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渭南市三贤2024—2025学年度下学期期中考试
高二英语试题
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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 are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A library. B. A writer. C. A book.
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What will the man do first after school?
A. Do an experiment. B. Go to the library. C. Go home.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Where is George now?
A. In Germany. B. In Canada. C. In Italy.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Who had the flu?
A. The woman. B. The man. C. Bill.
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Why does the woman like Nina’s parties?
A. The food is good.
B. There’s a large group of friends.
C. The music is great.
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. Where are the speakers now?
A. At an airport. B. On a plane. C. In a restaurant.
7. How many bags does the man carry in all?
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. What’s wrong with the man?
A. He has got a cold again.
B. He gets tired easily.
C. He has been seriously ill for a week.
9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Husband and wife.
B. Colleagues.
C. Doctor and patient.
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
10. How long will it take the man to get a visa by mail?
A. About three days.
B. About two weeks.
C. About three weeks.
11. Where is the man going for his trip?
A. To Chiang Mai. B. To Bangkok. C. To Chicago.
12. What can be known from the conversation?
A. The man is planning a two-week trip.
B. It’s not necessary to book a hotel in advance.
C. The woman is a secretary.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
13. What is Steve’s first idea to kill time?
A. Getting together.
B. Watching TV.
C. Meeting the woman’s parents.
14. What’s the weather like tomorrow?
A. Windy. B. Rainy. C. Fine.
15. What will be held tomorrow by the river?
A A party. B. A camp. C. A live concert.
16. When will the speakers meet tomorrow?
A. At 10:00. B. At 11: 30. C. At 13: 00.
听下面一段独白, 回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
17. When is the center open on weekends?
A. From 8: 00 a.m. to 10: 00 p.m.
B. From 9: 00 a. m. to 10: 00 p. m.
C. From 9: 00 a.m. to 7: 00 p.m.
18. Which sport has two new coaches this year?
A. Tennis. B. Football. C. Basketball.
19. What is the gift if you buy a half-year pass?
A. A free drink.
B. A sports T-shirt.
C. New sports equipment.
20. How should people pay for their passes?
A. In cash. B. By check. C. By credit card.
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
Trip 1: Three Days in The Country
There are many beautiful gardens. Take your camera and enjoy the wonderful sight in Hunter Valley. It is a good place for fishing and horse riding. You can also find different kinds of flowers here. This is also a great walk for bird-lovers.
Time: May 20-May 22; Tel: 63986432; Adult: $50.00; Child: $25.00
Trip 2: One Week in The Mountains
Bring your strong shoes and warm clothes for this walk in a beautiful area of the Green Mountains. You may go hiking or have a try of rock climbing. This is also a protection area for wild animals. You can find many kinds of animals living in this area.
Time: May 8-May 14; Tel: 64639818; Adult: $11000; Child: $55.00
Trip 3: Flashlight Adventure
Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. It is a trip full of adventure. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the plants you will see on this trip can only be seen at night.
Time: May 16-May 18; Tel: 63875629; Adult: $30.00; Not for children
Trip 4: Five Day By The Sea
Wear you sun ha t and enjoy wonderful sunshine all the time from morning to evening. Our hotel is next to the sea. We have our own boats too. You can swim in the sea or in the swimming pool. Every day our boat will take you to different places for swimming.
Time: May 23-May 27; Tel: 67538293; Adult: $80.00; Child: $40.00
21. Which trip is advised for bird-lovers?
A. Trip 1. B. Trip 2.
C. Trip 3. D. Trip 4.
22. What do trip 2 and trip 3 have in common?
A. Watching special plants.
B. Climbing high mountains.
C. Wearing warm clothes.
D. Starting with a guide.
23. Tom longs to swim with his two children. How much will he pay?
A. $30. B. $220.
C. $100. D. $160.
B
When you see someone take that first sip of freshly made milk tea, their faces look like pure joy. Across the world, customers flock to their favorite spots to meet with friends and savor sips of these tasty drinks.
In the early 2000s, though, milk tea was just coming on the scene. The few brands that earned a foothold in the industry were concerned: Would milk tea just be another fad (一时风尚) food? And with so much new excitement for this product, would, people be able to distinguish milk tea companies? These were the questions that Serenitea, a Manila-based milk-tea company, faced in 2014. While successfully opening 60 stores, they found themselves in a strategic fog.
Unsure of what consumers truly felt towards the drink, they offered as many flavors as possible. They also had no clear definition of how they were distinct — their brand promise, product line, and product packaging all seemed nearly identical to their competitors. How could they define themselves, in a way that would deeply resonate?
Like Airbnb, Serenitea partnered with an agency, CIA Bootleg Manila, which specializes in drilling down to the deep consumer “why”. The agency conducted a series of psychological-based market research. Specifically, they probed the consumer’s deeper, emotional connections to milk tea, including their earliest childhood memories of milk and tea. Their research revealed that milk tea triggered three consistent psychological responses.
People connected to milk through the concept of nurturing; they fondly remembered their childhood and being cared for by their mothers. Next, consumers connected tea to its healing properties; respondents would recall receiving tea when they had indigestion problems or seeing their parents drinking herbal tea for health reasons. Lastly, they associated milk tea itself with teenage fun: a guilty pleasure of their youth. They had uncovered the three psychological cornerstones of the milk tea experience: nurturing, healing, and teenage fun. This set of insights was crucial. By including them into the core of their brand strategy, they charted an entirely new path.
24. What do the underlined words “earned a foothold” mean in Paragraph 2?
A. Made an adjustment. B. Won a position.
C Lost the initiative. D. Achieved a breakthrough.
25. What was Serenitea’s main concern in 2014?
A. Being confused with other brands. B. The rapid growth of milk tea brands.
C. The possibility of milk tea catching on. D. Falling behind the changing consumer tastes.
26 What did CIA Bootleg Manila specialize in?
A. Product packaging design. B. Market expansion strategies.
C. Analysis of customer psychology. D. Flavor innovation and development.
27. What was among the findings of the research?
A. Milk tea was popular among teenagers.
B. Customers found all milk tea identical.
C. Customers associated milk tea with health.
D. Milk tea brands ignored consumers’ feelings.
C
"Our aim is to take our art to the world and make people understand what it is to move," said David Belle, the founder of parkour.
Do you love running? It is a good exercise, yet many people find it boring. But what if making your morning jog a creative one? Like jumping from walls and over gaps, and ground rolls? Just like James Bond in the movie Casino Royale? Bond jumps down from a roof to a windowsill and then runs several blocks over obstacles on the way. It is just because of Bond's wonderful performances that the sport has become popular worldwide.
Yes, that's parkour, an extreme street sport aimed at moving from one point to another as quickly as possible, getting over all the barriers in the path using only the abilities of the human body. Parkour is considered an extreme sport. As its participants dash around a city, they may jump over fences, run up walls and even move from rooftop to rooftop.
Parkour can be just as exciting and charming as it sounds, but its participants see parkour much more than that.
Overcoming all the obstacles on the course and in life is part of the philosophy behind parkour. This is the same as life. You must determine your destination, go straight Jump over all the barriers as if in parkour and never fall back in your life, to reach the destination successfully. A parkour lover said, "I love parkour because its philosophy has become my life, my way to do everything."
Another philosophy we've learnt from parkour is freedom. It can be done by anyone, at any time, anywhere in the world. It is a kind of expression of trust in yourself.
28. Why has Parkour become popular throughout the world?
A. Because of its founder, David Belle.
B. Because of the varieties of participants.
C. Because of its risks and tricks.
D. Because of the film, Casino Royale.
29. What does the underlined word "obstacles" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. streets B. objects C. roofs D. barriers
30. Which of the following is the philosophy of parkour?
A. Sports and extremes. B. Determination and freedom.
C. Dreams and success. D. Excitement and popularity.
31. Which of the following is true of parkour?
A. It is a team sport. B. It is a good but boring sport.
C. It needs special training. D. It challenges human abilities.
D
You’ve probably heard about dogs that have been trained to smell cancer in humans. But what about ants doing the same job? A team of scientists have found that ants can use their keen sense of smell to detect cancerous cells.
For their study, the team led by researchers from Sorbonne University in Paris, France, turned to the silky ants, found throughout Europe. They began by exposing individual ants to two tubes — one empty and the other containing a solution with cancerous cells. When the insects went towards the latter tube, they were rewarded with a sugar solution. It took the clever creatures just 30 minutes to associate the diseased cells’ distinct smell with the treat.
The scientists tested the insects’ cancer-detecting ability by removing the sugar solution. They found that the ants continued to move towards the tube about nine times before realising it was gone.
The team then tested to see if the insects could differentiate between different kinds of cancer. They trained two groups of ants to associate the sugar solution with the unique smells of two types of breast cancer. Once again, the insects chose the smell they had been exposed to long after the sugary solution had been removed.
The researchers, who published their findings in the journal Cell on February 22, 2022, next hope to determine if the insects can detect cancer when the diseased cells are not removed from normal cells. They also plan to investigate if they can find out cancer from body fluids like saliva or sweat from patients.
“Dogs are good at sniffing out cancer, but the training process is time-consuming. The study shows that ants have high potential, are capable of learning very quickly, at lower cost, and are efficient,” said CNRS.
32. What is the main idea of Paragraphs 2-4?
A. The result of the experiment.
B. The process of the experiment.
C. The method of the experiment.
D. The application of the experiment.
33 What does the underlined word “it” in the third paragraph refer to?
A. The tube.
B. The distinct smell.
C. The sugar solution.
D. Ants’ ability to detect cancer.
34. What is the attitude of CNRS towards the study?
A. Negative. B. Neutral.
C. Positive. D. Critical.
35. What is the author’s purpose in writing the article?
A. To call on people to protect endangered ants.
B. To show people ants’ ability to cure cancers.
C. To argue that ants are sensitive to cancer cells.
D. To let people know ants’ skill in finding cancers.
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。
Four Habits to Help You Succeed
Nobody would like to experience failure. We all want to succeed. For those who have tried and failed, success seems difficult to understand. ____36____
·Know your values.
Finding your values is in line with creating motivation. ____37____ Pick a handful of things and write them down. Remind yourself of your values every day and reflect on whether you are honoring those values through your work.
·Pick a goal and focus on it.
Choose one goal to start something large enough that will give you a sense of achievement, while adjusting well to your values. If you want to achieve your goal, focus is the key here. ____38____ If you perform many tasks at a time, you might never finish your projects because they will take far too long.
·Set a time for success.
Set a date for success. Know when you hope to realize your goal. ____39____ By setting a time limit, you are making the process realistic.
____40____
Failure can’t be avoided when you take risks. By its very definition, the desire to succeed means you are risking failure. Many people tend to give up far too early. Don’t fall into this trap! Use failure. Treat it as a good thing, and go on.
A. Make the right decision.
B. The more focused you are on one goal, the higher chance you have of success.
C. Here are some habits that can help you set goals and realize them.
D. Keep it realistic, while not giving yourself too much time.
E. Don’t give up because of failure.
F. Sit and reflect on what you value most.
G. Push yourself to be courageous, and take that next step.
第二部分 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。
My history with music was not good. I still remembered when I took my short-lived piano lessons, my grandfather said ___41___ to my grandmother, “Why didn’t he make any progress with much practice?” I___42___ to make my piano performance attractive. However, my efforts were___43___ .
So I gave up playing any musical instrument until my old friend Leroy ___44___ me to play the violin with him when I was 57. It made me enjoy the joy of playing music again. On day, Leroy sent a text___45___ me that there was a music performance and he wanted me to join him. Thinking of my past, I ___46___ his invitation. I expected to hear his words that I would become___47___ with practice on stage. But he said, “OK, only play if you want to.” I was totally___48___ by the unexpected answer and made no reply except to tell him goodbye.
No one was___49___ me to participate, but I faced a special ____50____ . Should I play on stage or just watch a movie? I had chosen the “movie route” too many times and this time I was____51____ to grasp the opportunity. After a long and careful____52____ , I played my violin with Leroy.____53____ I didn’t lose all my nervousness, it was enough for me to overcome my fear. Finally, I____54____ a full performance in front of the audience.
A short time later, my friend Leroy passed away, but his ____55____ stayed. It helped me not only in music, but in all aspects of life. When I focused on what I wanted to do, fear will be replaced with joy.
41. A. worriedly B. calmly C. patiently D. angrily
42. A. pretended B. regretted C. agreed D. tried
43. A. on time B. in order C. in vain D. on display
44. A. challenged B. invited C. allowed D. reminded
45. A. convincing B. informing C. warning D. cheating
46. A. refused B. received C. blamed D. evaluated
47. A. important B. special C. reliable D. skilled
48. A. shocked B. scared C. satisfied D. ashamed
49. A. teaching B. begging C. forcing D. expecting
50. A. chance B. goal C. task D. choice
51. A. suitable B. curious C. willing D. generous
52. A. preparation B. explanation C. test D. search
53. A. If B. Since C. Though D. When
54. A. planned B. recommended C. watched D. offered
55. A. fame B. concern C. influence D. care
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。
After college I wanted to make a difference in the world, so I became a volunteer teacher and ___56___ (send) to Namibia. Honestly my first choice wasn’t Africa, but I am extremely grateful that I had the chance. So with a group of ___57___ (equal) eager young graduates, I went on my journey.
Schools were quite bare, and the students ___58___ (have) tiring days, walking miles to get to school, often barefoot. With their mountains ___59___ work at home, few ___60___ (possession) and little opportunity, these children were joyful, which I admired.
This was my first time ___61___ (live) abroad in a different culture and simply getting used to the living conditions ___62___ (be) big adjustment. I had no electricity, running water, phone or the Internet. Imagine no air-conditioning at a place ___63___ the temperature often goes beyond 38 degrees Celsius! Some days it was just too hot to move.
However, I could end each day with a ___64___ (glory) African sunset. And at night, I had a light-pollution-free view of the entire Milky Way. Before Namibia, I never thought I would survive in such an environment. My experience awakened me to not only the limitations ____65____ (place) on ourselves, but also our amazing ability to adapt. Stepping out of your comfort zone in another culture will certainly make your life worthwhile.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华,你的英国笔友David来信,向你诉说体重问题带来的烦恼。请你给他写一封回信,提出自己的建议。要点如下:
1.注重身体锻炼;
2. 注意健康饮食;
3.保障心理健康。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头语已为你写好。
Dear David,
I am sorry to hear that you are worried about your weight problem.
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Yours,
Li Hua
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。
Li Ming was a 17-year-old exchange student from China. With a heart full of dreams and a little bit of nervousness, he flew to the United Kingdom to start a new adventure. He had always imagined what it would be like to walk through the historic streets of England and meet people from different parts of the world. But as soon as he arrived at his new school, he felt a little unsure.
In his new class, Li Ming struggled to start conversations with his British classmates. They spoke so quickly and used words and phrases he didn't understand. When he tried to join their conversations, he felt shy about his accent and worried that he might say something wrong. He also noticed that British students seemed to value their personal space more than he was used to, which made it even harder for him to find the right moment to start a meaningful talk.
Group work was even harder. During a group project in literature class, Li Ming had trouble explaining his ideas clearly, feeling like his ideas were getting lost in translation. And he started to
doubt himself.
Social events outside of class were just as difficult. At a school party, Li Ming watched his classmates laugh, dance, and sing along to the latest pop songs. He felt left out, not knowing the songs or the dance moves. He wanted to join the fun, but the fear of looking silly kept him on the sidelines.
One day, the school announced a talent show, Li Ming, who practiced traditional Chinese kung fu, really wanted to try. While he was hesitating, a group of British students interested in cultural performances invited him to join them. Li Ming agreed.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
During their practice, the group was amazed by Li Ming’s Chinese kung fu.
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After the show, Li Ming noticed some changes happening.
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渭南市三贤2024—2025学年度下学期期中考试
高二英语试题
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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 are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A library. B. A writer. C. A book.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: That famous science fiction writer Isaac Simon’s new book is coming out in July.
M: We probably won’t be able to find a library copy until September.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What will the man do first after school?
A. Do an experiment. B. Go to the library. C. Go home.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: John, are you going straight home after school today?
M: No, I’ll stay in the lab doing an experiment until six o’clock and after that, I’m going to spend a couple of hours at the library before going home.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Where is George now?
A. In Germany. B. In Canada. C. In Italy.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Has George returned from Germany?
W: No, he’ll probably be back the day after tomorrow. On his way home, he’ll be staying in Italy for five days. He’ll only be here a week, then his company will send him to Canada.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Who had the flu?
A. The woman. B. The man. C. Bill.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Are you feeling better now?
M: Yes. And I’ve taken some medicine. I feel much better, thank you.
W: You’ll be well soon.
M: I hope so. By the way, what’s the latest news about Bill?
W: He had the flu for a couple of weeks, but he is fine now.
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Why does the woman like Nina’s parties?
A. The food is good.
B. There’s a large group of friends.
C. The music is great.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Another great party. Nina has great taste in music. And her house has such great atmosphere.
W: The food was really delicious, too. But I look forward to her parties because she always invites such a large group of friends.
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. Where are the speakers now?
A. At an airport. B. On a plane. C. In a restaurant.
7. How many bags does the man carry in all?
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4.
【答案】6. A 7. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Is this where I can check in for Flight No.109?
W: Yes, it is. Would you like to check in now?
M: Of course. Here are my ticket and passport.
W: Where do you want to be seated? In the front or at the back?
M: Neither. In the middle, please.
W: Well, do you have some bags that you’d like to check in?
M: Yes. A blue one and two dark ones.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. What’s wrong with the man?
A. He has got a cold again.
B. He gets tired easily.
C. He has been seriously ill for a week.
9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Husband and wife.
B. Colleagues.
C. Doctor and patient.
【答案】8. A 9. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Hi, Tom! Are you OK?
M: Oh no. I have got a cold again.
W: Why not try to do some exercise? It will help a lot.
M: Well, I know you’re right but I don’t have time to go to a gym. I have been too busy lately.
W: You don’t have to go to a gym. You can walk or ride a bicycle to work.
M: But I don’t have a bicycle.
W: Well, there is another practical way to do exercise. As you can see, our office is on the fifth floor. You can just walk up and down the stairs instead of taking a lift. That would be as good as doing any exercise in the gym.
M: Oh, Mary, you really have some good points. I will have a try to walk up and down the stairs.
听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
10. How long will it take the man to get a visa by mail?
A. About three days.
B. About two weeks.
C. About three weeks.
11. Where is the man going for his trip?
A. To Chiang Mai. B. To Bangkok. C. To Chicago.
12. What can be known from the conversation?
A. The man is planning a two-week trip.
B. It’s not necessary to book a hotel in advance.
C. The woman is a secretary.
【答案】10. C 11. B 12. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Number One Travel Service. How can I help you?
M: I’m planning a trip to Thailand for two weeks. Can you tell me if I need a visa?
W: I think you need a tourist visa.
M: Can you tell me how I can get one?
W: Well, you have to contact the Thai Embassy. You can ask them to deliver it by mail. It will take about three weeks.
M: OK. Is it possible to fly nonstop to Bangkok from Chicago?
W: Yes, it is. Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand and there are many international flights every day.
M: I see. What about hotels? Is it necessary to book in advance?
W: It’s a good idea, especially at this time of the year. My suggestion is that you should allow enough time to get your visa before you work out a plan for your trip.
M: OK Thank you for your help.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
13. What is Steve’s first idea to kill time?
A. Getting together.
B Watching TV.
C. Meeting the woman’s parents.
14. What’s the weather like tomorrow?
A. Windy. B. Rainy. C. Fine.
15. What will be held tomorrow by the river?
A. A party. B. A camp. C. A live concert.
16. When will the speakers meet tomorrow?
A. At 10:00. B. At 11: 30. C. At 13: 00.
【答案】13. A 14. C 15. C 16. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Hello, Jane. This is Steve. I know you are free now. Let’s get together and do something.
W: I’d like to, but I have to meet my parents in an hour for dinner. How about tomorrow?
M: Yeah. Let’s plan something tomorrow.
W: Did you hear the weather forecast for tomorrow?
M: I know it is going to be the same as today.
W: That’s great. So we needn’t worry about rain or wind. We can do something outdoors.
M: Are there any special events going on tomorrow?
W: Yeah. There’s a live outdoor concert by the river tomorrow.
M: Oh, I heard about that.
W: Do you know what time it starts?
M: It starts at 1: 00 p. m..
W: Let’s meet for lunch at 11: 30 in the morning and afterwards we can head over there.
M: Perfect. I’ll see you in front of your apartment.
听下面一段独白, 回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
17. When is the center open on weekends?
A. From 8: 00 a.m. to 10: 00 p.m.
B. From 9: 00 a. m. to 10: 00 p. m.
C. From 9: 00 a.m. to 7: 00 p.m.
18. Which sport has two new coaches this year?
A. Tennis. B. Football. C. Basketball.
19. What is the gift if you buy a half-year pass?
A. A free drink.
B. A sports T-shirt.
C. New sports equipment.
20. How should people pay for their passes?
A. In cash. B. By check. C. By credit card.
【答案】17. C 18. A 19. B 20. C
【解析】
【原文】 M: Hello. This is a recorded message from the Cambridge Sports Center. There is nobody here to speak to you right now, but please listen to this important information. The center is open Monday to Friday from 8: 00 in the morning until 10: 00 at night, and from 9: 00 in the morning until 7: 00 in the evening on weekends. You can play many sports here, such as basketball, tennis and football. And because of the popularity of tennis last year, we have added two more coaches this year. You don’t need your own equipment because we have equipment for you. You can check the prices on the notice board. But you should bring your own drinks. If you buy a six-month pass for 50 pounds, we’ll give you a special gift, that is, a free T-shirt from our new sports clothing shop. And one more thing to remember: we only accept credit cards. It’ll be more convenient than paying by check, and you won’t have to bring too much cash with you. Thank you for calling the Cambridge Sports Center. See you soon!
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
Trip 1: Three Days in The Country
There are many beautiful gardens. Take your camera and enjoy the wonderful sight in Hunter Valley. It is a good place for fishing and horse riding. You can also find different kinds of flowers here. This is also a great walk for bird-lovers.
Time: May 20-May 22; Tel: 63986432; Adult: $50.00; Child: $25.00
Trip 2: One Week in The Mountains
Bring your strong shoes and warm clothes for this walk in a beautiful area of the Green Mountains. You may go hiking or have a try of rock climbing. This is also a protection area for wild animals. You can find many kinds of animals living in this area.
Time: May 8-May 14; Tel: 64639818; Adult: $110.00; Child: $55.00
Trip 3: Flashlight Adventure
Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. It is a trip full of adventure. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the plants you will see on this trip can only be seen at night.
Time: May 16-May 18; Tel: 63875629; Adult: $30.00; Not for children
Trip 4: Five Day By The Sea
Wear you sun ha t and enjoy wonderful sunshine all the time from morning to evening. Our hotel is next to the sea. We have our own boats too. You can swim in the sea or in the swimming pool. Every day our boat will take you to different places for swimming.
Time: May 23-May 27; Tel: 67538293; Adult: $80.00; Child: $40.00
21. Which trip is advised for bird-lovers?
A. Trip 1. B. Trip 2.
C. Trip 3. D. Trip 4.
22. What do trip 2 and trip 3 have in common?
A. Watching special plants.
B. Climbing high mountains.
C. Wearing warm clothes.
D. Starting with a guide.
23. Tom longs to swim with his two children. How much will he pay?
A. $30. B. $220.
C. $100. D. $160.
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四条旅行路线。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。由文章Trip 1: Three Days in The Country部分中“You can also find different kinds of flowers here. This is also a great walk for bird-lovers.(你也可以在这里找到不同种类的花。这也是鸟类爱好者的好去处。)”可知,Trip 1适合鸟类爱好者。故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。由文章Trip 2: One Week in The Mountains部分中“Bring your strong shoes and warm clothes for this walk in a beautiful area of the Green Mountains.(带上你的结实的鞋子和保暖的衣服,在美丽的青山地区散步。)”以及Trip 3: Flashlight Adventure部分中“Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley.(穿上保暖的衣服,带上手电筒,晚上沿着Dungog Valley散步吧。)”可知,这两个旅行路线都需要穿暖和的衣物。故选C。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。由文章Trip 4: Five Day By The Sea部分中“You can swim in the sea or in the swimming pool.(你可以在海里或游泳池里游泳。)”和“Adult: $80.00; Child: $ 40.00(成人:80美元;孩子:40美元)”可知,汤姆和他的两个孩子一起游泳要付80+40+40=160美元。故选D。
B
When you see someone take that first sip of freshly made milk tea, their faces look like pure joy. Across the world, customers flock to their favorite spots to meet with friends and savor sips of these tasty drinks.
In the early 2000s, though, milk tea was just coming on the scene. The few brands that earned a foothold in the industry were concerned: Would milk tea just be another fad (一时风尚) food? And with so much new excitement for this product, would, people be able to distinguish milk tea companies? These were the questions that Serenitea, a Manila-based milk-tea company, faced in 2014. While successfully opening 60 stores, they found themselves in a strategic fog.
Unsure of what consumers truly felt towards the drink, they offered as many flavors as possible. They also had no clear definition of how they were distinct — their brand promise, product line, and product packaging all seemed nearly identical to their competitors. How could they define themselves, in a way that would deeply resonate?
Like Airbnb, Serenitea partnered with an agency, CIA Bootleg Manila, which specializes in drilling down to the deep consumer “why”. The agency conducted a series of psychological-based market research. Specifically, they probed the consumer’s deeper, emotional connections to milk tea, including their earliest childhood memories of milk and tea. Their research revealed that milk tea triggered three consistent psychological responses.
People connected to milk through the concept of nurturing; they fondly remembered their childhood and being cared for by their mothers. Next, consumers connected tea to its healing properties; respondents would recall receiving tea when they had indigestion problems or seeing their parents drinking herbal tea for health reasons. Lastly, they associated milk tea itself with teenage fun: a guilty pleasure of their youth. They had uncovered the three psychological cornerstones of the milk tea experience: nurturing, healing, and teenage fun. This set of insights was crucial. By including them into the core of their brand strategy, they charted an entirely new path.
24. What do the underlined words “earned a foothold” mean in Paragraph 2?
A. Made an adjustment. B. Won a position.
C. Lost the initiative. D. Achieved a breakthrough.
25. What was Serenitea’s main concern in 2014?
A. Being confused with other brands. B. The rapid growth of milk tea brands.
C. The possibility of milk tea catching on. D. Falling behind the changing consumer tastes.
26. What did CIA Bootleg Manila specialize in?
A. Product packaging design. B. Market expansion strategies.
C. Analysis of customer psychology. D. Flavor innovation and development.
27. What was among the findings of the research?
A. Milk tea was popular among teenagers.
B. Customers found all milk tea identical.
C. Customers associated milk tea with health.
D. Milk tea brands ignored consumers’ feelings.
【答案】24. B 25. A 26. C 27. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Serenitea这个奶茶品牌在发展过程中遇到的挑战,以及他们如何通过深入研究消费者心理,找到了品牌的独特定位,从而开辟了一条全新的发展道路。
【24题详解】
词句猜测题。根据下文“These were the questions that Serenitea, a Manila- based milk- tea company, faced in 2014. While successfully opening 60 stores, they found themselves in a strategic fog.”(这些都是马尼拉奶茶公司Serenitea在2014年面临的问题。虽然成功地开了60家店,但他们发现自己陷入了战略迷雾。)可知,马尼拉奶茶公司Serenitea虽然已经开了60家店,在奶茶行业成功立足,但它仍然充满担忧。由此推知,“马尼拉奶茶公司Serenitea”是对划线词所在句中“The few brands that earned a foothold in the industry”的举例说明,其意为“为数不多的在这个行业站稳脚跟的品牌”,后置定语从句“that earned a foothold in the industry”中“earned a foothold”的意思是“赢得了一席之地;站稳脚跟”,即“Won a position”。故选B项。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“And with so much new excitement for this product, would, people be able to distinguish milk tea companies? These were the questions that Serenitea, a Manila-based milk-tea company, faced in 2014. ”(伴随着这款产品带来的如此多的新兴奋点,人们能否区分开奶茶公司呢?这些是马尼拉一家奶茶公司Serenitea在2014年所面临的问题。)和第三段中“They also had no clear definition of how they were distinct — their brand promise, product line, and product packaging all seemed nearly identical to their competitors. How could they define themselves, in a way that would deeply resonate?”(他们也不清楚自己究竟有何独特之处——他们的品牌承诺、产品线和产品包装似乎都与竞争对手几乎一模一样。他们究竟该如何界定自身,才能引起消费者的强烈共鸣呢?)可推知,Serenitea在2014年的主要担忧是自身品牌与其他奶茶品牌没有区分度,容易混淆。故选A项。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“Like Airbnb, Serenitea partnered with an agency, CIA Bootleg Manila, which specializes in drilling down to the deep consumer ‘why’. The agency conducted a series of psychological-based market research. Specifically, they probed the consumer’s deeper, emotional connections to milk tea, including their earliest childhood memories of milk and tea.”(像Airbnb一样,Serenitea与一家名为CIA Bootleg Manila的机构合作,该机构专门研究深入探究消费者的‘为什么’。该机构进行了一系列以心理为基础的市场调查。具体来说,他们探究了消费者与奶茶更深层次的情感联系,包括他们童年对牛奶和茶的最早记忆。)可知,CIA Bootleg Manila进行了一系列以心理为基础的市场调查,专门深入探究消费者的心理。故选C项。
【27题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Next, consumers connected tea to its healing properties; respondents would recall receiving tea when they had indigestion problems or seeing their parents drinking herbal tea for health reasons.”(其次,消费者将奶茶与其治愈特性联系起来;受访者会回忆起当他们消化不良时收到茶,或者看到他们的父母为了健康原因喝草药茶。)可知,研究发现消费者把奶茶与健康联系起来。故选C项。
C
"Our aim is to take our art to the world and make people understand what it is to move," said David Belle, the founder of parkour.
Do you love running? It is a good exercise, yet many people find it boring. But what if making your morning jog a creative one? Like jumping from walls and over gaps, and ground rolls? Just like James Bond in the movie Casino Royale? Bond jumps down from a roof to a windowsill and then runs several blocks over obstacles on the way. It is just because of Bond's wonderful performances that the sport has become popular worldwide.
Yes, that's parkour, an extreme street sport aimed at moving from one point to another as quickly as possible, getting over all the barriers in the path using only the abilities of the human body. Parkour is considered an extreme sport. As its participants dash around a city, they may jump over fences, run up walls and even move from rooftop to rooftop.
Parkour can be just as exciting and charming as it sounds, but its participants see parkour much more than that.
Overcoming all the obstacles on the course and in life is part of the philosophy behind parkour. This is the same as life. You must determine your destination, go straight Jump over all the barriers as if in parkour and never fall back in your life, to reach the destination successfully. A parkour lover said, "I love parkour because its philosophy has become my life, my way to do everything."
Another philosophy we've learnt from parkour is freedom. It can be done by anyone, at any time, anywhere in the world. It is a kind of expression of trust in yourself.
28. Why has Parkour become popular throughout the world?
A. Because of its founder, David Belle.
B. Because of the varieties of participants.
C. Because of its risks and tricks.
D. Because of the film, Casino Royale.
29. What does the underlined word "obstacles" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. streets B. objects C. roofs D. barriers
30. Which of the following is the philosophy of parkour?
A. Sports and extremes. B. Determination and freedom.
C. Dreams and success. D. Excitement and popularity.
31. Which of the following is true of parkour?
A. It is a team sport. B. It is a good but boring sport.
C. It needs special training. D. It challenges human abilities.
【答案】28. D 29. D 30. B 31. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了跑酷这种极限运动。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It is just because of Bond's wonderful performances that the sport has become popular worldwide. (正是因为邦德的精彩表演,这项运动才在全世界流行起来。)”可知,因为詹姆斯邦德在电影《皇家赌场》中的精彩表演使得这项运动在全世界流行,故选D。
【29题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段“Yes, that's parkour, an extreme street sport aimed at moving from one point to another as quickly as possible, getting over all the barriers in the path using only the abilities of the human body. (是的,这就是跑酷,一项极限街头运动,旨在以最快的速度从一个点移动到另一个点,仅利用人体的能力克服道路上的所有障碍。)”对跑酷的介绍可知,跑酷的目的是尽可能快地从一个地方移动到另一个地方,只利用人体的能力越过道路上所有的障碍。“over obstacles on the way”与“getting over all the barriers in the path”意思一致,指跨越路上的障碍。故obstacles与barriers同义,故选D。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Overcoming all the obstacles on the course and in life is part of the philosophy behind parkour. This is the same as life. You must determine your destination, go straight Jump over all the barriers as if in parkour and never fall back in your life, to reach the destination successfully. (克服比赛和生活中的所有障碍是跑酷背后哲学的一部分。这和生活是一样的。你必须确定你的目标,笔直前进,像跑酷一样跳过所有的障碍,在你的生活中永不退缩,成功地到达目的地。)”可知,跑酷蕴含的一个哲理是决心。由第六段中的“Another philosophy we've learnt from parkour is freedom. (我们从跑酷中学到的另一种哲学是自由。)”可知,跑酷蕴含的另一个哲理是自由。故选B。
【31题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Parkour is considered an extreme sport. (跑酷被认为是一项极限运动。)”以及对跑酷运动规则的介绍可知,跑酷是一种极限运动,它挑战人类的极限能力。故选D。
D
You’ve probably heard about dogs that have been trained to smell cancer in humans. But what about ants doing the same job? A team of scientists have found that ants can use their keen sense of smell to detect cancerous cells.
For their study, the team led by researchers from Sorbonne University in Paris, France, turned to the silky ants, found throughout Europe. They began by exposing individual ants to two tubes — one empty and the other containing a solution with cancerous cells. When the insects went towards the latter tube, they were rewarded with a sugar solution. It took the clever creatures just 30 minutes to associate the diseased cells’ distinct smell with the treat.
The scientists tested the insects’ cancer-detecting ability by removing the sugar solution. They found that the ants continued to move towards the tube about nine times before realising it was gone.
The team then tested to see if the insects could differentiate between different kinds of cancer. They trained two groups of ants to associate the sugar solution with the unique smells of two types of breast cancer. Once again, the insects chose the smell they had been exposed to long after the sugary solution had been removed.
The researchers, who published their findings in the journal Cell on February 22, 2022, next hope to determine if the insects can detect cancer when the diseased cells are not removed from normal cells. They also plan to investigate if they can find out cancer from body fluids like saliva or sweat from patients.
“Dogs are good at sniffing out cancer, but the training process is time-consuming. The study shows that ants have high potential, are capable of learning very quickly, at lower cost, and are efficient,” said CNRS.
32. What is the main idea of Paragraphs 2-4?
A. The result of the experiment.
B. The process of the experiment.
C. The method of the experiment.
D. The application of the experiment.
33. What does the underlined word “it” in the third paragraph refer to?
A. The tube.
B. The distinct smell.
C. The sugar solution.
D. Ants’ ability to detect cancer.
34. What is the attitude of CNRS towards the study?
A. Negative. B. Neutral.
C. Positive. D. Critical.
35. What is the author’s purpose in writing the article?
A. To call on people to protect endangered ants.
B. To show people ants’ ability to cure cancers.
C. To argue that ants are sensitive to cancer cells.
D. To let people know ants’ skill in finding cancers.
【答案】32. B 33. C 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了科学家发现蚂蚁能用敏锐嗅觉检测癌细胞的相关实验及研究。
【32题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“For their study, the team led by researchers from Sorbonne University in Paris, France, turned to the silky ants, found throughout Europe. They began by exposing individual ants to two tubes — one empty and the other containing a solution with cancerous cells. When the insects went towards the latter tube, they were rewarded with a sugar solution. It took the clever creatures just 30 minutes to associate the diseased cells’ distinct smell with the treat. (法国巴黎索邦大学的研究人员带领团队开展了这项研究,他们选用了遍布欧洲的丝光蚁。研究开始时,他们让单只蚂蚁接触两根试管 —— 一根为空,另一根含有癌细胞溶液。当蚂蚁走向后者时,会得到糖溶液作为奖励。这些聪明的生物仅用30分钟就将病变细胞的独特气味与奖励联系了起来。)”、第三段“The scientists tested the insects’ cancer-detecting ability by removing the sugar solution. They found that the ants continued to move towards the tube about nine times before realising it was gone. (科学家们通过移除糖溶液来测试昆虫的癌症检测能力。他们发现,蚂蚁在意识到糖溶液消失之前,大约有九次继续朝向试管移动。)”以及第四段“The team then tested to see if the insects could differentiate between different kinds of cancer. They trained two groups of ants to associate the sugar solution with the unique smells of two types of breast cancer. Once again, the insects chose the smell they had been exposed to long after the sugary solution had been removed. (随后,团队测试了蚂蚁是否能区分不同类型的癌症。他们训练两组蚂蚁将糖溶液与两种乳腺癌的独特气味关联起来。结果显示,即使在糖溶液移除很久后,蚂蚁仍会选择它们曾接触过的气味。)”可知,第二至四段主要讲述了实验的过程。故选B。
【33题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段“The scientists tested the insects’ cancer-detecting ability by removing the sugar solution. They found that the ants continued to move towards the tube about nine times before realising it was gone. (科学家们通过移除糖溶液来测试昆虫的癌症检测能力。他们发现,蚂蚁在意识到它消失之前,大约有九次继续朝向试管移动。)”可知,此处的it指代的是上文提到的the sugar solution“糖溶液”。故选C。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段““Dogs are good at sniffing out cancer, but the training process is time-consuming. The study shows that ants have high potential, are capable of learning very quickly, at lower cost, and are efficient,” said CNRS. (CNRS表示:“狗擅长嗅出癌症,但训练过程耗时。这项研究表明,蚂蚁潜力巨大、学习速度快、成本低且效率高。”)”可知,法国国家科学研究中心对这项研究持积极的态度。故选C。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文,尤其是根据第一段“A team of scientists have found that ants can use their keen sense of smell to detect cancerous cells. (一组科学家发现,蚂蚁能用它们敏锐的嗅觉来检测癌细胞。)”可知,文章主要介绍了一项研究,研究发现蚂蚁有嗅探癌细胞的能力,并说明了研究的过程。由此可推知,作者的写作目的是让人们了解蚂蚁能发现癌症这种技能。故选D。
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。
Four Habits to Help You Succeed
Nobody would like to experience failure. We all want to succeed. For those who have tried and failed, success seems difficult to understand. ____36____
·Know your values.
Finding your values is in line with creating motivation. ____37____ Pick a handful of things and write them down. Remind yourself of your values every day and reflect on whether you are honoring those values through your work.
·Pick a goal and focus on it.
Choose one goal to start something large enough that will give you a sense of achievement, while adjusting well to your values. If you want to achieve your goal, focus is the key here. ____38____ If you perform many tasks at a time, you might never finish your projects because they will take far too long.
·Set a time for success.
Set a date for success. Know when you hope to realize your goal. ____39____ By setting a time limit, you are making the process realistic.
____40____
Failure can’t be avoided when you take risks. By its very definition, the desire to succeed means you are risking failure. Many people tend to give up far too early. Don’t fall into this trap! Use failure. Treat it as a good thing, and go on.
A. Make the right decision.
B. The more focused you are on one goal, the higher chance you have of success.
C. Here are some habits that can help you set goals and realize them.
D. Keep it realistic, while not giving yourself too much time.
E. Don’t give up because of failure.
F. Sit and reflect on what you value most.
G. Push yourself to be courageous, and take that next step.
【答案】36. C 37. F 38. B 39. D 40. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了四个有助于成功的习惯。
【36题详解】
由上文“Nobody would like to experience failure. We all want to succeed. For those who have tried and failed, success seems difficult to understand. (没有人愿意经历失败。我们都想成功。对于那些尝试过但失败的人来说,成功似乎难以理解。)”可知,上文提到成功似乎难以理解,结合下文“Know your values. (了解你的价值观。)”具体介绍帮助成功的习惯,本空应强调下文有关于帮助成功的习惯的内容。C选项“Here are some habits that can help you set goals and realize them. (这里有一些习惯可以帮助你设定目标并实现它们。)”能承上启下,符合题意。故选C。
【37题详解】
由上文“Finding your values is in line with creating motivation. (找到你的价值观与创造动力是一致的。)”可知,上文提到找到价值观,本空应承接上文说明如何找到价值观。F选项“Sit and reflect on what you value most. (坐下来思考你最看重的是什么。)”承接上文,说明找到价值观的具体做法,符合题意。故选F。
【38题详解】
由上文“Choose one goal to start something large enough that will give you a sense of achievement, while adjusting well to your values. If you want to achieve your goal, focus is the key here. (选择一个目标,开始一件足够大的事情,它会给你成就感,同时也能很好地适应你的价值观。如果你想实现你的目标,专注是关键。)”可知,上文强调专注对于实现目标的重要性,本空应进一步说明专注与目标成功的关系。B选项“The more focused you are on one goal, the higher chance you have of success. (你越专注于一个目标,你成功的机会就越大。)”进一步阐述了专注与目标成功的关系,能承接上文,符合题意。故选B。
【39题详解】
由上文“Set a date for success. Know when you hope to realize your goal. (为成功设定一个日期。知道你希望什么时候实现你的目标。)”可知,上文提到为成功设定日期,本空应承接上文说明设定日期时的注意事项。D选项“Keep it realistic, while not giving yourself too much time. (要现实一点,但不要给自己太多时间。)”能承接上文,说明设定日期时要现实且不要给自己太多时间,符合题意。故选D。
【40题详解】
由下文“Failure can’t be avoided when you take risks. By its very definition, the desire to succeed means you are risking failure. Many people tend to give up far too early. Don’t fall into this trap! Use failure. Treat it as a good thing, and go on. (当你冒险时,失败是无法避免的。就其本身的定义而言,渴望成功意味着你冒着失败的风险。许多人往往过早放弃。不要陷入这个陷阱!利用失败。把它当作一件好事,然后继续前进。)”可知,下文强调不要因为失败而放弃,本空应概括下文内容,强调不要因为失败而放弃。E选项“Don’t give up because of failure. (不要因为失败而放弃。)”能概括下文内容,符合题意。故选E。
第二部分 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。
My history with music was not good. I still remembered when I took my short-lived piano lessons, my grandfather said ___41___ to my grandmother, “Why didn’t he make any progress with much practice?” I___42___ to make my piano performance attractive. However, my efforts were___43___ .
So I gave up playing any musical instrument until my old friend Leroy ___44___ me to play the violin with him when I was 57. It made me enjoy the joy of playing music again. On day, Leroy sent a text___45___ me that there was a music performance and he wanted me to join him. Thinking of my past, I ___46___ his invitation. I expected to hear his words that I would become___47___ with practice on stage. But he said, “OK, only play if you want to.” I was totally___48___ by the unexpected answer and made no reply except to tell him goodbye.
No one was___49___ me to participate, but I faced a special ____50____ . Should I play on stage or just watch a movie? I had chosen the “movie route” too many times and this time I was____51____ to grasp the opportunity. After a long and careful____52____ , I played my violin with Leroy.____53____ I didn’t lose all my nervousness, it was enough for me to overcome my fear. Finally, I____54____ a full performance in front of the audience.
A short time later, my friend Leroy passed away, but his ____55____ stayed. It helped me not only in music, but in all aspects of life. When I focused on what I wanted to do, fear will be replaced with joy.
41. A. worriedly B. calmly C. patiently D. angrily
42. A. pretended B. regretted C. agreed D. tried
43. A. on time B. in order C. in vain D. on display
44. A. challenged B. invited C. allowed D. reminded
45. A. convincing B. informing C. warning D. cheating
46. A. refused B. received C. blamed D. evaluated
47. A. important B. special C. reliable D. skilled
48. A. shocked B. scared C. satisfied D. ashamed
49. A. teaching B. begging C. forcing D. expecting
50. A. chance B. goal C. task D. choice
51. A. suitable B. curious C. willing D. generous
52. A. preparation B. explanation C. test D. search
53. A. If B. Since C. Though D. When
54. A. planned B. recommended C. watched D. offered
55. A. fame B. concern C. influence D. care
【答案】41. A 42. D 43. C 44. B 45. B 46. A 47. D 48. A 49. C 50. D 51. C 52. A 53. C 54. D 55. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者因小时候练习乐器造成了心理阴影。但是最后作者在朋友的邀请之下,战胜自己内心的恐惧走上了舞台。
【41题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:我还记得,当我参加短期钢琴培训课时,祖父很担心地对祖母说:“为什么他这么多练习都没有进步?”A.worriedly担心地;B.calmly淡定地;C.patiently耐心地;D.angrily生气地。根据后文“Why didn’t he make any progress with much practice?”可知,此处祖父表示很担心。故选A项。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我努力使我的钢琴演奏吸引人。A.pretended假装;B.regretted后悔;C.agreed同意;D.tried尝试,努力,尽力。分析句意,根据后文“However, my efforts were3 .”可知,此处表示我努力使我的钢琴演奏吸引人。故选D项。
【43题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意:然而,我的努力都白费了。A. on time按时,准时;B. in order整齐;C. in vain徒劳无获;D. on display展览。分析句意,在前句提到作者很努力地练习后,此处用了however表示转折,说明这些努力都白费了。故选C项。
【44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:所以我放弃了任何乐器,直到我的老朋友Leroy邀请我和他一起拉小提琴,那时我57岁。A. challenged挑战;B. invited邀请;C. allowed允许;D. reminded提醒。分析句意,根据后文“On day, Leroy sent a text___5____ me that there was a music performance and he wanted me to join him. Thinking of my past, I ___6____his invitation.”可知,此处表示老朋友Leroy邀请我。故选B项。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:那天,Leroy给我发了一条短信,说有一场音乐表演,他想让我和他一起去。A. convincing使信服;B. informing通知;C. warning警告;D. cheating欺骗。分析题意,根据前文提到老朋友Leroy邀请我和他一起拉小提琴可知,此处表示他发短信通知我有一场音乐会。故选B项。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:考虑到我过去的经历,我拒绝了他的邀请。A. refused拒绝;B. receive接收;C. blamed责备;D. evaluated评估。分析句意,根据文章一开始提到作者学习音乐的痛苦回忆可知,此处表示作者拒绝了朋友的邀请。故选A项。
【47题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我期望听到他的话,在舞台上我会变得更熟练。A. important重要的;B. special特别的;C. reliable可靠的;D. skilled熟练的。分析句意,此处表示作者希望朋友对自己短信的回复。前文已提到作者很不擅长音乐,所以作者希望朋友的回复是:通过舞台上的表演可以让自己更熟练,没想到他却说:“好吧,但他说:“好吧,你想玩乐器的时候再玩”,故选D项。
【48题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我被他出乎意料的回答吓了一跳,只说了再见别的什么都没说。A. shocked震惊的;B. scared害怕的;C. satisfied感到满意的;D. ashamed羞愧的。分析句意,根据后文“by the unexpected answer”可知,朋友的回答让作者始料未及,倍感震惊。故选A项。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:没有人强迫我参与,但我面临着一个特殊的选择。A. teaching传授;B. begging乞求;C. forcing强迫;D. expecting期望。分析句意,前文提到这是来自朋友的邀请。同时在作者拒绝邀请后,朋友也只是说了“OK, only play if you want to”。因此可知,此处表示没人强迫作者去做。故选C项。
【50题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:没有人强迫我参与,但我面临着一个特殊的选择。A. chance机会;B. goal目标;C. task任务;D. choice选择。分析题意,根据后文“Should I play on stage or just watch a movie?”可知,此处表示作者面临一个选择。故选D项。
【51题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我选择“电影路线”的次数太多了,这次我愿意抓住机会。A. suitable合适的;B. curious好奇的;C. willing乐意的;D. generous慷慨的。分析句意,根据后文“After a long and careful__12____ I played my violin with Leroy.”可知,作者这次没走“电影路线”,说明他愿意抓住机会。故选C项。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:经过长时间的精心准备,我和Leroy一起演奏了小提琴。A. preparation准备;B. explanation解释;C. test测试;D. search寻找。分析句意,根据后文“Finally, I____14_____a full performance in front of the audience.”可知,作者做了充分的“准备”。故选A项。
【53题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意:虽然我没有完全做到不紧张,但它足以让我克服我的恐惧。A.If如果,是否;B.Since由于;C.Though 虽然;D.When 当……时。分析句意,根据后文“it was enough for me to overcome my fear.”可知,此处应表示“虽然”我还没完全做到放松,但是对我战胜恐惧已经足够了。故选C项。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:最后,我在观众面前做了一个完整的表演。A. planned计划;B. recommended推荐;C. watched看;D. offered提供,献出。分析句意,根据前文提及的作者做了充分的准备且战胜了恐惧可知,此处应表示作者给观众奉献了一场精彩的表演。故选D项。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:不久之后,我的朋友Leroy去世了,但他的影响依然存在。A. fame名声;B. concern关心,担心;C. influence影响;D. care 关怀。分析题意,根据后文“It helped me not only in music, but in all aspects of life. When I focused on what I wanted to do, fear will be replaced with joy.”可知,此处表示朋友的影响依然存在。故选C项。
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
After college I wanted to make a difference in the world, so I became a volunteer teacher and ___56___ (send) to Namibia. Honestly my first choice wasn’t Africa, but I am extremely grateful that I had the chance. So with a group of ___57___ (equal) eager young graduates, I went on my journey.
Schools were quite bare, and the students ___58___ (have) tiring days, walking miles to get to school, often barefoot. With their mountains ___59___ work at home, few ___60___ (possession) and little opportunity, these children were joyful, which I admired.
This was my first time ___61___ (live) abroad in a different culture and simply getting used to the living conditions ___62___ (be) big adjustment. I had no electricity, running water, phone or the Internet. Imagine no air-conditioning at a place ___63___ the temperature often goes beyond 38 degrees Celsius! Some days it was just too hot to move.
However, I could end each day with a ___64___ (glory) African sunset. And at night, I had a light-pollution-free view of the entire Milky Way. Before Namibia, I never thought I would survive in such an environment. My experience awakened me to not only the limitations ____65____ (place) on ourselves, but also our amazing ability to adapt. Stepping out of your comfort zone in another culture will certainly make your life worthwhile.
【答案】56. was sent
57. equally
58. had 59. of
60. possessions
61. to live
62. was 63. where
64. glorious
65. to place
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在大学毕业后被派往纳米比亚成为一名志愿教师的经历和感想。
【56题详解】
考查时态语态。句意:所以我成为了一名志愿教师,被派往纳米比亚。根据“After college I wanted to make a difference in the world, so I became a volunteer teacher”可知,句子陈述过去发生的事情,且send和主语I是逻辑动宾关系,表示“被派往”,应用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was sent。
【57题详解】
考查副词。句意:于是,我带着一群同样热心的年轻毕业生,踏上了我的旅程。此处修饰形容词eager,应用副词equally,作状语。故填equally。
【58题详解】
考查动词时态。句意:学校里光秃秃的,学生们整天都很累,步行几英里去上学,常常光着脚。根据语境可知,句子陈述过去发生的事情,应用一般过去时。故填had。
【59题详解】
考查介词。句意:在家里工作堆积如山,财产很少,机会很少,这些孩子很快乐,我很钦佩。固定短语mountains of“大量的”。故填of。
【60题详解】
查名词复数。句意:在家里工作堆积如山,财产很少,机会很少,这些孩子很快乐,我很钦佩。表示“财产”,常用名词复数possessions。故填possessions。
【61题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:这是我第一次在不同的文化中生活,仅仅适应那里的生活条件就需要很大的调整。序数词+名词,后跟不定式,作后置定语,故填to live。
【62题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意:这是我第一次在不同的文化中生活,仅仅适应那里的生活条件就需要很大的调整。根据语境可知,句子描述过去的事情,应用一般过去时态,主语为动名词,谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。故填was。
【63题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:想象一下在一个温度经常超过38摄氏度的地方没有空调!此处是限定性定语从句,先行词是a place,关系词作定语从句中的地点状语,应用关系副词where引导。故填where。
【64题详解】
考查形容词。句意:然而,我可以以一个辉煌的非洲日落来结束每一天。此处修饰名词African sunset,应用形容词glorious,作定语。故填glorious。
【65题详解】
考查不定式。句意:我的经历不仅唤醒了我们对自身的局限性,也唤醒了我们惊人的适应能力。作the limitations的定语,常用动词不定式。故填to place。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华,你的英国笔友David来信,向你诉说体重问题带来的烦恼。请你给他写一封回信,提出自己的建议。要点如下:
1.注重身体锻炼;
2. 注意健康饮食;
3.保障心理健康。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头语已为你写好。
Dear David
I am sorry to hear that you are worried about your weight problem.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear David,
I am sorry to hear that you are worried about your weight problem. Here are some of my ideas about it, which I hope will be of some help.
It is important to make exercise a regular part of every day, which will help you lose weight and offer some other benefits. As important as exercising is a balanced diet, because the right balance between fruits and vegetables, proteins and fats keeps you healthy and strong. Above all, a good mental health is necessary, leading you to have an active life all along.
I hope everything will be fine with you.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文,要求考生写一封回信,给英国笔友David提出关于体重的建议。
【详解】第一步:审题
体裁:应用文
时态:根据提示,时态应为一般现在时和一般将来时。
结构:总分法
总分法指把主题句作为总说,把支持句作为分说,并以这种方式安排所写内容。
要求:1.表明写信目的
2.提出建议
1)注重身体锻炼。(exercise)
2)注意饮食健康。(a balanced diet)
3) 保障心理健康。(mental health)
第二步:列提纲 (重点词组)
be sorry to; be worried about; be of help; part of; lose weight; as...as...; between...and...; above all; necessary; lead...to; be fine with
第三步:连词成句
1. I am sorry to hear that you are worried about your weight problem.
2. which I hope will be of some help.
3. It is important to make exercise a regular part of every day, which will help you lose weight and offer some other benefits.
4. As important as exercising is a balanced diet,
5.because the right balance between fruits and vegetables, proteins and fats keeps you healthy and strong.
6. Above all, a good mental health is necessary, leading you to have an active life all along.
7. I hope everything will be fine with you.
根据提示及关键词(组)进行遣词造句,注意主谓一致和时态问题。
第四步:连句成篇(衔接词)
1.表文章结构顺序:First of all, Firstly/First, Secondly/Second… And then, Finally, In the end, At last
2.表并列补充关系:What is more, Besides, Moreover, Furthermore, In addition As well as, not only…but (also), including,
3.表转折对比关系:However, On the contrary, but, Although+clause(从句), In spite of+n/doing,On the one hand…,On the other hand… Some…,while others…,as for, so…that…
4.表因果关系:Because, As, So, Thus, Therefore, As a result
连句成文,注意使用恰当的连词进行句子之间的衔接与过渡,书写一定要规范清晰。
第五步:润色修改
【点睛】范文内容完整,要点全面,语言规范,语篇连贯,词数适当,上下文意思连贯,符合逻辑关系。作者在范文中使用了较多主从复合句,如:Here are some of my ideas about it, which I hope will be of some help.这句话运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句;使用了一些固定词组,如be sorry to; be worried about; be of help等。全文中没有中国式英语的句式,显示了很高的驾驭英语的能力。另外,文章思路清晰、层次分明,上下句转换自然,为文章增色添彩。
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。
Li Ming was a 17-year-old exchange student from China. With a heart full of dreams and a little bit of nervousness, he flew to the United Kingdom to start a new adventure. He had always imagined what it would be like to walk through the historic streets of England and meet people from different parts of the world. But as soon as he arrived at his new school, he felt a little unsure.
In his new class, Li Ming struggled to start conversations with his British classmates. They spoke so quickly and used words and phrases he didn't understand. When he tried to join their conversations, he felt shy about his accent and worried that he might say something wrong. He also noticed that British students seemed to value their personal space more than he was used to, which made it even harder for him to find the right moment to start a meaningful talk.
Group work was even harder. During a group project in literature class, Li Ming had trouble explaining his ideas clearly, feeling like his ideas were getting lost in translation. And he started to
doubt himself.
Social events outside of class were just as difficult. At a school party, Li Ming watched his classmates laugh, dance, and sing along to the latest pop songs. He felt left out, not knowing the songs or the dance moves. He wanted to join the fun, but the fear of looking silly kept him on the sidelines.
One day, the school announced a talent show, Li Ming, who practiced traditional Chinese kung fu, really wanted to try. While he was hesitating, a group of British students interested in cultural performances invited him to join them. Li Ming agreed.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
During their practice, the group was amazed by Li Ming’s Chinese kung fu.
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After the show, Li Ming noticed some changes happening.
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【答案】
During their practice, the group was amazed by Li Ming’s Chinese kung fu. His fluid movements combining strength and grace drew gasps of admiration. When he demonstrated a dragon-style sequence, the British students clapped enthusiastically. Sensing their genuine interest, Li Ming offered to teach basic stances. In return, they taught him popular dance steps, blending Eastern and Western elements into their performance. Gradually, Li Ming found himself laughing naturally during rehearsals. The cultural exchange dissolved his anxiety, replacing it with collaborative joy. By performance day, their routine had transformed into a vibrant fusion of martial arts and modern dance.
After the show, Li Ming noticed some changes happening. Classmates greeted him warmly in corridors, asking about kung fu philosophies. In literature class, group members actively sought his interpretations, patiently listening to his accented English. At lunch breaks, students invited him to join conversations about cultural differences. The once-daunting school parties became opportunities to share Chinese pop songs. Most importantly, Li Ming stopped overthinking every interaction. He realized communication wasn’t about perfection, but sincere effort. Slowly, his initial adventure transformed into meaningful connections built on mutual curiosity and respect.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了一个叫李明的中国交换学生在英国遇到的适应问题,最后他因为参加才艺表演而有机会展示中国功夫。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“在练习过程中,这群人对李明的中国功夫感到惊讶。”可知,第一段需要详细描写练习时的情景,比如李明展示功夫的具体动作,英国同学的反应。
②由第二段首句内容“节目结束后,李明注意到一些变化发生了。”可知,第二段可需要展示表演后的积极变化,比如同学们对他的态度转变,主动与他交流,邀请他参加活动,课堂上的参与度提高,以及李明自身心态的变化。
2.续写线索:展示功夫——同学反应——赞叹——变化——互相交流——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.提供:offer/provide
②.发现:find/discover
③.邀请:invite/ask
情绪类
①热情地:enthusiastically/passionately
②.喜悦:joy/happiness
【点睛】[高分句型1]. When he demonstrated a dragon-style sequence, the British students clapped enthusiastically.(由when引导的时间状语从句)
[高分句型2].Sensing their genuine interest, Li Ming offered to teach basic stances.(由非谓语动词现在分词作状语)
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