内容正文:
2023—2024学年高一期末(下)测试
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)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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.
答案是C。
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What’s the weather like today?
A. Rainy. B. Windy. C. Sunny.
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What does the man want to have first?
A. A bowl of soup. B. Some bread. C. A salad.
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What will the woman do next?
A. Go to sleep. B. Make the bed. C. Do the dishes.
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How long will the speakers wait for the bus to leave?
A. 15 minutes. B. 20 minutes. C. 5 minutes.
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What is the man doing?
A. He is typing. B. He is repairing his computer. C. He is taking a computer course.
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。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What does the man want to do?
A. Get new running shoes. B. Ask for directions. C. Buy some sports clothing.
7. How does the woman find online shopping?
A. Uncertain. B. Pleasant. C. Disappointed.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. Who will go to the concert with the man?
A. His friend. B. The woman. C. His sister.
9. Why did the man buy the tickets?
A. To celebrate his sister’s birthday.
B. To meet his favourite musician.
C. To send his friend as a wedding gift.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
10 Where does the man come from?
A. Britain. B. Thailand. C. Indonesia.
11. What season is it likely to be in the speakers’ city?
A. Summer. B. Autumn. C. Winter.
12. Why did the man feel sad during his trip?
A. The weather there was cold. B. The sea pollution was serious. C. The beach was too crowded.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
13. How are the speakers feeling about watching TV these days?
A. Excited. B. Bored. C. Interested.
14. Which of the following is the man’s favourite?
A. Cooking shows. B. Music programs. C. Football games.
15. How much did the woman’s paid-up account cost a month?
A. $10. B. $12. C. $25.
16. What does the man recommend to the woman?
A. A film. B. A TV series. C. A funny show.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
17. Why did the speaker’s mother stop the truck?
A. It ran out of gas. B. It got to the destination. C. It was stuck in a hole.
18. Which car had one person in it?
A. The red one. B. The blue one. C. The yellow one.
19. How many people came to help push the truck?
A. 4. B. 5. C. 7.
20. Who helped the speaker and her mother solve the problem?
A. Car repairmen. B. The speaker’s friends. C. The strangers.
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 of the Best Money Games for Kids
When was the last time your kids saw you pay for something in cash? Chances are that your kids rarely see bills and coins exchange hands. Living in a digital world, it’s difficult for kids to understand what really happens when adults pay for things. The following are some money games for kids that can teach them the different values of bills and coins, how to handle money, and even economics.
Buy It Right
Age range: Ages 7 to 12
Buy It Right lets kids get hands-on experience dealing with bills and coins while introducing the concept of prices and thinking through whether an object is too expensive or not. Kids set their prices and buy and sell items while moving their piece around the board.
Money Match Me
Age range: Ages 5 to 8
While not entirely a game, Money Match Me can be a fun way to test kids’ knowledge of coins. One card shows a group of coins needing to be matched with a written description. For example, a picture of three quarters would be matched with a card that says “seventy-five cents”.
Money Bags
Age range: Recommended for ages 7+
If your kids need practice counting money and telling apart different coins, the Money Bags game can help. As players move along the board, they collect money from the bank. The winner is the person who has the most money when the game ends.
Pay Day
Age range: Ages 8 and up
This classic board game simulates what it’s like to get a paycheck each month while also having financial duties. Players are also able to receive 10% interest on the balance of their savings. The player with the most cash and savings at the end wins.
21. What is the skill focus of Buy It Right?
A. Introducing basic business concepts. B. Recognizing different bills and coins.
C. Learning to identify and count money. D. Making kids consider prices and expenses.
22. Which money game recommends the youngest age limit?
A. Buy It Right. B. Money Bags.
C. Money Match Me. D. Pay Day.
23. What do Money Bags and Pay Day have in common?
A. Players focus on adding different bills.
B. Whoever owns the most money is the winner.
C Kids learn how to budget in a reasonable way.
D. Kids are able to receive interest on their savings.
B
Some of the classrooms at Taft Elementary in Santa Clara, California, have one disadvantage in common: They don’t have windows. That’s true for Logan Earnest’s fifth grade classroom, and he felt it was affecting his students.
“Most of the day, they’re inside,” Earnest told CBS News. “And they don’t really get to see any trees, grass, or the blue sky.” He said the gray walls could be depressing to the kids and may affect their attention and even their attendance.
This was confirmed by former school psychologist Ernesto Rodriguez, who said the lack of windows does affect kids, because research shows being in and around nature eases anxiety and benefits students. Though no longer a practicing psychologist, perhaps he knows now more than ever the impact nature has on mental health. Rodriguez became a park ranger (公园管理员) on Southern California’s Catalina Island and began focusing on his passion—landscape photography.
It was during his training to become a park ranger that he learned a fact that kids who have views out windows to trees do better academically, emotionally and creatively. So an idea to bring nature into rooms occurred to him: Why not bring landscapes in classrooms—via the ceiling (天花板), because teachers don’t typically use them.
Rodriguez took 360 degree shots of tree canopies (树冠) using his photography skills, then he printed them and fit them onto the classroom ceiling of Earnest’s fifth grade. “Beautiful,”one student said as she entered the room. Another student said the trees brought him peace, “When you look up, it feels like you’re sitting under a tree.”
Earnest said he thought there would be many positive effects on his students. “I think my attendance is going to go up. The kids are going to want to come here more frequently. Overall, I think the kids are going to be happier,” he said.
24. What is the common challenge shared by some classrooms at Taft Elementary?
A. Lack of fresh air. B. Absence of windows.
C. Insufficient lighting. D. Limited access to technology.
25. Why did Ernesto Rodriguez bring landscapes into classrooms?
A. To connect the students with nature.
B. To promote his photography skills.
C. To improve the teachers’ performance.
D. To create an exciting environment for the students.
26. How did the students react to Rodriguez’s pictures on the classroom ceiling?
A. They did not notice the change.
B. They failed to concentrate on lessons.
C. They preferred the original gray ceiling.
D. They were in favour of the new additions.
27. What’s Logan Earnest’s attitude towards the change in the classroom?
A. Cautious and objective. B. Appreciative and supportive.
C. Concerned but doubtful. D. Curious but unsure.
C
Elephants’ important role in maintaining biodiversity and healthy ecosystems has earned them various names including ecosystem engineers and forest gardeners. However, African forest elephants — a species living in the rainforests of central Africa — are increasingly recognized by another name: “climate heroes”.
African forest elephants help lessen climate change by increasing carbon storage in their forest habitats, meaning they help remove heat-trapping CO2 from the atmosphere. They do this by influencing the forest structure, including by increasing the diversity and abundance of plant species. It’s estimated that one forest elephant can increase the net carbon capture (捕获) capacity of the forest by almost 250 acres. This is equal to removing from the atmosphere a year’s worth of emissions (排放量) from 2,047 cars.
“As strange as it seems, all that eating and destruction help the forest pull more carbon out of the air,” says Alison Pearce Stevens in the book Animal Climate Heroes! . Elephants eat more than 400 pounds of food a day, so they spend a lot of time searching for food. As they walk through the forest, they do a lot of damage to the surrounding smaller trees, leading to the survival of trees that have the ability to absorb and store more CO2.
In addition, their thirst for fruits also helps to promote forest growth. This is because elephants disperse fruit seeds. In other words, the seeds pass through the elephant bodies until they drop back to the forest floor.
But African forest elephants are seriously endangered and continue to face threats. These mainly come from hunting for the illegal international trade in elephant ivory (象牙), but also from habitat loss and fewer food sources. The number of forest elephants fell by more than 86% over a period of 31 years, and their habitats are thought to have reduced by 75%. Protecting forest elephants and the forests they depend on means we are safeguarding their ecological contributions that we all rely on.
28. How do African forest elephants help relieve climate change?
A. They increase the diversity of wildlife species.
B. They help to maintain the plants of the forest.
C. They take in heat-trapping CO2 from the atmosphere.
D. They promote the net carbon capture ability of the forest.
29. What does the underlined word “disperse” in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Consume. B. Preserve. C. Spread. D. Gather.
30. What are the threats facing African forest elephants?
A. Illegal hunting and habitat loss.
B. The disturbed balance of the forest ecosystem.
C. Natural disasters resulting from climate change.
D. Competition for water sources with other animals.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Preserving Forests: Elephants’ Contribution
B. New Role of African Forest Elephants: Climate Heroes
C. Ivory Trade Threatens African Forest Elephants
D. Forest Elephants Are Approaching the Edge of Extinction
D
Space engineers from the University of Glasgow have published new research showing how reflectors (反射器) placed in orbit around Earth could increase the output of future large-scale solar farms by reflecting additional sunlight toward them even after the sun has set.
In their paper, the researchers described how they used advanced computer models to help determine the most effective method of using orbiting solar reflectors to produce additional power. Their models showed that putting 20 thin reflectors into orbit 1,000 kilometers from Earth could reflect sunlight to solar farms for an extra two hours each day on average. The additional sunlight could increase the output of the world’s future solar farms, particularly after sunset when electricity demand is high. The output could be scaled up further by adding more reflectors or increasing their size.
The team developed an algorithm (算法) to determine how the reflectors could be arranged to catch the sun’s rays most effectively, maximizing the additional sunlight reflected to solar farms around Earth in the early morning and late evening. The researchers suggested that 20 reflectors could produce an extra 728 MWh of electricity per day — equal to adding an additional large solar power farm to Earth without the cost of construction.
Dr. Onur Çelik, one author of the paper, said, “Solar power has the potential to speed our race to reach net-zero, helping us to relieve the global impacts of climate change by reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.”Moreover, the price of solar panels (太阳能电池板) has dropped quickly in recent years, increasing the pace of their adoption and paving the way for the creation of large solar farms around the world.
One of the major limitations of solar power, of course, is that it can only be generated during daylight hours. Putting orbiting solar reflectors in space would help to maximize the effectiveness of solar farms in the years to come. Strategically placing new solar farms in locations which receive the most additional sunlight from the reflectors could make them even more effective.
32. What is the purpose of placing reflectors in space?
A. To improve communication between Earth and space.
B. To bring the effects of climate change under control.
C. To produce electricity for agricultural use.
D. To increase the production of solar power.
33. What may contribute to the application of large-scale solar farms?
A. The increased demand for electricity. B. The decrease in the cost of solar panels.
C. The development of space technology. D. The requirement to preserve the environment.
34. What can be inferred about the future of solar farms?
A. They’ll replace fossil fuels completely.
B. They’ll become the main source of energy.
C. They’ll be more cost-effective and efficient.
D. They’ll rely mainly on orbiting reflectors for sunlight.
35. Where is the text most probably taken from?
A. A news report. B. A maths website.
C. A marketing brochure. D. A policy brief.
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。
Life will always present challenges, but how you respond to them will lead your life’s tracks. To stay focused when you’re having a hard time, here are some things to keep in mind.
Reset your goals. Do you feel inspired by your life plan, or is it time for a new one? Are your goals realistic? ____36____ Taking a moment to pause and reflect will help ensure that your goals are attainable and will help grow your motivation.
____37____ Don’t be afraid to break your long-term goals into small steps to keep checking off along the way, and adjust the steps as you need. Having one goal is much harder to focus on than a few big goals or many small ones.
Remember what motivates you in the first place. Why do you start? It doesn’t matter which motivation drives you. As long as it keeps you going, then it’s practical. Your motivation may look different compared to your friend’s, but that’s OK. ____38____
Take motivation from others. Talk to your friends or read a book to find inspiration. Be open-minded and learn how others find motivation. ____39____ Motivation comes from various sources, and listening to others might expand your view on how to gain it.
Take a break. It’s perfectly fine to step away from whatever task you’re working on and take a short break. You can’t expect yourself to keep your motivation for eight hours straight. ____40____ This allows us to reset our minds and be more efficient when we need to get back on track.
A. Start small.
B. Reward yourself for your efforts.
C. If not, then take the time to set them again.
D. As a result, having a rest is a good habit to practice.
E. Stick with whatever motivates you, and don’t forget it.
F. The methods they use might cause some motivation for you.
G. Sometimes, you don’t want to do things because of your mood.
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。
Working in the service industry is more than just taking customers’ orders and hoping for a good ____41____. Servers are usually ____42____ for handling heavy plates and dealing with rude customers. There’s a lot more actually.
Mariana Villarreal works at a restaurant in Roswell, Georgia. The 22-year-old recently made the ____43____ when it was discovered that she ____44____ one customer with the gift of a lifetime, the gift of life, that is!
72-year-old Donald Thomas is a veteran (老兵), who lost his beloved wife to cancer. It was a sad moment when he was found to be ____45____ kidney (肾) failure. When learning a “regular” Donald Thomas was going through a (n) ____46____ challenge, Villarreal took action immediately. She made the brave choice to ____47____ one of her kidneys to Thomas. Of course, she needed to take tests to know if she was a (n) ____48____ match.
Thankfully, ____49____ was in Thomas’ corner! The pair were excited when doctors ______50______they were the “perfect match”. Villarreal and Thomas both ______51______ underwent surgeries in hospital. And the doctors were amazed by how quickly Thomas’ kidney began ______52______ after the surgeries!
Villarreal’s incredible and quick act of bravery not only ______53______ her coworkers, but her story spread quickly and has touched many hearts around the world. This selfless act of ______54______ crosses the boundaries of familiarity, proving that compassion (同情) can come in the most ______55______ places.
41. A. memory B. tip C. tradition D. idea
42 A. responsible B. anxious C. grateful D. concerned
43. A. decisions B. headlines C. missions D. contributions
44. A. limited B. refused C. equipped D. supplied
45. A. focusing on B. coming across C. suffering from D. connecting with
46. A. identity B. credit C. health D. market
47. A. donate B. transport C. recommend D. remove
48. A. suitable B. specific C. confident D. energetic
49. A. adventure B. honor C. luck D. strength
50. A. doubted B. confirmed C. warned D. assumed
51. A. obviously B. secretly C. effectively D. successfully
52. A. settling B. functioning C. exploring D. struggling
53. A. attracted B. reflected C. reminded D. inspired
54. A. wisdom B. determination C. kindness D. curiosity
55. A. unexpected B. amazing C. embarrassing D. normal
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。
Yue Opera began in 1906 in Zhejiang’s Shengzhou County, soon spreading to Shanghai, where numerous performances were staged. Unlike other Chinese operas, ____56____ frequently feature acrobatics (杂技) and martial arts, Yue Opera stresses singing, and the vocal (嗓音的) style is ____57____ (particular) suited for telling love stories.
Today, Yue Opera ranks as the second most popular form of Chinese opera, right behind ____58____ globally recognized Peking Opera.
The success of Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe’s (表演团) ____59____ (perform) of New Dragon Gate Inn among the younger generation even caught Wang, the troupe’s president, by surprise. “Over 80% of the audience are new young fans. This has added great confidence ____60____ our theater troupe,” she says.
Wang notes that the production team includes a wide age range, from ____61____ (individual) born in the 1940s to the post-1995 generation.
“We did this ____62____ (allow) experienced people to provide support and guidance for young actors while ____63____ (keep) the classical heritage of Yue Opera and trying to satisfy the aesthetic (审美观) of the times,” Wang explains.
The play ____64____ (maintain) traditional Yue Opera vocal styles but includes modern cinematic elements in _____65_____ (it) arrangement, costumes, and makeup to create a unique spectacle.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华,学校英语俱乐部将举办以“Protect the Endangered Species”为主题的海报制作比赛,请你给外教Andy写封邮件,邀请他做评委,内容包括:
1. 写信目的;
2. 评选时间和地点;
3. 表达期待。
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 Andy,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
Jake and Jullie were celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary (周年纪念日). They decided to make this particular one special. Instead of their usual dinner dates and overseas vacations, the two decided to take this particular anniversary to the next level. For this vacation, they decided to take a trip back to where they first met.
The hike was filled with memories. The two went to many of the spots they had visited on their first trip. It wasn’t until they started looking through the pictures to see which they would keep that something in the background of one of those photographs caught their eyes. There was something in the distance in the picture. It was too small to make out in detail, but it was definitely there.
Jullie wanted to find out whatever that was, so they returned to the spot. Jake had been sure that they wouldn’t find anything there, but the moment he entered the spot, he knew he’d been wrong. Just a few feet away from him and Jullie lay the whitest dog he’d ever seen in his life. Something must have been wrong with it, he thought.
That night, Jake and Jullie found themselves in their accommodation with a new roommate. Throughout the night, the dog hid in a corner. Something was definitely wrong with the dog. Its movements were slow, and no matter what they tried, it didn’t seem to respond.
The next day, Jullie suggested they take the dog to a vet (兽医) and Jake agreed. On getting to the vet’s, they were in for another surprise. The vet hadn’t even examined the creature for one minute before he turned to them with an amused look on his face. “Didn’t you say you found a dog?” he asked. “Yes,” Jake replied. “Well, I’d love to see the dog, but what you’ve found in the woods is not a dog. It’s actually a fox.”
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Jake and Jullie looked at each other in disbelief.
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Over the next few days, they visited the vet regularly to see the fox.
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2023—2024学年高一期末(下)测试
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)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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.
答案是C。
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What’s the weather like today?
A. Rainy. B. Windy. C. Sunny.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: What’s the weather like today?
M: It has stopped raining, but the sun doesn’t come out. And there’s a very cold wind out there.
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What does the man want to have first?
A. A bowl of soup. B. Some bread. C. A salad.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Can I get you something to have, sir? Maybe some bread, or a salad?
M: Thanks. I’ll take a bowl of soup.
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What will the woman do next?
A. Go to sleep. B. Make the bed. C. Do the dishes.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Andy’s eyes are closing. I’m going to take him to bed before he falls asleep on his plate.
W: OK. I’ll get his bed ready and then you can carry him upstairs.
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How long will the speakers wait for the bus to leave?
A. 15 minutes. B. 20 minutes. C. 5 minutes.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: We’ve spent 20 minutes waiting for this bus to leave.
W: Yeah, the door has been open. If it doesn’t move in 5 more minutes, let’s find another way to go.
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What is the man doing?
A. He is typing. B. He is repairing his computer. C. He is taking a computer course.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: How do you learn to type so fast, Jack? I can’t type half of this page in that time!
M: Oh, it’s easy for me. I’ve taken a lot of computer courses.
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。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What does the man want to do?
A. Get new running shoes. B. Ask for directions. C. Buy some sports clothing.
7. How does the woman find online shopping?
A. Uncertain. B. Pleasant. C. Disappointed.
【答案】6. A 7. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Where can I buy some new running shoes?
W: I do most of my shopping online now. It is much cheaper and you have so many more choices.
M: I’ve tried E-store before. The experience was not so good. The real goods were not the same as what I had seen online.
W: Well, every coin has two sides, but I’d like to say it really makes our life much easier.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. Who will go to the concert with the man?
A. His friend. B. The woman. C. His sister.
9. Why did the man buy the tickets?
A. To celebrate his sister’s birthday.
B. To meet his favourite musician.
C. To send his friend as a wedding gift.
【答案】8. C 9. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Did you get tickets for the famous musician’s concert? I was planning to buy two to give my friend as a wedding gift, but they were sold out.
M: Yeah! I had bought two on the Internet for me and my sister, but they cost much more money.
W: Though they cost more, you are lucky to get the tickets. When is the concert?
M: In June. It is for my sister’s birthday. She just lost her job and I wanted to cheer her up.
W: That is very nice of you!
M: Thanks.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
10. Where does the man come from?
A. Britain. B. Thailand. C. Indonesia.
11. What season is it likely to be in the speakers’ city?
A. Summer. B. Autumn. C. Winter.
12. Why did the man feel sad during his trip?
A. The weather there was cold. B. The sea pollution was serious. C. The beach was too crowded.
【答案】10. A 11. C 12. B
【解析】
原文】W: How was your trip to Indonesia, Jack?
M: It was great. The waves there were amazing. I just wish the flight back to London hadn’t been so long.
W: You chose a good time to go. It has been snowing here for the last week in our city. How hot was it over there?
M: It was around 30℃ every day. It feels so cold now in London, even though there is no snow.
W: Was that your first time there?
M: It was my second time. I was a little sad that there was so much rubbish in the sea.
W: Oh, no. I still remember that when I went to Thailand last year, I helped to clean the rubbish on the beach. Did you help to do the cleaning?
M: Yes, maybe five out of my ten days, I spent time in the morning helping to clear the rubbish.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
13. How are the speakers feeling about watching TV these days?
A. Excited. B. Bored. C. Interested.
14. Which of the following is the man’s favourite?
A. Cooking shows. B. Music programs. C. Football games.
15. How much did the woman’s paid-up account cost a month?
A. $10. B. $12. C. $25.
16. What does the man recommend to the woman?
A. A film. B. A TV series. C. A funny show.
【答案】13. B 14. C 15. B 16. A
【解析】
【原文】W: I am so bored of television these days. There’s nothing good to watch.
M: I totally agree. I want to watch football games. They’re my favourite. But I don’t agree with having to pay $25 a month to watch some.
W: Yes, it is too much. I like watching cooking and music shows on TV. I used to have a paid-up account, but I didn’t really use it.
M: How much was that?
W: I paid $12 per month.
M: Are there some good series on the site?
W: There are a few, but I prefer watching films.
M: Talking about films, I saw a great film at the cinema last week. It cost me $10, but it is funny. You should definitely check it out!
W: I like funny films. I am going to see it if it is still on.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
17. Why did the speaker’s mother stop the truck?
A. It ran out of gas. B. It got to the destination. C. It was stuck in a hole.
18. Which car had one person in it?
A. The red one. B. The blue one. C. The yellow one.
19. How many people came to help push the truck?
A. 4. B. 5. C. 7.
20. Who helped the speaker and her mother solve the problem?
A. Car repairmen. B. The speaker’s friends. C. The strangers.
【答案】17. C 18. B 19. B 20. C
【解析】
【原文】W: One time when I was a child, my mother found there was something wrong with the wheel on her big red truck and had to pull over on the highway. When we got out of the truck, we found out that we were stuck in a hole. My mother got back in the truck and tried to drive out of it, but the ground was wet and she only made it worse! Now that the wheel was deeper in the hole, we couldn’t even change the wheel. Before we could even think of what to do next, a little yellow car and an even smaller blue car pulled over on the roadside behind us. Four men got out of the yellow car, and one man got out of the blue car. They all came over. Without even asking what the problem was, they began pushing the truck out of the hole. We later learned that the men were friends on their way to a car festival! I’ll never forget their kindness.
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 of the Best Money Games for Kids
When was the last time your kids saw you pay for something in cash? Chances are that your kids rarely see bills and coins exchange hands. Living in a digital world, it’s difficult for kids to understand what really happens when adults pay for things. The following are some money games for kids that can teach them the different values of bills and coins, how to handle money, and even economics.
Buy It Right
Age range: Ages 7 to 12
Buy It Right lets kids get hands-on experience dealing with bills and coins while introducing the concept of prices and thinking through whether an object is too expensive or not. Kids set their prices and buy and sell items while moving their piece around the board.
Money Match Me
Age range: Ages 5 to 8
While not entirely a game, Money Match Me can be a fun way to test kids’ knowledge of coins. One card shows a group of coins needing to be matched with a written description. For example, a picture of three quarters would be matched with a card that says “seventy-five cents”.
Money Bags
Age range: Recommended for ages 7+
If your kids need practice counting money and telling apart different coins, the Money Bags game can help. As players move along the board, they collect money from the bank. The winner is the person who has the most money when the game ends.
Pay Day
Age range: Ages 8 and up
This classic board game simulates what it’s like to get a paycheck each month while also having financial duties. Players are also able to receive 10% interest on the balance of their savings. The player with the most cash and savings at the end wins.
21. What is the skill focus of Buy It Right?
A. Introducing basic business concepts. B. Recognizing different bills and coins.
C. Learning to identify and count money. D. Making kids consider prices and expenses.
22. Which money game recommends the youngest age limit?
A. Buy It Right. B. Money Bags.
C. Money Match Me. D. Pay Day.
23. What do Money Bags and Pay Day have in common?
A. Players focus on adding different bills.
B. Whoever owns the most money is the winner.
C. Kids learn how to budget in a reasonable way.
D. Kids are able to receive interest on their savings.
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍的是几个帮助孩子认识和了解金钱的小游戏。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Buy It Right部分中的“Buy It Right lets kids get hands-on experience dealing with bills and coins while introducing the concept of prices and thinking through whether an object is too expensive or not. Kids set their prices and buy and sell items while moving their piece around the board.( Buy It Right让孩子们获得处理纸币和硬币的实践经验,同时引入价格的概念,并思考一件物品是否太贵。孩子们一边在棋盘上移动棋子,一边设定价格,买卖物品。)”可知,该游戏引入价格的概念并让孩子思考物品是否太贵,由此可知,该游戏侧重于让孩子学会考虑价格和开支。故选D项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Buy It Right部分中的“Age range: Ages 7 to 12(年龄范围:7 - 12岁)”可知,使用的最低年龄为7岁、Money Match Me部分中的“Age range: Ages 5 to 8(年龄范围:5 - 8岁)”可知,使用的最低年龄为5岁、Money Bags部分中的“Age range: Recommended for ages 7+(年龄:推荐7岁以上儿童观看)”可知,使用的最低年龄为7岁以上,以及Pay Day部分中的“Age range: Ages 8 and up(适合年龄:8岁及以上)” 可知,使用的最低年龄为8岁以上,综合以上信息可知,在四个小游戏的年龄界定中,Money Match Me使用的年龄标准最低。故选C项。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据Money Bags部分中的“The winner is the person who has the most money when the game ends.(当游戏结束时,赢家是拥有最多钱的人。)”可知,在Money Bags中,拥有最多钱的人是赢家,结合Pay Day部分中的“The player with the most cash and savings at the end wins.(最后拥有最多现金和储蓄的玩家获胜。)”可知,在Pay Day中,拥有最多现金和储蓄的玩家获胜,由此可知,这两款小游戏的共同点是“谁拥有最多的钱谁就是赢家”。故选B项。
B
Some of the classrooms at Taft Elementary in Santa Clara, California, have one disadvantage in common: They don’t have windows. That’s true for Logan Earnest’s fifth grade classroom, and he felt it was affecting his students.
“Most of the day, they’re inside,” Earnest told CBS News. “And they don’t really get to see any trees, grass, or the blue sky.” He said the gray walls could be depressing to the kids and may affect their attention and even their attendance.
This was confirmed by former school psychologist Ernesto Rodriguez, who said the lack of windows does affect kids, because research shows being in and around nature eases anxiety and benefits students. Though no longer a practicing psychologist, perhaps he knows now more than ever the impact nature has on mental health. Rodriguez became a park ranger (公园管理员) on Southern California’s Catalina Island and began focusing on his passion—landscape photography.
It was during his training to become a park ranger that he learned a fact that kids who have views out windows to trees do better academically, emotionally and creatively. So an idea to bring nature into rooms occurred to him: Why not bring landscapes in classrooms—via the ceiling (天花板), because teachers don’t typically use them.
Rodriguez took 360 degree shots of tree canopies (树冠) using his photography skills, then he printed them and fit them onto the classroom ceiling of Earnest’s fifth grade. “Beautiful,”one student said as she entered the room. Another student said the trees brought him peace, “When you look up, it feels like you’re sitting under a tree.”
Earnest said he thought there would be many positive effects on his students. “I think my attendance is going to go up. The kids are going to want to come here more frequently. Overall, I think the kids are going to be happier,” he said.
24. What is the common challenge shared by some classrooms at Taft Elementary?
A. Lack of fresh air. B. Absence of windows.
C. Insufficient lighting. D. Limited access to technology.
25. Why did Ernesto Rodriguez bring landscapes into classrooms?
A. To connect the students with nature.
B. To promote his photography skills.
C. To improve the teachers’ performance.
D. To create an exciting environment for the students.
26. How did the students react to Rodriguez’s pictures on the classroom ceiling?
A. They did not notice the change.
B They failed to concentrate on lessons.
C. They preferred the original gray ceiling.
D They were in favour of the new additions.
27. What’s Logan Earnest’s attitude towards the change in the classroom?
A. Cautious and objective. B. Appreciative and supportive.
C. Concerned but doubtful. D. Curious but unsure.
【答案】24. B 25. A 26. D 27. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文,讲述了Emesto Rodriguez将风景“带进”教室,让孩子们能够在没有窗户的教室里接触到自然的故事。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。文章第一段讲到“Some of the classrooms at Taft Elementary in Santa Clara, California, have one disadvantage in common: They don’t have windows. (加利福尼亚州圣克拉拉市塔夫脱小学的一些教室有一个共同的缺点:没有窗户。)”可知,这个学校的一些教室面临的一个共同的挑战是它们都没有窗户。故选B。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。文章第三段讲到“This was confirmed by former school psychologist Ernesto Rodriguez, who said the lack of windows does affect kids, because research shows being in and around nature eases anxiety and benefits students. Though no longer a practicing psychologist, perhaps he knows now more than ever the impact nature has on mental health. (前学校心理学家埃内斯托·罗德里格斯证实了这一点,他说缺乏窗户确实会影响孩子,因为研究表明,在大自然中和大自然周围可以缓解焦虑,对学生有益。)”以及第四段“It was during his training to become a park ranger that he learned a fact that kids who have views out windows to trees do better academically, emotionally and creatively. (正是在他接受公园护林员培训的过程中,他了解到一个事实,即那些能看到窗外树木的孩子在学业、情感和创造力方面都做得更好)”可知,Emesto Rodriguez 将风景“带进”教室是为了将学生和自然联系在一起。接触大自然对孩子们的身心健康有益。故选A。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。文章第五段中““Beautiful,”one student said as she entered the room. Another student said the trees brought him peace, “When you look up, it feels like you’re sitting under a tree.” (“太美了,”一个学生走进房间时说。另一名学生说,这些树给他带来了平静,“当你抬头看的时候,感觉就像你坐在树下。”)”引用的两个学生的评价可知,他们对教室天花板上的风景是很喜欢的。故选D。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。文章最后一段中Logan Earmest的话“I think my attendance is going to go up. The kids are going to want to come here more frequently. Overall, I think the kids are going to be happier (我想我的出勤率会上升。孩子们会想更频繁地来这里的。总的来说,我认为孩子们会更快乐)”可知,他对教室里的改变是持欣赏和赞同的态度的。故选B。
C
Elephants’ important role in maintaining biodiversity and healthy ecosystems has earned them various names including ecosystem engineers and forest gardeners. However, African forest elephants — a species living in the rainforests of central Africa — are increasingly recognized by another name: “climate heroes”.
African forest elephants help lessen climate change by increasing carbon storage in their forest habitats, meaning they help remove heat-trapping CO2 from the atmosphere. They do this by influencing the forest structure, including by increasing the diversity and abundance of plant species. It’s estimated that one forest elephant can increase the net carbon capture (捕获) capacity of the forest by almost 250 acres. This is equal to removing from the atmosphere a year’s worth of emissions (排放量) from 2,047 cars.
“As strange as it seems, all that eating and destruction help the forest pull more carbon out of the air,” says Alison Pearce Stevens in the book Animal Climate Heroes! . Elephants eat more than 400 pounds of food a day, so they spend a lot of time searching for food. As they walk through the forest, they do a lot of damage to the surrounding smaller trees, leading to the survival of trees that have the ability to absorb and store more CO2.
In addition, their thirst for fruits also helps to promote forest growth. This is because elephants disperse fruit seeds. In other words, the seeds pass through the elephant bodies until they drop back to the forest floor.
But African forest elephants are seriously endangered and continue to face threats. These mainly come from hunting for the illegal international trade in elephant ivory (象牙), but also from habitat loss and fewer food sources. The number of forest elephants fell by more than 86% over a period of 31 years, and their habitats are thought to have reduced by 75%. Protecting forest elephants and the forests they depend on means we are safeguarding their ecological contributions that we all rely on.
28. How do African forest elephants help relieve climate change?
A. They increase the diversity of wildlife species.
B. They help to maintain the plants of the forest.
C. They take in heat-trapping CO2 from the atmosphere.
D. They promote the net carbon capture ability of the forest.
29. What does the underlined word “disperse” in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Consume. B. Preserve. C. Spread. D. Gather.
30. What are the threats facing African forest elephants?
A. Illegal hunting and habitat loss.
B. The disturbed balance of the forest ecosystem.
C. Natural disasters resulting from climate change.
D. Competition for water sources with other animals.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Preserving Forests: Elephants’ Contribution
B. New Role of African Forest Elephants: Climate Heroes
C. Ivory Trade Threatens African Forest Elephants
D. Forest Elephants Are Approaching the Edge of Extinction
【答案】28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了非洲森林象有助于提升森林的碳捕获能力减缓气候变化被称作“气候英雄”,以及它们面临的威胁。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。文章第二段讲到“It’s estimated that one forest elephant can increase the net carbon capture (捕获) capacity of the forest by almost 250 acres. (据估计,一头森林大象可以使森林的净碳捕获能力增加近250英亩。)”可知,非洲森林象通过提高森林的碳捕获能力来帮助减缓气候变化。故选D。
【29题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线词的上文“In addition, their thirst for fruits also helps to promote forest growth. (此外,它们对水果的渴望也有助于促进森林的生长)”以及下文“In other words, the seeds pass through the elephant bodies until they drop back to the forest floor.( 换句话说,种子穿过大象的身体,直到它们掉回森林地面)”可知,大象喜欢吃水果,而水果的种子通过大象的排泄从大象体内回到森林地面,这帮助散播了水果种子,有助于促进森林的生长。故disperse 同spread “传播”意思相近。故选C。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。文章最后一段中“These mainly come from hunting for the illegal international trade in elephant ivory (象牙), but also from habitat loss and fewer food sources. The number of forest elephants fell by more than 86% over a period of 31 years, and their habitats are thought to have reduced by 75%. (这些主要来自对象牙非法国际贸易的狩猎,也来自栖息地的丧失和食物来源的减少。在31年的时间里,森林大象的数量减少了86%以上,它们的栖息地被认为减少了75%)”可知,非洲森林象面临的主要威胁是非法狩猎、栖息地丧失和食物来源减少。故选A。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是根据文章第一段“Elephants’ important role in maintaining biodiversity and healthy ecosystems has earned them various names including ecosystem engineers and forest gardeners. However, African forest elephants — a species living in the rainforests of central Africa — are increasingly recognized by another name: “climate heroes”. (大象在维持生物多样性和健康生态系统方面的重要作用为它们赢得了各种各样的名字,包括生态系统工程师和森林园丁。然而,非洲森林象——一种生活在中非热带雨林中的物种——越来越多地被另一个名字所认可:‘气候英雄’。)”可知,本文主要讲述了非洲森林象如何通过增加森林的碳捕获能力来缓解气候变化,被称作“气候英雄”,以及非洲森林象所面临的威胁;因此,最适合的标题是B选项“非洲森林象的新角色:气候英雄”,故选B。
D
Space engineers from the University of Glasgow have published new research showing how reflectors (反射器) placed in orbit around Earth could increase the output of future large-scale solar farms by reflecting additional sunlight toward them even after the sun has set.
In their paper, the researchers described how they used advanced computer models to help determine the most effective method of using orbiting solar reflectors to produce additional power. Their models showed that putting 20 thin reflectors into orbit 1,000 kilometers from Earth could reflect sunlight to solar farms for an extra two hours each day on average. The additional sunlight could increase the output of the world’s future solar farms, particularly after sunset when electricity demand is high. The output could be scaled up further by adding more reflectors or increasing their size.
The team developed an algorithm (算法) to determine how the reflectors could be arranged to catch the sun’s rays most effectively, maximizing the additional sunlight reflected to solar farms around Earth in the early morning and late evening. The researchers suggested that 20 reflectors could produce an extra 728 MWh of electricity per day — equal to adding an additional large solar power farm to Earth without the cost of construction.
Dr. Onur Çelik, one author of the paper, said, “Solar power has the potential to speed our race to reach net-zero, helping us to relieve the global impacts of climate change by reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.”Moreover, the price of solar panels (太阳能电池板) has dropped quickly in recent years, increasing the pace of their adoption and paving the way for the creation of large solar farms around the world.
One of the major limitations of solar power, of course, is that it can only be generated during daylight hours. Putting orbiting solar reflectors in space would help to maximize the effectiveness of solar farms in the years to come. Strategically placing new solar farms in locations which receive the most additional sunlight from the reflectors could make them even more effective.
32. What is the purpose of placing reflectors in space?
A. To improve communication between Earth and space.
B. To bring the effects of climate change under control.
C. To produce electricity for agricultural use.
D. To increase the production of solar power.
33. What may contribute to the application of large-scale solar farms?
A. The increased demand for electricity. B. The decrease in the cost of solar panels.
C. The development of space technology. D. The requirement to preserve the environment.
34 What can be inferred about the future of solar farms?
A. They’ll replace fossil fuels completely.
B. They’ll become the main source of energy.
C. They’ll be more cost-effective and efficient.
D. They’ll rely mainly on orbiting reflectors for sunlight.
35. Where is the text most probably taken from?
A. A news report. B. A maths website.
C. A marketing brochure. D. A policy brief.
【答案】32. D 33. B 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道,安装在太空中的反射器使太阳能发电场的未来一片光明。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Space engineers from the University of Glasgow have published new research showing how reflectors (反射器) placed in orbit around Earth could increase the output of future large-scale solar farms by reflecting additional sunlight toward them even after the sun has set.(格拉斯哥大学的空间工程师发表了一项新的研究,展示了放置在地球轨道上的反射器如何通过在太阳落西后反射额外的阳光来增加未来大型太阳能发电场的产量)”和第二段中“In their paper, the researchers described how they used advanced computer models to help determine the most effective method of using orbiting solar reflectors to produce additional power.(在他们的论文中,研究人员描述了他们如何使用先进的计算机模型来帮助确定使用轨道太阳反射器产生额外能量的最有效方法)”可知,在太空中安装反射器的目的是增加太阳能的产出,故选D。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“Moreover, the price of solar panels (太阳能电池板) has dropped quickly in recent years, increasing the pace of their adoption and paving the way for the creation of large solar farms around the world.(此外,近年来太阳能电池板的价格迅速下降,加快了它们的采用速度,并为在世界各地建立大型太阳能农场铺平了道路)”可知,太阳能电池板价格的下降促进了大型太阳能发电场的应用,故选B。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“Moreover, the price of solar panels (太阳能电池板) has dropped quickly in recent years, increasing the pace of their adoption and paving the way for the creation of large solar farms around the world.(此外,近年来太阳能电池板的价格迅速下降,加快了它们的采用速度,并为在世界各地建立大型太阳能农场铺平了道路)”讲太阳能电池板价格的下降促进了大型太阳能发电场的应用和最后一段中“Putting orbiting solar reflectors in space would help to maximize the effectiveness of solar farms in the years to come. Strategically placing new solar farms in locations which receive the most additional sunlight from the reflectors could make them even more effective.(太空中放置轨道太阳能反射器将有助于在未来几年最大限度地提高太阳能发电场的效率。战略性地将新的太阳能发电场安置在从反射器接收最多额外阳光的地方,可以使它们更加有效)”可知,未来的太阳能发电场会是高性价比和高效率的,故选C。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据全文内容,结合第一段“Space engineers from the University of Glasgow have published new research showing how reflectors (反射器) placed in orbit around Earth could increase the output of future large-scale solar farms by reflecting additional sunlight toward them even after the sun has set.(格拉斯哥大学的空间工程师发表了一项新的研究,展示了放置在地球轨道上的反射器如何通过在太阳落西后反射额外的阳光来增加未来大型太阳能农场的产量)”可知,文章主要介绍了安装在太空中的反射器对太阳能发电场的积极影响,最有可能出自一篇新闻报道,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。
Life will always present challenges, but how you respond to them will lead your life’s tracks. To stay focused when you’re having a hard time, here are some things to keep in mind.
Reset your goals. Do you feel inspired by your life plan, or is it time for a new one? Are your goals realistic? ____36____ Taking a moment to pause and reflect will help ensure that your goals are attainable and will help grow your motivation.
____37____ Don’t be afraid to break your long-term goals into small steps to keep checking off along the way, and adjust the steps as you need. Having one goal is much harder to focus on than a few big goals or many small ones.
Remember what motivates you in the first place. Why do you start? It doesn’t matter which motivation drives you. As long as it keeps you going, then it’s practical. Your motivation may look different compared to your friend’s, but that’s OK. ____38____
Take motivation from others. Talk to your friends or read a book to find inspiration. Be open-minded and learn how others find motivation. ____39____ Motivation comes from various sources, and listening to others might expand your view on how to gain it.
Take a break. It’s perfectly fine to step away from whatever task you’re working on and take a short break. You can’t expect yourself to keep your motivation for eight hours straight. ____40____ This allows us to reset our minds, and be more efficient when we need to get back on track.
A. Start small.
B. Reward yourself for your efforts.
C. If not, then take the time to set them again.
D. As a result, having a rest is a good habit to practice.
E. Stick with whatever motivates you, and don’t forget it.
F. The methods they use might cause some motivation for you.
G. Sometimes, you don’t want to do things because of your mood.
【答案】36. C 37. A 38. E 39. F 40. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是应对挑战的几个建议。
【36题详解】
根据本段的主题句“Reset your goals.(重新设定目标。)”可知,本段建议可以通过重设目标应对挑战,根据空前的“Do you feel inspired by your life plan, or is it time for a new one? Are your goals realistic?(你是否为你的人生计划感到鼓舞,或者是时候制定一个新的计划了?你的目标现实吗?)”可知,此处提出一列问题,考虑一下目标是否现实,C选项“If not, then take the time to set them again.(如果没有,那就花时间重新设置。)”承接空前的内容,且符合本段的主题。故选C项。
【37题详解】
此处应为本段的主题句,结合其它段落的主题句可知,此处应为祈使句;根据空后的“Don’t be afraid to break your long-term goals into small steps to keep checking off along the way, and adjust the steps as you need. Having one goal is much harder to focus on than a few big goals or many small ones.(不要害怕把你的长期目标分解成一个个小步骤,并在此过程中不断检查,并根据需要调整步骤。有一个目标比几个大目标或许多小目标更难集中精力。)”可知,本段讲述的是建议把长期目标分解成一个个小的目标,A选项“Start small.(从小目标做起。)”为祈使句,且与空后的内容一致,能够概括本段的主题。故选A项。
【38题详解】
根据本段的主题句“Remember what motivates you in the first place.(记住你最初的动力是什么。)”可知,本段建议记住自己的最初动力来应对挑战,根据空前的“Your motivation may look different compared to your friend’s, but that’s OK.(你的动机可能和你朋友的不一样,但没关系。)”可知,你的动机可能与他人不同,但是没有关系,E选项“Stick with whatever motivates you, and don’t forget it.(坚持任何能激励你的事情,不要忘记它。)”建议坚持激励自己的事情,与本段的主题吻合,且与空前的内容衔接,符合语境。故选E项。
【39题详解】
根据空前的“Talk to your friends or read a book to find inspiration. Be open-minded and learn how others find motivation.(和你的朋友聊天或者读一本书来寻找灵感。保持开放的心态,学习别人是如何找到动力的。)”可知,学习其他人是如何找到动力的;F选项“The methods they use might cause some motivation for you.(他们使用的方法可能会给你带来一些动力。)”中的the methods指代的为空前的“how others find motivation”,且与本段的主题句“Take motivation from others.(从别人那里获得动力。)”讲述的内容一致。故选F项。
【40题详解】
根据本段的主题句“Take a break.(休息一下。)”可知,本段建议休息一下来应对挑战;根据空前的“You can’t expect yourself to keep your motivation for eight hours straight.(你不能指望自己连续八小时保持动力。)”可知,不要指望自己连续八小时保持动力,D选项“As a result, having a rest is a good habit to practice.(因此,休息是一个好习惯。)”讲述的内容与空前的内容为因果关系,符合逻辑,且与本段的主题吻合。故选D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。
Working in the service industry is more than just taking customers’ orders and hoping for a good ____41____. Servers are usually ____42____ for handling heavy plates and dealing with rude customers. There’s a lot more actually.
Mariana Villarreal works at a restaurant in Roswell, Georgia. The 22-year-old recently made the ____43____ when it was discovered that she ____44____ one customer with the gift of a lifetime, the gift of life, that is!
72-year-old Donald Thomas is a veteran (老兵), who lost his beloved wife to cancer. It was a sad moment when he was found to be ____45____ kidney (肾) failure. When learning a “regular” Donald Thomas was going through a (n) ____46____ challenge, Villarreal took action immediately. She made the brave choice to ____47____ one of her kidneys to Thomas. Of course, she needed to take tests to know if she was a (n) ____48____ match.
Thankfully, ____49____ was in Thomas’ corner! The pair were excited when doctors ______50______they were the “perfect match”. Villarreal and Thomas both ______51______ underwent surgeries in hospital. And the doctors were amazed by how quickly Thomas’ kidney began ______52______ after the surgeries!
Villarreal’s incredible and quick act of bravery not only ______53______ her coworkers, but her story spread quickly and has touched many hearts around the world. This selfless act of ______54______ crosses the boundaries of familiarity, proving that compassion (同情) can come in the most ______55______ places.
41. A. memory B. tip C. tradition D. idea
42. A. responsible B. anxious C. grateful D. concerned
43. A. decisions B. headlines C. missions D. contributions
44. A. limited B. refused C. equipped D. supplied
45. A. focusing on B. coming across C. suffering from D. connecting with
46. A. identity B. credit C. health D. market
47. A. donate B. transport C. recommend D. remove
48. A. suitable B. specific C. confident D. energetic
49. A. adventure B. honor C. luck D. strength
50. A. doubted B. confirmed C. warned D. assumed
51. A. obviously B. secretly C. effectively D. successfully
52. A. settling B. functioning C. exploring D. struggling
53. A. attracted B. reflected C. reminded D. inspired
54. A. wisdom B. determination C. kindness D. curiosity
55. A. unexpected B. amazing C. embarrassing D. normal
【答案】41. B 42. A 43. B 44. D 45. C 46. C 47. A 48. A 49. C 50. B 51. D 52. B 53. D 54. C 55. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了一家餐馆的工作人员捐献肾脏救了一名顾客性命的故事。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:在服务行业工作,服务员不仅仅需要接受顾客的点餐,还希望得到一笔丰厚的小费。A. memory记忆力;B. tip小费;C. tradition传统;D. idea想法。根据常识和上文中的“Working in the service industry is more than just taking customers’ orders”可知,服务行业的服务员不仅是接受顾客点餐,还希望得到一笔“小费”符合语境。故选B项。
【42题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:服务员通常要负责搬重的盘子和对付粗鲁的顾客。A. responsible负责的;B. anxious焦虑的;C. grateful感激的;D. concerned担忧的。根据常识和下文中的“handling heavy plates and dealing with rude customers”可知,处理重的盘子,和对付粗鲁的顾客应该是服务员的“责任”,be responsible for意为“负责”。故选A项。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:这位 22 岁的女孩最近上了头条,因为她被发现为一位顾客提供了一生难得的礼物,生命的礼物!A. decisions决定;B. headlines头条,大字标题;C. missions任务;D. contributions贡献。根据语境和下文中的“when it was discovered that she ____4____ one customer with the gift of a lifetime, the gift of life, that is!”可知,这个22岁的女孩被发现给一位顾客生命的礼物,由此可知,这位女孩应是上了“头条”符合语境。故选B项。
【44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:这位 22 岁的女孩最近上了头条,因为她被发现为一位顾客提供了一生难得的礼物,生命的礼物!A. limited限制;B. refused拒绝;C. equipped配备;D. supplied供应。根据上文中的“The 22-year-old recently made the ____3____”可知,这个22岁的女孩最近上了头条,结合下文中的“one customer with the gift of a lifetime, the gift of life, that is!”可知,她应该是给意为顾客“提供”了一生难得的礼物,生命的礼物,supply sb. with sth.意为“给某人提供某物”。故选D项。
【45题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意:当 Thomas 被发现患有肾衰竭时,那是一个悲伤的时刻。A. focusing on专注;B. coming across偶遇;C. suffering from患有,遭遇;D. connecting with联系。根据上文中的“It was a sad moment”可知,这是一个悲伤的时刻,由此可推断,此处指的是Thomas被发现“患有”肾衰,符合语境。故选C项。
【46题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:当得知 Thomas 正在经历一场健康挑战时,Villarreal立即采取了行动。A. identity身份;B. credit信用;C. health健康;D. market市场。根据上文中的“It was a sad moment when he was found to be ____5____ kidney (肾) failure.”可知,Thomas被发现患有肾衰,由此可知,此处指的是Thomas经历一场“健康”挑战。符合语境。故选C项。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:她勇敢地选择将自己的一个肾脏捐献给 Donald Thomas。A. donate捐献;B. transport运输;C. recommend推荐;D. remove移除。根据下文中的“Of course, she needed to take tests to know if she was a (n) ____8____ match.”可知,Villarreal首先要做一个检查看是否匹配,由此可推断,此处指的是Villarreal选择将自己的一个肾“捐献”给Donald Thomas,符合语境。故选A项。
【48题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:Villarreal需要进行检查,以确定她是否是一个合适的匹配者。A. suitable合适的;B. specific具体的,特定的;C. confident自信的;D. energetic精力充沛的。根据常识和上文中的“Of course, she needed to take tests to know”可知,要捐赠肾脏,首先做检查看是否是一个“合适的”匹配者。故选A项。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:幸运的是,Thomas 的运气很好!A. adventure冒险;B. honor荣耀;C. luck运气;D. strength力量。根据上文的Thankfully可知,此处指的是配型成功,所以此处指的是Thomas“运气”很好,符合语境。故选C项。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:当医生确认他们是“绝配”时,他们非常激动。A. doubted怀疑;B. confirmed证实;C. warned警告;D. assumed假设。根据上文中的“The pair were excited”可知,他们非常激动,结合下文中的“they were the “perfect match”.”可知,他们是绝配,由此可知,此处指的是医生“证实”他们是“绝配”时,他们非常激动。故选B项。
【51题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:Villarreal和Thomas都成功地在医院接受了手术。A. obviously明显地;B. secretly秘密地;C. effectively有效地;D. successfully成功地。根据上文中的“The pair were excited when doctors ____10____ they were the “perfect match”.”可知,Villarreal和Thomas是“绝配”,结合下文中的“And the doctors were amazed by how quickly Thomas’ kidney began ____12____ after the surgeries!”可知,医生们惊讶于Thomas术后的肾脏手术后恢复功能的速度之快,由此可推断,此处指的是“成功地”进行了手术。故选D项。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:Thomas 的肾脏在手术后恢复功能的速度之快令医生们都很惊讶!A. settling解决;B. functioning运行,正常工作;C. exploring探索;D. struggling挣扎。根据语境和上文中的“And the doctors were amazed by how quickly Thomas’ kidney began”和下文中的“after the surgeries!”可知,在Villarreal和Thomas的肾脏配型成功后,成功进行了手术,所以此处让医生感到惊讶的应该是Thomas的肾脏在手术后恢复功能的速度之快,所以,此处使用“运行”符合语境。故选B项。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:Villarreal这令人难以置信的勇敢行为不仅激励了她的同事,并且她的故事还迅速传播,感动了世界各地的许多人。A. attracted吸引;B. reflected反映;C. reminded提醒;D. inspired激励。根据上文中的“Villarreal’s incredible and quick act of bravery”以及下文中的“but her story spread quickly and has touched many hearts around the world.”可知,Villarreal的英勇事迹迅速传播,感动了世界各地的许多人,由此可知,此处讲述的是Villarreal的故事带来的影响,所以此处表示“激励”了她的同事,符合语境。故选D项。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:这种无私的善举跨越了熟悉的界限,证明了同情心可能出现在最令人意想不到的地方。A. wisdom智慧;B. determination决心;C. kindness善行,善举;D. curiosity好奇心。根据语境和上文中的“She made the brave choice to ____7____ one of her kidneys to Thomas.”可知,Villarreal在了解到一位顾客的健康出问题后,勇敢的选择给他捐献自己的肾脏,这一举动应该是无私的“善举”。故选C项。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这种无私的善举跨越了熟悉的界限,证明了同情心可能出现在最令人意想不到的地方。A. unexpected意想不到的;B. amazing令人惊讶的;C. embarrassing令人尴尬的;D. normal正常的。根据上文中的“This selfless act of ____14____ crosses the boundaries of familiarity”可知,这种无私的善举跨越了熟悉的界限,结合本文介绍的在餐馆工作的22岁的服务员Villarreal将自己的一个肾捐献给自己的顾客,此处指的是证实了同情心可能出现在最“意想不到的”地方。故选A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。
Yue Opera began in 1906 in Zhejiang’s Shengzhou County, soon spreading to Shanghai, where numerous performances were staged. Unlike other Chinese operas, ____56____ frequently feature acrobatics (杂技) and martial arts, Yue Opera stresses singing, and the vocal (嗓音的) style is ____57____ (particular) suited for telling love stories.
Today, Yue Opera ranks as the second most popular form of Chinese opera, right behind ____58____ globally recognized Peking Opera.
The success of Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe’s (表演团) ____59____ (perform) of New Dragon Gate Inn among the younger generation even caught Wang, the troupe’s president, by surprise. “Over 80% of the audience are new young fans. This has added great confidence ____60____ our theater troupe,” she says.
Wang notes that the production team includes a wide age range, from ____61____ (individual) born in the 1940s to the post-1995 generation.
“We did this ____62____ (allow) experienced people to provide support and guidance for young actors while ____63____ (keep) the classical heritage of Yue Opera and trying to satisfy the aesthetic (审美观) of the times,” Wang explains.
The play ____64____ (maintain) traditional Yue Opera vocal styles but includes modern cinematic elements in _____65_____ (it) arrangement, costumes, and makeup to create a unique spectacle.
【答案】56. which
57. particularly
58. the 59. performance
60. to 61. individuals
62. to allow
63. keeping
64. maintains
65. its
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是越剧的特点及其发展。
【56题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:与其他经常以杂技和武术为特色的中国戏剧不同,越剧强调唱歌,而嗓音的风格特别适合讲述爱情故事。此处为关系词引导的非限制性定语从句,从句中缺少主语,所以使用关系代词,先行词是other Chinese operas,指的是事物,所以使用关系代词which。故填which 。
【57题详解】
考查副词。句意:与其他经常以杂技和武术为特色的中国戏剧不同,越剧强调唱歌,而嗓音的风格特别适合讲述爱情故事。此处用副词修饰形容suited,particular的副词为particularly意为“特别”符合句意。故填particularly 。
【58题详解】
考查冠词。句意:今天,越剧是中国第二大最受欢迎的戏剧形式,仅次于全球公认的京剧。结合句意可知,此处表示“全球公认的京剧”应为特指,所以此处使用定冠词the。故填the 。
【59题详解】
考查词性转换。句意:浙江小白花越剧表演团表演的《新龙门客栈》在年轻一代中的成功甚至让剧团主席王感到意外。此空位于名词所有格之后,所以此处用名词作宾语,perform的名词为performance意为“表演”。故填performance。
【60题详解】
考查介词。句意:“超过80%的观众是年轻的新粉丝。这给我们剧团增加了极大的信心。”她指出。此处为固定短语add…to…意为“把……增加到……”符合句意,所以使用介词to。故填to。
【61题详解】
考查名词复数。句意:王指出,制作团队的年龄范围很广,从40后到95后都有。此处为名词作宾语,空后的born in the 1940s作定语修饰individual,结合句意,出生在20世纪40年代的人不止一个,所以此处使用复数形式。故填individuals。
【62题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意:王解释说:“我们这样做是为了让有经验的人为年轻演员提供支持和指导,同时保留越剧的经典遗产,并努力满足时代的审美观。” 此处为非谓语动词作状语,结合句意可知,此处此表目的,所以此处使用动词不定式。故填to allow。
【63题详解】
考查现在分词。句意:王解释说:“我们这样做是为了让有经验的人为年轻演员提供支持和指导,同时保留越剧的经典遗产,并努力满足时代的审美观。”此处为状语从句的省略结构,与trying是并列关系,且与逻辑主语We之间为主动关系,所以此处使用现在分词形式。故填keeping。
【64题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意:该剧保留了传统越剧的唱腔风格,但在编曲、服装和化妆上加入了现代电影元素,创造了一个独特的奇观。此处为谓语动词,根据谓语动词includes以及句意可知,此处使用一般现在时,maintain与主语The play之间为主动关系,且主语为第三人称单数。故填maintains。
【65题详解】
考查代词。句意:该剧保留了传统越剧的唱腔风格,但在编曲、服装和化妆上加入了现代电影元素,创造了一个独特的奇观。此空位于名词之前,所以使用形容词性物主代词,it的形容词性物主代词为its。故填its。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华,学校英语俱乐部将举办以“Protect the Endangered Species”为主题的海报制作比赛,请你给外教Andy写封邮件,邀请他做评委,内容包括:
1. 写信目的;
2. 评选时间和地点;
3. 表达期待。
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 Andy,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Andy,
I hope this email finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to invite you to be a judge for our competition of making posters on the theme of “Protect the Endangered Species” organized by our school’s English Club.
The competition will be held on the 9th of July in the school lecture hall from 2 pm to 4 pm. We have also arranged for some snacks during the event. Your presence and contribution would be an honor for us. We believe your valuable feedback and guidance will inspire our young participants to think critically and creatively.
I hope you can accept our invitation. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给外教Andy写封邮件,邀请他做学校英语俱乐部将举办的海报制作比赛的评委。
【详解】1.词汇积累
比赛:competition→contest
主题:theme→subject
举行:be held→take place
激励:inspire→motivate
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:I am writing to invite you to be a judge for our competition of making posters on the theme of “Protect the Endangered Species” organized by our school’s English Club.
拓展句:I am writing to invite you to be a judge for our competition of making posters on the theme of “Protect the Endangered Species” which is organized by our school’s English Club.
【点睛】【高分句型1】We believe your valuable feedback and guidance will inspire our young participants to think critically and creatively. (运用了省略that的宾语从句)
【高分句型2】I hope you can accept our invitation. (运用了省略that的宾语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
Jake and Jullie were celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary (周年纪念日). They decided to make this particular one special. Instead of their usual dinner dates and overseas vacations, the two decided to take this particular anniversary to the next level. For this vacation, they decided to take a trip back to where they first met.
The hike was filled with memories. The two went to many of the spots they had visited on their first trip. It wasn’t until they started looking through the pictures to see which they would keep that something in the background of one of those photographs caught their eyes. There was something in the distance in the picture. It was too small to make out in detail, but it was definitely there.
Jullie wanted to find out whatever that was, so they returned to the spot. Jake had been sure that they wouldn’t find anything there, but the moment he entered the spot, he knew he’d been wrong. Just a few feet away from him and Jullie lay the whitest dog he’d ever seen in his life. Something must have been wrong with it, he thought.
That night, Jake and Jullie found themselves in their accommodation with a new roommate. Throughout the night, the dog hid in a corner. Something was definitely wrong with the dog. Its movements were slow, and no matter what they tried, it didn’t seem to respond.
The next day, Jullie suggested they take the dog to a vet (兽医) and Jake agreed. On getting to the vet’s, they were in for another surprise. The vet hadn’t even examined the creature for one minute before he turned to them with an amused look on his face. “Didn’t you say you found a dog?” he asked. “Yes,” Jake replied. “Well, I’d love to see the dog, but what you’ve found in the woods is not a dog. It’s actually a fox.”
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。
Jake and Jullie looked at each other in disbelief.
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Over the next few days, they visited the vet regularly to see the fox.
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【答案】Jake and Jullie looked at each other in disbelief. The vet seemed to read their thoughts as he explained that while it was indeed a fox, it had likely been affected by some sort of poisoning, which explained its strange behavior. He confirmed them that with the right treatment, the fox could recover soon and that it would be best if the fox could stay at the clinic for a few days. Feeling a mix of relief and concern, they agreed to the necessary treatments.
Over the next few days, they visited the vet regularly to see the fox. Each time, they were greeted with news of improvement. Finally, the day came when the fox was well enough to be released back into the wild. As the fox rushed away into the woods, they knew that their anniversary trip would be one they would never forget. It had been a journey filled with surprises and challenges, but in the end, it had brought them closer to each other and to the natural world around them.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了杰克和朱莉用不同的方式庆祝他们的结婚十周年纪念日。两人去了他们第一次旅行时去过的许多地方。徒步旅行中他们救了一只狐狸。这是一段充满惊喜和挑战的旅程,让他们更接近彼此,也更接近周围的自然世界。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“杰克和朱莉难以置信地看着对方。”可知,第一段可描写杰克和朱莉把那只白色的“狗”带到兽医诊所,被告知是救了一只狐狸。狐狸中毒在诊所接受治疗。二人即感到宽慰,又感到担忧。
②由第二段首句内容“在接下来的几天里,他们定期去兽医那里看狐狸。”可知,第二段可描写二人见证了狐狸的康复,并放归野外。这是一段充满惊喜和挑战的旅程,感悟到与大自然的接近,二人也更加亲近彼此。
2.续写线索:徒步旅行——照片中发现不一样的东西——这只狗一直不离开他们——发现这只狗的异常——带去看兽医——检查是中毒,救了一直白狐狸——狐狸康复被放生——这使得这次旅行不同于以往——感悟到更接近大自然——更接近彼此
3.词汇激活
行为类
①使确信:confirm / convince
②匆匆跑开:rushed away / ran away
③拒绝:be filled with / be full of
情绪类
①充满惊喜:filled with surprises / full of amazement
②既感到宽慰又感到担忧:Feeling a mix of relief and concern / Feeling both relieved and worried
【点睛】
【高分句型1】Finally, the day came when the fox was well enough to be released back into the wild. (使用了when引导定语从句)
【高分句型2】As the fox rushed away into the woods, they knew that their anniversary trip would be one they would never forget. (使用了As引导的时间状语从句、that引导的宾语从句以及省略that的定语从句)
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