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重庆市2023-2024学年高三上学期11月期中上学期英语试题 （考试时间：120分钟 试卷总分：150分） 一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30分） Beijing Museum of Natural History Address: 126 South Tianqiao Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing Websites: www.bmnh.org.cn/en/(En)；www.bmnh.org.cn/(Cn) Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00)；Closed Mondays (closed days may vary on national holidays, winter and summer vacations ) E-mail: office@bmnh.org.cn General admission fee: Free (passport required for entry) Ticket booking: yuyue.bmnh.org.cn (24 hours available)； (+86-10)67027702 (9:00-16:00) The Beijing Natural History Museum was the first large-scale natural history museum in China after the founding of the People's Republic of China. It is a large natural history museum focusing on specimen (标本) collection, research and education in the fields of paleontology（古生物学), animals, plants and anthropologyn(人类学). The museum houses a collection of more than 270,000 zoological and other specimens. Permanent displays can be found in the Halls of Paleontology, Zoology, Botany and Mankind Evolution(进化). Its spacious galleries contain some fine specimens of fossils including various invertebrates (无脊椎动物), mammals, early humans, reptiles, dinosaur skeletons and eggs excavated in China. It also contains a large collection of minerals, as well as a fantastic display of naturally carved and polished stones used in the traditional Chinese art of miniature rockery(假山). The Hall of Paleontology features fossils from the Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras, forming a wordless chronicle of prehistoric life that flourished (繁荣) between 1 and 500 million years ago. Among the exhibits are a 22-meter Mamenxi dinosaur fossil which is 140 million years old, a flying Yi dinosaur and a swimming Yu dinosaur. 1. At which time is absolutely impossible for visitors to enter the museum? A. 10:00 am on Monday. B. 4:05 pm on Friday. C. 11:00 am on Tuesday. D. 2:00 pm on Sunday. 2. Which website should an English student go to if he or she wants to book a ticket? A. www.bmnh.org.cn/en/. B. www.bmnh.org.cn/. C. office@bmnh.org.cn. D. yuyue.bmnh.org.cn. 3. What can a student do in the museum? A. Learn some knowledge about mankind evolution. B. Enjoy a famous painting by a master. C. Buy some specimens to do research. D. Carve and polish stones by himself or herself. Finding your feet in a new town can be hard, especially if you're covered in fur and don't speak the language. But for pets new to Marlborough, help is at hand. Marlborough SPCA and the Railway Café, in Blenheim, have joined forces to help welcome pets and their people to the area with morning teas. They hope the morning teas will get tails and tongues wagging(狗摇摆尾巴）as well as giving advice on how to make the move easier. Railway Café owner Leanne Harris came up with the creative plan as a way to help welcome people to the area. Leanne moved to Marlborough from Auckland two years ago and said she first struggled to find friends and feel part of the community. "Coming from Auckland I thought people would open their doors and that there would be neighbors calling round with cake. I expected people to come to me and, of course, it wasn't like that. I did get lonely." "I hope to save newcomers having to wait as long as I did to feel part of it all. I would like to welcome them to the town." Free plates of sandwiches, cakes will be offered, for the people, while there will be special yoghurt and banana treats for the dogs. The morning teas will take place in the covered area at the back of the popular café beside the railway station off Grove Rd. Leanne said she was happy to devote both her time and effort to giving back to the community and felt the project was a great fit with the SPCA. "Volunteering is such an amazing thing to do and it changed things for me completely, and I met some amazing people with similar interests." SPCA Op Shop manager Karina Greenall originally from the United Kingdom, said she also wanted to help. "I can give advice on how to resettle pets, the best parks to go to, where the best walks are and where the Civil Service are in town." There will be volunteering chances. too for people where they can help out and hopefully make friends too. 4. How will Marlborough SPCA and the Railway Café help new pets? A. By offering morning teas. B. By giving advice to them. C. By communication with them. D. By providing a place to them. 5. What was Leanne's plan originally intended for? A. Saving animals. B. Enlarging her business. C. Making more friends. D. Helping newcomers. 6. What had Leanne expected when she first came to Marlborough? A. To be left alone. B. To struggle for a living. C. To be invited to dinner. D. To feel part of the community. 7. What can be learnt about SPCA Op Shop manager Karina Greenall? A. She often misses the United Kingdom. B. She takes interest in the Railway Café. C. She shows interest about resettling pets. D. She has organized the voluntary events. The mass death of flying foxes in extreme heat in North Queensland last month underlines the importance of University of Queensland wildlife research released today. The UQ research sheds light on how various species have responded to major climate events. A study led by UQ School of Earth and Environmental Science researcher Dr Sean Maxwell has spent more than 70 years recording the responses of various species. “The growing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as cyclones, droughts and floods is causing unpredictable and immediate changes to ecosystems and blocking existing management efforts,” Dr Maxwell said. “Some of the negative responses we recorded were quite concerning, including more than 100 cases of dramatic population declines and 31 cases of local population extinction following an extreme event.” “Critically endangered bird species in Hawaii, such as the palia, have been annihilated due to drought, leaving none of its kind, and lizard species have been wiped out due to cyclones in the Bahamas.” Cyclones were the most common extreme event for birds, fish, plants and reptiles, while mammals and amphibians(两栖动物)were most responsive to drought events, with drought leading to 12 cases of major population decline in mammals. Drought also led to 13 cases of breeding declines in bird populations and 12 cases of changes in the composition of invertebrate(无脊椎动物)communities. UQ Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science director Professor James Watson said the detailed information would help affect ecosystem management. “The research clearly shows species will respond, often negatively, to extreme events,” Professor Watson said. “As climate change continues to ensure extreme climate and weather events are more and more common, we now need to act to ensure species have the best chance to survive. Wherever possible, high quality and complete habitat areas should be preserved, as these are the places where species are most resilient(易恢复的)to increasing exposure to extreme events.” 8. How was the UQ research conducted? A. By observing extreme weather events. B. By protecting the endangered species. C. By recording reactions of animals to extreme climate. D. By analyzing the reason why mass animal death happened. 9. What does the underlined word “annihilated” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. destroyed B. declined C. decreased D. distinct 10. Which of the following sentences is true about extreme weather events? A. Drought caused 13 cases of extinction in bird populations. B. Drought caused 12 cases of population decline in mammals. C. Birds and mammals are most responsive to cyclones. D. Cyclones wiped out populations of lizard. 11. What is the best title of the passage? A. UQ Wildlife Research B. Extreme Weather Events are Threatening C. Ecosystem Management Counts D. Negative Responses to extreme weather events Should we hide in the “Triangle (三角) of Life” when the earthquake comes? At 1:39 on June 15, a magnitude (里氏) 3.1 earthquake occurred in Qingpu District, Shanghai, with a focal depth of 8 kilometers. Earthquakes are one of the major natural disasters, so how to avoid danger and self rescue during earthquakes has become a topic of great concern. There has always been a saying on the Internet that when an earthquake comes, collapsed objects and solid large objects will form a triangular space around them(the “Triangle of Life area”), and hiding in this area will have a greater probability of survival, which many people believe deeply. In this regard, the China Earthquake Administration said that although observing the ruins after the earthquake, we can find that there are similar triangular spaces in some places. However, when an earthquake occurs, people cannot know in advance the way of the earthquake, the direction of the collapse of buildings or objects, and it is difficult to know where there will be the so-called “Triangle of Life”. The “Triangle of Life area” was proposed by an American disaster relief worker named Kupp who believed that traditional self-help methods such as drilling tables were no longer suitable for people living in modern buildings. The collapsed floor structure would crush the tables or beds for refuge, and only hiding in the triangle area could survive. Although the “Triangle of Life area” self-help method has been popular for more than ten years. However, the American Red Cross, the California State Emergency Service Office and earthquake experts have all pointed out the irrationality of the “Triangle of Life”. The Chinese Ministry of Emergency Management has also provided a refutation explanation. In fact, after an earthquake, the internationally recognized most reliable method of self rescue is ‘lying on the ground, blocking, and holding onto your hands’. You should lie down, squat down, or sit down, try to lower the center of gravity of the body, and protect important parts such as the head, neck, eyes, and mouth and nose. 12 What information can we learn about the “Triangle of Life” in the first three paragraphs? A. The Triangle of Life area is an official definition. B. Many people believe in the “Triangle of Life”. C. The earthquake in Shanghai has caused panic among the masses. D. When an earthquake strikes, one should hide in the triangle area. 13. Why did disaster relief personnel propose the definition of a triangular area? A. To protect himself B. To overthrow the government C. To avoid earthquakes D. To attract attention 14. According to the passage, what are the unreasonable aspects of the triangle area? A. Its unpredictability B. Its out-of-date construction C. Its instability D. Its illegality 15. Where may this article be selected from? A. Newspaper B. Horror Book C. History Book D. Science Magazine 二、七选五（本大题共5小题，共10分） Whether you’re exploring retirement communities for a family member, friend or yourself, it’s natural to feel a bit uncertain. Misunderstandings of retirement living can make the decision-making process challenging. ___16___ Here are four uplifting ways retirement communities can actually improve your overall well-being. Supplying wellness programs At home, finding proper exercise and wellness opportunities can be a challenge. Retirement communities attach importance to the well-being of their residents by offering specially designed wellness programs. From yoga to dance classes, these programs are designed to serve older adults, promoting both mental and physical health. ___17___ Maintaining social connections ___18___ To handle it, retirement communities are actively creating as many socializing opportunities as possible. Encouraging residents to engage in activities outside their living spaces improves strong mental health and reduces the risk of depression, contributing to overall well-being. ___19___ Living alone can present safety challenges such as the risk of falls or exposure to bad weather. Retirement communities offer a safe and protected environment, minimizing the likelihood of accidents. This is especially advantageous for individuals with limited mobility, ensuring both peace of mind and a sense of security. Offering nutritious meals Nutrition plays a crucial role in our lives, particularly as we age. Retirement communities understand the unique dietary needs of older individuals and provide health-focused meal plans. ___20___ Their dietary requirements are also met without effort. Put more simply, retirement communities offer residents a diversity of wellness and educational programs, which are designed to uplift spirits and present a retirement living experience that combines joy and health-focused well-being. A. Providing worry-free service B. Ensuring a secure environment C. Having a good state of mind is also of benefit to our health. D. Residents can save the trouble of grocery shopping or cooking. E. Regular participation can help residents stay healthier for longer. F. Loneliness can become a concern, especially for those living alone. G. However, retirement community living can greatly contribute to your health. 三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共30分） Have you ever worked on holidays?I spent my last Christmas Day working the whole day! Due to the nature of my job,I had to go back to my____21____ and spent my whole Christmas Day there.Of course,it felt no good!Surely you will get ____22____ when almost all of your friends are either resting at home,watching TV,listening to music,or watching movies in the cinema,and you are the only one that is not ____23____.The feeling is really bad.And I really did not feel like getting up and going to work in the morning.But I ____24____ went to work.I am a responsible guy.Since the arrangement was like that,I accepted it. Of course,there is something ____25____ about working on Christmas Day and most public holidays.First of all,since I had no plan to go out,or do any ____26____ activities on that day,I most likely would ____27____ the day at home playing computer games,so why not go to work and ____28____ some extra money?It makes sense to me.Besides,it is a holiday for ____29____ the whole world.It ____30____ most of my company’s offices in other ____31____ would probably not be working,____32____ those in China and Japan as Christmas is not a holiday for people there.Less users,less problems,meaning less ____33____ for me to do.And the best part is,the office is mine!I can ____34____ my laptop to the office,watch movies,play games,and at the same time,get my extra ____35____!Well,what do you think of working on holidays then? 21. A. boss B. school C. office D. home 22. A. sad B. excited C. stupid D. strange 23. A. working B. employed C. watching D. included 24. A. also B. always C. even D. still 25. A. important B. good C. different D. fanny 26. A. other B. dangerous C. useless D. simple 27. A. start B. value C. spend D. afford 28. A. pay B. steal C. save D. make 29. A. almost B. hardly C. only D. exactly 30. A. explains B. means C. reads D. reminds 31. A. buildings B. countries C. cities D. villages 32. A. after B. with C. except D. beyond 33. A. work B. talk C. homework D. cleaning 34. A. use B. throw C. bring D. pull 35. A. service B. space C. pleasure D. pay 四、语法填空（本大题共10小题，共20分） 语法填空 Conflict and anger are natural parts of family life, but how you handle them makes all the difference in having good relationships with loved ones. The first step is for each family member to do his or her best _____36_____ (listen) carefully to the others. Once you understand the problem, you can start to work on a compromise that benefits everyone _____37_____ (involve). People with jobs in conflict _____38_____ (resolve) call this a “win-win” solution, an agreement in _____39_____ everyone is a victor. Besides, if a problem arises, make sure to get it resolved right away rather than letting it fester. Many people may argue that their work _____40_____ (take) up too much time or that the problem will be solved in the end. This is untrue and can lead _____41_____ problems down the road. Don’t let an unresolved conflict be a roadblock in your relationship. Above all, avoid _____42_____ (criticise), being defensive and stonewalling. These behaviours are so dangerous that they ____43____ (consider) serious threats to relationship. If a fight has grown too intense, ____44____ might be appropriate to take a time-out. Don’t forget about the argument ____45____ (entire). Try to revisit it once everyone is calmer, when you’re in a better state of mind to reach an agreement that meets everyone’s needs. 五、书信写作（本大题共1小题，共15分） 46. 假定你是学生会主席李华，下周非洲一所国际友好学校将来你校进行以“体育运动”为主题的文化交流。请你为此写一则通知，内容包括： 1. 活动安排； 2. 呼吁大家参加。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整短文。 When I was a little girl, I knew that I had a gift for music. Playing was my love. While most kids were outside in the burning summer sun, playing childish games, I was happy to sit in the cool indoors for hours practising my beloved piano. When I played, I felt like I was in a whole new world where I was free and easy. All I had to worry about was my music. Playing was never boring for me. I had spent months practising and the big day finally came. It was the day of the Alberta Music Competition. The music hall was packed with excited audience. I sat in the first row with my mother seated beside me. As the fellow competitors were playing. I couldn’t keep my mind on their music. I was just memorizing the notes and practising the fingerings. I had known my music was like the back of my hand. But this time, to my great surprise, I found my fingers completely out of my control. They kept shaking. I nearly burst into tears. Seeing this, Mum held my hands tightly in hers. She even breathed into them as if she wanted to warm them up. Then she whispered to my ear, “Sweetie, take it easy. Just listen and enjoy the music.” I looked up and turned my attention to the competitor in the centre of the stage for the first time. A thin and tall boy was sitting at the beautiful red piano. He looked calm and confident. His fingertips danced on the keyboard. The soft and gentle sound of the piano flew in the air. For a moment, I totally forgot my nervousness. Then I was announced to play next and I felt anxious again. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 It seemed that thousands of butterflies were really flying in my stomach. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I could clearly feel the disappointment from the crowd’s deep sigh (叹息). ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 重庆市2023-2024学年高三上学期11月期中上学期英语试题 （考试时间：120分钟 试卷总分：150分） 一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30分） Beijing Museum of Natural History Address: 126 South Tianqiao Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing Websites: www.bmnh.org.cn/en/(En)；www.bmnh.org.cn/(Cn) Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00)；Closed Mondays (closed days may vary on national holidays, winter and summer vacations ) E-mail: office@bmnh.org.cn General admission fee: Free (passport required for entry) Ticket booking: yuyue.bmnh.org.cn (24 hours available)； (+86-10)67027702 (9:00-16:00) The Beijing Natural History Museum was the first large-scale natural history museum in China after the founding of the People's Republic of China. It is a large natural history museum focusing on specimen (标本) collection, research and education in the fields of paleontology（古生物学), animals, plants and anthropologyn(人类学). The museum houses a collection of more than 270,000 zoological and other specimens. Permanent displays can be found in the Halls of Paleontology, Zoology, Botany and Mankind Evolution(进化). Its spacious galleries contain some fine specimens of fossils including various invertebrates (无脊椎动物), mammals, early humans, reptiles, dinosaur skeletons and eggs excavated in China. It also contains a large collection of minerals, as well as a fantastic display of naturally carved and polished stones used in the traditional Chinese art of miniature rockery(假山). The Hall of Paleontology features fossils from the Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras, forming a wordless chronicle of prehistoric life that flourished (繁荣) between 1 and 500 million years ago. Among the exhibits are a 22-meter Mamenxi dinosaur fossil which is 140 million years old, a flying Yi dinosaur and a swimming Yu dinosaur. 1 At which time is absolutely impossible for visitors to enter the museum? A. 10:00 am on Monday. B. 4:05 pm on Friday. C. 11:00 am on Tuesday. D. 2:00 pm on Sunday. 2. Which website should an English student go to if he or she wants to book a ticket? A. www.bmnh.org.cn/en/. B. www.bmnh.org.cn/. C. office@bmnh.org.cn. D. yuyue.bmnh.org.cn. 3. What can a student do in the museum? A. Learn some knowledge about mankind evolution. B. Enjoy a famous painting by a master. C. Buy some specimens to do research. D. Carve and polish stones by himself or herself. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了北京自然博物馆的参观须知和对博物馆的简介。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00)；Closed Mondays (closed days may vary on national holidays, winter and summer vacations )可知，北京自然博物馆的开放时间是:9:00-17:00(16:00后谢绝入场);星期一闭馆(全国节假日、寒暑假可能有不同的闭馆天数)。由此可知，每天下午4：00以后游客就不能再进入博物馆，所以星期五下午4时05分参观者绝对不可能进入博物馆。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章中有关订票信息Ticket booking: yuyue.bmnh.org.cn (24 hours available) (+86-10)67027702 (9:00-16:00)可知，订票需要登录的网站是yuyue.bmnh.org.cn。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Permanent displays can be found in the Halls of Paleontology, Zoology, Botany and Mankind Evolution（进化）. (古生物馆、动物学馆、植物学馆和人类进化馆都有永久性的展览。)可知，博物馆内有Mankind Evolution展厅，所以一名学生可以在这个展厅学到人类进化的相关知识。故选A。 Finding your feet in a new town can be hard especially if you're covered in fur and don't speak the language. But for pets new to Marlborough, help is at hand. Marlborough SPCA and the Railway Café, in Blenheim, have joined forces to help welcome pets and their people to the area with morning teas. They hope the morning teas will get tails and tongues wagging(狗摇摆尾巴）as well as giving advice on how to make the move easier. Railway Café owner Leanne Harris came up with the creative plan as a way to help welcome people to the area. Leanne moved to Marlborough from Auckland two years ago and said she first struggled to find friends and feel part of the community. "Coming from Auckland I thought people would open their doors and that there would be neighbors calling round with cake. I expected people to come to me and, of course, it wasn't like that. I did get lonely." "I hope to save newcomers having to wait as long as I did to feel part of it all. I would like to welcome them to the town." Free plates of sandwiches, cakes will be offered, for the people, while there will be special yoghurt and banana treats for the dogs. The morning teas will take place in the covered area at the back of the popular café beside the railway station off Grove Rd. Leanne said she was happy to devote both her time and effort to giving back to the community and felt the project was a great fit with the SPCA. "Volunteering is such an amazing thing to do and it changed things for me completely, and I met some amazing people with similar interests." SPCA Op Shop manager Karina Greenall, originally from the United Kingdom, said she also wanted to help. "I can give advice on how to resettle pets, the best parks to go to, where the best walks are and where the Civil Service are in town." There will be volunteering chances. too for people where they can help out and hopefully make friends too. 4. How will Marlborough SPCA and the Railway Café help new pets? A. By offering morning teas. B. By giving advice to them. C. By communication with them. D. By providing a place to them. 5. What was Leanne's plan originally intended for? A. Saving animals. B. Enlarging her business. C. Making more friends. D. Helping newcomers. 6. What had Leanne expected when she first came to Marlborough? A. To be left alone. B. To struggle for a living. C. To be invited to dinner. D. To feel part of the community. 7. What can be learnt about SPCA Op Shop manager Karina Greenall? A. She often misses the United Kingdom. B. She takes interest in the Railway Café. C. She shows interest about resettling pets. D. She has organized the voluntary events. 【答案】4. A 5. D 6. D 7. C 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了在Marlborough，一家咖啡店的老板通过提供上午茶来帮助刚来到这个地方定居的人们和宠物更好的适应这里的生活，熟悉周围的生活环境的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Marlborough SPCA and the Railway Café, in Blenheim, have joined forces to help welcome pets and their people to the region with a fortnightly morning tea”可知，Marlborough SPCA 和 the Railway Café联合起来，为刚来到这个地方的宠物和定居者提供上午茶来帮助他们。A选项正确。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I hope to save newcomers having to wait as long as I did to feel part of it all. I would like to welcome them to the town”可知，Leanne希望帮助新的定居者尽可能早的成为小镇的一份子，适应新生活。结合选项，D选项正确。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“she initially struggled to find friends and feel part of the community”可知，她最初希望找到朋友，成为这个社区的一份子，即融入这个小镇，成为它的一份子。故D选项正确。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“SPCA Op Shop manager Karina Greenall…I can give advice on how to resettle pets, the best parks to go to, where the best walks are and where the vet centers are in town”可知，Karina Greenall可以对如何安置宠物，宠物可以去的最后的公园，最佳散步的地方，兽医中心的位置等问题提供建议，由此可以推知，她对于安置宠物很有兴趣，很热心。故C选项正确。 The mass death of flying foxes in extreme heat in North Queensland last month underlines the importance of University of Queensland wildlife research released today. The UQ research sheds light on how various species have responded to major climate events. A study led by UQ School of Earth and Environmental Science researcher Dr Sean Maxwell has spent more than 70 years recording the responses of various species. “The growing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as cyclones, droughts and floods is causing unpredictable and immediate changes to ecosystems and blocking existing management efforts,” Dr Maxwell said. “Some of the negative responses we recorded were quite concerning, including more than 100 cases of dramatic population declines and 31 cases of local population extinction following an extreme event.” “Critically endangered bird species in Hawaii, such as the palia, have been annihilated due to drought, leaving none of its kind, and lizard species have been wiped out due to cyclones in the Bahamas.” Cyclones were the most common extreme event for birds, fish, plants and reptiles, while mammals and amphibians(两栖动物)were most responsive to drought events, with drought leading to 12 cases of major population decline in mammals. Drought also led to 13 cases of breeding declines in bird populations and 12 cases of changes in the composition of invertebrate(无脊椎动物)communities. UQ Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science director Professor James Watson said the detailed information would help affect ecosystem management. “The research clearly shows species will respond, often negatively, to extreme events,” Professor Watson said. “As climate change continues to ensure extreme climate and weather events are more and more common, we now need to act to ensure species have the best chance to survive. Wherever possible, high quality and complete habitat areas should be preserved, as these are the places where species are most resilient(易恢复的)to increasing exposure to extreme events.” 8. How was the UQ research conducted? A. By observing extreme weather events. B. By protecting the endangered species. C. By recording reactions of animals to extreme climate. D. By analyzing the reason why mass animal death happened. 9. What does the underlined word “annihilated” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. destroyed B. declined C. decreased D. distinct 10. Which of the following sentences is true about extreme weather events? A. Drought caused 13 cases of extinction in bird populations. B. Drought caused 12 cases of population decline in mammals. C. Birds and mammals are most responsive to cyclones. D. Cyclones wiped out populations of lizard. 11. What is the best title of the passage? A. UQ Wildlife Research B. Extreme Weather Events are Threatening C. Ecosystem Management Counts D. Negative Responses to extreme weather events 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. B 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文为说明文。澳大利亚昆士兰地球与环境科学学院的研究员肖恩•麦克斯韦博士领导了一项研究，该研究用了70多年的时间来记录和量化不同物种对重大气候事件的反应。昆士兰大学今天公布了这份关于野生动物研究的报告。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“A study led by UQ School of Earth and Environmental Science researcher Dr Sean Maxwell has spent more than 70 years recording the responses of various species.(昆士兰大学地球与环境科学学院研究员肖恩·麦克斯韦尔博士领导的一项研究花了70多年的时间记录了不同物种的反应)”可推知，英国昆士兰大学通过记录动物对极端气候的反应进行了这项研究。故C选项正确。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段中划线词所在句中的“leaving none of its kind(一只也不留下)”可知，划线词意为“灭绝的”。A. destroyed遭破坏的；B. declined下降；C. decreased减少的；D. distinct明显的。所以A项意思相近。故A选项正确。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中的“Cyclones were the most common extreme event for birds, fish, plants and reptiles, while mammals and amphibians (两栖动物) were most responsive to drought events, with drought leading to 12 cases of major population decline in mammals.(飓风是鸟类、鱼类、植物和爬行动物最常见的极端事件，而哺乳动物和两栖动物对干旱事件最敏感，干旱导致了12例哺乳动物的大规模种群下降)”可知，哺乳动物和两栖动物对干旱事件最敏感，干旱导致12例哺乳动物的主要种群数量下降。故B选项正确。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“The mass death of flying foxes in extreme heat in North Queensland last month underlines the importance of University of Queensland wildlife research released today. The UQ research sheds light on how various species have responded to major climate events.(上个月北昆士兰极端高温下狐蝠的大量死亡凸显了昆士兰大学今天发布的野生动物研究的重要性。昆士兰大学的研究揭示了不同物种对重大气候事件的反应)”可知，本文主要讲述了不同物种对重大气候事件的反应，再根据最后一段““The research clearly shows species will respond, often negatively, to extreme events,” Professor Watson said.(沃森教授说:“研究清楚地表明，物种对极端事件的反应往往是消极的。”)”可知，物种对极端事件的反应往往是消极的，所以D项“Negative Responses to extreme weather events(对极端天气事件的消极反应)”是本文最好的标题。故选D项。 Should we hide in the “Triangle (三角) of Life” when the earthquake comes? At 1:39 on June 15, a magnitude (里氏) 3.1 earthquake occurred in Qingpu District, Shanghai, with a focal depth of 8 kilometers. Earthquakes are one of the major natural disasters, so how to avoid danger and self rescue during earthquakes has become a topic of great concern. There has always been a saying on the Internet that when an earthquake comes, collapsed objects and solid large objects will form a triangular space around them(the “Triangle of Life area”), and hiding in this area will have a greater probability of survival, which many people believe deeply. In this regard, the China Earthquake Administration said that although observing the ruins after the earthquake, we can find that there are similar triangular spaces in some places. However, when an earthquake occurs, people cannot know in advance the way of the earthquake, the direction of the collapse of buildings or objects, and it is difficult to know where there will be the so-called “Triangle of Life”. The “Triangle of Life area” was proposed by an American disaster relief worker named Kupp, who believed that traditional self-help methods such as drilling tables were no longer suitable for people living in modern buildings. The collapsed floor structure would crush the tables or beds for refuge, and only hiding in the triangle area could survive. Although the “Triangle of Life area” self-help method has been popular for more than ten years. However, the American Red Cross, the California State Emergency Service Office and earthquake experts have all pointed out the irrationality of the “Triangle of Life”. The Chinese Ministry of Emergency Management has also provided a refutation explanation. In fact, after an earthquake, the internationally recognized most reliable method of self rescue is ‘lying on the ground, blocking, and holding onto your hands’. You should lie down, squat down, or sit down, try to lower the center of gravity of the body, and protect important parts such as the head, neck, eyes, and mouth and nose. 12. What information can we learn about the “Triangle of Life” in the first three paragraphs? A. The Triangle of Life area is an official definition. B. Many people believe in the “Triangle of Life”. C. The earthquake in Shanghai has caused panic among the masses. D. When an earthquake strikes, one should hide in the triangle area. 13. Why did disaster relief personnel propose the definition of a triangular area? A. To protect himself B. To overthrow the government C. To avoid earthquakes D. To attract attention 14. According to the passage, what are the unreasonable aspects of the triangle area? A. Its unpredictability B. Its out-of-date construction C. Its instability D. Its illegality 15. Where may this article be selected from? A. Newspaper B. Horror Book C. History Book D. Science Magazine 【答案】12. B 13. A 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要解释了什么是地震的“生命三角”，以及“生命三角”的不合理性。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“There has always been a saying on the Internet that when an earthquake comes, collapsed objects and solid large objects will form a triangular space around them(the “Triangle of Life area”), and hiding in this area will have a greater probability of survival, which many people believe deeply.(网络上一直流传着一种说法，当地震来袭时，坍塌的物体和坚固的大型物体会在其周围形成一个三角形空间（“生命三角区”），躲在这个区域会有更大的生存概率，很多人对此深信不疑)”可知，许多人相信“生命三角”。故选B。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“The “Triangle of Life area” was proposed by an American disaster relief worker named Kupp, who believed that traditional self-help methods such as drilling tables were no longer suitable for people living in modern buildings. The collapsed floor structure would crush the tables or beds for refuge, and only hiding in the triangle area could survive.(“生命三角区”是由美国救灾工作者Kupp提出的，他认为传统的自助方法，如钻台，不再适合生活在现代建筑中的人们。坍塌的地板结构会压碎桌子或床来避难，只有躲在三角形区域才能生存)”可知，救灾人员提出三角区域的定义是为了保护自己。故选A。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第四段“However, when an earthquake occurs, people cannot know in advance the way of the earthquake, the direction of the collapse of buildings or objects, and it is difficult to know where there will be the so-called “Triangle of Life”.(然而，当地震发生时，人们无法事先知道地震的方式，建筑物或物体倒塌的方向，很难知道哪里会出现所谓的“生命三角”)”可知，三角区不合理的方面是不可预测性。故选A。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Should we hide in the “Triangle (三角) of Life” when the earthquake comes?(地震来临时，我们应该躲在“生命三角”里吗？)”结合文章主要解释了什么是地震的“生命三角”，以及“生命三角”的不合理性。可推知，文章属于科普，最有可能选自科学杂志，故选D。 二、七选五（本大题共5小题，共10分） Whether you’re exploring retirement communities for a family member, friend or yourself, it’s natural to feel a bit uncertain. Misunderstandings of retirement living can make the decision-making process challenging. ___16___ Here are four uplifting ways retirement communities can actually improve your overall well-being. Supplying wellness programs At home, finding proper exercise and wellness opportunities can be a challenge. Retirement communities attach importance to the well-being of their residents by offering specially designed wellness programs. From yoga to dance classes, these programs are designed to serve older adults, promoting both mental and physical health. ___17___ Maintaining social connections ___18___ To handle it, retirement communities are actively creating as many socializing opportunities as possible. Encouraging residents to engage in activities outside their living spaces improves strong mental health and reduces the risk of depression, contributing to overall well-being. ___19___ Living alone can present safety challenges, such as the risk of falls or exposure to bad weather. Retirement communities offer a safe and protected environment, minimizing the likelihood of accidents. This is especially advantageous for individuals with limited mobility, ensuring both peace of mind and a sense of security. Offering nutritious meals Nutrition plays a crucial role in our lives, particularly as we age. Retirement communities understand the unique dietary needs of older individuals and provide health-focused meal plans. ___20___ Their dietary requirements are also met without effort. Put more simply, retirement communities offer residents a diversity of wellness and educational programs, which are designed to uplift spirits and present a retirement living experience that combines joy and health-focused well-being. A. Providing worry-free service B. Ensuring a secure environment C. Having a good state of mind is also of benefit to our health. D. Residents can save the trouble of grocery shopping or cooking. E. Regular participation can help residents stay healthier for longer. F. Loneliness can become a concern, especially for those living alone. G. However, retirement community living can greatly contribute to your health. 【答案】16. G 17. E 18. F 19. B 20. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四种退休社区生活能给你健康带来的好处。 【16题详解】 上文“Misunderstandings of retirement living can make the decision-making process challenging.(对退休生活的误解会使决策过程充满挑战)”说明人们对退休生活有误解，空格处承上启下，下文“Here are four uplifting ways retirement communities can actually improve your overall well-being.(以下是退休社区可以真正改善您的整体幸福感的四种令人振奋的方式。)”，G项“然而，退休社区生活对你的健康有很大的帮助”和上文构成转折关系，同时也和下文构成内容上的承接。故选G项。 【17题详解】 上文“From yoga to dance classes, these programs are designed to serve older adults, promoting both mental and physical health.(从瑜伽到舞蹈课程，这些课程都是为老年人设计的，促进身心健康)”可知，老年社区提供了很多锻炼课程会促进老年人的健康，E项“定期参与可以帮助居民更长时间保持健康。”和上文构成内容上的承接，指出了定期参加老年活动的好处。故选E项。 【18题详解】 下文“To handle it, retirement communities are actively creating as many socializing opportunities as possible.(为了解决这个问题，退休社区正在积极创造尽可能多的社交机会)”中的it指代F项“孤独会成为一个问题，尤其是对那些独自生活的人来说”中的loneliness，前后句构成内容上的承接。故选F项。 【19题详解】 下文“Retirement communities offer a safe and protected environment, minimizing the likelihood of accidents.(退休社区提供了一个安全和受保护的环境，最大限度地减少了发生事故的可能性)”可知，退休社区提供了一个安全和受保护的环境，B项“确保安全的环境”是对整段内容的概括总结，适合作为本段小标题。故选B项。 【20题详解】 上文“Retirement communities understand the unique dietary needs of older individuals and provide health-focused meal plans.(退休社区了解老年人独特的饮食需求，并提供以健康为重点的膳食计划)”和D项“居民可以省去购买食品杂货或做饭的麻烦”构成因果关系，指出因为退休社区提供以健康为重点的膳食计划所以居民可以省去购买食品杂货或做饭的麻烦。故选D项。 三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共30分） Have you ever worked on holidays?I spent my last Christmas Day working the whole day! Due to the nature of my job,I had to go back to my____21____ and spent my whole Christmas Day there.Of course,it felt no good!Surely you will get ____22____ when almost all of your friends are either resting at home,watching TV,listening to music,or watching movies in the cinema,and you are the only one that is not ____23____.The feeling is really bad.And I really did not feel like getting up and going to work in the morning.But I ____24____ went to work.I am a responsible guy.Since the arrangement was like that,I accepted it. Of course,there is something ____25____ about working on Christmas Day and most public holidays.First of all,since I had no plan to go out,or do any ____26____ activities on that day,I most likely would ____27____ the day at home playing computer games,so why not go to work and ____28____ some extra money?It makes sense to me.Besides,it is a holiday for ____29____ the whole world.It ____30____ most of my company’s offices in other ____31____ would probably not be working,____32____ those in China and Japan as Christmas is not a holiday for people there.Less users,less problems,meaning less ____33____ for me to do.And the best part is,the office is mine!I can ____34____ my laptop to the office,watch movies,play games,and at the same time,get my extra ____35____!Well,what do you think of working on holidays then? 21. A. boss B. school C. office D. home 22. A. sad B. excited C. stupid D. strange 23. A. working B. employed C. watching D. included 24. A. also B. always C. even D. still 25. A. important B. good C. different D. fanny 26. A. other B. dangerous C. useless D. simple 27. A. start B. value C. spend D. afford 28. A. pay B. steal C. save D. make 29. A. almost B. hardly C. only D. exactly 30. A. explains B. means C. reads D. reminds 31. A. buildings B. countries C. cities D. villages 32. A. after B. with C. except D. beyond 33. A. work B. talk C. homework D. cleaning 34. A. use B. throw C. bring D. pull 35. A. service B. space C. pleasure D. pay 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【分析】 本文是一篇议论文。圣诞节期间朋友们都在休闲娱乐,但作者却被安排去上班。本文描写了作者对此问题的想法和感受。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：由于工作性质，我不得不回到办公室，在那里度过了整个圣诞节。A.boss老板；B.school学校；C.office办公室；D.home家。根据前文“I spent my last Christmas Day working the whole day”可知,那个圣诞节作者一整天都在工作,故此处指作者不得不返回到办公室。故选C项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意:当然，当几乎所有朋友都在家休息，看电视，听音乐或在电影院里看电影时，你都会感到难过，而且你是唯一一个不包括在内的人。这种感觉真的很糟糕。A.sad悲伤的；B.excited激动的；C.stupid愚蠢的；D.strange奇怪的。根据后文“when almost all of your friends are either resting at home,watching TV,listening to music,or watching movies in the cinema”可知,朋友们正在享受假期时作者却不得不工作,这让人感觉很悲伤。故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当然，当几乎所有朋友都在家休息，看电视，听音乐或在电影院里看电影时，你都会感到难过，而且你是唯一一个不包括在内的人。这种感觉真的很糟糕。A.working工作；B.employed受雇；C.watching观看；D.included包括。根据前文“I spent my last Christmas Day working the whole day”可知作者并没有被包括在朋友做的事情中。故选D项。 【24题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：但是我还是去上班了。A.also也；B.always总是；C.even甚至；D.still仍然，还是。根据上文“I spent my last Christmas Day working the whole day”可知,作者一整天都在工作，在圣诞节这天仍然去上班了。故选D项。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当然，在圣诞节和大多数公共假期工作对我有好处。A.important重要；B.good好的；C.different不同的；D.funny有趣的。根据后面的“so why not go to work and......some extra money”可知本段主要讲了在圣诞节工作的一些好的方面。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：首先，由于那天我没有计划外出活动或做任何其他活动，所以我很可能会整天在家玩电脑游戏，所以为什么不去上班并赚些钱呢？A.other其他的；B.dangerous危险的；C.useless除非；D.simple简单的。根据前面的“...had no plan...”可知,此处指没有其他活动计划。故选A项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：首先，由于那天我没有计划外出活动或做任何其他活动，所以我很可能会整天在家玩电脑游戏，所以为什么不去上班并赚些钱呢？A.start开始；B.value珍惜；C.spend花费；D.afford支付。根据“ the day at home playing computer games”可知，本句中使用了spend...(in) doing sth结构,意为“花费……做某事”。故选C项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：首先，由于那天我没有计划外出活动或做任何其他活动，所以我很可能会整天在家玩电脑游戏，所以为什么不去上班并赚些钱呢？A.pay支付；B.steal偷；C.save攒；D.make做。结合常识可知,在节假日上班可以挣得额外收入。make money“挣钱”,为习惯搭配。故选D项。 【29题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：此外，这几乎是整个世界的假期。A.almost几乎；B.hardly几乎不；C.only仅仅；D.exactly格外地。根据后文“in China and Japan as Christmas is not a holiday for people there.”可知，在中国和日本的办事处除外，因为圣诞节对那里的人们来说不是假期，意在表明，圣诞节几乎是整个世界的假期。故选A项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这意味着我公司在其他国家的大多数办事处可能无法正常工作，但在中国和日本的办事处除外，因为圣诞节对那里的人们来说不是假期。A.explains解释；B.means意味着；C.reads读；D.reminds提醒。圣诞节几乎是世界性的节日,这就意味着作者公司的大多数分公司可能不上班。故B选项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这意味着我公司在其他国家/地区的大多数办事处可能无法正常工作，但在中国和日本的办事处除外，因为圣诞节对那里的人们来说不是假期。A.buildings建筑；B.countries国家；C.cities城市；D.villages乡村。根据下文“China and Japan”可知，这里是其他国家的办事处。故选B项。 【32题详解】 考查介词词义辨析。句意：这意味着我公司在其他国家/地区的大多数办事处可能无法正常工作，但在中国和日本的办事处除外，因为圣诞节对那里的人们来说不是假期。A.after在......之后；B.with和......；C.except除了；D.beyond超出。根据后面的原因状语从句“...as Christmas is not a holiday for people there.”可知,在中国和日本的分公司是被排除在有可能圣诞节不上班的公司之外的。故选C项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：用户少、问题少,需要做的工作也少。A.work工作；B.talk谈话；C.homework作业；D.cleaning清扫。根据前文“Less users,less problems”可知既然用户少、问题少,作者此时上班需要做的工作自然就少。故选A项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我可以将笔记本电脑带到办公室，看电影，玩游戏，并同时获得额外的报酬！A.use使用；B.throw扔；C.bring带来；D.pull拉。根据“ my laptop to the office,watch movies,play games”可知，暗示此处为bring sth to sp结构,意为“把某物带到某处”。故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我可以将笔记本电脑带到办公室，看电影，玩游戏，并同时获得额外的报酬！A.service服务；B.space空间；C.pleasure快乐；D.pay支付。根据上文“so why not go to work and......some extra money”可知,此处指得到额外的加班费用。extra pay与上文提到的extra money意思一致。故选D项。 【点睛】 四、语法填空（本大题共10小题，共20分） 语法填空 Conflict and anger are natural parts of family life but how you handle them makes all the difference in having good relationships with loved ones. The first step is for each family member to do his or her best _____36_____ (listen) carefully to the others. Once you understand the problem, you can start to work on a compromise that benefits everyone _____37_____ (involve). People with jobs in conflict _____38_____ (resolve) call this a “win-win” solution, an agreement in _____39_____ everyone is a victor. Besides, if a problem arises, make sure to get it resolved right away rather than letting it fester. Many people may argue that their work _____40_____ (take) up too much time or that the problem will be solved in the end. This is untrue and can lead _____41_____ problems down the road. Don’t let an unresolved conflict be a roadblock in your relationship. Above all, avoid _____42_____ (criticise), being defensive and stonewalling. These behaviours are so dangerous that they ____43____ (consider) serious threats to relationship. If a fight has grown too intense, ____44____ might be appropriate to take a time-out. Don’t forget about the argument ____45____ (entire). Try to revisit it once everyone is calmer, when you’re in a better state of mind to reach an agreement that meets everyone’s needs. 【答案】36. to listen 37. involved 38. resolution 39. which 40. takes 41. to 42. criticizing 43. are considered 44. it 45. entirely 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了如何处理家庭中的冲突和愤怒，包括倾听、妥协、及时解决问题、避免批评、防御和冷漠等不良行为，以及需要适时暂停争吵，等等。文章强调了处理家庭冲突的重要性，以及如何通过妥善处理冲突来维护良好的家庭关系。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：第一步是每个家庭成员尽自己最大的努力认真倾听他人的意见。句中do one’s best to do为固定短语，意为“尽全力去做某事”。故填to listen。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：一旦你了解了问题所在，你就可以开始制定一个对每个人都有利的妥协方案。分析句子，句中benefits为谓语动词，设空处使用非谓语动词，此处involve意为“包含，涉及”，everyone与其之间是被动关系，故使用过去分词作后置定语。故填involved。 【38题详解】 考查名词。句意：从事冲突解决工作的人称之为“双赢”解决方案，即每个人都是胜利者的协议。分析句子，设空处使用resolve的名词resolution作介词in的宾语，conflict resolution意为“冲突解决”。故填resolution。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：同上。分析句子，设空处与前介词in构成介词+关系代词的结构，引导定语从句，引导词在从句中作宾语，修饰先行词agreement，为物。故填which。 【40题详解】 考查动词。句意：许多人可能会认为他们的工作占用了太多的时间，或者问题最终会得到解决。分析句子，设空处使用动词作谓语，句子表述客观事实，故使用一般现在时。句子的主语为their work为单数，故谓语动词使用第三人称单数。故填takes。 【41题详解】 考查介词。句意：这是不真实的，可能会导致未来的问题。句中lead to为固定短语，意为“导致”。故填to。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：最重要的是，避免批评、防御和阻碍。句中avoid doing为固定短语，意为“避免做某事”，使用动名词作宾语。故填criticizing。 【43题详解】 考查动词。句意：这些行为非常危险，被认为是对感情的严重威胁。分析句子，设空处使用动词作that引导状语从句的谓语动词，句子表述客观事实，故使用一般现在时。句中they指代前文的these behaviors，其与consider之间是被动关系，故使用一般现在时的被动语态。故填are considered。 【44题详解】 考查代词。句意：如果争吵变得过于激烈，也许应该暂停一下。分析句子，设空处缺少主语成分故使用代词。句中构成it be+形容词+to do的结构，该结构中it为形式主语，真正的主语为to do不定式。故填it。 【45题详解】 考查副词。句意：不要完全忘记争论。分析句子，设空处使用entire的副词entirely作状语，修饰动词，意为“完全地”。故填entirely。 五、书信写作（本大题共1小题，共15分） 46. 假定你是学生会主席李华，下周非洲一所国际友好学校将来你校进行以“体育运动”为主题的文化交流。请你为此写一则通知，内容包括： 1. 活动安排； 2. 呼吁大家参加。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Notice In order to learn to appreciate different cultures and promote the friendship between students from the two countries, an exchange meeting with the theme of sports in China and Africa will be held in our school next Friday. As planned the meeting will last about two hours. First, both sides will introduce their various sports activities to each other by showing pictures or videos about sports. Then, some students will communicate with the guests. Now we call on students who like sports to join in the meeting to perform your skills on the scene. Don’t miss the chance to show your gifts in sports. Looking forward to your participation. The Student’ Union 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生为下周学校举办的以“体育运动”为主题的文化交流写一则通知。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 按计划：as planned→as scheduled 首先：first→to begin with 各种各样的：various→diverse 号召：call on→appeal to 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Don’t miss the chance to show your gifts in sports. 拓展句：Don’t miss the chance to show your gifts in sports, as this is an occasion where your abilities truly shine. 【点睛】【高分句式1】Now we call on students who like sports to join in the meeting to perform your skills on the scene. (运用了who引导的定语从句) 【高分句式2】As planned, the meeting will last about two hours. (运用了as引导的状语从句的省略) 六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 When I was a little girl, I knew that I had a gift for music. Playing was my love. While most kids were outside in the burning summer sun, playing childish games, I was happy to sit in the cool indoors for hours practising my beloved piano. When I played, I felt like I was in a whole new world where I was free and easy. All I had to worry about was my music. Playing was never boring for me. I had spent months practising and the big day finally came. It was the day of the Alberta Music Competition. The music hall was packed with excited audience. I sat in the first row with my mother seated beside me. As the fellow competitors were playing. I couldn’t keep my mind on their music. I was just memorizing the notes and practising the fingerings. I had known my music was like the back of my hand. But this time, to my great surprise, I found my fingers completely out of my control. They kept shaking. I nearly burst into tears. Seeing this, Mum held my hands tightly in hers. She even breathed into them as if she wanted to warm them up. Then she whispered to my ear, “Sweetie, take it easy. Just listen and enjoy the music.” I looked up and turned my attention to the competitor in the centre of the stage for the first time. A thin and tall boy was sitting at the beautiful red piano. He looked calm and confident. His fingertips danced on the keyboard. The soft and gentle sound of the piano flew in the air. For a moment, I totally forgot my nervousness. Then I was announced to play next and I felt anxious again. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 It seemed that thousands of butterflies were really flying in my stomach. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I could clearly feel the disappointment from the crowd’s deep sigh (叹息). ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】It seemed that thousands of butterflies were really flying in my stomach. My mother gave me a pat on the back and said softly, “Just enjoy it, honey!” I found encouragement and confidence in her eyes. I got up, climbed up the stage steps and bowed to the audience. I tried my best to keep calm. I slowly placed my hands on the keyboard, took a deep breath and started to play. To my delight, everything seemed unbelievably smooth. I could clearly feel the disappointment from the crowd's deep sigh (叹息). “Just enjoy it!” Mum's words echoed in my ears. I continued playing as if nothing had happened. Soon I found myself absorbed in the familiar music world again. Eventually, when I finished my last note, the crowd all stood up with applause and cheering, which was totally out of my expectation. Though I didn't win the champion, I knew I had learned something more valuable. I realized that learning to enjoy music was more important than the competition itself. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。文章介绍作者喜欢弹钢琴，并且为Alberta音乐比赛准备了很久，在台下等的时候变得越来越紧张，手一直颤抖。此时母亲在旁边安慰作者，并让作者认真欣赏。此时作者就注意到了台上的一个男孩，冷静，自信地弹奏着，舒适的音乐回荡在这个音乐厅，渐渐地，作者就忘记了自己的紧张，就在这时主持人宣布，该作者弹奏了，作者又开始紧张起来。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“好像真的有成千上万的蝴蝶在我的胃里飞舞。”可知，第一段可描写作者在主持人叫到自己的名字后非常紧张，母亲鼓励作者，作者努力冷静下来，然后开始演奏。 ②由第二段首句内容“从人群的叹息声中，我可以清楚地感觉到失望。”可知，第二段可描写作者弹错曲调后，观众的反应以及作者如何应对，和自己的感想。 2.续写线索：作者开始紧张→母亲鼓励→作者鼓起勇气，开始演奏→弹错曲调→观众的反应→作者应对→赢得掌声→感悟。 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①.喜欢：enjoy/love/be fond of ②.深呼吸：take a deep breath/breathe deeply ③.沉浸于：absorbed in/buried in 情绪类 ①.令人高兴的是：to one's delight/to one's joy ②.感到失望：feel the disappointment /feed disappointed 【点睛】[高分句型1]. I continued playing as if nothing had happened.（as if从句中运用虚拟语气） [高分句型2]. Eventually, when I finished my last note, the crowd all stood up with applause and cheering, which was totally out of my expectation.（由连词when连接的时间状语从句和关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句） [高分句型3]. 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