Unit 2 Exploring English B卷·高考水平达标卷-【金卷1号】2026-2027学年高中英语必修第一册单元检测AB卷（外研版）

I am good at English.In addition,in the past three years I have taken part in many social activ- ities in which I performed well and gained rich experience.Furthermore,my interest and skill in communication and teamwork contribute to my application for the job. I would appreciate an interview at your con- venience.I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon. With all my best regards. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 二、【参考范文】 Paragraph 1: I rushed out of the house,waving my hands. "What are you doing out in this weather?"I asked as we hugged.Esther said she called my office and knew I wasn't working there anymore,so she came to see me.I gave her a warm welcome and led her into my room. Upon arriving,she told me urgently,"Hearing the news that you were fired from the work,I felt greatly worried.I know you are raising a big family and bearing a large life financial pressure. So I come here and give the gifts for you and Kristil.She said as she kissed me on the cheek. While saying,she handed me a big package and a Christmas card. Paragraph 2: When I opened the envelope,inside I found some money and a note.Into the package placed a doll and a large envelope.I tore the envelope carefully and hundred- dollar bills poured onto the floor.Tears of gratitude pud- dled in my eyes as I picked up the precious gift,which could help me get through the tough time and buy the Christmas tree that I promised to give my daughter. Feeling gratitude,I hugged Esther tightly and thanked her sincerely. B卷·高考水平达标卷 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。《神经病学》杂志 发布的一则研究显示，需要大量的分析思考、细致 规划和其他管理技能的有挑战性的工作，有可能 会帮助你的大脑随着年龄的增长而保持敏锐。 2l.D[细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“Research- ers from the University of Leipzig in Germany gathered more than 1,000 retired workers who were over age 75 and assessed the volunteers' memory and thinking skills through a battery of tests.（来自德国菜比锡大学的研究人员召 集了1000多名75岁以上的退休老人，并通过 一系列的测试对他们的记忆力和思维能力进 行了评估。)”可知，科学家让志愿者做测试是 为了测试他们的心智能力。故选D项。] 11 22.B[推理判断题。根据第四段中Francisca Then说的话“This works just like physical exercise,(这就像体育锻炼一样有效。)”及接 下来进一步的解释“长跑后人就会感到痛苦和 疲惫，但它确实能强身健体。工作一天下来会 感到劳累，但这也使你的大脑处于健康状态” 可知，Francisca Then是通过与“身体锻炼”作 比较来解释他的发现的。故选B项。] 23.C[主旨大意题。第一段“Challenging work that requires lots of analytical thinking,planning and other managerial skills might help your brain stay sharp as you aget(需要大量的分析思考、细致规划 和其他管理技能的有挑战性的工作，有可能会帮 助你的大脑随着年龄的增长而保持敏锐。)”是本 文的主题句，结合全文内容可知，文章主要讲 述了有挑战性的工作可能会使大脑保持敏捷， 所以C项“困难的工作可能有助于大脑保持敏 捷”适合作本文标题。故选C项。] 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要记叙了 Vinnie Ream向林肯总统提出给他做一个全身雕 像的请求，一开始林肯总统对此表示怀疑，在Vin nie的不断努力争取后，最终第二天Vinnie收到了 林肯总统的邀请。 24.B[细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I wouldn't have dared to ask you,but my teacher,Mr. Mills,says I am ready.I plan to make it in an ad- mirable manner..”可知，我本来不敢问你，但我的 老师Mls先生说我准备好了。我打算用一种令 人钦佩的方式来做这件事。由此可知，Mlls先生 的话给了Vinnie向林肯总统提出要求的底气。 故选B。] 25.D[推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Of course-I shouldn't have asked.A full-length pose would be much too big a project for a young woman your size.”可知，当然-我不 应该问的。对于你这种身材的年轻女性来说， 全身雕像太大了。由此可推知，林肯总统首先 对Vinnie的请求表示怀疑。故选D] 26.C[细节理解题。根据第六段中的“IT've driv en teams of horses and carried water.Making a full-length clay figure would not exhaust my strength-and this is what I intend to do!”可 知，我赶过马队，提过水。做一个全身雕像不 会耗尽我的力量一我还正想这样呢！此可 知，Vinnie通过强调她以前所做的繁重劳动， 证实了她有能力制作一个全身雕像。故 选C。] 27.D[推理判断题。根据倒数第四段中的“Miss Ream,”he sighed,“I'd like to let you do it, but as you know,we are in the middle of a war.How could I possibly take the time to pose for a sculpture now?I hardly have a mi- 12 nute to myself..”可知，总统提到自己没有时间 摆姿势来让Vinnie做雕像。根据倒数第三段 中的“Vinnie glanced around and noted the size of his office.'I work quickly,'she said. Her voice was soft but confident as she point- ed to the corner near the windows.'If I were to bring my clay here and work for three hours every afternoon,I could complete most of the project while you are at your desk..'”可 知，Vinnie环顾四周，注意到了他办公室的大 小。“我千得很快，”她说。她指着靠近窗户的 那个角落，声音柔和而自信。“如果我把我的 粘土带到这里来，每天下午工作三个小时，我 就可以在你办公的时候完成大部分的项目。” 由此可推知，上文中总统提到自己没有时间摆 姿势来让Vinnie做雕像，于是Vinnie想选择 靠近窗户的角落，是为了避免干扰总统的工 作。故选D。 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。作者记叙了她作 为孩子、作为母亲、作为作家对图书馆的那份珍爱，并 希望她的子孙后代将这份珍爱永远传递下去。 28.C[推理判断题。根据题千中的as a child可 定位到第一段。根据本段中“I was always an enthusiastic reader,sometimes reading up to three books a day as a child.Stories were like air to me...,I lived out adventures through the books I checked out from the library.”可 知，在孩提时代，作者是一个狂热的读者，有时 每天阅读达三本书。那些故事对她来说就像 空气一样。由此推知，在孩提时代，作者与书 形影不离。故选C。] 29.B[词义猜测题。根据题千中的“an added mean- ing"in paragraph3可定位到第三段。从该段划线 短语后面的信息“I had several children and books were our main source of entertainment.”可知，作者 有好几个孩子，书是她和孩子的主要娱乐源泉。也 就是说，“这个增加的含义”就是“全家人体验了读 书的快乐”。故选B。] 30.C[细节理解题。从最后一段“I think all writers should support libraries in a significant way when they can'”可知，作者认为所有作者有能力时都应 该以一种有意义的方式支持图书馆。故选C。] 31.D[标题归纳题。阅读文章可知，作者记叙了 她作为孩子、作为母亲、作为作家对图书馆的 那份珍爱，并希望她的子孙后代将这份珍爱永 远传递下去。因此D项“我对图书馆的爱”能 作为本文的标题。] 【语篇导读】希望你家孩子有更好的空间感吗？ 那就让孩子多玩些拼图游戏吧。让孩子在游戏中 成长，拼图游戏可以促进儿童的空间能力。 32.B[细节理解题。由题千中的关键词children benefit from puzzle play定位到文章第二段。 1 由第二段中“Psychologist Susan Levine,an expert on mathematics development in young children at the University of Chicago,found children who play with puzzles between ages 2 and4 later develop better spatial skills.”这句 话可知，在2岁至4岁之间玩拼图游戏的儿童 后来会发展出更好的空间技能。故选B。] 33.C[细节理解题。由第二段中“Puzzle play was found to be a significant predictor of cognition (i after controlling for differences in parents' income,education and the amount of parent talk, Levine said.”这句话可知，苏珊·莱文在做这项研 究时，考虑到了父母收入、教育程度和家长谈话量 的差异等因素。故选C。] 34.D[细节理解题。由题千中的关键词boys differ from girls in puzzle play定位到文章第 五段。由该段中“However,boys tended to play with more complex puzzles than girls, and the parents of boys provided more spatial language and were more active during puzzle play than the parents of girls.”这句话可知，男 孩往往会玩比女孩玩的更复杂的游戏。故选D。] 35.B[主旨大意题。文章首段“researchers said puzzles help children with math-related skills" 点明了主题。由此可知，本文是要向读者介绍 一项科学研究，研究主题是“拼图游戏如何促 进儿童的数学相关能力”。故选B。] 【语篇导读】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了如 何能够更好地欣赏艺术作品。 36.E[根据上文“A lot of people may feel puzzled about viewing art,for it is generally thought to be too abstract and professional.”可知，很多人会对 观看艺术感到困惑，认为艺术过于抽象和专业，E 项意为“然而，这并不意味着如果你不是艺术专 家，你就不能观看艺术。”选项与上文为转折关系。 故选E。] 37.G[根据段落主旨句“Spend time with art. (花时间欣赏艺术。)”和下文“Art lets you put life on pause.(艺术让你暂停生活。)”可知，艺 术需要花时间欣赏，它能让你暂停生活，G项意 为“最丰富和迷人的艺术品需要大量的时间来 充分欣赏。”选项符合段落主旨，且能引起下文， 我们需要花时间欣赏艺术，最丰富和迷人的艺 术品需要大量的时间来充分欣赏。故选G。] 38.F[根据上文“Ifit's a painting,see if you can figure out the type of paint used.When possible, identify the artist,when they created it,and whether it is a still life or a landscape..”可知，上文 告诉我们在欣赏艺术作品时，要先观察有关它的 基本信息，例如所用的颜料类型、创作的时间等， F项意为“这些简单的观察可以帮助你更好地理 解艺术品。”选项能够承接上文，介绍了观察给我 们带来的好处。故选F。] 39.C[根据上文“Recognize your feelings as you first view the art..(当你第一次观看艺术时，认 识到你的感受。)”可知，上文告诉我们在欣赏 艺术作品时，要认识到自己的感受，C项意为 “作品是否有说服力且富有戏剧性？”选项能够 承接上文，介绍了从哪些方面认识到自己的感 受，且与下文句式一致。故选C。] 40.B[根据下文“Art is subjective,so finding what you like and don't like about a work of art is a key factor to better understanding it. (艺术是主观的，所以找到你喜欢和不喜欢 的艺术作品是更好地理解它的关键因素。)” 可知，本段内容告诉我们要找到你喜欢和不 喜欢的艺术作品，这样才能更好地欣赏它， B项意为“找到你喜欢的类型和不喜欢的类 型。”选项能够概括段落主旨，下文解释了为 什么要找到你喜欢和不喜欢的艺术作品。 故选B。门 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。作者以前害怕 犯错，但是在他参加了一次试镜之后，他明白了自 己要抓住机会，要敢于冒险。于是，他尝试了很多 东西，学会了去推动自己。 41.A[考查形容词词义辨析。句意：从我很小的时 候起，害怕犯错误，我无数次地问：“我该怎么办？” A.afraid害怕的；B.aware意识到的；C.certain 某些的；D.free自由的。根据下文中的“I've asked countless times,‘What should I do?'”可知， 作者经常问自己该怎么办，可见作者是害怕(a fraid))犯错误。故选A。] 42.D[考查动词词义辨析。句意：我记不清什么时 候我决定只以“正确”的方式做事，并把“以正确的 方式做事”作为我的座右铭。A.afforded提供； B.agreed同意；C.promised承诺；D.decided 决定。结合本句中的“Idon't remember clear- ly when'”推断是作者记不清楚自己是什么时 候决定(decided)只以“正确的”方式做事。故 选D。] 43.C[考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，在我高中 时代的某个时候，我改变了。A.survived存活； B.learned学习；C.changed改变；D.quitted退出。 根据后文中的“Now,I do take these chances,with baby steps...”可知，作者在高中的时候决定抓住 机会，不再害怕犯错，有所改变(changed)。故 选C。] 44.B[考查动词词义辨析。句意：选拔那天，我 的心怦怦直跳；当我起立唱歌时，我的手抖得 很厉害。A.hurting受伤；B.shaking抖动； C.suffering遭受；D.struggling挣扎。根据前 文中“my heart was pounding”可知，作者心跳 加快，他应该是很紧张的，所以手是抖动(sha king)的。故选B。] 45.A[考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但是当我张 开嘴的时候，声音又大又有力。A.powerful强 有力的；B.gentle温和的；C.innocent无辜的； D.distant遥远的。空格处用and连接并列成 分，与前文的loud(响亮的)并列，声音应该是 有力量的(powerful)。故选A。] 46.C[考查连词或副词词义辨析。句意：但是我 没有！A.Otherwise否则；B.Thus因此； C.But但是；D.Therefore因此。根据前文“I was trying to do my best even though I might fail.”可知，作者觉得自己有可能会失败。根 据后文“I didn't!”可知作者没有失败，前后为 转折关系。故选C。] 47.A[考查名词词义辨析。句意：我意识到，如 果我想充分地生活，我必须抓住机会。 A.chances机会；B.turns转弯；C.measures测 量；D.sides侧面。根据后文“Now,I do take these chances”可知，作者现在确实抓住了这些 机会，说明他之前认为自己必须抓住机会 (chances),必须去冒险。故选A。] 48.D[考查动词词义辨析。句意：现在，我每天 都会以婴儿般的步伐抓住这些机会：在辩论中 表达我的观点，在教堂唱诗班中达到高音，骑 马跳过三英尺高的跳高。A.looking看起来； B.waiting等待；C.hoping希望；D.reaching到 达。根据上文“voicing my opinions in debates"和 下文“riding my horse over a three-foot jump” 可知，作者在日常生活中尽最大努力做好，那 么在合唱中也会尝试达到(reaching)高音。故 选D。] 49.B[考查名词词义辨析。句意：受伤意味着我 不能参加我喜欢的篮球比赛。A.event事件； B.injury受伤；C.disease疾病；D.experience 经历。根据前文“I broke my back when I fell from my horse'”可知，作者从马上摔下来伤了 背部，所以这里是指作者的受伤(injury)导致 他不能打篮球。故选B。] 50.B[考查动词词义辨析。句意：而且，我参加 田径赛的那天是我的医生允许我做任何体力 活动的第一天。A.worked工作；B.tried尝 试；C.looked看起来；D.held保持。根据后文 "The coach didn't take me,so I started run- ning with my mom.”可知，教练没有要作者， 但是作者还是跑了，这说明一开始作者是想进 田径队的，参与了选拔。try out for参加选拔。 故选B。] 51.C[考查动词词义辨析。句意：我没有进入田径 队，但我也没有失败。A.isit参观；B.admire欣 赏；C.make制作，成功达到；D.take拍摄，带走。 根据上文“The coach didn't take me'”可知，教练没 有要作者，所以作者没有进入田径队。make此处 意为“成功获得/达到”。故选C。] 52.C[考查动词词义辨析。句意：我终于学会了推 动我自己，就像上了一门艰难的科学课。A.help 帮助；B.enjoy享受；C.push推动；D.save保存。 根据上文“The coach didn't take me,so I started running with my mom.”和后文“like taking a tough science course”可知，教练没有要作者，但是 作者还是跑了，就像上很难的科学课一样，这是对 自己的一种督促、推动(push)。故选C。] 53.A[考查名词词义辨析。句意：我逐渐意识到 尽管我的父母、朋友和老师并不总是对“我应该做 什么”有“答案”，当我尝试时，他们会在那里支持 我。A.answer回答，答案；B.approach方法； C.response.答复；D.access访问。根据后文中 的“What should I do?”可知，这里应该是给出 问题的答案(answer)。故选A。] 54.D[考查动词词义辨析。句意：我逐渐意识 到，尽管我的父母、朋友和老师并不总是对“我 应该做什么”有“答案”，当我尝试时，他们会在 那里支持我。A.teach教学；B.watch观察，观 看；C.trust信任；D.support支持。根据even though可知前后文为转折关系，前文指出作者 的父母、朋友和老师并不总是能够回答“我该 怎么办？”的问题，这里表达的是在作者尝试的 时候他们会支持（support)作者，呼应上文 "The coach didn't take me,so I started run- ning with my mom.(教练没有要我，所以我开 始和妈妈一起跑步)”。故选D。] 55.B[考查动词词义辨析。句意：“生活就是学会 处理B计划，”我母亲在演讲中说。A.planned计 划；B.stated陈述；C.expected预期；D.dis cussed讨论。上文“Life is learning to deal with Plan B”是作者妈妈在讲话中说到(stated)的话， 是妈妈演讲中陈述的内容。故选B。] 【语篇导读】本文通过事实证明：亲身的实践经 验是学习的最好方法。 56.best[考查形容词最高级。此处表示“亲身的 实践经验是学习的最好方法”，故用best。] 57.successfully[考查副词。副词修饰动词designed 和built作状语，故用successfully。] 58.at[考查介词。at the bottom of表示“在…的 底部”，故用at。] 59.to answer[考查动词不定式。在这里toan- swr是动词不定式作目的状语，表示“制造这个 机器人是为了回应美国国防部的一项挑战”。] 60.called[考查过去分词。此处应用过去分词 作后置定语，表示“被叫作”，故用called。] 6l.its[考查代词。由后面的movements可知， 应用形容词性物主代词作定语。] 62.enable[考查动词和时态。分析句子结构可 知，主语是devices,设空处是谓语，故应用动词 enable,表示“使发生”。且此处是一般性的描 述，故应用一般现在时。」 1 63.a[考查冠词。a set of表示“一系列”，故用a。] 64.t0[考查固定短语。upto表示“达到”，故 用to。] 65.beginning[考查固定短语。from beginning to end表示“从头到尾”] 第四部分 第一节 【参考范文】 How to Be a Good Learner? As we all know,learning methods are very important to every student.Usually a good learner gets twice the result with half the effort. Now I'd like to share my opinions about learning methods with you. Firstly,to be a good learner,you should have a good study plan and you have to sum up what you have learned often.Secondly,you can solve problems with the help of reference books such as a dictionary.And you ought to seize every chance to learn and make use of all kinds of learning re- sources.For example,you can ask teachers or your classmates for help when you meet with some difficulties.Finally,it would be a good idea if you try to preview your new lessons,listen to the teachers carefully in class and go over the old lessons on time.There are other methods that might help you with your study,but remember that diligence and good methods are the key to success. 第二节 【参考范文】 Paragraph 1: I had to admit that my disappointment was growing steadily.I was wondering whether I could get a gift when my younger son ran to me, who was really kind enough to save my face.He asked me to admire his gift which he deeply be- lieved was carefully chosen by Santa Claus.He said happily that he would share some of the gifts of his and allow me to choose one from them.I thanked him from the bottom of my heart,still feeling disappointed. Paragraph 2: Suddenly my wife walked up to me.It seemed that she had guessed how I felt.She asked me to look at the Christmas tree which was decorated with so many boxes.I think she was showing off her efforts on the decoration but she took off a small box and passed it to me smiling and saying it was for me.I opened it and saw a letter which read "We will never forget you. Merry Christmas！”Under the letter was a watch which was clicking with delight.I was moved with tears. Unit 3 Family matters A卷·学业水平达标卷 第一部分 一、l.approaching2.assuming3.respected 4.talent (s)5.rolled 6.appearance 7.jogging 8.obvious 9.unexpected 10.entire 二、l.focus our attention on 2.despite the bad weather 3.chatting to 4.strong arguments for 5.in the lead 6.a series of 7.throughout 8.In my opinion;in the opinion of 9.disqualified from 10.aims at 三，l.was accused2.visited3.was given 4.is being built 5.remains 6.had organized 7.will be cut down 8.accounted 9.have taken 10.have seen 第二部分 一、【语篇导读】本文是一篇游记，讲述了作者和 他的朋友自己策划的意大利之行。文章介绍了旅 游前的准备工作，如自己取得签证，还有意大利的 住宿条件，突出了自己策划意大利之游的优点及 感受。 l.A[推理判断题。根据第二段“The trip was not very long but it was still very impressive. We look forward to going there again!”结合第 四段的内容以及最后一段中的“The only thing I'll say right now is that we really enjoyed traveling by ourselves.”可知，意大利之行他们 玩得很尽兴，给他们留下了深刻的印象，所以想 再去意大利，因此选A。门 2.B[细节理解题。根据第三段的第一句“The most difficult part was getting a visa without an invitation.”可知，最难的事情是在没有邀请 函的情况下向意大利大使馆申请签证，因此选 择B。A、C、D项的内容虽然文中都涉及了，但 是都不符合题千要求。] 3.B[段落大意题。根据第四段对旅馆周围 环境、交通情况以及该旅馆的好处的介绍， 可知作者在第四段主要讲对旅馆满意的 原因。] 4.A[推理判断题。文章第一段第二句讲述了他 们不愿意随旅行社出游的原因，B项提到了；文 章第二、三两段讲述作者怎么去准备他的出行， 12 所以C项提到了；根据最后一段的“We walked with a map and a guidebook to wherever we wanted...”可知D项提到了。纵观全文，作者 并没有提到第一次他为什么去意大利旅游。] 5.C[推理判断题。根据文章的主要内容，尤其 是第一段说不想在旅游团的拥挤的人群中，也 不想错过更多亲近意大利的机会，以及最后一 段的“Don't be afraid to arrange your trip by yourself..”可以推断出应该选择C。其余选项没 有依据。] 二、【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍 了五条让旅行更愉快的建议，包括精心计划、打包 必备物品、注意旅行安全、敞开心扉旅行、保存美 好记忆。 1.G[根据本段第一句“Plan it well.”可知，本段 主要介绍第一条建议一精心计划；G项中的 关键词“make a plan for your trip”介绍为旅行 制订计划，故选G项。] 2.F[根据空前一句“Pack only the things you need.”可知，仅带上必要的东西；据此可以判断，空 处介绍带上不必要的东西的麻烦，故选F项。] 3.E[根据空前一句中的“'it is always recommended to be safe'”可知，不管参加何种活动，安全第一；据 此可以判断，空处介绍穿戴安全设备的重要性，故 E项正确。] 4.A[根据空处所在的位置可知，空处为本段主 题句；根据本段最后一句“Once you expect to experience new things,you'll be a happy travel- ler and free from stress.”可知，当你期望体验 新事物的时候，你将成为远离压力的快乐的旅 行者；据此可以判断，本段主要建议“敞开心扉 旅行”，故A项正确。] 5.D[根据本段第一句“Save the memory.”可 知，本段主要介绍第五条建议一保存美好记忆； 据此可知，D项“用拍照留住记忆”与此处匹配。] 第三部分 一、【语篇导读】本文是夹叙夹议文。作者有一 次坐飞机，发现一位女士费力地取行李箱，想要给 予帮助时，这位女士的一番话以及镇定自若的态 度让作者明白一个道理：即使困难在你心中播下 “我不行”的种子，只要你需要，你的内心就有坚韧 的力量。 1.D[考查动词词义辨析。句意：我前面的一位 女士努力把行李箱塞进行李架。A.failed失 败；B.asked请求；C.agreed同意；D.struggled 努力；奋斗。根据下文中的“push her suitcase into the overhead bin”及“she was pulling,but the suitcase didn't move”可知，这位女士努力地 把行李箱塞进行李架中。故选D。] 6Unit 2 Exploring English B卷·高考水平达标卷 赳 (时间：120分钟满分：150分) 第一部分听力(30分)（略） 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节） 授 第一节（共15个小题；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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Challenging work that requires lots of analytical thinking,planning and other managerial skills might help your brain stay sharp as you age,a study published Wednesday in the journal Neurology suggests. Researchers from the University of Leipzig in Germany gathered more than 1,000 皇 retired workers who were over age 75 and assessed the volunteers'memory and thinking skills through a battery of tests.Then,for eight years,the scientists asked the same group 型 to come back to the lab every 18 months to take the same sorts of tests. Those who had held mentally stimulating ()demanding jobs before retirement tended to do the best on the tests.And they tended to lose cognitive (function at a much slower rate than those with the least mentally challenging jobs.The results held true even after the scientists accounted for the participants'overall health status. "This works just like physical exercise,"says Francisca Then,who led the study. 恝 "After a long run,you may feel like you're in pain,you may feel tired.But it makes you fit. After a long day at work-sure,you will feel tired,but it can help your brain stay healthy. It's not just corporate jobs,or even paid work that can help keep your brain fit.Then points out.A waiter's job,for example,that requires multitasking,teamwork and decision- making could be just as stimulating as any high-level office work.And "running a family 荪 household requires high-level planning and coordinating(协调)，”she says.“You have to organize the activities of the children and take care of the bills and groceries." Of course,our brains can decline as we grow older for lots of reasons-including other environmental influences or genetic factors.Still,continuing to challenge yourself mentally and keeping your mind busy can only help. e 21.Why did the scientists ask the volunteers to take the tests? ☒ A.To assess their health status. B.To evaluate their work habits. C.To analyze their personality. D.To measure their mental ability. 呐 22.How does Francisca Then explain her findings in paragraph 4? A.By using an expert's words. B.By making a comparison. C.By referring to another study. D.By introducing a concept. 25 23.Which of the following is the best title for the text? A.Retired Workers Can Pick Up New Skills B.Old People Should Take Challenging Jobs C.Your Tough Job Might Help Keep You Sharp D.Cognitive Function May Decline As You Age B "They tell me that you'd like to make a statue()of me-is that correct,Miss Vinnie Ream?” The deep,gentle voice helped calm the nervous girl.Asking a favor of the President of the United States was no casual matter,especially for a seventeen-year-old girl. "Yes,sir,"she replied,her dark eyes meeting his."I wouldn't have dared to ask you,but my teacher,Mr.Mills,says I am ready.I plan to make it in an admirable manner.” President Lincoln smiled."Painters,sculptors-they've all tried to make the best of this ordinary face,but I'm afraid there's not much hope.What did you have in mind,Miss Ream?A bust(半身像)？” Before Vinnie could say yes,the President hurried on,a shade of apology in his voice. "Of course-I shouldn't have asked.A full-length pose would be much too big a project for a young woman your size." Vinnie's face turned red.She realized she looked like a child,with her tiny figure. "Small does not mean weak,sir,"she defended herself."I was born in the country of Wisconsin.I've driven teams of horses and carried water.Making a full-length clay() figure would not exhaust my strength-and that is what I intend to do!" The President's eyes,brightened at her show of spirit."Sorry,madam,I have underestimated you as I didn't know your background." But his smile faded as he rubbed his beard with bony fingers,in thought."Miss Ream,"he sighed,"I'd like to let you do it,but as you know,we are in the middle of a war.How could I possibly take the time to pose for a sculpture now?I hardly have a minute to myself..” Vinnie glanced around and noted the size of his office."I work quickly,"she said.Her voice was soft but confident as she pointed to the corner near the windows."If I were to bring my clay here and work for three hours every afternoon,I could complete most of the project while you are at your desk. The President seemed to consider her idea seriously.He got up and shook Vinnie's hand warmly,"I've heard that you are a talented young woman,and I have found you charming and intelligent as well.I cannot make my decision immediately,but you will hear from me soon.” The very next day,Vinnie received an invitation from the President. —26 24.What gave Vinnie confidence to make her request of President Lincoln? A.Her aggressive personality. B.Mr.Mills's encouraging remark C.President Lincoln's gentle voice. D.Her interest in a challenging job. 25.How did President Lincoln first respond to Vinnie's request? A.Pleased. B.Thrilled. C.Regretful. D.Doubtful. 26.Vinnie confirmed her ability to make a full-length statue by highlighting A.her experience from other projects B.her innocent childhood in the country C.the heavy labor she had done before D.the skill she picked up in Wisconsin 27.Vinnie wanted to choose the corner near the windows to A.achieve effects of natural lighting B.keep all her tools within easy reach C.observe the President at a right angle D.avoid disturbing the President's work C I have a special place in my heart for libraries.I have for as long as I can remember.I was always an enthusiastic reader,sometimes reading up to three books a day as a child. Stories were like air to me and while other kids played ball or went to parties,I lived out adventures through the books I checked out from the library. My first job was working at the Ukiah Library when I was 16 years old.It was a dream job and I did everything from shelving books to reading to the children for story time. As I grew older and became a mother,the library took on a new place and an added meaning in my life.I had several children and books were our main source (of entertainment.It was a big deal for us to load up and go to the local library,where my kids could pick out books to read or books they wanted me to read to them. I always read,using different voices,as though I were acting out the stories with my voice and they loved it!It was a special time to bond with my children and it filled them with the wonderment of books. Now,I see my children taking their children to the library and I love that the excitement of going to the library lives on from generation to generation. As a novelist,I've found a new relationship with libraries.I encourage readers to go to their local library when they can't afford to purchase a book.I see libraries as a safe haven (for readers and writers,a bridge that helps put together a reader with a book. Libraries,in their own way,help fight book piracy(盗版行为)and I think all writers should support libraries in a significant way when they can.Encourage readers to use the library.Share library announcements on your social media.Frequent them and talk about them when you can. 28.Which word best describes the author's relationship with books as a child? A.Cooperative. B.Uneasy. C.Inseparable. D.Casual. 27 29.What does the underlined phrase "an added meaning"in paragraph 3 refer to? A.Pleasure from working in the library. B.Joy of reading passed on in the family. C.Wonderment from acting out the stories. D.A closer bond developed with the readers. 30.What does the author call on other writers to do? A.Sponsor book fairs. B.Write for social media. C.Support libraries. D.Purchase her novels. 31.Which can be a suitable title for the text? A.Reading:A Source of Knowledge B.My Idea about Writing C.Library:A Haven for the Young D.My Love of the Library D Some parents will buy any high-tech toy if they think it will help their child,but researchers said puzzles help children with math-related skills. Psychologist Susan Levine,an expert on mathematics development in young children at the University of Chicago,found children who play with puzzles between ages 2 and 4 later develop better spatial skills.Puzzle play was found to be a significant predictor of cognition (after controlling for differences in parents'income,education and the amount of parent talk,Levine said. The researchers analyzed video recordings of 53 child-parent pairs during everyday activities at home and found children who play with puzzles between 26 and 46 months of age have better spatial skills when assessed at 54 months of age. "The children who played with puzzles performed better than those who did not,on tasks that assessed their ability to rotate (and translate shapes,"Levine said in a statement. The parents were asked to interact with their children as they normally would,and about half of the children in the study played with puzzles at one time.Higher-income parents tended to have children play with puzzles more frequently,and both boys and girls who played with puzzles had better spatial skills.However,boys tended to play with more complex puzzles than girls,and the parents of boys provided more spatial language and were more active during puzzle play than the parents of girls. The findings were published in the journal Developmental Science. 32.In which aspect do children benefit from puzzle play? A.Building confidence. B.Developing spatial skills. C.Learning self-control. D.Gaining high-tech knowledge. 33.What did Levine take into consideration when designing her experiment? A.Parents'age. B.Children's imagination. C.Parents'education. D.Child-parent relationship. 28 34.How do boys differ from girls in puzzle play? A.They play with puzzles more often. B.They tend to talk less during the game. C.They prefer to use more spatial language. D.They are likely to play with tougher puzzles. 35.What is the text mainly about? A.A mathematical method. B.A scientific study. C.A woman psychologist. D.A teaching program. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余 选项。 A lot of people may feel puzzled about viewing art,for it is generally thought to be too abstract and professional.36 Try these tips next time you're viewing art and see if you can transform your experience. Spend time with art.If you only take a moment to consider a work of art,you'll only generate a moment's opinion.37 Art lets you put life on pause.That's one of its greatest aspects.Even if it's just for a few moments,stop worrying about what you need to do next or where you need to be and really dive into the artwork. Determine the basics.When you're first encountering an artwork,identify the basic information about it.If it's a painting,see if you can figure out the type of paint used. When possible,identify the artist,when they created it,and whether it is a still life or a landscape.38 Recognize your feelings.Recognize your feelings as you first view the art.39 Is it natural and unintentional?How does it affect your feelings?This subjective ( response is a more immediate reaction,but it is worth regarding,because art is about the artist communicating and expressing ideas. 40 Art is subjective,so finding what you like and don't like about a work of art is a key factor to better understanding it.If you don't like a certain style,don't worry- there is something out there for everyone,from Abstract Expressionism to Photorealism. A.Do some homework. B.Find your likes and dislikes. C.Is the artwork forceful and dramatic? D.Is there a right or a wrong way on how to view art? E.However,it doesn't mean you can't view art if you're not an art expert. F.These simple observations can help you gain a better understanding of the artwork. G.The most enriching and fascinating artwork requires plenty of time to fully appreciate. —29 第三部分语言运用（共两节） 第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Taking Chances Ever since I was very young, 41 of making mistakes,I've asked countless times,"What should I do?"I don't remember clearly when I 42 only to do things the"right"way,and made"doing it the right way"my motto. However,sometime during my high school years,I 43 Maybe it was when I decided to try for the lead in"Beauty and the Beast".On the day of tryouts,my heart was pounding;my hands were 44 badly when I got up to sing.But when I opened my mouth,the sound was loud and 45.I was trying to do my best even though I might fail. 46 I didn't!I realized that if I wanted to live life to the fullest,I had to take 47 Now,I do take these chances,with baby steps,every day:voicing my opinions in debates, 48 for a high note in church choir,riding my horse over a three-foot jump. Three years ago,I broke my back when I fell from my horse.The 49 meant I couldn't try out for basketball,which I loved.And,the day I 50 out for track was the first day my doctor allowed me to do any physical activity at all.The coach didn't take me,so I started running with my mom.I didn't 51 the track team,but I didn't fail, either. I have finally learned to 52 myself,like taking a tough science course.And I have come to realize that even though my parents,friends and teachers don't always have the 53 to“What should I do?”,they will be there to 54 me when I try. "Life is learning to deal with Plan B,"my mother 55 in her speech.But I now know that the Plan A's I make for my life will become easier and easier with every chance I take. 41.A.afraid B.aware C.certain D.free 42.A.afforded B.agreed C.promised D.decided 43.A.survived B.learned C.changed D.quitted 44.A.hurting B.shaking C.suffering D.struggling 45.A.powerful B.gentle C.innocent D.distant 46.A.Otherwise B.Thus C.But D.Therefore 47.A.chances B.turns C.measures D.sides 48.A.looking B.waiting C.hoping D.reaching 49.A.event B.injury C.disease D.experience 50.A.worked B.tried C.looked D.held 51.A.visit B.admire C.make D.take 52.A.help B.enjoy C.push D.save 30 53.A.answer B.approach C.response D.access 54.A.teach B.watch C.trust D.support 55.A.planned B.stated C.expected D.discussed 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）》 阅读下面材料，在空白处填人适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Many teachers believe that hands-on experience is the 56. (good)way to learn.A group of students in the United States are putting that belief to the test.They 57. success)designed and built a robot for discovering unexplored mines 58. the bottom of the sea.Students made the robot 59. (answer)a challenge from the U.S.Department of Defense. The students recently tested the underwater vehicle 60. (call)PerseusⅡina 95-meter-long tank of water at the Stevens Institute of Technology. The robot costs about $15,000 to build.The students use a video game control to direct 61. (it)movements in the tank.What's more,devices known as Japters 62. (able)the robot to go up,down and toward its target in the water.Video cameras on the robot send images back to a computer through a 13-meter-long cable. PerseusⅡalso has63. set of lasers(激光)，which are used to measure the size of an object. The robot is the creation of five undergraduate students.For over six months,they worked up 64. 20 hours a week to design and build Perseus II. DeLorme supervised the project from 65. begin)to end.He says the specialized requirements of robots were demanding. 第四部分写作（共两节） 第一节（满分15分） 你刚进入高中新的学习生活，某英文报欲征集有关高一新生学习经验的小短文。请以 “How to Be a Good Learner'”为题写一篇英语短文。用第二人称，短文应包括以下要点： 1.学习方法的重要性，善学者学习效果好； 2.有计划，常总结(sum up); 3.会用工具书(reference),如查词典，善用机会和资源(resource),如问老师或同学等； 4.提前预习(preview),课堂认真听讲和课后及时复习(go over); 5.成功的秘决：勤奋加方法。 注意： 1.不要直接翻译要点，可适当增加细节； 2.词数80左右。 31 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据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，续写 的词数应为150左右。 Several years ago,I was living in New York and working for an airline,so I never got back home for Christmas.My Christmas was happy too with some other colleagues around.But in my heart I was sad because I couldn't stay with my family.Sometimes my colleagues would say our Christmas was filled with tears.But this Christmas was different.I was lucky.I had the whole day off,which meant I could stay with my family on Christmas Eve. When Christmas morning came,I awoke to a small hand rubbing my face."Dad, Merry Christmas!"was all my younger son had time to say.He seemed to be racing against time.I knew he was hunting for gifts with his brother eagerly.I got downstairs just to see the two little boys'faces as they looked at the pocket rockets Santa Claus had left them.I realized that the real Christmas was for the children who had deep belief in the amazing power of Santa Claus.At first,their fingers went almost shyly over their toys. When their inspection had been completed,the two boys ensured that the gifts were really delivered by Santa Claus and they dragged everything into the center of the living room. Delight flooded the room.As their mother began giving out gifts,I smiled to myself, wondering how my unexpected gifts this year would be received.With so many Christmas spent outside,I had prepared so many gifts for my children and together with my wife I hid them in several secret places.But the children were excellent detectives and they found all of them.They were happily opening packages constantly thanking considerate Santa Claus for his kindness and ability to know their desires.But I had not received a single one.I knew they had forgotten my existence with my absence from their Christmas these years. 注意： 1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2.至少使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语； 3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； 4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。 Paragraph 1: I had to admit that my disappointment was growing steadily. Paragraph 2: Suddenly my wife walked up to me. 32