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合肥九中2025年秋季学期第一次教学质量检测
高二年级英语试卷
(满分:150分 考试时间:120分钟)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What is the woman's destination?
A.A hotel. B.A station. C.A market.
2.What are the speakers talking about?
A.Entertaining some friends. B.Decorating a room. C.Cleaning the house.
3.What is the purpose of Amy's visit?
A.To attend a job interview. B.To meet with a librarian. C.To visit her chemistry teacher.
4.What did Kelly do last week?
A.She visited a friend. B.She flew to Barcelona. C.She learned about Spain.
5.What does the man think of the online course?
A.It's beneficial. B.It's difficult. C.It's cheap.
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。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.What message does Curtis tell Linda?
A.A building will be designed.
B.Some trainees will be selected.
C.A computer program will be upgraded.
7.What does Linda agree to do?
A.Help with the concert. B.Share her work experience. C.Lead the summer program.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.Why doesn't the woman like the present house?
A.It's far from her office. B.There isn't a park nearby. C.The traffic condition is bad.
9.What is the neighborhood in Riverdale like?
A.It offers good jobs. B.It is suitable for the old. C.It has a lot of young residents.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.Why might Selina be absent according to Jess?
A.She is not feeling well. B.She gets stuck in traffic. C.She has gone for a conference.
11.What is the relationship between Bob and Selina?
A.Colleagues. B.Husband and wife. C.Doctor and patient.
12.What will Bob do next?
A.Email Selina B.Turn to Jenny. C.Check messages.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13.What did Alicia do first on the sailing course?
A.She turned the boat. B.She opened the sails. C.She learned safety rules.
14.How did Alicia get information about the courses?
A.From the instructor. B.On the Internet. C.In the brochure.
15.When might the man start the sailing course?
A.On August 4th. B.On August 5th. C.On September 1st.
16.What will the man probably do next?
A.Make a phone call. B.Learn to keep balance. C.Contact the instructor.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.What is the first performance?
A.Singing. B.Dancing. C.Magic.
18.How will the magician amaze the visitors?
A.He will sing while doing tricks.
B.He will make an animal disappear.
C.He will invite the audience to perform with him.
19.What did the speaker do when she went to the zoo?
A.She told stories to children. B.She fed the monkeys. C.She had her face painted.
20.Where can people enjoy delicious food?
A.Next to the shop. B.Across from the shop. C.Behind the shop.
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)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
The advancement of human civilization is possible just because of enormous contribution made by scientists. They are one of the most influential people of today’s world. With practical advantages in engineering, medicine, and technology, they have helped us to grow better understanding about the world and different working phenomenon that governs us. Their names are remembered in the sands of time for their work in the welfare of mankind with different inventions that has made our modern lives easy. Here is a list of the four great scientists we’ve ever seen who changed the world.
Louis Pasteur (1822-1895)
Pasteur contributed greatly towards the advancement of medical sciences developing cures for rabies, anthrax and other infectious diseases. He also invented the process of pasteurization(加热杀菌法)to make milk safer to drink. He probably saved more lives than any other person.
Otto Hahn (1879-1968)
Hahn was a German chemist who discovered nuclear fission(裂变)in 1939. He was a pioneering scientist in the field of radio-chemistry, and discovered radioactive elements in 1921. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1944.
Nikola Tesla (1856-1943)
Tesla worked on electro-magnetism and AC current. He obtained around 300 patents worldwide for his inventions from electricity to radio transmission, but many inventions developed by Tesla were not put into patent protection. He played a key role in the development of modern electricity.
James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879)
Maxwell made great progress in understanding electro-magnetism. His research in electricity and kinetics laid the foundation for quantum(量子)physics. Einstein said of Maxwell, “The work of James Clerk Maxwell changed the world forever.”
1. What contribution did Louis Pasteur make to society?
A. The development of medicine. B. Radio-chemistry.
C. Modern electricity. D. Quantum physics.
2. Who was thought highly of by Einstein?
A. Louis Pasteur. B. Otto Hahn.
C. Nikola Tesla. D. James Clerk Maxwell.
3. What can we infer about the four people?
A. They are medical pioneers.
B. They are Nobel Prize winners.
C. They are great contributors to society.
D. They are founders of modern physics.
B
With the back-to-school season nearing, my thoughts return to my educational journey at Greenville Senior High Academy (GSHA).
In 2008, I was called “gifted (有天赋的)” after a few rounds of tests and received an acceptance letter from GSHA. This new situation gave me the heebie-jeebies — leaving behind familiar faces to go into a world where strangers came from every corner of the Greenville area was a lot to deal with. As I stepped into the new hallways, I had no idea of the great impact (影响) this change would have on my life.
My time at GSHA marked an important period that remains a highlight of my young life. Dance became an unexpected great love for me. Ballet and modern dance classes every other day helped me create some of the best memories I have of that time. Our dance teacher Ms. Smith reminded us of Debbie Allen and when I was in the dancing room I felt like we were dancing stars. Our dance performances were unforgettable — from the stage (舞台), it was fun to see the hall completely filled.
Beyond (除……之外) artistic parts, what hangs around most in my memory are the relationships that were created. I had classmates from different backgrounds, each one of them increasing my knowledge in ways that books could not. Looking back, it’s clear that education is not only about textbooks. It includes the people who guide us, the friendships that shape us, and the experiences that form us into different individuals (个人).
4. What do the underlined words “gave me the heebie-jeebies” mean in paragraph 2?
A. Worked quite well on me. B. Made me very nervous.
C. Became so clear to me. D. Left me really proud.
5. What do we know about the author at GSHA?
A. She was crazy about dancing. B. She was thankful to Ms. Smith.
C. She was a fan of Debbie Allen. D. She was a gifted ballet performer.
6. What did the author realize after her experience?
A. Time is money. B. Hard work pays off.
C. Education goes far beyond books. D. Different backgrounds shape deep friendships.
7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To share her learning methods. B. To talk about the history of GSHA.
C. To remember her high school teachers. D. To think back to her high school journey.
C
Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said that the British are the only people who like to be told how bad things are. This is true of British comedy. Most people think humor is about happy things, but for the British, the opposite is true. We love to use our sense of humor to complain and be negative.
British comedy, for example, draws a fine line between comedy and tragedy. The Office is a TV show, famous for its dry humor. The main character, David Brent, is a foolish man, and the show’s comedy comes from his delusions. For example, he often tells himself that he is loved by everyone but the viewers can see that everyone hates him.
Stupid characters for the audience to laugh at are an old tradition in Britain. In Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night the character Malvolio is an old man whom people play tricks on. The audience will laugh away, although the reality is that this man is a truly tragic individual (个人).
This side of British humor is reflected in friendships as well. At university, my friends and I would always laugh at one another. I had an American friend who actually found this sarcasm (挖苦) quite upsetting. She didn’t realize that in Britain, the better friends you are with someone, the more you laugh at him or her. This way — laughing at everything — may sound rather depressing, but our strange humor played a big part in British history. In the Second World War, along with a stiff upper lip, the British got through it by laughing. What else was there to do?
There is a saying in English: “Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone.” If you are ever on the receiving end of British sarcasm, you may feel like crying, but it’s best to just laugh it off!
8. How is British humor different from others?
A. It often concerns human nature.
B. It is often surprising and negative.
C. It is often about the bad things in life.
D. It often makes people feel at a loss.
9. What does the underlined word “delusions” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Strong abilities. B. Kind gestures. C. Deep doubts. D. False ideas.
10. Why is Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night mentioned?
A. To show one of the best examples of British comedy.
B. To praise Shakespeare for his representative works.
C. To prove Britain’s tradition of laughing at stupid characters.
D. To stress the difficulty of getting people to accept British comedy.
11. How should people react to British sarcasm according to the author?
A Learn from it.
B. Don’t take it seriously.
C. Forget about the upsetting things.
D. Be careful not to make stupid mistakes.
D
Britain's got talent——but we're still wasting it. That's the main finding of a new report by researchers from Oxford University. Children of similar cognitive (认知) ability have very different chances of educational success; it still depends on their parents' economic, socio-cultural and educational resources. This contradicts a commonly held view that our education system has developed enough to give everyone a fighting chance. The researchers looked at data from groups of children born in three decades: 1950s, 1970s and 1990s.
They found significant evidence of a wastage of talent. Individuals with high levels of cognitive ability but with disadvantages in their social origins are unable to translate their ability into educational achievement to the same extent as their more advantaged counterparts (对照组). The research, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, found that only about half of the difference in educational achievement between children from advantaged and disadvantaged parental backgrounds is due to differences in their cognitive ability. The other half is due to other factors (因素)associated with their backgrounds.
“If we compare the educational achievement of children born in the 1990s to those in the late 1950s and early 1970s, we see that parents' economic resources have become a less important factor, but their socio-cultural and educational resources have grown in significance," says Dr. Bukodi. “That means that your parents' place in society and their own level of education still play a big part in how well you may do."
These experts are now calling for policy-makers to acknowledge that formal qualifications is only one channel for upward mobility (流动性)for high-ability individuals of disadvantaged backgrounds. Dr. Bukodi says, “These findings show that there are limits to how far inequalities of opportunity can be reduced through educational policy alone. Changes in educational policy aren't having the powerful effect we want."
12. What is the main finding of the research?
A. We're wasting talent due to education system.
B. Children of similar cognitive ability have different chances of educational success.
C. Children's cognitive ability depends on different educational resources.
D. Education system has developed enough to give chilidren a fighting chance.
13. How does the author mainly develop the text?
A. By making a comparison.
B. By discussing a result.
C. By giving examples.
D By presenting reasons.
14. According to Dr. Bukodi, what affects children's educational achievement greatly?
A. Children's cognitive ability.
B. Parents' economic resouces.
C. Educational policy.
D. Parents' socio-cultural and educational backgrounds.
15. What is the author's attitude towards the finding of the new report?
A. Favorable. B. Objective.
C. Doubtful. D. Negative.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Laughter is the best medicine. It helps solve problems, improve relationships, and support both physical and emotional health. ___16___ Read the following suggestions and learn to make laughter part of your life.
Laugh at yourself. Laughing at yourself is one of the biggest differences between happy people and unhappy people. It communicates to both you and the people around you that it’s no big deal. So be brave enough to share your embarrassing moments. ___17___ When something negative happens, try to make it a humorous story that will make you and others laugh.
___18___ Keep a toy on your desk or in your car. Put up a funny poster in your office. Choose a computer screensaver that makes you laugh. Frame photos of you and your family or friends having fun. All of these are good resources of laughter.
Spend time with funny people. Even if you don’t consider yourself a humorous person, you can still seek out new friends who are ready to laugh and who can make you laugh. These are people who find humor in everyday events. Their playful points of view and laughter are contagious (传染的). ___19___
Don’t go a day without laughing. Set aside 10 minutes each day to do something that amuses you. You can watch some humorous videos or look at some funny photos online. ___20___ Try thinking back to a joke you heard or read, or a comedy you watched.
As long as you have a joyful heart and purposely make time to laugh, you’ll be amazed at how differently you will begin to view your job, your family, your relationships and yourself.
A. Surround yourself with amusing reminders to lighten up.
B. If you can’t find any humor at hand, recall something funny.
C. When you are around them, you’ll be more likely to laugh too.
D. But not everyone is good at laughing genuinely and accurately.
E. Try to schedule this right after the most stressful part of your day.
F. Attempt to laugh at your awkward situations rather than regret them.
G. Avoid negative people and don’t hold on to things that make you unhappy.
第三部分 语言知识应用(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第四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Juleus Ghunta is a published children’s author and award-winning poet. But when he was young, he could ___21___ read. He grew up with his brothers in rural Western Jamaica, raised by their single mother. Life was tough, and with ___22___ resources, proper schooling seemed unattainable.
When Ghunta finally attended school, he couldn’t ___23___ on reading. Not only had he missed out on early schooling, but he had not been ___24___ to books. By sixth grade, he could only spell his name, but still couldn’t make out words or read with ___25___. He struggled in school with a deep sense of loss, feeling he did not ___26___ any success.
At age 12, a young teacher-in-training launched a special reading program for ___27___ students. Ghunta was the first to join. That teacher, whose name he can no longer ___28___ , became Ghunta’s unsung hero and changed his life.
The teacher was incredibly kind and ___29___, never giving up on him. Under her guidance, Ghunta’s reading skills greatly improved and his sense of inadequacy (能力不足) began to ____30____.
“She had left me with the gift of literacy (读写能力),” he said with a ____31____. “And a deeper appreciation of my talent. That was a true ____32____.”
After that, his life course ____33____. He graduated with academic honors and is now the author of two children’s books.
Years later, Ghunta returned to his old school, asking the principal and teachers if the young teacher was still there, but failed. Carrying this memory, however, he still hopes to find and thank her for seeing his ____34____ and being a source of light and hope in his life. He believes her influence was ____35____ to his success.
21. A. merely B. barely C. totally D. simply
22. A. abundant B. public C. limited D. financial
23. A. give up B. fall behind C. miss out D. catch up
24. A. exposed B. drawn C. adapted D. devoted
25. A. understanding B. hesitation C. reference D. caution
26. A. awe B. deserve C. remark D. wonder
27. A. disappointing B. struggling C. advanced D. demanding
28. A. recall B. respect C. pronounce D. recognize
29. A. serious B. persevering C. qualified D. ordinary
30 A. disappear B. endure C. form D. spread
31. A. sigh B. frown C. grin D. whisper
32. A. determination B. approach C. blessing D. risk
33. A. informed B. revealed C. shifted D. rejected
34. A. fame B. potential C. optimism D. outcome
35. A. accidental B. essential C. similar D. dim
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Cross talk, or xiangsheng in Chinese, is a traditional Chinese comedy performance ____36____ (date) back to the Qing Dynasty. It typically features two performers engaging in a humorous and witty dialogue. The humor in cross talk comes not only from the jokes but also from the clever use of language, including puns, tongue twisters, and satirical comments____37____social issues. The art form ____38____ (regard) as a showcase of the immense power and flexibility of the Chinese language, requiring a high level of linguistic skill and quick thinking from performers.
One of the most charming aspects of cross talk is its ability to convey profound wisdom through laughter. Performers, ____39____ (dress) in long gowns, use their quick wit and rhythmic speech ____40____ (entertain) the audience while subtly educating them. In a way, a good cross talk performance is like a humorous lesson, blending entertainment with instruction.
Nowadays, cross talk is experiencing a revival among young people, ____41____ find it a refreshing way to connect with their cultural roots. Television shows and online platforms ____42____ (active) promote this ancient art, introducing it to a global audience. Its lasting popularity proves that the ____43____ (combine) of intelligence, humor, and social insight—core elements found in cross talk—is truly timeless. It stands as ____44____ brilliant example of how traditional culture can remain both ____45____ (delight) and deeply educational.
第四部分 写作(满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是高二学生李华,最近在英语课堂上学习了有关幽默的知识。请你用英语写一篇关于幽默的好处的演讲稿。请包含以下要点,并至少补充一个你认为重要的幽默的其他好处。
1. 促进身体和心理健康;
2. 减轻学习和生活压力;
3. 促进与他人的友谊。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
David loved writing. When the school announced an English writing competition, David was eager to participate. He worked hard on his entry, believing it was his chance to prove himself. However, when the results were announced, David’s name wasn’t there. He felt a deep sense of disappointment and frustration, as if all his hard work had been in vain.
After the competition, David felt too embarrassed to talk about his failure. He spent days in his room, avoiding everyone. His former imagination seemed to have dried up, and he couldn’t find the motivation to write anymore. It felt like a part of him had been destroyed.
One afternoon, as David sat in his room, his English teacher, Mr. Carter, came to visit. Mr. Carter was a kind and encouraging teacher who had always believed in David s potential. He had noticed David’s absence in class and decided to check in on him.
“Hey, David,” Mr. Carter said gently. “I heard about the competition. I’m really sorry you didn’t win, but I know how much effort you put into it. You should be proud of yourself for trying.” David looked down, feeling defeated. “I just don’t get it, Mr. Carter,” he said quietly. “I worked so hard, but it wasn’t enough. I feel like I’m never going to be good enough.”
Mr. Carter sat down next to David and placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder., He said, “David, writing is not just about winning competitions. It’s about expressing yourself and sharing your ideas. Sometimes, even the best writers don’t win. But that doesn’t mean they’re not good. It just means they need to keep trying and learning.”
With Mr. Carter’s encouragement, David began to analyze his writing. They discussed the strengths and weaknesses of his entry, and Mr. Carter offered valuable suggestions. David started to feel more confident and motivated. He realized that failure was just a part of the learning process.
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。
Over the next few weeks, David threw himself back into his writing.
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The next school year brought another writing competition.
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合肥九中2025年秋季学期第一次教学质量检测
高二年级英语试卷
(满分:150分 考试时间:120分钟)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What is the woman's destination?
A.A hotel. B.A station. C.A market.
2.What are the speakers talking about?
A.Entertaining some friends. B.Decorating a room. C.Cleaning the house.
3.What is the purpose of Amy's visit?
A.To attend a job interview. B.To meet with a librarian. C.To visit her chemistry teacher.
4.What did Kelly do last week?
A.She visited a friend. B.She flew to Barcelona. C.She learned about Spain.
5.What does the man think of the online course?
A.It's beneficial. B.It's difficult. C.It's cheap.
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。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.What message does Curtis tell Linda?
A.A building will be designed.
B.Some trainees will be selected.
C.A computer program will be upgraded.
7.What does Linda agree to do?
A.Help with the concert. B.Share her work experience. C.Lead the summer program.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.Why doesn't the woman like the present house?
A.It's far from her office. B.There isn't a park nearby. C.The traffic condition is bad.
9.What is the neighborhood in Riverdale like?
A.It offers good jobs. B.It is suitable for the old. C.It has a lot of young residents.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.Why might Selina be absent according to Jess?
A.She is not feeling well. B.She gets stuck in traffic. C.She has gone for a conference.
11.What is the relationship between Bob and Selina?
A.Colleagues. B.Husband and wife. C.Doctor and patient.
12.What will Bob do next?
A.Email Selina. B.Turn to Jenny. C.Check messages.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13.What did Alicia do first on the sailing course?
A.She turned the boat. B.She opened the sails. C.She learned safety rules.
14.How did Alicia get information about the courses?
A.From the instructor. B.On the Internet. C.In the brochure.
15.When might the man start the sailing course?
A.On August 4th. B.On August 5th. C.On September 1st.
16.What will the man probably do next?
A.Make a phone call. B.Learn to keep balance. C.Contact the instructor.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.What is the first performance?
A.Singing. B.Dancing. C.Magic.
18.How will the magician amaze the visitors?
A.He will sing while doing tricks.
B.He will make an animal disappear.
C.He will invite the audience to perform with him.
19.What did the speaker do when she went to the zoo?
A.She told stories to children. B.She fed the monkeys. C.She had her face painted.
20.Where can people enjoy delicious food?
A.Next to the shop. B.Across from the shop. C.Behind the shop.
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)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
The advancement of human civilization is possible just because of enormous contribution made by scientists. They are one of the most influential people of today’s world. With practical advantages in engineering, medicine, and technology, they have helped us to grow better understanding about the world and different working phenomenon that governs us. Their names are remembered in the sands of time for their work in the welfare of mankind with different inventions that has made our modern lives easy. Here is a list of the four great scientists we’ve ever seen who changed the world.
Louis Pasteur (1822-1895)
Pasteur contributed greatly towards the advancement of medical sciences developing cures for rabies, anthrax and other infectious diseases. He also invented the process of pasteurization(加热杀菌法)to make milk safer to drink. He probably saved more lives than any other person.
Otto Hahn (1879-1968)
Hahn was a German chemist who discovered nuclear fission(裂变)in 1939. He was a pioneering scientist in the field of radio-chemistry, and discovered radioactive elements in 1921. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1944.
Nikola Tesla (1856-1943)
Tesla worked on electro-magnetism and AC current. He obtained around 300 patents worldwide for his inventions from electricity to radio transmission, but many inventions developed by Tesla were not put into patent protection. He played a key role in the development of modern electricity.
James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879)
Maxwell made great progress in understanding electro-magnetism. His research in electricity and kinetics laid the foundation for quantum(量子)physics. Einstein said of Maxwell, “The work of James Clerk Maxwell changed the world forever.”
1. What contribution did Louis Pasteur make to society?
A. The development of medicine. B. Radio-chemistry.
C. Modern electricity. D. Quantum physics.
2. Who was thought highly of by Einstein?
A. Louis Pasteur. B. Otto Hahn.
C. Nikola Tesla. D. James Clerk Maxwell.
3. What can we infer about the four people?
A. They are medical pioneers.
B. They are Nobel Prize winners.
C. They are great contributors to society.
D. They are founders of modern physics.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四位改变世界的伟大科学家。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Louis Pasteur (1822-1895)中“Pasteur contributed greatly towards the advancement of medical sciences developing cures for rabies, anthrax and other infectious diseases.(巴斯德对发展治疗狂犬病、炭疽和其他传染病的医学科学做出了巨大贡献)”可知,Louis Pasteur对医学的发展做出了巨大贡献。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879)中“Einstein said of Maxwell, ‘The work of James Clerk Maxwell changed the world forever.’ (爱因斯坦这样评价麦克斯韦:“詹姆斯·克拉克·麦克斯韦的工作永远地改变了世界。”)”可知Einstein对James Clerk Maxwell的评价非常高。故选D项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“Here is a list of the four great scientists we’ve ever seen who changed the world. (以下是我们所见过的四位改变世界的伟大科学家)”可推知,下文介绍的四个人是改变了世界,对人类社会作出巨大贡献的人。故选C项。
B
With the back-to-school season nearing, my thoughts return to my educational journey at Greenville Senior High Academy (GSHA).
In 2008, I was called “gifted (有天赋的)” after a few rounds of tests and received an acceptance letter from GSHA. This new situation gave me the heebie-jeebies — leaving behind familiar faces to go into a world where strangers came from every corner of the Greenville area was a lot to deal with. As I stepped into the new hallways, I had no idea of the great impact (影响) this change would have on my life.
My time at GSHA marked an important period that remains a highlight of my young life. Dance became an unexpected great love for me. Ballet and modern dance classes every other day helped me create some of the best memories I have of that time. Our dance teacher Ms. Smith reminded us of Debbie Allen and when I was in the dancing room I felt like we were dancing stars. Our dance performances were unforgettable — from the stage (舞台), it was fun to see the hall completely filled.
Beyond (除……之外) artistic parts, what hangs around most in my memory are the relationships that were created. I had classmates from different backgrounds, each one of them increasing my knowledge in ways that books could not. Looking back, it’s clear that education is not only about textbooks. It includes the people who guide us, the friendships that shape us, and the experiences that form us into different individuals (个人).
4. What do the underlined words “gave me the heebie-jeebies” mean in paragraph 2?
A. Worked quite well on me. B. Made me very nervous.
C. Became so clear to me. D. Left me really proud.
5. What do we know about the author at GSHA?
A. She was crazy about dancing. B. She was thankful to Ms. Smith.
C. She was a fan of Debbie Allen. D. She was a gifted ballet performer.
6. What did the author realize after her experience?
A. Time is money. B. Hard work pays off.
C. Education goes far beyond books. D. Different backgrounds shape deep friendships.
7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To share her learning methods. B. To talk about the history of GSHA.
C. To remember her high school teachers. D. To think back to her high school journey.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章是作者对高中时光的深情回顾,主要讲述了作者在格林维尔高中学院(GSHA)的学习经历以及这段经历带来的感悟。
【4题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段中“leaving behind familiar faces to go into a world where strangers came from every corner of the Greenville area was a lot to deal with. (离开熟悉的面孔,进入一个来自格林维尔地区各个角落的陌生人组成的世界,这是很难处理的事情,让我难以应对。)”可知,作者对于进入新学校这件事感到很紧张,而且正好是对划线词的解释,所以“gave me the heebie-jeebies”意思是“让我非常紧张”,与B选项“Made me very nervous”意思相符。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Dance became an unexpected great love for me. Ballet and modern dance classes every other day helped me create some of the best memories I have of that time. (舞蹈成了我意想不到的挚爱。每隔一天的芭蕾舞和现代舞课程帮助我创造了那段时光里最美好的回忆。)”可知,作者在GSHA非常热爱舞蹈。故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Looking back, it’s clear that education is not only about textbooks. It includes the people who guide us, the friendships that shape us, and the experiences that form us into different individuals. (回顾过去,很明显,教育不仅仅关乎教科书。它包括引导我们的人,塑造我们的友谊,以及使我们成为不同个体的经历。)”可知,作者在这次经历之后意识到教育远远超出了书本的范围。故选C。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“With the back-to-school season nearing, my thoughts return to my educational journey at Greenville Senior High Academy (GSHA). (随着开学季的临近,我的思绪回到了我在格林维尔高中学院(GSHA)的教育之旅。)”以及全文内容可推知,作者写这篇文章的目的是回顾自己的高中旅程。故选D。
C
Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said that the British are the only people who like to be told how bad things are. This is true of British comedy. Most people think humor is about happy things, but for the British, the opposite is true. We love to use our sense of humor to complain and be negative.
British comedy, for example, draws a fine line between comedy and tragedy. The Office is a TV show, famous for its dry humor. The main character, David Brent, is a foolish man, and the show’s comedy comes from his delusions. For example, he often tells himself that he is loved by everyone but the viewers can see that everyone hates him.
Stupid characters for the audience to laugh at are an old tradition in Britain. In Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night, the character Malvolio is an old man whom people play tricks on. The audience will laugh away, although the reality is that this man is a truly tragic individual (个人).
This side of British humor is reflected in friendships as well. At university, my friends and I would always laugh at one another. I had an American friend who actually found this sarcasm (挖苦) quite upsetting. She didn’t realize that in Britain, the better friends you are with someone, the more you laugh at him or her. This way — laughing at everything — may sound rather depressing, but our strange humor played a big part in British history. In the Second World War, along with a stiff upper lip, the British got through it by laughing. What else was there to do?
There is a saying in English: “Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone.” If you are ever on the receiving end of British sarcasm, you may feel like crying, but it’s best to just laugh it off!
8. How is British humor different from others?
A. It often concerns human nature.
B. It is often surprising and negative.
C. It is often about the bad things in life.
D. It often makes people feel at a loss.
9. What does the underlined word “delusions” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Strong abilities. B. Kind gestures. C. Deep doubts. D. False ideas.
10. Why is Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night mentioned?
A To show one of the best examples of British comedy.
B. To praise Shakespeare for his representative works.
C. To prove Britain’s tradition of laughing at stupid characters.
D. To stress the difficulty of getting people to accept British comedy.
11. How should people react to British sarcasm according to the author?
A. Learn from it.
B. Don’t take it seriously.
C. Forget about the upsetting things.
D. Be careful not to make stupid mistakes.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文,文章介绍了英国的冷幽默在文化和生活中的体现,以及我们应该如何回应这种冷幽默。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Most people think humor is about happy things, but for the British, the opposite is true. We love to use our sense of humor to complain and be negative.(大多数人认为幽默是关于快乐的事情,但对英国人来说,情况正好相反。我们喜欢用我们的幽默感来抱怨和消极)”可知,英国的幽默是关于坏事情,故选C。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词下文“For example, he often tells himself that he is loved by everyone but the viewers can see that everyone hates him.(例如,他经常告诉自己每个人都爱他,但观众可以看到每个人都讨厌他)”可知,delusions意思是“错觉、错误的看法”,故选D。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。第三段中“Stupid characters for the audience to laugh at are an old tradition in Britain.(让观众嘲笑的愚蠢角色在英国是一个古老的传统)”提到让观众嘲笑的愚蠢角色在英国是一个古老的传统,下文“In Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night,the character Malvolio is an old man whom people play tricks on. The audience will laugh away,although the reality is that this man is a truly tragic individual (个人).(在莎士比亚的戏剧《第十二夜》中,Malvolio是一个被人们捉弄的老人。虽然这个人是一个真正的悲剧人物,但观众会一笑置之)”以Twelfth Night为例说明英国嘲笑愚蠢的人有很久的传统,故选C。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“If you are ever on the receiving end of British sarcasm, you may feel like crying, but it’s best to just laugh it off!(如果你曾经被英国人讽刺,你可能会想哭,但最好还是一笑了之)”可知,作者的建议是一笑置之,不要太当真,故选B。
D
Britain's got talent——but we're still wasting it. That's the main finding of a new report by researchers from Oxford University. Children of similar cognitive (认知) ability have very different chances of educational success; it still depends on their parents' economic, socio-cultural and educational resources. This contradicts a commonly held view that our education system has developed enough to give everyone a fighting chance. The researchers looked at data from groups of children born in three decades: 1950s, 1970s and 1990s.
They found significant evidence of a wastage of talent. Individuals with high levels of cognitive ability but with disadvantages in their social origins are unable to translate their ability into educational achievement to the same extent as their more advantaged counterparts (对照组). The research, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, found that only about half of the difference in educational achievement between children from advantaged and disadvantaged parental backgrounds is due to differences in their cognitive ability. The other half is due to other factors (因素)associated with their backgrounds.
“If we compare the educational achievement of children born in the 1990s to those in the late 1950s and early 1970s we see that parents' economic resources have become a less important factor, but their socio-cultural and educational resources have grown in significance," says Dr. Bukodi. “That means that your parents' place in society and their own level of education still play a big part in how well you may do."
These experts are now calling for policy-makers to acknowledge that formal qualifications is only one channel for upward mobility (流动性)for high-ability individuals of disadvantaged backgrounds. Dr. Bukodi says, “These findings show that there are limits to how far inequalities of opportunity can be reduced through educational policy alone. Changes in educational policy aren't having the powerful effect we want."
12. What is the main finding of the research?
A. We're wasting talent due to education system.
B. Children of similar cognitive ability have different chances of educational success.
C. Children's cognitive ability depends on different educational resources.
D. Education system has developed enough to give chilidren a fighting chance.
13. How does the author mainly develop the text?
A. By making a comparison.
B. By discussing a result.
C. By giving examples.
D. By presenting reasons.
14. According to Dr. Bukodi, what affects children's educational achievement greatly?
A. Children's cognitive ability.
B. Parents' economic resouces.
C. Educational policy.
D. Parents' socio-cultural and educational backgrounds.
15. What is the author's attitude towards the finding of the new report?
A. Favorable. B. Objective.
C. Doubtful. D. Negative.
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了牛津大学研究人员发表的一份新报告的主要发现:认知能力相似的儿童获得教育成功的机会却不同;这取决于他们父母的经济实力、社会文化和教育资源。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。由第一段中的“Britain's got talent——but we're still wasting it. That's the main finding of a new report by researchers from Oxford University. Children of similar cognitive (认知) ability have very different chances of educational success; it still depends on their parents' economic, socio-cultural and educational resources.(英国人很有才华---但是我们还在浪费它。这是牛津大学科学家在一项研究中的新发现。相同认知能力的孩子有不同的学业成功的机会。它依旧依赖于父母的经济、社会文化以及教育资源)”可知,研究的主要发现是相同认知能力的孩子有不同的学业成功的机会。故选B。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。由文中的“The researchers looked at data from groups of children born in three decades: 1950s, 1970s and 1990s.(研究人员查看了生于三个不同年代的孩子的数据:20世纪50年代、20世纪70年代、20世纪90年代)”以及“If we compare the educational achievement of children born in the 1990s to those in the late 1950s and early 1970s, we see that…(如果我们对比生于90年代的孩子与生于50年代后期、70年代早期的孩子教育成就的数据,我们会发现……)”可知,文章采用的是对比的方法来组织文章的。故选A。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。由题干中的“Dr. Bukodi”可将本题答案定位在第三段。由Dr. That means that your parents' place in society and their own level of education still play a big part in how well you may do.(这意味着父母的社会地位以及他们自己的教育水平依然在孩子能变多好的过程中发挥着重要作用)可知,社会、文化、教育背景依然在孩子的学业成就中起着重要作用。故选D。
15题详解】
推理判断题。由最后一段中的内容“这些专家现在呼吁政策制定者承认,正式的资格证书只是家境不好的知识分子向上提升的一个渠道。Bukodi 博士说:“这些发现表明,仅仅通过教育政策就可以减少机会不平等的程度是有限的。教育政策的变化没有产生我们想要的影响。”可知,作者对新报告中的发现是很客观的。A. Favorable赞许的,赞同的;B. Objective客观的;C. Doubtful怀疑的;D. Negative否认的。故选B。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Laughter is the best medicine. It helps solve problems, improve relationships, and support both physical and emotional health. ___16___ Read the following suggestions and learn to make laughter part of your life.
Laugh at yourself. Laughing at yourself is one of the biggest differences between happy people and unhappy people. It communicates to both you and the people around you that it’s no big deal. So be brave enough to share your embarrassing moments. ___17___ When something negative happens, try to make it a humorous story that will make you and others laugh.
___18___ Keep a toy on your desk or in your car. Put up a funny poster in your office. Choose a computer screensaver that makes you laugh. Frame photos of you and your family or friends having fun. All of these are good resources of laughter.
Spend time with funny people. Even if you don’t consider yourself a humorous person, you can still seek out new friends who are ready to laugh and who can make you laugh. These are people who find humor in everyday events. Their playful points of view and laughter are contagious (传染的). ___19___
Don’t go a day without laughing. Set aside 10 minutes each day to do something that amuses you. You can watch some humorous videos or look at some funny photos online. ___20___ Try thinking back to a joke you heard or read, or a comedy you watched.
As long as you have a joyful heart and purposely make time to laugh, you’ll be amazed at how differently you will begin to view your job, your family, your relationships and yourself.
A. Surround yourself with amusing reminders to lighten up.
B. If you can’t find any humor at hand, recall something funny.
C. When you are around them, you’ll be more likely to laugh too.
D. But not everyone is good at laughing genuinely and accurately.
E. Try to schedule this right after the most stressful part of your day.
F. Attempt to laugh at your awkward situations rather than regret them.
G. Avoid negative people and don’t hold on to things that make you unhappy.
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. A 19. C 20. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。笑是最好的药。它有助于解决问题,改善关系,支持身心健康。但不是每个人都擅长真实准确地笑,所以文章就如何让欢笑成为生活的一部分提出了一些建议。
【16题详解】
根据后文Read the following suggestions and learn to make laughter part of your life.可知阅读下面的建议,学会让欢笑成为你生活的一部分。由此可知,虽然笑很有帮助,但是并不是每个人都擅长笑,所以本文提出了一些建议。故D选项“但并不是每个人都擅长真实准确地笑”符合语境,故选D。
【17题详解】
根据后文When something negative happens, try to make it a humorous story that will make you and others laugh.可知当消极的事情发生时,试着把它变成一个幽默的故事,让你和其他人都笑起来。由此可知,本句旨在建议把消极尴尬的事情拿来嘲笑,变成一个幽默的故事,让你和其他人都笑起来。故F选项“试着嘲笑你的尴尬处境,而不是后悔”符合语境,故选F。
【18题详解】
本句为本段中心句,根据后文Keep a toy on your desk or in your car. Put up a funny poster in your office. Choose a computer screensaver that makes you laugh. Frame photos of you and your family or friends having fun. All of these are good resources of laughter.可知在你的桌子上或车里放一个玩具。在你的办公室贴一张有趣的海报。选择一个让你笑的电脑屏幕保护程序。把你和你的家人或朋友玩得很开心的照片裱起来。所有这些都是欢笑的好资源。由此可知,本段是在说明用一些东西作为欢笑的资源,来提醒自己微笑放松。故A选项“用有趣的提醒来让自己放松”符合语境,故选A。
【19题详解】
结合上文Spend time with funny people. Even if you don’t consider yourself a humorous person, you can still seek out new friends who are ready to laugh and who can make you laugh. These are people who find humor in everyday events. Their playful points of view and laughter are contagious (传染).可知花时间和有趣的人在一起。即使你不认为自己是一个幽默的人,你仍然可以寻找那些准备好笑和能让你笑的新朋友。这些人在日常生活中发现幽默。他们戏谑的观点和笑声具有感染力。由此可知,本句承接上文说明,那些有趣的人有感染力,所以当你在他们身边的时候,你也更有可能笑。故C选项“当你在他们身边的时候,你也更有可能笑”符合语境,故选C。
【20题详解】
根据后文Try thinking back to a joke you heard or read, or a comedy you watched.可知试着回想一下你听到或读到的笑话,或你看过的喜剧。由此可知,本句是在说明可以通过回忆一些有趣的事情,来让自己笑。故B选项“如果你手边找不到任何幽默,回忆一些有趣的事情”符合语境,故选B。
第三部分 语言知识应用(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第四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Juleus Ghunta is a published children’s author and award-winning poet. But when he was young, he could ___21___ read. He grew up with his brothers in rural Western Jamaica, raised by their single mother. Life was tough, and with ___22___ resources, proper schooling seemed unattainable.
When Ghunta finally attended school, he couldn’t ___23___ on reading. Not only had he missed out on early schooling, but he had not been ___24___ to books. By sixth grade, he could only spell his name, but still couldn’t make out words or read with ___25___. He struggled in school with a deep sense of loss, feeling he did not ___26___ any success.
At age 12, a young teacher-in-training launched a special reading program for ___27___ students. Ghunta was the first to join. That teacher, whose name he can no longer ___28___ , became Ghunta’s unsung hero and changed his life.
The teacher was incredibly kind and ___29___, never giving up on him. Under her guidance, Ghunta’s reading skills greatly improved and his sense of inadequacy (能力不足) began to ____30____.
“She had left me with the gift of literacy (读写能力)” he said with a ____31____. “And a deeper appreciation of my talent. That was a true ____32____.”
After that, his life course ____33____. He graduated with academic honors and is now the author of two children’s books.
Years later, Ghunta returned to his old school, asking the principal and teachers if the young teacher was still there, but failed. Carrying this memory, however, he still hopes to find and thank her for seeing his ____34____ and being a source of light and hope in his life. He believes her influence was ____35____ to his success.
21. A. merely B. barely C. totally D. simply
22. A. abundant B. public C. limited D. financial
23. A. give up B. fall behind C. miss out D. catch up
24. A. exposed B. drawn C. adapted D. devoted
25. A. understanding B. hesitation C. reference D. caution
26. A. awe B. deserve C. remark D. wonder
27. A. disappointing B. struggling C. advanced D. demanding
28. A. recall B. respect C. pronounce D. recognize
29. A. serious B. persevering C. qualified D. ordinary
30. A. disappear B. endure C. form D. spread
31. A. sigh B. frown C. grin D. whisper
32. A. determination B. approach C. blessing D. risk
33. A. informed B. revealed C. shifted D. rejected
34. A. fame B. potential C. optimism D. outcome
35. A. accidental B. essential C. similar D. dim
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. A 26. B 27. B 28. A 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. C 33. C 34. B 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作家Juleus Ghunta幼年因贫困几乎不识字,直到12岁遇到一位坚持帮助他的老师,从此他的人生轨迹发生转变,多年后他仍心怀感激,希望找到这位无名恩师。
【21题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:但当他年幼的时候,他几乎不识字。A. merely仅仅;B. barely几乎不;C. totally完全;D. simply简单地。根据下文“proper schooling seemed unattainable”可知,Ghunta小时候没有接受正规教育,因此是指几乎不识字。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:生活很艰难,而且资源有限,接受正规教育似乎是不可能的。A. abundant丰富的;B. public公共的;C. limited有限的;D. financial金融的。根据上文“Life was tough”可知,当时Ghunta一家的生活很艰难,因此是指资源有限。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:当Ghunta终于上了学,他无法赶上阅读进度。A. give up放弃;B. fall behind落后;C. miss out错过;D. catch up赶上。根据上文“proper schooling seemed unattainable”可知,Ghunta小时候没有接受正规教育,因此是指无法赶上阅读进度。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他不仅错过了早期的教育,而且没有接触过书籍。A. exposed接触;B. drawn吸引;C. adapted适应;D. devoted投入。根据上文“Not only had he missed out on early schooling”可知,Ghunta不仅错过了早期的教育,而且没有接触过书籍,短语be exposed to意为“接触”。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:到六年级时,他只会拼写自己的名字,但仍然不能辨认单词或理解阅读。A. understanding理解力;B. hesitation犹豫;C. reference参考;D. caution谨慎。根据上文“By sixth grade, he could only spell his name, but still couldn’t make out words”可知,到六年级时,Ghunta的识字水平依然有限,因此是指无法理解阅读。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他在学校里苦苦挣扎,有一种深深的失落感,觉得自己不配获得任何成功。A. awe敬畏;B. deserve应得;C. remark评论;D. wonder好奇。根据上文“He struggled in school with a deep sense of loss”可知,Ghunta在学校里学的很吃力,有一种深深的失落感,因此是指觉得自己不配获得任何成功。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:12岁时,一位年轻的实习教师为学习困难的学生推出了一项特殊的阅读计划。A. disappointing令人失望的;B. struggling苦苦挣扎的;C. advanced先进的;D. demanding苛刻的。根据上文“He struggled”以及下文“Ghunta was the first to join.”可知,学习上很吃力的Ghunta第一个加入这项特殊的阅读计划,因此该计划是为在学习上苦苦挣扎的学生推出的,即学习困难的学生。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:那位老师,他已经回忆不起她的名字,却成了他心中的无名英雄,改变了他的一生。A. recall回忆起;B. respect尊重;C. pronounce发音;D. recognize认出。根据下文“became Ghunta’s unsung hero”可知,那位老师是Ghunta心中的无名英雄,因此是指回忆不起她的名字。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:老师非常善良,坚持不懈,从不放弃他。A. serious严肃的;B. persevering坚持不懈的;C. qualified合格的;D. ordinary普通的。根据下文“never giving up on him”可知,老师从不放弃Ghunta,因此是指她坚持不懈。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在她的指导下,Ghunta的阅读能力大大提高,他的能力不足感开始消失。A. disappear消失;B. endure忍受;C. form形成;D. spread传播。根据上文“Ghunta’s reading skills greatly improved”可知,Ghunta的阅读能力大大提高,因此是指能力不足感开始消失。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:“她给我留下了读写能力的礼物,”他笑着说。A. sigh叹息;B. frown皱眉;C. grin咧嘴笑;D. whisper耳语。根据上文“She had left me with the gift of literacy (读写能力)”可知,Ghunta感恩这位老师给自己留下了识字的礼物,grin“咧嘴笑”符合他说这句话时感恩、开心的心境。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:这是真正的幸事。A. determination决心;B. approach方法;C. blessing幸事;D. risk风险。根据上文“She had left me with the gift of literacy (读写能力)”和“And a deeper appreciation of my talent.”可知,这位老师给Ghunta留下了读写能力的礼物,让他意识到自己的天赋,因此是指这是真正的幸事。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:从那以后,他的人生轨迹发生了变化。A. informed告知;B. revealed揭示;C. shifted转变;D. rejected拒绝。根据下文“He graduated with academic honors and is now the author of two children’s books.”可知,原本在学习上苦苦挣扎的Ghunta以优异的成绩毕业,还成了两本儿童读物的作者,说明他的人生轨迹发生了变化。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:然而,带着这段记忆,他仍然希望找到并感谢她看到了他的潜力,成为他生命中光明和希望的源泉。A. fame名声;B. potential潜力;C. optimism乐观;D. outcome结果。根据上文“The teacher was incredibly kind and ___9___, never giving up on him.”可知,这位老师很友善,从未放弃Ghunta,因此是指看到了他的潜力。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:他相信她的影响对他的成功至关重要。A. accidental偶然的;B. essential非常重要的;C. similar相似的;D. dim昏暗的。根据上文“being a source of light and hope in his life”可知,Ghunta认为这位老师是自己生命中光明和希望的源泉,因此是指她的影响对他的成功至关重要。故选B。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Cross talk, or xiangsheng in Chinese, is a traditional Chinese comedy performance ____36____ (date) back to the Qing Dynasty. It typically features two performers engaging in a humorous and witty dialogue. The humor in cross talk comes not only from the jokes but also from the clever use of language, including puns, tongue twisters, and satirical comments____37____social issues. The art form ____38____ (regard) as a showcase of the immense power and flexibility of the Chinese language, requiring a high level of linguistic skill and quick thinking from performers.
One of the most charming aspects of cross talk is its ability to convey profound wisdom through laughter. Performers, ____39____ (dress) in long gowns, use their quick wit and rhythmic speech ____40____ (entertain) the audience while subtly educating them. In a way, a good cross talk performance is like a humorous lesson, blending entertainment with instruction.
Nowadays, cross talk is experiencing a revival among young people, ____41____ find it a refreshing way to connect with their cultural roots. Television shows and online platforms ____42____ (active) promote this ancient art, introducing it to a global audience. Its lasting popularity proves that the ____43____ (combine) of intelligence, humor, and social insight—core elements found in cross talk—is truly timeless. It stands as ____44____ brilliant example of how traditional culture can remain both ____45____ (delight) and deeply educational.
【答案】36. dating
37. on##about
38. is regarded
39. dressed
40. to entertain
41. who 42. actively
43. combination
44. a 45. delightful
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了中国传统喜剧表演形式——相声,包括其起源、幽默元素、魅力所在以及在当今年轻人中的复兴情况。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意: Cross talk,中文为“相声”,是一种可追溯到清朝的中国传统喜剧表演。date back to“追溯到”,无被动形式,此处用现在分词短语作后置定语,修饰performance。故填dating。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意:相声中的幽默不仅来自笑话,还来自对语言的巧妙运用,包括双关语、绕口令以及对社会问题的讽刺评论。comment on/about为固定搭配,意为“对……的评论”。故填on/about。
【38题详解】
考查动词语态。句意:这种艺术形式被视为汉语强大力量和灵活性的展示,要求表演者具备高水平的语言技能和快速的思维能力。本句描述客观事实,用一般现在时,且主语The art form与regard之间是被动关系,所以用一般现在时的被动语态,主语为单数,故填is regarded。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:表演者穿着长袍,用他们的机智和有节奏的语言来娱乐观众,同时巧妙地教育他们。be dressed in“穿着”,此处用过去分词短语作后置定语,修饰performers。故填dressed。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:表演者穿着长袍,用他们的机智和有节奏的语言来娱乐观众,同时巧妙地教育他们。use sth. to do sth.“用某物做某事”,此处用动词不定式作目的状语。故填to entertain。
【41题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:如今,相声在年轻人中正在经历复兴,他们发现这是一种与自己文化根源建立联系的令人耳目一新的方式。此处为非限制性定语从句,先行词为young people,指人,在从句中作主语,所以用关系代词who引导。故填who。
【42题详解】
考查副词。句意:电视节目和网络平台积极推广这种古老的艺术,将其介绍给全球观众。此处修饰动词promote,用副词actively“积极地”。故填actively。
【43题详解】
考查名词。句意:它经久不衰的受欢迎程度证明,智慧、幽默和社会洞察力——相声中的核心元素——的结合确实是永恒的。定冠词the后接名词作从句的主语,combine的名词形式为combination“结合”。故填combination。
【44题详解】
考查冠词。句意:它是传统文化如何既能令人愉悦又极具教育意义的一个杰出例子。example为可数名词单数,此处表示泛指“一个例子”,且brilliant是以辅音音素开头的单词,所以用不定冠词a。故填a。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意:它是传统文化如何既能令人愉悦又极具教育意义的一个杰出例子。remain为系动词,后接形容词作表语,此处表示“令人愉快的”,用形容词delightful。故填delightful。
第四部分 写作(满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是高二学生李华,最近在英语课堂上学习了有关幽默的知识。请你用英语写一篇关于幽默的好处的演讲稿。请包含以下要点,并至少补充一个你认为重要的幽默的其他好处。
1. 促进身体和心理健康;
2. 减轻学习和生活压力;
3. 促进与他人的友谊。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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【答案】One possible version:
Dear teachers and classmates,
Today, I’d like to talk about the benefits of humor.
Firstly, humor promotes both physical and mental health. When we laugh, our body releases endorphins that reduce pain and boost our mood, making us feel more energetic. Secondly, humor helps relieve stress from study and life. Even though schoolwork can be overwhelming, sharing a funny story with friends can lighten our burdens instantly. Moreover, humor strengthens friendships. People who laugh together tend to build stronger connections because it creates positive memories. Additionally, humor enhances creativity. Studies show that a relaxed mind, which humor provides, is more likely to think outside the box.
In conclusion, humor is not just about laughter. So, let’s embrace humor every day!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。题目要求学生以李华的身份,写一篇关于幽默的好处的演讲稿,需包含身心健康、学习与生活压力、友谊三方面的好处,并自行补充一个其他好处。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
减轻、缓解:relieve→alleviate, ease
倾向于做某事:tend to do→have a tendency to do, be inclined to do
产生:create→produce, generate
提高:enhance→improve
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:In conclusion, humor is not just about laughter.
拓展句:It can be concluded that humor is not just about laughter.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Even though schoolwork can be overwhelming, sharing a funny story with friends can lighten our burdens instantly. (运用了Even though引导让步状语从句、动名词短语作主语)
[高分句型2] People who laugh together tend to build stronger connections because it creates positive memories. (运用了who引导限制性定语从句、because引导原因状语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
David loved writing. When the school announced an English writing competition, David was eager to participate. He worked hard on his entry, believing it was his chance to prove himself. However, when the results were announced, David’s name wasn’t there. He felt a deep sense of disappointment and frustration, as if all his hard work had been in vain.
After the competition, David felt too embarrassed to talk about his failure. He spent days in his room, avoiding everyone. His former imagination seemed to have dried up, and he couldn’t find the motivation to write anymore. It felt like a part of him had been destroyed.
One afternoon, as David sat in his room, his English teacher, Mr. Carter, came to visit. Mr. Carter was a kind and encouraging teacher who had always believed in David s potential. He had noticed David’s absence in class and decided to check in on him.
“Hey, David,” Mr. Carter said gently. “I heard about the competition. I’m really sorry you didn’t win, but I know how much effort you put into it. You should be proud of yourself for trying.” David looked down, feeling defeated. “I just don’t get it, Mr. Carter,” he said quietly. “I worked so hard, but it wasn’t enough. I feel like I’m never going to be good enough.”
Mr. Carter sat down next to David and placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder., He said, “David, writing is not just about winning competitions. It’s about expressing yourself and sharing your ideas. Sometimes, even the best writers don’t win. But that doesn’t mean they’re not good. It just means they need to keep trying and learning.”
With Mr. Carter’s encouragement, David began to analyze his writing. They discussed the strengths and weaknesses of his entry, and Mr. Carter offered valuable suggestions. David started to feel more confident and motivated. He realized that failure was just a part of the learning process.
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。
Over the next few weeks, David threw himself back into his writing.
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The next school year brought another writing competition.
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【答案】
Over the next few weeks, David threw himself back into his writing. He practiced every day, incorporating Mr. Carter’s advice. He wrote essays, short stories, and even poetry, constantly pushing himself to improve. Slowly but surely, his confidence grew, and he began to enjoy writing again. He found that the more he wrote, the more ideas flowed through his mind. Each word he put on paper felt like a small victory, and he started to see his writing in a new light. He realized that the joy of writing wasn’t just in winning competitions, but in the process of creation itself.
The next school year brought another writing competition. This time, David was determined to give it his best shot. He submitted an essay that he had worked on for weeks, feeling more prepared and hopeful than ever before. When the results were announced, David’s heart raced with anticipation. To his delight, his name was called as one of the winners. He couldn’t believe it — he had done it! All the hard work and perseverance had paid off. David knew that this victory was not just his own; it was evidence for the power of believing in oneself and never giving up.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述大卫热爱写作,参加英语写作比赛却失利,他失望沮丧,英语老师卡特先生安慰并鼓励他,他开始分析自己的写作。
【详解】1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“在接下来的几周里,大卫重新投入到写作中。”可知,第一段可描述大卫按照卡特先生的建议坚持练习写作,逐渐找回信心,重新享受写作的过程。
②由第二段首句内容“新的学年带来了另一场写作比赛。”可知,第二段可描述大卫积极参赛,最终获得胜利,明白了坚持和相信自己的力量。
2. 续写线索:投入写作练习——信心增长——参加新比赛——获得胜利——明白坚持的力量
3. 词汇激活:
行为类
①提高:improve/advance
②开始:begin/start
③提交:submit/hand in
情绪类
①愉快:joy/delight/happiness
②下定决心的:determined/resolved
【点睛】[高分句型1] He practiced every day, incorporating Mr. Carter’s advice.(运用了现在分词作伴随状语)
[高分句型2] When the results were announced, David’s heart raced with anticipation. (运用了when引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型3] David knew that this victory was not just his own; it was evidence for the power of believing in oneself and never giving up. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
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