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甘肃省天水市高三英语第四次月考试卷 (满分：150分　时间：120分钟) 第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1.Which country does the man want to know about? AAustralia. B.America. C.Canada. 2.Which color jacket does the man think is best? A.Pink. B.Blue. C.Yellow. 3.What suggestion does the man give to the woman? A.Finding the owner by using the phone. B.Handing in the phone to the security office. C.Taking the phone to the teaching building. 4.What will the man do next? A.Go to the lecture. B.Wait for his friend. C.Talk with his roommate. 5.What sport does the woman like? A.Golf. B.Tennis. C.Badminton. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6.What does the man want to do? A.Change his seat. B.Have some drinks. C.Go to the non－smoking area. 7.Where does the conversation take place? A.On a flight. B.In a restaurant. C.In an office. 请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8.What does the man teach at college? A.English. B.French. C.Chinese. 9.Why does the woman come to China? A.To go to college. B.To visit some friends. C.To go for a trip. 请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10.Where did the man probably lose the key? AIn the restaurant. B.In the taxi. C.At the market. 11.What is in the man’s safe? A.His passport. B.A photo. C.His ID card. 12.Who left the safe to the man? A.His mother. B.His sister. C.The woman. 请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13.Why does the man want to buy flowers for his girlfriend? A.She loves flowers. B.Her birthday is coming. C.There is a discount on flowers. 14.What kinds of flowers does the man buy for his girlfriend? A.Roses. B.Lilies. C.Tea roses. 15.How much does the man pay for the flowers? A.90 yuan. B.98 yuan. C.100 yuan. 16.When is the man’s girlfriend’s birthday? A.Next Monday. B.Next Thursday. C.Next Saturday. 请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.Where did the lady come across the parrot? A.In a pet store. B.On her way to school. C.Outside a pet store. 18.How was the lady’s mood after listening to the parrot’s words? A.She was angry. B.She was happy. C.She was confused. 19.What did the lady want to do to the bird? A.She wanted to buy it. B.She wanted to fly it. C.She wanted to kill it. 20.How many times did the parrot talk to the lady? A.Four times. B.Three times. C.Six times. 第二部分　阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Best Books for Teens The Lovely Bones Alice Sebold Some may know this story from the 2009 feature film adaptation starring Saoirse Ronan, Stanley Tucci and Susan Sarandon, but The Lovely Bones was first published as a novel seven years earlier. Despite its dark content and hard-hitting (直言不讳的) introduction, it’s a deeply moving story about love, death and acceptance. When 14-year-old Susie Salmon is cruelly attacked and killed by her neighbour, she becomes a ghost and watches over her family, friends and even strangers trying to make peace with her untimely death. Noughts & Crosses Malorie Blackman It’s hard to believe that Malorie Blackman’s famous book is nearly twenty years old. Noughts &Crosses has had a theatre run and aired on the BBC last year. Set in a society in which Crosses (black people) rule over Noughts (white people), things take a Romeo and Juliet turn when Nought, Callum and Cross, Sephy fall in love. Girls in Love Jacqueline Wilson This story follows Ellie, and her best friends Magda and Nadine, three teenage girls trying to find their way through the world, from friendships and family to school and romantic relationships. An honest look at the ups and downs of being a teenager, Girls in Love openly discusses loss, love and everything in between. The beauty of this story lies in the strong sisterhood of these three unique characters. Their adventures continue in Girls under Pressure, Girls out Late and Girls in Tears. The Colour Purple Alice Walker Set in the Southern United States of the 1930s, the story follows Celie, a 14-year-old black girl living in poverty (贫困), separated from her sister and suffering abuse at the hands of her father. But when the jazz singer Shug Avery comes to stay, Celie discovers friendship, love, faith and more importantly, strength. 1. When did The Lovely Bones come out as a novel? A. In 1930. B. In 1995. C. In 2002. D. In 2009. 2. How does Celie in The Colour Purple find her strength? A. Her sister accompanies her. B. A jazz singer brightens her life. C. Her father always encourages her. D. She has hair-raising adventures as a ghost. 3. Which of the following tells an unfinished story? A. The Lovely Bones. B. Noughts & Crosses. C. Girls in Love. D. The Colour Purple. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。介绍了青少年最佳读物。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据首段首句“Some may know this story from the 2009 feature film adaptation starring Saoirse Ronan, Stanley Tucci and Susan Sarandon, but The Lovely Bones was first published as a novel seven years earlier. (有些人可能从2009年西尔莎·罗南、斯坦利·图奇和苏珊·萨兰登主演的改编电影中知道这个故事，但《可爱的骨头》早在7年前就以小说的形式出版了)”可知，《可爱的骨头》是2009年被拍了电影，但是小说是7年前出版的。所以，《可爱的骨头》是在2002年出版。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据末段末句“But when the jazz singer Shug Avery comes to stay, Celie discovers friendship, love, faith and more importantly, strength. (但当爵士歌手Shug Avery来到这里时，Celie发现了友谊，爱情，信仰，更重要的是，力量)”可知，Celie有了力量是因为爵士歌手Shug Avery。故选B。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段最后三句“An honest look at the ups and downs of being a teenager, Girls in Love openly discusses loss, love and everything in between. The beauty of this story lies in the strong sisterhood of these three unique characters. Their adventures continue in Girls under Pressure, Girls out Late and Girls in Tears.(《恋爱中的女孩》诚实地审视了青少年的起起落落，公开地讨论了失去、爱以及两者之间的一切。这个故事的美妙之处在于这三个独特的人物之间强烈的姐妹情谊。她们的冒险经历在《压力下的女孩》、《迟到的女孩》和《流泪的女孩》中继续着)”可知，《恋爱中的女孩》中三个独特的人物的冒险经历在《压力下的女孩》、《迟到的女孩》和《流泪的女孩》中继续着。可推知，《恋爱中的女孩》讲述了一个未完成的故事。故选C。 B In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced a period of artistic prosperity known as the Dutch Golden Age. During this period, artists found inspiration in Northern Renaissance painting techniques, contributing to masterpieces like Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer. Known as the “Mona Lisa of the North”,this painting represents the best of Dutch art and it has become one of art history’s most beloved paintings. Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer is famous for his paintings of contemporary Delft, a city in Holland where the artist was born, lived and died. Girl with a Pearl Earring is Vermeer’s most well-known work of art. However, it did not attain international fame at its time of completion. That came about at the end of the 20th century, when it was featured in a special exhibition in Washington, D. C. Girl with a Pearl Earring does not show a specific person. Instead, it shows an unknown girl dressed in grand clothing who, “like a vision coming from the darkness,” art historian Arthur K. Wheelock explained in the Johannes Vermeer catalogue, “belongs to no specific time or place.” Vermeer is known for his ability to create shapes and forms using light rather than line. This characteristic approach to modeling is particularly evident in Girl with a Pearl Earring. First, he would “invent”, or create an initial drawing on the canvas. Then, he made a single colored underpainting. Next, he added color. And, finally, in order to make the piece extraordinarily bright, he would apply a thin layer of glaze to certain parts of the painting. In addition to its fascinating context and appealing beauty, the piece is celebrated for the mystery that surrounds it. “When you think about the Mona Lisa, she is also looking at us, but she isn’t engaging — she’s sitting back in the painting, self-contained,” Tracy Chevalier, the author of the New York Times bestselling historical novel, Girl with a Pearl Earring, points out. “While Girl with a Pearl Earring is right there — there is nothing between her and us. She has this magical quality of being incredibly open and yet mysterious at the same time—and that is what makes her so appealing.” 4. What inspired the creation of Girl with a Pearl Earring? A. Previous artists’ skills. B. The appearance of the girl. C. Vermeer’s international fame. D. Encouragement from other artists. 5. What do we know about Girl with a Pearl Earring? A. It is set in the artist’s birthplace. B. It makes the artist famous overnight. C. It describes a particular and exact girl. D. It is regarded as a match for Mona Lisa. 6. What is the purpose of paragraph 4? A. To introduce the subject of the painting. B. To show techniques used in the painting. C. To explain the artistic value of the painting. D. To uncover the mystery behind the painting. 7. How does Tracy comment on Girl with a Pearl Earring? A. By citing a theory. B. By giving a definition. C. By offering an example. D. By making a comparison. 【答案】4. A 5. D 6. B 7. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了《戴珍珠耳环的女孩》的创作背景，使用到的绘画技巧以及对它的评价。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段的“In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced a period of artistic prosperity known as the Dutch Golden Age. During this period, artists found inspiration in Northern Renaissance painting techniques, contributing to masterpieces like Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer.（17世纪，荷兰经历了一段艺术繁荣时期，称为荷兰黄金时代。在这一时期，艺术家们从北方文艺复兴时期的绘画技巧中找到了灵感，创作出了Johannes Vermeer的杰作《戴珍珠耳环的女孩》）”可知，Girl with a Pearl Earring的创作是受到了文艺复兴时期艺术家绘画技巧的启发。故选A。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段的“Known as the “Mona Lisa of the North”,this painting represents the best of Dutch art and it has become one of art history’s most beloved paintings.（这幅画被称为“北方的蒙娜丽莎”，代表了荷兰艺术的精华，成为艺术史上最受欢迎的画作之一）”可知，Girl with a Pearl Earring被认为能和《蒙娜丽莎》媲美。故选D。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Vermeer is known for his ability to create shapes and forms using light rather than line. This characteristic approach to modeling is particularly evident in Girl with a Pearl Earring. First, he would “invent”, or create an initial drawing on the canvas. Then, he made a single colored underpainting. Next, he added color. And, finally, in order to make the piece extraordinarily bright, he would apply a thin layer of glaze to certain parts of the painting.（Vermeer以能用光而不是线创造形状而闻名。这种独特的造型方法在《戴珍珠耳环的女孩》身上尤为明显。首先，他会“发明”，或者在画布上创作一幅最初的图画。然后，他画了一幅单色底色。接下来，他添加了颜色。最后，为了让这幅画格外明亮，他会在画的某些部分涂上一层薄薄的釉料）”推知，本段的主要目的是介绍《戴珍珠耳环的女孩》这幅画使用到的技巧。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段Tracy所说的话““When you think about the Mona Lisa, she is also looking at us, but she isn’t engaging—she’s sitting back in the painting, self-contained,” Tracy Chevalier, the author of the New York Times bestselling historical novel, Girl with a Pearl Earring, points out. “While Girl with a Pearl Earring is right there—there is nothing between her and us. She has this magical quality of being incredibly open and yet mysterious at the same time—and that is what makes her so appealing.”（《纽约时报》畅销书历史小说《戴珍珠耳环的女孩》的作者Tracy Chevalier指出：“当你想到《蒙娜丽莎》时，她也在看着我们，但她并不参与其中——她坐在画中，独立存在。”“而《戴珍珠耳环的女孩》就在那里——她和我们之间什么也没有。她有一种神奇的特质，既开放又神秘，这就是她如此吸引人的原因。”）”推知，Tracy是使用对比的方式对《戴珍珠耳环的女孩》进行评论的。故选D。 C Researchers in the Netherlands in 2014 first defined bedtime procrastination (拖延) as failing to go to bed at the intended time, while no external circumstances prevent a person from doing so. Since then, scientists have mostly contributed this phenomenon to a lower level of self-discipline. The phrase describes a trend in which modern-day workers resist sleeping early to seize the freedom of the night hours — even if it brings no obvious benefits. For most working adults, including myself, we don’t have the luxury to plan our workday. After sacrificing at least 8 hours of each day to earn a living, going to sleep early just feels even more wasteful of our time. Every day, by the time I get to relax at home after dinner and chores, it’s almost 10 pm and the late-night hours seem to be the only time slot when I can satisfy my personal needs — whether to catch up on reading or to play Animal Crossing until my wrists hurt. “Bedtime procrastination” is a type of compensation, a psychological strategy that allows people to redirect their frustrations and insecurities, according to local psychologists in China. Sigmund Freud described compensation as a defense mechanism in which people hide their feelings of inadequacy or weakness by engaging in another area. Maximizing “me time” by staying up late, I suppose, is an act of resistance. Actually, I’m stealing time from my sleep to escape the robotic daytime routine. But there’s also a high risk of overcompensation and in the case of bedtime procrastination, this means lack of sleep and health issues. Some of us may not even be consciously aware of the reason behind our sleep pattern. Staying up late feels like a normal behavior when so many people share the same habit. If we’re voluntarily delaying our bedtime despite knowing the consequences, the conventional advice to sleep early is perhaps unhelpful. Instead, the answer might be to first examine our life and routine to discover where our frustrations lie, and figure out how to seize — not just the late night, but also the day. 8. What do scientists think of bedtime procrastination? A. It reflects our personality. B. It brings some benefits to us. C. It can satisfy our personal needs. D. It results from our poor self-control. 9. How does bedtime procrastination help people get compensation? A. By developing their work skills. B. By changing their focus of attention. C. By improving their situation. D. By making them relax. 10. What advice does the author give about dealing with bedtime procrastination? A. Realizing its negative effects. B. Getting some professional help. C. Finding out the real problems in life. D. Making the best use of evening hours. 11. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To reveal the truth about bedtime procrastination. B. To give an introduction to bedtime procrastination. C. To show different attitudes to bedtime procrastination. D. To explain the consequences of bedtime procrastination. 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了科学家对睡前拖延症的研究和看法，分析了其产生的原因、影响以及应对策略。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Researchers in the Netherlands in 2014 first defined bedtime procrastination (拖延) as failing to go to bed at the intended time, while no external circumstances prevent a person from doing so. Since then, scientists have mostly contributed this phenomenon to a lower level of self-discipline.(2014年，荷兰的研究人员首次将睡前拖延症定义为：在没有外部环境阻止的情况下，无法在预定时间上床睡觉。从那时起，科学家大多将这种现象归因于自律性较低)”可知，科学家认为睡前拖延是由于我们自控力差导致的。故选D项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中““Bedtime procrastination” is a type of compensation, a psychological strategy that allows people to redirect their frustrations and insecurities, according to local psychologists in China.(中国当地心理学家表示，“睡前拖延症”是一种补偿，是一种心理策略，可以让人们重新定位自己的挫败感和不安全感)”可知，睡前拖延症通过改变人们的注意力焦点来帮助人们获得补偿。故选B项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Instead, the answer might be to first examine our life and routine to discover where our frustrations lie, and figure out how to seize — not just the late night, but also the day.(相反，答案可能是首先审视我们的生活和日常，发现我们的挫败感所在，并找出如何抓住——不仅仅是深夜，还有白天)”可知，作者关于应对睡前拖延的建议是找出生活中的真正问题。故选C项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，特别是根据第一段中“Researchers in the Netherlands in 2014 first defined bedtime procrastination (拖延) as failing to go to bed at the intended time, while no external circumstances prevent a person from doing so. Since then, scientists have mostly contributed this phenomenon to a lower level of self-discipline.(2014年，荷兰的研究人员首次将睡前拖延定义为未能在预定时间上床睡觉，而没有任何外部环境阻止一个人这样做。从那时起，科学家大多将这种现象归因于自律性较低)”、第五段中““Bedtime procrastination” is a type of compensation, a psychological strategy that allows people to redirect their frustrations and insecurities, according to local psychologists in China.(中国当地心理学家表示，“睡前拖延症”是一种补偿，是一种心理策略，可以让人们重新定位自己的挫败感和不安全感)”和最后一段中“If we’re voluntarily delaying our bedtime despite knowing the consequences, the conventional advice to sleep early is perhaps unhelpful. Instead, the answer might be to first examine our life and routine to discover where our frustrations lie, and figure out how to seize — not just the late night, but also the day.(如果我们明知后果却仍自愿推迟就寝时间，那么早睡的传统建议或许并无帮助。相反，答案可能是首先审视我们的生活和日常习惯，找出我们的挫败感来自何处，并弄清楚如何把握——不仅是深夜，还有白天)”可推知，文章主要揭示了关于睡前拖延症的真相，包括其定义、真实原因、影响以及应对策略。故选A项。 D The new radio programme from Self-help expert Glennon Doyle unexpectedly disturbed me. In a session of We Can Do Hard Things, she focuses on boundaries and their importance to our mental happiness. I heartily agree with her, because saying a polite but firm “no” is one of the basics for a happy life. I was, however, interested when she raised the idea that perhaps, as well as learning when to confirm our boundaries, we also need to stretch them. When does a boundary become a cage that locks us away? Isn’t it always the case that just as you think you’ve got an area of life nailed; somebody comes along to show you that that’s not the case? As I listened, I started to see boundaries that might cause more problems than they were solving. There was the work boundary that said that unless a project fell exactly into my topics, I wouldn’t take it-which meant that I turned down work that was otherwise interesting and rewarding. There was the boundary that said I wasn’t to buy anything until I’d reached my savings goal-which resulted in me having to restart my laptop 20 times a day. And then there was a boundary around relationships that set out exactly how I should be treated and what I wanted in them. Helpful to some extent, it blocked me from allowing someone to express their love for me, even if it wasn’t quite what I had predicted. Had I been doing boundaries wrong all the time? Did I need to figure them all out again? I’ve spent the past few weeks looking at the boundaries I’ve secretly put in place, and I’ve let myself lower some that have been my protection over the years. Then I’ve come to the conclusion that, when it comes to boundaries, I’m a beginner again, and that’s fine. In fact, being back at the beginning is a blessing because it means there are still lessons to be learned and adventures to be had and that is something for which I can only be grateful. 12. What has really interested the author in Glennon Doyle’s programme? A. The importance of confirming our boundaries. B. The benefits of boundaries to our happiness. C. The urgency of maintaining our boundaries. D. The necessity of reassessing our boundaries. 13. Which statement on boundaries will the author agree with? A. We should favour savings goals over boundaries. B. Boundaries tend to keep us from potential friends C Boundaries are very likely to relieve boredom at work. D. We should stick to boundaries despite inconvenience. 14. How did the author feel about boundaries after the? A. Relaxed. B. Depressed. C. Pressured. D. Amused. 15. What is probably the best title for the passage? A. Just when you think you’ve got things sorted. B. Just where you believe there’s no way out C How can we live a life without boundaries? D. How do we become victims of boundaries? 【答案】12. D 13. B 14. A 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是议论文。文章主要围绕人不能只做自己喜欢的习惯的事情，我们要突破局限，找到新的自我。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“I was, however, interested when she raised the idea that perhaps, as well as learning when to confirm our boundaries, we also need to stretch them.(然而，我感兴趣是当她提出那个观点的时候，她说也许，当我们学习确认我们的界限的时候，我们也需要延展它们)”可知，作者对GlennonDoyle的节目感兴趣的地方是要重新评估我们的界限。故选D。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“Helpful to some extent, it blocked me from allowing someone to express their love for me, even if it wasn’t quite what I had predicted.(这在一定程度上是有帮助的，它阻止了我让别人向我表达他们的爱，即使这不是我所预料的。)”可知在作者看来，设置界限会阻止我们交到可能的朋友。故选B。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Then I’ve come to the conclusion that, when it comes to boundaries, I’m a beginner again, and that’s fine.(然后我得出结论，当涉及到界限的时候，我又变成了一个初学者，这很好。)”可知，在调整了之后，作者觉得很放松。故选A。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段的“I was, however, interested when she raised the idea that perhaps, as well as learning when to confirm our boundaries, we also need to stretch them.(然而，当她提出这样一个想法时，我很感兴趣:也许，除了学习何时确定我们的界限之外，我们还需要拓展它们。)”可知，作者是想通过一个节目引出话题：我们不能局限在一定的界限之内，我们要突破局限找到新的自我。A选项“就在你以为一切都搞定的时候”，让读者反思，是否要按照界定好的去做，是否要突破，符合文章意思，可作为最好的题目，故选A。 第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 While consumers are not large environmental polluters compared to large corporations, finding ways to reduce food waste can help a person avoid contributing to the problem. ___16___ So it’s necessary to learn about how to reduce food waste. ___17___ Although buying larger bags of produce rather than one or two pieces may seem cheaper, people will not save money if they routinely throw away part of the contents. Making a grocery list before shopping might also help people avoid purchasing unnecessary foods. Think twice before throwing food away. ___18___ However, it is not necessary to throw out foods that are slightly past these dates. Some vegetables may slightly soften or wilt (蔫) when they are quite ripe, but it is usually fine to eat them. They still may make excellent additions to soups or baked dishes. Organize the kitchen with FIFO. FIFO stands for “first in, first out” and is a useful way to organize food at home. Placing newly bought foods at the back of the fridge will encourage people to use the food in the front row first.___19___ Store food correctly. Perishable (易变质的) foods each have their best way to store. ___20___ The United States Environmental Protection Agency also notes that some fruits give off natural gases that make nearby foods spoil faster. Store apples, bananas and tomatoes apart from other perishables. A. Foods can be preserved well in the fridge. B. This will ensure freshness and reduce waste. C. The easiest way to identify bad foods is to trust the senses. D. One of the simplest ways to avoid food waste is to buy less. E. Besides, people can save money by buying and wasting less food. F. “Best before” dates always help us know whether something is bad. G. You can store cooked foods on shelves above raw foods or in sealed containers. 【答案】16. E 17. D 18. F 19. B 20. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章讲述了减少食物浪费的方法。 【16题详解】 上文“While consumers are not large environmental polluters compared to large corporations，finding ways to reduce food waste can help a person avoid contributing to the problem.(虽然与大公司相比，消费者不是环境的大污染者，但找到减少食物浪费的方法可以帮助个人避免造成环境问题)”是描述个人减少食物浪费的好处，下文“So it’s necessary to learn about how to reduce food waste.(所以学习如何减少食物浪费是很有必要的)”总结减少食物浪费的必要性，推知空处和上文是递进关系，进一步描述减少食物浪费的好处，E项“此外，人们可以通过购买和减少浪费食物来省钱”符合语境，故选E。 【17题详解】 设空处为段首句；根据下文“Although buying larger bags of produce rather than one or two pieces may seem cheaper, people will not save money if they routinely throw away part of the contents. Making a grocery list before shopping might also help people avoid purchasing unnecessary foods.(虽然买大袋的农产品可能比买一两袋便宜，但如果人们习惯性地扔掉其中的一部分，那就省不了钱。购物前列一份购物清单也可以帮助人们避免购买不必要的食物)”可知，本段是建议减少购物，D项“避免食物浪费最简单的方法之一就是少买”符合语境，起到引领下文的作用，故选D。 【18题详解】 根据下文“However, it is not necessary to throw out foods that are slightly past these dates.(然而，没有必要扔掉稍微超过这些日期食物)”可知，空处应是提到食物保质期，F项“‘最佳食用’日期总是帮助我们知道某些东西是否坏了”符合语境，且和下文形成转折关系，符合语境，故选F。 【19题详解】 上文“Placing newly bought foods at the back of the fridge will encourage people to use the food in the front row first.(把新买的食物放在冰箱的后面会鼓励人们先用前排的食物)”提到新买的食物放在冰箱的后面会鼓励人们先用前排的食物，空处应是说这样做的好处，B项“这样可以保证新鲜，减少浪费”符合语境，故选B。 【20题详解】 上文“Perishable (易变质的) foods each have their best way to store.(易变质的食物都有它们最好的储存方式)”提到易变质的食物都有它们最好的储存方式，空处应是具体介绍储存方式，G项“你可以把熟食放在生食品上面的架子上，或者放在密封的容器里”符合语境，故选G。 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。 With so many folks forced to stay at home during the pandemic, Mary 0 ‘Neill, 99,was no exception. But as lockdown ____21____, Mary managed to create a special friendship with her neighbour—Benjamin Olson,age 2. Over time, Mary ____22____ through the chain-link as Benjamin learned to walk, talk, and ____23____ run and play. Despite the huge differences in their ____24____, Benjamin was drawn to his elderly neighbour, ____25____ in her presence. Between the two, they ____26____ a game they could play over the chain-link. Ben would pass her a ball and she’d ____27____ it back to him with her walking stick. “He’s been ____28____ her ‘Mimi.’” Benjamin’s mom Sarah told CBS News. “She’ll call out, ‘Hey Benjamin!’ when she sees him, and it’s just been so ____29____ to watch it.” As pandemic restrictions have ____30____, Mary and Benjamin’s ____31____ continues to blossom on both sides of the fence—only now, the gates can be opened. Benjamin ____32____ Mary on her back steps to play games, blow bubbles, and enjoy the activities that bring joy to both the young and the young ____33____. “Friendship can just ____34____ so many different ways,’’ Sarah told CBS. “I’m just really happy they were able to ____35____ this one—quarantine (隔离）or not, pandemic or not. I’m happy... because it means a lot to her and it means a lot to him too.” 21. A. wore on B. caught on C. fell apart D. broke through 22. A. got B. watched C. dragged D. escaped 23. A. apparently B. carefully C. attentively D. eventually 24. A. ages B. responses C. views D. habits 25. A. restless B. proud C. joyful D. awkward 26. A. developed B. won C. selected D. provided 27. A. fetch B. hit C. throw D. put 28. A. asking B. calling C. making D. choosing 29. A. obvious B. easy C. cute D. unique 30. A. worsened B. begun C. lifted D. risen 31. A. faith B. passion C. leisure D. bond 32. A. consults B. follows C. pursues D. joins 33. A. at heart B. on foot C. by hand D. in sight 34. A. deepen B. happen C. cease D. renew 35. A. treasure B. keep C. form D. continue 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. B 29. C 30. C 31. D 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. B 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了99岁的玛丽和2岁的本杰明在疫情隔离期间仍然建立了特殊的友谊的故事。 【21题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：但随着封锁的持续，玛丽设法与2岁的邻居本杰明·奥尔森建立了一种特殊的友谊。A.wore on缓慢地进行；B.caught on理解，明白，变得流行；C.fell apart崩溃；D.broke through突破。本句表示随着封锁的持续，可知用wore on 符合题意。故选A。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：随着时间的推移，玛丽通过围栏看着本杰明学会走路、说话，最终学会跑步和玩耍。A.got得到，到达；B.watched观看，看；C.dragged拖，拽；D.escaped逃避。根据空格后的“through the chain-link”（通过围栏）可知应该是watch（看）。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：随着时间的推移，玛丽通过栅栏看着本杰明学会走路、说话，最终学会跑步和玩耍。A.apparently显然地；B.carefully仔细地；C.attentively注意地，聚精会神地；D.eventually最终。根据本句中的“ learned to walk, talk, and ____ run and play.”（ 走路、说话和跑步和玩耍），可知应该是循序渐进地学会，所以应该是最终学会跑步和玩耍。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管他们的年龄有巨大差异，本杰明还是被他的老邻居吸引，在她面前，他很开心。A.ages年龄；B.responses反应，回应；C.views观点，景色；D.habits习惯。根据文章第一句中的“Mary 0 ‘Neill, 99,was no exception.”（ 99岁的玛丽·奥尼尔也不例外。），第一空后的“Benjamin Olson,age 2.”（2岁的本杰明·奥尔森），可知两人年龄存在巨大差距。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管他们的年龄有巨大差异，本杰明还是被他的老邻居吸引，在她面前，他很开心。A.restless坐立不安的，不耐烦的；B.proud骄傲的，自豪的；C.joyful快乐的；D.awkward令人尴尬的，令人难看的，难处理的。根据空格前一句“Benjamin was drawn to his elderly neighbour,”（本杰明还是被他的老邻居吸引），可知在她面前，他应该是开心的。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在这两人之间，他们开发了一种游戏。A.developed发展；B.won赢得；C.selected精选；D.provided提供。结合前后文，可知应该是在隔离期间两人developed（开发）了一种游戏。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：本会传给她一个球，她会用手杖把球打回给他。A.fetch去取；B.hit打，击，碰撞；C.throw扔；D.put放置。根据第二格后的“through the chain-link”（通过围栏）可知是在描述这个游戏，空格前“Ben would pass her a ball”（ 本会传给她一个球），可知是hit …back（打回去）符合题意。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“他一直在叫她‘咪咪’。”本杰明的妈妈莎拉告诉CBS新闻。A.asking问；B.calling打电话，叫喊；C.making 制作，使得；D.choosing 选择。结合空格后的‘Mimi.’，可知他一直在叫她‘咪咪’。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“当她看到他时，她会叫‘嘿，本杰明！’，看他们互动真是太可爱了。”A.obvious明显的；B.easy容易的；C.cute可爱的；D.unique独一无二的。结合99岁的玛丽和2岁的本杰明两个朋友之间的称呼，可知应该是互动真是太可爱了。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：随着疫情隔离的解除，玛丽和本杰明的联系继续在双方的栅栏边兴旺起来。A.worsened恶化，更坏；B.begun开始；C.lifted举起，解除；D.risen上升。根据11空之后的“the gates can be opened.”（大门可以打开。）可知应该是随着疫情隔离的解除。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：随着大流行限制的解除，玛丽和本杰明的联系继续在双方的栅栏边兴旺起来。A.faith信念；B.passion热情；C.leisure闲暇，业余时间；D.bond联系，结合，纽带。根据空格后“continues to blossom on both sides of the fence”（继续在双方的栅栏边兴旺起来），可知应该是两人的联系。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：本杰明和玛丽一起坐在她身后的台阶上玩游戏，吹泡泡，享受给年轻人和童心未泯的人的活动。A.consults咨询；B.follows跟随；C.pursues追求；D.joins参加。根据空格后“play games, blow bubbles, and enjoy the activities”（玩游戏，吹泡泡，享受活动）可知是加入其中。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查介词短语词义辨析。句意：本杰明和玛丽一起坐在她身后的台阶上玩游戏，吹泡泡，享受给年轻人和童心未泯的人的活动。A.at heart本质上，内心里；B.on foot步行；C.by hand用手，手工；D.in sight看得见。结合句意可知应该表达玛丽是童心未泯的人，所以用the young at heart更符合题意。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：友谊可以通过很多不同的方式发生。A.deepen加深；B.happen发生；C.cease终止，结束；D.renew重新开始，恢复。结合文章可知在疫情期间两个年龄差距大的人也可以发展特别的友谊，所以表明：友谊可以通过很多不同的方式发生。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我真的很高兴他们能够保持这种友谊。A.treasure珍爱，珍藏；B.keep保持；C.form形成；D.continue继续。根据后文“quarantine (隔离）or not, pandemic or not. I’m happy... because it means a lot to her and it means a lot to him too.”（隔离或不隔离，疫情或不是疫情。我是高兴的，因为它意味着很多对于她，也对于他意味着很多），结合段首的Friendship ，可知是保持这种友谊。故选B。 第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 A 63-year-old Chinese grandpa’s ____36____(tradition) carpentry (木工) skills are delighting tens of millions of viewers online as he creates woodwork without glue, screws or nails. The Chinese master carpenter, Wang Dewen, well known as “Granpa Amu” on YouTube, has been called as the modern Lu Ban, ____37____ famous Chinese structural engineer during the Zhou Dynasty, thanks ____38____ his vast carpentry knowledge. His most popular video, ____39____ shows him making a fantastic wooden arch bridge, became popular on the platform,____40____(eventual) gaining more than 42 million views. Grandpa Amu follows an ancient Chinese mortise and tenon (榫卯) technique, which ____41____(mean) no nails or glue are involved in the entire process of building the arch bridge. Grandpa Amu has also made several wooden toys for his grandson ____42____(use) the same technique. He created a folding stool(凳子), which looked like the China pavilion (中国馆) from the 2010 Shanghai Expo. “A block of wood transforms into a stool. Genius,” a YouTube user named Rey Rey commented under the video. Among all the ____43____(item), a walking Peppa Pig and a bubble blowing toy are ____44____(he) grandson’s favorites. So far, the master carpenter _____45_____(attract) over 1.18 million fans on YouTube. Grandpa Amu insists that he is not an internet superstar but just an ordinary farmer. 【答案】36. traditional 37. a 38. to 39. which 40. eventually 41. means 42. using 43. items 44. his 45. has attracted 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了一位63岁的中国爷爷不用胶水、螺丝钉和钉子就能做出木工活，他的木工手艺在网上令数千万观众赞叹的故事。 【36题详解】 考查形容词。句意：一位63岁的中国老爷爷不用胶水、螺丝钉或钉子就能做出木工作品，他的传统木工技艺在网上赢得了数千万观众的喜爱。修饰后文名词skills应用形容词traditional，作定语。故填traditional。 【37题详解】 考查冠词。句意：在YouTube上被称为“阿木爷爷”的中国木匠大师王德文，因其丰富的木工知识，被称为现代的中国周代著名结构工程师鲁班。engineer为可数名词，此处为泛指应用不定冠词，且famous是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。 【38题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：在YouTube上被称为“阿木爷爷”的中国木匠大师王德文，因其丰富的木工知识，被称为现代的中国周代著名结构工程师鲁班。此处为短语thanks to表示“由于”。故填to。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：他最受欢迎的视频是他制作一座奇妙的木拱桥的视频，在该平台上流行起来，最终获得了超过4200万的观看量。此处为非限制性定语从句修饰先行词video，先行词在从句中作主语，指物，故用关系代词which引导。故填which。 【40题详解】 考查副词。句意：他最受欢迎的视频是他制作一座奇妙的木拱桥的视频，在该平台上流行起来，最终获得了超过4200万的观看量。修饰动词gain应用副词eventually，作状语。故填eventually。 【41题详解】 考查主谓一致。句意：阿木爷爷采用的是中国古代的榫卯技术，这意味着整个拱桥的建造过程中不需要使用钉子或胶水。此处为一般现在时，且非限制性定语从句修饰上文整个句子，从句谓语应用第三人称单数形式，故填means。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：阿木爷爷也用同样的方法给孙子做了几个木制玩具。分析句子结构可知use在句中应用非谓语动词形式，与逻辑主语Grandpa Amu构成主动关系，故用现在分词作状语。故填using。 【43题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：在所有的物品中，一只会走路的小猪佩奇和一个吹泡泡的玩具是他孙子的最爱。item为可数名词，由all修饰应用复数形式。故填items。 【44题详解】 考查代词。句意：在所有的物品中，一只会走路的小猪佩奇和一个吹泡泡的玩具是他孙子的最爱。修饰后文名词favorites应用形容词性物主代词his。故填his。 【45题详解】 考查时态。句意：到目前为止，这位木匠大师在YouTube上已经吸引了118万多名粉丝。根据上文so far可知为现在完成时，主语为the master carpenter，助动词用has。故填has attracted。 第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假设你是李华，你的笔友John想了解你校今年的校运会，请你写一封信，内容包括： 1.简要情况（如时间、地点、项目等）； 2.印象深刻的一件事； 3.校运会的意义。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80词左右，信件开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数； 2.不得出现真实姓名和学校名字； 3.请按如下格式在答题的相应位置作答。 Dear John, Glad to receive your last letter, asking about the sports day of this year. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes! Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Glad to receive your last letter, asking about the sports day of this year. The event, held in the schoolyard last Wednesday, witnessed a variety of activities, including regular field and track events. However, I was most impressed by the finals of the 4×400 meter relay, which I took part in as the final runner. Believe it or not, I poured all I had to the final lap and we finally won. What an eventful day! The event represents the important role athletic activities play in strengthening physical and mental health. I can't wait to share more with you when we meet again. 【解析】 【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给笔友John写一封信，关于你校今年的校运会。 【详解】1.词汇积累 各种各样的：a variety of → all kinds of 参加：take part in→ participate in 重要的：important→ key 倾尽全力：pour all I had→ try one’s best to 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：The event, held in the schoolyard last Wednesday, witnessed a variety of activities 拓展句：The event which was held in the schoolyard last Wednesday, witnessed a variety of activities 【点睛】[高分句型1]I was most impressed by the finals of the 4×400 meter relay, which I took part in as the final runner.（运用了which引导的非限制定语从句。） [高分句型2]Glad to receive your last letter, asking about the sports day of this year.（运用了祈使句，以及非谓语动词中的现在分词短语作后置定语。） 第二节(满分25 分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 My friend Peggy and I had both been to Paris before,but always signed up with a tour group,seeing all the usual tourist sites and hearing the same tour guide recitations. This would be the first time on our own, free to go anywhere and try anything. On previous trips to Paris, we had seen all the famous monuments and tourist sites. But we made no real contact with the locals living in Paris. This time Peggy and I both wanted to have close communication with some settlers in this beautiful city. One evening,with the help of the clerk at our hotel,we found a tiny cafe known only to the locals. It lay inside a dark passage,and its unlit sign read, “Chez Maurice”. We looked in through the small window on the door to see a small room with half a dozen tables. Each table was equipped with enough chairs for eight customers. We opened the heavy door and went inside. We were greeted by the cafe’s owner,whose smile gradually disappeared when he discovered we were foreigners with a limited command of the French language. He turned his back and returned to the kitchen,sighing and slowly shaking his head from side to side. Clearly, it was not a good start for our visit to the cafe. A moment passed and a young waitress came to take our order. She led us to our seats at the other end of a table which had already been occupied by an elderly couple. She presented us with two menus. All dishes were written in French. And there were no related pictures attached to the dishes. How could we know what on earth each dish was? We pointed to some dishes’ names on the menu,and politely asked the young waitress to explain what dishes they were. She struggled to explain the dishes using her very poor English but her descriptions turned out to be quite confusing to us. Our tablemates noticed our dilemma. 注意：续写词数应为150左右。 The old man came over. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Near the end of the evening,a girl who was selling flowers made her way through the cafe. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】The old man came over. He began explaining each dish, one at a time. Since he spoke very little English, his translations took the form of gestures and animal sounds. A fish dish was described as a fish swimming and jumping in the water. For the beef dish, he even used a “mooing” sound. With the help of the old man, we placed our order at last. Despite our limited ability to speak each other’s language, we continued our lively conversation throughout the meal. Near the end of the evening, a girl who was selling flowers made her way through the cafe. The gentleman purchased a bunch of beautiful roses. Artfully, he picked up two roses from the bunch and presented the bunch to his lady. And then, he held out the two roses, one for each of us. We were so touched. They were quite friendly to us. We thought we had found real Paris. Peggy and I would never forget the trip. 【解析】 【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者和她的朋友Peggy首次尝试自助游巴黎，希望更深入地接触当地文化和居民。她们通过酒店员工的帮助找到了一家只有当地人知道的小咖啡馆，但在点餐时由于语言障碍遇到了困难。尽管咖啡馆的老板最初对她们是外国游客且法语水平有限表示不满，但她们仍然努力尝试与当地人交流，并得到了同桌老夫妇的关注。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“那位老人走了过来。”可知，第一段可描写老人帮助作者和朋友点餐的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容“临近傍晚时分，一个卖花的女孩穿过咖啡馆。”可知，第二段可描写那位老人给作者和朋友送花，让作者感受到了他们的友好以及作者对这次旅行的感悟。 2.续写线索： 3.词汇激活： 行为类 继续：continue/proceed 赠送：present/give away 发现：find/discover 情绪类 感动的：touched/moved 友好的：friendly/amicable 【点睛】[高分句型1]Since he spoke very little English, his translations took the form of gestures and animal sounds.（运用了since引导原因状语从句） [高分句型2]Despite our limited ability to speak each other’s language, we continued our lively conversation throughout the meal.（运用了动词不定式作后置定语） 1-5CABCA　6-10AABCC　11-15BABCA　16-20BCACA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 甘肃省天水市高三英语第四次月考试卷 (满分：150分　时间：120分钟) 第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1.Which country does the man want to know about? A.Australia. B.America. C.Canada. 2.Which color jacket does the man think is best? A.Pink. B.Blue. C.Yellow. 3.What suggestion does the man give to the woman? A.Finding the owner by using the phone. B.Handing in the phone to the security office. C.Taking the phone to the teaching building. 4.What will the man do next? A.Go to the lecture. B.Wait for his friend. C.Talk with his roommate. 5.What sport does the woman like? A.Golf. B.Tennis. C.Badminton. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6.What does the man want to do? A.Change his seat. B.Have some drinks. C.Go to the non－smoking area. 7.Where does the conversation take place? A.On a flight. B.In a restaurant. C.In an office. 请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8.What does the man teach at college? A.English. B.French. C.Chinese. 9.Why does the woman come to China? A.To go to college. B.To visit some friends. C.To go for a trip. 请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10.Where did the man probably lose the key? A.In the restaurant. B.In the taxi. C.At the market. 11.What is in the man’s safe? A.His passport. B.A photo. C.His ID card. 12.Who left the safe to the man? A.His mother. B.His sister. C.The woman. 请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13.Why does the man want to buy flowers for his girlfriend? A.She loves flowers. B.Her birthday is coming. C.There is a discount on flowers. 14.What kinds of flowers does the man buy for his girlfriend? A.Roses. B.Lilies. C.Tea roses. 15.How much does the man pay for the flowers? A90 yuan. B.98 yuan. C.100 yuan. 16.When is the man’s girlfriend’s birthday? A.Next Monday. B.Next Thursday. C.Next Saturday. 请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.Where did the lady come across the parrot? A.In a pet store. B.On her way to school. C.Outside a pet store. 18.How was the lady’s mood after listening to the parrot’s words? A.She was angry. B.She was happy. C.She was confused. 19.What did the lady want to do to the bird? A.She wanted to buy it. B.She wanted to fly it. C.She wanted to kill it. 20.How many times did the parrot talk to the lady? A.Four times. B.Three times. C.Six times. 第二部分　阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Best Books for Teens The Lovely Bones Alice Sebold Some may know this story from the 2009 feature film adaptation starring Saoirse Ronan, Stanley Tucci and Susan Sarandon, but The Lovely Bones was first published as a novel seven years earlier. Despite its dark content and hard-hitting (直言不讳的) introduction, it’s a deeply moving story about love, death and acceptance. When 14-year-old Susie Salmon is cruelly attacked and killed by her neighbour, she becomes a ghost and watches over her family, friends and even strangers trying to make peace with her untimely death. Noughts & Crosses Malorie Blackman It’s hard to believe that Malorie Blackman’s famous book is nearly twenty years old. Noughts &Crosses has had a theatre run and aired on the BBC last year. Set in a society in which Crosses (black people) rule over Noughts (white people), things take a Romeo and Juliet turn when Nought, Callum and Cross, Sephy fall in love. Girls in Love Jacqueline Wilson This story follows Ellie, and her best friends Magda and Nadine, three teenage girls trying to find their way through the world, from friendships and family to school and romantic relationships. An honest look at the ups and downs of being a teenager, Girls in Love openly discusses loss, love and everything in between. The beauty of this story lies in the strong sisterhood of these three unique characters. Their adventures continue in Girls under Pressure, Girls out Late and Girls in Tears. The Colour Purple Alice Walker Set in the Southern United States of the 1930s, the story follows Celie, a 14-year-old black girl living in poverty (贫困), separated from her sister and suffering abuse at the hands of her father. But when the jazz singer Shug Avery comes to stay, Celie discovers friendship, love, faith and more importantly, strength. 1. When did The Lovely Bones come out as a novel? A. In 1930. B. In 1995. C. In 2002. D. In 2009. 2. How does Celie in The Colour Purple find her strength? A. Her sister accompanies her. B. A jazz singer brightens her life. C. Her father always encourages her. D. She has hair-raising adventures as a ghost. 3. Which of the following tells an unfinished story? A. The Lovely Bones. B. Noughts & Crosses. C. Girls in Love. D. The Colour Purple. B In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced a period of artistic prosperity known as the Dutch Golden Age. During this period, artists found inspiration in Northern Renaissance painting techniques, contributing to masterpieces like Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer. Known as the “Mona Lisa of the North”,this painting represents the best of Dutch art and it has become one of art history’s most beloved paintings. Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer is famous for his paintings of contemporary Delft, a city in Holland where the artist was born, lived and died. Girl with a Pearl Earring is Vermeer’s most well-known work of art. However, it did not attain international fame at its time of completion. That came about at the end of the 20th century, when it was featured in a special exhibition in Washington, D. C. Girl with a Pearl Earring does not show a specific person. Instead, it shows an unknown girl dressed in grand clothing who, “like a vision coming from the darkness,” art historian Arthur K. Wheelock explained in the Johannes Vermeer catalogue, “belongs to no specific time or place.” Vermeer is known for his ability to create shapes and forms using light rather than line. This characteristic approach to modeling is particularly evident in Girl with a Pearl Earring. First, he would “invent”, or create an initial drawing on the canvas. Then, he made a single colored underpainting. Next, he added color. And, finally, in order to make the piece extraordinarily bright, he would apply a thin layer of glaze to certain parts of the painting. In addition to its fascinating context and appealing beauty, the piece is celebrated for the mystery that surrounds it. “When you think about the Mona Lisa, she is also looking at us, but she isn’t engaging — she’s sitting back in the painting, self-contained,” Tracy Chevalier, the author of the New York Times bestselling historical novel, Girl with a Pearl Earring, points out. “While Girl with a Pearl Earring is right there — there is nothing between her and us. She has this magical quality of being incredibly open and yet mysterious at the same time—and that is what makes her so appealing.” 4. What inspired the creation of Girl with a Pearl Earring? A. Previous artists’ skills. B. The appearance of the girl. C. Vermeer’s international fame. D. Encouragement from other artists. 5. What do we know about Girl with a Pearl Earring? A. It is set in the artist’s birthplace. B. It makes the artist famous overnight. C. It describes a particular and exact girl. D. It is regarded as a match for Mona Lisa. 6. What is the purpose of paragraph 4? A. To introduce the subject of the painting. B. To show techniques used in the painting. C. To explain the artistic value of the painting. D. To uncover the mystery behind the painting. 7. How does Tracy comment on Girl with a Pearl Earring? A. By citing a theory. B. By giving a definition. C. By offering an example. D. By making a comparison. C Researchers in the Netherlands in 2014 first defined bedtime procrastination (拖延) as failing to go to bed at the intended time, while no external circumstances prevent a person from doing so. Since then, scientists have mostly contributed this phenomenon to a lower level of self-discipline. The phrase describes a trend in which modern-day workers resist sleeping early to seize the freedom of the night hours — even if it brings no obvious benefits. For most working adults, including myself, we don’t have the luxury to plan our workday. After sacrificing at least 8 hours of each day to earn a living, going to sleep early just feels even more wasteful of our time. Every day, by the time I get to relax at home after dinner and chores, it’s almost 10 pm and the late-night hours seem to be the only time slot when I can satisfy my personal needs — whether to catch up on reading or to play Animal Crossing until my wrists hurt. “Bedtime procrastination” is a type of compensation, a psychological strategy that allows people to redirect their frustrations and insecurities, according to local psychologists in China. Sigmund Freud described compensation as a defense mechanism in which people hide their feelings of inadequacy or weakness by engaging in another area. Maximizing “me time” by staying up late, I suppose, is an act of resistance. Actually, I’m stealing time from my sleep to escape the robotic daytime routine. But there’s also a high risk of overcompensation and in the case of bedtime procrastination, this means lack of sleep and health issues. Some of us may not even be consciously aware of the reason behind our sleep pattern. Staying up late feels like a normal behavior when so many people share the same habit. If we’re voluntarily delaying our bedtime despite knowing the consequences, the conventional advice to sleep early is perhaps unhelpful. Instead, the answer might be to first examine our life and routine to discover where our frustrations lie, and figure out how to seize — not just the late night, but also the day. 8. What do scientists think of bedtime procrastination? A. It reflects our personality. B. It brings some benefits to us. C. It can satisfy our personal needs. D. It results from our poor self-control. 9. How does bedtime procrastination help people get compensation? A. By developing their work skills. B. By changing their focus of attention. C. By improving their situation. D. By making them relax. 10. What advice does the author give about dealing with bedtime procrastination? A. Realizing its negative effects. B. Getting some professional help. C. Finding out the real problems in life. D. Making the best use of evening hours. 11. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To reveal the truth about bedtime procrastination. B. To give an introduction to bedtime procrastination. C. To show different attitudes to bedtime procrastination. D. To explain the consequences of bedtime procrastination. D The new radio programme from Self-help expert Glennon Doyle unexpectedly disturbed me. In a session of We Can Do Hard Things she focuses on boundaries and their importance to our mental happiness. I heartily agree with her, because saying a polite but firm “no” is one of the basics for a happy life. I was, however, interested when she raised the idea that perhaps, as well as learning when to confirm our boundaries, we also need to stretch them. When does a boundary become a cage that locks us away? Isn’t it always the case that just as you think you’ve got an area of life nailed; somebody comes along to show you that that’s not the case? As I listened, I started to see boundaries that might cause more problems than they were solving. There was the work boundary that said that unless a project fell exactly into my topics, I wouldn’t take it-which meant that I turned down work that was otherwise interesting and rewarding. There was the boundary that said I wasn’t to buy anything until I’d reached my savings goal-which resulted in me having to restart my laptop 20 times a day. And then there was a boundary around relationships that set out exactly how I should be treated and what I wanted in them. Helpful to some extent, it blocked me from allowing someone to express their love for me, even if it wasn’t quite what I had predicted. Had I been doing boundaries wrong all the time? Did I need to figure them all out again? I’ve spent the past few weeks looking at the boundaries I’ve secretly put in place, and I’ve let myself lower some that have been my protection over the years. Then I’ve come to the conclusion that, when it comes to boundaries, I’m a beginner again, and that’s fine. In fact, being back at the beginning is a blessing because it means there are still lessons to be learned and adventures to be had and that is something for which I can only be grateful. 12. What has really interested the author in Glennon Doyle’s programme? A. The importance of confirming our boundaries. B. The benefits of boundaries to our happiness. C. The urgency of maintaining our boundaries. D. The necessity of reassessing our boundaries. 13. Which statement on boundaries will the author agree with? A. We should favour savings goals over boundaries. B. Boundaries tend to keep us from potential friends C Boundaries are very likely to relieve boredom at work. D. We should stick to boundaries despite inconvenience. 14. How did the author feel about boundaries after the? A. Relaxed. B. Depressed. C. Pressured. D. Amused. 15. What is probably the best title for the passage? A. Just when you think you’ve got things sorted. B. Just where you believe there’s no way out C How can we live a life without boundaries? D. How do we become victims of boundaries? 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。 While consumers are not large environmental polluters compared to large corporations, finding ways to reduce food waste can help a person avoid contributing to the problem. ___16___ So it’s necessary to learn about how to reduce food waste. ___17___ Although buying larger bags of produce rather than one or two pieces may seem cheaper, people will not save money if they routinely throw away part of the contents. Making a grocery list before shopping might also help people avoid purchasing unnecessary foods. Think twice before throwing food away. ___18___ However, it is not necessary to throw out foods that are slightly past these dates. Some vegetables may slightly soften or wilt (蔫) when they are quite ripe, but it is usually fine to eat them. They still may make excellent additions to soups or baked dishes. Organize the kitchen with FIFO. FIFO stands for “first in, first out” and is a useful way to organize food at home. Placing newly bought foods at the back of the fridge will encourage people to use the food in the front row first.___19___ Store food correctly. Perishable (易变质的) foods each have their best way to store. ___20___ The United States Environmental Protection Agency also notes that some fruits give off natural gases that make nearby foods spoil faster. Store apples, bananas and tomatoes apart from other perishables. A. Foods can be preserved well in the fridge. B. This will ensure freshness and reduce waste. C. The easiest way to identify bad foods is to trust the senses. D. One of the simplest ways to avoid food waste is to buy less. E. Besides, people can save money by buying and wasting less food. F. “Best before” dates always help us know whether something is bad. G. You can store cooked foods on shelves above raw foods or in sealed containers. 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。 With so many folks forced to stay at home during the pandemic, Mary 0 ‘Neill, 99,was no exception. But as lockdown ____21____, Mary managed to create a special friendship with her neighbour—Benjamin Olson,age 2. Over time, Mary ____22____ through the chain-link as Benjamin learned to walk, talk, and ____23____ run and play. Despite the huge differences in their ____24____, Benjamin was drawn to his elderly neighbour, ____25____ in her presence. Between the two, they ____26____ a game they could play over the chain-link. Ben would pass her a ball and she’d ____27____ it back to him with her walking stick. “He’s been ____28____ her ‘Mimi.’” Benjamin’s mom Sarah told CBS News. “She’ll call out, ‘Hey Benjamin!’ when she sees him, and it’s just been so ____29____ to watch it.” As pandemic restrictions have ____30____, Mary and Benjamin’s ____31____ continues to blossom on both sides of the fence—only now, the gates can be opened. Benjamin ____32____ Mary on her back steps to play games, blow bubbles, and enjoy the activities that bring joy to both the young and the young ____33____. “Friendship can just ____34____ so many different ways,’’ Sarah told CBS. “I’m just really happy they were able to ____35____ this one—quarantine (隔离）or not, pandemic or not. I’m happy... because it means a lot to her and it means a lot to him too.” 21 A. wore on B. caught on C. fell apart D. broke through 22. A. got B. watched C. dragged D. escaped 23. A. apparently B. carefully C. attentively D. eventually 24. A. ages B. responses C. views D. habits 25. A. restless B. proud C. joyful D. awkward 26. A. developed B. won C. selected D. provided 27. A. fetch B. hit C. throw D. put 28. A. asking B. calling C. making D. choosing 29. A. obvious B. easy C. cute D. unique 30. A. worsened B. begun C. lifted D. risen 31. A. faith B. passion C. leisure D. bond 32. A. consults B. follows C. pursues D. joins 33. A. at heart B. on foot C. by hand D. in sight 34. A. deepen B. happen C. cease D. renew 35. A. treasure B. keep C. form D. continue 第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 A 63-year-old Chinese grandpa’s ____36____(tradition) carpentry (木工) skills are delighting tens of millions of viewers online as he creates woodwork without glue, screws or nails. The Chinese master carpenter, Wang Dewen, well known as “Granpa Amu” on YouTube, has been called as the modern Lu Ban, ____37____ famous Chinese structural engineer during the Zhou Dynasty, thanks ____38____ his vast carpentry knowledge. His most popular video, ____39____ shows him making a fantastic wooden arch bridge, became popular on the platform,____40____(eventual) gaining more than 42 million views. Grandpa Amu follows an ancient Chinese mortise and tenon (榫卯) technique, which ____41____(mean) no nails or glue are involved in the entire process of building the arch bridge. Grandpa Amu has also made several wooden toys for his grandson ____42____(use) the same technique. He created a folding stool(凳子), which looked like the China pavilion (中国馆) from the 2010 Shanghai Expo. “A block of wood transforms into a stool. Genius,” a YouTube user named Rey Rey commented under the video. Among all the ____43____(item), a walking Peppa Pig and a bubble blowing toy are ____44____(he) grandson’s favorites. So far, the master carpenter _____45_____(attract) over 1.18 million fans on YouTube. Grandpa Amu insists that he is not an internet superstar but just an ordinary farmer. 第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假设你是李华，你的笔友John想了解你校今年的校运会，请你写一封信，内容包括： 1.简要情况（如时间、地点、项目等）； 2.印象深刻的一件事； 3.校运会的意义。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80词左右，信件开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数； 2.不得出现真实姓名和学校名字； 3.请按如下格式在答题的相应位置作答。 Dear John, Glad to receive your last letter, asking about the sports day of this year. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes! Yours, Li Hua 第二节(满分25 分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 My friend Peggy and I had both been to Paris before,but always signed up with a tour group,seeing all the usual tourist sites and hearing the same tour guide recitations. This would be the first time on our own, free to go anywhere and try anything. On previous trips to Paris, we had seen all the famous monuments and tourist sites. But we made no real contact with the locals living in Paris. This time Peggy and I both wanted to have close communication with some settlers in this beautiful city. One evening,with the help of the clerk at our hotel,we found a tiny cafe known only to the locals. It lay inside a dark passage,and its unlit sign read, “Chez Maurice”. We looked in through the small window on the door to see a small room with half a dozen tables. Each table was equipped with enough chairs for eight customers. We opened the heavy door and went inside. We were greeted by the cafe’s owner,whose smile gradually disappeared when he discovered we were foreigners with a limited command of the French language. He turned his back and returned to the kitchen,sighing and slowly shaking his head from side to side. Clearly, it was not a good start for our visit to the cafe. A moment passed and a young waitress came to take our order. She led us to our seats at the other end of a table which had already been occupied by an elderly couple. She presented us with two menus. All dishes were written in French. And there were no related pictures attached to the dishes. How could we know what on earth each dish was? We pointed to some dishes’ names on the menu,and politely asked the young waitress to explain what dishes they were. She struggled to explain the dishes using her very poor English but her descriptions turned out to be quite confusing to us. Our tablemates noticed our dilemma. 注意：续写词数应为150左右。 The old man came over. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Near the end of the evening,a girl who was selling flowers made her way through the cafe. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1-5CABCA　6-10AABCC　11-15BABCA　16-20BCACA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $