湖南省衡阳市2021年中考模拟联考英语试题

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2020-2021学年湖南省中考模拟考试英语试题(4)及答案

中考模拟试卷英语卷时量：120分钟满分：120分考生注意：l.本试卷分试题卷和答题卷两部分。

全卷共120分。

12 O分钟完卷。

2.本卷所有选择题最符合题意的答案只有1个。

不选、多选、错选、涂写不清或是不填写答案编号字母而抄写英语答案的，均不给分。

3.全部答案都必须按要求写在答题卷中相对应题号下的方格里，要求书写工整、清晰、规范，卷面清洁。

4.完卷后，答题卷和试题卷分别交回，答题卷按要求密封装订成册。

5.试卷中1至20小题的听力材料以中速朗读两遍。

I. 听力能力（共三节，20小题，计20分）第一节听音辨图根据所听到的内容，选择相应的图画。

听每段材料前，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。

（共5小题．计5分）（）1.（）2.（）3.（）4.（）5.第二节对话理解听下面的对话，每段对话后各有一个或几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出符合对话内容的最佳选项。

听每段对话前，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。

（共10小题。

计10分）听下面的对话，回答第6小题。

（）6.What’s Ben’s telephone number?A. 548-4522.B.552-9954.C.552-4522.听下面的对话，回答第7小题。

（）7.What does the boy think of the strawberries?A. Too sweet.B. A little sour.C. Not so fresh.听下面的对话，回答第8小题。

（）8.What is Julia’s sister?A. A doctor.B. A singer.C. A nurse.听下面的对话，回答第9小题。

（）9.Why doesn’t Sally turn off the light?A. Because she’s too lazy to turn off the light.B. Because she forgets to turn off the light.C. Because she’s afraid of the dark.听下面的对话，回答第10小题（）10. Who is taller?A. Rose .B. Grace .C. Mary.听下面的对话，回答第11至12小题（）11.Where does Mike come from?A. America .B. Australia .C. England.（）12. What is the weather like in winter in Mike’s hometown?A. Hot and dry.B. Cold and rainy.C. Cool and rainy.听下面的对话，回答第13至15小题（）13. How many books can Michael borrow at a time?A. One.B. Two .C. Three.（）14. What kind of books does Michecl want to borrow?A. Nature books.B. Science books.C. Story books.（）15. When is the library closed?A. On Monday.B. On Friday.C. On Sunday.第三节笔录要点根据你所听到的独白内容，填写下面的表格，每空填不超过2个单词。

2024年湖南省衡阳市部分学校联考中考模拟英语试题

2024年湖南省衡阳市部分学校联考中考模拟英语试题一、阅读理解1．Teenagers from _________ countries answered the question.A．three B．two C．one2．According to the passage, Linda often _________.A．makes Yunnan Rice Noodles B．uses old clothes to make bagsC．visits museums3．You can ask Linlin about _________ if you are interested in tea.A．the museum in Harbin B．the skill of making tea sets C．the history of tea Harbin is the capital of Heilongjiang Province in the north-east of China. Harbin is famousfor its cold winters. People call it “Ice City”.Every year, millions of people from all over the world visit Harbin. They come to see the famous Harbin Ice and Snow Festival. The festival usually begins in January. During the festival, visitors can enjoy the beautiful Ice and Snow World. They can see many fantastic ice and snow sculptures (雕塑). They can go skating and skiing, too. If you like ice and snow, you will love Harbin.Harbin is over 800 years old. Tourists can see many buildings in the city. If you take a walk down Central Street, you can see many nice European style buildings. People also call this street “the Eastern Moscow”. Come and visit Harbin. You will love it!11 children from Nanning, Guangxi took an educational trip to Harbin. People call them “little tangerines (小砂糖橘)”. This is because of the orange down jackets (羽绒服) they wore. The oldest is just 6 and a half years old, while the youngest only 3 years and 5 months old. In Harbin, they ate the local food and watched a firework display (烟花展). When they arrived in Mohe, the group was warmly welcomed by a local travel agency (代理机构). Moreover, the police officers at the station spent some time making snow sculptures and snowmen for these children.4．What do people call Harbin?A．“Ice City”.B．“Snow City”.C．“Water City”.5．When does Harbin Ice and Snow Festival begin every year?A．In December.B．In January.C．In February.6．What activities can people take part in during this famous festival?A．They can see many fantastic ice and snow sculptures.B．They can go skating and skiing.C．A and B．7．Why do people call the children “little tangerines”?A．Because they are oranges.B．Because they like oranges.C．Because they wore the orange down jackets.On August 24, 2023, Japan started pouring nuclear-contaminated water (核污染水) into thesea. It plans to keep pouring it slowly at least from 2023 to 2053.In the water, there are over 60 radioactive elements (放射性元素). These elements give off a lot of radiation (辐射). This can give people cancer (癌症) and even change our DNA．When the contaminated water goes into the sea, it moves with the ocean currents (洋流). A study shows that the water from Japan will cover all the seas on Earth in 10 years. So, is it now safe to eat seafood or play in the sea? China has stopped importing (进口) seafood from Japan. Also, it is checking the radiation in the sea.Is there a safe way to deal with nuclear water? Finland (芬兰) puts it under the ground. It is now building Onkalo a big storage (存储) area for nuclear (核能的) waste. Onkalo is 450 meters deep under the ground. Finland may start using it in about two years. However, Japan chose a low-priced but irresponsible way.8．How long does Japan plan to keep pouring nuclear-contaminated water into the sea?A．At least 30 years.B．At least 40 years.C．At least 50 years.9．What can cause people cancer and change our DNA?A．Radiation.B．Radioactive elements.C．Seafood.10．What can be inferred (推断) according to paragraph 3?A．It’s safe to eat seafood from Japan.B．More and more people will play in the sea in the future.C．China is checking the radiation in the sea.11．What does the underlined word “irresponsible” mean?A．高效的B．不负责任的C．低成本的阅读短文，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。

湖南省衡阳市2024年中考英语模拟试题(含答案)1

湖南省衡阳市2024年中考英语模拟试题听力理解（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）第一节5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话读两1．What sign may the man see on the wall?A．B．C．2．Where is the teapot?A．B．C．3．What time will the meeting begin?A．At 9: 00.B．At 9: 15. C．At 9: 30.4．Where are they talking?A．On the phone. B．At Mrs. Green' s office. C．In a restaurant.5．Who is Miss Black?A．The woman with glasses.B．The woman under the tree. C．The woman standing by the lake.15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独A、B、C三个选项中选55秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两听下面的对话，回答问题。

6．What is the boy doing now?A．Doing sports.B．Watching TV. C．Doing homework.7．Who is probably the woman?A．The boy' s teacher.B．The boy' s friend.C．The boy' s mother.听下面的对话，回答问题。

8．When did Lisa join the club?A．Half a year ago.B．One year ago.C．Two years ago.9．How often do they pick up litter on the East Lake?A．Once a month.B．Twice a month.C．Once a year.听下面的对话，回答问题。

精品解析：湖南省衡阳市2021年中考英语试题(解析版)

【7题详解】
句意：他决定找一个熟悉自然环境的人来解决这个问题。
everyone每个人；nobody没有人；someone某个人；根据“who knew the natural environment well”可知，此处说的是找一个熟悉自然环境的人，故选C。
【8题详解】
句意：第二天早上，国王看见另一只猎鹰天空中自由飞翔。
D.Because those rich people can also feel lonely and nervous.
E.When you are in trouble at school, your friends will help you.
F.If you have enough money, you will be happy.
【13题详解】
根据“In fact happiness is always around you if you put your heart into it...you will have a strong feeling of satisfaction and happiness, too.”可知，此处是总结上述提到的都是你身边的幸福，选项C“所有这些都是你的幸福。”符合，故选C。
The king called all his falconers together and ordered them to try every____5____they could to make it fly. But____6____of them successful. One day, while the king was taking a walk in the forest, an idea came to his mind. He decided to find____7____who knew the natural environment well to solve the problem. Then he sent for a farmer who lived in the forest into his palace to train it at once.

湖南省衡阳市2024年中考英语模拟试卷(含答案)

湖南省衡阳市2024年中考英语模拟试卷10小题, 共10分。

1．—The flowers are very beautiful in the park．—Yes, and they ____ sweet．A．smell B．taste C．sound D．look2．-Did Kate do best in the final exam？-No, but of all the students she did____．A．the most careful B．more carefulC．most carefully D．more carefully3．____the instruction before you take the medicine.A．Read B．Care C．Watch D．Use4．We should have ____ to face these difficulties instead of fearing them.A．stress B．speed C．courage D．talent5．Not only Tommy but also his friends____crazy about Glory of Kings（王者荣耀）.A．is B．are C．am D．was6．I want to sing around the world ____.A．in the future B．in a futureC．on future D．on the future7．The window was broken. Try to ____who has broken it.A．find out B．find C．look D．look for8．There is something wrong with my computer. I want to get it ____this afternoon.A．repairing B．repaired C．to repair D．repair9．--David, where is my umbrella？--I don' t know. It isn' t here. Maybe ____took it away by mistake.A．somebody B．nobody C．anybody D．everybody10．The environment will be much better if more trees____.A．will be planted B．have planted C．are planted10小题, 共10分。

2021年衡阳市中考英语第一次模拟试卷含答案

2021年衡阳市中考英语第一次模拟试卷含答案2021.04第I卷（客观题共50分）一、单项选择（本大题共14小题，每小题1分，共14分）1. Jane's grandmother wanted to write children’s book for many years, but one thing oranother always got in way.A. a; 不填B. the; theC.不填; theD. a; the2. I’m sure tha t you will succeed in the end ___________ you give up halfway.A. untilB. tillC. unlessD. although3. ________more about Chinese culture, Jack has decided to take Chinese folk music as his second course.A. LearnB. LearnedC. To learnD. To be learning4.. The thief got all the information he needed to _______ the bank, but failed.A. break downB. break outC. break intoD. break through5. Do you know what he was doing while _______?A. he was away from his hometownB. did he leave his hometownC. he left his hometownD. was he away from his hometown6. . --- May we leave the classroom now?--- No; you _____. You ______ to leave until the bell rings.A. can’t; are allowedB. mustn’t; aren’t allowedC. needn’t; are allowedD. needn’t; aren’t allowed7. Almost ______of the students in this class, that is, __________of them wear glasses.A. two thirds, 60 percentsB. two thirds, 60 percentC. two third, 60 percentD. two third, 60 percents8. ---______ good time we had at the party yesterday!---Yeah. It was such an exciting party ____I would never forget it.A. What a; thatB. What; asC. How; thatD. How; as9. He used to _____ games on the Internet, but now he gets used to ______ a walk after supper.A. play; takingB. playing; takeC. play; takeD. playing; taking10. No one has ever doubted ___________he is an honest and hard-working young man. Whocould believe he would do such kind of thing?A. thatB. whichC. whatD. whether11. Pay no attention to those who laugh at you. What __________ most is how you see yourself.A. mattersB. mindsC. caresD. counts12. The boy asked his father _____.A. how life would be like in the year 2100B. which room he would live in the hotelC. how he called the man in a black suitD. if Shakespeare was a great writer of English literature13. ---Let’s go and visit Granny Zhang. She has ______. She must be very lonely at this time ofthe year.----OK, let’s go.A. either friends or relativesB. neither friends nor relativesC. both friends and relativesD. not only friends but also relatives14. .--- Hi, Jack. We will go on an outing this weekend. Would you like to join us?---- ___________. That’s the last thing in the world I would ever want to do.A. It depends.B. With pleasure.C. It’s up to you.D. No, thanks.二、完形填空（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet．He held up a 15 which said：“I am blind, please 16 ．”He was there for several hours, but there were only a few coins in the hat．A man was walking by．He took a few coins from his 17and dropped them into the hat．He then took the sign, 18 it over, and wrote some words．He put the sign back so that everyone who walked by would see the new 19 ．Soon the hat began to 20up .A lot more people were giving money to the blind boy．That afternoon the man who had written the words came to see how things were．The boy recognized （识别）his footsteps and asked, “Were you the one who 21 my sign this morning? What did you write?”The man said, “I only wrote the 22 ．I said what you said but in a different way.”What he had written was,“Today is a23day but I cannot see it．”Should we be 24 that the second sign was more effective(有效的)?( )15. A. sign B. book C. letter D. newspaper( )16. A. wait B. leave C. help D. look( )17.A. box B. hat C. table D. pocket( )18.A. threw B. turned C. put D. looked( )19. A. buildings B. boards C. words D. beggars( )20.A. get B. look C. stand D. fill( )21. A. changed B. saw C. took D. missed。

湖南省衡阳市2024年中考英语模拟试题(含答案)

湖南省衡阳市2024年中考英语模拟试题阅卷人一、完形填空：本大题共10小题,共15分。

得分完形填空When I was five years old,I lived with my family in my grandma's old house.It was very old and small, but we were1．there.We didn't have a lot of money,but we grew our own2．to eat and made our own clothes.Every day after school,I would3．outside and wait for my dad to come home from work.He worked on4．all day for drivers.When he got home,he was tired with oil on his hands.So the first thing he would do is to5．his hands.Then he sat in his old chair while mom and grandma were making dinner.After dinner,I loved6．onto his back and watching TV together.His hands were strong,and I always felt 7．and loved.Now I am55years old and the oldest person in my family.I have some health problems,but I still remember those happy times with my dad8．.I wish I could go back and sit with him in that old9．one more time,just to10．him how much I love him and thank him for making me feel so happy and loved as a child.1．A．lazy B．happy C．right2．A．food B．flowers C．trees3．A．sleep B．shout C．play4．A．radios B．cars C．kites5．A．clean up B．make up C．look up6．A．flying B．walking C．climbing7．A．angry B．safe C．dangerous8．A．clearly B．sadly C．slowly9．A．table B．bed C．chair10．A．forget B．tell C．order阅卷人二、补全对话-填空：本大题共1小题,共8分。

湖南省衡阳市2021届英语八年级(上)期末联考模拟试题

湖南省衡阳市2021届英语八年级(上)期末联考模拟试题一、选择题1．You can't improve your spoken English you practice it everyday from now on.A.ifB.unlessC.althoughD.until2．--- _______ does the iphone 5s belong to?--- It’s _______.A．Who, him B．Who, hisC．Whose, him D．Whose, his3．_____American people and British people speak the same language, their cultures are quite different.A．Since B．If C．Although D．Because4．— _________ hours do they exercise every week?— About 40 hours. I think.A．How many B．How long C．How often D．How5．（题文）The Yellow River isn’t so ______ as the Changjiang River.A．long B．longest C．longer D．the longest6．I like rock music very much, but not _________ likes listening to it.A.somebodyB.anybodyC.nobody.D.everybody7．---Would you mind not putting your bike here? An English party will be held here. ---___________ . I’ll put it somewhere else.A．Not at all. B．Yes, I’d love to. C．Certainly. D．Of course.8．A new novel ________ yesterday.A．went up B．went out C．came up D．came out9．（题文）A small river goes__________ my village. There are many fish in it. A．cross B．in C．through D．out10．─Mike，you look so excited！─Yeah！There ________ a tennis game this evening.A.will haveB.is going to beC.is going to haveD.are going to be11．We'll go to visit the Monkey Island if it _________ rain tomorrow.A.doesn'tB.isn'tC.won'tD.didn't12．Don’t move the desk __________ your teacher allows you.A．if B．since C．unless13．I have to study ________ my math test ________ Friday afternoon.A．at；on B．on；for C．for；in D．for；on14．It’s raining outside, so we ______ stay in the room.A．can B．have to C．has to D．must15．—Why don't you like soap operas?—Because they are ____________ .A.boredcationalC.meaninglessD.talented16．Computers are very useful. They can help us get much ________ on the Internet.A.differenceB.magazinermationD.reason17．First,cook the meat for half an hour. Then add some vegetables and cook for_____________ ten minutes.A.otherB.the otherC.the othersD.another18．______ the morning of May 10th, they finished their work.A.FromB.AtC.OnD.in19．There was_____rain last year.A．a lot B．a lot ofC．quite a few D．a lots of20．________ he was tired, ________ he didn't stop ________．A．Although; but; to rest B．Though; /; workingC．Although; /; resting D．Though; but; working二、单词填空21．A.根据句意及首字母提示完成单词。

2021年湖南省中考英语模拟试题含答案(二)

2021年湖南省初中学业水平考试英语模拟试卷(二)听力略Ⅱ.知识运用(共两部分，20小题。

21— 40小题，每小题1分，共20分)A)单项填空从A、B、C三个选项中选择一个最佳答案。

(B)21.(2019·兰州)Hideandseek is________interesting game for children.A．a B．an C．the(A)22.—(2020·乐山)Have you brought ________with you？We won't have time to come back.—Don't worry. All the things we need are here, in this big bag.A.everything B．somethingC．anything(B)23.—★(2020·武汉)Is Helen here?—Not yet, but she________ in half an hour.A．arrives B．will arrive C．arrived (B)24.—★(2020·黄冈)Do you know the girl ________ is giving the speech?—Of course.She is my best friend, Meimei.A．which B．who C．whom(C)25.★(2020·遂宁)The young man was ________of all theperformers.A．more creative B．much creativeC．the most creative(A)26.★(2020·达州) Our government tries to do everything theycan ________ people live a better life.A．to help B．help C．helping (A)27.★(2020·临沂改编) We have to ________the school tripbecause of the bad weather.A．put off B．get off C．turn off(A)28.—(2019·达州)Frank，look！Who are the children under thetree________waiting in a line?—They are the students from No.1 Primary School.A．that are B．where are C．which is(A)29.—(2020·达州) Did you notice ______ in his office?—Yes, he was going over our homework.A．what Mr. Li was doingB．how was Mr. Li doingC．how Mr. Li was doing(C) 30.—★(2020·攀枝花)Mom, I feel lonely because I don't haveanybody to play with. May I keep a dog?—________We aren't supposed to keep any pets in the tallbuilding.A．Why not？B．I hope so.C．I'm afraid not.B)★完型填空通读全文；掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出一个最佳答案。

2021年湖南衡阳中考英语作文试题

2021年湖南衡阳中考英语作文试题2021年湖南衡阳中考英语作文试题下面瑞文网我为大家分享的是2021年湖南衡阳中考英语（作文）试题，欢迎大家浏览。

你喜欢阅读吗?阅读能使人明智，使人充实。

请以"Reading is very important' 为题，写一篇有关阅读的`短文。

要点：1，阅读的益处。

2，你阅读的习惯(喜欢的书籍、阅读的时间、地点、购书方式等) 3，你的阅读体会。

4，你的阅读计划 5，号召大家多阅读提示：1，短文中不得出现真实人名和地名。

2，短文中应该至少包含 3 阁观点 3，书写工整、语句通顺、连贯。

词数不得少于 80.。

注意：文章开头已经给出，不计入总词数。

参考范文： Reading is very important Reading can not only open up our eyes, but also improve our knowledge. I like reading a lot. In my spare time, I often read newspapers and magazines, from which I can get lots of fun and learn about what?s going on around the world. I also read my favorite books such as story books, novels and so on, which make me relax and happy. On weekends , I usually spend a whole afternoon reading in the library. And I often read for about half an hour before going to bed. Now I usually buy my favorite books on line. Summer vacation is coming. I plan to read more English books to improvemy English abilities. I often share my favorite books with my friends and classmates. It is time for us to form a good reading habit because it is very important and necessary for us. Let?s do more reading together.。

2021年湖南省中考英语模拟试题含答案(三)

2021年湖南省初中学业水平考试英语模拟试卷(三)听力略第二部分阅读技能(共两节，50分)第一节阅读选择(共40分，每小题2分。

)阅读下面的材料，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出最佳答案。

A(2020·永州)Impressions of YongzhouYongzhou，whose neighbours are Guangdong and Guangxi，lies in the south of Hunan Province.It covers an area of 22，441 km2.There are 620 million people living here.If you want to come and take a trip.Mount Jiuyi and Liuzi Temple are two of the must see places of interest.Don't miss the delicious food：Daozhou Grey Goose，Dong'an Chicken，and Yongzhou Blood Duck.Welcome to Yongzhou！( A )21.Where is Yongzhou?A．In the south of Hunan.B．In the south of Guangdong.C．In the south of Guangxi.( C )22.You can enjoy the Yongzhou food without________.A．Dong'an ChickenB．Daozhou Grey GooseC．Beijing Duck★B(2021·原创)热点素材演练(八)：闪亮的名字In China，all of them are heroes.They have influenced the lives of millions.Qian XuesenBirth year：1911Death year：2009Birth place：Shanghai Position：Rocket scientist，“father of China's spaceprogram”Qian's words：My career is in China，my achievement is in China，and my destination is inChina.Yuan LongpingBirth year：1930Birth place：BeijingPosition：Agriculturalscientist，educator Yuan Longping's words：If I am not at home，I must be on the farmland；if I am not on the farmland，I must be on my way tothe farmland.Tu YouyouBirth year：1930Birth place：Ningbo Position: Chief scientist at the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Tu Youyou's words：I feel more rewarded when I see so manycured patients.Zhong NanshanBirth year：1936 Birth place：NanjingPosition：Doctor，academician(院士)ofChinese Academy ofEngineering Zhong Nanshan's words: I am just a doctor.( B )23.Tu Youyou was born in________.A．Nanjing B．Ningbo C．Beijing( A )24.How old is Zhong Nanshan now?A．85. B．78. C．80.( C )25.Who is an educator?A．Tu Youyou. B．Zhong Nanshan.C．Yuan Longping.★C(2020·青岛改编)Wild beavers (河狸)are back! Experts say that the wild beaver families are doing well. The beavers are even boosting wildlife and the environment!Over ten years ago, a family of beavers turned up in a part of the river Otter, in Devon. No one knew exactly where they came from. It was a big surprise—wild beavers hadn't lived in England for around 400 years!In 2015, the government allowed the beavers to stay there as part of a trial (试验).They wanted to see if these animals could be reintroduced to the wild. The trial ends in February. Some scientists from the University of Exeter already say the beavers help the wildlife in the area.One scientist called it “an amazing story”．A lot of this is because of dams. Beavers build dams along the river. This creates deep pools in the riverbed and slows the water down. Scientists say this is perfect for many different types of plants and animals! Many plants are growing near the beavers. Different types of animals are also becoming more and more in the river. Beavers also help make flooding less, scientists say. The beavers' dams slow down the speed of the river, especially after heavy rain.There are, however, some problems. Beavers gnaw(咬、啃)on trees and this can harm them. Their dams can also sometimes create floods (洪水) on people's land.Beavers aren't the only animals that are being reintroducedto the wild! In 2019, red squirrels were brought back to an area of the Scottish Highlands. Further away, the world's rarest (罕见的) duck, the Madagascar pochard, is making a comeback. It was set free into the wild on the African island in 2019 and is doing well.Who knows what other animals might be making a comeback? ( C )26.Which of the following best explains “boosting” in Paragraph 1?A．building B．spreading C．helping(C)27.Why did the government want a trial first? Because they wanted to ______.A．grow more plants along the riverB．build dams for the beavers in the wildC．see if the beavers could be reintroduced to the wild( A )28.What are the good things about wild beavers living on the river Otter?A.They help plants grow and make flooding less.B．They bring heavy rain and floods.C．They gnaw on trees and harm them.( C)29.How many kinds of animals are mentioned in the news story which have been reintroduced to the wild?A.One. B．Two. C．Three.( B )30.How do you think animal lovers feel about the news? A．Embarrassed. B．Pleased. C．Tired.★D(2020·宜昌)It's hard to find a person who doesn't like traveling.The human's hopes to explore (探索)new areas drive us to visit new countries and discover new places.It's a pity that it is impossible to explore every corner of the world even if you travel the whole life.So people search travel articles to learn more.If you want to become a travel writer who helps people to choose a trip，you should know how to create an article about traveling experience.Maybe the following can help you.Read different resources(资源).Do you want to improve your skills and do great writings? Start by exploring how experts do.Start following famous travel writers and discover how they engage readers.Also，it will help you to know about the latest news in the traveling.For sure，anyone can create a blog(博客) about traveling.But the top travel writers don't create articles according to stories of other people.They make every trip by themselves and share their experience in their articles.If you want to become a successful writer，you should have a largebackground in traveling.So you can create original(原创) articles and share your traveling secrets with your readers.Don't forget about opinions when you discover how to write a travel article.If you want to copy someone's story，you can rewrite it and collect a few points.But if you're going to become a famous travel writer，you need to create original articles.Feel free to share your opinions and feelings.Being a travel writer is exciting.You have to travel，explore new areas and share your experience with readers. ( B)31.The Chinese meaning of the word “engage\”is ________. A．聘请B．吸引C．告诫( A)32.If you want to improve your writing skills，you should ________.A．explore how experts doB．visit new areasC．discover more readers( C )33.According to Paragraph 4，a top travel writer should ________.A．create a blog about readingB．write articles about others' storiesC．become an experienced traveler( C)34.According to Paragraph 5，we know a famous travel writer________.A．should often copy someone's storyB．usually rewrites somebody's travel articlesC．should always have their own opinions( C )35.This passage mainly tells us ________.A．why people search travel articles to learn moreB．why people want to become a travel writerC．how to write a good article about your travelingE(2020·益阳改编)The dragon is a great animal in Chinese culture.It brings the wind and rain.It is said that every year on the second day of the second lunar(阴历)month，the dragon wakes up from its winter sleep and raises its head.Because of this，the day is called “Dragon Headsraising Day\” (Longtaitou).This year，it falls on February 24th.Old people believed that after Longtaitou，there would be more rain.And rain is very important to farming.So Longtaitou was the start of spring and farming.People have many ways to celebrate the festival.The most popular one is to have a haircut.Many people believe that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to your uncles—mainly your mother's brothers.They hope getting ahaircut on Longtaitou keeps them away from bad luck.Among Chinese people's festival traditions，there is always a place for food.During the Longtaitou festival，people eat food named after dragons.Noodles are called dragon's beard (longxu).Dumplings are dragon's ears (long'er).And spring roll(春卷)are dragon's skin (longlin).( A )36.What does the dragon bring according to the passage? A．The rain and wind.B．The rain and snow.C．The wind and snow.( C )37.When is Longtaitou every year?A．On February 24th.B．The second day of the first lunar month.C．The second day of the second lunar month.( A )38.Old people believed that Longtaitou was the beginning of ________.A．spring and farmingB．spring and restingC．summer and farming( C )39.Why do many people have a haircut on Longtaitou? A．Because they hope to keep healthy.B．Because they hope to make much money.C．Because they hope to keep them away from bad luck.( B )40.Noodles on Longtaitou are called________. A．dragon's ears B．dragon's beardC．dragon's skin第二节阅读匹配(共10分，每小题2分。

湖南省衡阳市2021-2022学年九年级下学期初中学业水平考试(一)英语试题

2022年春季衡阳市初中学业水平考试（一）英语2022年3月考生注意：1.本试卷共二大题，总分值100分，考试时量90分钟。

2.请将答案全部填入答题卡相应位置，直接在本试卷上作答无效。

1.阅读技能（六个局部，共35小题，计60分）（A）完形填空。

通读短文，掌握大意，然后从A、B、C三个选项中选择最正确答案填空。

（共10小题,计10分）In Asia, face masks （口罩）are common in many places. It is normal to se people wear them on the streets, at work, and at school. Some people wear face masks to protect them 1 allergies （过敏）and dirty things in the air. Some people wear masks to 2 things on their faces. Still other people wear face masks to prevent the spread of illness when they are 3. No one is surprised to see someone wearing a mask on the streets. It's pan of their culture.The face mask 4 started in Japan in 1918. There was a big health problem then. So, everyone, wore face masks to protect themselves and everybody around them. In 2003. people in Hong Kong did the same thing during the outbreak of SARS.Things are 5 in the West. Face masks are not so popular. It's OK for doctors and nurses to wear them. They need the face masks to help them 6 patients/, it's strange for common people to wear them on the streets.In the West, people arc not used to hiding their faces, and they want to see people's faces. They want to see ail the 8, so they can know their feelings. That's very 9 to them. When someone wears a face mask, other people would think （hat he is hiding his identity （身份）and be K） of him.All in all. face masks mean different things to different people. So, we all need to learn and accept different cultures.1. A. fromB. withC. for2. A.C. reuse seeB.hide3. A. sad B. poor C. sick4. A. game B. sport C. culture5. A. different B. same C. perfect6. A. take away from B. take care of C. lake back7. A. Still B. Instead C. However8. A. looks B. tears C. smells9. A. strange B. important C. difficult10. A. tired B. proud C. afraid(B) 根据短文内容从方框内的六个选项中选择五个还原到文中，使短文内容完整、意思连贯。

2021年初中毕业升学考试(湖南衡阳卷)英语

2021年初中毕业升学考试（湖南衡阳卷）英语学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单选题1．--The last bus has left. What should we do?--Let's take a taxi. We have no other ______ now.A．choice B．reason C．habit2．On the way to Mount Heng, the scenery was so beautiful that all of us lost ______ in it.A． myself B． themselves C． ourselves3．（2017 • 湖南衡阳）—Hi. Andy! There are ___________ floors in this building. Which floor do you live on?—I live on the ___________ floor.A．thirty; twenty-second B．thirty; twenty-two C．thirtieth; twenty-two 4．--Mum, ______ I visit the Science Museum tomorrow?--I'm afraid you can't. It is closed on Monday.A．must B．may C．should5．（2016﹒湖南衡阳中考）—Bob is a smart boss!—Yes, so he is. He knows how to cut the cost of the project. And he always does the work with _____________ money and _____________ people.A．less; less B．fewer; less C．less; fewer6．I have two tickets for TF boys' concert. ______ you ______ he can go with me. A．Either; or B．Neither; nor C．Both; and7．--______ invite Tom and Sally to the party tonight?--Good idea. I'll give them a call right now.A．Why B．Why not C．What about8．My neighbor asked me ______ I heard the big noise last night or not.A．whether B．if C．what9．The novel is great. It's well worth _______.A．read B．reads C．reading10．--Thanks a million for your help.--_______.A．Never mind B．My pleasure C．Good idea.二、完型填空（题文）完形填空。

2021年衡阳市第四中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案

2021年衡阳市第四中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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ALooking to the future, we are now focusing on next year's tours. We are not presently taking bookings, but if a specific tour lifts your spirits, why not mark your interest and we will contact you when the time is right.JapanOctober 2021A centre for technology with natural beauty, Japan is a must-see destination for science and nature lovers. Join us on a special journey across the country during its fantastic autumn to see its amazing landscapes, visit leading scientific institutions and experience robotics and AI.AntarcticaApril to September 2021Join us aboard the Magellan Explorer for an exciting adventure to South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula, exploring the world's largest ocean reserve and best ocean ecosystem. Follow in the footstepsof the great scientists while marveling（惊叹）at icebergs, ancient glaciers and ice flies onto volcanic beaches.ItalyMarch and June 2021Encounter the great scientific minds and discoveries of the Renaissance on a cultural adventure across two of its cities, Florence and Bologna. Enjoy beautiful surroundings as you take in the wonderful collections, buildings and churches that demonstrate the period across architecture and paintings.Czech RepublicMay and July 2021Discover the legacy（遗产）of Kepler and Brahe in Prague, a city where astronomy, maths, medicine and architecture connect. Kepler became the father of modern astronomy supported by the observational data from Brahe.1. What can travelers do in Japan?A. Experience space travel.B. Enjoy its spring landscape.C. Visit its scientific institutions .D. Learn about its traditional culture.2. Which of the following can you choose if you are free in August?A. Japan.B. Italy.C. Antarctica.D. Czech Republic .3. What do Italy and Czech Republic havein common?A. Astronomy.B. Architecture.C. Paintings.D. Medicine .BDid you know people who live in different parts ofChinahave different habits and preferences? For example, people from southernChinaprefer to eat vegetables, while people from northChinalike to eat meat. According to a new study in a journal, gene variations (变异) might be responsible for these differences. Researchers fromChina’s BGI collected genetic information from 141,431 Chinese women, who came from 31 provinces and consisted of 36 ethnic minority groups.They found that natural selection has played an important role in the ways that people living in different regions of China have developed, affecting their food preferences, immunities (免疫力) to illness and physical features.A variation of the gene FADS2 is more commonly found in northern people. It helps people metabolize (新陈代谢) fatty acids, which suggests a diet that is rich in flesh. This is due to climate differences.Northern Chinais at a higher latitude. This weather is difficult to grow vegetables in. Therefore, northerners tend to eat more meat.The study also found differences in the immune systems of both groups. Most people in southernChinacarry the gene CR1, which protects against malaria. Malaria was once quite common in southernChina. In order to survive, the genes of people in the south evolved to fight against this disease. However, people in the south are also more sensitive to certain illnesses, as they lack the genes to stop them.Genes can also cause physical differences between northerners and southerners. Most northerners have the ABCC11 gene, which causes dry earwax, less body smell and fewer sweats. These physical differences are also more beneficial to living in cold environments. Southerners are less likely to have this gene, as it did not develop in their population.4. What did the new study focus on?A. Regions.B. Eating habits.C. Gene variations.D. Ethnic minority groups.5. What is the main function of the gene FADS2?A. It helps store fat.B. It helps digest meat.C. It helps gain weight.D. It helps treat an illness.6. According to the study, most northerners ________.A. sweat less frequentlyB. are immune to malariaC. prefer vegetables to meatD. are more sensitive to climates7. How many differences did the study find related to genes?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Five.CThere is an old army joke about an officer who asks some soldiers whether any of them are interested in music. When four hands go up, the officer says, “Right, men. You can carry this grand piano down to the officers mess.”Job recruitment has become more complicated since that story first did the rounds. Today's careers require a lot more than just raw music but that sometimes makes jobs hard to define. An unfortunate result is a form of “adjective inflation” in recruitment ads as employers attempt to make routine tasks sound exciting.Candidates must sometimes wonder whether they are applying for a 9-to-5-role or to become a member of the Marvel “Avengers”. On Indeed, a job-bunting website, a bar was recently looking for "bartenders who are people focused, quality-driven, and have superhero hospitality powers". The ability to give customers the correct change was not mentioned.Another British company advertised for “a call-centre ninja, a superhero in people", a Job description which sounds a little over-the top for what was in fact a role at an insurance company in Isleworth. In case you think that ad was not typical. Indeed also had jobs demanding “ninja-like attention to detail". Short of turning up for the interview dressed head-to-toe in black, and then sneaking up behind the managing director at his desk, it is hard to see how candidates could show their ninja qualities.Not all companies require candidates to possess the qualities of a ninja, of course. Some require applicants to be passionate. The Bluewater shopping mall in southeastEnglandwas looking for “passionate sales-driven brand ambassadors” while “passionate crew members” were needed at a bakery in westLondonfor a wage of just £8. 23 an hour. In fact, passion is pretty hard to keep consistently for 40 hours a week, month after month. Job applicants should find some information from the kind of ads that companies place. If a job ad talks about passion orsuperheroes, run away faster than a speeding Batmobile. Being a ninja should be reserved for teenage mutant ninja turtles.8. Why does the author mention the joke in Paragraph 1?A. To show that officers enjoy playing tricks on soldiers.B. To introduce the topic of overstated job ads.C. To explain the origin of complex job ads.D. To describe soldiers' everyday life.9. Which of the following offers a job demanding ninja qualities?A. The bar.B. The bakery.C. The insurance company.D. The Bluewater shopping mall.10. What does the author say about the ads requiring passion?A. They are unrealistic.B. They are typical of want ads.C. They are appealing to applicants.D. They are uncommon on Indeed.11. How does the author sound when talking about today’s job ads?A. Curious.B. Hesitant.C. Humorous.D. Sympathetic.DFor as long as I can remember, my body and I have shared a relationship of discontent. Growing up, I was skinnier than the other kids and at five I was told I wasn't attractive and that I must put on some weight. But no matter how much I ate, I stayed thin for years until adolescence. Then I started putting on weight almost immediately. I remember feeling happy as I began to fill out. However, my joy didn't last long.I was thirteen when I was first called fat. Friends and neighbours would make jokes on my big size. As I entered my late teens, I had completely lost confidence in my body and, subsequently, in myself. Having failed to live up to conventional beauty standards, I was convinced that if I wanted to be loved, I needed to offer more, doing anything to please everyone around.I entered adulthood thinking I wasn't “enough”—an idea that was seeded not only by the fact that “skinny” is celebrated, but also by the language associated with accounts of losing weight—selfimprovement, discipline—all virtues. Being fat quickly categorizes you as lazy and undisciplined. Consumed by thoughts of the way my body looked, I didn't notice the other ways my body needed attention. I failed to realize, for example, that my period was much heavier and more painful than ever before. Actually I developed a rare disease and later I had twosurgeries.I was always made to feel that my weight was the root of a lot of problems in my life; I have learnt this is not true. After a lot of selfreflection and some professional help, I realized I never learnt to like myself. While two decades of selfhatred cannot be undone overnight, I have taken first steps to acceptance.I am now much lighter than before, in body and mind. There are days I find voices on social media saying I am too fat to be loved or to be worthy, but I am learning not to focus on that thought for long. As long as I like myself, just the way I am, opinions at the end of the day are just water off a duck's back.12. What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs?A. She could change her weight at will.B. She had different beauty standards from others.C. She tried to love others to build her confidence.D. She was greatly influenced by others' opinions.13. Why did the author think she wasn't “enough”?A. She was poorly disciplined.B. She failed to celebrate “skinny”．C. She was labelled as lazy for her weight.D. She put on more weight after entering adulthood.14. What caused the author to make a change?A. Her lighter body.B. A troublesome illness.C. Popular beauty standards.D. Others' critical comments.15. What is the best title for the text?A. Beauty matters.B. Opinions vary.C. Worth your weight.D. Beyond your limits.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

2021年衡阳市第四中学高三英语第四次联考试卷及答案

2021年衡阳市第四中学高三英语第四次联考试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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AA brother and a sister have been reunited (重逢) after more than 60 years, thanks to a letter in the Welwynand Hatfield Times. For years John Hannant kept a photo of his long-lost sister, hoping they would meet again.Margery, the eldest of three children, had signed up with the Royal Air Force as part of the war effort, when John was still a baby.The family lost touch and as many years passed only a single letter gave a clue to her whereabouts (下落). The clue was enough for a WHT reader to recognize Margery and put the family back in touch.John, 67, said he had been searching for a long time and a friend suggested writing to the paper.“That’s the one that made it, the letter to the paper,” he said. “It’s like a dream that comes true. The last time we ever heard from Margery was in 1953 after the terrible floods. She wrote home to know if we were all right.My sister Dorothy wrote back, but Margery had moved again and never got the letter.”Having retired from his job as a gardener at Park House, Mr Hannant decided to take action.He and his wife Doreen traveled to Margery’s home in Chelwood Avenue, Hatfield, which she shares with her husband Jack Cooke.Now 88, Margery was recovering from her heart operation, but immediately recognized her brother. John said, “It’s something I never thought that was going to happen but I always hoped it would.” AS well as finding his sister, John has also discovered he now has a nephew, a niece and six grandnieces and grandnephews.1.The headline of the news would be “________”.A.An unforgettable and moving experienceB.The Hannant family lost touch because of warC.A brother and a sister reunited after 60 yearsD.The importance of a letter to WHT2.Margery left her family because ________.A.she attended the air schoolB.she joined the Royal Air ForceC.she had to feed her familyD.a big flood hit her hometown3.Who helped the family reunite after many years?A.Margery’s husband Jack CookeB.The photographer of the photo of Margery.C.A neighbour of Mr Hannant.D.A reader of WHT.BMy mother is a teacher. I often asked her, “ Why do you teach? What keeps you teaching?” The answer was always the same. “There is always that one child, that one moment that is worth it.”Now, I am a teacher, too. But different from my mother, I teach students challenging activities outdoors. And when my mother asked me the similar questions, my answer was, “It’s that one child, that one special moment.”One of those moments happened recently. I was working with a group of girls in a four-week programme. Everything went on well through the “Team” events and we were moving on to a“High” one called the Wire Walk.In the Wire Walk, each girl had to climb up the pegs in a tree to a wire, 8 meters high, and then walk across it. Of course, everything was safe for sure.When it was Susie's turn, it seemed that she didn't really want to. I asked Susie if she was ready. She answered softly, “I suppose.”Now, Susie was at the foot of the tree. She started to make the long reach. Then I found Susie was becoming nervous with every step. I realized she would not go much further.Susie was halfway up. Then she stopped and held the tree tight, looking very afraid. Her eyes were closed. With her face against the tree, she cried, “I can't.”The other girls sat in silence. I talked quietly to Susie, trying to relax her. I talked for a long time till I ran out of words.“I will still be your friend no matter what, Susie!” Mary broke the silence.To my surprise, Susie lifted her head and looked up to the wire. Then she turned to look down at Mary and smiled. Mary smiled back.Finally, Susie made it all the way across that wire. When she returned to the ground, the first hug she looked for was from Mary. We all cheered. Moments like this keep me doing what I do.4. Why did Susie stop halfway up to the wire?A. It was too high for her to reach.B. She was too afraid to move on.C. Something was wrong with it.D. The teacher asked her to do it.5. Why did Mary break the silence?A. To try again herself.B. To relax the writer.C. To encourage Susie.D. To draw Susie's attention.6. What can we learn from the story of Susie?A. Helping others is helping ourselves.B. A word of encouragement matters a lot.C. Outdoor activities bring peoplecloser than ever.D. A good method plays an important role in teaching.7. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. The Wire WalkB. That One MomentC. Fear and CourageD. The Young HeartsCRecently, I read about a promotion from a home builder in San Diego where consumers (消费者) could buy a 4,000 square foot house for $1.6 million and get a smaller home bythe developer valued at $400 thousand for free. This sounds like a fantastic deal, but I am alwayswary ofany promotion labeled (给……加标签) with“buy one get one free”, and here is why.Oftentimes, “buy one get one free” ends up being “buy two at the regularprice”. For example, I often see “buy one get one free” ads for orange juice at the supermarket, but the first box always costs over $5.00. At the same time, the juices not in the promotion are selling for $2.50 to $2.99 a box.Another problem with “buy one get one free” is that oftentimes you do not need the second item. I only consume one gallon of milk every two weeks. If I were talked into buying a second gallon in a “buy one get one free” promotion, then the second gallon would go bad before I have time to consume it. That creates waste instead of savings.In the case of theSan Diegodeveloper, so far they have received one offer on their expensive houses, but the buyer does not want the cheaper house for free. Instead, he wants the value of the smaller home taken away from his purchase price. I think this guy is quite wise because he saw right through the marketing of “buy one get one free”.Finally, it is up to you to see how much you need and how much you are willing to spend. Knowing the regular price of things also helps you in deciding whether a “buy one get one free” promotion is truly a great deal.8. What does the underlined part “wary of” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. annoyed atB. careful aboutC. familiar withD. puzzled about9. Why does the author mention milk in Paragraph 3?A. To show that there are many promotions of food.B.To suggest that people think twice before they shop.C. To prove that the second item isn’t always as good as the first one.D. To show that people often buy more than they need in the promotion.10. What does the house buyer want to do?A. Buy the smaller house only.B. Get the smaller house for free.C. Buy the larger house for $1.2 million.D. Buy both the larger and smaller houses for $2 million.11. How does the author organize the text?(P: Paragraph)A. B. C. D.DIn the old days, when you had to drive to a movie theater to get some entertainment, it was easy to see how your actions could have an impact（影响）on the environment. After all, you were jumping into your car, driving across town, coughing out emissions（产生排放）and using gas all the way. But now that we're used to staying at home and streaming movies, we might get a littleproud. After all, we're just picking up our phones and maybe turning on the TV. You're welcome. Mother Nature.Not so fast, says a recent report from the French-based Shift Project. According to "Climate Crisis: The Unsustainable Use of Online Video", digital technologies are responsible for 4% of greenhouse gas emissions, and that energy use is increasing by 9% a year. Watching a half-hour show would cause 1. 6 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions. That's like driving 6. 28 kilometers. And in the European Union, the Eureca project found that data centers（where videos are stored）there used 25% more energy in 2017 compared to just three years earlier,reports the BBC.Streaming is only expected to increase as webecome more enamored ofour digital devices（设备）and the possibility of enjoying entertainment where and when we want it increases. Online video use is expected to increase by four times from 2017 to 2022 and account for 80% of all Internet traffic by 2022. By then, about 60% of the world's population will be online.You're probably not going to give up your streaming services, but there're things you can do to help lessen the impact of your online use, experts say. For example, according to Lutz Stobbe, a researcher from the Fraunhofer Institute in Berlin, we have no need to upload 25 pictures of the same thing to the cloud because it consumes energy every time. If instead you delete a few things here and there, you can save energy. Moreover, it's also a good idea to stream over Wi-Fi, watch on the smallest screen you can, and turn off your Wi-Fi in your home if you're not using your devices.12. What topic is the first paragraph intended to lead in?A. The environmental effects of driving private cars.B. The improvements on environmental awareness.C. The change in the way people seek entertainment.D The environmental impacts of screaming services.13. What does the underlined phrase become more enamored of" in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Get more skeptical of.B. Become more aware of.C. Feel much crazier about.D. Get more worried about.14. What can we infer about the use of streaming services?A. It is being reduced to protect the planet.B. Its environmental effects are worsening.C. It is easily available to almost everyone.D. Its side effects have drawn global attention.15. Which of the following is the most environmentally-friendly?A. Watching downloaded movies on a mobile phone.B. Downloading music on a personal computer.C. Uploading a lot of images of the same thing.D. Playing online games over mobile networks.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

2021年衡阳市第四中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案解析

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Pour it over the French toast before serving.1.How much salt will you need to make a French toast?A.1/3 cup.B.1/2 teaspoon.C.2 tablespoons.D.16 ounces.2.How will you use foil?A.Place the sliced breadB.Cover the dish.C.Remove the dish.D.Eat the French toast.3.Who is the passage written for?A.Teachers.B.Parents.C.Cooks.D.Kids.BI cried the first time I saw the Notre Dame（巴黎圣母院）years ago. I'd waited my entire life to see this great French architecture, and experienced it in its full glory on a bright sunny day. Last night, I again cried for the centuries-old church while watching it burn.I hadn't expected to spend my evening that way. My friend and I were having dinner at a cafe a block or so away from the Notre Dame, choosing to skip going inside with the intention to go back the next day.However, we heard that it caught fire, so we left the cafe and ran towards the church, following heavy smoke from it, and soon we joined a nearly silent crowd. Some were praying, some were crying, but most were staring in disbelief at the disaster happening before us. The fire continued to get worse. About 400 firefighters were working to control the fire. We could see their flashlights shining as they inspected the front from a balcony.The Notre Dame is part of the heartbeat ofParis, I reflected on the experiences I've had there, from attending a bread market out front to admiring the beautiful windows and architecture inside. It is a spot that helps makeParismagical. And here we were, watching it burn down. It was too much to handle, but it was impossible to look away.About 9：30 pm, the gathered crowd spontaneously（自发地）began to sing Hymns（圣歌）to the church. We sang along with the group, feeling at once less like tourists and more like members of them. I hadn't imagined all that before.For hundreds of years, the Notre Dame hasseen the most joyous and the most terrible moments in the lives of both France and her people. And when everyone was able to become one emotional force, it showed that even in her darkest hour, the Notre Dame was still there to bring us all together.4. Why did the author cry for the Notre Dame for the first time?A. She was touched by its greatness.B. She was sorrowful to watch it burn.C. She was regretful for missing its glory.D. She was excited about French cultures.5. What was the author doing when the Notre Dame caught fire?A. Heading for a faraway cafe.B. Visiting a church with a friend.C. Eating nearby with a friend.D. Wandering along the street alone.6. What can we know about the fire scene?A. People expressed their sadness in different ways.B. People were nervously rushing in different directions.C. Hundreds of volunteers joined in putting out the fire.D. Firefighters kept people away with shining flashlights.7. What impressed the author most?A. The church allowed visitors to gaingreat experiences.B. Many foreign tourists became members of the church.C. The church survived disasters for hundreds of years.D. People were brought together to sing to the church.CAustralia’s Great Barrier Reef has lost 50% of its corals (珊瑚) within 30 years, with climate change a key driver of reef disturbance, a new study has found.Researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, inQueensland, northeasternAustralia, studied coral communities and theirsize along the length of theGreat Barrier Reefbetween 1995 and 2017, finding all coral populations disappear gradually, they said.Reefs are important to the health of ocean ecosystems — without them, ecosystems break down and ocean life dies.Coral population decreases happened in both shallow and deep water coral species, experts found, but branching and table-shaped corals — which provide habitats for fish — were worst affected by mass bleaching (漂白) events in 2016.Warm ocean temperatures are the main reason of coral bleaching. Bleaching doesn’t kill coral immediately, but if temperatures remain high, eventually the coral will die, destroying a natural habitat for many species of ocean life.“We used to think the Great Barrier Reef is protected by its huge size — but in fact our results show that even the world’s largest and ly well-protected reef system is increasingly destroyed and in decline,” Terry Hughes, an outstanding professor at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, said.“There is no time to lose — we must sharply decrease greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible,” the reporter warned in the paper, published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society journal.8. What has mainly influenced the coral populations of theGreat Barrier Reef?A. Destroyed habitats.B. Climate change.C. Lack of seafood.D. Bleaching events.9. What can we learn from the passage?A. Many species has been dying out slowly.B. The size of reefs contributes to their protection.C. Ocean ecosystems don’t develop without reefs.D. Bleaching continually disturbs table-shaped corals.10. What attitude does the reporter hold to the present situation of theGreat Barrier Reef?A. Worried.B. Angry.C. Hopeful.D. Surprised.11. What is probably the best title for the passage?A. Climate change damages theGreat Barrier ReefB. The Species of ocean Life Are In DangerC. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Get WorseD. Sea Ecosystems Are In DeclineDDistinguished Baltimore artist John D. Ferguson died Sept 16. The Catonsville resident was 81.“His artist eye was in everything he did. His life was art and his family,” said Jennifer C. Jackson, who was Mr. Ferguson's friend for nearly three decades.” He was a lovable man who was always willing to talk about any topic he was interested in. At shows, people would go crazy for his work,” Ms. Jackson said. “He was also an enthusiastic sailor who loved nothing more than being on the water.” “His sculptures were just memorable,” said Mr. Lund, a Washingtonian. “I used to say, ‘Ferguson, I don't think you know how to do anything that is less than monumental.’”Mr. Ferguson earned a bachelor's degree in 1961 at Holy Cross University, where he developed an interest in painting. He served in the Army for two years until being discharged in 1963, and after studying briefly at the Boston Museum School, registered at the Chicago Art Institute, where he studied until 1966, when he entered the University of Illinois Chicago, where he obtained a bachelor's degree in 1966 in fine arts. Mr. Ferguson developed his interest and skills as a sculptor after moving to Baltimore to do further studies at the Maryland Institute College of Art's Rinehart School of Sculpture, from which he graduated in 1971 with a master's degree in fine arts.“Over the years my work has moved gradually in the direction of elegance and simplicity,” Mr. Ferguson wrote in his artist statement. “Heavy, bulbous forms have been replaced by dancing, winglike forms. The welding process and respect for the qualities of the materials are interrelated and affect the final piece. “Most of the sculpturesthat are pictured in my works are made from steel, silicon bronze, and to Cor-Ten steel; shaped to create these beautiful and unique pieces of art. As you can see, my sculptures range in size anywhere from 12 inches to 30 feet or larger.”Through the years, his work found its way into such major public and private collections. “They encourage optimism, for they show strength and affirmation; there's nothing negative, depressing or anxiety-ridden about them”, wrote the late art critic John Dorsey in a 1997 exhibition review.12. What did Mr. Lund think of Ferguson?A. Likeable.B. Ordinary.C. Unwelcome.D. Interesting.13. What did Mr. Ferguson do first after serving in the army?A. He studied at the Boston Museum School.B. He got a bachelor's degree in fine arts.C. He entered the University of Illinois Chicago.D. He continued his studies at the Maryland Institute College.14. What influences the final sculptures?A. An even larger scale than before.B. The material comprised of metalsC. The shape of elegance and simplicity.D. Welding process as well as material quality.15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. A stylish, stubborn old manB. Sculptures towering into the cloudsC. JohnD. Ferguson—a famous sculpturer D. The evolution of the sculptural style第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

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根据你所听到的对话，选择最佳选项回答问题。

(共15小题，计15分)听下面五段对话，每听完一段对话后，回答一个小题。

( ) 1. What time does Jane usually get to school?A. At 7:00B. At 7:30C. At 8:30( ) 2. What does Tom’s father do?A. A worker.B. A teacherC. A doctor.( ) 3. What are they going to do this afternoon?A. Go swimming.B. Go shopping.C. Do some cleaning.( ) 4. What is Jim’s favorite sport?A. Football.B. Basketball.C. Volleyball.( ) 5. Where has Michael gone?A. England.B. Canada.C. Cuba.听第六段对话，回答6-7小题。

( ) 6. How old is Jane’s brother?A. Six years old.B. Seven years old.C. Five years old( ) 7. What does Jane’s uncle look like?A. He is very tall.B. He has long hair.C. He has small eyes.听第七段对话，回答8-9小题( ) 8. How long hasn’t Kathy seen her aunt?A. For two years.B. For five years.C. For ten y ears.( ) 9. Why doesn’t Kathy see her aunt often?A. Her aunt is too busy.B. Her aunt lives too far away.C. Her aunt doesn’t like Kathy’s mother.听第八段对话，回答10-12小题。