第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
A
National Disability Insurance Scheme (方案)
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will transform the way Queenslanders with disability are supported and change the way disability services are funded and delivered.
Under the scheme, Queenslanders with disability will have choice and control over how they access support and who delivers them. They will also have certainty that they will be supported throughout their lifetime to achieve their personal goals.
The NDIS will have an effect on the following programs. School Transport Assistance Program for Students with Disability
The NDIS will not disrupt existing services for qualified students. The Queensland Government will also continue to provide school transport assistance for students with disability who are not qualified to receive funding via the NDIS.
For more information about the School Transport Assistance Program, and to check your qualification, visit the Education and Training website. Taxi Subsidy (补助金) Scheme
The Queensland Governmenthas lengthened the Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS) membership for NDIS qualified members to 31 October, 2022. This will allow more time to solve transport support arrangements under the Commonwealth’s NDIS.
You can find more information about the TSS and your qualification on the TransLink website. Disability Parking Permit Scheme
No changes will be made to the Disability parking permit scheme when the NDIS is introduced inQueensland. Current arrangements for this scheme will be maintained.
You can find more information on this scheme, and check your qualification, on the Queensland Government website.
Public Transport Concessions for People with Disability
There will be no change to concessions on public transport for people with disability when the NDIS is
introduced inQueensland. TransLink will continue to ensure concessions are provided for disabled persons travelling on public transport inQueenslandwhen the NDIS is introduced.
You can find more information about public transport discounts for people with disability, and check your qualification, on the TransLink website,
1.Which program helps drive the disabled to and from school? A.Taxi Subsidy Scheme.
B.Disability Parking Permit Scheme.
C.Public Transport Concessions for People with Disability.
D.School Transport Assistance Program for Students with Disability. 2.What can we learn about Taxi Subsidy Scheme? A.The scheme is for parking permit.
B.The existing membership can be effective for longer time. C.There is no change to current arrangements for the scheme. D.The NDIS will not break off existing services for qualified students. 3.What do the four programs have in common? A.They are all related to transport. B.They are all largely affected by NDIS. C.They all can be checked on the same website. D.They all provide discounts for disabled persons.
B
People saved a 20-foot orca (虎鲸) that was stuck between rocks on an Alaskan shore by continuously pouring water over it and protecting it from birds who circled above the defenseless whale.
The whale was ultimately saved after a six-hour, labor-intensive life-saving operation. Someone spotted the large whale on the Prince of Wales Island near the coast of British Columbia on the morning of July 29th. The Coast Guard was called around 9 a.m. local time. Chance Strickland, the captain of a private yacht in Alaska, and his crew anchored and began life-saving action that were videoed by Aroon Melane and posted on the Internet.
Strickland could hear the orca calling out to killer whales swimming in the area. People on other boats stopped with water and buckets to pour water over the animal. “There were tears coming out of its eyes,” Mr. Strickland told the local newspaper. “It was pretty sad.”
The group of people formed a chain that passed buckets of seawater back and forth and poured the water on
the orca, which seemed to liven it up. It made a noise and raised its tail when it got water.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) was called in, which can be seen on the video using a machine to spray amist of seawater on the orca, which doubled as a way to keep the whale cool and scare the large group of birds that were hoping to feast on the beast.
Melane said in her video that the orca was stranded (搁浅) for about six hours until the tide came in andswept it back into the ocean. The group efforts of Strickland’s crew and the NOAA saved the 13-year-old killer whale.
4. Why did birds circle above the orca?
A. They were eager to eat it. B. They wished to protect it.
C. They were attracted by the people. D. They wanted to find a place to rest. 5. What did Strickland do immediately after finding the whale? A. Posted pictures online. B. Called friends for help. C. Took action to save it. D. Videoed the trapped animal. 6. Why did the whale make a noise and raise its tail?
A. To express its eager for water. B. To extend its thanks to people. C. To call out to its fellow whales. D. To show its power and sadness. 7. Which can be the best title for the text?
A. Killer Whale Got Saved B. The Orca Inspired Kindness C. Combined Efforts Wanted D. Animals and Humans United
C
According to statistics published by the BPI (Buying Power Index) a couple of months ago, digital streaming (流媒体) now accounts for 80 percent of the music consumption in the UK. Despite the incredible growth of online streaming platforms like iTunes, Apple Music and Tidal over the past 15 years, a more traditional medium has also seen a return of interest and sales in the music industry. In 2020, almost one in five of all albums purchased in the UK is vinyl (黑胶唱片), and it has once again become the most popular physical musical medium.
With digital streaming so easy and convenient, why are so many peopledrawn to traditional records? Some experts claim that vinyl is a physical medium for experiencing music, something tangible (有形的) to hold and own. For most people, having something tangible and interacting with it gives depth to the experience of music. Listening to an album and touching it the way the artist intended can make them feel more connected to the music and the artist. Records are physical products that can be not only displayed but also gifted, shared, traded
and passed down through generations.
Sound quality is another hot topic. A lot of music lovers feel that the analogue sound (模拟声音) vinyl offers is superior to modern digital audio, particularly with regards to the compressed formats streaming platforms use. There’s a common belief that old-school analogue audio has a warmer, fuller sound than digitised music. For vinyl followers, the very defect traditional recorders often have, such as the familiar crackle (劈啪作响) when the record starts, bring the music to life in a different way.
There’s aritualisticaspect to vinyl that a lot of people are drawn to, too. The act of putting a record on—carefully removing the record from the sleeve, placing it on the record player and gently dropping the needle on the right groove (凹槽)—is a more assiduous (一丝不苟的), mindful way of engaging with music. When you’re listening to vinyl, you can’t tap abutton and go about your day while the streaming service provides hours of music. You need to stay close to the record player to move the needle and flip the record over.
It’s clear that the vinyl interest is well underway, and vinyl records are truly making a comeback. In an increasingly digital society, there’s something to be said for analogue experiences. Perhaps one of the great things about being alive in the 21st century is our ability to have the best of both worlds—the timeless appeal of physical records alongside the easy access to vast music libraries that streaming offers. 8. What are the statistics published by the BPI used to show? A. An increase in music consumption. B. The recovery of music industry. C. A comeback of a physical medium. D. The acceptance of online streaming.
9. According to some experts, why does vinyl interest many people? A. It attracts people by its realistic feel. B. It offers simple access to different music. C. It shares a new way to enjoy music. D. It provides people with perfect sound effect.
10. The underlined word “ritualistic” in Para.4 means something ______. A. Overlooked by society. B. Updated very frequently. C. Performed as part of a ceremony. D. Kept for a long time without changing.
11. How does the writer feel about the future development of music medium? A. Traditional records will get underway. B. The analogue experiences may matter more. C. Vinyl sales will boom with technological advance. D. There should be a good mix of old and new.
D
Nowadays organic food hasbecome a fashion. Organic food sales reached a record of $ 45.2 billion in 2017, making it one of the fastest-growing parts of American agriculture. Some people may buy organic food for these reasons like resource cycling and biodiversity, but most people may choose organic food because they think it's healthier. While a small number of studies have shown relationships between eating organic food and reducing risks of being ill, no studies, up to now, have answered the question whether eating organic food can improve health.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture(USDA), organic food does not suggest anything about health. In 20155 Miles McEvoy, then chief of the National Organic Program for the USDA, refused to admit any health benefits of organic food, saying the question has nothing to do with the National Organic Program. Instead, the USDA thinks that organic refers to a production method that increases cycling of resources keeps ecological balance, and protects biodiversity.
I'm an environmental health scientist who has spent over 20 years studying pesticides that do harm to human beings. Several years ago, I was part of the study on whether an organic diet can reduce pesticide exposure. This study focused on a group of pesticides which have always been harmful to children's brain development. We found that children who ate traditional diets had nine times higher exposure to these pesticides than children who ate organic diets.
Last month, I published a small study that suggested a path forward to answering the question whether eating organic food actually improves health. My study got a lot of attention. While the results were novel, they didn't answer the big question. As I toldThe New York Timesin 2003, “What does this really mean for the safety of my kids? But we don't know. Nobody does. It was true then, and it's still true now.” 12. Why do most people prefer to buy organic food? A. For its health benefits. B. For biodiversity. C. For its delicious taste. D. For resource cycling. 13. What does the USDA suggest about organic food?
A. It can improve people's health. B. It is produced in an environment-friendly way. C. It can reduce risks of being ill. D. It has nothing to do with the National Organic Program. 14. What can be concluded from the author's study?
A. Pesticides don't harm children's brain. B. Traditional diets benefit people's health.
C. Organic diets can reduce pesticide exposure. D. The results are meaningful to children's safety. 15. What is the best title for the text?
A.What Is Organic Food? B. Is Organic Food Healthier?
C. How Should We Avoid Pesticides? D. What Are the Benefits of Organic Food? 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项
Nowadays, many of us are working long hours at home, so more than ever, we are in need of a pet to help relieve anxiety and provide company for the lonely days.____16____There are simply too many benefits to list, so we've gathered only our top reasons.
____17____Working long hours from home can never be a nice thing. Without all the human contact we would normally get in the office, we can often find ourselves feeling lonely and isolated. However, with a pet at home we're likely to feel much better.
A call to head outdoors. For those who have an animal that enjoys going outdoors, pets can serve as a great reminder of heading outdoors to get some fresh air.____18____However, often owners will return from their walks feeling calmer, more relaxed and more energized. Whatever the weather, getting outside is beneficial to us. Caring for something else. Often, when we feel loneliness or anxiety, we tend to be focusing inwards, to our own worries and self-doubts.____19____Therefore, it's advisable to invest time in our pet's well-being by giving them the best care we can.
Motivation (动力) and routine. Pets are a source of motivation for their owners simply because they rely on us so heavily. Without a pet, we'll find it hard to keep our daily routine while working at home.____20____. But when we have a pet to look after, we have to get up early and be ready for the day ahead. This is going to benefit both the pet and ourselves. A. An end to loneliness. B. A time killer in daily life.
C. We tend to skip meals or sleep late.
D. Pets often walk here and there and make our house dirty.
E. The positive effects a pet can have on our mental health are amazing. F. The task of heading out for a walk on a rainy day may not seem attractive. G. Directing our attention to the outside world helps relieve those negative feelings. 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
When I was a young boy, our whole family lived in my Nana’s old house right beside a set of railroad tracks. Ican remember the whole house would____21____when the trains rolled by. These trains dragging coal cars were____22____and far between, so I spent my summer afternoon____23____down the tracks. I can remember the first time I tried to____24____myself and walk on a single rail. The steel rails were very____25____and quite slippery(滑的), so I didn’t have much success. First I tried holding my arms out and____26____my feet as I walked. This only led to me shaking and falling off after a few____27____. I decided to walk backwards once but quickly slipped off and____28____my ankle (脚踝)onthe rail. It was only when I started looking____29____, down the length of the tracks that I was able to Walk the rails. Keeping my____30____forward, I put one foot in front of the other and was soon walking with____31____
Looking back on this time, I now realize that it also gave me a wonderful____32____about living. You can’t go through* life watching and worried about every step you____33____or choice you make. This only____34____second guessing yourself and you soon go off the rails. Looking behind you is even____35____. With your eyes on the____36____, you can’t see the way ahead. You can only stand____37____and stay stuck in your regrets. It is only when you look ahead that you can really____38____. It is only when you look ahead that you can see the____39____you want to lead. Then each step you take and choice you make is filled with love and you will walk on with a____40____heart.
21. A. move B. shake C. fall D. roll 22. A. large B. many C. small D. few
23. A. walking B. running C. jumping D. exploring 24. A. protect B. perform C. balance D. appreciate 25. A. narrow B. wide C. dusty D. heavy
26. A. finding B. inspecting C. watching D. touching 27. A. steps B. accidents C. performances D. pains 28. A. replaced B. lost C. broke D. skinned 29. A. ahead B. backward C. down D. up
30. A. ankles B. eyes C. hands D. fingers 31. A. beauty B. difficulty C. ease D. style 32. A. design B. goal C. response D. lesson 33. A. explore B. control C. take D. find
34. A. results from B. leads to C. deals with D. depends on 35. A. wiser B. rarer C. better D. worse 36. A. road B. reality C. past D. future 37. A. still B. faithful C. calm D. silent
38. A. break down B. move forward C. put forward D. take part 39. A. devotion B. hope C. confidence D. life 40. A. clear B. light C. regular D. broken 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
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
Many of us are raised with the saying “Waste not, want not.” None of us, however, can___41.___(complete) avoid waste in our life.
Whether we waste our potential talents, our own time, our___42.___(limit) natural resource ,our money___43.___other people’s time, each of us can become more aware and careful. The smallest good habits can make a big___44.___(differ). It’s a good feeling to know in our hearts we are doing our best in the world___45.___is in serious trouble. By focusing on___46.___(save) oil, water, paper, food and clothing, we are playing___47.___vital part in cutting down on waste..
We must keep reminding___48.___(we) that it is easier to get into something than to get out of it. Actually, sever damage___49.___(do) to our land is fairly recent in the history of our evolution. It’s time for us to say no to waste so that our grandchildren’s children_____50._____(be) able to develop well. We can’t solve all the problems of waste, but we can encourage mindfulness. 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.假定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词的增加、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:把多余的词用斜线(\\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.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。
Generally spoken, the relationship between students and people around us was good. We are getting on well with each other. Therefore, there still exist some problems. Some students lose his temper easily because of learning burden. They sometimes quarrel with others, that is very disappointing. In my opinion, we middle school students should make our efforts improve the situation. Firstly, we should respect of other people. Secondly, when we are not feeling happily, we can chat with our friends or teachers or even parents. This is likely that they can give us some reasonable advices. Last but not least, we can try to make some changes in our way of life. 第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假设你是晨光中学的李津。我市为外国友人提供生活信息的某英文网站新增了《最美中华》栏目，请你给该栏目投稿，介绍一个国内你喜欢或去过的地方。内容包括：
(1)该地方的基本情况(如名称、地理位置等)； (2)该地方的特色(如文化、景点等)； (3)你对该地方的印象和感受。 注意：(1)词数不少于100；
(2)可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
A Beautiful Place in China
March 19, 2021 By Li Jin
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参考答案
1. D 2. B 3. A
4. A 5. C 6. A 7. A
8. C 9. A 10. C 11. D
12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B
16. E 17. A 18. F 19. G 20. C
21. B 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. A 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C 32.
D 33. C 34. B 35. D 36. C 37. A 38. B 39. D 40. 41. completely 42. limited
43. or 44. difference 45. that/which
46. saving 47. a 48. ourselves
49. done 50. will be
51.(1). spoken→speaking (2). was→is
(3). Therefore→However (4). his→their (5). that→which (6). improve前加to (7).删掉 respect后的of (8). happily→happy (9). This→It
(10). advices→advice
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