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第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What caused the man's problem
A. A brush. B. A new soap. C. Some milk.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: What is wrong with your left arm Did you change soaps, or did you have a reaction to the milk again
M: No, I washed it with a brush because it was very dirty. Now my skin there is red and painful.
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What is the main topic of the conversation
A. A famous writer. B. A series of books. C. A friend named Ken.
【答案】B
【解析】
原文】W: Have you ever read the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling They're great for learning English.
M: Yeah, my friend Ken introduced them to me. I've read all seven of them. They're awesome.
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When is the test
A. Tomorrow. B. In a week. C. In a month.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Today is the final day before your test. Have you been studying If you do well, your father and I will buy you something next month.
M: I've been studying for a week. Get ready to buy me a new bike.
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Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On a mountain. B. Down in a valley. C. By the sea.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Come over here. You can't see anything from over there. Stand over by me.
W: Oh, yeah. I see what you are saying. You can see the whole valley all the way down to the ocean from up here.
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What are the burgers made with
A. Ham. B. Chicken. C. Vegetables.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Can I order one of your “Beyond Meat” burgers It sounds delicious.
W: Before you order, I should let you know they're not actually meat. They're like hamburgers, but they're made with plant-based foods.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What did the woman want to do
A. Rent an apartment. B. Send a message. C. Buy a house.
7. What would the speakers do next
A. Meet the nice house owner.
B. Find the subway station.
C. Look for another flat.
【答案】6. A 7. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Hello, Mr. Owens. Did you get my message
M: Yes, I did. You said you were looking for an apartment for around s1000 per month
W: Yes, but if it is a bit more expensive, it's not a big deal.
M: There is one place I can take you to. It's very close to the subway station, and the house owner is really nice.
W: That's great! Is it in good shape
M: Not really ... but that is why it is such a good price!
W: No, thank you. If the house is falling apart, there's no point in going to see it.
M: OK. I'll keep that in mind.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. How is the man's project going
A. He hasn't started yet.
B. He is almost finished.
C. He has finished less than 50%.
9. What does the woman think about her project
A. It is time-saving. B. It is difficult. C. It is boring.
10. Which subject are the two speakers' projects about
A. History. B. Theater. C. Literature.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Helen, how much progress have you made on our new project
W: I 'm about 95% done. All I have to do is review it, make some small changes, and then create a title page.
M: What I'm not even halfway done yet! Why does everything come so easy for you
W: I didn't say it was easy. I spent a lot of time on it, and it was hard to find all the sources I needed.
M: Oh, man! I only have a short amount of time to get this done. What is your project on
W: Ancient Greece and their influence on theater and literature. You
M: Mine is on World War Ⅱ.
W: Well, there is a lot of information on that. Go to the library and don't waste any more time!
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
11. What did the students do first after they arrived at the care home
A. They cooked some food.
B. They set up some activities.
C. They helped clean some rooms.
12. What did the elderly probably enjoy the most
A. Watching the play.
B. Working on some art.
C. Having company during the day.
13. Why did the students visit the care home
A. To get extra credits.
B. To make some money.
C. To do volunteer work.
【答案】11. A 12. C 13. C
【解析】
【原文】W: It was so nice of those students from Fanwood High School to visit the Bud Lake elder care home this past weekend.
M: I was working there on Saturday when they came. It was a beautiful sight seeing all the residents' faces light up after the students arrived. I can't believe they arrived so early to make breakfast.
W: That was very kind of them. What kinds of things did the students do
M: Many of them set up activities, such as making an area for painting. My favorite part was watching the play that they put on.
W: That sounds great. I'm sure the elderly loved having all of those young people visit them.
M: Yes, I was told many times that just having them around was the best part of the day.
W: I assume you also enjoyed having more time to focus on the residents rather than clean. These students deserve to get some extra school credits!
M: It was very helpful, but they only did it out of the kindness of their hearts.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. What did the man use to be
A. A teacher. B. A shopkeeper. C. A security guard.
15. What do we know about the woman
A. She has just retired.
B. She has just moved home.
C. She has just been married.
16. How long will the woman stay in town
A. For two weeks. B. For one month. C. For two months.
17. What does the man say about the town he lives in
A. It's dangerous.
B. It's not suitable for young people.
C. It's hard for the old to find a job there.
【答案】14. B 15. C 16. B 17. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Well, look who it is. Is that little Macy Jones I see Long time no see.
W: Hello, Mr. Stone. It has been a long time, hasn't it You look as young as ever.
M: Oh, Macy. I remember you were always one of the sweetest girls in town. How are your parents
W: My dad has just retired, and my mother is teaching her last year at the high school. What happened to your grocery store
M: You know, somebody wants to build a big mall. They give me a bunch of money, and before I know it, it's all gone. Now I'm just a security guard. What about you
W: I came home for the summer holidays. I just had my wedding, actually. We have an apartment in the city. It's really great.
M: How long are you back A couple of weeks, or more
W: I'm a school teacher, like my mom, so I get two months off in July and August. But I'm only back for half that time, because I have things to do back in the city.
M: Good for you. This is no place for someone your age to build a career. For an old man like me, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Be careful in the city, though. Stay safe.
W: I will, Mr. Stone. It was nice seeing you again.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
18. Who is the speaker
A. A coach. B. A program host. C. A sports fan.
19. When docs the talk take place
A. During a game. B. Before a game. C. After a game.
20. What is the purpose of the talk
A. To put pressure on team members.
B. To inspire team members.
C. To praise team members.
【答案】18. A 19. B 20. B
【解析】
【原文】Everybody, listen up! You hear those people out there Those people are cheering for you. Because they know you deserve it. And they believe, just like I do, that you can do it Now, I know a lot of you are thinking about the regular season. Yes, we lost to them every time we faced them. We lost badly. But the game hasn't started yet, and we only had one point less than them in the standings（排名）. And you know what else They're scared. They're shaking in their boots, because at the beginning of the year, we were the worst team in the league. They called us terrible, and they called us losers! So, you tell me who is the real pressure on Us No. We are expected to lose. Every single sports expert and every single announcer have predicted we'll lose in four games. The pressure is on them. And we are going to put the pressure on them from the moment that ball goes in the air, until the moment the time runs out. This is it, gentlemen! This is what you have all dreamed about since you were kids, lying on your beds staring at the posters on your wall. Now it's our turn to be on those posters! So, what are you going to do Lie down like boys or fight like men !
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，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Style and comfortable stays don't come at too high a price for visitors in this selection of new hostels （旅社） across Europe. You can eat sleep and meet without it costing the earth.
The Burgoyne Hostel
There are 11 bedrooms with views of mighty mountains, plus sitting rooms with fires. The 1783bar and restaurant serves great food Late August will see a mix of agricultural shows and the Richmond Walking, 18-26 September.
The Principal Hostel
This is a hotel with sweeping staircases and high ceilings - but isn't locked to its past There's a luxurious indoor pool and a restaurant serving British cuisine. If you're pressed for time, there's an exit straight on to Platform 1 of York station at the back of the hotel.
The Wensleydale Hostel
Opened in 2019, this 17th-century inn is in a picturesque spot in Yorkshire. It's a labour of love for the owners Charles and Fiona Merchie who are bringing the place back to life room by room. Rented e-bikes can be delivered to the hotel. Fishing can also be arranged.
The Black Swan Hostel
Tommy Banks was the youngest British chef to win a Michelin star when he took over the kitchen inherited（继承）from his parents. It serves exceptionally good, hearty food made from produce grown in the pub's own garden. Booking several months ahead for one of the nine bedrooms is essential
21. Which of the following is most conveniently accessible
A. The Principal Hostel. B. The Burgoyne Hostel.
C. The Wensleydale Hostel. D. The Shibden Hostel.
22. What can visitors do in both the Burgoyne Hostel and the Wensleydale Hoste1
A. Ride e-bikes. B. Go Fishing.
C. Enjoy the scenery. D. Attend festivals.
23. Which of the following highlights the Black Swan Hostel
A. Booking in advance. B. Homegrown food.
C. Insufficient rooms. D. Inherited kitchen.
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍的是四个时尚舒适，且价格不太高的旅馆。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Principal Hostel部分的“If you're pressed for time, there's an exit straight on to Platform 1 of York station at the back of the hotel”（如果您赶时间的话，在酒店后面有一个直接通往约克站1号站台的出口）可知，The Principal Hostel是最容易进去的，故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Burgoyne Hostel部分的“There are 11 bedrooms with views of mighty mountains, plus sitting rooms with fires”（这里有11间卧室，可以看到雄伟的山脉，还有几间起居室，可以生火）及The Wensleydale Hostel部分的“Opened in 2019, this 17th-century inn is in a picturesque spot in Yorkshire”（这家17世纪的旅馆于2019年开业，位于约克郡一个风景如画的地方）可知，游客可以在伯格恩旅舍和文斯利代尔旅舍欣赏风景，故选C。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Black Swan Hostel部分的“It serves exceptionally good, hearty food made from produce grown in the pub's own garden”（它提供特别美味、丰盛的食物，这些食物都是由酒馆自家花园里种植的农产品制成的）可知，黑天鹅旅舍的特色是自种食物，故选B。
B
A high school senior in California called Ahmed Muhammad has started an organization that designs science kits（配套工具） for primary school students. He launched Kits Cubed to introduce kids to the wonders of science through fun, affordable, and accessible means, which owed to a babysitting experience.
He was babysitting his nephew when he decided that the activity for the day would be a science experiment. His nephew told him that he hated science because he was bad at it. “He literally loved everything and then when I brought up science, he doubted himself,” Muhammad told CNN. Muhammad was not going to let his nephew's self-doubt continue, so he decided to use simple science experiments to convince him that he was not bad at science.
“We went to the store together and I had him pick out potatoes, and then I went to the hardware store to buy some copper nails, some galvanized（镀锌的） nails and some wire. And then, we made a battery out of them,” he said. That was how Muhammad successfully convinced his nephew that he was not bad at science. “He actually likes science now,” he said.
From this experience, Muhammad started thinking to help more kids like his nephew. With the help of his teachers, he started designing science kits that explored real science concepts with simple everyday materials. So far, Kits Cubed sells three kinds of kits, with three experiments in each kit. Each kit sells for $15.
According to Muhammad, Kits Cubed has reached more than 2,000 young people in Oakland so far. “My nephew told me he was bad at science. He didn't like it. I want to remove that thought, and replace it with ‘I'm good at science and I can be a scientist if I want to’. That's what I really want them to get out of the kits,” said Muhammad.
24. What can we learn from Muhammad's babysitting experience
A. Children usually hate scientific experiments.
B. Muhammad extended his nephew's interest.
C. Muhammad got along well with his nephew.
D. Children could hardly remove self-doubt.
25. What can we know about the science kits
A. They are still in the trial period.
B. They use easily available materials.
C. They include three experiments in total.
D. They are independently designed by Muhammad.
26. Which of the following could best describe Ahmed Muhammad
A. Creative and capable.
B. Active and independent.
C. Tolerant and hard-working.
D. Humorous and warm-hearted.
27. What does Muhammad really expect children to gain from his science kits
A. The ability to do some research.
B. The respect for science and scientists.
C. The understanding of science concepts.
D. The confidence in learning science well.
【答案】24. B 25. B 26. A 27. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，加州的一个叫艾哈迈德穆罕默德的高中生受到他做保姆的经历启发成立了一个组织，为小学生设计科学包。他推出了Kits Cubed，通过有趣、实惠、方便的方式向孩子们介绍科学的奇迹。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“That was how Muhammad successfully convinced his nephew that he was not bad at science. “He actually likes science now,” he said.”（穆罕默德就是这样成功地让他的侄子相信他在科学方面并不差。“他现在真的很喜欢科学，”他说。）可知Muhammad改变了侄子对于科学的态度，由讨厌到喜欢。故选择B。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“With the help of his teachers, he started designing science kits that explored real science concepts with simple everyday materials.”（在老师的帮助下，他开始设计科学工具包，用简单的日常材料探索真正的科学概念。）可知科学工具包用的是简单的日常材料，故选择B。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据首段“A high school senior in California called Ahmed Muhammad has started an organization that designs science kits（配套工具） for primary school students. He launched Kits Cubed to introduce kids to the wonders of science through fun, affordable, and accessible means, which owed to a babysitting experience.),可知Ahmed Muhammad自己设计工具包，非常有创意，并且可以将创意变成现实，有一定的能力，故选择A。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一句“I want to remove that thought, and replace it with ‘I'm good at science and I can be a scientist if I want to’. That's what I really want them to get out of the kits,” said Muhammad.”（ 我想消除这种想法，代之以“我擅长科学，如果我想的话，我可以成为一名科学家”。这是我真正希望他们从球衣中得到的。”穆罕默德说道。）可知他想孩子们得到学习科学的自信，故选D。
C
Scientists have recently developed a method to 3D-print greener buildings using local soil that they say has the potential to revolutionise the construction industry.
Sarbajit Banerjee, a professor of chemistry and materials science and engineering at Texas A&M University, said 3D printing enabled a versatility that allowed them to print entire architectural facades, although getting such structures to meet existing building regulations remained a significant challenge.
Concrete remains the primary material used in many construction projects but it cannot be recycled and requires a lot of energy to mix and transport. The research team's aim is to print structures using the type of soil that can be found in any garden.
“While the wndespread use of concrete has widespread access to housing and enabled the growth of cities, this has come at a considerable environmental cost,” said Banerjee.
“The move to 3D-print concrete threatens to exacerbate this problem. However, we envision a new example of construction that uses naturally sourced materials. Using such materials will further pave the way for building designs that are specifically adapted to the needs of the local climate.
What's more, the use of local materials would reduce the need to transport concrete long distances, further reducing the environmental impact of the buildings.
The research team's plan to replace concrete with the earth beneath our feet depends on their ability to improve the soil's capability to stand the weight of the whole house, to which Banerjee said they “are making excellent progress”.
Once they have a clearer idea of the limits of the technology, Banerjee and his team plan to further investigate how it might allow for building on other planets. For instance, they have worked on addressing the problem of building all-weather roads in the subarctic. They hope the technology could one day be used beyond Earth, to create settlements on the moon or even Mars.
28. What's the latest development in construction
A. Recycling concrete. B. Reducing the construction cost.
C. 3D-printing buildings from local soil. D. Changing the construction regulations.
29. What does the underlined word “exacerbate” in paragraph 5 probably mean
A. Address. B. Worsen. C. Relieve. D. Simplify.
30. What is the condition for replacing concrete with the earth
A. The local climate. B. The cost of transportation.
C. The environmental footprint. D. The soil's weight-bearing capability.
31. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The outlook for further studies. B. The explorations of the subarctic.
C. The limits of the new technology. D. The barrier to building on other planets.
【答案】28. C 29. B 30. D 31. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。科学家最近开发了一种利用当地土壤3D打印绿色建筑的方法，他们表示，这种方法有可能彻底改变建筑业。文章介绍了这一方法的特点以及仍然面临的问题。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Scientists have recently developed a method to 3D-print greener buildings using local soil that they say has the potential to revolutionise the construction industry.( 科学家最近开发了一种利用当地土壤3d打印绿色建筑的方法，他们表示，这种方法有可能彻底改变建筑业)”可知，建筑业最新发展是利用当地土壤3D打印建筑。故选C。
【29题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第四段““While the wndespread use of concrete has widespread access to housing and enabled the growth of cities, this has come at a considerable environmental cost,” said Banerjee.(班纳吉说：“虽然混凝土的广泛使用为住房和城市的发展提供了条件，但这也付出了相当大的环境代价。”)”可知，采用3D打印混凝土可能会恶化环境问题，故画线词意思是“恶化”。A. Address.演说；B. Worsen.恶化；C. Relieve. 减轻；D. Simplify.简化。故选B。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The research team's plan to replace concrete with the earth beneath our feet depends on their ability to improve the soil's capability to stand the weight of the whole house, to which Banerjee said they “are making excellent progress”.(研究小组用我们脚下的土地取代混凝土的计划取决于他们提高土壤承受整个房屋重量的能力，Banerjee说他们在这方面“取得了卓越的进展”)”可知，用泥土代替混凝土的条件是土壤的承重能力。故选D。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Once they have a clearer idea of the limits of the technology, Banerjee and his team plan to further investigate how it might allow for building on other planets. For instance, they have worked on addressing the problem of building all-weather roads in the subarctic. They hope the technology could one day be used beyond Earth, to create settlements on the moon or even Mars.(一旦他们对这项技术的局限性有了更清晰的认识，班纳吉和他的团队计划进一步研究如何在其他星球上建造。例如，他们致力于解决在亚北极地区修建全天候公路的问题。他们希望这项技术有一天能被用于地球以外的地方，在月球甚至火星上建立定居点)”可知，最后一段主要讲了进一步研究的前景。故选A。
D
More than half the world's population live in cities, and by 2050 the United Nations expects that proportion to reach 68 percent. This means more homes, roads, and other infrastructure. Such a construction boom is a great challenge for tackling climate change, because making steel and concrete generates around 8% of the world's anthropogenic carbon-dioxide emissions. If cities are to expand and become greener at the same time, they must be made from something else.
Chicago might become part of the answer. In recent years, wooden buildings have been getting steadily taller. The current record is held by the 85-meter-tall Mjostarnet building in Norway, completed in 2019.But this would be dwarfed by the River Beech Tower, a 228-meter building proposed for a site beside the Chicago River.
As the American Association for the Advancement of Science （AAAS） meeting heard this week, wood is one of the most promising sustainable alternatives to steel and concrete. It is not, however, everyday lumber, chipboard or plywood that is attracting the interest of architects. Rather, it is a material called engineered timber. This is a mix of different layers, each designed to meet the requirements of specific components such as floors, panels, cross-braces, and beams. Engineered timber is, moreover, usually made into large sections of a building in a factory. That cuts down on the number of deliveries that need to get to a construction site.
If building with wood takes off, it does raise concerns about there being enough trees to go round. But with sustainably managed forests that should not be a problem, says Dr. Ramage. A family-sized apartment requires about 30 cubic meters of timber, and he estimates Europe's sustainable forests alone grow that amount every seven seconds. Nor is fire a risk, for engineered timber does not burn easily.
32. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 1
A. Green expansion of cities.
B. The large population in cities.
C. The great need for infrastructure.
D. Negative effects of urbanization.
33. What is special about Mjostarnet building in Norway
A. It's a historical attraction.
B. It's the tallest wooden building.
C. It's second to the River Beech Tower.
D. It's beside the Chicago River.
34. Which of the following is a benefit of engineered timber
A. It arouses interest in architects.
B. It is made up of different layers.
C. It can be processed for different uses.
D. It can be delivered to the construction site.
35. What is Dr. Ramage's attitude towards wooden building
A. Optimistic. B. Doubtful.
C. Casual. D. Subjective.
【答案】32. D 33. B 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了基础设施的建造中多使用木材会减少二氧化碳的排放，缓解气候变化的挑战。
【32题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Such a construction boom is a great challenge for tackling climate change, because making steel and concrete generates around 8% of the world's anthropogenic carbon-dioxide emissions. (这样的建筑热潮对应对气候变化是一个巨大的挑战，因为制造钢铁和混凝土产生了约8%的全球人为二氧化碳排放。)”及本段内容可知，文章第一段主要讨论了城市化的负面影响。故选D。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The current record is held by the 85-meter-tall Mjostarnet building in Norway, completed in 2019. (目前的纪录是由挪威于2019年建成的85米高的Mjostarnet大楼保持的。)”可知，挪威Mjostarnet大楼是目前最高的木制建筑。故选B。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“This is a mix of different layers, each designed to meet the requirements of specific components such as floors, panels, cross-braces, and beams. (这是一种不同层的混合，每层设计都满足特定组件的要求，如地板、面板、交叉支撑和梁。)”可知，工程木材的好处是它可以加工不同的用途。故选C。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“But with sustainably managed forests that should not be a problem, says Dr. Ramage. A family-sized apartment requires about 30 cubic meters of timber, and he estimates Europe's sustainable forests alone grow that amount every seven seconds. Nor is fire a risk, for engineered timber does not burn easily. (但Ramage博士说，对于可持续管理的森林来说，这应该不是问题。一个家庭大小的公寓需要大约30立方米的木材，他估计仅欧洲的可持续森林就每7秒钟增长这么多。火灾也不存在风险，因为工程木材不易燃烧。)”可推断，Ramage博士对木质建筑的态度是乐观的。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.
Everything is practice. When we learn ballet, gymnastics or soccer, we practice these movements in a conscious and repeated way. Through planned and repeated practice, we become good at these movements. ____36____ There's more to life than non-stop practice. Conscious living is the key to real health, growth and success.
Each day, we repeat movements, patterns of thought and behavior, and ways of interacting with others. With repeated practice, we become good at these things. If you constantly check Facebook or Twitter, that is practice. ____37____
In most cases, your actions are driven largely by your unconscious mind and most of the time you allow your unconscious and conditioned habits to take over. When you are conscious of what you are doing, you can decide whether this is an action or a thought pattern you want to practice or if there's an alternative you'd rather be good at. ____38____ The reality is that you won't always remember to do this, so remind yourself.
____39____ Studies show that the concept of life control is extremely necessary to your health, happiness and success. Through conscious living you can learn to listen more deeply to those around you and your own inner voice.
Changing your habits within a short space of time is not a practical solution in that the habit you're really changing is due to repeated practice. ____40____ Give yourself permission to make mistakes without feelings of guilt.
A. As a matter of fact, our entire life is like this.
B. Conscious living leaves you in charge of your life.
C. You have to try even harder to be perfect every moment.
D. You are forming the habit, usually without much awareness.
E. Gradually you make choices that reflect your beliefs and attitudes.
F. Habits are hard to change, especially if you try to change all of them.
G. If you learn to be conscious, you can practice what you want to be good at.
【答案】36. A 37. D 38. E 39. B 40. F
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要论述了练习的重要性以及练习对人们生活的一些影响。
【36题详解】
根据上文“Everything is practice. When we learn ballet, gymnastics or soccer, we practice these movements in a conscious and repeated way. Through planned and repeated practice, we become good at these movements.(一切都是练习。当我们学习芭蕾舞、体操或足球时，我们会有意识地反复练习这些动作。通过有计划的反复练习，我们变得擅长这些动作)”以及后文“There's more to life than non-stop practice. Conscious living is the key to real health, growth and success.(生活不仅仅是不停的练习。有意识的生活是真正健康、成长和成功的关键)”可知，后文提到生活不仅仅是练习，可知本句是在说明生活就是练习。故A选项“事实上，我们的整个生活就是这样”符合语境，故选A。
【37题详解】
根据上文“Each day, we repeat movements, patterns of thought and behavior, and ways of interacting with others. With repeated practice, we become good at these things. If you constantly check Facebook or Twitter, that is practice.(每一天，我们都在重复动作、思维和行为模式，以及与他人互动的方式。通过反复的练习，我们变得擅长这些事情。如果你经常查看Facebook或Twitter，那就是练习)”可知，上文提到经常查看Facebook或Twitter，那就是练习，可见是在说明日常习惯。故D选项“你正在形成习惯，通常没有意识到”符合语境，故选D。
【38题详解】
根据上文“In most cases, your actions are driven largely by your unconscious mind and most of the time you allow your unconscious and conditioned habits to take over. When you are conscious of what you are doing, you can decide whether this is an action or a thought pattern you want to practice or if there's an alternative you'd rather be good at.(在大多数情况下，你的行为很大程度上是由你的潜意识驱动的，大多数时候，你允许你的潜意识和条件反射习惯接管。当你意识到你在做什么时，你可以决定这是你想要练习的一种行为或一种思维模式，还是有一种你更愿意擅长的选择)”以及后文“The reality is that you won't always remember to do this, so remind yourself.(现实是，你不会总是记得这样做，所以要提醒自己)”可知，上文提到行为很大程度上是由你的潜意识驱动的，可见做出的选择反映了你的信念和态度。故E选项“渐渐地，你做出的选择反映了你的信念和态度”符合语境，故选E。
【39题详解】
根据后文“Studies show that the concept of life control is extremely necessary to your health, happiness and success. Through conscious living you can learn to listen more deeply to those around you and your own inner voice.(研究表明，控制生活的观念对你的健康、幸福和成功是极其必要的。通过有意识的生活，你可以学会更深入地倾听你周围的人和你自己内在的声音)”可知，后文提到控制生活的观念对你的健康、幸福和成功是极其必要的，可见本段是在说明要有意识的掌控自己的生活。故B选项“有意识的生活让你掌控自己的生活”符合语境，故选B。
【40题详解】
根据上文“Changing your habits within a short space of time is not a practical solution in that the habit you're really changing is due to repeated practice.(在短时间内改变你的习惯不是一个实际的解决方案，因为你真正要改变的习惯是由于反复练习)”以及后文“Give yourself permission to make mistakes without feelings of guilt.(允许自己犯错误而不感到内疚)”可知，上文提到在短时间内改变你的习惯不是一个实际的解决方案，可见要改变习惯很难。故F选项“习惯很难改变，尤其是当你试图改变所有的习惯时”符合语境，故选F。
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。
In 2017 I was on my way back from a trip to Egypt when I received a text from Harriet next door. The ____41____ between our gardens had been damaged in a storm. It was winter and, frankly, if she hadn't told me, I probably wouldn't have ____42____ .
Last year, the fence had long been ____43____, Harriet and I spent those first weeks of lockdown（居家隔离）、 ____44____ over the fence. The houses are on a slant (斜坡); I had to put a chair on top of an outdoor table to get the ____45____ .Sometimes she'd launch a Club bar over to ____46____ me a cup of tea.
Around the same time, walking to the ____47____, I stopped to pet an all-white dog, and an elderly lady. ____48____ at her door. Soon, I was ____49____ waving through her window to see if she needed any food or drink. It was a mutually beneficial human _____50_____.
Neighbours can be _____51_____: loud voices, the sound of arguing and door slamming. But I have never really _____52_____ that only country folk are there for their neighbours. When I first moved into my flat in the city, a stranger I _____53_____ helped me carry a wardrobe, even though a(n) _____54_____ would have been easier.
Neighbours truly did become good _____55_____ . I hope I am a good neighbour in the way that mine have often been.
41. A. track B. gate C. fence D. sign
42. A. noticed B. remembered C. panicked D. survived
43. A. removed B. repaired C. painted D. broken
44. A. climbing B. overlooking C. chatting D. singing
45. A. idea B. sunshine C. balance D. height
46. A. offer B. allow C. expect D. promise
47. A. school B. shop C. church D. clinic
48. A. complained B. bargained C. appeared D. filmed
49. A. regularly B. hesitantly C. unwillingly D. surprisingly
50. A. achievement B. interaction C. experience D. challenge
51. A. rewarding B. demanding C. exciting D. annoying
52. A. explained B. required C. believed D. understood
53. A. followed B. encountered C. employed D. ignored
54. A. excuse B. argument C. pause D. suggestion
55. A. porters B. guides C. shoppers D. friends
【答案】41. C 42. A 43. B 44. C 45. D 46. A 47. B 48. C 49. A 50. B 51. D 52. C 53. B 54. A 55. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者通过和邻居之间的互动，认为邻居之间也能成为很好的朋友。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们花园之间的篱笆在一场暴风雨中被破坏了。A. track小径，路线；B. gate大门；C. fence篱笆，栅栏；D. sign标记，符号。根据“Last year, the fence had long been ____3____”可知，此处是信息词fence的词汇复现。故选C。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当时是冬天，坦白说，如果她没有告诉我，我可能不会注意到。A. noticed注意；B. remember记得；C. panicked恐慌；D. survived幸存。根据“if she hadn't told me”可知，如果邻居没有告诉作者，她还没有注意到篱笆坏了。故选A。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：去年，篱笆早就修好了，封锁后的头几个星期里，哈丽特和我隔着围墙聊天。A. removed移除；B. repaired修理；C. painted绘画；D. broken破坏。根据上文“The ____1____ between our gardens had been damaged in a storm.”可知，之前篱笆坏了，去年修好了。故选B。
【44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. climbing爬；B. overlooking忽略，俯视；C. chatting聊天；D. singing唱歌。根据“Harriet and I spent those first weeks of lockdown”可知，此处表示居家隔离后的头几个星期里，哈丽特和作者隔着篱笆聊天。故选C。
【45题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：房子在一个斜坡上；为了达到这个高度，我不得不在户外的桌子上放一把椅子。A. idea主意；B. sunshine阳光；C. balance平衡；D. height高度。根据“The houses are on a slant”可知，因为房子之间的坡度，需要在户外的桌子上放一把椅子才能达到高度。故选D。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：有时她会在开的一个俱乐部酒吧请我喝杯茶。A. offer提供；B. allow允许；C. expect期待；D. promise承诺。根据“a cup of tea”可知，邻居请她喝茶。故选A。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：大约在同一时间，我走到商店，停下来抚摸一只全白的狗，一位老妇人出现在她的门口。 A. school学校；B. shop商店；C. church教堂；D. clinic小诊所。根据“Sometimes she'd launch a Club bar”可知，此处是指在商店门口。故选B。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. complained抱怨；B. bargained讨价还加；C. appeared出现；D. filmed把……摄影成片。根据“Soon, I was ____9____ waving through her window to see if she needed any food or drink.”可知，，一位老妇人出现在她的门口。故选C。
【49题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：很快，我就经常向她的窗口挥手，看她是否需要食物或饮料。A. regularly有规律地；B. hesitantly犹豫地；C. unwillingly不愿意地；D. surprisingly惊讶地。根据“It was a mutually beneficial human ____10____.”可知，作者认为这样的互动很好，所以会经常向她的窗口挥手。故选A。
【50题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是一种互惠互利的人际交往。A. achievement成就；B. interaction互动；C. experience经历，经验；D. challenge挑战。根据“Soon, I was ____9____ waving through her window to see if she needed any food or drink.”可知，作者认为这是互惠互利的互动。故选B。
【51题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：邻居可能很烦人：发出大嗓门、争吵声和摔门声。A. rewarding值得的；B. demanding要求高的；C. exciting令人兴奋的；D. annoying使恼怒的。根据“loud voices, the sound of arguing and door slamming.”可知，有时候邻居可能很烦人。故选D。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但我从来都不相信只有乡下人才会去拜访他们的邻居。A. explained解释；B. required要求；C. believed相信；D. understood理解。根据“never”和“only country folk are there for their neighbours.”可知，作者从来都不相信只有乡下人才会去拜访他们的邻居。故选C。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我刚搬进我在城市的公寓时，我遇到一个陌生人帮我搬了一个衣柜，尽管找个借口会更容易些。A. followed跟着；B. encountered遇到；C. employed雇佣；D. ignored忽视。根据“ helped me carry a wardrobe”可知，作者刚搬进自己所在城市的公寓时，遇到一个陌生人帮助了自己。故选B。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. excuse借口，理由；B. argument争论，论点；C. pause停顿；D. suggestion建议。此处表示作者认为那位陌生人本可以找个理由拒绝自己。故选A。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：邻居们真的成为了好朋友。A. porters搬运工；B. guides向导；C. shoppers购物者；D. friends朋友。根据“I hope I am a good neighbour in the way that mine have often been.”可知，作者认为自己的邻居都是好邻居，因此他们成为了朋友。故选D。
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。
Why do people like living in cities There are more job ____56____ (opportunity). Medical service and education are usually ____57____ better quality. Cultural attractions and entertainment outlets（娱乐场所） are more widespread.
That's ____58____ more people from counties and villages prefer to move into cities. Meanwhile, some rural communities may grow to form cities or urban centers, too.
This process ____59____ (call)“urbanization”. It is ____60____ (close)linked to modernization and industrialization. The level of urbanization is measured by comparing the urban population to the total population.
____61____ (build) a xiaokang society in all respects, the number of urban residents（居民）should be over 50 percent of the population.
Forty years ago, less than one-fifth of China's population ____62____ (live) in cities. In 2019, the percentage of China's urban population was 60.6 percent.
According to the World Bank, a more rapid process of urbanization could help speed up economic ____63____ (grow).Urbanization has other important benefits, such as convenient transportation facilities, the pursuit of ____64____ (high) profit and access to more opportunities. But it could also put more pressure on _____65_____ (exist) infrastructures（基础设施）, social services and public health systems.
【答案】56. opportunities
57. of 58. why
59. is called
60. closely
61. To build
62. lived 63. growth
64. higher 65. existing
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了城市化及其利弊。
【56题详解】
考查名词。句意：这里有更多的工作。opportunity为可数名词，根据前面的There are 可知这里需要复数形式，故填opportunities。
【57题详解】
考查介词。句意：医疗服务和教育通常质量更好。be of quality为固定短语，意为“质量上成”。故填of。
【58题详解】
考查表语从句。句意：这就是为什么更多的人从县里和农村搬到城市。空处引导表语从句，从句缺少原因状语，需用连接副词why引导。故填why。
【59题详解】
考查动词时态语态。句意：这个过程被称为“城市化”。根据前后文可知用一般现在时态，翻译为“被称为”应用被动形式，主语是单数，故填is called。
【60题详解】
考查副词。句意：它与现代化、工业化密切相关。空格处修饰动词词组linked to，需要副词形式，表示程度深，故填closely。
【61题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：为了全面建设小康社会，城市居民的数量应该超过人口的50%。should be为谓语动词，空处需填非谓语动词作目的状语，需填不定式形式。故填To build。
【62题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：40年前，不到五分之一的中国人口居住在城市。空格处需要动词做谓语，根据时间状语Forty years ago， 需要一般过去时，故填lived。
【63题详解】
考查名词。句意：根据世界银行的报告，更快速的城市化进程有助于加速经济增长。economic作宾语的定语，空格处缺宾语，需要名词形式，且不可数，故填growth。
64题详解】
考查形容词：城市化还有其他重要的好处，如便利的交通设施，更高利润的追求和获得更多的机会。根据and后面并列结构more opportunities可知，空格处缺形容词的比较级，故填higher。
【65题详解】
考查形容词。句意：但这也可能给现有的基础设施、社会服务和公共卫生系统带来更大的压力。修饰名词infrastructures用形容词，表示“现有的”，故填existing。
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 上个月，你校举行了教师节庆祝活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.参加人员；
2.活动内容；
3.活动反响。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The Teachers' Day Celebration
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】The Teachers' Day Celebration
To mark the 37th Teachers' Day, a grand celebration was held in the Lecture Hall of our school last month. Present at the celebration were the staff members as well as all the students.
The headmaster delivered a brief speech, followed by the award ceremony, at which some teachers were acknowledged with honors. Students also gave wonderful performances to express their gratitude to their beloved teachers.
The celebration has further promoted the social norms of respecting teachers and valuing education.
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生为校英文报写一篇报道，介绍教师节庆祝活动。
【详解】1.词汇积累
盛大的：magnificent→grand
演讲：lecture→speech
认可：recognize→acknowledge
感谢：appreciation→gratitude
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：To mark the 37th Teachers' Day, a grand celebration was held in the Lecture Hall of our school last month. Present at the celebration were the staff members as well as all the students.
拓展句：To mark the 37th Teachers' Day, a grand celebration was held in the Lecture Hall of our school last month, where present at the celebration were the staff members as well as all the students.
【点睛】[高分句型1] To mark the 37th Teachers' Day, a grand celebration was held in the Lecture Hall of our school last month. (运用了不定式作目的状语)
[高分句型2] The headmaster delivered a brief speech, followed by the award ceremony, at which some teachers were acknowledged with honors. (运用了介词+关系代词结构非限制性定语从句)
第二节（满分25分）
67. 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。
Mom was in extreme pain of cancer. I sat outdoors, watching the bees flying from one flower to another. I studied Mom's face, thinking how I could take her mind off the pain she was suffering. Her strong belief had always inspired and encouraged me. It was my turn to do the same for her—to encourage her to cheer up.
“Are the flowers in the field beautiful ” Mom asked weakly. She managed to find beauty in nature. Suddenly, I had an idea and asked her, “How about getting some flowers we can plant together in front of the house ” Mom's face slowly lit up and smiled. She said, “It sounds great.” Then we slowly climbed into the car.
Soon, we were wandering through rows and rows of colorful flowers. Mom's pain was forgotten temporarily as she bent over to choose a bunch of red roses. “Oh, how beautiful,” she whispered, pressing the flowers against her face.
A young lady approached and said, “Hello, ladies. It's a beautiful day for planting flowers. My name is Jenny. You can choose and buy whatever flowers you like.”
She was young and beautiful and I said thanks to her. I hurried to Mom's side, “I think we will have enough flowers to plant, Mom. Would you mind waiting in the car while I pay for them ”
“Let me carry the flowers for you,” Jenny smiled and said, “You are so kind and patient with your mother.” I replied, “Thank you. Mom is experiencing great pain because of her cancer. What I am doing is make her happy and forget her pain.” Suddenly, Jenny froze in her tracks.
She said, “My mom has cancer, too. May I please add your Mom's name to hers I'd be proud to pray for both of them—overcoming the difficulties and achieving a victory as soon as possible.”
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。
Hearing what she said, we were very inspired.
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Mom was so happy that we talked a lot on the way home.
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【答案】 Hearing what she said, we were very inspired. I extended my gratitude to her, hugging her in my arms. Looking back, I saw Mom beamed a warm smile with tears twinkling in her eyes. Jenny smiled and then carefully packed up the flowers for us before reaching for a pen and a piece of paper. She said, “Now please give me your names and I will remember you forever.” After writing down our names on the paper, we said goodbye to her and headed back home.
Mom was so happy that we talked a lot on the way home. Mom prayed for Jenny's mom, for those suffering from cancer and for ourselves. She thanked me for asking her to go out that day. She smiled at those passing by and said hello to them even though they didn't hear what she was saying. On arriving at home, Mom asked me to plant the flowers in the garden so that they could grow, bloom and bring beauty to our home. I was happy that what I had done could make Mom cheer up and forget her pain gradually.
【解析】
【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了母亲患有癌症，为了鼓励母亲积极战胜病魔，两人去买花打算种起来，碰巧花店老板的母亲也有同样遭遇，老板提议给两个母亲一起祈福，互相鼓励的温馨邂逅。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“听了她的话，我们深受鼓舞。”可知，第一段可描写作者与花店老板的交心，两人对相似经历和积极态度所感动。
②由第二段首句内容“妈妈很高兴，我们在回家的路上谈了很多。”可知，第二段可描写作者和母亲回家路上的对买花经历的交谈和对所买鲜花的处理。
2.续写线索：听了老板的话——表示感谢——写上名字并告别——陪回家——交心——种花.
词汇激活
行为类
①一起走路：choose a bunch of red roses/pick a bouquet of red roses
②.回家：go back home/return home
③让她开心：make her happy/let her happy
情绪类
①深受鼓舞：be inspired /be encouraged/feel empowered
②忘记痛苦： Mom's pain was forgotten/ take her mind off the pain
【点睛】[高分句型1]. I extended my gratitude to her, hugging her in my arms.（由现在分词hugging做主句的伴随状语）
[高分句型2]. After writing down our names on the paper, we said goodbye to her and headed back home.（由连接词after引导时间状语从句）
[高分句型3]. Mom prayed for Jenny's mom, for those suffering from cancer and for ourselves.（由for引导的表原因的并列句）英语
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第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What caused the man's problem
A. A brush. B. A new soap. C. Some milk.
2. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. A famous writer. B. A series of books. C. A friend named Ken.
3. When is the test
A. Tomorrow. B. In a week. C. In a month.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On a mountain. B. Down in a valley. C. By the sea.
5. What are the burgers made with
A. Ham. B. Chicken. C. Vegetables.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What did the woman want to do
A. Rent an apartment. B. Send a message. C. Buy a house.
7. What would the speakers do next
A. Meet the nice house owner.
B. Find the subway station.
C. Look for another flat.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. How is the man's project going
A. He hasn't started yet.
B. He is almost finished.
C. He has finished less than 50%.
9. What does the woman think about her project
A. It is time-saving. B. It is difficult. C. It is boring.
10. Which subject are the two speakers' projects about
A. History. B. Theater. C. Literature.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. What did the students do first after they arrived at the care home
A. They cooked some food.
B. They set up some activities.
C. They helped clean some rooms.
12. What did the elderly probably enjoy the most
A. Watching the play.
B. Working on some art.
C. Having company during the day.
13. Why did the students visit the care home
A. To get extra credits.
B. To make some money.
C. To do volunteer work.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What did the man use to be
A. A teacher. B. A shopkeeper. C. A security guard.
15. What do we know about the woman
A. She has just retired.
B. She has just moved home.
C. She has just been married.
16. How long will the woman stay in town
A. For two weeks. B. For one month. C. For two months.
17. What does the man say about the town he lives in
A. It's dangerous.
B. It's not suitable for young people.
C. It's hard for the old to find a job there.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. Who is the speaker
A. A coach. B. A program host. C. A sports fan.
19. When docs the talk take place
A. During a game. B. Before a game. C. After a game.
20. What is the purpose of the talk
A. To put pressure on team members.
B. To inspire team members.
C. To praise team members.
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，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Style and comfortable stays don't come at too high a price for visitors in this selection of new hostels （旅社） across Europe. You can eat, sleep and meet without it costing the earth.
The Burgoyne Hostel
There are 11 bedrooms with views of mighty mountains, plus sitting rooms with fires. The 1783bar and restaurant serves great food Late August will see a mix of agricultural shows and the Richmond Walking, 18-26 September.
The Principal Hostel
This is a hotel with sweeping staircases and high ceilings - but isn't locked to its past There's a luxurious indoor pool and a restaurant serving British cuisine. If you're pressed for time, there's an exit straight on to Platform 1 of York station at the back of the hotel.
The Wensleydale Hostel
Opened in 2019, this 17th-century inn is in a picturesque spot in Yorkshire. It's a labour of love for the owners Charles and Fiona Merchie who are bringing the place back to life room by room. Rented e-bikes can be delivered to the hotel. Fishing can also be arranged.
The Black Swan Hostel
Tommy Banks was the youngest British chef to win a Michelin star when he took over the kitchen inherited（继承）from his parents. It serves exceptionally good, hearty food made from produce grown in the pub's own garden. Booking several months ahead for one of the nine bedrooms is essential
21. Which of the following is most conveniently accessible
A. The Principal Hostel. B. The Burgoyne Hostel.
C. The Wensleydale Hostel. D. The Shibden Hostel.
22. What can visitors do in both the Burgoyne Hostel and the Wensleydale Hoste1
A. Ride e-bikes. B. Go Fishing.
C. Enjoy the scenery. D. Attend festivals.
23. Which of the following highlights the Black Swan Hostel
A. Booking in advance. B. Homegrown food.
C. Insufficient rooms. D. Inherited kitchen.
B
A high school senior in California called Ahmed Muhammad has started an organization that designs science kits（配套工具） for primary school students. He launched Kits Cubed to introduce kids to the wonders of science through fun, affordable, and accessible means, which owed to a babysitting experience.
He was babysitting his nephew when he decided that the activity for the day would be a science experiment. His nephew told him that he hated science because he was bad at it. “He literally loved everything and then when I brought up science, he doubted himself,” Muhammad told CNN. Muhammad was not going to let his nephew's self-doubt continue, so he decided to use simple science experiments to convince him that he was not bad at science.
“We went to the store together and I had him pick out potatoes, and then I went to the hardware store to buy some copper nails, some galvanized（镀锌的） nails and some wire. And then, we made a battery out of them,” he said. That was how Muhammad successfully convinced his nephew that he was not bad at science. “He actually likes science now,” he said.
From this experience, Muhammad started thinking to help more kids like his nephew. With the help of his teachers, he started designing science kits that explored real science concepts with simple everyday materials. So far, Kits Cubed sells three kinds of kits, with three experiments in each kit. Each kit sells for $15.
According to Muhammad, Kits Cubed has reached more than 2,000 young people in Oakland so far. “My nephew told me he was bad at science. He didn't like it. I want to remove that thought, and replace it with ‘I'm good at science and I can be a scientist if I want to’. That's what I really want them to get out of the kits,” said Muhammad.
24. What can we learn from Muhammad's babysitting experience
A. Children usually hate scientific experiments.
B. Muhammad extended his nephew's interest.
C. Muhammad got along well with his nephew.
D. Children could hardly remove self-doubt.
25. What can we know about the science kits
A. They are still in the trial period.
B. They use easily available materials.
C. They include three experiments in total.
D. They are independently designed by Muhammad.
26. Which of the following could best describe Ahmed Muhammad
A. Creative and capable.
B. Active and independent.
C. Tolerant and hard-working.
D. Humorous and warm-hearted.
27 What does Muhammad really expect children to gain from his science kits
A. The ability to do some research.
B. The respect for science and scientists.
C. The understanding of science concepts.
D. The confidence in learning science well.
C
Scientists have recently developed a method to 3D-print greener buildings using local soil that they say has the potential to revolutionise the construction industry.
Sarbajit Banerjee, a professor of chemistry and materials science and engineering at Texas A&M University, said 3D printing enabled a versatility that allowed them to print entire architectural facades, although getting such structures to meet existing building regulations remained a significant challenge.
Concrete remains the primary material used in many construction projects but it cannot be recycled and requires a lot of energy to mix and transport. The research team's aim is to print structures using the type of soil that can be found in any garden.
“While the wndespread use of concrete has widespread access to housing and enabled the growth of cities, this has come at a considerable environmental cost,” said Banerjee.
“The move to 3D-print concrete threatens to exacerbate this problem. However, we envision a new example of construction that uses naturally sourced materials. Using such materials will further pave the way for building designs that are specifically adapted to the needs of the local climate.
What's more, the use of local materials would reduce the need to transport concrete long distances, further reducing the environmental impact of the buildings.
The research team's plan to replace concrete with the earth beneath our feet depends on their ability to improve the soil's capability to stand the weight of the whole house, to which Banerjee said they “are making excellent progress”.
Once they have a clearer idea of the limits of the technology, Banerjee and his team plan to further investigate how it might allow for building on other planets. For instance, they have worked on addressing the problem of building all-weather roads in the subarctic. They hope the technology could one day be used beyond Earth, to create settlements on the moon or even Mars.
28. What's the latest development in construction
A. Recycling concrete. B. Reducing the construction cost.
C. 3D-printing buildings from local soil. D. Changing the construction regulations.
29. What does the underlined word “exacerbate” in paragraph 5 probably mean
A. Address. B. Worsen. C. Relieve. D. Simplify.
30 What is the condition for replacing concrete with the earth
A. The local climate. B. The cost of transportation.
C. The environmental footprint. D. The soil's weight-bearing capability.
31. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The outlook for further studies. B. The explorations of the subarctic.
C. The limits of the new technology. D. The barrier to building on other planets.
D
More than half the world's population live in cities, and by 2050 the United Nations expects that proportion to reach 68 percent. This means more homes, roads, and other infrastructure. Such a construction boom is a great challenge for tackling climate change, because making steel and concrete generates around 8% of the world's anthropogenic carbon-dioxide emissions. If cities are to expand and become greener at the same time, they must be made from something else.
Chicago might become part of the answer. In recent years, wooden buildings have been getting steadily taller. The current record is held by the 85-meter-tall Mjostarnet building in Norway, completed in 2019.But this would be dwarfed by the River Beech Tower, a 228-meter building proposed for a site beside the Chicago River.
As the American Association for the Advancement of Science （AAAS） meeting heard this week, wood is one of the most promising sustainable alternatives to steel and concrete. It is not, however, everyday lumber, chipboard or plywood that is attracting the interest of architects. Rather, it is a material called engineered timber. This is a mix of different layers, each designed to meet the requirements of specific components such as floors, panels, cross-braces, and beams. Engineered timber is, moreover, usually made into large sections of a building in a factory. That cuts down on the number of deliveries that need to get to a construction site.
If building with wood takes off, it does raise concerns about there being enough trees to go round. But with sustainably managed forests that should not be a problem, says Dr. Ramage. A family-sized apartment requires about 30 cubic meters of timber, and he estimates Europe's sustainable forests alone grow that amount every seven seconds. Nor is fire a risk, for engineered timber does not burn easily.
32. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 1
A. Green expansion of cities.
B. The large population in cities.
C. The great need for infrastructure.
D. Negative effects of urbanization.
33. What is special about Mjostarnet building in Norway
A. It's a historical attraction.
B. It's the tallest wooden building.
C. It's second to the River Beech Tower.
D. It's beside the Chicago River.
34. Which of the following is a benefit of engineered timber
A. It arouses interest in architects.
B. It is made up of different layers.
C. It can be processed for different uses.
D. It can be delivered to the construction site.
35. What is Dr. Ramage's attitude towards wooden building
A. Optimistic. B. Doubtful.
C. Casual. D. Subjective.
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.
Everything is practice. When we learn ballet, gymnastics or soccer, we practice these movements in a conscious and repeated way. Through planned and repeated practice, we become good at these movements. ____36____ There's more to life than non-stop practice. Conscious living is the key to real health, growth and success.
Each day, we repeat movements, patterns of thought and behavior, and ways of interacting with others. With repeated practice, we become good at these things. If you constantly check Facebook or Twitter, that is practice. ____37____
In most cases, your actions are driven largely by your unconscious mind and most of the time you allow your unconscious and conditioned habits to take over. When you are conscious of what you are doing, you can decide whether this is an action or a thought pattern you want to practice or if there's an alternative you'd rather be good at. ____38____ The reality is that you won't always remember to do this, so remind yourself.
____39____ Studies show that the concept of life control is extremely necessary to your health, happiness and success. Through conscious living you can learn to listen more deeply to those around you and your own inner voice.
Changing your habits within a short space of time is not a practical solution in that the habit you're really changing is due to repeated practice. ____40____ Give yourself permission to make mistakes without feelings of guilt.
A. As a matter of fact, our entire life is like this.
B. Conscious living leaves you in charge of your life.
C. You have to try even harder to be perfect every moment.
D. You are forming the habit, usually without much awareness.
E. Gradually, you make choices that reflect your beliefs and attitudes.
F. Habits are hard to change, especially if you try to change all of them.
G. If you learn to be conscious, you can practice what you want to be good at.
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。
In 2017 I was on my way back from a trip to Egypt when I received a text from Harriet next door. The ____41____ between our gardens had been damaged in a storm. It was winter and, frankly, if she hadn't told me, I probably wouldn't have ____42____ .
Last year, the fence had long been ____43____, Harriet and I spent those first weeks of lockdown（居家隔离）、 ____44____ over the fence. The houses are on a slant (斜坡); I had to put a chair on top of an outdoor table to get the ____45____ .Sometimes she'd launch a Club bar over to ____46____ me a cup of tea.
Around the same time, walking to the ____47____, I stopped to pet an all-white dog, and an elderly lady. ____48____ at her door. Soon, I was ____49____ waving through her window to see if she needed any food or drink. It was a mutually beneficial human _____50_____.
Neighbours can be _____51_____: loud voices, the sound of arguing and door slamming. But I have never really _____52_____ that only country folk are there for their neighbours. When I first moved into my flat in the city, a stranger I _____53_____ helped me carry a wardrobe, even though a(n) _____54_____ would have been easier.
Neighbours truly did become good _____55_____ . I hope I am a good neighbour in the way that mine have often been.
41. A. track B. gate C. fence D. sign
42. A. noticed B. remembered C. panicked D. survived
43 A. removed B. repaired C. painted D. broken
44. A. climbing B. overlooking C. chatting D. singing
45. A. idea B. sunshine C. balance D. height
46. A. offer B. allow C. expect D. promise
47. A. school B. shop C. church D. clinic
48. A. complained B. bargained C. appeared D. filmed
49. A. regularly B. hesitantly C. unwillingly D. surprisingly
50. A. achievement B. interaction C. experience D. challenge
51. A. rewarding B. demanding C. exciting D. annoying
52. A. explained B. required C. believed D. understood
53. A. followed B. encountered C. employed D. ignored
54. A. excuse B. argument C. pause D. suggestion
55. A. porters B. guides C. shoppers D. friends
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。
Why do people like living in cities There are more job ____56____ (opportunity). Medical service and education are usually ____57____ better quality. Cultural attractions and entertainment outlets（娱乐场所） are more widespread.
That's ____58____ more people from counties and villages prefer to move into cities. Meanwhile, some rural communities may grow to form cities or urban centers, too.
This process ____59____ (call)“urbanization”. It is ____60____ (close)linked to modernization and industrialization. The level of urbanization is measured by comparing the urban population to the total population.
____61____ (build) a xiaokang society in all respects, the number of urban residents（居民）should be over 50 percent of the population.
Forty years ago, less than one-fifth of China's population ____62____ (live) in cities. In 2019, the percentage of China's urban population was 60.6 percent.
According to the World Bank, a more rapid process of urbanization could help speed up economic ____63____ (grow).Urbanization has other important benefits, such as convenient transportation facilities, the pursuit of ____64____ (high) profit and access to more opportunities. But it could also put more pressure on _____65_____ (exist) infrastructures（基础设施）, social services and public health systems.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 上个月，你校举行了教师节庆祝活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.参加人员；
2.活动内容；
3.活动反响。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The Teachers' Day Celebration
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第二节（满分25分）
67. 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。
Mom was in extreme pain of cancer. I sat outdoors, watching the bees flying from one flower to another. I studied Mom's face, thinking how I could take her mind off the pain she was suffering. Her strong belief had always inspired and encouraged me. It was my turn to do the same for her—to encourage her to cheer up.
“Are the flowers in the field beautiful ” Mom asked weakly. She managed to find beauty in nature. Suddenly, I had an idea and asked her, “How about getting some flowers we can plant together in front of the house ” Mom's face slowly lit up and smiled. She said, “It sounds great.” Then we slowly climbed into the car.
Soon, we were wandering through rows and rows of colorful flowers. Mom's pain was forgotten temporarily as she bent over to choose a bunch of red roses. “Oh, how beautiful,” she whispered, pressing the flowers against her face.
A young lady approached and said, “Hello, ladies. It's a beautiful day for planting flowers. My name is Jenny. You can choose and buy whatever flowers you like.”
She was young and beautiful and I said thanks to her. I hurried to Mom's side, “I think we will have enough flowers to plant, Mom. Would you mind waiting in the car while I pay for them ”
“Let me carry the flowers for you,” Jenny smiled and said, “You are so kind and patient with your mother.” I replied, “Thank you. Mom is experiencing great pain because of her cancer. What I am doing is make her happy and forget her pain.” Suddenly, Jenny froze in her tracks.
She said, “My mom has cancer, too. May I please add your Mom's name to hers I'd be proud to pray for both of them—overcoming the difficulties and achieving a victory as soon as possible.”
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。
Hearing what she said we were very inspired.
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Mom was so happy that we talked a lot on the way home.
