2025-2026学年福建省泉州市惠安县聚龙外国语中学高三（上）期中英语试卷

第1页（共1页）2025-2026学年福建省泉州市惠安县聚龙外国语中学高三（上）期中英语试卷第一部分听力第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话仅读一遍。例:Howmuchistheshirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C。1．（1.5分）Whatdidthewomandoyesterdayevening？A.ShewatchedTV.B.Shewentshopping.C.Sheattendedashow.2．（1.5分）Whatistheman'ssuggestion？A.Takingarest.B.Goingforacoffee.C.Havingasnack.3．（1.5分）Whatarethespeakersmainlytalkingabout？A.Aweekendplan.B.Aweddinginvitation.C.Abusinessdeal.4．（1.5分）WhereisBarbaragoingtonight？A.Toagym.B.Tohergrandma's.C.Tothedoctor's.5．（1.5分）WhatisAlexdoing？A.He'shavingbreakfast.B.He'sfeedingacat.C.He'sreadingabook.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白读两遍。（3分）6.Wheredoestheconversationprobablytakeplace？A.Inafitnesscenter.B.Inasportsshop.C.Inaclinic.7.Whatdoesthemanadvisethewomantodo？A.Buyhigh﹣qualitysportswear.B.Keepworkingoutregularly.C.Avoidover﹣exercising.（4.5分）8.Whydoesthemanmakethecall？A.Toreserveatable.B.Toaskaboutaparty.C.Topostponeameeting.9.WhattimeshouldthemanarriveonFridayevening？A.At5：30.B.At6：30.C.At8：00.10.Whatistheman'sname？A.Brown.B.Anderson.C.Howard.（4.5分）11.WhydoesSarahcometotalktoJacob？A.Tomakeanappointment.B.Toseekhisadvice.C.Toexplainadecision.12.HowmanypeoplearethereinSarah'sgroup？A.Three.B.Four.C.Five.13.Whatistherelationshipbetweenthespeakers？A.Classmates.B.Fellowworkers.C.Teacherandstudent.（4.5分）14.Howoftendoesthebandcometoperforminthepark？A.Threetimesayear.B.Onceayear.C.Everyotheryear.15.Whatkindofmusicwillbeplayedthisevening？A.Countrymusic.B.Jazz.C.Rockandroll.16.WhatwillJanniedonext？A.Catchabus.B.Listentoalecture.C.Gotothelibrary.（6分）17.Whydidthespeakergotothehotel？A.Todeliveraspeech.B.Toarrangeaconference.C.TointerviewMr.Rochester.18.WhatdidMr.Rochesterdosoonafterheboughtthehotel？A.Hetalkedwiththestaffmembers.B.Hehadtheoldcarpetsreplaced.C.Heranasix﹣monthtrainingproject.19.WhatdidSusandowhenshemetMr.Rochesterthesecondtime？A.Shewasacleaner.B.Shewasasecretary.C.Shewasareceptionist.20.WhatdoesthespeakerthinkiskeytoMr.Rochester'ssuccess？A.Managingtimeefficiently.B.Valuinghumanrelationships.C.Possessingagoodmemory.第二部分阅读第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。（7.5分）BooksThatCelebrateDiverseHolidaysandTraditionsIt'simportanttorememberthereareadiversesetofholidaysavailabletoexplore.Belowareafewbooksthathelpintroducechildrentodifferentholidayculturesandtraditions.TooManyTamalesbyGarySoto，illustratedbyEdMartinezWhilehelpinghermotherwithChristmascelebration，Mariaistemptedtotryonhermother'sdiamondring.Aftergettingcaughtupinthejoyoftheholidayandplayingwithhercousins，Mariarealizestheringismissing!That'swhensheandhercousinscomeupwithaplantoeatallofthetamales，inhopesoffindingthering.TogetherforKwanzaabyJuwandaG.Ford，illustratedbyShellyHehenbergerThisisastoryaboutalittlegirlnamedKaylawhowantstoseeherolderbrotherKharicomehomesotheycancelebrateKwanzaatogetherasafamily.Khariisstuckatcollegewhenasnowstormhitsandhiscarbreaksdown.WillhemakeithomeintimeforKwanzaa？AChild'sChristmasinWalesbyDylanThomas，illustratedbyTrinaSchartHymanThisbookisafunny，nostalgictaleofChristmasEveafternoonthroughChristmasnightinWales，andisfullofuniqueimageryandpoeticprose.ItwillarouseasenseoffamiliarityforsomeyoungreaderswhileintroducingthemtodifferentaspectsofChristmastraditions.WeAreGrateful：OtsaliheligabyTraciSorell，illustratedbyFraneLessacThewordotsaliheligaisusedbymembersoftheCherokeeNationtoexpressgratitude.Thisisanamazingstorythatdescribesajourneythroughtheseasonswithamodern﹣dayCherokeefamily.Cherokeehistoryandtraditionsarealsowovenintothestoryinaverykid﹣friendlyway.21.WhatmakesitdifficultforKharitoreturnhomeintimeforKwanzaa？A．Acarcrash.B．Delayedflights.C．Extremeweather.D．Academicpressure.22.WhoprovidespicturesforAChild'sChristmasinWales？A．TraciSorell.B．EdMartinez.C．DylanThomas.D．TrinaSchartHyman.23.Whatdothefourbooksinformreadersof？A．Howtofindhiddentreasuresathome.B．Howtostrengthenbondswithfriends.C．Thelifestylesofdifferentethnicgroups.D．Differentholidaycelebrationsandcustoms（10分）ㅤWhenIwasalittlegirl，Ilikeddrawing，freelyandjoyouslymakingmarksonthewallsathome.Inprimaryschool，Ilearnedtowriteusingchalks.Writingseemedtobeanotherformofdrawing.Ishapedindividuallettersintorepeatinglines，whichwereabstractforms，delightfulbutmeaninglesspatterns.ㅤInsecondaryschool，artwasmyfavouritesubject.SinceIloveditsomuchIthoughtIwasgoodatit.FortheartO﹣levelexamIhadtopresentanoilpainting.Ifounditdifficult，butstillhopedtopass.Ifailed，withalowgrade.I'dbeenover﹣confident.NowIdbeendeclaredtalentless.ㅤButotherchannelsofcreativitystayedopen：Iwentonwritingpoemsandstories.Still，Iwenttoexhibitionsoften.Icontinuedmyhabitualdrawing，whichInowcharacterisedaschildishdoodling（乱画）.Inmy30s，Imadepainterfriendsandlearnednewwaysoflookingatart.However，Icouldn'tletmyselfhaveagoatactuallydoingit.Thoughthesenewfriendswereabstractpaintersusingoilpaints，orwereprintmakersorsculptors，Itookoilpaintingasthetaboo（禁忌）highformIwasn'tallowedtopractise.ㅤOnenight，inmyearly40s，Idreamedthatabigwomaninredapproachedme，handedmeabagofpaints，andtoldmetostartpainting.Thedreamfeltsoauthoritativethatitshookme.Itwasaformofenergy，givingmebacksomethingI'dlost.Accordingly，Istartedbyexperimentingwithwatercolours.Finally，Iboughtsomeoilpaints.ㅤAlthoughIhaveenjoyedbreakingmydecades﹣longtabooaboutworkingwithoilpaints，IhavediscoveredInowpreferchalksandink.IletmylinedrawingsturnintocartoonsIsendtofriends.Itallfeelsfreeandeasy.Un﹣anxious.Thistimearound，Icanacceptmylimitationsbutkeepgoing.ㅤBecomingasuccessfulpaintercallsforbeingresolute.IrealisedIwasalwaysafraidofwantingtoomuch.Thatdreamremindedmethatthosefearsanddesirescouldencouragemetotakerisksandmakeexperiments.24.Howdidtheauthorfeelabouttheresultoftheartexam？A.Scared.B.Worried.C.Discouraged.D.Wronged.25.Inher30s，theauthor.A.avoidedoilpaintingpracticeB.soughtforapaintingcareerC.fanciedabstractpaintingD.exhibitedchildpaintings26.Whichwordwouldbestdescribetheauthor'sdream？A.Confusing.B.Empowering.C.Disturbing.D.Entertaining.27.Whatcanwelearnfromthispassage？A.Actionsspeaklouderthanwords.B.Hardworkisthemotherofsuccess.C.Dreamsarethereflectionsofrealities.D.Creativeactivitiesinvolvebeingconfident.（10分）"Iamnotcrazy，"saysDr.WiliamFarber，shortlyafterperformingacupuncture（针灸）onarabbit."Iamaheadofmytime."Ifheseemsalittledefensive，itmightbebecauseevensomeofhiscoworkersoccasionallylaughathisunusualmethods.ButFarberiscertainhe'llhavethelastlaugh.He'soneofasmallbutgrowingnumberofAmericanveterinarians（兽医）nowpracticing"holistic"medicine﹣combiningtraditionalWesterntreatmentswithacupuncture，chiropractic（按摩疗法）andherbalmedicine.Farber，agraduateofColoradoStateUniversity，startedoutasamoreconventionalveterinarian.Hebecameinterestedinalternativetreatments20yearsagowhenhesufferedfromterriblebackpain.Hetriedmuscle﹣relaxingdrugsbutfoundlittlerelief.Thenhetriedacupuncture，anancientChinesepractice，andwasamazedthatheimprovedaftertwoorthreetreatments.Whatworkedonaveterinarianseemedlikelytoworkonhispatients.So，afterstudyingthetechniquesforacoupleofyears，hebeganofferingthemtopets.LeighTindale'sdogCharliehadaseriousheartcondition.AfterCharliehadaheartattack，Tindalesays，shewaspreparedtoputhimtosleep，butFarber'streatmentseasedherdog'ssufferingsomuchthatshewasabletokeephimaliveforanadditionalfivemonths.AndPriscillaDewingreportsthatherhorse，Nappy，"movesmoreeasilyandridesmorecomfortably"afterachiropracticadjustment.Farberiscertainthattheholisticapproachwillgrowmorepopularwithtime，andifthepastisanyindication，hemayberight：Since1982，membershipintheAmericanHolisticVeterinaryMedicalAssociationhasgrownfrom30toover700."Sometimesitsurprisesmethatitworkssowell，"hesays."Iwilldoanythingtohelpananimal.That'smyjob."28.WhatdosomeofFarber'scoworkersthinkofhim？A.He'sstrange.B.He'sstrict.C.He'sbrave.D.He'srude.29.WhydidFarberdecidetotryacupunctureonpets？A.Hewastrainedinitatuniversity.B.Hewasinspiredbyanotherveterinarian.C.Hebenefitedfromitasapatient.D.Hewantedtosavemoneyforpetowners.30.Whatdoesparagraph3mainlytalkabout？A.Stepsofachiropractictreatment.B.Thecomplexityofveterinarians'work.C.Examplesofrareanimaldiseases.D.Theeffectivenessofholisticmedicine.31.WhydoestheauthormentiontheAmericanHolisticVeterinaryMedicalAssociation？A.ToproveFarber'spoint.B.Toemphasizeitsimportance.C.Topraiseveterinarians.D.Toadvocateanimalprotection.（10分）Forlotsofkids，toddlerhood（幼儿期）isanimportanttimeforfriendship.Studiesshowthattheearlierkidslearntoformpositiverelationships，thebettertheyareatrelatingtoothersasteenagersandadults.Playingtogetheralsohelpsthesekidspracticesocialbehaviors，suchaskindness，sharing，andcooperation.Evenso，howquicklyyourchilddevelopsintoasocialcreaturemayalsodependonhistemperament（性格）.Sometoddlersareverysocial，butothersareshy.Inaddition，thewaythattoddlersdemonstratethattheylikeotherchildrenismarkedlydifferentfromwhatadultsthinkofasexpressionsoffriendship.ResearchatOhioStateUniversityinColumbusfoundthatatoddler'swayofsaying"Ilikeyou"duringplayislikelytocomeintheformofcopyingafriend'sbehavior.Thisseeminglyunusualwayofdemonstratingfondnesscanresultinunpleasantbehavior.Regardlessofhowmuchtheylikeaplaymate，theymaystillgrabhistoys，refusetoshare，andgetbossy.Butexpertssaythatthisisanormalandnecessarypartoffriendshipforkidsthisage.Throughplayexperiences，toddlerslearnsocialrules.That'swhyit'ssoimportanttotakeanactiveroleinyourtoddler'ssocialencountersbysettinglimitsandofferingfrequentremindersofwhattheyare.Whenyouestablishtheseguidelines，explainthereasonsbehindthem.Beginbyhelpingyourchildlearnsympathy（"Beniscrying.What'smakinghimsosad？"），thensuggesthowhecouldresolvetheproblem（"Maybehewouldfeelbetterifyoulethimplaytheball."）.Whenyourchildsharesorshowsempathy（同理心）towardafriend，praisehim（"Benstoppedcrying!Youmadehimfeelbetter."）.Anotherwaytoencouragehealthysocialinteractionisbyencouragingkidstousewords﹣notfists﹣toexpresshowtheyfeel.It'salsoimportanttobemindfulofhowyourchild'spersonalityaffectsplaytime.Kidsareeasytogetangrywhenthey'resleepyorhungry，soscheduleplaytimewhenthey'rerefreshed.32.Whatdoesitindicatewhentoddlerscopytheirplaymates'behavior？A．Theyareinterestedinacting.B．Theyareshywiththestrangers.C．Theyarefondoftheirplaymates.D．Theyaretiredofplayinggames.33.Whatdoestheauthorsuggestparentsdofortheirkids？A．Designgamesforthem.B．Findthemsuitableplaymates.C．Playtogetherwiththem.D．Helpthemunderstandsocialrules.34.Whatisthefunctionofthequotedstatementsinparagraph4？A．Givingexamples.B．Explainingconcepts.C．Providingevidence.D．Makingcomparisons.35.Whichofthefollowingisthebesttitleforthetext？A．HowChildrenAdapttoChangesB．HowtoBeaRoleModelforChildrenC．HowYourBabyLearnstoLoveD．HowtoCommunicatewithYourKid第二节阅读下面短文，从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。（12.5分）WhyarePoliceOfficersCalledCops？Policeofficersareoftenreferredtoascops.36Somearguethetermisshortenedfrom"copper"andcomesfromcopperbadges（徽章）wornbyapoliceman.Otherssaythatitstandsfor"ConstabularyofPolice".Generalagreementonthewordoriginsof"cop"，however，suggeststhatthetermisbasedmoreonthepoliceman'sjobthanonhisclothingorjobtitle.InLatin，theverbcaperecanbedefinedas"tocapture."InFrench，theverbiscaper."Tocop"inEnglishistoseizeortotake.37SomealsobelievethattheDutchwordkapen，whichalsolooselytranslatesto"tostealortake"，isrelatedtopolicemenbeingcalledcoppersorcops.Essentially，thepoliceforcewastheretotakecriminalsoffthestreets.38AndsinceAmericanEnglishespeciallydrawsfromGerman，French，andLatin，thespecificlanguageoriginofkapenorcaperecreatesareadypathtotheterm"cop".39Anditisnolongerconsideredrude.However，certainothertermsforpoliceofficersaredefinitelyunwelcome.WhileBritishPolicemightnotmindbeingcalled"bobbies"，nopolicemembersliketobereferredtoas"pigs"orthe"fuzz".Somedon'tmindthetermthe"heat"asappliedtothewholepoliceforce，butthepoliceforcedoesnotgenerallytakekindlytotermsgiventothembycriminals.Theterm"cop"isinsuchcommonusagenowthatashowdocumentingtheirworkonthejobiscalledCops.EventhoughJ.EdgarHooveroncehighlyobjectedtotheterm，itisnowfinetorefertoapolicemanorapolicewomanasacop.40A.Thetermisslightlylessfamiliartopeople.B.So，theLatin，Dutch，andFrenchtermsareallsimilar.C.Thesewordsdefinesomeofwhatapoliceofficerdoes.D.Theprofessionofapoliceofficerwasnotrespectedthen.E.Buttheoriginsofthisnicknamearesomethingofadebate.F.However，theterm"policeofficer"isgenerallymostcorrect.G.Todayitisappropriatetocallmembersofthepoliceforcecops.第三部分语言运用第一节阅读下面短文，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。（15分）ㅤWhenIdecidedtobuyahouseinEuropetenyearsago，Ididn'tthinktoolong.IlikedtravelinginFrance，butwhenitcametopickingmyfavoritespotto41，Italywastheclearwinner.ㅤDuringmyfirstvisittoItaly，I42toaskfordirectionsororderinarestaurant.ButeverytimeItriedto43asentenceofItaliantogether，thelocalssmiledatmeand44mylanguageskills.Thatencouragementhelpedmetogetthroughthelanguage45.AfterImadeItalymypermanenthome，Idiscoveredhow46Italiansare.Neighborswillbringmefreshlymadecheeseandwillcometomydoorto47metoclosethewindowinmycarwhenrainiscoming.It'sthesesmall48ofkindnessthatmakeanewcountryfeellikehome.ㅤAsafoodie，thewaytomyheartisthroughmystomach，andnowherefuelsmy49quitelikeItaly.Eachtownhasitsowntraditional50，andeveryfamilykeepsarecipepassedfromonegenerationtoanother.Families51forbigmealsonSundays，birthdays，andwhateverotherexcusestheycan52.Thesemealsarealways53bylaughterandjoy.Whatever54lifeinItalymighthave，theproblemsare55onceyousitdowntoabigmealwithfriendsandfamily.41.A.studyB.rentC.visitD.settle42.A.plannedB.struggledC.refusedD.happened43.A.stringB.hangC.mixD.match44.A.improvedB.assessedC.admiredD.praised45.A.courseB.barrierC.areaD.test46.A.open﹣mindedB.strong﹣willedC.warm﹣heartedD.well﹣informed47.A.remindB.allowC.persuadeD.order48.A.tricksB.promisesC.actsD.duties49.A.ambitionB.successC.appetiteD.growth50.A.costumeB.dishC.symbolD.tale51.A.gatherB.cheerC.leaveD.wait52.A.putupwithB.standupforC.comeupwithD.makeupfor53.A.signaledB.confirmedC.representedD.accompanied54.A.disadvantagesB.meaningsC.surprisesD.opportunities55.A.createdB.forgottenC.understoodD.identified第二节阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。（15分）ThedevelopmentofthemovieindustryinIndiaismostlyconditionalupontheactionsofpresent﹣daycompanies.Therefore，thelatterisconcerned56increasingitsinfluencebyenteringintoanewpartnershipwithwesternfilmproductioncompanies.Thispractice57（prove）tobebeneficialintermsofensuringthegrowthoftheindustrysofar，58（evidence）bythesuccessfulcooperationbetweenDreamWorksandRelianceEntertainmentinIndia.Thetwocompanieshavebeenpartnersforoverthepastsevenyears，anditissufficienttimetomake59（conclusion）ontheprofitabilityandtheoverallfeasibility（可行性）ofsuchpolicies.AnotherindicationofthebenefitsgainedfromtheDreamWorksandRelianceEntertainmentpartnershipis60（they）agreementtocontinuetherelationship.ThetrendforIndianfilmproductioncompaniestobecomepartnerswithwesternfilmmakers61（link）totheoverallgrowthoftheindustryanditspatternsaswell.Thecountryisexperiencing62periodofconsistentdevelopmentandreleasesmoremoviesthantheUnitedStates.However，thereisachallengeposedbyshiftingaudiencepreferences，which63（increasing）favorWesternmoviesoverIndianmovies.Thisway，eventhepositiveenvironmentconditionedbythelargemarketreadilyavailableisincapableofovercomingthenewsituation.Thus，theIndianmovieindustry's64（far）developmentsolelydependsondomesticcompanies'capabilitytocooperatewithwesternfilmmakers，65willfacilitatethepromotionofaproductappealingtodiverseaudiences.第四部分写作第一节66．（15分）假设你是李华，上周六你班参观了当地的传统手工作坊（handicraftworkshop），请你写一则邮件，向你的英国朋友Mike介绍一下这次活动。内容包括：（1）你的经历；（2）你的收获；（3）你的感想。注意：（1）写作词数应为80左右；（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。DearMike，________Yourssincerely，LiHua第二节67．（25分）Mrs.Smithknewsomethingwaswrongwith7﹣year﹣oldMiguel.Hewasoneofherbeststudentsandaveryhardworkingchild.Butlately，hewasfillinghistestsandnolongerseemedfocusedonhisstudies.Mrs.Smithcouldn'tquiteputherfingeronwhatwaswrongwiththeyoungboy.SheknewhisfamilyhadimmigratedtoAmericanfromSouthAfrica，andshereasonedtheywereprobablyinsomesortoftrouble.Oneday，Mrs.SmithwaswalkingbacktohercarafteralongdayatworkandstoppedinhertrackstoseeatiredMiguelonthestreets.Ittookherawhiletorealizethattheboywassittingonacardboardboxwithhishomeworkspreadoutinfrontofhimandstudying."Miguel!"shecried，approachinghim."Whatareyoudoinghere，darling？"Withtearsstreamingdownhischeeks，Miguelpouredouteverythinghappeningtohimandhisfamily.Mrs.SmithwasheartbrokenasMiguelbegansharinghisstorywithher.Hesaidthatwhentheyfirstarrivedinthecountry，theywerelivingwithrelatives，whohadrecentlysoldtheirhouseandmovedtoanothercity.Hisparentswerenowlivinginashelter.Migueldidn'thaveadeskortabletodohishomeworkintheshelter，anditwastoonoisy.Hesaidhecouldn'tconcentrateonhisstudiesthereanddidn'tknowwheretogountilhefoundaspotonthestreetbehindtheschool.Mrs.Smithknewshehadtodosomethingtohelpthislessfortunatestudent.ShearrivedatschoolearlythenextdayandarrangedasmalldeskinthebackofherclassroomforMiguel.Shealsogothimextraschoolsuppliesandthepermittostaybackafterlessonsanddohishomeworkintheclassroom，forwhichMiguelwasextremelygrateful.注意：（1）续写词数应为150左右；（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Mrs.SmithlaterfoundthatMiguel'smotherwasdeaf，andhisfathernolongerhadajob._____Thenextday，Mrs.SmithapproachedtheschoolheadmasterandtoldhimaboutMiguel'sstory._____

2025-2026学年福建省泉州市惠安县聚龙外国语中学高三（上）期中英语试卷第一部分听力第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话仅读一遍。例:Howmuchistheshirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C。1．（1.5分）Whatdidthewomandoyesterdayevening？A.ShewatchedTV.B.Shewentshopping.C.Sheattendedashow.【解答】略2．（1.5分）Whatistheman'ssuggestion？A.Takingarest.B.Goingforacoffee.C.Havingasnack.【解答】略3．（1.5分）Whatarethespeakersmainlytalkingabout？A.Aweekendplan.B.Aweddinginvitation.C.Abusinessdeal.【解答】略4．（1.5分）WhereisBarbaragoingtonight？A.Toagym.B.Tohergrandma's.C.Tothedoctor's.【解答】略5．（1.5分）WhatisAlexdoing？A.He'shavingbreakfast.B.He'sfeedingacat.C.He'sreadingabook.【解答】略第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白读两遍。（3分）6.Wheredoestheconversationprobablytakeplace？A.Inafitnesscenter.B.Inasportsshop.C.Inaclinic.7.Whatdoesthemanadvisethewomantodo？A.Buyhigh﹣qualitysportswear.B.Keepworkingoutregularly.C.Avoidover﹣exercising.【解答】略（4.5分）8.Whydoesthemanmakethecall？A.Toreserveatable.B.Toaskaboutaparty.C.Topostponeameeting.9.WhattimeshouldthemanarriveonFridayevening？A.At5：30.B.At6：30.C.At8：00.10.Whatistheman'sname？A.Brown.B.Anderson.C.Howard.【解答】略（4.5分）11.WhydoesSarahcometotalktoJacob？A.Tomakeanappointment.B.Toseekhisadvice.C.Toexplainadecision.12.HowmanypeoplearethereinSarah'sgroup？A.Three.B.Four.C.Five.13.Whatistherelationshipbetweenthespeakers？A.Classmates.B.Fellowworkers.C.Teacherandstudent.【解答】略（4.5分）14.Howoftendoesthebandcometoperforminthepark？A.Threetimesayear.B.Onceayear.C.Everyotheryear.15.Whatkindofmusicwillbeplayedthisevening？A.Countrymusic.B.Jazz.C.Rockandroll.16.WhatwillJanniedonext？A.Catchabus.B.Listentoalecture.C.Gotothelibrary.【解答】略（6分）17.Whydidthespeakergotothehotel？A.Todeliveraspeech.B.Toarrangeaconference.C.TointerviewMr.Rochester.18.WhatdidMr.Rochesterdosoonafterheboughtthehotel？A.Hetalkedwiththestaffmembers.B.Hehadtheoldcarpetsreplaced.C.Heranasix﹣monthtrainingproject.19.WhatdidSusandowhenshemetMr.Rochesterthesecondtime？A.Shewasacleaner.B.Shewasasecretary.C.Shewasareceptionist.20.WhatdoesthespeakerthinkiskeytoMr.Rochester'ssuccess？A.Managingtimeefficiently.B.Valuinghumanrelationships.C.Possessingagoodmemory.【解答】略第二部分阅读第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。（7.5分）BooksThatCelebrateDiverseHolidaysandTraditionsIt'simportanttorememberthereareadiversesetofholidaysavailabletoexplore.Belowareafewbooksthathelpintroducechildrentodifferentholidayculturesandtraditions.TooManyTamalesbyGarySoto，illustratedbyEdMartinezWhilehelpinghermotherwithChristmascelebration，Mariaistemptedtotryonhermother'sdiamondring.Aftergettingcaughtupinthejoyoftheholidayandplayingwithhercousins，Mariarealizestheringismissing!That'swhensheandhercousinscomeupwithaplantoeatallofthetamales，inhopesoffindingthering.TogetherforKwanzaabyJuwandaG.Ford，illustratedbyShellyHehenbergerThisisastoryaboutalittlegirlnamedKaylawhowantstoseeherolderbrotherKharicomehomesotheycancelebrateKwanzaatogetherasafamily.Khariisstuckatcollegewhenasnowstormhitsandhiscarbreaksdown.WillhemakeithomeintimeforKwanzaa？AChild'sChristmasinWalesbyDylanThomas，illustratedbyTrinaSchartHymanThisbookisafunny，nostalgictaleofChristmasEveafternoonthroughChristmasnightinWales，andisfullofuniqueimageryandpoeticprose.ItwillarouseasenseoffamiliarityforsomeyoungreaderswhileintroducingthemtodifferentaspectsofChristmastraditions.WeAreGrateful：OtsaliheligabyTraciSorell，illustratedbyFraneLessacThewordotsaliheligaisusedbymembersoftheCherokeeNationtoexpressgratitude.Thisisanamazingstorythatdescribesajourneythroughtheseasonswithamodern﹣dayCherokeefamily.Cherokeehistoryandtraditionsarealsowovenintothestoryinaverykid﹣friendlyway.21.WhatmakesitdifficultforKharitoreturnhomeintimeforKwanzaa？CA．Acarcrash.B．Delayedflights.C．Extremeweather.D．Academicpressure.22.WhoprovidespicturesforAChild'sChristmasinWales？DA．TraciSorell.B．EdMartinez.C．DylanThomas.D．TrinaSchartHyman.23.Whatdothefourbooksinformreadersof？DA．Howtofindhiddentreasuresathome.B．Howtostrengthenbondswithfriends.C．Thelifestylesofdifferentethnicgroups.D．Differentholidaycelebrationsandcustoms【解答】21.细节理解题。根据第一个小标题TooManyTamalesbyGarySoto，illustratedbyEdMartinez部分的Khariisstuckatcollegewhenasnowstormhitsandhiscarbreaksdown（Khari被困在大学里，一场暴风雪来袭，他的车坏了）可知，Khari难以及时回家参加宽扎节是极端天气导致的结果。故选C。22.细节理解题。根据第三个小标题AChild'sChristmasinWalesbyDylanThomas，illustratedbyTrinaSchartHyman（迪伦•托马斯的《威尔士孩子的圣诞节》，由特瑞娜•沙尔特•海曼插画）可知，TrinaSchartHyman为《威尔士孩子的圣诞节》提供图片。故选D。23.细节理解题。通读全文，特别是根据第一段的Belowareafewbooksthathelpintroducechildrentodifferentholidayculturesandtraditions（下面是一些帮助孩子们了解不同节日文化和传统的书籍）可知，这四本书都向读者介绍不同的节日庆祝活动和习俗。故选D。（10分）ㅤWhenIwasalittlegirl，Ilikeddrawing，freelyandjoyouslymakingmarksonthewallsathome.Inprimaryschool，Ilearnedtowriteusingchalks.Writingseemedtobeanotherformofdrawing.Ishapedindividuallettersintorepeatinglines，whichwereabstractforms，delightfulbutmeaninglesspatterns.ㅤInsecondaryschool，artwasmyfavouritesubject.SinceIloveditsomuchIthoughtIwasgoodatit.FortheartO﹣levelexamIhadtopresentanoilpainting.Ifounditdifficult，butstillhopedtopass.Ifailed，withalowgrade.I'dbeenover﹣confident.NowIdbeendeclaredtalentless.ㅤButotherchannelsofcreativitystayedopen：Iwentonwritingpoemsandstories.Still，Iwenttoexhibitionsoften.Icontinuedmyhabitualdrawing，whichInowcharacterisedaschildishdoodling（乱画）.Inmy30s，Imadepainterfriendsandlearnednewwaysoflookingatart.However，Icouldn'tletmyselfhaveagoatactuallydoingit.Thoughthesenewfriendswereabstractpaintersusingoilpaints，orwereprintmakersorsculptors，Itookoilpaintingasthetaboo（禁忌）highformIwasn'tallowedtopractise.ㅤOnenight，inmyearly40s，Idreamedthatabigwomaninredapproachedme，handedmeabagofpaints，andtoldmetostartpainting.Thedreamfeltsoauthoritativethatitshookme.Itwasaformofenergy，givingmebacksomethingI'dlost.Accordingly，Istartedbyexperimentingwithwatercolours.Finally，Iboughtsomeoilpaints.ㅤAlthoughIhaveenjoyedbreakingmydecades﹣longtabooaboutworkingwithoilpaints，IhavediscoveredInowpreferchalksandink.IletmylinedrawingsturnintocartoonsIsendtofriends.Itallfeelsfreeandeasy.Un﹣anxious.Thistimearound，Icanacceptmylimitationsbutkeepgoing.ㅤBecomingasuccessfulpaintercallsforbeingresolute.IrealisedIwasalwaysafraidofwantingtoomuch.Thatdreamremindedmethatthosefearsanddesirescouldencouragemetotakerisksandmakeexperiments.24.Howdidtheauthorfeelabouttheresultoftheartexam？CA.Scared.B.Worried.C.Discouraged.D.Wronged.25.Inher30s，theauthorA.A.avoidedoilpaintingpracticeB.soughtforapaintingcareerC.fanciedabstractpaintingD.exhibited