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重庆育才中学 西南大学附属中学 重庆外国语学校
高2024届拔尖强基联盟高二下半期联合考试
英语试题
(总分：150分，考试时间：120分钟)
2023年4月
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、班级、座号、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔填涂;答非选择题时，必须使用0. 5毫米的黑色签字笔书写;必须在题号对应的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写无效;保持答卷清洁、完整。
3. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回(试题卷自己保存，以备评讲)。
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并阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Who will be absent from the dinner?
A Vicky. B. Amy. C. Mom.
2. Which city does Tina like best in Europe?
A. Ibiza. B. London. C. Florence.
3. What kind of bananas does the woman want?
A. The green ones. B. The pure yellow ones. C. The ripe ones with brown spots.
4. When is Dr. Brown available today?
A. 10: 00 anm-10: 45 am. B. 10: 30 am-11: 00 am. C. 2: 00 pm-3: 00 pm.
5. What happened to Bill?
A. He failed to find the hall. B. He missed a meeting. C. He lost his iPad
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。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, 7题。
6. What did the man just get?
A. A job offer. B. A club invitation. C. A college acceptance letter.
7. What does the man decide to do?
A. Work to earn money. B. Look after his uncle. C. Become a professional player.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the conversation mainly about?
A. Plans for the weekend. B. Social network usage. C. The best messaging App.
9. What is the woman’s attitude toward David’s behavior?
A. Casual. B. Understanding. C. Disapproving.
10. How many people does David claim to text regularly?
A. 5. B. 6. C. 10.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Friends. B. Husband and wife. C. Manager and clerk
12. What can we learn about the museum?
A. It is free to the public. B. It is the biggest cultural center.
C. It has temporary exhibits for young kids.
13. How will the speakers go to the museum?
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What are the speakers doing at the beginning of the conversation?
A. Reading a story. B. Looking at a photo. C. Waiting for their cousin.
15. When did Kole stop the car?
A. After he saw a floating jacket. B. Since he heard some shouting.
C. When he noticed a struggling boy.
16. How did Kole manage to save the boy?
A. He called for help. B. He jumped into the water. C. He took advantage of a rope.
17. Where does Kole work?
A. In a bank. B. In a hospital. C. In a swimming club.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker?
A. An environmental official. B. A program producer. C. A scientist.
19. Where did the speaker do the task?
A. In a boat. B. At a university. C. At a TV station.
20. Why are the sharks returning?
A. There is more food to eat. B. The water quality is better. C. Hunting is forbidden.
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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Whether you’re travelling to the islands or the mountains of Thailand, you’re likely to spend at least one night in its capital city on the way. Bangkok might be noisy and polluted but it’s also an exciting city with plenty of things to see and do. Why not make it a longer stay?
Where to stay
The Khao San Road was a famous traveller spot even before Leonardo di Caprio’s character in the film The Beach stayed there. But it’s noisy not very pretty and not very Thai. For something more authentic, Phra Kanong offers an alterative place to stay, with its fantastic street markets where everyday Bangkok people eat, work and live. It’s not as convenient for the main tourist sites, but it has a Skytrain station so you can be at the Grand Palace in 20 minutes.
How to get around
Bangkok’s traffic can be a nightmare. Sure, you can easily take a taxi-if you want to spend hours stuck in traffic jams-but there are two much better ways to get around the city. To explore the temples and historical sites, catch an express boat river taxi or a longtail boat along the Chao Phraya river and the canals. For the modern part of the city, the Skytrain is a fast, cheap way to travel from the river to the shopping malls and nightlife of Sukhumvit.
Where to eat
The simple answer is: everywhere! Thai street food is among the best in the world, and for around $5 you can eat a filling and delicious meal. Some food stands have little plastic seats where you can sit and eat and they cook the same dish over and over, like fried chicken on rice or Pad Thai noodles.
What to do
After you’ve seen the main sites like the Giant Buddha at the temple of Wat Pho and the spectacular Grand Palace, and shopped at Chatuchak market, check out the snake farm and watch the live snake show. You can even touch a snake yourself if you want to!
1. What can we learn from the second paragraph?
A. Many famous films were shot on the Khao San Road.
B. There are fantastic street markets on the Khao San Road.
C. Tourists can experience local people’s life in Phra Kanong.
D. It’s convenient to get to the main tourist sites from Phra Kanong.
2. If you want to explore the modern part of Bangkok, which transport is the best choice?
A. The taxi. B. The skytrain. C. The longtail boat. D. The express boat river taxi.
3. Where is the passage most probably taken from?
A. A textbook. B. A book review. C. A research report. D. A travel guide
B
I grew up in a poor household and fought my way from bars in South Africa into offices here in Canada. My parents were teachers with modest salaries, but we could hardly make ends meet because of my dad’s addiction to alcohol. My mom tried her best to love us and keep us fed.
At about 4 years old, I saw a smiling piggy bank at a flea market, which was sitting on a table among all kinds of second-band goods. Child as I was, somehow I had the thought that it was going to make things better and that’s why I had to have it. Then for two years, I saved everything from my birthday money from my granny to leftover coins at the bar.
However, we smashed the piggy bank in the middle of a winter when our electricity had just been cut off again and the cupboard didn’t have any food left. My mom didn’t tell me to do it, but I volunteered. Even at roughly 6 years old, I had a strong sense of duty toward my family. It had enough money to put gas in the car and buy groceries, plus some candles for light.
It changed my life because it changed my attitude towards life. I suddenly believed my situation was temporary and that I was able to face any challenge and make my life better.
As an adult, I had a long-term dream of leaving South Africa. So in spring 2020, I packed up everything I could and moved to Canada. I worked my way up to be a senior salesman here, applying the skills of frugality(节俭)and persistence that my piggy taught me. I am proud to say that I am fighting for what I love and looking forward to whatever is next.
4. What is true about the author’s family?
A. They led a well-off and carefree life. B. The author’s parents often quarreled.
C. They got by on a small amount of money. D. The author’s dad was responsible and reliable.
5. What does the underlined word “smashed” most probably mean in paragraph 3?
A. sold B. broke C. bought D. hid
6. What kind of person is the author?
A. Optimistic and modest B. Critical and pessimistic
C. Considerate and innovative D. Independent and responsible
7. What would be the best title for the text?
A Saving the Day B. Embracing the Future
C. Friendship with My Piggy Bank D. My Ambition of Being Successful
C
If you have access to the sea or a coastline, you can help researchers monitor the world’s oceans during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.
More than 1, 000 people have already joined the eOceans platform, which aims to help researchers gather data on oceans and ocean ecosystems in real-time. You can take part by downioading the eOceans app on your smartphone and logging. The app lets you note your observations as well as upload photos. This information is then linked to your geographical location and is made accessible to scientists studying that region.
Covid-19 restrictions on travel in many countries have made it more difficult for researchers to access and study coastlines, says Christine Ward-Paige, founder and lead scientist at eOceans. “Wben Covid-19 hit and the world went into varying levels of lockdown, we could understand what was happening in the atmosphere or on land,” says Ward-Paige. “But we had no idea what was happening in the ocean.”
Using eOceans data, researchers such as Ward-Paige can remotely monitor how oceans and coastal communities worldwide are faring, including in the context of the pandemic. She and others hope to obtain more data on wildlife spotted along coastlines.
Observations recorded through eOceans are already providing valuable insights. During Australia’s lockdown, for example, the largest swarm of turtles in the country’s history was spotted by researchers using eOceans data.
And in Hawaii, data from the app suggests that a reduction in tourists during the pandemic is associated with clearer waters.
Negative impacts of the pandemic on the ocean have also been picked up through the app, including an increase in pollution from personal protective equipment, as well as pandemic-related interruptions to the recovery of marine systems following a 2019 oil spill in Brazil’s waters. In future, data from eOceans could help enable early discovery of hazards (危害), such as oil spills, so that they can be dealt with sooner, says Ward-Paige.
She hopes this real-time monitoring will help accelerate discoveries, enabling researchers to keep pace with the rapid changes in the world’s oceans.
8. What do you need to help monitor the world’s oceans?
①access to a coastline ②your personal information
③a digital camera for taking photos ④a smartphone with the eOceans app downloaded
A. ①③ B. ①④ C. ②③ D. ②④
9. Why was eOceans established?
A. To strengthen the Covid-19 restrictions on travel.
B. To offer an easier and quicker way to contact ocean researchers.
C. To enable the public to monitor the progress of ocean protections.
D. To help researchers get real-time data on oceans during the Covid-19 epidemic.
10. Examples of Australia and Hawaii are quoted to show ________.
A. negative impacts of the pandemic on the wildlife
B. the influence of human activities on the environment
C. the effective use of eOceans data during the pandemic
D. the measures taken by different countries to protect the ocean
11. What is Ward-Paige’s attitude to the future of eOceans platform?
A. Optimistic. B. Worried. C. Indifferent. D. Doubtful.
D
Mutant(突变的) strains of a common flu virus which occurs only in humans before have been found in dogs for the first time, prompting concerns that such virus could start to spread easily among pets—and potentially evolve into dangerous new strains that transmit among its primary hosts. Nanjing Agricultural University virologist Shuo Su and his colleagues identified two dogs in southern China with different mutant strains of the influenza C virus, which infects almost all humans—mostly as children—and usually causes mild illness.
The researchers genetically sequenced these strains and found that mutations affected their structure near the part that attaches to a host’s cells. These changes mean “it might be on the way to reproduce better in dogs,” says a biochemist Michael Veit. People sometimes pass flu viruses to a pet dog, where the infection typically stops. But the newly found strains’ particular mutations suggest that the result differs from what it seems to be, he adds.
Although most adults have already been exposed to influenza C, the researchers say we might have little immunity against a new strain that jumps back to humans after mutating in animals. For a letter published in the Journal of Infection, the scientists state it shows that viruses should be tracked more thoroughly in dogs and other pets through regular testing and sequencing. Cornell University animal virologist Colin Parrish, says he would “certainly advocate” for that. “We have sort of ignored dogs and cats as potential hosts,” he says, “but my research group routinely surveys dogs for new respiratory(呼吸的)viruses”.
It is too early to say whether dog-borne influenza C will become a problem. More studies are needed to confirm the virus is spreading among these animals and, if so, how easily. But the researchers say it and other viruses should be monitored carefully to stop any disease strains from emerging. A good place to start would be Kennels and similar places where viruses can easily spread and evolve. “If you are farming animals at high density,” says University of Nottingham virologist Janet Daly, “that’s where you need to look.”
12. What worries people in recent days?
A. The virus spreads among pets. B. The virus jumps back to humans.
C. The virus results in serious disease. D. The virus transmits from humans to pets.
13. What is the finding of the research in the second paragraph?
A. Host’s cells will be affected by the virus.
B. Dogs prevent the virus from reproducing itself.
C. They are more likely to transmit from dogs to dogs.
D. The flu virus disappears after people pass it to pets.
14. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Viruses tend to spread and evolve among dense groupings of animals.
B. The virus won’t emerge as long as it is often monitored by researchers.
C. The influenza C is a big problem to both animals and human beings.
D. It is easy to stop viruses from spreading among animals in a good place.
15. What’s the main idea of the text?
A. Mutant strains of a virus are identified in dogs.
B. Mutant strains of a virus are detected in an experiment.
C. Mutant strains of a virus are more common at high density.
D. Mutant strains of a virus reproducing in dogs may threaten humans.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The Sunday scaries refer to an over-whelming feeling of fear and anxiety about going to work or school the next day. ____16____ But even though the Sunday scaries are common, they are manageable. Here’s how experts say you can ease your end-of-weekend anxiety.
Structure your Sunday.
Structure can be a best friend when feeling the Sunday scaries. Instead of sitting on the couch and watching the clock, go to do something that you enjoy. You might still get a sense of fear. ____17____ Thus, you should anticipate the weekend as a time to relax, connect with friends and family, and address items from a to-do list that get neglected during the workweek.
Don’t forget to relax.
When structuring your Sunday, try not to stuff in large quantities of business and chores. ____18____ Whatever feels like a helpful distraction to revive yourself can be adopted, maybe a body meditation, maybe a midafternoon bath, maybe an engaging show.
____19____
Anxiety is a normal human experience, and one of the main ways to manage it is to find out your personal triggers. So you need to pinpoint what’s really causing you to fear the week—Is it a deadline? meeting? Or presentation? Also, it is necessary to create multiple to-do lists, which can help put into perspective what’s important and what you can let go of for now. By doing all of these, you can decrease the anticipation of the stress and fear of the upcoming week.
Create some excitement for the week ahead.
Getting rid of the Sunday scaries isn’t just about minimizing the doom and gloom of the week ahead, either.
Having something to look forward to gives you something to think about what’s pleasing, rather than just noticing the fear you feel. It’s a form of reframing your thoughts: Instead of focusing on the awful things you expect from the week, build excitement over a coffee or lunch date with a friend you’ve been meaning to catch up with. ____20____ .
A Reduce your sense of anxiety.
B. Identify your anxiety sources.
C. It is vital to make space for activities to relieve yourself.
D. It is being experienced physically and mentally by most people.
E. This can help decrease the feeling of stress and fear of the week
F. This gives you the opportunity to shift your mindset and will improve your mood.
G. But that feeling is harder to hold on to when you are really engaged in something that make you feel good.
第三部分 英语知识运用(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，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I remember the first time I saw a skateboarder(滑板运动员)roll past me when I was 14 in the early 90s. The skater moved in such a ____21____ and cool way. He ____22____ through the crowds in the same way that water finds its natural ____23____ . I can still ____24____ with complete clarity the sound of the tail of the skateboard snapping against the road as the skateboarder popped an ollie(豚跳, 滑板的一种动作)up onto the pavement. It was the ____25____ thing I’d ever seen. Why walk to school when you could skate? After serious saving and a ____26____ for early birthday funds, I ____27____ myself in the skate shop and got my first skateboard!
What I didn’t know then was that this first ____28____ was the beginning of a voyage that would never ____29____ . Information and experiences were exchanged and ______30______ with friends. And only through dedication and perseverance did my ability and confidence ______31______ .
And as my skateboarding years rolled by, my friends and I ______32______ further into the unknown architectural skate spots around the globe. ______33______ with fellow skateboarders get past borders because the sport brings with it a bond of sincerity. You know ______34______ good times await. You’re a global conqueror aboard four wheels and seven layers of Canadian plywood.
I’m now 36, and, as I continue to age, my adventures as a skateboarder will ______35______ . Skateboarding is an extension of play and fun. I shall never tire.
21. A. smooth B. sensitive C. safe D. slow
22. A. flooded B. flowed C. rushed D. squeezed
23. A. color B. route C. mate D. process
24. A. delay B. enjoy C. recall D. begin
25. A. cleverest B. biggest C. healthiest D. coolest
26. A. love B. goal C. request D. concern
27. A. dressed B. calmed C. forced D. found
28. A. competition B. attempt C. plan D. appointment
29. A. end B. pass C. work D. turn
30. A. declared B. stuck C. shared D. valued
31. A. start B. change C. focus D. grow
32. A. journeyed B. divided C. fell D. broke
33. A. Trades B. Relationships C. Arguments D. Problems
34. A. endless B. limited C. adequate D. average
35. A. back away B. look up C. go on D. run out
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。
A Giorgio Morandi art exhibition, being held in the Dafen Art Museum in Shenzhen, provides China’s art ____36____ (enthusiast) the opportunity to appreciate the work of the late Italian artist.
A total of 46 works by Morandi are ____37____ show, including oil paintings, sketches and prints. So far, the exhibition ____38____ (receive) widespread attention due to the great popularity of the artist, attracting streams of visitors to the gallery.
“Morandi colors” is a term ____39____ (use) in the design aesthetics industry to describe colors with a grayish tone in the unique style of the Italian painter. Morandi ____40____ (know) today for his small-scale still life and landscape paintings with intense personal characteristics. He excels at putting the restraint of his personality into his still life paintings ____41____ (professional), and at capturing the seemingly ordinary scenery outside his window on canvas, ____42____ (allow) people to experience the eternal when viewing his work.
Visitors to the exhibition are also experiencing a dialogue between Italian art and Chinese philosophy, said Wu Yuhang, ____43____ is a project director in the Dafen oil painting village. Morandi is considered to have been ____44____ Western painter with an Eastern spirit.
The collision of two cultural traditions will inspire _____45_____ (differ) creative thinking, providing an opportunity to promote cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Italy and China, Wu said.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是校刊英语专栏Experiences Enlighten Us的负责人李华，请给外教Harry写邮件遨请他写一篇发生在自己身上的启发了自己的人生故事。内容包括：
1. 专栏简介；
2. 约稿内容；
3. 期待回复。
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。
Dear Harry,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(25分)
47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
Robin, an outgoing but thin boy, is so keen on archery(射箭)that he will practice in woods every weekend.
Having strived for the higher standards, he is skilled in archery.
One morning, Robin arose early and stood near a window, looking at a forest in the distance. Misty clouds were rising from the forest, and sunlight through them was shining on the trees. The bushes and maple trees were becoming red, gold and orange, confirming that autumn had already arrived. It was a fine autumn day, clear and mild. He could see birds leaping from branch to branch, and it seemed that he could hear them lively singing. Robin was cheerful and decided to go out to practice his archery and have a picnic in the forest. He told his mother his plan and prepared for his little trip. A few minutes later, it was time for Robin to set off. He picked up his quiver(箭袋)of arrows, and his mother gave him a picnic wrapped in a cloth. “There’s a freshly roasted chicken,” she told him. “And a big pie for dessert. Enjoy your time practicing archery!”
Robin left his cottage and hiked down the path towards the forest. On the way to the forest, he passed a big apple tree. Apples in the tree were ripe and looked so big and bright red that he wanted to have a taste. Then, Robin took aim at an apple and shot it down with ease. “Yummy!” Eating the sweet apple, he continued to move forward and made up his mind to practise more.
When he entered the woods, two shabby kids jumped out suddenly and held him up. Robin stopped, slightly looking up at them: one is taller, the other one is stronger! “What’s in that bag, skinny monkey?” asked the taller boy, who wore a red tunic (短袍). The stronger boy had blond hair that hadn’t been cut or combed for a long time, glaring at Robin, “Is it food? Give us your lunch-or there will be trouble!” he threatened. Robin was nervous but quickly calmed down.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
“I will give you all my food if either of you can defeat me in an archery competition! ” Robin replied.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
As Robin looked at the boys’ disappointed eyes, a good idea occurred to him.
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重庆育才中学 西南大学附属中学 重庆外国语学校
高2024届拔尖强基联盟高二下半期联合考试
英语试题
(总分：150分，考试时间：120分钟)
2023年4月
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、班级、座号、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔填涂;答非选择题时，必须使用0. 5毫米的黑色签字笔书写;必须在题号对应的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写无效;保持答卷清洁、完整。
3. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回(试题卷自己保存，以备评讲)。
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并阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Who will be absent from the dinner?
A. Vicky. B. Amy. C. Mom.
2. Which city does Tina like best in Europe?
A. Ibiza. B. London. C. Florence.
3. What kind of bananas does the woman want?
A. The green ones. B. The pure yellow ones. C. The ripe ones with brown spots.
4. When is Dr. Brown available today?
A. 10: 00 anm-10: 45 am. B. 10: 30 am-11: 00 am. C. 2: 00 pm-3: 00 pm.
5. What happened to Bill?
A. He failed to find the hall. B. He missed a meeting. C. He lost his iPad
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。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, 7题。
6. What did the man just get?
A. A job offer. B. A club invitation. C. A college acceptance letter.
7. What does the man decide to do?
A. Work to earn money. B. Look after his uncle. C. Become a professional player.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the conversation mainly about?
A. Plans for the weekend. B. Social network usage. C. The best messaging App.
9. What is the woman’s attitude toward David’s behavior?
A. Casual. B. Understanding. C. Disapproving.
10. How many people does David claim to text regularly?
A. 5. B. 6. C. 10.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Friends. B. Husband and wife. C. Manager and clerk
12. What can we learn about the museum?
A. It is free to the public. B. It is the biggest cultural center.
C. It has temporary exhibits for young kids.
13. How will the speakers go to the museum?
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What are the speakers doing at the beginning of the conversation?
A. Reading a story. B. Looking at a photo. C. Waiting for their cousin.
15. When did Kole stop the car?
A. After he saw a floating jacket. B. Since he heard some shouting.
C. When he noticed a struggling boy.
16. How did Kole manage to save the boy?
A. He called for help. B. He jumped into the water. C. He took advantage of a rope.
17. Where does Kole work?
A. In a bank. B. In a hospital. C. In a swimming club.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker?
A. An environmental official. B. A program producer. C. A scientist.
19. Where did the speaker do the task?
A In a boat. B. At a university. C. At a TV station.
20. Why are the sharks returning?
A. There is more food to eat. B. The water quality is better. C. Hunting is forbidden.
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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. C
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. A
D
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. A 15. D
第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
【16~20题答案】
【答案】16. D 17. G 18. C 19. B 20. E
第三部分 英语知识运用(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，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
【21~35题答案】
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. A 33. B 34. A 35. C
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
【36~45题答案】
【答案】36. enthusiasts
37. on 38. has received
39. used 40. is known
41. professionally
42. allowing
43. who 44. a
45. different
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
【46题答案】
【答案】Dear Harry,　　
How are you doing? Recently, our school newspaper has started a column called Experiences Enlighten Us. The articles in this column are about life stories that have given us some inspiration. As a result, I am writing to ask you to write an article on it. 　　
Here are some details about it. To begin with, you may describe the stories that have given you inspiration in your life or work. Besides, you can talk about the specific influence the story has on you. I have the confidence that everyone will like your article.
Thanks for reading my letter in such a hot summer. I’m looking forward to your reply and your article.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(25分)
【47题答案】
【答案】“I will give you all my food if either of you can defeat me in an archery competition! ” Robin replied. The two boys exchanged a quick glance, then nodded in agreement. Robin set up a target in a nearby clearing and handed each of them a bow and arrow. The taller boy went first, but his shot missed the target by a wide margin. The stronger boy fared slightly better, but still fell short of the target. It was Robin’s turn now. He took aim with precision and let the arrow fly. It hit the bullseye with a satisfying thump. The boys were impressed but still hungry.
As Robin looked at the boys’ disappointed eyes, a good idea occurred to him. “I’ll tell you what,” he said. “I’ll teach you both how to shoot properly, and we can share the food together.” The boys hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement. Robin spent the afternoon showing them the proper stance and technique. They all shot arrows into the target and had a great time. As the sun began to set, they sat down together and shared the picnic that Robin’s mother had prepared. They talked and laughed, and the boys told Robin about their difficult lives. By the end of the day, they had become good friends.