1、英語試卷第二部分閱讀理解（共兩節，滿分 35分）第一節（共10小題;每小題2.5分，滿分25分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。AIn my 30s, I had two kids, a career, a husband and no time for anything else. Then my stepfather called to say he had cancer. Stage four. The words that were circling in my mind wouldn't form a sentence. Finally, I

2、 said, "I'm sorry. I love you. I will support you as best I can. ”It felt as though everything had changed. I needed some control, so I made a list:1. Find chemo-friendly foods2. Make soup and freezer meals3. Find babysitter for hospital visits4. Start guitar lessonsI know, the last item se

3、ems strange, but in that moment, my soul reached through my body and wrote the words, "start guitar lessons n.My stepfather played the guitar his entire life. It was his way to relax. After work he would sit on the couch, pick up his guitar and let the stress of the day fade away. He wasn't

4、 a performer but he did perform once, for me, as a gift at my wedding.I rented a guitar and started taking lessons. When my stepfather was allowed to leave the hospital,I brought my guitar to his house. As he lay in bed, I'd show him what I'd learned and play bad versions of classic rock son

5、gs. Even though I sounded rough, he tapped his feet and listened enthusiastically. Sometimes, I would “ conveiently" leave my guitar at home in the hopes of being able to play his Martin guitar. It sounded rich and soulful compared to my rental instrument.Five months after his diagnosis, he die

6、d. He left me the Martin guitar. I would always pick up the guitar and cry. If only I had started earlier. If only we had longer to play music together. If only.Then, one day, I realized that our connection was still alive. When I pull out that Martin, I know I'm not alone. 21_Why did the stepfa

7、ther play the guitar?A. He was a professional performer.B. He always played for weddings.C. He loved it as a stress reliever.D. He wanted to teach his stepdaughter.22. Which of the following statements about the author is wrong according to the story?A. She felt at a loss when learning her stepfathe

8、rs cancer.B. She didn't play well at the beginning of learning to play the guitar.C. She often forgot to take her guitar and left it at home.D. Her stepfather showed his great support though she didn't play well. 23. Whafs the author's intention of writing the story?A. To share with the

9、readers her saddest story.B. To inform the learners how to play the guitar.C. To persuade daughters to love their fathers.D. To memorize her connection with her stepfather.BThe topic of women's employment in China has been trending on Weibo. In fact, Chinese women are taking part in country 5s l

10、abor force in great numbers. Overall, 70% of Chinese women are either employed in some companies or seeking employment, and almost 76 % of Chinese women are eager to gain a higher position in their careers. No wonder Chinese women have earned the reputation as the most ambitious women in the world.D

11、riven by the words "women hold up half the sky" , women in China are encouraged to join the labor force, making the gender （性另（J） gap much narrower in China than that in many other countries. With the rapid growth of China's economy and the increasing demand in domestic labor market, C

12、hinese women are also given more opportunities to get jobs than ever before. Furthermore, China has made great strides towards improving girls' education. Ever since the introduction of the 4< Compulsory Education Law" in 1986, female admission to education has been on a significant rise

13、. In 2012, female college students made up 51.4 percent of the total university student population. With qualified education background, women are more preferred in the labor force.The huge number of Chinese women in country's labor force has made the u she economy" and it has made a signif

14、icant contribution to the economy growth in several aspects, such as healthcare, financial services, e-commerce and education. In a recent study, McKinsey Global Institute estimated that Chinese women's contribution to China's domestic product was 41 percent, the highest in the Asia Pacific

15、region.But there are still a lot of challenges fbr today5s Chinese women. Cases are not rare where thevalue of women professionals, especially those involved in scientific research, is often under appreciated. In terms of salary, studies show there is a widening gender pay gap between male and femal

16、e in China, as a result of which women are more likely than their husbands to give up careers to focus on childcare. It would seem that in some contexts, Chinese women still need men's help.24. The underlined word strides" in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .A. struggleB. sacrificeC. p

17、rogressD. chance25. What is one of the challenges women face in workforce?A. A well appreciated performance in certain careers.B. A lower payment than male workforce.C. A heavy burden from taking care of children.D. A strong independence from men 9s assistance.26. Whafs the passage mainly about?A. T

18、he significant role of female in today 5s China.B. The phenomenon of “she economy" in China.C. Women's great effort in economic independence.D. Women's influence on worldwide employment trend.C"I'mso bored!" It's a typical complaint by teens in every era, but one that&

19、#39;s growing more common for U. S. adolescents, especially girls.New research at Washington State University has found that boredom is rising year after year fbr teens in 8th, 10th, and 12th grades, with greater increases fbr girls than boys. "We were surprised to see that boredom is increasin

20、g at a more rapid pace fbr girls than boys across all grades, v said Elizabeth Weybright, WSU researcher of adolescent development, who shared the findings in the Journal of Adolescent Health,Weybrighfs project tracked a decade of adolescent responses to a question about boredom in a nationwide surv

21、ey. Adolescents were asked to rate their response to the question "I am often bored," on a five-point scale. Weybright and her colleagues analyzed the results over time and across grades, between 2008, when the question was first asked, and 2017.The team's research revealed that boredo

22、m rose within and across grades for much of the last decade. "I wanted to find out when adolescents are most likely to experience boredom , ' said Weybright.When compared across grades, boredom appears to peak in 10th grade for boys and in 8th grade for girls. However, looking across time w

23、ith grade levels combined, boys' boredom levels rose 1.6 percent every year on average, while girls5 boredom levels rose by 1.7 percent on average. In every grade, girls 9 boredom levels showed steeper rises than boys.While Weybrighfs study doesn't explore the causes of rising boredom, she n

24、otes that boredom may be associated with sensation-seeking and depression, which are rising among U. S. teens. At the same time, digital media use has also been increasing, doubling for 12th graders from 2006 to 2012.Within this same timeframe, other researchers have seen decreases in adolescents go

25、ing out with friends and spending more time alone. Perhaps boredom is simply one more indicator of adolescent dissatisfaction with how their time is spent. Apparendy, much can be done to handle this adolescent issue," Weybright stated in the paper. 27_How did Weybright feel at her findings of t

26、he survey?A. Astonished.B. Bored.C. Excited.D. Expected.28. How long did Weybrighfs project last?A. 1 year.B. 8 years.C. 10 years.D. 17 years.29. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Digital media is the major blame for adolescents 5 boredom.B. It is most likely that adolescence is a stag

27、e of dissatisfaction.C. Adolescents of the last ten years have been living in great depression.D. Time spent on the digital media probably doesn't bring satisfaction.30. What might be discussed in the paragraph that follows?A. When girls are most likely to experience boredom.B. What might give r

28、ise to boredom in adolescents.C. Whether boredom is more harmfill than digital media.D. How adolescent boredom can be dealt with.第二節（共5小題;每小題2分，滿分10分）根據短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。Many people are well aware of the benefits of teaching our children to love reading. Less easy to do, however

29、, is finding regular time to read with our children. 31Select a suitable time of day. The most suitable time of day is often bedtime but it might not be suitable for you. 32 If reading a goodnight story at 8 pm has you yawning and trying hard to remain awake, perhaps a story before dinner, or a stor

30、y in the afternoon will work out better. You need to direct this decision to make it fit in rather than miss it.33 Rather than try to go through five chapters of a large book each night, cut it down to two chapters. Rather than read five storybooks, cut it down to two. When the alternative is nothin

31、g at all, books with fewer chapters will be much preferred by your child.Read loud together. When you have more than one child, make reading done together. If an older child who is able to read fin ds this “unfair" or "aimoying" , you can let him read something that interests him and

32、read it out loud to the family. Another way to engage more than one child is to read stories in turn and have each of them listen politely. 34Praise your children. 35 When your children read anything be it the label off a cereal packet or a book, be sure to praise their reading at every chance you g

33、et. Thus, you are creating a reading culture in your family, which is an important way of helping children cope with their feelings and problems, as well as answering their curiosities, and developing their imagination.A. Read every night.B. It goes a long way.C. Break down the reading if necessary.

34、D. Do remember a suitable time fbr reading varies among children.E. Here is how you fit yourself in regular reading sessions with your children.F. So it is important to take into account your availability throughout the day.G. As a result, they will love hearing and be in favor of such group activit

35、y.第三部分語言運用（共兩節，滿分 45分）第一節（共20小題;每小題1.5分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。Daniel angrily stormed out as he learned his parents had had a violent quarrel again. He no longer cared about what happened at home. School didn't 36 and neither did his _37While he hadwanted to be a pilot

36、, it might 38 only a dream now. Disappointed and desperate, he 39 got into bad habits like smoking a lot, which he thought made him feel relieved. His friends were like him, too, from 40 families and they lived a life that left them on the streets often. 41 _, there wasno onewaiting at home to care!

37、 Daniel remembered the 42 when he and his friends were 43 by the police for getting 44in gang fights or even robberies. Whenever informed about it, his father became speechless while his mother 45_i.n despair all day. 46 Rom's tears didn't move Daniel any more for he took it for granted that

38、 his parents were 47The other day, Daniel saw his neighbor, Rob, 48_his feet to school. Rob, disabled, was adopted ata young age. His foster parents （養父母）loved him but didn't spoil him, always 49 him to work harder if he was to 50_ the rest of the students.With all his 5上,Daniel turned to Rob

39、9;s father, Mr. Pattinson, and 523t all his problems.Having listened attentively, Mr. Pattinson said,“I know your parents are suffering a lot but they dolove you. So it is your 53 to do something fbr yourself. Using an abnormal family as a （ n） 54 not to fulf川 your ambition is weak. Just as the old

40、saying goes, ' When life hands you a lemon, ask fbr sugar.' Cheer up, Daniel and you can also help your family in the 55 一 ”Daniel looked long and hard at Mr. Pattinson, tears finally returning to his eyes.36.A. mindB. promoteC. matterD. decline37.A. futureB. parentsC. pastD.friends38.A. kee

41、pB. lastC. proveD. remain39.A. frequendyB. graduallyC. constandyD. deliberately40.A. poorB. abnormalC. brokenD. deserted41 _A. OtherwiseB. SomewayC. AnywayD. Somehow42.A. situationsB. conditionsC. scenesD. occasions43.A. picked upB. called upG. brought upD. taken up44.A. lostB. stuckC. involvedD. oc

42、cupied45.A. shoutedB. weptC. complainedD. signed46.A. InsteadB. ThereforeC. RatherD. However47_A. to changeB. to moveC. to blameD. to care48.A. dragB. struggleC. pullD. dash48.A. convincingB. requestingC. pushingD. forcing50.A. catch up withB. get along withG. cooperate withD. put up with51-A. consi

43、derationB. strengthC. cautionD. courage52.A. workedB. pouredC. burstD. talked53.A. dutyB. timeC. chanceD. honour54_A. factB. explanationC.reasonD. excuse55.A. causeB. wayC. rangeD. process第F （共10小題;每小題1.5分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。Most of us really want to lend a helping hand, which doe

44、sn't have to mean giving money. For example, you can give friendsand family gifts 56 holidaysor birthdays. Even though L a material gift isn't the mostimportant thing a person gives, a 57( careful) selected present can 58( bright) a holiday orbirthday.For people you 5re close to, pay attenti

45、on to 59 they enjoy in their daily life and use thatknowledge to give them personal gifts. If your friend likes certain books or movies, come up with giftsthat relate to those. You could get them a Princess Bride T-shirt or a pair of Game of Thrones 60(sock). If you can't think of something pers

46、onal, something classic, when 61 ( choose) properly, will also do, like ice-cream or flowers.For people you're not so close to, try baking them cookies,62( make ) them a candle,or even knitting them a sweater. You can also give non-material gifts, like an afternoon in the park, a promise 63 (vis

47、it) your grandfather once 64month, or a massage for a romantic partner.Anyway, when effort 65_( put) into the gift giving process, the gift receiver will definitelyappreciate it.第四部分 寫作(共兩節，滿分40分)第一節 應用文寫作(滿分15分)假定你是李華，你的好友Mike用花唄購物成癮，購物金額常常超出其所能償還的能力范圍，這給他的生活和學習帶來了困擾。請你給他寫一封郵件，內容包括：1 .過度消費的危害；2 .提出

48、合理的建議。注意：1.詞數80左右；2.可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。參考詞匯：螞蟻花唄Credit Pay 第二節讀后續寫（滿分 25分）閱讀下面短文，根據所給情節進行續寫，使之構成一個完整的故事。Once in Arabia, there lived a Sheik. He and his wife lived in a village. As she had no child, the Sheik married another woman for a second time. By his second wife, he had a son. He loved his son very much and he grew up happily as a handsome young man.However, the man's first wife hated the second wife and her son, so she began to plot against them. For years, she kept wai