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衡阳市八中2026年高二年级入学考试 英 语 试 题 满分150分，考试时间120分钟 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 Youth Speech Competition UNICEF is working towards a world where every child has what they need to survive and develop. But we can’t do it without big ideas from young people — young people who are brave enough to share their brilliant ideas with the world. UNICEF USA and TED-Ed are inviting young people to create their own TED-style talk about children’s rights and issues faced by youth globally. The winner will be invited to UNICEF USA’s Annual Student Summit (年度学生峰会) to present their speech on stage! Change the world with your voice. It starts with U (UNICEF and YOU). Criteria (标准) Youth aged 10-18 (if you are under 13, you must have a parent or teacher to help you register) Must register online Your video must be under 2 minutes Deadline: Your video must be submitted by midnight, January 27, 2023. Topics of Discussion. ·Migration. ·Sustainable (可持续的) Development. ·Values and Beliefs Prizes Winners will be announced on February 4, 2023. One winner will be invited to present his/her speech on stage at the UNICEF USA Student Summit in Washington, D. C. on March 16-17, 2023! UNICEF USA will pay for all travel expenses (flights, hotels). The student will be responsible for personal meals and personal expenses. If you are under the age of 18, you will need to travel with a responsible adult chaperone (监护人). UNICEF USA will pay for the chaperone travel expenses as well. How to Register Create an account using this link: ed.ted.jye.ai/unicefusa. Once your account has been created, return to the TED-Ed Student Talks page and register! Once you’ve submitted your registration, allow 2-3 days for processing. Once you’ve recorded your talk, upload it using the “Upload” tab in your Resource Library on the TED-Ed website. 1. What will UNICEF USA and TED-Ed welcome? A. Excellent paintings. B. Brilliant articles. C. Interesting stories. D. Creative ideas. 2. What should young people do to take part in the event? A. Pay an entry fee. B. Attend a training class. C. Send a speech video within 2 minutes. D. Perform on stage in Washington, D. C. 3. What’s special about the event? A. It has no age limit. B. It focus on social issues. C. It provides free meals. D. It is held every two years. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了联合国儿童基金会美国分会（UNICEF USA）与TED-Ed联合举办的青年演讲比赛。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“UNICEF USA and TED-Ed are inviting young people to create their own TED-style talk about children’s rights and issues faced by youth globally. (联合国儿童基金会美国分会和TED-Ed正邀请年轻人创作自己的TED式演讲，主题围绕儿童权利和全球青年面临的问题。)”以及前文“But we can’t do it without big ideas from young people — young people who are brave enough to share their brilliant ideas with the world. (但没有年轻人的伟大想法，我们无法实现这一目标——那些有勇气向世界分享自己精彩想法的年轻人。)”可知，两者都欢迎年轻人的创意想法。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Criteria (标准)”部分“Your video must be under 2 minutes (你的视频必须在2分钟以内)”以及“How to Register”部分“Once you’ve recorded your talk, upload it using the “Upload” tab in your Resource Library on the TED-Ed website. (录制完演讲后，通过TED-Ed网站资源库中的“上传”标签上传。)”可知，参赛者需要提交2分钟以内的演讲视频。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Topics of Discussion”部分“·Migration. ·Sustainable (可持续的) Development. ·Values and Beliefs (·移民问题 ·可持续发展 ·价值观与信仰)”可知，比赛主题均为社会议题，这是其特色。故选B。 B Life is easy, change is easy, and everything is easy. If only this was true. Not too long ago, I was faced with what appeared to be a brick wall. After leaving a company for greener pastures (草原), I found that the other side wasn’t any greener, nor did there seem to be any grass. No matter what I attempted to do, I was always knocked back to square one. So I started another project, again to be knocked back to square one. I began to doubt my own confidence; maybe I had made a dreadful error. Maybe I should go back to what I did before. At least, it seemed to be a much more secure environment. As I considered my future, I received a card in the mail from a friend who knew how I was struggling. The card read, “Perseverance prevails when all else fails.” I sat there reading that card, once, twice, three times. What did these words mean? When you’re faced with an uncertain future, when all you try seems to go nowhere, maybe there was more meaning behind these words than I realized. Have you ever heard the expression “back up and reload”? It meant that I should start again but this time I should internalize the words on the card. To make a long story short, I did persevere; perseverance paid off with great patience. And I realized that a new beginning doesn’t lead to success overnight. After all, in my former career, I had devoted years of education and training to becoming successful. Why should it be any different when I started a new project? Failure is the incapacity to learn from your mistakes. Success is the capacity to learn, to persevere in order to reach your goal. Life can be filled with failure, but only those who don’t persevere adopt failure as the way it has to be. 4. Why did the author leave his previous company? A. He wanted to start his own project. B. He was attracted by the pasture. C. His company faced a brick wall. D. He wanted to find a better opportunity. 5. What does the underlined word “prevails” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. Exists. B. Lasts. C. Wins. D. Counts. 6. Why did the author read the card several times? A. To get more information. B. To find out who sent it. C. To reflect on his failures. D. To rebuild his confidence. 7. What is the primary message conveyed in this passage? A. Success is man’s blessing. B. Success merely happens in a new subject. C. Success requires continuous learning and persistence. D. Success belongs to those persevering in their original subject. 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过作者离职后遭遇挫折、受朋友卡片启发而坚持并最终成功的经历，阐述了在困境中坚持不懈、从失败中学习的重要性，指出成功需要耐心和持续努力。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“After leaving a company for greener pastures (草原), I found that the other side wasn’t any greener, nor did there seem to be any grass. (离开一家公司去寻找更好的发展机会后，我发现另一边并没有更好，甚至似乎连一丝希望都没有。)”可知，作者离开的原因是想找到更好的机会。故选D项。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据画线词的上文“As I considered my future, I received a card in the mail from a friend who knew how I was struggling. (当我思考自己的未来时，我收到了一位朋友寄来的卡片，这位朋友深知我所面临的困境。)”和下文“To make a long story short, I did persevere; perseverance paid off with great patience. (长话短说，我确实坚持了下来；凭借着极大的耐心，坚持最终带来了回报。)”可知，寄出卡片的朋友了解作者所面临的困境，而作者在深思卡片上的话后最终通过坚持取得成功。由此推知，这句话是鼓励作者坚持下去，意思应该是“当其他一切均告失败时，坚持不懈便会取胜”，画线词意思与fails相对，应该是“获胜，占上风”，与wins“获胜”意思相近。故选C项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“I sat there reading that card, once, twice, three times. What did these words mean? When you’re faced with an uncertain future, when all you try seems to go nowhere, maybe there was more meaning behind these words than I realized. (我坐在那里反复阅读那张卡片，一次、两次、三次。这些字句到底意味着什么？当你面对不确定的未来，当你所做的一切似乎都毫无结果时，也许这些字句背后所蕴含的意义比我所意识到的要深刻得多。)”可知，作者多次阅读是为了深入理解卡片信息。故选A项。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第五段中“And I realized that a new beginning doesn’t lead to success overnight. After all, in my former career, I had devoted years of education and training to becoming successful. Why should it be any different when I started a new project? (我意识到，新的开始并不会在一夜之间带来成功。毕竟，在我之前的职业生涯中，我花了多年的时间进行学习和培训，才得以取得成功。那么，当我开始新的项目时，又怎么会有所不同呢？)”和最后一段中“Failure is the incapacity to learn from your mistakes. Success is the capacity to learn, to persevere in order to reach your goal. (失败意味着无法从错误中吸取教训。而成功则意味着具备学习的能力，能够坚持不懈地朝着目标前进。)”可知，作者讲述了自己离职后遭遇挫折，受朋友卡片启发而坚持并最终成功的经历，最后两段基于这段经历给出总结，指出成功是学习的能力，是为了达到目标而坚持的能力。因此，文章的核心信息是“成功需要持续学习和坚持不懈”。故选C项。 C It’s not common for student-led inventions to make international news. But when a project brings real connection to people’s lives, it makes sense the world takes notice. Elly Savatia, a senior student from Kenya, has created Terp 360, a web-based app that translates spoken language into sign language using AI-powered 3D images. It’s a bit like Google Translate — but designed specifically to give deaf users real-time sign language help, without the need for a human interpreter (翻译). “To work, study or see a doctor, you have to communicate,” Savatia explained. “But the deaf community is often left behind.” He spent months recording common sign language moves and testing if the app’s translations were clear — closing this gap was his main goal. Earlier this month, the invention got international recognition. Savatia got £50,000 from the UK’s Royal Academy of Engineering, winning the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation (创新). His project beat three other finalists from across Africa. The judges were impressed not just by the technology, but more by its real effect. “What really stood out is the level of innovation,” shares Rebecca Enonchong, the head of the judging panel (评审团). “It shows Africans can use advanced technology to solve problems, not just in Africa but around the world.” What makes Terp 360 so powerful isn’t just the technology. It’s the heart behind it. Savatia developed the app together with Kenyan deaf people, making sure it fits their real needs. Now it supports Kenyan Sign Language and Swahili. He plans to add more, like Ugandan, Rwandan, South African, British and American Sign Languages by 2027. And that’s what makes this story so heartening: caring for others in action. In a world full of digital noise, Terp 360 reminds us that technology can still serve something deeply human — the simple but powerful act of understanding each other. 8. What is Terp 360 mainly designed for? A. Recording Kenyan sign languages. B. Translating sign language to texts. C. Offering speech-to-sign translation. D. Teaching international sign languages. 9. What impressed the judges most about Terp 360? A. Its advanced technology alone. B. Its practical influence on people. C. Its large number of recorded signs. D. Its special design for African users. 10. What helps Savatia make sure Terp 360 meets users’ needs? A. Funding from the UK Academy. B. Support from the local government. C. Teaming up with the deaf community. D. Recognition from global organizations. 11. Which of the following can best describe Savatia? A. Creative and kind-hearted. B. Curious and humorous. C. Brave and responsible. D. Confident and outgoing. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. C 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了肯尼亚学生Elly Savatia开发了一款名为Terp 360的网络应用程序，该程序利用人工智能驱动的3D图像将口语翻译成手语，为聋人用户提供实时帮助。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Elly Savatia, a senior student from Kenya, has created Terp 360, a web-based app that translates spoken language into sign language using AI-powered 3D images It’s a bit like Google Translate — but designed specifically to give deaf users real-time sign language help, without the need for a human interpreter (翻译). (肯尼亚大四学生Elly Savatia开发了一款名为Terp 360的网络应用程序，该程序利用人工智能驱动的3D图像将口语翻译成手语。它有点像谷歌翻译，但专门为聋人用户提供实时手语帮助，无需人工翻译。)”可知，Terp 360主要是为了提供语音到手语的翻译服务。故选C项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“The judges were impressed not just by the technology, but more by its real effect. (评委们不仅对这项技术印象深刻，更对其实际效果印象深刻。)”可知，评委们对Terp 360最印象深刻的是它对人们的实际影响。故选B项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中“Savatia developed the app together with Kenyan deaf people, making sure it fits their real needs. (Savatia与肯尼亚聋人一起开发了这款应用程序，确保它符合他们的实际需求。)”可知，与聋人社区合作帮助Savatia确保Terp 360满足用户需求。故选C项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Elly Savatia, a senior student from Kenya, has created Terp 360, a web-based app that translates spoken language into sign language using AI-powered 3D images It’s a bit like Google Translate — but designed specifically to give deaf users real-time sign language help, without the need for a human interpreter (翻译). (肯尼亚大四学生Elly Savatia开发了一款名为Terp 360的网络应用程序，该程序利用人工智能驱动的3D图像将口语翻译成手语。它有点像谷歌翻译，但专门为聋人用户提供实时手语帮助，无需人工翻译。)”可知，Savatia开发了Terp 360，说明他具有创造性；根据第五段“Savatia developed the app together with Kenyan deaf people, making sure it fits their real needs. (Savatia与肯尼亚聋人一起开发了这款应用程序，确保它符合他们的实际需求。)”可知，Savatia确保Terp 360符合聋人的实际需求，说明他心地善良。所以，A项“Creative and kind-hearted. (有创造力的和心地善良的。)”能够最好地描述Savatia。故选A项。 D Whether it’s biting your nails, or going to bed at 2 a.m., we all have those annoying habits we just can’t seem to kick. But have you ever wondered why these bad habits keep winning the battle against your best efforts and intentions? Humans are creatures of habit, and our brains love doing things the same way. That’s why bad habits grow easily in the repeated actions like absentmindedly reaching for a cigarette. Another reason why your bad habits keep winning is that they often provide a quick dopamine (多巴胺) fix, creating a desire that keeps you coming back for more. Think of the immediate relaxation from a cigarette or mindless snacking. The payoff for doing these things is quick and easy, which is exactly what makes them so hard to break. So what can you do? There are two main problems with breaking bad habits. First, it’s not as enjoyable as giving in to them. When we try to resist, there’s no pleasure, no dopamine and therefore no encouragement to keep doing so. Rather than trying to remove them entirely, try to replace them with something healthier instead, or create a reward system for yourself to introduce the positive behaviour. Second, a habit is often an unconscious (无意识的) action, so making it conscious changes it into a choice. You’d better start with an intentional action. Accepting your actions without judgement helps you stay apart from the emotions that keep you tied to those habits, like guilt, shame and dissatisfaction. This increased awareness will lead you to make more intentional choices and break the automatic cycle of bad habits. Knowing the psychology behind why your bad habits keep winning hopefully gets you to make more conscious, positive choices, and build the foundation for lasting behaviour change. 12. How does the writer introduce the topic? A. By listing numbers. B. By explaining a reason. C. By voicing an opinion. D. By raising a question. 13. What makes bad habits hard to break? A. People’s desire to keep fit. B. Little knowledge of their effects. C. Quick and easy satisfaction provided by them. D. People’s unwillingness to change. 14. What is a problem with breaking bad habits? A. It is a conscious action. B. It is painful. C. It takes much time. D. It calls for wisdom. 15. What can help kick a bad habit according to the passage? A. Make active efforts. B. Judge your actions. C. Ignore it. D. Turn to others for help. 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要分析了坏习惯难改的原因，并给出了打破坏习惯的相关建议。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“But have you ever wondered why these bad habits keep winning the battle against your best efforts and intentions?(但是你有没有想过为什么这些坏习惯总是能战胜你的努力和意图?)”可知，作者通过提出问题来引入话题。故选D。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Another reason why your bad habits keep winning is that they often provide a quick dopamine (多巴胺) fix, creating a desire that keeps you coming back for more. Think of the immediate relaxation from a cigarette or mindless snacking. The payoff for doing these things is quick and easy, which is exactly what makes them so hard to break.(你的坏习惯总是占上风的另一个原因是，它们通常会提供迅速的多巴胺满足，产生一种让你不断想要更多的欲望。想想从香烟或无意识的零食中立即获得的放松。做这些事情的回报是快速而容易的，这正是它们难以打破的原因)”可知，坏习惯难以改掉是因为它们提供快速且容易的满足感。故选C。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“First, it’s not as enjoyable as giving in to them. When we try to resist, there’s no pleasure, no dopamine and therefore no encouragement to keep doing so.(首先，它不像屈服于它们那样令人愉快。当我们试图抗拒时，没有快乐，没有多巴胺，因此也就没有继续这样做的动力)”可知，改掉坏习惯的问题在于它不会令人愉快，即改掉坏习惯是痛苦的。故选B。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Rather than trying to remove them entirely, try to replace them with something healthier instead, or create a reward system for yourself to introduce the positive behaviour.(与其试图完全去除它们，不如尝试用更健康的东西来替代它们，或者为自己创建一个奖励系统来引入积极的行为)”以及第四段中“This increased awareness will lead you to make more intentional choices and break the automatic cycle of bad habits.(这种意识的提高将引导你做出更有意识的选择，打破坏习惯的自动循环)”可知，做出积极的努力有助于改掉坏习惯。故选A。 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。 How Do You Motivate (激励) Seniors to Use Technology? Motivating your elderly loved ones to welcome technology with open arms isn’t easy. Before you give up on them, remember that it’s not about forcing them. ____16____ Here are some suggestions for how to approach with patience and a focus on the benefits. ____17____ Instead of just telling them to follow the times, we need to show how tech makes their life better. Will it help them connect with family? Access important information? Take up a hobby? Make their lives easier? It’s important to focus on practical benefits, not cold features. Find their sweet spot. Not every senior wants to be an online influencer. ____18____ If a grandpa loves reading, teach him to use e-reading apps; if a grandma likes chatting, introduce her to simple social software. This kind of personalized guidance can make them feel that tech is close to their life and easy to master. Celebrate small wins. Did grandma finally send her first text message? Did grandpa figure out how to turn on the air conditioner on his smart home device? Make a big deal out of it! ____19____ Be patient. Seniors may need repeated explanations. Use simple words and even a little humor. ____20____ Remember, it might take many tries before they feel confident. Your calm support makes all the difference. With these gentle ways, seniors will gradually open their hearts to technology and enjoy a more convenient life with it. A. Start with the “why”. B. Keep instructions simple. C. It’s never late for the elderly to learn new things. D. They can make the learning process much more relaxed. E. It’s about showing them how tech can improve their lives. F. You’d better offer your tech suggestions based on their interests and needs. G. Every small progress they make deserves sincere praise and recognition from you. 【答案】16. E 17. A 18. F 19. G 20. D 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了耐心引导老年人接纳并使用科技的多种实用方法，助力老人轻松适应智能生活。 【16题详解】 前文说“Before you give up on them, remember that it’s not about forcing them. (在放弃耐心引导之前，请记住：这从来不是强迫他们接受的问题)”，E选项“It’s about showing them how tech can improve their lives. (核心是向他们展示科技如何改善生活。)和前文句式结构衔接（it’s not...about.../It’s about...），引出后文建议，符合语境。 【17题详解】 分析语篇可知，此处应为本段主旨句。根据空后的“Instead of just telling them to follow the times, we need to show how tech makes their life better. Will it help them connect with family? Access important information? Take up a hobby? Make their lives easier? It’s important to focus on practical benefits, not cold features.(不要只一味要求他们跟上时代，我们要向他们展示科技能如何优化日常生活。科技能帮助他们联络亲人吗？能查阅重要资讯吗？能培养兴趣爱好吗？还是能让生活更便利？我们要聚焦实际用处，而非冰冷的功能参数。)”可知，整段都在强调要给老年人展示科技对他们生活的实际好处，而非空泛地要求他们跟上时代。A选项“Start with the “why”. (从“为什么要学”入手。)”符合段落“讲清学习用处”的核心。 【18题详解】 本段主题是“Find their sweet spot.(找到他们的兴趣点。)”，且后文“If a grandpa loves reading, teach him to use e-reading apps; if a grandma likes chatting, introduce her to simple social software.(喜爱阅读的爷爷，就教他使用阅读软件；喜欢聊天的奶奶，就为她介绍简易社交软件。)”举例说明了要根据老人不同爱好推荐不同科技工具，F选项“You’d better offer your tech suggestions based on their interests and needs.(你最好根据他们的兴趣和需求提科技学习的建议。)”正好衔接主题和后文例子。 【19题详解】 本段主题是“Celebrate small wins.(庆祝小进步。)”，且前文“Did grandma finally send her first text message? Did grandpa figure out how to turn on the air conditioner on his smart home device? Make a big deal out of it!(奶奶成功发出第一条短信了吗？爷爷弄懂如何用智能家居开启空调了吗？一定要好好夸赞！)”说要夸赞老人的小进步，G选项“Every small progress they make deserves sincere praise and recognition from you.(他们的每一点小进步都值得你真诚的赞美和认可。)”契合主题，呼应前文。 【20题详解】 前文说“Seniors may need repeated explanations. Use simple words and even a little humor.(老人需要反复讲解，要用简单的话，甚至加点幽默。)”，D选项“They can make the learning process much more relaxed.(这些方法能让学习过程轻松很多。)”中的They指代前文的“简单语言、幽默”，逻辑衔接通顺。 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。 Mathematics has always been like a flower to me. I always get great joy and satisfaction from it. The ___21___ I have for math is what my teachers have helped me to develop. It was my Grade 7 teacher, Mr. Carson who ___22___ my talent and advised me to attend math classes at the local high school. My primary school principle (校长), Mrs. Helen, even ___23___ me there every day for five months because my parents did not have driver’s licenses (许可证). As time went on, my parents felt I needed to ___24___ mathematics at a higher level, and decided we should move from Saskatoon to Toronto. “How should I tell Mrs. Helen the news?” I ___25___ to myself as I walked to the parking lot. When Mrs. Helen saw me ___26___ to her, a smile lit up her face. I threw myself into the car, and an awkward ___27___ followed. After a long pause (停顿), I ___28___ to tell Mrs. Helen about my parents’ decision. I ___29___ looking at her and said, “I will miss you.” Without hesitation, she responded ___30___: “Congratulations! I’m sure you will have a great time in Toronto.” Then Mrs. Helen stopped ___31___. Mrs. Helen and other teachers had put ___32___ efforts into helping me. How could I leave? Maybe I should set my roots here. And finally, my parents ___33___ we would stay in Saskatoon, and I was overjoyed. This winter, after I won the ___34___ to study mathematics at Harvard University, I decided there was someone with whom I needed to ___35___ this fantastic news — Mrs. Helen. 21. A. gift B. preference C. feature D. skill 22. A. admitted B. respected C. improved D. recognized 23. A. directed B. drove C. followed D. attracted 24. A. put off B. take on C. go after D. pick up 25. A. returned B. thought C. kept D. shouted 26. A. listening B. pointing C. writing D. waving 27. A. silence B. position C. discussion D. question 28. A. promised B. continued C. decided D. failed 29. A. imagined B. disliked C. risked D. avoided 30. A. positively B. eventually C. creatively D. intelligently 31. A. teaching B. complaining C. arguing D. talking 32. A. original B. considerable C. mental D. final 33. A. doubted B. rejected C. agreed D. whispered 34. A. chance B. support C. intention D. freedom 35. A. arrange B. exchange C. share D. review 【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述学校校长以及老师帮助有数学天赋的作者学习数学的故事。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的数学天赋是我的老师们帮助我培养的。A. gift天赋，才能；B. preference偏爱；C. feature特色；D. skill技巧。根据上文“I always get great joy and satisfaction from it.”以及下文提到的“my talent”可知，此处指在数学方面的天赋，故选A。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我七年级的老师Carson先生意识到我的天赋，建议我去当地的高中上数学课。A. admitted承认；B. respected尊重；C. improved提高；D. recognized认识到，意识到。根据“advised me to attend math classes at the local high school”可知，七年级时Carson先生建议作者去学高中课程，说明他发现作者有天赋，故选D。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的小学校长Helen太太甚至连续五个月每天开车送我去学校，因为我的父母没有驾照。A. directed指导；B. drove开车；C. followed跟随；D. attracted吸引。根据“because my parents did not have driver’s licenses.”可知，此处和驾驶有关，下文“I threw myself into the car”也提到作者上车，故选B。 【24题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：随着时间的推移，我的父母觉得我需要追求更高水平的数学，并决定我们应该从萨斯卡通搬到多伦多。A. put off推迟；B. take on呈现；C. go after追求；D. pick up捡起。根据空后“mathematics at a higher level”可知，此处指在学业方面追求更高的水平，故选C。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我该怎么告诉Helen太太这个消息呢？” 我一边朝停车场走去，一边想。A. returned返回；B. thought想；C. kept保持；D. shouted大喊。根据“as I walked to the parking lot”可知，这是作者在走向停车场时的心理活动描写，故选B。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当Helen太太看到我向她挥手时，她的脸上露出了笑容。A. listening听；B. pointing指向；C. writing写；D. waving挥手。根据语境以及“a smile lit up her face”可知，作者是去停车场找Helen太太的车，找到后应是向Helen太太挥手，故选D。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我一头钻进车里，接着是一阵尴尬的沉默。A. silence沉默；B. position位置；C. discussion讨论；D. question问题。根据下文“After a long pause”可知车里陷入一阵尴尬的沉默，故选A。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：过了好一会儿，我决定把父母的决定告诉海伦太太。A. promised承诺；B. continued继续；C. decided决定；D. failed失败。上文“How should I tell Mrs. Helen the news?”提到作者思考如何向Helen太太开口说这件事，结合下文“I ___9___ looking at her and said, “I will miss you.””可知，作者决定说出这件事，故选C。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我避免看她，说：“我会想你的。”A. imagined想象；B. disliked不喜欢；C. risked冒险；D. avoided避免，回避。根据“I will miss you.”和语境可知，作者一开始不知如何开口，所以说完后应是回避Helen太太的眼神，故选D。 【30题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：她毫不犹豫地积极地回答：“恭喜你！我相信你在多伦多会玩得很开心的。”A. positively积极地；B. eventually最后；C. creatively有创意地；D. intelligently明智地。根据“Congratulations! I’m sure you will have a great time in Toronto.”可知，Helen太太积极回应作者，故选A。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后Helen太太停止了说话。A. teaching教学；B. complaining抱怨；C. arguing争辩；D. talking说话，讨论。上文“Congratulations! I’m sure you will have a great time in Toronto.”提到Helen太太积极回应作者，故此处指她说完后就不再说话了，故选D。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Helen太太和其他老师为帮助我付出了相当大的努力。A. original原始的；B. considerable相当大的；C. mental精神的；D. final最后的。根据上文“My primary school principle, Mrs. Helen, even ___3___ me there every day for five months”和下文“How could I leave? Maybe I should set my roots here.”可知，校长和老师们为帮助作者付出了很大努力，故选B。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后，我父母同意我们留在萨斯卡通，我欣喜若狂。A. doubted怀疑；B. rejected拒绝；C. agreed同意；D. whispered耳语，小声说。结合上文“How could I leave? Maybe I should set my roots here.”和下文“and I was overjoyed”可知，作者觉得自己不应该离开，父母同意后作者欣喜若狂，故选C。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个冬天，在我赢得了在哈佛大学学习数学的机会之后，我决定要和一个人分享这个极好的消息——Helen太太。A. chance机会；B. support支持；C. intention意图；D. freedom自由。根据下文“to study mathematics at Harvard University”以及“this fantastic news”可知，作者赢得了在哈佛大学学习数学的机会，故选A。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. arrange安排；B. exchange交换；C. share分享；D. review回顾。根据“this fantastic news—Mrs. Helen”可知，此处指和Helen太太分享这个极好的消息，故选C。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Shouning County in Fujian Province, known ____36____ the “home of Chinese covered bridges,” experienced an increase in ____37____ (popular) during the May Day holiday. Activities including light shows and culture fairs were held in Taishun Covered Bridge Culture Park in Sixi Town, home to the Beijian Bridge, ____38____ has been named “the most beautiful covered bridge in the world.” More covered bridges built during the Ming and Qing ____39____ (dynasty) are scattered among villages in the mountains of southern Zhejiang and northern Fujian Province. Covered bridges are remarkable examples of ancient Chinese wooden bridge construction. ____40____ (build) with mortise-and-tenon joinery, these bridges use no nails, relying instead on interlocking wooden pieces ____41____ (create) an arch (拱门). Beyond their transportation function, covered bridges ____42____ (historic) served as social centers for local communities, mixing practicality with artistic beauty, ____43____ earning the title of "living fossils of world bridge history." Recognized as the area with ____44____ highest concentration of preserved ancient covered bridges in China, the seven counties, namely, Taishun, Qingyuan, Jiugning in Zhejiang and Shouning, Pingnan, Zhouning and Zhenghe in Fujian, jointly pursued UNESCO World Heritage listing for over two decades. Their efforts gained recognition in 2012 when the covered bridges in Zhejiang and Fujian _____45_____ (add) to the World Cultural Heritage Tentative Lists in China. 【答案】36. as 37. popularity 38. which 39. dynasties 40. Built 41. to create 42. historically 43. and 44. the 45. were added 【解析】 【导语】主要介绍福建寿宁被誉为中国廊桥之乡，介绍廊桥的建筑特色、历史功能，以及浙闽多地廊桥联合申遗的相关历程。 【36题详解】 考查介词。句意：福建省寿宁县，被誉为“中国廊桥之乡”，在五一假期期间人气攀升。此处为固定短语搭配be known as，意为“被誉为；以……身份闻名”。 【37题详解】 考查名词。句意：福建省寿宁县，被誉为“中国廊桥之乡”，在五一假期期间人气攀升。此处为介词后接名词作宾语，popular的名词形式是popularity，表“人气；受欢迎程度”。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：北涧桥坐落于此，它被誉为“世界最美廊桥”。此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词指物，从句缺少主语，用关系代词which。 【39题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：更多修建于明清两代的廊桥散落于浙南和闽北的山村之中。此处为可数名词复数用法，明清是两个朝代，dynasty变为复数dynasties。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这些廊桥以榫卯结构修建而成，不使用钉子。此处为非谓语动词作状语，主语bridges与build为被动关系，用过去分词built，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Built。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：依靠相互咬合的木构件来打造拱门结构。此处为固定结构rely on sb/sth to do sth依靠某人或者某物做某事。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：廊桥除交通用途外，历史上一直是当地社区的社交中心。此处为副词修饰谓语动词served，historic的副词形式为historically意为“历史上”。 【43题详解】 考查连词。句意：廊桥兼具实用价值与艺术美感，并且赢得了“世界桥梁活化石”的称号。此处为并列连词连接前后并列语义，表顺承关系，用and。 【44题详解】 考查冠词。句意：该区域是中国现存古廊桥留存密度最高的地区。此处为形容词最高级前的固定用法，最高级前必须加定冠词the。 【45题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：2012年，浙闽廊桥被列入中国世界文化遗产预备名录。此处为谓语动词的时态与语态，主语与add为被动关系，过去时间用一般过去时被动语态，且主语为名词复数，所以谓语动词为were added。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你所在的城市将于下周举办“非物质文化遗产”（the Intangible Cultural Heritage）展览活动。现面向全市招募志愿者，请你用英语写一封申请信，内容包括： 1. 写信目的（申请志愿者岗位）； 2. 个人优势（如语言能力、相关经历、个人品质等）； 3. 个人承诺与期待。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Sir or Madam,​ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】例文 Dear Sir or Madam, I’m Li Hua, a senior high school student. Knowing that our city will hold the Intangible Cultural Heritage exhibition next week and recruit volunteers, I’m writing to apply for the volunteer position. I am fully qualified for this job. First of all, I have a good command of English, which allows me to communicate smoothly with foreign visitors. Besides, I have taken part in several similar voluntary activities before, so I have rich working experience. If I am lucky enough to be admitted, I will devote myself to the service and introduce our traditional culture well. I sincerely hope to get this precious chance. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以李华的身份，撰写一封志愿者申请信，报名参加城市非遗展览志愿活动。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 胜任的：qualified → competent 投入：devote oneself to → dedicate oneself to 珍贵的：precious → valuable 参加：taken part in → participate in 2. 句式拓展 同义句替换 原句：First of all, I have a good command of English, which allows me to communicate smoothly with foreign visitors. 拓展句：First of all, my English proficiency is such that I am able to communicate smoothly with foreign visitors. 【点睛】【高分句型1】First of all, I have a good command of English, which allows me to communicate smoothly with foreign visitors. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】If I am lucky enough to be admitted, I will devote myself to the service and introduce our traditional culture well. (运用了if引导条件状语从句) 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Every girl dreams and Jenny Green is no exception. She loved music and movement of ballet and read dozens of books on how to be a ballerina (芭蕾舞女演员) but she was a shy child and avoided the spotlight. When she was 13, she joined the training team, a dance line at her school in San Pedro, California. One day, Jenny’s coach suggested she attend a free ballet class at the Boys & Girls Club, where she often went after school. At first, Jenny felt out of place in the class. She was older than most of the students. And instead of the tights, slippers, and leotards (训练服) the other girls wore, Jenny had on a T-shirt, baggy shorts, and sweat socks. Over time, however, she began to enjoy the lessons. She discovered that her body — especially her long legs and strong, flexible muscles — was just right for ballet. She spent most days twisting, twirling, and leaping. When she wasn’t performing, she was practicing. When she wasn’t practicing, she was stretching. She took classes almost every day and hoped one day her dream would come true. One day she saw an advertisement that a famous ballerina troupe (剧团) would be performing in her hometown. Her thoughts ran wild, “I must meet up with the leader of the troupe and show her my skills,” she murmured to herself. She dressed herself in her ballerina costume and managed to escape the guards and hid in the dressing room. To her luck the leader entered and she shyly knocked at the door. She bravely approached her and handed her a bunch of red roses. The leader observed her action as she told her the dream. “Alright, you dance and I will give you my opinions.” But half way through the dance she stopped her and said, “I’m sorry you’re not good enough!” 注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 On hearing this, Jenny ran as fast as her legs could carry her and was ashamed. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A year later, she heard that the same ballet troupe was performing in her town again. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: On hearing this, Jenny ran as fast as her legs could carry her and was ashamed. She felt that all her efforts were in vain. Tears welled up in her eyes as she rushed out. But instead of giving up, she practiced even harder. She knew that she still had a long way to go. She took every class seriously, analyzing every movement and learning from every mistake. She was determined to prove that she could be a good ballerina one day. She practiced early in the morning and late at night, her body becoming more and more flexible and her skills improving significantly. A year later, she heard that the same ballet troupe was performing in her town again. This time, she was much more confident. She managed to get a chance to perform in front of the troupe leader again. She danced gracefully and passionately. After the performance, the leader looked at her with admiration and said, “You’ve improved a great deal. I’m glad to invite you to join our troupe.” Jenny’s dream finally came true. 【解析】 【导语】本文以时间为线索展开，讲述了女孩Jenny Green追逐芭蕾舞梦想的旅程。Jenny从小就对芭蕾舞充满热爱，阅读了相关书籍，但由于性格害羞，她避免在公众面前展示自己。13岁时，她加入了学校的舞蹈队，并在教练的建议下参加了免费芭蕾舞班。尽管最初感到格格不入，Jenny逐渐爱上了芭蕾舞，并发现自己的身体非常适合这项艺术。她勤奋练习，几乎每天都投入大量时间在舞蹈上，梦想着有一天能成为一名出色的芭蕾舞演员。然而，当Jenny有机会在一个著名芭蕾舞团的团长面前展示自己时，却被告知“不够好”。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“听到这些，Jenny跑得飞快，她感到很羞愧”可知，第一段可描写Jenny因为被否定而感到非常伤心，但她并没有放弃，而是更认真勤奋地练习，提升自己的芭蕾表演。 ②由第二段首句内容“一年后，她听说同一个芭蕾舞团又在她的镇上演出了”可知，第二段可描写Jenny找到机会再次在舞团团长面前表演，跳的很出色，最终得到了认可，被邀请进入这个芭蕾舞团。 2. 续写线索：Jenny羞愧地离开——Jenny非常伤心——Jenny不放弃，专注于练习——同一个芭蕾舞团再次到小镇上演出——Jenny认真表演——Jenny得到团长认可 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①冲出去：rush out/run out/dash out ②认真对待：take sth. seriously/be serious about ③得到：get/gain/attain ④实现：come true/be realized/be fulfilled 情绪类 ①充满激情地：passionately/enthusiastically ②高兴的：glad/happy/delighted 【点睛】【高分句型1】She knew that she still had a long way to go. (that引导宾语从句) 【高分句型2】She practiced early in the morning and late at night, her body becoming more and more flexible and her skills improving significantly. (独立主格结构作状语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 衡阳市八中2026年高二年级入学考试 英 语 试 题 满分150分，考试时间120分钟 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 Youth Speech Competition UNICEF is working towards a world where every child has what they need to survive and develop. But we can’t do it without big ideas from young people — young people who are brave enough to share their brilliant ideas with the world. UNICEF USA and TED-Ed are inviting young people to create their own TED-style talk about children’s rights and issues faced by youth globally. The winner will be invited to UNICEF USA’s Annual Student Summit (年度学生峰会) to present their speech on stage! Change the world with your voice. It starts with U (UNICEF and YOU). Criteria (标准) Youth aged 10-18 (if you are under 13, you must have a parent or teacher to help you register) Must register online Your video must be under 2 minutes Deadline: Your video must be submitted by midnight, January 27, 2023. Topics of Discussion. ·Migration. ·Sustainable (可持续的) Development. ·Values and Beliefs Prizes Winners will be announced on February 4, 2023. One winner will be invited to present his/her speech on stage at the UNICEF USA Student Summit in Washington, D. C. on March 16-17, 2023! UNICEF USA will pay for all travel expenses (flights, hotels). The student will be responsible for personal meals and personal expenses. If you are under the age of 18, you will need to travel with a responsible adult chaperone (监护人). UNICEF USA will pay for the chaperone travel expenses as well. How to Register Create an account using this link: ed.ted.jye.ai/unicefusa. Once your account has been created, return to the TED-Ed Student Talks page and register! Once you’ve submitted your registration, allow 2-3 days for processing. Once you’ve recorded your talk, upload it using the “Upload” tab in your Resource Library on the TED-Ed website. 1. What will UNICEF USA and TED-Ed welcome? A. Excellent paintings. B. Brilliant articles. C. Interesting stories. D. Creative ideas. 2. What should young people do to take part in the event? A. Pay an entry fee. B. Attend a training class. C. Send a speech video within 2 minutes. D. Perform on stage in Washington, D. C. 3. What’s special about the event? A. It has no age limit. B. It focus on social issues. C. It provides free meals. D. It is held every two years. B Life is easy, change is easy, and everything is easy. If only this was true. Not too long ago, I was faced with what appeared to be a brick wall. After leaving a company for greener pastures (草原), I found that the other side wasn’t any greener, nor did there seem to be any grass. No matter what I attempted to do, I was always knocked back to square one. So I started another project, again to be knocked back to square one. I began to doubt my own confidence; maybe I had made a dreadful error. Maybe I should go back to what I did before. At least, it seemed to be a much more secure environment. As I considered my future, I received a card in the mail from a friend who knew how I was struggling. The card read, “Perseverance prevails when all else fails.” I sat there reading that card, once, twice, three times. What did these words mean? When you’re faced with an uncertain future, when all you try seems to go nowhere, maybe there was more meaning behind these words than I realized. Have you ever heard the expression “back up and reload”? It meant that I should start again but this time I should internalize the words on the card. To make a long story short, I did persevere; perseverance paid off with great patience. And I realized that a new beginning doesn’t lead to success overnight. After all, in my former career, I had devoted years of education and training to becoming successful. Why should it be any different when I started a new project? Failure is the incapacity to learn from your mistakes. Success is the capacity to learn, to persevere in order to reach your goal. Life can be filled with failure, but only those who don’t persevere adopt failure as the way it has to be. 4. Why did the author leave his previous company? A. He wanted to start his own project. B. He was attracted by the pasture. C. His company faced a brick wall. D. He wanted to find a better opportunity. 5. What does the underlined word “prevails” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. Exists. B. Lasts. C. Wins. D. Counts. 6. Why did the author read the card several times? A. To get more information. B. To find out who sent it. C. To reflect on his failures. D. To rebuild his confidence. 7. What is the primary message conveyed in this passage? A. Success is man’s blessing. B. Success merely happens in a new subject. C. Success requires continuous learning and persistence. D. Success belongs to those persevering in their original subject. C It’s not common for student-led inventions to make international news. But when a project brings real connection to people’s lives, it makes sense the world takes notice. Elly Savatia, a senior student from Kenya, has created Terp 360, a web-based app that translates spoken language into sign language using AI-powered 3D images. It’s a bit like Google Translate — but designed specifically to give deaf users real-time sign language help, without the need for a human interpreter (翻译). “To work, study or see a doctor, you have to communicate,” Savatia explained. “But the deaf community is often left behind.” He spent months recording common sign language moves and testing if the app’s translations were clear — closing this gap was his main goal. Earlier this month, the invention got international recognition. Savatia got £50,000 from the UK’s Royal Academy of Engineering, winning the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation (创新). His project beat three other finalists from across Africa. The judges were impressed not just by the technology, but more by its real effect. “What really stood out is the level of innovation,” shares Rebecca Enonchong, the head of the judging panel (评审团). “It shows Africans can use advanced technology to solve problems, not just in Africa but around the world.” What makes Terp 360 so powerful isn’t just the technology. It’s the heart behind it. Savatia developed the app together with Kenyan deaf people, making sure it fits their real needs. Now it supports Kenyan Sign Language and Swahili. He plans to add more, like Ugandan, Rwandan, South African, British and American Sign Languages by 2027. And that’s what makes this story so heartening: caring for others in action. In a world full of digital noise, Terp 360 reminds us that technology can still serve something deeply human — the simple but powerful act of understanding each other. 8. What is Terp 360 mainly designed for? A. Recording Kenyan sign languages. B. Translating sign language to texts. C. Offering speech-to-sign translation. D. Teaching international sign languages. 9. What impressed the judges most about Terp 360? A. Its advanced technology alone. B. Its practical influence on people. C. Its large number of recorded signs. D. Its special design for African users. 10. What helps Savatia make sure Terp 360 meets users’ needs? A. Funding from the UK Academy. B. Support from the local government. C. Teaming up with the deaf community. D. Recognition from global organizations. 11. Which of the following can best describe Savatia? A. Creative and kind-hearted. B. Curious and humorous. C. Brave and responsible. D. Confident and outgoing. D Whether it’s biting your nails, or going to bed at 2 a.m., we all have those annoying habits we just can’t seem to kick. But have you ever wondered why these bad habits keep winning the battle against your best efforts and intentions? Humans are creatures of habit, and our brains love doing things the same way. That’s why bad habits grow easily in the repeated actions like absentmindedly reaching for a cigarette. Another reason why your bad habits keep winning is that they often provide a quick dopamine (多巴胺) fix, creating a desire that keeps you coming back for more. Think of the immediate relaxation from a cigarette or mindless snacking. The payoff for doing these things is quick and easy, which is exactly what makes them so hard to break. So what can you do? There are two main problems with breaking bad habits. First, it’s not as enjoyable as giving in to them. When we try to resist, there’s no pleasure, no dopamine and therefore no encouragement to keep doing so. Rather than trying to remove them entirely, try to replace them with something healthier instead, or create a reward system for yourself to introduce the positive behaviour. Second, a habit is often an unconscious (无意识的) action, so making it conscious changes it into a choice. You’d better start with an intentional action. Accepting your actions without judgement helps you stay apart from the emotions that keep you tied to those habits, like guilt, shame and dissatisfaction. This increased awareness will lead you to make more intentional choices and break the automatic cycle of bad habits. Knowing the psychology behind why your bad habits keep winning hopefully gets you to make more conscious, positive choices, and build the foundation for lasting behaviour change. 12. How does the writer introduce the topic? A. By listing numbers. B. By explaining a reason. C. By voicing an opinion. D. By raising a question. 13. What makes bad habits hard to break? A. People’s desire to keep fit. B. Little knowledge of their effects. C. Quick and easy satisfaction provided by them. D. People’s unwillingness to change. 14. What is a problem with breaking bad habits? A. It is a conscious action. B. It is painful. C. It takes much time. D. It calls for wisdom. 15. What can help kick a bad habit according to the passage? A. Make active efforts. B. Judge your actions. C. Ignore it. D. Turn to others for help. 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。 How Do You Motivate (激励) Seniors to Use Technology? Motivating your elderly loved ones to welcome technology with open arms isn’t easy. Before you give up on them, remember that it’s not about forcing them. ____16____ Here are some suggestions for how to approach with patience and a focus on the benefits. ____17____ Instead of just telling them to follow the times, we need to show how tech makes their life better. Will it help them connect with family? Access important information? Take up a hobby? Make their lives easier? It’s important to focus on practical benefits, not cold features. Find their sweet spot. Not every senior wants to be an online influencer. ____18____ If a grandpa loves reading, teach him to use e-reading apps; if a grandma likes chatting, introduce her to simple social software. This kind of personalized guidance can make them feel that tech is close to their life and easy to master. Celebrate small wins. Did grandma finally send her first text message? Did grandpa figure out how to turn on the air conditioner on his smart home device? Make a big deal out of it! ____19____ Be patient. Seniors may need repeated explanations. Use simple words and even a little humor. ____20____ Remember, it might take many tries before they feel confident. Your calm support makes all the difference. With these gentle ways, seniors will gradually open their hearts to technology and enjoy a more convenient life with it. A. Start with the “why”. B. Keep instructions simple. C. It’s never late for the elderly to learn new things. D. They can make the learning process much more relaxed. E. It’s about showing them how tech can improve their lives. F. You’d better offer your tech suggestions based on their interests and needs. G. Every small progress they make deserves sincere praise and recognition from you. 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。 Mathematics has always been like a flower to me. I always get great joy and satisfaction from it. The ___21___ I have for math is what my teachers have helped me to develop. It was my Grade 7 teacher, Mr. Carson who ___22___ my talent and advised me to attend math classes at the local high school. My primary school principle (校长), Mrs. Helen, even ___23___ me there every day for five months because my parents did not have driver’s licenses (许可证). As time went on, my parents felt I needed to ___24___ mathematics at a higher level, and decided we should move from Saskatoon to Toronto. “How should I tell Mrs. Helen the news?” I ___25___ to myself as I walked to the parking lot. When Mrs. Helen saw me ___26___ to her, a smile lit up her face. I threw myself into the car, and an awkward ___27___ followed. After a long pause (停顿), I ___28___ to tell Mrs. Helen about my parents’ decision. I ___29___ looking at her and said, “I will miss you.” Without hesitation, she responded ___30___: “Congratulations! I’m sure you will have a great time in Toronto.” Then Mrs. Helen stopped ___31___. Mrs. Helen and other teachers had put ___32___ efforts into helping me. How could I leave? Maybe I should set my roots here. And finally, my parents ___33___ we would stay in Saskatoon, and I was overjoyed. This winter, after I won the ___34___ to study mathematics at Harvard University, I decided there was someone with whom I needed to ___35___ this fantastic news — Mrs. Helen. 21. A. gift B. preference C. feature D. skill 22. A. admitted B. respected C. improved D. recognized 23. A. directed B. drove C. followed D. attracted 24. A. put off B. take on C. go after D. pick up 25. A. returned B. thought C. kept D. shouted 26. A. listening B. pointing C. writing D. waving 27. A. silence B. position C. discussion D. question 28. A. promised B. continued C. decided D. failed 29. A. imagined B. disliked C. risked D. avoided 30. A. positively B. eventually C. creatively D. intelligently 31. A. teaching B. complaining C. arguing D. talking 32. A. original B. considerable C. mental D. final 33. A. doubted B. rejected C. agreed D. whispered 34. A. chance B. support C. intention D. freedom 35. A. arrange B. exchange C. share D. review 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Shouning County in Fujian Province, known ____36____ the “home of Chinese covered bridges,” experienced an increase in ____37____ (popular) during the May Day holiday. Activities including light shows and culture fairs were held in Taishun Covered Bridge Culture Park in Sixi Town, home to the Beijian Bridge, ____38____ has been named “the most beautiful covered bridge in the world.” More covered bridges built during the Ming and Qing ____39____ (dynasty) are scattered among villages in the mountains of southern Zhejiang and northern Fujian Province. Covered bridges are remarkable examples of ancient Chinese wooden bridge construction. ____40____ (build) with mortise-and-tenon joinery, these bridges use no nails, relying instead on interlocking wooden pieces ____41____ (create) an arch (拱门). Beyond their transportation function, covered bridges ____42____ (historic) served as social centers for local communities, mixing practicality with artistic beauty, ____43____ earning the title of "living fossils of world bridge history." Recognized as the area with ____44____ highest concentration of preserved ancient covered bridges in China, the seven counties, namely, Taishun, Qingyuan, Jiugning in Zhejiang and Shouning, Pingnan, Zhouning and Zhenghe in Fujian, jointly pursued UNESCO World Heritage listing for over two decades. Their efforts gained recognition in 2012 when the covered bridges in Zhejiang and Fujian _____45_____ (add) to the World Cultural Heritage Tentative Lists in China. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你所在的城市将于下周举办“非物质文化遗产”（the Intangible Cultural Heritage）展览活动。现面向全市招募志愿者，请你用英语写一封申请信，内容包括： 1. 写信目的（申请志愿者岗位）； 2. 个人优势（如语言能力、相关经历、个人品质等）； 3. 个人承诺与期待。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Sir or Madam,​ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Every girl dreams and Jenny Green is no exception. She loved music and movement of ballet and read dozens of books on how to be a ballerina (芭蕾舞女演员) but she was a shy child and avoided the spotlight. When she was 13, she joined the training team, a dance line at her school in San Pedro, California. One day, Jenny’s coach suggested she attend a free ballet class at the Boys & Girls Club, where she often went after school. At first, Jenny felt out of place in the class. She was older than most of the students. And instead of the tights, slippers, and leotards (训练服) the other girls wore, Jenny had on a T-shirt, baggy shorts, and sweat socks. Over time, however, she began to enjoy the lessons. She discovered that her body — especially her long legs and strong, flexible muscles — was just right for ballet. She spent most days twisting, twirling, and leaping. When she wasn’t performing, she was practicing. When she wasn’t practicing, she was stretching. She took classes almost every day and hoped one day her dream would come true. One day she saw an advertisement that a famous ballerina troupe (剧团) would be performing in her hometown. Her thoughts ran wild, “I must meet up with the leader of the troupe and show her my skills,” she murmured to herself. She dressed herself in her ballerina costume and managed to escape the guards and hid in the dressing room. To her luck the leader entered and she shyly knocked at the door. She bravely approached her and handed her a bunch of red roses. The leader observed her action as she told her the dream. “Alright, you dance and I will give you my opinions.” But half way through the dance she stopped her and said, “I’m sorry you’re not good enough!” 注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 On hearing this, Jenny ran as fast as her legs could carry her and was ashamed. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A year later, she heard that the same ballet troupe was performing in her town again. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $