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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。
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1.What is the woman doing?( )
A.Having lunch.
B.Sending an e-mail.
C.Attending a meeting.
听力材料:(Text 1)
M:Amy, lunch is ready.
W:Wait a moment. I am sending an e-mail.①
M:Come on. I have to attend a meeting in half an hour.
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2.What are the speakers talking about?( )
A.Work plans. B.The Internet. C.Their jobs.
听力材料:(Text 2)
M:I'm so bored. I have nothing to do at work.② I just surf the Internet all day long.
W:I'm so busy at work and it's driving me crazy. I really wish I had your job.②
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3.Why does the man talk to the woman?( )
A.To report his loss.
B.To get a train ticket.
C.To have a driving lesson.
听力材料:(Text 3)
W:Can I help you, sir?
M:Yes, I've been a bit careless and left my driver's license on a train.③
W:Oh dear! Well, let's take some details and see what we can do.
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4.Why does the woman refuse the dessert?( )
A.She doesn't feel hot today.
B.She doesn't like the ice cream.
C.She doesn't want to gain weight.
听力材料:(Text 4)
M:I think I'll order the chocolate ice cream because it's really hot today.
W:No dessert for me. I can hardly get into my jeans.④
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5.Where does the conversation most probably take place?( )
A.In a theater. B.In a library. C.In a classroom.
听力材料:(Text 5)
M:Can I stay here for just another minute? I really need to look up something on Shakespeare.⑤
W:Sorry. Everyone is supposed to put books back on the shelf when the closing bell sounds.⑤
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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。
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听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.What does the man think of fishing?( )
A.It clears his mind.
B.It brings him great fun.
C.It takes much patience.
7.What does the man like most about fishing?( )
A.Watching nature.
B.Fishing with his daughter.
C.Reading books about fishing.
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听力材料:(Text 6)
W:Dad, why do you like fishing so much?
M:Fishing is a good way to have a clearer mind.⑥
W:Is that because you stay in nature and everything is so fresh?
M:That's exactly why.
W:Don't you get bored just sitting there and waiting? For me, I'd rather stay at home and do some reading. It is more fun.
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M:There is more to fishing than just sitting there and waiting.
W:What do you mean?
M:To be a good fisherman, you have to watch nature and understand nature.
W:Is that what you like most about fishing?
M:No. I like fishing together with you the most.⑦
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听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8.How long did the woman study in France?( )
A.For one year. B.For two years. C.For three years.
9.Which part of French is most difficult for the woman?( )
A.Its grammar. B.Its pronunciation. C.Its vocabulary.
10.What is the man's native language?( )
A.English. B.French. C.Italian.
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听力材料:(Text 7)
M:What are you studying in university?
W:I'm studying French. I have been studying French for around three years.
M:Impressive! Have you been to France?
W:Yes. I studied there for a year.⑧
M:Cool! You must be fluent in French.
W:I wish! I can make simple conversations, but I'm far from fluent.
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M:Well, French is known as one of the most difficult languages, especially its grammar.
W:Right. But for me, French grammar is actually not that hard.
M:French words are difficult to memorize, right?
W:True. But for me, the hardest part is its pronunciation,⑨ which is very different from my native language, Italian.
M:I see. Anyway, it's amazing that you speak two foreign languages. I'd be so happy if I could speak another language besides English.⑩
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听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11.What kind of party will the woman have?( )
A.A pool party.
B.An ice-skating party.
C.A roller-skating party.
12.Who will the man to be invited to the woman's party?( )
A.Melinda. B.Kelly. C.Mike.
13.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?( )
A.Husband and wife. B.Brother and sister. C.Classmates.
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听力材料:(Text 8)
W:What do you think I should do for my birthday this year?
M:You should have a really big party! Maybe a pool party!
W:That would be fun. I don't really like swimming,though. Maybe I'll have a roller-skating party.
M:What about an ice-skating party?
W:Yeah, that's even better!⑪ I'll definitely invite Katie and Sammy.
M:What about Melinda?
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W:Yes, Melinda, too. Do you think I should invite Kelly?
M:No, because she didn't invite you to her party last month. Am I allowed to invite anyone?
W:You can invite one friend, but that's it.
M:Fine. I'll invite my classmate Mike.⑫ If Mom and Dad say it's okay to rent the entire place, we can decorate it with balloons.⑬ I know your favorite cake is cheesecake, but you should get an ice-cream cake instead.
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W:Those are all great ideas.
M:You can call the party “Patty's Wonderland”. Maybe Mom will let us rent some animals, like deer and penguins!
W:I don't think that would be possible.
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听第9段材料,回答第14 至17题。
14.How did the man sleep last night?( )
A.He slept badly.
B.He slept soundly.
C.He woke up once.
15.What will the man have to attend this morning?( )
A.A few classes. B.An interview. C.A meeting.
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16.What does the woman ask the man to do in a traffic jam?( )
A.Be patient.
B.Breathe deeply.
C.Listen to the news.
17.What probably is the man?( )
A.A teacher. B.A student. C.A taxi driver.
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听力材料:(Text 9)
W:Good morning, Steve! Did you sleep well last night?
M:I slept like a baby. I didn't wake up once.⑭
W:That's great news! You look much better than you did yesterday.
M:I feel more relaxed now, but I'm still worried about something.
W:What's that?
M:Well, I have to drive to school for a meeting this morning,⑮ and I'm going to end up getting stuck in rush-hour traffic. For me, traffic jams are always quite annoying, because I'm pretty impatient. What can I do then?
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W:Just breathe deeply.⑯
M:OK. I'll try that.
W:Is there anything else bothering you?
M:Just one more thing. A school called me this morning to see if I could teach a few classes this weekend and I don't know what to do.⑰
W:Try not to take on more than you can deal with.
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听第10段材料,回答第18 至20题。
18.What is very important to the speaker?( )
A.A nice view. B.A big kitchen. C.A school nearby.
19.How does the speaker usually get around?( )
A.She walks. B.She drives a car. C.She takes a bus.
20.What can we learn about the speaker?( )
A.She is married.
B.She uses the Internet a lot.
C.She likes to cook at home.
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听力材料:(Text 10)
W:I'm looking for a small apartment or maybe a small house. It is about 60 squaremetres, nothing big. I only need two bedrooms, one for me and the other for guests. One bathroom will do, and to be honest, I hardly ever cook so the kitchen doesn't have to be very big. It's really important that I don't want to be looking at just another apartment block. An apartment in front of a park would be perfect but a top floor apartment would do fine.⑱ Then I
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would like it to be near a bus station because I don't have a car and use public transportation all the time.⑲ I'm single and have no kids so schools are not important. And there is just one other thing—I do a lot of work on the Internet and so I would need a convenient network.⑳ Do you think you have anything that matches my requirements?
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第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Watching movies is great for improving your English. And if you choose films that you enjoy watching, you'll learn English without even realising it! Here are four movies that are perfect for English learners.
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Charlotte's Web (2006)
Story: The power of friendship between a pig (Wilbur) and a spider (Charlotte).
The live-action film, a fine adaptation of E. B.White's book, will entertain the young audience with cute talking animals and easy-to-follow language. Adults will also be charmed by heartwarming good time and learn to look at the world with curiosity and joy.
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Toy Story (1995)
Story: A cartoon film about toys that come to life when children and adults aren't around.
The storylines are clear and the characters use simple but useful language. Though it's mainly for kids, Toy Story doesn't feel childish. The story and jokes also attracted adults, so parents would be more likely to take their children to see the film.
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Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Story: Things go wrong when a group of kids get a free tour of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory.
This film is also great for English learners as it is generally easy to follow. And you'll hear some extracts (选段) from English literature because Willy often quotes well-known writers such as Oscar Wilde and Shakespeare.
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The Sound of Music (1965)
Story: A young woman (Maria) becomes the nanny for seven children in a house in the Austrian Alps.
The Sound of Music is a musical and listening to music is one of the best ways to improve your English. Many of the film's songs have become classics because they're so catchy.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四部电影的特点和适合观看的人群,旨在帮助英语学习者通过看电影提高英语水平。
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21.Which movie attracts cartoon lovers most?( )
A.Charlotte's Web (2006).
B.Toy Story (1995).
C.Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (1971).
D.The Sound of Music (1965).
解析:细节理解题。根据Toy Story (1995)部分中的“A cartoon film about toys that come to life when children and adults aren't around.”可知,《玩具总动员》最吸引卡通爱好者。
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22.What do Charlie & the Chocolate Factory and The Sound of Music have in common?( )
A.They are preferred by housewives.
B.They are musicals.
C.They are based on classic works.
D.They have children characters.
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解析:细节理解题。根据Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (1971)部分中的“Things go wrong...chocolate factory.”以及The Sound of Music (1965)部分中的“A young woman...in the Austrian Alps.”可知,《查理与巧克力工厂》和《音乐之声》的共同之处是他们有儿童角色。
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23.Where is this passage probably taken from?( )
A.A music blog. B.A language magazine.
C.A movie poster. D.A toy advertisement.
解析:文章出处题。根据第一段内容可推知,这篇文章可能来自一本语言杂志。
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Before I came to the United States years ago, I had thought that culture separated people, but I have realized now that cultures are closer than we know. In the United States, there are certainly more differences than similarities when comparing it to my country.
An amazing aspect of culture is the food produced. I've always been a foodie (美食家). When I was hungry, there were many foreign signs of restaurants, but deciding which one was a difficult
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task. I remember reading the sign for “Chipotle” and I had no idea what was served there.
Who would ever have imagined that an experience as simple as trying new food would produce thoughts of cultures?I find it truly beautiful that each culture brings different spices and tastes to the table. I have tried wonderful foods from all sorts of cultures. Each is very unique and atmospheres are also quite interesting and culturally affected. Although the food may taste different,
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preparation can be somewhat consistent (一致的). Many of the foods I have tasted have had similar mechanisms of cooking (烹饪机制).
Here in the United States, it can be somewhat difficult to express all of my culture, mainly because there are many different cultures here. But I have found common ground on these matters and have learned to adapt to different cultures.
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I have learned how to live in two cultures. I'm not saying it's easy, and I'm not saying that it's extremely hard,but it's all about balance. Each person has their own culture. Life has too many things to care. The theory of “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” is very applicable in most situations. Throughout my experiences here, I have certainly learned a lot about others. Culture is something different to many people but in the end, it connects all of us. Cultures bring others together to create new and exciting situations.
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【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者以自己在异乡的经历告诉我们如何在不同的文化中生活。
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24.What does the author learn about culture after coming to the United States?( )
A.Culture separates people.
B.Culture is from local food.
C.Culture is closer than he knows.
D.Food is the culture that unites people.
解析:细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Before I came to the United States...cultures are closer than we know.”可知,作者意识到文化之间的联系比我们所了解的更紧密。
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25.What made the author confused about American food?( )
A.The choice of proper food.
B.The ways of serving food.
C.The different tastes of food.
D.The methods of food production.
解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中的“When I was hungry...which one was a difficult task.”可知,关于美国的食物,让作者困惑的是如何在众多餐馆中选择适合自己的食物。
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26.What does the author find beautiful about different cultures?( )
A.Each culture has unique atmosphere.
B.Each culture brings different tastes to the table.
C.All foods from different cultures taste the same.
D.Preparation methods of food are similar across cultures.
解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I find it truly beautiful...tastes to the table.”可知,不同的文化带来不同口味的食物。
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27.How does the author feel about living in two cultures?( )
A.Difficult. B.Unpleasant. C.Awkward. D.Helpful.
解析:推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Throughout my experiences here...create new and exciting situations.”可知,作者认为生活在两种不同的文化环境中是有益的。
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The English spoken in Australia, Great Britain and America has a surprising number of differences. Here are some of the common differences that you will find between these three kinds of English.
Pronunciation among the three types of English can be different. In American English, the “r” at the end of a word almost always affects its pronunciation, while in Australian and British English, the “r” is often silent. Australian English is unique due to the fact that
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many words have sounds that are gone. Instead of saying “good day”, Australian speakers say “g' day”. The main pronunciation difference between the three, however, is the pronunciation of the vowel (元音) sounds.
Not only do the three types of English sound different, but they are also spelled differently. In some ways, the spelling shows the difference in pronunciation. For example, Americans use the word “airplane”. In Great Britain, the word is “aeroplane”, and it is
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pronounced with an “o” sound. Another example is the word “aluminium”, which is the UK spelling, and “aluminum” is the US spelling. Can you find the difference? In this example, the Australian spelling is the same as the UK spelling.
Another common spelling difference between British English and American English is the use of “-our” or“-or” at the end of a word. For example, in the UK, colour, flavour, honour are words that all end with“-our”. In America, they are spelled with “-or” endings. In Australia, the “-our” spelling is almost universal.
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Also, the endings “-re” and “-er” are different between different English dialects. In America, you will go to the theater or fitness center, while in Britain you will visit the theatre or fitness centre. Again, Australian English follows the British way.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了澳大利亚英语、英式英语和美式英语的一些不同之处。
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28.The main pronunciation difference between American English and British English lies in ___.
A.the sound of “r” at the end of words
B.the words with sounds that are gone
C.the vowel sounds of some words
D.the last sound of many words
解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The main pronunciation difference...is the pronunciation of the vowel sounds.”可知,美式英语和英式英语的主要发音区别在于一些单词的元音发音。
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29.Which of the following words belongs to the Australian spelling?( )
A.Airplane. B.Flavor. C.Theater. D.Aluminium.
解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Another example is the word ‘aluminium’...the same as the UK spelling.”可知,aluminium这个单词在英式英语和澳大利亚英语中的拼写是一样的。
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30.What can we learn after reading the passage?( )
A.Australian English has become the most popular English now.
B.Australian English is more difficult to learn than American English.
C.Australian English is more difficult to follow than American English.
D.Australian English follows the British way more than the American way.
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解析:推理判断题。根据第三段中的“In this example, the Australian spelling is the same as the UK spelling.”及最后一段中的“Australian English follows the British way.”可知,澳大利亚英语更追随英式英语而不是美式英语。
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31.What's the author's purpose in writing this passage?( )
A.To show that English has developed differently in different countries.
B.To tell the differences between American, British and Australian English.
C.To encourage us to explore the differences of English used in different countries.
D.To suggest we speak different English when we are chatting with people from different countries.
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解析:写作意图题。通读全文,尤其是第一段内容可知,作者写这篇文章的目的是区分美式英语、英式英语和澳大利亚英语。
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A new study has found that some of the hottest heatwaves in history happened a long time ago and were not well known. Scientists from the University of Bristol did this research and said that as our world gets warmer, we can expect even hotter heatwaves in the future.
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The study found five very hot heatwaves that were not talked about much. Dr. Vikki Thompson, who led the study, said that the heatwaves in Canada and the United States were very surprising, but there were even hotter ones in the past. She also said that using what we know about the climate, we can guess that very hot days will get more common in the next 100 years.
Heatwaves can cause a lot of problems. The one in western North America was very bad and caused many disasters.
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It also started big fires that damaged many things and ruined crops. People will remember this heatwave because it caused so much damage.
Even though the hottest places are not always the ones that have the biggest problems, they are often connected. Knowing more about the very hot days and where they happen can help protect the most vulnerable regions.
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Professor Dann Mitchell, who also worked on the study, said that climate change is a big health problem for everyone on Earth. He pointed out that many heatwaves in places that are not very rich were not noticed. When a country gets very hot, it can cause many people to die, especially if the temperature is not normal for them.
The University of Bristol cares about the problems caused by climate change and wants to help fix them. In 2019, it was the first university in the UK to say that there is a climate emergency.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项关于历史上极端热浪的研究,并探讨了热浪对人类社会和环境的影响。
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32.What can we expect about heatwaves in the future?( )
A.They will decrease in amount.
B.They will only affect certain regions.
C.They will have no impact on global health.
D.They will increase in degree over the coming century.
解析:推理判断题。根据第二段中的“She also said that...very hot days will get more common in the next 100 years.”可知,我们可以预测在接下来的一个世纪里热浪的程度会增加。
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33.What does the underlined word “disasters” in paragraph 3 mean?( )
A.Cuts in food production.
B.Events resulting in great loss.
C.Activities held by government.
D.Something important to environment.
解析:词义猜测题。根据第三段中的“It also started...because it caused so much damage.”可推知,热浪造成破坏,画线词指那些导致重大损失或破坏的事件。
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34.Why is it important to understand where the hottest heatwaves have happened?( )
A.To predict where the next heatwave will happen.
B.To find the connection between heatwaves and crop yields.
C.To help take measures to protect the most vulnerable regions.
D.To determine which countries need to reduce their greenhouse gas.
解析:细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Knowing more about the very hot days...the most vulnerable regions.”可知,了解最热的热浪发生在哪里可以帮助保护那些最易受影响的地区。
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35.What can we know from paragraph 5?( )
A.Climate change has had a great influence on health.
B.The heatwaves outside of the developed world are always noticed.
C.The death rate related to the climate change is expected to be lower.
D.Developing countries are warned of the influences of climate change.
解析:推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Professor Dann Mitchell...is a big health problem for everyone on Earth.”可知,气候变化对健康产生了很大的影响。
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第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面的短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
What do you think it takes to be a successful language learner? And can anyone become a good language learner? Even though you might think that there are many things for a person to do to become a successful language learner, it doesn't. 36._____________________
_______________ Any person can become a good language learner. Well, there are some secrets to becoming a successful language learner.
B.Just the opposite, it is quite simple.
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解析:根据上文“Even though you might think that...a successful language learner, it doesn't.”可知,空处应与上文形成转折,并指出成为成功的语言学习者其实很简单。B项符合语境。
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Don't be shy to make mistakes. Actually every person in the world who learns a foreign language makes mistakes while studying. 37._______________________________________ You shouldn't be ashamed of it. Instead of being shy, try to learn from your mistakes. Give them one more experience that can help you in language learning.
E.That's a normal part of language learning.
解析:根据上文“Actually every person...makes mistakes while studying.”可知,空处应进一步说明犯错误是学习外语过程中的正常现象。E项承接上文,符合语境。
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Track your progress. One more secret of successful language learners is tracking their progress. 38.___________________________
_______________________________ At the end of every week, you can see and track how far you've come, how many words you've learned, or which grammar parts you've learned to use properly.
G.For example, set your goals weekly when learning a new language.
解析:根据上文“Track your progress. One more...their progress.”可知,空处应具体说明如何追踪自己的进步。G项承接上文,符合语境。
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39.______________________________________ For example, if you are waiting in a long queue, use that time to listen to TED Talks to improve your listening skills. Or if you need a long time to get to work, make full use of it and use it to listen to audiobooks (有声读物) or read some useful books about language learning.
C.Practice the language whenever you can.
解析:根据下文“For example, if you are waiting...about language learning.”可知,下文给出了一些利用碎片时间练习和学习语言的例子。空处应强调尽可能多地练习语言。C项引出下文,符合语境。
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some time in the country where the language is spoken. It can be quite challenging at first, especially if you just started learning the language. 40._______________________________________________
F.However, over time it takes you to full fluency.
Immerse (沉浸) yourself in the language. By immersion in language learning, it is considered that a language learner has to use the language you're learning all the time. Mainly, it is spending
解析:根据上文“Mainly, it is spending some time...just started learning the language.”可知,空处应进一步说明在目标语言国家待一段时间的长期效果。F项承接上文,符合语境。
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A.Be patient and careful.
B.Just the opposite, it is quite simple.
C.Practice the language whenever you can.
D.This can also be a chance to meet people!
E.That's a normal part of language learning.
F.However, over time it takes you to full fluency.
G.For example, set your goals weekly when learning a new language.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了成为成功的语言学习者的几个秘诀。
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B
解析:根据上文“Even though you might think that...a successful language learner, it doesn't.”可知,空处应与上文形成转折,并指出成为成功的语言学习者其实很简单。B项符合语境。
37.___
E
解析:根据上文“Actually every person...makes mistakes while studying.”可知,空处应进一步说明犯错误是学习外语过程中的正常现象。E项承接上文,符合语境。
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38.___
G
解析:根据上文“Track your progress. One more...their progress.”可知,空处应具体说明如何追踪自己的进步。G项承接上文,符合语境。
39.___
C
解析:根据下文“For example, if you are waiting...about language learning.”可知,下文给出了一些利用碎片时间练习和学习语言的例子。空处应强调尽可能多地练习语言。C项引出下文,符合语境。
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40.___
F
解析:根据上文“Mainly, it is spending some time...just started learning the language.”可知,空处应进一步说明在目标语言国家待一段时间的长期效果。F项承接上文,符合语境。
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第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
As a freshman in high school, I faced a lot of problems while learning English. It was a major _____________ for me, and my progress was slow. _____________, I often felt defeated by the ups and downs of language learning. My _____________ towards English was not positive, and it seemed like a very difficult task.
C.struggle
B.Actually
D.attitude
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One day, my English teacher noticed my problems and _____________ my situation as a common type of challenges that many students face. She sat with me and provided _____________ suggestions on how to learn English. She _____________ the importance of having the right attitude and determination, which she said were key _____________ in solving the difficulties. She _____________ classic methods to me, like keeping a vocabulary journal and connecting new words with characters in my favorite movies. It made the learning process more _____________.
A.referred to
C.specific
B.stressed
D.factors
A.recommended
C.interesting
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With her help, my English skills began to improve _____________. I learned that my attitude was an important _____________ that could help me make progress. This experience taught me that with the right _____________, any difficulty can be solved. It proves the saying, “Where there's a will, there's a way.”
Now, when I look back, I see that my first difficulties were just a part of the learning _____________. I've come to understand that every _____________ is a chance to grow, and with hard work, there's nothing that can't be _____________.
B.rapidly
D.point
B.means
A.journey
C.challenge
D.achieved
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【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者高中英语学习的经历。
41.( ) A.process B.adventure C.struggle D.difference
解析:根据上文“As a freshman in high school, I faced a lot of problems while learning English.”可知,作者在学习英语时面临很多问题,进步缓慢,所以这是一种挣扎(struggle)。
42.( ) A.Politely B.Actually C.Equally D.Likely
解析:根据下文“I often felt defeated by the ups and downs of language learning”可知,下文是对现实的客观描述,actually符合语境。
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43.( ) A.choice B.design C.credit D.attitude
解析:根据下文“my attitude was an important ____ that could help me make progress”可知,此处指的是作者对英语的态度(attitude)。
44.( ) A.referred to B.turned to C.checked out D.worked out
解析:根据下文“my situation...many students face”可知,英语老师把作者的情况视为许多学生面临的常见挑战类型。“refer to...as...”意为“把……当作……”,为固定搭配。
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45.( ) A.annoying B.confident C.specific D.confusing
解析:根据下文“suggestions on how to learn English”可知,英语老师给出具体的(specific)学习英语的建议。
46.( ) A.impressed B.stressed C.admired D.organized
解析:根据下文“the importance of having the right attitude and determination”可知,老师强调(stress)了正确的态度和决心的重要性。
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47.( ) A.effects B.documents C.affairs D.factors
解析:根据上文“having the right attitude and determination”和下文“in solving the difficulties”可知,正确的态度和决心是解决困难的关键因素(factor)。
48.( ) A.recommended B.commented C.contacted D.regarded
解析:根据下文“classic methods to me...my favorite movies”可知,老师给作者推荐(recommend)了学习方法。
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49.( ) A.useful B.traditional C.interesting D.calm
解析:根据上文“She____ classic methods to me...my favorite movies.”可知,这些方法使学习过程变得更加有趣(interesting)。
50.( ) A.creatively B.rapidly C.softly D.carefully
解析:根据上文“With her help, my English skills began to improve”可知,在老师的帮助下,作者的英语技能开始迅速(rapidly)提高。
51.( ) A.program B.destination C.project D.point
解析:根据下文“that could help me make progress”可知,作者意识到态度是一个可以帮助自己取得进步的要点(point)。
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52.( ) A.clues B.means C.summaries D.demands
解析:根据上文“She ___ classic methods to me...the learning process more”及下文“any difficulty can be solved”可知,只要有正确的方法(means),可以解决任何困难。
53.( ) A.journey B.source C.quality D.symbol
解析:根据上文“Now, when I look back, I see that my first difficulties were just a part of the learning”可知,困难只是学习旅程(journey)的一部分。
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54.( ) A.strategy B.aid C.challenge D.situation
解析:根据下文“is a chance to grow”并结合语境可知,每次挑战(challenge)都是一次成长的机会。
55.( ) A.competed B.preserved C.hosted D.achieved
解析:根据上文“with hard work, there's nothing that can't be”可知,只要努力,就没有什么不能实现(achieve)的。
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第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The marks carved on rocks 8,000 years ago are considered as the first example of Chinese characters, Hanzi. Ancient Chinese people 56._________(record) what they saw in the world by drawing. Legends say that Chinese characters are pictures 57.__________ can be read. Westerners often say that Hanzi are
recorded
which/that
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pictographs that resemble physical objects. Meanwhile, some Hanzi are made up 58.___ symbols which represent sound. 59._________(look) back at history, we can understand the life of people they mention with Hanzi. There are 2,500 Chinese 60._______(word) that are frequently used. A good grasp of these Hanzi is like 61.________(read) an encyclopedia (百科全书) on China.
of
Looking
words
reading
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While on the other side of the earth, Egyptian Hieroglyphs (埃及象形文字), the carved symbols on the temple walls by ancient Egyptians, 62.______________(recognize) as the oldest Egyptian writings. The single symbol or combined symbols could give a 63.___________(describe) of an important event in ancient Egypt. However, Egyptian Hieroglyphs suddenly ended about 1,600 years ago, which confused the 64.________(great) minds in the study of Egyptian archaeology (考古学) for many centuries.
are recognized
description
greatest
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Finally, the possibility of decoding (解码) hieroglyphs came about with the discovery of the Rosetta stone in 1799.After that, archaeologists were able to use their knowledge of Greek to gradually understand 65.____ meaning of the hieroglyphic symbols.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了汉字的起源、特点及其与埃及象形文字的对比,强调了汉字的独特性和解码埃及象形文字的突破。
the
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56._________
recorded
解析:考查动词的时态和语态。分析句子结构可知,空处是本句的谓语动词,record与主语Ancient Chinese people之间是主动关系,结合saw可知,句子描述的是过去发生的事情,应用一般过去时。
57.__________
which/that
解析:考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,空处引导定语从句,修饰先行词pictures,在从句中作主语,先行词指物,应用关系代词which/that引导。
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58.___
of
解析:考查介词。 be made up of为固定短语,意为“由……组成”。
59._________
Looking
解析:考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,空处作非谓语。动词look与其逻辑主语we之间为主动关系,应用现在分词形式作状语,且单词位于句首,首字母应大写。
60._______
words
解析:考查名词复数。 可数名词word由数词2 500修饰,应用复数形式。
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61.________
reading
解析:考查非谓语动词。 介词like后跟动词-ing形式作宾语。
62.______________
are recognized
解析:考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知,空处作谓语,描述客观事实,应用一般现在时;动词recognize与主语the carved symbols之间为被动关系,应用被动语态;且主语为复数,谓语动词也应用复数形式。
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63.___________
description
解析:考查名词。空处作宾语,应用名词形式,意为“描述”,空前有不定冠词a修饰,应用单数形式。
64.________
greatest
解析:考查形容词最高级。空处作定语修饰名词minds,结合句意和定冠词the可知,应用形容词最高级greatest,表示“最伟大的头脑”。
65.____
the
解析:考查冠词。 根据句意和空后的“meaning of the hieroglyphic symbols”可知,此处特指“象形符号的含义”,应用定冠词the。
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第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华,你校打算成立一个英语俱乐部,想邀请外教戴维(David)参加,请你给戴维写一封邀请函,内容包括:
1.成立俱乐部的目的;
2.活动内容、时间及地点;
3.发出邀请。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可适当增加细节,使行文连贯。
___________________________________________________________
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One possible version:
Dear David,
I'm Li Hua, a student in Class 1 Grade 1.To arouse our interest in English learning and provide a platform for us to practice English, our school has decided to set up an English Club.
We'll gather in the meeting room after school every Friday afternoon, when various activities will be organized and performed, like singing English songs, watching English movies, and having debates in English.
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I'm much honored to invite you to join us representing our school. I hold the firm belief that your appearance in our club will certainly inspire us all to become more interested in English and therefore work harder at English.
Hoping to see you every Friday afternoon.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面的材料,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。
When I was in junior high school, math was my greatest challenge. No matter how hard I tried, I always seemed to fall short. My test scores were often disappointing, and I felt my teenage life was full of confusion and frustration. However, everything changed, thanks to the great support of my teacher, Mr. Green, and my classmates.
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One day, after another poor test result, I stayed behind after class, feeling defeated. Mr. Green noticed my sadness and came to me with a smile. “Don't worry, Jack,” he said softly. “Everyone may find something difficult. The important thing is not to give up. Let's work on this together.”
Mr. Green started explaining each concept more patiently, breaking it down into simpler parts. He used real-life examples to make ideas easy to understand. Every time after class, he would
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come to my seat and ask me if I understood the lesson. His devotion and encouragement helped me a lot, and slowly, I began to see improvement.
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My classmates also played a role in my progress. My best friend, Mike, was good at math. He offered to study with me during breaks. We would sit in the library, going over problems. He told me to face my mistakes bravely, and his positive attitude influenced me.
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I would never forget the week before our final exams. I was struggling with a math problem. Despite Mr. Green's and Mike's help, I couldn't solve it. One afternoon, Mike suggested we turn it into a game. He created a set of flashcards with different solutions. We took turns drawing cards and solving the problem as quickly as possible. Most importantly, we found joy in it. Of course, I made great progress in math.
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The day of the final exam arrived. I took a deep breath and remembered all the hard work and support I had received. When the result was announced, I could hardly believe my eyes: I had scored the highest mark in my class in math. Later, we formed a group and invited more students to learn math together.
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注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
We studied hard for the senior high school entrance examination. ___________________________________________________________
As I walked into my senior high school on the first day, I met Mike. ________________________________________________
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One possible version:
We studied hard for the senior high school entrance examination. We held some activities, where we exchanged tips for learning math, and we deepened our friendship as well. Finally, most of us did well in math in the senior high school entrance examination. The experiences and friendships I gained during that time were invaluable, shaping my confidence and enthusiasm for learning. I was admitted to a good senior high school as expected, and I couldn't wait to welcome the new campus life.
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As I walked into my senior high school on the first day, I met Mike. Our eyes widened in surprise. Almost at the same time, we said, “Hi, we are schoolmates again.” We were proud and determined. We would continue to study together in the same school, ready to face new challenges and achieve greater heights. My experience in junior high school had taught me an invaluable lesson: Perseverance and support could turn challenges into opportunities for growth. Senior high school was my new start, and I was ready to make the most of it.
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