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高二英语检测
第一部分 听力(共两节,每小题1.5分,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题; 每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
1. What is the man going to do next?
A. Have dinner. B. Attend a party. C. Go shopping.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At home. B. In a stadium. C. In a classroom.
3. What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Get a new bicycle.
B. Buy a second-hand bicycle.
C. Save money for something else.
4. How much does the man tip the woman?
A. $9. B. $10. C. $19.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A tourist attraction. B. Plans for vacation. C. Animals in Alaska.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面一段对话,回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Shop assistant and customer.
B. Father and daughter.
C. Doctor and patient.
7. How is Alice’s skin condition?
A. Normal. B. Oily. C. Dry.
听下面一段对话,回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. What fruit does the woman want to eat?
A. A pear. B. A banana. C. An orange.
9. Why does the man refuse to share the fruit?
A. It is not big enough. B. Its flavor isn’t very good. C. It’s against his cultural tradition.
听下面一段对话,回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What did the man’s parents stop him from doing?
A. Eating too much. B. Using dirty hands to eat food. C. Swallowing food quickly.
11. What did the woman’s mother scare her with?
A. Being sent to the prison.
B. Being infected by bacteria.
C. Being taken away by a monster.
12. What does the woman think of her mother’s lie?
A. Understandable. B. Meaningless. C. Funny.
听下面一段对话,回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. When is the woman supposed to hand in her essay?
A. By next Monday. B. By next Tuesday. C. By next Friday.
14. Why is the woman behind with her writing class?
A. She was ill for a week.
B. She found it too difficult.
C. She was busy with a performance.
15. How does the man find his college life?
A. Busy. B. Boring. C. Colorful.
16. What does the woman want to do next Wednesday?
A. See an exhibition. B. Go to a ball. C. Watch a play.
听下面一段对话,回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. Where is the cemetery located?
A. In a mountainous area. B. Beside an animal reserve. C. Near the Anacostia River.
18. Why do cemetery officials use goats to kill the weeds?
A. To develop local economy.
B. To protect the environment.
C. To reduce the cost.
19. Who is Mary Bowen?
A. A company owner. B. A program director. C. An environmental expert.
20. What is used to keep the goats from leaving the cemetery?
A. A wooden fence. B. An electronic fence. C. A brick wall.
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)
A
Snow and ice festivals are something to look forward to in winter. All around the world, people make the most of the cold weather to compete in winter sculpting competitions. The results are works of art that inspire awe and wonder. Thousands of visitors want to enjoy the festivities. Here are some amazing winter festivals.
Geilo Ice Music Festival-Geilo, Norway
This unique ice music festival that began 19 years ago is truly unique and brings ice sculpting to an all-new level. Artists gather in Geilo to create musical instruments from ice. The performance takes place in an igloo(圆顶小屋). This year's festival will take place from February 19 to February 24.
International Ice and Snow Festival-Harbin, China
The annual festival in Harbin, the largest in the world, restarted in 1985. Some people actually compare it to a frozen Disneyland because the festival's actions are learned by several theme parks and include, thrilling rides. There's also a fantastic evening display of ice sculptures. The festival is open on January 5 this year.
Ice Magic Festival-Banff, Canada
The festival has been taking place in Banff National Park for over 20 years. This year's competition will run from January 26 to January 28 and from February 2 to February 4. The final artworks are displayed for visitors who can participate in other activities including freestyle ice sculpting and ice games. You must have tickets to attend.
Kiruna Snow Festival-Kiruna, Sweden
This snow festival held in Kiruna, which is deep inside the Arctic Circle, began in 1986. The main part of the festival is a snow sculpting competition that includes artists from around the world. But there are plenty of activities to keep visitors busy during the competition, including sledding(滑雪橇), figure skating and a snowblower contest where participants work to see who can clear a path through a 40cm deep pile of snow, This year's festival takes place from January 24 to January 28.
1. Where should you go to attend a festival if you are available in early January?
A. Kiruna, Sweden. B. Harbin, China. C. Banff, Canada. D. Geilo, Norway.
2. What may visitors get at Ice Magic Festival?
A. Free tickets for the festival. B. Unique musical instruments.
C. The chance to admire final ice artworks. D. The permission to live in an igloo.
3. What can we know about Kiruna Snow Festival?
A. It has the longest history. B. It is aimed at removing snow.
C. It is funded by several theme parks. D. It features a snow sculpting competition.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了四个不同地方的冰雪节。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据International Ice and Snow Festival-Harbin, China中“The annual festival in Harbin, the largest in the world, restarted in 1985. Some people actually compare it to a frozen Disneyland because the festival's actions are learned by several theme parks and include, thrilling rides. There's also a fantastic evening display of ice sculptures. The festival is open on January 5 this year.”(哈尔滨一年一度的节日是世界上最大的节日,于1985年重新开始。有些人把它比作一个冰冻的迪斯尼乐园,因为节日的活动被几个主题公园模仿,包括惊险的游乐设施。晚上还有精彩的冰雕展览。这个节日今年于1月5日开放。)可知,哈尔滨冰雪节是一年一度的节,今年于1月5日开放。所以如果你在一月初有空,你应该去哈尔滨参加节日活动。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Ice Magic Festival-Banff, Canada中“This year's competition will run from January 26 to January 28 and from February 2 to February 4. The final artworks are displayed for visitors who can participate in other activities including freestyle ice sculpting and ice games. You must have tickets to attend.”(今年的比赛将于1月26日至1月28日以及2月2日至2月4日举行。最后的作品展示给游客,他们可以参加其他活动,包括自由式冰雕和冰上游戏。你必须有票才能参加。)可知,游客在冰魔术节上可以获得欣赏最后的冰雕作品的机会。故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Kiruna Snow Festival-Kiruna, Sweden中“This snow festival held in Kiruna, which is deep inside the Arctic Circle, began in 1986. The main part of the festival is a snow sculpting competition that includes artists from around the world.”(这个在北极圈深处的基律纳举行的雪节始于1986年。节日的主要部分是雪雕比赛,包括来自世界各地的艺术家。)可知,基律纳冰雪节以雪雕比赛为特色。故选D项。
B
For me, nothing is more satisfying than discovering hidden precious stones in secondhand shops. After all, one person’s garbage may be another person’s treasure. I can spend hours sorting through boxes of old photography.
Two years ago, I came across a collection of loose, dusty photos. I looked to see if there were any names on the backs. I thought that if these were mine or my family’s, I’d want someone to return them to me. So I made it my goal to do so for others.
Since then, I’ve visited secondhand shops weekly, and have collected more than 50,000 of these items. I organize them in big boxes all over my house in New York.
I’ve also set up a social media account to help reunite items with their owners or other family members. The first item I posted was a video tape of a family holiday and I digitized (数字化) it. It was a video of two parents and a son of university age on a trip in the 1990s — the son was wearing a T-shirt with the words “Wesleyan swimming” on it.
My fans on social media contacted the sports departments in universities across the US and asked swimming coaches from the 1990s if they recognized the student. At last, the family was found. They couldn’t believe it and was overjoyed to be reunited with the tape. Then, the family revisited some of the memories together.
People are often quite affecting when seeing the items again — most of these items are lost after a house move or a family death, because they thought they would never see these items again. I have some rules, including not sharing sensitive photographs and removing posts if the family does not want their memories online. I want to encourage people to protect their own family history so that they don’t get lost.
4 Why did the author return old photos two years ago?
A. To do what he thought was worth doing.
B. To exchange them for more valuable items.
C. To discover more stories behind them.
D. To avoid more rubbish around in community.
5. How did the family reunite with the video tape?
A. By recalling the past.
B. By seeing the digitized tape on a poster.
C. With the help of the author and his fans.
D. Through a T-shirt with the family names.
6. What’s the probable reaction of people seeing the lost items again?
A. They feel at a loss. B. They’re filled with strong emotions.
C. They tend to remove them. D. They clean them again.
7. What is a rule observed by the author?
A. Throwing the items into the rubbish.
B. Giving up social media as much as possible.
C. Returning lost items to social organizations.
D. Deleting the online posts if not permitted.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者发现一些无意中被丢弃的照片和其他物品,尽力寻回其主人的故事。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“I thought that if these were mine or my family’s, I’d want someone to return them to me. So I made it my goal to do so for others. (我想如果这些是我或我家人的,我会希望有人把它们还给我。所以我把为别人做这件事作为我的目标。)”可知,作者换位思考,认为自己会希望别人把东西还回来。由此推知,他两年前还旧照片是因为要去做他认为值得做的事。故选A项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“I’ve also set up a social media account to help reunite items with their owners or other family members. The first item I posted was a video tape of a family holiday and I digitized (数字化) it. (我还建立了一个社交媒体账户,帮助物品与失主或其他家庭成员团聚。我发布的第一个项目是一个家庭度假的录像带,我把它数字化了。)”和第五段中“My fans on social media contacted the sports departments in universities across the US and asked swimming coaches from the 1990s if they recognized the student. (我在社交媒体上的粉丝联系了美国各大学的体育部,询问上世纪90年代的游泳教练是否认出了这名学生。)”可知,作者建立社交媒体账户发布录像带,他的粉丝帮忙寻找相关线索,通过作者和粉丝的帮助,最终这家人重新得到这盘录像带。故选C项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“People are often quite affecting when seeing the items again — most of these items are lost after a house move or a family death, because they thought they would never see these items again. (当人们再次看到这些东西时,往往会很受触动——大多数这些东西都是在搬家或家人去世后丢失的,因为他们以为再也见不到这些东西了。)”可知,当人们再次看到丢失的物品时,他们往往充满了强烈的情感。故选B项。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“I have some rules, including not sharing sensitive photographs and removing posts if the family does not want their memories online. (我有一些规则,包括不分享敏感照片,如果家人不希望他们的记忆出现在网上,就删除帖子。)”可知,作者会遵守如果不被允许就删除网上的帖子的规则。故选D项。
C
Young people who are hooked on reading science fiction may be on to something. Contrary to a common misunderstanding that reading science fiction is an unworthy practice, reading it may help young people cope, especially with the stress and anxiety of living while developing critical thinking skills and emotional intelligence for young readers.
Historically, parents have considered literature “good” for young people if it provides moral guidance that reflects their own values. The question is how does literature of science fiction perform its educational function? This is central to the conflict between parents and educators about what kids should read. Those who read it have been stigmatized as geeks who can't cope with reality.
A 2015 survey found that these science fiction readers were also major consumers of a wide range of other types of books. In fact, the study noted a close connection between reading varied literary forms and an ability to understand science. Rather than limiting readers' capacity to deal with reality, reading science fiction may expand their ability to engage reality.
Science fiction does not need to provide real stories about serious social and political issues. Instead, it offers a distance between them. This distance gives readers an approach to coping with complexity and use their imagination to manage real-life challenges. It is why they are powerful and where their value lies. What better way to deal with the uncertainty in life than with science fiction, which explores uncertainty and depicts young people as brave characters, survivors and shapers of their own fates?
Let them read science fiction. In it, young people can see themselves-coping, surviving and learning lessons- that may enable them to create their own strategies for life. But the critical thinking and wise habits of mind prompted by this type of literature may actually produce creativity that everyday life and reality typically do not.
8. Why is science fiction rejected by many parents as a proper type of reading?
A. It lacks the educational functions they need. B. It agrees with the common belief in society.
C. It seldom develops critical and creative thinking. D. It results in too many expectations from parents.
9. What is the author trying to convey with the findings of 2015 survey?
A. Literature has a negative effect on understanding science.
B. More other types of reading are consumed than science fiction.
C. Reading science fiction boosts the young's ability to cope with reality.
D. Science fiction reading restricts readers' capacity to deal with stress.
10. What does the underlined word “depict” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A. Criticize. B. Employ. C. Describe. D. Suspect.
11. What's the best title of the passage?
A. Why science fiction is so appealing to the young readers
B. How science fiction turns into the literature mainstream
C. What stories science fiction is bringing to the young people
D. How reading science fiction helps kids tackle reality
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了父母总是认为科幻小说缺乏他们所需要的教育功能,然而有研究发现阅读科幻小说可能会扩大读者接触现实的能力,而不是限制他们处理现实的能力。文章还介绍了科幻小说是如何帮助年轻人更好地应对现实的。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“The question is how does literature of science fiction perform its educational function? This is central to the conflict between parents and educators about what kids should read.(问题是科幻文学是如何发挥其教育功能的?这是父母和教育者之间关于孩子应该读什么的冲突的中心)”可知,很多父母拒绝把科幻小说作为一种合适的阅读类型,是因为科幻小说缺乏他们所需要的教育功能。故选A。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“A 2015 survey found that these science fiction readers were also major consumers of a wide range of other types of books. In fact, the study noted a close connection between reading varied literary forms and an ability to understand science. Rather than limiting readers' capacity to deal with reality, reading science fiction may expand their ability to engage reality.(2015年的一项调查发现,这些科幻小说读者也是各种其他类型书籍的主要消费者。 事实上,该研究注意到阅读各种文学形式和理解科学的能力之间有着密切的联系。 阅读科幻小说可能会扩大读者接触现实的能力,而不是限制他们处理现实的能力)”可知,作者试图通过2015年的调查结果所传达的信息是阅读科幻小说能提高年轻人应对现实的能力。故选C。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“What better way to deal with the uncertainty in life than with science fiction, which explores uncertainty and”以及后文“young people as brave characters, survivors and shapers of their own fates?”可知,科幻小说探索不确定性,将年轻人描述成勇敢的人物、幸存者和自己命运的塑造者。即划线词意思是“描述”。A. Criticize批评;B. Employ雇用;C. Describe描述;D. Suspect怀疑。故选C。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段中“In fact, the study noted a close connection between reading varied literary forms and an ability to understand science. Rather than limiting readers' capacity to deal with reality, reading science fiction may expand their ability to engage reality.(事实上,该研究注意到阅读各种文学形式和理解科学的能力之间有着密切的联系。 阅读科幻小说可能会扩大读者接触现实的能力,而不是限制他们处理现实的能力)”结合文章主要说明了父母总是认为科幻小说缺乏他们所需要的教育功能,然而有研究发现阅读科幻小说可能会扩大读者接触现实的能力,而不是限制他们处理现实的能力。文章还介绍了科幻小说是如何帮助年轻人更好地应对现实的。可知,D选项“阅读科幻小说如何帮助孩子应对现实”最符合文章标题。故选D。
D
In Hungary, every few months, a group of volunteers gather for the Plastic Cup, a competition where teams go up against each other to collect as much rubbish as possible. “The name comes from the American Cup, a famous boat race,” said the Plastic Cup’s project manager, Gergely Hankó, adding, “We have many volunteers, including companies and decision-makers. Everybody is forming the team.”
The most recent Plastic Cup meeting was held on Hungary’s Lake Tisza and the Tisza River, the Danube’s longest tributary (支流). Besides huge amounts of plastic like bottles, volunteers often fish out metal cans, tyres, batteries and so on. Around 150 volunteers joined this cleanup, with one participant noting, “It’s always good fun and we’re making friends and having fun while doing good.”
Nearly half of Earth’s surface waters are in river basins shared by at least two countries. These support around 40% of the world’s population. “Unluckily, there’s much pollution in every river globally. The Danube transfers 1,500 tons of plastic, the Tisza around 250 tons, and we can stop 100 tons per year,” Gergely said when stressing the broader impact of the Plastic Cup project.
This year’s cleanup on the Tisza River also falls on Danube Day, a yearly event held across several European countries to mark the signing of the Danube River Protection Convention. “What we can do is to collect and remove plastic rubbish from the Tisza River and its tributaries, and we also have a monitoring system to keep the pollution under observation,” said Örs Antal from Hungary’s General Directorate of Water Management. “The situation has improved a lot, which is good news, but a step towards a permanent measure would be whether we could strengthen international cooperation.”
Agreeing with the opinion Gergely said more cooperation would be needed between countries that share surface waters. “We need everybody to clean up the Tisza basin and the Danube basin,” he said. “Every country has to develop its Extended Producer Responsibility system and its Deposit Return system. Then you have to deal with the producers, work on eco-design, reduce the packaging, and reduce the generated rubbish.”
12. How can the participants benefit from the competition?
A. Have a larger social circle. B. Obtain more survival skills.
C. Be better at making decisions. D. Learn a rich knowledge of teamwork.
13. Why are the numbers mentioned in paragraph 3?
A. To draw more attention to the Tisza.
B. To indicate the necessity for the project.
C. To show the popularity of the competition.
D. To stress the shortage of the water resource.
14. What does the Hungarian government probably do in order to protect the Danube river?
A. Organize daily cleanup activities. B. Establish their own Danube Day.
C. Force companies to pick up rubbish. D. Watch the pollution through a device.
15. What is necessary for a lasting solution to river pollution according to Gergely?
A. Increasing the number of volunteers. B. Setting up more environmental events.
C. Strengthening international partnerships. D. Reducing the cost of cleanup operations.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了匈牙利为了遏制不断上升的塑料潮而开展的清理匈牙利多瑙河河流的团队竞赛活动。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“It’s always good fun and we’re making friends and having fun while doing good.(这总是很有趣,我们在做好事的同时结交了朋友,玩得很开心)”可知,参与者的社交圈会更大。故选A。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Nearly half of Earth’s surface waters are in river basins shared by at least two countries. These support around 40% of the world’s population. “Unluckily, there’s much pollution in every river globally. The Danube transfers 1,500 tons of plastic, the Tisza around 250 tons, and we can stop 100 tons per year,” Gergely said when stressing the broader impact of the Plastic Cup project.(地球近一半的地表水位于至少两个国家共有的河流流域。这些国家供养着世界上大约40%的人口。“不幸的是,全球每条河流都有很多污染。多瑙河运输1500吨塑料,蒂萨河大约250吨,我们每年可以停止100吨,”Gergely在强调塑料杯项目的更广泛影响时说)”可推断,作者在第三段提到这些数字旨在说明The Plastic Cup项目的必要性。故选B。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段““What we can do is to collect and remove plastic rubbish from the Tisza River and its tributaries, and we also have a monitoring system to keep the pollution under observation,” said Örs Antal from Hungary’s General Directorate of Water Management.(匈牙利水资源管理总局的Örs Antal说:“我们所能做的就是收集和清除Tisza河及其支流的塑料垃圾,我们也有一个监测系统来监测污染情况。”)”可知,匈牙利政府设立监控系统来关注污染情况。故选D。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The situation has improved a lot, which is good news, but a step towards a permanent measure would be whether we could strengthen international cooperation.(情况已经改善了很多,这是好消息,但迈向永久性措施的一步将是我们是否能加强国际合作)”及最后一段“Agreeing with the opinion, Gergely said more cooperation would be needed between countries that share surface waters. “We need everybody to clean up the Tisza basin and the Danube basin,” he said.( Gergely同意这一观点,他说共享地表水的国家之间需要更多的合作。他说:“我们需要每个人都来清理提萨盆地和多瑙河盆地。”)”可知,Gergely认为加强国际合作关系是一个持久解决水污染的办法。故选C。
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。
People take up volunteering for different reasons. Some want to “give something back” while others want to meet new people or learn new skills. ____16____
● Choose a charity (慈善机构) or organization. Firstly, what sort of organization do you want to help? ____17____ And perhaps you have been affected by some of the problems that a charity aims to support, like children who need help. Many local schools rely on volunteers who come in regularly to read with the children or help with their math.
____18____. Once you have decided where you want to volunteer, you then have to decide what sort of volunteer work you want to do. Think about your existing skills: Do you prefer hands-on work? Are you good at dealing with people. Do you have a background in paperwork? Charities need volunteers to work in shops, organize or manage money-raising events, or, in the case of animal charities, walk dogs.
Find a position. Most charities have a website with a section aimed at attracting potential volunteers and they advertise specific roles available. ____19____ In this case, you would usually need to phone or visit their offices to find out how you can help. You will be welcomed with open arms!
Apply for suitable positions. Be prepared with information about your previous (or current) employment and the sort of skills you have, so that the charity can match you to the most appropriate role. You might think that you have no such skills. ____20____ Ask your friends and loved ones what they think you have to offer.
A. Decide on the kind of work.
B. Don’t let your lack of confidence stop you.
C. You might have a particular charity in mind.
D. Consider how much time you want to commit.
E. Without them, they wouldn’t carry out their work.
F. But smaller charities might not have money to do this.
G. Whatever the reason, you need to make some decisions.
【答案】16. G 17. C 18. A 19. F 20. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了做志愿者需要做的一些决定。
【16题详解】
根据上文“People take up volunteering for different reasons. Some want to “give something back” while others want to meet new people or learn new skills.(人们从事志愿活动有不同的原因。有些人想“回馈社会”,而有些人想结识新朋友或学习新技能。)”和下文“Choose a charity (慈善机构) or organization.(选择一个慈善机构或组织。)”可知,空处承上启下,说明做志愿者需要做一些选择,G项中的“Whatever the reason ”和上文“different reasons”对应,“make some decisions”和下文的“choose”对应。G项:Whatever the reason, you need to make some decisions.(不管是什么原因,你都需要做一些决定。)符合语境。故选G。
【17题详解】
根据段落主题句“Choose a charity (慈善机构) or organization.(选择一个慈善机构或组织。)”可知,本段内容和选择慈善机构有关,C项中的“a particular charity”和上文的“choose a charity”对应。C项:You might have a particular charity in mind.(你可能想到了一个特别的慈善机构。)符合语境。故选C。
【18题详解】
空处为段落主题句。根据下文“Once you have decided where you want to volunteer, you then have to decide what sort of volunteer work you want to do. (一旦你决定了你想去哪里做志愿者,你就必须决定你想做什么样的志愿者工作。)”可知,本段主要讲述的是决定自己工作的类型。A项“Decide on the kind of work.”与下文中的“decide what sort of volunteer work”对应。A项:Decide on the kind of work.(决定工作的类型。)符合语境。故选A。
【19题详解】
根据上文“Most charities have a website with a section aimed at attracting potential volunteers and they advertise specific roles available.( 大多数慈善机构都有一个网站,其中有一部分旨在吸引潜在的志愿者,他们会发布具体的职位空缺。)”和下文“In this case, you would usually need to phone or visit their offices to find out how you can help.(在这种情况下,你通常需要打电话或拜访他们的办公室,看看你能提供什么帮助。)”可知,空处和上文形成转折关系,说明小机构可能没有钱建立自己的网站。F项:But smaller charities might not have money to do this.(但较小的慈善机构可能没有钱这样做。)符合语境。故选F。
【20题详解】
根据上文“You might think that you have no such skills.(你可能认为你没有这样的技能。)”可知,空处对上文进行补充说明,不要因为觉得自己没有对应的技能而缺乏自信。B项:Don’t let your lack of confidence stop you.(不要让你的缺乏自信阻止你。)符合语境。故选B。
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。
As the sun rose, 68-year-old George Hamilton put on his well-worn running shoes, ready for the annual 10K race. Surrounded by fit teenagers and energetic adults, George ____21____ out with his silver hair. He overheard a young runner ____22____ him, which, although he pretended not to hear, but the words hurt more than he cared to ____23____ .
As the starting gun ____24____ , George settled into his steady pace, watching the other runners ____25____ around the first bend. At mile three, he spotted a young boy named Tommy ____26____ at the side of the road. Approaching him, George offered ____27____ , “The race isn’t about being the fastest. It’s about not giving up.” Sharing stories of his past ____28____ , George inspired Tommy, who soon began to jog alongside him. Mile five brought another surprise. People by the roadside, ____29____ gone by this time, erupted into cheers as they came close, adding a ____30____ to their steps. Rounding the final corner, George was amazed to see a crowd gathered, their shouts growing louder. Among them were ____31____ faces — neighbors and even the young runner from the start. With warmth in his chest, George took Tommy’s hand, together ____32____ the finish line, greeted by deafening applause, and awarded with a medal.
Later, as George ____33____ the medal, he thought about the race, Tommy, and the ____34____ cheers. He realized that all these years, he hadn’t been running just for himself, but to inspire, to show that persistence mattered more than ____35____ .
21. A. wore B. stood C. set D. figured
22. A. tease B. evaluate C. praise D. support
23. A. deny B. admit C. remember D. interpret
24. A. rose B. roared C. whistled D. fired
25. A. wandering B. circling C. disappearing D. pacing
26. A. stretching B. watching C. struggling D. playing
27. A. encouragement B. approval C. quotation D. sympathy
28. A. failures B. goals C. marches D. races
29. A. eventually B. usually C. rarely D. initially
30. A. spring B. bearing C. string D. rating
31 A. cheerful B. grateful C. familiar D. similar
32. A. setting B. crossing C. skipping D. tripping
33. A. sensed B. nosed C. handed D. fingered
34. A. unexpected B. undoubted C. unlimited D. unknown
35. A. distance B. money C. effort D. speed
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了68岁的George Hamilton参加10K比赛,途中鼓励他人并最终感悟到坚持比速度更重要的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在一群身材健美青少年和精力充沛的成年人中间,头发花白的乔治显得很突出。A. wore穿;B. stood站;C. set出发;D. figured认为。根据上文“Surrounded by fit teenagers and energetic adults”和下文“with his silver hair”可知,在一群年轻人中间,乔治头发花白很突出,stand out (突出)。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他无意中听到一个年轻选手在嘲笑他,虽然他假装没听见,但那些话比他愿意承认的更伤人。A. tease嘲笑;B. evaluate评估;C. praise赞扬;D. support支持。根据后文“which, although he pretended not to hear, but the words hurt more than he cared”可知,那些话很伤人,所以此处指年轻选手在嘲笑他。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他无意中听到一个年轻选手在嘲笑他,虽然他假装没听见,但那些话比他愿意承认的更伤人。A. deny否认;B. admit承认;C. remember记得;D. interpret解释。根据前文“although he pretended not to hear”可知,George假装没听见,说明他不想承认那些话伤到了他。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:发令枪响后,乔治以稳定的速度起跑,看着其他选手在第一个弯道处消失。A. rose上升;B. roared轰鸣;C. whistled吹口哨;D. fired开火,发射。根据上文“the starting gun” 可知,发令枪开火(打响)。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:发令枪响后,乔治以稳定的速度起跑,看着其他选手在第一个弯道处消失。A. wandering徘徊;B. circling盘旋;C. disappearing消失;D. pacing踱步。根据后文“around the first bend”可知,选手们在比赛中会绕过弯道,所以此处指其他选手消失在第一个弯道周围。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在三英里处,他发现一个名叫Tommy的小男孩在路边挣扎。A. stretching伸展;B. watching观看;C. struggling挣扎;D. playing玩耍。根据后文“George offered ___7___ , “The race isn’t about being the fastest. It’s about not giving up. ””可知,George在鼓励Tommy不要放弃,说明Tommy在比赛中遇到了困难,在挣扎。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:George走近他,鼓励道:“比赛不是为了成为最快的。而是为了不放弃。”A. encouragement鼓励;B. approval批准;C. quotation引用;D. sympathy同情。根据后文“The race isn’t about being the fastest. It’s about not giving up.”可知,George在鼓励Tommy。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:George分享了他过去比赛的故事,激励了Tommy,Tommy很快就开始和他一起慢跑。A. failures失败;B. goals目标;C. marches游行;D. races比赛。根据前文“As the sun rose, 68-year-old George Hamilton put on his well-worn running shoes, ready for the annual 10K race.”可知,George在参加10K比赛,所以此处指他分享了过去比赛的故事。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:路边的人们,通常已经走了,当他们走近时,爆发出欢呼声,为他们的步伐增添了活力。A. eventually最终;B. usually通常;C. rarely很少;D. initially起初。根据后文“erupted into cheers as they came close”可知,在比赛过程中,路边的人们在选手们跑到某个位置后,通常已经走了,但这次当他们走近George和Tommy时,却爆发出欢呼声,这种情景与平常不同,usually在这里强调了一种常见的、一般的情况,与后文人们走近时爆发出欢呼声形成对比。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:路边的人们,通常已经走了,当他们走近时,爆发出欢呼声,为他们的步伐增添了活力。A. spring活力;B. bearing举止;C. string线;D. rating评分。根据前文“erupted into cheers”可知,人们的欢呼声为George和Tommy的步伐增添了活力。add a spring to one’s step意为“使某人的步伐充满活力”。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:其中有一些熟悉的面孔——邻居,甚至还有一开始的那个年轻选手。A. cheerful高兴的;B. grateful感激的;C. familiar熟悉的;D. similar相似的。根据后文“neighbors and even the young runner from the start”可知,此处指George看到了熟悉的面孔。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:George心中充满温暖,他拉着Tommy的手,一起冲过终点线,迎来了震耳欲聋的掌声,并获得了奖牌。A. setting设置;B. crossing穿过;C. skipping跳过;D. tripping绊倒。根据后文“the finish line”可知,此处指George和Tommy一起冲过终点线。cross the finish line意为“冲过终点线”。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:后来,当George抚摸着奖牌时,他想起了比赛、Tommy和意外的欢呼声。A. sensed感觉到;B. nosed嗅;C. handed递;D. fingered用手指触摸。根据后文“the medal”可知,此处指George抚摸着奖牌。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:后来,当George抚摸着奖牌时,他想起了比赛、Tommy和意外的欢呼声。A. unexpected意外的;B. undoubted无疑的;C. unlimited无限的;D. unknown未知的。根据前文“People by the roadside, ___9___ gone by this time, erupted into cheers as they came close”可知,路边人们的欢呼声是意外的。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他意识到,这些年来,他跑步不仅仅是为了自己,而是为了激励他人,为了表明坚持比速度更重要。A. distance距离;B. money钱;C. effort努力;D. speed速度。根据前文“The race isn’t about being the fastest. It's about not giving up.”可知,George认为坚持比速度更重要。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。
When a reporter first met Jake Lee Pinnick, the American’s fluency in Putonghua ___36___(absolute) shocked her.
Dressed ___37___ a dark blue Taoist(道家服) with a black cloth bag and several long bags ___38___(contain) dongxiao and chiba—two kinds of traditional Chinese bamboo musical instruments-he said he always wears a Taoist uniform and carries along a dongxiao for practice wherever he goes.
In 2010, Pinnick moved all the way to Wudang from the US when he was just 20 years old and ___39___(form) a deep connection with Wudang, martial arts and traditional Chinese culture ever since. To him, Wudang has now become a second home and martial arts and traditional Chinese culture are ___40___ his “lifetime passion” settled. In his view, martial arts and maintaining a peaceful mind ___41___(be) practices worth pursuing. To him, promoting Wudang martial arts and culture is his inescapable mission and ___42___(responsible).
Now he has over 600 thousand ___43___(follower) across all his social media accounts, attracting many traditional Chinese culture learners and foreign martial arts enthusiasts. In the future, Pinnick expects ___44___(open) a martial arts school in China or in the US, to teach more people around the world about real martial arts and traditional Chinese culture, and to become ____45____ bridge between cultures.
【答案】36. absolutely
37. in 38. containing
39. has formed
40. where 41. are
42. responsibility
43. followers
44. to open
45. a
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要介绍美国人杰克·李·平尼克(Jake Lee Pinnick)受到中国武术的吸引来中国学习和弘扬中国传统文化的故事。
【36题详解】
考查副词。句意:当记者第一次见到杰克·李·平尼克时,这位美国人流利的普通话让她大吃一惊。分析句子结构和意思可知,这里需要副词,修饰动词shocked。故填absolutely。
【37题详解】
考查固定短语。句意:穿着一件深蓝色的道家服,带着一个黑色的布袋和几个长袋子,里面装着洞箫和尺八——这两种中国传统的竹制乐器,他说他总是穿着道家服,无论走到哪里都带着一把冬箫练习。分析句子结构和意思可知,这里考查固定短语dressed in,意为“穿着”。故填in。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:见第2题详解。分析句子结构和意思可知,动词contain是被修饰的名词短语a black cloth bag and several long bags主动发出的动作,用现在分词形式,表示主动。故填containing。
【39题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意:2010年,年仅20岁的平尼克从美国一路来到武当,从此与武当、武术和中国传统文化建立了深厚的联系。分析句子结构和意思可知,句子有ever since作时间状语,谓语用现在完成时,主语是Pinnick,助动词用has。故填has formed。
【40题详解】
考查表语从句。句意:对他来说,武当现在已经成为他的第二故乡,武术和中国传统文化是他“毕生激情”的沉淀。分析句子结构和意思可知,空格处引导表语从句,从句基本成分完整,上下文需要表示地点的意思的连词,所以用where。故填where。
【41题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意:在他看来,武术和保持平和心态是值得追求的东西。分析句子结构和意思可知,这句话描述的是Pinnick现在的看法,谓语用一般现在时,主语是and并列的两个名词短语martial arts and maintaining a peaceful mind,be动词用are。故填are。
【42题详解】
考查名词。句意:对他来说,弘扬武当武术和武当文化是他义不容辞的使命和责任。分析句子结构和意思可知,空格处需要名词,和前面的mission一起作表语。故填responsibility。
【43题详解】
考查名词的数。句意:现在,他在所有社交媒体账户上都有超过60万的粉丝,吸引了许多中国传统文化学习者和外国武术爱好者。分析句子结构和意思可知,空格前面有over 600 thousand修饰,所以名词用复数形式。故填followers。
【44题详解】
考查动词短语。句意:未来,Pinnick希望在中国或美国开设一所武术学校,向世界各地的更多人传授真正的武术和中国传统文化,并成为文化之间的桥梁。分析句子结构和意思可知,这里考查动词短语expect to do sth.,意为“希望做某事”。故填to open。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意:见第9题详解。分析句子结构和意思可知,bridge是可知名词单数形式,前面用冠词修饰,表示泛指,“一个”的意思,bridge的第一个因素是辅音音素,用a修饰。故填a。
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是某国际学校学生李华。为了帮助师生放松身心,提升校园幸福感,你校打算设立一个“元气补给站” (A Refresh Corner) ,现向全体师生征求设计意见,请你写一篇短文,内容包括:
(1) 描述你的设计;
(2) 阐述设计理由。
注意:
(1) 写作词数应为80左右;
(2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
A Refresh Corner on Campus
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【答案】One possible version:
A Refresh Corner on Campus
To offer teachers and students a peaceful escape from heavy workload and academic pressure, “A Cozy Reading Haven” can be set up.
Nestled in a sunlit corner of the library, the Cozy Reading Haven offers both physical comfort and mental renewal. Designed with warm lighting and soft seating, this space minimizes distractions and promotes relaxation. Carefully selected inspirational books provide a mental escape, complemented by a refreshment station offering herbal teas and healthy snacks. Moreover, the wall is decorated with a dedicated encouragement board, allowing everyone to share motivational and uplifting messages.
With thoughtful design and deep comfort, this haven is where we can reset, restore and refresh.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的投稿。要求考生写一篇短文,就学校打算设立一个“元气补给站”给出自己的设计并说明理由。
【详解】1.词汇积累
建立:set up→ establish
提升:promote→ improve
此外:moreover→ what’s more
体贴的:thoughtful→ caring
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:Moreover, the wall is decorated with a dedicated encouragement board, allowing everyone to share motivational and uplifting messages.
拓展句:Moreover, the wall is decorated with a dedicated encouragement board, which allows everyone to share motivational and uplifting messages.
【点睛】【高分句型1】To offer teachers and students a peaceful escape from heavy workload and academic pressure, “A Cozy Reading Haven” can be set up.(运用了非谓语动词担当状语)
【高分句型2】With thoughtful design and deep comfort, this haven is where we can reset, restore and refresh.(运用了where引导的表语从句)
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In the little village of Meadowbrook, surrounded with rolling hills, lived two curious and adventurous twins, Sarah and Sam. At the age of twelve, the inseparable twins were always seeking new adventures.
One morning, Miss Harper, their favorite community service teacher, was introducing community volunteer work. Sam suddenly caught sight of the hill behind the schoolyard and was instantly inspired with the idea of climbing to the top.
“Sarah, ”whispered Sam, “Wouldn’t it be splendid if we climbed to the top of that hill today?It’s said to hold breathtaking views of our beloved village. ”
Hearing that, Sarah’s face lit up with excitement, her heart filled with eagemess. “Oh, Sam, that sounds great!But we promise Papa and Mama we will save our pocket money and not spend a single penny unnecessarily. ”With determination in their hearts, the twins worked out a plan. They decided to bring homemade snacks and refreshing drinks from their own kitchen, ensuring they wouldn’t spend a penny.
The twins set off on their journey, their backpacks filled with sandwiches, cookies, and bottles filled with cool, clear water from the village well. As they walked along the path, they noticed colorful trash scattered (散落) about, which ruined the natural beauty surrounding them.
A brilliant idea flashed into Sarah’s mind. “Why don’t we pick up the litter along the way?We could clean up our beloved countryside and maybe even earn a few coins by recycling the materials. ”
Excited by the idea, the twins eagerly collected the scattered items. As they reached the foot of the hill, their bags heavy with the collected waste, they came across a recycling center. With excitement, they exchanged their findings for shiny coins. With newfound treasures in their pockets, they climbed up the hill.
When they reached the top they were greeted by a breathtaking view of their village. “It’s so beautiful!”Sam burst out,” We must share our adventure with Miss Harper and our classmates!”
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。
The next morning, Sarah and Sam returned to school, eager to meet Miss Harper.
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The following weekend, the entire class started to clean up their beloved village.
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【答案】The next morning, Sarah and Sam returned to school, eager to meet Miss Harper. The moment they saw Miss Harper, they excitedly told her what they had done. Miss Harper listened carefully and praised them satisfiedly. Then an idea hit her. Miss Harper gathered the class together and asked mysteriously, “Would you like to experience an adventure and at the same time bring cleanliness to the village as a volunteer?” Each student was excited with wide eyes, hands raising high, shouting, “Me! Me!”
The following weekend, the entire class started to clean up their beloved village. They happily ran up the hill with bags of garbage in their hands and competed to see whose bag could be full first. Miss Harper reminded the students to be safe from time to time. Soon they were down the hill, dragging their bags full of trash. Miss Harper praised: “You are not only little adventurers but also little guardians of the environment!”
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述一对好奇又爱冒险的双胞胎,萨拉和萨姆爬上村庄后面的小山。当他们沿着小路走的时候,他们注意到破坏环境的五颜六色的垃圾。于是,他们清理了垃圾并通过回收它们赚一些钱。然后,他们向哈珀老师和同学们分享了这次冒险经历。
【详解】1. 段落续写
①由第一段首句内容“第二天早上,萨拉和萨姆回到学校,急切地想见到哈珀老师。”可知,本段可以写他们告诉哈珀老师他们的冒险经历。哈珀老师决定带领全班同学一起进行这场能够为村庄带来美好的冒险。
②由第一段首句内容“接下来的周末,全班同学开始打扫他们心爱的村庄。”可知,本段可以写学生们打扫村庄时的场景以及他们的收获。
2. 续写线索:萨拉和萨姆告诉老师他们的经历——老师表扬了他们——老师有了主意——老师号召同学们一起加入——他们比赛——老师表扬同学们
3. 词类激活
行为类
①看见:see/catch sight of/glance at
②告诉:tell/inform
③突然想起:hit/strike/occur to
情绪类
①兴奋地:excitedly/thrillingly/feverishly
②满意地:satisfiedly/with satisfaction/approvingly
③高兴地:happily/joyfully/amusedly
【点睛】【高分句型1】The moment they saw Miss Harper, they excitedly told her what they had done. (运用了时间状语从句和what引导的宾语从句)
【高分句型2】They happily ran up the hill with bags of garbage in their hands and competed to see whose bag could be full first.(运用了whose引导的宾语从句)
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高二英语检测
第一部分 听力(共两节,每小题1.5分,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题; 每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
1. What is the man going to do next?
A. Have dinner. B. Attend a party. C. Go shopping.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At home. B. In a stadium. C. In a classroom.
3. What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Get a new bicycle.
B. Buy a second-hand bicycle.
C. Save money for something else.
4. How much does the man tip the woman?
A. $9. B. $10. C. $19.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A A tourist attraction. B. Plans for vacation. C. Animals in Alaska.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面一段对话,回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Shop assistant and customer.
B. Father and daughter.
C. Doctor and patient.
7. How is Alice’s skin condition?
A. Normal. B. Oily. C. Dry.
听下面一段对话,回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. What fruit does the woman want to eat?
A. A pear. B. A banana. C. An orange.
9. Why does the man refuse to share the fruit?
A. It is not big enough. B. Its flavor isn’t very good. C. It’s against his cultural tradition.
听下面一段对话,回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What did the man’s parents stop him from doing?
A. Eating too much. B. Using dirty hands to eat food. C. Swallowing food quickly.
11. What did the woman’s mother scare her with?
A. Being sent to the prison.
B. Being infected by bacteria.
C. Being taken away by a monster.
12. What does the woman think of her mother’s lie?
A. Understandable. B. Meaningless. C. Funny.
听下面一段对话,回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. When is the woman supposed to hand in her essay?
A. By next Monday. B. By next Tuesday. C. By next Friday.
14. Why is the woman behind with her writing class?
A. She was ill for a week.
B. She found it too difficult.
C. She was busy with a performance.
15. How does the man find his college life?
A. Busy. B. Boring. C. Colorful.
16. What does the woman want to do next Wednesday?
A. See an exhibition. B. Go to a ball. C. Watch a play.
听下面一段对话,回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. Where is the cemetery located?
A. In a mountainous area. B. Beside an animal reserve. C. Near the Anacostia River.
18. Why do cemetery officials use goats to kill the weeds?
A. To develop local economy.
B. To protect the environment.
C. To reduce the cost.
19. Who is Mary Bowen?
A. A company owner. B. A program director. C. An environmental expert.
20. What is used to keep the goats from leaving the cemetery?
A. A wooden fence. B. An electronic fence. C. A brick wall.
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)
A
Snow and ice festivals are something to look forward to in winter. All around the world, people make the most of the cold weather to compete in winter sculpting competitions. The results are works of art that inspire awe and wonder. Thousands of visitors want to enjoy the festivities. Here are some amazing winter festivals.
Geilo Ice Music Festival-Geilo, Norway
This unique ice music festival that began 19 years ago is truly unique and brings ice sculpting to an all-new level. Artists gather in Geilo to create musical instruments from ice. The performance takes place in an igloo(圆顶小屋). This year's festival will take place from February 19 to February 24.
International Ice and Snow Festival-Harbin, China
The annual festival in Harbin, the largest in the world, restarted in 1985. Some people actually compare it to a frozen Disneyland because the festival's actions are learned by several theme parks and include, thrilling rides. There's also a fantastic evening display of ice sculptures. The festival is open on January 5 this year.
Ice Magic Festival-Banff, Canada
The festival has been taking place in Banff National Park for over 20 years. This year's competition will run from January 26 to January 28 and from February 2 to February 4. The final artworks are displayed for visitors who can participate in other activities including freestyle ice sculpting and ice games. You must have tickets to attend.
Kiruna Snow Festival-Kiruna, Sweden
This snow festival held in Kiruna, which is deep inside the Arctic Circle, began in 1986. The main part of the festival is a snow sculpting competition that includes artists from around the world. But there are plenty of activities to keep visitors busy during the competition, including sledding(滑雪橇), figure skating and a snowblower contest where participants work to see who can clear a path through a 40cm deep pile of snow, This year's festival takes place from January 24 to January 28.
1. Where should you go to attend a festival if you are available in early January?
A. Kiruna, Sweden. B. Harbin, China. C. Banff, Canada. D. Geilo, Norway.
2. What may visitors get at Ice Magic Festival?
A. Free tickets for the festival. B. Unique musical instruments.
C. The chance to admire final ice artworks. D. The permission to live in an igloo.
3. What can we know about Kiruna Snow Festival?
A. It has the longest history. B. It is aimed at removing snow.
C. It is funded by several theme parks. D. It features a snow sculpting competition.
B
For me, nothing is more satisfying than discovering hidden precious stones in secondhand shops. After all, one person’s garbage may be another person’s treasure. I can spend hours sorting through boxes of old photography.
Two years ago, I came across a collection of loose, dusty photos. I looked to see if there were any names on the backs. I thought that if these were mine or my family’s, I’d want someone to return them to me. So I made it my goal to do so for others.
Since then, I’ve visited secondhand shops weekly, and have collected more than 50,000 of these items. I organize them in big boxes all over my house in New York.
I’ve also set up a social media account to help reunite items with their owners or other family members. The first item I posted was a video tape of a family holiday and I digitized (数字化) it. It was a video of two parents and a son of university age on a trip in the 1990s — the son was wearing a T-shirt with the words “Wesleyan swimming” on it.
My fans on social media contacted the sports departments in universities across the US and asked swimming coaches from the 1990s if they recognized the student. At last, the family was found. They couldn’t believe it and was overjoyed to be reunited with the tape. Then, the family revisited some of the memories together.
People are often quite affecting when seeing the items again — most of these items are lost after a house move or a family death, because they thought they would never see these items again. I have some rules, including not sharing sensitive photographs and removing posts if the family does not want their memories online. I want to encourage people to protect their own family history so that they don’t get lost.
4. Why did the author return old photos two years ago?
A. To do what he thought was worth doing.
B. To exchange them for more valuable items.
C. To discover more stories behind them.
D. To avoid more rubbish around in community.
5. How did the family reunite with the video tape?
A. By recalling the past.
B. By seeing the digitized tape on a poster.
C. With the help of the author and his fans.
D Through a T-shirt with the family names.
6. What’s the probable reaction of people seeing the lost items again?
A. They feel at a loss. B. They’re filled with strong emotions.
C. They tend to remove them. D. They clean them again.
7. What is a rule observed by the author?
A. Throwing the items into the rubbish.
B. Giving up social media as much as possible.
C. Returning lost items to social organizations.
D. Deleting the online posts if not permitted.
C
Young people who are hooked on reading science fiction may be on to something. Contrary to a common misunderstanding that reading science fiction is an unworthy practice, reading it may help young people cope, especially with the stress and anxiety of living while developing critical thinking skills and emotional intelligence for young readers.
Historically, parents have considered literature “good” for young people if it provides moral guidance that reflects their own values. The question is how does literature of science fiction perform its educational function? This is central to the conflict between parents and educators about what kids should read. Those who read it have been stigmatized as geeks who can't cope with reality.
A 2015 survey found that these science fiction readers were also major consumers of a wide range of other types of books. In fact, the study noted a close connection between reading varied literary forms and an ability to understand science. Rather than limiting readers' capacity to deal with reality, reading science fiction may expand their ability to engage reality.
Science fiction does not need to provide real stories about serious social and political issues. Instead, it offers a distance between them. This distance gives readers an approach to coping with complexity and use their imagination to manage real-life challenges. It is why they are powerful and where their value lies. What better way to deal with the uncertainty in life than with science fiction, which explores uncertainty and depicts young people as brave characters, survivors and shapers of their own fates?
Let them read science fiction. In it, young people can see themselves-coping, surviving and learning lessons- that may enable them to create their own strategies for life. But the critical thinking and wise habits of mind prompted by this type of literature may actually produce creativity that everyday life and reality typically do not.
8. Why is science fiction rejected by many parents as a proper type of reading?
A. It lacks the educational functions they need. B. It agrees with the common belief in society.
C. It seldom develops critical and creative thinking. D. It results in too many expectations from parents.
9. What is the author trying to convey with the findings of 2015 survey?
A. Literature has a negative effect on understanding science.
B. More other types of reading are consumed than science fiction.
C. Reading science fiction boosts the young's ability to cope with reality.
D. Science fiction reading restricts readers' capacity to deal with stress.
10. What does the underlined word “depict” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A. Criticize. B. Employ. C. Describe. D. Suspect.
11. What's the best title of the passage?
A. Why science fiction is so appealing to the young readers
B. How science fiction turns into the literature mainstream
C. What stories science fiction is bringing to the young people
D. How reading science fiction helps kids tackle reality
D
In Hungary, every few months, a group of volunteers gather for the Plastic Cup, a competition where teams go up against each other to collect as much rubbish as possible. “The name comes from the American Cup, a famous boat race,” said the Plastic Cup’s project manager, Gergely Hankó, adding, “We have many volunteers, including companies and decision-makers. Everybody is forming the team.”
The most recent Plastic Cup meeting was held on Hungary’s Lake Tisza and the Tisza River, the Danube’s longest tributary (支流). Besides huge amounts of plastic like bottles, volunteers often fish out metal cans, tyres, batteries and so on. Around 150 volunteers joined this cleanup, with one participant noting, “It’s always good fun and we’re making friends and having fun while doing good.”
Nearly half of Earth’s surface waters are in river basins shared by at least two countries. These support around 40% of the world’s population. “Unluckily, there’s much pollution in every river globally. The Danube transfers 1,500 tons of plastic, the Tisza around 250 tons, and we can stop 100 tons per year,” Gergely said when stressing the broader impact of the Plastic Cup project.
This year’s cleanup on the Tisza River also falls on Danube Day, a yearly event held across several European countries to mark the signing of the Danube River Protection Convention. “What we can do is to collect and remove plastic rubbish from the Tisza River and its tributaries, and we also have a monitoring system to keep the pollution under observation,” said Örs Antal from Hungary’s General Directorate of Water Management. “The situation has improved a lot, which is good news, but a step towards a permanent measure would be whether we could strengthen international cooperation.”
Agreeing with the opinion, Gergely said more cooperation would be needed between countries that share surface waters. “We need everybody to clean up the Tisza basin and the Danube basin,” he said. “Every country has to develop its Extended Producer Responsibility system and its Deposit Return system. Then you have to deal with the producers, work on eco-design, reduce the packaging, and reduce the generated rubbish.”
12. How can the participants benefit from the competition?
A. Have a larger social circle. B. Obtain more survival skills.
C. Be better at making decisions. D. Learn a rich knowledge of teamwork.
13. Why are the numbers mentioned in paragraph 3?
A. To draw more attention to the Tisza.
B. To indicate the necessity for the project.
C. To show the popularity of the competition.
D. To stress the shortage of the water resource.
14. What does the Hungarian government probably do in order to protect the Danube river?
A. Organize daily cleanup activities. B. Establish their own Danube Day.
C. Force companies to pick up rubbish. D. Watch the pollution through a device.
15. What is necessary for a lasting solution to river pollution according to Gergely?
A. Increasing the number of volunteers. B. Setting up more environmental events.
C. Strengthening international partnerships. D. Reducing the cost of cleanup operations.
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。
People take up volunteering for different reasons. Some want to “give something back” while others want to meet new people or learn new skills. ____16____
● Choose a charity (慈善机构) or organization. Firstly, what sort of organization do you want to help? ____17____ And perhaps you have been affected by some of the problems that a charity aims to support, like children who need help. Many local schools rely on volunteers who come in regularly to read with the children or help with their math.
____18____. Once you have decided where you want to volunteer you then have to decide what sort of volunteer work you want to do. Think about your existing skills: Do you prefer hands-on work? Are you good at dealing with people. Do you have a background in paperwork? Charities need volunteers to work in shops, organize or manage money-raising events, or, in the case of animal charities, walk dogs.
Find a position. Most charities have a website with a section aimed at attracting potential volunteers and they advertise specific roles available. ____19____ In this case you would usually need to phone or visit their offices to find out how you can help. You will be welcomed with open arms!
Apply for suitable positions. Be prepared with information about your previous (or current) employment and the sort of skills you have, so that the charity can match you to the most appropriate role. You might think that you have no such skills. ____20____ Ask your friends and loved ones what they think you have to offer.
A. Decide on the kind of work.
B. Don’t let your lack of confidence stop you.
C. You might have a particular charity in mind.
D. Consider how much time you want to commit.
E. Without them, they wouldn’t carry out their work.
F. But smaller charities might not have money to do this.
G. Whatever the reason, you need to make some decisions.
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。
As the sun rose, 68-year-old George Hamilton put on his well-worn running shoes, ready for the annual 10K race. Surrounded by fit teenagers and energetic adults, George ____21____ out with his silver hair. He overheard a young runner ____22____ him, which, although he pretended not to hear, but the words hurt more than he cared to ____23____ .
As the starting gun ____24____ , George settled into his steady pace, watching the other runners ____25____ around the first bend. At mile three, he spotted a young boy named Tommy ____26____ at the side of the road. Approaching him, George offered ____27____ , “The race isn’t about being the fastest. It’s about not giving up.” Sharing stories of his past ____28____ , George inspired Tommy, who soon began to jog alongside him. Mile five brought another surprise. People by the roadside, ____29____ gone by this time, erupted into cheers as they came close, adding a ____30____ to their steps. Rounding the final corner, George was amazed to see a crowd gathered, their shouts growing louder. Among them were ____31____ faces — neighbors and even the young runner from the start. With warmth in his chest, George took Tommy’s hand, together ____32____ the finish line, greeted by deafening applause, and awarded with a medal.
Later, as George ____33____ the medal, he thought about the race, Tommy, and the ____34____ cheers. He realized that all these years, he hadn’t been running just for himself, but to inspire, to show that persistence mattered more than ____35____ .
21. A. wore B. stood C. set D. figured
22. A. tease B. evaluate C. praise D. support
23. A. deny B. admit C. remember D. interpret
24. A. rose B. roared C. whistled D. fired
25. A. wandering B. circling C. disappearing D. pacing
26. A. stretching B. watching C. struggling D. playing
27. A. encouragement B. approval C. quotation D. sympathy
28. A. failures B. goals C. marches D. races
29. A. eventually B. usually C. rarely D. initially
30. A. spring B. bearing C. string D. rating
31. A. cheerful B. grateful C. familiar D. similar
32 A. setting B. crossing C. skipping D. tripping
33. A. sensed B. nosed C. handed D. fingered
34. A. unexpected B. undoubted C. unlimited D. unknown
35. A. distance B. money C. effort D. speed
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。
When a reporter first met Jake Lee Pinnick, the American’s fluency in Putonghua ___36___(absolute) shocked her.
Dressed ___37___ a dark blue Taoist(道家服) with a black cloth bag and several long bags ___38___(contain) dongxiao and chiba—two kinds of traditional Chinese bamboo musical instruments-he said he always wears a Taoist uniform and carries along a dongxiao for practice wherever he goes.
In 2010, Pinnick moved all the way to Wudang from the US when he was just 20 years old and ___39___(form) a deep connection with Wudang, martial arts and traditional Chinese culture ever since. To him, Wudang has now become a second home and martial arts and traditional Chinese culture are ___40___ his “lifetime passion” settled. In his view, martial arts and maintaining a peaceful mind ___41___(be) practices worth pursuing. To him, promoting Wudang martial arts and culture is his inescapable mission and ___42___(responsible).
Now he has over 600 thousand ___43___(follower) across all his social media accounts, attracting many traditional Chinese culture learners and foreign martial arts enthusiasts. In the future, Pinnick expects ___44___(open) a martial arts school in China or in the US, to teach more people around the world about real martial arts and traditional Chinese culture, and to become ____45____ bridge between cultures.
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是某国际学校学生李华。为了帮助师生放松身心,提升校园幸福感,你校打算设立一个“元气补给站” (A Refresh Corner) ,现向全体师生征求设计意见,请你写一篇短文,内容包括:
(1) 描述你的设计;
(2) 阐述设计理由。
注意:
(1) 写作词数应为80左右;
(2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
A Refresh Corner on Campus
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第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In the little village of Meadowbrook, surrounded with rolling hills, lived two curious and adventurous twins, Sarah and Sam. At the age of twelve, the inseparable twins were always seeking new adventures.
One morning, Miss Harper, their favorite community service teacher, was introducing community volunteer work. Sam suddenly caught sight of the hill behind the schoolyard and was instantly inspired with the idea of climbing to the top.
“Sarah, ”whispered Sam, “Wouldn’t it be splendid if we climbed to the top of that hill today?It’s said to hold breathtaking views of our beloved village. ”
Hearing that, Sarah’s face lit up with excitement, her heart filled with eagemess. “Oh, Sam, that sounds great!But we promise Papa and Mama we will save our pocket money and not spend a single penny unnecessarily. ”With determination in their hearts, the twins worked out a plan. They decided to bring homemade snacks and refreshing drinks from their own kitchen, ensuring they wouldn’t spend a penny.
The twins set off on their journey, their backpacks filled with sandwiches, cookies, and bottles filled with cool, clear water from the village well. As they walked along the path, they noticed colorful trash scattered (散落) about, which ruined the natural beauty surrounding them.
A brilliant idea flashed into Sarah’s mind. “Why don’t we pick up the litter along the way?We could clean up our beloved countryside and maybe even earn a few coins by recycling the materials. ”
Excited by the idea, the twins eagerly collected the scattered items. As they reached the foot of the hill, their bags heavy with the collected waste, they came across a recycling center. With excitement, they exchanged their findings for shiny coins. With newfound treasures in their pockets, they climbed up the hill.
When they reached the top, they were greeted by a breathtaking view of their village. “It’s so beautiful!”Sam burst out,” We must share our adventure with Miss Harper and our classmates!”
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。
The next morning, Sarah and Sam returned to school, eager to meet Miss Harper.
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The following weekend, the entire class started to clean up their beloved village.
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