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东莞市第四高级中学高三期中考试卷（2024.10） 英语 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分） 第一节 阅读理解（共15小题，每题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 Environmental charities play a crucial role in preserving our planet for future generations. Here’s a look at how a few of these organizations are making a difference. Sierra Club Foundation (SCF) The SCF has been a leader in environmental conservation for over a century. With a focus on wildlife protection and habitat restoration, the foundation has helped establish numerous national parks and wildlife reserves. They also run educational programs to raise awareness about environmental issues. Friends of the Earth (FOE) Friends of the Earth is an international network of environmental organizations that advocate for the protection of the natural world. They are known for their activism and persuading efforts, pushing for stronger environmental laws and corporate responsibility. FOE also provides resources to help individuals make sustainable choices. Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) The EDF is a global organization dedicated to addressing climate change and preserving biodiversity. They use science, economics, and law to find environmental solutions that work with industry and government. Their initiatives have led to significant policy changes and corporate responsibility improvements. Ecology and Environment Foundation (EEF) The EEF is a charitable organization that focuses on community-based conservation projects. They work closely with local communities to develop sustainable practices that protect the environment and improve livelihoods. By empowering individuals and communities, EEF aims to create lasting change. 1. What is the primary mission of the Sierra Club Foundation? A. Relying on stronger environmental laws. B. Setting up national parks and wildlife reserves. C. Providing resources for sustainable living. D. Appealing to corporate responsibility. 2. How does the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) mainly operate? A. Through community-based conservation projects. B. By using science, economics, and law to find solutions. C. By running educational programs for the public. D. By selling goods and asking for help. 3. What is a unique approach of the Ecology and Environment Foundation (EEF)? A. Working with industry and government to create policy changes. B. Advocating for the protection of the natural world through activism. C. Using science and economics to address climate change. D. Granting rights of local communities to develop sustainable practices. B Sandra Cisneros was born in Chicago in 1954 to a Mexican American family. As the only girl in a family of seven children she often felt like she had “seven fathers,” because her six brothers, as well as her father, tried to control her. Feeling shy and unimportant, she retreated (躲避) into books. Despite her love of reading, she did not do well in elementary school because she was too shy to participate. In high school, with the encouragement of one particular teacher, Cisneros improved her grades and worked for the school literary magazine. Her father encouraged her to go to college because he thought it would be a good way for her to find a husband. Cisneros did attend college, but instead of searching for a husband, she found a teacher who helped her join the famous graduate writing program at the University of Iowa. At the university’s Writers’ Workshop, however, she felt lonely — a Mexican American from a poor neighborhood among students from wealthy families. The feeling of being so different helped Cisneros find her “creative voice”. “It was not until this moment when I considered myself truly different that my writing acquired a voice. I knew I was a Mexican woman, but I didn’t think it had anything to do with why I felt so much imbalance in my life, but it had everything to do with it! That’s when I decided I would write about something my classmates couldn’t write about.” Cisneros published her first work, The House on Mango Street, when she was twenty-nine. The book talks about a young Mexican American girl growing up in a Spanish-speaking area in Chicago, much like the neighborhoods in which Cisneros lived as a child. The book won an award in 1985 and has been used in classes from high school to graduate school level. Since then, Cisneros has published several books of poetry, a children’s book and a short-story collection. 4. What can we know about Cisneros in her childhood? A. Her brothers disliked her. B. She felt herself a nobody. C. She was too shy to go to school. D. She did not meet any good teachers. 5. The graduate program gave Cisneros a chance to ________. A. run away from her family B. develop her writing style C. make a lot of friends D. search for a husband 6. According to Cisneros, what was the key factor in her success? A. Her childhood experience. B. Her training in the Workshop. C. Her feeling of being different. D. Her early years in college. 7. What do we learn about The House on Mango Street? A. It enjoys great popularity among students. B. It is a book of poetry written by Cisneros. C. It wasn’t a success as it was written in Spanish. D. It won an award when Cisneros was twenty-nine. C The news industry has had a rough decade. Print readership is steadily decreasing, newspapers are closing, and journalists with decades of experience are being laid off. In response, major newspapers have made significant changes. They’re attempting to defeat declining reader interest by shortening stories, creating clickbait (诱饵性标题), and most especially, using social media to their advantage. With the rise of social media sites, many people have claimed that we are entering a new age in which news must be delivered in 140 characters or fewer. People’s ability to focus on long-form content and engage in deep reading has also been declining due to the endless distractions and excessive information in today’s world. This change in reading habits has led to a preference for short, easily understood news pieces that can be quickly consumed. To interest a more specific and generally younger readership, newspapers have revised content, prioritizing articles that are visually appealing instead of having depth. But, in reality, there is still a demand for in-depth reporting. In this era of misinformation and clickbait, readers are seeking reliable sources of news that provide context, analysis, and accountability. Depth reporting explores the fundamental causes, involves multiple views, and uncovers the hidden truths that shape our world, helping readers get a more comprehensive understanding of complex matters. While social media have changed the way we consume news, the quality of news remains essential for the public. It’s crucial for the news industry to achieve a balance between catering to changing reader preferences while also maintaining the integrity (完整性) of news. This means providing both quick updates and in-depth analysis, and using social media to promote their content, but not at the expense of accuracy or integrity. By doing so, news organizations can ensure that they remain relevant and trusted sources of information in a rapidly changing media environment. 8. What problem does traditional news industry face? A. The decline of readership. B. The lack of long-form stories. C. The spread of unreliable information. D. The shortage of experienced journalists. 9 What does the underlined word “prioritizing” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Checking out. B. Cutting down. C. Paying no attention to. D. Attaching importance to. 10. What do we know from paragraph 3? A. People’s need for in-depth reporting is decreasing. B. Social media has played a key role in promoting hidden facts. C. Clickbait greatly increases readers’ interests in exploring truths. D. In-depth reporting can improve comprehension of complex issues. 11. What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A. A focus on quick updates and popular topics. B. Preference for multiple perspectives and shorter articles. C. A balance between readers’ preferences and the quality of news. D. Importance of news sources and accuracy of contents. D About ten years ago logging into Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram would mostly show posts from friends and family in the order they were posted. Today, these platforms present a mix of content, tailored by algorithms (算法) to match users’ interests, whether it’s plants, sports, cats, or politics. Kyle Chayka, a writer for The New Yorker, discusses this topic in his book, Filterworld. He explains that algorithms analyze user data to predict and influence what they will likely engage with. This means that instead of a simple, chronological feed, users encounter a dynamic stream, constantly adapting to their preferences. Chayka examines how these algorithmic recommendations control what we consume, from music and movies to food and travel destinations. He argues that this machine-driven selection process has turned us into passive consumers, making our preferences and tastes more similar. Chayka points out that algorithms make us passive by always showing us content that we’re unlikely to click away from but won’t find too unexpected or challenging. This constant stream of recommendations reduces our exposure to diverse or challenging content, subtly shaping our preferences and behaviors. Moreover, Chayka points out that algorithms also pressure content creators, like musicians and artists, to tailor their work to fit these digital platforms. For instance, musicians on Spotify or TikTok might focus on creating catchy hooks at the beginning of their songs to grab the listener’s attention. Despite the strong presence of these algorithms, Chayka believes that regulation could reduce their influence. He suggests that if Meta, the parent company of Facebook, were required to separate its various services, like Instagram or WhatsApp, and make them compete with each other, it could give users more control and choice over their digital consumption. In summary, the change from simple, time-ordered social. media posts to algorithm-driven content has a big impact on both the viewers and the creators, influencing what we see, hear, and even think. Chayka’s insights highlight the need for greater awareness and potentially more regulation in our increasingly digital world. 12. According to the text, how have social media platforms changed in the past ten years? A. They show posts in a time-based order. B. They prioritize posts from friends and family. C. They make adjustments to satisfy users’ needs. D. They provide more content to meet different needs. 13. What does Kyle Chayka think of algorithmic recommendations? A. They make users more active consumers. B. They shape users’ preferences and behaviors. C. They reduce the influence of content creators. D. They expose users to diverse and challenging content. 14. How do algorithms influence musicians’ work on digital platforms? A. By encouraging musicians to create longer songs. B. By discouraging musicians from using catchy hooks. C. By giving musicians more control and choice over their music. D. By requiring musicians to create their work to fit the platforms. 15. What can be concluded from the text? A. Tech companies should have more departments. B. Social media algorithms give content creators less opportunities. C. Social media algorithms flatten our culture by making decisions for us. D. Network platforms have increased the common recommendations for 10 years. 第二节（共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Art is all around us. It can be found everywhere, including fancy galleries, people’s living rooms, and on the sides of buildings. So, why is art important? It promotes expression and creativity. As humans, we’re naturally drawn to art as a form of expression and communication. ____16____ It’s a way for them to express themselves before they’re able to speak. In fact, participation in the arts may even assist kids with language, motor skills, and visual learning development. ____17____ When someone applies for a job, there are certain skills they need to have like data analysis or bookkeeping. However, many employers also understand the very important need for the skills which are hard to measure and often difficult to define. Some examples include a person’s ability to adapt to change, think creatively, or collaborate with team members. It provides historical context. ____18____ This is why people devote their lives to studying cave art, Shakespearean plays, and so much more. When we take the time to dive into art created in the past, we can learn about other generations and eras. We can study art to find out what those before us were facing and how they overcame it. ____19____ In therapy(疗法)settings, art also provides an opportunity for digging deeper and expressing emotions that are difficult to discuss. ____20____ In one important study, children between 6 and 12 were asked to draw a house as a distraction after thinking about something upsetting. This group was able to improve their mood when compared with children who were instructed to draw the negative event or simply copy another drawing. A. These are its major benefits. B. Children love to draw, sing, and dance. C. Art and human history go hand-in-hand. D. How does it have an impact on our life? E It helps all of us develop necessary soft skills. F. It can help people handle both their past and present problems. G. Similarly, future generations will learn about our current events through our art. 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。 My mother has always been one of those rare people that sees the good in everyone and does good things. She’s had her ups and downs but has always___21___a positive sunny outlook on life and been very___22___to people. One day, my little sister fell and hurt her ankle, desperately needing a___23___to the hospital emergency room. My mother immediately___24___into crisis mode, packed my sister into the car, and drove to our local hospital. In such a___25___, my mother didn’t call to tell my father. When she got to the hospital, she realized she needed to___26___with my father immediately. While waiting for my sister to be examined, my mother___27___her way to the pay phone to place her call. She put her coin in, called my father and told him everything. After she hung up, the phone___28___several additional coins that Mom wasn’t owed. Realizing that the phone was___29___, my mother decided to leave the____30____coins by the phone. She told us that in a crisis, people might not remember to bring____31____with them to make that emergency call. I’ve often thought about her____32____from an adult’s perspective. I realize that someone seeing the money by he phone may have____33____taken it because not everyone was as____34____as my mother. But I like to believe that my mother’s faith was ____35____and that someone who needed them found the coins waiting there. 21. A. tolerated B. anticipated C. maintained D. expressed 22. A. patient B. helpful C. honest D. polite 23. A. rest B. stay C. lift D. visit 24. A. cut B. shifted C. looked D. stuck 25. A. rush B. way C. relief D. process 26. A. come along B. keep in line C. make up D. get in touch 27. A. made B. felt C. picked D. gave 28. A. found B. returned C. collected D. charged 29. A. smart B. ready C. convenient D. broken 30. A. different B. ancient C. extra D. rare 31. A. luck B. phones C. change D. chances 32. A. opportunity B. decision C. appointment D. encounter 33. A. simply B. suddenly C. obviously D. gradually 34. A. thoughtful B. grateful C. hopeful D. successful 35. A. hard-won B. newly-built C. well-placed D. deeply-rooted 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。 Erhu virtuoso Jiang Jianhua will offer ___36___ unique concert at Beijing’s National Centre. This will challenge how people ___37___ (traditional) think about Chinese music. Jiang will collaborate with a pipa player, a jazz pianist, and a cellist to present the erhu differently, ___38___(show) it can be versatile beyond solo acts. Jiang, ___39___(retire) from the Central Conservatory of Music, arranges music that emphasizes the erhu’s emotional range and cultural importance. The program ___40___(include) adaptations of classical Chinese music and Western compositions. This fusion concert is a testament to Jiang’s lifelong dedication to innovating and promoting the erhu ___41___ the global stage. Her artistic vision, ___42___ respects the erhu’s history, is shared by other performers. They too see the value in maintaining Chinese musical traditions while adopting modern styles. The concert promises to be a(n) ___43___ (forget) experience, where the audience can expect an emotional journey through the evocative sounds of the erhu, presented in a fresh ___44___ engaging manner. Jiang’s commitment to her craft is evident in her daily practice and her collaborations with international ___45___ (musician), which have not only expanded the erhu’s audience but inspired a new approach to playing the instrument. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 46. 假定你是校英语报的学生编辑，你校举办了主题为“Stories of China Retold in English”的英语演讲比赛，请你用英语写一篇报道，内容包括： 1. 比赛时间和地点； 2. 比赛情况； 3. 比赛的意义。 注意：写作词数应为80左右。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It was when I was a child, no more than 5 years old. We sat around the dinner table enjoying a family dinner. My mother wore her usual flowered apron (围裙) and served the food, my father (at the head of the table) sat straight and upright and the two young boys (my brother and I ) playfully attended the evening ceremony. My father was a firm believer in table manners. He valued proper manners and eating habits very highly. His presence at the dinner table often made us feel slightly nervous. My brother and I, even at such a young age, had the feeling that we were being strictly observed. Elbows (肘部) were necessarily off the table. Chewing was done with our mouths closed. Proper body position was required. Naturally my younger brother and I were not All-Stars. My brother was no more than 3 years old and was extremely particular about eating. He was often the subject of family fights; his mysterious manner of rearranging vegetables around his plate instead of eating them placed my mother in an awkward middle ground. She was forced to choose sides between my picky little brother and my father. Matters came to a head one evening when I decided to play with my bread. There was a breadbasket full of soft buttery rolls and I decided to handle press, and stretch the bread under the table. My father observed this. “Foot on the table, Brian.” he said in a serious and firm tone. A silence followed. Naturally, I had no idea what to do. Again came the voice. “Foot on the table.” “That’s not right,” I thought. “This must be a test--- there’s no way he would be asking me to put my foot up on the table.” 注意:1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 “Foot on the table!” came his voice, ever louder and ever firmer. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “No, Brian. FOOD on the table! FOOD!” ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 东莞市第四高级中学高三期中考试卷（2024.10） 英语 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分） 第一节 阅读理解（共15小题，每题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 Environmental charities play a crucial role in preserving our planet for future generations. Here’s a look at how a few of these organizations are making a difference. Sierra Club Foundation (SCF) The SCF has been a leader in environmental conservation for over a century. With a focus on wildlife protection and habitat restoration, the foundation has helped establish numerous national parks and wildlife reserves. They also run educational programs to raise awareness about environmental issues. Friends of the Earth (FOE) Friends of the Earth is an international network of environmental organizations that advocate for the protection of the natural world. They are known for their activism and persuading efforts, pushing for stronger environmental laws and corporate responsibility. FOE also provides resources to help individuals make sustainable choices. Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) The EDF is a global organization dedicated to addressing climate change and preserving biodiversity. They use science, economics, and law to find environmental solutions that work with industry and government. Their initiatives have led to significant policy changes and corporate responsibility improvements. Ecology and Environment Foundation (EEF) The EEF is a charitable organization that focuses on community-based conservation projects. They work closely with local communities to develop sustainable practices that protect the environment and improve livelihoods. By empowering individuals and communities, EEF aims to create lasting change. 1. What is the primary mission of the Sierra Club Foundation? A. Relying on stronger environmental laws. B. Setting up national parks and wildlife reserves. C. Providing resources for sustainable living. D. Appealing to corporate responsibility. 2. How does the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) mainly operate? A. Through community-based conservation projects. B. By using science, economics, and law to find solutions. C. By running educational programs for the public. D. By selling goods and asking for help. 3. What is a unique approach of the Ecology and Environment Foundation (EEF)? A. Working with industry and government to create policy changes. B. Advocating for the protection of the natural world through activism. C. Using science and economics to address climate change. D. Granting rights of local communities to develop sustainable practices. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要讲的是几家环保慈善组织在保护地球环境方面所发挥的重要作用。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Sierra Club Foundation (SCF)部分“With a focus on wildlife protection and habitat restoration, the foundation has helped establish numerous national parks and wildlife reserves.(该基金会专注于野生动物保护和栖息地恢复，帮助建立了许多国家公园和野生动物保护区。)”可知，Sierra Club Foundation的主要使命是建立国家公园和野生动物保护区。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)部分“They use science, economics, and law to find environmental solutions that work with industry and government.(他们运用科学、经济和法律来寻找与工业和政府合作的环境解决方案。)”可知，Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)主要是通过运用科学、经济和法律来寻找解决方案来运作的，故选B。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据Ecology and Environment Foundation (EEF)部分“They work closely with local communities to develop sustainable practices that protect the environment and improve livelihoods.(他们与当地社区密切合作，制定保护环境和改善生计的可持续做法。)”可知，Ecology and Environment Foundation (EEF)的独特之处是授予当地社区发展可持续做法的权利。故选D。 B Sandra Cisneros was born in Chicago in 1954 to a Mexican American family. As the only girl in a family of seven children, she often felt like she had “seven fathers,” because her six brothers, as well as her father, tried to control her. Feeling shy and unimportant, she retreated (躲避) into books. Despite her love of reading, she did not do well in elementary school because she was too shy to participate. In high school, with the encouragement of one particular teacher, Cisneros improved her grades and worked for the school literary magazine. Her father encouraged her to go to college because he thought it would be a good way for her to find a husband. Cisneros did attend college, but instead of searching for a husband, she found a teacher who helped her join the famous graduate writing program at the University of Iowa. At the university’s Writers’ Workshop, however, she felt lonely — a Mexican American from a poor neighborhood among students from wealthy families. The feeling of being so different helped Cisneros find her “creative voice”. “It was not until this moment when I considered myself truly different that my writing acquired a voice. I knew I was a Mexican woman, but I didn’t think it had anything to do with why I felt so much imbalance in my life, but it had everything to do with it! That’s when I decided I would write about something my classmates couldn’t write about.” Cisneros published her first work, The House on Mango Street, when she was twenty-nine. The book talks about a young Mexican American girl growing up in a Spanish-speaking area in Chicago, much like the neighborhoods in which Cisneros lived as a child. The book won an award in 1985 and has been used in classes from high school to graduate school level. Since then, Cisneros has published several books of poetry, a children’s book and a short-story collection. 4. What can we know about Cisneros in her childhood? A. Her brothers disliked her. B. She felt herself a nobody. C. She was too shy to go to school. D. She did not meet any good teachers. 5. The graduate program gave Cisneros a chance to ________. A. run away from her family B. develop her writing style C. make a lot of friends D. search for a husband 6. According to Cisneros what was the key factor in her success? A. Her childhood experience. B. Her training in the Workshop. C. Her feeling of being different. D. Her early years in college. 7. What do we learn about The House on Mango Street? A. It enjoys great popularity among students. B. It is a book of poetry written by Cisneros. C. It wasn’t a success as it was written in Spanish. D. It won an award when Cisneros was twenty-nine. 【答案】4. B 5. B 6. C 7. A 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章作者为我们讲述了一个害羞的小女孩是如何成长为一位知名作家的故事，作者着重说明了她独特写作风格形成的原因。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的Feeling shy and unimportant, she retreated (躲避) into books.可知，她感到害羞和不重要，就躲进了书堆里。由此可知，B选项的描述“她觉得自己是个无名小卒”符合文意。故选B。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的The feeling of being so different helped Cisneros find her “creative voice”.可知，这种与众不同的感觉帮助西斯内罗斯找到了她的“创造性声音”。由此推断出，研究生课程给了Cisneros一个发展写作风格的机会。故选B。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的It was not until this moment when I considered myself truly different that my writing acquired a voice.可知，直到这一刻，当我认为自己真的与众不同时，我的写作才有了声音。由此可知，根据Cisneros的说法，她成功的关键因素是她与众不同的感觉。故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的The book won an award in 1985 and has been used in classes from high school to graduate school level.可知，这本书在1985年获得了一个奖项，从高中到研究生阶段都在使用。由此推断出，The House on Mango Street在学生中很受欢迎。故选A。 C The news industry has had a rough decade. Print readership is steadily decreasing, newspapers are closing, and journalists with decades of experience are being laid off. In response, major newspapers have made significant changes. They’re attempting to defeat declining reader interest by shortening stories, creating clickbait (诱饵性标题), and most especially, using social media to their advantage. With the rise of social media sites, many people have claimed that we are entering a new age in which news must be delivered in 140 characters or fewer. People’s ability to focus on long-form content and engage in deep reading has also been declining due to the endless distractions and excessive information in today’s world. This change in reading habits has led to a preference for short, easily understood news pieces that can be quickly consumed. To interest a more specific and generally younger readership, newspapers have revised content, prioritizing articles that are visually appealing instead of having depth. But, in reality, there is still a demand for in-depth reporting. In this era of misinformation and clickbait, readers are seeking reliable sources of news that provide context, analysis, and accountability. Depth reporting explores the fundamental causes, involves multiple views, and uncovers the hidden truths that shape our world, helping readers get a more comprehensive understanding of complex matters. While social media have changed the way we consume news, the quality of news remains essential for the public. It’s crucial for the news industry to achieve a balance between catering to changing reader preferences while also maintaining the integrity (完整性) of news. This means providing both quick updates and in-depth analysis, and using social media to promote their content, but not at the expense of accuracy or integrity. By doing so, news organizations can ensure that they remain relevant and trusted sources of information in a rapidly changing media environment. 8. What problem does traditional news industry face? A. The decline of readership. B. The lack of long-form stories. C. The spread of unreliable information. D. The shortage of experienced journalists. 9. What does the underlined word “prioritizing” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Checking out. B. Cutting down. C. Paying no attention to. D. Attaching importance to. 10. What do we know from paragraph 3? A. People’s need for in-depth reporting is decreasing. B. Social media has played a key role in promoting hidden facts. C. Clickbait greatly increases readers’ interests in exploring truths. D. In-depth reporting can improve comprehension of complex issues. 11 What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A. A focus on quick updates and popular topics. B. Preference for multiple perspectives and shorter articles. C. A balance between readers’ preferences and the quality of news. D. Importance of news sources and accuracy of contents. 【答案】8. A 9. D 10. D 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了社交媒体时代下的新闻业。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“The news industry has had a rough decade. Print readership is steadily decreasing, newspapers are closing, and journalists with decades of experience are being laid off.(新闻行业经历了艰难的十年。纸质报纸的读者数量正在稳步下降，报社正在关闭，拥有数十年经验的记者正在被解雇)”可知，传统新闻业面临的问题是读者群体数量下降。故选A项。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词prioritizing前文内容“People’s ability to focus on long-form content and engage in deep reading has also been declining due to the endless distractions and excessive information in today’s world. This change in reading habits has led to a preference for short, easily understood news pieces that can be quickly consumed.(由于当今世界无休止的干扰和过多的信息，人们专注于长篇内容和深度阅读的能力也在下降。这种阅读习惯的改变导致人们更倾向于阅读短小易懂、易于消化的新闻)”可知，由于当今世界存在太多干扰以及信息过载，人们专注于长篇内容和深度阅读的能力也在下降。这种阅读习惯的改变导致人们更倾向于阅读短小易懂、可以快速消化的新闻。由此可推知，画线词prioritizing所在句应表示为了吸引特定的、更年轻的读者，报纸修改了内容，“优先考虑”那些在视觉上吸引人的文章，而不是有深度的文章。由此可知，划线词prioritizing与D项“Attaching importance to重视；着重于……”意思相近，符合语境。故选D项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Depth reporting explores the fundamental causes, involves multiple views, and uncovers the hidden truths that shape our world, helping readers get a more comprehensive understanding of complex matters.(深度报道探究根本原因，涉及多个角度，揭示塑造我们世界的隐藏真相，帮助读者更全面地了解复杂的事物)”可知，深度报道可以提高读者对复杂问题的理解。故选D项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“While social media have changed the way we consume news, the quality of news remains essential for the public. It’s crucial for the news industry to achieve a balance between catering to changing reader preferences while also maintaining the integrity (完整性) of news. This means providing both quick updates and in-depth analysis, and using social media to promote their content, but not at the expense of accuracy or integrity. By doing so, news organizations can ensure that they remain relevant and trusted sources of information in a rapidly changing media environment.(虽然社交媒体改变了我们读新闻的方式，但新闻的质量对公众来说仍然至关重要。对于新闻行业来说，在迎合不断变化的读者偏好和保持新闻的完整性之间取得平衡至关重要。这意味着提供快速更新和深入分析，并利用社交媒体推广他们的内容，但不以准确性或完整性为代价。通过这样做，新闻机构可以确保它们在迅速变化的媒体环境中保持相关性和可信赖的信息来源)”可知，作者强调新闻业应该在满足读者偏好和确保新闻的质量之间的平衡。故选C项。 D About ten years ago, logging into Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram would mostly show posts from friends and family in the order they were posted. Today, these platforms present a mix of content, tailored by algorithms (算法) to match users’ interests, whether it’s plants, sports, cats, or politics. Kyle Chayka, a writer for The New Yorker, discusses this topic in his book, Filterworld. He explains that algorithms analyze user data to predict and influence what they will likely engage with. This means that instead of a simple, chronological feed, users encounter a dynamic stream, constantly adapting to their preferences. Chayka examines how these algorithmic recommendations control what we consume, from music and movies to food and travel destinations. He argues that this machine-driven selection process has turned us into passive consumers, making our preferences and tastes more similar. Chayka points out that algorithms make us passive by always showing us content that we’re unlikely to click away from but won’t find too unexpected or challenging. This constant stream of recommendations reduces our exposure to diverse or challenging content, subtly shaping our preferences and behaviors. Moreover, Chayka points out that algorithms also pressure content creators, like musicians and artists, to tailor their work to fit these digital platforms. For instance, musicians on Spotify or TikTok might focus on creating catchy hooks at the beginning of their songs to grab the listener’s attention. Despite the strong presence of these algorithms, Chayka believes that regulation could reduce their influence. He suggests that if Meta, the parent company of Facebook, were required to separate its various services, like Instagram or WhatsApp, and make them compete with each other, it could give users more control and choice over their digital consumption. In summary, the change from simple, time-ordered social. media posts to algorithm-driven content has a big impact on both the viewers and the creators, influencing what we see, hear, and even think. Chayka’s insights highlight the need for greater awareness and potentially more regulation in our increasingly digital world. 12. According to the text, how have social media platforms changed in the past ten years? A. They show posts in a time-based order. B. They prioritize posts from friends and family. C. They make adjustments to satisfy users’ needs. D. They provide more content to meet different needs. 13. What does Kyle Chayka think of algorithmic recommendations? A. They make users more active consumers. B. They shape users’ preferences and behaviors. C. They reduce the influence of content creators. D. They expose users to diverse and challenging content. 14. How do algorithms influence musicians’ work on digital platforms? A. By encouraging musicians to create longer songs. B. By discouraging musicians from using catchy hooks. C. By giving musicians more control and choice over their music. D. By requiring musicians to create their work to fit the platforms. 15. What can be concluded from the text? A. Tech companies should have more departments. B. Social media algorithms give content creators less opportunities. C. Social media algorithms flatten our culture by making decisions for us. D. Network platforms have increased the common recommendations for 10 years. 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如今社交媒体运用算法会根据用户的喜好进行相应的推送。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“About ten years ago, logging into Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram would mostly show posts from friends and family in the order they were posted. Today, these platforms present a mix of content, tailored by algorithms to match users’ interests, whether it’s plants, sports, cats, or politics.”（大约十年前，登录Facebook、Twitter或Instagram，看到的大多是朋友和家人发布的帖子，顺序是先后的。如今，这些平台呈现的内容是多种多样的，通过算法进行定制，以匹配用户的兴趣，无论是植物、体育、猫还是政治）可知，社交媒体平台在过去的十年里会根据用户的需求进行调整。故选C项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“This constant stream of recommendations reduces our exposure to diverse or challenging content, subtly shaping our preferences and behaviors.”（这种源源不断的推荐减少了我们接触多样化或具有挑战性的内容，微妙地塑造了我们的偏好和行为）可知，Kyle Chayka认为算法推荐塑造了用户的偏好和行为。故选B项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Moreover, Chayka points out that algorithms also pressure content creators, like musicians and artists, to tailor their work to fit these digital platforms.”（此外，Chayka还指出，算法还会迫使音乐家和艺术家等内容创作者调整自己的作品，以适应这些数字平台）可知，算法要求音乐家创作适合平台的作品。故选D项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文且根据第三段“This constant stream of recommendations reduces our exposure to diverse or challenging content, subtly shaping our preferences and behaviors.”（这种源源不断的推荐减少了我们接触多样化或具有挑战性的内容，微妙地塑造了我们的偏好和行为）可知，文章主要介绍了社交媒体运用算法会根据用户的喜好进行相应的推送，但推送的内容因为缺乏挑战和多样性，进而使我们的文化更加扁平化。故选C项。 第二节（共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Art is all around us. It can be found everywhere, including fancy galleries, people’s living rooms, and on the sides of buildings. So, why is art important? It promotes expression and creativity. As humans, we’re naturally drawn to art as a form of expression and communication. ____16____ It’s a way for them to express themselves before they’re able to speak. In fact, participation in the arts may even assist kids with language, motor skills, and visual learning development. ____17____ When someone applies for a job, there are certain skills they need to have like data analysis or bookkeeping. However, many employers also understand the very important need for the skills which are hard to measure and often difficult to define. Some examples include a person’s ability to adapt to change, think creatively, or collaborate with team members. It provides historical context. ____18____ This is why people devote their lives to studying cave art, Shakespearean plays, and so much more. When we take the time to dive into art created in the past, we can learn about other generations and eras. We can study art to find out what those before us were facing and how they overcame it. ____19____ In therapy(疗法)settings, art also provides an opportunity for digging deeper and expressing emotions that are difficult to discuss. ____20____ In one important study, children between 6 and 12 were asked to draw a house as a distraction after thinking about something upsetting. This group was able to improve their mood when compared with children who were instructed to draw the negative event or simply copy another drawing. A. These are its major benefits. B. Children love to draw, sing, and dance. C. Art and human history go hand-in-hand. D. How does it have an impact on our life? E. It helps all of us develop necessary soft skills. F. It can help people handle both their past and present problems. G. Similarly, future generations will learn about our current events through our art. 【答案】16. B 17. E 18. C 19. G 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。艺术无处不在，它在生活中扮演者重要角色。 【16题详解】 根据后文的“ It’s a way for them to express themselves before they’re able to speak. (这是他们在会说话之前表达自己的一种方式)”可知此处强调的是，艺术在孩子们身上所发挥的作用。B选项“Children love to draw, sing, and dance. (孩子们喜欢画画、唱歌和跳舞)”引起下文，下文中的they指代的则为children。故选B。 【17题详解】 根据后文“Some examples include a person’s ability to adapt to change, think creatively, or collaborate with team members.( 一些例子包括一个人适应变化的能力，创造性思维，或与团队成员合作的能力)”可知，本段强调的是艺术与某种技能有关系，并以找工作为例。E选项“It helps all of us develop necessary soft skills.(它帮助我们所有人发展必要的软技能)”中的soft skills概括了下文的a person’s ability to adapt to change, think creatively, or collaborate with team members。故选E。 【18题详解】 根据本段主旨“It provides historical context.(它提供了历史背景)”可知，艺术对人类的影响还体现在历史方面。C选项“Art and human history go hand-in-hand.( 艺术与人类历史息息相关)”呼应主旨。故选C。 【19题详解】 根据前文“ We can study art to find out what those before us were facing and how they overcame it.( 我们可以通过学习艺术来了解我们的前人所面临的问题以及他们是如何克服的)”可知，此处强调的是我们可以通过艺术来学习前人的经验即强调艺术的历史学习功能。G选项“Similarly, future generations will learn about our current events through our art.( 同样，我们的后代也会通过我们的艺术来了解我们的时事)”符合文意，与上文承接自然。故选G。 【20题详解】 根据前文“In therapy(疗法)settings, art also provides an opportunity for digging deeper and expressing emotions that are difficult to discuss. (在治疗中，艺术也为深入挖掘和表达难以讨论的情绪提供了机会)”可知，此处强调的是艺术具有治疗负向情绪的功能。F选项“It can help people handle both their past and present problems.(它可以帮助人们处理过去和现在的问题)”符合文意，选项中的problems指的就是负面的情绪。故选F。 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。 My mother has always been one of those rare people that sees the good in everyone and does good things. She’s had her ups and downs but has always___21___a positive, sunny outlook on life and been very___22___to people. One day, my little sister fell and hurt her ankle, desperately needing a___23___to the hospital emergency room. My mother immediately___24___into crisis mode, packed my sister into the car, and drove to our local hospital. In such a___25___, my mother didn’t call to tell my father. When she got to the hospital, she realized she needed to___26___with my father immediately. While waiting for my sister to be examined, my mother___27___her way to the pay phone to place her call. She put her coin in, called my father and told him everything. After she hung up, the phone___28___several additional coins that Mom wasn’t owed. Realizing that the phone was___29___, my mother decided to leave the____30____coins by the phone. She told us that in a crisis, people might not remember to bring____31____with them to make that emergency call. I’ve often thought about her____32____from an adult’s perspective. I realize that someone seeing the money by he phone may have____33____taken it because not everyone was as____34____as my mother. But I like to believe that my mother’s faith was ____35____and that someone who needed them found the coins waiting there. 21. A. tolerated B. anticipated C. maintained D. expressed 22. A. patient B. helpful C. honest D. polite 23. A. rest B. stay C. lift D. visit 24. A. cut B. shifted C. looked D. stuck 25. A. rush B. way C. relief D. process 26. A. come along B. keep in line C. make up D. get in touch 27. A. made B. felt C. picked D. gave 28. A. found B. returned C. collected D. charged 29. A. smart B. ready C. convenient D. broken 30. A. different B. ancient C. extra D. rare 31. A. luck B. phones C. change D. chances 32. A. opportunity B. decision C. appointment D. encounter 33. A. simply B. suddenly C. obviously D. gradually 34. A. thoughtful B. grateful C. hopeful D. successful 35. A. hard-won B. newly-built C. well-placed D. deeply-rooted 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. A 35. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的妹妹的受伤以后被送往医院，当妈妈在使用公用电话的时候，选择把零钱留给其他需要帮助的人。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她经历了起起伏伏，但一直保持着积极、阳光的人生观，对别人也很有帮助。A. tolerated忍受；B. anticipated预期；C. maintained维护；D. expressed表达。根据后文“a positive, sunny outlook on life”可知，指保持着积极、阳光的人生观，故选C。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她经历了起起伏伏，但一直保持着积极、阳光的人生观，对别人也很有帮助。A. patient有耐心的；B. helpful帮助的；C. honest诚实的；D. polite礼貌的。根据上文“a positive, sunny outlook on life and been very”以及后文妈妈把零钱留给有需要的人，可知，此处指积极的人生观对别人有帮助。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一天，我的小妹妹摔倒了，伤了脚踝，急需去医院急诊室就诊。A. rest休息；B. stay停留；C. lift免费搭车；D. visit就诊。根据后文“to the hospital emergency room”可知，指妹妹弄伤了脚踝，急需去医院急诊室看看。a visit to the hospital emergency room此处理解为“去医院急诊室就诊”。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我母亲立即进入危机模式，把我妹妹塞进车里，开车去了我们当地的医院。A. cut切割；B. shifted转换，变换；C. looked看；D. stuck粘贴。根据后文“into crisis mode”指作者的母亲立即转换（shifted）到了危机模式，故选B。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在这样的匆忙中，我母亲没有打电话告诉我父亲。A. rush冲，匆忙；B. way方法；C. relief安慰；D. process流程。根据上文“One day, my little sister fell and hurt her ankle, desperately needing a…to the hospital emergency room.”可知，妹妹受伤事发突然，所以是在这样的匆忙中，我母亲没有打电话告诉我父亲。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：当她到达医院时，她意识到她需要立即与我父亲取得联系。A. come along取得进展；B. keep in line保持纪律；C. make up组成；D. get in touch取得联系。根据后文“with my father immediately”可知，指母亲需要立即与父亲取得联系。get in touch with sb.“和……取得联系”符合语境。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在等我妹妹检查的时候，我妈妈走到公用电话前打了个电话。A. made赶往；B. felt感觉；C. picked捡起；D. gave给予。根据后文“her way to the pay phone to place her call”可知，指妈妈走到公用电话前打了个电话。短语make one’s way to表示“赶往”。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她挂断电话后，电话又退回了几枚没有用完的硬币。A. found找到；B. returned返回，退回；C. collected收集；D. charged充电。根据后文“several additional coins that Mom wasn’t owed”可知，指电话又退回了几枚没有用完的硬币。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：意识到电话中断了，我妈妈决定把多余的硬币留在电话旁边。A. smart聪明的；B. ready准备好的；C. convenient方便的；D. broken破碎的，中断的。根据上文“After she hung up”可知，指电话中断了，故选D。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：意识到电话中断了，我妈妈决定把多余的硬币留在电话旁边。A. different不同的；B. ancient古老的；C. extra额外的；D. rare少见的。呼应上文“several additional coins”可知，此处指多余的硬币。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她告诉我们，在危机中，人们可能不记得随身携带零钱来拨打紧急电话。A. luck运气；B. phones电话；C. change零钱；D. chances机会。根据上文“several additional coins”可知，此处指随身携带零钱拨打紧急电话。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我经常从一个成年人的角度来思考她的决定。A. opportunity机会；B. decision决定；C. appointment约会；D. encounter遇见。此处指上文“my mother decided to leave the”妈妈决定把多余的硬币留在电话旁边这个决定，故选B。 【33题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我意识到有人看到电话里的钱可能只是拿走了，因为不是每个人都像我母亲那样体贴。A. simply仅仅；B. suddenly突然；C. obviously显然；D. gradually逐渐地。根据后文“because not everyone was as ___14___ as my mother.”可知，不是每个人都像作者的母亲那样体贴，即有人看到电话里的钱可能只是拿走了，simply符合语境。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我意识到有人看到电话里的钱可能只是拿走了，因为不是每个人都像我母亲那样体贴。A. thoughtful体贴的；B. grateful感激的；C. hopeful有希望的；D. successful成功的。结合上文可知妈妈把多余的零钱留给有需要的人，说明妈妈很体贴，故选A。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但我愿意相信，我母亲的信仰是正确的，需要它们的人在那里发现了硬币。A. hard-won来之不易的；B. newly-built新建的；C. well-placed置于适当地点的；D. deeply-rooted根深蒂固的。根据后文“that someone who needed them found the coins waiting there”可知，妈妈的信仰是正确的，即我母亲的信仰是置于适当地点的，她相信有人需要它们时，会发现硬币在那里等着。故选C。 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。 Erhu virtuoso Jiang Jianhua will offer ___36___ unique concert at Beijing’s National Centre. This will challenge how people ___37___ (traditional) think about Chinese music. Jiang will collaborate with a pipa player, a jazz pianist, and a cellist to present the erhu differently, ___38___(show) it can be versatile beyond solo acts. Jiang, ___39___(retire) from the Central Conservatory of Music, arranges music that emphasizes the erhu’s emotional range and cultural importance. The program ___40___(include) adaptations of classical Chinese music and Western compositions. This fusion concert is a testament to Jiang’s lifelong dedication to innovating and promoting the erhu ___41___ the global stage. Her artistic vision, ___42___ respects the erhu’s history, is shared by other performers. They too see the value in maintaining Chinese musical traditions while adopting modern styles. The concert promises to be a(n) ___43___ (forget) experience where the audience can expect an emotional journey through the evocative sounds of the erhu, presented in a fresh ___44___ engaging manner. Jiang’s commitment to her craft is evident in her daily practice and her collaborations with international ___45___ (musician), which have not only expanded the erhu’s audience but inspired a new approach to playing the instrument. 【答案】36. a 37. traditionally 38. showing 39. retiring 40. includes 41. on 42. which 43. unforgettable 44. and 45. musicians 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了姜建华将在北京国家中心举办的跨界融合音乐会以及她在全球推广和创新二胡演奏方面的努力和成就。 【36题详解】 考查冠词。句意：二胡演奏家姜建华将在北京国家中心举办一场独特的音乐会。concert是可数名词的单数形式，表泛指，前面要加不定冠词，unique是辅音音素开头，因此不定冠词用a，故填a。 【37题详解】 考查副词。句意：这将挑战人们对中国音乐的传统看法。空格处用副词修饰动词think，traditional的副词是traditionally，意为“传统地”，故填traditionally。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：姜将与一位琵琶演奏家、一位爵士钢琴家和一位大提琴手合作，以不同的方式展示二胡，展示它除了独奏之外的多功能。句中谓语是will collaborate，空格处用非谓语动词，Jiang和show之间是主谓关系，因此空格处用现在分词表主动，故填showing。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：从中央音乐学院退休的姜，编曲强调二胡的情感范围和文化重要性。句中谓语是arranges，空格处用非谓语动词，Jiang与retire(退休)之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，因此空格处用现在分词，表主动，故填retiring。 【40题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：该节目包括中国古典音乐和西方作品的改编。句子描述客观事实，时态用一般现在时，主语The program是单数，因此空格处用第三人称单数，故填includes。 【41题详解】 考查介词。句意：这场融合音乐会是姜毕生致力于在全球舞台上创新和推广二胡的见证。stage指舞台，前面用介词on，表示“在舞台上”，故填on。 【42题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：她尊重二胡历史的艺术眼光得到了其他表演者的认同。空格处引导的是非限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语，先行词Her artistic vision指的是“她的艺术眼光”，因此空格处用关系代词which引导非限定性定语从句，故填which。 【43题详解】 考查形容词。句意：音乐会承诺将是一次难忘的经历，在这里，观众可以期待通过二胡唤起的声音，以一种新鲜而迷人的方式呈现情感之旅。空格处用形容词作定语，修饰名词experience，此处指的是难忘的经历，空格处意为“难忘的”，形容词是unforgettable。故填unforgettable。 【44题详解】 考查连词。句意：音乐会承诺将是一次难忘的经历，在这里，观众可以期待通过二胡唤起的声音，以一种新鲜而迷人的方式呈现情感之旅。fresh和engaging之间是并列关系，句子是肯定句，因此用and表并列，故填and。 【45题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：她对技艺的投入体现在她的日常练习和与国际音乐家的合作中，这不仅扩大了二胡的听众，而且激发了演奏二胡的新方法。musician是可数名词，不止一个，因此空格处用复数，故填musicians。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 46. 假定你是校英语报的学生编辑，你校举办了主题为“Stories of China Retold in English”的英语演讲比赛，请你用英语写一篇报道，内容包括： 1. 比赛时间和地点； 2. 比赛情况； 3. 比赛的意义。 注意：写作词数应为80左右。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 An English Speech Contest An English speech contest, themed “Stories of China Retold in English”, was held in our school hall last Friday morning, in which twenty students participated. It began with an inspiring speech given by the headmaster. Then came the exciting contest. All the participants made wonderful speeches with impressive Chinese stories, ranging from ancient stories, such as “The foolish old man who removed the mountains”, to modern stories like “Everyone is remarkable”. Afterwards, there was an award ceremony. Everyone thought highly of it, which not only offered us a chance to improve our English but also deepened our understanding of Chinese culture. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达为一篇新闻报道。要求学生就学校举办的以“Stories of China Retold in English”为主题的英语演讲比赛写一篇报道。 【详解】1.词汇积累： 参加：participate in→take part in/be involved in 令人激动的：exciting→thrilling 机会：chance→opportunity 对……的理解：understanding of→insight into 2.句式拓展： 合并句子 原句：It began with an inspiring speech given by the headmaster. Then came the exciting contest. 拓展句：It began with an inspiring speech given by the headmaster, followed by the exciting contest then. 【点睛】【高分句型1】 An English speech contest, themed “Stories of China Retold in English”, was held in our school hall last Friday morning, in which twenty students participated.(运用了过去分词作后置定语和“介词+which”引导非限制性定语从句。) 【高分句型2】 Everyone thought highly of it, which not only offered us a chance to improve our English but also deepened our understanding of Chinese culture.(运用了which引导非限制性定语从句。) 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It was when I was a child, no more than 5 years old. We sat around the dinner table enjoying a family dinner. My mother wore her usual flowered apron (围裙) and served the food, my father (at the head of the table) sat straight and upright and the two young boys (my brother and I ) playfully attended the evening ceremony. My father was a firm believer in table manners. He valued proper manners and eating habits very highly. His presence at the dinner table often made us feel slightly nervous. My brother and I, even at such a young age, had the feeling that we were being strictly observed. Elbows (肘部) were necessarily off the table. Chewing was done with our mouths closed. Proper body position was required. Naturally my younger brother and I were not All-Stars. My brother was no more than 3 years old and was extremely particular about eating. He was often the subject of family fights; his mysterious manner of rearranging vegetables around his plate instead of eating them placed my mother in an awkward middle ground. She was forced to choose sides between my picky little brother and my father. Matters came to a head one evening when I decided to play with my bread. There was a breadbasket full of soft buttery rolls and I decided to handle press, and stretch the bread under the table. My father observed this. “Foot on the table, Brian.” he said in a serious and firm tone. A silence followed. Naturally, I had no idea what to do. Again came the voice. “Foot on the table.” “That’s not right,” I thought. “This must be a test--- there’s no way he would be asking me to put my foot up on the table.” 注意:1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 “Foot on the table!” came his voice, ever louder and ever firmer. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “No, Brian. FOOD on the table! FOOD!” ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文： “Foot on the table!” came his voice, ever louder and ever firmer. Feeling confused, I froze there, wondering what to do. As I saw it, putting one’s foot on the table was possibly the most impolite thing a person could do. Not only was it bad but it was also in my mind one of the fullest and most thorough actions against all proper table manners! “Brian, this is the last time I’m gonna ask: Foot on the table!” I stared at the table silently, playing with the buttery roll and feeling the weight of my father’s words. I had no choice left but to follow his orders. “No, Brian. FOOD on the table! FOOD!” After a moment of nervous silence, everyone burst into laughter as they saw I’d actually, put my foot up on the table; my right leg and tiny foot awkwardly took their place among the knives, forks, spoons, plates, and dinner bowls. My father said he was sorry. I’m not sure if I laughed, cried, or maybe it was a combination of both. In any case, it’s a great family memory that we all look back on. Every time it was mentioned, we all couldn’t help laughing our heads off. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者小时候与家人共进晚餐时，父亲对餐桌礼仪严格要求以及一次因作者违反餐桌礼仪而受到父亲指正的经历，作者通过描述家庭晚餐的场景、父亲对餐桌礼仪的重视、兄弟俩在餐桌上的行为以及作者玩面包被父亲指正等细节，展现了作者对童年时期家庭餐桌文化的回忆。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容““脚放在桌子上！”他的声音越来越大，越来越坚定。”可知，第一段可描写父亲再次以更加响亮和坚定的声音命令作者把脚放在桌子上，而作者对此感到困惑和不知所措，最终在父亲的威严下不得不遵从命令的情境。 ②由第二段首句内容““不，Brian。食物在桌子上！食物!””可知，第二段可描写作者误解了父亲的指令，将脚误放在了餐桌上，结果引发了全家人的笑声，父亲对此表示歉意，而这次误会成为了全家人共同的美好回忆，每当提起此事，大家都会忍不住大笑。 2.续写线索：呆住——盯着桌子——听从命令——大笑——父亲道歉——美好回忆 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①呆住：freeze/transfix ②听从命令：follow one’s orders/toe the line ③突然大笑：burst into laughter/burst out laughing 情绪类 ①困惑：confused/puzzled ②尴尬地：awkwardly/embarrassedly 【点睛】[高分句型1] As I saw it, putting one’s foot on the table was possibly the most impolite thing a person could do. (运用了as引导的时间状语从句和that引导的限制性定语从句，省略了that) [高分句型2] Not only was it bad but it was also in my mind one of the fullest and most thorough actions against all proper table manners! (运用了部分倒装句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$