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2023—2024学年高二（下）期中考试 英语 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时；将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 1. Where does the man plan to put the painting? A. In the kitchen. B. In the front hallway. C. In the living room. 2. What did the woman do yesterday? A. She had a meeting. B. She finished her daily report. C. She typed an e-mail. 3. What will the woman do first? A. Design a water system. B. Go over the instructions. C. Finish her homework. 4. Why does the man make the phone call? A. To organize a business trip. B. To cancel an appointment. C. To offer some information. 5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Doctor and patient. B. Journalist and player. C. Employer and employee. 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、7题。 6. When will the woman take her flight? A. At 9:25. B. At 12:45. C. At 21:00. 7. How will the woman pay for the ticket? A By check. B. In cash. C. By credit card. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Why does the woman come to the man? A. To change a tie. B. To make a complaint. C. To express thanks. 9. What does the woman like about the wallet? A. The design. B. The colour. C. The material. 10. How much is the wallet today? A. 20 dollars. B. 10 dollars. C. 18 dollars. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the man doing? A. Doing a survey. B. Taking an interview. C. Hosting a program. 12. What did Wang Yaping do in 2008? A. She became an astronaut. B. She flew for 1,567 hours in total. C. She contributed to the Beijing Olympics. 13. What does the woman think of Wang Yaping? A. Calm and interesting. B. Strong and encouraging. C. Inspiring and cooperative. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Who is the woman most probably speaking to? A. A patient. B. A retiree. C. A librarian. 15. What does the man need to do with the records? A. To collect them. B. To return them. C. To update them. 16. Why does the lunch club need more drivers? A. It is located in a neighboring community. B. Many members are from other communities. C. It promises to provide a lift for its members. 17. When will Mrs. Carroll go to the hospital? A. Next Monday. B. Next Friday. C. Next Tuesday. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What products does Stevenson’s produce? A. Medical tools. B. Metal goods. C. Machine parts. 19. Who is Ronald Stevenson? A. The manager of the company. B. The director of the company. C. The founder of the company. 20. What is the school unable to do this year? A. Arrange a morning presentation every week. B. Hire a teacher to observe and talk to the students. C. Send a teacher to find out about the group’s progress. 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 Genius New Inventions A brain implant Advances in technology are bringing hope to those with spinal (脊骨的) injuries. One man can probably walk again simply by thinking about it, thanks to a digital brain-spine device, which boosts nerve signals damaged by the injury. Electronic implants in his brain allow him to transmit his silent intentions to a receptor implanted in his spine. The implant then enlarges and sends signals to his legs and feet through his nerve cells. Extract from mushrooms David Brown and Natasha Jean, two chemists, were aware of how bad for our bodies the chemicals to prevent foods in supermarkets from going bad can be. With a goal of developing a chemical-free alternative, they bought mushroom stems from farmers who would otherwise throw them out and released mushroom-fibre extract that helps ensure food safety, helping reduce food waste emissions. Paint that cools Xiulin Ruan, a professor, has come up with a special formula that boosts the reflective power of white paint, reducing the temperature of the roof’s surface by up to 13℃ at midday. Ruan’s paint could reduce air conditioning needs by up to 40 per cent. While typical white paint will help keep things cool by reflecting 80 to 90 per cent of sunlight, this formulation reflects 98 per cent. A trash-catcher for oceans There are as many as 171 trillion pieces of plastic floating around in our oceans. What can be done to stop this flow of trash, most of which comes from rivers polluted by communities? German industrial designer Mauritz Schulz has designed a kind of floating barrier, which stretches the width of a river and acts as a net, blocking throw-away bottles and bags before they can drift out to sea. 1. Who will benefit from the brain implant according to the text? A. People with brain nerve injuries. B. People with nerve damage to the spine. C. People whose feet can’t pick up nerve signals. D. People whose legs can’t transmit nerve signals. 2 What is the function of the extract from mushrooms? A. Improving the taste of food. B. Increasing mushroom production. C. Extending shelf life of food. D. Reducing chemicals in mushrooms. 3. What do the last three inventions have in common? A. They contribute to food safety. B. They prevent environmental pollution. C. They help fight against climate change. D. They protect people’s living environment. B It’s January and time to go back to school. For some, that might be a gloomy prospect after the joys of the post Christmas festive period. For me, though, it’s as exciting as a trip to Antarctica, also as scary as starting a job for which I’m not sure whether I’m qualified. To be embarking on a master’s degree in Psychotherapy and Counselling at Regent’s University at 71 is perhaps an unlikely route for someone who dropped out of school at 17. But now I’ve come full circle to the conclusion that nothing, for me, feels more stimulating at this point in my life than learning new things. That studying, far from being the bore and the chore it used to be, is a treat. Turning 70 came as something of a shock. I started to feel I was drifting (飘). Without a big project, and without any major family responsibilities, I was starting to feel I was lying on a bed of thorns. Friends of similar age were lapping up their lives, socializing and travelling. However, I longed for something more. Or perhaps not more, but different. As the gloom grew, I thought perhaps I needed to see a therapist. A friend, a psychotherapist, suggested that while therapy might be useful, doing a course on the basics of psychotherapy and counselling might be more up my street. Without too much thinking, I decided to give it a shot. So that’s how every weekday I beep (发出哔哔声) myself through the gate with my student pass, which makes me smile every time. I felt privileged to be exposed to a group of my fellow students who were willing to be open to me. While ageing is an inevitable process, we can get rid of a lot of the rules about what’s age-appropriate. Studying for a master’s degree in old age is a challenge, but it has provided me with a new perspective on life. Hence, ageing should never limit your ambitions. 4. How did the author feel when going back to school? A. Unrealistic. B. Resistant. C. Awkward. D. Expectant. 5. Why did turning 70 come as a shock to the author? A. She achieved nothing before. B. She lived without a purpose. C. She had to support her family. D. She was separated by her fellows. 6. What is the author’s suggestion when facing ageing? A. Keeping your passions alive. B. Seeking support if needed. C. Behaving age-appropriately. D. Socializing with young students. 7. What can be the best title for the text? A. Returning To School — My Dream Since Childhood B. My Efforts To Learn At An unlikely Age Paying Off C. Learning — My Way To Overcome The Ageing Crisis D. My Tough Journey To Pursuing A Master’s Degree C Is there any such thing as a salt tooth? We are familiar with a sweet tooth, along with the negative effects of sugar. We are broadly aware of the disadvantages of too much salt, including high blood pressure, which puts pressure on the blood vessels (血管), the heart and the kidneys. It can also lead to water retention (水肿). But we don’t tend to police how much salt we eat — at least, not as rigorously as with sugar — or question whether we are just paying attention to our bodies, which require some salt for muscles to work properly, or we are being controlled by a strong urge. A salt tooth is quite unlike a sweet tooth. It doesn’t create an appetite for itself at the hormone level. But salt does make our taste buds (味蕾) get used to it, so that the more you eat, the more you need to get the same salty hit. This is why chefs can get heavy-handed with it. As Sam Bloom, a nutritional therapist, explains, “What is generally more concerning is the fat that is used together with salt, like salty crisps, fries and fast food. Ready meals are often the worst for hidden salts. Anything that adds flavor that isn’t a spice or herb will probably have salt added to it and can make you want to eat more because it tastes good. The salt and fat combination in these foods is what causes problems with cholesterol (胆固醇). The salt that people add to a meal is much less concerning.” Nutritionists’ suggestion is convincing: When the desire for salt hits, avoid going straight for salty snack foods such as crisps and instead ensure you are well hydrated. Seek out whole foods, such as olives and leafy greens. These foods will help you alleviate the desire for salt, which may often be due to a desire for nutrient-rich food. 8. What does the underlined word “rigorously” in paragraph 1 mean? A. Generally. B. Strictly. C. Largely. D. Pleasantly. 9. Why is salt different from sugar according to paragraph 2? A. Salt attracts chefs. B. Salt gets people adapted. C. Salt can change hormone level. D. Salt generates a special appetite. 10. What is Sam Bloom’s attitude towards ready meals? A. Objective. B. Approving. C. Negative. D. Ambiguous. 11. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A. Ways of seeking out whole food. B. Reasons for getting the desire for salt. C. Attitudes towards seeking for nutrient food. D. Approaches to relieving the eagerness for salt. D What’s your favorite book? Think of all the books you have ever read. Now imagine if you had not read any of them, how would your life be different? Out of 7.8 billion people in the world today, 12% are illiterate (文盲的). This means that 1 in 5 adults are incapable of writing their own name, let alone reading a line out of a book. While the Universal Declaration of Human Rights expressly states under its 26th article the right to a free education “at least in the elementary and fundamental stages”, marginalized (边缘化的) populations are often denied this basic right. September 8 is International Literacy Day, established by UNESCO in 1966 to raise awareness on the issue by giving rise to support worldwide. In 1965, the World Conference of Ministers of Education (WCME) met in Tehran, Iran to discuss future plans which would involve the eradication (消除) of illiteracy. As a way to honor the opening of this meeting,the conference decided that September 8 would be announced as International Literacy Day. This year’s theme for the day is “Literacy And Sustainable Societies”. But what exactly does that mean? Literacy has been associated with the reduction of poverty as it offers skills for gaining knowledge, values, and attitudes for expanding societies in a sustainable way. At the same time, the promotion of literacy boosts agriculture, health, and vocational skills, leading societies to become more efficient and environmentally literate. So how can you raise awareness and promote literacy on this day? Host a reading competition at your school or simply exchange books with friends. You could create a book club or even start a writing competition. Be an active global citizen by commitment to raising awareness so that we can eradicate illiteracy. 12. What can we learn from the text? A. 7.8 billion people in the world are illiterate. B. One’s life would be different without reading. C. 1/5 adults are capable of writing their own name. D. Marginalized populations can also receive free education. 13. Why did UNESCO establish International Literacy Day? A. To raise money for the WCME. B. To offer free education to all people. C. To make people recognize the illiteracy issue. D. To discuss future plans involving the end of illiteracy. 14. What can we say about the theme of this year? A. Literacy can make for poverty increase. B. Literacy will thoroughly eradicate poverty. C. Literacy may directly lead to sustainable societies. D. Literacy has close connection with sustainable societies. 15. What does the author try to express in the last paragraph? A. Do your part to help the eradication of illiteracy. B. It is everyone’s duty to be an active global citizen. C. Hosting a reading competition is the only way to improve literacy. D. Only depending on UNESCO can not eradicate illiteracy. 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。 You may be feeling a mix of emotions — nervousness, depression and maybe even a little bit of fear about your coming exam. ____16____ But remember that you are not alone in these feelings. Your family, friends and teachers are all here to support you every step of the way. Here are a few strategies to help you with the big feelings. It’s normal to have those big feelings ahead of a big event. When they start to bubble up inside you, remember to take a deep breath. Think about the times when you’ve overcome challenges before and how proud you felt afterwards. You are capable of so much more than you realize. ____17____ If you’re stressed about an exam, try talking to someone who tend to be laid back, empathetic, and supportive, whether it’s a parent, teacher, or friend. Open up about how you’re feeling and ask them for support. ____18____ It can make them feel a little less overwhelming. You must find a balance between your schoolwork and your life. Try doing something you enjoy, like listening or dancing to music, drawing, going for a walk, or hitting or kicking a ball outside. Take breaks and do things that make you happy. ____19____ You could also try practising some relaxation techniques, like deep breathing or mindfulness meditation (冥想). Close your eyes and imagine yourself in a calm and peaceful place, where all your worries melt away. ____20____ It’s okay to feel nervous or worried, but try not to be too hard on yourself. You are doing the best you can and that’s all anyone can ask for. A. Get those emotions out in the open. B. You are amazing just the way you are. C. Those can help keep those big feelings in check. D. Remind yourself of all the things that make you special. E. The exam is just one small part of your learning journey. F. It’s normal to feel this way when faced with something challenging. G. Most importantly, remember to be kind to yourself during this time. 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。 Rodney started mowing (割草) yards for free in 2015 to help neighbors in his community, including senior citizens, single parents and individuals with disabilities. The idea ____21____ him when he drove past an elderly neighbor ____22____ to mow his lawn. Rodney ____23____ and offered to finish the job for his neighbor. He soon set a goal of mowing 40 lawns by the end of that winter, but increased that goal to 100 lawns as he quickly surpassed his ____24____ target. “I’m ____25____ of cutting grass because I’m young and strong,” explained Rodney. Once he reached his 100-lawn goal, he realized he could ____26____ more people by creating a program that included youths as ____27____. He founded the Raising Men Lawn Care Service and began recruiting (招募) local youths aged 7 to 17, as he said, “Show them the importance of ____28____ their community.” Rodney started the nonprofit lawn program while still in college. He now holds a master’s degree in social work and ____29____ his nonprofit organization full time. Children can get _____30_____ by sending in a photo of themselves holding a sign that reads, “I accept the 50-yard challenge.” _____31_____ participation, the organization will send the child a shirt, safety glasses and ear protection. Once the child completes the _____32_____, the organization delivers them a brand-new lawn mower. The program provides a valuable service for community members who have difficulty _____33_____ mowing their own yards The lawn challenge also provides an opportunity for youths to build a _____34_____ with neighbors. The service is a _____35_____ for the youth volunteers and community members. 21. A. terrified B. struck C. impacted D. navigated 22. A. managing B. pretending C. struggling D. guaranteeing 23. A. turned around B. came down C. walked away D. pulled over 24. A. initial B. immediate C. direct D. sudden 25. A. afraid B. tired C. capable D. aware 26. A. disturb B. serve C. refresh D. secure 27. A. volunteers B. captains C. employees D. inspectors 28 A. forming B. restricting C. advertising D. repaying 29. A. witnesses B. joins C. runs D. admires 30. A. trapped B. organized C. permitted D. involved 31. A. In return for B. On behalf of C. In charge of D. In contact with 32 A. assessment B. commitment C. surgeon D. reform 33. A. mentally B. socially C. physically D. financially 34. A. bond B. defence C. model D. system 35. A. motivation B. reflection C. to-do D. win-win 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。 Every early morning in Southwest China’s Chongqing, there is a common scene at the city’s Rail Transit Line 4: A group of farmers ____36____ (shoulder) vegetables for sale are busy riding on the subway to downtown. Nicknamed “packbasket special line”, the second phase of the subway line, connecting Shichuan town to the city center, has ____37____ total length of 32.8 kilometers and 15 stations. It ____38____ (provide) local farmers near the town with a wider channel for selling their produce since its opening in 2022. Every morning around 6 o’clock, the entrance and exit of the Shichuan Town station of the line are ____39____ (pack) with these special commuters (上下班往返的人) ____40____ baskets are filled with fresh seasonal vegetables. It took them more than one hour to reach the city before the opening of the line as they had to take several buses. Now, by taking the subway, they can get there in less than 30 minutes ____41____ any difficulty. The opening of this subway line not only saves money for the farmers but also time, bringing great ____42____ (convenient) to them. ____43____ (facilitate) the farmers, the station, which was supposed to open at 6:15, now opens five minutes ____44____ (early) every day. The staff members at the station also assist as much as possible: guiding them to _____45_____ (efficient) enter the station in order and to use the elevators, and helping them with the baskets. 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，上周五你校绿色未来社团组织社员参观了当地一家农业生态园。请你给校英文报写一篇关于该活动的报道，内容包括： 1. 参观目的； 2. 活动内容； 3. 大家的感受。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 A Visit To A Local Agricultural Ecological Park __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Tripod’s story started one spring morning as I was finishing a morning surgery at the veterinary clinic (兽医诊所) I owned. I was writing up medical records of the surgery patients when my receptionist (接待员) stuck her head into my office. She told me there was a big cat lying outside with a seriously injured front leg. What’s worse, nobody knew whom it belonged to. Then I sent two of my pre-vet students to pick up the poor cat while I went back to my record-keeping. But it wasn’t long before I heard the students returning with this newest patient who seemed to be in pretty bad condition. I carefully checked up the injuries which seemed to be caused by the pressing of a heavy object. With the extremely horrible smell, I knew from years of experience this cat didn’t have an owner. “Well, then,” I sighed, “I’m not sure whether we are able to bring this cat back to life, but let’s give him our best shot anyway. Afterwards, let’s see if we can find a home for him. ” Just then, when one of the students began touching the cat’s head gently, somewhere deep in the cat’s throat, a weak purr (呼噜声) began. As the student continued to pet the cat, I noticed the cat’s breathing became less laboured (缓慢而困难的). When I performed the complicated operation, I whispered, “You’re a fighter, aren’t you, boy? You deserve a chance to live.” However, after the surgery, he lost one leg, and still struggled with life and death. Over the next few weeks, Tripod, the cat, went through many ups and downs, but I was sure about his resilience (快速恢复的能力). News about Tripod spread. A number of customers stopped by regularly to check on the progress of his recovery, including Mrs Melson, a pet lover. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The day finally came when I decided Tripod had really recovered. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Though unwilling to part with Tripod, we were happy to see Mrs Melson come for him. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 听力答案：1—5 BABCA 6—10 BCAAC 11—15 ACBBC 16—20 BABCC 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2023—2024学年高二（下）期中考试 英语 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时；将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 1. Where does the man plan to put the painting? A. In the kitchen. B. In the front hallway. C. In the living room. 2. What did the woman do yesterday? A. She had a meeting. B. She finished her daily report. C. She typed an e-mail. 3. What will the woman do first? A. Design a water system. B. Go over the instructions. C. Finish her homework. 4. Why does the man make the phone call? A. To organize a business trip. B. To cancel an appointment. C. To offer some information. 5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Doctor and patient. B. Journalist and player. C. Employer and employee. 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、7题。 6. When will the woman take her flight? A. At 9:25. B. At 12:45. C. At 21:00. 7. How will the woman pay for the ticket? A. By check. B. In cash. C. By credit card. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Why does the woman come to the man? A. To change a tie. B. To make a complaint. C. To express thanks. 9. What does the woman like about the wallet? A. The design. B. The colour. C. The material. 10. How much is the wallet today? A. 20 dollars. B. 10 dollars. C. 18 dollars. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the man doing? A. Doing a survey. B. Taking an interview. C. Hosting a program. 12. What did Wang Yaping do in 2008? A. She became an astronaut. B. She flew for 1,567 hours in total. C. She contributed to the Beijing Olympics. 13. What does the woman think of Wang Yaping? A. Calm and interesting. B. Strong and encouraging. C. Inspiring and cooperative. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Who is the woman most probably speaking to? A. A patient. B. A retiree. C. A librarian. 15. What does the man need to do with the records? A. To collect them. B. To return them. C. To update them. 16. Why does the lunch club need more drivers? A. It is located in a neighboring community. B. Many members are from other communities. C. It promises to provide a lift for its members. 17. When will Mrs. Carroll go to the hospital? A. Next Monday. B. Next Friday. C. Next Tuesday. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What products does Stevenson’s produce? A. Medical tools. B. Metal goods. C. Machine parts. 19. Who is Ronald Stevenson? A. The manager of the company. B. The director of the company. C. The founder of the company. 20. What is the school unable to do this year? A. Arrange a morning presentation every week. B. Hire a teacher to observe and talk to the students. C. Send a teacher to find out about the group’s progress. 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 Genius New Inventions A brain implant Advances in technology are bringing hope to those with spinal (脊骨的) injuries. One man can probably walk again simply by thinking about it, thanks to a digital brain-spine device, which boosts nerve signals damaged by the injury. Electronic implants in his brain allow him to transmit his silent intentions to a receptor implanted in his spine. The implant then enlarges and sends signals to his legs and feet through his nerve cells. Extract from mushrooms David Brown and Natasha Jean, two chemists, were aware of how bad for our bodies the chemicals to prevent foods in supermarkets from going bad can be. With a goal of developing a chemical-free alternative, they bought mushroom stems from farmers who would otherwise throw them out and released mushroom-fibre extract that helps ensure food safety, helping reduce food waste emissions. Paint that cools Xiulin Ruan, a professor, has come up with a special formula that boosts the reflective power of white paint, reducing the temperature of the roof’s surface by up to 13℃ at midday. Ruan’s paint could reduce air conditioning needs by up to 40 per cent. While typical white paint will help keep things cool by reflecting 80 to 90 per cent of sunlight, this formulation reflects 98 per cent. A trash-catcher for oceans There are as many as 171 trillion pieces of plastic floating around in our oceans. What can be done to stop this flow of trash, most of which comes from rivers polluted by communities? German industrial designer Mauritz Schulz has designed a kind of floating barrier, which stretches the width of a river and acts as a net, blocking throw-away bottles and bags before they can drift out to sea. 1. Who will benefit from the brain implant according to the text? A. People with brain nerve injuries. B. People with nerve damage to the spine. C. People whose feet can’t pick up nerve signals. D. People whose legs can’t transmit nerve signals. 2. What is the function of the extract from mushrooms? A. Improving the taste of food. B. Increasing mushroom production. C. Extending shelf life of food. D. Reducing chemicals in mushrooms. 3. What do the last three inventions have in common? A. They contribute to food safety. B. They prevent environmental pollution. C. They help fight against climate change. D They protect people’s living environment. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了四项天才新发明，这些发明致力于改善健康、环境与生活品质。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Advances in technology are bringing hope to those with spinal (脊骨的) injuries. One man can probably walk again simply by thinking about it, thanks to a digital brain-spine device, which boosts nerve signals damaged by the injury. Electronic implants in his brain allow him to transmit his silent intentions to a receptor implanted in his spine. The implant then enlarges and sends signals to his legs and feet through his nerve cells.(技术的进步给脊骨损伤患者带来了希望。多亏了一个数字脑脊设备，一个男人可能只需想一想就可以重新行走，该设备可以增强因受伤而受损的神经信号。大脑中的电子植入物使他能够将自己沉默的意图传递给植入脊椎的受体。然后植入物放大并通过他的神经细胞向他的腿和脚发送信号)”可知，脊骨神经受损的人可能受益于A brain implant。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“David Brown and Natasha Jean, two chemists, were aware of how bad for our bodies the chemicals to prevent foods in supermarkets from going bad can be. With a goal of developing a chemical-free alternative, they bought mushroom stems from farmers who would otherwise throw them out and released mushroom-fibre extract that helps ensure food safety, helping reduce food waste emissions.(David Brown和Natasha Jean是两位化学家，他们意识到防止超市里的食物变质的化学物质对我们的身体有多有害。为了开发一种无化学物质的替代品，他们从农民那里购买了蘑菇茎，否则农民会把它们扔掉，并释放出蘑菇纤维提取物，这有助于确保食品安全，有助于减少食物浪费的排放)”可知，两位化学家从蘑菇中提取物质，代替化学物质，防止食物变质，所以蘑菇提取物的作用是延长食品的保质期。故选C项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“With a goal of developing a chemical-free alternative, they bought mushroom stems from farmers who would otherwise throw them out and released mushroom-fibre extract that helps ensure food safety, helping reduce food waste emissions.(为了开发一种无化学物质的替代品，他们从农民那里购买了蘑菇茎，否则农民会把它们扔掉，并释放出蘑菇纤维提取物，这有助于确保食品安全，有助于减少食物浪费的排放)”可知，蘑菇提取物有助于确保食品安全、减少食物浪费，根据第三段“Ruan’s paint could reduce air conditioning needs by up to 40 per cent.(阮的油漆可以减少多达40%的空调需求)”以及常识可知，冷却的油漆可以减少空调需求，保护环境，根据第四段“German industrial designer Mauritz Schulz has designed a kind of floating barrier, which stretches the width of a river and acts as a net, blocking throw-away bottles and bags before they can drift out to sea.(德国工业设计师Mauritz Schulz设计了一种漂浮屏障，它延伸到一条河的宽度，充当一张网，在丢弃的瓶子和袋子漂到海里之前挡住它们)”可知，海洋垃圾收集器可以收集垃圾，以避免污染海洋，所以后三项发明的共同之处在于它们可以保护人们的生活环境。故选D项。 B It’s January and time to go back to school. For some, that might be a gloomy prospect after the joys of the post Christmas festive period. For me, though, it’s as exciting as a trip to Antarctica, also as scary as starting a job for which I’m not sure whether I’m qualified. To be embarking on a master’s degree in Psychotherapy and Counselling at Regent’s University at 71 is perhaps an unlikely route for someone who dropped out of school at 17. But now I’ve come full circle to the conclusion that nothing, for me, feels more stimulating at this point in my life than learning new things. That studying, far from being the bore and the chore it used to be, is a treat. Turning 70 came as something of a shock. I started to feel I was drifting (飘). Without a big project, and without any major family responsibilities, I was starting to feel I was lying on a bed of thorns. Friends of similar age were lapping up their lives, socializing and travelling. However, I longed for something more. Or perhaps not more, but different. As the gloom grew, I thought perhaps I needed to see a therapist. A friend, a psychotherapist, suggested that while therapy might be useful, doing a course on the basics of psychotherapy and counselling might be more up my street. Without too much thinking, I decided to give it a shot. So that’s how every weekday I beep (发出哔哔声) myself through the gate with my student pass, which makes me smile every time. I felt privileged to be exposed to a group of my fellow students who were willing to be open to me. While ageing is an inevitable process, we can get rid of a lot of the rules about what’s age-appropriate. Studying for a master’s degree in old age is a challenge, but it has provided me with a new perspective on life. Hence, ageing should never limit your ambitions. 4. How did the author feel when going back to school? A. Unrealistic. B. Resistant. C. Awkward. D. Expectant. 5. Why did turning 70 come as a shock to the author? A. She achieved nothing before. B. She lived without a purpose. C. She had to support her family. D. She was separated by her fellows. 6. What is the author’s suggestion when facing ageing? A. Keeping your passions alive. B. Seeking support if needed. C. Behaving age-appropriately. D. Socializing with young students. 7. What can be the best title for the text? A. Returning To School — My Dream Since Childhood B. My Efforts To Learn At An unlikely Age Paying Off C. Learning — My Way To Overcome The Ageing Crisis D. My Tough Journey To Pursuing A Master’s Degree 【答案】4. D 5. B 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者七十岁退休以后，因生活没有了目标而有危机感。于是，在朋友的建议下，作者决定攻读硕士学位，这让作者有了新的奋斗目标和人生感悟。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“It’s January and time to go back to school. For some, that might be a gloomy prospect after the joys of the post Christmas festive period. For me, though, it’s as exciting as a trip to Antarctica, also as scary as starting a job for which I’m not sure whether I’m qualified. (现在是一月份，是时候回学校了。对一些人来说，在圣诞节后的欢乐过后，这可能是一个令人沮丧的前景。然而，对我来说，这就像去南极洲旅行一样令人兴奋，也像开始一份我不确定自己是否胜任的工作一样令人恐惧。)”和第二段“To be embarking on a master’s degree in Psychotherapy and Counselling at Regent’s University at 71 is perhaps an unlikely route for someone who dropped out of school at 17. But now I’ve come full circle to the conclusion that nothing, for me, feels more stimulating at this point in my life than learning new things. That studying, far from being the bore and the chore it used to be, is a treat. (对于一个17岁就辍学的人来说，71岁开始在摄政大学攻读心理治疗和咨询专业的硕士学位可能是一条不太可能的道路。但现在，我绕了一圈，得出了一个结论：对我来说，在我生命的这个阶段，没有什么比学习新事物更令人兴奋的了。学习不再像以前那样枯燥乏味，而是一种享受。)”可知，返校的时间到了，作者感到十分兴奋，她觉得学习不再是苦差事，而是一种享受，所以她满怀期待，故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Without a big project, and without any major family responsibilities, I was starting to feel I was lying on a bed of thorns. Friends of similar age were lapping up their lives, socializing and travelling. However, I longed for something more. Or perhaps not more, but different. (没有一个大项目，没有任何主要的家庭责任，我开始觉得自己躺在荆棘的床上。同龄的朋友们享受着他们的生活、社交和旅行。然而，我渴望更多的东西。或许不会更多，但会有所不同。)”可知，由于没有事情可做，也没有家庭负担，即生活没有目标，作者开始如坐针毡。故选B。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“While ageing is an inevitable process, we can get rid of a lot of the rules about what’s age-appropriate. Studying for a master’s degree in old age is a challenge, but it has provided me with a new perspective on life. Hence, ageing should never limit your ambitions. (虽然衰老是一个不可避免的过程，但我们可以摆脱许多关于什么是适合年龄的规则。在年老时攻读硕士学位是一个挑战，但它让我对生活有了新的看法。因此，年龄不应该限制你的抱负。)”可知，面对衰老，作者的建议是人不能因为年老而没有追求，即仍要对生活满怀激情，故选A。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读文章，尤其是由文章第三段“Turning 70 came as something of a shock. I started to feel I was drifting (飘). Without a big project, and without any major family responsibilities, I was starting to feel I was lying on a bed of thorns. Friends of similar age were lapping up their lives, socializing and travelling. However, I longed for something more. Or perhaps not more, but different. (70岁生日的到来让我有些震惊。我开始觉得自己在漂流。没有一个大项目，没有任何主要的家庭责任，我开始觉得自己躺在荆棘的床上。同龄的朋友们享受着他们的生活、社交和旅行。然而，我渴望更多的东西。或许不会更多，但会有所不同。)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者七十岁退休以后，因生活没有目标而有危机感。于是，在朋友的建议下，作者决定攻读硕士学位，这对作者克服危机感产生了很大的帮助。选项C“Learning—My Way To Overcome The Ageing Crisis (学习——我克服老龄化危机的方法)”符合题意。故选C。 C Is there any such thing as a salt tooth? We are familiar with a sweet tooth, along with the negative effects of sugar. We are broadly aware of the disadvantages of too much salt, including high blood pressure, which puts pressure on the blood vessels (血管), the heart and the kidneys. It can also lead to water retention (水肿). But we don’t tend to police how much salt we eat — at least, not as rigorously as with sugar — or question whether we are just paying attention to our bodies, which require some salt for muscles to work properly, or we are being controlled by a strong urge. A salt tooth is quite unlike a sweet tooth. It doesn’t create an appetite for itself at the hormone level. But salt does make our taste buds (味蕾) get used to it, so that the more you eat, the more you need to get the same salty hit. This is why chefs can get heavy-handed with it. As Sam Bloom, a nutritional therapist, explains, “What is generally more concerning is the fat that is used together with salt, like salty crisps, fries and fast food. Ready meals are often the worst for hidden salts. Anything that adds flavor that isn’t a spice or herb will probably have salt added to it and can make you want to eat more because it tastes good. The salt and fat combination in these foods is what causes problems with cholesterol (胆固醇). The salt that people add to a meal is much less concerning.” Nutritionists’ suggestion is convincing: When the desire for salt hits, avoid going straight for salty snack foods such as crisps and instead ensure you are well hydrated. Seek out whole foods, such as olives and leafy greens. These foods will help you alleviate the desire for salt, which may often be due to a desire for nutrient-rich food. 8. What does the underlined word “rigorously” in paragraph 1 mean? A. Generally. B. Strictly. C. Largely. D. Pleasantly. 9. Why is salt different from sugar according to paragraph 2? A. Salt attracts chefs. B. Salt gets people adapted. C. Salt can change hormone level. D. Salt generates a special appetite. 10. What is Sam Bloom’s attitude towards ready meals? A. Objective. B. Approving. C. Negative. D. Ambiguous. 11. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A. Ways of seeking out whole food. B. Reasons for getting the desire for salt. C. Attitudes towards seeking for nutrient food. D. Approaches to relieving the eagerness for salt. 【答案】8. B 9. B 10. C 11. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。人们通常不会注意到摄入过量盐的危害。文章对此进行了介绍，并提供了缓解对盐的渴望的方法。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段第五句中的“we don’t tend to police how much salt we eat(我们不太在意自己吃了多少盐)”和“at least(至少)”以及“as with sugar(就像对糖一样)”可知，此处是指不像严格限制糖的摄入一样限制盐，所以rigorously意为“严格地”。故选B。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句和第三句“It doesn’t create an appetite for itself at the hormone level. But salt does make our taste buds (味蕾) get used to it, so that the more you eat, the more you need to get the same salty hit.(在激素水平上，盐本身不会产生食欲。但盐确实会让我们的味蕾适应它，所以你吃得越多，你就越需要得到同样的咸味)”可知，盐和糖不同是因为盐能让人适应。故选B。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Ready meals are often the worst for hidden salts. Anything that adds flavor that isn’t a spice or herb will probably have salt added to it and can make you want to eat more because it tastes good. The salt and fat combination in these foods is what causes problems with cholesterol (胆固醇).(即食食品通常是含隐性盐最多的食物。任何不是香料或草药的调味料都可能会添加盐，这会让你想吃得更多，因为它尝起来很好吃。这些食物中的盐和脂肪组合是导致胆固醇问题的原因)”可知，山姆·布鲁姆对即食食品的态度是消极的。故选C。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Nutritionists’ suggestion is convincing: When the desire for salt hits, avoid going straight for salty snack foods such as crisps and instead ensure you are well hydrated. Seek out whole foods, such as olives and leafy greens. These foods will help you alleviate the desire for salt, which may often be due to a desire for nutrient-rich food.(营养学家的建议很有说服力：当你想吃盐的时候，不要直接吃含盐的零食，比如薯片，而是要保证你的水分充足。选择天然食物，比如橄榄和绿叶蔬菜。这些食物将帮助你减轻对盐的渴望，这可能通常是由于对营养丰富的食物的渴望)”可知，最后一段主要是讲缓解对盐的渴望的方法。故选D。 D What’s your favorite book? Think of all the books you have ever read. Now imagine if you had not read any of them, how would your life be different? Out of 7.8 billion people in the world today, 12% are illiterate (文盲的). This means that 1 in 5 adults are incapable of writing their own name, let alone reading a line out of a book. While the Universal Declaration of Human Rights expressly states under its 26th article the right to a free education “at least in the elementary and fundamental stages”, marginalized (边缘化的) populations are often denied this basic right. September 8 is International Literacy Day, established by UNESCO in 1966 to raise awareness on the issue by giving rise to support worldwide. In 1965, the World Conference of Ministers of Education (WCME) met in Tehran, Iran to discuss future plans which would involve the eradication (消除) of illiteracy. As a way to honor the opening of this meeting,the conference decided that September 8 would be announced as International Literacy Day. This year’s theme for the day is “Literacy And Sustainable Societies”. But what exactly does that mean? Literacy has been associated with the reduction of poverty as it offers skills for gaining knowledge, values, and attitudes for expanding societies in a sustainable way. At the same time, the promotion of literacy boosts agriculture, health, and vocational skills, leading societies to become more efficient and environmentally literate. So how can you raise awareness and promote literacy on this day? Host a reading competition at your school or simply exchange books with friends. You could create a book club or even start a writing competition. Be an active global citizen by commitment to raising awareness so that we can eradicate illiteracy. 12 What can we learn from the text? A. 7.8 billion people in the world are illiterate. B. One’s life would be different without reading. C. 1/5 adults are capable of writing their own name. D. Marginalized populations can also receive free education. 13. Why did UNESCO establish International Literacy Day? A. To raise money for the WCME. B. To offer free education to all people. C. To make people recognize the illiteracy issue. D. To discuss future plans involving the end of illiteracy. 14. What can we say about the theme of this year? A. Literacy can make for poverty increase. B. Literacy will thoroughly eradicate poverty. C. Literacy may directly lead to sustainable societies. D. Literacy has close connection with sustainable societies. 15. What does the author try to express in the last paragraph? A. Do your part to help the eradication of illiteracy. B. It is everyone’s duty to be an active global citizen. C. Hosting a reading competition is the only way to improve literacy. D. Only depending on UNESCO can not eradicate illiteracy. 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了国际扫盲日及其重要性，强调了扫盲对于减少贫困、促进可持续发展以及提高社会效率的作用，同时呼吁人们在这一天积极行动，提高扫盲意识，为消除文盲做出贡献。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Think of all the books you have ever read. Now imagine if you had not read any of them, how would your life be different?(想想你读过的所有书。现在想象一下，如果你没有读过这些书，你的生活会有什么不同？)”和下文中对国际扫盲日的介绍可推知，如果没有阅读，一个人的生活会有所不同。故选B。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Out of 7.8 billion people in the world today, 12% are illiterate ( 文盲的 ). This means that 1 in 5 adults are incapable of writing their own name, let alone reading a line out of a book.(在当今世界78亿人口中，12%是文盲。这意味着五分之一的成年人都不会写自己的名字，更不用说读书中的一行字了。)”及第三段“September 8 is International Literacy Day, established by UNESCO in 1966 to raise awareness on the issue by giving rise to support worldwide.(9月8日是国际扫盲日，由联合国教科文组织于1966年设立，旨在通过在全世界范围内提供支持来提高人们对这一问题的认识。)”可知，联合国教科文组织设立国际扫盲日是为了让人们认识到文盲问题。故选C。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“This year’s theme for the day is “Literacy And Sustainable Societies”. But what exactly does that mean? Literacy has been associated with the reduction of poverty as it offers skills for gaining knowledge, values, and attitudes for expanding societies in a sustainable way. At the same time, the promotion of literacy boosts agriculture, health, and vocational skills, leading societies to become more efficient and environmentally literate.( 今年国际扫盲日的主题是“扫盲与可持续社会”。但这到底是什么意思呢？扫盲一直与减少贫困有关，因为它为以可持续的方式扩大社会提供了获取知识、价值观和态度的技能。与此同时，扫盲促进了农业、卫生和职业技能的发展，使社会变得更有效率，更有环保意识。)”可知，今年的主题说明识字与可持续社会有密切联系。故选D。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“So how can you raise awareness and promote literacy on this day? Host a reading competition at your school or simply exchange books with friends. You could create a book club or even start a writing competition. Be an active global citizen by commitment to raising awareness so that we can eradicate illiteracy.(那么，在这一天你该如何提高人们的意识，促进扫盲呢？在学校举办一场阅读比赛，或者和朋友交换书籍。你可以创建一个读书俱乐部，甚至开始一个写作比赛。通过承诺提高认识，成为积极的全球公民，以便我们能够消除文盲。)”可推知，作者在最后一段想表达，大家应为扫除文盲尽自己的一份力量。故选A。 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。 You may be feeling a mix of emotions — nervousness, depression and maybe even a little bit of fear about your coming exam. ____16____ But remember that you are not alone in these feelings. Your family, friends and teachers are all here to support you every step of the way. Here are a few strategies to help you with the big feelings. It’s normal to have those big feelings ahead of a big event. When they start to bubble up inside you, remember to take a deep breath. Think about the times when you’ve overcome challenges before and how proud you felt afterwards. You are capable of so much more than you realize. ____17____ If you’re stressed about an exam, try talking to someone who tend to be laid back, empathetic, and supportive, whether it’s a parent, teacher, or friend. Open up about how you’re feeling and ask them for support. ____18____ It can make them feel a little less overwhelming. You must find a balance between your schoolwork and your life. Try doing something you enjoy, like listening or dancing to music, drawing, going for a walk, or hitting or kicking a ball outside. Take breaks and do things that make you happy. ____19____ You could also try practising some relaxation techniques, like deep breathing or mindfulness meditation (冥想). Close your eyes and imagine yourself in a calm and peaceful place, where all your worries melt away. ____20____ It’s okay to feel nervous or worried, but try not to be too hard on yourself. You are doing the best you can and that’s all anyone can ask for. A Get those emotions out in the open. B. You are amazing just the way you are. C. Those can help keep those big feelings in check. D. Remind yourself of all the things that make you special. E. The exam is just one small part of your learning journey. F. It’s normal to feel this way when faced with something challenging. G. Most importantly, remember to be kind to yourself during this time. 【答案】16. F 17. E 18. A 19. C 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。这篇文章旨在为读者提供如何应对考试压力和情绪的建议。 【16题详解】 根据前文“You may be feeling a mix of emotions — nervousness, depression and maybe even a little bit of fear about your coming exam.(你可能会感到一种复杂的情绪——紧张、沮丧，甚至可能对即将到来的考试有一点恐惧)”可知，F项“It’s normal to feel this way when faced with something challenging.(当面临挑战时，有这种感觉是很正常的)”是对前文的进一步说明，且和后文“But remember that you are not alone in these feelings.(但请记住，你并不是一个人有这种感觉)”构成转折关系，符合文意。故选F项。 【17题详解】 位于段位，是对前文的总结，根据前文“It’s normal to have those big feelings ahead of a big event. When they start to bubble up inside you, remember to take a deep breath. Think about the times when you’ve overcome challenges before and how proud you felt afterwards. You are capable of so much more than you realize.(在重大事件发生前有这种强烈的感觉是很正常的。当它们开始在你心中冒泡时，记得深呼吸。想想你以前克服挑战的时候，以及之后你感到多么自豪。你比你意识到的要能干得多)”可知，本段主要讲述了不要太在意考试，所以E项“The exam is just one small part of your learning journey.(考试只是你学习之旅的一小部分)”承接上文，符合本段主题是对前文的总结。故选E项。 【18题详解】 根据前文“If you’re stressed about an exam, try talking to someone who tend to be laid back, empathetic, and supportive, whether it’s a parent, teacher, or friend. Open up about how you’re feeling and ask them for support.(如果你对考试感到压力很大，试着和那些随和、善解人意、支持你的人谈谈，无论是父母、老师还是朋友。敞开心扉说出你的感受，请求他们的支持)”可知，A项“Get those emotions out in the open.(把这些情绪发泄出来)”是前文方法的结果，符合文意。故选A项。 【19题详解】 根据前文“You must find a balance between your schoolwork and your life. Try doing something you enjoy, like listening or dancing to music, drawing, going for a walk, or hitting or kicking a ball outside. Take breaks and do things that make you happy.(你必须在学业和生活之间找到平衡。试着做一些你喜欢的事情，比如听音乐或跳舞，画画，散步，或者在外面击球或踢球。休息一下，做一些让你开心的事情)”可知，C项“Those can help keep those big feelings in check.(这些可以帮助你控制那些强烈的感觉)”为前文方法的作用，Those代指上文提到的喜欢的事情，符合文意。故选C项。 【20题详解】 设空位于段首，为本段中心句，根据后文“It’s okay to feel nervous or worried, but try not to be too hard on yourself. You are doing the best you can and that’s all anyone can ask for.(感到紧张或担心是可以的，但尽量不要对自己太苛刻。你正在尽你所能做到最好，这是任何人都能要求的)”可知，本段主要讲述对自己好点，所以G项“Most importantly, remember to be kind to yourself during this time.(最重要的是，记住在这段时间对自己好一点)”符合本段主题，为本段中心句。故选G项。 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。 Rodney started mowing (割草) yards for free in 2015 to help neighbors in his community, including senior citizens, single parents and individuals with disabilities. The idea ____21____ him when he drove past an elderly neighbor ____22____ to mow his lawn. Rodney ____23____ and offered to finish the job for his neighbor. He soon set a goal of mowing 40 lawns by the end of that winter, but increased that goal to 100 lawns as he quickly surpassed his ____24____ target. “I’m ____25____ of cutting grass because I’m young and strong,” explained Rodney. Once he reached his 100-lawn goal, he realized he could ____26____ more people by creating a program that included youths as ____27____. He founded the Raising Men Lawn Care Service and began recruiting (招募) local youths aged 7 to 17, as he said, “Show them the importance of ____28____ their community.” Rodney started the nonprofit lawn program while still in college. He now holds a master’s degree in social work and ____29____ his nonprofit organization full time. Children can get _____30_____ by sending in a photo of themselves holding a sign that reads, “I accept the 50-yard challenge.” _____31_____ participation, the organization will send the child a shirt, safety glasses and ear protection. Once the child completes the _____32_____, the organization delivers them a brand-new lawn mower. The program provides a valuable service for community members who have difficulty _____33_____ mowing their own yards. The lawn challenge also provides an opportunity for youths to build a _____34_____ with neighbors. The service is a _____35_____ for the youth volunteers and community members. 21. A. terrified B. struck C. impacted D. navigated 22. A. managing B. pretending C. struggling D. guaranteeing 23. A. turned around B. came down C. walked away D. pulled over 24. A. initial B. immediate C. direct D. sudden 25. A. afraid B. tired C. capable D. aware 26. A. disturb B. serve C. refresh D. secure 27. A. volunteers B. captains C. employees D. inspectors 28. A. forming B. restricting C. advertising D. repaying 29. A. witnesses B. joins C. runs D. admires 30. A. trapped B. organized C. permitted D. involved 31. A. In return for B. On behalf of C. In charge of D. In contact with 32. A. assessment B. commitment C. surgeon D. reform 33. A. mentally B. socially C. physically D. financially 34. A. bond B. defence C. model D. system 35. A. motivation B. reflection C. to-do D. win-win 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Rodney在2015年开始免费为社区中的邻居修剪草坪，包括老年人、单亲家庭和残疾人，以帮助他们。他的想法起源于看到一位老年邻居努力修剪草坪的情景。他很快设定了一个目标，并很快超过了这个目标。为了服务更多的人，他成立了一个包括青少年志愿者的项目。他创立了“Raising Men Lawn Care Service”组织，并开始招募7至17岁的当地青少年，旨在向他们展示回馈社区的重要性。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当他开车经过一位正在努力修剪草坪老邻居时，他突然想到了这个主意。A. terrified使恐惧；B. struck使突然想到；C. impacted影响；D. navigated导航，航行。根据“The idea”可知，此处表示他突然想到这个主意。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. managing管理，完成（困难的事）；B. pretending假装；C. struggling费力，挣扎；D. guaranteeing保证。根据“an elderly neighbor”可知，老邻居正在挣扎着修剪草坪。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：Rodney把车停在路边，主动提出为邻居完成这项工作。A. turned around转身；B. came down下降；C. walked away走开，转身离开；D. pulled over靠边停车。根据“when he drove past an elderly neighbor”可知，Rodney停车帮忙。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他很快设定了在那个冬天结束前修剪40块草坪的目标，但很快就超过了最初的目标，他把目标提高到100块草坪。A. initial最初的；B. immediate立刻的；C. direct直接的；D. sudden突然的。根据“but increased that goal to 100 lawns”可知，40块草坪是最初目标。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Rodney解释说:“我有能力割草，因为我年轻强壮。”A. afraid害怕的；B. tired劳累的；C. capable有能力的；D. aware意识到的。根据“because I’m young and strong”可知，Rodney觉得自己年轻强壮，是有能力割草的原因。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当他达到100块草坪的目标时，他意识到他可以通过创建一个包括年轻人作为志愿者的项目来为更多人服务。A. disturb打扰；B. serve服务；C. refresh刷新，使恢复精力；D. secure保护，获得。根据“He founded the Raising Men Lawn Care Service”可知，创建项目是为了能够为更多人服务。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. volunteers志愿者；B. captains船长；C. employees雇员；D. inspectors检查员。根据“began recruiting (招募) local youths aged 7 to 17, as he said, “Show them the importance of ____8____ their community.””可知，此处表示招募年轻人做志愿者。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他创立了“Raising Men Lawn Care Service”，并开始招募当地7到17岁的年轻人，正如他所说，“让他们知道回报社区的重要性。”A. forming形成；B. restricting限制；C. advertising做广告；D. repaying偿还，回报。根据上文“by creating a program that included youths as ____7____.”可知，年轻人是做志愿者，因此是回报社区。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他现在拥有社会工作硕士学位，并全职经营他的非营利组织。A. witnesses见证，目睹；B. joins加入；C. runs跑，经营；D. admires钦佩。根据“his nonprofit organization full time.”可知，Rodney全职经营他的非营利组织。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：孩子们可以通过发送一张自己举着“我接受50个院子挑战”标语的照片来参与进来。A. trapped使陷入困境；B. organized组织；C. permitted允许；D. involved涉及，使卷入。根据“by sending in a photo of themselves holding a sign that reads”可知，此处描述的是孩子参与的方式。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：作为参与活动的回报，该组织将给孩子们送去一件衬衫、一副安全眼镜和一件护耳装置。A. In return for作为……的回报；B. On behalf of代表；C. In charge of负责，主管；D. In contact with与……联系。根据“the organization will send the child a shirt, safety glasses and ear protection.”可知，组织给孩子们提供的物品是作为参与活动的回报。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一旦孩子完成了承诺，该组织就会给他们一台全新的割草机。A. assessment评价，评估；B. commitment承诺，保证；C. surgeon外科医生；D. reform改革。根据上文“Children can get ____10____ by sending in a photo of themselves holding a sign that reads, “I accept the 50-yard challenge.””可知，孩子们完成承诺，该组织就会给他们一台全新的割草机。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：该项目为社区成员提供了一项有价值的服务，他们在自己的院子里割草有困难。A. mentally精神上；B. socially社会上；C. physically身体上；D. financially财政上。根据上文“Rodney started mowing (割草) yards for free in 2015 to help neighbors in his community, including senior citizens, single parents and individuals with disabilities.”可知，需要帮助的这些人自己割草身体上有困难。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：草坪挑战赛也为年轻人提供了一个与邻居建立联系的机会。A. bond纽带，联系；B. defence防御，防守；C. model模范；D. system系统。根据“with neighbors”可知，这个挑战赛为邻里之间建立联系提供了机会。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这项服务对青年志愿者和社区成员来说是双赢的。A. motivation动机；B. reflection反思；C. to-do待办事项；D. win-win合作共赢，双赢关系。根据“youth volunteers and community members.”可知，这项活动是双赢的。故选D。 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。 Every early morning in Southwest China’s Chongqing, there is a common scene at the city’s Rail Transit Line 4: A group of farmers ____36____ (shoulder) vegetables for sale are busy riding on the subway to downtown. Nicknamed “packbasket special line”, the second phase of the subway line, connecting Shichuan town to the city center, has ____37____ total length of 32.8 kilometers and 15 stations. It ____38____ (provide) local farmers near the town with a wider channel for selling their produce since its opening in 2022. Every morning around 6 o’clock, the entrance and exit of the Shichuan Town station of the line are ____39____ (pack) with these special commuters (上下班往返的人) ____40____ baskets are filled with fresh seasonal vegetables. It took them more than one hour to reach the city before the opening of the line as they had to take several buses. Now, by taking the subway, they can get there in less than 30 minutes ____41____ any difficulty. The opening of this subway line not only saves money for the farmers but also time, bringing great ____42____ (convenient) to them. ____43____ (facilitate) the farmers, the station, which was supposed to open at 6:15, now opens five minutes ____44____ (early) every day. The staff members at the station also assist as much as possible: guiding them to _____45_____ (efficient) enter the station in order and to use the elevators, and helping them with the baskets. 【答案】36. shouldering 37. a 38. has provided##has been providing 39. packed 40. whose 41. without 42. convenience 43. To facilitate 44. earlier 45. efficiently 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了重庆为了方便农民而开设的“背篓专线”。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在中国西南部的重庆，每天清晨，城市轨道交通4号线上都有一个常见的场景：一群农民扛着要卖的蔬菜，忙着乘地铁去市中心。此处shoulder与farmers构成主动关系，故用现在分词作后置定语。故填shouldering。 【37题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这条地铁二期线路被称为“背篓专线”，连接石川镇和市中心，全长32.8公里，有15个车站。短语a total length of表示“全长”，total是以辅音音素开头。故填a。 【38题详解】 考查时态。句意：自2022年开业以来，它一直为该镇附近的当地农民提供更广泛的渠道来销售他们的产品。根据后文since its opening in 2022可知可用现在完成时，或现在完成进行时，主语为It，助动词用has。故填has provided/has been providing。 【39题详解】 考查语态。句意：每天早上6点左右，高铁石川镇站的出入口都挤满了这些特殊的通勤者，他们的篮子里装满了新鲜的时令蔬菜。the entrance and exit与pack之间是被动关系，短语be packed with表示“挤满”。故填packed。 【40题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：每天早上6点左右，高铁石川镇站的出入口都挤满了这些特殊的通勤者，他们的篮子里装满了新鲜的时令蔬菜。定语从句修饰先行词commuters，baskets与先行词是一种所属关系，在从句作定语，应用whose。故填whose。 【41题详解】 考查介词。句意：现在，通过乘坐地铁，他们可以在30分钟内到达那里，没有任何困难。短语without any difficulty表示“毫不费力地”复合句意。故填without。 【42题详解】 考查名词。句意：这条地铁线的开通不仅为农民节省了金钱，也节省了时间，给他们带来了极大的方便。作动词的宾语，应用名词convenience，不可数。故填convenience。 43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：为了方便农民，原本应该在6点15分开放的车站现在每天提前5分钟开放。此处facilitate作目的状语，应用不定式，首字母大写。故填To facilitate。 【44题详解】 考查比较级。句意：为了方便农民，原本应该在6点15分开放的车站现在每天提前5分钟开放。根据上文“which was supposed to open at 6:15, now opens five minutes”可知，表示提前五分钟，应用比较级。故填earlier。 【45题详解】 考查副词。句意：车站的工作人员也尽可能地提供帮助：引导他们有序高效地进入车站，使用电梯，帮助他们提篮子。修饰动词enter应用副词efficiently，故填efficiently。 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，上周五你校绿色未来社团组织社员参观了当地一家农业生态园。请你给校英文报写一篇关于该活动的报道，内容包括： 1. 参观目的； 2. 活动内容； 3. 大家的感受。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 A Visit To A Local Agricultural Ecological Park __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文： A Visit To A Local Agricultural Ecological Park Last Friday, the Green Future Society of our school embarked on a meaningful journey to a local agricultural ecological park, with the purpose of gaining insights into sustainable farming practices and promoting environmental awareness. During the visit, we engaged in various activities, including guided tours around the park, participating in a hands on workshop and interacting with the farm animals. Another highlight of the visit was being treated a delicious lunch made from the farm’s fresh produce. The visit concluded with a discussion session where students shared their thoughts and asked questions about the visit. The visit to the ecological farm was a resounding success. It not only broadened our knowledge about sustainable agriculture but also reinforced our commitment to living in harmony with nature. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给校英文报写一篇关于参观活动的报道。 【详解】1.词汇积累 有意义的：meaningful→significant 各种各样：various→a variety of 参与：engage in→take part in 加强：reinforce→strengthen 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Last Friday, the Green Future Society of our school embarked on a meaningful journey to a local agricultural ecological park, with the purpose of gaining insights into sustainable farming practices and promoting environmental awareness. 拓展句：Last Friday, the Green Future Society of our school embarked on a meaningful journey to a local agricultural ecological park, whose aim is to gain insights into sustainable farming practices and promote environmental awareness. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Last Friday, the Green Future Society of our school embarked on a meaningful journey to a local agricultural ecological park, with the purpose of gaining insights into sustainable farming practices and promoting environmental awareness. (运用了动名词作宾语) [高分句型2] The visit concluded with a discussion session where students shared their thoughts and asked questions about the visit. (运用了where引导定语从句) 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。 Tripod’s story started one spring morning as I was finishing a morning surgery at the veterinary clinic (兽医诊所) I owned. I was writing up medical records of the surgery patients when my receptionist (接待员) stuck her head into my office. She told me there was a big cat lying outside with a seriously injured front leg. What’s worse, nobody knew whom it belonged to. Then I sent two of my pre-vet students to pick up the poor cat while I went back to my record-keeping. But it wasn’t long before I heard the students returning with this newest patient who seemed to be in pretty bad condition. I carefully checked up the injuries which seemed to be caused by the pressing of a heavy object. With the extremely horrible smell, I knew from years of experience this cat didn’t have an owner. “Well, then,” I sighed, “I’m not sure whether we are able to bring this cat back to life, but let’s give him our best shot anyway. Afterwards, let’s see if we can find a home for him. ” Just then, when one of the students began touching the cat’s head gently, somewhere deep in the cat’s throat, a weak purr (呼噜声) began. As the student continued to pet the cat, I noticed the cat’s breathing became less laboured (缓慢而困难的). When I performed the complicated operation, I whispered, “You’re a fighter, aren’t you, boy? You deserve a chance to live.” However, after the surgery, he lost one leg, and still struggled with life and death. Over the next few weeks, Tripod, the cat, went through many ups and downs, but I was sure about his resilience (快速恢复的能力). News about Tripod spread. A number of customers stopped by regularly to check on the progress of his recovery, including Mrs Melson, a pet lover. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The day finally came when I decided Tripod had really recovered. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Though unwilling to part with Tripod, we were happy to see Mrs Melson come for him. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文： The day finally came when I decided Tripod had really recovered. The signs of his improvement became increasingly evident. The wounds began to close and the fur started to grow back, which was once a constant reminder of the accident gradually disappeared. His appetite slowly returned, his purrs growing louder. He had gained almost five pounds and was getting around well on his three legs. The once dying creature now showed glimmers, curiosity and an enthusiasm for life in his eyes. Everyone in the clinic had grown to love this three-legged fighter. Though unwilling to part with Tripod, we were happy to see Mrs Melson come for him. Drawn to Tripod’s story, the lady expressed her desire to provide him with a loving home. After careful consideration and discussions, we agreed that Mrs Melson would be the perfect family for Tripod. As Tripod settled into his new home, he quickly adapted, becoming a cherished member of the family. His tale of resilience and recovery inspired many, and the clinic continued its mission to care for animals in need, honoring the spirit of compassion and dedication that had saved Tripod’s life. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在诊所遇到了受伤的猫，猫失去了一条腿，在作者的照顾下，逐渐康复，诊所里的人也都喜欢上了这只猫，取名Tripod。最后Tripod被一位夫人收养了，很快适应了环境，成为了这个家庭的宝贵成员。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“终于有一天，我认定Tripod真的康复了”可知，第一段可描写Tripod康复的经过以及得到了大家的喜爱。 ②由第二段首句内容“虽然我们不愿意和Tripod分开，但我们很高兴看到梅尔森太太来接他”可知，第二段可描写Tripod被人收养以及作者的感悟。 2.续写线索：Tripod康复——Tripod体重增加——Tripod得到大家喜爱——Tripod被梅尔森太太收养——Tripod成为家庭成员——作者感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①消失：disappear/vanish ②继续：continue/go on ③表达：express/extend 情绪类 ①珍爱：cherished/beloved ②热情：enthusiasm/passion 【点睛】[高分句型1] The wounds began to close and the fur started to grow back, which was once a constant reminder of the accident gradually disappeared. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] As Tripod settled into his new home, he quickly adapted, becoming a cherished member of the family. 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