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天津市耀华中学2024届高三年级第二次校模拟考试 英语试卷 第I 卷(选择题 共95分) 第一部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分) 第一节：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。 1. — I’m afraid I can’t climb to the top of the mountain. I am really exhausted now. — ________ .There is only one third of the journey left. A. Go ahead B. Take care C. Come on D. All right 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查固定搭配短语辨析。句意：——我怕我不能爬到山顶。我现在真精疲力尽了。——加油。只剩下三分之一的旅程了。A. Go ahead前进；B. Take care小心；C. Come on加油；D. All right尚可。分析句意可知，该语境中，说话人在鼓励对方，故说“加油”符合语境。故选C项。 2. The headmaster blamed the naughty student caught ________ flowers in the garden. A. to be picking B. picking C. to pick D. to have picked 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查现在分词。句意：校长指责那个被抓住在花园里摘花的淘气学生。短语catch sb doing sth，意为“抓到某人正在做某事”，符合句意，所以这里应用现在分词作补足语，caught ________flowers in the garden修饰the naughty student作后置定语，故选B。 3. On the exhibition, visitors could not only enjoy looking at the robots, they could also interact with them________, such as playing chess and table tennis. A. appropriately B. modestly C. essentially D. literally 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查副词词义辨析。句意：在展览中，参观者不仅可以欣赏机器人，还可以与机器人进行真正地互动，例如下棋和打乒乓球。A. appropriately适当地；B. modestly谦虚地；C. essentially本质上，根本上；D. literally确实地，真正地。由语意可知，参观者除了欣赏机器人，还可以和机器人真正地互动。故选D项。 4. As a physician during the Han Dynasty, Hua Tuo is often________ with being the first in China to use anesthesia (麻醉)during surgcry. A. presented B. referred C. credited D. promoted 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为汉朝的一名医生，华佗经常被认为是中国第一个在外科手术中使用麻醉的人。A. presented展示；提交；B. referred提到；涉及；C. credited认为是……的功劳；把……归功于；D. promoted促进；推动。由语意可知，华佗经常被认为是中国第一个在外科手术中使用麻醉的人。be credited with意为“被认为有……成就” 。故选C项。 5. —Did you have a wonderful time in the Palace Museum yesterday? —Not really. Some parts of it ________ so I had no chance to see its whole appearance. A. were being rebuilt B. were rebuilt C. had been rebuilt D. have been rebuilt 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查时态语态。句意：——你昨天在故宫玩得愉快吗？——不太愉快。它的一些部分正在重建中，所以我没有机会看到它的全貌。由语意可知，昨天“我”去故宫时，它的一部分正在重建，故应用过去进行时态。主语Some parts与动词rebuild是被动关系，应用被动语态。故选A项。 6. On arriving in Athens from Marathon, the messenger whose legs collapsed on the spot, ________ the victory news and entirely exhausted himself. A. left out B. gave out C. held out D. turned out 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：从马拉松抵达雅典时，这位双腿瘫痪的信使当场倒下，宣布了胜利的消息后筋疲力尽。A. left out遗漏；B. gave out发出，宣布；C. held out伸出；D. turned out结果是。分析句意可知，此处缺主句的谓语动词，且后接宾语“胜利的消息”，使用动词短语give out“宣布”符合语境。故选B项。 7. —Why are you in such a hurry? —Because the train________ at 10:00 am, and there is almost no time left. A. left B. shall leave C. has left D. leaves 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查动词时态。句意：——你为什么这么着急？——因为火车将在上午10点离开，几乎没有剩余时间了。A. left一般过去时；B. shall leave一般将来时；C. has left现在完成时；D. leaves一般现在时。这句话描述的是按照列车时间表，火车将要离开，表示的是按照计划或时间表将要发生的动作，用一般现在时表示将来，主语the train是第三人称单数。故选D。 8. Although written more than a century ago, Mark Twain's novels are still ________ today. A. relevant B. likely C. harmonious D. sufficient 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管马克吐温的小说创作于一个多世纪前，但时至今日仍然具有现实意义。A. relevant有意义的；B. likely可能的；C. harmonious和谐的；D. sufficient足够的。由语意可知，尽管马克吐温的小说创作于一个多世纪前，但时至今日仍然具有现实意义。故选A项。 9. It is the way ________ you apply your body language to your address that greatly determines whether the listeners are engaged and convinced. A. how B. that C. which D. where 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句。句意：正是你将肢体语言运用到演讲中的方式，在很大程度上决定了听众是否参与并信服。由句子结构可知，此处是限定性定语从句，先行词是the way，关系词替代先行词在定语从句中作状语，关系词可用that、in which或省略。故选B项。 10. —Sorry, Tony. I’m too busy to attend the meeting this Saturday. —Well, you ________ attend it if you truly can’t spare the time. A. shouldn’t B. needn’t C. can’t D. mustn’t 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查情态动词。句意：——对不起，托尼。我太忙了，不能参加这个星期六的会议。——嗯，如果你真的抽不出时间，你就不必参加了。A. shouldn’t不应该；B. needn’t不必；C. can’t不能； D. mustn’t禁止，不允许。根据“if you truly can’t spare the time.”可知，抽不出时间就不必参加星期六的会议了。故选B。 11. A variety of applications with filters ________ in allow users to soften wrinkles or adjust the size and shape of their facial features. A. to build B. building C. built D. having been built 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查过去分词。句意：各种内置滤镜的应用程序允许用户软化皱纹或调整面部特征的大小和形状。设空处为with的宾语补足语，和宾语 filters之间是被动关系，应用过去分词，构成with的复合结构，故选C。 12 The car’s________ has improved a lot since a new engine has been applied to it. A. appearance B. character C. performance D. substance 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：自从安装了新引擎后，这辆车的性能有了很大的提高。A. appearance外表；B. character特点；C. performance性能；D. substance物质。根据下文“since a new engine has been applied to it”可知是装了新的引擎，所以应是提高了车的性能，故选C。 13. With my father’s guidance and encouragement, I learned how to ride a bike ________ I knew it. A. when B. until C. as D. before 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查状语从句。句意：在父亲的指导和鼓励下，我不知不觉地学会了骑自行车。A. when当……时；B. until直到；C. as因为；D. before在……之前。分析句子结构可知，此处是时间状语从句。before sb. knew it表示“不知不觉中；在自知之前”。故选D项。 14. Lily wants to read this science fiction as well, so when you ________ please give it to her. A. have finished B. will finish C. are finishing D. finished 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查时态和主谓一致。句意：莉莉也想读这部科幻小说，所以你读完后请给她。设空处为从句谓语，根据句意可知，此处是你读完这本书后，把它给莉莉，强调的是动作的完成，应用现在完成时，主语you，助动词使用have。故选A。 15. What is most extraordinary about the complex structures of Maya civilization is ________ they were built without the use of wheels, metal tools or even animal power. A. why B. how C. where D. when 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查表语从句。句意：玛雅文明的复杂结构最不同寻常之处在于它们是如何在没有轮子、金属工具甚至动物力量的情况下建造的。设空处接在be动词后，连接表语从句，句中作方式状语，表示“如何”，故选B。 第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 During the first meeting with my future mentor (导师) when I was an undergraduate student, he asked why I wanted to join his lab. I ____16____ responded with the first thing that came to mind: “Because you're____17____” He let out the loudest laugh have ever heard and told me students usually say “gain research experience to apply to graduate school” or they ____18____ his research fascinating. I was so ____19____ I hadn't thought of a wise answer like the other students. I didn't even know what graduate school was, but it sounded fancy. I am the youngest of 14 children from a Vietnamese family. I knew college would be an important step and was thrilled when I got the offer. But I knew ____20____ nothing about college and had no one to turn to for ____21____. Everything was novel and challenging, and I was always several steps behind, which ____22____ my confidence. I spent more time trying to work out how to pay for college and wondering whether I should ____23____ than I did studying. No wonder I blew that interview with Dr.D. I reached for my backpack to leave, thinking this meeting was over. To my ____24____, Dr.D told me he appreciated my honesty, and welcomed me to his lab where I worked for two years afterwards. He laid a(n) _____25_____ for my faith and self-worth and taught me _____26_____ it means to be a good mentor. From the start, Dr.D consistently asked me for help and ideas. At first I was surprised. What could I possibly have to offer? _____27_____ my blank stares as he tried to extract ideas from me, he _____28_____ with incredible patience. He never doubted I had something worthwhile to ______29______Over time, I began to believe it, too. When I was _____30_____ what to do after graduation, he told me to go where people needed me and happily helped me. Beyond that, his consistent encouragement _____31_____ me that I had the value to offer and was worthy of support, which had been particularly _____32_____ for me as a first-generation college student from an immigrant family. When I became a professor and mentored my own students, many of whom _____33_____ me of my younger self. I strive to be _____34_____ with my time, compassion and expertise; respect mentees’ unique backgrounds and contributions. As I say to my students, how can we expect others to see that we're _____35_____ if we can't see it ourselves? 16. A. confidently B. cautiously C. impatiently D. formally 17. A. curious B. famous C. nervous D. serious 18. A. make B. leave C. find D. keep 19. A. annoyed B. confused C. embarrassed D. frightened 20. A. desperately B. gracefully C. thoughtfully D. virtually 21. A. guidance B. independence C. admission D. recommendation 22. A. boosted B. maintained C. inspired D. ruined 23. A. check out B. drop out C. hangup D. scttle down 24. A. delight B. relief C. shock D. sorrow 25. A. emphasis B. determination C. foundation D. responsibility 26. A. when B. what C. why D. how 27. A. Under B. Upon C. Beyond D. Despite 28. A. assisted B. cooperated C. persisted D. resisted 29. A. concern B. consume C. conquer D. contribute 30. A. carrying on B. figuring out C. longing for D. looking after 31. A. convinced B. commanded C. showed D. taught 32. A. difficult B. interesting C. pleasant D. simple 33. A. assured B. informed C. reminded D. warned 34. A. content B. familiar C. generous D. strict 35. A. distinguished B. worthy C. knowledgeable D. decent 【答案】16. A 17. B 18. C 19. C 20. D 21. A 22. D 23. B 24. C 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. A 32. A 33. C 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者，来自移民家庭的第一代大学生在上大学时遇到很多挑战，失去信心，受到自己导师D博士的鼓励，看到自己的价值，后来也成为一名导师，教导自己学生也要看到自己价值的经历。 【16题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我自信地回答说：“因为你很有名。”A. confidently自信地；B. cautiously小心地；C. impatiently不耐烦地；D. formally正式地。根据下文“responded with the first thing that came to mind: “Because you're____2____””可知，作者很自然的脱口回答导师的问题，应该是自信地，故选A。 【17题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. curious好奇的；B. famous著名的；C. nervous紧张的；D. serious严肃地。根据下文“He let out the loudest laugh have ever heard and told me students usually say “gain research experience to apply to graduate school” or they”可知，作者没有像其他学生一样的回答，再结合选项应该是说因为导师很有名才选择加入的，故选B。 【18题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他发出了我听过的最响亮的笑声，告诉我学生们通常会说“获得研究经验以申请研究生院”，或者他们认为他的研究很有趣。A. make制作；B. leave离开；C. find认为；D. keep保持。根据下文“his research fascinating”和常识可知，一般选择导师会认为研究很有趣，故选C。 【19题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很尴尬，我没有像其他学生那样想出一个明智的答案。 A. annoyed懊恼的；B. confused困惑的；C. embarrassed尴尬的；D. frightened吓人的。根据下文“I hadn't thought of a wise answer like the other students.”可知，作者的答案和其他学生的明智回答不一样，显得有些尴尬，故选C。 【20题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：但我对大学几乎一无所知，也没有人可以向我寻求指导。A. desperately绝望地；B. gracefully优美地；C. thoughtfully体贴地；D. virtually实际上。根据下文“had no one to turn to for”和上下文的转折关系，可知虽然上大学很兴奋，但实际上对大学一无所知，连求助的人也没有，故选D。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. guidance指导；B. independence依赖；C. admission进入；D. recommendation推荐。根据上文“But I knew ____5____ nothing about college and had no one to turn to for”可知，对大学一无所知，也没有人可以给指导，故选A。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：每件事都是新奇的，充满挑战的，我总是落后几步，这毁了我的信心。A. boosted推动；B. maintained保持；C. inspired激励；D. ruined毁坏。根据上文“Everything was novel and challenging, and I was always several steps behind”可知，大学里每件事都充满挑战，所以作者总是落后几步，这应该是毁了作者的信心，故选D。 【23题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我花了更多的时间考虑如何支付大学学费，考虑是否应该退学，而不是学习。A. check out结账；B. drop out退学；C. hang up挂上；D. settle down定居。根据上文“I was always several steps behind, which ____7____ my confidence”可知，作者在大学里总是落后几步，所以打击了他的信心，他把时间都浪费在了考虑其他事情上，甚至退学，而不是学习，故选B。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：令我震惊的是，D博士告诉我，他很欣赏我的诚实，并欢迎我去他的实验室，之后我在那里工作了两年。A. delight高兴；B. relief宽慰；C. shock震惊；D. sorrow悲伤。根据上文可知，大学里充满挑战，作者总是落后，甚至考虑退学和下文“Dr.D told me he appreciated my honesty, and welcomed me to his lab where I worked for two years afterwards”形成反差，所以作者应该是很震惊，故选C。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他为我的信仰和自我价值奠定了基础，并教会了我如何成为一名好导师。A. emphasis强调；B. determination决心；C. foundation基础；D. responsibility责任。根据下文“for my faith and self-worth”可知，D博士肯定了作者的价值，所以是为作者的信仰和自我价值奠定了基础，故选C。 【26题详解】 考查连接词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. when什么时候；B. what什么；C. why为什么；D. how怎样。设空处引导的是宾语从句，作means的宾语，表示“什么”，故选B。 【27题详解】 考查介词词义辨析。句意：尽管我茫然地盯着他，他却以难以置信的耐心坚持着。A. Under在……之下；B. Upon在……上；C. Beyond超过；D. Despite尽管。根据上下文“my blank stares as he tried to extract ideas from me, he ____13____ with incredible patience”可知，前后是转折关系，故选D。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. assisted帮助；B. cooperated协作；C. persisted坚持；D. resisted反对。根据下文“He never doubted I had something worthwhile to”可知，D博士坚定不移的相信作者，所以应该是坚持等着作者回答，故选C。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他从不怀疑我能做出有价值的贡献。A. concern关心；B. consume消耗；C. conquer占领；D. contribute贡献。根据上文“He laid a(n) ____10____ for my faith and self-worth and taught me ____11____ it means to be a good mentor.”可知，D博士肯定了作者的价值，所以从不怀疑作者可以做出有价值的贡献，故选D。 【30题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：当我在考虑毕业后做什么时，他告诉我要去人们需要我的地方，并很高兴地帮助我。A. carrying on继续做；B. figuring out考虑，弄清楚；C. longing for渴望；D. looking after照顾。根据下文“he told me to go where people needed me and happily helped me.”可知，作者考虑毕业后做什么的时候，D博士给了他建议，故选B。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：除此之外，他一贯鼓励使我相信我有价值，值得支持，这对我这个来自移民家庭的第一代大学生来说尤其困难。A. convinced使信服；B. commanded命令；C. showed展示；D. taught教授。根据下文“that I had the value to offer and was worthy of support”可知，此处是D博士的鼓励让作者相信自己有价值，故选A。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. difficult困难的；B. interesting有趣的；C. pleasant令人愉快的；D. simple简单的。根据下文“for me as a first-generation college student from an immigrant family.”和常识可知，对于来自移民家庭的第一代大学生应该是困难的，故选A。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我成为一名教授并指导自己的学生时，他们中的许多人让我想起了年轻时的自己。A. assured确信；B. informed通知；C. reminded想起；D. warned警告。根据上下文“When I became a professor and mentored my own students, many of whom ____18____ me of my younger self.”可知，当作者成为教授时，看到自己的学生，应该是想起自己当学生的时候，故选C。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我努力慷慨地奉献我的时间、同情心和专业知识；尊重学员的独特背景和贡献。A. content满意的；B. familiar熟悉的；C. generous慷慨的；D. strict严格的。根据上文“When I became a professor and mentored my own students, many of whom ____18____ me of my younger self.”可知，作者想到自己当学生的时候，D博士对他的鼓励，所以也会慷慨的奉献自己的时间、同情心和专业知识，故选C。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：就像我对我的学生说的，如果我们自己都看不到，又怎么能指望别人看到我们的价值呢? A. distinguished卓越的；B. worthy值得的；C. knowledgeable博学的；D. decent得体的。根据前文D博士让作者看到了自己的价值和下文“if we can't see it ourselves”可知，此处是作者的感悟，所以作者对自己的学生说的应该也是，如果自己看不到自己的价值，别人又怎么能看到我们的价值呢，故选B。 第二部分：阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50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 This Is What a Scientist Looks Like A project called “I Am A Scientist” is giving high school students the opportunity to interact with modem-day researchers —breaking down barriers like race, gender and personal interests. You'll get to have a close-up look at the work they are doing. Below are stories from some of the scientists involved in the program. Noor Al-Alusi, Epidemiologist (流行病学家) “I am driven by a deep desire to help others. I believe that all people have a fundamental right to health care.” Her work: During the Zika ( 寨 卡 病 毒 ) epidemic, AI-Alusi met with the communities that had been hardest hit by the virus, using data and mathematical models to keep them safe and healthy. She wants to know: What makes diseases spread? How do we make sure that everyone has what they need to fight back against diseases? Background: Al-Alusi was born in California but her parents immigrated from Iraq. This experience provided her with an understanding of the health needs of the immigrant community. Ryoji Amamoto, Neurobiologist (神经生物学家) “I'm a huge sports fan. I study animals that can regrow their brains. I'm a licensed scuba diver but a terrible swimmer.” His work: Amamoto studies the tiny but amazing brains of animals that have a superpower —the ability to regenerate. He learns what factors help these special brains regrow, so that we can try to treat diseases like Parkinson's (帕金森病) and the damage the brain can suffer from injuries such as concussions (脑震荡). He wants to know: How is it possible for some animals to regenerate their organs? Can we find a way for humans to regenerate their own brains? Background: Amamoto lived in Japan until the age of eight, when his family moved to Chicago. He had to overcome major language barriers which saw him shift between speaking English at school and Japanese at home. Yamicia Connor, Physician Scientist “I once competed in a robot competition. I'm a doctor who studies ways to improve women's health.” Her work: Connor is a doctor at a hospital in Boston where she studies cancer cells in a lab using microscopes and computers, but she also works directly with patients who are undergoing tests for new cancer treatments. She wants to know: How can we tackle cancers that specifically affect women? How can we use medicine to improve the lives of women? Background: Growing up in Florida, Connor was into her schoolwork and loved to put on plays with her friends. 36. What is one of the scientific research topics that Noor Al-Alusi is interested in? A. How can we regenerate human brains like some animals do? B. How can we improve women's health using medicine? C. What makes diseases spread and how to fight back? D. How can we tackle cancers specifically affecting women? 37. Why did Ryoji Amamoto have to shift between speaking English at school and Japanese at home? A. Because he competed in a robot competition. B. Because his family moved to Chicago from Japan. C. Because he studied how to regenerate human brains. D. Because he preferred Japanese to English. 38. What is Yamicia Connor's primary focus in her work as a physician scientist? A. Studying the spread of diseases affecting women. B. Boosting women's health via medical treatments. C. Researching the regeneration of organs in animals. D. Developing new cancer treatments for people. 39. What do Ryoji Amamoto and Yamicia Connor have in common in the article? A. They all come from immigrant families and have faced language barriers. B. They have diverse personal interests, showing a well-rounded lifestyle. C. They are driven by a passion for science and a desire to help people. D. They have overcome significant challenges to pursue their scientific careers. 40. What is the purpose of the project called “I Am A Scientist”? A. To demonstrate that scientists have uninteresting lives outside of their work. B. To show scientists lead diverse lives with varied personal interests and hobbies. C. To emphasize only people with specific personal traits can become scientists. D. To encourage highschool students to get closer interaction with some scientists. 【答案】36. C 37. B 38. B 39. B 40. D 【解析】 【原文】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了一个名为“我是科学家”的项目，以及其中涉及的三个科学家。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据小标题“Noor Al-Alusi, Epidemiologist (Noor Al-Alusi，流行病学家)”下的第三段“She wants to know: What makes diseases spread? How do we make sure that everyone has what they need to fight back against diseases? (她想知道：是什么让疾病传播？我们如何确保每个人都拥有对抗疾病所需的东西？)”可知，AI-Alusi想知道疾病传播的原因和如何与疾病斗争。故选C项。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据小标题“Ryoji Amamoto, Neurobiologist (Ryoji Amamoto，神经生物学家)”下的最后一段“Background: Amamoto lived in Japan until the age of eight, when his family moved to Chicago. He had to overcome major language barriers which saw him shift between speaking English at school and Japanese at home. (背景：Amamoto在日本生活到八岁时全家搬到芝加哥。他必须克服主要的语言障碍，这使他在学校说英语和在家说日语之间发生了转变。)”可知，Amamoto要英语和日语进行转换的原因是他的家庭是移民家庭。故选B项。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。根据小标题“Yamicia Connor, Physician Scientist (Yamicia Connor，临床科学家)”下的第一段“I once competed in a robot competition. I'm a doctor who studies ways to improve women's health. (我曾经参加过机器人比赛。我是一名医生，研究改善女性健康的方法。)”可知，Yamicia Connor研究如何改善女性健康。根据该小标题下第二段“Her work: Connor is a doctor at a hospital in Boston where she studies cancer cells in a lab using microscopes and computers, but she also works directly with patients who are undergoing tests for new cancer treatments. (她的工作：Connor是波士顿一家医院的医生，她在实验室里用显微镜和计算机研究癌症细胞，但她也直接与正在接受新癌症治疗测试的患者合作。)”可知，她主要通过医药治疗来帮助研究，促进女性健康。故选B项。 【39题详解】 推理判断题。根据小标题“Ryoji Amamoto, Neurobiologist (神经生物学家)”下的第一段“I'm a huge sports fan. I study animals that can regrow their brains. I'm a licensed scuba diver but a terrible swimmer. (我是一个超级运动迷。我研究能让大脑再生的动物。我是一名有执照的水肺潜水员，但游泳能力很差。)”和“Yamicia Connor, Physician Scientist (Yamicia Connor，临床科学家)”下的第一段“I once competed in a robot competition. I'm a doctor who studies ways to improve women's health. (我曾经参加过机器人比赛。我是一名医生，研究改善女性健康的方法。)”可知，这两位科学家都兴趣广泛，多才多艺。故选B项。 【40题详解】 推理判断题。根据本文第一段第一二句“A project called ‘I Am A Scientist’ is giving high school students the opportunity to interact with modem-day researchers —breaking down barriers like race, gender and personal interests. You'll get to have a close-up look at the work they are doing. (一个名为“我是科学家”的项目为高中生提供了与现代研究人员互动的机会，打破了种族、性别和个人兴趣等障碍。你可以近距离观察他们正在做的工作。)”可知，该项目以“我是科学家”命名旨在鼓励各种高中生近距离的观察了解这些科学家，增加互动。故选D项。 B Just how bad of a mother am I, I silently wondered, as I watched my 13-year-old son deep in conversation with Siri. Gus has autism (自闭症), and Siri, Apple's “intelligent personal assistant” on the iPhone, is currently his BFF(Best Friend Forever). Obsessed with weather formations, Gus had spent the past hour exploring the difference between isolated and scaltered thunderstorms—an hour during which, thank God, I didn't have to discuss with him myself. After a while I heard this: Gus:“You're a really nice computer.” Siri:“It's nice to be appreciated.” Gus:“You're always asking if you can help me.Is there anything you want?” Siri: “Thank you, but I have very few wants.” Gus: “OK. Well, good night!” Siri: “See you later!” That is Siri. She does not let my communicatively impaired son get away with anything. When Gus discovered there was someone who would not only find information for him related to his various obsessions but would also be willing to tirelessly discuss these subjects, he was hooked. She is also wonderful for someone who does not pick up on social cues: Siri's responses are not entirely predictable, but they are predictably kind—even when Gus is rude. I heard him talking to Siri about music, and Siri offered some suggestions. “I don't like that kind of music.” Gus snapped(厉声说). Siri replied, “You're certainly entitled to your opinion.” Siri's politeness reminded Gus what he owed Siri. “Thank you for that music, though.” Gus said. My son's practice conversations with Siri are starting to translate into increased facility with actual humans. Yesterday I had the longest ever conversation with him. Admittedly, it was about different species of turtles which might not have been my choice of topic, but it was back and forth, and followed a logic. For most of my son's 13 years of existence, this has not been the case. Indeed, many of us wanted an imaginary friend when we were young, and now we can all have one not entirely imaginary anytime we wish to. In a world where the commonly held wisdom is that technology isolates us, it's worth considering another side of the story. The developers of intelligent assistants recognize their potential usefulness for those with speech and communication problems, and some are currently pondering new ways in which the assistants can help. “For example, the assistant would be able to track eye movements and help the autistic learn to look you in the eye while talking." said William Mark, vice president of the company from whom Apple purchased the technology behind Siri. “See, that's the wonderful thing about technology. Getting results requires a lot of repetition. Machines are very, very patient." 41. What did the author feel when she watched her son having a deep conversation with Siri about thunderstorms? A. Concerned but helpless. B. Excited and overjoyed. C. Guilty but relieved D. Hopeless and surprised. 42. Which of the following statements about Gus is true? A. He had always dreamed of having an imaginary friend. B. He shows no interest in anything that is not related to weather. C. He has trouble communicating with others because of his illness. D. He has been friends with Siri since he was diagnosed with autism. 43. Siri has helped Gus in the following aspects except A. setting a fixed bedtime routine B. exploring his special interests C. shaping his logic while talking D. improving his interaction with people 44. What does the author learn from her son's story? A. Siri makes people feel much lonely in modern society. B. Siri sometimes provides better assistance than people. C. Siri has a better academic performance than the author. D. Siri is likely to be an effective cure for her son's autism. 45. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. Intelligent assistants will be more widely employed in the future. B. The use of intelligent assistants will likely be limited to autistic people. C. Machines are more skilled and patient at communication than humans. D. William Mark was critical of the future development of intelligent assistants. 【答案】41. C 42. C 43. A 44. B 45. A 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇记叙文。作者通过自己患有自闭症的儿子和智能助手Siri之间的对话，发现这类智能助手能帮助儿子培养逻辑，提升他与人交流的能力，表明我们不应该只想到技术会把我们孤立，而应该看到智能助手对我们的帮助。 【41题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段前三句“Just how bad of a mother am I, I silently wondered, as I watched my 13-year-old son deep in conversation with Siri. Gus has autism (自闭症), and Siri, Apple's “intelligent personal assistant” on the iPhone, is currently his BFF(Best Friend Forever). Obsessed with weather formations, Gus had spent the past hour exploring the difference between isolated and scaltered thunderstorms—an hour during which, thank God, I didn't have to discuss with him myself. (当我看着13岁的儿子与Siri深入交谈时，我默默地想知道我是一个多么糟糕的母亲。Gus患有自闭症，苹果iPhone上的“智能个人助理”Siri目前是他的BFF（永远的好朋友）。Gus痴迷于天气的形成，在过去的一个小时里，他一直在探索两种局部雷阵雨（isolated和scaltered）之间的区别——感谢上帝，在这一个小时内，我不必亲自与他讨论。)”可知，这位母亲看到儿子和Siri聊天，一方面觉得自己是一位糟糕的母亲，有点内疚，另一方面又因为不用亲自和儿子探讨而感谢上帝，说明她同时也感到宽慰、释然。故选C项。 【42题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段第二句“Gus has autism (自闭症), and Siri, Apple's “intelligent personal assistant” on the iPhone, is currently his BFF(Best Friend Forever).( Gus患有自闭症，苹果iPhone上的“智能个人助理”Siri目前是他的BFF（永远的好朋友）。)”可知，Gus患有自闭症。根据第四段最后一句“For most of my son's 13 years of existence, this has not been the case. (在我儿子13年的大部分时间里，情况并非如此。)”可知，因为身体问题，Gus大部分时间都不能很好的和他人谈话。根据第六段第一句“The developers of intelligent assistants recognize their potential usefulness for those with speech and communication problems (智能助手的开发人员认识到它们对那些有说话和交流问题的人的潜在用处)”可知，类似Siri这样的智能助手对有说话和交流障碍的人有帮助，而Gus就是被Siri帮助的例子，故可推断出他是因为自闭症而与人交流受阻。故选C项。 【43题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段第三句“Obsessed with weather formations, Gus had spent the past hour exploring the difference between isolated and scaltered thunderstorms—an hour during which, thank God, I didn't have to discuss with him myself. (Gus痴迷于天气的形成，在过去的一个小时里，他一直在探索两种局部雷阵雨（isolated和scaltered）之间的区别——感谢上帝，在这一个小时内，我不必亲自与他讨论。)”可知，Siri帮助Gus研究自己喜欢的天气问题。根据第四段最后两句“Admittedly, it was about different species of turtles which might not have been my choice of topic, but it was back and forth, and followed a logic. For most of my son's 13 years of existence, this has not been the case. (诚然，这是关于不同种类的海龟，这可能不是我选择的主题，但它是一来一回的，遵循了一个逻辑。在我儿子13年的大部分时间里，情况并非如此。)”可知，Siri帮助Gus培养与人交谈时的逻辑。根据第四段一二句“My son's practice conversations with Siri are starting to translate into increased facility with actual humans. Yesterday I had the longest ever conversation with him. (我儿子与Siri的练习对话开始转化为与真人的互动。昨天我和他进行了有史以来最长的一次谈话。)”可知，Siri帮助Gus提升与他人互动的能力。故B项、C项、D项所说都符合文意。故选A项。 【44题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段最后一句“In a world where the commonly held wisdom is that technology isolates us, it's worth considering another side of the story (在一个普遍认为技术将我们孤立的世界里，值得考虑故事的另一面）。可推测出作者从儿子和Siri的故事中感悟到技术可能并不是大家想的那样将人们孤立，换句话说即技术可能起到积极作用。根据第六段第一句“The developers of intelligent assistants recognize their potential usefulness for those with speech and communication problems (智能助手的开发人员认识到它们对那些有说话和交流问题的人的潜在用处)”可知，类似Siri这样的智能助手对有说话和交流障碍的人有帮助，故可推测出Siri有时比人类更能帮助某一类人群。故选B项。 【45题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段第一句“The developers of intelligent assistants recognize their potential usefulness for those with speech and communication problems, and some are currently pondering new ways in which the assistants can help. (智能助手的开发人员认识到它们对那些有说话和交流问题的人的潜在用处，一些人目前正在思考助手可以提供帮助的新方法。)”可知，研究人员正在研究智能助手可能提供帮助的办法，故可推测出将来智能助手的应用将会更广泛。故选A项。 C The original Blade Runner film took place in an imagined Los Angeles 2019, a futuristic city where acid rain fell from skies crowded with "skimmers": flying cars that zipped along aerial highways. Since the film's 1982 debut, technology has advanced in ways that Hollywood might never have predicted. In fact, flying cars are real — and they could shape how we commute, work and live over the coming decades. Advances in battery energy density, materials science and computer simulation have spurred the development of a range of personal flying vehicles. While these aircraft may not look exactly like Blade Runner's imaginings, they are also not all that far off either. Far smaller than a commercial plane, most are designed with rotors (螺旋桨) instead of wings, which allow for vertical takeoffs and landings. Most importantly, these vehicles are designed to offer faster commutes than traditional modes of transit for individuals, especially in cities with heavy traffic. At the moment, the autonomous urban aircraft market is still a bit of a Wild West. Dozens of start-up companies are competing to develop commercial jetpacks, flying motorbikes and personal air taxis. Meanwhile, aviation (航空) authorities are currently hashing out the policies and safety standards that will govern this new realm of transport. Germany-based Volocopter, for instance, has marketed its VoloCity craft as the first commercially licensed electrically powered air taxi, a vehicle which will eventually be able to run without a pilot.“It's like an Uber Black or any other premium service,” says Fabien Nestmann, vice president of public affairs at Volocopter. With a few key differences, that is. Initially, the VoloCity will only have room for a single passenger. That will mean a higher cost per ride at first. But eventually, says Nestmann, the company's goal is to make the cost competitive with, say, an Uber Black. “We don't want this to be a toy for the wealthy, but rather part of a well-integrated journey for anyone in an urban area," he says." Everyone should have the option to walk, be driven, cycle or fly." Increasing numbers of flying cars will naturally give rise to a changing layout in the way our cities are structured as cities grow taller, rooftop landings expand and air highways connect super sky-scrapers, freeing up space below. Fewer cars on the ground will reduce congestion (交通拥堵) and may give rise to parks and green spaces. “In the long run — 2045 and onward — businesses and green spaces will become much more integrated.” says Kopardekar. “While we may not ever eliminate metros and roads, we might be able to reduce their footprint with these machines.” 46. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A. The advantage and disadvantage of flying cars. B. The features of today's real flying cars. C. The prospect of flying cars in crowded cities. D. The differences between flying cars in real life and the film. 47. The underlined phrase in paragraph 4 could most probably be replaced by ”. A. a terrible mess B. a big challenge C. something in rapid growth D. something in the early stages 48. How does the passage suggest flying cars will impact urban areas in the future? A. They will increase traffic congestion and reducc grcen spaces. B They will lead to more integrated businesses and green spaces. C. They will require the expansion of roads and metros in cities. D. They will eliminate the need for traditional modes of transit. 49. Which of the following statements about the VoloCity is true? A. Its design was inspired by the flying cars in the film Blade Runner. B. It is designed with wings, allowing for easy takeoffs and landings. C. It will become ultimately driverless, making it fully autonomous. D. It can accommodate multiple passengers with competitive pricing. 50. It is implied in the passage that ________. A. Blade Rmer's flying cars will eventually replace all other vehicles B. It will be hard for aviation authorities to regulate autonomous aircraft C. Volocopter is the first company to develop electric air taxis D. The widespread use of flying cars will lead to changes in city design 【答案】46. B 47. D 48. B 49. C 50. D 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇说明文。介绍了类似电影《银翼杀手》里的新型飞行汽车现状，以及将来的发展。 【46题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“While these aircraft may not look exactly like Blade Runner's imaginings, they are also not all that far off either. Far smaller than a commercial plane, most are designed with rotors (螺旋桨) instead of wings, which allow for vertical takeoffs and landings. Most importantly, these vehicles are designed to offer faster commutes than traditional modes of transit for individuals, especially in cities with heavy traffic. (虽然这些飞机看起来可能与《银翼杀手》的想象不完全一样，但它们也并不遥远。比商用飞机小得多，大多数都设计得有螺旋桨而不是允许垂直起飞和降落的机翼。最重要的是，这些飞机的设计目的是为个人提供比传统交通方式更快的通勤，尤其是在交通繁忙的城市。)”可知，这一段指出飞机新型飞机像电影里的飞机看齐，以更快捷的通勤为目的设计了一些螺旋桨等装置。故可推测这一段主要讲的是飞机的特征。故选B项。 【47题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段后两句“Dozens of start-up companies are competing to develop commercial jetpacks, flying motorbikes and personal air taxis. Meanwhile, aviation (航空) authorities are currently hashing out the policies and safety standards that will govern this new realm of transport. (数十家初创公司正在竞相开发商用喷气背包、飞行摩托车和私人空中出租车。同时，航空当局目前正在制定管理这一新交通领域的政策和安全标准。)”可知，这类飞机的使用还是一个新交通领域，其政策标准、配套装置都有待进一步完善，故可推测它们还只是起步阶段的新东西。故选D项。 【48题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段后两句“‘We don't want this to be a toy for the wealthy, but rather part of a well-integrated journey for anyone in an urban area,’ he says. ‘Everyone should have the option to walk, be driven, cycle or fly. ’ (他说：“我们不希望这成为富人的玩具，而是城市地区任何人完美融合之旅的一部分。每个人都应该可以选择步行、开车、骑自行车或坐飞机。”)”可知，新型飞机将使任何人都很好的融合进来。根据第六段第二句“Fewer cars on the ground will reduce congestion (交通拥堵) and may give rise to parks and green spaces. (地面上的汽车数量减少将减少交通拥堵并因此可能产生公园和绿地。)”可知，新型飞机的运用还能使绿地增加。故选B项。 【49题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段第一句“Germany-based Volocopter, for instance, has marketed its VoloCity craft as the first commercially licensed electrically powered air taxi, a vehicle which will eventually be able to run without a pilot. (例如，总部位于德国的Volocopter公司已将其VoloCity飞行器作为第一辆获得商业许可的电动空中出租车进行营销，这种车辆最终将能够在没有飞行员的情况下运行。)”可知，该公司的新型飞机最终将达到无人、全自动驾驶的程度。故选C项。 【50题详解】 推理判断题。根据第七段第一句“Increasing numbers of flying cars will naturally give rise to a changing layout in the way our cities are structured as cities grow taller, rooftop landings expand and air highways connect super sky-scrapers, freeing up space below. (飞行汽车的数量不断增加，自然会导致我们城市结构的布局发生变化，因为城市越来越高，屋顶平台不断扩大，空中高速公路连接着超级摩天大楼，从而腾出了下面的空间。)”可知，本文暗示着随着新型飞机-飞行汽车的普及，我们的城市结构设计会发生改变。故选D项。 D Teenagers are perhaps those who are most susceptible (易受影响的) to peer pressure. In simple terms, peer pressure is what drives you to do something, whether it is negative or positive, in order to feel liked and respected by your peers. We’re constantly warned against peer pressure, given its negative connotation (含义). It’s often the main cause that makes you give in when someone tries to convince you to skip school with them, or to try and get away with cheating, stealing, etc. On the other hand, however, peer pressure has the capacity to have a positive influence over young lives. We go to volunteering events when our friends do. We study more when we hear that our friends got high marks on the last exam. We go to the gym because we see our friends getting more fit and want to become more physically attractive or healthy ourselves. So how do we cultivate a culture of positive peer pressure? The examples listed above are bonded together by a pair of common themes: friendly competitiveness and egalitarianism (平等主义). As children we were motivated by our teachers to obtain as many stars for our good behavior as we could possibly get. This worked because as humans, we love to have a feeling of accomplishment, especially when competing against those with relatively equal abilities and capacities. We’re negatively reinforced to work harder when we’re falling behind because we want to keep up and not get left behind. As long as the competition doesn’t grow to be too aggressively fierce, and as long as the playing field between competitors is relatively equal, this kind of competition can promote and improve the frequency of good behavior. Even if we’re not the winner, we still want to be on the same level as most so as not to feel left out. In my opinion, one of the most impressive things in my high school was the positive peer pressure we experienced against drunk driving. People planned out who the designated driver would be before a party and saw him or her as someone to be respected. Likewise, if someone planned on drinking without having someone that was sober (清醒的) who could drive them home, the host would sometimes let that person drive to the party and sleep over with their car parked in the driveway. Above all else, what most adolescents want, and frankly crave, is acceptance. Since the definition of what is “cool” and what is not is malleable (有延展性的) and within our control, we can create a culture of positive peer pressure that promotes values that are in our own best interests, and that starts with how each of us acts individually. 51. Why is it easy for teenagers to be subject to peer pressure? A. Because they are more sensitive than adults. B. Because they are very respectful in this period. C. Because they are unable to tell right from wrong. D. Because they are eager to gain peer recognition. 52. What’s the function of paragraph 2? A. To support the author’s opinion. B. To give a summary of the passage. C. To introduce the topic of the argument. D. To make the author’s argument objective. 53. What leads to positive changes on account of peer pressure? A. Encouraging teens to compete aggressively with their peers. B. Motivating teens to study harder when their friends excel academically. C. Reinforcing negative behavior in order to make teens keep up with peers. D. Creating a feeling of accomplishment when engaging in risky activities. 54. In the author’s high school, what is an example of positive peer pressure discussed in the passage? A. Students pressuring others to skip school and engage in risky behaviors. B. Planning for a designated driver before parties to prevent drunk driving. C. Allowing students to drive home after drinking without a sober driver. D. Encouraging competition between friends to see who can drink the most. 55. Which is the best title of the passage? A The Comparison between Positive and Negative Peer Pressure B. The Ways to Resist Negative Peer Pressure C. The Power of Positive Peer Pressure D. The Impact of Competitive Peer Pressure 【答案】51. D 52. D 53. B 54. B 55. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了青少年最容易受到同伴压力影响，同伴压力虽然也有负面影响，但是如果创造积极的同伴压力文化，能够促进符合青少年自身最大利益的价值观。 【51题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Teenagers are perhaps those who are most susceptible (易受影响的) to peer pressure. In simple terms, peer pressure is what drives you to do something, whether it is negative or positive, in order to feel liked and respected by your peers. (青少年可能是最容易受到同伴压力影响的群体。简单来说，同伴压力就是驱使你去做某事的动力，无论是消极的还是积极的，都是为了得到同伴的喜欢和尊重)”可知，青少年容易受到同辈压力影响，是因为他们渴望得到同伴的喜欢和尊重，也就是认可，故选D。 【52题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“We’re constantly warned against peer pressure, given its negative connotation (含义). It’s often the main cause that makes you give in when someone tries to convince you to skip school with them, or to try and get away with cheating, stealing, etc. (鉴于同辈压力的负面含义，我们经常被警告要提防它。当有人试图说服你和他们一起逃学，或者试图逃脱作弊、偷窃等行为时，这通常是让你屈服的主要原因)”以及第三段“On the other hand, however, peer pressure has the capacity to have a positive influence over young lives. (然而，另一方面，同伴压力有能力对年轻人的生活产生积极的影响)”可知，同伴压力有积极的影响也有负面的影响，所以第二段是为了让作者的观点更客观，故选D。 【53题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“On the other hand, however, peer pressure has the capacity to have a positive influence over young lives. We go to volunteering events when our friends do. We study more when we hear that our friends got high marks on the last exam. We go to the gym because we see our friends getting more fit and want to become more physically attractive or healthy ourselves. (然而，另一方面，同伴压力有能力对年轻人的生活产生积极的影响。当我们的朋友去参加志愿活动时，我们也去参加。当我们听到我们的朋友在上次考试中得了高分时，我们学习得更多了。我们去健身房是因为我们看到我们的朋友变得更健康，我们也想变得更有吸引力或更健康)”由此可推断，B选项“当他们的朋友学习成绩优异时，激励青少年更加努力学习。”会由于同伴压力带来积极的变化，故选B。 【54题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“In my opinion, one of the most impressive things in my high school was the positive peer pressure we experienced against drunk driving. People planned out who the designated driver would be before a party and saw him or her as someone to be respected. (在我看来，在我的高中最令人印象深刻的事情之一是积极的同辈压力，我们经历了反对酒后驾车。人们在聚会前就计划好谁是指定司机，并把他或她视为值得尊重的人)”可知，在作者的高中，文章中讨论的积极同伴压力的例子是在聚会前安排好指定司机，防止酒后驾车。故选B。 【55题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其第一段“Teenagers are perhaps those who are most susceptible (易受影响的) to peer pressure. In simple terms, peer pressure is what drives you to do something, whether it is negative or positive, in order to feel liked and respected by your peers. (青少年可能是最容易受到同伴压力影响的群体。简单来说，同伴压力就是驱使你去做某事的动力，无论是消极的还是积极的，都是为了得到同伴的喜欢和尊重)”可知，文章介绍青少年最容易受到同伴压力影响，同伴压力虽然也有负面影响，但是如果创造积极的同伴压力文化，能够促进符合青少年自身最大利益的价值观。所以C选项“积极同伴压力的力量”符合文章大意，适合做标题，故选C。 第 Ⅱ 卷 ( 非 选 择 题 共 3 5 分 ) 第三部分： 写作 第一节：阅读表达(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 In every gym class I've taken, I felt like the odd one out. Opening the door, I hesitantly asked, “Is this where the HIIT class is?” The instructor yelled, “Grab a dumbbell and yoga mat. We're late for warm-up!” Breathing heavily on the mat, I wasn't sure if I'd make it through the hour. Glancing around the room, I seemed to be the only one struggling. Everyone else, in their tightly fitted gym wear and not a sign of sweat to be seen, looked as if they belonged. I, on the other hand, with my messy hair and oversized clothes, wondered why I had ever bothered coming. Earlier that year, I had decided to give fitness a real shot. All my life, exercise had been a foreign concept and in school, gym class was a place of guaranteed embarrassment and humiliation. I nervously showed up to my university gym for spin class (动感单车课程) on a Sunday morning. I had considered canceling multiple times, but I told myself that showing up was all that mattered. The instructor was incredibly kind. Within minutes of seeing my weak form, he knew I was new to the class. He walked us through all the various positions on the bike multiple times. The first time I tried to stand on the bike pedals, I felt my legs shake and immediately sat down. But with each class, my comfort on the bike grew and I became less focused on how I looked and more focused on looking inward. Whether I needed to think about something bugging me, dream about the future or just mindlessly pedal, spin class became my hour a week just for me. The more I spun, the more I realized how powerful my body was. For what felt like the first time, I was proud of my body's capabilities. After nine months of spinning, I wanted to challenge myself again. And that's how I found myself in the high-intensity class. If spin class got me used to moving my body, then HIIT class taught me that I have to continuously work to build my fitness and tackle my insecurities. In all, what truly matters is showing up, not what you wear or your fitness abilities. Because once you show up, the rest gets easier, one sweaty adventure at a time. 56. Why did the author feel like the odd one out in the gym class?(no more than 10 words) ________________________________________________________________________________ 57. What does the underlined part mean in paragraph 3?(no more than 10 words) ________________________________________________________________________________ 58. What did the author realize about her body after attending spin class for nine months?(no more than 6 words) ________________________________________________________________________________ 59. Why did the author decide to challenge herself by attending a high-intensity class? (no more than 12 words) ________________________________________________________________________________ 60. What message does the author convey in the text? How does it inspire you?(no more than 25 words) ________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】56. Because she was struggling more than others./Because she seemed to be the only one struggling. 57. I hadn't been good at/confident in/familiar with doing exercise. 58. That her body was capable./How powerful her body was. 59. Because she wanted to build her fitness and tackle her insecurities. 60. (Open)Showing up and making an effort is half the battle. It inspires me to work hard with perseverance despite difficulties in my studies. 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了作者从刚开始跟不上健身教练的进度到慢慢能掌握自己的身体，逐步进步的过程。 【56题详解】 第二段提到“Glancing around the room, I seemed to be the only one struggling. Everyone else, in their tightly fitted gym wear and not a sign of sweat to be seen, looked as if they belonged.”（环顾房间，我似乎是唯一一个挣扎的人。其他人都穿着紧身的运动服，一点汗珠也没有，看起来就像属于这里一样。）作者来到健身房后发现每个人都穿着紧身运动服，在健身房里游刃有余，而自己却非常的挣扎，这让作者觉得自己在健身房里好像很奇怪的样子。故答案为：Because she was struggling more than others./Because she seemed to be the only one struggling.。 【57题详解】 划线句后文提到“gym class was a place of guaranteed embarrassment and humiliation.”（在学校，体育课是一个保证尴尬和羞辱的地方）说明作者从上学开始对锻炼健身就不是很擅长，自己在运动的过程中也觉得很尴尬很羞辱。由此判断，划线部分意为“锻炼一直是一个陌生的概念”。故答案为：I hadn't been good at/confident in/familiar with doing exercise.。 【58题详解】 第八段提到“After nine months of spinning, I wanted to challenge myself again. And that's how I found myself in the high-intensity class. If spin class got me used to moving my body, then HIIT class taught me that I have to continuously work to build my fitness and tackle my insecurities.”（练了九个月的单车后，我想再次挑战自己。这就是我在高强度课程中找到自己的方式。如果说动感单车课程让我习惯了运动身体，那么HIIT课程教会我必须不断地锻炼身体，解决不安全感。）作者练习了九个月的动感单车后，对自己身体的掌控更加熟练，也更能完成高强度的运动课程，说明作者的身体逐渐变得强大起来。故答案为：That her body was capable./How powerful her body was.。 【59题详解】 第八段提到“If spin class got me used to moving my body, then HIIT class taught me that I have to continuously work to build my fitness and tackle my insecurities.”（如果说动感单车课程让我习惯了运动身体，那么HIIT课程教会我必须不断地锻炼身体，解决不安全感。）由此判断，作者参加高强度的课程是为了不断地锻炼身体，解决自己的不安全感。故答案为：Because she wanted to build her fitness and tackle her insecurities.。 【60题详解】 文章第一段提到“Breathing heavily on the mat, I wasn't sure if I'd make it through the hour.”（我在垫子上喘着粗气，不知道自己能不能撑过这一小时。）刚开始的时候作者是一个不擅长运动的人，作者认为能够出现在健身房已经是一件非常了不起的事情了，但是在经过了9个月的运动锻炼之后，开始逐步适应自己的身体，并且能够进行高难度的动作，说明只要坚持努力就能有所改变。故答案为：Showing up and making an effort is half the battle. It inspires me to work hard with perseverance despite difficulties in my studies. 【点睛】 第二节：书面表达(满分25分) 61. 假设你是展光中学的学生李津，正在美国一所中学作交换生。你和同学们打算在学校里建一个小型中草药植物园，请根据以下要点提示，写信向校长 Mr. White 申请。 (1)表达想法； (2)说明理由(至少两点); (3)介绍打算种植的两个品种(如：茉莉、桔子、薄荷、荷花、菊花等),及其 在日常生活中的作用。 注意： (1)种植品种不限于以上提示； (2)字数不少于100; (3)开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数； (4)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇：中草药植物园 Chinese herbal botanical garden 荣莉 jasmine 薄荷 mint 菊花 chrysanthemum Dear Mr.White; I hope this letter finds you well _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely: Li Jin 【答案】Dear Mr.White; I hope this letter finds you well. As an exchange student, I am writing to propose an initiative of establishing a small Chinese herbal botanical garden on campus. Firstly, it serves as an educational resource, offering students the opportunity to learn about the cultural heritage of traditional Chinese herbs. By engaging in hands-on activities such as planting, nurturing, and harvesting, students can develop a deeper appreciation for the importance of biodiversity and sustainable practices in agriculture. Secondly, the garden will create a green space that enhances the aesthetic appeal of our campus and improve local air quality. We have selected jasmine and mint. Jasmine, is used in Chinese medicine to relieve stress and promote relaxation. Mint, on the other hand, is renowned for its refreshing scent and cooling properties, making it a popular ingredient in teas. In conclusion, I hope that you will support us in turning this vision into reality. Yours sincerely, Li Jin 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生用英语给校长Mr. White写一封信，申请在学校里建一个小型中草药植物园。 【详解】1.词汇积累 建立：establish →set up 机会：opportunity →chance 参加：engage in→ take part in 著名的：renowned →famous 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Firstly, it serves as an educational resource, offering students the opportunity to learn about the cultural heritage of traditional Chinese herbs. 拓展句：Firstly, it serves as an educational resource, which offers students the opportunity to learn about the cultural heritage of traditional Chinese herbs. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Secondly, the garden will create a green space that enhances the aesthetic appeal of our campus and improve local air quality.（运用了that引导的限定性定语从句） 【高分句型2】Mint, on the other hand, is renowned for its refreshing scent and cooling properties, making it a popular ingredient in teas.（运用了现在分词作结果状语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 天津市耀华中学2024届高三年级第二次校模拟考试 英语试卷 第I 卷(选择题 共95分) 第一部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分) 第一节：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。 1. — I’m afraid I can’t climb to the top of the mountain. I am really exhausted now. — ________ .There is only one third of the journey left. A. Go ahead B. Take care C. Come on D. All right 2. The headmaster blamed the naughty student caught ________ flowers in the garden. A. to be picking B. picking C. to pick D. to have picked 3. On the exhibition, visitors could not only enjoy looking at the robots, they could also interact with them________, such as playing chess and table tennis. A. appropriately B. modestly C. essentially D. literally 4. As a physician during the Han Dynasty, Hua Tuo is often________ with being the first in China to use anesthesia (麻醉)during surgcry. A. presented B. referred C. credited D. promoted 5. —Did you have a wonderful time in the Palace Museum yesterday? —Not really Some parts of it ________ so I had no chance to see its whole appearance. A. were being rebuilt B. were rebuilt C. had been rebuilt D. have been rebuilt 6. On arriving in Athens from Marathon, the messenger whose legs collapsed on the spot, ________ the victory news and entirely exhausted himself. A. left out B. gave out C. held out D. turned out 7. —Why are you in such a hurry? —Because the train________ at 10:00 am, and there is almost no time left. A. left B. shall leave C. has left D. leaves 8. Although written more than a century ago, Mark Twain's novels are still ________ today. A. relevant B. likely C. harmonious D. sufficient 9. It is the way ________ you apply your body language to your address that greatly determines whether the listeners are engaged and convinced. A. how B. that C. which D. where 10. —Sorry, Tony. I’m too busy to attend the meeting this Saturday. —Well, you ________ attend it if you truly can’t spare the time. A. shouldn’t B. needn’t C. can’t D. mustn’t 11. A variety of applications with filters ________ in allow users to soften wrinkles or adjust the size and shape of their facial features. A. to build B. building C. built D. having been built 12. The car’s________ has improved a lot since a new engine has been applied to it. A. appearance B. character C. performance D. substance 13. With my father’s guidance and encouragement, I learned how to ride a bike ________ I knew it. A. when B. until C. as D. before 14. Lily wants to read this science fiction as well, so when you ________ please give it to her. A. have finished B. will finish C. are finishing D. finished 15. What is most extraordinary about the complex structures of Maya civilization is ________ they were built without the use of wheels, metal tools or even animal power. A. why B. how C. where D. when 第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 During the first meeting with my future mentor (导师) when I was an undergraduate student, he asked why I wanted to join his lab. I ____16____ responded with the first thing that came to mind: “Because you're____17____” He let out the loudest laugh have ever heard and told me students usually say “gain research experience to apply to graduate school” or they ____18____ his research fascinating. I was so ____19____ I hadn't thought of a wise answer like the other students. I didn't even know what graduate school was, but it sounded fancy. I am the youngest of 14 children from a Vietnamese family. I knew college would be an important step and was thrilled when I got the offer. But I knew ____20____ nothing about college and had no one to turn to for ____21____. Everything was novel and challenging, and I was always several steps behind, which ____22____ my confidence. I spent more time trying to work out how to pay for college and wondering whether I should ____23____ than I did studying. No wonder I blew that interview with Dr.D. I reached for my backpack to leave, thinking this meeting was over. To my ____24____, Dr.D told me he appreciated my honesty, and welcomed me to his lab where I worked for two years afterwards. He laid a(n) _____25_____ for my faith and self-worth and taught me _____26_____ it means to be a good mentor. From the start, Dr.D consistently asked me for help and ideas. At first I was surprised. What could I possibly have to offer? _____27_____ my blank stares as he tried to extract ideas from me, he _____28_____ with incredible patience. He never doubted I had something worthwhile to ______29______Over time, I began to believe it, too. When I was _____30_____ what to do after graduation, he told me to go where people needed me and happily helped me. Beyond that, his consistent encouragement _____31_____ me that I had the value to offer and was worthy of support, which had been particularly _____32_____ for me as a first-generation college student from an immigrant family. When I became a professor and mentored my own students, many of whom _____33_____ me of my younger self. I strive to be _____34_____ with my time, compassion and expertise; respect mentees’ unique backgrounds and contributions. As I say to my students, how can we expect others to see that we're _____35_____ if we can't see it ourselves? 16. A. confidently B. cautiously C. impatiently D. formally 17. A. curious B. famous C. nervous D. serious 18. A. make B. leave C. find D. keep 19 A. annoyed B. confused C. embarrassed D. frightened 20. A. desperately B. gracefully C. thoughtfully D. virtually 21. A. guidance B. independence C. admission D. recommendation 22. A. boosted B. maintained C. inspired D. ruined 23. A. check out B. drop out C. hangup D. scttle down 24. A. delight B. relief C. shock D. sorrow 25. A. emphasis B. determination C. foundation D. responsibility 26. A. when B. what C. why D. how 27. A. Under B. Upon C. Beyond D. Despite 28. A. assisted B. cooperated C. persisted D. resisted 29. A. concern B. consume C. conquer D. contribute 30. A. carrying on B. figuring out C. longing for D. looking after 31. A. convinced B. commanded C. showed D. taught 32. A. difficult B. interesting C. pleasant D. simple 33. A. assured B. informed C. reminded D. warned 34. A. content B. familiar C. generous D. strict 35. A. distinguished B. worthy C. knowledgeable D. decent 第二部分：阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50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 This Is What a Scientist Looks Like A project called “I Am A Scientist” is giving high school students the opportunity to interact with modem-day researchers —breaking down barriers like race, gender and personal interests. You'll get to have a close-up look at the work they are doing. Below are stories from some of the scientists involved in the program. Noor Al-Alusi, Epidemiologist (流行病学家) “I am driven by a deep desire to help others. I believe that all people have a fundamental right to health care.” Her work: During the Zika ( 寨 卡 病 毒 ) epidemic, AI-Alusi met with the communities that had been hardest hit by the virus, using data and mathematical models to keep them safe and healthy. She wants to know: What makes diseases spread? How do we make sure that everyone has what they need to fight back against diseases? Background: Al-Alusi was born in California but her parents immigrated from Iraq. This experience provided her with an understanding of the health needs of the immigrant community. Ryoji Amamoto, Neurobiologist (神经生物学家) “I'm a huge sports fan. I study animals that can regrow their brains. I'm a licensed scuba diver but a terrible swimmer.” His work: Amamoto studies the tiny but amazing brains of animals that have a superpower —the ability to regenerate. He learns what factors help these special brains regrow, so that we can try to treat diseases like Parkinson's (帕金森病) and the damage the brain can suffer from injuries such as concussions (脑震荡). He wants to know: How is it possible for some animals to regenerate their organs? Can we find a way for humans to regenerate their own brains? Background: Amamoto lived in Japan until the age of eight, when his family moved to Chicago. He had to overcome major language barriers which saw him shift between speaking English at school and Japanese at home. Yamicia Connor, Physician Scientist “I once competed in a robot competition. I'm a doctor who studies ways to improve women's health.” Her work: Connor is a doctor at a hospital in Boston where she studies cancer cells in a lab using microscopes and computers but she also works directly with patients who are undergoing tests for new cancer treatments. She wants to know: How can we tackle cancers that specifically affect women? How can we use medicine to improve the lives of women? Background: Growing up in Florida, Connor was into her schoolwork and loved to put on plays with her friends. 36. What is one of the scientific research topics that Noor Al-Alusi is interested in? A. How can we regenerate human brains like some animals do? B. How can we improve women's health using medicine? C. What makes diseases spread and how to fight back? D. How can we tackle cancers specifically affecting women? 37. Why did Ryoji Amamoto have to shift between speaking English at school and Japanese at home? A. Because he competed in a robot competition. B. Because his family moved to Chicago from Japan. C. Because he studied how to regenerate human brains. D. Because he preferred Japanese to English. 38. What is Yamicia Connor's primary focus in her work as a physician scientist? A. Studying the spread of diseases affecting women. B. Boosting women's health via medical treatments. C. Researching the regeneration of organs in animals. D. Developing new cancer treatments for people. 39. What do Ryoji Amamoto and Yamicia Connor have in common in the article? A. They all come from immigrant families and have faced language barriers. B. They have diverse personal interests, showing a well-rounded lifestyle. C. They are driven by a passion for science and a desire to help people. D. They have overcome significant challenges to pursue their scientific careers. 40. What is the purpose of the project called “I Am A Scientist”? A. To demonstrate that scientists have uninteresting lives outside of their work. B. To show scientists lead diverse lives with varied personal interests and hobbies. C. To emphasize only people with specific personal traits can become scientists. D. To encourage highschool students to get closer interaction with some scientists. B Just how bad of a mother am I, I silently wondered, as I watched my 13-year-old son deep in conversation with Siri. Gus has autism (自闭症), and Siri, Apple's “intelligent personal assistant” on the iPhone, is currently his BFF(Best Friend Forever). Obsessed with weather formations, Gus had spent the past hour exploring the difference between isolated and scaltered thunderstorms—an hour during which, thank God, I didn't have to discuss with him myself. After a while I heard this: Gus:“You're a really nice computer.” Siri:“It's nice to be appreciated.” Gus:“You're always asking if you can help me.Is there anything you want?” Siri: “Thank you, but I have very few wants.” Gus: “OK. Well, good night!” Siri: “See you later!” That is Siri. She does not let my communicatively impaired son get away with anything. When Gus discovered there was someone who would not only find information for him related to his various obsessions but would also be willing to tirelessly discuss these subjects, he was hooked. She is also wonderful for someone who does not pick up on social cues: Siri's responses are not entirely predictable, but they are predictably kind—even when Gus is rude. I heard him talking to Siri about music, and Siri offered some suggestions. “I don't like that kind of music.” Gus snapped(厉声说). Siri replied, “You're certainly entitled to your opinion.” Siri's politeness reminded Gus what he owed Siri. “Thank you for that music, though.” Gus said. My son's practice conversations with Siri are starting to translate into increased facility with actual humans. Yesterday I had the longest ever conversation with him. Admittedly, it was about different species of turtles which might not have been my choice of topic, but it was back and forth, and followed a logic. For most of my son's 13 years of existence, this has not been the case. Indeed, many of us wanted an imaginary friend when we were young, and now we can all have one not entirely imaginary anytime we wish to. In a world where the commonly held wisdom is that technology isolates us, it's worth considering another side of the story. The developers of intelligent assistants recognize their potential usefulness for those with speech and communication problems, and some are currently pondering new ways in which the assistants can help. “For example, the assistant would be able to track eye movements and help the autistic learn to look you in the eye while talking." said William Mark, vice president of the company from whom Apple purchased the technology behind Siri. “See, that's the wonderful thing about technology. Getting results requires a lot of repetition. Machines are very, very patient." 41. What did the author feel when she watched her son having a deep conversation with Siri about thunderstorms? A. Concerned but helpless. B. Excited and overjoyed. C. Guilty but relieved D. Hopeless and surprised. 42. Which of the following statements about Gus is true? A. He had always dreamed of having an imaginary friend. B. He shows no interest in anything that is not related to weather. C. He has trouble communicating with others because of his illness. D. He has been friends with Siri since he was diagnosed with autism. 43. Siri has helped Gus in the following aspects except A. setting a fixed bedtime routine B. exploring his special interests C. shaping his logic while talking D improving his interaction with people 44. What does the author learn from her son's story? A. Siri makes people feel much lonely in modern society. B. Siri sometimes provides better assistance than people. C. Siri has a better academic performance than the author. D. Siri is likely to be an effective cure for her son's autism. 45. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. Intelligent assistants will be more widely employed in the future. B. The use of intelligent assistants will likely be limited to autistic people. C. Machines are more skilled and patient at communication than humans. D. William Mark was critical of the future development of intelligent assistants. C The original Blade Runner film took place in an imagined Los Angeles 2019, a futuristic city where acid rain fell from skies crowded with "skimmers": flying cars that zipped along aerial highways. Since the film's 1982 debut, technology has advanced in ways that Hollywood might never have predicted. In fact, flying cars are real — and they could shape how we commute, work and live over the coming decades. Advances in battery energy density, materials science and computer simulation have spurred the development of a range of personal flying vehicles. While these aircraft may not look exactly like Blade Runner's imaginings, they are also not all that far off either. Far smaller than a commercial plane, most are designed with rotors (螺旋桨) instead of wings, which allow for vertical takeoffs and landings. Most importantly, these vehicles are designed to offer faster commutes than traditional modes of transit for individuals, especially in cities with heavy traffic. At the moment, the autonomous urban aircraft market is still a bit of a Wild West. Dozens of start-up companies are competing to develop commercial jetpacks, flying motorbikes and personal air taxis. Meanwhile, aviation (航空) authorities are currently hashing out the policies and safety standards that will govern this new realm of transport. Germany-based Volocopter, for instance, has marketed its VoloCity craft as the first commercially licensed electrically powered air taxi, a vehicle which will eventually be able to run without a pilot.“It's like an Uber Black or any other premium service,” says Fabien Nestmann, vice president of public affairs at Volocopter. With a few key differences, that is. Initially, the VoloCity will only have room for a single passenger. That will mean a higher cost per ride at first. But eventually, says Nestmann, the company's goal is to make the cost competitive with, say, an Uber Black. “We don't want this to be a toy for the wealthy, but rather part of a well-integrated journey for anyone in an urban area," he says." Everyone should have the option to walk, be driven, cycle or fly." Increasing numbers of flying cars will naturally give rise to a changing layout in the way our cities are structured as cities grow taller, rooftop landings expand and air highways connect super sky-scrapers, freeing up space below. Fewer cars on the ground will reduce congestion (交通拥堵) and may give rise to parks and green spaces. “In the long run — 2045 and onward — businesses and green spaces will become much more integrated.” says Kopardekar. “While we may not ever eliminate metros and roads, we might be able to reduce their footprint with these machines.” 46. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A. The advantage and disadvantage of flying cars. B. The features of today's real flying cars. C. The prospect of flying cars in crowded cities. D. The differences between flying cars in real life and the film. 47. The underlined phrase in paragraph 4 could most probably be replaced by ”. A. a terrible mess B. a big challenge C. something in rapid growth D. something in the early stages 48. How does the passage suggest flying cars will impact urban areas in the future? A. They will increase traffic congestion and reducc grcen spaces. B. They will lead to more integrated businesses and green spaces. C. They will require the expansion of roads and metros in cities. D. They will eliminate the need for traditional modes of transit. 49. Which of the following statements about the VoloCity is true? A. Its design was inspired by the flying cars in the film Blade Runner. B. It is designed with wings, allowing for easy takeoffs and landings. C. It will become ultimately driverless, making it fully autonomous. D. It can accommodate multiple passengers with competitive pricing. 50. It is implied in the passage that ________. A. Blade Rmer's flying cars will eventually replace all other vehicles B. It will be hard for aviation authorities to regulate autonomous aircraft C. Volocopter is the first company to develop electric air taxis D. The widespread use of flying cars will lead to changes in city design D Teenagers are perhaps those who are most susceptible (易受影响的) to peer pressure. In simple terms, peer pressure is what drives you to do something, whether it is negative or positive, in order to feel liked and respected by your peers. We’re constantly warned against peer pressure, given its negative connotation (含义). It’s often the main cause that makes you give in when someone tries to convince you to skip school with them, or to try and get away with cheating, stealing, etc. On the other hand, however, peer pressure has the capacity to have a positive influence over young lives. We go to volunteering events when our friends do. We study more when we hear that our friends got high marks on the last exam. We go to the gym because we see our friends getting more fit and want to become more physically attractive or healthy ourselves. So how do we cultivate a culture of positive peer pressure? The examples listed above are bonded together by a pair of common themes: friendly competitiveness and egalitarianism (平等主义). As children we were motivated by our teachers to obtain as many stars for our good behavior as we could possibly get. This worked because as humans, we love to have a feeling of accomplishment, especially when competing against those with relatively equal abilities and capacities. We’re negatively reinforced to work harder when we’re falling behind because we want to keep up and not get left behind. As long as the competition doesn’t grow to be too aggressively fierce, and as long as the playing field between competitors is relatively equal, this kind of competition can promote and improve the frequency of good behavior. Even if we’re not the winner, we still want to be on the same level as most so as not to feel left out. In my opinion, one of the most impressive things in my high school was the positive peer pressure we experienced against drunk driving. People planned out who the designated driver would be before a party and saw him or her as someone to be respected. Likewise, if someone planned on drinking without having someone that was sober (清醒的) who could drive them home, the host would sometimes let that person drive to the party and sleep over with their car parked in the driveway. Above all else, what most adolescents want, and frankly crave, is acceptance. Since the definition of what is “cool” and what is not is malleable (有延展性的) and within our control, we can create a culture of positive peer pressure that promotes values that are in our own best interests, and that starts with how each of us acts individually. 51. Why is it easy for teenagers to be subject to peer pressure? A. Because they are more sensitive than adults. B. Because they are very respectful in this period. C. Because they are unable to tell right from wrong. D. Because they are eager to gain peer recognition. 52. What’s the function of paragraph 2? A. To support the author’s opinion. B. To give a summary of the passage. C. To introduce the topic of the argument. D. To make the author’s argument objective. 53. What leads to positive changes on account of peer pressure? A. Encouraging teens to compete aggressively with their peers. B. Motivating teens to study harder when their friends excel academically. C. Reinforcing negative behavior in order to make teens keep up with peers. D. Creating a feeling of accomplishment when engaging in risky activities. 54. In the author’s high school, what is an example of positive peer pressure discussed in the passage? A. Students pressuring others to skip school and engage in risky behaviors. B. Planning for a designated driver before parties to prevent drunk driving. C. Allowing students to drive home after drinking without a sober driver. D. Encouraging competition between friends to see who can drink the most. 55. Which is the best title of the passage? A. The Comparison between Positive and Negative Peer Pressure B. The Ways to Resist Negative Peer Pressure C. The Power of Positive Peer Pressure D. The Impact of Competitive Peer Pressure 第 Ⅱ 卷 ( 非 选 择 题 共 3 5 分 ) 第三部分： 写作 第一节：阅读表达(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 In every gym class I've taken, I felt like the odd one out. Opening the door, I hesitantly asked, “Is this where the HIIT class is?” The instructor yelled, “Grab a dumbbell and yoga mat. We're late for warm-up!” Breathing heavily on the mat, I wasn't sure if I'd make it through the hour. Glancing around the room, I seemed to be the only one struggling. Everyone else, in their tightly fitted gym wear and not a sign of sweat to be seen, looked as if they belonged. I, on the other hand, with my messy hair and oversized clothes, wondered why I had ever bothered coming. Earlier that year, I had decided to give fitness a real shot. All my life, exercise had been a foreign concept and in school, gym class was a place of guaranteed embarrassment and humiliation. I nervously showed up to my university gym for spin class (动感单车课程) on a Sunday morning. I had considered canceling multiple times, but I told myself that showing up was all that mattered. The instructor was incredibly kind. Within minutes of seeing my weak form, he knew I was new to the class. He walked us through all the various positions on the bike multiple times. The first time I tried to stand on the bike pedals, I felt my legs shake and immediately sat down. But with each class, my comfort on the bike grew and I became less focused on how I looked and more focused on looking inward. Whether I needed to think about something bugging me, dream about the future or just mindlessly pedal, spin class became my hour a week just for me. The more I spun, the more I realized how powerful my body was. For what felt like the first time, I was proud of my body's capabilities. After nine months of spinning, I wanted to challenge myself again. And that's how I found myself in the high-intensity class. If spin class got me used to moving my body, then HIIT class taught me that I have to continuously work to build my fitness and tackle my insecurities. In all, what truly matters is showing up, not what you wear or your fitness abilities. Because once you show up, the rest gets easier, one sweaty adventure at a time. 56. Why did the author feel like the odd one out in the gym class?(no more than 10 words) ________________________________________________________________________________ 57. What does the underlined part mean in paragraph 3?(no more than 10 words) ________________________________________________________________________________ 58 What did the author realize about her body after attending spin class for nine months?(no more than 6 words) ________________________________________________________________________________ 59. Why did the author decide to challenge herself by attending a high-intensity class? (no more than 12 words) ________________________________________________________________________________ 60. What message does the author convey in the text? How does it inspire you?(no more than 25 words) ________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节：书面表达(满分25分) 61. 假设你是展光中学的学生李津，正在美国一所中学作交换生。你和同学们打算在学校里建一个小型中草药植物园，请根据以下要点提示，写信向校长 Mr. White 申请。 (1)表达想法； (2)说明理由(至少两点); (3)介绍打算种植的两个品种(如：茉莉、桔子、薄荷、荷花、菊花等),及其 在日常生活中的作用。 注意： (1)种植品种不限于以上提示； (2)字数不少于100; (3)开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数； (4)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇：中草药植物园 Chinese herbal botanical garden 荣莉 jasmine 薄荷 mint 菊花 chrysanthemum Dear Mr.White; I hope this letter finds you well _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely: Li Jin 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$