江苏省中考英语听力与口语测试模拟试题(1)

2023年春学期初三模拟试卷英语试卷2023. 5注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考试号和班级写在答题卷上。

2.本试卷满分100分，考试时间100分钟。

第Ⅰ卷（客观题共50分）一、单项选择：在A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

（本大题共14小题，每小题1分，共14分）1. With parks all around, Jiangyin is a wonderful place to live, and the names of the parks often have interesting connection __________ the local landscape.A. onB. toC. atD. in2. —__________ did it take you to go to Zibo for its iconic barbecue during this May Day holiday?—Ten hours by car. There were so many people there.A. How longB. How farC. How soonD. How much3. Jogging is __________ sport than many other ones — to start, just get some comfortable sports clothes and good running shoes.A. the cheaperB. a cheaperC. a cheapestD. the cheapest4. —Andy is in a blue mood in recent days. What's happened to him?—Well, everyone has one of those days when __________ goes right.A. everythingB. somethingC. nothingD. anything5. —I missed the TV programme Everlasting Classics last night!—You __________ care. You can watch it online later.A. mustn’tB. can’tC. may notD. needn’t6. —Wow, the meat __________ so delicious. —Thanks, would you like to try some?A. smellsB. tastesC. feelsD. sounds7. —Do you still remember what the Trip Code (行程码) was used for?—Of course. It was used to show where you in the last 14 days.A. wereB. will beC. have beenD. had been8. Some scientists are checking the rocket a fifth time before it is sent up. They must be very careful. You know, __________.A. all is well that ends wellB. seeing is believingC. little leaks sink the shipD. practice makes perfect9. You won’t be allowed to enter the school __________ your temperature is higher than normal.A. ifB. untilC. thoughD. unless10. —I wonder __________. I’m not sure. Maybe yes.A. what do you call the animalB. how long he has written the main pointsC. if Dave has got his driver’s licenseD. whether Mr. Li has come back or is still there11. May you have the __________ to move forward and the calmness to step back.A. courageB. abilityC. skillD. method12. —The sudden snowstorm left us no choice but to __________ the travel plan.—What a pity! We’ll let the children down again.A. put upB. take upC. make upD. give up13. —I’m afraid I am not strong enough to take on this task, Mr. Lin.—Come on, Linda, __________ your weakness and focus on your strength, I’m sure you’ll make it.A. adviseB. acceptC. allowD. agree14. —Are you going to have a picnic with your children tomorrow?—__________. I might have to work.A. Good ideaB. Have funC. It dependsD. With pleasure二、完形填空：先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

中考模拟卷1Part 1 Listening(第一部分听力)I. Listening Comprehension (听力理解): (共30分)A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片): (共6分)A B CD E F G1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案): (共10分)7. A) She will go shopping. B) She will go to Mike’s.C) She will go to see a film. D) She will attend a match.8. A) She had an accident. B) She had an operation.C) She had a bad cold. D) She had a headache.9. A) In a company. B) In the hospital.C) In a school. D) In the office of the government.10. A) At the restaurant. B) At a fruit store. C) At the supermarket. D) At the post office.11. A) After class today. B) Tomorrow. C) On Saturday afternoon. D) On Sunday morning.12. A) A student. B) An exam. C) A competition. D) A concert.13. A) 15. B) 20. C) 30. D) 40.14. A) The music is very interesting.B) He’d like to enjoy the music.C) The music is too loud.D) He’d like to put on the earphones to listen to music.15. A) Outgoing. B) Quiet. C) Having short hair. D) Fatter.16. A) Rock music. B) Classical music. C) Light music. D) Country music.C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示):(共7分)17. The giant panda is very popular around the world.18. The giant panda is lovely and the World Wide Fund for Nature chose it as its symbol.19. The World Wide Fund for Nature raises food to save the giant pandas.20. The giant panda lives not only in the wild in China, but also in other areas.21. About 30 years ago, there were only 1,000 giant pandas left in the wild.22. The area where pandas can live has become larger and larger.23. The paths that lead from one area to another let pandas move from one place to anotherto look for food.D. Listen to the dialogue and complete the following sentences（听对话，完成下列内容。

江苏省2024年中考英语模拟试卷A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选14小题，每小题1分，共14分）1．一Millie, ______are you preparing for?一My mom's birthday is coming. I plan to hold a party for her.A．what B．who C．why D．how2．The company expected that ChatGPT______the way people work and live.A．has changed B．was changing C．would change D．will change 3．People with basic living skills can go more smoothly life.A．beyond B．over C．against D．through4．Life is to be serious all the time. So try to relax sometimes.A．too long B．too short C．long enough D．short enough5．— Ms. Walker, thank you for making me feel like I am ______.—I'm glad you become confident now.A．everybody B．nobody C．somebody D．anybody6．一Mom, so hot! Can I take the helmet off?一Oh, dear, everyone ______wear it. Safety comes first.A．must B．can C．mustn't D．can't7．People are usually afraid of changes, the greatest part of history is that everything changes.A．because B．unless C．but D．since8．In this hotel, all the customers are high-quality service. You may choose it.A．invited B．prepared C．reminded D．promised9．一Mum, Christmas Father gave me a dress instead of a Lego that I wanted.一Honey, maybe you can tell him what you want in the letter next year.A．probably B．exactly C．rapidly D．properly10．Don't refuse to communicate with someone different from you, for he or she may ______to be your best friend.A．turn out B．find out C．work out D．try out11．There's no in admitting that you're unsure about something. The only way to grow is to learn.A．doubt B．way C．need D．shame12．—If you'll me, Mr. Brown, I have to answer the phone from my doctor.—OK, go ahead.A．advise B．refuse C．excuse D．praise13．一Any news about Shenzhou XV? Do you know______.—In two months.A．how long it has been in serviceB．how soon it will return to the EarthC．how long has it been in serviceD．how soon will it return to the Earth14．一Mum, I didn't have any confidence before the game, but I won at last!— I'm proud of you.A．Guess what?B．You got me there.C．Kidding me?D．That's really something.10小题，每小题1分，共10分）先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

江苏中考英语口语考试真题及答案Jiangsu Middle School English Oral TestPart 1: InterviewExaminer: Hello, can you introduce yourself?Candidate: Hello, my name is Alice. I am 14 years old and I go to Xinhua Middle School.Examiner: That's nice. Can you tell me about your favorite hobbies?Candidate: Sure, my favorite hobbies are reading and playing the piano. I enjoy reading novels and playing the piano relaxes me.Examiner: Great! Can you tell me about a memorable experience you had recently?Candidate: Recently, I went on a school trip to Beijing. It was a great experience as I got to see many historical sites like the Great Wall and the Forbidden City.Examiner: Sounds like a wonderful trip. Now, can you talk about a book or movie that you really enjoyed?Candidate: I really enjoyed the Harry Potter series. The magical world created by J.K. Rowling is fascinating and I love the characters.Part 2: Picture DescriptionExaminer: Now, I will show you a picture and I want you to describe what you see.Candidate: Okay. In the picture, I see a group of people having a picnic in the park. There are trees and grass around them. Some people are sitting on the ground, while others are playing games like badminton and frisbee. It looks like a fun day out in nature.Examiner: Very well described. Now, can you talk about a family tradition that you have?Candidate: In my family, we have a tradition of having a big family dinner on Chinese New Year's Eve. We gather together to eat delicious food, exchange gifts, and watch the annual Spring Festival Gala on TV.Examiner: That sounds like a lovely tradition. Thank you for sharing.Part 3: Role PlayExaminer: Now, we will do a role play. I will be a customer in a restaurant and you will be the waiter. Please take my order.Candidate: Good evening, welcome to our restaurant. May I take your order?Examiner: Yes, I would like to have a bowl of hot and sour soup, fried rice with vegetables, and a glass of iced tea, please.Candidate: Sure, I will get that for you right away. Is there anything else you would like?Examiner: No, that will be all for now, thank you.Candidate: You're welcome. Your order will be ready shortly.Examiner: Thank you.Overall, the Jiangsu Middle School English Oral Test covers a range of topics including personal introductions, hobbies, experiences, books or movies, picture descriptions, family traditions, and role plays. Candidates are assessed on their ability to communicate effectively, use appropriate vocabulary and grammar, and demonstrate good pronunciation. With practice and preparation, students can excel in the oral test and showcase their English speaking skills. Good luck to all the candidates!。

2012年江苏省中考英语听力口语自动化测试模拟试题一2012年江苏省中考英语听力口语自动化测试模拟试题一1. M: How did you go to Changzhou Dinosaur Land last weekend?W: My uncle drove me there.2. W: The air smells terrible.M: Look! Have you seen the factory over there?3. W: You have got a new camera? Where is it made?M: It is made in Japan.4.M: Look! The driver is driving too fast.W: Yes, and he is stopped by a policeman now.5. W: Don't you think you should slow down? You are always driving too fast.M: I know, but if I don't, we'll be late for the meeting.6. W: Which country is the most popular travel place in the world now?M: Now China is the third, after France, and Spain.7. W: What do you think of Sophia?M: She always thinks of herself first. We don't like her.8. W: So it's time for me to go now.M: Look at the sky. It's covered with black clouds. It's going to rain. You'd better take your raincoat.9.M: You mean you didn't catch the plane.W: Yes, even though I started very early. I didn't know the way to the airport was so busy.10. W: Hi, Adam. This is Maria. Can you meet me at the bus station in half an hour?M: OK. See you at 10:15.M: What are you going to do during the coming holiday?W: I haven't decided yet. How about you?M: Since we have a holiday of seven days, I will go traveling. I've got some information in the newspaper. Would you like to go with me?W: I'd like to. But where?M: How about Yunnan? I learnt from the TV that Yunnan is a beautiful place. The weather there is nice too.W: That's great. I have never been there before.M: Let's go to the travel agency together to ask for more information.W: OK.W: Hello.M: Hello, Alice. This is David speaking.W: Oh, it's you. How nice to hear your voice! Are you calling from New York?M: No, I'm calling from Los Angeles. I flew here on business with your sister Jane and want to visit you in San Francisco next week.W: I'm glad to hear it. Are you coming by train or by bus?M: We'll take a bus since it's not too far away.W: Good. How does Jane feel about coming to San Francisco? I know this will be her first visit to the city.M: She is very excited about it.W: Me, too. I haven't seen her for quite some time since you two got married.M: Right. It's a long time since you moved there.W: I hope to see you soon.M: A week isn't a long time, is it?Welcome to "This is America" in VOA Special English. Today we'll bring you the story of songs about American cities.New York. More songs have been written about American's biggest city. Over 8 million people live there. Frank sings about his dream in the most popular song written about New York.American's most exciting city is Las Vegas. There you can play games of chances all night long. In 1964, Elvis starred in a movie called "Viva Las Vegas." There is a famous song from that movie.One of the most beautiful cities is San Francisco. The most popular song about the city is called "I left my heart in San Francisco". Tony recorded it in 1962. It sold more than three million records.Many people love Los Angeles. It is now the second largest city. It is popular because the weather there is warm and the sun shines almost all the time. Randy sings about his feelings for the city in the song..That's the end of today's story. Join us next week.BABBC,AABCB,BABCA,BAACC。

2023年江苏省中考英语模拟试卷及答案一、听力部分（共20分，每小题1分）1. A) Yes, he is. B) No, he isn't. C) Yes, he does.2. A) At 7:30. B) At 7:40. C) At 7:50.3. A) In a hotel. B) In a restaurant. C) In a hospital.4. A) His brother. B) His sister. C) His cousin.5. A) The blue one. B) The red one. C) The green one.6. A) She is 35 years old. B) She is a doctor. C) She is from England.7. A) In a flower shop. B) In a bookstore. C) In a gift shop.8. A) His parents. B) His classmates. C) His teachers.9. A) On Monday. B) On Tuesday. C) On Wednesday.10. A) At a post office. B) At a bank. C) At a library.二、单项选择题（共15分，每小题1.5分）11. B) famous12. A) both13. C) to make14. A) was playing15. B) If三、完形填空（共10分，每小题1分）16. B) forget17. C) when18. A) bad19. B) with20. A) until四、阅读理解（共40分，每小题2分）21. C) Because it is the most beautiful season in the town.22. B) By car.23. A) It's important to listen and try to understand people from different cultures.24. C) It is a little crowded but the food is delicious.25. C) They can use it to connect with their friends and family easily even when they are far away.26. A) At a sports store.27. B) She accidentally found it while she was shopping with her friends.28. A) It is easy to make and tastes delicious.29. B) It is about a boy who loves reading and uses his imagination.30. C) They don't need to carry heavy backpacks with lots of textbooks.五、任务型阅读（共15分）31. popular32. high33. students34. positive / good35. learn六、词汇运用（共15分）36. musicians37. different38. loudly39. interesting40. heavier七、根据汉语意思完成所给句子（共10分，每小题2分）41. were playing42. How many43. don't forget44. can't stop45. is interested in八、书面表达（共15分）略九、听力材料略。

江苏省中考英语模拟试题注意事项1.本试卷共六大题，满分100分（不含听力口语30分），考试用时100分钟；2.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考点名称、考场号、座位号用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔填写在答题卡相对应的位置上，并认真榜对条银码上的准考号、姓名是否与本人相符合；3.答选择题必须用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，请用樣皮察干净后，再选涂其他答案；答非选择题必须用0. 5毫米黑色墨水签字笔写在答题卡指定的位置上，不在答题区钱内的答案一律无效，不得用其他笔答题；4.考生答题必须答在答题卡上，答在试卷和草稿纸上一律无效。

一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分,满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将读项涂黑。

1. 1. It’s _____ world of wonders , ______world where anything can happen .A. a ; theB. a ; aC. the ; aD. / ; /2. She got up to get some sleeping pills but found there was _________ left at home.A. nothingB. noneC. somethingD. nobody3. ---My bike is broken. May I go ________ yours? ---Sorry, mine __________ broken down.A. on, isB. by, isC. on, hasD. by, has4. Have you heard the news that Jack ___________ Rose for almost 50 years?A. has been married withB. has married toC. has been married toD. has got married with5. ---What do you think of his new design?--- It’s of even practical value than the old one. He’s just a bookworm!A. greaterB. greatC. lessD. little6. When_______ what his plan for his summer holiday was, he got very excited.A. askingB. being askedC. was askedD. asked7. It _______ long ______ we know the result of the experiment.A. will not be, beforeB. is, sinceC. will not be, untilD. has been, after8. Surprisingly, the performance supposed to be popular ______ to be a great disappointment.A turned downB turned upC turned overD turned out9. Can you tell me how much___________________?A. you pay the book forB. you spend the book onC. the book take youD. you buy the book for10. How much _______she 1ooked without her glasses!A．well B．good C．best D．better11. --- Advertisements sometimes help people learn more about new products.--- But sometimes ads ________tell lies.A. had betterB. shouldC. mustD. may12. The teacher found him ________ and gave him some different homework to do every day.A. was cleverB. was a clever boyC. a clever boyD. clever boy13. The number of children who have lost parents to AIDS ___ to rise to over 26 million in 2021.A. are expectedB. is expectingC. are expectingD. expected14. --- Have you seen the film “Gone with the wind”?--- Yes, I ___ it three times when I was at college.A. has seen B saw C. had seen D. have seen15. ---It’s been a wonderful party. Thank you very much. ---________.A. With pleasureB. I’m glad you enjoyed yourself.C. No thanksD. It’s OK二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分,满分10分）先通读下面的短文,掌握其大意,然后在每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项徐黑。

江苏省初中英语听力口语23年考试真题Jiangsu Province Junior High School English Listening and Speaking Exam 23 Year Exam QuestionsPart A: Listening ComprehensionSection 1: Pictures (5 points)Directions: In this section, you will hear five short conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear a question about the picture. Look at the picture, and then listen to the conversation. Choose the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A) She’s playing the guitar.B) She’s painting a picture.C) She’s doing her homework.2. A) It’s raining outside.B) There are some clouds in the sky.C) The sun is shining brightly.3. A) They’re playing basketball.B) They’re playing football.C) They’re playing volleyball.4. A) It’s a rabbit.B) It’s a cat.C) It’s a dog.5. A) The man is cooking dinner.B) The man is washing his car.C) The man is watching TV.Section 2: Short Conversations (10 points)Directions: In this section, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, you will hear a question about the conversation. Choose the best answer to the question you have heard.6. A) It’s a wallet.B) It’s a key.C) It’s a cellphone.7. A) It’s Wednesday.B) It’s Saturday.C) It’s Sunday.8. A) It’s 4:15.B) It’s 4:30.C) It’s 5:00.9. A) She likes bananas.B) She likes apples.C) She likes grapes.10. A) He’s going to the movies.B) He’s going to a restaurant.C) He’s going to the park.11. A) It’s blue.B) It’s green.C) It’s red.12. A) He is tall and fat.B) He is short and thin.C) He is tall and thin.13. A) She is reading a book.B) She is watching TV.C) She is playing the piano.14. A) There are four.B) There are five.C) There are six.15. A) In the living room.B) In the bedroom.C) In the kitchen.Section 3: Passages (10 points)Directions: In this section, you will hear two short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Choose the best answer to each question you have heard.Passage 116. Where is the girl going?A) To the park.B) To the cinema.C) To the museum.17. What is she going to buy?A) A book.B) A CD.C) A magazine.18. How will she go there?A) By bus.B) By bike.C) By taxi.Passage 219. What’s the weather like today?A) Sunny.B) Rainy.C) Snowy.20. What is the man going to do this weekend?A) Visit his grandmother.B) Go hiking.C) Play basketball.21. Why does the man want to go hiking?A) To exercise.B) To enjoy nature.C) To take photos.Section 4: D...The content goes on, but due to the character limit, I am unable to provide the full 2000-word document in one response. Let me know if you need more content for the Jiangsu Province Junior High School English Listening and Speaking Exam 23 Year Exam Questions.。

2023年南京市中考英语模拟试题与答案第一部分：听力理解（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What did the woman buy for Jack?- A. A book. B. A toy car. C. A soccer ball.2. How much does the man need to pay for the shoes?- A. $14. B. $17. C. $20.3. What will the weather be like tomorrow?- A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy.4. Where is the woman's brother?- A. In Canada. B. In China. C. In the United States.5. What was the man doing during the vacation?- A. Visiting his grandparents. B. Traveling around the world.C. Attending summer camp.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话前，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。

每段对话读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What is Judy waiting for?- A. A friend. B. The bus. C. Her mother.7. Where does Judy’s friend live?- A. In the city. B. In the countryside. C. In a small town.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

2023年江苏省常州市中考英语模拟试卷（一）一、单选题（本大题共10小题，共10.0分）1. — Have you got________ticket to the second China international import Expo，Lisa？— Not yet.It is_______pity that I missed the chance.（ ）A. a；/B. the；/C. a：aD. the；a2. To spread our traditional culture，many teenagers came up with new .For example，Suansuan，a college student，has posted over 50 videos on Bilibili to show her love for our culture.（ ）A. methodsB. messagesC. meaningsD. medicines3. — Why did you buy such a small shelf？_______books_______shoes can be put on it.—But my blind boxes can，I guess.（ ）A. Both；andB. Neither；norC. Either；orD. Not only；but also4. —Is there anything special in today's newspaper？—Yes.The elevator in a tall flat went wrong and got trapped_______the floors.（ ）A. amongB. throughC. betweenD. across5. 一Hi，Jack!Surprised to see you here!一My father is here on a business trip.My family this city for 2 weeks.（ ）A. have gone toB. have been toC. have left forD. have been in6. Nowadays you are supposed not to miss taking your temperature_______you enter the school because of the spring flu.（ ）A. unlessB. untilC. afterD. before7. —Who_______be responsible（负责的）for this traffic accident？—It's not the right time to discuss that._______，we should send her to hospital.（ ）A. should；Above allB. must；In allC. can；At allD. may；Of all8. Mike only ________ work that excites him，even if it means turning down a lot of money.（ ）A. takes offB. takes onC. takes outD. takes up9. 一Though things are going smoothly now，I'm still in doubt .一Whatever the result is，don't be too hard on yourself.（ ）A. why are my parents strict with meB. if I can get high marks in the entrance examsC. how have I prepared for my entrance examsD. that I can enter my ideal senior high finally10. There is a famous old saying" ".Similarly，you may realize your dream only when you alwayswork hard.（ ）A. Many hands make light work.B. Great hope makes great man.C. Life is not all roses.D. No pain，no gain.二、完形填空（本大题共12小题，共12.0分）Every culture has set rules about how people should act.Ways of good behavior，or manners，show respect and care for others.Yet the details of（1）______ to express respect are so different.Greeting people（2）______ is almost always considered polite.But it's more important in some cultures than（3）______ .For example，when you enter a store in France，you should always greet the person working there.Other cultures also pay attention to greeting people.But of course the greetings are different as people speak different languages.When I was growing up in the United States，I once took part in a performance at my church.Afterwards，someone gave me compliment（恭维），but I felt like I had done a bad job.So I tried to（4）______ the compliment，saying "No，I didn't do that well."My mother stopped me and told me that was very （5）______ Later I learned that refusing a compliment is accepted in China.Some of the biggest cultural differences have to do with（6）______ .In North America，it's polite to eat as quietly as possible.That means chewing（咀嚼）with your mouth（7）______ and not slurping your soup.The same goes for burping（打嗝）.But in parts of Asia，slurping shows that you are enjoying your meal.And burping is a（8）______ of being full and content.There are also differences in how people eat across cultures.（9）______ ，in North America and Europe people use forks to bring food to their mouths.But in Thailand，a fork is only used to（10）______ food onto a spoon.In India and the Middle East，people eat with their hands.But eating with the left hand is frowned upon.This is because the left hand is considered（11）______ .Yet there are also similar points across cultures.Saying"please"and"thank you"is almost always polite.Ifyou show thanks and try to（12）______ local customs，people will generally respond well.Showing kindness can bring people together，no matter what culture they come from.11. A. what B. how C. when D. where12. A. cheerfully B. hurriedly C. excitedly D. silently13. A. the other B. other C. the others D. others14. A. accept B. achieve C. refuse D. continue15. A. rude B. simple C. common D. correct16. A. family parties B. table mannersC. fashion tastesD. instruction signs17. A. full B. closed C. open D. smiling18. A. symbol B. mark C. sign D. view19. A. What's more B. In short C. For example D. Above all20. A. push B. cut C. look D. pour21. A. unimportant B. uninteresting C. unusual D. unclean22. A. change B. develop C. follow D. mention三、补全对话-填空（本大题共1小题，共6.0分）23. Writing creatively is enjoyable and rewarding.It can be a hobby，a field of study，and even acareer.Anyone can be a creative writer.You just need a little inspiration（灵感）and some written language skills.By reading extensively（广泛地）and practicing your skills，you can become a talented writer.Reading extensively.All the best writers show great interest in reading.When you read a book，you should pay attention to the actual events in the book and the way the author created that piece of literature.By reading，you can also study how excellent authors use language in creative andinspiring ways.（1）______Thinking about pursuing（追求）writing in college.While you don't need to study writing incollege to become a writer，taking one or more writing courses can certain help.（2）______ And it may let you know more new authors and styles of literature that you have not explored before.Consider getting a Master of Fine Arts （MFA）degree.An MFA degree isn't necessary to practice writing.（3）______ You ' ll meet and study closely with a small group of like- minded individuals （个体）and you max end up becoming lifelong friends.（4）______ How you continue writing can decide whether it will remain your lifelong pursuit or something you never seem to pick back up.Even if you can only find an hour a day，spare that time and use it to write every day.A.Try to make and stick to a plan.B.Find a publishing market that is right for you.C.Therefore，reading with a purpose is also important.D.In some ways，your writing style can present your thoughts.E.This allows you to receive instruction and advice on your work.F.However，such a learning experience helps you build a sense of community(1)(2)(3)(4)四、阅读理解（本大题共14小题，共28.0分）ADo you want to make a difference to animals' lives？Become a volunteer at Irving Animal Services （IAS）.IAS depends on volunteers to help provide loving care and give animals a second chance to feel being loved and happiness.Here are several volunteer positions.OPPORTUNITIESAdoption Host：Helps the public at the shelter and off-site locations with questions，and helps to introduce possible adopters（收养人）and animals.Animal Care：Help staff with daily routines，such as cleaning animal houses，and preparing meet and greet rooms.Volunteers also work to socialize animals by reading to them，petting them or playing with them.Sometimes volunteers will perform bath services for animals.Supply Team：Helps provide daily supplies（供给）for basic needs for all the animals.This is very important for the health and well-being of the animals. Photographer：Photographs animals for adoption promotion and record keeping. Requirements：Volunteer application must be at least 18 years old and loveanimals.There is no cost to volunteers and no hours required.Interested people musthand in an application to the Volunteer Program.Volunteer Hours：9 a.m.to 6 p.m.Tuesday—Friday 8 a.m.to 5 p.m.Saturday—Monday Apply Today!Visit the IAS Volunteer Program portal（门户网站）and create an account.Fill out the basic information and hand in your application.We will check the application，and those accepted into the program will be contacted for training.The training must be finished before any volunteer task is carried out.For more information，please call （972）721-3582 or email the IAS Volunteer Coordinator（协调员）.24. What should volunteers in the Adoption Host position do______A. Play with animals.B. Provide necessary things for animals.C. Connect possible adopters with animals.D. Take photos of animals and their adopters.25. What is a requirement for an animal volunteer at IAS？______A. Being a young adult.B. Showing love for animals.C. Working for nine hours every day.D. Having experience of keeping animals.26. How can people apply for their favorite volunteer post at IAS？______A. By finishing practical training ahead of time.B. By offering personal information on a certain website.C. By sending an email to the IAS Volunteer Coordinator.D. By making a telephone call to ask for more information.BAmerica is a mobile society.Friendships between Americans can be close and real，yet disappear soon if situations change.Neither side feels hurt by this.Both may exchange Christmas greetings for a year or two，perhaps a few letters for a while - then no more.If the same two people meet again by chance，even years later，they pick up the friendship.This can be quite difficult for us Chinese to understand，because friendships between us flower more slowly but then may become lifelong feelings，extending（延伸）sometimes deeply into both families.Americans are ready to receive us foreigners at their homes，share their holidays，and their home life.They will enjoy welcoming us and be pleased if we accept their hospitality（好客）easily. Another difficult point for us Chinese to understand Americans is that although they include us warmly in their personal everyday lives，they don't show their politeness to us if it requires a great deal of time.This is usually the opposite of the practice in our country where we may be generous with our time.Sometimes，we，as hosts，will appear at airports even in the middle of the night to meet a friend.We may take days off to act as guides to our foreign friends.The Americans，however，express their welcome usually at homes，but truly cannot manage the time to do a great deal with a visitor outside their daily routine（事务）.They will be likely to expect us to get ourselves from the airport to our own hotel by bus.And they expect that we will phone them from there.Once we arrive at their homes，the welcome will be full，warm and real.We will find ourselves treated hospitably.For the Americans，it is often considered more friendly to invite a friend to their homes than to go to restaurants，except for purely business matters.So accept their hospitality at home!27. The writer of this passage must be ______ .A. an AmericanB. a ChineseC. a visitorD. a student28. Which of the following is true according to the passage______A. Americans will continue their friendships again even after a long break.B. Americans are usually more friendly than Chinese.C. Americans always show their warmth even if they are very busy.D. Friendships between Americans usually last for all their lives.29. From the last two paragraphs we can learn that when we arrive in America to visit an Americanfriend，we will be ______ .A. warmly welcomed at the airportB. offered a ride to his homeC. treated hospitably at his homeD. treated to dinner in a restaurant30. The underlined words "generous with our time" in Paragraph 3 mean ______ .A. strict with timeB. willing to spend timeC. careful with timeD. free with timeCEducation appears to protect older adults especially women，against memory loss，according to a study by researchers Georgetown University Medical Centre.The study tested declarative memory（陈述性记忆）in 704 older adults （58-98 years ofage）.Declarative memory refers to our ability to remember events，facts and words，such as where you put your keys or the name of that new neighbour.The researchers found that their memory performance became worse with aging.However，more years of early-life education countered these losses，especially in women.For example，the declarative memory abilities of an 80-year-old woman with a bachelor's degree（学士学位）would be as good as those of a 60-year-old woman with a high school education.So，four extra years of education make up for the memory losses from 20 years of aging."Simply said，learning brings about learning，"says the study's senior researcher，Michael Ullman."Since learning new information in declarative memory is easier if it is connected with knowledge we already have，more knowledge from more education should result in better memory abilities，even years later."adds the study's lead author，Jana Reifegerste."Evidence（证据）suggests that girls often have better declarative memory than boys，so educationmay lead to greater knowledge gains in girls，"says Ullman."Education may bring advantages to memory abilities in women，even years later in old age.""These findings may be important，especially considering the rapidly aging population，"Reifegerste says."The results argue for further efforts to increase chances of receiving education.""Education has also been found to slow down the beginning of Alzheimer's disease，"Ullman says."We believe that our findings may explain why this happens."31. The underlined " countered " in Paragraph 2 probably means ______ .A. cancelB. changeC. produceD. reduce32. What does the underlined word" it"in Paragraph 4 refer to？______A. New information.B. Declarative memory.C. More education.D. Better memory ability.33. The research findings may help ______ .A. slow down the process of agingB. push for the development of educationC. make progress in the study of Alzheimer diseaseD. fight for the equal rights of women's education34. The passage mainly talks about that ______ .A. declarative memory abilities fail with agingB. women should try to get a bachelor's degreeC. learning often helps improve old adults' memoryD. early-life education helps prevent memory loss in old ageDIs there a connection between music and language？According to recent studies，the answer is yes：music boosts certain language abilities in the brain.Here，we look at two examples.●Music and HearingA recent study by researcher Nina Kraus shows that playing a musical instrument can improve aperson's hearing ability.As a part of the study，two groups of people listened to a person talking in a noisy room.The people in the first group were musicians，while those in the second group had no musical training.The musicians were able to hear the talking person more clearly.Musicians hear better，says Kraus，because they learn to pay attention to certain sounds.Think about violinists in an orchestra.When the violinists play with the group，they hear their own instrument and many others，too.But the violinists must listen closely to what they are playing，and ignore（忽略）the other sounds.In this way，musicians are able to concentrate（集中注意力）on certain sounds，even in a room with lots of noise.●Music and SpeakingGottfried Schlaug，a doctor at Harvard Medical School，works with stroke patients.Because of their illness，these people cannot say their names，addresses，or other information normally.However，they can still sing.Dr.Schlaug was surprised to find that singing words helped his patients to eventually speak.Why does it work？Schaug isn't sure.Music seems to activate different parts of the brain，including the damaged parts.This somehow helps patients to use that part of brain again.●Understanding the ResultsMusic improves concentration，memory，listening skills and our overall language abilities.It can even help sick people get better.Playing an instrument or singing，says Nina Kraus，can help us do better in school and keep our brain sharp as we get older.Music，she adds，in not only enjoyable，it is also good for us in many other ways.35. What does the underlined word "stroke" mean in the passage？______A. lose abilities of movementB. hearing lossC. an illness of the brain for languageD. special talents of singing36. How does Gottfried Schlaug help stroke patients？______A. By repeating their name and address.B. By playing music for them.C. By asking them to sing.D. By getting them to play an instrument.37. Which type of improvement is NOT mentioned in the reading？______A. memoryB. school gradesC. language abilitiesD. sleep五、阅读填空（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）38. Rabbits are a courageous little species able to live everywhere，except Antarctica.Alongside the （1）______ （begin）of 2023，the New Year of the Rabbit is about to start!Maybe now is the best time（2）______ （talk）about this cute animal in the eyes of different cultures. Rabbits are quiet but agile（敏捷），which（3）______ （suit）traditional Chinese values of being gentle and cultivated.There is（4）______ view of rabbits in Chinese culture as being smart and gentle.This（5）______ （show）by the phrase"dongru tuotu"，a Chinese idiom praising people who are smart and agile like a rabbit.A Chinese legend tells that there is a Jade Rabbit（6）______ （live）on the moon which is the pet of Chang'e，a goddess（7）______ （wide）known in China.This can explain（8）______ rabbits are regarded as a special sign.Also，in ancient China，it was common sense that the more children you had，the（9）______ （lucky）and happier you would be.This belief made the rabbit a popular sign of good fortune，since rabbits are full（10）______ vitality and fertile in nature.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)六、完成句子（本大题共6小题，共9.0分）39. "一带一路"是东西之间交流的象征。