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2025-2026学年度第一学期高一年级英语学科第三次考试
(外研版必修一1-6单元,必修二1-3单元)
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)
1. What can the woman have?
A. Fruit. B. Vegetables. C. Coffee.
2. What does the woman think of Gina?
A. Untidy. B. Unusual. C. Impolite.
3. When will the speakers meet?
A. At 5:00. B. At 5:45. C. At 6:15.
4. What does the woman think of the man’s leaving?
A. She is annoyed. B. She is excited. C. She is understanding.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. The man’s friends. B. The man’s school life. C. The man’s weekend plan.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分,满分22. 5分)
听第 6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. When does the meeting end?
A At 8:30. B. At 9:00. C. At 10:30.
7. What do we know about the woman?
A. She was late for work today.
B. She will be the man’s assistant.
C. She is a new worker of the company.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A Father and daughter. B. Teacher and student. C. Salesman and customer.
9. When does the bookshop close on weekends?
A. At 5:00 pm. B. At 7:15 pm. C. At 9:30 pm.
10. What can the woman get for free if she buys a dictionary?
A. A diary. B. A poster. C. A magazine.
听第 8 段材料,回答第 11至 13 题。
11. What is the woman good at?
A. Singing. B. Skiing. C. Swimming.
12. What does the woman like doing in summer holidays?
A. Playing the guitar. B. Swimming in the sea. C. Going to the mountains.
13. What is the woman’s favourite subject?
A. Maths. B. History. C. Geography.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What time is it now by the man’s watch?
A. 3:30 am. B. 8:00 am. C. 7:30 pm.
15. What does the woman want to do?
A. Set her watch. B. Sleep for a while. C. Ask for a blanket.
16. Why can’t the woman hear properly?
A. Because of the loud noise made by passengers.
B. Because of the loud noise made by the plane engine.
C. Because of the change in air pressure.
17. What can we learn from the conversation?
A. It’s a short flight. B. The speakers are landing now. C. The plane is going to take off soon.
听第10 段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker doing?
A. Asking for help. B. Giving a lesson. C. Sharing experience.
19. What was the speaker’s biggest headache in learning English?
A. Grammar. B. Vocabulary. C. Listening.
20. What did the speaker’s teacher suggest?
A. Making better use of a dictionary. B. Working harder than others. C. Reading more good books.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分,满分37. 5分)
A
Europe is one of the world’s most varied continents in terms of culture, history and geographical diversity. The following are some natural wonders in Europe that can take your breath away.
Norway: Svalbard
Svalbard represents one of the farthest regions of the world, as well as one of the most northernmost inhabited landmasses on earth. This region lies close to the Arctic Circle and most of the region is covered with glaciers, making it largely an untouched area. Svalbard is famous for its wildlife like polar bears, and was used as a whaling base in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Croatia: Plitvice Lakes National Park
Made up of 16 beautiful lakes, the Plitvice Lakes National Park is a standout attraction in Croatia. It is well-known for its lakes, waterfalls and caves. The particular geographical position of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and its climate features have contributed to the appearance of many natural phenomena and rich biodiversity within the area.
Ireland: Cliffs (悬崖) of Moher
Located on Ireland’s coast, the amazing Cliffs of Moher are a sight to look at — the cliffs rise about 120 metres above the water and run for about 14 kilometres. With seawater continuously hitting the cliffs and heavy winds greeting you along the edge, this landscape represents the force of nature in its purest form.
Switzerland: Swiss Alps
The Swiss Alps are one of the world’s largest mountain ranges and cover about 60% of Switzerland’s surface area. The mountains were formed millions of years ago and have some of the highest peaks in Europe. Today, nature-lovers come in droves to the Swiss Alps for hiking, skiing, cycling and swimming.
1. What can we say about Svalbard?
A. It features large mountains. B. Its wildlife is in danger.
C. It has a large population. D. It is mostly undeveloped.
2. What do the Plitvice Lakes National Park and the Cliffs of Moher have in common?
A. They both have rich biodiversity. B. They both offer special water views.
C. They are both often hit by strong winds. D. They are both on the World Heritage List.
3. Which site best suits people who are interested in outdoor sports?
A. Svalbard. B. Swiss Alps. C. Cliffs of Moher. D. Plitvice Lakes National Park.
B
In Italy, specially trained dogs from the Italian School of Water Rescue Dogs (SICS) are now protecting the beaches and tourists. SICS units, consisting of one dog and one trainer, are tasked with watching over about 30 of the country’s busiest beaches.
The SICS program is the brainchild of Ferruccio Pilenga, who got the idea that dogs would make excellent lifeguards from watching his own Newfoundland, an extremely powerful swimmer named Mas. “The dog pulled a water-filled boat with three people on board for half an hour,” Pilenga said. “A human cannot do that.”
The SICS program is a pretty arduous one. After 18 months of basic training, only those dogs successfully completing the required steps can move on to the more intensive (加强的) aspects of lifesaving techniques, such as jumping from helicopters and leaping from speeding boats.
While the success of the program can be partly attributed to the dogs’ survival instincts that help them find the safest route to shore, as well as their energy and ability to follow commands, Pilenga believes the emotional component (成分) they bring to their work cannot be ignored.
“The presence of the dogs helps to lighten the situation,” he said. “The biggest reward is the emotion that the dog and the owner feel at the moment of the rescue, which further unites that special bond. To be able to use a dog in a water rescue mission gives the rescuer a leg up. The rescuer who operates on his own is alone. But we are never alone. We are always in a team with our dog, so it’s a six-legged unit. With my dog, I can save my energy and become a more effective rescuer,” Pilenga said.
Italy is currently the only country to recognize certified doggie lifeguards. However, with training centers to be set up in the near future in the U.S., Germany, Switzerland, and the Azores, the SICS program is looking to spread its safety net to wider waters.
4. What inspired Pilenga to come up with the SICS program?
A. His adventures with Mas. B. His close relationship with Mas.
C. Mas’s ability to follow commands. D. Mas’s amazing rescue performance.
5. What does the underlined word “arduous” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Secure. B. Difficult. C. Popular. D. Interesting.
6. What impresses Pilenga most about doggie lifeguards?
A. Their gentle character. B. Their quick reaction to changes.
C. Their outstanding swimming ability. D. Their emotional support for rescuers.
7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Human lifeguards will be replaced by dogs soon.
B. The SICS program brings about heated debates.
C. Doggie lifeguards will play their roles in more places.
D. Dogs will receive longer training to become lifeguards.
C
Have you ever imagined your simple T-shirt could act as an air conditioner on those hot summer days? Thanks to a discovery, that possibility is getting closer and the T-shirt may soon be found hanging from the racks (架子) of your favorite clothing brands.
Its inventors, Ma Yaoguang and Tao Guangming, took a completely new approach. They designed a special textile (纺织品) that can take in body heat and then send out the energy. This textile cools both the objects and their surroundings through a technique that is known as radiative cooling. This means that even when it looks like you are wearing a regular shirt, you are actually wearing a device (设备) that works like a mirror.
Although the technique is not new and has been used for years to design roofs, plastic films and special paints, its use in the textile industry for the benefit of wearers is what makes it so exciting and unique. That is because, in the past, the available methods of dealing with heat through clothes were limited to suggestions on wearing light colors and choosing breathable textiles. But even when these tips can actually help you feel cool, they are simply not enough in the hottest season. The new textile, however, can reflect UV, visible light and near-infrared light (NIR), which can contribute to the cooling process. So this discovery represents a real advance.
Right now, researchers still need to test the new approach to determine how effectively the new textile works while the wearers are standing or walking, and not directly facing the sky, like in their experiments. They also need to examine and measure how well it works when T-shirts are not in close contact with the skin. But it’s still a great success.
The inventors are now looking out for clothing brands that are interested in using their textile. “The new material will increase clothing manufacturing costs by just 10 percent. We can make it with mass production, which means everybody can get a T-shirt and the cost is basically the same as their old stuff’s,” Yaoguang said. “It can benefit everybody.”
8. What is the main function of the new textile?
A. Keeping wearers cool in the heat. B. Adjusting wearers’ body temperatures.
C. Collecting wearers’ health information. D. Monitoring wearers’ preference for materials.
9. What is stressed about the research of the new textile?
A. It proved the harm of NIR to human skins. B. It ignored textile usage in harsh conditions.
C. It failed to meet the wearers’ expectations. D. It made a breakthrough in the textile industry.
10. Further research of the new textile will focus on ________.
A. how to make clothes from the textile B. the secret of the textile’s special feature
C. whether the textile will be applied to other fields D. the textile’s performance in different conditions
11. How does Yaoguang consider the cooling T-shirts?
A. Hard-wearing. B. Cost-effective. C. Quite fashionable. D. Extremely comfortable.
D
If you have heard about a cat called Gyra, you may be wondering why people say it’s scary and deadly. Actually, the African black-footed cat is known to be deadly for its number of kills per night. For example, it can kill more of its prey (猎物) in one night than a bigger cat, such as a leopard, would kill in months.
Often when you imagine a deadly cat from Africa, you may think of a leopard or another big cat. But the black-footed cat is unusual because its deadly nature is packed into a small body. It is the smallest wild cat in Africa, having a head-and-body length of 35-52 cm.
The black-footed cat nicknamed Gyra was followed by the BBC for an interesting look into the behavior of this species of cat. Black-footed cats live in Africa but it may be hard to find one because of their small number. However, the BBC show shone a light on them, which may help them to get some aid to survive longer as a species. One could also argue that more attention could make bad people try to find them, but hopefully, more good than harm will come from it.
The interesting fact about these cats is that you may imagine them to have obvious black-colored feet but actually only the bottom surfaces of their feet are black. In fact, they are stripy (有条纹的) and fit well into their native surroundings, so they are good at hiding. These cats do look cute. To passers-by, they would look no different from a common domestic (家养的) cat without special hunting skills, and this is one of their biggest tricks.
Black-footed cats are not domesticated at all. You are unlikely to see a black-footed cat eating some cat treats eagerly anytime soon. The reality is that they would probably reject such a treat because they would not identify anything that has not been freshly killed as an acceptable food.
12. Why is the black-footed cat considered to be deadly?
A. It has a large size. B. It hunts very quickly. C. Its feet are poisonous. D. It attacks humans at night.
13. What is the author’s attitude towards the BBC’s following the cat?
A. Positive. B. Shocked. C. Doubtful. D. Disapproving.
14. What is mainly mentioned about the black-footed cat in Paragraph 4?
A. Its imagination is excellent.
B. It likes playing tricks on passers-by.
C. It often hides itself from domestic cats.
D. Its appearance contributes to its survival skills.
15. Why do black-footed cats generally refuse cat treats?
A. They find cat treats dangerous.
B. They want to keep away from humans.
C. Cat treats fail to suit their dietary preference.
D Cat treats make them less active in hunting
第二节:七选五(共5小题 ;每小题2. 5分,满分12. 5分)
Water ballet is a water sport, with people swimming and dancing in the water. ___16___ Why? Water ballet requires the strong ability to move the body quickly, easily and beautifully underwater and to breathe underwater.
It’s widely considered that water ballet first began with Annette Kellerman, a woman from Australia. She was born in 1887. And from an early age, she suffered from a disease that weakens and softens the bones. ___17___
Her daily exercise made her legs become strong. And it made her be interested in giving performances in the water. In 1905, Kellerman performed at a famous hall in England. There she swam and danced underwater with ease and grace. Before long, she brought her performances to the U.S. ___18___ Inspired by her performances,a woman called Kay Curtis started a water ballet club at the University of Chicago, America.
In 1934, Curtis brought water ballet to Chicago’s World Fair. Soon after, Chicago area schools began to form their own water ballet groups. ___19___ Eventually, the sport came to be known as synchronized swimming (花样游泳). Today,it has become a sport that many people want to try their hand at.
___20___ But they need to make them look simple to perform. After watching synchronized swimming, you will have deep respect for the skillful women with smiles. If you are interested in it, grab a swim cap and a few friends, and see if you can hack (应付) it. Have fun!
A. And she enjoyed further success.
B. This condition made her very sad.
C. It’s considered one of the hardest sports.
D. Water ballet continued to grow in popularity.
E. In fact,athletes do very difficult movements in the water.
F. Kellerman spent much time swimming to gain strength.
G. It’s a dangerous sport if the right technique is not followed.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节:完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
Robbie had been a professional swimmer. However a dive broke his spine (脊椎) when he ___21___for a competition. He had been ___22___ ever since. He had to retire from swimming, but his love for it never died, so he rented a beach house to ___23___ the water.
While making his way home from the beach one evening, he heard a scream. Nobody should have been out there due to the upcoming storm, but Robbie was ___24___ that he had heard something. Finally, he found a girl ___25___ in the water. He immediately dialed 911, but___26___for help might be too late. After considering how dangerous it would be for a moment, he dove into the water. “I must help,” Robbie thought as he fought the wave of ___27___. Finally, he pulled her ashore. Unfortunately, being exhausted, he passed out.
After waking up in the hospital, he met the girl-Nicole. He offered to teach her to ___28___. Nicole agreed, saying she never wanted to experience that ___29___ again.
Nicole became a professional swimmer under Robbie’s guidance. Her ___30___ grew as she won more medals, and credit for ___31___ her went to Robbie. ___32___, many people wanted to know the paraplegic (截瘫病人) who, against all odds, ___33___ little Nicole.
The ___34___ for Robbie’s devotion was more than fame. His life became more ___35___ with Nicole’s company.
21. A. looked B. left C. trained D. accounted
22. A. disabled B. careful C. practical D. negative
23. A. get close to B. pay attention to C. take charge of D. keep away from
24. A. afraid B. sorry C. shocked D. positive
25. A. playing B. struggling C. surfing D. swimming
26. A. applying B. sending C. waiting D. screaming
27. A. fear B. anger C. shame D. sadness
28. A. run B. swim C. write D. advertise
29. A. loneliness B. boredom C. helplessness D. embarrassment
30. A. income B. trouble C. confidence D. popularity
31. A. admiring B. testing C. coaching D. protecting
32. A. Naturally B. Strangely C. Basically D. Normally
33. A. saved B. raised C. calmed D. reminded
34. A. care B. reward C. reason D. requirement
35. A. common B. peaceful C. colorful D. independent
第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1. 5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Humans have flown to the Moon and may even make it to Mars. But providing clean water to all ____36____ (remain) a challenge. The World Health Organization says that many people still do not have easy access to clean water. While desalinating (淡化) ocean water is an obvious solution, the current process is both expensive and ____37____ (harm) to the environment. Now, some students may have found ____38____ cheaper, more sustainable way to change seawater into drinkable water.
Three students came up with the idea of WaterPod after ____39____ (observe) the hardships of some groups like the Sama-Bajau. While the ocean provides them with plenty of food, they often have to barter (以货换货) with nearby communities ____40____ (get) fresh water.
WaterPod ____41____ (design) to draw water from the sea with minimal salt intake. The device can work as an individual unit of water desalination. Its design also allows for the ____42____ (create) of a network of WaterPods that could provide water for entire communities.
The team will compete with 84 finalists globally ____43____the International 2021 James Dyson Award. The annual contest aims to encourage students to develop new ideas to ____44____ (skillful) solve real-world problems. The winners, ____45____ will be announced by the end of 2021, can receive a cash prize of $38,167. If WaterPod wins, the inventors will use the funds to develop the device.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华,上周六你们全班参观了市博物馆。请你以“A visit to the city museum”为题,为校英文报写一篇新闻报道,内容包括:1. 参加人员、时间; 2. 活动内容; 3. 活动反响。写作词数应为80个左右。
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第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整短文。
There’s a special boy in my son’s class. Everyone thinks he is a bad kid. I’ve heard that he talks loudly, disrupts(扰乱)the class with bursts of negative comments, and doesn’t participate in groups. He also stands out as the tallest. Other parents tell his mother they’re scared of him. Yet he has never been physically aggressive. Sometimes he even shows kindness to others in need of help.
I’ll call him Joe. Most parents and kids don’t know Joe has Asperger syndrome. People with the disease must learn about socially proper behavior. It’s very hard for Joe to control his social behavior. He has worked hard since second grade. However, he has few friends who support him with positive comments.
Joe is in the highest-level math and reading classes. He wanted to join an activity club in school, but parent volunteers refused him. They didn’t acknowledge that he had been working hard to fit into the school’s social networks. I wish those parents had seen Joe walking home from school one cold winter day in January and how he had offered his help warmly.
Driving by, I saw him run and kneel down by a little girl lying on the ground. Joe brushed the hair from her eyes and smiled. She smiled back through tears, having slipped and fallen on the ice. Joe took off his coat and spread it out, and then he helped her move to sit on it. He also gathered her belongings and put them on his coat. He wiped the snow from her knees and hands, moving her arms to check for injury. Then Joe helped her up, took her hand and walked her home. He carried her pack and then rang her doorbell. When her sister rushed her inside, the little girl smiled back at Joe. Then he set her pack down by the door and walked home happily.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I stopped by Joe’s house later.
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His mother expressed gratitude to me as she showed me to the door.
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2025-2026学年度第一学期高一年级英语学科第三次考试
(外研版必修一1-6单元,必修二1-3单元)
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)
1. What can the woman have?
A. Fruit. B. Vegetables. C. Coffee.
2. What does the woman think of Gina?
A. Untidy. B. Unusual. C. Impolite.
3. When will the speakers meet?
A. At 5:00. B. At 5:45. C. At 6:15.
4. What does the woman think of the man’s leaving?
A. She is annoyed. B. She is excited. C. She is understanding.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. The man’s friends. B. The man’s school life. C. The man’s weekend plan.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分,满分22. 5分)
听第 6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. When does the meeting end?
A. At 8:30. B. At 9:00. C. At 10:30.
7. What do we know about the woman?
A. She was late for work today.
B. She will be the man’s assistant.
C She is a new worker of the company.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Father and daughter. B. Teacher and student. C. Salesman and customer.
9. When does the bookshop close on weekends?
A. At 5:00 pm. B. At 7:15 pm. C. At 9:30 pm.
10. What can the woman get for free if she buys a dictionary?
A. A diary. B. A poster. C. A magazine.
听第 8 段材料,回答第 11至 13 题。
11. What is the woman good at?
A. Singing. B. Skiing. C. Swimming.
12. What does the woman like doing in summer holidays?
A. Playing the guitar. B. Swimming in the sea. C. Going to the mountains.
13. What is the woman’s favourite subject?
A. Maths. B. History. C. Geography.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What time is it now by the man’s watch?
A. 3:30 am. B. 8:00 am. C. 7:30 pm.
15. What does the woman want to do?
A. Set her watch. B. Sleep for a while. C. Ask for a blanket.
16. Why can’t the woman hear properly?
A. Because of the loud noise made by passengers.
B. Because of the loud noise made by the plane engine.
C. Because of the change in air pressure.
17. What can we learn from the conversation?
A. It’s a short flight. B. The speakers are landing now. C. The plane is going to take off soon.
听第10 段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker doing?
A. Asking for help. B. Giving a lesson. C. Sharing experience.
19. What was the speaker’s biggest headache in learning English?
A. Grammar. B. Vocabulary. C. Listening.
20. What did the speaker’s teacher suggest?
A. Making better use of a dictionary. B. Working harder than others. C. Reading more good books.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分,满分37. 5分)
A
Europe is one of the world’s most varied continents in terms of culture, history and geographical diversity. The following are some natural wonders in Europe that can take your breath away.
Norway: Svalbard
Svalbard represents one of the farthest regions of the world, as well as one of the most northernmost inhabited landmasses on earth. This region lies close to the Arctic Circle and most of the region is covered with glaciers, making it largely an untouched area. Svalbard is famous for its wildlife like polar bears, and was used as a whaling base in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Croatia: Plitvice Lakes National Park
Made up of 16 beautiful lakes, the Plitvice Lakes National Park is a standout attraction in Croatia. It is well-known for its lakes, waterfalls and caves. The particular geographical position of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and its climate features have contributed to the appearance of many natural phenomena and rich biodiversity within the area.
Ireland: Cliffs (悬崖) of Moher
Located on Ireland’s coast, the amazing Cliffs of Moher are a sight to look at — the cliffs rise about 120 metres above the water and run for about 14 kilometres. With seawater continuously hitting the cliffs and heavy winds greeting you along the edge, this landscape represents the force of nature in its purest form.
Switzerland: Swiss Alps
The Swiss Alps are one of the world’s largest mountain ranges and cover about 60% of Switzerland’s surface area. The mountains were formed millions of years ago and have some of the highest peaks in Europe. Today, nature-lovers come in droves to the Swiss Alps for hiking, skiing, cycling and swimming.
1. What can we say about Svalbard?
A. It features large mountains. B. Its wildlife is in danger.
C. It has a large population. D. It is mostly undeveloped.
2. What do the Plitvice Lakes National Park and the Cliffs of Moher have in common?
A. They both have rich biodiversity. B. They both offer special water views.
C. They are both often hit by strong winds. D. They are both on the World Heritage List.
3. Which site best suits people who are interested in outdoor sports?
A. Svalbard. B. Swiss Alps. C. Cliffs of Moher. D. Plitvice Lakes National Park.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了欧洲四处令人惊叹的自然奇观。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Norway: Svalbard部分“This region lies close to the Arctic Circle and most of the region is covered with glaciers, making it largely an untouched area. (该地区靠近北极圈,大部分区域被冰川覆盖,使其基本上是一片未受人类影响的区域。)”可知,斯瓦尔巴大部分地区尚未开发。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Croatia: Plitvice Lakes National Park部分的“It is well-known for its lakes, waterfalls and caves. (它以湖泊、瀑布和洞穴而闻名。)”和Ireland: Cliffs of Moher部分的“Located on Ireland’s coast, the amazing Cliffs of Moher are a sight to look at — the cliffs rise about 120 metres above the water and run for about 14 kilometres. (位于爱尔兰海岸边的莫赫悬崖景色十分壮观——这些悬崖高出水面约120米,绵延约14公里。)”可知,这两处的共同点是它们都提供了独特的水景。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Switzerland: Swiss Alps部分的“Today, nature-lovers come in droves to the Swiss Alps for hiking, skiing, cycling and swimming. (如今,自然爱好者成群结队地来到瑞士阿尔卑斯山进行徒步、滑雪、骑行和游泳。)”可知,瑞士阿尔卑斯山最适合对户外运动感兴趣的人。故选B项。
B
In Italy, specially trained dogs from the Italian School of Water Rescue Dogs (SICS) are now protecting the beaches and tourists. SICS units, consisting of one dog and one trainer, are tasked with watching over about 30 of the country’s busiest beaches.
The SICS program is the brainchild of Ferruccio Pilenga, who got the idea that dogs would make excellent lifeguards from watching his own Newfoundland, an extremely powerful swimmer named Mas. “The dog pulled a water-filled boat with three people on board for half an hour,” Pilenga said. “A human cannot do that.”
The SICS program is a pretty arduous one. After 18 months of basic training, only those dogs successfully completing the required steps can move on to the more intensive (加强的) aspects of lifesaving techniques, such as jumping from helicopters and leaping from speeding boats.
While the success of the program can be partly attributed to the dogs’ survival instincts that help them find the safest route to shore, as well as their energy and ability to follow commands, Pilenga believes the emotional component (成分) they bring to their work cannot be ignored.
“The presence of the dogs helps to lighten the situation,” he said. “The biggest reward is the emotion that the dog and the owner feel at the moment of the rescue, which further unites that special bond. To be able to use a dog in a water rescue mission gives the rescuer a leg up. The rescuer who operates on his own is alone. But we are never alone. We are always in a team with our dog, so it’s a six-legged unit. With my dog, I can save my energy and become a more effective rescuer,” Pilenga said.
Italy is currently the only country to recognize certified doggie lifeguards. However, with training centers to be set up in the near future in the U.S., Germany, Switzerland, and the Azores, the SICS program is looking to spread its safety net to wider waters.
4. What inspired Pilenga to come up with the SICS program?
A. His adventures with Mas. B. His close relationship with Mas.
C. Mas’s ability to follow commands. D. Mas’s amazing rescue performance.
5. What does the underlined word “arduous” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Secure. B. Difficult. C. Popular. D. Interesting.
6. What impresses Pilenga most about doggie lifeguards?
A. Their gentle character. B. Their quick reaction to changes.
C Their outstanding swimming ability. D. Their emotional support for rescuers.
7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Human lifeguards will be replaced by dogs soon.
B. The SICS program brings about heated debates.
C. Doggie lifeguards will play their roles in more places.
D. Dogs will receive longer training to become lifeguards.
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. D 7. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一个水上救援犬学校项目,介绍了项目成立的初衷以及狗所带来的好处。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The SICS program is the brainchild of Ferruccio Pilenga, who got the idea that dogs would make excellent lifeguards from watching his own Newfoundland, an extremely powerful swimmer named Mas. “The dog pulled a water-filled boat with three people on board for half an hour,” Pilenga said. “A human cannot do that.”(SICS项目是费鲁奇奥·皮伦加的创意,他通过观察自己的纽芬兰犬——一只名叫马斯的游泳健将,产生了狗能成为优秀救生员的想法。皮伦加说:“这只狗拉着一艘装满水的船,船上有三个人,拖了半个小时。”“人类做不到这一点。”)”可知,马斯惊人的救援表现激发了Pilenga提出SICS项目。故选D。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“After 18 months of basic training, only those dogs successfully completing the required steps can move on to the more intensive (加强的) aspects of lifesaving techniques, such as jumping from helicopters and leaping from speeding boats.(经过18个月的基本训练后,只有那些成功完成要求步骤的狗才能进入更密集的救生技术,比如从直升机上跳下来,从高速行驶的船上跳下来)”可知,狗狗需要经过艰苦困难的训练,说明SICS项目是一个相当困难的项目。故划线词意思是“困难的”。故选B。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The biggest reward is the emotion that the dog and the owner feel at the moment of the rescue, which further unites that special bond.(最大的回报是狗狗和主人在获救的那一刻感受到的情感,这进一步巩固了这种特殊的纽带)”可知,狗狗救生员给Pilenga印象最深的是对救援人员的情感支持。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“However, with training centers to be set up in the near future in the U.S., Germany, Switzerland, and the Azores, the SICS program is looking to spread its safety net to wider waters.(然而,随着不久的将来在美国、德国、瑞士和亚速尔群岛建立培训中心,SICS项目正在寻求将其安全网扩展到更广泛的水域)”可知,狗狗救生员会在更多的地方发挥作用。故选C。
C
Have you ever imagined your simple T-shirt could act as an air conditioner on those hot summer days? Thanks to a discovery, that possibility is getting closer and the T-shirt may soon be found hanging from the racks (架子) of your favorite clothing brands.
Its inventors, Ma Yaoguang and Tao Guangming, took a completely new approach. They designed a special textile (纺织品) that can take in body heat and then send out the energy. This textile cools both the objects and their surroundings through a technique that is known as radiative cooling. This means that even when it looks like you are wearing a regular shirt, you are actually wearing a device (设备) that works like a mirror.
Although the technique is not new and has been used for years to design roofs, plastic films and special paints, its use in the textile industry for the benefit of wearers is what makes it so exciting and unique. That is because, in the past, the available methods of dealing with heat through clothes were limited to suggestions on wearing light colors and choosing breathable textiles. But even when these tips can actually help you feel cool, they are simply not enough in the hottest season. The new textile, however, can reflect UV, visible light and near-infrared light (NIR), which can contribute to the cooling process. So this discovery represents a real advance.
Right now, researchers still need to test the new approach to determine how effectively the new textile works while the wearers are standing or walking, and not directly facing the sky, like in their experiments. They also need to examine and measure how well it works when T-shirts are not in close contact with the skin. But it’s still a great success.
The inventors are now looking out for clothing brands that are interested in using their textile. “The new material will increase clothing manufacturing costs by just 10 percent. We can make it with mass production, which means everybody can get a T-shirt and the cost is basically the same as their old stuff’s,” Yaoguang said. “It can benefit everybody.”
8. What is the main function of the new textile?
A. Keeping wearers cool in the heat. B. Adjusting wearers’ body temperatures.
C. Collecting wearers’ health information. D. Monitoring wearers’ preference for materials.
9. What is stressed about the research of the new textile?
A. It proved the harm of NIR to human skins. B. It ignored textile usage in harsh conditions.
C. It failed to meet the wearers’ expectations. D. It made a breakthrough in the textile industry.
10. Further research of the new textile will focus on ________.
A. how to make clothes from the textile B. the secret of the textile’s special feature
C. whether the textile will be applied to other fields D. the textile’s performance in different conditions
11. How does Yaoguang consider the cooling T-shirts?
A Hard-wearing. B. Cost-effective. C. Quite fashionable. D. Extremely comfortable.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了一种新型纺织品,它能在炎热天气中让穿着者保持凉爽,介绍了其研发过程、原理、优势及未来研究方向。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“They designed a special textile (纺织品) that can take in body heat and then send out the energy. This textile cools both the objects and their surroundings through a technique that is known as radiative cooling. (他们设计了一种特殊的纺织品,可以吸收人体热量,然后释放能量。这种纺织品通过一种称为辐射冷却的技术,使物体及其周围环境降温。)”可知,这种新型纺织品的主要功能是在炎热天气中让穿着者保持凉爽。故选A。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Although the technique is not new and has been used for years to design roofs, plastic films and special paints, its use in the textile industry for the benefit of wearers is what makes it so exciting and unique. That is because, in the past, the available methods of dealing with heat through clothes were limited to suggestions on wearing light colors and choosing breathable textiles. But even when these tips can actually help you feel cool, they are simply not enough in the hottest season. The new textile, however, can reflect UV, visible light and near-infrared light (NIR), which can contribute to the cooling process. So this discovery represents a real advance.(虽然这项技术并不新鲜,多年来一直用于设计屋顶、塑料薄膜和特殊涂料,但它在纺织工业中为穿着者带来的好处使其如此令人兴奋和独特。这是因为在过去,通过衣服处理热量的可用方法仅限于建议穿浅色衣服和选择透气纺织品。但是,即使这些建议实际上可以帮助你感到凉爽,在最热的季节里,它们也远远不够。然而,这种新型纺织品可以反射紫外线、可见光和近红外光(NIR),这有助于冷却过程。因此,这一发现代表了真正的进步。)”可知,这种新型纺织品在纺织工业中取得了突破。故选D。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“Right now, researchers still need to test the new approach to determine how effectively the new textile works while the wearers are standing or walking, and not directly facing the sky, like in their experiments. They also need to examine and measure how well it works when T-shirts are not in close contact with the skin.(目前,研究人员仍然需要测试新方法,以确定当穿着者站立或行走,而不是像实验中那样直接面对天空时,这种新型纺织品的效果如何。他们还需要检查和测量当T恤不与皮肤紧密接触时它的效果如何。)”可知,对这种新型纺织品的进一步研究将集中在它在不同条件下的性能上。故选D。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中““The new material will increase clothing manufacturing costs by just 10 percent. We can make it with mass production, which means everybody can get a T-shirt and the cost is basically the same as their old stuff’s,” Yaoguang said. “It can benefit everybody.”(这种新材料只会使服装制造成本增加10%。我们可以大规模生产,这意味着每个人都能买到一件T恤,而且成本基本上和他们旧的一样,”耀光说。“它能让每个人都受益。”)”可知,他认为这种降温T恤是划算的。故选B。
D
If you have heard about a cat called Gyra, you may be wondering why people say it’s scary and deadly. Actually, the African black-footed cat is known to be deadly for its number of kills per night. For example, it can kill more of its prey (猎物) in one night than a bigger cat, such as a leopard, would kill in months.
Often when you imagine a deadly cat from Africa, you may think of a leopard or another big cat. But the black-footed cat is unusual because its deadly nature is packed into a small body. It is the smallest wild cat in Africa, having a head-and-body length of 35-52 cm.
The black-footed cat nicknamed Gyra was followed by the BBC for an interesting look into the behavior of this species of cat. Black-footed cats live in Africa but it may be hard to find one because of their small number. However, the BBC show shone a light on them, which may help them to get some aid to survive longer as a species. One could also argue that more attention could make bad people try to find them, but hopefully, more good than harm will come from it.
The interesting fact about these cats is that you may imagine them to have obvious black-colored feet but actually only the bottom surfaces of their feet are black. In fact, they are stripy (有条纹的) and fit well into their native surroundings, so they are good at hiding. These cats do look cute. To passers-by, they would look no different from a common domestic (家养的) cat without special hunting skills, and this is one of their biggest tricks.
Black-footed cats are not domesticated at all. You are unlikely to see a black-footed cat eating some cat treats eagerly anytime soon. The reality is that they would probably reject such a treat because they would not identify anything that has not been freshly killed as an acceptable food.
12. Why is the black-footed cat considered to be deadly?
A. It has a large size. B. It hunts very quickly. C. Its feet are poisonous. D. It attacks humans at night.
13. What is the author’s attitude towards the BBC’s following the cat?
A. Positive. B. Shocked. C. Doubtful. D. Disapproving.
14. What is mainly mentioned about the black-footed cat in Paragraph 4?
A. Its imagination is excellent.
B. It likes playing tricks on passers-by.
C. It often hides itself from domestic cats.
D. Its appearance contributes to its survival skills.
15. Why do black-footed cats generally refuse cat treats?
A. They find cat treats dangerous.
B. They want to keep away from humans.
C. Cat treats fail to suit their dietary preference.
D. Cat treats make them less active in hunting
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了非洲黑足猫的特点、习性以及人们对它的关注和态度。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Actually, the African black-footed cat is known to be deadly for its number of kills per night. For example, it can kill more of its prey (猎物) in one night than a bigger cat, such as a leopard, would kill in months.(事实上,非洲黑足猫之所以被称作“致命猎手”,是因为它一夜间捕猎成功率高得惊人 —— 比如,它一晚捕获的猎物数量,甚至超过花豹这类体型更大的猫科动物数月的捕猎量)”可知,黑足猫被认为很致命是因为它捕猎非常迅速。故选B。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“However, the BBC show shone a light on them, which may help them to get some aid to survive longer as a species. One could also argue that more attention could make bad people try to find them, but hopefully, more good than harm will come from it.(然而,BBC的节目让它们受到了关注,这可能有助于它们获得一些援助,从而作为一个物种生存得更久。有人可能会说,更多的关注可能会让坏人试图找到它们,但希望利大于弊)”可知,作者认为BBC的节目对黑足猫是有好处的,因此作者的态度是积极的。故选A。
【14题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“The interesting fact about these cats is that you may imagine them to have obvious black-colored feet but actually only the bottom surfaces of their feet are black. In fact, they are stripy (有条纹的) and fit well into their native surroundings, so they are good at hiding. These cats do look cute. To passers-by, they would look no different from a common domestic (家养的) cat without special hunting skills, and this is one of their biggest tricks.(关于这些猫的一个有趣的事实是,你可能想象它们的脚是明显的黑色,但实际上只有它们的脚底是黑色的。事实上,它们有条纹,与它们所处的自然环境非常契合,所以它们很善于隐藏。这些猫看起来确实很可爱。对于路人来说,它们看起来和一只没有特殊狩猎技能的普通家猫没有什么不同,这是它们最大的把戏之一)”可知,本段主要介绍了黑足猫的外貌特征,以及这些特征如何帮助它们在野外生存。因此,本段主要提到的是黑足猫的外貌有助于它的生存技能。故选D。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Black-footed cats are not domesticated at all. You are unlikely to see a black-footed cat eating some cat treats eagerly anytime soon. The reality is that they would probably reject such a treat because they would not identify anything that has not been freshly killed as an acceptable food.(黑足猫完全没有被驯化,你几乎不可能看到它们兴冲冲地吃猫粮的样子。现实中,它们大概率会拒绝这类食物,因为在它们眼中,非新鲜捕猎的东西,根本算不上合格的食物)”可知,黑足猫拒绝猫零食是因为猫零食不符合它们的饮食偏好。故选C。
第二节:七选五(共5小题 ;每小题2. 5分,满分12. 5分)
Water ballet is a water sport, with people swimming and dancing in the water. ___16___ Why? Water ballet requires the strong ability to move the body quickly, easily and beautifully underwater and to breathe underwater.
It’s widely considered that water ballet first began with Annette Kellerman, a woman from Australia. She was born in 1887. And from an early age, she suffered from a disease that weakens and softens the bones. ___17___
Her daily exercise made her legs become strong. And it made her be interested in giving performances in the water. In 1905, Kellerman performed at a famous hall in England. There she swam and danced underwater with ease and grace. Before long, she brought her performances to the U.S. ___18___ Inspired by her performances,a woman called Kay Curtis started a water ballet club at the University of Chicago, America.
In 1934, Curtis brought water ballet to Chicago’s World Fair. Soon after, Chicago area schools began to form their own water ballet groups. ___19___ Eventually, the sport came to be known as synchronized swimming (花样游泳). Today,it has become a sport that many people want to try their hand at.
___20___ But they need to make them look simple to perform. After watching synchronized swimming, you will have deep respect for the skillful women with smiles. If you are interested in it, grab a swim cap and a few friends, and see if you can hack (应付) it. Have fun!
A. And she enjoyed further success.
B. This condition made her very sad.
C. It’s considered one of the hardest sports.
D. Water ballet continued to grow in popularity.
E. In fact,athletes do very difficult movements in the water.
F. Kellerman spent much time swimming to gain strength.
G. It’s a dangerous sport if the right technique is not followed.
【答案】16. C 17. F 18. A 19. D 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了水上芭蕾的起源、发展及其成为一项高难度运动的过程。
【16题详解】
由上文“Water ballet is a water sport, with people swimming and dancing in the water.(水上芭蕾是一项水上运动,人们在水里游泳和跳舞。)”及下文“Why? Water ballet requires the strong ability to move the body quickly, easily and beautifully underwater and to breathe underwater.(为什么?水上芭蕾要求在水下快速、轻松、优美地移动身体以及在水下呼吸的能力很强。)”可知,上文介绍了水上芭蕾,下文解释了水上芭蕾难的原因,本空应说明水上芭蕾是一项很难的运动。C选项“It’s considered one of the hardest sports.(它被认为是最难的运动之一。)”能承上启下,符合语境。故选C。
【17题详解】
由上文“And from an early age, she suffered from a disease that weakens and softens the bones.(从小,她就患有一种使骨骼变弱变软的疾病。)”及下文“Her daily exercise made her legs become strong.(她的日常锻炼使她的腿变得强壮。)”可知,上文说明了她患病的情况,下文说明了她通过锻炼使腿变强壮,本空应说明她为了增强力量所做的努力。F选项“Kellerman spent much time swimming to gain strength.(Kellerman花了很多时间游泳来增强力量。)”能承上启下,符合语境。故选F。
【18题详解】
由上文“Before long, she brought her performances to the U.S.(不久,她就把她的表演带到了美国。)”及下文“Inspired by her performances, a woman called Kay Curtis started a water ballet club at the University of Chicago, America.(受她表演的启发,一位名叫Kay Curtis的女士在美国芝加哥大学创办了一个水上芭蕾俱乐部。)”可知,上文说明了她把表演带到了美国,下文说明了她在美国的影响,本空应说明她在美国取得了进一步的成功。A选项“And she enjoyed further success.(她取得了进一步的成功。)”能承上启下,符合语境。故选A。
【19题详解】
由上文“In 1934, Curtis brought water ballet to Chicago’s World Fair. Soon after, Chicago area schools began to form their own water ballet groups.(1934年,Curtis将水上芭蕾带到了芝加哥世界博览会。不久之后,芝加哥地区的学校开始组建自己的水上芭蕾团队。)”及下文“Eventually, the sport came to be known as synchronized swimming (花样游泳).(最终,这项运动被称为花样游泳。)”可知,上文说明了水上芭蕾在芝加哥的发展,下文说明了这项运动的最终名称,本空应说明水上芭蕾越来越受欢迎。D选项“Water ballet continued to grow in popularity.(水上芭蕾越来越受欢迎。)”能承上启下,符合语境。故选D。
【20题详解】
由上文“Today, it has become a sport that many people want to try their hand at.(如今,它已经成为一项许多人都想尝试的运动。)”及下文“But they need to make them look simple to perform.(但他们需要让它们看起来很容易表演。)”可知,上文提到水上芭蕾成为一项许多人想尝试的运动,下文提到需要让动作看起来简单,本空应说明运动员在水中的动作很难。E选项“In fact, athletes do very difficult movements in the water.(事实上,运动员在水里做非常困难的动作。)”能承上启下,符合语境。故选E。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节:完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
Robbie had been a professional swimmer. However, a dive broke his spine (脊椎) when he ___21___for a competition. He had been ___22___ ever since. He had to retire from swimming, but his love for it never died, so he rented a beach house to ___23___ the water.
While making his way home from the beach one evening, he heard a scream. Nobody should have been out there due to the upcoming storm, but Robbie was ___24___ that he had heard something. Finally, he found a girl ___25___ in the water. He immediately dialed 911, but___26___for help might be too late. After considering how dangerous it would be for a moment, he dove into the water. “I must help,” Robbie thought as he fought the wave of ___27___. Finally, he pulled her ashore. Unfortunately, being exhausted, he passed out.
After waking up in the hospital, he met the girl-Nicole. He offered to teach her to ___28___. Nicole agreed, saying she never wanted to experience that ___29___ again.
Nicole became a professional swimmer under Robbie’s guidance. Her ___30___ grew as she won more medals, and credit for ___31___ her went to Robbie. ___32___, many people wanted to know the paraplegic (截瘫病人) who, against all odds, ___33___ little Nicole.
The ___34___ for Robbie’s devotion was more than fame. His life became more ___35___ with Nicole’s company.
21. A. looked B. left C. trained D. accounted
22. A. disabled B. careful C. practical D. negative
23. A. get close to B. pay attention to C. take charge of D. keep away from
24. A. afraid B. sorry C. shocked D. positive
25. A. playing B. struggling C. surfing D. swimming
26. A. applying B. sending C. waiting D. screaming
27. A. fear B. anger C. shame D. sadness
28. A. run B. swim C. write D. advertise
29. A. loneliness B. boredom C. helplessness D. embarrassment
30. A. income B. trouble C. confidence D. popularity
31. A. admiring B. testing C. coaching D. protecting
32. A. Naturally B. Strangely C. Basically D. Normally
33. A. saved B. raised C. calmed D. reminded
34. A. care B. reward C. reason D. requirement
35. A. common B. peaceful C. colorful D. independent
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. C 32. A 33. A 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。职业游泳运动员罗比在一次赛前训练中因跳水摔伤脊椎,从此落下残疾。但他对游泳的热爱从未消减,于是租了一栋海滨小屋以便亲近大海。一天傍晚,他不顾自身不便,冒险救下了在风浪中挣扎的女孩妮可。之后他主动提出教妮可游泳,在他的指导下,妮可成长为一名职业游泳运动员,而罗比也在陪伴妮可的过程中,让自己的人生重新变得多姿多彩。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:然而,在一次为比赛训练时,一次跳水导致他的脊椎断裂。A. looked看;B. left离开;C. trained训练;D. accounted解释、占比。根据前文“Robbie had been a professional swimmer”以及后文“for a competition”可知,此处指为比赛进行训练。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:从那以后,他就落下了残疾。A. disabled残疾的;B. careful小心的;C. practical实际的;D. negative消极的。根据前文“a dive broke his spine”以及后文的“paraplegic”可知,罗比因脊椎受伤而残疾。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:他不得不从游泳队退役,但对游泳的热爱从未消逝,于是他租了一栋海滨小屋,只为能更亲近海水。A. get close to靠近;B. pay attention to注意;C. take charge of负责;D. keep away from远离。根据前文“rented a beach house”可知,罗比热爱游泳,即使无法再从事这项运动,也希望能靠近水。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:因为即将到来的暴风雨,海滩上本该空无一人,但罗比确定自己听到了什么声音。A. afraid害怕的;B. sorry抱歉的;C. shocked震惊的;D. positive确定的。根据前文“he heard a scream”以及后文“he found a girl”可知,罗比十分确定自己听到了呼救声。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:最终,他发现一个女孩正在水里挣扎。A. playing玩耍;B. struggling挣扎;C. surfing冲浪;D. swimming游泳。结合前文的“scream”和暴风雨将至的背景,女孩应该是溺水后在水中挣扎。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他立刻拨打了911,但等待救援可能已经太迟了。A. applying申请;B. sending发送;C. waiting等待;D. screaming尖叫。根据前文“He immediately dialed 911”以及后文“help might be too late.”可知,罗比知道等急救人员赶到,女孩可能会有生命危险,所以才决定自己下水救人。故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:在短暂权衡了这件事的危险性后,他跳进了水里。“我必须要救她”,罗比一边对抗着内心的恐惧,一边这样想。A. fear恐惧;B. anger愤怒;C. shame羞愧;D. sadness悲伤。罗比本身是截瘫患者,下水救人对他来说是很危险的事,内心会充满恐惧。故选A项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:醒来后,他在医院见到了那个女孩——妮可。他主动提出要教她游泳。A. run跑步;B. swim游泳;C. write写作;D. advertise打广告。根据前文“Robbie had been a professional swimmer.”以及后文“Nicole became a professional swimmer under Robbie’s guidance”可知,罗比曾是职业游泳运动员以及文妮可成为游泳运动员可知,他提出教妮可游泳。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:妮可答应了,她说自己再也不想经历那种无助的感觉了。A. loneliness孤独;B. boredom无聊;C. helplessness无助;D. embarrassment尴尬。根据前文“he heard a scream.”可知,妮可溺水时在水中挣扎,那种孤立无援的无助感让她印象深刻。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:随着赢得的奖牌越来越多,妮可的名气也越来越大。A. income收入;B. trouble麻烦;C. confidence自信;D. popularity名气、受欢迎程度。根据后文“many people wanted to know the paraplegic”可知,妮可获奖后变得出名。故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:而人们也将她的成功归功于罗比的指导。A. admiring欣赏;B. testing测试;C. coaching指导、训练;D. protecting保护。根据前文“Nicole became a professional swimmer under Robbie’s guidance”可知,罗比是妮可的游泳教练。故选C项。
【32题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:自然而然地,很多人都想知道,这位克服了重重困难、救下小妮可的截瘫患者,到底是谁。A. Naturally自然而然地;B. Strangely奇怪地;C. Basically基本上;D. Normally正常地。根据常识可知,妮可有了名气之后,她的教练罗比受到关注是很自然的事。故选A项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:自然而然地,很多人都想知道,这位克服了重重困难、救下小妮可的截瘫患者,到底是谁。A. saved拯救;B. raised养育;C. calmed使平静;D. reminded提醒。根据前文“he dove into the water... he pulled her ashore”可知,罗比救下了妮可。故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:罗比的这份付出所得到的回报,远不止名气。A. care关心;B. reward回报;C. reason原因;D. requirement要求。根据后文“for Robbie’s devotion was more than fame”罗比指导妮可游泳,收获了名气,但这不是他唯一的收获。故选B项。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:有了妮可的陪伴,他的生活变得更加多姿多彩。A. common普通的;B. peaceful平静的;C. colorful多姿多彩的;D. independent独立的。根据后文“with Nicole’s company”可知,罗比因残疾而陷入人生低谷,而妮可的出现和陪伴让他的生活重新有了色彩和意义。故选C项。
第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1. 5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Humans have flown to the Moon and may even make it to Mars. But providing clean water to all ____36____ (remain) a challenge. The World Health Organization says that many people still do not have easy access to clean water. While desalinating (淡化) ocean water is an obvious solution, the current process is both expensive and ____37____ (harm) to the environment. Now, some students may have found ____38____ cheaper, more sustainable way to change seawater into drinkable water.
Three students came up with the idea of WaterPod after ____39____ (observe) the hardships of some groups like the Sama-Bajau. While the ocean provides them with plenty of food, they often have to barter (以货换货) with nearby communities ____40____ (get) fresh water.
WaterPod ____41____ (design) to draw water from the sea with minimal salt intake. The device can work as an individual unit of water desalination. Its design also allows for the ____42____ (create) of a network of WaterPods that could provide water for entire communities.
The team will compete with 84 finalists globally ____43____the International 2021 James Dyson Award. The annual contest aims to encourage students to develop new ideas to ____44____ (skillful) solve real-world problems. The winners, ____45____ will be announced by the end of 2021, can receive a cash prize of $38,167. If WaterPod wins, the inventors will use the funds to develop the device.
【答案】36. remains
37. harmful
38. a 39. observing
40. to get 41. is designed
42. creation
43. for 44. skillfully
45. who
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文,介绍了学生发明WaterPod装置,可低成本淡化海水并联网供水,入围2021年詹姆斯·戴森奖决赛,获奖将用于设备研发。
【36题详解】
考查动词时态,句意:但是提供清洁水仍然是一个挑战。空处作谓语,描述客观现实,用一般现在时,主语为动名词短语,谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填remains。
【37题详解】
考查形容词。句意:虽然淡化海水是一个显而易见的解决办法,但目前的工艺既昂贵又对环境有害。空处为形容词,与expensive并列,作表语,表示“有害的”用harmful。故填harmful。
【38题详解】
考查冠词。句意:现在,一些学生或许已经找到了一种成本更低、更环保的将海水转化为可饮用水的方法。way为可数名词单数,此处表示“一种方法”为泛指,cheaper以辅音音素开始发音,不定冠词用a。故填a。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:三名学生在观察了诸如萨玛-巴贾乌人等一些族群所面临的困境后,提出了“水舱”这一构想。after为介词,空处用动名词作宾语。故填observing。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:虽然海洋为他们提供了丰富的食物,但他们往往还得向附近的社区换取淡水。空处表示前文行为的目的,用不定式作目的状语。故填to get。
【41题详解】
考查动词时态和语态。句意:“水舱”设计旨在从海水中提取淡水,同时尽量减少盐分的摄入量。空处作谓语,主语WaterPod与design为被动关系,描述设计理念,用一般现在时,主语为单数。故填is designed。
【42题详解】
考查名词。句意:其设计还使得能够构建一个由“水舱”组成的网络,从而为整个社区提供水源。空处作allow for的宾语,用名词,表示“创建”,用creation。故填creation。
【43题详解】
考查介词。句意:该团队将与全球84名入围者展开角逐,共同争夺2021年国际詹姆斯·戴森奖。compete for意思为:为……而竞争。故填for。
【44题详解】
考查副词。句意:这项年度竞赛旨在鼓励学生们提出新的想法,以巧妙地解决实际问题。空处修饰动词solve,用副词作状语。故填skillfully。
【45题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:获奖者名单将于2021年底公布,他们将获得38167美元的现金奖励。空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词为the winners,作从句的主语,表示人,用关系代词who引导从句。故填who。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华,上周六你们全班参观了市博物馆。请你以“A visit to the city museum”为题,为校英文报写一篇新闻报道,内容包括:1. 参加人员、时间; 2. 活动内容; 3. 活动反响。写作词数应为80个左右。
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【答案】范文:
A visit to the city museum
Last Saturday, all the students in our class paid a visit to the city museum, which turned out to be a rewarding and productive journey.
With the guidance of the museum staff, we appreciated the art works made by our ancestors. We were also lucky enough to join in an activity where we tried to learn to make some traditional crafts.
The activity benefited us a lot. Not only did it enable us to learn a lot, but it also gave us relaxation from heavy schoolwork. It was surely a rewarding experience.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以“A visit to the city museum”为题,为校英文报写一篇新闻报道,报道上周六全班参观了市博物馆的情况,。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
值得的、有益处的:rewarding → beneficial
幸运的:lucky → fortunate
参与:join in → participate in
使……可能/让……能够:enable → allow
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:With the guidance of the museum staff, we appreciated the art works made by our ancestors.
拓展句:With the guidance of the museum staff, we appreciated the art works which were made by our ancestors.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Last Saturday, all the students in our class paid a visit to the city museum, which turned out to be a rewarding and productive journey. (运用了关系代词which引导的非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] We were also lucky enough to join in an activity where we tried to learn to make some traditional crafts. (运用了关系副词where引导的限制性定语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
There’s a special boy in my son’s class. Everyone thinks he is a bad kid. I’ve heard that he talks loudly, disrupts(扰乱)the class with bursts of negative comments, and doesn’t participate in groups. He also stands out as the tallest. Other parents tell his mother they’re scared of him. Yet he has never been physically aggressive. Sometimes he even shows kindness to others in need of help.
I’ll call him Joe. Most parents and kids don’t know Joe has Asperger syndrome. People with the disease must learn about socially proper behavior. It’s very hard for Joe to control his social behavior. He has worked hard since second grade. However, he has few friends who support him with positive comments.
Joe is in the highest-level math and reading classes. He wanted to join an activity club in school, but parent volunteers refused him. They didn’t acknowledge that he had been working hard to fit into the school’s social networks. I wish those parents had seen Joe walking home from school one cold winter day in January and how he had offered his help warmly.
Driving by, I saw him run and kneel down by a little girl lying on the ground. Joe brushed the hair from her eyes and smiled. She smiled back through tears, having slipped and fallen on the ice. Joe took off his coat and spread it out, and then he helped her move to sit on it. He also gathered her belongings and put them on his coat. He wiped the snow from her knees and hands, moving her arms to check for injury. Then Joe helped her up, took her hand and walked her home. He carried her pack and then rang her doorbell. When her sister rushed her inside, the little girl smiled back at Joe. Then he set her pack down by the door and walked home happily.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I stopped by Joe’s house later.
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His mother expressed gratitude to me as she showed me to the door.
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【答案】One possible version :
I stopped by Joe’s house later. I asked to talk to him and his mother looked worried. When I said I would praise him for his good behavior, she looked so surprised. I told Joe that I had seen him help a little girl on his way back home, and that I didn’t get out of my car because he had everything under control. I told him that he handled the emergency perfectly and that I thought he was a hero. Then I saw Joe’s beautiful smile again.
His mother expressed gratitude to me as she showed me to the door. She was moved to tears because it was so rare for Joe to show kindness and to be recognized in a positive way. As a mother, she always worries about her son’s future and the challenges he faces from society. After that, I tried my best to let more kids and parents know about Joe. We began to treat him with more patience. Later, Joe became a member of the activity club. And he has lots of friends now.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了作者儿子班级中的一个特殊孩子Joe。每个人都认为他是一个坏孩子。但他从未有过身体攻击。有时他甚至对需要帮助的人表现出善意。事实上,班级里的孩子们不知道他患有一种罕见的疾病,在这种疾病的影响下,Joe无法控制自己的行为。Joe积极努力地想要融入班级的同学中,可是其他的孩子不接受他。一次偶然的事故,Joe帮助了摔倒在地的女孩,至此之后,孩子们开始慢慢接受Joe的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“我后来去了乔家。”可知,第一段可描写的是,作者想帮助Joe向其家人解释作者所看到的事实——是Joe的帮助了女孩能够回到家。把作者所看到的Joe的良好表现,解释给他的母亲听。
②由第二段首句内容“他的母亲把我送到门口时对我表示了感谢。”可知,第二段可描写的是在作者的解释之后,Joe的母亲异常感激,同时也为自己的儿子感到骄傲。同时描述的是在此之后的日子中,作者尽最大的努力帮助乔融入班级,让更多父母了解乔,直至最后Joe加入了俱乐部并且拥有了很多好朋友。
2.续写线索:上门解释——感谢和感动——帮助融入——全力帮助——成功融入
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.处理:handle/deal with
②.尽全力:try one’s best/spare no effort/make every effort
③.担心:worry about/be concerned about
情绪类
①.惊讶:surprised/amazed/astonished
②.积极:positive way/act positively
【点睛】
[高分句型1]. I told Joe that I had seen him help a little girl on his way back home, and that I didn’t get out of my car because he had everything under control. (由连接词that引导的宾语从句并列)
[高分句型2]. As a mother, she always worries about her son’s future and the challenges he faces from society. (由关系代词that引导限制性定语从句,其中that省略)
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