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玉溪师院附中 2026 届高二下学期期中考试 英语试卷 (满分： 150 分，考试时间： 120 分钟) 第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分) 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will Susan do this afternoon? A. Go to see a doctor. B. Visit Karen in hospital. C. Go skating with the man. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where will Henry most probably go this afternoon? A. To a beach. B. To an exhibition. C. To a Chinese restaurant. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the most possible relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why does Jane talk to Mark? A. To ask for a favor. B. To borrow some boxes. C. To show Mark around. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. Their sports partners. B. Their common hobby. C. Their favorite sports. 第二节 (共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分) 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. What page is Lily reading now? A. The sports page. B. The business page. C. The entertainment page. 7. What will the weather be like tomorrow according to the latest paper? A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy. 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. Which tourist attraction will the speakers visit first? A. Big Ben. B. Lambeth Bridge. C. Buckingham Palace. 9. When did the speakers eat breakfast? A. At 7:00 am. B. At 8:00 am. C. At 9:00 am. 10. How will the speakers get to Lambeth Bridge? A. By subway. B. On foot. C. By bus. 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】 11. Why did Kevin’s family decide to move? A. They got bored with city life. B. Their rented house would be sold. C. The landlady charged them a higher rent. 12. What did Kevin think of the houses for rent in the city? A. Beautiful. B. Comfortable. C. Expensive. 13. How long does it take Kevin to go to work now? A. One hour. B. One and a half hours. C. Two hours. 14. What does Kevin think is the most important benefit of living suburbs? A. Saving more money. B. Enjoying quiet life. C. Breathing fresh air. 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】 15. What was the feature of the earthquake in Peru? A. Lasting for a long time. B. Causing serious damage. C. Being deep in the ground. 16. What damage did the earthquake cause? A. Three slightly injured people. B Total destruction of a church. C. Traffic accidents on the highway. 17. What do Peruvians (秘鲁人) do to deal with frequent earthquakes? A. Learn skills to survive earthquakes. B. Turn to modern technologies. C. Move to a safer country. 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】 18. When is usually the most challenging time for the speaker? A. Prep time. B. Circle time (集体活动时间). C. Greeting time. 19. What activity does circle time usually include? A. Singing songs. B. Reading books. C. Learning math. 20. What does the speaker most probably think of circle play? A. Boring. B. Important. C. Tiring. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Barcelona in Spain has a long history and a modern culture. Barcelona has something for everyone. Delight in tasty foods Enjoy the delicious food in Barcelona! If you want to try the best seafood, cheese made by hand and lots of little dishes called tapas, go to the busy Boqueria Market. You can also taste a creamy treat called Crema Catalan a and the super tasty paella. Try fideuà, a special noodle treat from Catalonia. Every bite takes you on a fun food journey through the colorful tastes of Barcelona. Experience the local culture Barcelona is rich in culture. The city has lots of festivals throughout the year, like La Mercè Festival in September, where you can see human towers (castellers) and parades (游行) with giant figures. You can also visit museums like the Picasso Museum Barcelona to see early works of the famous artist. And if you’re a football fan, a visit to Camp Nou is a must. Get around easily with local transportation Barcelona’s well-designed transportation makes getting about the city simple. Discounted bus, tram (有轨电车), and subway rides are offered. Go for long walks in the neighborhoods of the city. Wander (闲逛) down the busy La Rambla, relax at Barceloneta Beach or walk through the narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter to feel the lively environment. Enjoy the architectural wonders Barcelona has some really cool buildings, and Antoni Gaudí is a super famous architect there. The Sagrada Família is his most famous work, and it looks super fancy on the outside. It shows how amazing Gaudí was. You should also check out his another work, Park Güell, which has lots of colorful mosaics (马赛克) and green plants that make it feel like a magical place. And don’t miss Casa Batlló, Casa Milà, and the Palau de la Música Catalana — they’re all really impressive! 21. Which of the following is a special noodle dish? A. Tapas. B. Crema Catalana. C. Paella. D. Fideuà. 22. How are visitors advised to explore the neighborhoods of Barcelona? A. On foot. B. By subway. C. By tram. D. By bus. 23. What is special about Park Güell? A. It is well-known for a magical story. B. It mixes rich colors with green plants. C. It is a must-visit place for football fans. D. It stands out when seen from the outside. B Steph Clemence always intended to go to college. But life has a tendency to throw stones in the way. Growing up, she led a nomadic life because her mother, who divorced and remarried several times, was always on the move. Her mother had to support three daughters on a modest income, so paying for college became out of the question. Steph found a job, and tried to figure out what to do with such a life. The answer came when she spotted a thick folder, in which Steph found two stapled pages from her junior English teacher, Dorothy Clark. One afternoon, Mrs. Clark walked into the classroom carrying a pile of stapled papers and instructed each student take one. The handout was titled “Mrs. Clark’s Book List.” It wasn’t homework, the teacher announced, but it could be a road map. She’d spent months creating a list of 153 fiction and nonfiction books, covering science, history, economics, politics, and literature. “Some of you might not go on to higher education,” Mrs. Clark said, “but you can continue to learn.” She flipped the page to see the first book: Bulfinch’s Mythology. And so it began. It was 1970. “I was hopeful and determined to improve myself,” Steph says. Starting at the top, she would read every book in the order they appeared. Steph worked a variety of jobs, and she kept reading. Then she retired as an office manager for a dentist. “Reading these books is an emotional and intellectual experience,” she says. “Each of the books has added something to who I am and how I see the world. I’m no expert, but I now have the background to see what it might mean.” Now Steph is 70, and she never did get to college. But she has only four books left to read from the list. She expects to complete them sometime in the near future. 24. What does the underlined word “nomadic” mean in paragraph 1? A. normal. B. unsettled. C. romantic. D. unfortunate. 25 Why did Dorothy Clark make a list of books? A. She felt it necessary to offer guidance. B. She calculated the books she had already read. C. She wanted to show her taste in literal arts. D. She tried to arouse students’ interest in English. 26. What does Steph think of “Mrs. Clark’s Book List”? A. It’s humorous. B. It’s difficult. C. It’s informative. D. It’s confusing. 27. What does the author imply from Steph’s story? A. Every man has his price. B. Time and tide wait for no man. C. Opportunity knocks only once. D. To live is to learn, to learn is to better live. C With the sudden breakthroughs in artificial intelligence over the last year, a sudden realization has come for those of us in the writing circle that the robots have come for our jobs at last. Recently, Hollywood writers went on a strike over concerns about being replaced. It ended in a modest victory, but it seemed like a losing battle, like the 18th-century craftsmen trying to stop new machines but in vain. The replacement of physical labour by machines was often beneficial in itself, even if it did not feel that way at the time. In all previous waves of technological change, the jobs lost have been made up for by the jobs created, usually better ones. Can the same be said when it comes to writing? Language is hard-wired into us, which is the property of human. Writing is how we do our best thinking, as Joan Didion observed, “I don’t know what I think until I write it down”， and thinking is what makes us human. What happens when we no longer rely on our own thoughts to address more complex problems? Probably it won’t come to that, or not yet. I remember when we said the same thing about computers playing chess, the technology is still in its early stage. In a few years, we may no longer be able to tell the difference. What then? Most likely the first writing to be replaced will be patterned writing like business and promotional writings. It may be that writers will take on a role similar to today’s artisans and craftsmen, pride for their “handmade” honour. The best writing may be produced neither entirely by computer nor by humans, but by the two combined. For however it is produced, some writing will always be better than other writing. Who says? You, the reader. It may be possible to teach a computer to write, but only a human can feel the pleasure of reading, or the pain. 28 What was the main concern of Hollywood writers? A. The increase in working hours. B. The use of AI in writing rooms. C. The decrease in salaries for them. D. The lack of full control over work. 29. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. We are born with language. B. Language is hard to replace. C. Language is difficult to change. D. We benefit from language. 30. What might be the first type of writing to be replaced by AI? A. Creative fiction writing. B. Scientific research paper. C. Advertisement and brochure. D. Children literature and poetry. 31. What would be the best title of the text? A. Can AI redefine human’s future? B. Will the pen be mightier than AI? C. Is AI a threat to human creativity? D. Will literature be dead due to AI? D Elephants are splendid creatures and tourists often go to African countries to see them. Due to conservation efforts, the African elephant population in countries like Kenya is growing. In the country’s popular Tsavo National Park, the number of elephants went from around 6,000 to almost 15,000 in 2021. While this is great news for conservationists, it’s not seen that way by farmers who live in between two parts of the park. The human population has also expanded. This has led to conflicts that often result in elephant deaths. Now an innovative solution — using honeybees — has been found to keep the elephants away from farms. This solution is part of a long-running project from the Save the Elephants organization. The humming (嗡嗡声) of the African honeybees scares off elephants. Now yellow beehive fences (蜂巢围栏) protect some of the local farm lands, including one owned by Kenyan farmer Charity Mwangome. “We used to hate elephants a lot,” she said. But she believed that the beehive fences could rescue her from continuous crop loss. A nine-year study published in the October issue of the journal Conservation Science and Practice found that beehive fences scared away elephants 86.3 percent of the time. The study monitored 26 farms that were protected by the beehive fences in two villages near the park. During the peak growing seasons, 3,027 elephants approached the fences and most were stopped. During the drought of 2017, which reduced the number of bees in the hives by 75 percent, elephants were still scared off 76 percent of the time. Save the Elephants is now building beehive fences in 15 countries in Africa and Asia. But besides stopping elephants, the beehive fences can provide other benefits to communities. Bees provide pollination (授粉) services which can increase crop production and honey from the hives that farmers can sell to add to their income. Mwanajuma Kibula, who has a farm in Kenya that is protected by beehives, harvests honey twice a year from her hives. She makes 450 shillings per jar. This is enough for her to pay for her children’s education. 32. What do the data in paragraph 1 indicate? A. The success of elephant protection. B. The large number of beehive fences. C. The growth of the Indian population. D. The survival crisis facing elephants. 33. What can we learn from paragraph 3? A. Elephants have destroyed crops. B. Elephants are likely to hurt farmers. C. Charity Mwangome likes elephants. D. Beehive fences should be torn down. 34. Why is Mwanajuma Kibula mentioned? A. To stress the importance of elephants. B. To show an additional benefit of beehives. C. To praise farmers in African countries. D. To recommend new farming methods. 35. What is the best title for the text? A. The Long History of Elephants in Africa B. Bees Are Essential to People and the Planet C. An Organization Aiming to Secure Elephants D. Bees Help Keep Elephants Away From Kenyan Farms 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。 In a global world, employers often look for candidates with international experience, such as studies abroad or volunteer programs. ___36___ 1. Studying abroad helps you step out of your comfort zone. If you’ve decided to live a new experience in a new environment, this shows your willingness to learn and adapt to new environments. Stepping out of your normality and out of your comfort zone allows you to expand your skills and learn more about yourself as a person. ___37___ 2. Studying in another country improves your communication skills. If you’re studying a new language abroad, you’ll be improving your communication skills in that language at least! ___38___ Finding new ways of doing things can help you improve your verbal and negotiation skills. 3. Planning your study trip abroad contributes to your project management skills. ___39___ From even the little things such as getting a new SIM card, to the bigger things such as applying for a visa, everything takes investigation, organization, and implementation — skills which you can easily apply to your professional life! 4. ___40___ Studying or working in a new country is an enlightening experience which can open your eyes to new cultures, languages, and a new way of life. These experiences will give you the ability to see things from multiple points of view and consider things with a more global viewpoint. Employers value those who can make decisions based on multiple points of view. A. Experiencing new cultures opens your mind. B. Meeting new people in a new country gives you a chance to network. C. It also gives you an opportunity to challenge yourself and grow. D. We’re here to explain how studying abroad can help your career. E. The organization around studying abroad is actually pretty extensive. F. Here are some ways to step out of your comfort zone and into greatness. G. When faced with a language barrier, you’ll learn new skills to communicate with someone who doesn’t understand you. 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。 Our oldest daughter, Christy, told us she was running away. In ____41____ my wife, Cathy, and I stared at each other, at a loss for words. When she started packing her suitcase, we knew she was serious. Her action left us speechless — after all, Christy was only six. We didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Our daughter ____42____ she was moving to Julia’s house across the street. My wife gave Julia’s mother a ____43____, telling her what was happening. Then, with ____44____ feelings, we watched Christy cross the street. Julia’s mother waited outside the door to greet her. A few hours later, Julia’s mom reminded Christy it was Monday night and that our family always drove to the Golden Spoon for frozen yogurt. It was a tradition ____45____ by my three girls — including our little Christy. To our relief, she called and asked if she could go. A joyous ____46____! The yogurt ____47____ was part of our family identity. Even the neighbors knew our ____48____ visit to the Golden Spoon. Our three daughters are now grown-up, but we ____49____ visit the Golden Spoon as always. Its yogurt is still delicious. Our family _____50_____ are kept strong by one of those simple activities. At some point, _____51_____ will come to every family. But when you build a strong family identity _____52_____ there will be no doubt that your family can _____53_____ whatever winds and rains coming your way. Not _____54_____, a strong family identity will give your kids solid foundations to _____55_____ during those difficult times. 41. A. confusion B. disbelief C. anger D. sorrow 42. A. whispered B. acknowledged C. declared D. requested 43. A. bow B. response C. ring D. tip 44. A. bitter B. mixed C. guilty D. embarrassed 45. A. expected B. approved C. promoted D. revived 46. A. recovery B. reunion C. success D. communication 47. A. trip B. flavor C. recipe D. drink 48. A. daily B. monthly C. weekly D. yearly 49. A. occasionally B. automatically C. rarely D. regularly 50. A. origins B. bonds C. traditions D. honors 51. A. sufferings B. storms C. failures D. barriers 52. A. in advance B. in particular C. in reality D. in return 53. A. predict B. ignore C. avoid D. survive 54. A. surprisingly B. exactly C. certainly D. obviously 55. A. get through B. put through C. hold on D. count on 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。 People visit other countries for ___56___ (vary) reasons. Some travel on business; others travel to visit interesting places ___57___ are only found in other countries, such as the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, the temples of Thailand, or the Pyramids in Egypt. Wherever you go and for whatever reason, it is important to make sure of your ___58___ (safe). A tourist can attract a lot of attention from local people. While the majority of people you’ll meet when ___59___ (travel) are sure to be friendly and welcoming, there are ___60___ (danger). Just as in your home country, do not expect everyone you meet to be friendly and helpful. It ___61___ (be) important to prepare for your trip in advance, and to be cautious while you travel. As you prepare for your trip, make sure you have the right paperwork. You don’t want ___62___ (get) to your destination only to find you have the wrong visa, or worse. Also, make sure you travel with proper medical insurance, so that if you are sick ___63___ injured during your travel, you will be able to get ___64___ (treat). If you want to drive while you are abroad, make sure you have ___65___ international driver’s license. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节 应用文写作(满分 15 分) 66. 假定你是李华，你校将举行“校园科技节”（School Science and Technology Festival）活动，请给你的英国朋友Tim写一封邮件，邀请他参加此次活动。 内容包括： 1.发出邀请； 2.介绍科技节举行的时间和地点； 3.科技节的具体活动内容； 注意： 1. 词数80词左右； 2.可适当增加内容，使行文连贯 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节(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。 Jack was a high school freshman, tall and thin, with a heart full of dreams. Jack’s father was a repairman who spent his days fixing cars, so his hands were always dirty. Jack’s father never said much, but his eyes always seemed to say, “I’m proud of you, son.” And Jack felt it in every nod. Their relationship was a quiet one, with an unspoken bond (纽带). One day, Jack came home from school with a flyer (传单) in his hand. His eyes were bright with excitement as he showed it to his father. “Dad, there’s a school talent show next month, and I want to enter. I’ve been learning guitar for months,” Jack said to his father. His father looked up from the engine he was working on. “You play the guitar?” he asked in surprise. Feeling a little embarrassed, Jack nodded, saying, “Yeah, I’ve been taking lessons. I think I’m ready.” His father cleaned his hands with a piece of cloth, looked at Jack and smiled, “I’ll be there, son. I wouldn’t miss it.” Through his father’s eyes, Jack knew he had his father’s support. The days leading up to the talent show were more practice and anxiety for Jack. He would come home after school and lock himself in his room, the sound of his guitar echoing (回响) through the house. His father didn’t speak too much, but he would prepare delicious food and smiled at Jack whenever he saw his son. He would also quietly listen to the music from the living room. Although Jack felt tired or nervous sometimes, he felt pushed forward by unspoken love. The day of the talent show arrived, and the school hall was filled with excitement. Jack’s hands were shaking as he prepared his guitar backstage. He looked out into the audience and found his father with a broad smile on his face. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 As Jack stepped onto the stage, the lights dimmed (变暗) and the audience quieted down. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “I didn’t know you could play like that,” his father said. “You were great.” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 玉溪师院附中 2026 届高二下学期期中考试 英语试卷 (满分： 150 分，考试时间： 120 分钟) 第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分) 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will Susan do this afternoon? A. Go to see a doctor. B. Visit Karen in hospital. C. Go skating with the man. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Susan, do you know Karen fell from her bike yesterday? W: Yes. I planned to go skating with some friends this afternoon, but I’ll go to the hospital and visit her instead. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where will Henry most probably go this afternoon? A. To a beach. B. To an exhibition. C. To a Chinese restaurant. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Jennifer, what about going to the beach this afternoon? W: Sorry, Henry. I’m going to see a series of Chinese art collections with Sophia. M: I love art, too. Can I join you? W: Certainly. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the most possible relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: It’s eight o’clock. My favorite TV program is on. W: Mom said you cannot watch TV before finishing your homework, Jason. M: Alright. You’re just like Mom. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why does Jane talk to Mark? A. To ask for a favor. B. To borrow some boxes. C. To show Mark around. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Thank God! Mark, I’m so happy you’re here. M: What’s wrong, Jane? W: There are some boxes downstairs. They are too heavy for me to carry upstairs alone. I need someone to help me. M: No problem. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. Their sports partners. B. Their common hobby. C. Their favorite sports. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Jim, I heard you love playing football most. Is that true? M: Yes. Besides football, I like playing basketball and ping-pong with my cousins. What about you? W: Well, I like to play badminton and tennis with my friend after class. 第二节 (共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分) 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. What page is Lily reading now? A. The sports page. B. The business page. C. The entertainment page. 7. What will the weather be like tomorrow according to the latest paper? A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy. 【答案】6. A 7. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Lily, I can’t find the latest paper. Are you reading it? W: Yes. I’ve just finished reading the business page. Now I’m reading news about athletes and recent games. Do you want to read it? M: Yeah, I want to know the weather in the coming days. I plan to go hiking tomorrow. W: Well, you’d better not. I read the paper yesterday and it said it would rain tomorrow. M: Really? Let me see if there’s any change. W: OK. Here you are. M: Wow! It says there will be no rain tomorrow and just some clouds. Wonderful! W: That’s great! The weather is changeable these days. 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. Which tourist attraction will the speakers visit first? A. Big Ben. B. Lambeth Bridge. C. Buckingham Palace. 9. When did the speakers eat breakfast? A. At 7:00 am. B. At 8:00 am. C. At 9:00 am. 10. How will the speakers get to Lambeth Bridge? A. By subway. B. On foot. C. By bus. 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Jack, which place will we visit first, Buckingham Palace or Big Ben? M: Hold on, I’m still looking at the map. Oh, we’re now quite near Lambeth Bridge. What about visiting it first? W: OK. How far is it from here? M: It’s just two blocks away. It only takes a few minutes to walk there. W: You can’t be serious! We’ve been walking for a long time. Why don’t we take a bus? My feet hurt. M: OK. How about finding a cafe to have a rest? W: That couldn’t be better. We can order some food there. We haven’t eaten anything after breakfast. It’s been six hours. I’m hungry. M: Yeah. Me too. It’s already 1:00 pm. Let’s buy some food and exchange some coins for a bus ride. W: OK. 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】 11. Why did Kevin’s family decide to move? A. They got bored with city life. B. Their rented house would be sold. C. The landlady charged them a higher rent. 12. What did Kevin think of the houses for rent in the city? A. Beautiful. B. Comfortable. C. Expensive. 13. How long does it take Kevin to go to work now? A. One hour. B. One and a half hours. C. Two hours. 14. What does Kevin think is the most important benefit of living suburbs? A. Saving more money. B. Enjoying quiet life. C. Breathing fresh air. 【答案】11. B 12. C 13. B 14. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Kevin, why did you decide to move away from the city? Had you got tired of city life? M: Not really. My landlady decided to sell the house. So my family had to look for a new house to live in. W: Was it easy to find one? M: Not at all. There were few houses that we could afford in the city. We hardly had choices. W: I feel sorry for you. What did you do next? M: We found a house in the suburbs and I have to get up early every morning. W: It means you have to travel far to work, right? M: Yeah, I used to spend only half an hour getting to my company, but now it takes one more hour. It’s been a tough struggle. But we will get through it. W: So now you’ve got used to your new life, right? M: Well, you can say that. Though there’re many difficulties, there’re some advantages, too. W: For example? M: Well, the suburbs are quiet and have less air pollution. Most importantly, by living there, we can save a lot of money because of the lower cost of living. 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】 15. What was the feature of the earthquake in Peru? A Lasting for a long time. B. Causing serious damage. C. Being deep in the ground. 16. What damage did the earthquake cause? A. Three slightly injured people. B. Total destruction of a church. C. Traffic accidents on the highway. 17. What do Peruvians (秘鲁人) do to deal with frequent earthquakes? A. Learn skills to survive earthquakes. B. Turn to modern technologies. C. Move to a safer country. 【答案】15. C 16. A 17. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Betty, did you hear the news? An earthquake hit northern Peru this Sunday. W: No. Was it a big one? M: Yes. It had a magnitude of 7.5 and was felt nearly 800 kilometers away in the capital of Lima. W: That’s terrible. Did it cause a lot of damage? M: Luckily, it didn’t. Although the quake was extremely strong, it was very deep. It measured 112 kilometers, so the possibility of damage was greatly reduced. W: Then what effect did it have? M: Part of a 16th-century church fell and three people were slightly injured. And some falling stones blocked several highways in the Cajamarca region in Peru. W: Hope it will be fine. It seems earthquakes are common in Peru. M: Yes. Most Peruvians are taught basic skills to deal with earthquakes from an early age. W: That’s necessary. Our geography teacher once introduced many cases of earthquakes in her lecture to us. It’s terrifying. M: Yeah. I hope one day modern technologies can help find a way to prevent serious damage in an earthquake. 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】 18. When is usually the most challenging time for the speaker? A. Prep time. B. Circle time (集体活动时间). C. Greeting time. 19. What activity does circle time usually include? A. Singing songs. B. Reading books. C. Learning math. 20. What does the speaker most probably think of circle play? A. Boring. B. Important. C. Tiring. 【答案】18. C 19. A 20. B 【解析】 【原文】W: For many preschool teachers, their work is tiring but meaningful. And mine is no exception. Morning is usually the busiest part of the day for a preschool teacher. You may have a bit of prep time, but almost immediately after arriving at work, you’re likely to be greeting children and trying to welcome them to school. That’s the most challenging moment for me because I have to make them excited to be there and feel OK about their parents being away from them. At our school, we start each day with circle time. We typically start by singing songs about greeting the day and each other, and about the seasons of the year. At this time of the day, I find myself really enjoying being around the kids. In elementary or high school, the class is around reading, history, and math. But in preschool, circle time is the meat and potatoes of the day. Although it might appear to be nothing more than singing and dancing, circle play actually helps develop various essential skills. Although my work is tiring, it’s pretty much impossible not to feel happy when you look at children around with big smiles on their faces. Do you agree with me? 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Barcelona in Spain has a long history and a modern culture. Barcelona has something for everyone. Delight in tasty foods Enjoy the delicious food in Barcelona! If you want to try the best seafood, cheese made by hand and lots of little dishes called tapas, go to the busy Boqueria Market. You can also taste a creamy treat called Crema Catalan a and the super tasty paella. Try fideuà, a special noodle treat from Catalonia. Every bite takes you on a fun food journey through the colorful tastes of Barcelona. Experience the local culture Barcelona is rich in culture. The city has lots of festivals throughout the year, like La Mercè Festival in September, where you can see human towers (castellers) and parades (游行) with giant figures. You can also visit museums like the Picasso Museum Barcelona to see early works of the famous artist. And if you’re a football fan, a visit to Camp Nou is a must. Get around easily with local transportation Barcelona’s well-designed transportation makes getting about the city simple. Discounted bus, tram (有轨电车), and subway rides are offered. Go for long walks in the neighborhoods of the city. Wander (闲逛) down the busy La Rambla, relax at Barceloneta Beach or walk through the narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter to feel the lively environment. Enjoy the architectural wonders Barcelona has some really cool buildings, and Antoni Gaudí is a super famous architect there. The Sagrada Família is his most famous work, and it looks super fancy on the outside. It shows how amazing Gaudí was. You should also check out his another work, Park Güell, which has lots of colorful mosaics (马赛克) and green plants that make it feel like a magical place. And don’t miss Casa Batlló, Casa Milà, and the Palau de la Música Catalana — they’re all really impressive! 21. Which of the following is a special noodle dish? A. Tapas. B. Crema Catalana. C. Paella. D. Fideuà. 22. How are visitors advised to explore the neighborhoods of Barcelona? A. On foot. B. By subway. C. By tram. D. By bus. 23. What is special about Park Güell? A. It is well-known for a magical story. B. It mixes rich colors with green plants. C. It is a must-visit place for football fans. D. It stands out when seen from the outside. 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是西班牙巴塞罗那这座城市的魅力，包括其悠久的历史、现代文化、美食享受、丰富的本地文化体验、便捷的当地交通以及令人赞叹的建筑奇观。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据Delight in tasty foods部分“Try fideuà, a special noodle treat from Catalonia.(试试fideuyu吧，这是一种来自Catalonia的特殊面条。)”可知，fideuà是一道特别的面条。故选D。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Get around easily with local transportation部分的“Go for long walks in the neighborhoods of the city.(在城市的街区散步。)”可知，建议游客步行探索巴塞罗那的街区。故选A。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据Enjoy the architectural wonders部分“You should also check out his another work, Park Güell, which has lots of colorful mosaics (马赛克) and green plants that make it feel like a magical place.(你也应该看看他的另一件作品Park Güell，里面有很多彩色的马赛克和绿色的植物，让它感觉像一个神奇的地方。)”可知，Park Güell的特别之处是它将丰富的色彩与绿色植物混合在一起。故选B。 B Steph Clemence always intended to go to college. But life has a tendency to throw stones in the way. Growing up, she led a nomadic life because her mother, who divorced and remarried several times, was always on the move. Her mother had to support three daughters on a modest income, so paying for college became out of the question. Steph found a job, and tried to figure out what to do with such a life. The answer came when she spotted a thick folder, in which Steph found two stapled pages from her junior English teacher, Dorothy Clark. One afternoon, Mrs. Clark walked into the classroom carrying a pile of stapled papers and instructed each student take one. The handout was titled “Mrs. Clark’s Book List.” It wasn’t homework, the teacher announced, but it could be a road map. She’d spent months creating a list of 153 fiction and nonfiction books, covering science, history, economics, politics, and literature. “Some of you might not go on to higher education,” Mrs. Clark said, “but you can continue to learn.” She flipped the page to see the first book: Bulfinch’s Mythology. And so it began. It was 1970. “I was hopeful and determined to improve myself,” Steph says. Starting at the top, she would read every book in the order they appeared. Steph worked a variety of jobs, and she kept reading. Then she retired as an office manager for a dentist. “Reading these books is an emotional and intellectual experience,” she says. “Each of the books has added something to who I am and how I see the world. I’m no expert, but I now have the background to see what it might mean.” Now Steph is 70, and she never did get to college. But she has only four books left to read from the list. She expects to complete them sometime in the near future. 24. What does the underlined word “nomadic” mean in paragraph 1? A. normal. B. unsettled. C. romantic. D. unfortunate. 25. Why did Dorothy Clark make a list of books? A. She felt it necessary to offer guidance. B. She calculated the books she had already read. C. She wanted to show her taste in literal arts. D. She tried to arouse students’ interest in English. 26 What does Steph think of “Mrs. Clark’s Book List”? A. It’s humorous. B. It’s difficult. C. It’s informative. D. It’s confusing. 27. What does the author imply from Steph’s story? A. Every man has his price. B. Time and tide wait for no man. C. Opportunity knocks only once. D. To live is to learn, to learn is to better live. 【答案】24. B 25. A 26. C 27. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位女性通过阅读老师推荐的书单，实现自我提升并丰富人生的感人故事。 【24题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词所在句“Growing up, she led a nomadic life because her mother, who divorced and remarried several times, was always on the move. (在成长过程中，她过着nomadic生活，因为她的母亲离了几次婚又再婚，总是居无定所、四处搬家)”可知，因为母亲离婚再婚多次，所以Steph总是搬家，过着居无定所的生活，故划线词意思是“不安定的”。 故选B。 【25题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“It wasn’t homework, the teacher announced, but it could be a road map. She’d spent months creating a list of 153 fiction and nonfiction books, covering science, history, economics, politics, and literature. “Some of you might not go on to higher education,” Mrs. Clark said, “but you can continue to learn.” (这不是家庭作业，老师宣布，但可能是路线图。她花了几个月的时间列出了153本小说和非小说类书籍，涵盖科学、历史、经济、政治和文学。“你们中的一些人可能无法继续接受高等教育，”Clark夫人说，“但你们可以继续学习。”)”可推知，Mrs. Clark老师制作了书单，是觉得有必要给学生提供指导。故选A。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段““Reading these books is an emotional and intellectual experience,” she says. “Each of the books has added something to who I am and how I see the world. I’m no expert, but I now have the background to see what it might mean.” (“阅读这些书是一种情感和智力的体验，”她说。“每本书都在让我成长的同时，也更会审视这个世界了。我不是专家，但我现在有了了解这可能意味着什么的背景。” )”可推断，Steph觉得“克拉克夫人的书单”信息丰富。故选C。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Steph Clemence always intended to go to college. But life has a tendency to throw stones in the way.(Steph Clemence一直想上大学。但生活总爱抛出绊脚石)”、倒数第二段““Reading these books is an emotional and intellectual experience,” she says. “Each of the books has added something to who I am and how I see the world. I’m no expert, but I now have the background to see what it might mean.” (“阅读这些书是一种情感和智力的体验，”她说。“每本书都在让我成长的同时，也更会审视这个世界了。我不是专家，但我现在有了了解这可能意味着什么的背景。” )”以及最后一段“Now Steph is 70, and she never did get to college. But she has only four books left to read from the list. She expects to complete them sometime in the near future.(现在Steph已经70岁了，她还没有上过大学。但她只剩下四本书要读了。她希望在不久的将来读完)”可知，Steph一直想上大学，但因为生活原因没有上，然而她并没有停止学习，通过阅读克拉克夫人的书单，她丰富了自己的知识和阅历。由此可推知，作者想从Steph的故事中表达：活着就是为了学习，学习就是为了更好地生活。故选D。 C With the sudden breakthroughs in artificial intelligence over the last year, a sudden realization has come for those of us in the writing circle that the robots have come for our jobs at last. Recently, Hollywood writers went on a strike over concerns about being replaced. It ended in a modest victory, but it seemed like a losing battle, like the 18th-century craftsmen trying to stop new machines but in vain. The replacement of physical labour by machines was often beneficial in itself, even if it did not feel that way at the time. In all previous waves of technological change, the jobs lost have been made up for by the jobs created, usually better ones. Can the same be said when it comes to writing? Language is hard-wired into us, which is the property of human. Writing is how we do our best thinking, as Joan Didion observed, “I don’t know what I think until I write it down”， and thinking is what makes us human. What happens when we no longer rely on our own thoughts to address more complex problems? Probably it won’t come to that, or not yet. I remember when we said the same thing about computers playing chess, the technology is still in its early stage. In a few years, we may no longer be able to tell the difference. What then? Most likely the first writing to be replaced will be patterned writing like business and promotional writings. It may be that writers will take on a role similar to today’s artisans and craftsmen, pride for their “handmade” honour. The best writing may be produced neither entirely by computer nor by humans, but by the two combined. For however it is produced, some writing will always be better than other writing. Who says? You, the reader. It may be possible to teach a computer to write, but only a human can feel the pleasure of reading, or the pain. 28. What was the main concern of Hollywood writers? A. The increase in working hours. B. The use of AI in writing rooms. C. The decrease in salaries for them. D. The lack of full control over work. 29. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. We are born with language. B. Language is hard to replace. C. Language is difficult to change. D. We benefit from language. 30. What might be the first type of writing to be replaced by AI? A. Creative fiction writing. B. Scientific research paper. C. Advertisement and brochure. D. Children literature and poetry. 31. What would be the best title of the text? A. Can AI redefine human’s future? B. Will the pen be mightier than AI? C. Is AI a threat to human creativity? D. Will literature be dead due to AI? 【答案】28. B 29. A 30. C 31. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了人工智能在写作领域的进步以及对作家职业的潜在威胁，探讨了技术进步如何影响工作，并提出了作者对这一现象的看法和未来作家职业方向的预测。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Recently, Hollywood writers went on a strike over concerns about being replaced. It ended in a modest victory, but it seemed like a losing battle, like the 18th-century craftsmen trying to stop new machines but in vain.(最近，好莱坞作家因担心被取代而举行了罢工。这场战争以温和的胜利告终，但似乎是一场必败之战，就像18世纪的工匠们试图阻止新机器的出现，但却徒劳无功)”可知，好莱坞作家们抗议的主要原因是他们担心自己的工作被AI取代。故选B项。 【29题详解】 词句猜测题。根据后文“which is the property of human(这是人类的属性)”可知，语言是人类的固有属性，推知 hard-wired的意思是“天生的，固有的”，与之意义最接近的是“be born with”， 意思是“与生俱来的”。故选A。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Most likely the first writing to be replaced will be patterned writing like business and promotional writings.(最有可能被取代的第一批文字将是商业和宣传类的模式化文字)”可知，最有可能首先被AI 取代的写作类型是那些模式化的写作，如商务促销类写作。“广告和宣传册”这类写作通常结构固定，规则性强，目的是为了促销推广，因此更容易被AI模仿和取代。故选C。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“With the sudden breakthroughs in artificial intelligence over the last year, a sudden realization has come for those of us in the writing circle that the robots have come for our jobs at last. Recently, Hollywood writers went on a strike over concerns about being replaced. It ended in a modest victory, but it seemed like a losing battle, like the 18th-century craftsmen trying to stop new machines but in vain.(随着去年人工智能的突然突破，我们这些写作圈的人突然意识到，机器人终于来抢我们的工作了。最近，好莱坞作家因担心被取代而举行了罢工。这场战争以温和的胜利告终，但似乎是一场必败之战，就像18世纪的工匠们试图阻止新机器的出现，但却徒劳无功)”以及通读全文可知，本文主要讨论了人工智能在写作领域的进步以及对作家职业的潜在威胁，探讨了技术进步如何影响工作，所以B项“Will the pen be mightier than AI?(笔会比人工智能更强大吗？)”是本文最佳标题。故选B项。 D Elephants are splendid creatures and tourists often go to African countries to see them. Due to conservation efforts, the African elephant population in countries like Kenya is growing. In the country’s popular Tsavo National Park, the number of elephants went from around 6,000 to almost 15,000 in 2021. While this is great news for conservationists, it’s not seen that way by farmers who live in between two parts of the park. The human population has also expanded. This has led to conflicts that often result in elephant deaths. Now an innovative solution — using honeybees — has been found to keep the elephants away from farms. This solution is part of a long-running project from the Save the Elephants organization. The humming (嗡嗡声) of the African honeybees scares off elephants. Now yellow beehive fences (蜂巢围栏) protect some of the local farm lands, including one owned by Kenyan farmer Charity Mwangome. “We used to hate elephants a lot,” she said. But she believed that the beehive fences could rescue her from continuous crop loss. A nine-year study published in the October issue of the journal Conservation Science and Practice found that beehive fences scared away elephants 86.3 percent of the time. The study monitored 26 farms that were protected by the beehive fences in two villages near the park. During the peak growing seasons, 3,027 elephants approached the fences and most were stopped. During the drought of 2017, which reduced the number of bees in the hives by 75 percent, elephants were still scared off 76 percent of the time. Save the Elephants is now building beehive fences in 15 countries in Africa and Asia. But besides stopping elephants, the beehive fences can provide other benefits to communities. Bees provide pollination (授粉) services which can increase crop production and honey from the hives that farmers can sell to add to their income. Mwanajuma Kibula, who has a farm in Kenya that is protected by beehives, harvests honey twice a year from her hives. She makes 450 shillings per jar. This is enough for her to pay for her children’s education. 32. What do the data in paragraph 1 indicate? A. The success of elephant protection. B. The large number of beehive fences. C. The growth of the Indian population. D. The survival crisis facing elephants. 33. What can we learn from paragraph 3? A. Elephants have destroyed crops. B. Elephants are likely to hurt farmers. C. Charity Mwangome likes elephants. D. Beehive fences should be torn down. 34. Why is Mwanajuma Kibula mentioned? A. To stress the importance of elephants. B. To show an additional benefit of beehives. C. To praise farmers in African countries. D. To recommend new farming methods. 35. What is the best title for the text? A. The Long History of Elephants in Africa B. Bees Are Essential to People and the Planet C. An Organization Aiming to Secure Elephants D. Bees Help Keep Elephants Away From Kenyan Farms 【答案】32. A 33. A 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在肯尼亚，由于大象数量增多与人类产生冲突，而利用蜂巢围栏可以吓走大象保护农田，同时蜂巢还有其他益处。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Due to conservation efforts, the African elephant population in countries like Kenya is growing. In the country’s popular Tsavo National Park, the number of elephants went from around 6,000, to almost 15,000, in 2021.(由于保护工作的开展，肯尼亚等国家的非洲象数量正在增加。在该国著名的察沃国家公园，2021年大象的数量从约6,000头增加到了近15,000头)”可知，这些数据表明了大象保护工作取得了成功。故选A项。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Now yellow beehive fences (蜂巢围栏) protect some of the local farm lands, including one owned by Kenyan farmer Charity Mwangome. ‘We used to hate elephants a lot,’ she said. But she believed that the beehive fences could rescue her from continuous crop loss.(现在，黄色的蜂巢栅栏保护着当地的一些农田，其中包括肯尼亚农民姆旺戈姆拥有的一块土地。‘我们过去非常讨厌大象，’她说。但她相信蜂巢围栏可以让她摆脱持续的作物损失)”可推知，大象曾毁坏了庄稼。故选A项。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Bees provide pollination (授粉) services which can increase crop production and honey from the hives that farmers can sell to add to their income. Mwanajuma Kibula, who has a farm in Kenya that is protected by beehives, harvests honey twice a year from her hives. She makes 45 0 shillings per jar. This is enough for her to pay for her children’s education.(蜜蜂提供授粉服务，可以提高作物产量，蜂箱里的蜂蜜农民可以出售以增加收入。肯尼亚有一个农场受到蜂箱保护的姆瓦纳朱马·基布拉每年从她的蜂箱里收获两次蜂蜜。她每罐蜂蜜能卖450先令。这足够她支付孩子的教育费用了)”可推知，提到姆瓦纳朱马·基布拉是为了证明蜂巢的另一个好处。故选B项。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段中“Now an innovative solution — using honeybees — has been found to keep the elephants away from farms.(现在，一种创新的解决方案——利用蜜蜂——已经被发现可以让大象远离农场)”以及后文对蜂巢围栏既能吓走大象保护农田，又能带来其他益处的描述可知，文章主要围绕蜜蜂帮助让大象远离肯尼亚农场展开。所以D项“Bees Help Keep Elephants Away From Kenyan Farms(蜜蜂帮助大象远离肯尼亚农场)”能概括文章内容，最适合做文章标题。故选D项。 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。 In a global world, employers often look for candidates with international experience, such as studies abroad or volunteer programs. ___36___ 1. Studying abroad helps you step out of your comfort zone. If you’ve decided to live a new experience in a new environment, this shows your willingness to learn and adapt to new environments. Stepping out of your normality and out of your comfort zone allows you to expand your skills and learn more about yourself as a person. ___37___ 2. Studying in another country improves your communication skills. If you’re studying a new language abroad, you’ll be improving your communication skills in that language at least! ___38___ Finding new ways of doing things can help you improve your verbal and negotiation skills. 3. Planning your study trip abroad contributes to your project management skills. ___39___ From even the little things such as getting a new SIM card, to the bigger things such as applying for a visa, everything takes investigation, organization, and implementation — skills which you can easily apply to your professional life! 4. ___40___ Studying or working in a new country is an enlightening experience which can open your eyes to new cultures, languages, and a new way of life. These experiences will give you the ability to see things from multiple points of view and consider things with a more global viewpoint. Employers value those who can make decisions based on multiple points of view. A. Experiencing new cultures opens your mind. B. Meeting new people in a new country gives you a chance to network. C. It also gives you an opportunity to challenge yourself and grow. D We’re here to explain how studying abroad can help your career. E. The organization around studying abroad is actually pretty extensive. F. Here are some ways to step out of your comfort zone and into greatness. G. When faced with a language barrier, you’ll learn new skills to communicate with someone who doesn’t understand you. 【答案】36. D 37. C 38. G 39. E 40. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了在全球化背景下，雇主看重有国际经验的求职者，并阐述了出国留学对个人职业发展的帮助。 【36题详解】 上文“In a global world, employers often look for candidates with international experience, such as studies abroad or volunteer programs.(在全球化的世界里，雇主通常会寻找有国际经验的候选人，比如出国留学或参加志愿项目)”指出雇主对有国际经验求职者的青睐。D选项“We’re here to explain how studying abroad can help your career.(我们在这里解释出国留学如何有助于你的职业发展)”承接上文，引出下文要具体说明出国留学对职业的帮助，与上文衔接自然，点明了文章主旨。故选D项。 【37题详解】 上文“Stepping out of your normality and out of your comfort zone allows you to expand your skills and learn more about yourself as a person.(走出你的常规和舒适区可以让你拓展技能，更多地了解自己)”说明走出舒适区的好处。C选项“It also gives you an opportunity to challenge yourself and grow.(它也给你一个挑战自我和成长的机会)”进一步阐述了走出舒适区的意义，是对上文的补充，句中“It”指代上文“Stepping out of your normality and out of your comfort zone”。故选C项。 【38题详解】 上文“If you’re studying a new language abroad, you’ll be improving your communication skills in that language at least!(如果你在国外学习一门新的语言，你至少会提高你的语言沟通技巧！)”提到在国外学新语言能提高沟通能力。G选项“When faced with a language barrier, you’ll learn new skills to communicate with someone who doesn’t understand you.(当你遇到语言障碍时，你会学到与不懂你的人交流的新技巧)”具体说明了学习一门新的语言的作用，可以提高沟通能力，与上文逻辑紧密。故选G项。 【39题详解】 下文“From even the little things such as getting a new SIM card, to the bigger things such as applying for a visa, everything takes investigation, organization, and implementation — skills which you can easily apply to your professional life!(从像办理新SIM卡这样的小事，到像申请签证这样的大事，一切都需要调查、组织和实施——这些技能你可以很容易地应用到你的职业生涯中)”详细说明了留学过程中需要做的各种事情。E选项“The organization around studying abroad is actually pretty extensive.(围绕出国留学的安排实际上相当广泛)”概括了下文内容，引出下文关于留学事务安排的阐述。故选E项。 【40题详解】 下文“Studying or working in a new country is an enlightening experience which can open your eyes to new cultures, languages, and a new way of life. These experiences will give you the ability to see things from multiple points of view and consider things with a more global viewpoint.(在一个新的国家学习或工作是一次有启发性的经历，它能让你了解新的文化、语言和新的生活方式。这些经历将让你能够从多个角度看待事物，并以更全球化的视角考虑问题)”强调了在新国家学习或工作能让人接触新文化，开阔视野。A选项“Experiencing new cultures opens your mind.(体验新的文化能开阔你的思维)”与下文内容相符，点明了这一部分的主题，适合作段小标题。故选A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。 Our oldest daughter, Christy, told us she was running away. In ____41____ my wife, Cathy, and I stared at each other, at a loss for words. When she started packing her suitcase, we knew she was serious. Her action left us speechless — after all, Christy was only six. We didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Our daughter ____42____ she was moving to Julia’s house across the street. My wife gave Julia’s mother a ____43____, telling her what was happening. Then, with ____44____ feelings, we watched Christy cross the street. Julia’s mother waited outside the door to greet her. A few hours later, Julia’s mom reminded Christy it was Monday night and that our family always drove to the Golden Spoon for frozen yogurt. It was a tradition ____45____ by my three girls — including our little Christy. To our relief, she called and asked if she could go. A joyous ____46____! The yogurt ____47____ was part of our family identity. Even the neighbors knew our ____48____ visit to the Golden Spoon. Our three daughters are now grown-up, but we ____49____ visit the Golden Spoon as always. Its yogurt is still delicious. Our family _____50_____ are kept strong by one of those simple activities. At some point, _____51_____ will come to every family. But when you build a strong family identity _____52_____ there will be no doubt that your family can _____53_____ whatever winds and rains coming your way. Not _____54_____, a strong family identity will give your kids solid foundations to _____55_____ during those difficult times. 41. A. confusion B. disbelief C. anger D. sorrow 42. A. whispered B. acknowledged C. declared D. requested 43. A. bow B. response C. ring D. tip 44. A. bitter B. mixed C. guilty D. embarrassed 45. A. expected B. approved C. promoted D. revived 46. A. recovery B. reunion C. success D. communication 47. A. trip B. flavor C. recipe D. drink 48. A. daily B. monthly C. weekly D. yearly 49. A. occasionally B. automatically C. rarely D. regularly 50. A. origins B. bonds C. traditions D. honors 51. A. sufferings B. storms C. failures D. barriers 52. A. in advance B. in particular C. in reality D. in return 53. A. predict B. ignore C. avoid D. survive 54. A. surprisingly B. exactly C. certainly D. obviously 55. A. get through B. put through C. hold on D. count on 【答案】41. B 42. C 43. C 44. B 45. A 46. B 47. A 48. C 49. D 50. B 51. B 52. A 53. D 54. A 55. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过叙述作者家庭中的一个小事件——六岁女儿Christy离家出走并很快回归，以及家庭每周去Golden Spoon吃冷冻酸奶的传统，展现了家庭身份认同的重要性和力量。 【41题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我和妻子Cathy难以置信地对视着，一时说不出话来。A. confusion困惑；B. disbelief不信、怀疑；C. anger愤怒；D. sorrow悲伤。根据空后“my wife, Cathy, and I stared at each other, at a loss for words.”以及“Her action left us speechless — after all, Christy was only six.”可知，作者和妻子对女儿说要离家出走这件事感到难以置信。故选B。 【42题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们的女儿宣称她要搬到街对面Julia的家去。A. whispered耳语、低声说；B. acknowledged承认；C. declared宣布；D. requested请求。根据上文“Our oldest daughter, Christy, told us she was running away.”以及本句句意可知，作者的女儿宣称她要搬到街对面Julia的家去，这里体现出女儿坚定地说出自己的决定，符合语境。故选C。 【43题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我妻子给Julia妈妈打了个电话，告诉她发生了什么事。A. bow鞠躬、弓；B. response回应、反应；C. ring戒指、电话；D. tip小费、尖端。根据空后“telling her what was happening”可推测，作者的妻子打电话给Julia的妈妈说明了情况。故选C。 【44题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然后，怀着复杂的心情，我们看着Christy穿过了街道。A. bitter痛苦的；B. mixed混合的、复杂的；C. guilty有罪的、内疚的；D. embarrassed尴尬的。根据上文内容可知，作者的女儿Christy才六岁就宣称要离家出走，由此可推测，作者和妻子看着女儿离开，心情是复杂的。故选B。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是我的三个女儿都期待的一个传统——包括我们的小Christy。A. expected期待；B. approved同意、批准；C. promoted提升；D. revived复兴。根据下文“To our relief, she called and asked if she could go”可知，Christy即便离家出走也想一起吃冻酸奶，由此可推测，吃冻酸奶是孩子们所期待的传统。故选A。 【46题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：真是一次令人高兴的团聚啊！A. recovery恢复；B. reunion重聚；C. success成功；D. communication交流。根据上文“Then, with ____4____ feelings, we watched Christy cross the street. Julia’s mother waited outside the door to greet her.”可知，Christy已经离家出走到了Julia家，而此时她打电话问是否能一起去吃酸奶，这意味着她要回来，所以是一次愉快的团聚。故选B。 【47题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：去吃酸奶的行程是我们家庭特色的一部分。A. trip旅行；B. flavor味道；C. recipe食谱；D. drink饮料。根据上文“A few hours later, Julia’s mom reminded Christy it was Monday night and that our family always drove to the Golden Spoon for frozen yogurt.”可知，作者一家每周一晚上都会开车去“Golden Spoon”店吃冻酸奶，所以去吃酸奶的这一行程是家庭特色的一部分。故选A。 【48题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：就连邻居们都知道我们每周都会去“Golden Spoon”店。A. daily每日的；B. monthly每月的；C. weekly每周的；D. yearly每年的。根据上文“A few hours later, Julia’s mom reminded Christy it was Monday night and that our family always drove to the Golden Spoon for frozen yogurt.”中的“Monday night”可知，作者一家是每周一去吃酸奶，所以是每周的。故选C。 【49题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我们的三个女儿现在都长大了，但我们仍然像往常一样定期去“Golden Spoon”店。A. occasionally偶尔地；B. automatically自动地；C. rarely罕见地；D. regularly定期地。故根据上文内容可知，作者一家是每周一去吃酸奶，这是一种定期的行为。选D。 【50题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：通过这样一个简单的活动，我们的家庭纽带得以牢固维系。A. origins起源；B. bonds纽带；C. traditions传统；D. honors荣誉。根据上文内容可知，作者的女儿即便是在离家出走期间也会要求一起参加吃冻酸奶的家庭活动。由此可知，这样的简单活动使作者的家庭纽带得以维持。故选B。 【51题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在某个时刻，每个家庭都会遭遇风暴。A. sufferings苦难；B. storms风暴；C. failures失败；D. barriers障碍。根据下文“But when you build a strong family identity ____12____ there will be no doubt that your family can ____13____ whatever winds and rains coming your way.”中的“winds and rains”可知，空处指的是每个家庭都会遭遇风暴。故选B。 【52题详解】 考查短语词义辨析。句意：但是，当你提前建立起强大的家庭认同感时，毫无疑问，你的家庭能够挺过任何扑面而来的风雨。A. in advance提前；B. in particular特别地；C. in reality实际上；D. in return作为回报。根据全文内容可知，作者的女儿即便是在离家出走期间也会要求一起参加吃冻酸奶的家庭活动。由此可知，作者认为提前建立家庭认同感会帮助家庭挺过风暴。故选A。 【53题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但是，当你提前建立起强大的家庭认同感时，毫无疑问，你的家庭能够挺过任何扑面而来的风雨。A. predict预测；B. ignore忽略；C. avoid避免；D. survive幸存。根据上文“when you build a strong family identity ____12____”可知，作者认为有了强大的家庭认同感，一个家庭可以在困难中幸存下来。故选D。 【54题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：毫不奇怪，强大的家庭认同感会给你的孩子们在那些艰难时刻一个可以依靠的坚实基础。A. surprisingly令人惊讶地；B. exactly确切地；C. certainly当然；D. obviously显然地。根据下文“a strong family identity will give your kids solid foundation s to ____15____ during those difficult times.”可知，强大的家庭认同感会给孩子坚实的基础是毫不奇怪的事情。故选A。 【55题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：毫不奇怪，强大的家庭认同感会给你的孩子们在那些艰难时刻一个可以依靠的坚实基础。A. get through通过、完成；B. put through接通、经历；C. hold on坚持、别挂断；D. count on指望、依靠。根据空前“solid foundations”以及空后“during those difficult times”可知，强大的家庭认同感是孩子们在那些艰难时刻可以依靠的坚实基础。故选D。 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。 People visit other countries for ___56___ (vary) reasons. Some travel on business; others travel to visit interesting places ___57___ are only found in other countries, such as the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, the temples of Thailand, or the Pyramids in Egypt. Wherever you go, and for whatever reason, it is important to make sure of your ___58___ (safe). A tourist can attract a lot of attention from local people. While the majority of people you’ll meet when ___59___ (travel) are sure to be friendly and welcoming, there are ___60___ (danger). Just as in your home country, do not expect everyone you meet to be friendly and helpful. It ___61___ (be) important to prepare for your trip in advance, and to be cautious while you travel. As you prepare for your trip, make sure you have the right paperwork. You don’t want ___62___ (get) to your destination only to find you have the wrong visa, or worse. Also, make sure you travel with proper medical insurance, so that if you are sick ___63___ injured during your travel, you will be able to get ___64___ (treat). If you want to drive while you are abroad, make sure you have ___65___ international driver’s license. 【答案】56. various##varied 57. that## which 58. safety 59. traveling##travelling 60. dangers 61. is 62. to get 63. or 64. treatment ##treated 65. an 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了旅行的一些注意事项。 【56题详解】 考查形容词。句意：人们出于各种各样的原因去其他国家旅游。此处需要使用形容词修饰名词reasons，“vary”形容词形式为“various或 varied”意为“各种各样的”。故填various或 varied。 【57题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：有些人因为出差而出游；其他人则去参观只有在其他国家才有的有趣的地方，比如澳大利亚的大堡礁，泰国的寺庙，或者埃及的金字塔。引导定语从句，先行词为places，在从句中作主语，因此需要使用关系代词which或that。故填that或which。 【58题详解】 考查名词。句意：无论你去哪里，无论出于什么原因，确保你的安全是很重要的。此处放在介词of后需要使用“safe”的名词形式“safety”意为“安全”。故填safety。 【59题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：虽然你在旅行中遇到的大多数人肯定是友好和热情的，但也有危险。此处需要使用非谓语动词与when构成状语从句的省略，主语是you，主travel是主动关系，因此需要使用现在分词形式。故填traveling或travelling。 【60题详解】 考查名词。句意：虽然你在旅行中遇到的大多数人肯定是友好和热情的，但也有危险。此处需要使用名词作主语，“danger”是可数名词，根据there are可知，此处表示不只一种危险，因此需要使用复数。故填dangers。 【61题详解】 考查动词。句意：提前为你的旅行做准备是很重要的，在你旅行的时候要小心。此处需要使用be动词构成主系表结构，it为形式主语，且本句描述一般事实，be动词用is。故填is。 【62题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：你不希望到达目的地后才发现你的签证是错的，或者更糟。此处需要使用非谓语动词的不定式结构，与want构成“want to do sth”。故填to get。 【63题详解】 考查连词。句意：此外，确保你旅行时有适当的医疗保险，这样如果你在旅行中生病或受伤，你就能得到治疗。此处需要使用连词，将sick与injured连接构成并列关系，意为“或者”。故填or。 【64题详解】 考查名词/非谓语动词。句意：此外，确保你旅行时有适当的医疗保险，这样如果你在旅行中生病或受伤，你就能得到治疗。此处需要使用名词作get的宾语，或使用过去分词作get的表语，意为“得到治疗”，“treat”名词形式为“treatment”，过去分词形式为“treated”。故填treatment或treated。 【65题详解】 考查冠词。句意：如果你想在国外开车，一定要有国际驾照。本句中have的宾语license是可数名词，因此需要使用冠词，international为元音音素开始发音 ，因此需要使用冠词an。故填an。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节 应用文写作(满分 15 分) 66. 假定你是李华，你校将举行“校园科技节”（School Science and Technology Festival）活动，请给你的英国朋友Tim写一封邮件，邀请他参加此次活动。 内容包括： 1.发出邀请； 2.介绍科技节举行的时间和地点； 3.科技节的具体活动内容； 注意： 1. 词数80词左右； 2.可适当增加内容，使行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Tim, Truly hope this email finds you well. I am writing to invite you to our School Science and Technology Festival. It will be held in the school gymnasium from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Friday. You can expect a wide range of activities. There will be an exhibition of amazing inventions made by students, a fun science show, and a creative competition. It will surely be an eye-opening experience. I sincerely hope you can join us! Best regards, LiHua, 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文，邀请考生向英国朋友Tim写一封邮件，邀请他参加“校园科技节”活动。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 举行：be held →take place 期望；期待：expect →anticipate 各种各样的：a wide range of →a variety of 真诚地：sincerely →earnestly 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：It will be held in the school gymnasium from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Friday. 拓展句：It will be held in the school gymnasium, where various wonderful activities will be waiting for you, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Friday. 【点睛】【高分句型1】There will be an exhibition of amazing inventions made by students, a fun science show, and a creative competition.（运用了 “there be”句型） 【高分句型2】I sincerely hope you can join us!（运用了省略that的宾语从句作hope的宾语） 第二节(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，使之构成一篇完整短文。 Jack was a high school freshman, tall and thin, with a heart full of dreams. Jack’s father was a repairman who spent his days fixing cars, so his hands were always dirty. Jack’s father never said much, but his eyes always seemed to say, “I’m proud of you, son.” And Jack felt it in every nod. Their relationship was a quiet one, with an unspoken bond (纽带). One day, Jack came home from school with a flyer (传单) in his hand. His eyes were bright with excitement as he showed it to his father. “Dad, there’s a school talent show next month, and I want to enter. I’ve been learning guitar for months,” Jack said to his father. His father looked up from the engine he was working on. “You play the guitar?” he asked in surprise. Feeling a little embarrassed, Jack nodded, saying, “Yeah, I’ve been taking lessons. I think I’m ready.” His father cleaned his hands with a piece of cloth, looked at Jack and smiled, “I’ll be there, son. I wouldn’t miss it.” Through his father’s eyes, Jack knew he had his father’s support. The days leading up to the talent show were more practice and anxiety for Jack. He would come home after school and lock himself in his room, the sound of his guitar echoing (回响) through the house. His father didn’t speak too much, but he would prepare delicious food and smiled at Jack whenever he saw his son. He would also quietly listen to the music from the living room. Although Jack felt tired or nervous sometimes, he felt pushed forward by unspoken love. The day of the talent show arrived, and the school hall was filled with excitement. Jack’s hands were shaking as he prepared his guitar backstage. He looked out into the audience and found his father with a broad smile on his face. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 As Jack stepped onto the stage, the lights dimmed (变暗) and the audience quieted down. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “I didn’t know you could play like that,” his father said. “You were great.” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】As Jack stepped onto the stage, the lights dimmed (变暗) and the audience quieted down. Jack took a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves. He looked out at the sea of faces, his eyes landing on his father. With a final adjustment of his guitar, he began to play. His fingers danced across the strings, and the music filled the hall. At first, there was a slight tremble in his playing, but as he got lost in the melody, his confidence grew. The audience sat spellbound, and by the end of the performance, the hall erupted into thunderous applause. Jack felt a huge sense of relief and pride wash over him. “I didn’t know you could play like that,” his father said. “You were great.” A big smile spread across Jack’s face. “Thanks, Dad. I couldn’t have done it without your support.” His father put his arm around Jack’s shoulders. “I always knew you had it in you, son. I’m so proud of you.” Jack realized that his father’s quiet presence and unspoken love had been the driving force behind his success. From that day on, their unspoken bond grew even stronger, and Jack knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, his father would always be there, silently cheering him on. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了高中新生杰克与身为汽车修理工的父亲关系安静且深厚。杰克得知学校有才艺表演，决定展示数月所学的吉他演奏，父亲虽惊讶但给予支持。表演前杰克刻苦练习，父亲默默关心。表演当天，杰克后台紧张，看到父亲后镇定下来，表演从颤抖渐入自信，获热烈掌声。结束后父亲赞扬他，杰克领悟到父亲无声的爱助力成功，父子间无言的情感纽带因此愈发牢固。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“杰克走上舞台时，灯光暗了下来，观众安静了下来。”可知，第一段可描写杰克在演出中演奏吉他的经过。 ②由第二段首句内容“我不知道你能弹得这么好，”他父亲说。“你太棒了。”可知，第二段可描写杰克演出取得成功以及得到父亲的赞扬。 2.续写线索：杰克走上舞台——看了一眼父亲——开始演奏——演出取得成功——得到父亲的赞扬——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①爆发出：erupted into/burst forth ②意识到：realized/ was aware of ③变得：grew/ became 情绪类 ①为……感到骄傲：be proud of/ take pride in ②宽慰：relief /ease 【点睛】[高分句型1] Jack took a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves.(运用了非谓语动词中的现在分词作状语) [高分句型2] From that day on, their unspoken bond grew even stronger, and Jack knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, his father would always be there, silently cheering him on.(运用了that引导的宾语从句以及no matter what引导的让步状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$这是英语课听力部分，该部分分为第一第二两节。注意回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。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。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。Susan, do you know Karen fell from her bike yesterday? Yes, I planned to go skating with some friends this afternoon, but i'll go to the hospital and visit her instead. Jennie, what about going to the beach this afternoon? Sorry, Henry. I'm going to see a series of chinese art collections with Sophia. I love art. Can I join you? certainly. It's o'clock. My favorite T, V program is on. Mom said you cannot watch T, V before finishing your homework. Jason, all right, you're just like mom. Thank god, mark. I'm so happy you're here. What's wrong? jane? There awesome boxes downstairs. They are too heavy for me to Carry upstairs alone. I need someone to help me. No problem. Jim, I heard you love playing football most. Is that true? Yes, besides football, I like playing a basketball and pingpong with my cousins. What about you? Well, I like to play batman and tennis with my friends and after class. 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。听第六段材料，回答第六、七题，现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Lily, I can't find the latest paper. Are you reading? IT. yes, I ve just finished reading the business page. now. I'm reading news about apple lites and recent games. Do you want to read? IT, yeah. I want to know the weather in the coming days. I planned to go hiking tomorrow. Well, you Better not. I read the paper yesterday and I said I would rain tomorrow. Really let me see if there's . any change. Okay, here you are. wow. IT says there will be no rain tomorrow and just some clouds. wonderful. That's great. The weather is changeable these days. Lily, I can't find the latest paper. Are you reading? IT. yes, I ve just finished reading the business page. now. I'm reading news about athletes and recent games. Do you want to read? IT? yeah. I want to know the weather in the coming days. I planned to go hiking tomorrow. Well, you Better not. I read the paper yesterday and I said I would rain tomorrow. Really let me see if there's . any change. Okay. here you are. wow. IT says there will be no rain tomorrow and just some clouds. wonderful. That's great. The weather is changeable these days. 听第七段材料，回答第8至10题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Jack, which place will we visit first? Bucking in palaces are big. bang. Hold on, i'm still looking at the map. Oh, we're now quite near lama bridge. What about visiting at first? Okay, how far is IT from here? It's just two blocks away. IT only takes a few minutes to walk there. You can't be serious. We've been walking for a long time. Why don't we take a bus? My feet heard. okay. How about finding a cafe? Have a rest. Couldn't be Better. We can order some food there. We haven't eating anything after breakfast. It's been six hours. I'm hungry. Yeah, me too. It's already one. P. M. Let's buy some food and exchange some coins for a bus ride. okay? Jack, which place will we visit first? Bucking and pilots are big. bang. Hold on. I'm still looking at the map. Oh, we're now quite near lambeth bridge. What about visiting at first? okay. How far is IT from here? It's just two blocks away. IT only takes a few minutes to walk there. You can't be serious. We've been walking for a long time. Why don't we take a bus? My feet heard, okay. How about finding a cafe to have a rest that . couldn't be Better? We can order some food there. We haven't eaten anything after breakfast. It's been six hours. I'm hungry. Yeah, me too. It's already one. P. M. Let's buy some food and exchange some coins . for a bus ride OK. 听第八段材料，回答第11至14题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Kevin, why did you decide to move away from the city? Had you got tired of city life? Not really. My land lady decided to sell the house, so my family had to look for a new house to live in. Was IT easy to find . one not at all. There were few houses that we could afford in the city. We hardly had choices. I feel sorry for you. What did you do next? We found a house in the suburbs, and I have to get up early every morning. IT means you have to travel far to work. right? Yeah, I used to spend only half an hour getting to my company, but now IT takes one more hour. It's been a tough struggle. but we will get through IT. So now you've got used to your new life. right? Well, you can say that though there are many difficulties, there are some advantages too. For example, well. the suburbs are quiet and have less air pollution. Most importantly, by living there, we can save a lot of money because of the lower cost of living. Kevin, why did you decide to move away from the city? Had you got tired of city life? Not really. My land lady decided to sell the house, so my family had to to look for a new house to live in. Was IT easy to find . one not at all. There were few houses that we could afford in the city. We hardly had choices. I feel sorry for you. What did you do next? We found a house in the suburbs, and I have to get up early every morning. IT means you have to travel far to work. right? Yeah, I used to spend only half an hour getting to my company, but now IT takes one more hour. It's been a tough struggle. but we will get through IT. So now you've got used to your new life. right? Well, you can say that though there are many difficulties, there are some advantages too. For example, well. the suburbs are quiet and have less air pollution. Most importantly, by living there, we can save a lot of money because of the lower cost of living. 听第九段材料，回答第15至17题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Betty, did you hear the news? An earthquake hit northern perou this sunday? no. Was IT a big one? yes. IT had a magnitude of seven point five and was felt nearly eight hundred kilometers away in the capital of lima. That's terrible. Did IT cause a lot of damage? Luckily he didn't. Although the quake was extremely strong, IT was very deep. IT measured one hundred and twelve kilometers, so the possibility of damage was greatly reduced. Then what, in fact. did IT have? Part of a sixteen century church fell, and three people were slightly injured, and some falling stones blocked several highways in the kadja marka region in perou. Hope you will be fine. IT seems earthquakes are common and perou. Yes, most peruvians are taught basic skills to deal with earthquakes from an early age. That's necessary. Our geography teacher once introduced many cases of earthquake s and her lectures to us, it's terrifying. Yeah, I hope one day modern technologies can help find a way to prevent serious damage in an earthquake. Betty, did you hear the news? And earthquake hit northern perou this sunday? no. Was IT a big one? Yes, IT had a magnitude of seven point five and was felt nearly eight hundred kilometers away in the capital of lima. That's terrible. Did IT cause a lot of damage? Luckily he didn't. Although the quake was extremely strong, IT was very deep. IT measured one hundred and twelve kilometers, so the possibility of damage was greatly reduced. Then what, in fact, did IT have? Part of a sixteen century church fell, and three people were slightly injured, and some falling stones blocked several highways in the kadja marka region in perou. Hope you will be fine. IT seems earthquakes are common. And peru, yes, most peruvians are taught basic skills to deal with earthquakes from an early age. That's necessary. Our geography teacher once introduced many cases of earthquakes in her lecture, to us, it's terrifying. Yeah, I hope one day modern technologies can help find a way to prevent serious damage in an earthquake. 听第十段材料，回答第18至20题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。For many high school teachers, their work is tiring but meaningful, and mine is no exception. Morning is usually the busiest part of the day. For a free school teacher, you may have a bit of prep time, but almost immediately after arriving at work, you are likely to be greeting children and trying to welcome them to school. That's the most chAllenging moment for me, because I have to make them excited to be there and feel okay about their parents being away from them. At our school, we start each day with circle time. We typically start by singing songs about greeting the day and each other and about the seasons of the year. At this time of the day, I find myself really enjoying being around. For kids in elementary or high school, the class is around reading history and math. But in high school, circle time is the meeting and potatoes of the day. Although IT might appear to be nothing more than singing and dancing, circle play actually helps develop various essential skills. Although my work is tiring, it's pretty much impossible not to feel happy when you look at children around with big smiles on their faces. Do you agree with me? For many high school teachers, their work is tiring but meaningful, and mine is no exception. Morning is usually the busy as part of the day. For a free school teacher, you may have a bit of prep time, but almost immediately after arriving at work, you're likely to be greeting children and trying to welcome them to school. That's the most chAllenging moment for me because I have to make them excited to be there and feel okay about their parents being away from them. At our school, we started each day with circle time. We typically start by singing songs about greeting the day and each other and about the seasons of the year. At this time of the day, I find myself really enjoying being around the kids in elementary or high school. The class is around reading history and math. But in high school, circle time is the meeting and potatoes of the day. Although IT might appear to be nothing more than singing and dancing, circle play actually helps develop various essential skills. Although my work is tiring, it's pretty much impossible not to feel happy when you look at children around with big smiles on their faces. Do you agree with me? 第二节到此结束。