精品解析：河南省漯河市高级中学2024-2025学年高二上学期开学英语试题（含听力）

2024-2025学年高二上学期开学检测 英语 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和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，将答案写在答题卡的相应位置上。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 20 分） 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man mean? A. He isn’t good at mathematics. B. He doesn’t want to drive anymore. C. He is familiar with the road to New York. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where is the Language Arts Building? A. On the right of the bridge. B. At the end of Centre Walk. C Opposite the Physical Education Building. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man think the woman should have chosen? A. Biology. B. Medicine. C. History. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What did the man ask the woman to do for him? A. Mend his shirt. B. Iron his shirt. C. Make him a coffee. 5. 此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why is the woman busy? A. She has lots of work to do. B. She is preparing for exams. C. She is making lunch for others. 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’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Waitress and customer. B. Mother and son. C. Doctor and patient. 7. What would the man like to eat? A. Some ice cream. B. Some peas. C. Some vegetables. 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. What is the woman doing? A. Doing a survey. B. Calculating the bill. C. Serving the food. 9. How would the man like his steak next time? A. Medium rare. B. Medium well. C. Well done. 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. What is the man’s job? A. A host. B. A doctor. C. A teacher. 11. Who used to be a doctor? A. Cassie’s friend. B. The mother of Cassie’s friend. C. Cassie’s mother. 12. How long did it take Cassie to become a qualified doctor? A. One year. B. Four years. C. Five years. 13. How does Cassie like her job? A. She enjoys it. B. She thinks it’s boring. C. She thinks it’s poorly paid. 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】 14. Why did the man stay up late last night? A. He went out with friends. B. He watched a game. C. He prepared for the exam. 15. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Have a rest. B. Go to lecture. C. Keep a healthy diet. 16. How does the man sound in the end? A. Anxious. B. Surprised. C. Proud. 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. When did the Kobe earthquake happen? A. At dawn on January 17th, 1995 B. At noon on January 17th, 1995 C. At dawn on January 17th, 1996 18. How many people died in the Kobe earthquake? A. 75,000 . B. Nearly 310,000. C. More than 6,000. 19. Which of the following way is mentioned? A. Walls should be built to protect towns on the coast from large waves. B. Emergency services should control all. C. Lectures should be encouraged to arouse the public’s attention. 20. What is the major barrier (困难) in doing more to reduce the earthquake damage? A. Engineers do not have the knowledge. B. Protection is too costly (昂贵的) at present. C. No one takes earthquakes seriously. 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 The Language Exchange Programme allows students in pairs to communicate in two different languages they wish to share and learn each week. Students record short entries after each partner meeting noting the language skills practised and the topics discussed. Each pair of students meets three times throughout the term with a teacher who decides if the exchange is effective. Students who successfully complete the programme will receive one credit each. Requirements for completion: •One welcoming session on the second Friday of the term •18 weekly one-hour pair meetings •Weekly progress reports for all pair meetings •At least three pair-teacher meetings •One five-minute final video Sign up! The sign-up and registration process is as follows: •Students sign up and indicate the languages they can share and languages they are interested in learning. •Based on the information entered by each student, potential pairs are identified. •Proficiency (熟练) levels are confirmed through coursework or placement tests. •Once a pair has been determined to be suitable, the students will be contacted individually with a special permission number to register for the programme. Reminders: Signing up for the programme does not automatically mean that you will be able to register and participate. Pairs are matched by languages of interest and proficiency levels. Since there are many factors involved in the pairing process, not all students who sign up will be matched with a partner and be able to register for the programme. 21. In the programme, students will _________. A. chair daily meetings B. evaluate the exchange C. meet teachers each week D. practise their language skills 22. To complete the programme, students are required to _________. A. development tests B. participate in pair meetings C. welcome new students D. work on weekly videos 23. What do students need to do during the registration? A. Indicate their languages of interest. B. Select their own coursework. C. Make individual contact. D. Choose their partners. B In 1983, Howard Blatt, an electrical engineer at MIT and a married father, collapsed in his kitchen due to a stroke (中风). This left him with a paralyzed arm and leg and severe aphasia. Aphasia does not affect intellect, so some aphasia sufferers liken it to living in a prison within their own brain; their minds work, yet they are unable to express themselves or understand spoken or written language. The condition can prevent them from speaking, reading, writing or comprehending, sometimes a combination of those, sometimes all of them. At least 2 million people in the U. S. have aphasia, commonly as a result of stroke. Describing his condition, Blatt said: “No talking — zip. Speech — zip. One incident. Changed life.” Blatt adapted to his physical disabilities but never fully recovered. Discovering aid networks for people with aphasia were a rarity in the early 1980s, he co- founded the Aphasia Community Group in 1990 with his wife and others. It’s one of the oldest and largest support groups for aphasia patients and their families, offering services like concerts, book groups, health information, and companionship. Mary Borelli, a stroke survivor, described the group as a lifesaver, providing understanding and a sense of belonging. The group helps break the isolation. Jerry Kaplan, a co-founder and Boston University speech- language pathologist, noted that newcomers often express relief at finding others who share their struggles. Thousands have attended since its founding, finding a safe, comfortable space to connect. Blatt focused on regaining function. He moved from a wheelchair to a leg brace, re-camed his driver’s license, and documented cross-country trips. He also pursued sculpting, house restorations, and created a newsletter called The Aphasia Advocate. Within the Group, he was a role model of adaptability and determination. The Aphasia Community Group, which will celebrate its 35th anniversary next year, remains one of Blatt’s enduring legacies. Kaplan emphasized Blatt’s determination, saying “Though given a tough break in midlife, with young children, at the top of his game in his profession, and his communication gifts were largely wiped out, he did not give in to this for 40-plus years. And not only did he survive; he thrived.” 24. What is the second paragraph mainly about? A. The consequences of a stroke. B. The huge aphasia sufferers. C. The causes of a stroke. D. The symptoms of aphasia. 25. Why did they set up the Aphasia Community Group? A. To provides companionship for lonely people. B. To address the lack of support for aphasia sufferers. C. To work on a medical cure for aphasia. D. To answer the call of MIT. 26. According to the members, what is the significance of the Aphasia Community Group? A. It offers them financial assistance. B. It helps them regain their speech completely. C. It creates a caring community for them. D. It conducts extensive research on their conditions. 27. Which saying effectively highlights Howard Blatt’s life story? A. Turn lemons into lemonade. B. Let nature take its course. C. As you sow, so shall you reap. D. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. C Today, poetry and science are often considered to be completely separate career paths. However, that wasn’t always the case. The mathematician Ada Lovelace and the physicist James Clerk Maxwell were both accomplished poets. Similarly, the poet John Keats was also a licensed surgeon. The combination of these disciplines fell out of favor in the 1800s. Recently, however, there has been a reappearance of interest among scientists in expressing their research through poetry, such as lyrics and haiku, as alternative ways to inspire others with their findings. “Poetry is a great tool for questioning the world,” says Sam Illingworth, a poet and a geoscientist who works at the University of Western Australia. Through workshops and a new science-poetry journal, called Consilience, Illingworth is helping scientists to translate their latest results into poems that can attract appreciation from those outside of their immediate scientific field. Stephany Mazon, a scientist from the University of Helsinki, participated in one of Illingworth’s workshops where she and fellow scientists were tasked with writing haikus that highlighted water, a common theme in their research. “It was a lot of fun, and surprisingly easy to write the poem,” Mazon says. She plans to continue writing. “We do harm ourselves to think that scientists can’t be artistic and that art can’t be used to communicate scientific ideas,” Mazon says. That viewpoint is echoed by Illingworth, who thinks science communication initiatives are too often dominated by public lectures with their hands-off PowerPoint slides. “Actually, when science communication involves writing and sharing poems, it invites a two-way dialogue between experts and nonexperts,” he says. Scientist-poet Manjula Silva, an educator at Imperial College London, agrees, noting that poetry simplifies complex scientific concepts into language that everyone can understand. Scientists and poets are both trying to understand the world and communicate that understanding with others. The distinction between scientists and poets is less than people might think. We’re all just people with hopefully really interesting things to say and to share. 28. What trend has been observed recently among scientists? A. A decline in interest in poetry and science. B. A preference for traditional research methods. C. An increase in combining science and poetry. D. A focus on historical figures like Ada Lovelace. 29. How does Sam Illingworth bridge the gap between science and the public? A. By translating classic poetry into different languages. B. By teaching at the University of Western Australia. C. By advocating for more funding in geoscience research. D. By organizing workshops and publishing a science-poetry journal. 30. How did Stephany Mazon feel about the experience of writing a haiku in the workshop? A. It was challenging and difficult. B. It was enjoyable and straightforward. C. It was a waste of time. D. It was too artistic for her taste. 31. What is one advantage of using poetry for science communication? A. It simplifies complex scientific ideas for a general audience. B. It promotes academic research in universities. C. It replaces traditional boring science textbooks. D. It emphasizes the significance of public lectures. D Loss of slow-wave sleep as you age may increase your risk of developing dementia (痴呆), according to a new study. “We found that aging was associated with a decline in the amount of the deepest stages of sleep, known as slow-wave sleep. We then found that people with greater declines in slow-wave sleep over time had a higher risk of getting dementia over the next 17 years of follow-up,” said Matthew Pase, senior author of the study. Slow-wave sleep is the third and fourth stages of sleep, which is important for brain health. During this stage, the body removes unwanted or harmful materials from the brain. “For the brain, this deep sleep is thought to be the most restorative,” said Dr Richard Isaacson, who wasn’t involved in the study. The researchers wanted to know whether chronic (慢性的) reductions in slow-wave sleep over time are linked to dementia risk in humans and whether dementia-related processes in the brain may contribute to getting less of this type of sleep. They studied 346 people with an average age of 69 and completed two overnight sleep studies—one between 1995 and 1998 and the second between 1998 and 2001—during which their sleep was monitored. The researchers also investigated whether any change in the amount of slow-wave sleep that participants got was associated with developing dementia up to 17 years after they completed the sleep studies. By that time, 52 participants had been diagnosed with dementia. Each percentage decrease in slow-wave sleep per year was linked to a 27 percent increased risk of developing dementia. The rate of slow-wave sleep loss accelerated (加速) from age 60, peaked from ages 75 to 80and slowed afterwards. “This is an important study yet again showing the impact of quality of sleep on a person’s risk of cognitive decline and dementia,” Isaacson said. “It’s important to not only pay attention to the total amount of sleep a person gets each night, but also monitor sleep quality as best as possible.” 32. What can we learn from the new study? A. The older you are, the less sleep you will have. B. Slow-wave sleep has been linked to the risk of dementia. C. The rate of slow-wave sleep loss keeps going up with age. D. The amount of sleep has an impact on the risk of dementia. 33. How did researchers get what they wanted? A. By making a comparison. B. By introducing a concept. C. By referring to another study. D. By making a survey. 34. What did Dr Richard Isaacson suggest? A. Sleep quality needs more attention. B We should have enough sleep. C. The elderly should sleep more than the young. D. The amount of sleep is more important than sleep quality. 35. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear? A. Sports. B. Health. C. Education. D. Environment. 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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Show emotion If anyone has ever told you to “open up more” or “show some emotion” you may wonder what they really meant. It’s easy for us to get caught up in our own little worlds and hide what we’re feeling from other people. ___36___. But if you can open up more to others, you’ll see how rewarding it is to connect on a deeper level. ___37___. Relax and think through your feelings as they come to you. Whenever you feel something, take a second to sit with what you’re feeling. Think about how you feel and let the emotion wash over you naturally. Name your emotions as they come to you. Giving your feeling a name makes it easier to understand. Once you’re comfortable with a feeling. Give the emotion a name. Are you anxious about something? If you don’t feel anything particularly moving, are you bored or content? This process will make you more self-aware. ___38___ . Maintain a journal for your feelings. One way to help you to open up emotionally to others is to keep a daily journal. ___39___ . Every day, write down a paragraph or two about your day and how it makes you feel. This will help you track your feeling over time and put you more in tune with yourself. Engage in fun activities to share experiences with others. Do things you enjoy with people you love to share positive emotions. Dedicate one night a week to go out and grab dinner with your family. ___40___, or go on a 20-minute walk every day. Being emotionally available and sharing how you feel is a lot easier when you have fun with the people you care about. A. Push yourself to share every day B. Take a minute to process emotions C. Take a cooking class with your partner D. Open up and get used to sharing how you feel E. It will also help you express what you’re feeling F. Treat it as a special space for you to open up and be honest G. Sometimes, we don’t even realize we’re being guarded or hiding our feelings 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。 The Kingsport carousel (旋转木马) has horses, pigs with wings, and even a dragon. It has laughter ___41___ any day that is fit for outings. If the Kingsport Carousel sounds ___42___, that’s because it is. But the real wonder is how it came to be ___43___. It began with a Kingsport resident Gale Joh. Joh was from Binghamton the “Carousel Capital of the World”, where many carousels ___44___ his carefree and joyous days of childhood. Kids in Kingsport should know the ___45___, he thought. He told the idea to his four friends. They ___46___ Joh’s enthusiasm. Though none of them were ___47___ in carpentry (木匠活), they were great problem-solvers. After attending woodcarving classes and ___48___ a facility as their workshop, the men launched the project. Then, suddenly, Joh passed away accidentally. His ___49___ wouldn’t die with him. Voluntary artists and mechanics ___50___ sculpting, painting and carving. Next, they’d need a frame. News of their efforts ___51___ a local zoo, which donated one quickly. “When there is a ___52___, we let our community know it, and a solution will come,” said Bonnie Macdonald, a participant of the project. After seven years, with the help of volunteers and sponsors, the carousel was ___53___. A symbol of determination and love, it’s become the happiest place in Kingsport. “Certainly, we’re not the carousel capital,” said Macdonald. “___54___ when it comes to making a carousel, we have all ___55___ needed right here.” 41. A. crashing B. filling C. depressing D. overthrowing 42. A. magic B. distant C. historic D. precise 43. A. postponed B. published C. built D. permitted 44. A. negated B. damaged C. removed D. witnessed 45. A. dessert B. emphasis C. pleasure D. impression 46. A. estimated B. shared C. remembered D. fired 47. A. disastrous B. destructive C. experienced D. exposed 48. A. acquiring B. consuming C. stimulating D. appreciating 49. A. mood B. complaint C. reputation D. dream 50. A. relied on B. stepped forward C. tore apart D. broke out 51. A. scared B. dominated C. bothered D. reached 52. A. barrier B. structure C. campaign D. sorrow 53. A. outstanding B. realistic C. adorable D. ready 54. A. However B. So C. But D. Otherwise 55. A. talents B. chiefs C. natives D. composers 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。 Paper lanterns are beautiful decorative lanterns, ____56____(original) made of rice or silk paper, covering a light source. They have been used to decorate rooms during festivals and other important ____57____(occasion) for hundreds of years. Nowadays, ____58____(hang) lanterns is still one of the traditional customs in many places. Due ____59____ the thin covering of paper lanterns, the lanterns are very beautiful when they are lit. Different paintings and designs ____60____(attach) to the thin covering, making the lantern more attractive. The only color not traditionally used in making paper lanterns is white; it is often used in memory of ____61____ dead in many Asian cultures. Paper lanterns have ____62____ (vary) shapes and sizes. A common design is the ball or globe design, ____63____ holds its shape by being stretched (伸展) over bamboo strips. It is very unusual today to see paper lanterns that hold candles, unless the paper ____64____(use) is fire resistant (耐火的). It’s simply too easy for them to catch fire, otherwise. So in modern times, for safety, people often use a small electric light instead of a candle ____65____(avoid) possible fires. 第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 假定你李华，暑假在伦敦学习，得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展览。请写一封信申请做志愿者，内容包括： 1.写信目的； 2.个人优势； 3.表示期待。 注意：1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 I watched two of my dearest friends grow up. I laughed and cried at their silly actions. I taught them that rolling their eyes was rude and shared my love of books with them. My daughters, Lassie and Karina have become my daughter friends. This new relationship wasn’t planned. It has been blossomed over the years. I think it started during a shopping trip. I edged out of the dressing room uncomfortably at a shirt that should have fit me. Karina shook her head. Lassie, three years older and more sensitive, said “Mom, it looks like everything else you own. Why not try something different?” Karina put her hands on her hips. “Mom, definitely not. Next.” I stepped back into the dressing room. I heard Lassie whispering something to her sister. I caught the words “Be gentle”. They rejected all of my choices and picked a much more trendy outfit that I was used to wearing. The message was clear. Mom’s taste was boring. Theirs wasn’t. That was the beginning of the change. From clothes to relationships, the girls aired their opinions, advised me about dating and stepped. All into my business. Our roles had expanded. Friendship means being honest, loving and loyal. My girls had all those characteristics and more. “Mom,” Lassie stood in my doorway. Arms crossed in front of her. “Tomorrow morning, you are going to be on the eight am bus. You will be in Pittsburgh by 2:30. Karina is packing your bag. No arguments.” “Honey, what are you talking about?” I put down the book that I’ve been pretending to read. “I told you that I wasn’t going. We cannot afford it. Besides, who’s going to keep an eye on you?” Karina operated with the motto, “make your point and move on.” “Mom, you deserve a break and you’re getting one. Bus tickets are cheap so we bought you one. We asked dad to help. We are grownups even if we still act like kids sometimes. We will be alright by ourselves.” 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。 “This is very sweet, but you need to save money for books and things.” I argued. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I hugged these two young women. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null 2024-2025学年高二上学期开学检测 英语 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和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，将答案写在答题卡的相应位置上。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 20 分） 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man mean? A. He isn’t good at mathematics. B. He doesn’t want to drive anymore. C. He is familiar with the road to New York. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Ever since your parents moved to New York, you are always driving there. How many trips a week do you make anyway? M: I have lost count, but I can do it with my eyes closed. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where is the Language Arts Building? A. On the right of the bridge. B. At the end of Centre Walk. C. Opposite the Physical Education Building. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Excuse me. Can you tell me how to get to the Language Arts Building? M: Sure. Follow Centre Walk in the garden, and then turn right onto the bridge. Turn left after the bridge. The Language Arts Building is across from the Physical Education Building. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man think the woman should have chosen? A. Biology. B. Medicine. C. History. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Are you studying history? W: No, though I wish I could. My mother wants me to become a doctor one day, so I’m learning medicine. M: You should have followed your heart. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What did the man ask the woman to do for him? A. Mend his shirt. B. Iron his shirt. C. Make him a coffee. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: My shirt needs ironing. Could you please help me with that, Mary? W: OK I’ll iron your shirt for you, but only if you make me a cup of coffee. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why is the woman busy? A. She has lots of work to do. B. She is preparing for exams. C. She is making lunch for others. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Hey, Aiste, what are you doing? W: I am making some lunch. I am very busy now because I have to study for exams, so I am making something very quick. 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’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Waitress and customer. B. Mother and son. C. Doctor and patient. 7. What would the man like to eat? A. Some ice cream. B. Some peas. C. Some vegetables. 【答案】6 B 7. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Tom, will you eat your food properly? You’re just moving those peas around your plate. M: I don’t like peas. Why do you always make them for me? You know I don’t like them. W: You don’t like any vegetables. But you’ve got to eat some. M: Why? W: You know why. Now hurry up and eat. M: Can I have some ice cream? W: No. Not until you finish those peas. 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. What is the woman doing? A. Doing a survey. B. Calculating the bill. C. Serving the food. 9. How would the man like his steak next time? A. Medium rare. B. Medium well. C. Well done. 【答案】8. A 9. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Excuse me sir, do you mind if I take a few minutes of your time? M: No, go ahead. W: Thanks! Do you consider the food you had delicious? M: Honestly, I think it’s overcooked. The steak was tough and the peas were like bullets. W: I’m sorry to hear that. Maybe next time you might want to enjoy your steak medium well, it tastes tenderer. M: No, I’d still want it to be well done, but don’t make it tough again. 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. What is the man’s job? A. A host. B. A doctor. C. A teacher. 11. Who used to be a doctor? A. Cassie’s friend. B. The mother of Cassie’s friend. C. Cassie’s mother. 12. How long did it take Cassie to become a qualified doctor? A. One year. B. Four years. C. Five years. 13. How does Cassie like her job? A. She enjoys it. B. She thinks it’s boring. C. She thinks it’s poorly paid. 【答案】10. A 11. B 12. C 13. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Hello and welcome to “today’s career tomorrow”. Today we are going to look at another kind of job doctors. We have with us doctor Cassie Brown, who is a doctor at the royal London hospital. Hello Cassie. How did you first become interested in medicine? W: Well, I had a friend whose mother was a doctor, and I thought her job might be interesting. M: So how did you find out more about the job? W: Well, I became a volunteer in a hospital and worked for a doctor. M: Now that’s better than reading about it. W: Yes, it was. I soon realized that this career was the right one for me. M: So what did you need to study at university? W: I studied healing science and then I received a master’s degree. M: How long did it take you to become a qualified doctor? W: Once I had finished my degree, I had to work for one year before I became qualified, so it took me five years. M: How many hours do you work every day? W: Well, I don’t work from dawn to dusk. Like some people. It’s normal hours, nine to five M: What do you like most about your job? W: It’s never boring. In fact, I feel sorry when I have to have a day off. M: It sounds like the perfect job. Thanks for speaking with us, Cassie. 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】 14. Why did the man stay up late last night? A. He went out with friends. B. He watched a game. C. He prepared for the exam. 15. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Have a rest. B. Go to lecture. C. Keep a healthy diet. 16. How does the man sound in the end? A. Anxious. B. Surprised. C. Proud. 【答案】14. C 15. A 16. B 【解析】 【原文】W: You look tired! Did you stay up late and watch the football game last night? M: No, I was busy studying. W: But the exams aren’t for another two months! M: I know, but I’ve got a lot to do. In the last few days of study, I went to every lecture and I took lots of notes, but I’m afraid I won’t get good grades. W: Anyway, you should have a weekend off. If you don’t have a good rest, you can’t concentrate. M: But I can’t afford to waste time. W: Of course you can. Why not go to the cinema with me, or go to the gym? You used to be fit but now you’ve gained weight. M: Really? I can’t believe that! I do need some exercise. Let’s go now. 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. When did the Kobe earthquake happen? A. At dawn on January 17th, 1995 B. At noon on January 17th, 1995 C. At dawn on January 17th, 1996 18. How many people died in the Kobe earthquake? A. 75,000 . B. Nearly 310,000. C. More than 6,000. 19. Which of the following way is mentioned? A. Walls should be built to protect towns on the coast from large waves. B. Emergency services should control all. C. Lectures should be encouraged to arouse the public’s attention. 20. What is the major barrier (困难) in doing more to reduce the earthquake damage? A. Engineers do not have the knowledge. B. Protection is too costly (昂贵的) at present. C. No one takes earthquakes seriously. 【答案】17. A 18. C 19. A 20. B 【解析】 【原文】M: At dawn on January 17th, 1995, the city of Kobe was rocked by earthquake tremors. The worst tremors reach 7. 2 on the Richter scale. Kobe is Japan’s sixth largest city. It is also one of the world’s largest ports. Within minutes, Kobe was a disaster area. How bad was the damage? The earthquake was the worst to hit Japan in 72 years. There were more than 6,000 people dead. More than 35,000 were injured, and nearly 310,000 were left homeless. Some 75,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed. Total damage was estimated at $90 billion. What did people learn from the Kobe earthquake? What happened in Kobe suggests that the earthquake hazard was not taken seriously enough. Some people believe that more can be done to reduce the damage. They propose the following. More work should be put into quake-proof buildings. Walls should be built to protect towns on the coast from large waves. Providers of emergency services must be better trained and better prepared. Citizens must be better educated on what to do when an earthquake strikes. The major barrier to doing more is cost. Japan finds itself trying to balance the cost against the risk of a strong earthquake. 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 The Language Exchange Programme allows students in pairs to communicate in two different languages they wish to share and learn each week. Students record short entries after each partner meeting noting the language skills practised and the topics discussed. Each pair of students meets three times throughout the term with a teacher who decides if the exchange is effective. Students who successfully complete the programme will receive one credit each. Requirements for completion: •One welcoming session on the second Friday of the term •18 weekly one-hour pair meetings •Weekly progress reports for all pair meetings •At least three pair-teacher meetings •One five-minute final video Sign up! The sign-up and registration process is as follows: •Students sign up and indicate the languages they can share and languages they are interested in learning. •Based on the information entered by each student, potential pairs are identified. •Proficiency (熟练) levels are confirmed through coursework or placement tests. •Once a pair has been determined to be suitable, the students will be contacted individually with a special permission number to register for the programme. Reminders: Signing up for the programme does not automatically mean that you will be able to register and participate. Pairs are matched by languages of interest and proficiency levels. Since there are many factors involved in the pairing process, not all students who sign up will be matched with a partner and be able to register for the programme. 21. In the programme, students will _________. A. chair daily meetings B. evaluate the exchange C. meet teachers each week D. practise their language skills 22. To complete the programme, students are required to _________. A. development tests B. participate in pair meetings C. welcome new students D. work on weekly videos 23. What do students need to do during the registration? A. Indicate their languages of interest. B. Select their own coursework. C. Make individual contact. D. Choose their partners. 【答案】21. D 22. B 23. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一项语言交流项目的基本情况以及它的要求、报名和注册流程以及注意事项的相关信息。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The Language Exchange Programme allows students in pairs to communicate in two different languages they wish to share and learn each week. Students record short entries after each partner meeting noting the language skills practised and the topics discussed.(语言交流项目让学生们两人一组，每周用他们希望分享和学习的两种不同的语言进行交流。学生们在每次搭档会议后记录简短的条目，指出所练习的语言技能和讨论的主题)”可知，在这个项目中，学生们将练习他们的语言技能。故选D。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Requirements for completion部分第二点“18 weekly one-hour pair meetings(每周18次一小时的配对会议)”可知，为了完成该项目，学生们被要求参加配对会议。故选B。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据Sign up部分第一点“Students sign up and indicate the languages they can share and languages they are interested in learning.(学生们报名参加并表明他们可以分享的语言以及他们有兴趣学习的语言)”可知，学生们在注册期间需要表明他们感兴趣的语言。故选A。 B In 1983, Howard Blatt, an electrical engineer at MIT and a married father, collapsed in his kitchen due to a stroke (中风). This left him with a paralyzed arm and leg and severe aphasia. Aphasia does not affect intellect, so some aphasia sufferers liken it to living in a prison within their own brain; their minds work, yet they are unable to express themselves or understand spoken or written language. The condition can prevent them from speaking, reading, writing or comprehending, sometimes a combination of those, sometimes all of them. At least 2 million people in the U. S. have aphasia, commonly as a result of stroke. Describing his condition, Blatt said: “No talking — zip. Speech — zip. One incident. Changed life.” Blatt adapted to his physical disabilities but never fully recovered. Discovering aid networks for people with aphasia were a rarity in the early 1980s, he co- founded the Aphasia Community Group in 1990 with his wife and others. It’s one of the oldest and largest support groups for aphasia patients and their families, offering services like concerts, book groups, health information, and companionship. Mary Borelli, a stroke survivor, described the group as a lifesaver, providing understanding and a sense of belonging. The group helps break the isolation. Jerry Kaplan, a co-founder and Boston University speech- language pathologist, noted that newcomers often express relief at finding others who share their struggles. Thousands have attended since its founding, finding a safe, comfortable space to connect. Blatt focused on regaining function. He moved from a wheelchair to a leg brace, re-camed his driver’s license, and documented cross-country trips. He also pursued sculpting, house restorations, and created a newsletter called The Aphasia Advocate. Within the Group, he was a role model of adaptability and determination. The Aphasia Community Group, which will celebrate its 35th anniversary next year, remains one of Blatt’s enduring legacies. Kaplan emphasized Blatt’s determination, saying “Though given a tough break in midlife, with young children, at the top of his game in his profession, and his communication gifts were largely wiped out, he did not give in to this for 40-plus years. And not only did he survive; he thrived.” 24. What is the second paragraph mainly about? A. The consequences of a stroke. B. The huge aphasia sufferers. C. The causes of a stroke. D. The symptoms of aphasia. 25. Why did they set up the Aphasia Community Group? A. To provides companionship for lonely people. B. To address the lack of support for aphasia sufferers. C. To work on a medical cure for aphasia. D. To answer the call of MIT. 26. According to the members, what is the significance of the Aphasia Community Group? A. It offers them financial assistance. B. It helps them regain their speech completely. C. It creates a caring community for them. D. It conducts extensive research on their conditions. 27. Which saying effectively highlights Howard Blatt’s life story? A. Turn lemons into lemonade. B. Let nature take its course. C. As you sow, so shall you reap. D. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. 【答案】24. D 25. B 26. C 27. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了霍华德•布拉特经历中风后患有严重的失语，他发现社会上缺少对失语症患者的支持组织，于是成立了失语症社区组织，帮助了许多患者。 【24题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“Aphasia does not affect intellect, so some aphasia sufferers liken it to living in a prison within their own brain; their minds work, yet they are unable to express themselves or understand spoken or written language. The condition can prevent them from speaking, reading, writing or comprehending, sometimes a combination of those, sometimes all of them. At least 2 million people in the U. S. have aphasia, commonly as a result of stroke.(失语症并不影响智力，所以一些失语症患者把它比作住在自己大脑中的监狱里；他们的大脑工作，但他们无法表达自己或理解口头或书面语言。这种情况会阻止他们说、读、写或理解，有时是这些的组合，有时是全部。美国至少有200万人患有失语症，通常是由中风引起的)”可知，第二段的主要内容是失语症的症状。故选D。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Discovering aid networks for people with aphasia were a rarity in the early 1980s, he co- founded the Aphasia Community Group in 1990 with his wife and others. It’s one of the oldest and largest support groups for aphasia patients and their families, offering services like concerts, book groups, health information, and companionship.(在20世纪80年代早期，他发现对失语症患者的援助网络是罕见的，于是他在1990年与妻子和其他人共同创立了失语症社区组织。它是历史最悠久、规模最大的失语症患者及其家属支持团体之一，提供音乐会、读书小组、健康信息和陪伴等服务)”可知，他们成立失语症社区小组是为了解决失语症患者缺乏支持的问题。故选B。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Mary Borelli, a stroke survivor, described the group as a lifesaver, providing understanding and a sense of belonging. The group helps break the isolation. Jerry Kaplan, a co-founder and Boston University speech- language pathologist, noted that newcomers often express relief at finding others who share their struggles. Thousands have attended since its founding, finding a safe, comfortable space to connect.(中风幸存者玛丽·博雷利将这个团体描述为救星，提供理解和归属感。这个团体帮助打破了孤立。联合创始人、波士顿大学语言病理学家杰里·卡普兰指出，新来者通常在找到与他们有共同奋斗经历的人时表示宽慰。自成立以来，成千上万的人参加了这个活动，他们找到了一个安全、舒适的空间来交流)”可知，根据成员的说法，失语症社区小组的意义是它为他们创造了一个充满爱心的社区。故选C。 【27题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Kaplan emphasized Blatt’s determination, saying “Though given a tough break in midlife, with young children, at the top of his game in his profession, and his communication gifts were largely wiped out, he did not give in to this for 40-plus years. And not only did he survive; he thrived.”(卡普兰强调了布拉特决心，他说：“尽管在中年时期经历了艰难的转折，有了年幼的孩子，在他的职业生涯中处于顶峰，他的沟通天赋基本上被摧毁了，但他在40多年里没有屈服于这一点。他不仅活了下来；他还茁壮成长起来。”)”结合文章主要讲述了霍华德•布拉特经历中风后患有严重的失语，于是成立了失语症社区组织，帮助了许多患者。可知，霍华德·布拉特的人生故事体现了“把柠檬变成柠檬水”即通过自身努力，转变不利条件，实现逆风翻盘的道理。故选A。 C Today, poetry and science are often considered to be completely separate career paths. However, that wasn’t always the case. The mathematician Ada Lovelace and the physicist James Clerk Maxwell were both accomplished poets. Similarly, the poet John Keats was also a licensed surgeon. The combination of these disciplines fell out of favor in the 1800s. Recently, however, there has been a reappearance of interest among scientists in expressing their research through poetry, such as lyrics and haiku, as alternative ways to inspire others with their findings. “Poetry is a great tool for questioning the world,” says Sam Illingworth, a poet and a geoscientist who works at the University of Western Australia. Through workshops and a new science-poetry journal, called Consilience, Illingworth is helping scientists to translate their latest results into poems that can attract appreciation from those outside of their immediate scientific field. Stephany Mazon, a scientist from the University of Helsinki, participated in one of Illingworth’s workshops where she and fellow scientists were tasked with writing haikus that highlighted water, a common theme in their research. “It was a lot of fun, and surprisingly easy to write the poem,” Mazon says. She plans to continue writing. “We do harm ourselves to think that scientists can’t be artistic and that art can’t be used to communicate scientific ideas,” Mazon says. That viewpoint is echoed by Illingworth, who thinks science communication initiatives are too often dominated by public lectures with their hands-off PowerPoint slides. “Actually, when science communication involves writing and sharing poems, it invites a two-way dialogue between experts and nonexperts,” he says. Scientist-poet Manjula Silva, an educator at Imperial College London, agrees, noting that poetry simplifies complex scientific concepts into language that everyone can understand. Scientists and poets are both trying to understand the world and communicate that understanding with others. The distinction between scientists and poets is less than people might think. We’re all just people with hopefully really interesting things to say and to share. 28. What trend has been observed recently among scientists? A. A decline in interest in poetry and science. B. A preference for traditional research methods. C. An increase in combining science and poetry. D. A focus on historical figures like Ada Lovelace. 29. How does Sam Illingworth bridge the gap between science and the public? A. By translating classic poetry into different languages. B. By teaching at the University of Western Australia. C. By advocating for more funding in geoscience research. D. By organizing workshops and publishing a science-poetry journal. 30. How did Stephany Mazon feel about the experience of writing a haiku in the workshop? A. It was challenging and difficult. B. It was enjoyable and straightforward. C. It was a waste of time. D. It was too artistic for her taste. 31. What is one advantage of using poetry for science communication? A. It simplifies complex scientific ideas for a general audience. B. It promotes academic research in universities. C. It replaces traditional boring science textbooks. D. It emphasizes the significance of public lectures. 【答案】28. C 29. D 30. B 31. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。最近，科学家们又重新对通过诗歌来表达他们的研究产生了兴趣，用诗歌将复杂的科学概念简化为人人都能理解的语言。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段的句子“Recently, however, there has been a reappearance of interest among scientists in expressing their research through poetry, such as lyrics and haiku, as alternative ways to inspire others with their findings.(然而，最近，科学家们又重新对通过诗歌(如抒情诗和俳句)来表达他们的研究产生了兴趣，作为用他们的发现激励他人的另一种方式。)”可知，最近，科学与诗歌结合的现象增加了。故选C项。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段的句子“Through workshops and a new science-poetry journal, called Consilience , Illingworth is helping scientists to translate their latest results into poems that can attract appreciation from those outside of their immediate scientific field.(通过研讨会和一本名为consilience的新科学诗歌杂志，伊林沃思正在帮助科学家将他们的最新成果转化为诗歌，以吸引其直接科学领域以外的人的欣赏。)”可知，通过组织研讨会和出版科学诗歌杂志，Illingworth弥合了科学与公众之间的鸿沟的。故选D项。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段的句子“‘It was a lot of fun, and surprisingly easy to write the poem,’ Mazon says.(‘这很有趣，而且写这首诗出奇地容易，’Mazon说。)”可知，Stephany Mazon认为在工作坊写俳句有趣、简单。故填B项。 【31题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段的句子“Scientist-poet Manjula Silva, an educator at Imperial College London, agrees, noting that poetry simplifies complex scientific concepts into language that everyone can understand.(科学家诗人、伦敦帝国理工学院的教育家Manjula Silva对此表示赞同，他指出诗歌将复杂的科学概念简化为人人都能理解的语言。)”可知，用诗歌进行科学传播的一个优势是它为普通读者简化了复杂的科学思想。故选A项。 D Loss of slow-wave sleep as you age may increase your risk of developing dementia (痴呆), according to a new study. “We found that aging was associated with a decline in the amount of the deepest stages of sleep, known as slow-wave sleep. We then found that people with greater declines in slow-wave sleep over time had a higher risk of getting dementia over the next 17 years of follow-up,” said Matthew Pase, senior author of the study. Slow-wave sleep is the third and fourth stages of sleep, which is important for brain health. During this stage, the body removes unwanted or harmful materials from the brain. “For the brain, this deep sleep is thought to be the most restorative,” said Dr Richard Isaacson, who wasn’t involved in the study. The researchers wanted to know whether chronic (慢性的) reductions in slow-wave sleep over time are linked to dementia risk in humans and whether dementia-related processes in the brain may contribute to getting less of this type of sleep. They studied 346 people with an average age of 69 and completed two overnight sleep studies—one between 1995 and 1998 and the second between 1998 and 2001—during which their sleep was monitored. The researchers also investigated whether any change in the amount of slow-wave sleep that participants got was associated with developing dementia up to 17 years after they completed the sleep studies. By that time, 52 participants had been diagnosed with dementia. Each percentage decrease in slow-wave sleep per year was linked to a 27 percent increased risk of developing dementia. The rate of slow-wave sleep loss accelerated (加速) from age 60, peaked from ages 75 to 80and slowed afterwards. “This is an important study yet again showing the impact of quality of sleep on a person’s risk of cognitive decline and dementia,” Isaacson said. “It’s important to not only pay attention to the total amount of sleep a person gets each night, but also monitor sleep quality as best as possible.” 32. What can we learn from the new study? A. The older you are, the less sleep you will have. B. Slow-wave sleep has been linked to the risk of dementia. C. The rate of slow-wave sleep loss keeps going up with age. D. The amount of sleep has an impact on the risk of dementia. 33. How did researchers get what they wanted? A. By making a comparison. B. By introducing a concept. C. By referring to another study. D. By making a survey. 34. What did Dr Richard Isaacson suggest? A. Sleep quality needs more attention. B. We should have enough sleep. C. The elderly should sleep more than the young. D. The amount of sleep is more important than sleep quality. 35. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear? A. Sports. B. Health. C. Education. D. Environment. 【答案】32. B 33. D 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要讲述随着年龄增长，人们的深睡眠时间会越来越短。新研究发现，如果深睡眠时间大幅减少，患痴呆症的风险将会大增。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Loss of slow-wave sleep as you age may increase your risk of developing dementia (痴呆), according to a new study.(新研究发现，随着年龄增长，慢波睡眠时间的减少可能会增加患痴呆症的风险)”可知，慢波睡眠与患痴呆症的风险有关。故选B。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“They studied 346 people with an average age of 69 and completed two overnight sleep studies—one between 1995 and 1998 and the second between 1998 and 2001—during which their sleep was monitored. The researchers also investigated whether any change in the amount of slow-wave sleep that participants got was associated with developing dementia up to 17 years after they completed the sleep studies.(研究人员调查了平均年龄69岁的346个人，并且分别在1995年至1998年间以及1998年至2001年间完成了两项夜间睡眠研究，在这期间对他们的睡眠进行了监测。研究人员还调查了参与者慢波睡眠时间的任何变化是否与完成睡眠研究17年后患痴呆症有关)”可知，研究人员是通过做调查的方式得到他们想要的。故选D。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段““This is an important study yet again showing the impact of quality of sleep on a person’s risk of cognitive decline and dementia,” Isaacson said. “It’s important to not only pay attention to the total amount of sleep a person gets each night, but also monitor sleep quality as best as possible.”(“这项重要研究再次表明了睡眠质量对于一个人患上认知衰退和痴呆症风险的影响。”艾萨克森表示：“我们不光要注意一个人每夜睡眠的总时长，也要尽可能监测睡眠质量。”)”可知，Richard Isaacson的建议是要多关注睡眠质量。故选A。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Loss of slow-wave sleep as you age may increase your risk of developing dementia(痴呆), according to a new study.(新研究发现，随着年龄增长，慢波睡眠时间的减少可能会增加患痴呆症的风险)”可知，这是与健康有关的研究，所以这篇文章很有可能出现在报纸上的“健康”板块。故选B。 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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Show emotion If anyone has ever told you to “open up more” or “show some emotion” you may wonder what they really meant. It’s easy for us to get caught up in our own little worlds and hide what we’re feeling from other people. ___36___. But if you can open up more to others, you’ll see how rewarding it is to connect on a deeper level. ___37___. Relax and think through your feelings as they come to you. Whenever you feel something, take a second to sit with what you’re feeling. Think about how you feel and let the emotion wash over you naturally. Name your emotions as they come to you. Giving your feeling a name makes it easier to understand. Once you’re comfortable with a feeling. Give the emotion a name. Are you anxious about something? If you don’t feel anything particularly moving, are you bored or content? This process will make you more self-aware. ___38___ . Maintain a journal for your feelings. One way to help you to open up emotionally to others is to keep a daily journal. ___39___ . Every day, write down a paragraph or two about your day and how it makes you feel. This will help you track your feeling over time and put you more in tune with yourself. Engage in fun activities to share experiences with others. Do things you enjoy with people you love to share positive emotions. Dedicate one night a week to go out and grab dinner with your family. ___40___, or go on a 20-minute walk every day. Being emotionally available and sharing how you feel is a lot easier when you have fun with the people you care about. A. Push yourself to share every day B. Take a minute to process emotions C. Take a cooking class with your partner D. Open up and get used to sharing how you feel E. It will also help you express what you’re feeling F. Treat it as a special space for you to open up and be honest G. Sometimes, we don’t even realize we’re being guarded or hiding our feelings 【答案】36. G 37. B 38. E 39. F 40. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些表达自己情绪的方法。 【36题详解】 根据上文“It’s easy for us to get caught up in our own little worlds and hide what we’re feeling from other people.（我们很容易陷入自己的小世界，对别人隐瞒自己的感受）”可知，有时候我们会在不知不觉中隐瞒自己的感受，使自己处于戒备状态。G项“有时候，我们甚至没有意识到自己在被保护或隐藏自己的感情”符合题意，选项中的“hiding our feelings”呼应上文的“hide what we’re feeling from other people”。故选G。 【37题详解】 空处为本段主旨句。根据下文“Relax and think through your feelings as they come to you. Whenever you feel something, take a second to sit with what you’re feeling. Think about how you feel and let the emotion wash over you naturally.（放松，当你的感觉来到你身边时，仔细想想。无论何时你感觉到了什么，花点时间坐下来感受一下你的感觉。想想你的感受，让这种情绪自然地笼罩着你）”可知，本段建议我们用一点时间整理自己的情绪。B项“花一分钟来处理情绪”可以作为主旨句，概括本段主要内容。故选B。 【38题详解】 空处位于段末，应承接上文。根据上文“This process will make you more self-aware.（这个过程会让你更加有自我意识）”可知，下文应继续陈述给自己的情绪命名的好处。E项“它还将帮助你表达你的感受”符合题意，also表明上下文为顺承关系，“help”呼应上文的“make you more self-aware”。故选E。 【39题详解】 根据上文“One way to help you to open up emotionally to others is to keep a daily journal. （帮助你在情感上向他人敞开心扉的一种方法是每天记日记）”和下文“Every day, write down a paragraph or two about your day and how it makes you feel. （每天，写下一两段关于你的一天以及它带给你的感觉）”可知，上文提出可以通过写日记来帮助自己在情感上向他人敞开心扉，下文提到了怎么做。由此推知，空处应陈述这样做的目的。F项“把它当作一个让你敞开心扉，坦诚相待的特殊空间”承接自然，选项中的“it”指代上文的“keep a daily journal”。故选F。 【40题详解】 根据上文“Dedicate one night a week to go out and grab dinner with your family.（每周抽出一个晚上和家人一起出去吃饭）”以及下文“or go on a 20-minute walk every day.（或者每天步行20分钟）”可知，上下文都在列举一些和他人一起进行的活动。由此推知，空处也应列举某种活动。C项“和你的搭档一起上烹饪课”符合题意，故选C。 【点睛】 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。 The Kingsport carousel (旋转木马) has horses, pigs with wings, and even a dragon. It has laughter ___41___ any day that is fit for outings. If the Kingsport Carousel sounds ___42___, that’s because it is. But the real wonder is how it came to be ___43___. It began with a Kingsport resident Gale Joh. Joh was from Binghamton, the “Carousel Capital of the World”, where many carousels ___44___ his carefree and joyous days of childhood. Kids in Kingsport should know the ___45___, he thought. He told the idea to his four friends. They ___46___ Joh’s enthusiasm. Though none of them were ___47___ in carpentry (木匠活), they were great problem-solvers. After attending woodcarving classes and ___48___ a facility as their workshop, the men launched the project. Then, suddenly, Joh passed away accidentally. His ___49___ wouldn’t die with him. Voluntary artists and mechanics ___50___ sculpting, painting and carving. Next, they’d need a frame. News of their efforts ___51___ a local zoo, which donated one quickly. “When there is a ___52___, we let our community know it, and a solution will come,” said Bonnie Macdonald, a participant of the project. After seven years, with the help of volunteers and sponsors, the carousel was ___53___. A symbol of determination and love, it’s become the happiest place in Kingsport. “Certainly, we’re not the carousel capital,” said Macdonald. “___54___ when it comes to making a carousel, we have all ___55___ needed right here.” 41. A. crashing B. filling C. depressing D. overthrowing 42. A. magic B. distant C. historic D. precise 43. A. postponed B. published C. built D. permitted 44. A. negated B. damaged C. removed D. witnessed 45. A. dessert B. emphasis C. pleasure D. impression 46. A. estimated B. shared C. remembered D. fired 47. A. disastrous B. destructive C. experienced D. exposed 48. A. acquiring B. consuming C. stimulating D. appreciating 49. A. mood B. complaint C. reputation D. dream 50. A. relied on B. stepped forward C. tore apart D. broke out 51. A. scared B. dominated C. bothered D. reached 52. A. barrier B. structure C. campaign D. sorrow 53. A. outstanding B. realistic C. adorable D. ready 54. A. However B. So C. But D. Otherwise 55. A. talents B. chiefs C. natives D. composers 【答案】41. B 42. A 43. C 44. D 45. C 46. B 47. C 48. A 49. D 50. B 51. D 52. A 53. D 54. C 55. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。约翰因为旋转木马拥有了快乐的童年，所以他认为金斯波特的孩子们也应该有这种乐趣。项目启动后，但是他却意外去世了。但是他的梦想不会随他而逝，因为自愿的艺术家和机械师挺身而出。七年后，在志愿者和赞助商的帮助下，旋转木马准备就绪。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它有充满任何适合郊游日子的笑声。A. crashing撞车；B. filling充满；C. depressing使沮丧；D. overthrowing推翻。根据前文“The Kingsport carousel (旋转木马) has horses, pigs with wings, and even a dragon.”可知，旋转木马是快乐的地方，充满笑声。故选B。 【42题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如果国王旋转木马听起来很神奇，那是因为它确实很神奇。A. magic神奇的；B. distant遥远的；C. historic历史的；D. precise精确的。根据下文“the real wonder”可知，国王旋转木马很神奇。故选A。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但真正令人惊奇的是它是如何建成的。A. postponed推迟；B. published出版；C. built建成；D. permitted允许。根据下文“the men launched the project”可知，本文讲述金斯波特旋转木马的建造过程。故选C。 【44题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：约翰来自宾厄姆顿，“世界旋转木马之都”，那里的许多旋转木马见证了他无忧无虑、快乐的童年时光。A. negated否定；B. damaged损害；C. removed移除；D. witnessed见证。根据主语“many carousels”以及宾语“his carefree and joyous days of childhood”可知，旋转木马见证了他快乐的童年。故选D。 【45题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他想，金斯波特的孩子们应该知道这种乐趣。A. dessert甜点；B. emphasis重要性；C. pleasure乐趣；D. impression印象。根据前文“many carousels 　4　　 his carefree and joyous days of childhood”可知，约翰因为旋转木马拥有了快乐的童年，所以他认为金斯波特的孩子们也应该知道这种乐趣。故选C。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们和约翰一样热情。A. estimated估计；B. shared有同样的感情（或想法、经历等）；C. remembered记得；D. fired解雇。根据前文“He told the idea to his four friends.”可知，他把这个主意告诉了朋友，他们有着和约翰一样的热情。故选B。 【47题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：虽然他们都没有木工经验，但他们都是解决问题的能手。A. disastrous灾难性的；B. destructive破坏性的；C. experienced有经验的；D. exposed暴露的。根据“Though”引导让步状语从句可知，应是他们没有木工经验。故选C。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在参加了木雕课程并获得了一个场所作为工作室后，他们启动了这个项目。A. acquiring获得；B. consuming消耗；C. stimulating促进；D. appreciating欣赏。根据空后“a facility as their workshop”可知，他们获得了工作室。故选A。 49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的梦想不会随他而逝。A. mood情绪；B. complaint抱怨；C. reputation荣誉；D. dream梦想。根据前文“He told the idea to his four friends.”以及“Then, suddenly, Joh passed away accidentally.”可知，这是他的梦想，但是他去世了。故选D。 【50题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：自愿的艺术家和机械师挺身而出，进行雕塑、绘画和雕刻。A. relied on依赖；B. stepped forward站出来；C. tore apart分裂；D. broke out爆发。根据前文“His 　9　 wouldn’t die with him.”可知，他的梦想不会随他而逝，因为自愿的艺术家和机械师挺身而出。故选B。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们努力的消息传到了当地一家动物园，他们很快就捐赠了一个。A. scared害怕；B. dominated统治；C. bothered费心；D. reached被……看到（或听到）。根据前文“they’d need a frame”以及本句“which donated one quickly”可知，他们需要一个框架，当地一家动物园很快就捐赠了一个。说明这个消息到了他们那里。故选D。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“当遇到障碍时，我们让我们的社区知道，解决方案会出现，”该项目的参与者邦妮·麦克唐纳说。A. barrier障碍；B. structure结构；C. campaign运动；D. sorrow悲伤。根据本句“a solution will come”可知，方案是解决障碍的。故选A。 【53题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：七年后，在志愿者和赞助商的帮助下，旋转木马准备就绪。A. outstanding杰出的；B. realistic现实的；C. adorable可爱的；D. ready准备好的。根据后文“A symbol of determination and love, it’s become the happiest place in Kingsport.”可知，旋转木马准备就绪。故选D。 【54题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：但说到制作旋转木马，我们这里有所有需要的人才。A. However然而；B. So因此；C. But但是；D. Otherwise否则。根据前文“Certainly, we’re not the carousel capital”以及本句“when it comes to making a carousel, we have all 　15　 needed right here”可知，前后为转折关系。故选C。 【55题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但说到制作旋转木马，我们这里有所有需要的人才。A. talents天才；B. chiefs首领；C. natives本地人；D. composers创作者。根据前文“they were great problem-solvers”以及“Voluntary artists and mechanics 　10　　 sculpting, painting and carving”可知，我们有人才。故选A。 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。 Paper lanterns are beautiful decorative lanterns, ____56____(original) made of rice or silk paper, covering a light source. They have been used to decorate rooms during festivals and other important ____57____(occasion) for hundreds of years. Nowadays, ____58____(hang) lanterns is still one of the traditional customs in many places. Due ____59____ the thin covering of paper lanterns, the lanterns are very beautiful when they are lit. Different paintings and designs ____60____(attach) to the thin covering, making the lantern more attractive. The only color not traditionally used in making paper lanterns is white; it is often used in memory of ____61____ dead in many Asian cultures. Paper lanterns have ____62____ (vary) shapes and sizes. A common design is the ball or globe design, ____63____ holds its shape by being stretched (伸展) over bamboo strips. It is very unusual today to see paper lanterns that hold candles, unless the paper ____64____(use) is fire resistant (耐火的). It’s simply too easy for them to catch fire, otherwise. So in modern times, for safety, people often use a small electric light instead of a candle ____65____(avoid) possible fires. 【答案】56. originally 57. occasions 58. hanging 59. to 60. are attached 61. the 62. various##varied 63. which 64. used 65. to avoid 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了纸灯笼的历史和特点。 【56题详解】 考查副词。句意：纸灯笼是一种漂亮的装饰灯笼，最初是用米纸或绢纸做成的，上面覆盖着光源。修饰动词made应用副词形式，故填originally。 【57题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：数百年来，它们一直被用来装饰节日和其他重要场合的房间。occasion“场合”，可数名词，other“其他的”后接可数名词复数，故填occasions。 【58题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：如今，挂灯笼仍然是许多地方的传统习俗之一。空处作主语，陈述一般性动作，应用动名词形式，故填hanging。 【59题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：由于纸灯笼的覆盖很薄，所以灯笼点燃时非常漂亮。due to“由于”，固定短语，故填to。 【60题详解】 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：不同的绘画和图案附着在薄的覆盖，使灯笼更有吸引力。主语“Different paintings and designs”和动词attach之间是被动关系，且句子是描述一个客观事实，应用一般现在时的被动语态，主语为复数，故填are attached。 【61题详解】 考查冠词。句意：传统上唯一不用于制作纸灯笼的颜色是白色；在许多亚洲文化中，它经常被用来纪念死者。此处是“the+形容词”的用法，表示一类人，the dead“死者”，故填the。 【62题详解】 考查形容词。句意：纸灯笼有各种形状和大小。空处应填形容词作定语，修饰名词短语“shapes and sizes”，various/varied“各种各样的”，形容词，故填various/varied。 【63题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：一种常见的设计是球形或球形设计，通过在竹条上拉伸来保持其形状。分析句子可知，空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是“the ball or globe design”，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which，故填which。 【64题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：今天，除非使用的纸是防火的，否则很难看到装蜡烛的纸灯笼。动词use和paper之间是动宾关系，应用过去分词作后置定语，故填used。 【65题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：所以在现代，为了安全起见，人们经常使用小电灯而不是蜡烛来避免可能发生的火灾。结合句意可知，此处表示目的，应用动词不定式作目的状语，故填to avoid。 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，暑假在伦敦学习，得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展览。请写一封信申请做志愿者，内容包括： 1.写信目的； 2.个人优势； 3.表示期待。 注意：1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Sir or Madam, I’m Li Hua, a 17-year-old teenager, who is crazy about different cultures around the world. I have learned in your official website that a volunteer is needed for an exhibition of Chinese traditional painting in Hangzhou. So I am writing to apply for this position. Here are three main reasons why I am the best choice for you. First and foremost, having lived in Hangzhou for half a year, I am good at English as an exchange student. As a result, it is a piece of cake for me to introduce everything to international friends. Besides, I learned Chinese painting for more than ten years in my childhood; therefore, I do know a lot about this great art form. Last but certainly not least, as vice monitor of our class, I am kind, patient and always ready to help others. Hopefully, this wonderful chance would be offered to me. I have the confidence that I will be competent in this work. I am looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生写一封信申请做志愿者，陈述写信目的，介绍个人优势，并表示期待。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 热衷于：be crazy about→be enthusiastic about 擅长：be good at→be expert in/do well in 机会：chance→opportunity 信心：confidence→faith 2. 句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：I have learned in your official website that a volunteer is needed for an exhibition of Chinese traditional painting in Hangzhou. 拓展句：It is in your official website that I have learned that a volunteer is needed for an exhibition of Chinese traditional painting in Hangzhou. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m Li Hua, a 17-year-old teenager, who is crazy about different cultures around the world.(使用了同位语、who引导非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】First and foremost, having lived in Hangzhou for half a year, I am good at English as an exchange student.(使用了现在分词作状语) 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。 I watched two of my dearest friends grow up. I laughed and cried at their silly actions. I taught them that rolling their eyes was rude and shared my love of books with them. My daughters, Lassie and Karina have become my daughter friends. This new relationship wasn’t planned. It has been blossomed over the years. I think it started during a shopping trip. I edged out of the dressing room uncomfortably at a shirt that should have fit me. Karina shook her head. Lassie, three years older and more sensitive, said “Mom, it looks like everything else you own. Why not try something different?” Karina put her hands on her hips. “Mom, definitely not. Next.” I stepped back into the dressing room. I heard Lassie whispering something to her sister. I caught the words “Be gentle”. They rejected all of my choices and picked a much more trendy outfit that I was used to wearing. The message was clear. Mom’s taste was boring. Theirs wasn’t. That was the beginning of the change. From clothes to relationships, the girls aired their opinions, advised me about dating and stepped. All into my business. Our roles had expanded. Friendship means being honest, loving and loyal. My girls had all those characteristics and more. “Mom,” Lassie stood in my doorway. Arms crossed in front of her. “Tomorrow morning, you are going to be on the eight am bus. You will be in Pittsburgh by 2:30. Karina is packing your bag. No arguments.” “Honey, what are you talking about?” I put down the book that I’ve been pretending to read. “I told you that I wasn’t going. We cannot afford it. Besides, who’s going to keep an eye on you?” Karina operated with the motto, “make your point and move on.” “Mom, you deserve a break and you’re getting one. Bus tickets are cheap so we bought you one. We asked dad to help. We are grownups even if we still act like kids sometimes. We will be alright by ourselves.” 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。 “This is very sweet, but you need to save money for books and things.” I argued. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I hugged these two young women. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】“This is very sweet, but you need to save money for books and things.” I argued. I couldn’t believe they engineered all these. I was mom. I decided who got vacations and how money were spent, right? Lassie cleared her throat, “Have fun. When was the last time you had one, mom?” That question floored me all of a sudden. Maybe I just thought they wouldn’t notice my lack of social life. They must have noticed my tiredness and deep desire in my heart for a short break. I hugged these two young women. I realized actually the considerate young women whom I raised and worried over were worried about me. I love them more every single day. I tried to believe them as really reliable friends. I had the tour as they planned and really had a great time. I refreshed myself and got relieved physically and mentally. My daughters continue to fascinate and delight me. And their friendship means everything for me. Having daughter-friends is an expected move to be the mom. I’m very fortunate. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。本文讲述了母亲与两个女儿之间的关系从母女转变为朋友的过程。通过一次购物经历，女儿们开始对母亲的生活提出建议，并在母亲需要休息时为她安排了一次旅行。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“这很贴心，但你得省下买书和其他东西的钱。”可知，第一段可描写女儿们为作者安排了一切以及作者的内心感受 ②由第二段首句内容“我拥抱了这两个年轻女子。”可知，第二段可描写作者相信了女儿并按照她们的计划参加了旅行以及作者感悟。 2.续写线索：女儿的安排——相信女儿——参加了旅行——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①决定：decide /determine ②决心：decide to/be determined to ③爱：love/fall in love with ④意识到：realize/be aware of 情绪类 ①担忧的：worried/concerned ②幸运的：fortunate/lucky 【点睛】[高分句型1] I realized actually the considerate young women whom I raised and worried over were worried about me. (运用了whom引导的定语从句) [高分句型2] I decided who got vacations and how money were spent, right?. (运用了who和how引导的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$