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银川市第三十一中学2025—2026学年度(上)期末考试
高二英语试卷
(满分150分,考试用时120分钟)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What does the woman need?
A.Some food. B.Some water. C.Some dog snacks.
2.What does the woman want to give away?
A.An old bag. B.A sweater. C.A pair of jeans.
3.Which month is it now?
A.July. B.August. C.September.
4.When did the computer go wrong?
A.After the man pressed lots of keys.
B.After the man opened a file
C.After the man started it.
5.What should the woman do first if she smells smoke?
A.Find the source. B.Call the fire department. C.Warn people of a potential fire.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答6至7题。
6.Who are the speakers probably?
A.Mother and son. B.Manager and employee. C.Swim coach and athlete.
7.What does the woman decide to do?
A.Miss the race. B.Take the man to Beijing. C.Rearrange her travel schedule.
听第7段材料,回答8至10题。
8.What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A.Carla’s future job. B.Their job opportunities. C.The development of AI technology.
9.What does Carla want to do?
A.Build spacecraft. B.Design software. C.Grow her own food.
10.Which suggestion has Clare taken?
A.Studying AI technology. B.Focusing on one industry. C.Getting some work experience.
听第8段材料,回答11至13题。
11.Where are the speakers probably?
A.In a library. B.In a garden. C.In a classroom.
12.What kind of book is Jane reading?
A.A fantasy. B.A romantic story. C.An adventure story.
13.What does Mike think of The Wandering Earth?
A.It is hard to understand. B.It is insightful. C.It is the best adventure story.
听第9段材料,回答14至16题。
14.What probably surprised the man about Laila’s new album?
A.That the singer tried a different style.
B.That the singer released so many songs.
C.That the singer returned to her old style.
15.What is the man going to do this weekend?
A.Play in his band. B.Go to a record shop. C.Look after his family members.
16.Where is the band Black Clouds from?
A.England. B.Australia. C.Canada.
听第10段材料,回答17至20题。
17.What issue did Sarah face?
A.There wasn’t enough staff to help the patient.
B.She hadn’t completed the necessary training.
C.The hospital didn’t have the equipment she required.
18.What is Sarah like?
A.Decisive. B.experienced. C.Patient.
19.Who helped Sarah treat the patient?
A.Her old teaching professor.
B.A specialist who works overseas.
C.A doctor at a neighboring hospital.
20.What did the situation inspire Sarah to do?
A.Work in a big hospital.
B.Take more medical training.
C.Stay up-to-date with the newest medical technology.
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。
A
Urban gardens are valuable assets (资产) to communities. They provide green spaces to grow sustainable food, build community cohesion (凝聚力), make new friends, connect with the earth, and much more. So, let’s check out our list of 4 inspiring urban gardens in the US.
Gotham Greens
Where: New York & Chicago
What: Gotham Greens first started in Brooklyn and now has four locations in New York City and Chicago. Their flagship farm in Brooklyn produces over 100,000 pounds of greens per year. But it doesn’t just produce healthy local vegetables. It is using high-tech greenhouses with solar panels to make sure the food grown is healthy and sustainable.
Baltimore Urban Gardening with Students
Where: Baltimore, Maryland
What: The Baltimore Urban Gardening with Students (BUGS) program encourages students to get their hands dirty and plant vegetables through their after-school and summer programs. Many of these kids don’t have access to green spaces and have never had the opportunity to grow food.
Revision Urban Farm
Where: Boston, Massachusetts
What: Revision Urban Farm in Boston works in partnership with the Revision Family Home-a shelter for 22 homeless parents and their kids. The farm provides these families within formation on healthy eating, and access to the farm’s fresh vegetables. The organization also provides job training to help families escape the cycle of poverty.
Swale
Where: New York
What: Swale, a floating food forest located on a large boat, is an innovative project meant to inspire citizens to rethink the relationship between our cities and our food. This urban garden serves as both a living art exhibit and an educational farm Food forests are sustainable gardens that include vegetables, fruit, nut trees, bushes, herbs, and vines — each one complementing the other in a symbiotic (共生) relationship.
1. What is special about Gotham Greens?
A. It offers homeless families information on healthy eating.
B. It creates a sustainable garden on a large boat.
C. It provides job training for students.
D. It uses high-tech greenhouses to grow healthy food.
2. Which urban garden offers first-hand farming experience?
A. Baltimore Urban Gardening with Students. B. Swale.
C. Revision Urban Farm. D. Gotham Greens.
3. What do these four urban gardens have in common?
A. They create job opportunities for farmers.
B. They are inspirational projects in New York.
C. They are beneficial to communities.
D. They have educational and entertaining purposes.
B
There can be no doubt that Stephen King, New York Time’s Best-Selling author, has found success in many aspects, but it wasn’t always like this. King witnessed tragedy and horrors from the very beginning. When he was 2 years old, his father told his mom that he was going out to get cigarettes but in fact, he never came back, he had abandoned his family.
This left his mother Ruth to care for Stephen and his elder brother David on her own. Ruth was forced to move often, desperately looking for work as she was now the only provider of the family, and she had to rely on relatives most of the time. One day Stephen went out to play with friends and when he came back, he wasn’t even able to speak a single word, it seemed he was hurt mentally or something, but he still got the courage to continue forward. It turned out that one of his friends was hit by a train and died, which left an emotional scar on him.
King, later on, dropped out of school due to some serious health concerns and was told that he had to enlist (入伍) again the next fall, which demotivated him too. Although Stephen King didn’t see his childhood as something extraordinary or special, he did say that he was always fascinated by scary things. People used to acknowledge the King family by their love of literature, in fact whenever Stephen’s mom had to go out, she didn’t hire a babysitter, for the kids used to read novels to each other so they would not get bored. Stephen King’s love of stories was developed from a very young age and he carried that tradition with his own children along with his wife Tabitha.
In 1973, Stephen King started his amazing journey of success when he published his first novel Carrie, which is scary. The rest followed from after that as he published many amazing books like The Shining, IT, Firestarter, and Cujo. All of these books became instant classics and got their own movie and television shows adaptions.
4. What is mainly talked about about Stephen King in the first two paragraphs?
A. His achievements in writing. B. His unfortunate childhood.
C. His difficulty in supporting the family. D. His mother’s bitter experiences.
5. What left Stephen King not even speaking a single word?
A. He was knocked down by a passing train. B. He was badly criticized by a close friend.
C. He was depressed by the constant moves. D. He was heart-struck by a terrible accident.
6. What does the underlined word “demotivated” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Discouraged. B. Relaxed. C. Embarrassed. D. Inspired.
7. Why didn’t Stephen’s mom hire a babysitter?
A. The family was too poor to hire a babysitter. B. The family could not find a proper babysitter.
C. The children could actually entertain themselves. D. The children didn’t like to be cared for by others.
C
Ma Jun, born in 1995 in Ningxia, is the youngest winner of the Junma Awards for Ethnic Literature in the prose (散文)category for his first work, “Qing Bai Shijie”. Despite being wheelchair-bound and facing countless challenges, including a predicted life expectancy of 20, Ma has overcome the difficulties and is now living well at 29.
“Qing Bai Shijie” is a five-part collection reflecting on Ma’s life, from childhood to ambitions. The title symbolizes purity and innocence and fights the prejudice (偏见)Ma faced, such as being labeled as receiving “God’s punishment”. In 2016, Ma chose not to attend college to allow his younger brother to continue his education, a decision that led to despair but was later changed by reading Shi Tiesheng’s “Wo Yu Ditan”, which inspired him to pursue writing.
Ma’s journey in writing began as a means to find meaning and joy in life. After three years of devotion, he completed his book but faced the challenge of publishing without resources. However, the “Stars of Literature by Chinese Ethnic Writers” project selected his work for publication in 2023, a significant milestone.
The Junma Awards, one of China’s major literary prizes, recognized Ma’s talent, and his win was a joyful surprise. Ma’s condition, Spinal Muscular Atrophy(SMA), was diagnosed at27, and with treatment now affordable in China, he manages his disease through regular medical procedures.
Ma keeps a daily routine of exercise, reading, and writing, currently working on a novel. He defines himself not by his struggles but as a faithful writer, using literature to connect with the world and inspire hope. His social media profile reads, “Be a faithful writer”, a motto that summarizes his commitment to his career and his life.
8. What do we know about Ma Jun from the first two paragraphs?
A. He received some punishment when he was born.
B. He won a literature award for people with disabilities.
C. He was predicted not to live longer than 30 years old.
D. He chose the title to imply his struggle against prejudice.
9. Why did Ma Jun give up attending college in 2016?
A. He was not interested in higher education.
B. He wanted to focus on his writing career.
C. He faced both financial difficulties and health issues.
D. He accepted his role model Shi Tiesheng’s advice.
10. What’s Ma Jun’s current situation?
A. He devotes himself to writing and his life.
B. He defines himself by his physical struggles.
C. His disease of SMA can’t be treated in China.
D. His writing is focused on social media connections.
11. Which of the following words best describe Ma Jun?
A. Creative and intelligent.
B. Determined and hopeful.
C. Ambitious and hard-working.
D. Knowledgeable and optimistic.
D
Mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains are showing remarkable adaptability by adjusting their activity patterns, according to a new study.
The study, led by University of California Davis researcher Ellie Bolas, tracked 22 mountain lions in the region. The findings show that mountain lions living in areas with higher human presence are becoming more nocturnal(夜行性) to minimize interactions with humans. This is different from those living far away from people, who still hunt and play at sunrise and sunset like they used to. This behavioral adaptation allows these large wild animals to successfully coexist in one of the world’s largest urban(城市) areas.
The study identified interesting differences in activity patterns. Female mountain lions showed more activity during daylight hours to stay away from male lions that might threaten their babies. The most nocturnal behavior was observed in two male lions living in areas with high human activity and development.
These behavioral changes demonstrate the cats’ natural tendency to avoid human contact rather than become habituated to people. Seth Riley, branch chief for wildlife at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, notes that these adaptations reflect subtle(微妙) ways humans impact wildlife beyond direct threats like the vehicle hitting them. The research team recommends that humans also adapt their own behavior to support coexistence. They suggest people should be more careful while driving at night and be aware that dawn and dusk remain active periods for mountain lion movement.
“This flexibility we see in mountain lion activity is what allows us to share these natural areas together. Mountain lions are doing the work so that coexistence can happen,” explains Bolas. The study highlights the need for continued human effort in conservation. As Bolas notes, “Coexistence is happening, and it’s in large part because of what mountain lions are doing.”
12. Which best describes the activity patterns of mountain lions in remote locations?
A. Nocturnal. B. Traditional. C. Changeable. D. Controllable.
13. Why are female mountain lions more active during the daytime?
A To hunt more effectively for babies. B. To enjoy competing with others.
C. To avoid encounters with male lions. D. To deal with urban development.
14. What do the researchers advise us to do for mountain lions?
A. Get to know their active periods. B. Try to drive in the daytime carefully.
C. Reduce human activity in urban areas. D. Relocate them to the undeveloped areas.
15. What is Bolas’ attitude to mountain lions’ being nocturnal?
A. Worried. B. Doubtful. C. Unclear. D. Admiring.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It can be tough to find the motivation to do an outdoor workout once winter strikes with low temperatures, wind chill, rain and dark nights. However, don’t let the cold weather prevent you from accomplishing your fitness goals. ___16___.
Dress for the weather.
___17___. Wind chills can easily go through thinner items of clothes. If your clothes are wet on a rainy day, you’ll have no protection from the icy temperature. So it is crucial to wear a windproof or water-resistant outer layer.
Protect your head and hands.
While only about 10 percent of your body heat escapes from your head, as opposed to 70 percent as previously believed, wearing a hat in cold weather is still important. ___18___. Choose a pair with touchscreen fingers to avoid frequently taking them off and on.
Stay hydrated (含水的).
You may feel like you sweat less in cold weather, but don’t be fooled. You still need to drink up. ___19___. Stay hydrated by drinking room temperature water before, during and after your workout.
___20___.
“Imagine a rubber band... it’s flexible, bendy (易弯曲的) and pulls right back to its shape. Now imagine that same rubber band, but frozen. If you try to pull too hard before it’s unfrozen, it’ll break suddenly,” explains trainer Ashley Wilking. Your muscles are like rubber bands, you need to gradually wake them up to prevent injury. Start to heat up your large muscles with light stretching, jumping jacks and lunges indoors before heading outside.
A. Do active warm-ups
B. Exercise like a bendy rubber band
C. Follow our expert tips to stay fit, warm and motivated this winter
D. Your workout wear should be soft and flexible for you to stretch and exercise
E. Wind chill and rain are key elements to consider for outdoor workouts in winter
F. Your hands are another body part that are likely to feel the chill, so gloves are a must
G Losing much water increases your risk of injury and will slow down your performance
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)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was born in a small town in Vadodara City. Gujarat. India, with cerebral palsy (脑瘫). My ____21____activity was restricted, which meant that a world of limitations lay ahead of me. Doubts about my ____22____ are common. Few people know that my life will become a living testamenty (证明) to how much one person can ____23____ with support and training, even if we have to face great ____24____.
Although I was rejected by many at first when I ____25____ schools, the principal of St. Teresa’s School warmly embraced me. Her ____26____ and that of some teachers and classmates really helped me throughout my school life. Taking me to the bathroom, taking notes for me in class — these daily gestures of ____27____ really helped me because I couldn’t walk on my own and I was a(n) ____28____ writer. With their help, I made progress both ____29____ and personally.
After I successfully completed college, my family and friends ____30____ me to open a computer training center. It became a place of power where I taught ____31____ skills to over a thousand people. Students with cerebral palsy are ____32____ how to solve the problems they face. I enjoy their success and feel comforted by my lasting ____33____ on their lives.
I hope my story shows that with determination and strong ____34____. we can all overcome our limitations and ____35____ a more inclusive and understanding world.
21. A. favorite B. brain C. future D. physical
22. A. fortune B. potential C. appearance D. existence
23. A. achieve B. overcome C. desire D. expect
24. A. dangers B. anxieties C. opportunities D. challenges
25. A. got into B. picked up C. applied for D. joined in
26. A. support B. trust C. focus D. confidence
27. A. friendship B. beauty C. kindness D. closeness
28. A. only B. slow C. eager D. big
29. A. logically B. mentally C. gradually D. academically
30. A. ordered B. allowed C. encouraged D. forced
31. A. curious B. valuable C. social D. complicated
32. A. taught B. determined C. advised D. displayed
33. A. plan B. impact C. goal D. topic
34. A. body B. relation C. function D. faith
35. A. break B. encounter C. create D. touch
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
Walking down the city streets,you look up and see___36___red telephone box.Behind it,on the road,a big red double-floor bus passes by,___37___(carry) citizens and tourists.This is London.And the red is what the city is famous ___38___.
Modern transportation has changed the way we lead our lives.One important means of transport has been the bus.In London,buses take on a bigger role.They are used to visit the city.Red tourist buses have open___39___(roof), which let people take photos,have an amazing view of the city and enjoy___40___(them) as they drive past Big Ben,the Thames and so on.
But how did the bus become unique to London culture?Horse-drawn buses enjoy a history of more than 180 years.They___41___(use) in London since 1829.By the early 20th century,motor-buses were driving around London.Bus companies used different colors at the time.One of the___42___(big) companies chose red because the bright colour made___43___easy for the citizens to pick out the bus.In 1933,when London transport was grouped into a single company,they chose the most___44___(wide)used color at the time-red.
And so the color red stayed in London.But it was in the mid-1950s___45___the red double-floor was born.Its name is the Routemaster.Built between 1954 and 1968,they still look traditional.Like they have been frozen in time.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是学生会主席李华,你校的某国外友好学校即将来你校参观,其中一项活动是参观学校组织的中国画、书法作品展览,由你负责接待。现在请你用英语写一篇解说词,主要内容包括:
1.表示欢迎;
2.介绍中国画、书法艺术;
3.表达祝愿;
注意:词数在80个左右。
参考词汇:Chinese painting 中国画;calligraphy 书法
Dear foreign guests,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you.
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Melissa was a single parent of three small children, working at a low-paid job. Money was always tight and she had to work hard to make ends meet. But they still felt blessed with a roof over their heads, food on the plate, clothes on their backs, and even if not a lot, always enough. Not knowing they were poor, the kids just thought their mother was strict in money management. Melissa was really glad about that.
Christmas was just around the corner. Although there wasn't budget for a lot of gifts, Melissa planned to please the kids with a family party. She prepared weeks ahead of time, asking one by one what the kids wanted for Christmas. Fortunately, Melissa managed to spare $ 80 dollars for the whole family to enjoy the fun of Christmas shopping.
The big day arrived. Mellissa drove the kids to a nearby Walmart and gave each kid a twenty-dollar bill. “Now, my children,” she announced, “you have two hours to pick a gift in the supermarket. Then we will meet back at the gate.” Excited, the children scattered (四散) and rushed into the supermarket.
Melissa smiled. She looked at her own note and put it back into her pocket. Well, the Melissa smiled. She looked at her own note and put it back into her pocket. Well, the children's shining faces were the most precious Christmas gift for her, weren't they? Sitting in the car, she waiting patiently, imagining what gifts the kids would choose. She couldn't wait to share their joy.
Two hours later, the kids came back one by one. Tom and Tick rushed to their mother, eyes twinkling with excitement. They showed their gifts to Melissa and jumped with joy. The third child, Ginger, was obviously left behind, who dragged her feet to the car. To everyone's surprise, Ginger was empty-handed. Melissa said nothing, asked the kids to get into the car and headed home:
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。
Driving home, everyone was talking about their gifts in high spirits except the youngest daughter, Ginger.
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“We have so much, but the homeless man doesn't have anything,” Ginger explained.
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银川市第三十一中学2025—2026学年度(上)期末考试
高二英语试卷
(满分150分,考试用时120分钟)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What does the woman need?
A.Some food. B.Some water. C.Some dog snacks.
2.What does the woman want to give away?
A.An old bag. B.A sweater. C.A pair of jeans.
3.Which month is it now?
A.July. B.August. C.September.
4.When did the computer go wrong?
A.After the man pressed lots of keys.
B.After the man opened a file.
C.After the man started it.
5.What should the woman do first if she smells smoke?
A.Find the source. B.Call the fire department. C.Warn people of a potential fire.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答6至7题。
6.Who are the speakers probably?
A.Mother and son. B.Manager and employee. C.Swim coach and athlete.
7.What does the woman decide to do?
A.Miss the race. B.Take the man to Beijing. C.Rearrange her travel schedule.
听第7段材料,回答8至10题。
8.What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A.Carla’s future job. B.Their job opportunities. C.The development of AI technology.
9.What does Carla want to do?
A.Build spacecraft. B.Design software. C.Grow her own food.
10.Which suggestion has Clare taken?
A.Studying AI technology. B.Focusing on one industry. C.Getting some work experience.
听第8段材料,回答11至13题。
11.Where are the speakers probably?
A.In a library. B.In a garden. C.In a classroom.
12.What kind of book is Jane reading?
A.A fantasy. B.A romantic story. C.An adventure story.
13.What does Mike think of The Wandering Earth?
A.It is hard to understand. B.It is insightful. C.It is the best adventure story.
听第9段材料,回答14至16题。
14.What probably surprised the man about Laila’s new album?
A.That the singer tried a different style
B.That the singer released so many songs.
C.That the singer returned to her old style.
15.What is the man going to do this weekend?
A.Play in his band. B.Go to a record shop. C.Look after his family members.
16.Where is the band Black Clouds from?
A.England. B.Australia. C.Canada.
听第10段材料,回答17至20题。
17.What issue did Sarah face?
A.There wasn’t enough staff to help the patient.
B.She hadn’t completed the necessary training.
C.The hospital didn’t have the equipment she required.
18.What is Sarah like?
A.Decisive. B.experienced. C.Patient.
19.Who helped Sarah treat the patient?
A.Her old teaching professor.
B.A specialist who works overseas.
C.A doctor at a neighboring hospital.
20.What did the situation inspire Sarah to do?
A.Work in a big hospital.
B.Take more medical training
C.Stay up-to-date with the newest medical technology.
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。
A
Urban gardens are valuable assets (资产) to communities. They provide green spaces to grow sustainable food, build community cohesion (凝聚力), make new friends, connect with the earth, and much more. So, let’s check out our list of 4 inspiring urban gardens in the US.
Gotham Greens
Where: New York & Chicago
What: Gotham Greens first started in Brooklyn and now has four locations in New York City and Chicago. Their flagship farm in Brooklyn produces over 100,000 pounds of greens per year. But it doesn’t just produce healthy local vegetables. It is using high-tech greenhouses with solar panels to make sure the food grown is healthy and sustainable.
Baltimore Urban Gardening with Students
Where: Baltimore, Maryland
What: The Baltimore Urban Gardening with Students (BUGS) program encourages students to get their hands dirty and plant vegetables through their after-school and summer programs. Many of these kids don’t have access to green spaces and have never had the opportunity to grow food.
Revision Urban Farm
Where: Boston, Massachusetts
What: Revision Urban Farm in Boston works in partnership with the Revision Family Home-a shelter for 22 homeless parents and their kids. The farm provides these families within formation on healthy eating, and access to the farm’s fresh vegetables. The organization also provides job training to help families escape the cycle of poverty.
Swale
Where: New York
What: Swale, a floating food forest located on a large boat, is an innovative project meant to inspire citizens to rethink the relationship between our cities and our food. This urban garden serves as both a living art exhibit and an educational farm Food forests are sustainable gardens that include vegetables, fruit, nut trees, bushes, herbs, and vines — each one complementing the other in a symbiotic (共生的) relationship.
1. What is special about Gotham Greens?
A. It offers homeless families information on healthy eating.
B. It creates a sustainable garden on a large boat.
C. It provides job training for students.
D. It uses high-tech greenhouses to grow healthy food.
2. Which urban garden offers first-hand farming experience?
A. Baltimore Urban Gardening with Students. B. Swale.
C. Revision Urban Farm. D. Gotham Greens.
3. What do these four urban gardens have in common?
A. They create job opportunities for farmers.
B. They are inspirational projects in New York.
C. They are beneficial to communities.
D. They have educational and entertaining purposes.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。城市花园是社区的宝贵资产。它们为种植可持续粮食提供绿色空间,建立社区凝聚力。文章主要讲述了几个城市花园。
【详解】1. 细节理解题。根据文章Gotham Greens(哥谭镇蔬菜)部分中的“It is using high-tech greenhouses with solar panels to make sure the food grown is healthy and sustainable.(它正在使用带有太阳能电池板的高科技温室,以确保种植的食物是健康和可持续的。)”可知,Gotham Greens使用了高科技温室种植健康的食物。故选D项。
2. 推理判断题。根据文章Baltimore Urban Gardening with Students(巴尔的摩城市园艺与学生)部分中的“The Baltimore Urban Gardening with Students (BUGS) program encourages students to get their hands dirty and plant vegetables through their after-school and summer programs. Many of these kids don’t have access to green spaces, and have never had the opportunity to grow food.(巴尔的摩城市与学生一起园艺(BUGS)项目鼓励学生通过课后和夏季项目把手弄脏并种植蔬菜。这些孩子中的许多人没有机会接触绿色空间,也从来没有机会种植食物。)”可知,来这里进行园艺活动的孩子从来没有接触过农作,也从来没有机会尝试种植食物,由此可以推测出,该城市花园能向学生提供第一手的耕作经验。故选A项。
3. 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Urban gardens are valuable assets to communities. They provide greenspaces to grow sustainable food, build community unity, make new friends, connect with the earth, and much more.(城市花园是社区的宝贵资产。它们提供绿色空间来种植可持续的食物,建立社区团结,结交新朋友,与地球联系等等。)”可知,文章主要讲的是城市花园对社区的影响。由此可以推出,后文提到的四个城市花园都对社区来说都有益处。故选C项。
B
There can be no doubt that Stephen King, New York Time’s Best-Selling author, has found success in many aspects, but it wasn’t always like this. King witnessed tragedy and horrors from the very beginning. When he was 2 years old, his father told his mom that he was going out to get cigarettes but in fact, he never came back, he had abandoned his family.
This left his mother Ruth to care for Stephen and his elder brother David on her own. Ruth was forced to move often, desperately looking for work as she was now the only provider of the family, and she had to rely on relatives most of the time. One day Stephen went out to play with friends and when he came back, he wasn’t even able to speak a single word, it seemed he was hurt mentally or something, but he still got the courage to continue forward. It turned out that one of his friends was hit by a train and died, which left an emotional scar on him.
King, later on, dropped out of school due to some serious health concerns and was told that he had to enlist (入伍) again the next fall, which demotivated him too. Although Stephen King didn’t see his childhood as something extraordinary or special, he did say that he was always fascinated by scary things. People used to acknowledge the King family by their love of literature, in fact whenever Stephen’s mom had to go out, she didn’t hire a babysitter, for the kids used to read novels to each other so they would not get bored. Stephen King’s love of stories was developed from a very young age and he carried that tradition with his own children along with his wife Tabitha.
In 1973, Stephen King started his amazing journey of success when he published his first novel Carrie, which is scary. The rest followed from after that as he published many amazing books like The Shining, IT, Firestarter, and Cujo. All of these books became instant classics and got their own movie and television shows adaptions.
4. What is mainly talked about about Stephen King in the first two paragraphs?
A. His achievements in writing. B. His unfortunate childhood.
C. His difficulty in supporting the family. D. His mother’s bitter experiences.
5. What left Stephen King not even speaking a single word?
A. He was knocked down by a passing train. B. He was badly criticized by a close friend.
C. He was depressed by the constant moves. D. He was heart-struck by a terrible accident.
6. What does the underlined word “demotivated” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Discouraged. B. Relaxed. C. Embarrassed. D. Inspired.
7 Why didn’t Stephen’s mom hire a babysitter?
A. The family was too poor to hire a babysitter. B. The family could not find a proper babysitter.
C. The children could actually entertain themselves. D. The children didn’t like to be cared for by others.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了知名作家斯蒂芬·金从悲惨的童年到成为畅销书作家的人生经历,探讨了家庭困境、个人挑战及其对恐怖故事的热爱。
【4题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“There can be no doubt that Stephen King, New York Time’s Best-Selling author, has found success in many aspects, but it wasn’t always like this. King witnessed tragedy and horrors from the very beginning. When he was 2 years old, his father told his mom that he was going out to get cigarettes but in fact, he never came back, he had abandoned his family.(毫无疑问,《纽约时报》畅销书作家斯蒂芬·金在很多方面都取得了成功,但并不总是这样。金从一开始就目睹了悲剧和恐怖。当他两岁的时候,他的父亲告诉他妈妈他要出去买烟,但事实上,他再也没有回来,他抛弃了他的家庭)”以及第二段“This left his mother Ruth to care for Stephen and his elder brother David on her own. Ruth was forced to move often, desperately looking for work as she was now the only provider of the family, and she had to rely on relatives most of the time. One day Stephen went out to play with friends and when he came back, he wasn’t even able to speak a single word, it seemed he was hurt mentally or something, but he still got the courage to continue forward. It turned out that one of his friends was hit by a train and died, which left an emotional scar on him.(这让他的母亲Ruth独自照顾斯蒂芬和他的哥哥大卫。Ruth被迫经常搬家,拼命地找工作,因为她现在是家里唯一的经济来源,她大部分时间都得依靠亲戚。有一天,斯蒂芬和朋友们出去玩,当他回来的时候,他甚至不能说一个字,似乎他精神上受伤了还是怎么的,但他仍然有勇气继续前进。原来,他的一个朋友被火车撞死了,这给他留下了情感上的伤疤)”可知,前面两段主要描述了Stephen King的悲惨的童年时期,包括他父亲的离开,他母亲独自抚养他和他哥哥的困难,以及他目睹朋友遭遇致命事故的心理创伤。这些都直接反映了他不幸的童年经历。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“One day Stephen went out to play with friends and when he came back, he wasn’t even able to speak a single word, it seemed he was hurt mentally or something, but he still got the courage to continue forward. It turned out that one of his friends was hit by a train and died, which left an emotional scar on him.(有一天,斯蒂芬和朋友们出去玩,当他回来的时候,他甚至不能说一个字,似乎他精神上受伤了还是怎么的,但他仍然有勇气继续前进。原来,他的一个朋友被火车撞死了,这给他留下了情感上的伤疤)”可知,Stephen因为一位朋友被火车撞击致死的事故深受打击,导致他一时无法言语。故选D。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“King, later on, dropped out of school due to some serious health concerns and was told that he had to enlist (入伍) again the next fall,(后来,金因为一些严重的健康问题而辍学,并被告知他必须在第二年秋天再次入伍)”可知,金后来因为一些严重的健康问题而辍学,这是一件令人泄气的事,所以demotivated意为Discouraged“使泄气”之意。故选A。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“People used to acknowledge the King family by their love of literature, in fact whenever Stephen’s mom used to go out, she didn’t hire a babysitter, for the kids used to read novels to each other so they would not get bored.(人们过去常常以他们对文学的热爱来认可金一家,事实上,每当斯蒂芬的妈妈出去时,她都不会雇保姆,因为孩子们过去常常互相读小说,这样他们就不会感到无聊)”可知,孩子们通过阅读相互陪伴,所以不需要额外雇用保姆。故选C。
C
Ma Jun, born in 1995 in Ningxia, is the youngest winner of the Junma Awards for Ethnic Literature in the prose (散文)category for his first work, “Qing Bai Shijie”. Despite being wheelchair-bound and facing countless challenges, including a predicted life expectancy of 20, Ma has overcome the difficulties and is now living well at 29.
“Qing Bai Shijie” is a five-part collection reflecting on Ma’s life, from childhood to ambitions. The title symbolizes purity and innocence and fights the prejudice (偏见)Ma faced, such as being labeled as receiving “God’s punishment”. In 2016, Ma chose not to attend college to allow his younger brother to continue his education, a decision that led to despair but was later changed by reading Shi Tiesheng’s “Wo Yu Ditan”, which inspired him to pursue writing.
Ma’s journey in writing began as a means to find meaning and joy in life. After three years of devotion, he completed his book but faced the challenge of publishing without resources. However, the “Stars of Literature by Chinese Ethnic Writers” project selected his work for publication in 2023, a significant milestone.
The Junma Awards, one of China’s major literary prizes, recognized Ma’s talent, and his win was a joyful surprise. Ma’s condition, Spinal Muscular Atrophy(SMA), was diagnosed at27, and with treatment now affordable in China, he manages his disease through regular medical procedures.
Ma keeps a daily routine of exercise, reading, and writing, currently working on a novel. He defines himself not by his struggles but as a faithful writer, using literature to connect with the world and inspire hope. His social media profile reads, “Be a faithful writer”, a motto that summarizes his commitment to his career and his life.
8. What do we know about Ma Jun from the first two paragraphs?
A. He received some punishment when he was born.
B. He won a literature award for people with disabilities.
C. He was predicted not to live longer than 30 years old.
D. He chose the title to imply his struggle against prejudice.
9. Why did Ma Jun give up attending college in 2016?
A. He was not interested in higher education.
B. He wanted to focus on his writing career.
C. He faced both financial difficulties and health issues.
D. He accepted his role model Shi Tiesheng’s advice.
10. What’s Ma Jun’s current situation?
A. He devotes himself to writing and his life.
B. He defines himself by his physical struggles.
C. His disease of SMA can’t be treated in China.
D. His writing is focused on social media connections.
11. Which of the following words best describe Ma Jun?
A. Creative and intelligent.
B. Determined and hopeful.
C. Ambitious and hard-working.
D. Knowledgeable and optimistic.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了宁夏作家马骏的生平经历、创作历程以及他如何克服身体残疾带来的挑战,通过写作找到生活的意义和乐趣,并最终获得骏马奖散文类最年轻获奖者的故事。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段““Qing Bai Shijie” is a five-part collection reflecting on Ma’s life, from childhood to ambitions. The title symbolizes purity and innocence and fights the prejudice(偏见)Ma faced, such as being labeled as receiving “God’s punishment”.(《青白石阶》是一部由五个部分组成的文集,回顾了马骏从童年到理想抱负的人生历程。书名象征着纯洁与天真,同时也回击了马骏曾面对的偏见,比如有人称他是受到了“上帝的惩罚”。)”可知,马骏选择这个书名是为了暗示他与偏见作斗争。故选D。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“In 2016, Ma chose not to attend college to allow his younger brother to continue his education, a decision that led to despair but was later changed by reading Shi Tiesheng’s “Wo Yu Ditan”, which inspired him to pursue writing.(2016 年,为了让弟弟能够继续学业,马骏选择放弃上大学,这个决定曾让他陷入绝望,但后来阅读史铁生的《我与地坛》改变了他的想法,激励他走上写作之路。)”可知,一方面,为了让弟弟能够继续学业,他选择放弃上大学,这暗示了家庭可能存在经济困难,无法同时负担两人的学费;另一方面,他身患疾病,身体状况不佳,这也可能是他放弃上大学的原因之一 。故选C。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Ma keeps a daily routine of exercise, reading, and writing, currently working on a novel. He defines himself not by his struggles but as a faithful writer, using literature to connect with the world and inspire hope.(马骏保持着每天锻炼、阅读和写作的习惯,目前正在创作一部小说。他并不将自己定义为与病魔抗争的人,而是一位忠实的作家,他用文学与世界相连,传递希望。)”可知,马骏每天坚持锻炼、阅读和写作,目前正在创作一部小说,他将自己定义为忠实的作家,用文学与世界相连并激励希望,这表明他全身心投入到写作和生活中。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章内容可知,马骏尽管身坐轮椅,面临诸多挑战,包括被预测寿命较短,却依然克服困难坚持写作。他为了完成作品,投入三年时间潜心创作,在面临出版难题时也没有放弃,这种坚持体现了他坚定的决心。而马骏用文学与世界相连,激励希望,没有因身体的困境而自怨自艾,而是积极面对生活,通过写作来追求生活的意义,展现出对生活充满希望的态度。故选B。
D
Mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains are showing remarkable adaptability by adjusting their activity patterns, according to a new study.
The study, led by University of California Davis researcher Ellie Bolas, tracked 22 mountain lions in the region. The findings show that mountain lions living in areas with higher human presence are becoming more nocturnal(夜行性) to minimize interactions with humans. This is different from those living far away from people, who still hunt and play at sunrise and sunset like they used to. This behavioral adaptation allows these large wild animals to successfully coexist in one of the world’s largest urban(城市) areas.
The study identified interesting differences in activity patterns. Female mountain lions showed more activity during daylight hours to stay away from male lions that might threaten their babies. The most nocturnal behavior was observed in two male lions living in areas with high human activity and development.
These behavioral changes demonstrate the cats’ natural tendency to avoid human contact rather than become habituated to people. Seth Riley, branch chief for wildlife at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, notes that these adaptations reflect subtle(微妙的) ways humans impact wildlife beyond direct threats like the vehicle hitting them. The research team recommends that humans also adapt their own behavior to support coexistence. They suggest people should be more careful while driving at night and be aware that dawn and dusk remain active periods for mountain lion movement.
“This flexibility we see in mountain lion activity is what allows us to share these natural areas together. Mountain lions are doing the work so that coexistence can happen,” explains Bolas. The study highlights the need for continued human effort in conservation. As Bolas notes, “Coexistence is happening, and it’s in large part because of what mountain lions are doing.”
12. Which best describes the activity patterns of mountain lions in remote locations?
A. Nocturnal. B. Traditional. C. Changeable. D. Controllable.
13. Why are female mountain lions more active during the daytime?
A. To hunt more effectively for babies. B. To enjoy competing with others.
C. To avoid encounters with male lions. D. To deal with urban development.
14. What do the researchers advise us to do for mountain lions?
A. Get to know their active periods. B. Try to drive in the daytime carefully.
C. Reduce human activity in urban areas. D. Relocate them to the undeveloped areas.
15. What is Bolas’ attitude to mountain lions’ being nocturnal?
A. Worried. B. Doubtful. C. Unclear. D. Admiring.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文,主要介绍了一项新研究发现,圣莫尼卡山脉的美洲狮通过调整活动模式来适应环境,尤其是那些生活在人类活动频繁区域的美洲狮变得更加夜行性,以减少与人类的接触,同时研究还指出了雌性美洲狮和雄性美洲狮活动模式的差异,并强调了人类应采取措施与美洲狮共存。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“This is different from those living far away from people, who still hunt and play at sunrise and sunset like they used to.(这与那些远离人类的(美洲狮)不同,它们仍然像过去一样在日出和日落时狩猎和玩耍)”可知,偏远地区的美洲狮活动模式是传统的,故选B项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Female mountain lions showed more activity during daylight hours to stay away from male lions that might threaten their babies.(雌性美洲狮在白天更加活跃,以避开可能威胁其幼崽的雄性美洲狮)”可知,雌性美洲狮在白天更活跃是为了避免与雄性美洲狮相遇,故选C项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“They suggest people should be more careful while driving at night and be aware that dawn and dusk remain active periods for mountain lion movement.(他们建议人们在夜间开车时应该更加小心,并意识到黎明和黄昏仍然是美洲狮活动的活跃时期)”可知,研究人员建议我们了解美洲狮的活跃期,故选A项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“This flexibility we see in mountain lion activity is what allows us to share these natural areas together. Mountain lions are doing the work so that coexistence can happen(我们看到的美洲狮活动的这种灵活性,使得我们能够共同分享这些自然区域。美洲狮正在努力做到这一点,从而实现人类与它们的共存)”可知,美洲狮活动的灵活性,使得我们能够共同分享这些自然区域,可推理出Bolas对美洲狮的夜行性持钦佩态度,故选D项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It can be tough to find the motivation to do an outdoor workout once winter strikes with low temperatures, wind chill, rain and dark nights. However, don’t let the cold weather prevent you from accomplishing your fitness goals. ___16___.
Dress for the weather.
___17___. Wind chills can easily go through thinner items of clothes. If your clothes are wet on a rainy day, you’ll have no protection from the icy temperature. So it is crucial to wear a windproof or water-resistant outer layer.
Protect your head and hands.
While only about 10 percent of your body heat escapes from your head, as opposed to 70 percent as previously believed, wearing a hat in cold weather is still important. ___18___. Choose a pair with touchscreen fingers to avoid frequently taking them off and on.
Stay hydrated (含水的).
You may feel like you sweat less in cold weather, but don’t be fooled. You still need to drink up. ___19___. Stay hydrated by drinking room temperature water before, during and after your workout.
___20___.
“Imagine a rubber band... it’s flexible, bendy (易弯曲的) and pulls right back to its shape. Now imagine that same rubber band, but frozen. If you try to pull too hard before it’s unfrozen, it’ll break suddenly,” explains trainer Ashley Wilking. Your muscles are like rubber bands, you need to gradually wake them up to prevent injury. Start to heat up your large muscles with light stretching, jumping jacks and lunges indoors before heading outside.
A. Do active warm-ups
B. Exercise like a bendy rubber band
C. Follow our expert tips to stay fit, warm and motivated this winter
D. Your workout wear should be soft and flexible for you to stretch and exercise
E. Wind chill and rain are key elements to consider for outdoor workouts in winter
F. Your hands are another body part that are likely to feel the chill, so gloves are a must
G. Losing much water increases your risk of injury and will slow down your performance
【答案】16. C 17. E 18. F 19. G 20. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了多个冬季户外锻炼的实用建议。
【16题详解】
根据上文“It can be tough to find the motivation to do an outdoor workout once winter strikes with low temperatures, wind chill, rain and dark nights. However, don’t let the cold weather prevent you from accomplishing your fitness goals.(一旦冬天来了,低温、风寒、下雨、黑夜,就很难找到进行户外锻炼的动力。然而,不要让寒冷的天气阻碍你完成健身目标)”可知,空前提到不要让冬季的寒冷天气阻止你完成运动目标。空处应是承上启下的句子,根据后面四个标题所表达的要点可知,本句主要提出冬日保持温暖的建议。故C选项“遵循我们的专家建议,在这个冬天保持健康、温暖和积极”符合语境,故选C。
【17题详解】
根据“Dress for the weather (根据天气穿衣服)”这一段的描述,尤其是下文“So it is crucial to wear a windproof or water-resistant outer layer.(因此,穿上防风或防水的外层是至关重要的)”可知,作者建议户外运动要穿防风和防水的外套,作为本段的段首句,应提出冬季户外运动寒风和雨水是需要考虑的主要因素,故E选项“风寒和雨水是冬季户外锻炼的关键因素”符合语境,故选E。
【18题详解】
根据本段小标题“Protect your head and hands.(保护好你的头和手)”提到要保护头和手,前一句“While only about 10 percent of your body heat escapes from your head, as opposed to 70 percent as previously believed, wearing a hat in cold weather is still important.(虽然只有大约10%的身体热量从头部逸出,而不是之前认为的70%,但在寒冷的天气戴上帽子仍然很重要)”提到戴帽子仍然是重要的,后一句“Choose a pair with touchscreen fingers to avoid frequently taking them off and on(选一双可以触屏的手套来避免频繁穿脱)”,此处“a pair”与F选项中“gloves”构成指代关系,故F选项“你的手是另一个容易感到寒冷的身体部位,所以手套是必须的”符合语境,故选F。
【19题详解】
根据本段小标题“Stay hydrated. (保持水分摄入)”可知,本段主要谈论注意补水,上文“You still need to drink up.(你仍然需要多喝水)”说到你需要多喝水,下文“Stay hydrated by drinking room temperature water before, during and after your workout.(在运动前、运动中、运动后都要喝常温的水)”说到在运动前、运动中、运动后都需要喝水,故G选项“失去太多水分会增加你受伤的风险,也会降低你的表现”说明注意补水的原因,符合语境,故选G。
【20题详解】
根据本段内容““Imagine a rubber band... it’s flexible, bendy (易弯曲的) and pulls right back to its shape. Now imagine that same rubber band, but frozen. If you try to pull too hard before it’s unfrozen, it’ll break suddenly,” explains trainer Ashley Wilking. Your muscles are like rubber bands, you need to gradually wake them up to prevent injury. Start to heat up your large muscles with light stretching, jumping jacks and lunges indoors before heading outside.(“想象一根橡皮筋……它是柔韧的,可弯曲的,可以拉回原来的形状。现在想象一下同样的橡皮筋,但是是冰冻的。如果你在它解冻之前用力拉,它会突然断裂,”教练阿什利·威尔金解释说。你的肌肉就像橡皮筋,你需要逐渐唤醒它们,以防止受伤。出门之前,先在室内做一些轻微的伸展运动、开合跳和箭步跳来热身你的大肌肉)”可知,本段内容将肌肉比作橡皮筋,运动前需要通过一些伸展、跳跃等轻微的运动逐步唤醒肌肉避免伤害,故A选项“做一些积极的热身运动”符合语境,故选A。
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)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was born in a small town in Vadodara City. Gujarat. India with cerebral palsy (脑瘫). My ____21____activity was restricted, which meant that a world of limitations lay ahead of me. Doubts about my ____22____ are common. Few people know that my life will become a living testamenty (证明) to how much one person can ____23____ with support and training, even if we have to face great ____24____.
Although I was rejected by many at first when I ____25____ schools, the principal of St. Teresa’s School warmly embraced me. Her ____26____ and that of some teachers and classmates really helped me throughout my school life. Taking me to the bathroom, taking notes for me in class — these daily gestures of ____27____ really helped me because I couldn’t walk on my own and I was a(n) ____28____ writer. With their help, I made progress both ____29____ and personally.
After I successfully completed college, my family and friends ____30____ me to open a computer training center. It became a place of power where I taught ____31____ skills to over a thousand people. Students with cerebral palsy are ____32____ how to solve the problems they face. I enjoy their success and feel comforted by my lasting ____33____ on their lives.
I hope my story shows that with determination and strong ____34____. we can all overcome our limitations and ____35____ a more inclusive and understanding world.
21. A. favorite B. brain C. future D. physical
22. A. fortune B. potential C. appearance D. existence
23. A. achieve B. overcome C. desire D. expect
24. A. dangers B. anxieties C. opportunities D. challenges
25. A. got into B. picked up C. applied for D. joined in
26. A. support B. trust C. focus D. confidence
27. A. friendship B. beauty C. kindness D. closeness
28. A. only B. slow C. eager D. big
29. A. logically B. mentally C. gradually D. academically
30. A. ordered B. allowed C. encouraged D. forced
31. A. curious B. valuable C. social D. complicated
32. A. taught B. determined C. advised D. displayed
33. A. plan B. impact C. goal D. topic
34. A. body B. relation C. function D. faith
35. A. break B. encounter C. create D. touch
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了印度脑瘫作者在家人、师友支持下,从受学校接纳到大学成功毕业,后开计算机培训中心,影响千人,尤重脑瘫学生指导,共塑更包容理解世界的励志故事。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我出生在印度古吉拉特邦瓦多达拉市的一个小镇上,患有脑瘫。我的身体活动受到限制,这意味着一个充满限制的世界正等着我。A. favorite最喜欢的;B. brain大脑;C. future未来;D. physical身体的,物理的。根据前文提到的“cerebral palsy (脑瘫)”,可知此处指的应是由于脑瘫导致的身体活动受限。故选D。
22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:人们常常怀疑我的潜力。A. fortune财富;B. potential潜力;C. appearance外表;D. existence存在。根据上文“Doubts”,可知此处指的是人们对作者由于患有脑瘫而对其能力或未来发展可能性的质疑。即怀疑我的潜力。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:很少有人知道,在支持和培训下,一个人可以取得多大的成就,即使我们必须面对巨大的挑战。A. achieve实现;B. overcome克服;C. desire渴望;D. expect期望。根据上文“Few people know that my life will become a living testamenty (证明)”,可知此处强调的是在面对困难时,通过支持和培训能够达成的成就。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. dangers危险;B. anxieties焦虑;C. opportunities机会;D. challenges挑战。根据上文“Few people know that my life will become a living testamenty (证明) to how much one person can 3 with support and training, even if we have to face”,可知这里指的是面对脑瘫所带来的生活中的挑战。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意:虽然我最初申请学校时被很多人拒绝,但圣特蕾莎学校的校长热情地接纳了我。A. got into进入;B. picked up捡起,学会;C. applied for申请;D. joined in加入。根据后文的“rejected by many”和“the principal of St. Teresa’s School warmly embraced me”可知这里描述的是作者申请学校的过程。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:她的支持以及一些老师和同学的支持真的帮助了我整个学生时代。A. support支持;B. trust信任;C. focus焦点;D. confidence自信。根据后文描述的帮助行为,如“Taking me to the bathroom, taking notes for me in class”,可知这些都体现了来自他人的支持。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:带我去洗手间,上课时为我做笔记——这些日常的善良行为真的帮了我大忙,因为我不能自己走路,而且我写字很慢。A. friendship友谊;B. beauty美丽;C. kindness善良;D. closeness亲密。根据前文“Her 6 and that of some teachers and classmates really helped me throughout my school life. Taking me to the bathroom, taking notes for me in class”,可知这些行为体现了他人对作者的关心和帮助,是一种善良的表现。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:带我去洗手间,上课时为我做笔记——这些日常的善良行为真的帮了我大忙,因为我不能自己走路,而且我写字很慢。A. only仅仅;B. slow缓慢的;C. eager急切的;D. big大的。根据上文“ I couldn’t walk on my own and I was a(n)”,可知这里描述的是作者写字的速度,与前面不能自己走路形成并列,说明了作者的行动不便。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:在他们的帮助下,我在学术和个人方面都取得了进步。A. logically逻辑上;B. mentally精神上;C. gradually逐渐地;D. academically学术上。根据上文“With their help, I made progress”和下文的“personally”,可知这里提到了在学校中获得的帮助,因此这里的进步既包括学术上的也包括个人能力上的。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在我成功完成大学学业后,家人和朋友鼓励我开设了一家计算机培训中心。A. ordered命令;B. allowed允许;C. encouraged鼓励;D. forced强迫。根据下文“to open a computer training center”,可知这里描述的是家人和朋友对作者的支持和激励,鼓励其开设计算机培训中心。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:它成了一个充满力量的地方,在那里我教授了超过一千人有价值的技能。A. curious好奇的;B. valuable有价值的;C. social社交的;D. complicated复杂的。根据上文“It became a place of power where I taught ”,可知这里描述的是作者开设的计算机培训中心对他人产生的积极影响,即教授他们有价值的技能。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:有脑瘫的学生被教导如何解决他们面临的问题。A. taught教;B. determined决定;C. advised建议;D. displayed展示。根据下文“how to solve the problems they face”,可知这里描述的是在计算机培训中心,作者教导有脑瘫的学生解决问题的方法。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我享受他们的成功,并因我对他们生活的持久影响而感到安慰。A. plan计划;B. impact影响;C. goal目标;D. topic话题。根据上文“I enjoy their success and feel comforted”,可知这里描述的是作者对学生的长期正面影响,这种影响体现在学生成功后的满足感上。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我希望我的故事表明,只要有决心和坚定的信念,我们都可以克服自己的局限,创造一个更加包容和理解的世界。A. body身体;B. relation关系;C. function功能;D. faith信念。根据上文“with determination”,可知这里强调的是克服困难需要的决心和信念。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我希望我的故事表明,只要有决心和坚定的信念,我们都可以克服自己的局限,创造一个更加包容和理解的世界。A. break打破;B. encounter遭遇;C. create创造;D. touch触摸。根据下文“a more inclusive and understanding world”,可知这里描述的是通过努力和信念可以创造一个更好的世界。故选C。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
Walking down the city streets,you look up and see___36___red telephone box.Behind it,on the road,a big red double-floor bus passes by,___37___(carry) citizens and tourists.This is London.And the red is what the city is famous ___38___.
Modern transportation has changed the way we lead our lives.One important means of transport has been the bus.In London,buses take on a bigger role.They are used to visit the city.Red tourist buses have open___39___(roof), which let people take photos,have an amazing view of the city and enjoy___40___(them) as they drive past Big Ben,the Thames and so on.
But how did the bus become unique to London culture?Horse-drawn buses enjoy a history of more than 180 years.They___41___(use) in London since 1829.By the early 20th century,motor-buses were driving around London.Bus companies used different colors at the time.One of the___42___(big) companies chose red because the bright colour made___43___easy for the citizens to pick out the bus.In 1933,when London transport was grouped into a single company,they chose the most___44___(wide)used color at the time-red.
And so the color red stayed in London.But it was in the mid-1950s___45___the red double-floor was born.Its name is the Routemaster.Built between 1954 and 1968,they still look traditional.Like they have been frozen in time.
【答案】36. a 37. carrying
38. for 39. roofs
40. themselves
41. have been used
42. biggest
43. it 44. widely
45. that
【解析】
【分析】本文主要讲述了英国伦敦的红色文化,红色的电话箱,红色双门巴士,主要讲了红巴士的历史由来。
【36题详解】
you look up and see___1___red telephone box,句意:你抬起头,看到一个红色电话亭,不定冠词a用来修饰以辅音开头的字母前,故填a。
【37题详解】
on the road,a big red double-floor bus passes by,___2___(carry) citizens and tourists.句意:在路上,一辆红色双层巴士经过,载着市民和游客,现在分词做伴随状语,故填carrying。
【38题详解】
This is London.And the red is what the city is famous ___3___.根据句意:这是伦敦。红色是这个城市最出名的地方,be famous for 意为:以……著名,故填for。
【39题详解】
Red tourist buses have open___4___(roof), which let people take photos,句意:红色的旅游巴士有开放的屋顶让人们拍照,roof为可数名词,故填roofs。
【40题详解】
have an amazing view of the city and enjoy___5___(them)……,enjoy themselves意为:玩的开心,故填themselves。
【41题详解】
They___6___(use) in London since 1829.现在完成时表示 过去发生的动作对 现在造成的 影响或 结果或表示过去的动作或状态 持续到现在。Since是现在完成时的标志,故填have been used 。
【42题详解】
One of the___7___(big) companies chose red because……,句意:最大的公司之一选择……,the+形容词最高级,意为:最……的,故填biggest。
【43题详解】
the bright colour made___8___easy for the citizens to pick out the bus.固定句式……make it easy for sth/sb to do sth意为……是容易对于某人/某物去做某事,故填it。
【44题详解】
they chose the most___9___(wide)used color at the time-red.句意:他们选择了当时最广泛使用的颜色固定搭配the most+adj原形意为:最……的,故填widely。
【45题详解】
it was in the mid-1950s___10___the red double-floor was born.句意:那是在20世纪50年代中期,红色的双层地板诞生了。陈述句的强调句型:It is/ was + 被强调部分(通常是主语、宾语或状语)+ that/ who(当强调主语且主语指人)+ 其他部分。故填that。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是学生会主席李华,你校的某国外友好学校即将来你校参观,其中一项活动是参观学校组织的中国画、书法作品展览,由你负责接待。现在请你用英语写一篇解说词,主要内容包括:
1.表示欢迎;
2.介绍中国画、书法艺术;
3.表达祝愿;
注意:词数在80个左右。
参考词汇:Chinese painting 中国画;calligraphy 书法
Dear foreign guests,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you.
【答案】Dear foreign guests,
On behalf of the Student Union, I’d like to show the welcome from my school. It’s my great honor to give a reception to you.
As is known to all, Chinese painting and calligraphy are worldwide famous. Today, we are going to attend a Chinese painting and calligraphy exhibition which is organized by my school. The two art forms are historical which can dates back to 5000 years ago. The artists just use two colors, black and white, to express the spirit of Chinese culture and give visitors a large space to imagine. Without doubt, it can be a good chance for you to know more about Chinese culture.
I sincerely hope that you will have a good time here.
Thank you.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生为国外友好学校用英语写一篇关于参观学校组织的中国画、书法作品展览的解说词。
【详解】1.词汇积累
荣幸:honor→privilege
表达:express→extend
机会:chance→opportunity
参加:attend→take part in
2.句式拓展
句型转换
原句:As is known to all, Chinese painting and calligraphy are worldwide famous.
拓展句:What is known to all is that Chinese painting and calligraphy are worldwide famous.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I sincerely hope that you will have a good time here.(运用了that引导宾语从句)
【高分句型2】Today, we are going to attend a Chinese painting and calligraphy exhibition which is organized by my school.(运用了which引导定语从句)
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Melissa was a single parent of three small children, working at a low-paid job. Money was always tight and she had to work hard to make ends meet. But they still felt blessed with a roof over their heads, food on the plate, clothes on their backs, and even if not a lot, always enough. Not knowing they were poor, the kids just thought their mother was strict in money management. Melissa was really glad about that.
Christmas was just around the corner. Although there wasn't budget for a lot of gifts, Melissa planned to please the kids with a family party. She prepared weeks ahead of time, asking one by one what the kids wanted for Christmas. Fortunately, Melissa managed to spare $ 80 dollars for the whole family to enjoy the fun of Christmas shopping.
The big day arrived. Mellissa drove the kids to a nearby Walmart and gave each kid a twenty-dollar bill. “Now, my children,” she announced, “you have two hours to pick a gift in the supermarket. Then we will meet back at the gate.” Excited, the children scattered (四散) and rushed into the supermarket.
Melissa smiled. She looked at her own note and put it back into her pocket. Well, the Melissa smiled. She looked at her own note and put it back into her pocket. Well, the children's shining faces were the most precious Christmas gift for her, weren't they? Sitting in the car, she waiting patiently, imagining what gifts the kids would choose. She couldn't wait to share their joy.
Two hours later, the kids came back one by one. Tom and Tick rushed to their mother, eyes twinkling with excitement. They showed their gifts to Melissa and jumped with joy. The third child, Ginger, was obviously left behind, who dragged her feet to the car. To everyone's surprise, Ginger was empty-handed. Melissa said nothing, asked the kids to get into the car and headed home:
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。
Driving home, everyone was talking about their gifts in high spirits except the youngest daughter, Ginger.
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“We have so much, but the homeless man doesn't have anything,” Ginger explained.
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【答案】参考范文:
Driving home, everyone was talking about their gifts in high spirits except the youngest daughter, Ginger. Feeling puzzled, Melissa asked what she had bought for Christmas. “Nothing.” Ginger whispered, lowering her head. Other kids stopped talking and turned to Ginger. “Are you kidding? Did you lose your money?” They stared at the little girl, their faces lighting up with surprise. Ginger shook her head and said that she gave the bill to a man who was begging outside the supermarket. The man in rags was standing in cold weather. There was no doubt that he was homeless and had a hard time.
“We have so much, but the homeless man doesn't have anything,” Ginger explained. “I am willing to share my happiness with him. I hope he can buy warm clothes or treat himself to a good dinner.” She added, with eyes shining with excitement. Hearing her daughters' words, Melissa felt a sense of pride swept through her. “What you did is right, Ginger. You are such a kind child that we are proud of you,” she said. Arriving home, they had a small party and the other kids offered to share their gifts with Ginger. It was the special experience that made the kids realize sharing is important.
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了一位单亲妈妈梅丽莎在圣诞节带三个孩子去购物,小女儿金吉尔没有给自己准备礼物,而是选择把钱给了超市门前的一位乞丐的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“在开车回家的路上,除了最小的女儿金吉尔,每个人都兴高采烈地谈论着他们的礼物。”可知,第一段可描写家人们询问金吉尔买了什么礼物。
②由第二段首句内容““我们有这么多,但无家可归的人什么都没有,”金吉尔解释说。”可知,第二段可描写金吉尔解释为什么自己把钱给了超市门外乞讨的人。
2.续写线索:询问金吉尔买了什么礼物——告知没有买,把钱送给了乞讨的人——解释原因——为她感到骄傲
3.词汇激活
行为类
①主动做某事:offer to do /make an offer to do /be willing to do
②注视:stare at /gaze at /look at
③到家:arrive home / reach home / get home
情绪类
①困惑的:puzzled / confused
②为……感到自豪:be proud of/take pride in
【点睛】[高分句型1]. Ginger shook her head and said that she gave the bill to a man who was begging outside the supermarket.(运用了that引导的宾语从句以及who引导的定语从句)
[高分句型2]. There was no doubt that he was homeless and had a hard time.(运用了that引导的同位语从句)
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