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2023-2024学年第二学期第一次考试
高二英语试题
注意事项:
1.答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息
2.请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
第一部分听力 (1-20小题,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)
例:How much is the shirt?
A.£19.15. B.£9.18. C.£9.15.
答案是 C。
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What is Cathy dissatisfied with the dress?
A. Its color. B. Its style. C. Its price.
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How will the speakers go?
A. By taxi. B. By subway. C. By bus.
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How much should the girl pay for the ticket?
A. $5. B. $10. C. $15.
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Where are the speakers probably?
A In a classroom. B. In an office. C. In a hospital.
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What does Mike think is the most important quality in a friend?
A. Being honest. B. Being forgiving. C. Being talented.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
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】
6. Why will the speakers have a meeting?
A. To improve a project. B. To start a new project. C. To choose a project.
7. What day is it today?
A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday.
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】
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Former colleagues.
B. Landlady and renter.
C. Interviewer and interviewee.
9. What is the man trying to do?
A. Look for a new roommate. B. Rent a cheaper apartment. C. Get a new job in town.
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】
10. What did the man have at noon?
A. Lamb stew. B. Fried potatoes. C. Beans.
11. Who is Ivan?
A. The man’s brother. B. The couple’s son. C. The woman’s colleague.
12. What will the speakers do this Sunday?
A. Attend a party. B. Go hiking. C. Have a family gathering.
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 kind of story is Carol writing?
A. A romance. B. A detective story. C. A horror story.
14. What problem does Carol face while writing?
A. She is short of imagination.
B. She is dissatisfed with the story.
C. She is mad at her writing teacher.
15. What suggestion did Professor Wilson give Carol?
A. Taking some exercise.
B. Delaying handing in her story.
C. Recording whatever in her mind.
16. Why does Carol want to go to the gold store this afternoon?
A. To get some inspiration. B. To buy gold products. C. Just to relax.
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】
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
A. A football training course.
B. Various teams of a soccer club
C The schedule of a soccer club’s season.
18. How will the club start the season this year?
A. With a speech. B. With a picnic. C. With a party.
19. How many teams are there in the junior competition this year?
A. 4. B. 5. C. 10.
20. When will the seniors’ games start on Saturdays?
A. At 8:30 am. B. At 2:00 pm. C. At 2:30 pm.
第二部分阅读 (共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Understanding the link between a clean environment and human life is not a new concept. In fact, it was noticed as early as ancient Rome. Today we see how green living has influenced our everyday life. There is a growing community of people who embrace a zero waste lifestyle and make changes to the way they live to reduce their carbon footprint.
Living a zero waste lifestyle means doing one’s best to achieve the aim of not sending anything to a landfill. People who adopt this lifestyle ultimately(最终)cut down on their waste by reducing what they need and want. They reuse what they own, sending few things to be recycled.
Many people who adopt the zero waste lifestyle claim to be frustrated by the many harmful chemical substances found in beauty and cleaning products. They also find the uses of disposable items and excessive packaging. For example, how many times have we had to peel away layers of plastic wrap and cardboard before finally taking out the item which we had bought? Instead of buying pre-packed food and goods, those who are identified with the zero waste philosophy tend to shop in stores that allow them to make purchases and bring their own cloth bags and glass jars to store their purchases.
Many people may have the misconception that it is easier to live a zero waste lifestyle in the West. Nevertheless, Malaysian environmental journalist, Ms. Aurora Tin,has proven that a zero waste lifestyle is possible even in the Asian context. Instead of going to the supermarket to buy pre-packaged foods, Ms. Tin now visits the wet market and brings her own bags for vegetables. She has even stopped using store-bought toothpaste and makes her own toothpaste from coconut oil and baking soda. This lifestyle may be too big a change for the average person, but we could follow her suit to make gradual changes to our own lives.
21. Which of the following is a zero waste lifestyle?
A. Choosing appliances that cost less money.
B. Bringing a reusable container to take away food.
C. Turning off a device to stop using power.
D. Classifying the garbage before throwing it away.
22. What may disappoint a person who adopts a zero waste lifestyle?
A. Excessive packaging. B. Recyclable cardboard.
C. Glass jars to store purchases. D. Natural substances in cleaning products.
23. What is the best title of the passage?
A. Going green is more than a fashion.
B. Living a zero waste lifestyle.
C. A zero waste lifestyle is easy to achieve.
D. Making environmentally-conscious decisions.
B
"Our aim is to take our art to the world and make people understand what it is to move," said David Belle, the founder of parkour.
Do you love running? It is a good exercise, yet many people find it boring. But what if making your morning jog a creative one? Like jumping from walls and over gaps, and ground rolls? Just like James Bond in the movie Casino Royale? Bond jumps down from a roof to a windowsill and then runs several blocks over obstacles on the way. It is just because of Bond's wonderful performances that the sport has become popular worldwide.
Yes, that's parkour, an extreme street sport aimed at moving from one point to another as quickly as possible, getting over all the barriers in the path using only the abilities of the human body. Parkour is considered an extreme sport. As its participants dash around a city, they may jump over fences, run up walls and even move from rooftop to rooftop.
Parkour can be just as exciting and charming as it sounds, but its participants see parkour much more than that.
Overcoming all the obstacles on the course and in life is part of the philosophy behind parkour. This is the same as life. You must determine your destination, go straight Jump over all the barriers as if in parkour and never fall back in your life, to reach the destination successfully. A parkour lover said, "I love parkour because its philosophy has become my life, my way to do everything."
Another philosophy we've learnt from parkour is freedom. It can be done by anyone, at any time, anywhere in the world. It is a kind of expression of trust in yourself.
24. Why has Parkour become popular throughout the world?
A. Because of its founder, David Belle.
B. Because of the varieties of participants.
C. Because of its risks and tricks.
D. Because of the film, Casino Royale.
25. What does the underlined word "obstacles" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. streets B. objects C. roofs D. barriers
26. Which of the following is the philosophy of parkour?
A. Sports and extremes. B. Determination and freedom.
C. Dreams and success. D. Excitement and popularity.
27. Which of the following is true of parkour?
A. It is a team sport. B. It is a good but boring sport.
C. It needs special training. D. It challenges human abilities.
C
Jan or Johan Vermeer was a Dutch Baroque painter from the “Golden Age of Dutch Painting”. He was obscure during his lifetime; but in the nineteenth century, his work was brought to light, and he is now regarded as one of the greatest figures of Baroque painting-with his focus on simple portraits and household scenes. He is admired for the ability to present everyday objects with great dignity(庄重)and light.
There is not much information about Jan Vermeer’s early life, He didn’t travel much outside Holland, and most of his paintings were bought by a local man. His father was a dealer of paintings and also a local inn owner. When his father died in 1652, Jan took over the business of selling pictures and ownership of a small inn. When his mother died in 1670, he also inherited her local restaurant, and he often worked there at night selling alcohol and dishes to customers.
In 1653, Jan married a young girl named Catherina Bolies. Together they had fourteen children, though four died soon. Jan did a significant portion of his painting within his large house. He liked to paint in his own studio, even though household life may have been noisy with 14 children and his mother-in-law, whom he often argued with.
Jan was a slow worker, producing only three paintings a year. This was partly due to his technique of granular(似颗粒状的)painting. He was careful in capturing the light and colour of his various subjects. Unusually for the time, Jan often focused on simple household scenes such as “The Milkmaid” or the “Music Lesson”.
An important aspect of Vermeer’s paintings were his portraits--often of women. The portraits capture a style of reassuring calm, dignity and contentment with everyday life. To Vermeer, they may have represented an idealized view of life and women, which did not always match reality. “The Girl With A Pearl Earring” is widely considered a Vermeer masterpiece-It is also regarded as one of the greatest portrait pictures ever painted and is sometimes referred to as the “Mona Lisa” of the North.
28. What does the underlined word “obscure” mean in paragraph 1?
A. Not clear. B. Quite poor. C. Not well-known. D. Rather confusing.
29. What did his mother leave for him after her death?
A. A local inn. B. A restaurant. C. Several paintings. D. A job of selling wines.
30. Which of the following may become a subject of his painting?
A. Hills around his town. B. Children in the school.
C. A boat on the foggy sea. D. A young woman in his house.
31. What is the text?
A. A novel about a painter. B. A biography of a person.
C. An analysis of painting styles. D. A review of Vermeer’s painting.
D
While a visit to the great outdoors is a common way to reduce screen use, a new study finds that time outdoors doesn’t always reduce smartphone screen time. The new research, which tracked the smartphone activity of 700 study participants for two years, shows that their smartphone activity actually increased during visits to city parks and other urban green spaces.
With smartphone use rising throughout the world, the study finds a powerful way to reduce screen time. According to the research, participants who visited nature reserves or forests saw significant declines in their screen time over the first three hours, compared to visiting urban locations for the same amount of time.
“Green time, or time outdoors, has long been recommended as a way to restore people’s attention from daily life, but before our study, little was known about whether nature provides a way for people to disconnect from the mobile devices that now follow us into the great outdoors,” said lead author Kelton Minor. “While past research suggested that short trips to city parks might provide a digital detox (数码排毒), we saw texting and phone calls actually went up. It was longer visits to wilder areas, like forests and nature reserves, that helped people get off their screens.”
A key advance of the study is the richness of the data compared to other studies, where participants typically self-reported their smartphone use or environmental behavior. In this study, participants agreed to share their smartphone data over 2.5 million pieces of information about texts, calls and screen time — for science.
“Smartphones have an incredibly powerful pull on our attention, which will undoubtedly increase in the future — that’s what many technology companies are working on,” said co-author Chris Danforth.“Given the reported connections between mental health and our digital life, we need more studies like this to help find ways to encourage a healthier relationship with technology. ”
32. What does the study find out?
A. There are many ways to reduce screen time.
B. Time outdoors definitely helps reduce smartphone use.
C. Visiting cities’ green areas can’t shorten screen time.
D. People are becoming increasingly dependent on smartphones.
33. What suggestion might Kelton Minor give?
A. Taking long trips without phones.
B. Going out into the wild more often.
C. Setting mobile phones to silent.
D. Visiting urban locations with friends.
34. What do the researchers hope to do?
A. Call on more companies to join the research.
B. Use technology to improve people’s health.
C. Do more research on people’s mental health.
D. Help people use digital products in a healthy way.
35. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
A. Give your digital life a break
B. Make good use of mobile devices
C. Get close to nature for inner peace
D. Go out into the wild to reduce screen time
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。
Developing a reading habit is an excellent way to improve your knowledge, expand your vocabulary and reduce stress. ___36___ Here are some tips on how to start a reading habit and stick to it.
One of the best ways to start a reading habit is to begin with short reading sessions. You can start by setting aside 10-15 minutes a day to read. Gradually increase the duration (持续时间) of your reading sessions. ___37___ Eventually, you might find it hard to put the book down and 15 minutes won't seem like enough time.
Setting a reading goal is an excellent way to motivate you to read more and make reading a habit. You can set a goal of reading a certain number of books per month or per year. Additionally, you can set a goal of reading for a specific amount of time each day. ___38___
To make reading a habit, it is essential to choose books that interest you. If you don't enjoy the book you are reading, it will be difficult to stay motivated. ___39___This will make reading more enjoyable and help you get into the habit.
___40___This means setting aside a specific period of the day to read. You can choose to read in the morning, during your lunch break or before going to bed. Find a time that works for you and make it a regular part of your daily routine.
A. Focus on the quality of your reading experience.
B. Find a quiet and comfortable space without disturbance.
C. To develop a reading habit, you need to make time for it.
D. Make sure you are passionate about the topics of the books.
E. However, it can be challenging if you seldom read regularly.
F. Whatever goal you choose make sure it is realistic and achievable.
G. Starting small will make it easier to include reading in your daily routine.
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。
I live in Watts in South Central L. A, and I’m fat. There are many fast food stores near my home and my mom ___41___ buys hamburgers for dinner. I’ve tried to talk her so many times into buying something ___42___. But she just doesn’t have time to do it. So I had to make better ___43___ for myself.
To learn more, I talked to Andres Chopin, a student at Jefferson High School who is part of an after-school program where students learn to cook and they’re taught ways to eat healthily. Andres said it’s ___44___ to eat whole foods, like vegetables, fruit and whole grains. Processed foods don’t ___45___ you as many nutrients. He told me to prepare food for myself, ___46___ I had never cooked before. I thought, “I may not be a good cook, but I can prevent myself from eating things that are ___47___ for me.”
I learned from Andres to look more ___48___ to food labels for ingredients (成分) that I know are bad for me. Now I know ___49___ about which foods I can eat more of and which I should eat less of. I’ve been eating more fruit and I’m getting better about not going into the kitchen to see what there is to eat after I’ve already eaten.
____50____ a habit that you’ve had since you were young is not easy. I want to lose weight in the healthy way, something I can control for the rest of my life. With time and self-control I know I can ____51____ it. I can take two ways looking into the mirror at myself — feeling bad about myself or encouraging myself to ____52____. I choose to encourage myself.
After a month I ____53____10 pounds. I’m not going to ____54____ trying to eat better. The changes I’ve made ____55____ me to keep on going. I can still do better.
41. A. hardly B. never C. sometimes D. often
42. A. expensive B. fresh C. healthy D. delicious
43. A. explanations B. decisions C. ways D. hobbies
44. A. better B. funnier C. faster D. simpler
45. A. present B. donate C. produce D. give
46. A. since B. but C. as D. so
47. A. useless B. inconvenient C. ready D. bad
48. A. impatiently B. amazing C. closely D. interestingly
49. A. more B. less C. fewer D. better
50 A. Learning B. Hating C. Judging D. Breaking
51. A. abandon B. make C. prevent D. pick
52. A. handle B. prepare C. change D. move
53. A. gained B. killed C. challenged D. lost
54. A. continue B. stop C. suggest D. keep
55. A. encourage B. arrange C. require D. force
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Many people use smart phones in the toilet to send texts or check ____56____ latest videos on social media. However, doctors say scrolling through (滚动浏览) your phone while in the toilet could damage your physical health. Initially, the conclusion ____57____ (draw) by Saurabh Sethi, a doctor who graduated from Harvard University. He has warned that bacteria in the bathroom increase numerous health ____58____ (risk). Dr Sethi encouraged smart phone users ____59____ (break) this habit. He said, “Being addicted to smart phones in the toilet actually ____60____ (have) some serious negative consequences.”
Dr Sethi said many people mistakenly believe smart phone abuse in the toilet is ____61____ (harm). He listed several issues ____62____ could arise while checking your emails in the toilet. One is that it can damage the “toilet areas” of your stomach. Using a smart phone in the toilet results ____63____ being absorbed in smart phones and sitting on the toilet for longer periods of time. This puts extra pressure on your tubes and can make your veins swell up (静脉肿胀). Another potential risk comes from germs. The doctor warned toilet germs can make your device a “perfect ground for bacteria”. He added, “The average smart phone is ____64____ (dirty) than a public toilet seat, so try avoiding ____65____ (bring) smart phones while using the toilet.”
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 书面表达(满分15分)
66. 校英文报“Healthy Lifestyle”专栏正在征稿。请你写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:
1. 你有哪些健康的生活方式;
2. 健康生活方式给你带来的好处;
3. 呼吁大家养成健康的生活方式。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 短文题目和首句已为你写好。
How a healthy lifestyle benefits me
As is known to all, a healthy lifestyle is beneficial.
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第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
67. 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。
Mary and her little son Andy lived alone and led a hard life. They didn’t have much, but there was always food on the table — for Andy, at least.
To support the family, Mary did three jobs. It was tiring, but Mary didn’t give up. Each day when she finally got home, she’d bring Andy home from a kind neighbor, who attended to her boy for hours daily.
Years later when Andy was 15, Mary was still working hard. One morning she crazily looked for the house keys, worried about getting late for work. She had a long day ahead, but she didn’t even make it to her house’s front door. She tried to move the sofa to see if the keys had fallen behind it. At that time, Andy was preparing to go to school.
Suddenly, Mary fell due to long-term lack of sleep. And when she fell, her head hit the sofa’s edge, which caused her to faint (昏厥) immediately. So worried, Andy did everything he could to help his mom. Finally, he took her to hospital.
Hours later, Mary woke up, noticing Andy’s hand on her shoulder. The doctor brought her a document for her to read. She soon knew why she was in hospital. And she knew the fall had reduced her sense of hearing to 20%. Mary couldn’t help crying. “What am I going to do now?” she thought as she looked at Andy. With tears in eyes, Andy said, “I love you, Mom!” And it saddened them both again because Mary could barely hear Andy’s words.
The doctor recommended wearing a hearing aid (助听器). It was a very expensive device. “Who has that kind of money?” Mary thought, feeling upset and hopeless.
But Andy wasn’t. “Mom has taken good care of me for years. It’s high time that I did something to try to repay her,” Andy thought. He was determined to take a part-time job to earn the money for the hearing aid. Since his academic performance was very good, he decided to work as a tutor (家庭教师) for grade kids.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式作答。
First, he made advertisements. Then, he put them up in the neighborhood.
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One morning when Mary was still sleeping soundly, Andy put the hearing aid in her ear.
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2023-2024学年第二学期第一次考试
高二英语试题
注意事项:
1.答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息
2.请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
第一部分听力 (1-20小题,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)
例:How much is the shirt?
A.£19.15. B.£9.18. C.£9.15.
答案是 C。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What is Cathy dissatisfied with the dress?
A. Its color. B. Its style. C. Its price.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Why didn’t you buy it, Cathy? A yellow round neck dress with flower patterns on it. Was it the one you’ve always wanted?
W: Yeah, if only it could be cheaper.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
How will the speakers go?
A. By taxi. B. By subway. C. By bus.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Wait, wait, bad luck. We almost caught that bus. Shall we go by subway?
M: No, time is running out. Look, a taxi is coming. Let’s take it.
W: Okay.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
How much should the girl pay for the ticket?
A. $5. B. $10. C. $15.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Hello, I’d like a ticket for this roller coaster, please.
M: Sure, that’s 15 dollars for an adult, but if you have brought your student ID cards, you will only need to pay 10 dollars.
W: I have. Here is my ID card.
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Where are the speakers probably?
A. In a classroom. B. In an office. C. In a hospital.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: You’ve got a bad case of the flu. The main thing to do is drink lots of water and you have to take the cough medicine I gave you three times a day.
W: Thanks. Do you think I can still go to school?
M: I think you should get some rest at your home.
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What does Mike think is the most important quality in a friend?
A. Being honest. B. Being forgiving. C. Being talented.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Mike, what do you care about most when finding a friend?
M: Well it’s okay if my friend is not very talented, but he or she should be forgiving.
W: In my opinion, the most important quality is honesty.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
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】
6. Why will the speakers have a meeting?
A. To improve a project. B. To start a new project. C. To choose a project.
7. What day is it today?
A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday.
【答案】6. A 7. A
【解析】
【原文】W: I’m not sure if that project works, Kim. I think we should have a meeting about improving it.
M: Sure. Are you free tomorrow?
W: Let me check my schedule. Sorry, I’m busy on Thursday. Is Friday okay?
M: The day after tomorrow? Yes. How about nine o’clock?
W: That’s fine. I’ll come to your office if you like.
M: Okay. See you then.
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】
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Former colleagues.
B. Landlady and renter.
C. Interviewer and interviewee.
9. What is the man trying to do?
A. Look for a new roommate. B. Rent a cheaper apartment. C. Get a new job in town.
【答案】8. B 9. C
【解析】
【原文】W: I need to know if you are going to rent the apartment for the next whole year. You have to make a decision next week.
M: Well, I’m still not sure I’m looking for a new job in town, but I don’t know if I’ll be hired. Can I pay the rent monthly until I know if I get a job?
W: I guess so. But I need to know as soon as possible. I’ll need to look for a new person to rent the house if you leave.
M: Okay, thank you so much.
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】
10. What did the man have at noon?
A. Lamb stew. B. Fried potatoes. C. Beans.
11. Who is Ivan?
A. The man’s brother. B. The couple’s son. C. The woman’s colleague.
12. What will the speakers do this Sunday?
A. Attend a party. B. Go hiking. C. Have a family gathering.
【答案】10. B 11. C 12. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Candice, dinner is ready. Here comes the new dish lamb stew.
W: Wow, it looks delicious.
M: Huh. I learned it from a movie I recently watched.
W: Hmm, and it tastes great, too. Oh, I remember we still have some fried potatoes left in the fridge, don’t we?
M: No, I ate them up for lunch here. Have some beans.
W: Thanks.
M: So how are you doing with that new kid?
W: You mean Ivan? We all like him very much. He is very friendly and talkative. He even suggested all the people in our office go for a hike this weekend.
M: But don’t we already have a plan?
W: Don’t worry, the hike is on Saturday. We shall still go to your mother’s birthday party on as planned.
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 kind of story is Carol writing?
A. A romance. B. A detective story. C. A horror story.
14. What problem does Carol face while writing?
A. She is short of imagination.
B. She is dissatisfed with the story.
C. She is mad at her writing teacher.
15. What suggestion did Professor Wilson give Carol?
A. Taking some exercise.
B. Delaying handing in her story.
C. Recording whatever in her mind.
16. Why does Carol want to go to the gold store this afternoon?
A. To get some inspiration. B. To buy gold products. C. Just to relax.
【答案】13. B 14. A 15. C 16. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Did you write horror fiction again for our creative writing course, Robin?
M: A romance. Have you finished your writing, Carol?
W: No, I froze up mentally for my detective story. I think I’m just incapable of imagining how to develop a story.
M: Did you talk to professor Wilson about it?
W: Yes, I asked her if I could put off handing in my assignment, but she refused. Instead, she suggested that I write down anything that came into my head, even if it didn’t make any sense. Sort of warm up exercise.
M: Does it work?
W: Hard to say. But first I need to go to the gold store this afternoon.
M: What? Can’t you go shopping after you finish your story?
W: I am going there for my story. My hero solves a gold store theft. I want to take a look at how the gold products are arranged. Where the security cameras are located, that sort of thing.
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】
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
A. A football training course.
B. Various teams of a soccer club
C. The schedule of a soccer club’s season.
18. How will the club start the season this year?
A. With a speech. B. With a picnic. C. With a party.
19. How many teams are there in the junior competition this year?
A. 4. B. 5. C. 10.
20. When will the seniors’ games start on Saturdays?
A. At 8:30 am. B. At 2:00 pm. C. At 2:30 pm.
【答案】17 C 18. B 19. C 20. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Good evening, everyone. Thank you for coming to the soccer club meeting. This season, we’ll be playing all our matches for both the junior and senior competitions at the clubhouse at King’s Park.
I believe all of you had fun last year at the Yellowstone National Park, but this year we hope to begin the season with a picnic next Saturday at the clubhouse. Please come to the picnic as it is always fun. The last week of the season, we usually have a dinner after giving a presentation of prizes to the players. More information about this will be given to you later in the season.
This season we have more teams than ever. We will have 10 teams instead of 5 in the junior competition and they will play on Saturday mornings, beginning at 8:30. In the senior competition, there’ll be four teams, the same as last year, and their games will be played on Saturday afternoons, starting at 2:30. No, sorry, it will be a two o’clock start.
第二部分阅读 (共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Understanding the link between a clean environment and human life is not a new concept. In fact, it was noticed as early as ancient Rome. Today we see how green living has influenced our everyday life. There is a growing community of people who embrace a zero waste lifestyle and make changes to the way they live to reduce their carbon footprint.
Living a zero waste lifestyle means doing one’s best to achieve the aim of not sending anything to a landfill. People who adopt this lifestyle ultimately(最终)cut down on their waste by reducing what they need and want. They reuse what they own, sending few things to be recycled.
Many people who adopt the zero waste lifestyle claim to be frustrated by the many harmful chemical substances found in beauty and cleaning products. They also find the uses of disposable items and excessive packaging. For example, how many times have we had to peel away layers of plastic wrap and cardboard before finally taking out the item which we had bought? Instead of buying pre-packed food and goods, those who are identified with the zero waste philosophy tend to shop in stores that allow them to make purchases and bring their own cloth bags and glass jars to store their purchases.
Many people may have the misconception that it is easier to live a zero waste lifestyle in the West. Nevertheless, Malaysian environmental journalist, Ms. Aurora Tin,has proven that a zero waste lifestyle is possible even in the Asian context. Instead of going to the supermarket to buy pre-packaged foods, Ms. Tin now visits the wet market and brings her own bags for vegetables. She has even stopped using store-bought toothpaste and makes her own toothpaste from coconut oil and baking soda. This lifestyle may be too big a change for the average person, but we could follow her suit to make gradual changes to our own lives.
21. Which of the following is a zero waste lifestyle?
A. Choosing appliances that cost less money.
B. Bringing a reusable container to take away food.
C. Turning off a device to stop using power.
D. Classifying the garbage before throwing it away.
22. What may disappoint a person who adopts a zero waste lifestyle?
A. Excessive packaging. B. Recyclable cardboard.
C. Glass jars to store purchases. D. Natural substances in cleaning products.
23. What is the best title of the passage?
A. Going green is more than a fashion.
B. Living a zero waste lifestyle.
C. A zero waste lifestyle is easy to achieve.
D. Making environmentally-conscious decisions.
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了零浪费生活方式的定义、实践方式以及在不同地区的可行性,旨在向读者说明和推广这种环保的生活方式。
【21题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Living a zero waste lifestyle means doing one’s best to achieve the aim of not sending anything to a landfill.(零浪费的生活方式意味着尽最大努力实现不将任何东西送往垃圾填埋场的目标。)”以及第三段“Instead of buying pre-packed food and goods, those who are identified with the zero waste philosophy tend to shop in stores that allow them to make purchases and bring their own cloth bags and glass jars to store their purchases.(认同零浪费理念的人倾向于在允许他们自行采购的商店购物,而且他们会自带布袋和玻璃罐来装所购买的东西,而不是购买预先包装好的食品和商品。)”可知,自带可重复使用的容器去装食物,避免了一次性包装,符合零浪费生活方式中减少浪费、重复使用物品的理念。故选B。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Many people who adopt the zero waste lifestyle claim to be frustrated by the many harmful chemical substances found in beauty and cleaning products. They also find the uses of disposable items and excessive packaging.(许多采用零浪费生活方式的人声称,他们对美容和清洁产品中发现的许多有害化学物质感到不满。他们也对一次性用品的使用和过度包装感到不满。)”可知,采用零浪费生活方式的人对一次性用品和过度包装感到不满,过度包装会让他们失望。故选A。
【23题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知,文章提到绿色生活对生活的影响,接着详细介绍零浪费生活方式的内涵,包括减少浪费、重复使用物品等,还举例说明有人践行这种生活方式。选项B“Living a zero waste lifestyle.(零浪费的生活方式)”能很好地概括文章关于零浪费生活方式的内容。故选B。
B
"Our aim is to take our art to the world and make people understand what it is to move," said David Belle, the founder of parkour.
Do you love running? It is a good exercise, yet many people find it boring. But what if making your morning jog a creative one? Like jumping from walls and over gaps, and ground rolls? Just like James Bond in the movie Casino Royale? Bond jumps down from a roof to a windowsill and then runs several blocks over obstacles on the way. It is just because of Bond's wonderful performances that the sport has become popular worldwide.
Yes, that's parkour, an extreme street sport aimed at moving from one point to another as quickly as possible, getting over all the barriers in the path using only the abilities of the human body. Parkour is considered an extreme sport. As its participants dash around a city, they may jump over fences, run up walls and even move from rooftop to rooftop.
Parkour can be just as exciting and charming as it sounds, but its participants see parkour much more than that.
Overcoming all the obstacles on the course and in life is part of the philosophy behind parkour. This is the same as life. You must determine your destination, go straight Jump over all the barriers as if in parkour and never fall back in your life, to reach the destination successfully. A parkour lover said, "I love parkour because its philosophy has become my life, my way to do everything."
Another philosophy we've learnt from parkour is freedom. It can be done by anyone, at any time, anywhere in the world. It is a kind of expression of trust in yourself.
24. Why has Parkour become popular throughout the world?
A. Because of its founder, David Belle.
B. Because of the varieties of participants.
C. Because of its risks and tricks.
D. Because of the film, Casino Royale.
25. What does the underlined word "obstacles" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. streets B. objects C. roofs D. barriers
26. Which of the following is the philosophy of parkour?
A. Sports and extremes. B. Determination and freedom.
C. Dreams and success. D. Excitement and popularity.
27. Which of the following is true of parkour?
A. It is a team sport. B. It is a good but boring sport.
C. It needs special training. D. It challenges human abilities.
【答案】24. D 25. D 26. B 27. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了跑酷这种极限运动。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It is just because of Bond's wonderful performances that the sport has become popular worldwide. (正是因为邦德的精彩表演,这项运动才在全世界流行起来。)”可知,因为詹姆斯邦德在电影《皇家赌场》中的精彩表演使得这项运动在全世界流行,故选D。
【25题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段“Yes, that's parkour, an extreme street sport aimed at moving from one point to another as quickly as possible, getting over all the barriers in the path using only the abilities of the human body. (是的,这就是跑酷,一项极限街头运动,旨在以最快的速度从一个点移动到另一个点,仅利用人体的能力克服道路上的所有障碍。)”对跑酷的介绍可知,跑酷的目的是尽可能快地从一个地方移动到另一个地方,只利用人体的能力越过道路上所有的障碍。“over obstacles on the way”与“getting over all the barriers in the path”意思一致,指跨越路上的障碍。故obstacles与barriers同义,故选D。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Overcoming all the obstacles on the course and in life is part of the philosophy behind parkour. This is the same as life. You must determine your destination, go straight Jump over all the barriers as if in parkour and never fall back in your life, to reach the destination successfully. (克服比赛和生活中的所有障碍是跑酷背后哲学的一部分。这和生活是一样的。你必须确定你的目标,笔直前进,像跑酷一样跳过所有的障碍,在你的生活中永不退缩,成功地到达目的地。)”可知,跑酷蕴含的一个哲理是决心。由第六段中的“Another philosophy we've learnt from parkour is freedom. (我们从跑酷中学到的另一种哲学是自由。)”可知,跑酷蕴含的另一个哲理是自由。故选B。
【27题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Parkour is considered an extreme sport. (跑酷被认为是一项极限运动。)”以及对跑酷运动规则的介绍可知,跑酷是一种极限运动,它挑战人类的极限能力。故选D。
C
Jan or Johan Vermeer was a Dutch Baroque painter from the “Golden Age of Dutch Painting”. He was obscure during his lifetime; but in the nineteenth century, his work was brought to light, and he is now regarded as one of the greatest figures of Baroque painting-with his focus on simple portraits and household scenes. He is admired for the ability to present everyday objects with great dignity(庄重)and light.
There is not much information about Jan Vermeer’s early life, He didn’t travel much outside Holland, and most of his paintings were bought by a local man. His father was a dealer of paintings and also a local inn owner. When his father died in 1652, Jan took over the business of selling pictures and ownership of a small inn. When his mother died in 1670, he also inherited her local restaurant, and he often worked there at night selling alcohol and dishes to customers.
In 1653, Jan married a young girl named Catherina Bolies. Together they had fourteen children, though four died soon. Jan did a significant portion of his painting within his large house. He liked to paint in his own studio, even though household life may have been noisy with 14 children and his mother-in-law, whom he often argued with.
Jan was a slow worker, producing only three paintings a year. This was partly due to his technique of granular(似颗粒状的)painting. He was careful in capturing the light and colour of his various subjects. Unusually for the time, Jan often focused on simple household scenes such as “The Milkmaid” or the “Music Lesson”.
An important aspect of Vermeer’s paintings were his portraits--often of women. The portraits capture a style of reassuring calm, dignity and contentment with everyday life. To Vermeer, they may have represented an idealized view of life and women, which did not always match reality. “The Girl With A Pearl Earring” is widely considered a Vermeer masterpiece-It is also regarded as one of the greatest portrait pictures ever painted and is sometimes referred to as the “Mona Lisa” of the North.
28. What does the underlined word “obscure” mean in paragraph 1?
A. Not clear. B. Quite poor. C. Not well-known. D. Rather confusing.
29. What did his mother leave for him after her death?
A. A local inn. B. A restaurant. C. Several paintings. D. A job of selling wines.
30. Which of the following may become a subject of his painting?
A. Hills around his town. B. Children in the school.
C. A boat on the foggy sea. D. A young woman in his house.
31. What is the text?
A. A novel about a painter. B. A biography of a person.
C. An analysis of painting styles. D. A review of Vermeer’s painting.
【答案】28. C 29. B 30. D 31. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了荷兰著名画家Johan Vermeer的一生以及他的绘画风格。
【28题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线单词后面的句子“but in the nineteenth century, his work was brought to light, and he is now regarded as one of the greatest figures of Baroque painting-with his focus on simple portraits and household scenes.(但在十九世纪,他的作品被曝光,他现在被认为是巴洛克绘画中最伟大的人物之一,他专注于简单的肖像和家庭场景)”可推知,他的一生默默无闻,但是在十九世纪,他的作品开始被公众认可,他被认为是巴洛克绘画中最伟大的人物之一。所以obscure的意思是“不知名的”。故选C。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句话“When his mother died in 1670, he also inherited her local restaurant, and he often worked there at night selling alcohol and dishes to customers.(1670年母亲去世时,他还继承了母亲在当地的餐馆,他经常晚上在那里工作,向顾客出售酒水和菜肴)”可知,在他母亲死后,留给了Johan Vermeer当地的一家餐馆。故选B。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段第一、二句话“An important aspect of Vermeer’s paintings were his portraits--often of women. The portraits capture a style of reassuring calm, dignity and contentment with everyday life.(弗米尔绘画的一个重要方面是他的肖像画——通常是女性肖像画。肖像描绘了一种让人安心的平静、尊严和满足于日常生活的风格)”可知,弗米尔画的通常是女性肖像画,肖像描绘了一种让人安心的平静、尊严和满足于日常生活的风格,所以可推知,“他家里的一位年轻女子”可能成为他的绘画主题。故选D。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。文章主要介绍了荷兰著名画家Johan Vermeer的一生以及对于他的绘画特点的描述。所以本篇文章是一篇人物传记。故选B。
D
While a visit to the great outdoors is a common way to reduce screen use, a new study finds that time outdoors doesn’t always reduce smartphone screen time. The new research, which tracked the smartphone activity of 700 study participants for two years, shows that their smartphone activity actually increased during visits to city parks and other urban green spaces.
With smartphone use rising throughout the world, the study finds a powerful way to reduce screen time. According to the research, participants who visited nature reserves or forests saw significant declines in their screen time over the first three hours, compared to visiting urban locations for the same amount of time.
“Green time, or time outdoors, has long been recommended as a way to restore people’s attention from daily life, but before our study, little was known about whether nature provides a way for people to disconnect from the mobile devices that now follow us into the great outdoors,” said lead author Kelton Minor. “While past research suggested that short trips to city parks might provide a digital detox (数码排毒), we saw texting and phone calls actually went up. It was longer visits to wilder areas, like forests and nature reserves, that helped people get off their screens.”
A key advance of the study is the richness of the data compared to other studies, where participants typically self-reported their smartphone use or environmental behavior. In this study, participants agreed to share their smartphone data over 2.5 million pieces of information about texts, calls and screen time — for science.
“Smartphones have an incredibly powerful pull on our attention, which will undoubtedly increase in the future — that’s what many technology companies are working on,” said co-author Chris Danforth.“Given the reported connections between mental health and our digital life, we need more studies like this to help find ways to encourage a healthier relationship with technology. ”
32. What does the study find out?
A. There are many ways to reduce screen time.
B. Time outdoors definitely helps reduce smartphone use.
C. Visiting cities’ green areas can’t shorten screen time.
D. People are becoming increasingly dependent on smartphones.
33. What suggestion might Kelton Minor give?
A. Taking long trips without phones.
B. Going out into the wild more often.
C. Setting mobile phones to silent.
D. Visiting urban locations with friends.
34. What do the researchers hope to do?
A. Call on more companies to join the research.
B. Use technology to improve people’s health.
C. Do more research on people’s mental health.
D. Help people use digital products in a healthy way.
35. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
A. Give your digital life a break
B. Make good use of mobile devices
C. Get close to nature for inner peace
D. Go out into the wild to reduce screen time
【答案】32. C 33. B 34. D 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了一项关于户外时间与手机使用关系的研究及发现。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“While a visit to the great outdoors is a common way to reduce screen use, a new study finds that time outdoors doesn’t always reduce smartphone screen time. (虽然去户外活动是减少屏幕使用时间的一种常见方式,但一项新研究发现,待在户外并不总能减少人们使用智能手机的时间)”可知,研究发现去城市的绿地并不能缩短看手机屏幕的时间。故选C。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“It was longer visits to wilder areas, like forests and nature reserves, that helped people get off their screens. (真正帮助人们减少手机使用时间的,是去更野生的区域进行较长时间的停留,如森林和自然保护区)”可知,Kelton Minor可能会建议多去野外。故选B。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Given the reported connections between mental health and our digital life, we need more studies like this to help find ways to encourage a healthier relationship with technology. (鉴于已有研究指出心理健康与数字生活之间的关联,我们需要更多类似的研究来帮助我们找到鼓励人们与科技建立更健康关系的方法)”可知,研究人员希望通过这样的研究帮助人们以健康的方式使用数码产品。故选D。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其根据第三段“It was longer visits to wilder areas, like forests and nature reserves, that helped people get off their screens. (真正帮助人们减少手机使用时间的,是去更野生的区域进行较长时间的停留,如森林和自然保护区)”可知,文章主要讲述了一项研究发现去城市绿地不能减少手机使用时间,而去野外的森林和自然保护区能帮助人们减少手机使用,所以“去野外减少看手机屏幕的时间”能概括文章主旨。故选D。
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。
Developing a reading habit is an excellent way to improve your knowledge, expand your vocabulary and reduce stress. ___36___ Here are some tips on how to start a reading habit and stick to it.
One of the best ways to start a reading habit is to begin with short reading sessions. You can start by setting aside 10-15 minutes a day to read. Gradually increase the duration (持续时间) of your reading sessions. ___37___ Eventually, you might find it hard to put the book down and 15 minutes won't seem like enough time.
Setting a reading goal is an excellent way to motivate you to read more and make reading a habit. You can set a goal of reading a certain number of books per month or per year. Additionally, you can set a goal of reading for a specific amount of time each day. ___38___
To make reading a habit, it is essential to choose books that interest you. If you don't enjoy the book you are reading, it will be difficult to stay motivated. ___39___This will make reading more enjoyable and help you get into the habit.
___40___This means setting aside a specific period of the day to read. You can choose to read in the morning, during your lunch break or before going to bed. Find a time that works for you and make it a regular part of your daily routine.
A. Focus on the quality of your reading experience.
B. Find a quiet and comfortable space without disturbance.
C. To develop a reading habit, you need to make time for it.
D. Make sure you are passionate about the topics of the books.
E. However, it can be challenging if you seldom read regularly.
F. Whatever goal you choose, make sure it is realistic and achievable.
G. Starting small will make it easier to include reading in your daily routine.
【答案】36. E 37. G 38. F 39. D 40. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了开启和坚持阅读习惯的方法。
【详解】1.根据下文“Here are some tips on how to start a reading habit and stick to it. (以下是一些关于如何养成阅读习惯并坚持下来的建议)”可知,文章想要介绍如何坚持阅读,E项“然而,如果你很少定期阅读,这可能是一个挑战”为空后一句点明文章主旨作铺垫,符合语境。故选E项。
2.根据本段主旨句“One of the best ways to start a reading habit is to begin with short reading sessions.(开始养成阅读习惯的最佳方法之一是从短暂的阅读时段开始)”可知,G项“从每天少量阅读开始会让阅读更容易融入你的日常生活”承接上文,介绍了从每天少量阅读开始培养阅读习惯的好处,符合语境。故选G项。
3.根据上文“You can set a goal of reading a certain number of books per month or per year. Additionally, you can set a goal of reading for a specific amount of time each day. (你可以设定每月或每年阅读一定数量的书籍的目标。此外,你可以设定每天阅读特定时长的目标)”可知,这里是设定了两个目标,F项“无论你选择哪一个目标,确保它是现实的和可实现的”说明了制定阅读目标的注意事项,符合语境。F项中的Whatever goal you choose指代空前两句内容。故选F项。
4.根据本段主旨句“To make reading a habit, it is essential to choose books that interest you.(为了使阅读成为习惯,选择你感兴趣的书籍至关重要)”及空后的“This will make reading more enjoyable and help you get into the habit.(这将使阅读变得更愉快,并帮助你养成这个习惯)”可知,想要坚持阅读的前提就是要保持兴趣,也就是有热情,D项“确保你对书中的主题充满热情”的建议符合语境。故选D项。
5. 根据下文“This means setting aside a specific period of the day to read. (这意味着要在一天中留出特定的时间段来阅读)”可知,本段建议在固定的时间阅读,故C项“要养成阅读习惯,你需要为它腾出时间”作为本段主旨句符合语境。故选C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。
I live in Watts in South Central L. A, and I’m fat. There are many fast food stores near my home and my mom ___41___ buys hamburgers for dinner. I’ve tried to talk her so many times into buying something ___42___. But she just doesn’t have time to do it. So I had to make better ___43___ for myself.
To learn more, I talked to Andres Chopin, a student at Jefferson High School who is part of an after-school program where students learn to cook and they’re taught ways to eat healthily. Andres said it’s ___44___ to eat whole foods, like vegetables, fruit and whole grains. Processed foods don’t ___45___ you as many nutrients. He told me to prepare food for myself, ___46___ I had never cooked before. I thought, “I may not be a good cook, but I can prevent myself from eating things that are ___47___ for me.”
I learned from Andres to look more ___48___ to food labels for ingredients (成分) that I know are bad for me. Now I know ___49___ about which foods I can eat more of and which I should eat less of. I’ve been eating more fruit and I’m getting better about not going into the kitchen to see what there is to eat after I’ve already eaten.
____50____ a habit that you’ve had since you were young is not easy. I want to lose weight in the healthy way, something I can control for the rest of my life. With time and self-control I know I can ____51____ it. I can take two ways looking into the mirror at myself — feeling bad about myself or encouraging myself to ____52____. I choose to encourage myself.
After a month I ____53____10 pounds. I’m not going to ____54____ trying to eat better. The changes I’ve made ____55____ me to keep on going. I can still do better.
41. A. hardly B. never C. sometimes D. often
42. A. expensive B. fresh C. healthy D. delicious
43. A. explanations B. decisions C. ways D. hobbies
44. A. better B. funnier C. faster D. simpler
45. A. present B. donate C. produce D. give
46 A. since B. but C. as D. so
47. A. useless B. inconvenient C. ready D. bad
48. A. impatiently B. amazing C. closely D. interestingly
49. A. more B. less C. fewer D. better
50. A. Learning B. Hating C. Judging D. Breaking
51. A. abandon B. make C. prevent D. pick
52. A. handle B. prepare C. change D. move
53. A. gained B. killed C. challenged D. lost
54. A. continue B. stop C. suggest D. keep
55. A. encourage B. arrange C. require D. force
【答案】41. D 42. C 43. B 44. A 45. D 46. B 47. D 48. C 49. A 50. D 51. B 52. C 53. D 54. B 55. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了由于很胖,作者决定做出改变,用健康的方式减肥,最终瘦了10磅的故事。
【41题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:我家附近有很多快餐店,我妈妈经常买汉堡当晚餐。A. hardly几乎不;B. never从不;C. sometimes有时;D. often经常。根据上文“and I’m fat. There are many fast food stores near my home”可知,作者很胖,且作者家附近有很多快餐店,由此可推断,作者的妈妈经常买汉堡作为晚餐。故选D项。
【42题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我已经多次劝她买健康的东西了。A. expensive昂贵的;B. fresh新鲜的;C. healthy健康的;D. delicious美味的。根据上文“There are many fast food stores near my home and my mom ___1___ buys hamburgers for dinner.”以及下文“But she just doesn’t have time to do it. So I had to make better ___3___ for myself.”可知,作者的妈妈经常买汉堡当晚餐,这是不健康的,所以此处表示作者劝妈妈买些健康的东西。故选C项。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:所以我必须为自己做更好的决定。A. explanations解释;B. decisions决定;C. ways方法;D. hobbies爱好。根据上文“I’ve tried to talk her so many times into buying something ___2___ . But she just doesn’t have time to do it.”可知,作者的妈妈没有时间做健康的食物,所以此处表示作者只能自己做更好的决定,去吃健康的食物。故选B项。
【44题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:安德烈斯说最好吃全食,比如蔬菜、水果和全麦食品。A. better更好的;B. funnier更好笑的;C. faster更快的;D. simpler更简单的。根据下文“to eat whole foods, like vegetables, fruit and whole grains. Processed foods don’t ___5___ you as many nutrients.”以及常识可知,加工食品不能提供很多营养,所以此处表示与吃加工食品相比,吃全食更好。故选A项。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:加工食品不能给你那么多的营养。A. present展示;B. donate捐赠;C. produce生产;D. give供给。根据下文“you as many nutrients.”以及常识可知,加工产品不能给人们提供很多营养。故选D项。
【46题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意:他让我为自己准备食物,但我以前从来没做过饭。A. since自从;B. but但是;C. as因为;D. so所以。根据下文“I had never cooked before.”可知,作者以前从来没做过饭,句子前后表示转折关系,应用连词but表示“但是”。故选B项。
【47题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我想:“我可能不是一个好厨师,当我可以阻止自己吃对我有害的东西。A. useless无用的;B. inconvenient不方便的;C. ready现成的;D. bad坏的。根据上文“I may not be a good cook, but I can prevent myself from eating things that are”以及下文“I learned from Andres to look more ___8___ to food labels for ingredients (成分) that I know are bad for me.”可知,作者可能不是好的厨师,不能给自己做饭,但是可以阻止自己吃有害的东西,be bad for...意为“对……有害”,符合题意。故选D项。
【48题详解】
考查副词和形容词词义辨析。句意:我从安德烈斯那里学到,更仔细地查看食品标签,找出那些对我有害的成分。A. impatiently不耐烦地;B. amazing惊人的;C. closely仔细地;D. interestingly有趣地。根据下文“to food labels for ingredients (成分) that I know are bad for me.”可知,此处表示作者仔细查看食品标签,以便于找出那些对作者有害的成分。故选C项。
【49题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:现在我更了解哪些食物我可以多吃,哪些应该少吃。A. more更多;B. less更少;C. fewer较少;D. better更好。根据上文“I learned from Andres to look more ___8___ to food labels for ingredients (成分) that I know are bad for me.”可知,作者从安德烈斯那里学习查看食品标签,所以此处表示更多地了解到哪些食物可以多吃,哪些食物应该少吃。故选A项。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:改掉你从小就有的习惯是不容易的。A. Learning学习;B. Hating憎恨;C. Judging判断;D. Breaking打破。根据上文“I’ve tried to talk her so many times into buying something ___2___ . But she just doesn’t have time to do it. So I had to make better ___3___ for myself.”以及语境可知,作者想要改掉从小吃不健康食物的习惯,break a habit意为“改掉习惯”,符合题意。故选D项。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:有了时间和自制力,我知道我能做到。A. abandon抛弃;B. make制造;C. prevent阻止;D. pick采,摘。根据上文“I want to lose weight in the healthy way, something I can control for the rest of my life. With time and self-control I know I can”可知,此处作者相信自己能够减肥成功,make it意为“(经过艰难困苦后)成功,做到”,符合题意。故选B项。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我可以用两种方法看着镜子中的自己,看着自己感觉不好,或者鼓励自己改变。A. handle处理;B. prepare准备;C. change改变;D. move移动。根据下文“I choose to encourage myself.”以及“The changes I’ve made ___15___ me to keep on going.”可知,此处表示作者鼓励自己做出改变。故选C项。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:一个月后我瘦了10磅。A. gained获得;B. killed杀死;C. challenged挑战;D. lost失去,降低。根据下文“I’m not going to ___14___ trying to eat better. The changes I’ve made ___15___ me to keep on going. I can still do better.”以及语境可知,作者做出改变,可推知,作者减肥取得成效,所以此处表示作者瘦了10磅,即体重降低了10磅。故选D项。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我不会停止努力吃得更好。A. continue持续;B. stop停止;C. suggest建议;D. keep保持。根据下文“The changes I’ve made ___15___ me to keep on going. I can still do better.”可知,作者会继续坚持健康饮食,不会停止健康饮食。故选B项。
【55题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我已经做到的改变继续鼓励我前进。A. encourage鼓励;B. arrange安排;C. require要求;D. force强迫。根据下文“me to keep on going. I can still do better.”可知,作者会继续坚持健康饮食,所以此处表示作者取得的成果鼓励作者继续坚持。故选A项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Many people use smart phones in the toilet to send texts or check ____56____ latest videos on social media. However, doctors say scrolling through (滚动浏览) your phone while in the toilet could damage your physical health. Initially, the conclusion ____57____ (draw) by Saurabh Sethi, a doctor who graduated from Harvard University. He has warned that bacteria in the bathroom increase numerous health ____58____ (risk). Dr Sethi encouraged smart phone users ____59____ (break) this habit. He said, “Being addicted to smart phones in the toilet actually ____60____ (have) some serious negative consequences.”
Dr Sethi said many people mistakenly believe smart phone abuse in the toilet is ____61____ (harm). He listed several issues ____62____ could arise while checking your emails in the toilet. One is that it can damage the “toilet areas” of your stomach. Using a smart phone in the toilet results ____63____ being absorbed in smart phones and sitting on the toilet for longer periods of time. This puts extra pressure on your tubes and can make your veins swell up (静脉肿胀). Another potential risk comes from germs. The doctor warned toilet germs can make your device a “perfect ground for bacteria”. He added, “The average smart phone is ____64____ (dirty) than a public toilet seat, so try avoiding ____65____ (bring) smart phones while using the toilet.”
【答案】56. the
57. was drawn
58. risks 59. to break
60. has 61. harmless
62. that##which
63. in 64. dirtier
65. bringing
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了在卫生间刷手机的危害。
【56题详解】
考查冠词。句意:很多人在厕所里用智能手机在社交媒体上发短信或查看最新的视频。根据空后latest videos可知,“the + 形容词最高级”表示“最……的”,这里the latest表示“最新的”。故填the。
【57题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意:最初,这个结论是由哈佛大学毕业的医生Saurabh Sethi得出的。根据空前Initially和the conclusion可知,空处为句子谓语动词,且动作发生在过去,所以用一般过去时,句子主语the conclusion与draw之间是被动关系,应用一般过去时的被动语态,主语the conclusion是单数。故填was drawn。
【58题详解】
考查名词复数。句意:他警告说,浴室里细菌会增加许多健康风险。根据空前numerous health可知,risk在句中是可数名词,由numerous“许多的”修饰,应用复数形式。故填risks。
【59题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意:Sethi医生鼓励智能手机用户改掉这个习惯。根据空前encouraged smart phone users可知,encourage sb. to do sth.是固定搭配,意为“鼓励某人做某事”,所以用动词不定式作宾语补足语。故填to break。
【60题详解】
考查主谓一致和一般现在时。句意:他说:“在厕所里沉迷于智能手机实际上有一些严重的负面后果。”动名词短语Being addicted to smart phones in the toilet作主语,谓语动词用单数形式,且这里陈述客观事实,用一般现在时,故填has。
【61题详解】
考查形容词。句意:Sethi医生说,很多人错误地认为在厕所里滥用智能手机是无害的。根据空前mistakenly believe可知,人们错误地认为这种行为是没有危害的,形容词harmless表示“无害的”,作表语。故填harmless。
【62题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:他列举了在厕所查看电子邮件时可能出现的几个问题。空处引导定语从句,修饰先行词issues,关系词在从句中作主语,指物,可用that或which。故填that/which。
【63题详解】
考查介词。句意:在厕所里使用智能手机会导致专注于手机,在马桶上坐更长时间。固定短语result in意为“导致”,符合语境。故填in。
【64题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意:他补充到:“普通智能手机比公共马桶座圈更脏,所以上厕所时尽量避免带智能手机”。根据空后than可知,这里用形容词比较级dirtier,表示“更脏的”,作表语。故填dirtier。
【65题详解】
考查动名词。句意:他补充到:“普通智能手机比公共马桶座圈更脏,所以上厕所时尽量避免带智能手机”。avoid doing sth.是固定搭配,意为“避免做某事”,所以用动名词作宾语。故填bringing。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 书面表达(满分15分)
66. 校英文报“Healthy Lifestyle”专栏正在征稿。请你写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:
1. 你有哪些健康的生活方式;
2. 健康生活方式给你带来的好处;
3. 呼吁大家养成健康的生活方式。
注意:
1. 写作词数应80左右;
2. 短文题目和首句已为你写好。
How a healthy lifestyle benefits me
As is known to all, a healthy lifestyle is beneficial.
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【答案】
How a healthy lifestyle benefits me
As is known to all, a healthy lifestyle is beneficial. I have kept a healthy diet, exercised regularly and never stayed up late till now. This healthy lifestyle makes me refreshed every day.
Firstly, I can learn more efficiently because I am always in good condition. Secondly, taking exercise with my friends strengthens not only our body, but our relationship. Besides, I get sick less often. Thirdly, getting enough sleep keeps me energetic to face challenges in my life.
It is this healthy lifestyle that changes me for the better. Go and develop a healthy lifestyle.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇短文,介绍自己健康的生活方式及其带来的好处,呼吁大家养成健康的生活方式,向校英文报“Healthy Lifestyle”专栏投稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
有益处:be beneficial → be of benefit
学习:learn → study
此外:besides → in addition
培养:develop → foster
2.句式拓展
合并句子
原句:I have kept a healthy diet, exercised regularly and never stayed up late till now. This healthy lifestyle makes me refreshed every day.
拓展句:I have kept a healthy diet, exercised regularly and never stayed up late till now, which makes me refreshed every day.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Firstly, I can learn more efficiently because I am always in good condition.(运用了because引导的状语从句)
【高分句型2】It is this healthy lifestyle that changes me for the better.(运用了强调句句型)
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
67. 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。
Mary and her little son Andy lived alone and led a hard life. They didn’t have much, but there was always food on the table — for Andy, at least.
To support the family, Mary did three jobs. It was tiring, but Mary didn’t give up. Each day when she finally got home, she’d bring Andy home from a kind neighbor, who attended to her boy for hours daily.
Years later when Andy was 15, Mary was still working hard. One morning she crazily looked for the house keys, worried about getting late for work. She had a long day ahead, but she didn’t even make it to her house’s front door. She tried to move the sofa to see if the keys had fallen behind it. At that time, Andy was preparing to go to school.
Suddenly, Mary fell due to long-term lack of sleep. And when she fell, her head hit the sofa’s edge, which caused her to faint (昏厥) immediately. So worried, Andy did everything he could to help his mom. Finally, he took her to hospital.
Hours later, Mary woke up, noticing Andy’s hand on her shoulder. The doctor brought her a document for her to read. She soon knew why she was in hospital. And she knew the fall had reduced her sense of hearing to 20%. Mary couldn’t help crying. “What am I going to do now?” she thought as she looked at Andy. With tears in eyes, Andy said, “I love you, Mom!” And it saddened them both again because Mary could barely hear Andy’s words.
The doctor recommended wearing a hearing aid (助听器). It was a very expensive device. “Who has that kind of money?” Mary thought, feeling upset and hopeless.
But Andy wasn’t. “Mom has taken good care of me for years. It’s high time that I did something to try to repay her,” Andy thought. He was determined to take a part-time job to earn the money for the hearing aid. Since his academic performance was very good, he decided to work as a tutor (家庭教师) for grade kids.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式作答。
First, he made advertisements. Then, he put them up in the neighborhood.
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One morning when Mary was still sleeping soundly, Andy put the hearing aid in her ear.
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【答案】
First, he made advertisements. Then, he put them up in the neighborhood. Attracted, some parents invited him home. After an interview, they were content with Andy’s teaching ability and hired him. Thus, Andy’s schedule became so tight that he often didn’t get home until dinnertime. Andy kept it a secret from his mom. Finally, he was amazed he earned enough money. He immediately bought a hearing aid for his mom and studied the instructions.
One morning when Mary was still sleeping soundly, Andy put the hearing aid in her ear. Mary awakened to the sounds of birds’ singing and car horns. “Morning, Mom,” Andy said. Mary turned, finding Andy was sitting nearby, smiling. “Is there a hearing aid?” she asked in disbelief. Andy nodded and asked, “How does it feel?” Mary replied that it was incredible, with tears running down her cheeks. She was relieved that her son loved her so much.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,主要讲述了单身母亲Mary独自抚养儿子Andy,多年辛劳工作致身体垮掉,因意外昏厥后听力受损。Andy为帮母亲,凭借优异成绩做家教赚钱买助听器,最终让母亲重获清晰听力的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“首先,他制作了一些广告,然后贴在小区里。”可知,第一段可描写Andy制作并张贴广告,成功获得家教工作。
②由第二段首句内容“一天早上,当Mary还在熟睡时,Andy悄悄地将助听器放进她的耳朵里。”可知,第二段可描写Andy为熟睡的母亲戴上助听器带来惊喜。
2.续写线索:制作张贴广告——获得工作——辛苦赚钱——购买助听器——为母亲佩戴——母亲感动
3.词汇激活
行为类
①邀请:invite/ ask/request
②雇用:hire/employ/take on
③购买:buy/purchase/get
情绪类
①满意:be content with/be satisfied with/be pleased with
②难以置信:in disbelief/ unbelievably/ in astonishment
【点睛】【高分句型1】Thus, Andy’s schedule became so tight that he often didn’t get home until dinnertime. (运用了that引导的结果状语从句)
【高分句型2】She was relieved that her son loved her so much. (运用了that引导的宾语从句)
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$$第28期。第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。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。例如现在你有5秒钟的时间看试卷上的例题。你将听到以下内容。excuse me, can you tell me how much the shirt is? Yes, it's nine fifteen. 你将有5秒钟的时间将正确答案标在试卷上。衬衫的价格为九磅15便士,所以你选择C项并将其标在试卷上。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。Why didn't you buy IT caffey a yellow round neck dress with flower patterns on IT? Was IT the one you've . always wanted? Yeah, if only I could be cheaper. Wait, wait, bad luck. We almost caught that bus. Shall we go by subway? No time is running out. Look, a taxi is coming. Let's take . IT OK. Hello, i'd like a ticket for this roller coasters. Ter, please. Sure, that's fifteen dollars for an adult. But if you have brought your student ID card, your lone y needs to pay ten dollars. I have here is my ID card. You've got a bad case of the flu. The main thing to do is drink lots of water. Then you have to take the cough medicine I gave you three times a day. thanks. Do you think I can still go to school? I think you should get some rest at your home. Mike, what do you care about most when finding a friend? Well. it's okay if my friend is not very talented, but he or SHE should be forgiving. In my opinion, the most important quality is honesty. 第一节到此结束,第二节听下面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ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。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。听下面一段对话,回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。I'm not sure if that project works him. I think we should have a meeting about improving IT. sure. Are you free tomorrow? Let me check my schedule. Sorry, i'm busy on thursday. Is friday okay? The day after tomorrow? yes. How about knowing the clock? That's fine. I'll come to your office if you like. Okay, see them. I'm not sure if that project works, tim. I think we should have a meeting about improving IT. sure. Are you free tomorrow? Let me check my schedule. Sorry, i'm busy on thursday. Is friday okay? The day after tomorrow? yes. How about knowing the clock? That's fine. I'll come to your office if you like. Okay, see them. 听下面一段对话,回答第八和第9两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。I need to know if you are going to rent the apartment for the next whole year. You have to make a decision next week. Well, i'm still not sure i'm looking for a new job in town, but I don't know if i'll be hired. Can I pay the rent monthly until I know if I get a job? I guess so, but I need to know as soon as possible. I'll need to look for a new person to rent the house if you leave. OK. Thank you so much. I need to know if you are going to rent to the apartment for the next whole year. You have to make a decision next week. Well, i'm still not sure i'm looking for a new job in town, but I don't know if i'll be hired. Can I pay the rent monthly until I know if I get a job? I guess so, but I need to know as soon as possible. I'll need to look for a new person to rent the house if you leave. Okay, thank you so much. 听下面一段对话,回答第十至第十二三个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Candies dinner is ready. Here comes the new dish lamps to. wow, IT looks delicious. I learned IT from a movie I recently watched. And IT tastes great too. Oh, I remember we still have some fried potatoes left in the fridge, don't we? No, I ates them up for lunch here. Have some beans. thanks. So how are you doing with that new kid? You mean ivan? We all like him very much. He is very friendly and target ative. He even suggested all the people in our office go for a hike this weekend. but don't already have a plan. Don't worry, the hike is on saturday. We shall still go to your mother's birthday party on sunday as planned. Candy's dinner is ready. Here comes the new dish lamps to wa. IT looks delicious. I learned IT from a movie I recently watched. and IT tastes great too. Oh, I remember we still have some fried pot oes left in the fridge, don't we? No, I ate them up for lunch here. Have some beans. thanks. So how are you doing with that new kid? You mean ivan? We all like him very much. He is very friendly and targeted. He even suggested all the people in our office go for a hike this weekend. but don't already have a plan. Don't worry, the hike is on saturday. We shall still go to your mother's birthday party on sunday as planned. 听下面一段对话,回答第13至第16 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Did you write horror fiction again for our creative writing course? Robin. a romance. Have you finished your writing? Carol? No, I froze up mentally for my detective story. I think i'm just incapable of imagining how to develop a story. Did you talk to professor Wilson about IT? Yes, I asked her if I could put off handing in my assignment, but SHE refused. Instead, he suggested that I write down anything that came into my head, even if IT didn't make any sense. Sort of warm up exercise does . IT work . hard to say. But first I need to go to the gold store this afternoon. What can't you go shopping after you finish your story? I am going there for my story. My hero solves a gold store theft. I want to take a look at how the gold products are arranged, where the security cameras are located, that sort of thing. Did you write horror fiction again for our creative writing course? Robin. a romance. Have you finished your writing? Carroll, no, I froze up mentally for my detective story. I think i'm just incapable of imagining how to develop a story. Did you talk to professor . Wilson about IT? Yes, I asked her if I could put off handing in my assignment, but SHE refused. Instead, he suggested that I write down anything that came into my head, even if IT didn't make any sense. Sort of warm up exercise does . IT work . hard to say. But first I need to go to the gold store this afternoon. What can't you go shopping after you finish your story? I am going there for my story. My hero solves a gold store theft. I want to take a look at how the gold products are arranged, where the security cameras are located, that sort of thing. 听下面一段独白,回答第17至第24个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Good evening, everyone. Thank you for coming to the soccer club meeting. This season will be playing all our matches for both the junior and senior competitions at the clubhouse at king's park. I believe all of you had fun last year at the yellowstone national park, but this year we hope to begin the season with a picnic next saturday at the clubhouse, please come to the picnic. As IT is always fun. The last week of the season, we usually have a dinner after giving a presentation of prizes to the players. More information about this will be given to you later in the season. This season, we have more teams than ever. We will have ten teams instead of five in the junior competition, and they will play on saturday morning's beginning at eight thirty in the senior competition there before teams the same as last year. And their games will be played on saturday afternoons starting at two thirty. No, sorry, IT will be a two o'clock start. Good evening, everyone. Thank you for coming to the soccer club meeting. This season will be playing all our matches for both the junior and senior competitions at the clubhouse at king's park. I believe all of you had fun last year at the yellowstone national park, but this year we hope to begin the season with a picnic next saturday at the clubhouse, please come to the picnic. As IT is always fun. The last week of the season, we usually have a dinner after giving a presentation of prizes to the players. More information about this will be given to you later in the season. This season, we have more teams than ever. 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