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null 白城市实验高级中学2024-2025上学期高二期末考试 英语试卷 (考试时间: 120分钟 试卷满分: 150分) 注意事项: 1. 答卷前, 考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的学校、班级、座位号、姓名和准考证号填写在答题卡相应的位置上； 2. 选择题每小题选出答案后, 用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息涂黑, 如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案。作答在试卷上无效； 3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答, 答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上。如需改动, 先划掉原来的答案, 然后再写上新的答案。不得使用铅笔或涂改液, 否则答案无效； 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the woman have to get off? A. At the Bank of China. B. At the post office. C. At the next stop. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Who is going on a trip during the holiday? A The woman. B. The man. C. The kid. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the next train to Bedford leave? A. At 9:45. B. At 10:15. C. At 11:00. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man want to do? A. Cancel an order. B. Ask for a receipt. C. Reschedule a delivery. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation take place? A. At the grocer’s. B. At the tailor’s. C. At the cleaner’s. 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。 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What did Harry Nuriev do in 2019? A. He displayed a special sofa. B. He designed a sofa using bags. C. He searched a fair for old items. 7. What does Katie Treggiden think furniture companies should do? A. Improve product quality. B. Lengthen furniture’s life. C. Use sustainable material. 8. What is the main focus of the speaker? A. A designer’s green sofa. B. The change in the fashion industry. C. Problems in the furniture industry. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 9. What does Kevin think of abstract art? A. It has lasting artistic value. B. It makes little sense to him. C. It appeals mainly to children. 10. What impression did the first painting give the woman? A. Hopefulness. B. Nervousness. C. Coldness. 11. What color was used for the background in the second painting? A. Green. B. Purple. C. Red. 12. What will Kevin probably do this Saturday? A. Attend an art class. B. Visit an exhibition. C. Buy an abstract painting. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What does the man suggest the woman see? A. Old buildings. B. National parks. C. National museums. 14. How does the man advise the woman to go to the west? A By car. B. By bus. C. By air. 15. What will the man lend the woman? A. A tent and a few pieces of equipment. B. A car and a few pieces of equipment. C. A tent and a car. 16. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The woman will stay in the man’s country for 2 weeks. B. There are some most beautiful mountains in the man’s country. C. There are some great national parks in the woman’s country. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What does the woman want to do first? A. Tour around the city. B. Book tickets to Amsterdam. C. Reserve a hotel on Gother street. 18. What is the woman’s expectation of the hotel? A. It won’t cost much. B. It’s clean and green. C. It’s close to the shopping malls. 19. What do we know about the Royal Factory? A. It’s state-owned. B. It produces great silk. C. It was built 100 years ago. 20. Why do the speakers come to the city? A. To take a vacation. B. To go on business. C. To visit a friend. 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和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。 A A line of men tugged on ropes and dropped from the ship into the sea, with a group of Saibs prepared to pull them later from the sea bottom. Nasser, one of the divers, climbed over the railing of the ship and his Saib emptied his basket full of shells onto the deck. “Get me something to fill my stomach with, boy.” I knew he was teasing as he is my father’s good friend. “But I’m no longer an errand boy. I’m a diver, like my father was.” “Your father was bald and deaf, like the rest of us,” Nasser laughed. The salty Arabian Gulf produced the finest pearls in the world while the salty water also made divers lose their hair. Let alone the high pressure which cost them their hearing. I had shaved my head, in which way I felt more like a real diver. Of course, there’s no need for me to worry about the hair problem. “I’ve dived the shallow seas before, and I can hold my breath fora whole minute.” “Just pull your rope before you feel breathless.” He then disappeared into the water again. I tied a heavy stone to my foot with a rope. Taking one more deep breath. I plugged my nose and jumped. With the stone finally hitting the seabed with a thump. I freed my foot from the rope. I scratched at the rocky ridge (脊), when three oysters dropped into my hands. I even didn’t have enough time to feel surprised at how easy the job was before I felt breathless. Out of honor, I dragged the rope. Knowing that, tar above, the Saib’s strong arms strained to pull me toward the surface. I reminded myself to endure for a little more time. Just when I thought my lungs would burst, my cars popped and there was light. Nasser burst through the water. He removed his nose plug and grinned at me looking at the three pitiful shells on the deck. “Not bad for an errand boy.” Seeing me upset with my head down, he patted me “It’s your first for such a depth. You did better than all of us.” Cheering up, I wrapped the empty basket around my neck and raised my chin, “I’m a pearl diver.” 21. According to Nasser, what did an errand boy usually do? A. Pull divers from the sea. B. Empty baskets for divers. C. Serve snacks for divers. D. Dive for shells. 22. Why did the author have his hair cut? A. Because he tried to avoid losing hair. B. Because all divers had shaved hair. C. Because high pressure made him bald. D. Because he wanted to look professional. 23. Why did the author get little harvest? A. Because there were not many pearls in the area. B. Because he still lacked experience in the job. C. Because the Saib pulled him up too early without permission. D. Because the rocky ridge was too rough. B Sleep behind ancient stone walls, and explore a private estate. We can introduce you to the best castles to rent. From five star luxury to budget friendly rustic (质朴的) experiences, each one has its own fascinating history. ●Schlosshotel Klink Germany €96 per room, per night (room only) Hotel Schloss Klink stands directly beside Lake Miuritz a 5-minute walk from the boat harbor. Built in 1898, many of the elegant rooms feature wooden beams (木梁). There are five on-site restaurants, a large spa and an indoor pool with lake views. ●Castello di Bibbione Italy €99 per room, per night (room only) Castello di Bibbione is set between Florence and Siena with views of the Chianti hills. The rustic apartments feature wood-beamed ceilings and each comes with a fully-equipped kitchenette with a dining area. In the summer, you can relax in the outdoor swimming pool or garden. Wine tastings can be arranged, and bikes are provided free of-charge. ●Augill Castle England £180 per room, per night (bed & breakfast) Free cancellations Augill Castle is located in the upper reaches of the Eden Valley and is a mere 10 minutes’ drive away from the picturesque Yorkshire Dales. This is very much a family retreat and, as such, the castle owners can offer an informal and relaxed castle experience, creating memories that adults and children alike will never forget. ●Highlands Castle USA $600 per room, per night (room only) Highlands Castle is located in Bolton Landing in upstate New York, offering views of Lake George and the Adirondack Mountains. Accommodation includes a seating area and a dining area, terrace and kitchen. Guests can enjoy swimming, boating, kayaking (划独木舟), horse-riding and diving. 24. What is special about Castello di Bibbione? A. Visitors can taste wine there. B. It is near the Yorkshire Dales. C. Visitors can ride horses for free. D. It is surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains. 25. Where can a family with kids have a comfortable castle experience? A. Schlosshotel Klink. B. Castello di Bibbione. C. Augill Castle. D. Highlands Castle. 26. What do Schlosshotel Klink and Highlands Castle have in common? A. Both have indoor pools. B. Both offer lake views. C. Both are located in New York. D. Both were built in the 19th century. C Scientists from the National University of Singapore studied how much time twins spent in natural spaces compared with each other and found that they shared a similar level of desire to be in nature. “The reason we decided to study this in twins is that we could estimate heritability(遗传性)based on the genetic similarities in identical twins(100%)versus genetic similarities in non-identical twins(50%),” said Chia-chen Chang, who led the study. “If a trait(特性), such as the desire to be in nature, is clearly more similar between identical twins than non-identical twins, this will then suggest a trait is heritable.” Using the TwinsUK registry, researchers surveyed 1,153 pairs of twins—identical and non-identical—about how they experienced nature. They were required to answer questions involving how frequently they visit natural spaces such as public parks and private gardens and rate their familiarity with nature. After comparing and analyzing the collected data, researchers found that identical twins were more similar to each other in their attitudes towards nature. While previous studies have found that spending time in natural spaces improves mental well-being, this varies from person to person. For the first time, the researchers say, this study has indicated why that is by suggesting there is likely to be a genetic component in our preference for nature and our likelihood to visit natural spaces. However, heritability declined with age, perhaps showing that environmental factors such as access to nature and green spaces bring about a love of the outdoors as one grows older. That is to say, a person's desire to be in nature and how often they experience it are influenced by both genes and personal experiences. Those who live in urban environments without access to nature could end up having a lesser appreciation of it. Hence, it's necessary that diverse urban planning is needed to provide access to natural spaces-and the benefits they offer—for all. 27. Why were twins chosen as subjects of the study? A. To acquire more accurate results. B. To confirm the previous studies. C. To measure their gene similarity. D. To identify their specific hobbies. 28. How did the researchers carry out the study? A. By analyzing previous data. B. By referring to online resources. C. By asking and answering questions. D. By doing an experiment in the lab 29 What is special about this study? A. It takes genes into consideration. B. It takes advantage of the Internet. C. It provides a new insight into the role of nature. D. It reveals the link between nature and mental health. 30. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. One's love for nature is invariable. B. City planning leaves much to be desired. C. It may be a better choice to live in rural areas. D. Genes are the only factor in shaping one's traits. D Living in a city is a well-known risk factor for developing a mental disorder, while living close to nature is largely beneficial for mental health and the brain. A central brain region, the amygdala (大脑杏仁核) involved in stress processing, has been shown to be less activated during stress in people living in rural areas, compared to those who live in cities, hinting at the potential benefits of nature. “But so far the hen-and-egg problem could not be resolved, namely whether nature actually caused the effects in the brain or whether the particular individuals chose to live in rural or urban regions,” says Sonja Sudimac. To achieve causal evidence, the researchers from the group examined brain activity in regions involved in stress processing in 63 healthy volunteers before and after a one-hour walk in Grunewald forest or a shopping street with traffic in Berlin. The results revealed that activity in the amygdala decreased after the walk in nature, suggesting that nature elicits beneficial effects on brain regions related to stress. “The results support the previously assumed positive relationship between nature and brain health, but this is the first study to prove the causal link. Interestingly, the brain activity after the urban walk in these regions remained stable and showed no increases, which argues against a commonly held view that urban exposure causes additional stress,” explains Simone Kühn, head of the group. The authors show that nature has a positive impact on brain regions involved in stress processing and that it can already be observed after a one-hour walk. This contributes to the understanding of how our physical living environment affects brain and mental health. Even a short exposure to nature decreases amygdala activity, suggesting that a walk in nature could serve as a preventive measure against developing mental health problems and reducing the potentially disadvantageous impact of the city on the brain. In order to investigate beneficial effects of nature in different populations and age groups, the researchers are currently working on a study examining how a one-hour walk in natural versus urban environments impacts stress in mothers and their babies. 31. What does the hen-and-egg problem mean by Sonja Sudimac? A. Living in rural areas actually affects brain activity. B. People in cities tend to have a higher risk of mental problems. C. It’s unnecessary to work out the complex issue of stress and health. D. It’s hard to clarify the impact of living environment on mental health. 32. How did researchers collect evidence for the study? A. By quoting authoritative experts. B. By interviewing healthy volunteers. C. By researching on a previous theory. D. By comparing volunteers’ amygdala activities. 33. What contribution did Simone Kühn and his team mainly make? A. Confirming the assumption of nature’s benefits to brain health. B. Supporting a commonly held view of urban exposure. C. Revealing the link between age and mental health. D. Identifying the causes of mental health problems. 34. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A. Benefits of a regular walk in nature. B. The focus of the follow-up research. C. An appeal for living in urban regions. D. Nature’s positive effects on women and children. 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。 How to deal with silent treatment? Is someone you know giving you the silent treatment? Maybe you did something wrong: you embarrassed or humiliated the other person; You let them down or failed to give them your support when they needed it.____35____. Be clear about what happened You probably already know what it was that you said or did.____36____. You could say, “ I feel like there’s a problem between us and that you might be upset with me.” If you do know what happened between you to cause this gap, ask if you can talk. ____37____ Explain that you know what happened between you wasn’t good and that you’d like to be friends again. Ask them what their thoughts and feelings are now about what happened. Acknowledge what they say about how they feel, and then say how you feel. For example, “ I understand why you are upset and that you are angry. I feel sad/upset/bad about what happened, and I’d like to put things right. ” Take responsibility and apologize This doesn’t mean taking all the blame.____38____. For example, “ I know you wanted our situation to be kept private and I’ve really upset you by telling other people about it. I’m sorry I did that. I thought that talking about it to others would help me make sense of what was going on.” Try only once ____39____. You’ve done your best. Now, it is up to them. They may need more time to process what happened between you, so give them some space. A. But if not, ask. B. Share your past experiences. C. Ask about thoughts and feelings. D. It also means that we should keep it to ourselves. E. No matter what it is, here’s a handful of ways that will set you in the right direction. F. If the other person refuses to restart talking to you, there’s nothing else you can do. G. It simply means admitting your part in any wrongdoing and expressing that you’re sorry. 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。 Literature was something I was interested in. At school I was that kid who stuck his hand up to ___40___ aloud from the Shakespeare play. Over the holidays I would visit the ___41___ and read literatures. While my generation was playing after school, I was in a ghetto (贫民区) learning to ___42___. I lived then in Lagos. The ghetto landlords had unlimited ___43___. They could throw families with all their possessions out into the street. Annoyed, I wrote about ___44___. Those pieces were not published. Then it occurred to me to write a story about them. This began my long ___45___ in the rigorous craft (严谨构思) of the short story. However, after finishing my A-levels, I had a job working for a paint company. ___46___ in Lagos was so terrible that it took three hours to get to work. I would wake up at 4 a．m. and write for an hour before ___47___ work. When I ___48___ I would sleep and then write till one o’clock. The first ____49____ took a year. I got myself ____50____ from work and bought a typewriter with the severance pay (解雇金). I then worked as a reporter for a news magazine. In the autumn of 1978 I came to London to study. I came really to write. I began ____51____ and sent the manuscript to many ____52____, who all turned it down. Then, one morning, a letter came from Longmans’ African Writers’ Series. I remember giving a cry of ____53____. That moment changed everything. I was 19. With the publication of Flowers and Shadows, the life I was meant to live ____54____. 40. A. think B. read C. cry D. speak 41. A. libraries B. charities C. exhibitions D. attractions 42. A. act B. write C. cook D. paint 43. A. talents B. wealth C. powers D. freedom 44. A. friendship B. possibilities C. injustices D. welfare 45. A. memory B. suffering C. service D. adventure 46. A. Traffic B. Climate C. Accommodation D. Security 47. A. making up for B. getting down to C. looking forward to D. setting out for 48. A. resigned B. retired C. returned D. resolved 49. A. option B. draft C. visit D. picture 50. A. promoted B. inspired C. fired D. prevented 51. A. re-writing B. withdrawing C. job-hunting D. exploring 52. A. friends B. teachers C. writers D. publishers 53. A. fear B. joy C. pain D. sorrow 54. A. ended B. changed C. began D. improved 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）或所给单词的正确形式。 When people hear the word “rat”, they may think of dirty animals that spread disease. You may also connect the word “rat” with bad expressions. Indeed, rats generally are not beloved animals either in life ___55___ the English language. But the rat trainers at the nonprofit organization, APOPO, see the animals very ___56___(different). They consider the rats lifesavers. ___57___ (base) in Tanzania, APOPO trains giant rats to find landmines (地雷). And the rats with their extraordinary sense of smell are very suitable ___58___ the job. APOPO calls their animal team HeroRats. Worldwide there are 110 million hidden explosives left over from war. These explosives are still “live” or able to explode. Such landmines kill or wound 5 000 people ___59___ year. Humans ___60___ (use) metal-searching devices to do this work for years. But trained rats do it better and also cost less money. When the rats ___61___(work) in the field find a landmine, they scratch on the ground. That’s how we know. We place a little marker there, and then we can safely remove those and get rid of ___62___(they). The giant pouched rat is large compared to other kinds of ___63___(rat). However, they still do not weigh enough ____64____(cause) a landmine to explode. So these rats can really be heroes. They show every day that they are worthy of that name. 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 65. 你校英语社团开展线上交流活动，请你以"The Change in My Life"为题写一篇短文给学校英语报投稿，谈谈你生活中的（一个）变化，内容包括： 1. 什么变化，你是如何应对这个变化的； 2. 有什么收获。 注意： 1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 题目和首句已为你写好。 The Change in My Life There are many changes in a person's life. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 66. 阅读下面材料，根据内容及所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Steven Green was a hard-working man who worked all his life to support his family. He never finished college, so he had to take hard labor jobs around the neighborhood. He worked as a builder and a carpenter through the years. He often helped his neighbors whenever he was needed. However, as he grew older, he could no longer do these jobs. His knees grew weak, and his health condition made it difficult for him to do hard work. Steven’s kids didn’t live in the same state as him and could only send him a small sum of money because they also led a poor life. Unfortunately, Steven experienced constant physical pain after years of hard work, and he needed to take medicine every day. The money offered by his kids was only enough for food, and his savings were small. Realizing that he needed more money, Steven decided to get a job again. He eventually found a job as a doorkeeper. At first, his salary was enough to pay for the groceries and the medicine he needed. However, due to his advanced age, he started to need more medicine, which cost a lot. To pay the growing bills, Steven began to take items from his home to a second-hand store to get some money. One day, as he was carrying an old radio to the store, his neighbor, Ben, saw him. “Mr. Green, it’s so good to see you! How have you been?” Ben asked. “I’m doing great. I’m just selling some stuff at home that I don’t need anymore for some cash. Being weak is terrible when you’re old, so take care of yourself when you are young, alright?” he said almost jokingly. Ben nodded. “Thanks for the tip, Mr. Green!” he said before waving goodbye. That same day, Steven was cooking dinner when he heard the doorbell ring. Not expecting anyone, he walked curiously to the door. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按以下格式作答。 Surprisingly, he saw Ben standing there with a jacket in his arms. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Ben must have forgotten about the check in the pocket,” Steven thought. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 白城市实验高级中学2024-2025上学期高二期末考试 英语试卷 (考试时间: 120分钟 试卷满分: 150分) 注意事项: 1. 答卷前, 考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的学校、班级、座位号、姓名和准考证号填写在答题卡相应的位置上； 2. 选择题每小题选出答案后, 用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息涂黑, 如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案。作答在试卷上无效； 3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答, 答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上。如需改动, 先划掉原来的答案, 然后再写上新的答案。不得使用铅笔或涂改液, 否则答案无效； 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the woman have to get off? A. At the Bank of China. B. At the post office. C. At the next stop. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Does this bus go to the Bank of China? M: Yes. Get off at the post office and walk straight ahead for about two minutes. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Who is going on a trip during the holiday? A. The woman. B. The man. C. The kid. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: The holiday is coming, I am googling the best places recommended for the winter vacation. Are you going somewhere, too? W: Well, I hope to but you know I have a kid and she is too young. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the next train to Bedford leave? A. At 9:45. B. At 10:15. C. At 11:00. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Next, please. M: Oh, hi, I missed my 9 o’clock train to Bedford. Do I have to buy another ticket? W: No. The next train leaves at a quarter to ten at Platform 11. M: Thank you. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man want to do? A. Cancel an order. B. Ask for a receipt. C. Reschedule a delivery. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: How may I help you? M: I bought a desk and asked for it to be delivered to my house this Friday. W: Yes, what’s the problem? M: I need to have it delivered this Saturday. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation take place? A. At the grocer’s. B. At the tailor’s. C. At the cleaner’s. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Hi, I’d like to have this blouse washed and pressed. M: OK, but I’m afraid you won’t be able to collect it until next Friday. We’ve been very busy recently. 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。 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What did Harry Nuriev do in 2019? A. He displayed a special sofa. B. He designed a sofa using bags. C. He searched a fair for old items. 7. What does Katie Treggiden think furniture companies should do? A. Improve product quality. B. Lengthen furniture’s life. C. Use sustainable material. 8. What is the main focus of the speaker? A. A designer’s green sofa. B. The change in the fashion industry. C. Problems in the furniture industry. 【答案】6. A 7. B 8. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Russian designer Harry Nuriev’s latest sofa is made from a pile of waste bags. He wants it to draw attention to waste things and how we use them. The piece was based on an idea he first explored at a fair in 2019, when he presented a sofa made from old clothes. The project commented on the fashion industry’s waste problem, which is mainly generated by cheap, trend-responsive “fast fashion”. The project also drew a direct line between the waste problem and the furniture industry. It’s estimated that 9 million tons of furniture are thrown away every single year, and over 80% of it ends up in landfill. Add to that the carbon releases caused by producing and shipping it, and the furniture industry looks like another threat to the global climate. With so much waste furniture, brands that make typically “fast” furniture are announcing efforts to change. Some companies commit to using only renewable or recyclable materials to cut carbon release. Katie Treggiden, design expert and author of Wasted: When Trash Becomes Treasure, said that having a long life has been a key selling message among responsible furniture companies for a long time. She added they also need to offer repair and take-back service to give their products a second life. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 9. What does Kevin think of abstract art? A. It has lasting artistic value. B. It makes little sense to him. C. It appeals mainly to children. 10. What impression did the first painting give the woman? A. Hopefulness. B. Nervousness. C. Coldness. 11. What color was used for the background in the second painting? A. Green. B. Purple. C. Red. 12. What will Kevin probably do this Saturday? A. Attend an art class. B. Visit an exhibition. C. Buy an abstract painting. 【答案】9. B 10. C 11. A 12. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Hi Kevin. I’ve just got back from the Art Gallery. There’s a wonderful show of abstract art. You should have come with me. M: I don’t know. Abstract art seems like children’s painting to me. W: Well, if you don’t understand what the artist is trying to communicate, it can seem a little like that. M: What did you see then? W: There were two paintings that impressed me most. The first is a huge one which I supposed the tree although it could have been anything. M: What did you like about it? W: Just the way the tree looked. It was like the tree was made of hard metal, and the mix of white and gray made everything look like it was winter, freezing winter. M: That’s something. What about the other one? W: The second looked like a piece of grassland. All the grass was purple and red, and there was green sky in the background. I looked at it and thought of summer. M: Hmm, your description really teaches me something about appreciating abstract art. Maybe I should go and give this show a try this Saturday. W: You really should. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What does the man suggest the woman see? A. Old buildings. B. National parks. C. National museums. 14. How does the man advise the woman to go to the west? A. By car. B. By bus. C. By air. 15. What will the man lend the woman? A. A tent and a few pieces of equipment. B. A car and a few pieces of equipment. C. A tent and a car. 16. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The woman will stay in the man’s country for 2 weeks. B. There are some most beautiful mountains in the man’s country. C. There are some great national parks in the woman’s country. 【答案】13. B 14. C 15. A 16. B 【解析】 【原文】M: How long are you planning to stay here? W: I’ve got three weeks altogether. What do you suggest I see? M: What would you like to do? W: I think I’d like to see some of the things that you can’t find in other countries. M: Well, I suggest you see some of our national parks. You’ve got lots of old buildings in your country. Ours is a fairly new country, so our cities and towns are modern. But I guess we’ve got some of the most beautiful mountains and countryside in the world. Why don’t you hire a car and drive around for a couple of weeks? W: Is it expensive to rent a car? M: No, not very. You need a driving license. Have you got one? W: Yes. M: I think you’d better fly somewhere in the west. Then you can pick up a car and travel around. W: What about places to stay? M: I suggest you take a tent. I can lend you one and a few pieces of equipment. Is there anything else I could do for you? Do whatever you feel like doing! Shall we go downtown this evening? We could walk around. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What does the woman want to do first? A. Tour around the city. B. Book tickets to Amsterdam. C. Reserve a hotel on Gother street. 18. What is the woman’s expectation of the hotel? A. It won’t cost much. B. It’s clean and green. C. It’s close to the shopping malls. 19. What do we know about the Royal Factory? A. It’s state-owned. B. It produces great silk. C. It was built 100 years ago. 20. Why do the speakers come to the city? A. To take a vacation. B. To go on business. C. To visit a friend. 【答案】17. A 18. C 19. B 20. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Wow! What a great city! It’s as beautiful as Amsterdam. W: I think I’m going to like it, too. Can we just drive around before we check into a hotel? M: Sure. While in Amsterdam, I phoned ahead to make reservations in one hotel on Gother Street. It’s in the center of the city. W: Good! I hope it’s not too far from the shopping district. I didn’t buy that much in Amsterdam, so I have some extra money to spend here. M: Look at all the parks. It’s wonderful to see how clean and green these European cities are. And look! There’s the Royal Factory. W: What about it? M: The royal family owns it. It has been making world-class silk for hundreds of years. W: I see. And what’s over there? Look at all the people! M: That’s the Central Station next to Central Garden. The Central Garden is famous around the world as an amusement park. W: Will we have time to go there? M: Of course! We’re on vacation, remember? 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和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。 A A line of men tugged on ropes and dropped from the ship into the sea, with a group of Saibs prepared to pull them later from the sea bottom. Nasser, one of the divers, climbed over the railing of the ship and his Saib emptied his basket full of shells onto the deck. “Get me something to fill my stomach with, boy.” I knew he was teasing as he is my father’s good friend. “But I’m no longer an errand boy. I’m a diver, like my father was.” “Your father was bald and deaf, like the rest of us,” Nasser laughed. The salty Arabian Gulf produced the finest pearls in the world while the salty water also made divers lose their hair. Let alone the high pressure which cost them their hearing. I had shaved my head, in which way I felt more like a real diver. Of course, there’s no need for me to worry about the hair problem. “I’ve dived the shallow seas before, and I can hold my breath fora whole minute.” “Just pull your rope before you feel breathless.” He then disappeared into the water again. I tied a heavy stone to my foot with a rope. Taking one more deep breath. I plugged my nose and jumped. With the stone finally hitting the seabed with a thump. I freed my foot from the rope. I scratched at the rocky ridge (脊), when three oysters dropped into my hands. I even didn’t have enough time to feel surprised at how easy the job was before I felt breathless. Out of honor, I dragged the rope. Knowing that, tar above, the Saib’s strong arms strained to pull me toward the surface. I reminded myself to endure for a little more time. Just when I thought my lungs would burst, my cars popped and there was light. Nasser burst through the water. He removed his nose plug and grinned at me looking at the three pitiful shells on the deck. “Not bad for an errand boy.” Seeing me upset with my head down, he patted me “It’s your first for such a depth. You did better than all of us.” Cheering up, I wrapped the empty basket around my neck and raised my chin, “I’m a pearl diver.” 21. According to Nasser, what did an errand boy usually do? A. Pull divers from the sea. B. Empty baskets for divers. C. Serve snacks for divers. D. Dive for shells. 22. Why did the author have his hair cut? A. Because he tried to avoid losing hair. B. Because all divers had shaved hair. C. Because high pressure made him bald. D. Because he wanted to look professional. 23. Why did the author get little harvest? A. Because there were not many pearls in the area. B. Because he still lacked experience in the job. C. Because the Saib pulled him up too early without permission. D. Because the rocky ridge was too rough. 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲是作者潜入海里，去采集珍珠的一次经历。 【21题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段““Get me something to fill my stomach with, boy.”（“孩子，给我拿点东西填饱肚子。”）”及第三段的““But I’m no longer an errand boy. I’m a diver, like my father was.”（“但我不再是跑腿的了。我是潜水员，就像我父亲一样。”）”可知，跑腿的通常为潜水员提供零食。故选C。 【22题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段的“I had shaved my head, in which way I felt more like a real diver.（我剃了光头，这样我感觉更像一个真正的潜水员。）”可知，作者剪了头发是因为他想让自己看起来很专业。故选D。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第三段的“I even didn’t have enough time to feel surprised at how easy the job was before I felt breathless.（我甚至还没来得及对这项工作的轻松程度感到惊讶，就感到喘不过气来。）”和最后一段的“It’s your first for such a depth. You did better than all of us.（这是你第一次潜这么深。你比我们所有人都做得好。）”可知，作者第一次潜那么深，所以是缺乏经验，因此才收获少，故选B。 B Sleep behind ancient stone walls, and explore a private estate. We can introduce you to the best castles to rent. From five star luxury to budget friendly rustic (质朴的) experiences, each one has its own fascinating history. ●Schlosshotel Klink Germany €96 per room, per night (room only) Hotel Schloss Klink stands directly beside Lake Miuritz, a 5-minute walk from the boat harbor. Built in 1898, many of the elegant rooms feature wooden beams (木梁). There are five on-site restaurants, a large spa and an indoor pool with lake views. ●Castello di Bibbione Italy €99 per room, per night (room only) Castello di Bibbione is set between Florence and Siena with views of the Chianti hills. The rustic apartments feature wood-beamed ceilings and each comes with a fully-equipped kitchenette with a dining area. In the summer, you can relax in the outdoor swimming pool or garden. Wine tastings can be arranged, and bikes are provided free of-charge. ●Augill Castle England £180 per room, per night (bed & breakfast) Free cancellations Augill Castle is located in the upper reaches of the Eden Valley and is a mere 10 minutes’ drive away from the picturesque Yorkshire Dales. This is very much a family retreat and, as such, the castle owners can offer an informal and relaxed castle experience, creating memories that adults and children alike will never forget. ●Highlands Castle USA $600 per room, per night (room only) Highlands Castle is located in Bolton Landing in upstate New York, offering views of Lake George and the Adirondack Mountains. Accommodation includes a seating area and a dining area, terrace and kitchen. Guests can enjoy swimming, boating, kayaking (划独木舟), horse-riding and diving. 24. What is special about Castello di Bibbione? A. Visitors can taste wine there. B. It is near the Yorkshire Dales. C. Visitors can ride horses for free. D. It is surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains. 25. Where can a family with kids have a comfortable castle experience? A. Schlosshotel Klink. B. Castello di Bibbione. C. Augill Castle. D. Highlands Castle. 26. What do Schlosshotel Klink and Highlands Castle have in common? A Both have indoor pools. B. Both offer lake views. C. Both are located in New York. D. Both were built in the 19th century. 【答案】24. A 25. C 26. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文介绍了位于世界各地的、拥有迷人历史的四座游客可以入住的城堡。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据Castello di Bibbione所在段落最后一句“Wine tastings can be arranged, and bikes are provided free-of-charge.”（可以安排品尝红酒，免费提供自行车）可知，Castello di Bibbione特别之处在于游客可以在那里品尝葡萄酒。故选A。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据Augill Castle所在段落最后一句“This is very much a family retreat and, as such, the castle owners can offer an informal and relaxed castle experience, creating memories that adults and children alike will never forget.”（这是一个非常适合家庭度假的地方，因此，城堡主人可以提供一个非正式和轻松的城堡体验，创造成人和儿童都不会忘记的记忆。）可知，有孩子的家庭在Augill Castle.可以享受到舒适的城堡体验。故选C。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据Schlosshotel Klink所在段最后一句“There are five on-site restaurants, a large spa and an indoor pool with lake views.”（酒店设有五个餐厅，一个大型水疗中心和一个室内游泳池，可欣赏湖景）和Highlands Castle所在段的第一句“Highlands Castle is located in Bolton Landing in upstate New York, offering views of Lake George and the Adirondack Mountains.”（ Highlands Castle位于纽约州北部的博尔顿登陆，可以欣赏到乔治湖和阿迪朗达克山脉的景色。）可知，Schlosshotel Klink 和Highlands Castle都提供湖景。故选B项。 C Scientists from the National University of Singapore studied how much time twins spent in natural spaces compared with each other and found that they shared a similar level of desire to be in nature. “The reason we decided to study this in twins is that we could estimate heritability(遗传性)based on the genetic similarities in identical twins(100%)versus genetic similarities in non-identical twins(50%),” said Chia-chen Chang, who led the study. “If a trait(特性), such as the desire to be in nature, is clearly more similar between identical twins than non-identical twins, this will then suggest a trait is heritable.” Using the TwinsUK registry, researchers surveyed 1,153 pairs of twins—identical and non-identical—about how they experienced nature. They were required to answer questions involving how frequently they visit natural spaces such as public parks and private gardens and rate their familiarity with nature. After comparing and analyzing the collected data, researchers found that identical twins were more similar to each other in their attitudes towards nature. While previous studies have found that spending time in natural spaces improves mental well-being, this varies from person to person. For the first time, the researchers say, this study has indicated why that is by suggesting there is likely to be a genetic component in our preference for nature and our likelihood to visit natural spaces. However, heritability declined with age, perhaps showing that environmental factors such as access to nature and green spaces bring about a love of the outdoors as one grows older. That is to say, a person's desire to be in nature and how often they experience it are influenced by both genes and personal experiences. Those who live in urban environments without access to nature could end up having a lesser appreciation of it. Hence, it's necessary that diverse urban planning is needed to provide access to natural spaces-and the benefits they offer—for all. 27. Why were twins chosen as subjects of the study? A. To acquire more accurate results. B. To confirm the previous studies. C To measure their gene similarity. D. To identify their specific hobbies. 28. How did the researchers carry out the study? A. By analyzing previous data. B. By referring to online resources. C. By asking and answering questions. D. By doing an experiment in the lab 29. What is special about this study? A. It takes genes into consideration. B. It takes advantage of the Internet. C. It provides a new insight into the role of nature. D. It reveals the link between nature and mental health. 30. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. One's love for nature is invariable. B. City planning leaves much to be desired. C. It may be a better choice to live in rural areas. D. Genes are the only factor in shaping one's traits. 【答案】27. A 28. C 29. A 30. B 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。新加坡国立大学的科学家们研究了双胞胎在自然环境中相处的时间，发现他们渴望亲近自然的程度相当相似，他们发现，一个人对大自然的渴望以及他们体验大自然的频率受基因和个人经历的影响。 【27题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The reason we decided to study this in twins is that we could estimate heritability based on the genetic similarities in identical twins(100%)versus genetic similarities in non-identical twins(50%)”（我们决定对双胞胎进行这项研究的原因是，我们可以根据同卵双胞胎(100%)和异卵双胞胎(50%)的基因相似性来估计遗传可能性）可知，选择双胞胎作为研究对象是为了获得更准确的结果。故选A项。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Using the TwinsUK registry, researchers surveyed 1,153 pairs of twins—identical and non-identical—about how they experienced nature. They were required to answer questions involving how frequently they visit natural spaces such as public parks and private gardens and rate their familiarity with nature.”（使用TwinsUK登记处，研究人员调查了1153对双胞胎——同卵和异卵——关于他们如何体验大自然。他们被要求回答有关他们访问公园和私人花园等自然空间的频率的问题，并评价他们对自然的熟悉程度。）可知，研究者通过提问双胞胎让他们回答相应的问题来执行这项研究。故选C项。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“For the first time, the researchers say, this study has indicated why that is by suggesting there is likely to be a genetic component in our preference for nature and our likelihood to visit natural spaces.”（研究人员表示，这项研究首次表明，我们对自然的偏爱和访问自然空间的可能性可能与基因成分有关，从而揭示了为什么会出现这种情况。）可知，这项研究的特殊之处在于其考虑到了基因的影响。故选A项。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段关键句“Those who live in urban environments without access to nature could end up having a lesser appreciation of it. Hence, it's necessary that diverse urban planning is needed to provide access to natural spaces-and the benefits they offer—for all.”（那些生活在城市环境中，无法接触到自然的人最终可能会对自然缺乏欣赏。 因此，有必要进行多样化的城市规划，为所有人提供进入自然空间的途径和它们所带来的好处。）可知，城市规划有待改进的地方很多。故选B项。 D Living in a city is a well-known risk factor for developing a mental disorder, while living close to nature is largely beneficial for mental health and the brain. A central brain region, the amygdala (大脑杏仁核) involved in stress processing, has been shown to be less activated during stress in people living in rural areas, compared to those who live in cities, hinting at the potential benefits of nature. “But so far the hen-and-egg problem could not be resolved, namely whether nature actually caused the effects in the brain or whether the particular individuals chose to live in rural or urban regions,” says Sonja Sudimac. To achieve causal evidence, the researchers from the group examined brain activity in regions involved in stress processing in 63 healthy volunteers before and after a one-hour walk in Grunewald forest or a shopping street with traffic in Berlin. The results revealed that activity in the amygdala decreased after the walk in nature, suggesting that nature elicits beneficial effects on brain regions related to stress. “The results support the previously assumed positive relationship between nature and brain health, but this is the first study to prove the causal link. Interestingly, the brain activity after the urban walk in these regions remained stable and showed no increases, which argues against a commonly held view that urban exposure causes additional stress,” explains Simone Kühn, head of the group. The authors show that nature has a positive impact on brain regions involved in stress processing and that it can already be observed after a one-hour walk. This contributes to the understanding of how our physical living environment affects brain and mental health. Even a short exposure to nature decreases amygdala activity, suggesting that a walk in nature could serve as a preventive measure against developing mental health problems and reducing the potentially disadvantageous impact of the city on the brain. In order to investigate beneficial effects of nature in different populations and age groups, the researchers are currently working on a study examining how a one-hour walk in natural versus urban environments impacts stress in mothers and their babies. 31. What does the hen-and-egg problem mean by Sonja Sudimac? A. Living in rural areas actually affects brain activity. B. People in cities tend to have a higher risk of mental problems. C. It’s unnecessary to work out the complex issue of stress and health. D. It’s hard to clarify the impact of living environment on mental health. 32. How did researchers collect evidence for the study? A. By quoting authoritative experts. B. By interviewing healthy volunteers. C. By researching on a previous theory. D. By comparing volunteers’ amygdala activities. 33. What contribution did Simone Kühn and his team mainly make? A. Confirming the assumption of nature’s benefits to brain health. B. Supporting a commonly held view of urban exposure. C. Revealing the link between age and mental health. D. Identifying the causes of mental health problems. 34. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A. Benefits of a regular walk in nature. B. The focus of the follow-up research. C. An appeal for living in urban regions. D. Nature’s positive effects on women and children. 【答案】31. D 32. D 33. A 34. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了自然对人大脑产生的影响。 【31题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段的“But so far the hen-and-egg problem could not be resolved, namely whether nature actually caused the effects in the brain or whether the particular individuals chose to live in rural or urban regions(但是到目前为止，母鸡和蛋的问题还没有得到解决，也就是说，到底是大自然对大脑产生了影响，还是特定的个体选择生活在农村还是城市地区)”可知，Sonja Sudimac的“母鸡和鸡蛋的问题”意味着生活环境对精神健康的影响很难说清楚。故选D。 【32题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段的“To achieve causal evidence, the researchers from the group examined brain activity in regions involved in stress processing in 63 healthy volunteers before and after a one-hour walk in Grunewald forest or a shopping street with traffic in Berlin.(为了获得因果证据，该小组的研究人员对63名健康志愿者在格鲁内瓦尔德森林或柏林交通繁忙的购物街散步一小时前后的大脑活动进行了检查)”可知，研究人员通过比较志愿者的杏仁核活动来为这项研究收集证据。故选D。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段的“The results support the previously assumed positive relationship between nature and brain health, but this is the first study to prove the causal link.(研究结果支持了之前假设的自然和大脑健康之间的正相关关系，但这是首次证明因果关系的研究)”可知，Simone Kühn和他的团队的主要贡献是证实了自然对大脑健康有益的假设。故选A。 【34题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“In order to investigate beneficial effects of nature in different populations and age groups, the researchers are currently working on a study examining how a one-hour walk in natural versus urban environments impacts stress in mothers and their babies.(为了调查自然对不同人群和年龄组的有益影响，研究人员目前正在进行一项研究，研究在自然环境和城市环境中散步一小时对母亲和婴儿的压力有何影响)”可知，最后一段主要讲的是后续研究的重点。故选B。 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分) 阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to deal with silent treatment? Is someone you know giving you the silent treatment? Maybe you did something wrong: you embarrassed or humiliated the other person; You let them down or failed to give them your support when they needed it.____35____. Be clear about what happened You probably already know what it was that you said or did.____36____. You could say, “ I feel like there’s a problem between us and that you might be upset with me.” If you do know what happened between you to cause this gap, ask if you can talk. ____37____ Explain that you know what happened between you wasn’t good and that you’d like to be friends again. Ask them what their thoughts and feelings are now about what happened. Acknowledge what they say about how they feel, and then say how you feel. For example, “ I understand why you are upset and that you are angry. I feel sad/upset/bad about what happened, and I’d like to put things right. ” Take responsibility and apologize This doesn’t mean taking all the blame.____38____. For example, “ I know you wanted our situation to be kept private and I’ve really upset you by telling other people about it. I’m sorry I did that. I thought that talking about it to others would help me make sense of what was going on.” Try only once ____39____. You’ve done your best. Now, it is up to them. They may need more time to process what happened between you, so give them some space. A. But if not, ask. B. Share your past experiences. C. Ask about thoughts and feelings. D. It also means that we should keep it to ourselves. E. No matter what it is, here’s a handful of ways that will set you in the right direction. F. If the other person refuses to restart talking to you, there’s nothing else you can do. G. It simply means admitting your part in any wrongdoing and expressing that you’re sorry. 【答案】35. E 36. A 37. C 38. G 39. F 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。主要讨论了当你认识的人对你冷眼相待的时候，也许是你做错了什么：你让别人感到尴尬或羞辱；你让他们失望了，或者在他们需要的时候没有给予他们支持。不管是什么，有一些方法可以让你走上正确的方向。文章主要介绍了一些方法。 【35题详解】 上文“Is someone you know giving you the silent treatment? Maybe you did something wrong: you embarrassed or humiliated the other person; You let them down or failed to give them your support when they needed it.”（你认识的人对你冷眼相待吗？也许你做错了什么：你让别人感到尴尬或羞辱；你让他们失望了，或者在他们需要的时候没有给予他们支持。）提出疑问，表明问题。以及下文分别给出的几点方法和建议。故可推断空格处内容为有一些方法可以让你得到帮助。结合选项E项No matter what it is, here’s a handful of ways that will set you in the right direction.（不管是什么，这里有一些方法可以让你走上正确的方向。）符合此推断，起到上下文的承上启下作用，上下文语意连贯。故选E项。 【36题详解】 上文“You probably already know what it was that you said or did.”（你可能已经知道你说了什么或做了什么。）和下文“You could say, “ I feel like there’s a problem between us and that you might be upset with me.””（你可以说：“我觉得我们之间有问题，你可能会生我的气。”）为具体问的内容。故可推断空格处内容为可以去尝试问一下。结合选项A项But if not, ask.（但如果不是，那就问问。）符合此推断，起到上下文的承上启下作用，上下文语意连贯。故选A项。 【37题详解】 由该题为段落小标题可知，为总结该段内容。该段下文“Explain that you know what happened between you wasn’t good and that you’d like to be friends again. Ask them what their thoughts and feelings are now about what happened. Acknowledge what they say about how they feel, and then say how you feel.”（解释一下，你知道你们之间发生的事情并不好，你想再次成为朋友。问他们现在对所发生的事情有什么想法和感受。承认他们所说的他们的感受，然后说出你的感受。）可知，讲的是问对方的想法和感受，承认他们所说的他们的感受，然后说出你的感受。结合选项C项Ask about thoughts and feelings.（询问对方的想法和感受。）意思一致，为总结该段内容。故选C项。 【38题详解】 根据该段标题“Take responsibility and apologize”（承担责任并道歉）和上文“This doesn’t mean taking all the blame.”（这并不意味着你要承担所有的责任。）以及下文具体的行为例子可知，空格处内容应为与此相关。结合选项G项It simply means admitting your part in any wrongdoing and expressing that you’re sorry.（它只是意味着承认你的过错，并表示你很抱歉。）和上文意思一致，为对上文内容的递进，也是引起下文，上下文语意连贯。故选G项。 【39题详解】 根据该段标题“Try only once”（只尝试一次）可知，只尝试一次去和他们说话，下文“You’ve done your best. Now, it is up to them.”（你已经尽力了。现在，就看他们的了。）指出你尝试了说明你尽力了，剩下的就看他们的了，结合选项F项If the other person refuses to restart talking to you, there’s nothing else you can do.（如果对方拒绝重新开始和你说话，你就无能为力了。）和下文内容紧密连接，下文是空格处内容的语意递进，上下文语意连贯。故选F项。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分30分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分） 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Literature was something I was interested in. At school I was that kid who stuck his hand up to ___40___ aloud from the Shakespeare play. Over the holidays I would visit the ___41___ and read literatures. While my generation was playing after school, I was in a ghetto (贫民区) learning to ___42___. I lived then in Lagos. The ghetto landlords had unlimited ___43___. They could throw families with all their possessions out into the street. Annoyed, I wrote about ___44___. Those pieces were not published. Then it occurred to me to write a story about them. This began my long ___45___ in the rigorous craft (严谨构思) of the short story. However, after finishing my A-levels, I had a job working for a paint company. ___46___ in Lagos was so terrible that it took three hours to get to work. I would wake up at 4 a．m. and write for an hour before ___47___ work. When I ___48___ I would sleep and then write till one o’clock. The first ____49____ took a year. I got myself ____50____ from work and bought a typewriter with the severance pay (解雇金). I then worked as a reporter for a news magazine. In the autumn of 1978 I came to London to study. I came really to write. I began ____51____ and sent the manuscript to many ____52____, who all turned it down. Then, one morning, a letter came from Longmans’ African Writers’ Series. I remember giving a cry of ____53____. That moment changed everything. I was 19. With the publication of Flowers and Shadows, the life I was meant to live ____54____. 40. A. think B. read C. cry D. speak 41. A. libraries B. charities C. exhibitions D. attractions 42. A. act B. write C. cook D. paint 43. A. talents B. wealth C. powers D. freedom 44. A. friendship B. possibilities C. injustices D. welfare 45. A. memory B. suffering C. service D. adventure 46. A. Traffic B. Climate C. Accommodation D. Security 47. A. making up for B. getting down to C. looking forward to D. setting out for 48. A. resigned B. retired C. returned D. resolved 49. A. option B. draft C. visit D. picture 50. A. promoted B. inspired C. fired D. prevented 51. A. re-writing B. withdrawing C. job-hunting D. exploring 52. A. friends B. teachers C. writers D. publishers 53. A. fear B. joy C. pain D. sorrow 54. A. ended B. changed C. began D. improved 【答案】40. B 41. A 42. B 43. C 44. C 45. D 46. A 47. D 48. C 49. B 50. C 51. A 52. D 53. B 54. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从小对文学感兴趣，在贫民区学习写作、工作后坚持写作并最终获得出版的故事。 【40题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在学校时，我就是那个举手要求朗读莎士比亚戏剧的孩子。A. think思考；B. read朗读；C. cry哭泣；D. speak说话。根据空后的“aloud from the Shakespeare play”可知，空处指的是大声“朗读”莎士比亚戏剧。故选B。 【41题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：假期里，我会去图书馆阅读文学作品。A. libraries图书馆；B. charities慈善机构；C. exhibitions展览；D. attractions旅游景点。根据空后的“read literatures”以及常理可知，作者是去图书馆阅读文学作品。故选A。 【42题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我的同龄人放学后去玩耍时，我却待在贫民区学习写作。A. act表演；B. write写作；C. cook烹饪；D. paint绘画。根据上文“Literature was something I was interested in.”以及下文“Annoyed, I wrote about ___5___ . Those pieces were not published.”可推测，由于作者对写作感兴趣，所以当别人在玩耍的时候，作者在学习写作。故选B。 【43题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：那时我住在拉各斯。贫民区的房东拥有无限的权力。A. talents天赋；B. wealth财富；C. powers权力；D. freedom自由。根据下文“They could throw families with all their possessions out into the street.”可知，房东可以把带着全部家当的家庭赶出家门，让他们流落街头。由此可知，房东拥有无限的权力。故选C。 【44题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我对此感到愤怒，于是写下了关于这些不公的文章。A. friendship友谊；B. possibilities可能性；C. injustices不公正；D. welfare福利。根据上文“The ghetto landlords had unlimited ___4___ . They could throw families with all their possessions out into the street.”可知，贫民区的房东拥有无限的权力，这些都是不公平、不公正的现象。故选C。 【45题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这标志着我开始了在短篇小说这一严谨构思领域的漫长冒险。A. memory记忆；B. suffering痛苦；C. service服务；D. adventure冒险。根据上文“Then it occurred to me to write a story about them.”可知，作者开始了短篇小说的创作；再根据下文作者写作的艰辛漫长的过程可推测，这标志着作者开始了短篇小说的创作冒险之旅。故选D。 【46题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：拉各斯的交通状况非常糟糕，上班要花三个小时。A. Traffic交通；B. Climate气候；C. Accommodation住宿；D. Security安全性。根据下文“it took three hours to get to work”可推测，拉各斯的交通状况很糟糕，作者上班要三个小时之久。故选A。 【47题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我每天凌晨四点起床，写一个小时后再出发去上班。A. making up for弥补；B. getting down to开始做；C. looking forward to期待；D. setting out for动身前往。根据上文可知，作者开始工作了；再根据空前“I would wake up at 4 a.m.”可推测，作者很早起床，在出发上班之前先写作一小时。故选D。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：下班后，我会先睡觉，然后一直写到凌晨一点。A. resigned辞职；B. retired退休；C. returned返回；D. resolved解决。根据上文“I would wake up at 4 a.m. and write for an hour before ___8___ work.”可知，上文描述了作者早上起床的情景；再根据空后“I would sleep”可推测，作者下班回家后会先睡觉，再写作。故选C。 【49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：初稿花了一年时间才完成。A. option选择；B. draft草稿；C. visit拜访；D. picture图片。根据下文“I began ___12___ and sent the manuscript to many ___13___ , who all turned it down.”可推测，空处指的是作者的小说初稿花了一年时间。故选B。 【50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我辞掉了工作，用拿到的解雇金买了一台打字机。A. promoted晋升；B. inspired激励；C. fired解雇；D. prevented阻止。根据下文“bought a typewriter with the severance pay(解雇金)．”可推测，作者辞掉了工作，用解雇金买了打字机。故选C。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我开始对稿件进行重写，然后把稿子寄给了许多出版商，结果他们全都拒绝了我。A. re-writing重写；B. withdrawing撤回；C. job-hunting找工作；D. exploring探索。根据下文“sent the manuscript to many ___13___ ,”以及常理可知，作者对初稿进行了修正、重写，然后才寄给了出版商。故选A。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我开始对稿件进行重写，然后把稿子寄给了许多出版商，结果他们全都拒绝了我。A. friends朋友；B. teachers教师；C. writers作家；D. publishers出版商。根据下文“who all turned it down.”以及常理可知，作者将作品修改后寄给了出版商。故选D。 【53题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我记得当时自己高兴得叫出了声。A. fear害怕；B. joy欢乐；C. pain痛苦；D. sorrow悲伤。根据上文“Then, one morning, a letter came from Longmans’ African Writers’ Series.”可知，作者的投稿成功了。由此可推测，作者此时非常高兴。故选B。 【54题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：随着《花与影》一书的出版，我命中注定要过的那种生活开始了。A. ended结束；B. changed改变；C. began开始；D. improved提高。根据上文“Literature was something I was interested in.”可知，作者从小就喜爱文学，由此可知，随着这部作品的出版，作者一直想要的生活开始了。故选C。 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）或所给单词的正确形式。 When people hear the word “rat”, they may think of dirty animals that spread disease. You may also connect the word “rat” with bad expressions. Indeed, rats generally are not beloved animals either in life ___55___ the English language. But the rat trainers at the nonprofit organization, APOPO, see the animals very ___56___(different). They consider the rats lifesavers. ___57___ (base) in Tanzania, APOPO trains giant rats to find landmines (地雷). And the rats with their extraordinary sense of smell are very suitable ___58___ the job. APOPO calls their animal team HeroRats. Worldwide there are 110 million hidden explosives left over from war. These explosives are still “live”, or able to explode. Such landmines kill or wound 5 000 people ___59___ year. Humans ___60___ (use) metal-searching devices to do this work for years. But trained rats do it better and also cost less money. When the rats ___61___(work) in the field find a landmine, they scratch on the ground. That’s how we know. We place a little marker there, and then we can safely remove those and get rid of ___62___(they). The giant pouched rat is large compared to other kinds of ___63___(rat). However, they still do not weigh enough ____64____(cause) a landmine to explode. So these rats can really be heroes. They show every day that they are worthy of that name. 【答案】55. or 56. differently 57. Based 58. for 59. a 60. have used 61. working 62. them 63. rats 64. to cause 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了非营利组织APOPO训练老鼠寻找地雷。 【55题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：的确, 无论是在生活中还是在英语语言中，老鼠通常都不是受人喜爱的动物。此处为either…or…意为“无论是……还是……”符合句意。故填or。 【56题详解】 考查副词。句意：但非营利组织APOPO的老鼠驯兽师却对这些动物有不同的看法。修饰动词see应用副词，different的副词为differently意为“不同地”。故填differently。 【57题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：总部设在坦桑尼亚的APOPO训练巨型老鼠寻找地雷。分析句子结构可知，base在句中应用非谓语动词形式，与逻辑主语APOPO构成被动关系，故应用过去分词作定语，句首单词首字母要大写。故填Based。 【58题详解】 考查介词。句意：而嗅觉灵敏的老鼠非常适合这项工作。此处为固定短语be suitable for意为“适合于……”符合句意。故填for。 【59题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这种地雷每年造成5, 000人死亡或受伤。year为可数名词，此处表泛指, 应用不定冠词， 且year是发音以辅音音素开头的单词，应用a。故填a。 【60题详解】 考查动词的时态。句意：多年来，人类一直使用金属搜索设备来完成这项工作。根据句意以及后文的for years可知，应用现在完成时，主语为Humans，助动词应用have。故填have used。 【61题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：当在地里工作的老鼠发现地雷时，它们会在地上抓。分析句子结构可知，work在从句中应用非谓语动词形式，与其逻辑主语rats构成主动关系，所以应用现在分词作定语。故填working。 【62题详解】 考查代词。句意：我们在那里放一个小标记，然后我们可以安全地移走它们，摆脱它们。此处作介词of的宾语，应用they的宾格them。故填them。 【63题详解】 考查名词单复数。句意：与其他种类的老鼠相比，巨型袋鼠体型很大。rat为可数名词， 此处指其他种类的老鼠，应用复数形式。故填rats。 【64题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：然而，它们的重量仍然不足以引起地雷爆炸。结合句意可知，表示“足以做某事”用短语enough to do sth.，所以此处使用动词不定式作结果状语。故填to cause。 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 65. 你校英语社团开展线上交流活动，请你以"The Change in My Life"为题写一篇短文给学校英语报投稿，谈谈你生活中的（一个）变化，内容包括： 1. 什么变化，你是如何应对这个变化的； 2. 有什么收获。 注意： 1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 题目和首句已为你写好。 The Change in My Life There are many changes in a person's life. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】There are many changes in a person’s life. With the development of science and technology in our modern times, quite a few great changes have taken place in many different parts of our country. So it is with me and my life. As soon as I entered my senior high school, facing a lot of new classmates, new teachers and new surroundings, I felt very lonely. I missed my old friends who studied, played or did almost anything together with me, but now everything was strange to me. Of course I knew I have to do some change to fit in. I offered help to my class, joined in the after-school activities and invited my classmates to my birthday party. Gradually, I made some friends and enjoyed the company of my new classmates. From this experience, I get to know change brings challenges as well as opportunities. When change comes, we should face it and take action. 【解析】 【分析】本篇书面表达为一篇应用文，学校英语社团开展线上交流活动，要求以“The Change in My Life”为题写一篇短文给学校英语报投稿，谈谈生活中的（一个）变化，以及你的收获。 【详解】1.词汇积累： 孤独的：lonely→isolate 享受：enjoy→appreciate 渐渐地：gradually→slowly→inch by inch 采取行动：take action→act→do the deed 2.句式升级： 原句：As soon as I entered my senior high school, facing a lot of new classmates, new teachers and new surroundings, I felt very lonely. 拓展句：No sooner had I entered my senior high school, facing a lot of new classmates, new teachers and new surroundings, than I felt very lonely. 原句：From this experience, I get to know change brings challenges as well as opportunities. 拓展句：From this experience, I get to know change brings not only challenges but also opportunities. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I missed my old friends who studied, played or did almost anything together with me, but now everything was strange to me.（这句话使用了who引导定语从句。） 【高分句型2】As soon as I entered my senior high school, facing a lot of new classmates, new teachers and new surroundings, I felt very lonely.（这句话使用了现在分词做伴随。） 第二节（满分25分） 66. 阅读下面材料，根据内容及所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Steven Green was a hard-working man who worked all his life to support his family. He never finished college, so he had to take hard labor jobs around the neighborhood. He worked as a builder and a carpenter through the years. He often helped his neighbors whenever he was needed. However, as he grew older, he could no longer do these jobs. His knees grew weak, and his health condition made it difficult for him to do hard work. Steven’s kids didn’t live in the same state as him and could only send him a small sum of money because they also led a poor life. Unfortunately, Steven experienced constant physical pain after years of hard work, and he needed to take medicine every day. The money offered by his kids was only enough for food, and his savings were small. Realizing that he needed more money, Steven decided to get a job again. He eventually found a job as a doorkeeper. At first, his salary was enough to pay for the groceries and the medicine he needed. However, due to his advanced age, he started to need more medicine, which cost a lot. To pay the growing bills, Steven began to take items from his home to a second-hand store to get some money. One day, as he was carrying an old radio to the store, his neighbor, Ben, saw him. “Mr. Green, it’s so good to see you! How have you been?” Ben asked. “I’m doing great. I’m just selling some stuff at home that I don’t need anymore for some cash. Being weak is terrible when you’re old, so take care of yourself when you are young, alright?” he said almost jokingly. Ben nodded. “Thanks for the tip, Mr. Green!” he said before waving goodbye. That same day, Steven was cooking dinner when he heard the doorbell ring. Not expecting anyone, he walked curiously to the door. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按以下格式作答。 Surprisingly, he saw Ben standing there with a jacket in his arms. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Ben must have forgotten about the check in the pocket,” Steven thought. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Surprisingly, he saw Ben standing there with a jacket in his arms. “Earlier today, I noticed you weren’t wearing a jacket. It’s getting cold these days, so I want to give you this jacket as a gift,” Ben said, handing Steven the coat. Steven accepted the gift and thanked Ben a lot. The next day, Steven wore the jacket to work. Feeling cold, he put his hands inside the pockets. Then he found there was something inside. To his surprise, it was a check for $ 200! “Ben must have forgotten about the check inside the pocket,” Steven thought. He then went to Ben’s house. “I believe this is yours,” Steven said, showing Ben the check. But Ben shook his head and said the check was Steven’s. Seeing Steven’s confused face, Ben explained Steven had helped his mom a lot and that he had never had a chance to repay Steven’s kindness before. Therefore, when he realized Steven needed help, he decided to reach out. Hearing those words, Steven was so touched that he hugged Ben tightly. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，这篇文章讲述了一个名叫Steven Green的人一生勤劳工作来养家糊口，但年老后由于身体状况变差而失去工作能力。他的子女住在另一个州，无法给他太多的钱，他开始出售自己的物品来应付日益增加的医疗费用。他的邻居Ben注意到了他的困境并送了他一件夹克衫作为礼物。Steven发现夹克衫口袋里有一张200美元的支票，并反问Ben是否丢失了这张支票。Ben解释说这是他对Steven一直以来的帮助的回报。听到这番话，Steven非常感动，紧紧拥抱了Ben。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“令人惊讶的是，他看到Ben站在那里，怀里抱着一件夹克。”可知，第一段可描写Ben帮助Steven送给他一件外套夹克；同时描述Steven在夹克中发现了200美元的支票。 ②由第二段首句内容““Ben一定是忘了口袋里的支票，”Steven 想。”可知，第二段可描写steven送还支票给Ben，Ben向其解释帮助他的理由，由此Steven十分感动。 2.续写线索：Ben赠送Steven夹克——Steven表示感谢——Steven发现夹克中的现金——Steven找到Ben并要归还该现金——Ben解释原因——Steven十分感动 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①给：give/offer ②发现：find/notice/discover ③拥抱：hug/embrace 情绪类 ①困惑的：confused/puzzled ②感动的：touched/moved 【点睛】[高分句型1] “Earlier today, I noticed you weren’t wearing a jacket. It’s getting cold these days, so I want to give you this jacket as a gift,” Ben said, handing Steven the coat.（运用了省略连接词that引导的宾语从句以及现在分词作状语的结构） [高分句型2] Hearing those words, Steven was so touched that he hugged Ben tightly.（运用了现在分词作状语以及结果状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$