefully about your choice, and you need to make your own decision. But I know you will do what is best,” her mother answered.
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
Paragraph 1:
Callie spent the evening thinking about her decision.
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Paragraph 2:
On Saturday, Callie met Mrs. Baker at the empty lot and behind Mrs. Baker stood Tamara.
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