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2024学年第二学期宁波三锋教研联盟期末联考
高一年级英语学科 试题
考生须知:
1.本卷共8页满分150分,考试时间120分钟;
2.答题前,在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。
3.所有答案必须写在答题纸上,写在试卷上无效;
4.考试结束后,只需上交答题纸。
第Ⅰ卷 选择题(共95分)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What does the boy want the woman to do?
A. Check his homework. B. Write a composition. C. Give him some ideas.
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Where does the conversation take place?
A. At a store. B. At a restaurant. C. At school.
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When does the man suggest going shopping?
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
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What is the woman?
A. A salesperson. B. A student. C. A repairman.
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What are the speakers talking about?
A. A company. B. A report. C. A workmate.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What is wrong with the computer?
A. It doesn’t have much memory space.
B. It was damaged by virus.
C. It is too old.
7. What does the man advise the woman to do?
A. Buy a new computer.
B. Ask others to repair the computer.
C. Delete some programs and applications.
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. Why will Nina see the dentist?
A. To fill a bad tooth. B. To pull out a tooth. C. To get her teeth cleaned.
9. How will Nina go to the dentist’s?
A. By car. B. By bus. C. On foot.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
10. What does the woman think of the apartment?
A. Noisy. B. Great. C. Expensive.
11. Why does the man have to move out of the apartment?
A. He can’t afford it.
B. The owner wants to sell it.
C. It is going to be redecorated.
12. What pet does the man have?
A. A dog. B. A cat. C. A rabbit.
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. Where is Susan from?
A. South Africa. B. Britain. C. America.
14. Which language does Susan speak?
A. English. B. Afrikaans. C. Xhosa.
15. What is the most popular sport in Susan’s hometown?
A. Basketball. B. Rugby. C. Football.
16. What will the speakers do next?
A. Look at some photos. B. Make a travel plan. C. Watch a match.
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. Where did Mack Rutherford start his trip?
A. In England. B. In Bulgaria. C. In Belgium.
18. When did Ludlow make his flight around the world?
A. At the age of 17. B. At the age of 18. C. At the age of 19.
19. Why is Zara mentioned?
A. She crossed the equator twice.
B. She inspired Rutherford to become a pilot.
C. She finished her own around-the-world flight.
20. What causes most of the flight delays?
A The bad weather.
B. The aircraft engine problem.
C. The waits to get permits and documents.
第二部分 阅读理解(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,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Here are four of the most iconic places worldwide. Besides many incredible attractions, these landmarks also have great work exchange opportunities, for those looking to save money or have a unique cultural experience.
Golden Gate Bridge, USA
Known for its rustic (乡村) red color, the Golden Gate Bridge was built in the 1930s and was the tallest and longest suspension (悬浮) bridge in the world. The bridge is one of the best iconic places in San Francisco, and you can stay in the city on a budget by volunteering at a yoga studio.
Banff National Park, Canada
Home to alpine peaks, glacial lakes, and the famous Icefields Parkway scenic drive, Banff is a heaven for lovers of natural beauty and adventure. A cool work exchange to try is this family-run ice cream shop in Twin Butte, just 3.5 hours away from Banff National Park. Stay in a local family home and help with running the shop as well as animal care.
Balboa Park, USA
The Balboa Park is one of the most visited tourist attractions in San Diego, USA. The park is full of history, architecture, art, and beautiful nature. You could spend an entire day exploring this oasis (绿洲) of culture in San Diego. Any experienced videographers visiting San Diego should consider this work exchange!
The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
As the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one that still remains well-preserved today, the Great Pyramid of Giza is a truly fantastic sight. It’s the largest pyramid in Egypt and was built in the early 26th Century BC. You can actually work at a guesthouse in Cairo, where you can see the pyramids directly!
21. What makes the Golden Gate Bridge special?
A. Its record-breaking length for decades. B. Its unique red color among global bridges.
C. Its role as a volunteer hub in San Francisco. D. Its nearly 100-year history since construction.
22. What do Banff National Park and Balboa Park have in common?
A Rich in natural wonders. B. Abundant in glacial lakes.
C. Perfect for adventure lovers. D. Excellent for video shooting.
23. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To encourage people to travel inexpensively.
B. To compare the attractions of different countries.
C. To introduce the history of four iconic landmarks.
D. To recommend work exchange chances at famous places.
B
This year I am living abroad in Germany and trying to learn as much German as possible. But one thing I didn’t realize was how many new words I would face every day. I see and hear new words everywhere: the notices in the train station; menus in restaurants; the local newspaper and of course from my German-speaking friends. New words are all around you when you are in a foreign country.
At first, a lot of German words I didn’t understand gave me a headache. I kept on looking up new words, but by the end of the day I had forgotten most of them already. It upset me. A month later, I went to a shop and bought a small notebook. I set myself the goal of writing five new words a day into my little blue notebook. Since then, in my bag, I have always carried an important thing — my little blue word notebook.
I don’t have any rules about which words I write down. Most days I write down words that I learn from my partners at work, or words that I have read. I have also learned the names of many fruits and vegetables from looking at their labels in the supermarket — a very unexpected way of learning words. And I have learned many words that I have heard on TV or on the radio. If I hear a word that I even don’t know how to spell, I write down how I think it is and look it up later.
My little blue word notebook is now like my closest friend. We are like Batman and Robin; we go everywhere together. Setting the small daily goal has made me feel much more in control of my language learning and I am already seeing an improvement. I will continue to use it for the rest of my stay in Germany and also when I return to university at home in September.
24. What surprised the author when living in Germany?
A. The high cost of living in Germany.
B. The difficulty of learning German grammar.
C. The new German words she encountered daily.
D. The unfriendliness of local German speakers.
25. How does the author choose words for the notebook?
A. By asking friends to dictate words.
B. By noting down any unfamiliar words.
C. By copying restaurant menus entirely.
D. By selecting the hardest grammar rules.
26. Why did the writer compare her notebook to Batman and Robin?
A. To show the notebook is as famous as superheroes.
B. To express her deep love and dependence on the notebook.
C. To suggest she wants to be a superhero in language learning.
D. To prove that learning German is as exciting as superhero stories.
27. What is the best title for the passage?
A. How I Adapted to Life in Germany.
B. How I Mastered German Grammar.
C. How I Learned German with a Notebook.
D. How I Realized the Value of Languages.
C
Junior Atreyee Ghosh, a biochemistry and psychology major at the University of Rochester (UR), first heard about the Brain Exercise Initiative (BEI) through a friend. Since her freshman year of college, Ghosh has been volunteering with senior citizens in her hometown of Georgia. She wanted to continue this work at UR, so she started trying to establish a BEI chapter in Rochester.
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disease that affects 55 million people worldwide and is the leading cause of dementia (痴呆). BEI’s mission is to send volunteers to help older people with Alzheimer’s complete special brain exercise packets. These packets have three sections:
Writing: Basic questions like “Who is on the dollar bill?”
Math: Quick math problems (addition, subtraction, multiplication) to do as fast as possible.
Reading: A short passage that the volunteer and the older person discuss.
Ghosh says BEI isn’t just about doing the exercises — it’s about making genuine relationships. “We want to learn their names and listen to their life stories — it’s about being human connection.” Research show that doing these brain exercises regularly can help improve the cognitive abilities of people with Alzheimer’s. This type of program is already used in over 1,400 care homes in Japan.
Ali Al Qazzaz, a microbiology major and the chapter’s Outreach Coordinator (协调员), joined BEI to bridge his school academic interest on Alzheimer’s especially why it’s more common near the Earth’s equator (赤道). “As a premedical student, I want to both study the disease and learn from people who have it,” he says. Volunteers get training, including role-playing sessions to handle challenges like when someone has struggling with the exercises.
Recently, BEI co-sponsored Family Science Day. They played brain memory games with local families to teach kids and parents about how memory works. After that, the group will do a practice volunteer session at St. Ann’s Community. The chapter also hopes to partner with Brook Dale Senior Living. To stay updated on volunteering opportunities, follow @rockester. bei on Instagram.
28. What motivated Ghosh to found a BEI chapter at UR?
A. A requirement for her biochemistry major.
B. A personal family experience with dementia.
C. Her academic research on Alzheimer’s disease.
D. Her desire to continue volunteering with seniors.
29. What does BEI’s training for volunteers include?
A. Medical tests for seniors.
B. Visits to care homes in Japan.
C. Lectures on Alzheimer’s disease.
D. Brain exercise for seniors with Alzheimer’s.
30. What did BEI do during Family Science Day?
A. They launched their Instagram page.
B. They conducted a trial run of their exercise packets.
C. They hosted brain memory games for local families.
D. They held a volunteer activity at St.Ann’s Community.
31. Where is this article most likely taken from?
A. A senior care industry magazine.
B. A university campus news website.
C. A social welfare organization brochure.
D. An international medical research journal.
D
People are living longer, and because of this, many countries are making people work longer too. Denmark recently said it will raise the retirement age from 67 to 70 by 2040. Danish workers will then have to work longer than workers in any other country before they can retire. The Danish government says this new rule is needed because people are living longer. But a union leader named Jesper Rasmussen doesn’t like this plan. He said, “Denmark’s economy is doing well, but now it will have the highest retirement age in the EU. Workers won’t be able to enjoy a good life when they are old.”
Denmark’s decision is part of a big trend around the world. With better hospitals, more nutritious food, and safer living places, people’s lives are getting longer. This is a problem for countries because there are more old people and fewer young people working. Pension systems, which pay money to old people, are running out of money. So, raising the retirement age seems like a good way to fix this problem.
China will also raise the retirement age over the next 15 years. The one-child policy in the past made the number of young people smaller. Now, there aren’t enough young workers to support old people.
However, not everyone likes the idea of working longer. Workers’ groups are worried. They say jobs like building houses or working in factories are too tiring for old people. Also, older workers may have a hard time finding or keeping a job because some bosses think they are too old.
Economists think raising the retirement age is good for the economy. More workers mean more products and more money for the country. And the government won’t have to spend so much on pensions.
In short, raising the retirement age is a tough problem. Countries need to find a way to help old people work and still have a good life. Maybe they can give old workers training or make rules to stop bosses from being unfair to them. Only then can countries deal with the problem of an aging population well.
32. Why is Denmark raising the retirement age?
A. Because the economy is bad. B. Because people are living longer.
C. Because the EU asks them to do so. D. Because there are too many workers.
33. What was the main problem in China that led to the retirement age increase?
A. People didn’t like the old retirement age.
B. Too many old people didn’t want to retire.
C. The one-child policy made fewer young workers.
D. The government wanted more money from workers.
34. What are workers’ groups worried about?
A. Old workers will get less pay.
B. Pension systems will break down.
C. There won’t be enough jobs for young people.
D. Old workers will be too tired and have trouble finding jobs.
35. What solution does the author suggest for aging populations?
A. Offering training and fair rules. B. Cutting pensions to save costs.
C. Encouraging earlier retirement. D. Focusing on young workers.
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,其中有两项为多余选项。
How to Quiet a Complainer (抱怨者)
Have you ever suffered your mother’s complaints about her aches and pains? Lengthy complaints will ruin the quality of your time together. But you may not be brave enough to stop her. ____36____
Change the subject.
____37____ If your neighbor is complaining about the phone company, tell her about an unexpected call you received from an old friend. If your coworker is complaining about your boss, ask whether he met the new employee. Just get them off the focus that they’re currently (目前的) on.
Summarize (总结) the complaint.
If your complainer keeps repeating himself, he may stop if you show that you’re listening. Ask something like, “Can I tell you what I’ve heard and I understand how you feel?” Using “I” statements rather than “you” statements show that you’re interested rather than trying to shut the person down. ____38____ Saying you hear their dissatisfaction gets the points across.
____39____
When you have things to do, tell the complainer that you must cut the conversation short. You don’t need excuses such as a work deadline or a dentist appointment. You can simply be honest, even saying you need to move on so the conversation doesn’t bring you down–especially if it’s someone who’s complained to you many times before.
Have a heart-to-heart talk.
When it’s someone very close to you — your partner sibling, or best friend — who stresses you out with a lot of negativity, it’s important that you take steps to deal with the situation. ____40____ Otherwise, if you bottle up your feelings and continue listening to repeated complaints, you may grow angry or start avoiding the person.
A. Try to be honest.
B. Challenge the person to talk.
C. Avoid saying the word complaining.
D. The problems start when complaining becomes a habit.
E. It’s important to talk about the problem with an open heart.
F. In fact, there are some ways to get a complainer to stop without starting an argument.
G. Some complainers will switch topics if you shift the conversation in a direction that interests them.
第三部分 语言运用(共三节,满分45分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Five years ago, I moved to a new city for work. The first few weeks were full of excitement as I explored the nearby parks and cafes. But as the novelty (新鲜感) wore off, I felt ____41____ and longed to make new friends. I longed for meaningful ____42____ and a place where I felt like I belonged. That’s when I saw an ad for a 10-kilometer running race. It was a big decision. I was just an occasional runner, usually only doing 2 or 3 kilometers at most. Running 10 kilometers? It seemed ____43____, but my wish to make friends was stronger than my fear.
The early days of training were ____44____. After the first run, my legs ____45____ so much that I could barely walk up the stairs. I felt like ____46____ many times. Then, I joined a running group. The moment I met the other runners, I felt welcomed. Their ____47____ gave me the courage to keep going. Gradually, I started to make ____48____. While running along the river, we chatted about the best places to run, compared our favorite running shoes, and ____49____ funny stories.
As we trained more, our conversations ____50____. We started sharing our dreams of traveling the world, the times we ____51____ at something and felt sad, and the small daily problems that bothered us. After an 8-kilometer training run, as we sat on the grass, drinking water and catching our breath, I was ____52____ that I had made lifelong friends.
Race day finally ____53____. Standing at the starting line, surrounded by my friends, I felt a rush of excitement. All those early mornings, all the tired legs and heavy breaths during training ____54____. When we crossed the finish line, hands linked, I felt proud. I found true friends, and I learned that with ____55____, anything is possible.
41. A. happy B. lonely C. bored D. grateful
42. A. memories B. traditions C. connections D. habits
43. A. impossible B. important C. easy D. enjoyable
44. A. tough B. interesting C. simple D. different
45. A. trembled B. ached C. broke D. weakened
46. A. giving in B. giving out C. giving up D. giving away
47. A. happiness B. rudeness C. kindness D. tiredness
48. A. mistakes B. discoveries C. decisions D. progress
49. A. discovered B. chose C. carried D. shared
50. A. changed B. occurred C. grew D. suffered
51. A. aimed B. failed C. succeeded D. started
52. A. hopeful B. regretful C. convinced D. ashamed
53. A. stopped B. escaped C. continued D. arrived
54. A. paid off B. took off C. kept off D. gave off
55. A. ambition B. determination C. expectation D. explanation
第二节:(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Traditional Chinese shadow puppet (木偶) play is a really fascinating art. It has ____56____ history of over 2,000 years. In old times, people in China adored it because it told stories and taught ____57____ (value) lessons.
To make the puppets for this art, people are very careful. At first, they pick good-quality leather. Then, they clean the leather and make it thin, after ____58____ they draw beautiful pictures on the leather and cut them out ____59____ (use) special tools. Each puppet is attached ____60____ some sticks. Puppeteers use these sticks to move the puppets behind a white screen.
When there is a performance, a bright light ____61____ (place) behind the screen. The light makes the puppets’ shadows appear on the screen. The puppeteers, who stay hidden behind the screen, talk and make the puppets act. They tell different kinds of ____62____ (story), like those about heroes or family life. People of all ages enjoy these shows.
Nowadays, there are many new types of shows, but shadow puppet play is still important in China. Many people are working hard ____63____ (keep) this art alive. Some schools teach students ____64____ to make and play with shadow puppets. We hope this old art will stay popular for a long, long time. It’s not only a fun art, ____65____ a part of our important cultural heritage.
第三节:单词拼写(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
根据所给语境和首字母写出单词的正确形式
66. The main f________ of the ear is to listen to sounds.(根据首字母单词拼写)
67. Children can visit the museum free of c______ on weekends. (根据首字母单词拼写)
68. He was a______ in reading a novel and didn’t notice me coming in. (根据首字母单词拼写)
69. I am not s______ with your explanation and intend to take the matter further. (根据首字母单词拼写)
70. A person of high i________ means he is very clever. (根据首字母单词拼写)
71. In our class, the m______ of students like reading science fiction. (根据首字母单词拼写)
72. Many companies now offer f______ working hours to help employees balance their work and life. (根据首字母单词拼写)
73. To her classmates’ surprise, She was a______ into a top university. (根据首字母单词拼写)
74. The child’s eyes showed a clear d______ for the new toy. (根据首字母单词拼写)
75. Without h______, she smiled and held out her hand kindly. (根据首字母单词拼写)
第四部分 应用文写作(满分25分)
76. 假设你是李华,你英国笔友Lucy想了解中国的传统节日。请根据你的生活经历,写一封邮件介绍一个你参与过的节日活动,内容包括:
1.节日名称及时间;
2.你参与的具体活动(如聚会、传统习俗等);
3.你的感受或收获。
注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.格式已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Lucy,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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2024学年第二学期宁波三锋教研联盟期末联考
高一年级英语学科 试题
考生须知:
1.本卷共8页满分150分,考试时间120分钟;
2.答题前,在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。
3.所有答案必须写在答题纸上,写在试卷上无效;
4.考试结束后,只需上交答题纸。
第Ⅰ卷 选择题(共95分)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What does the boy want the woman to do?
A. Check his homework. B. Write a composition. C. Give him some ideas.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Mom, I just finished my composition. Can you check it before I hand it in?
W: Sure, let’s take a look. Sweetie, this is terrific. Your ideas are so original.
M: Thanks.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Where does the conversation take place?
A. At a store. B. At a restaurant. C. At school.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Excuse me. Can you come here for a moment?
M: Yes, is there something wrong?
W: I’m afraid you’ve made a mistake This isn’t what I ordered.
M: So sorry, I must have confused the orders. I’ll check it.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
When does the man suggest going shopping?
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: It’s Friday today. Shall we go shopping tomorrow?
M: Hmm... Why not go shopping the day after tomorrow? I hate all the crowds of Saturday shopping.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What is the woman?
A. A salesperson. B. A student. C. A repairman.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: This cellphone is the latest and quite popular among young people.
M: I like it very much. Some of my classmates have bought it. I will take it.
W: OK. Here is your receipt. You can return it in 7 days and exchange it in one month.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What are the speakers talking about?
A. A company. B. A report. C. A workmate.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: I don’t think Cathy can finish the reports in one week.
W: That’s what I am thinking. She just came to our company a month ago. She needs more training.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What is wrong with the computer?
A. It doesn’t have much memory space.
B. It was damaged by virus.
C. It is too old.
7. What does the man advise the woman to do?
A. Buy a new computer.
B. Ask others to repair the computer.
C. Delete some programs and applications.
【答案】6. C 7. A
【解析】
【原文】W: So can you fix it?
M: I’m sorry. This computer is not broken or damaged. It’s simply just too old! That’s why your programs and applications are running slow. There really isn’t much I can do. It’s time to have a new one.
W: What do you mean? I bought this computer just three years ago!
M: Yes, but technology is ever changing and it’s becoming faster and faster!
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. Why will Nina see the dentist?
A. To fill a bad tooth. B. To pull out a tooth. C. To get her teeth cleaned.
9. How will Nina go to the dentist’s?
A. By car. B. By bus. C. On foot.
【答案】8. B 9. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Oh, it’s already 3 o’clock. I must be off now.
M: Why do you leave so soon, Nina?
W: Last week, my dentist found I had a bad tooth while cleaning my teeth. And she advised me to pull it out this week.
M: Got it. When do you need to get to the dentist’s?
W: By 4:00 pm.
M: It’s only a fifteen-minute drive. I’m sure you can get there on time.
W: But I’m not driving my car today. And the bus always makes me sick. I have to walk all the way there.
M: In this case, you’d better set off now.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
10. What does the woman think of the apartment?
A. Noisy. B. Great. C. Expensive.
11. Why does the man have to move out of the apartment?
A. He can’t afford it.
B. The owner wants to sell it.
C. It is going to be redecorated.
12. What pet does the man have?
A. A dog. B. A cat. C. A rabbit.
【答案】10. B 11. B 12. C
【解析】
【原文】W: You look upset. What happened?
M: My lease is up. I have to move.
W: Why? This apartment is off the street and it looks new. The price is reasonable. Can’t you renew it?
M: The owner wants to sell the apartment.
W: Well, I can help you pack. You should start looking for a new place.
M: I think I might live with my parents for a couple of months. You know how hard it is to find a good place around here.
W: Well, let me know if there’s anything I can do to help out.
M: Actually, would you mind looking after my pet rabbit for a couple of weeks?
W: Oh, I thought your pet was a cat or a dog.
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. Where is Susan from?
A. South Africa. B. Britain. C. America.
14. Which language does Susan speak?
A. English. B. Afrikaans. C. Xhosa.
15. What is the most popular sport in Susan’s hometown?
A. Basketball. B. Rugby. C. Football.
16. What will the speakers do next?
A. Look at some photos. B. Make a travel plan. C. Watch a match.
【答案】13. A 14. A 15. B 16. A
【解析】
【原文】M: I’ve made a new friend recently. Her name is Susan, and she’s from South Africa.
W: How did you meet her?
M: We met over WeChat. She has very cool photos on her social media. The photos of her hometown look amazing. It’s in the southwest of South Africa. She invited me to travel there.
W: That’s great. What languages do the people there speak?
M: Well, many languages are spoken there, such as Afrikaans, Xhosa and so on, but Susan only speaks English. She says her great-grandparents were from Britain.
W: Didn’t South Africa host the Football World Cup a few years ago? They must play football a lot then, right?
M: I think they play football, but it’s not as popular as rugby.
W: What is the name of her hometown? Can I look at her photos?
M: It’s called Cape Town. Let me show you some of them.
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. Where did Mack Rutherford start his trip?
A In England. B. In Bulgaria. C. In Belgium.
18. When did Ludlow make his flight around the world?
A. At the age of 17. B. At the age of 18. C. At the age of 19.
19. Why is Zara mentioned?
A. She crossed the equator twice.
B. She inspired Rutherford to become a pilot.
C. She finished her own around-the-world flight.
20. What causes most of the flight delays?
A. The bad weather.
B. The aircraft engine problem.
C. The waits to get permits and documents.
【答案】17. B 18. B 19. C 20. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Mack Rutherford is a 17-year-old pilot. He has become the youngest person to fly alone around the world. He landed his small plane in Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia. That is also where he started his trip five months ago. Rutherford turned 17 during his trip. He broke the Guinness World Record for the youngest male to fly around the world. That record had been held by Travis Ludlow of Britain. Ludlow was 18 when he made his flight around the world last year. Rutherford was born into a family of flyers. His sister, Zara finished her own around-the-world flight in January at the age of 19. Zara also set the record as the youngest woman to fly alone around the world. To break the Guinness World Records, Rutherford crossed the equator twice. He first planned to make the trip in three months. However, it lasted longer because of several barriers, including rainstorms, sandstorms and extreme heat. Most of the delays were caused by waits to get permits and other documents required for keeping with the flight plan. On Wednesday, a huge crowd of people welcomed Rutherford and celebrated his achievements.
第二部分 阅读理解(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,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Here are four of the most iconic places worldwide. Besides many incredible attractions, these landmarks also have great work exchange opportunities, for those looking to save money or have a unique cultural experience.
Golden Gate Bridge, USA
Known for its rustic (乡村) red color, the Golden Gate Bridge was built in the 1930s and was the tallest and longest suspension (悬浮) bridge in the world. The bridge is one of the best iconic places in San Francisco, and you can stay in the city on a budget by volunteering at a yoga studio.
Banff National Park, Canada
Home to alpine peaks, glacial lakes, and the famous Icefields Parkway scenic drive, Banff is a heaven for lovers of natural beauty and adventure. A cool work exchange to try is this family-run ice cream shop in Twin Butte, just 3.5 hours away from Banff National Park. Stay in a local family home and help with running the shop as well as animal care.
Balboa Park, USA
The Balboa Park is one of the most visited tourist attractions in San Diego, USA. The park is full of history, architecture, art, and beautiful nature. You could spend an entire day exploring this oasis (绿洲) of culture in San Diego. Any experienced videographers visiting San Diego should consider this work exchange!
The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
As the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one that still remains well-preserved today, the Great Pyramid of Giza is a truly fantastic sight. It’s the largest pyramid in Egypt and was built in the early 26th Century BC. You can actually work at a guesthouse in Cairo, where you can see the pyramids directly!
21. What makes the Golden Gate Bridge special?
A. Its record-breaking length for decades. B. Its unique red color among global bridges.
C. Its role as a volunteer hub in San Francisco. D. Its nearly 100-year history since construction.
22. What do Banff National Park and Balboa Park have in common?
A. Rich in natural wonders. B. Abundant in glacial lakes.
C. Perfect for adventure lovers. D. Excellent for video shooting.
23. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To encourage people to travel inexpensively.
B. To compare the attractions of different countries.
C. To introduce the history of four iconic landmarks.
D. To recommend work exchange chances at famous places.
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了全球四处标志性地点,除了令人惊叹的景点外,还为希望节省开支或获得独特文化体验的人提供了工作交换机会,包括美国金门大桥、加拿大班夫国家公园、美国巴尔博亚公园和埃及吉萨大金字塔,并分别说明了各处的工作交换方式。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Golden Gate Bridge, USA中“Known for its rustic (乡村) red color, the Golden Gate Bridge was built in the 1930s and was the tallest and longest suspension (悬浮) bridge in the world. (金门大桥以其质朴的红色而闻名,建于20世纪30年代,是世界上最高、最长的悬索桥。)”可知,金门大桥的特别之处是自建成以来已有近100年的历史。故选D项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Banff National Park, Canada中“Home to alpine peaks, glacial lakes, and the famous Icefields Parkway scenic drive, Banff is a heaven for lovers of natural beauty and adventure. (班夫拥有高山山峰、冰川湖泊和著名的冰原公园大道,是自然美景和冒险爱好者的天堂。)”以及Balboa Park, USA中“The park is full of history, architecture, art, and beautiful nature. (公园里充满了历史、建筑、艺术和美丽的自然风光。)”可知,班夫国家公园和巴尔博亚公园的共同之处是都有着丰富的自然奇观。故选A项。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章大意以及第一段中“Besides many incredible attractions, these landmarks also have great work exchange opportunities, for those looking to save money or have a unique cultural experience. (除了许多令人难以置信的景点,这些地标还为那些想省钱或有独特文化体验的人提供了很好的工作交流机会。)”可知,除了令人惊叹的景点,这些地标还有很棒的工作交换机会。接下来分别介绍了四个标志性地方以及在这些地方可以进行的工作交换项目。由此可推知,文章的主要目的是推荐著名地方的工作交换机会。故选D项。
B
This year I am living abroad in Germany and trying to learn as much German as possible. But one thing I didn’t realize was how many new words I would face every day. I see and hear new words everywhere: the notices in the train station; menus in restaurants; the local newspaper and of course from my German-speaking friends. New words are all around you when you are in a foreign country.
At first, a lot of German words I didn’t understand gave me a headache. I kept on looking up new words, but by the end of the day I had forgotten most of them already. It upset me. A month later, I went to a shop and bought a small notebook. I set myself the goal of writing five new words a day into my little blue notebook. Since then, in my bag, I have always carried an important thing — my little blue word notebook.
I don’t have any rules about which words I write down. Most days I write down words that I learn from my partners at work, or words that I have read. I have also learned the names of many fruits and vegetables from looking at their labels in the supermarket — a very unexpected way of learning words. And I have learned many words that I have heard on TV or on the radio. If I hear a word that I even don’t know how to spell, I write down how I think it is and look it up later.
My little blue word notebook is now like my closest friend. We are like Batman and Robin; we go everywhere together. Setting the small daily goal has made me feel much more in control of my language learning and I am already seeing an improvement. I will continue to use it for the rest of my stay in Germany and also when I return to university at home in September.
24. What surprised the author when living in Germany?
A. The high cost of living in Germany.
B. The difficulty of learning German grammar.
C. The new German words she encountered daily.
D. The unfriendliness of local German speakers.
25. How does the author choose words for the notebook?
A. By asking friends to dictate words.
B. By noting down any unfamiliar words.
C. By copying restaurant menus entirely.
D. By selecting the hardest grammar rules.
26. Why did the writer compare her notebook to Batman and Robin?
A. To show the notebook is as famous as superheroes.
B. To express her deep love and dependence on the notebook.
C. To suggest she wants to be a superhero in language learning.
D. To prove that learning German is as exciting as superhero stories.
27. What is the best title for the passage?
A. How I Adapted to Life in Germany.
B. How I Mastered German Grammar.
C. How I Learned German with a Notebook.
D. How I Realized the Value of Languages.
【答案】24. C 25. B 26. B 27. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在德国学习德语时,通过记录生词来提高语言能力的经历。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“But one thing I didn’t realize was how many new words I would face every day. (但我没有意识到的一件事是,我每天会遇到多少新单词)”可知,作者在德国生活时,每天都会遇到很多新的德语单词,这让她感到惊讶。故选C。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“I don’t have any rules about which words I write down. Most days I write down words that I learn from my partners at work, or words that I have read. (我没有规定要写哪些单词。大多数时候,我会写下从工作伙伴那里学到的单词,或者读到的单词)”可知,作者没有特定的规则来选择要记在笔记本上的单词,而是记下任何不熟悉的单词。故选B。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“My little blue word notebook is now like my closest friend. We are like Batman and Robin; we go everywhere together. (我的蓝色小单词笔记本现在就像我最亲密的朋友。我们就像蝙蝠侠和罗宾;我们走到哪里都在一起)”可知,作者将笔记本比作蝙蝠侠和罗宾,以此表达她对笔记本的深厚感情和依赖。故选B。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是第二段中“At first, a lot of German words I didn’t understand gave me a headache. I kept on looking up new words, but by the end of the day I had forgotten most of them already. It upset me. A month later, I went to a shop and bought a small notebook. I set myself the goal of writing five new words a day into my little blue notebook. Since then, in my bag, I have always carried an important thing — my little blue word notebook. (起初,大量我不懂的德语单词让我头疼不已。我不断地查阅新单词,可到了一天结束时,大部分单词我已经忘得差不多了。这让我很沮丧。一个月后,我去了一家商店,买了一本小笔记本。我给自己定下目标,每天在小蓝本上记五个新单词。从那以后,我的包里总是装着一件重要的东西——我的蓝色小单词笔记本)”和第四段中“Setting the small daily goal has made me feel much more in control of my language learning and I am already seeing an improvement. (设定这个小目标让我感觉更能掌控自己的语言学习,而且我已经看到了进步)”可知,文章主要讲述了作者在德国学习德语时,通过每天记录五个新单词的方法来提高自己的语言能力。因此,选项C“How I Learned German with a Notebook (我是如何用笔记本学习德语的)”最能概括文章的主旨,可以作为最佳标题。故选C。
C
Junior Atreyee Ghosh, a biochemistry and psychology major at the University of Rochester (UR), first heard about the Brain Exercise Initiative (BEI) through a friend. Since her freshman year of college, Ghosh has been volunteering with senior citizens in her hometown of Georgia. She wanted to continue this work at UR, so she started trying to establish a BEI chapter in Rochester.
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disease that affects 55 million people worldwide and is the leading cause of dementia (痴呆). BEI’s mission is to send volunteers to help older people with Alzheimer’s complete special brain exercise packets. These packets have three sections:
Writing: Basic questions like “Who is on the dollar bill?”
Math: Quick math problems (addition, subtraction, multiplication) to do as fast as possible.
Reading: A short passage that the volunteer and the older person discuss.
Ghosh says BEI isn’t just about doing the exercises — it’s about making genuine relationships. “We want to learn their names and listen to their life stories — it’s about being human connection.” Research show that doing these brain exercises regularly can help improve the cognitive abilities of people with Alzheimer’s. This type of program is already used in over 1,400 care homes in Japan.
Ali Al Qazzaz, a microbiology major and the chapter’s Outreach Coordinator (协调员), joined BEI to bridge his school academic interest on Alzheimer’s especially why it’s more common near the Earth’s equator (赤道). “As a premedical student, I want to both study the disease and learn from people who have it,” he says. Volunteers get training, including role-playing sessions to handle challenges like when someone has struggling with the exercises.
Recently, BEI co-sponsored Family Science Day. They played brain memory games with local families to teach kids and parents about how memory works. After that, the group will do a practice volunteer session at St. Ann’s Community. The chapter also hopes to partner with Brook Dale Senior Living. To stay updated on volunteering opportunities, follow @rockester. bei on Instagram.
28. What motivated Ghosh to found a BEI chapter at UR?
A. A requirement for her biochemistry major.
B. A personal family experience with dementia.
C. Her academic research on Alzheimer’s disease.
D. Her desire to continue volunteering with seniors.
29. What does BEI’s training for volunteers include?
A. Medical tests for seniors.
B. Visits to care homes in Japan.
C. Lectures on Alzheimer’s disease.
D. Brain exercise for seniors with Alzheimer’s.
30. What did BEI do during Family Science Day?
A. They launched their Instagram page.
B. They conducted a trial run of their exercise packets.
C. They hosted brain memory games for local families.
D. They held a volunteer activity at St.Ann’s Community.
31. Where is this article most likely taken from?
A. A senior care industry magazine.
B. A university campus news website.
C. A social welfare organization brochure.
D An international medical research journal.
【答案】28. D 29. D 30. C 31. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述罗切斯特大学学生戈什(Ghosh)创办BEI分会,组织志愿者帮助阿尔茨海默病老人做脑锻炼,还开展科普活动的事迹。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Since her freshman year of college, Ghosh has been volunteering with senior citizens in her hometown of Georgia. She wanted to continue this work at UR, so she started trying to establish a BEI chapter in Rochester.(从大学一年级起,Ghosh就在家乡佐治亚州从事老年人志愿服务。她想在罗切斯特大学继续这项工作,因此开始尝试成立BEI分会。)”可知,Ghosh的动机是希望在大学延续为老年人志愿服务的经历。故选D项。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Volunteers get training, including role-playing sessions to handle challenges like when someone has struggling with the exercises.(志愿者接受培训,包括角色扮演环节,以应对诸如有人在练习中遇到困难等挑战。)”可知,培训内容涉及如何协助阿尔茨海默病患者完成脑锻炼。故选D项。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Recently, BEI co-sponsored Family Science Day. They played brain memory games with local families to teach kids and parents about how memory works.(最近,BEI 联合主办了家庭科学日。他们与当地家庭一起玩大脑记忆游戏,向孩子和家长讲解记忆的工作原理。)”可知,活动内容是为家庭举办大脑记忆游戏。故选C项。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文可知,全文围绕罗切斯特大学学生创办BEI分会的经历展开,多次提及校园场景(如 “at UR”“premedical student”)和学生活动(如家庭科学日、志愿者培训)。第一段首句“Junior Atreyee Ghosh, a biochemistry and psychology major at the University of Rochester (UR)(大三学生Atreeye Ghosh,罗切斯特大学生物化学和心理学专业)”直接点明人物身份为大学生,最后一段“follow @rockester.bei on Instagram”也符合校园社团宣传的特点,所以本文应来自一个大学校园新闻网站。故选B项。
D
People are living longer, and because of this, many countries are making people work longer too. Denmark recently said it will raise the retirement age from 67 to 70 by 2040. Danish workers will then have to work longer than workers in any other country before they can retire. The Danish government says this new rule is needed because people are living longer. But a union leader named Jesper Rasmussen doesn’t like this plan. He said, “Denmark’s economy is doing well, but now it will have the highest retirement age in the EU. Workers won’t be able to enjoy a good life when they are old.”
Denmark’s decision is part of a big trend around the world. With better hospitals, more nutritious food, and safer living places, people’s lives are getting longer. This is a problem for countries because there are more old people and fewer young people working. Pension systems, which pay money to old people, are running out of money. So, raising the retirement age seems like a good way to fix this problem.
China will also raise the retirement age over the next 15 years. The one-child policy in the past made the number of young people smaller. Now, there aren’t enough young workers to support old people.
However, not everyone likes the idea of working longer. Workers’ groups are worried. They say jobs like building houses or working in factories are too tiring for old people. Also, older workers may have a hard time finding or keeping a job because some bosses think they are too old.
Economists think raising the retirement age is good for the economy. More workers mean more products and more money for the country. And the government won’t have to spend so much on pensions.
In short, raising the retirement age is a tough problem. Countries need to find a way to help old people work and still have a good life. Maybe they can give old workers training or make rules to stop bosses from being unfair to them. Only then can countries deal with the problem of an aging population well.
32. Why is Denmark raising the retirement age?
A. Because the economy is bad. B. Because people are living longer.
C. Because the EU asks them to do so. D. Because there are too many workers.
33. What was the main problem in China that led to the retirement age increase?
A. People didn’t like the old retirement age.
B. Too many old people didn’t want to retire.
C. The one-child policy made fewer young workers.
D. The government wanted more money from workers.
34. What are workers’ groups worried about?
A. Old workers will get less pay.
B. Pension systems will break down.
C. There won’t be enough jobs for young people.
D. Old workers will be too tired and have trouble finding jobs.
35. What solution does the author suggest for aging populations?
A. Offering training and fair rules. B. Cutting pensions to save costs.
C. Encouraging earlier retirement. D. Focusing on young workers.
【答案】32. B 33. C 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了全球多国因人口老龄化提高退休年龄的现象、原因及影响,并提出应对措施。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“The Danish government says this new rule is needed because people are living longer. (丹麦政府表示,由于人们寿命延长,这一新规定是必要的。)”可知,丹麦提高退休年龄是因为人们寿命延长了。故选B。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“China will also raise the retirement age over the next 15 years. The one-child policy in the past made the number of young people smaller. Now, there aren’t enough young workers to support old people. (未来15年,中国也将提高退休年龄。过去的独生子女政策导致年轻人数量减少。如今,年轻劳动力不足以赡养老人。)”可知,中国提高退休年龄的主要原因是独生子女政策导致年轻劳动力减少。故选C。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“They say jobs like building houses or working in factories are too tiring for old people. Also, older workers may have a hard time finding or keeping a job because some bosses think they are too old. (他们说,像盖房子或在工厂工作这样的工作对老年人来说太累了。此外,年长的工人可能很难找到或保住工作,因为一些老板认为他们年纪太大了。)”可知,工人团体担心老年工人太累且难以找到或保住工作。故选D。
【35题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Maybe they can give old workers training or make rules to stop bosses from being unfair to them. (也许他们可以给老年工人提供培训,或者制定规则来阻止老板对他们不公平。)”可知,作者建议为老年工人提供培训并制定公平规则。故选A。
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,其中有两项为多余选项。
How to Quiet a Complainer (抱怨者)
Have you ever suffered your mother’s complaints about her aches and pains? Lengthy complaints will ruin the quality of your time together. But you may not be brave enough to stop her. ____36____
Change the subject.
____37____ If your neighbor is complaining about the phone company, tell her about an unexpected call you received from an old friend. If your coworker is complaining about your boss, ask whether he met the new employee. Just get them off the focus that they’re currently (目前的) on.
Summarize (总结) the complaint.
If your complainer keeps repeating himself, he may stop if you show that you’re listening. Ask something like, “Can I tell you what I’ve heard and I understand how you feel?” Using “I” statements rather than “you” statements show that you’re interested rather than trying to shut the person down. ____38____ Saying you hear their dissatisfaction gets the points across.
____39____
When you have things to do, tell the complainer that you must cut the conversation short. You don’t need excuses such as a work deadline or a dentist appointment. You can simply be honest, even saying you need to move on so the conversation doesn’t bring you down–especially if it’s someone who’s complained to you many times before.
Have a heart-to-heart talk.
When it’s someone very close to you — your partner, sibling, or best friend — who stresses you out with a lot of negativity, it’s important that you take steps to deal with the situation. ____40____ Otherwise, if you bottle up your feelings and continue listening to repeated complaints, you may grow angry or start avoiding the person.
A. Try to be honest.
B. Challenge the person to talk.
C. Avoid saying the word complaining.
D. The problems start when complaining becomes a habit.
E. It’s important to talk about the problem with an open heart.
F. In fact, there are some ways to get a complainer to stop without starting an argument.
G. Some complainers will switch topics if you shift the conversation in a direction that interests them.
【答案】36. F 37. G 38. C 39. A 40. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了如何应对抱怨者,提供了几种有效的方法来让他们停止抱怨而不引发争吵。
【36题详解】
由上文“Have you ever suffered your mother’s complaints about her aches and pains? Lengthy complaints will ruin the quality of your time together. But you may not be brave enough to stop her. (你是否曾忍受过母亲对她身体疼痛的抱怨?冗长的抱怨会破坏你们共度时光的质量。但你可能没有足够的勇气阻止她)”可知,抱怨会影响相处质量,但直接阻止可能困难,下文给出了具体方法,本空应提出有办法让抱怨者停止抱怨。F选项“In fact, there are some ways to get a complainer to stop without starting an argument. (事实上,有一些方法可以让抱怨者停止抱怨而不引发争吵)”能够承上启下,符合题意。故选F。
【37题详解】
由小标题“Change the subject. (转换话题)”可知,本空应说明改变话题能让抱怨者停止抱怨。G选项“Some complainers will switch topics if you shift the conversation in a direction that interests them. (如果你把谈话转向他们感兴趣的方向,一些抱怨者会转换话题)”具体说明了改变话题如何起作用,符合题意。故选G。
【38题详解】
由上文“If your complainer keeps repeating himself, he may stop if you show that you’re listening. Ask something like, “Can I tell you what I’ve heard and I understand how you feel?” Using “I” statements rather than “you” statements show that you’re interested rather than trying to shut the person down. (如果你的抱怨者一直重复同样的话,如果你表现出你在听,他可能会停下来。你可以这样问:“我能说说我都听到了什么,并且我理解你的感受吗?”使用“我”的表述而不是“你”的表述,表明你感兴趣,而不是想让对方闭嘴)”和下文“Saying you hear their dissatisfaction gets the points across. (说你在倾听他们的不满,就能把意思表达清楚)”可知,本空应说明在总结抱怨内容时,应避免使用“抱怨”这个词,以免让对方感到被指责。C选项“Avoid saying the word complaining. (避免说“抱怨”这个词)”能承上启下,符合题意。故选C。
【39题详解】
由下文“When you have things to do, tell the complainer that you must cut the conversation short. You don’t need excuses such as a work deadline or a dentist appointment. You can simply be honest, even saying you need to move on so the conversation doesn’t bring you down–especially if it’s someone who’s complained to you many times before. (当你有事情要做时,告诉抱怨者你必须缩短谈话。你不需要找借口,比如工作截止日期或看牙医的预约。你可以坦诚相待,甚至说你需要继续前进,这样谈话就不会让你沮丧——尤其是如果对方是以前多次向你抱怨过的人)”可知,本段主要建议要坦诚相待,告诉抱怨者你需要结束对话。A选项“Try to be honest. (尽量诚实)”概括了本段主旨,符合题意。故选A。
【40题详解】
由上文“Have a heart-to-heart talk. (进行一次坦诚的交谈)”和“When it’s someone very close to you–your partner, sibling, or best friend — who stresses you out with a lot of negativity, it’s important that you take steps to deal with the situation. (当对方是你非常亲近的人——你的伴侣、兄弟姐妹或最好的朋友——他们用很多消极情绪让你感到压力时,采取措施处理这种情况是很重要的)”可知,本空应说明与亲近的人进行坦诚交谈的重要性。E选项“It’s important to talk about the problem with an open heart. (敞开心扉谈论这个问题很重要)”进一步强调了真诚沟通的重要性,能承接上文,符合题意。故选E。
第三部分 语言运用(共三节,满分45分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Five years ago, I moved to a new city for work. The first few weeks were full of excitement as I explored the nearby parks and cafes. But as the novelty (新鲜感) wore off, I felt ____41____ and longed to make new friends. I longed for meaningful ____42____ and a place where I felt like I belonged. That’s when I saw an ad for a 10-kilometer running race. It was a big decision. I was just an occasional runner, usually only doing 2 or 3 kilometers at most. Running 10 kilometers? It seemed ____43____, but my wish to make friends was stronger than my fear.
The early days of training were ____44____. After the first run, my legs ____45____ so much that I could barely walk up the stairs. I felt like ____46____ many times. Then, I joined a running group. The moment I met the other runners, I felt welcomed. Their ____47____ gave me the courage to keep going. Gradually, I started to make ____48____. While running along the river, we chatted about the best places to run, compared our favorite running shoes, and ____49____ funny stories.
As we trained more, our conversations ____50____. We started sharing our dreams of traveling the world, the times we ____51____ at something and felt sad, and the small daily problems that bothered us. After an 8-kilometer training run, as we sat on the grass, drinking water and catching our breath, I was ____52____ that I had made lifelong friends.
Race day finally ____53____. Standing at the starting line, surrounded by my friends, I felt a rush of excitement. All those early mornings, all the tired legs and heavy breaths during training ____54____. When we crossed the finish line, hands linked, I felt proud. I found true friends, and I learned that with ____55____, anything is possible.
41. A. happy B. lonely C. bored D. grateful
42. A. memories B. traditions C. connections D. habits
43. A. impossible B. important C. easy D. enjoyable
44. A. tough B. interesting C. simple D. different
45. A. trembled B. ached C. broke D. weakened
46. A. giving in B. giving out C. giving up D. giving away
47. A. happiness B. rudeness C. kindness D. tiredness
48. A. mistakes B. discoveries C. decisions D. progress
49. A. discovered B. chose C. carried D. shared
50. A. changed B. occurred C. grew D. suffered
51. A. aimed B. failed C. succeeded D. started
52. A. hopeful B. regretful C. convinced D. ashamed
53. A. stopped B. escaped C. continued D. arrived
54. A. paid off B. took off C. kept off D. gave off
55. A. ambition B. determination C. expectation D. explanation
【答案】41. B 42. C 43. A 44. A 45. B 46. C 47. C 48. D 49. D 50. A 51. B 52. C 53. D 54. A 55. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者为了结交新朋友参加10公里跑步比赛的经历,在训练过程中结识了一群跑友,最终不仅成功参赛,还收获了终身的友谊。
【41题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:但随着新鲜感逐渐消失,我感到孤独,渴望结交新朋友。A. happy开心的;B. lonely孤独的;C. bored无聊的;D. grateful感激的。根据后文“longed to make new friends”可知,作者渴望结交新朋友,说明他感到孤独。故选B项。
【42题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我渴望有意义的人际关系,以及一个让我有归属感的地方。A. memories回忆;B. traditions传统;C. connections人际关系;D. habits习惯。根据前文“longed to make new friends”和后文“a place where I felt like I belonged”可知,作者渴望结交新朋友,也就是渴望有意义的人际关系。故选C项。
【43题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:跑10公里?这似乎不可能,但我交朋友的愿望比我的恐惧更强烈。A. impossible不可能的;B. important重要的;C. easy容易的;D. enjoyable愉快的。根据前文“I was just an occasional runner, usually only doing 2 or 3 kilometers at most”可知,作者平时最多跑2到3公里,所以跑10公里对他来说似乎是不可能的。故选A项。
【44题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:训练的初期很艰难。A. tough艰难的;B. interesting有趣的;C. simple简单的;D. different不同的。根据后文“After the first run, my legs ____ so much that I could barely walk up the stairs”可知,第一次跑步后作者的腿很疼,几乎走不了楼梯,说明训练初期很艰难。故选A项。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:第一次跑步后,我腿疼得厉害,几乎走不了楼梯。A. trembled颤抖;B. ached疼痛;C. broke折断;D. weakened变弱。根据后文“could barely walk up the stairs”可知,作者的腿很疼。故选B项。
【46题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:有很多次我都想放弃。A. giving in屈服;B. giving out分发;C. giving up放弃;D. giving away赠送。根据前文“The early days of training were ____ . After the first run, my legs ____ so much that I could barely walk up the stairs”可知,训练初期很艰难,跑完后腿部疼痛难忍,所以作者有很多次都想放弃。故选C项。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他们的友善给了我继续下去的勇气。A. happiness幸福;B. rudeness粗鲁;C. kindness友善;D. tiredness疲惫。根据前文“The moment I met the other runners, I felt welcomed”可知,其他跑者很友善,让作者有被欢迎的感觉。故选C项。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:渐渐地,我开始取得进步。A. mistakes错误;B. discoveries发现;C. decisions决定;D. progress进步。根据后文“While running along the river, we chatted about the best places to run, compared our favorite running shoes, and ____ funny stories.”可知,作者在跑步过程中有了交流等,说明他开始取得进步。故选D项。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:沿着河边跑步时,我们聊了最好的跑步地点,比较了我们最喜欢的跑鞋,还分享了有趣的故事。A. discovered发现;B. chose选择;C. carried携带;D. shared分享。根据后文“funny stories”可知,是分享有趣的故事。故选D项。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:随着我们训练得更多,我们的谈话也发生了变化。A. changed改变;B. occurred发生;C. grew成长;D. suffered遭受。根据前文“While running along the river, we chatted about the best places to run, compared our favorite running shoes”和后文“We started sharing our dreams of traveling the world, the times we ____ at something and felt sad, and the small daily problems that bothered us.”可知,谈话的内容发生了变化。故选A项。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我们开始分享我们环游世界的梦想,我们在某件事上失败并感到悲伤的时刻,以及困扰我们的日常小问题。A. aimed瞄准;B. failed失败;C. succeeded成功;D. started开始。根据后文“felt sad”可知,是在某件事上失败了。故选B项。
【52题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:经过8公里的训练跑后,当我们坐在草地上,喝水喘口气时,我确信我交到了终身的朋友。A. hopeful有希望的;B. regretful后悔的;C. convinced确信的;D. ashamed羞愧的。根据前文“While running along the river, we chatted about the best places to run, compared our favorite running shoes”以及“As we trained more, our conversations ____ . We started sharing our dreams of traveling the world...”等内容可知,作者和跑友们交流不断深入,所以经过8公里训练跑后,作者确信交到了终身的朋友。故选C项。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:比赛日终于到了。A. stopped停止;B. escaped逃跑;C. continued继续;D. arrived到达。根据前文“Race day finally...”以及后文“Standing at the starting line, surrounded by my friends, I felt a rush of excitement”可知,作者站在了起跑线,说明比赛日到达了。故选D项。
【54题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:所有那些早起的时光,训练中所有疲惫的双腿和沉重的呼吸都得到了回报。A. paid off得到回报;B. took off起飞;C. kept off远离;D. gave off散发。根据后文“When we crossed the finish line, hands linked, I felt proud”可知,作者和朋友们成功跑完比赛,感到很自豪,说明之前的训练得到了回报。故选A项。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我找到了真正的朋友,我明白了只要有决心,一切皆有可能。A. ambition抱负;B. determination决心;C. expectation期望;D. explanation解释。根据前文“I was just an occasional runner, usually only doing 2 or 3 kilometers at most. Running 10 kilometers? It seemed ____ , but my wish to make friends was stronger than my fear.”以及“The early days of training were ____ . After the first run, my legs ____ so much that I could barely walk up the stairs. I felt like ____ many times.”等内容可知,作者克服了自身跑步能力的局限和训练的艰难,坚持了下来,最终成功,这体现了决心的重要性。故选B项。
第二节:(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Traditional Chinese shadow puppet (木偶) play is a really fascinating art. It has ____56____ history of over 2,000 years. In old times, people in China adored it because it told stories and taught ____57____ (value) lessons.
To make the puppets for this art, people are very careful. At first, they pick good-quality leather. Then, they clean the leather and make it thin, after ____58____ they draw beautiful pictures on the leather and cut them out ____59____ (use) special tools. Each puppet is attached ____60____ some sticks. Puppeteers use these sticks to move the puppets behind a white screen.
When there is a performance, a bright light ____61____ (place) behind the screen. The light makes the puppets’ shadows appear on the screen. The puppeteers, who stay hidden behind the screen, talk and make the puppets act. They tell different kinds of ____62____ (story), like those about heroes or family life. People of all ages enjoy these shows.
Nowadays, there are many new types of shows, but shadow puppet play is still important in China. Many people are working hard ____63____ (keep) this art alive. Some schools teach students ____64____ to make and play with shadow puppets. We hope this old art will stay popular for a long, long time. It’s not only a fun art, ____65____ a part of our important cultural heritage.
【答案】56. a 57. valuable
58. which 59. using
60. to 61. is placed
62 stories
63. to keep
64. how 65. but
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国传统皮影戏的历史、木偶制作方法、表演形式,以及当下人们为传承这门艺术所做的努力。
【56题详解】
考查冠词。句意:中国传统皮影戏是一门真正迷人的艺术。它有超过2000年的历史。“a history of...”是固定短语,用于表达“……的一段历史”,这里是泛指一段超过2000年的历史。故填a。
【57题详解】
考查形容词。句意:在过去,中国人喜爱它,因为它能讲述故事并传授有价值的道理。提示词修饰名词lessons,用形容词valuable作定语,表示“有价值的”。故填valuable。
【58题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:然后,他们清洗皮革并把它弄薄,之后他们在皮革上绘制漂亮的图案并用特殊工具把它们剪下来。“after 3 they draw beautiful pictures on the leather and cut them...”是非限定性定语从句,修饰前面整个句子,关系词将整个句子内容代入从句中作介词宾语,用关系代词which引导从句。故填which。
【59题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:然后,他们清洗皮革并把它弄薄,之后他们在皮革上绘制漂亮的图案并用特殊工具把它们剪下来。“(use) special tools”作伴随状语,use(用)应用非谓语形式,与其逻辑主语“they”之间是主动关系,用现在分词表主动。故填using。
【60题详解】
考查介词。句意:每个木偶都与一些棍子相连。“be attached to”是固定搭配,意思是“与……相连;附属于……”,to是介词。故填to。
【61题详解】
考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意:当有表演时,屏幕后面会放置一盏明亮的灯。place(放置)是谓语动词,与主语“a bright light”之间是被动关系,这里描述的是表演时的一般情况,所以用一般现在时的被动语态,主语是单数名词,be动词用is。故填is placed。
【62题详解】
考查名词复数。句意:他们讲述不同种类的故事,比如关于英雄或家庭生活的故事。“different kinds of”表示“不同种类的”,后面需要接可数名词复数,story的复数形式是stories。故填stories。
【63题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:许多人正在努力使这门艺术得以传承。“(keep) this art alive”是“work hard”的目的,用不定式作目的状语。故填to keep。
【64题详解】
考查疑问词。句意:一些学校教学生如何制作和操作皮影。“特殊疑问词+不定式”是一种常见复合结构,其中特殊疑问词的选择可直接根据句意确定,该结构在句中可作主语、宾语、表语、同位语和补足语;根据句意“如何制作和操作皮影”可知,应用特殊疑问词how与不定式构成复合结构作宾语。故填how。
【65题详解】
考查固定句型。句意:它不仅是一门有趣的艺术,也是我们重要文化遗产的一部分。“not only...but (also)...”是固定搭配,意为“不仅……而且……”,用于连接两个并列的成分。故填but。
第三节:单词拼写(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
根据所给语境和首字母写出单词的正确形式
66. The main f________ of the ear is to listen to sounds.(根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】function##unction
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:耳朵的主要功能是听声音。根据“to listen to sounds”可知,听声音是耳朵的功能,结合首字母提示,用名词function作主语。故填 function。
67. Children can visit the museum free of c______ on weekends. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】charge##harge
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:孩子们周末可以免费参观博物馆。根据首字母c可知,此处表示“费用”,应填名词charge,作of的宾语。free of charge意为“免费”。故填charge。
68. He was a______ in reading a novel and didn’t notice me coming in. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】absorbed##bsorbed
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意:他全神贯注地读一本小说,没有注意到我进来。根据句意以及首字母提示可知,此处为固定短语be absorbed in“专注于,全神贯注于”,满足句意要求。故填absorbed。
69. I am not s______ with your explanation and intend to take the matter further. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】satisfied##atisfied
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意:我对你的解释不满意,打算进一步调查。be satisfied with为固定搭配,意为“对……感到满意”。故填satisfied。
70. A person of high i________ means he is very clever. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】intelligence##ntelligence
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:一个高智商的人意味着他非常聪明。根据“he is very clever”可知,前面说的是一个智商高的人,结合首字母提示,用名词intelligence作介词宾语,意为“智力”,不可数名词。故填intelligence。
71. In our class, the m______ of students like reading science fiction. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】majority##ajority
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:在我们班,大多数学生喜欢读科幻小说。根据首字母提示m可知,应填名词majority“大多数”,构成固定短语the majority of“大多数”。故填majority。
72. Many companies now offer f______ working hours to help employees balance their work and life. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】flexible##lexible
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意:现在许多公司提供灵活的工作时间,以帮助员工平衡工作和生活。根据“help employees balance their work and life”可推知,公司提供的工作时间应该是灵活可变的,这样员工才能更好地平衡工作与生活,用形容词flexible作定语,意为“灵活的”,符合句意。故填flexible。
73. To her classmates’ surprise, She was a______ into a top university. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】admitted##dmitted
【解析】
【详解】考查语态。句意:令她的同学们惊讶的是,她被一所顶尖大学录取了。根据“into a top university”可知,她被大学录取了,结合首字母提示,用动词admit作谓语,与主语“She”之间是被动关系,用过去分词admitted构成一般过去时的被动语态was admitted。故填admitted。
74. The child’s eyes showed a clear d______ for the new toy. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】desire##esire
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:这孩子眼中明显流露出想要新玩具的渴望。根据句意以及首字母提示可知,此处为名词desire“渴望,欲望”,作动词showed的宾语,满足句意要求。故填desire。
75. Without h______, she smiled and held out her hand kindly. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】hesitation##esitation
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:她毫不犹豫地微笑着,亲切地伸出手。without hesitation为固定搭配,意为“毫不犹豫”,根据首字母提示及句意,故填hesitation。
第四部分 应用文写作(满分25分)
76. 假设你是李华,你的英国笔友Lucy想了解中国的传统节日。请根据你的生活经历,写一封邮件介绍一个你参与过的节日活动,内容包括:
1.节日名称及时间;
2.你参与的具体活动(如聚会、传统习俗等);
3.你的感受或收获。
注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.格式已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Lucy,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Lucy,
I’m thrilled to share my memorable experience of the Mid-Autumn Festival last year, which took place on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, when families got together to admire the full moon and celebrated unity.
In my hometown, I joined my colleagues for a delightful dinner. We indulged in mooncakes with a variety of fillings, from sweet lotus seed paste to savory egg yolk, which was fascinating. After dinner, we went to a park by the river, where many people were releasing lanterns shaped like stars.
The Mid-Autumn Festival taught me that traditions have the power to bring people closer. I sincerely hope you can experience the warmth of this festival someday!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文,要求考生根据自己的生活经历,给你的英国笔友Lucy写一封邮件介绍一个你参与过的传统节日活动。其内容包括:节日名称及时间、你参与的具体活动和你的感受或收获。
【详解】1.词汇积累
感到激动的:thrilled→excited
难忘的:memorable →unforgettable
欣赏:admire→appreciate
令人愉快的:delightful→pleasant
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:In my hometown, I joined my colleagues for a delightful dinner.
拓展句:When I was in my hometown, I joined my colleagues for a delightful dinner.
【点睛】【高分句型1】We indulged in mooncakes with a variety of fillings, from sweet lotus seed paste to savory egg yolk, which was fascinating. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】 I sincerely hope you can experience the warmth of this festival someday!(运用了省略that的宾语从句)
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