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河北省重点高中高二 4 月联考 英语 考生注意： 1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。 3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 4.本卷命题范围：人教版选择性必修第三册 Unit 5～选择性必修第四册Unit 3。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共5 小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. How will the man travel there? A. By air. B. By ship. C. By train. 2. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a grocery store. B. In a restaurant. C. At home. 3. What did the woman probably try to do? A. Play a tape recorder. B. Repair a typewriter. C. Take a picture. 4. What does the woman mean? A. She can finish the work alone. B. She is willing to help the man. C. She appreciates the man's offer. 5. Why does the man talk to the woman? A. To tell her about the parking. B. To invite her to visit a friend. C. To help her park the car. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6 至8题。 6. Where are the speakers probably? A. In a hospital. B. In a factory. C. In a school. 7. What does the woman need right now? A. An X-ray test. B. An operation. C. Some rest. 8. Who has died of heart disease? A. The woman's father. B. The woman's mother. C. The woman's grandfather. 听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。 9. What does the man want to do? A. Open an account. B. Borrow some money. C. Take some money out of his account. 10. What's the woman probably? A. A reporter. B. A bank clerk. C. A customer. 11. When will the man come back? A. A few minutes later. B. Several hours later. C. Tomorrow. 听第8段材料，回答第12至 14题。 12. Where did the woman find the old medicine bottle? A. In a shop. B. In a hole. C. Near the village gate. 13 What did the woman find in the sports ground? A. A teapot. B. Some coins. C. A metal horse. 14. How old are the coins? A. About 50 years. B. About 100 years. C. About 200 years. 听第9段材料，回答第15 至 17题。 15. What is the weather like today? A. Nice. B. Cold. C. Hot. 16. What time is it? A. It's six o'clock. B. It's eleven o'clock. C. It's twelve o'clock. 17. What are the speakers going to do? A. Go shopping. B. Go working. C. Listen to the radio. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. How long has the man worked at the present company? A. For about 3 years. B. For about 13 years. C. For about 30 years. 19. What is a main reason why the speaker chose his present job? A To live in Spain. B. To enjoy free flights. C. To get cheap flights and holidays. 20. What does the speaker's work involve? A. Providing information for the customers. B. Offering suggestions on purchasing cars. C. Leading a group tour to visit some places. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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 Four Best Science Books A Short History of Nearly Everything Price: $15.95 Author: Bill Bryson Release date: February 4, 2003 REASONS TO BUY +Explains a variety of scientific topics in a vivid and comprehensive way +No science knowledge required Thing Explainer Price: $19.84 Author: Randall Munroe Release date: November 24, 2015 REASONS TO BUY +Explains complex concepts using illustrations and only the most common words in the English language +Entertaining and easy to understand +A few of the topics(e. g. the periodic table)also include detailed fold-out diagrams Ask an Astronaut Price: $9.19 Author: Tim Peake Release date: October 19, 2017 REASONS TO BUY +Entertaining Q&A format makes it easy to quickly find answers +Suitable for both children and adults +Accompanying graphics (图形) illustrate some of the more complex ideas Brief Answers to the Big Questions Price: $13.76 Author: Stephen Hawking Release date: January 1, 2020 REASONS TO BUY +Does not require prior physics knowledge-there is only one equation in the entire book +Complex ideas communicated in a simple and understandable language +Great introduction to the thoughts of Stephen Hawking 1. Which book was published the earliest? A. Thing Explainer. B. Ask an Astronaut. C. Brief Answers to the Big Questions. D. A Short History of Nearly Everything. 2. What do Thing Explainer and Ask an Astronaut have in common? A. They are priced the same. B. They include illustrations. C. They are hard to understand. D. They employ a Q&A format. 3. Who wrote Brief Answers to the Big Questions? A. Tim Peake. B. Bill Bryson. C. Stephen Hawking. D. Randall Munroe. B No matter how successful — or lately, unsuccessful — Manchester United has been on the court, which has always prided itself on an incredible ability to generate the game’s brightest young stars. The latest breakthrough talent, it seems, is 18-year-old midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. The teenager’s emergence from the youth academy (学院) has been one of the few satisfying points in an otherwise difficult season for the team, and the highlight of his fledgling (刚刚起步的) career came during United’s 4 — 3 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Thursday. After the host had seemingly got a draw in the 95th minute of the match, Mainoo showed his considerable potential by scoring a winner in the dying moment. The English youngster received the ball under pressure outside of the opposition’s box before rushing his way towards the goal, hitting against a Wolves defender on the way. Then, when other players might have panicked, Mainoo was composed and guided a perfect shot into the far corner of the net. While his teammates celebrated wildly, Mainoo knelt down and slid towards the crowd after scoring his first Premier League goal. It was a sensational moment and a goal which might change the teenager’s life forever. “I’ve still not come down from it. I still feel like I’m dreaming, to be honest,” Mainoo told TNT Sports after the match. “To start playing in the Premier League for my boyhood club has been amazing. Now I am just trying to play more games and win more games.” There have been moments this season, though, where his inexperience has shown, but the future looks bright for the young midfielder who seems to have his feet firmly on the ground. “He is making incredible progress. He has great abilities as a modern midfield player,” Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag told reporters after the game. “He can defend and attack but also he has the physicality to do both ways.” Manchester United is currently ranked seventh in the Premier League and they are working hard to secure the top four, which will ensure qualification for next season’s Champions League. 4. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about Kobbie Mainoo? A. His goals. B. His education. C. His teammates. D. His performance. 5. What does the underlined word “sensational” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Boring. B. Dramatic. C. Suitable. D. Possible. 6. Which word can best describe Kobbie Mainoo? A. Ambitious. B. Humorous. C. Experienced. D. Shy. 7. What is the aim of Manchester United now? A. To bring out more young stars. B. To qualify for the next Premier League. C. To play in the Champions League next season. D. To finish in the top seven of the Premier League. C Retired Army Col. Farrell Patrick taught computer science at West Point during the 1970s and then at two private universities through the 1990s, so he isn’t surprised by the progress technology has made over the decades. But when the 91-year-old got his first virtual reality (VR) experience recently, he was amazed. Sitting in a conference room at John Knox Village, Patrick sat up straight as his eyes and ears experienced what it would be like to be in a Navy fighter jet flying off the Florida coast. John Knox Village was one of 17 senior communities around the country that participated in a recently published Stanford University study. During the study, the seniors were picked from seven-minute virtual experiences such as riding in a tank, watching stage performances, playing with dogs and cats or visiting places like Paris or Egypt. The participants wore headsets that gave them 360-degree views and sounds, making it seem like they had been all but dropped into the actual experience. The study, working with the company Mynd Immersive, found that almost 80% of the seniors reported having a more positive attitude after their VR session and almost 60% said they felt less isolated socially. The enjoyment lessened somewhat for older respondents whose sight and hearing had deteriorated (恶化). Those who found VR less enjoyable were also more likely to dislike technology in general. The company has worked on the biggest complaints the seniors in the study had about VR—the headsets were too heavy and the heat they generated made the seniors’ foreheads sweat. The new headsets weigh about six ounces (189 grams) instead of a pound (454 grams). Besides, they have a built-in fan for cooling, and the videos aren’t as jumpy. Patrick says he hopes to live to 100 because he believes the next five years will see momentous changes in VR. Still a technology enthusiast, he believes the cost of systems will drop dramatically and become part of everyday living, even for seniors. 8. What is the function of the first paragraph? A. To lead in the topic. B. To reach a conclusion. C. To present an argument. D. To make a definition. 9. Why does the author mention “Paris or Egypt” in paragraph 3? A. To illustrate the two cities’ support for VR. B. To explain why seniors are crazy about traveling. C. To compare the differences between the two cities. D. To show the VR experiences the seniors can choose from. 10 What did the study find? A. Most seniors enjoyed VR. B. Old people preferred socializing. C. Seniors’ sight and hearing became worse. D. Most retired people disliked high-tech products. 11. What do the figures in paragraph 5 indicate about Mynd Immersive? A. Its products hardly appeal to seniors. B. Its goal is to produce high-quality videos. C. It has made improvements on the headsets. D. It has got a lot of complaints from teenagers. D For generations, Nafisa Bayniyazova and her family have made a living growing melons, pumpkins and tomatoes on farms around the Aral Sea. Bayniyazova, 50, has spent most of her life near Muynak, in northwestern Uzbekistan, tending the land. Farm life was sometimes difficult but generally reliable and productive. Now, Bayniyazova and other residents say they’re facing a disaster they can’t beat: climate change, which is speeding up the decades-long disappearance of the Aral, once the lifeblood for the thousands living around it. Decades ago, deep blue and filled with fish, the Aral was one of the world’s largest inland bodies of water. Thousands of migrants from across Asia and Europe moved to the Aral’s shores for jobs popping up everywhere from canning factories to luxury vacation resorts. Today, the few remaining towns sit quiet along the former seabed of the Aral—technically classified as a lake, due to its lack of a direct outlet to the ocean, though residents and officials call it a sea. Much of its early disappearance is due to human engineering and agricultural projects gone wrong, now paired with climate change. Summers are hotter and longer; winters, shorter and bitterly cold. Without the moderating influence of a large body of water to regulate the climate, dust storms began to blow through towns. Strong winds caused dunes (沙丘) to swallow entire towns, and abandoned buildings were filled with sand. A dozen fish species went extinct, and businesses closed down. “The fish factories closed, the ships were stuck in the harbor, and the workers all left,” said Madi Zhasekenov, former director of the Aral Sea Fisherman Museum in Aralsk, Kazakhstan. “It became only us locals.” On her Uzbekistan farm, Bayniyazova’s family has dug an earthen well, hoping to hold on to the precious little water that’s left. “If there is no water, it will be very difficult for people to live,” Bayniyazova said. “Now people are barely surviving.” She doesn’t plan to leave her farm but yet knows more hardships are likely ahead. 12. How is paragraph 3 developed? A. By reasoning. B. By making comparison. C. By experimenting. D. By analyzing data. 13. What can be inferred from paragraph 5? A. The number of fish in the Aral Sea is increasing. B. Madi Zhasekenov feels hopeful about his future. C. Local people around the Aral have lost their livelihoods. D. Madi Zhasekenov has adapted to the changing climate. 14. How does Bayniyazova feel now? A. Ashamed. B. Worried. C. Relieved. D. Embarrassed. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. The Importance of the Aral Sea B. How to Deal With the Aral Sea Disaster C. We Will Face the Challenge of Adapting to Climate Change D. Climate Change Is Quickening the Disappearance of the Aral Sea 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。 When it comes to traveling with kids, whether it’s a short weekend getaway — a road trip or a luxurious camping adventure, the challenges increase. ____16____. They will ensure you’re well-prepared for any situation. Travel at your family’s pace（节奏） ____17____, but that’s perfectly fine. Take the opportunity to explore together at a pace that suits your family. It’s about the experience, so you can plan one main activity and leave the rest of the day for exploration. Involve kids in the planning process It’s a great idea to engage your children in the vacation planning process. ____18____. You can make it fun by creating family flashcards with interesting facts about the places you’ll visit. This not only gets them excited but also educates them about the approaching adventure. ____19____ Traveling to new places can be a fantastic educational experience for both parents and kids. The educational travel has gained popularity, with hotels and tour companies offering experiences that teach something new. Encourage your children to explore their interests and choose activities and trips that satisfy their curiosity. Plan with a travel company Planning a trip with kids can be quite challenging. While some parents enjoy organizing every detail, others find it stressful. Using a travel company can ease the burden of coordination (协调), allowing you to focus on other pre-trip tasks.____20____ A. The following are some practical tips B. Use travel as an educational opportunity C. Research experiences of fellow travelers D. It provides peace of mind during your journey E. You don’t necessarily have to hand them a globe F. Family travel might be different from traveling alone G. It’s a convenient option for families with busy schedules 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。 Forest & Bird, a conservation organization in New Zealand, held a contest for Bird of the Century and invited people in the country and abroad to ____21____ their favorite threatened species. Comedian and talk show host John Oliver ____22____ Forest & Bird if he could campaign for the puteketeke, a native water bird with eye-catching black-brown feather (羽毛) around its ____23____. The organization ____24____. To get ____25____ for the species, Oliver started a worldwide campaign, which focused on its ____26____ feather surrounding its neck, romantic mating ceremony and heart-warming parenting style. “The puteketeke are fantastic couples and ____27____ parents who always carry their babieson their backs!” read one of the ads. His effort ____28____. The puteketeke began at the bottom of the ____29____. But it _____30_____ the contest with 290, 374 votes after Oliver started the campaign on its behalf. By comparison, the much more _____31_____ bird kiwi just got 12, 904 votes. According to Forest & Bird, there are fewer than 3,000 of the bird across New Zealand a few decades ago. But the _____32_____ has been increasing thanks in part to conservation efforts. Usually called Bird of the Year the annual _____33_____ is held to raise awareness about the plight (困境) of the nation’s native _____34_____, 80% of which are on the threatened species list. This year, the contest was named Bird of the Century to celebrate the group’s _____35_____ birthday. 21. A. meet B. select C. protect D. feed 22. A. asked B. informed C. challenged D. reminded 23. A. head B. back C. neck D. wing 24. A. protested B. disappeared C. developed D. agreed 25. A. support B. space C. resource D. pressure 26. A. ugly B. unique C. red D. thin 27. A. annoying B. rich C. caring D. clever 28. A. fell apart B. went on C. gave away D. paid off 29. A. lake B. list C. bottle D. tree 30. A. hosted B. missed C. won D. joined 31. A. famous B. intelligent C. disappointed D. ordinary 32. A. variety B. value C. chance D. number 33. A. party B. ceremony C. event D. festival 34. A. birds B. flowers C. crops D. people 35. A. delayed B. 100th C. forgotten D. first 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。 Xu Xiake was born in 1587. ___36___ (he) parents were rich landowners. Yet he gave up a ___37___ (comfort) life, and decided to explore the mountains and rivers on foot. China has more famous explorers. There was: Zhang Qian, who traveled into Central Asia during the second century BC, opening a trade road that became ___38___ is known as the Silk Road. Or Zheng He, the sailor who in the 15th century sailed as far away as Africa. Yet these explorations ___39___ (support) by governments. Xu was totally different. “On the surface, Xu’s travels can neither be classified as great affairs of state ___40___ great adventures that changed the course of history,” writes cultural historian Cheng Pei-kai. “Xu travelled to satisfy his own ___41___ (curious).” Scholar Julian Ward agrees, describing the lonely Chinese wanderer like the Middle Kingdom’s version of John Muir: “Deep in love with nature and eager to find freedom ___42___ worldly concerns, Xu was a man addicted to ___43___ (see) and describing the landscape.” “The few coins ___44___ (slip) from a hole in my pocket while I was climbing a mountain in Yunnan. When I finally managed to the town, I sold all my clothes, bought myself a bottle of wine and a good dinner ____45____ (celebrate) my survival,” the dreamy explorer wrote in his diaries, which mix details of geology, geography and botany with such personal travel experiences. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分 15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter来信询问你校上周组织的诗歌朗诵比赛(poetry recitation competition) 的情况。请给他回信，内容包括： 1.介绍比赛的目的； 2.你参加此次活动的收获。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Peter, _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best regards, Li Hua 第二节 （满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 “Alice, you spend too much time on your phone,” her father said. “You need to focus on your studies.” “But Dad, I’m doing my best,” Alice replied. “I’m balancing my phone time with my studies.” In the tense meal, Alice and her parents argued about her recent changes. They were focused on her increased attachment to her phone and its impact on her studies. Her parents were concerned that she was neglecting (忽视) her studies and worried about the impact it might have on her future. They felt that her attachment to the phone was taking her away from her studies. Alice said, “I know you’re worried about me, but I’m trying my best. I just want to have some fun with my friends and take a break from studying sometimes.” However, her parents didn’t seem to understand or accept her explanation. They felt that she needed to focus more on her studies and less on the phone. The argument escalated (升级) when Alice announced that she wanted to leave the science club she had been a member of for years to join a new social media club. Alice explained “I’m not sure if leaving the science club was a right decision or not. I just feel like I need a change.” Her mother was shocked and said angrily, “You made this decision without thinking it through. You’ve done well in the science club, and you have a lot of potential to go further. You’ll regret it if you don’t keep going.” After that argument, Alice, feeling increasingly frustrated, withdrew into herself and spent more time in her room. She started to avoid her parents as much as possible and didn’t want to talk to them about anything related to her studies or her future. Her parents saw that the little girl who had come back laughing and talking was gone, and now they saw a face that was alternately angry and sad. She did spend less time on her phone, but she became increasingly unhappy. 注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 One night, Alice’s parents knocked on the girl’s door and said they wanted to talk to her. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At this point, Alice seemed to see some hope of joining the social media club. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 听力答案：1~5 ABACA 6~10 ABCCB 11~15 CACBA 16~20 BCBCA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 河北省重点高中高二 4 月联考 英语 考生注意： 1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。 3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 4.本卷命题范围：人教版选择性必修第三册 Unit 5～选择性必修第四册Unit 3。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共5 小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. How will the man travel there? A. By air. B. By ship. C. By train. 2. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a grocery store. B. In a restaurant. C. At home. 3. What did the woman probably try to do? A. Play a tape recorder. B. Repair a typewriter. C. Take a picture. 4. What does the woman mean? A. She can finish the work alone. B. She is willing to help the man. C. She appreciates the man's offer. 5. Why does the man talk to the woman? A. To tell her about the parking. B. To invite her to visit a friend. C. To help her park the car. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6 至8题。 6. Where are the speakers probably? A. In a hospital. B. In a factory. C. In a school. 7. What does the woman need right now? A. An X-ray test. B. An operation. C. Some rest. 8. Who has died of heart disease? A. The woman's father. B. The woman's mother. C. The woman's grandfather. 听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。 9. What does the man want to do? A. Open an account. B. Borrow some money. C. Take some money out of his account. 10. What's the woman probably? A. A reporter. B. A bank clerk. C. A customer. 11. When will the man come back? A. A few minutes later. B. Several hours later. C. Tomorrow. 听第8段材料，回答第12至 14题。 12. Where did the woman find the old medicine bottle? A. In a shop. B. In a hole. C. Near the village gate. 13. What did the woman find in the sports ground? A. A teapot. B. Some coins. C. A metal horse. 14. How old are the coins? A. About 50 years. B. About 100 years. C. About 200 years. 听第9段材料，回答第15 至 17题。 15. What is the weather like today? A. Nice. B. Cold. C. Hot. 16. What time is it? A. It's six o'clock. B. It's eleven o'clock. C. It's twelve o'clock. 17. What are the speakers going to do? A. Go shopping. B. Go working. C. Listen to the radio. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. How long has the man worked at the present company? A. For about 3 years. B. For about 13 years. C. For about 30 years. 19. What is a main reason why the speaker chose his present job? A. To live in Spain. B. To enjoy free flights. C. To get cheap flights and holidays. 20. What does the speaker's work involve? A. Providing information for the customers. B. Offering suggestions on purchasing cars. C. Leading a group tour to visit some places. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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 Four Best Science Books A Short History of Nearly Everything Price: $15.95 Author: Bill Bryson Release date: February 4, 2003 REASONS TO BUY +Explains a variety of scientific topics in a vivid and comprehensive way +No science knowledge required Thing Explainer Price: $19.84 Author: Randall Munroe Release date: November 24, 2015 REASONS TO BUY +Explains complex concepts using illustrations and only the most common words in the English language +Entertaining and easy to understand +A few of the topics(e. g. the periodic table)also include detailed fold-out diagrams Ask an Astronaut Price: $9.19 Author: Tim Peake Release date: October 19, 2017 REASONS TO BUY +Entertaining Q&A format makes it easy to quickly find answers +Suitable for both children and adults +Accompanying graphics (图形) illustrate some of the more complex ideas Brief Answers to the Big Questions Price: $13.76 Author: Stephen Hawking Release date: January 1 2020 REASONS TO BUY +Does not require prior physics knowledge-there is only one equation in the entire book +Complex ideas communicated in a simple and understandable language +Great introduction to the thoughts of Stephen Hawking 1. Which book was published the earliest? A. Thing Explainer. B. Ask an Astronaut. C. Brief Answers to the Big Questions. D. A Short History of Nearly Everything. 2. What do Thing Explainer and Ask an Astronaut have in common? A. They are priced the same. B. They include illustrations. C. They are hard to understand. D. They employ a Q&A format. 3. Who wrote Brief Answers to the Big Questions? A. Tim Peake. B. Bill Bryson. C. Stephen Hawking. D. Randall Munroe. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍的是四本最好的科学书。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据A Short History of Nearly Everything部分中的“Release date: February 4, 2003(发行日期：2003年2月4日)”、Thing Explainer部分中的“Release date: November 24, 2015(发行日期：2015年11月24日)”、Ask an Astronaut部分中的“Release date: October 19, 2017(发行日期：2017年10月19日)”以及Brief Answers to the Big Questions部分中的“Release date: January 1, 2020(发行日期：2020年1月1日)”可知，通过比较四本书的发行时间可知，A Short History of Nearly Everything最早发行。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Thing Explainer部分中的“+Explains complex concepts using illustrations and only the most common words in the English language(用插图和最常见的英语单词解释复杂的概念)”可知，该书中有插图，结合Ask an Astronaut部分中的“+Accompanying graphics (图形) illustrate some of the more complex ideas(附图说明了一些更复杂的想法)”可知，该书中也有一些附图，也就是一些插图，由此可知，两本书的共同点是都有插图。故选B项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Brief Answers to the Big Questions部分中的“Author: Stephen Hawking(作者：史蒂芬·霍金)”可知，Brief Answers to the Big Questions是由史蒂芬·霍金写的。故选C项。 B No matter how successful — or lately, unsuccessful — Manchester United has been on the court, which has always prided itself on an incredible ability to generate the game’s brightest young stars. The latest breakthrough talent, it seems, is 18-year-old midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. The teenager’s emergence from the youth academy (学院) has been one of the few satisfying points in an otherwise difficult season for the team, and the highlight of his fledgling (刚刚起步的) career came during United’s 4 — 3 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Thursday. After the host had seemingly got a draw in the 95th minute of the match, Mainoo showed his considerable potential by scoring a winner in the dying moment. The English youngster received the ball under pressure outside of the opposition’s box before rushing his way towards the goal, hitting against a Wolves defender on the way. Then, when other players might have panicked, Mainoo was composed and guided a perfect shot into the far corner of the net. While his teammates celebrated wildly, Mainoo knelt down and slid towards the crowd after scoring his first Premier League goal. It was a sensational moment and a goal which might change the teenager’s life forever. “I’ve still not come down from it. I still feel like I’m dreaming, to be honest,” Mainoo told TNT Sports after the match. “To start playing in the Premier League for my boyhood club has been amazing. Now I am just trying to play more games and win more games.” There have been moments this season, though, where his inexperience has shown, but the future looks bright for the young midfielder who seems to have his feet firmly on the ground. “He is making incredible progress. He has great abilities as a modern midfield player,” Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag told reporters after the game. “He can defend and attack but also he has the physicality to do both ways.” Manchester United is currently ranked seventh in the Premier League and they are working hard to secure the top four, which will ensure qualification for next season’s Champions League. 4. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about Kobbie Mainoo? A. His goals. B. His education. C. His teammates. D. His performance. 5. What does the underlined word “sensational” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Boring. B. Dramatic. C. Suitable. D. Possible. 6. Which word can best describe Kobbie Mainoo? A. Ambitious. B. Humorous. C. Experienced. D. Shy. 7. What is the aim of Manchester United now? A. To bring out more young stars. B. To qualify for the next Premier League. C. To play in the Champions League next season. D. To finish in the top seven of the Premier League. 【答案】4. D 5. B 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了曼联最新的突破天才——18岁的中场科比·迈努。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第三段“After the host had seemingly got a draw in the 95th minute of the match, Mainoo showed his considerable potential by scoring a winner in the dying moment. The English youngster received the ball under pressure outside of the opposition’s box before rushing his way towards the goal, hitting against a Wolves defender on the way. Then, when other players might have panicked, Mainoo was composed and guided a perfect shot into the far corner of the net. (在比赛进行到第95分钟的时候，东道主似乎取得了平局，迈努在最后时刻打进了一球，显示了他的巨大潜力。这名英格兰小将在对方禁区外的压力下接球，然后冲向球门，途中击中了狼队的一名后卫。然后，当其他球员可能会惊慌失措时，迈努镇定自若，将一记完美的射门射进了远角。)”可知，本段主要介绍了Kobbie Mainoo在赛场上的表现。故选D。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据画线词前“While his teammates celebrated wildly, Mainoo knelt down and slid towards the crowd after scoring his first Premier League goal. (当他的队友们疯狂地庆祝时，迈努在打进他的第一个英超进球后，跪下向人群滑去。)”及画线词后“a goal which might change the teenager’s life forever. (这个目标可能会永远改变这个少年的生活。)”可推断，这是一个轰动性的时刻，画线词sensational意为“轰动性的”，和Dramatic最接近。故选B。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第五段““I’ve still not come down from it. I still feel like I’m dreaming, to be honest,” Mainoo told TNT Sports after the match. “To start playing in the Premier League for my boyhood club has been amazing. Now I am just trying to play more games and win more games.” (“我到现在还没有从那里下来。说实话，我仍然觉得我在做梦，”马努在赛后告诉TNT体育。“开始为我儿时的俱乐部在英超踢球真是太棒了。现在我只想打更多的比赛，赢得更多的比赛。”)”和第六段“He is making incredible progress. (他正在取得令人难以置信的进步。)” 可推断，Kobbie Mainoo是一个有抱负的人。故选A。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Manchester United is currently ranked seventh in the Premier League and they are working hard to secure the top four, which will ensure qualification for next season’s Champions League. (曼联目前在英超排名第七，他们正在努力确保前四，这将确保下赛季的欧冠资格。)”可知，曼联队现在的目标是参加下一个赛季的欧洲冠军联赛。故选C。 C Retired Army Col. Farrell Patrick taught computer science at West Point during the 1970s and then at two private universities through the 1990s, so he isn’t surprised by the progress technology has made over the decades. But when the 91-year-old got his first virtual reality (VR) experience recently, he was amazed. Sitting in a conference room at John Knox Village, Patrick sat up straight as his eyes and ears experienced what it would be like to be in a Navy fighter jet flying off the Florida coast. John Knox Village was one of 17 senior communities around the country that participated in a recently published Stanford University study. During the study, the seniors were picked from seven-minute virtual experiences such as riding in a tank, watching stage performances, playing with dogs and cats or visiting places like Paris or Egypt. The participants wore headsets that gave them 360-degree views and sounds, making it seem like they had been all but dropped into the actual experience. The study, working with the company Mynd Immersive, found that almost 80% of the seniors reported having a more positive attitude after their VR session and almost 60% said they felt less isolated socially. The enjoyment lessened somewhat for older respondents whose sight and hearing had deteriorated (恶化). Those who found VR less enjoyable were also more likely to dislike technology in general. The company has worked on the biggest complaints the seniors in the study had about VR—the headsets were too heavy and the heat they generated made the seniors’ foreheads sweat. The new headsets weigh about six ounces (189 grams) instead of a pound (454 grams). Besides, they have a built-in fan for cooling, and the videos aren’t as jumpy. Patrick says he hopes to live to 100 because he believes the next five years will see momentous changes in VR. Still a technology enthusiast, he believes the cost of systems will drop dramatically and become part of everyday living, even for seniors. 8. What is the function of the first paragraph? A. To lead in the topic. B. To reach a conclusion. C. To present an argument. D. To make a definition. 9. Why does the author mention “Paris or Egypt” in paragraph 3? A. To illustrate the two cities’ support for VR. B. To explain why seniors are crazy about traveling. C. To compare the differences between the two cities. D. To show the VR experiences the seniors can choose from. 10. What did the study find? A. Most seniors enjoyed VR. B. Old people preferred socializing. C. Seniors’ sight and hearing became worse. D. Most retired people disliked high-tech products. 11. What do the figures in paragraph 5 indicate about Mynd Immersive? A. Its products hardly appeal to seniors. B. Its goal is to produce high-quality videos. C. It has made improvements on the headsets. D. It has got a lot of complaints from teenagers. 【答案】8. A 9. D 10. A 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了斯坦福大学发布的研究，研究主要介绍了老年人体验VR的活动，以及老年人对VR的评价。作为代表的Patrick认为VR的未来是可期的。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“But when the 91-year-old got his first virtual reality (VR) experience recently, he was amazed.(但是当这个91岁的老人第一次经历虚拟现实体验时，他感到十分惊讶。)”以及后文对这次体验的详细介绍可知，第一段介绍Patrick这个人的背景和体验感受是为了引入主题，故选A。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“During the study, the seniors picked from seven-minute virtual experiences such as riding in a tank, watching stage performances, playing with dogs and cats or visiting places like Paris or Egypt.(在这项研究中，老年人可从七分钟的虚拟体验中挑选活动，比如说乘坐坦克、观看舞台表演、与猫狗玩耍或参观巴黎或埃及等地。)”可知，本段提到巴黎和埃及是因为巴黎和埃及是七分钟的虚拟体验的活动之一，也就是老年人可以选择的体验，故选D。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“The study, working with the company Mynd Immersive, found that almost 80% of the seniors reported having a more positive attitude after their VR session and almost 60% said they felt less isolated socially.(这项与Mynd Immersive公司合作的研究发现，80%的老年人报道说在虚拟现实课堂后表现出积极的态度，近60%的人表示他们在社交上感到不那么孤立。)”可知，80%和60%的老年人在参加虚拟课堂后表现积极，他们表示很喜欢虚拟现实，故选A。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第五段“The new headsets weigh about six ounces (189 grams) instead of a pound (454 grams).(新的耳机大概重6盎司（189克），而不是1磅（454克）。)”可知，参加研究的老年人抱怨耳机太重了，因此新的耳机的重量大大减少，故此数据表明Mynd Immersive公司在耳机上做出的改进，故选C。 D For generations, Nafisa Bayniyazova and her family have made a living growing melons, pumpkins and tomatoes on farms around the Aral Sea. Bayniyazova, 50, has spent most of her life near Muynak, in northwestern Uzbekistan, tending the land. Farm life was sometimes difficult but generally reliable and productive. Now, Bayniyazova and other residents say they’re facing a disaster they can’t beat: climate change, which is speeding up the decades-long disappearance of the Aral, once the lifeblood for the thousands living around it. Decades ago, deep blue and filled with fish, the Aral was one of the world’s largest inland bodies of water. Thousands of migrants from across Asia and Europe moved to the Aral’s shores for jobs popping up everywhere from canning factories to luxury vacation resorts. Today, the few remaining towns sit quiet along the former seabed of the Aral—technically classified as a lake, due to its lack of a direct outlet to the ocean, though residents and officials call it a sea. Much of its early disappearance is due to human engineering and agricultural projects gone wrong, now paired with climate change. Summers are hotter and longer; winters, shorter and bitterly cold. Without the moderating influence of a large body of water to regulate the climate, dust storms began to blow through towns. Strong winds caused dunes (沙丘) to swallow entire towns, and abandoned buildings were filled with sand. A dozen fish species went extinct, and businesses closed down. “The fish factories closed, the ships were stuck in the harbor, and the workers all left,” said Madi Zhasekenov, former director of the Aral Sea Fisherman Museum in Aralsk, Kazakhstan. “It became only us locals.” On her Uzbekistan farm, Bayniyazova’s family has dug an earthen well, hoping to hold on to the precious little water that’s left. “If there is no water, it will be very difficult for people to live,” Bayniyazova said. “Now people are barely surviving.” She doesn’t plan to leave her farm but yet knows more hardships are likely ahead. 12. How is paragraph 3 developed? A. By reasoning. B. By making comparison. C. By experimenting. D. By analyzing data. 13. What can be inferred from paragraph 5? A. The number of fish in the Aral Sea is increasing. B. Madi Zhasekenov feels hopeful about his future. C. Local people around the Aral have lost their livelihoods. D. Madi Zhasekenov has adapted to the changing climate. 14. How does Bayniyazova feel now? A. Ashamed. B. Worried. C. Relieved. D. Embarrassed. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. The Importance of the Aral Sea B. How to Deal With the Aral Sea Disaster C. We Will Face the Challenge of Adapting to Climate Change D. Climate Change Is Quickening the Disappearance of the Aral Sea 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. B 15. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要讲的是气候变化正在加速咸海的消失。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Decades ago, deep blue and filled with fish, the Aral was one of the world’s largest inland bodies of water... Today, the few remaining towns sit quiet along the former seabed of the Aral... (几十年前，深蓝色的咸海是世界上最大的内陆水体之一，到处都是鱼。成千上万来自亚洲和欧洲的移民来到咸海沿岸，从罐头工厂到豪华度假胜地，到处都是工作机会。如今，仅存的几个城镇安静地坐落在咸海的前海床上)”可知，本段主要是通过作比较展开的。故选B。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第五段“A dozen fish species went extinct, and businesses closed down. “The fish factories closed, the ships were stuck in the harbor, and the workers all left,” said Madi Zhasekenov, former director of the Aral Sea Fisherman Museum in Aralsk, Kazakhstan. “It became only us locals.” (十几种鱼类灭绝，企业倒闭。哈萨克斯坦阿拉尔斯克咸海渔民博物馆前馆长马迪·扎塞克诺夫(Madi Zhasekenov)说：“渔业工厂关闭了，船只被困在港口，工人们都离开了。”“它变成了只有我们当地人。”)”可推断，咸海周围的当地人失去了生计。故选C。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段““If there is no water, it will be very difficult for people to live,” Bayniyazova said. “Now people are barely surviving.” She doesn’t plan to leave her farm but yet knows more hardships are likely ahead. (她说：“如果没有水，人们将很难生存。“现在人们几乎无法生存。”她不打算离开她的农场，但她知道前方可能会有更多的困难。)” 可推断，Bayniyazova感到很担心。故选B。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第二段“Now, Bayniyazova and other residents say they’re facing a disaster they can’t beat:climate change, which is speeding up the decades-long disappearance of the Aral, once the lifeblood for the thousands living around it. (现在，拜尼亚佐娃和其他居民说，他们正面临着一场无法战胜的灾难：气候变化，它正在加速咸海长达数十年的消失，而咸海曾经是周围数千人的命脉。)”可知，本文主要讲的是气候变化正在加速咸海的消失。故选D。 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。 When it comes to traveling with kids, whether it’s a short weekend getaway — a road trip or a luxurious camping adventure, the challenges increase. ____16____. They will ensure you’re well-prepared for any situation. Travel at your family’s pace（节奏） ____17____, but that’s perfectly fine. Take the opportunity to explore together at a pace that suits your family. It’s about the experience, so you can plan one main activity and leave the rest of the day for exploration. Involve kids in the planning process It’s a great idea to engage your children in the vacation planning process. ____18____. You can make it fun by creating family flashcards with interesting facts about the places you’ll visit. This not only gets them excited but also educates them about the approaching adventure. ____19____ Traveling to new places can be a fantastic educational experience for both parents and kids. The educational travel has gained popularity, with hotels and tour companies offering experiences that teach something new. Encourage your children to explore their interests and choose activities and trips that satisfy their curiosity. Plan with a travel company Planning a trip with kids can be quite challenging. While some parents enjoy organizing every detail, others find it stressful. Using a travel company can ease the burden of coordination (协调), allowing you to focus on other pre-trip tasks.____20____ A. The following are some practical tips B. Use travel as an educational opportunity C. Research experiences of fellow travelers D. It provides peace of mind during your journey E. You don’t necessarily have to hand them a globe F. Family travel might be different from traveling alone G. It’s a convenient option for families with busy schedules 【答案】16. A 17. F 18. E 19. B 20. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了家庭旅行的建议。 【16题详解】 由上文“When it comes to traveling with kids, whether it’s a short weekend getaway—a road trip or a luxurious camping adventure, the challenges increase. (当和孩子一起旅行时，无论是一个短暂的周末旅行——公路旅行，还是一次豪华的露营冒险，挑战都会增加。)”和后文“They will ensure you’re well-prepared for any situation. (它们会确保你对任何情况都做好了充分的准备。)”可知，本空要说跟“露营的提示、建议”有关的话题，故A选项“The following are some practical tips (以下是一些实用技巧)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选A。 【17题详解】 由下文“Take the opportunity to explore together at a pace that suits your family. It’s about the experience, so you can plan one main activity and leave the rest of the day for exploration. (抓住机会，以适合你的家庭的节奏一起探索。重要的是体验，所以你可以计划一个主要活动，剩下的时间去探索。)”可知，本空要说跟“家庭的节奏”有关的话题，故F选项“Family travel might be different from traveling alone (家庭旅行可能与独自旅行不同)”能引起下文，指出家庭旅行要有家庭旅行的节奏，符合题意。故选F。 【18题详解】 由上文“It’s a great idea to engage your children in the vacation planning process. (让你的孩子参与到假期计划的过程中来是个好主意。)”可知，本空要说跟“孩子参与假期计划”有关的话题，由后文“You can make it fun by creating family flashcards with interesting facts about the places you’ll visit. This not only gets them excited but also educates them about the approaching adventure. (你可以制作家庭抽认卡，上面写着你要去的地方的趣闻轶事，让旅行变得有趣起来。这不仅能让他们兴奋，还能让他们了解即将到来的冒险。)”可知，本空要说跟“假期计划的地点”有关的话题，故E选项“You don’t necessarily have to hand them a globe (你不一定要递给他们一个地球仪)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选E。 【19题详解】 由下文“Traveling to new places can be a fantastic educational experience for both parents and kids. The educational travel has gained popularity, with hotels and tour companies offering experiences that teach something new. Encourage your children to explore their interests and choose activities and trips that satisfy their curiosity. (到新的地方旅行对父母和孩子来说都是一次奇妙的教育经历。教育旅游越来越受欢迎，酒店和旅游公司提供教新东西的体验。鼓励你的孩子探索他们的兴趣，选择满足他们好奇心的活动和旅行。)”可知，本空要说跟“旅行的教育”有关的话题，故B选项“Use travel as an educational opportunity (利用旅行作为教育机会)”能引起下文，符合题意。故选B。 【20题详解】 由上文“Planning a trip with kids can be quite challenging. While some parents enjoy organizing every detail, others find it stressful. Using a travel company can ease the burden of coordination (协调), allowing you to focus on other pre-trip tasks. (计划一次带孩子的旅行是很有挑战性的。一些家长喜欢整理每一个细节，而另一些家长则觉得压力很大。使用旅游公司可以减轻协调的负担，让你专注于旅行前的其他任务。)”可知，本空要说跟“旅游公司减轻负担”有关的话题，故G选项“It’s a convenient option for families with busy schedules (对于日程繁忙的家庭来说，这是一个方便的选择)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选G。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。 Forest & Bird, a conservation organization in New Zealand, held a contest for Bird of the Century and invited people in the country and abroad to ____21____ their favorite threatened species. Comedian and talk show host John Oliver ____22____ Forest & Bird if he could campaign for the puteketeke, a native water bird with eye-catching black-brown feather (羽毛) around its ____23____. The organization ____24____. To get ____25____ for the species, Oliver started a worldwide campaign, which focused on its ____26____ feather surrounding its neck, romantic mating ceremony and heart-warming parenting style. “The puteketeke are fantastic couples and ____27____ parents who always carry their babieson their backs!” read one of the ads. His effort ____28____. The puteketeke began at the bottom of the ____29____. But it _____30_____ the contest with 290, 374 votes after Oliver started the campaign on its behalf. By comparison, the much more _____31_____ bird kiwi just got 12, 904 votes. According to Forest & Bird, there are fewer than 3,000 of the bird across New Zealand a few decades ago. But the _____32_____ has been increasing thanks in part to conservation efforts. Usually called Bird of the Year, the annual _____33_____ is held to raise awareness about the plight (困境) of the nation’s native _____34_____, 80% of which are on the threatened species list. This year, the contest was named Bird of the Century to celebrate the group’s _____35_____ birthday. 21. A. meet B. select C. protect D. feed 22. A. asked B. informed C. challenged D. reminded 23. A. head B. back C. neck D. wing 24. A. protested B. disappeared C. developed D. agreed 25. A. support B. space C. resource D. pressure 26. A. ugly B. unique C. red D. thin 27. A. annoying B. rich C. caring D. clever 28. A. fell apart B. went on C. gave away D. paid off 29. A. lake B. list C. bottle D. tree 30. A. hosted B. missed C. won D. joined 31. A. famous B. intelligent C. disappointed D. ordinary 32. A. variety B. value C. chance D. number 33. A. party B. ceremony C. event D. festival 34. A. birds B. flowers C. crops D. people 35. A. delayed B. 100th C. forgotten D. first 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了喜剧演员兼脱口秀主持人约翰·奥利弗为一种名为püteketeke的鸟类发起了一项全球性的活动，让这种鸟赢得了“世纪之鸟”比赛，也提升了人们对本土濒危鸟类的保护意识。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：新西兰的一个自然保护组织“森林与鸟类”举办了一场“世纪之鸟”比赛，邀请国内外的人们选出他们最喜欢的濒危物种。A. meet遇见；B. select选择；C. protect保护；D. feed喂养。根据后文“their favorite threatened species”可知，比赛的目的是邀请国内外的人们选出他们最喜欢的濒危物种。故选B项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：喜剧演员兼脱口秀主持人约翰·奥利弗问Forest & Bird他是否可以为puteketeke发起一项活动，这是一种本土水鸟，脖子上长着引人注目的黑棕色羽毛。A. asked询问；B. informed通知；C. challenged挑战；D. reminded提醒。根据后文“if he could campaign for the püteketeke, a native water bird”可知，约翰·奥利弗问Forest & Bird他是否可以为puteketeke发起一项活动，故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：喜剧演员兼脱口秀主持人约翰·奥利弗问Forest & Bird他是否可以为puteketeke发起一项活动，这是一种本土水鸟，脖子上长着引人注目的黑棕色羽毛。A. head头；B. back后背；C. neck脖子；D. wing翅膀。根据后文“feather surrounding its neck”可知，这种鸟引人注目的羽毛是长在脖子周围的。故选C项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这个组织同意了。A. protested抗议；B. disappeared消失；C. developed发展；D. agreed同意。根据后文“Oliver started a worldwide campaign”可知，他得到了组织的同意。故选D项。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：为了得到人们对这一物种的支持，奥利弗发起了一项全球性的活动，重点是它脖子上独特的羽毛、浪漫的交配仪式和暖心的育儿方式。A. support支持；B. space空间；C. resource资源；D. pressure压力。根据上文“Forest & Bird, a conservation organization”以及后文“Oliver started a worldwide campaign”可知，这一组织发起活动的目的是让人们选出他们最喜欢的濒危物种，所以为了得到人们对这一物种的支持，奥利弗发起了一项全球性的活动。故选A项。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：为了得到人们对这一物种的支持，奥利弗发起了一项全球性的活动，重点是它脖子上独特的羽毛、浪漫的交配仪式和暖心的育儿方式。A. ugly丑陋的；B. unique独特的；C. red红色的；D. thin瘦的。根据上文“with eye-catching black-brown”可知，脖子上的羽毛很独特。故选B项。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“puteketeke是很棒的夫妻，也是充满爱心的父母，他们总是把孩子背在背上！”其中一则广告这样写道。A. annoying令人恼火的；B. rich富有的；C. caring关心他人的；D. clever聪明的。根据上文“heart-warming parenting style”以及后文“who always carry their babies on their backs”可知，püteketeke是充满爱心的父母。故选C项。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：他的努力得到了回报。A. fell apart破碎；B. went on继续；C. gave away赠送；D. paid off取得成功，回报。根据后文“the contest with 290,374 votes after Oliver started the campaign on its behalf”可知，这种鸟以290374票赢得了比赛，说明他的努力得到了回报。故选D项。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：puteketeke从名单的末尾开始。A. lake湖泊；B. list清单；C. bottle瓶子；D. tree树。根据后文“on the threatened species list”可知，人们对这种鸟知之甚少，所以它的投票前的排名靠后，即此处指这种鸟从名单的末尾开始。故选B项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但是在奥利弗代表它发起活动后，它以290374票赢得了比赛。A. hosted主持；B. missed错过；C. won赢得；D. joined加入。根据后文“bird kiwi just got 12,904 votes.”可知，更著名的几维鸟只获得了12904张选票，推测这种鸟以290374票赢得了比赛。故选C项。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：相比之下，更著名的几维鸟只获得了12904张选票。A. famous出名的；B. intelligent聪明的；C. disappointed失望的；D. ordinary普通的。根据前文中，püteketeke从名单的末尾开始，可推断出几维鸟是比puteketeke更著名的鸟。故选A项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但是数量一直在增加，这在一定程度上要归功于保护工作。A. variety多样性；B. value价值；C. chance机会；D. number数字。根据前文“According to Forest &Bird, there are fewer than 3,000 of the bird across New Zealand a few decades ago.”以及后文“has been increasing thanks in part to conservation efforts”可知，因为保护工作，这种鸟的数量在增加。故选D项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个一年一度的活动通常被称为“年度鸟”，旨在提高人们对本国本土鸟类困境的认识，80%的本土鸟类都在濒危物种名单上。A. party派对；B. ceremony仪式；C. event活动，事件；D. festival节日。根据上文“Usually called Bird of the Year, the annual”可知，“年度鸟”是一个一年一次的活动，故选C项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个一年一度的活动通常被称为“年度鸟”，旨在提高人们对本国本土鸟类困境的认识，80%的本土鸟类都在濒危物种名单上。A. birds鸟；B. flowers花卉；C. crops农作物；D. people人们。根据上文“Usually called Bird of the Year”可知，这一活动主要是关于鸟类的，旨在提高人们对本国本土鸟类困境的认识。故选A项。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：今年，该比赛被命名为“世纪之鸟”，以庆祝该组织成立100周年。A. delayed推迟的；B. 100th第一百；C. forgotten被忘记的；D. first第一的。根据上文“Bird of the Century”可知，“世纪之鸟”说明这个组织成立了一百周年，即是一百岁生日。故选B项。 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。 Xu Xiake was born in 1587. ___36___ (he) parents were rich landowners. Yet he gave up a ___37___ (comfort) life, and decided to explore the mountains and rivers on foot. China has more famous explorers. There was: Zhang Qian, who traveled into Central Asia during the second century BC, opening a trade road that became ___38___ is known as the Silk Road. Or Zheng He, the sailor who in the 15th century sailed as far away as Africa. Yet these explorations ___39___ (support) by governments. Xu was totally different. “On the surface, Xu’s travels can neither be classified as great affairs of state ___40___ great adventures that changed the course of history,” writes cultural historian Cheng Pei-kai. “Xu travelled to satisfy his own ___41___ (curious).” Scholar Julian Ward agrees, describing the lonely Chinese wanderer like the Middle Kingdom’s version of John Muir: “Deep in love with nature and eager to find freedom ___42___ worldly concerns, Xu was a man addicted to ___43___ (see) and describing the landscape.” “The few coins ___44___ (slip) from a hole in my pocket while I was climbing a mountain in Yunnan. When I finally managed to the town, I sold all my clothes, bought myself a bottle of wine and a good dinner ____45____ (celebrate) my survival,” the dreamy explorer wrote in his diaries, which mix details of geology, geography and botany with such personal travel experiences. 【答案】36. His 37. comfortable 38. what 39. were supported 40. nor 41. curiosity 42. from 43. seeing 44. slipped 45. to celebrate 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国古代著名的探险家徐霞客。 【36题详解】 考查代词。句意：他的父母是富有的地主。修饰名词parents，需用形容词性物主代词his，作定语，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填His。 37题详解】 考查形容词。句意：然而，他放弃了舒适的生活，决定徒步探索山川。修饰名词life，表示“舒适的”需用形容词comfortable，作定语。故填comfortable。 【38题详解】 考查表语从句。句意：公元前2世纪，张骞前往中亚，开辟了一条贸易之路，这条路后来被称为丝绸之路。空处引导表语从句，从句缺少主语，指物，需用连接代词what引导。故填what。 【39题详解】 考查动词时态语态。句意：然而，这些探索都得到了政府的支持。此处陈述过去发生的事情，使用一般过去时，主语these explorations和support为被动关系，需用被动语态，主语为复数名词，be动词用were。故填were supported。 【40题详解】 考查固定搭配。句意：“从表面上看，徐的旅行既不能被归类为国家大事，也不能被归类为改变历史进程的伟大冒险，”文化历史学家郑培凯写道。neither…nor…为固定搭配，意为“既不……也不……”。故填nor。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：徐旅行是为了满足自己的好奇心。空处需填名词curiosity，作宾语，表抽象概念，不可数。故填curiosity。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：学者朱利安·沃德(Julian Ward)对此表示赞同，他将这位孤独的中国流浪者描述为中国版的约翰·缪尔(John Muir)：“徐深爱自然，渴望从世俗的忧虑中找到自由，他是一个沉迷于观察和描述风景的人。”表示“从……”应用介词from。故填from。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意同上。to为介词，空处需填动名词作宾语。故填seeing。 【44题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：当我在云南爬山时，几枚硬币从我口袋里的一个洞里滑了出来。空处为主句的谓语动词，根据空后的时间状语从句“…while I was climbing a mountain in Yunnan.”可知，该句叙述的是过去发生的事，故用所给动词的过去式。故填slipped。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：当我终于到达小镇时，我卖掉了所有的衣服，给自己买了一瓶酒和一顿丰盛的晚餐来庆祝我的生存。空处作目的状语，需填动词不定式。故填to celebrate。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分 15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter来信询问你校上周组织的诗歌朗诵比赛(poetry recitation competition) 的情况。请给他回信，内容包括： 1.介绍比赛的目的； 2.你参加此次活动收获。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Peter, _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best regards, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Peter, Last Friday, our school organized a poetry recitation competition in the school hall. The competition was held to promote the appreciation of poetry among students. It was a great opportunity to share and explore the beauty of poetry. I actively participated in this competition. Through this competition, I not only deepened my understanding and appreciation of poetry but also learned more about its power to express emotions and ideas. If you have any questions or want to know more about the competition, please feel free to write back. Best regards. Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给英国朋友Peter写一封回信，告诉他自己学校上周组织的诗歌朗诵比赛(poetry recitation competition)的情况。 【详解】1.词汇积累 参加：participate in→join in 促进：promote→boost 机会： opportunity→chance 积极地：actively→energetically 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：The competition was held to promote the appreciation of poetry among students 拓展句：The competition was held in order that we could promote the appreciation of poetry among students. 【点睛】【高分句型1】It was a great opportunity to share and explore the beauty of poetry.(运用了it作形式主语不定式作真正主语的结构) 【高分句型2】If you have any questions or want to know more about the competition, please feel free to write back.(运用了if引导的条件状语从句和祈使句) 第二节 （满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 “Alice, you spend too much time on your phone,” her father said. “You need to focus on your studies.” “But Dad, I’m doing my best,” Alice replied. “I’m balancing my phone time with my studies.” In the tense meal, Alice and her parents argued about her recent changes. They were focused on her increased attachment to her phone and its impact on her studies. Her parents were concerned that she was neglecting (忽视) her studies and worried about the impact it might have on her future. They felt that her attachment to the phone was taking her away from her studies. Alice said, “I know you’re worried about me, but I’m trying my best. I just want to have some fun with my friends and take a break from studying sometimes.” However, her parents didn’t seem to understand or accept her explanation. They felt that she needed to focus more on her studies and less on the phone. The argument escalated (升级) when Alice announced that she wanted to leave the science club she had been a member of for years to join a new social media club. Alice explained, “I’m not sure if leaving the science club was a right decision or not. I just feel like I need a change.” Her mother was shocked and said angrily, “You made this decision without thinking it through. You’ve done well in the science club, and you have a lot of potential to go further. You’ll regret it if you don’t keep going.” After that argument, Alice, feeling increasingly frustrated, withdrew into herself and spent more time in her room. She started to avoid her parents as much as possible and didn’t want to talk to them about anything related to her studies or her future. Her parents saw that the little girl who had come back laughing and talking was gone, and now they saw a face that was alternately angry and sad. She did spend less time on her phone, but she became increasingly unhappy. 注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 One night, Alice’s parents knocked on the girl’s door and said they wanted to talk to her. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At this point, Alice seemed to see some hope of joining the social media club. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 One night, Alice’s parents knocked on the girl’s door and said they wanted to talk to her. They sat down by her bed, expressing their concerns in a calm yet firm manner. They acknowledged her need for fun and relaxation but highlighted that her excessive phone usage was taking a toll on her studies and overall well-being. They shared their fears about how it might impact her future if she neglected her academic pursuits. They also mentioned their observation of her withdrawal from family interactions, which saddened them deeply. Instead of forcing her to quit the social media club, they proposed setting boundaries on screen time and finding a balance between her hobbies and responsibilities. At this point, Alice seemed to see some hope of joining the social media club. She realized that her parents were not against her interests but genuinely cared about her health and happiness. A compromise was reached where Alice would maintain her involvement in the science club while trying out the social media club on weekends. This understanding marked a turning point for Alice and her parents; instead of driving them apart, the conflict led to open communication and a more balanced lifestyle for Alice. The smile slowly returned to her face, albeit with a newfound sense of responsibility and self-awareness. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达是读后续写。本文以人物为线索展开。爱丽丝的父母觉得她越来越依赖手机，担心她忽视学业，并担心这可能对她的未来产生影响。他们觉得她对手机的依赖让她无法专心学习。爱丽丝认为自己只是想和朋友们找点乐子，偶尔从学习中休息一下。当Alice宣布她想离开她加入多年的科学俱乐部，加入一个新的社交媒体俱乐部时，争论升级了。争吵之后，爱丽丝越来越感到沮丧，她把更多的时间花在了自己的房间里。她开始尽可能地避开她的父母。她的父母看到那个笑着说着回来的小女孩不见了，现在他们看到的是一张时而愤怒时而悲伤的脸。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“一天晚上，爱丽丝的父母敲开女孩的门，说他们想和她谈谈。”可知，第一段可以描写他们谈话的内容。 ②由第二段句首内容“这时，爱丽丝似乎看到了加入社交媒体俱乐部的希望。”可知，第二段可以描写爱丽丝加入社交媒体俱乐部和她的表现。 2.续写线索：想谈谈—没有强迫—看到加入社交媒体俱乐部的希望—妥协—积极表现—笑容回来 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①表达：express/convey ②承认：acknowledge/admit ③强调：highlight/emphasize 情绪类 ①担心：concern/worry ②快乐：happiness/delight 【点睛】【高分句型1】They sat down by her bed, expressing their concerns in a calm yet firm manner. ( 运用了现分词expressing作状语) 【高分句型2】They acknowledged her need for fun and relaxation but highlighted that her excessive phone usage was taking a toll on her studies and overall well-being. ( 运用了that引导的宾语从句) 【高分句型3】They also mentioned their observation of her withdrawal from family interactions, which saddened them deeply. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) 听力答案：1~5 ABACA 6~10 ABCCB 11~15 CACBA 16~20 BCBCA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$