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中山市华侨中学2026届高二上第二次段考英语科试题
(注:本试卷卷面总分130分,用时120分钟)
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
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BLOOD DRIVE & MARROW REGISTRATION
These patients deserve a chance at a normal, happy future and they rely on the kindness of the strangers to make that happen.
— Daisy, Isabelle’s Mother
Isabelle is the daughter of Daisy and Saman Mirzaei. In January 2008 Isabelle was diagnosed with a genetic blood disorder, beta thalassemia. Isabelle’s body is unable to produce healthy red blood cells. As a result, Isabelle has been receiving blood transfusions (输血) every 4-6weeks since she was 11 months old. A lifetime of regular transfusions can lead to serious medical problems. Her only chance at a normal, healthy life is to have a marrow transplant. Isabelle is an only child, so doctors have started a search for an unrelated marrow donor through The Match Registry. The Mirzaei family asks that you consider helping patients like Isabelle by registering to be a marrow donor and give the gift of life, the gift of blood.
Held at Wiley Hall
Wednesday, March26, 2014
Behind Heathman Dormitory/Butterfield Rd.
12:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Don’t forget to bring your driver’s license or another form of identification when you donate.
Visit www.ribc.org to make an appointment, Sponsor Code 3390.
FREE Kingston Pizza ! ! !
Marrow Donors: BE THE MATCH
bethematch.org
·be 18 to 44 years old
·in good health
·give a swab (化验标本) of your cheek cells for marrow typing
·FREE — sponsored by Michael’s Fund
WWW. ribc. org 800-283-8385
The Rhode Island Blood Center distributes blood products to hospitals in Rhode Island and Southern New England.
1. We can learn from the passage that__________.
A. the blood drive is organized by Isabelle's mother
B. Isabelle receives blood transfusions regularly
C. Isabelle has been ill for 11 months
D. doctors will sponsor Isabelle's family
2. To be a marrow donor, you must_____________.
A. be a relative of the patient B. carry a driver’s license
C. be at least 18 years old D. apply to Michael’s Fund
3. Those who want to help patients like Isabelle can ___________.
A. come to Wiley Hall every Wednesday
B. visit www. ribc. org for an appointment
C. contact their parents at 800-283-8385
D. call at hospitals in Rhode Island
B
On September 7, 1991, the costliest hailstorm (雹暴) in Canadian history hit Calgary’s southern suburbs. As a result, since 1996 a group of insurance companies have spent about $2 million per year on the Alberta Hail Suppression Project. Airplanes seed threatening storm cells with a chemical to make small ice crystals fall as rain before they can grow into dangerous hailstones. But farmers in east-central Alberta — downwind of the hail project flights — worry that precious moisture (水分) is being stolen from their thirsty land by the cloud seeding.
Norman Stienwand, who farms in that area, has been addressing public meetings on this issue for years. “Basically, the provincial government is letting the insurance companies protect the Calgary-Edmonton urban area from hail,” Mr. Stienwand says, “but they’re increasing drought risk as far east as Saskatchewan.”
The Alberta hail project is managed by Terry Krauss, a cloud physicist who works for Weather Modification Inc. of Fargo, North Dakota. “We affect only a very small percentage of the total moisture in the air, so we cannot be causing drought.” Dr. Krauss says. “In fact, we may be helping increase the moisture downwind by creating wetter ground.”
One doubter about the safety of cloud seeding is Chuck Doswell, a research scientist who just retired from the University of Oklahoma. “In 1999, I personally saw significant tornadoes form from a seeded storm cell in Kansas,” Dr. Doswell says. “Does cloud seeding create killer storms or reduce moisture downwind? No one really knows, of course, but the seeding goes on.”
Given the degree of doubt, Mr. Stienwand suggests, “It would be wise to stop cloud seeding.” In practice, doubt has had the opposite effect. Due to the lack of scientific proof concerning their impacts, no one has succeeded in winning a lawsuit against cloud-seeding companies. Hence, private climate engineering can proceed in relative legal safety.
4. What does the project aim to do?
A. Conserve moisture in the soil. B. Forecast disastrous hailstorms.
C. Prevent the formation of hailstones. D. Investigate chemical use in farming.
5. Who are opposed to the project?
A Managers of insurance companies. B. Farmers in east-central Alberta.
C. Provincial government officials. D. Residents of Calgary and Edmonton.
6. Why does Dr. Doswell mention the tornadoes he saw in 1999?
A. To compare different kinds of seeding methods. B. To illustrate the development of big hailstorms.
C To show the link between storms and moisture. D. To indicate a possible danger of cloud seeding.
7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Scientific studies have proved Stienwand right. B. Cloud-seeding companies will continue to exist.
C. The doubt about cloud seeding has disappeared. D. Private climate engineering is illegal in Canada.
C
For those who can stomach it, working out before breakfast may be more beneficial for health than eating first, according to a study of meal timing and physical activity.
Athletes and scientists have long known that meal timing affects performance. However, far less has been known about how meal timing and exercise might affect general health.
To find out, British scientists conducted a study. They first found 10 overweight and inactive but otherwise healthy young men, whose lifestyles are, for better and worse, representative of those of most of us. They tested the men’s fitness and resting metabolic (新陈代谢的) rates and took samples (样品) of their blood and fat tissue.
Then, on two separate morning visits to the scientists’ lab, each man walked for an hour at an average speed that, in theory, should allow his body to rely mainly on fat for fuel. Before one of these workouts, the men skipped breakfast, meaning that they exercised on a completely empty stomach after a long overnight fast (禁食). On the other occasion, they ate a rich morning meal about two hours before they started walking.
Just before and an hour after each workout, the scientists took additional samples of the men’s blood and fat tissue.
Then they compared the samples. There were considerable differences. Most obviously, the men displayed lower blood sugar levels at the start of their workouts when they had skipped breakfast than when they had eaten. As a result, they burned more fat during walks on an empty stomach than when they had eaten first. On the other hand, they burned slightly more calories (卡路里), on average, during the workout after breakfast than after fasting.
But it was the effects deep within the fat cells that may have been the most significant, the researchers found. Multiple genes behaved differently, depending on whether someone had eaten or not before walking. Many of these genes produce proteins (蛋白质) that can improve blood sugar regulation and insulin (胰岛素) levels throughout the body and so are associated with improved metabolic health. These genes were much more active when the men had fasted before exercise than when they had breakfasted.
The implication of these results is that to gain the greatest health benefits from exercise, it may be wise to skip eating first.
8. The underlined expression “stomach it” in Paragraph 1 most probably means “______”.
A. digest the meal easily B. manage without breakfast
C. decide wisely what to eat D. eat whatever is offered
9. Why were the 10 people chosen for the experiment?
A. Their lifestyles were typical of ordinary people.
B. Their lack of exercise led to overweight.
C. They could walk at an average speed.
D. They had slow metabolic rates.
10. What happened to those who ate breakfast before exercise?
A. They successfully lost weight. B. They consumed a bit more calories.
C. They burned more fat on average. D. They displayed higher insulin levels.
11. What could be learned from the research?
A. A workout after breakfast improves gene performances.
B. Too much workout often slows metabolic rates.
C. Lifestyle is not as important as morning exercise.
D. Physical exercise before breakfast is better for health.
D
For the past five years, Paula Smith, a historian of science, has devoted herself to re-creating long-forgotten techniques. While doing research for her new book, she came across a 16th-century French manuscript(手稿)consisting of nearly 1,000 sets of instructions, covering subjects from tool making to finding the best sand.
The author's intention remains as mysterious(神秘)as his name; he may have been simply taking notes for his own records. But Smith was struck mainly by the fact that she didn't truly grasp any of the skills the author described. "You simply can't get an understanding of that handwork by reading about it," she says.
Though Smith did get her hands on the best sand, doing things the old-fashioned way isn't just about playing around with French mud. Reconstructing the work of the craftsmen(工匠)who lived centuries ago can reveal how they viewed the world, what objects filled their homes, and what went on in the workshops that produced them. It can even help solve present-day problems: In 2015, scientists discovered that a 10th-century English medicine for eve problems could kill a drug-resistant virus.
The work has also brought insights for museums, Smith says. One must know how an object was made in order to preserve it. What's more, reconstructions might be the only way to know what treasures looked like before time wore them down. Scholars have seen this idea in practice with ancient Greek and Roman statues. These sculptures were painted a rainbow of striking colours. We can't appreciate these kinds of details without seeing works of art as they originally appeared-something Smith believes you can do only when you have a road map.
Smith has put the manuscript's ideas into practice. Her final goal is to link the worlds of art and science back together: She believes that bringing the old recipes to life can help develop a kind of learning that highlights experimentation, teamwork, and problem solving.
Back when science—then called “the new philosophy”—took shape, academics looked to craftsmen for help in understanding the natural world. Microscopes and telescopes were invented by way of artistic tinkering(修补), as craftsmen experimented with glass to better bend light.
If we can rediscover the values of hands-on experience and craftwork, Smith says, we can marry the best of our modern insights with the handiness of our ancestors.
12. How did Smith, feel after reading the French manuscript?
A. Confused about the technical terms.
B. Impressed with its detailed instructions.
C. Discouraged by its complex structure.
D. Shocked for her own lack of hand skills.
13. According to Smith, the reconstruction work is done mainly to _____________.
A. restore old workshops B. understand the craftsmen
C. improve visual effects D. inspire the philosophers
14. Why does the author mention museums?
A. To reveal the beauty of ancient objects.
B. To present the findings of old science.
C. To highlight the importance of antiques.
D. To emphasise the values of hand skills.
15. Which would be the best title for this passage?
A. Craftsmen Set the Trends for Artists
B. Craftsmanship Leads to New Theories
C. Craftsmanship Makes Better Scientists
D. Craftsmen Reshape the Future of Science
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it's easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:
Schedule yearly exams.
___16___ Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.
Protect against UV rays .
Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it’s extremely important to wear sunglasses. ____17____ Give your eyes a break.
Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. ____18____ Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away.
____19____.
As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.
Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses.
Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. ____20____
Otherwise: you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.
A. Eat your greens.
B. Eye care should begin early in life.
C. They can properly protect your eyes.
D. Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.
E. Parents usually don’t care about their own eyesight.
F. Always follow the doctor’s advice for appropriate wear.
G. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.
第三部分 语言运用(共三节,满分40分)
第一节完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Charlotte Whitehead was born in England in 1843, and moved to Montreal, Canada at the age of five with her family. While ___21___ her ill elder sister throughout the years, Charlotte discovered she had a(n) interest in medicine. At 18 she married and ___22___ a family. Several years later, Charlotte said she wanted to be a ___23___. Her husband supported her decision.
Unfortunately, Canadian medical schools did not ___24___ women students at the time. Therefore, Charlotte went to the United States to study ___25___ at the Women’s Medical College in Philadelphia. It took her five years to ___26___ her medical degree.
Upon graduation, Charlotte returned to Montreal and set up a private ___27___. Three years later, she moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and there she was once again a ___28___ doctor. Many of her patients were from the nearby timber and railway camps. Charlotte ___29___ herself operating on damaged limbs and setting broken bones, in addition to delivering all the babies in the area.
But Charlotte had been practicing without a license. She had ______30______ a doctor’s license in both Montreal and Winnipeg, but was refused. The Manitoba College of Physicians and Surgeons, an all-male board, wanted her to ______31______ her studies at a Canadian medical college! Charlotte refused to. ______32______ her patients to spend time studying what she already knew. So in 1887, she appeared to the Manitoba Legislature to ______33______ a license to her but they, too, refused. Charlotte ______34______ to practice without a license until 1912. She died four years later at the age of 73.
In 1993,77 years after her ______35______, a medical license was issued ta Charlotte. This decision was made by the Manitoba Legislature to honor “this courageous and pioneering woman.”
21. A. raising B. teaching C. nursing D. missing
22. A. invented B. selected C. offered D. started
23 A. doctor B. musician C. lawyer D. physician
24. A. hire B. accept C. trust D. entertain
25. A. history B. physics C. medicine D. law
26. A. improve B. save C. design D. earn
27. A. school B. museum C. clinic D. lab
28. A. busy B. wealthy C. greedy D. lucky
29. A. helped B. found C. troubled D. imagined
30. A. put away B. taken over C. turned in D. applied
31. A. display B. change C. preview D. complete
32. A. leave B. charge C. test D. cure
33. A. sell B. donate C. issue D. show
34. A. continued B. promised C. pretended D. dreamed
35. A. birth B. death C. wedding D. graduation
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。
Some time after 10,000 BC, people made the first real attempt to control the world they lived ___36___ , through agriculture. Over thousands of years, they began to depend less on ___37___ could be hunted or gathered from the wild, and more on animals they had raised and crops they had sown.
Farming produced more food per person ___38___ hunting and gathering, so people were able to raise more children. And,as more children were born, more food ___39___(need). Agriculture gave people their first experience of the power of technology ___40___(change) lives.
By about 6000 BC,people ___41___ (discover)the best crops to grow and animals to raise. Later,they learned to work with the ___42___ (season),planting at the right time and, in dry areas, ___43___ (make) use of annual floods to irrigate (灌溉) their fields.
This style of farming lasted for quite a long time. Then,with ___44___ rise of science, changes began. New methods _____45_____ (mean) that fewer people worked in farming. In the last century or so, these changes have accelerated. New power machinery and artificial fertilizers (化肥) have now totally transformed a way of life that started in the Stone Age.
第三节(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
根据语境,用括号内所给词汇的正确形式填空。
46. He is part of a team ______ (consist) of 15 members. (所给词的适当形式填空)
47. It ______ (recommend) that children should sleep at least 10 hours every night. (所给词的适当形式填空)
48. People have a ______(tend) to place too much emphasis on what experts say. (所给词的适当形式填空)
49. It’s no trouble at all. On the contrary, it will be a great ______ (please) to help you. (所给词的适当形式填空)
50. Several important legal questions ______ (arise) in the contract negotiation yesterday. (所给词的适当形式填空)
51. I find it quite ______ (astonish) that none of you liked the play. (所给词的适当形式填空)
52. The artist combines different ______ (technique) skills in the same painting. (所给词的适当形式填空)
53. It is reported that women are in the ______ (minor) at the meeting. (所给词的适当形式填空)
54. The man in the river ________ (desperate) tried to reach the side. (所给词的适当形式填空)
55. You talk about achieving a balance between idealism and ______ (real) as if we already have a perfect one. (所给词的适当形式填空)
第四部分写作(共三节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
56. 为庆祝学校70周年生日,学校拟征集以校园缤纷落叶为主题的手工艺术作品。请你以学生会的名义在学校英文报上写一则通知,号君同学们积极参加。
注 意 :
1.词数80左右。开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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第二节(满分25分)
57. 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。
Joe, a man who was pushed into a desperate situation by the weight of life’s pressures, walked unsteadily back to his rental home. Blood streaming down from his eyes and forehead. The sky was covered with thick darkness. He had only one thought in mind: return home and sink into a deep sleep.
His business failed several years ago. Then he was trapped in the hardship of pancreatitis (胰腺炎). Yet, fate did not spare him. One day, after falling down in a faint, he was diagnosed with a deadly brain disease inherited from his father. Keeping it a secret from his parents, he struggled to maintain the false image of a normal life. He injected medicine daily, rented a smaller room, and cut his expenses to the lowest, all to save more money to repay debts.
That deep night, he suffered another attack of dizziness and collapsed with his electric bike in a tunnel. His head was injured while falling down, blood shed at the scene. After returning to consciousness, he finally made his way back to his room like a drunk man. He climbed onto the bed and lay motionless, as if waiting for death.
At the same time, some people were looking for him. Officer Simon in the local police station had received several emergency calls reporting that someone had fallen down inside a tunnel and was unable to get up. “I guessed he had drunk too much. He looked very dangerous,” said a passerby.
Three policemen led by Simon responded to the emergency call. They had handled over 20 emergency cases that day and had only eaten dinner at 11 pm. Despite their tiredness, they rushed to the scene, only to find a broken electric bike and some blood on the scene. Through security cameras, they finally traced Joe’s whereabouts and located his rental room at the end of a dark street.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hearing a hurried knock, Joe weakly opened the door, surprised to see the police.
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The police later shared their rescue experience on social media drawing more attention.
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中山市华侨中学2026届高二上第二次段考英语科试题
(注:本试卷卷面总分130分,用时120分钟)
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
A
BLOOD DRIVE & MARROW REGISTRATION
These patients deserve a chance at a normal, happy future and they rely on the kindness of the strangers to make that happen.
— Daisy, Isabelle’s Mother
Isabelle is the daughter of Daisy and Saman Mirzaei. In January 2008 Isabelle was diagnosed with a genetic blood disorder, beta thalassemia. Isabelle’s body is unable to produce healthy red blood cells. As a result, Isabelle has been receiving blood transfusions (输血) every 4-6weeks since she was 11 months old. A lifetime of regular transfusions can lead to serious medical problems. Her only chance at a normal, healthy life is to have a marrow transplant. Isabelle is an only child, so doctors have started a search for an unrelated marrow donor through The Match Registry. The Mirzaei family asks that you consider helping patients like Isabelle by registering to be a marrow donor and give the gift of life, the gift of blood.
Held at Wiley Hall
Wednesday, March26, 2014
Behind Heathman Dormitory/Butterfield Rd.
12:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Don’t forget to bring your driver’s license or another form of identification when you donate.
Visit www.ribc.org to make an appointment, Sponsor Code 3390.
FREE Kingston Pizza ! ! !
Marrow Donors: BE THE MATCH
bethematch.org
·be 18 to 44 years old
·in good health
·give a swab (化验标本) of your cheek cells for marrow typing
·FREE — sponsored by Michael’s Fund
WWW. ribc. org 800-283-8385
The Rhode Island Blood Center distributes blood products to hospitals in Rhode Island and Southern New England.
1. We can learn from the passage that__________.
A. the blood drive is organized by Isabelle's mother
B. Isabelle receives blood transfusions regularly
C. Isabelle has been ill for 11 months
D. doctors will sponsor Isabelle's family
2. To be a marrow donor, you must_____________.
A. be a relative of the patient B. carry a driver’s license
C. be at least 18 years old D. apply to Michael’s Fund
3. Those who want to help patients like Isabelle can ___________.
A. come to Wiley Hall every Wednesday
B. visit www. ribc. org for an appointment
C. contact their parents at 800-283-8385
D. call at hospitals in Rhode Island
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一则关于骨髓捐献的布告。通过Isabelle的故事,号召好心人捐骨髓。对于骨髓捐赠人的年龄要求,身体状况以及需要带的证件等情况进行了详细的说明。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“As a result, Isabelle has been receiving blood transfusions every 4-6weeks since she was 11 months old. (因此,Isabelle从11个月大开始,每4-6周就要接受一次输血。)”可知,Isabelle要经常接受输血。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Marrow Donors部分要求“be 18 to 44 years old (年龄在18到44岁之间)”可知,骨髓捐献者必须至少18岁。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Don’t forget to bring your driver’s license or another form of identification when you donate. (捐骨髓时别忘了带上你的驾照或其他形式的身份证明。)”及“visit www. Ribe.org to make an appointment (访问www. Ribe.org预约)”可知,想要帮助像Isabelle这样的病人可以登录网站预约。故选B。
B
On September 7 1991, the costliest hailstorm (雹暴) in Canadian history hit Calgary’s southern suburbs. As a result, since 1996 a group of insurance companies have spent about $2 million per year on the Alberta Hail Suppression Project. Airplanes seed threatening storm cells with a chemical to make small ice crystals fall as rain before they can grow into dangerous hailstones. But farmers in east-central Alberta — downwind of the hail project flights — worry that precious moisture (水分) is being stolen from their thirsty land by the cloud seeding.
Norman Stienwand, who farms in that area, has been addressing public meetings on this issue for years. “Basically, the provincial government is letting the insurance companies protect the Calgary-Edmonton urban area from hail,” Mr. Stienwand says, “but they’re increasing drought risk as far east as Saskatchewan.”
The Alberta hail project is managed by Terry Krauss, a cloud physicist who works for Weather Modification Inc. of Fargo, North Dakota. “We affect only a very small percentage of the total moisture in the air, so we cannot be causing drought.” Dr. Krauss says. “In fact, we may be helping increase the moisture downwind by creating wetter ground.”
One doubter about the safety of cloud seeding is Chuck Doswell, a research scientist who just retired from the University of Oklahoma. “In 1999, I personally saw significant tornadoes form from a seeded storm cell in Kansas,” Dr. Doswell says. “Does cloud seeding create killer storms or reduce moisture downwind? No one really knows, of course, but the seeding goes on.”
Given the degree of doubt, Mr. Stienwand suggests, “It would be wise to stop cloud seeding.” In practice, doubt has had the opposite effect. Due to the lack of scientific proof concerning their impacts, no one has succeeded in winning a lawsuit against cloud-seeding companies. Hence, private climate engineering can proceed in relative legal safety.
4. What does the project aim to do?
A. Conserve moisture in the soil. B. Forecast disastrous hailstorms.
C. Prevent the formation of hailstones. D. Investigate chemical use in farming.
5. Who are opposed to the project?
A. Managers of insurance companies. B. Farmers in east-central Alberta.
C. Provincial government officials. D. Residents of Calgary and Edmonton.
6. Why does Dr. Doswell mention the tornadoes he saw in 1999?
A. To compare different kinds of seeding methods. B. To illustrate the development of big hailstorms.
C. To show the link between storms and moisture. D. To indicate a possible danger of cloud seeding.
7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Scientific studies have proved Stienwand right. B. Cloud-seeding companies will continue to exist.
C. The doubt about cloud seeding has disappeared. D. Private climate engineering is illegal in Canada.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了1991年9月7日,加拿大历史上损失最大的冰雹袭击了卡尔加里的南郊。因此,自1996年以来,一组保险公司每年在艾伯塔省冰雹抑制项目上花费约200万美元。飞机在有威胁的风暴中心中播撒一种化学物质,使小冰晶在变成危险的冰雹之前像雨一样落下。但是,在艾伯塔省中东部的农民们担心,“冰雹计划”飞行的下风处,宝贵的水分正被人工降雨从他们干渴的土地上偷走。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“As a result, since 1996 a group of insurance companies have spent about $2 million per year on the Alberta Hail Suppression Project. Airplanes seed threatening storm cells with a chemical to make small ice crystals fall as rain before they can grow into dangerous hailstones.(因此,自1996年以来,一组保险公司每年在艾伯塔省冰雹抑制项目上花费约200万美元。飞机在有威胁的风暴中心中播撒一种化学物质,使小冰晶在变成危险的冰雹之前像雨一样落下)”可知,这个项目的目标是防止冰雹的形成。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“But farmers in east-central Alberta — downwind of the hail project flights — worry that precious moisture (水分) is being stolen from their thirsty land by the cloud seeding.(但是,在艾伯塔省中东部的农民们担心,“冰雹计划”飞行的下风处,宝贵的水分正被人工降雨从他们干渴的土地上偷走)”可知,艾伯塔省中东部的农民反对这个项目。故选B。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“One doubter about the safety of cloud seeding is Chuck Doswell, a research scientist who just retired from the University of Oklahoma. “In 1999, I personally saw significant tornadoes form from a seeded storm cell in Kansas,” Dr. Doswell says. “Does cloud seeding create killer storms or reduce moisture downwind? No one really knows, of course, but the seeding goes on.”(查克·多斯韦尔是一位刚刚从俄克拉何马大学退休的研究科学家,他对人工降雨的安全性持怀疑态度。“1999年,我在堪萨斯州亲眼目睹了由种子风暴细胞形成的重大龙卷风,”多斯韦尔博士说。“人工降雨会制造致命风暴还是减少顺风处的水分?当然,没有人真正知道,但是播种还在继续。”)”可推知,多斯韦尔博士提到他在1999年看到的龙卷风是为了提示人工降雨可能带来的危险。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Given the degree of doubt, Mr. Stienwand suggests, “It would be wise to stop cloud seeding.” In practice, doubt has had the opposite effect. Due to the lack of scientific proof concerning their impacts, no one has succeeded in winning a lawsuit against cloud-seeding companies. Hence, private climate engineering can proceed in relative legal safety.(考虑到质疑的程度,斯廷旺德建议,“停止人工降雨是明智的。”在实践中,怀疑产生了相反的效果。由于缺乏有关其影响的科学证据,没有人成功地赢得了对人工降雨公司的诉讼。因此,私人气候工程可以在相对合法的安全条件下进行)”可推知,从最后一段我们能推断出人工降雨公司将继续存在。故选B。
C
For those who can stomach it, working out before breakfast may be more beneficial for health than eating first, according to a study of meal timing and physical activity.
Athletes and scientists have long known that meal timing affects performance. However, far less has been known about how meal timing and exercise might affect general health.
To find out, British scientists conducted a study. They first found 10 overweight and inactive but otherwise healthy young men, whose lifestyles are, for better and worse, representative of those of most of us. They tested the men’s fitness and resting metabolic (新陈代谢的) rates and took samples (样品) of their blood and fat tissue.
Then, on two separate morning visits to the scientists’ lab, each man walked for an hour at an average speed that, in theory, should allow his body to rely mainly on fat for fuel. Before one of these workouts, the men skipped breakfast, meaning that they exercised on a completely empty stomach after a long overnight fast (禁食). On the other occasion, they ate a rich morning meal about two hours before they started walking.
Just before and an hour after each workout, the scientists took additional samples of the men’s blood and fat tissue.
Then they compared the samples. There were considerable differences. Most obviously, the men displayed lower blood sugar levels at the start of their workouts when they had skipped breakfast than when they had eaten. As a result, they burned more fat during walks on an empty stomach than when they had eaten first. On the other hand, they burned slightly more calories (卡路里), on average, during the workout after breakfast than after fasting.
But it was the effects deep within the fat cells that may have been the most significant, the researchers found. Multiple genes behaved differently, depending on whether someone had eaten or not before walking. Many of these genes produce proteins (蛋白质) that can improve blood sugar regulation and insulin (胰岛素) levels throughout the body and so are associated with improved metabolic health. These genes were much more active when the men had fasted before exercise than when they had breakfasted.
The implication of these results is that to gain the greatest health benefits from exercise, it may be wise to skip eating first.
8. The underlined expression “stomach it” in Paragraph 1 most probably means “______”.
A. digest the meal easily B. manage without breakfast
C. decide wisely what to eat D. eat whatever is offered
9. Why were the 10 people chosen for the experiment?
A. Their lifestyles were typical of ordinary people.
B. Their lack of exercise led to overweight.
C. They could walk at an average speed.
D. They had slow metabolic rates.
10. What happened to those who ate breakfast before exercise?
A. They successfully lost weight. B. They consumed a bit more calories.
C. They burned more fat on average. D. They displayed higher insulin levels.
11. What could be learned from the research?
A. A workout after breakfast improves gene performances.
B. Too much workout often slows metabolic rates.
C. Lifestyle is not as important as morning exercise.
D. Physical exercise before breakfast is better for health.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. B 11. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是说明文。文章介绍了一项研究,结果表明对于那些能忍受的人来说,不吃早餐锻炼可能对健康更有益。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。根据下文working out before breakfast may be more beneficial for health than eating first可知,早餐前锻炼可能比先吃饭再锻炼对健康更有益,因此推断这里说的是那些不吃早饭先锻炼的人,因此推断划线词与B项“不吃早饭能应付”意思相近。故选B。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的They first found 10 overweight and inactive but otherwise healthy young men, whose lifestyles are, for better and worse, representative of those of most of us.可知,他们首先找到了10个超重的,不活跃但健康的年轻人,他们的生活方式可以说更好,也可以说更糟,代表了我们大多数人。因此可知,实验时选择的10个人的生活方式代表了普通人。故选A。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段的As a result, they burned more fat during walks on an empty stomach than when they had eaten first. On the other hand. they burned slightly more calories(卡路里), on average, during the workout after breakfast than after fasting.可知,结果,他们空腹散步时燃烧的脂肪比他们首先吃东西时所燃烧的脂肪要多。 另一方面。平均而言,他们在早餐后锻炼时燃烧的卡路里略多于禁食后。因此可知,锻炼前吃早饭消耗更多一点的热量。故选B。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段The implication of these results is that to gain the greatest health benefits from exercise, it may be wise to skip eating first.可知,这些结果的暗示,为了从运动中获得最大的健康益处,先不吃东西可能更明智。因此推断早饭前的体育锻炼对健康更有益。故选D。
D
For the past five years, Paula Smith, a historian of science, has devoted herself to re-creating long-forgotten techniques. While doing research for her new book, she came across a 16th-century French manuscript(手稿)consisting of nearly 1,000 sets of instructions, covering subjects from tool making to finding the best sand.
The author's intention remains as mysterious(神秘)as his name; he may have been simply taking notes for his own records. But Smith was struck mainly by the fact that she didn't truly grasp any of the skills the author described. "You simply can't get an understanding of that handwork by reading about it" she says.
Though Smith did get her hands on the best sand, doing things the old-fashioned way isn't just about playing around with French mud. Reconstructing the work of the craftsmen(工匠)who lived centuries ago can reveal how they viewed the world, what objects filled their homes, and what went on in the workshops that produced them. It can even help solve present-day problems: In 2015, scientists discovered that a 10th-century English medicine for eve problems could kill a drug-resistant virus.
The work has also brought insights for museums, Smith says. One must know how an object was made in order to preserve it. What's more, reconstructions might be the only way to know what treasures looked like before time wore them down. Scholars have seen this idea in practice with ancient Greek and Roman statues. These sculptures were painted a rainbow of striking colours. We can't appreciate these kinds of details without seeing works of art as they originally appeared-something Smith believes you can do only when you have a road map.
Smith has put the manuscript's ideas into practice. Her final goal is to link the worlds of art and science back together: She believes that bringing the old recipes to life can help develop a kind of learning that highlights experimentation, teamwork, and problem solving.
Back when science—then called “the new philosophy”—took shape, academics looked to craftsmen for help in understanding the natural world. Microscopes and telescopes were invented by way of artistic tinkering(修补), as craftsmen experimented with glass to better bend light.
If we can rediscover the values of hands-on experience and craftwork, Smith says, we can marry the best of our modern insights with the handiness of our ancestors.
12. How did Smith, feel after reading the French manuscript?
A. Confused about the technical terms.
B. Impressed with its detailed instructions.
C. Discouraged by its complex structure.
D. Shocked for her own lack of hand skills.
13. According to Smith, the reconstruction work is done mainly to _____________.
A. restore old workshops B. understand the craftsmen
C. improve visual effects D. inspire the philosophers
14. Why does the author mention museums?
A. To reveal the beauty of ancient objects.
B. To present the findings of old science.
C. To highlight the importance of antiques.
D. To emphasise the values of hand skills.
15. Which would be the best title for this passage?
A. Craftsmen Set the Trends for Artists
B. Craftsmanship Leads to New Theories
C. Craftsmanship Makes Better Scientists
D. Craftsmen Reshape the Future of Science
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述科学家Paula Smith致力于对古代手工技能的研究,认为科学家如果能够把古代的手工技能和现代的科学方法结合起来,就能够创造更大成就。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“But Smith was struck mainly by the fact that she didn't truly grasp any of the skills the author described. "You simply can't get an understanding of that handwork by reading about it," she says.” 让史密斯震惊的主要是,她并没有真正掌握作者所描述的任何技能。她说:“你根本无法通过阅读来了解这些手工作品。” 由此可知读完这份法国手稿,这种手工技能让史密斯感到震惊,故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Reconstructing the work of the craftsmen(工匠)who lived centuries ago can reveal how they viewed the world, what objects filled their homes, ” 重建几个世纪前工匠的作品,可以揭示他们如何看待世界,他们的家里有什么物件。由此可知,重建工作主要是为了了解工匠。故选B。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“The work has also brought insights for museums, Smith says. One must know how on object was made in order to preserve it. What's more, reconstructions might be the only way to know what treasures looked like before time wore them down.” 史密斯说,这项工作也给博物馆带来了深刻的见解。为了保存它,一个人必须知道一件物品是如何制成的。更重要的是,重建可能是唯一的方法,以了解宝藏磨损之前的样子。因此可知,博物馆要想很好保存物品,必须要知道这件物品是如何制成的,也是在强调手工技能的价值,故选D。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“If we can rediscover the values of hands-on experience and craftwork, Smith says, we can marry the best of our modern insights with the handiness of our ancestors. ”史密斯说,如果我们能重新发现实践经验和工艺的价值,我们就能将现代的最好见解与我们祖先的灵巧结合起来。由此可知本文的中心思想就在于如果科学家能把古代的手工技巧同现代的理论结合起来,就能够获得更多的成就。C选项Craftsmanship Makes Better Scientists工艺造就了更好的科学家,符合文章主题,适合做标题,故选C。
【点睛】标题猜测题。属于主旨大意题的一种,标题应位于文章之首,概括文章内容,点明文章主题。它可以是单词,短语,或句子。确定文章标题,第一,标题要与主题密切相关;其次,看标题是否能概括全文内容,不能只概括短文中的某些事实或细节;第三,标题范围不应太大或太小;最后,标题应新颖,概括性强并且精炼。小题4中C选项概括文中主旨大意,与主题密切相关,故选C。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it's easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:
Schedule yearly exams.
___16___ Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.
Protect against UV rays .
Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it’s extremely important to wear sunglasses. ____17____ Give your eyes a break.
Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. ____18____ Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away.
____19____.
As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.
Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses.
Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. ____20____
Otherwise: you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.
A. Eat your greens.
B. Eye care should begin early in life.
C. They can properly protect your eyes.
D. Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.
E. Parents usually don’t care about their own eyesight.
F. Always follow the doctor’s advice for appropriate wear.
G. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.
【答案】16. B 17. C 18. G 19. A 20. F
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章通过给出五个建议,描述如何拥有健康的视力。
【16题详解】
由空格处后的句子Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check.可知,专家建议父母们应在孩子6到12月时就应带他们去医生那里做一个仔细的检查。选项B:眼睛护理应开始于早期。前后句呼应,故选B项。
【17题详解】
空格上一句No matter what the season is, it’s extremely important to wear sunglasses.提到,无论什么季节,戴太阳镜都很重要。选项C:他们可以适当保护你的眼睛。they指代太阳镜,前后呼应,故选C项。
【18题详解】
空格上一句Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products.提到,三分之二的美国人每天花费七个小时使用电脑或是电子产品。选项G:这些频繁的用眼活动增加了眼睛疲劳的风险。前后呼应,故选G项。
【19题详解】
由空格处下一段As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.可知,保护视力要多吃蔬菜和水果,里面的维生素对眼睛有好处。与选项A:吃青菜,前后内容呼应,故选A项。
【20题详解】
空格前面的内容提到,美国人戴隐形眼镜来提高视力,空格后面Otherwise: you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.否则,你可能会有红眼病,眼痛或是更多严重的眼睛问题。选项F:为了佩戴舒适,要遵从医生的建议,使空格前后内容衔接自然,故选F项。
第三部分 语言运用(共三节,满分40分)
第一节完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Charlotte Whitehead was born in England in 1843, and moved to Montreal, Canada at the age of five with her family. While ___21___ her ill elder sister throughout the years, Charlotte discovered she had a(n) interest in medicine. At 18 she married and ___22___ a family. Several years later, Charlotte said she wanted to be a ___23___. Her husband supported her decision.
Unfortunately, Canadian medical schools did not ___24___ women students at the time. Therefore, Charlotte went to the United States to study ___25___ at the Women’s Medical College in Philadelphia. It took her five years to ___26___ her medical degree.
Upon graduation, Charlotte returned to Montreal and set up a private ___27___. Three years later, she moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and there she was once again a ___28___ doctor. Many of her patients were from the nearby timber and railway camps. Charlotte ___29___ herself operating on damaged limbs and setting broken bones, in addition to delivering all the babies in the area.
But Charlotte had been practicing without a license. She had ______30______ a doctor’s license in both Montreal and Winnipeg, but was refused. The Manitoba College of Physicians and Surgeons, an all-male board, wanted her to ______31______ her studies at a Canadian medical college! Charlotte refused to. ______32______ her patients to spend time studying what she already knew. So in 1887, she appeared to the Manitoba Legislature to ______33______ a license to her but they, too, refused. Charlotte ______34______ to practice without a license until 1912. She died four years later at the age of 73.
In 1993,77 years after her ______35______, a medical license was issued ta Charlotte. This decision was made by the Manitoba Legislature to honor “this courageous and pioneering woman.”
21. A. raising B. teaching C. nursing D. missing
22. A. invented B. selected C. offered D. started
23. A. doctor B. musician C. lawyer D. physician
24. A. hire B. accept C. trust D. entertain
25. A. history B. physics C. medicine D. law
26. A. improve B. save C. design D. earn
27. A. school B. museum C. clinic D. lab
28. A. busy B. wealthy C. greedy D. lucky
29. A. helped B. found C. troubled D. imagined
30. A. put away B. taken over C. turned in D. applied
31. A. display B. change C. preview D. complete
32. A. leave B. charge C. test D. cure
33. A. sell B. donate C. issue D. show
34. A. continued B. promised C. pretended D. dreamed
35. A. birth B. death C. wedding D. graduation
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. D 32. A 33. C 34. A 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了加拿大女医生Charlotte Whitehead勇敢追求医学梦想,尽管面临重重困难,包括无法获得行医执照,但她依然坚持行医多年,最终在去世后多年获得荣誉医学执照的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在多年照顾生病的姐姐的过程中,Charlotte发现自己对医学产生了兴趣。A. raising抚养,养育;B. teaching教授;C. nursing照顾,护理;D. missing想念,错过。根据下文“her ill elder sister”可知,Charlotte照顾生病的姐姐多年。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:18岁时,她结了婚,生了第一个孩子。A. invented发明;B. selected选择;C. offered提供;D. started开始,创办。根据上文“At 18 she married”和常识可知,她结婚后生了第一个孩子。start a family“生第一个孩子”,固定短语。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:几年后,Charlotte说她想成为一名医生。A. doctor医生;B. musician音乐家;C. lawyer律师;D. physician内科医生。根据后文“Therefore, Charlotte went to the United States to study ___5___ at the Women’s Medical College in Philadelphia.”和第八空后的“doctor”可知,Charlotte想去学医,所以她想成为一名医生。doctor为广义的医生,包括内科医生、外科医生等,而physician特指内科医生,此处用doctor更合适。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:不幸的是,当时加拿大的医学院不接受女学生。A. hire雇佣;B. accept接受;C. trust信任;D. entertain娱乐。根据后文“Therefore, Charlotte went to the United States to study”可知,Charlotte去了美国学医,说明加拿大的医学院不接受女学生。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:因此,Charlotte去了美国,在费城的女子医学院学习医学。A. history历史;B. physics物理;C. medicine医学;D. law法律。根据前文“She discovered she had a(n) interest in medicine.”可知,Charlotte对医学感兴趣,所以她去美国学习医学。故选C。
26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:她花了五年时间获得了医学学位。A. improve提高;B. save拯救;C. design设计;D. earn获得,挣得。根据下文“her medical degree”可知,此处指获得医学学位。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:毕业后,Charlotte回到蒙特利尔,开了一家私人诊所。A. school学校;B. museum博物馆;C. clinic诊所;D. lab实验室。根据前文“Charlotte discovered she had a(n) interest in medicine.”和“It took her five years to ___6___ her medical degree.”可知,Charlotte学了医学并获得了医学学位,所以她毕业后开了一家私人诊所。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:三年后,她搬到了马尼托巴省的温尼伯,在那里她再次成为了一名忙碌的医生。A. busy忙碌的;B. wealthy富有的;C. greedy贪婪的;D. lucky幸运的。根据后文“Many of her patients were from the nearby timber and railway camps.”可知,她的病人很多,所以她很忙碌。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:除了为该地区所有孕妇接生外,Charlotte还发现自己经常为四肢受伤的人做手术,接骨。A. helped帮助;B. found发现;C. troubled使烦恼;D. imagined想象。根据后文“operating on damaged limbs and setting broken bones”可知,这是Charlotte行医过程中发现自己经常做的事情。故选B。
30题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:她曾在蒙特利尔和温尼伯申请过医生执照,但都被拒绝了。A. put away放好,收起来;B. taken over接管;C. turned in上交;D. applied申请。根据后文“but was refused”可知,她申请医生执照被拒绝。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:马尼托巴医师和外科医生学院,一个全男性的委员会,希望她在加拿大的一所医学院完成她的学业!A. display展示;B. change改变;C. preview预览;D. complete完成。根据下文“her studies at a Canadian medical college”可知,该委员会希望她在加拿大的一所医学院完成学业,即重新在加拿大学医以获得认可。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:Charlotte拒绝了,她不想离开她的病人去花时间学习她已经知道的东西。A. leave离开;B. charge收费;C. test测试;D. cure治愈。根据后文“her patients to spend time studying what she already knew”可知,Charlotte不想离开她的病人去重新学习她已经知道的知识。故选A。
33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:所以1887年,她向马尼托巴立法机构申请颁发给她执照,但他们也拒绝了。A. sell卖;B. donate捐赠;C. issue颁发,发布;D. show展示。根据后文“a license to her”可知,此处指Charlotte向马尼托巴立法机构申请颁发给她执照。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:Charlotte在没有执照的情况下继续行医,直到1912年。A. continued继续;B. promised承诺;C. pretended假装;D. dreamed梦想。根据后文“to practice without a license until 1912”可知,在没有获得执照的情况下,Charlotte继续行医到1912年。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:1993年,即她去世77年后,马尼托巴省向她颁发了医生执照。A. birth出生;B. death死亡;C. wedding婚礼;D. graduation毕业。根据上文“She died four years later at the age of 73.”可知,Charlotte在73岁时去世,所以此处指她去世后77年。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。
Some time after 10,000 BC, people made the first real attempt to control the world they lived ___36___ , through agriculture. Over thousands of years, they began to depend less on ___37___ could be hunted or gathered from the wild, and more on animals they had raised and crops they had sown.
Farming produced more food per person ___38___ hunting and gathering, so people were able to raise more children. And,as more children were born, more food ___39___(need). Agriculture gave people their first experience of the power of technology ___40___(change) lives.
By about 6000 BC,people ___41___ (discover)the best crops to grow and animals to raise. Later,they learned to work with the ___42___ (season),planting at the right time and, in dry areas, ___43___ (make) use of annual floods to irrigate (灌溉) their fields.
This style of farming lasted for quite a long time. Then,with ___44___ rise of science, changes began. New methods _____45_____ (mean) that fewer people worked in farming. In the last century or so, these changes have accelerated. New power machinery and artificial fertilizers (化肥) have now totally transformed a way of life that started in the Stone Age.
【答案】36. in 37. what
38. than 39. was needed
40. to change
41. had discovered
42. seasons
43. making 44. the
45. meant.
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了农业的发展历史。
【36题详解】
考查介词。句意:公元前10000年以后,人们第一次真正尝试通过农业来控制他们所居住的世界。分析可知,“they lived _____”应是之前名词the world 的定语从句,定语从句引导词被省略,可推知先行词应是在从句中作宾语,即:they lived in the world. live in+名词,意为“居住在某地”。故填in。
【37题详解】
考查名词性从句。句意:在几千年的时间里,他们开始减少对我们从野外采集的猎物的依赖,而更多地依赖他们饲养的动物和播种的庄稼。分析句子,宾语从句部分缺主语,所以引导词应为“连接代词”。根据句意,此处缺“什么”之意。故填what。
【38题详解】
考查固定搭配。句意:农业比狩猎和采集的人均粮食产量更高。结合句意可知,此句中将农业生产与狩猎和采集相比,应用比较连词than。more… than,意为“比……更”故填than。
【39题详解】
考查时态语态。句意:随着越多的小孩出生,越多的食物被需要。分析句子,逻辑主语和need之间表示被动逻辑。同时此处描述的是过去的时间,所以时态应用过去时。故此处应用过去时的被动语态。food为不可数名词。故填was needed。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:农业让人们第一次体验到技术改变生活的力量。分析句子,简单句中已有动词gave故提示词部分需用非谓语动词。分析句意,此处需用不定式表示目的。故填to change。
【41题详解】
考查时态。句意:大约在公元前6000年,人们已经发现了最适宜种植的庄稼和最适宜饲养的牲畜。分析句子,简单句中除了提示词外无其余动词,故此处需用动词的时态。逻辑主语和提示词之间表示主动逻辑。by + 过去时间 译为“到…为止”,后面的句子用过去完成时。故填had discovered.
【42题详解】
考查名词复数。句意:后来,他们学会了因地制宜,在适当的时间播种,在干旱地区,利用每年的洪水来灌溉农田。分析句子,提示词的词性为为可数名词,应用复数形式。故填seasons。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:后来,他们学会了因地制宜,在适当的时间播种,在干旱地区,利用每年的洪水来灌溉农田。分析句子,make所处的分句中无主语,故此处需用非谓语动词。make use of和逻辑主语they之间表示“主动”关系。所以此处用现在分词形式(doing)形式做状语。故填making。
【44题详解】
考查定冠词。句意:随着科学的崛起,事情发生了变化。with the rise of 译为“随着......的崛起”是固定短语。故填the。
【45题详解】
考查时态。句意:新方法意味着更少的人从事农业。分析句子,主句部分无其他动词,故此处需填时态。文章的整体时态是过去时,根据时态一致原则此处也应为过去时。逻辑主语和动词之间表示主动关系。所以此处填过去时的主动形式。故填meant。
第三节(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
根据语境,用括号内所给词汇的正确形式填空。
46. He is part of a team ______ (consist) of 15 members. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】consisting
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意:他是一个由15人组成的小组的一员。a team和consist of为逻辑主谓关系,应用现在分词,作后置定语。故填consisting。
47. It ______ (recommend) that children should sleep at least 10 hours every night. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】is recommended
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态语态。句意:建议儿童每晚至少睡10个小时。it和recommend为被动关系,需用被动语态,陈述客观事实,使用一般现在时,be动词用is。故填is recommended。
48. People have a ______(tend) to place too much emphasis on what experts say. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】tendency
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:人们倾向于过分强调专家所说的话。此处应用名词tendency作宾语,冠词a提示用其单数形式。故填tendency。
49. It’s no trouble at all. On the contrary, it will be a great ______ (please) to help you. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】pleasure
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:这根本不算什么麻烦。相反,能帮到你我会很高兴。不定冠词a修饰单数可数名词,空处需填名词pleasure,作表语,此处为抽象名词具体化。故填pleasure。
50. Several important legal questions ______ (arise) in the contract negotiation yesterday. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】arose
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态。句意:昨天合同谈判中出现了几个重要的法律问题。此处作谓语动词,由时间状语yesterday可知,句子陈述过去发生的事情,应用一般过去时。故填arose。
51. I find it quite ______ (astonish) that none of you liked the play. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】astonishing
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意:我发现你们竟然都不喜欢那出戏,这让我很惊讶。“find it adj that...”为固定句型,it为形式宾语,that引导的宾语从句为真正的宾语,空处需填形容词作宾语补足语,修饰这件事,用形容词astonishing意为“令人惊讶的”作宾语补足语。故填astonishing。
52. The artist combines different ______ (technique) skills in the same painting. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】technical
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意:这位艺术家在同一幅画中运用了不同的工艺技巧。此处修饰名词skills,应用形容词technical“工艺的”,作定语。故填technical。
53. It is reported that women are in the ______ (minor) at the meeting. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】minority
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:据报道,妇女在会议中占少数。空处需填名词minority,作介词in的宾语,in the minority为固定搭配,意为“占少数”。故填minority。
54. The man in the river ________ (desperate) tried to reach the side. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】desperately
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意:在河里的那个男人拼命地试图到达岸边。此处修饰动词tried,应用副词desperately,意为“拼命地,不顾一切地”,作状语。故填desperately。
55. You talk about achieving a balance between idealism and ______ (real) as if we already have a perfect one. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】realism
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:你谈到在理想主义和现实主义之间取得平衡,好像我们已经有了一个完美的平衡。此处和idealism并列关系,应用名词realism“现实主义”,作宾语,不可数名词。故填realism。
第四部分写作(共三节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
56. 为庆祝学校70周年生日,学校拟征集以校园缤纷落叶为主题的手工艺术作品。请你以学生会的名义在学校英文报上写一则通知,号君同学们积极参加。
注 意 :
1.词数80左右。开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Notice
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Students Union
【答案】 Notice
Dear fellows! To celebrate the 70th anniversary of our school, the Students Union is going to collect artworks made of beautiful fallen leaves on campus and the best ones will be awarded with a delicate gift.
It’s a good opportunity to get close to nature. You can walk into nature to collect leaves that you think are beautiful and create unique and special artworks that only belong to you. Your art works should have a positive theme and be convenient to demonstrate. Besides, all artworks should be submitted to the Students Union before October 25.
Let’s move! Don’t miss those precious gifts presented by nature!
Students Union
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文。要求考生以学生会的名义在学校英文报上写一则通知,号召同学们积极参加以校园缤纷落叶为主题的手工艺术作品活动。
【详解】1.词汇积累
收集:collect→gather
上交:submit→hand in
展示:demonstrate→display
此外:besides→in addition
2.句式拓展
并列句变复合句
原句:To celebrate the 70th anniversary of our school, the Students Union is going to collect artworks made of beautiful fallen leaves on campus and the best ones will be awarded with a delicate gift.
拓展句:To celebrate the 70th anniversary of our school, the Students Union is going to collect artworks which are made of beautiful fallen leaves on campus and the best ones will be awarded with a delicate gift.
【点睛】[高分句型1]
You can walk into nature to collect leaves that you think are beautiful and create unique and special artworks that only belong to you.(运用了that引导的定语从句)
[高分句型2]
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of our school, the Students Union is going to collect artworks made of beautiful fallen leaves on campus and the best ones will be awarded with a delicate gift.(运用了动词不定式作目的状语,过去分词短语作后置定语)
第二节(满分25分)
57. 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。
Joe, a man who was pushed into a desperate situation by the weight of life’s pressures, walked unsteadily back to his rental home. Blood streaming down from his eyes and forehead. The sky was covered with thick darkness. He had only one thought in mind: return home and sink into a deep sleep.
His business failed several years ago. Then he was trapped in the hardship of pancreatitis (胰腺炎). Yet, fate did not spare him. One day, after falling down in a faint, he was diagnosed with a deadly brain disease inherited from his father. Keeping it a secret from his parents, he struggled to maintain the false image of a normal life. He injected medicine daily, rented a smaller room, and cut his expenses to the lowest, all to save more money to repay debts.
That deep night, he suffered another attack of dizziness and collapsed with his electric bike in a tunnel. His head was injured while falling down, blood shed at the scene. After returning to consciousness, he finally made his way back to his room like a drunk man. He climbed onto the bed and lay motionless, as if waiting for death.
At the same time, some people were looking for him. Officer Simon in the local police station had received several emergency calls reporting that someone had fallen down inside a tunnel and was unable to get up. “I guessed he had drunk too much. He looked very dangerous,” said a passerby.
Three policemen led by Simon responded to the emergency call. They had handled over 20 emergency cases that day and had only eaten dinner at 11 pm. Despite their tiredness, they rushed to the scene, only to find a broken electric bike and some blood on the scene. Through security cameras, they finally traced Joe’s whereabouts and located his rental room at the end of a dark street.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hearing a hurried knock, Joe weakly opened the door, surprised to see the police.
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The police later shared their rescue experience on social media, drawing more attention.
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【答案】Possible version 1:
Hearing a hurried knock, Joe weakly opened the door, surprised to see the police.“Are you Joe?” Officer Simon asked anxiously, stepping inside and scanning the dimly lit room. Joe nodded weakly, his eyes still half-closed with exhaustion. The policemen quickly assessed his condition, noting the bloodstains on his clothes and he visible injury on his head. They gently guided him on to the couch and called for an ambulance. As they waited, they comforted Joe, reassuring him that he was safe and that help was on the way. Joe, overwhelmed by the sudden concern, began to sob quietly, feeling a warmth he hadn’t experienced in along time.
The police later shared their rescue experience on social media, drawing more attention. The post quickly went viral, touching the hearts of many, with netizens praising the officers for their dedication and compassion. Donations poured in for Joe’s medical expenses, and volunteers offered to assist with his daily needs. Strangers reached out, offering words of encouragement and hope. Joe, who had long felt abandoned by fate, was touched by the warmth of strangers. With the help of the police and the kindness of netizens, he began to regain hope, starting to rebuild his life. The dark tunnel he once stumbled through became a passage to a brighter future.
Possible version 2:
Hearing a hurried knock, Joe weakly opened the door, surprised to see the police. Officer Simon,at the front, immediately noticed Joe’s terrible state.“Sir, are you all right?We received a call about someone in danger and found your bike and blood near the tunnel.”Joe nodded faintly, trying to convey his gratitude. The policemen quickly assessed his condition and insisted on taking him to the hospital. Reluctantly, Joe agreed, realizing that his life was still worth fighting for. As they left, Simon gently reassured him,“Don’t worry, we’ll take care of everything.”
The police later shared their rescue experience on social media,draving more attention. They described the miserable scene in the tunnel and Joe’s fragile condition when they found him. The post highlighted the importance of responding to emergency calls promptly and the dedication of the police force in saving lives. Netizens we re moved by Joe's story and the officers' compassion. Donations poured in for Joe’s medical expenses,and messages of encouragement flooded his inbox, reminding him that he was not alone in his battle. The community gathered around him, offering not just financial support but emotional strength,turning Joe’s tale of despair into the story of faith, hope and love.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了被生活压力推入绝境的主人公Joe在深夜回家时,因眩晕骑电动车摔倒在隧道里,头部受伤,现场有流血。Joe醒后独自回到了家中,意志消沉。警察接到隧道有人受伤的举报电话后,经过努力寻找,终于找到了躺在出租屋的Joe,并给予他无微不至的关怀和及时的治疗,并在网上分享了救助过程,吸引了大量网民的帮助和鼓励,使得Joe感受到了温暖,重拾希望,建设新生活。
【详解】以第一篇为例
1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“听到急促的敲门声,Joe无力地打开门,惊讶地发现是警察。”可知,该段可描写警察来后对Joe的帮助。
②由第二段首句内容“警方随后在社交媒体上分享了他们的救援经历,吸引了更多的关注。”可知,该段可描写网友们对Joe的支持和帮助,以及Joe的感受和行动。
2. 续写线索:警察到来——对Joe情况的查看,给予关怀——叫来救护车送往医院——Joe感动——网上分享——网友们的帮助和鼓励——感动——重拾希望——点题
3. 词汇激活:
行为类:
①评估、评价:assess/evaluate
②带领、引导:guide/lead
③提供:offer/provide
④遗弃、抛弃:abandon/desert
情绪类:
①不安地、忧虑地:anxiously/restlessly
②鼓励:encouragement/inspiration
【点睛】【高分句型1】As they waited, they comforted Joe, reassuring him that he was safe and that help was on the way.(运用了以连词as引导的时间状语从句和两个并列的以连接词that引导的宾语从句。)
【高分句型2】Joe, who had long felt abandoned by fate, was touched by the warmth of strangers.(运用了以关系代词who引导的非限制性定语从句。)
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