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）
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AQUILA Children’s Magazine is the most intelligent read for curious kids. Full of enthusiastic articles and challenging puzzles, every issue covers science, history and general knowledge. AQUILA is a quality production, beautifully illustrated with contemporary artwork throughout.
● Intelligent reading for 8-12 year-olds ● Cool science and challenging projects ● Inspires self-motivated learning ● Exciting new topic every issue
AQUILA is created and owned by an independent UK company. It has 28 pages,printed on high-quality paper and there are no advertisements or posters. Instead it is full of well-written articles, thought-provoking ideas and great contemporary artwork. Each monthly issue is centred around a new topic.
AQUILA works as a superb learning extension to current primary (or KS2 and KS3) curriculum (课程), but it is much more than that! Entertaining and always surprising, AQUILA is recommended because it widens children’s interest and understanding, rather than encouraging them to concentrate only on their favourite subjects. It gives children a well-rounded understanding of the world, in all its complexity.
The concepts in AQUILA can be challenging, requiring good comprehension and reading skills. 8 years is usually a good age to start. Some gentle interest from an adult is often helpful at the start.
In 2020 AQUILA will have been in publication for 28 years, but it has never appeared in newsstands or shops. We are subscription only.
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1.What is special about AQUILA? A.It is available in shops. B.It is for kids of all ages. C.It has no advertisements. D.It prints readers’ artworks. 2.What does AQUILA offer its readers? A.Articles on modern art. B.Family reading materials. C.Ideas on improving readingskills. D.Knowledge beyond school subjects. 3.AQUILA is intended for ________.
A.foreign language learners B.children with learning difficulties C.parent-child reading lovers D.curious kids with good comprehension
B
Honeybees can’t swim, and when their wings are wet, they can’t fly, either. But Chris Roh and other researchers at the California Institute of Technology found that when bees drop into bodies of water, they can use their wings toproduce little waves and slide toward land-like surfers who create and then ride their own waves.
As with many scientific advances-IsaacNewton’s apple or Benjamin Franklin’s lightning bolt-Dr. Roh’s experiment began with a walk. Passing Caltech’s Millikan Pond in 2016, he observed a bee on the water’s surface producing waves. He wondered how an insect known for flight could push itself through water.
Dr. Roh and his co-worker, Morteza Gharib, used butterfly nets to collect localPasadenahoneybees and observed their surf-like movements. The researchers used a wire to restrict each bee’s bodily movement, allowing close examination of their wings. They found that the bee bends its wings at a 30-degree angle, pulling up water and producing a forward force. Bees get trapped on the surface because water is roughly three times heavier than air. But that weight helps to push the bee forward when its wings move quickly up and down. It’s a tough exercise for the bees, which the researchers guess could handle about 10 minutes of the activity.
The researchers said the surf-like movement hasn’t been documented in other insects and most semiaquatic insects use their legs forpropulsion, which is known as water-walking. It may have evolved in bees, they-predicted.
Dr. Roh and Dr. Gharib have imagined many practical applications for bees’ surfing. One plan is to use their observations to design robots able to travel across sky and sea. “This could be useful for search and rescues, or for
getting samples of the surface of the ocean, if you can’t send a boat or helicopter,” Dr. Gharib said. 4. What does the author intend to show by mentioningNewtonandFranklin? A. Roh’s admiration for them. B. Roh’s chance discovery about bees.
C. Their outstanding talent for science. D. Their similar achievements in discovery. 5. What plays the most vital role in a bee’s moving forward on water? A. The air weight. B. Its leg extension.
C. The water movement. D. Its continuous wingbeat. 6. What does the underlined word “propulsion” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A. Fast flight B. Driving force. C. Pulling speed. D. Explosive power. 7. What does the text mainly tell us?
A. Honeybees can surf to safety. B. Bees help scientists make inventions.
C. Insects can adapt to the environment. D. Nature is a helpful guide for discovery.
C
Zaki was small for his twelve years, and he was angry being treated as a child. Farid, his older brother, had been looked upon as a man long before he was Zaki’s age. Every day Farid and the other young Bahraini men went out in their wooden boats to dive for oysters (牡蛎). Many times Zaki begged to go along, but Faridalways refused to let him.
So every day Zaki would go to the shallow water to practice. His grandfather, a former diver, would watch him and advise him. All morning, Zaki would practice diving beneath the waves. Every afternoon, again and again he would go underwater and hold his breath. With each day’s practice, his diving improved and he could hold his breath a little while longer. Soon Zaki felt as much at home in the water as he did out of it.
Zaki rose early one day. He wanted to compete with his brother. They dived beneath the waves. Zaki opened his eyes and found himself looking into his brother’s face. Farid was smiling with confidence. Slowly, the smile was disappearing from Farid’s face. As more seconds passed, a worried look appeared on Farid’s face. Farid was realizing that Zaki could possibly beat him. Looking into Farid’s eyes, Zaki suddenly understood what losing could mean to his brother. Never would the villagers allow him to live it down. He would be laughed at by losing to a little child. Almost without thinking, Zaki kicked his feet and rose to the surface of the water a second before Farid’s head appeared beside him.
The men around them cheered and patted Farid on the back. Farid, however, put his arm around Zaki’s shoulders. “Today,” Farid announced, “we shall have a new diver among us.” Then quietly, for Zaki’s ears alone, he
said “Thank you, my brother.” And Zaki knew that they both had learned that it takes more than strength to make a man.
8. What is the second paragraph mainly about? A. Zaki’s grandfather was a good diver. B. Zaki liked staying at home every day. C. Zaki practised hard in the water daily. D. Zaki’s grandfather encouraged him to dive.
9. Which of the following best describes Zaki according to paragraph 3? A. Considerate. B. Ambitious. C. Confident. D. Adventurous.
10. What can we infer from the last sentence of the text? A. Farid beat his little brother easily. B. Zaki was as strong as his brother. C. Zaki regretted losing the competition. D. Both Farid and Zaki had grown up. 11. What is the best title for the text?
A. Farid’s Pride B. Zaki’s Challenge
C. Brothers’ Competition D. Grandfather’s Advice
D
Distinguished 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 sculptures that 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 metals C. 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 man B. Sculptures towering into the clouds
C. John D. 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）
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Spending money on movies, TV, and special events can cost you a surprising amount over time. The average
family spends around thousands per year on at-home entertainment.____16____You can reduce your entertainment expenses if you know where to cut back.
Listen to music via streaming services.____17____Instead, try, music streaming service. It allows users to hear without downloading. These kinds of services often have an ad-free subscription. But many also offer free options.
____18____Whether you're a bookworm or a casual reader, a library card can save you hundreds on entertainment. Paper or electronic books, movies, magazines and music are all available for free or a minimal annual fee. Some libraries even rent video games, cooking tools or board games. Libraries also offer free community events like book clubs or holiday celebrations.
Rent video games instead of buying them. You don't have to shell out your paycheck to get the latest game release.___19___This option is especially ideal if you tend not to replay games.
Share entertainment memberships with your loved ones. Share the cost of a music, movie, or video game subscription with a friend or a roommate. If your s are interested, some services offer family discounts at a reduced fee.___20___ A. Acquire a library card. B. Watch for free events.
C. Don't purchase every song you listen to.
D. Actually, this is a number that can he greatly reduced. E. You can choose rental service to play at a reduced cost. F. You can save a lot each year by paying a little in advance. G. Many allow users to add multiple users without adding money.
第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
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
He could have placed it in a corner or could have sold it to a friend down the street or a stranger on a shopping website.___21___Dave Kellner, of Riegelsville, decided to share his beloved cello(大提琴)with a young musician with ability and ambition who didn't___22___one.
On Friday, the 69-year-old man___23___the Easton Area Middle School to___24___present his cello to Anna Smith, a seventh- grader who plays in the school orchestra(管弦乐队).
Kellner___25___the cello nine years ago when he retired and decided to start a___26___.He spent two years trying to improve his skills, but the effects of arthritis(关节炎) made it___27___for him to go on practising.
He could have___28___the cello to the district's music programme. But he wanted it in the hands of a talented,serous-minded local___29___who couldn't afford to purchase a cello. Donna Palmer, director of the school orchestra, said it was difficult to____30____after narrowing down the field to three worthy students.____31____,the instrument was given to a 13-year-old who says she hopes to____32____the cello for the rest of her life.
Because of his kind act, Kellner will be able to experience the____33____of hearing it played at spring musical concert. And knowing she has another fan in the____34____could help keep Smith motivated to practise and perhaps eventually____35____the cello.
Kellner's____36____to reach out and improve the life of a talented, young musician is____37____. A good cello can cost roughly $2, 000. That's a high____38____for many poor families. In the hands of a child with talent and determination, it can____39____a life. Here's hoping that there are more Dave Kellners out there who understand the value of passing on a(n)____40____musical instrument. 21. A. But B. So C. And D. Or
22. A. need B. accept C. deserve D. have
23. A. stayed at B. arrived at C. passed by D. moved into 24. A. secretly B. personally C. anxiously D. normally 25. A. borrowed B. discovered C. bought D. advertised 26. A. school B. company C. hobby D. programme 27. A. unnecessary B. probable C. suitable D. difficult 28. A. donated B. reported C. added D. connected 29. A. teacher B. friend C. actor D. student 30. A. decide B. explain C. stop D. discuss
31. A. By all means B. In the end C. At least D. Above all 32. A. buy B. borrow C. keep D. play 33. A. life B. effect C. joy D. loss
34. A. hospital B. army C. classroom D. audience 35. A. master B. sell C. return D. miss 36. A. decision B. plan C. goal D. permission
37. A. interesting B. disappointing C. satisfying D. inspiring 38. A. level B. price C. quality D. risk
39. A. save B. end C. change D. live
40. A. expensive B. traditional C. beloved D. useless 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
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Satire (讽刺)is___41.___art form in which wrongdoing is mocked. There___42.___(be) great satires created by artists and writers in the past 300 years in many different cultures, but one of the most famous isGulliver's Travels(1724) by Anglo-Irish writer Johnathan Swift. It is a satire based___43.___English politics in the 18thcentury.
The book contains four imaginary sea voyages by a ship's doctor and later captain, Lemuel Gulliver. Swift uses the cultures of each of these countries___44.___(make) satirical points about the real world.
The most famous of these places is Lilli-put, a land___45.___the people are only 15cm tall. The story of the gigantic Gulliver among these tiny people is very___46.___( amuse).
But when Gulliver hears about the political system of Lilli-put, he compares it to___47.___(England). The citizens of Lilli-put think their parties have different aims,___48.___in reality they both are greedy and only want increasingly___49.___( much) power.____50.____( see) this, Swift concluded that the only difference is their high-heeled shoes.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节短文改错（满分10分）
51.假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误.每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单同的增加.删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(^),并在其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的问用斜线(\\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的问。注意: 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词:
只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
I am a book lover. I can read by myself at the age of four. Last year, I decided to participate a volunteer weekend reading program. I still g here once a week to help kids learn to read. The kids are sitting in the library , but I can see in their eye that they are going on a differently journey with each new book. I get such a strong feeling of satisfaction that I see the look of joy on our faces. Volunteering is a dream come true to me. I can do what I love to do and to help other people in need at a same time. 第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Henry started his teddy bear craft-making hobby when he was only 9 years old. Now a teen, his one-of-a-kind collection has grown into thousands, but you won't find his bears on the shelf at home. His mission of kindness has the only purpose of donating his creations to put a smile on the faces of sick children and lift their spirits.
The young boy's work began one day when he was Christmas shopping with his mother. He asked if he could buy a few presents for sick children in hospitals. His mother had to infuse because the family, which included nine children, could simply not afford the extra cost. Henry told his mother not to worry-he would make the toys himself.
“I hadn’t sewed（缝纫）anything before. In the beginning, it took me a lot of practice,“ Henry recalled. He borrowed his mother's sewing machine and got straight to work. He learned to create the toy animals by trial and error, using the Internet for instructions. It took him five hours to make his first bear, which he described as “a simple, ugly bear”. With much practice and effort, he was able to cut his time down to one hour per bear, and he began creating unique, bright-color1 ed bears that kids love to hug.
Throughout his youth, while most other children were playing video games or skateboarding , Henry was working on a sewing machine, making stuffed animals. What drives his hard work is seeing firsthand how a child changes when they are gifted a teddy bear. Each child's eyes light up with joy, and for a moment, they forget their illness.
“They smile, and some hug me. It makes their whole day better,\" said Henry, describing how children typically react when he hands them a toy bear. He believes each bear inspires a sense of hope in the receiver.
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。
After his story was aired on TV, Henry started his own organization.
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Then the young boy launched his own channel（频道）on the Internet.
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参考答案
1. C 2. D 3. D
4. B 5. D 6. B 7. A
8. C 9. A 10. D 11. B
12. A 13. A 14. D 15. C
16. D 17. C 18. A 19. E 20. G
21. A 22. D 23. B 24. B 25. C 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. D 35. A 36. A 37. D 38. B 39. C 40. C
41. an 42. have been 43. on 44. to make 45. where 46. amusing 47. England's 48. but/yet/while
49. more 50. Having seen/Seeing
51.(1).can→could (2). 在participate后加in (3). here→there (4). eye→eyes (5).differently→different (6). that→when (7). our→their (8). come→coming (9). 去掉help前的to (10).a→the
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