2021-2022学年湖南省邵阳邵东市第一中学高二上学期第一次月考英语试题
时量120分钟，总分150
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the speakers do tonight
A. Visit Mary. B. Go out of town. C. Host a dinner.
2. How does the woman go to work this week
A. By car. B. By bike. C. On foot.
3. What time does Dave’s meeting start
A. At 8:30. B. At 9:00. C. At 10:00.
4. What is Helen going to do
A. Buy some book. B. Study in the library. C. Attend a history class.
5. What is the woman’s feeling now
A. Relief. B. Regret. C. Embarrassment.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What is Tom busy doing
A. Raising money. B. Writing a lab report. C. Giving classes to children.
7. Who might be able to help Tom this week
A. Mike. B. Cathy. C. Jane
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why is Jack leaving early
A. To avoid getting stuck in traffic.
B. To enjoy the scenery on the way.
C. To buy some gifts for his family.
9. What does Judy often do at the railway station
A. Read books. B. Call some friends. C. Look around the shops.
10. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. What to do next year. B. Where to go for vacations. C. How to pass the waiting time.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why does Bill look troubled
A. He is short of money. B. He has made a big mistake. C. He is facing a tough choice.
12. What is Bill now
A. A college student. B. An army officer. C. A computer engineer.
13. What does the woman seem to suggest Bill do
A. Learn to repair cars. B. Decline the job offer. C. Ask his uncle for advice
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is the woman recommending to the man
A. A writer. B. A club. C. A course.
15. What is the woman reading now
A. The Beautiful Mind. B. The Great Gatsby. C. The Kite Runner.
16. How much time does the man have to read the book
A. Two weeks. B. Three weeks. C. Four weeks.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker doing
A. Reporting a study. B. Chairing a meeting. C. Teaching a class.
18. What should you pay most attention to when taking notes
A. Listening. B. Reading. C. Writing.
19. What is an advantage of using symbols in note-taking
A. It keeps information secret. B. It leaves space for future use.
C. It makes key words noticeable.
20. What will the speaker do next
A. Ask a few questions. B. Show some notes. C. Make a summary.
第二部分 阅读理解(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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
A
Washington, D.C. Bicycle Tours
Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
Duration: 3 hours
This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability — the cherry blossoms—disappear!
Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour
Duration: 3 hours (4 miles)
Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.
Capital City Bike Tour In Washington, D.C.
Duration: 3 hours
Morning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most, interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and fortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线) make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.
Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour
Duration: 3 hours (7miles)
Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.
1. Which tour do you need to book in advance
A. Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
B. Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.
C. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington.
D. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.
2. What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour
A. Meet famous people. B. Go to a national park.
C. Visit well-known museums. D. Enjoy interesting stories.
3. Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide
A. City maps. B. Cameras.
C. Meals. D. Safety lights.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇广告应用文。文章介绍了在Washington, D.C. 骑自行车旅行的四条路线的相关行程及注意事项。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.中的Reserve your spot before availability可知，这个骑行项目需要提前预约。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.中的Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks.可知，在这个活动中，你可以享受有趣的故事。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour中的All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.可知，所有骑行者都要装备反光背心和安全手电筒。故选D。
【点睛】本篇文章最容易出错的题是21题，究其原因是不熟悉词汇reserve的词义：预约。in advance意为“提前“。因此，高考前熟悉词汇和短语是重中之重的事情。Reserve your spot before availability — and the cherry blossoms — disappear在有效期和樱花消失前预约。
B
Alice Moore is a teenager entrepreneur(创业者), who in May 2015 set up her business AilieCandy. By the time she was 13, her company was worth millions of dollars with the invention of a super-sweet treat that could save kids’ teeth, instead of destroying them.
It all began when Moore visited a bank with her dad. On the outing, she was offered a candy bar. However, her dad reminded her that sugary treats were bad for her teeth. But Moore was sick of missing out on candies. So she desired to get round the warning, “Why can’t I make a healthy candy that’s good for my teeth so that my parents can’t say no to it ” With that in mind, Moore asked her dad if she could start her own candy company. He recommended that she do some research and talk to dentists about what a healthier candy would contain.
With her dad’s permission, she spent the next two years researching online and conducting trials to get a recipe that was both tasty and tooth-friendly. She also approached dentists to learn more about teeth cleaning. Consequently, she succeeded in making a kind of candy only using natural sweeteners, which can reduce oral bacteria.
Moore then used her savings to get her business off the ground. Afterwards, she and her father secured their first business meeting with a supermarket owner, who finally agreed to sell Moore’s product—CanCandy.
As CanCandy’s success grows, so does Moore’s credibility as a young entrepreneur. Moore is enthusiastic about the candy she created, and she’s also positive about what the future might bring. She hopes that every kid can have a clean mouth and a broad smile.
Meanwhile, with her parents’ help, Moore is generally able to live a normal teenage life. Although she founded her company early on in life, she wasn’t driven primarily by profit. Moore wants to use her unique talent to help others find their smiles. She donates 10% of AilicCandy’s profits to Big Smiles. With her talent and determination, it appears that the sky could be the limit for Alice Moore.
4. How did Moore react to her dad’s warning
A. She argued with him. B. She tried to find a way out.
C. She paid no attention. D. She chose to consult dentists.
5. What is special about CanCandy
A. It is beneficial to dental health. B. It is free of sweeteners.
C. It is sweeter than other candies. D. It is produced to a dentists’ recipe.
6. What does Moore expect from her business
A. To earn more money. B. To help others find smiles.
C. To make herself stand out. D. To beat other candy companies.
7. What can we learn from Alice Moore’s story
A. Fame is a great thirst of the young.
B. A youth is to be regarded with respect.
C. Positive thinking and action result in success.
D. Success means getting personal desires satisfied
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. B 7. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Alice Moore，一个年轻有为的创业者的故事，故事告诉我们：积极的思考和行动会带来成功。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段的But Moore was sick of missing out on candies. So she desired to get round the warning, “Why can’t I make a healthy candy that’s good for my teeth so that my parents can’t say no to it ”及下文她想方设法最终制作出了叫CanCandy的糖果可知，她对父亲的警告的反应是：她试图找到一条出路，解决问题。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的Consequently, she succeeded in making a kind of candy only using natural sweeteners, which can reduce oral bacteria.可知，这种糖只使用天然甜味剂，可以减少口腔细菌，因此它对牙齿有利。故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段的Moore wants to use her unique talent to help others find their smiles.可知，Moore想用她独特的才能帮助其他人找到自己的笑容。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。文章主要讲述了Moor的创业故事，她之所以能成功，源于面对问题和困难时，她乐观地看待问题，积极地想方设法去解决问题。因此，通过她的故事让我们懂得积极的思考和行动会带来成功。故选C。
C
California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor(因素).
The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46, 000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected, from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California the decline was nearly 75 percent.
Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick McIntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed into the woods. Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources(资源).
But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one between 2001 and 2010, McIntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evident even in wildlands protected from woodcutting or development.
The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into account such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of snowmelt(融雪).
Since the 1930s, McIntyre said, the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.
8. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The seriousness of big-tree loss in California.
B. The increasing variety of California big trees.
C. The distribution of big trees in California forests.
D. The influence of farming on big trees in California.
9. Which of the following is well-intentioned but may be bad for big trees
A. Ecological studies of forests.
B. Banning woodcutting.
C Limiting housing development.
D. Fire control measures.
10. What is a major cause of the water shortage according to McIntyre
A. Inadequate snowmelt. B. A longer dry season.
C. A warmer climate. D. Dampness of the air.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. California’s Forests: Where Have All the Big Trees Gone
B. Cutting of Big Trees to Be Prohibited in California Soon
C. Why Are the Big Trees Important to California Forests
D. Patrick McIntyre: Grow More Big Trees in California
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。根据一项研究显示，自20世纪30年代以来，加州已经损失了一半的大树，而气候变化似乎是其主要因素。
【8题详解】
主旨大意题。第二段中，作者用具体数据说明了大树损失在各个地区的严重程度，没有任何地区幸免或不受影响，故选A。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources(资源).可知，对野火的控制使得加利福尼亚的森林里挤满了小树，与大树争夺资源，也就是对野火的控制是善意的，但对大树产生了不利的影响。故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.可知，造成加州水资源短缺的最大因素是温度升高，这导致树木向空气中流失更多的水分，以及更早的融雪，这减少了旱季对树木的供水量。故选C。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知，自20世纪30年代以来，加州已经损失了一半的大树，文章分析了引起该现象的几个主要因素。全文围绕“加州森林的大树都去哪儿了”话题展开，故选项A。
D
A world-famous Canadian author, Margaret Atwood, has created the world’s first long-distance signing device(装置), the LongPen.
After many tiring book-signing tours from city to city, Atwood thought there must be a better way to do them. She hired some technical experts and started her own company in 2004. Together they designed the LongPen. Here’s how it works: The author writes a personal message and signature on a computer tablet(手写板) using a special pen. On the receiving end, in another city, a robotic arm fitted with a regular pen signs the book. The author and fan can talk with each other via webcams(网络摄像机) and computer screens.
Work on the LongPen began in Atwood’s basement(地下室). At first, they had no idea it would be as hard as it turned out to be. The device went through several versions, including one that actually had smoke coming out of it. The inventing finally completed, test runs were made in Ottawa, and the LongPen was officially launched at the 2006 London Book Fair. From here, Atwood conducted two transatlantic book signings of her latest book for fans in Toronto and New York City.
The LongPen produces a unique signature each time because it copies the movement of the author in real time. It has several other potential applications. It could increase credit card security and allow people to sign contracts from another province. The video exchange between signer and receiver can be recorded on DVD for proof when legal documents are used.
“It’s really fun”, said the owner of a bookstore, who was present for one of the test runs. “Obviously you can’t shake hands with the author but there are chances for a connection that you don’t get from a regular book signing.”
The response to the invention has not been all favorable. Atwood has received criticism from authors who think she is trying to end book tours. But she said, “It will be possible to go to places that you never got sent to before because the publishers couldn’t afford it.”
12. Why did Atwood decide to invent the LongPen
A. To set up her own company. B. To win herself greater popularity.
C. To write her books in a new way. D. To make book signings less tiring.
13. How does the LongPen work
A. It copies the author’s signature and prints it on a book.
B. It signs a book while receiving the author’s signature.
C. The webcam sends the author’s signature to another city.
D. The fan uses it to copy the author’s signature himself.
14. What do we know about the invention of the LongPen
A. It has been completed but not put into use.
B. The basement caught fire by accident.
C. Some versions failed before its test run.
D. The designers were well-prepared for the difficulty.
15. What could be inferred from Paragraphs 5 and 6
A. Atwood doesn’t mean to end book tours.
B. Critics think the LongPen is of little use
C. Bookstore owners don’t support the LongPen
D. Publishers dislike the LongPen for its high cost
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了世界著名的加拿大作家Margaret Atwood发明的一种特殊的远程签署设备Long Pen以及发明的起因和过程。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“After many tiring book signing tours from city to city, Atwood thought there must be a better way to do them. (在经历了许多从一个城市到另一个城市的令人疲惫的图书签名之旅后，Atwood认为一定有更好的方式来完成这些任务)”可知，Atwood决定发明Long Pen是因为签名这项任务令她感到疲惫了，她想让签售书不再那么累。故选D项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The author writes a personal message and signature on a computer tablet using a special pen. On the receiving end, in another city, a robotic arm fitted with a regular pen signs the book. (作者用特殊的笔在平板电脑上写个人信息和签名。在另一个城市的接收端，装有一支普通笔的机械手臂在书上签名)”可知，Long Pen在收到作者签名的同时在书上签名。故选B项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“The device went through several versions, including one that actually had smoke coming out of it. (该设备经历了几个版本，其中一个版本确实有烟雾冒出来)”可推知，这个装置的发明经历了很多次的失败，最后才获得成功，所以有些版本应该在测试运行之前就失败了。故选C项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段的“It will be possible to go to places that you never got sent to before because the publishers couldn’t afford it. (你有可能会被派去一些以前因为出版商负担不起，而从未去过的地方)”可推知，Atwood发明Long Pen并不意味着结束作者的图书签售旅行。故选A项。
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Much of the work in today’s world is accomplished(完成) in teams. Most people believe the best way to build a great team is to gather a group of the most talented individuals. ___16___Companies spend millions hiring top business people. Is their money well spent
___17___They focused on football, basketball and baseball. The results are mixed. For football and basketball, adding talented players to a team proves a good method, but only up to the point where 70% of the players are top talent; above that level, the team’s performance begins to decline. Interestingly, this trend isn’t evident in baseball, where additional individual talent keeps improving the team’s performance.
To explain this phenomenon, the researchers explored the degree to which a good performance by a team requires its members to coordinate(协调) their actions. ___18___In baseball, the performance of individual players is less dependent on teammates. They conclude that when task interdependence is high, team performance will suffer when there is too much talent, while individual talent will have positive effects on team performance when task interdependence is lower. If a basketball star is, for example, trying to gain a high personal point total, he may take a shot himself when it would be better to pass the ball to a teammate, affecting the team’s performance. Young children learning to play team sports are often told, “There is no I in TEAM.” ___19___
Another possibility is that when there is a lot of talent on a team, some players may make less effort. Just as in a game of tug-of-war(拔河比赛), whenever a person is added, everyone else pulls the rope with less force.
___20___ An A-team may require a balance--not just A players, but a few generous B players as well.
A. It’s not a simple matter to determine the nature of talent.
B. Sports team owners spend millions of dollars attracting top talent.
C. The group interaction and its effect drew the researchers’ attention.
D. Stars apparently do not follow this basic principle of sportsmanship.
E. Several recent studies examined the role of talent in the sports world.
F. Building up a dream team is more complex than simply hiring the best talent.
G. This task interdependence distinguishes baseball from football and basketball.
【答案】16. B 17. E 18. G 19. D 20. F
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。文章主要讲了建立一支最佳阵容球队比简单地雇佣最优秀的人才要复杂得多。一支一流球队可能需要一种平衡——不仅仅是最好球员，也需要一些有雅量的普通球员。
【16题详解】
上文说“大多数人相信建立一个伟大团队的最好方法就是聚集一群最有天赋的个人”。下文说“公司花费数百万雇佣顶级商业人士。”该空承上启下，也是在举例，B选项“运动队老板花费数百万美元吸引顶尖人才。”切题，故选B。
【17题详解】
下文说“他们专注于足球、篮球和棒球。结果有好有坏。”这些都属于体育方面，该空引出下文，E选项“最近的几项研究调查了体育世界中人才的作用。”切题，故选E。
【18题详解】
上文说“为了解释这一现象，研究人员探索了一场好的表现要求队员们协调他们行动的程度”，下文说明了研究结果，该空承上启下，G选项“这项任务的相互依赖性使棒球区别于足球和篮球。”切题，故选G。
【19题详解】
上文说了“一个球星为了个人得分，而影响团队的表现”，该空承接上文，D选项“球星显然没有遵守运动员精神的基本原则”切题，故选D。
【20题详解】
下文说“一支一流球队可能需要一种平衡——不仅仅是最好球员，也需要一些有雅量的普通球员。”该空引出下文，F选项“建立一支最佳阵容球队比简单地雇佣最优秀的人才要复杂得多。”切题，故选F。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
I played a racquetball game against my cousin Ed last week. It was one of the most ___21___ and tiring games I’ve ever had. When Ed first phoned and ___22___ we play, I laughed quietly, figuring on an ___23___ victory.
After all, Ed’s idea of ___24___ has always been nothing more ___25___ than lifting a fork to his mouth. As long as I can remember, Ed’s been the least physically fit member in the family, and strangely proud of himself. His big stomach has always ballooned out between his T-shirt and trousers. Although the family often ___26___ about that, Ed refused to buy a larger T-shirt or to lose weight. So when Ed ___27___ for our game not only with the bottom of his shirt gathered inside his trousers but also with a stomach you could hardly notice, I was so surprised that I was ___28___. My cousin must have made an effort to get himself into shape.
As a result, at the point in our game when I’d have predicted the score to be about 9 to 1 in my favor, it was ___29___ 7 to 9 — and Ed was ___30___. The sudden realization was painful. We ___31___ to play like two mad men. When the score was 16 up, I was having serious ___32___ about staying alive until 21 years old, let alone ___33___ that many points. When the game finally ended, both of us were lying flat on our backs, too tired to ___34___. In a way, I think we both won: I the game, but cousin Ed my ___35___.
21. A. encouraging B. surprising C. hopeless D. regular
22. A. suggested B. mentioned C. persuaded D. declared
23. A. unforgettable B. unexpected C. easy D. early
24. A. exercise B. preparation C. joy D. fitness
25. A. time-saving B. comfortable C. suitable D. effort-making
26. A. cared B. forgot C. quarreled D. joked
27. A. set out B. got ready C. arrived D. returned
28. A. nervous B. curious C. careless D. speechless
29. A. mistakenly B. then C. instead D. naturally
30. A. leading B. coming C. waiting D. counting
31. A. pretended B. stopped C. continued D. decided
32. A. thoughts B. doubts C. situations D. problems
33. A. scoring B. completing C. receiving D. keeping
34. A. play B. start C. sleep D. move
35. A. friendship B. respect C. support D. favor
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. D 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。记叙了兄弟两个的一场球赛，作者的表弟Ed曾经是个很胖的人，所以当表弟邀请作者打球时作者以为会轻松取胜。结果表弟到了作者才发现他的身材有了很大的变化。最后比赛结果是作者赢得了比赛，但Ed却赢得了作者的尊重。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这是我打过的最令人惊讶和最累人的比赛之一。A. encouraging鼓励的；B. surprising令人惊讶的，意外的；C. hopeless绝望的；D. regular定期的。原以为可以轻易取胜的比赛，后来出现的比赛场面竟十分出乎以外，让人大为惊奇（surprising）。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当Ed第一次打来电话，建议我们一起玩的时候，我静静地笑了，以为会轻松取胜。A. suggested建议；B. mentioned提到；C. persuaded说服；D. declared宣称。根据语境和 we play 中的动词时态可知，动词 suggest（建议）后的宾语从句通常用“should+动词原形”（should可省略）。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当Ed第一次打来电话，建议我们一起玩的时候，我静静地笑了，以为会轻松取胜。A. unforgettable难忘的；B. unexpected意外的；C. easy容易的；D. early早的。根据前句说的 I laughed quietly，可推知作者以为是一场很容易（easy）打赢的比赛。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Ed 关于锻炼的想法只不过就像把叉子送到嘴里一样不费力。A. exercise锻炼；B. preparation准备；C. joy快乐；D. fitness健康。比较四个选项，只有 exercise 与比赛、锻炼之类的活动有点联系。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Ed 关于锻炼的想法只不过就像把叉子送到嘴里一样不费力。A. time-saving省时的；B. comfortable舒服的；C. suitable合适的；D. effort-making费力的。此处的语境是（注意作者对 Ed 在体力方面的轻视）：Ed 关于锻炼的想法只不过就像把叉子送到嘴里一样不费力。effort﹣making 由 make an effort 变来，其意为“费劲”。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然家人经常拿这个开玩笑，但Ed拒绝买大一号的T恤或减肥。A. cared关心；B. forgot忘记；C. quarreled争吵；D. joked开玩笑。由于 Ed 太胖，他的肚子就像一只气球，所以家人经常就此开他的玩笑（joke about that）。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：所以，当Ed来参加我们的比赛时，他的衬衣扎在裤子里，肚子几乎让人看不出来，我惊讶得说不出话来。A. set out出发；B. got ready准备好；C. arrived到达；D. returned返回。结合后文描述Ed的身材变化可知，Ed 身材的变化应是在他到来（arrived）之际才能发现。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：所以，当Ed来参加我们的比赛时，他的衬衣扎在裤子里，肚子几乎让人看不出来，我惊讶得说不出话来。A. nervous紧张的；B. curious好奇的；C. careless粗心的；D. speechless说不出话的。这里指 Ed 身材变化如此之大，简直令作者惊讶得说不出话来（speechless）。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：结果，在我们比赛的时候，我本以为比分会是9比1对我有利，结果却变成了7比9，Ed领先。A. mistakenly错误地；B. then然后；C. instead相反；D. naturally自然地。作者原认为会9：1自己领先，而结果却是7：9，故用 instead 表示后者取代了前者。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：结果，在我们比赛的时候，我本以为比分会是9比1对我有利，结果却变成了7比9，Ed领先。A. leading导先，领导；B. coming来到；C. waiting等待；D. counting计算。根据下文The sudden realization was painful说明比赛的结果不是像作者的那样自己领先，而是 Ed 领先。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们继续像两个疯子一样比赛。A. pretended假装；B. stopped停止；C. continued继续；D. decided决定。前面讲比分为 7 比9，而后面又说比分达到16平，这说明比赛在继续（continued）。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当比分上升到16分时，我对自己能否活到21岁产生了严重的怀疑，更别说能得那么多分了。A. thoughts想法；B. doubts怀疑；C. situations情况；D. problems问题。此处的语境是：当比分达到16平时，我便怀疑自己能否活到21岁。这充分说明比赛的激烈程度以及作者的疲惫程度。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当比分上升到16分时，我对自己能否活到21岁产生了严重的怀疑，更别说能得那么多分了。A. scoring得分；B. completing完成；C. receiving收到；D. keeping保持。根据后文that many points可知此处指得分。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当比赛终于结束时，我们俩都仰面躺着，累得动也不能动了。A. play玩耍；B. start开始；C. sleep睡觉；D. move移动。上文说“当比赛结束的时候，我们俩人平躺在地上”，同时比较四个选项，只有 move 最合语境，即“累得动都不能动”。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在某种程度上，我认为我们都赢了：我赢了比赛，但Ed表弟赢得了我的尊重。A. friendship友谊；B. respect尊重；C. support支持；D. favor帮助。从文篇的前半部分，我们知道，作者蔑视他的表弟。但比赛的事实教育了他，使他对Ed另眼相看，其情感色彩正与过去相反：尊敬（respect）。故选B。
第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Whenever I feel lonely, the perfect ____36____ (combine) of rice, milk and sugar cooked low and slow is always enough ____37____ (lift) my spirits, which illustrates the unique power of “comfort food”. In this article, we will talk about a particular type of comfort food ____38____ power mainly lies in the associations it calls to mind. It often makes up for bad feelings by ____39____ (help) us recall happy memories of the people, things or places we love.
Our comfort foods are highly individual. They vary from person ____40____ person, depending on our own unique experiences that ____41____ (shape) our lives. If we grow up eating certain foods in our family, then those foods tend to ____42____ (link) with positive emotions. The feeling of happiness and sense of belonging can become ____43____ (particular) important for people who move away from their home country. It is hardest to give up the food that we grow up with, for it offers more opportunities to connect to memory, family and place, according to some food experts. One mouthful of comfort food can take us back to our cultural roots, giving us the “taste of home” that we cry out for ____44____ relieving feelings of homesickness.
Comfort food tastes good and always makes us feel good by building an _____45_____ (emotion) bond with our happy memories. It is not just a bowl of noodles or chicken soup. It’s food for the soul.
【答案】bination
37. to lift
38. whose 39. helping
40. to 41. have shaped
42 be linked
43. particularly
44. and 45. emotional
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“安慰食物”的独特力量以及对人的作用。
【36题详解】
考查名词。句意：每当我感到孤独的时候，把米饭、牛奶和糖完美地搭配在一起，用低火慢火煮，总是足以让我振作起来，这说明了“安慰食物”的独特力量。此处作主语，表示“组合”应用名词combination，此处为特指应用单数。故填combination。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：每当我感到孤独的时候，把米饭、牛奶和糖完美地搭配在一起，用低火慢火煮，总是足以让我振作起来，这说明了“安慰食物”的独特力量。结合句意表示“足以做某事”可知短语为be enough to do sth.。故填to lift。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：在这篇文章中，我们将讨论一种特别的安慰食物，它的力量主要在于它能唤起人们的联想。此处为定语从句修饰先行词a particular type of comfort food，先行词在从句中作定语，故用关系代词whose引导。故填whose。
39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：它经常通过帮助我们回忆我们所爱的人、事或地方的快乐回忆来弥补不好的感觉。作介词的宾语，help应用动名词形式。故填helping。
【40题详解】
考查介词。句意：它们因人而异，取决于我们自己独特的经历，这些经历塑造了我们的生活。结合句意表示“因人而异”可知短语为vary from person to person。故填to。
【41题详解】
考查时态。句意：它们因人而异，取决于我们自己独特的经历，这些经历塑造了我们的生活。此处表示过去发生的事情对现在产生的影响，应用现在完成时，定语从句中谓语与先行词experiences保持一致，助动词用have。故填have shaped。
【42题详解】
考查固定短语。句意：如果我们在家庭中吃某些食物长大，那么这些食物往往与积极的情绪有关。结合句意表示“与……有关”可知短语为be linked with，此处为短语tend to do sth.。故填be linked。
【43题详解】
考查副词。句意：对于那些离开祖国的人来说，幸福感和归属感尤为重要。修饰形容词important应用副词particularly，作状语。故填particularly。
【44题详解】
考查连词。句意：一口美食就能把我们带回自己的文化根源，给我们渴望的“家的味道”，缓解乡愁。结合前后文语境可知为并列关系，应用连词and。故填and。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意：舒适的食物味道很好，而且总是让我们感觉良好，因为它与我们的快乐记忆建立了情感联系。修饰后文名词bond应用形容词emotional，作定语。故填emotional。
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，为助力你市创建国家卫生城市(National Health City)，上周末你校学生会组织了一次志愿者活动，到你校附近社区帮助打扫卫生。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动详情；
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。
A Volunteer Activity
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】A Volunteer Activity
To help our hometown build a National Health City, the Students’ Union of our school organized a volunteer activity last weekend.
The activity was so warmly welcomed that more than 500 students signed up for it. All the volunteers were divided into several groups and they went to the nearby communities where they helped the residents and the workers do a thorough cleaning. The communities took on a new look.
This activity was highly thought of, because it not only made a difference, but also raised the students’ sense of participation.
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文。为助力创建国家卫生城市(National Health City)，上周末校学生会组织了一次到校附近社区打扫卫生的志愿者活动，要求考生就此活动为校英文报写一篇报道。
【详解】词汇积累
呈现新面貌：take on a new look→presenting a new look
热情地：warmly→affectionately
完全的：thorough→complete
参与：participation→concernment
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：The communities took on a new look.
拓展句：Although the volunteers were very tired, the communities took on a new look.
【点睛】[高分句型1]
The activity was so warmly welcomed that more than 500 students signed up for it.( so…that引导的结果状语从句)
[高分句型2]
All the volunteers were divided into several groups and they went to the nearby communities, where they helped the residents and the workers do a thorough cleaning.(关系副词where引导的非限制性定语从句)
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。
Henry once worked in a middle school in a remote area. He loved to teach the teenagers. He worked to understand what his students were thinking and feeling in order to meet their needs. When a student was struggling, he would work harder to show the child that he or she was capable and cared for. He would try everything in order to help every student achieve success in and out of the classroom. But he would never discover that the impact his small act of kindness had on one student after he left the profession to join the navy,
Henry was teaching science then, there was one girl who sat at the front of the class and was filled with typical middle school pain and anxiety. Her name was Mary. She was a newcomer then. She wasn't accepted by the classmates that soon. She was quiet and kept to herself and always writing a journal during lessons. Henry was looking for a chance to give her a hand but had realized this task was tough.
That class Henry decided to look over her shoulder and see what she was writing. On a small piece of paper he saw the painful words “I am not good enough. I'm ugly. I’m stupid. No one likes me. I hate myself.” The girl was absorbed in her loneliness and sadness and didn't realize she was overseers.
This task was more challenging because he had never seen a young girl was so disappointed and sad. Great teachers knew that putting extra effort, a kind heart and soul into caring for his students made all the difference. Without thinking, Henry snatched (一把抓起) the notebook from her and started writing in it “You're great, you're beautiful, you're intelligent, you're loved”. The opposite of everything she wrote, then handed it back. He smiled at her with encouragement saying nothing.
Mary was surprised at her teacher's behavior. But when she read the words he wrote, tears welled down her face.
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。
Several weeks later, Henry had to left the school to join the navy.
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Several years later, when Henry was walking, a woman asked him whether he remembered her.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Several weeks later, Henry had to left the school to join the navy. Before he left, he had found that Mary slowly started opening up to her classmates. He was happy to see the changes but he didn't think too much of it. He hoped that his words could help the girl become more outgoing and confident. However, what made him disappointed was that he couldn't see more changes from Mary from then on.
Several years later when Henry was walking, a woman asked him whether he remembered her. In front of him was a young lady, who looked sunny and confident. When he was reminded that she was a student in the middle school where he worked, Henry thought of her name. Mary told Henry that she had graduated from the university and was serving in the navy, too. It was Henry's small act of encouragement in the class years ago that continued to have a big impact on Mary. Henry felt proud that he had done something good.
【解析】
【分析】本文以时间发展为线索展开。文章讲述了曾经作为科学老师的亨利，在他教学期间，他尽自己的努力去理解他的学生们和帮助学生。一个叫做玛丽的新来的女生，她对自己充满失望。亨利发现后，决定用自己的方式帮助玛丽。当玛丽读到老师写给自己的的话时，泪水顺着她的脸颊流了下来。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“几周后，亨利不得不离开学校加入海军。”可知，第一段可描写在他离开之前，他开心的发现玛丽已经有所改变，他对自己不能看到她更多的改变而感到失望。
②由第二段首句内容“几年后，当亨利走路的时候，一个女人问他是否记得她。”可知，第二段可描写这个女人告诉亨利自己就是之前他帮过的玛丽，同时告诉亨利，多年前他的鼓励对她的影响很大，亨利对此感到很自豪。
2.续写线索：
离开参军——发现改变——感到遗憾——询问——提醒——告知——骄傲
3.词汇激活
行为类
①发现：found/witnessed/observed/viewed
②希望：hoped/wished/expected
③想到：thought of/reflected/pondered/considered
④告知：told/informed/notified
情绪类
①失望的：disappointed/regretful
②满足的：confident/contented/pleased
【点睛】[高分句型1]
However, what made him disappointed was that he couldn't see more changes from Mary from then on.（运用了what引导的主语从句及that引导的表语从句）
[高分句型2]
In front of him was a young lady, who looked sunny and confident. （运用了who引导的非限制性定语从句）邵东一中2021年下学期高二第一次月考英语试卷
时量120分钟，总分150
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the speakers do tonight
A Visit Mary. B. Go out of town. C. Host a dinner.
2. How does the woman go to work this week
A. By car. B. By bike. C. On foot.
3. What time does Dave’s meeting start
A. At 8:30. B. At 9:00. C. At 10:00.
4. What is Helen going to do
A. Buy some book. B. Study in the library. C. Attend a history class.
5. What is the woman’s feeling now
A. Relief. B. Regret. C. Embarrassment.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What is Tom busy doing
A. Raising money. B. Writing a lab report. C. Giving classes to children.
7. Who might be able to help Tom this week
A. Mike. B. Cathy. C. Jane
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why is Jack leaving early
A. To avoid getting stuck in traffic.
B. To enjoy the scenery on the way.
C. To buy some gifts for his family.
9. What does Judy often do at the railway station
A. Read books. B. Call some friends. C. Look around the shops.
10. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. What to do next year. B. Where to go for vacations. C. How to pass the waiting time.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why does Bill look troubled
A. He is short of money. B. He has made a big mistake. C. He is facing a tough choice.
12. What is Bill now
A. A college student. B. An army officer. C. A computer engineer.
13. What does the woman seem to suggest Bill do
A. Learn to repair cars. B. Decline the job offer. C. Ask his uncle for advice
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is the woman recommending to the man
A. A writer. B. A club. C. A course.
15. What is the woman reading now
A. The Beautiful Mind. B. The Great Gatsby. C. The Kite Runner.
16. How much time does the man have to read the book
A. Two weeks. B. Three weeks. C. Four weeks.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker doing
A. Reporting a study. B. Chairing a meeting. C. Teaching a class.
18. What should you pay most attention to when taking notes
A. Listening. B. Reading. C. Writing.
19. What is an advantage of using symbols in note-taking
A. It keeps information secret. B. It leaves space for future use.
C. It makes key words noticeable.
20. What will the speaker do next
A. Ask a few questions. B. Show some notes. C. Make a summary.
第二部分 阅读理解(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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
A
Washington, D.C. Bicycle Tours
Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
Duration: 3 hours
This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability — the cherry blossoms—disappear!
Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour
Duration: 3 hours (4 miles)
Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.
Capital City Bike Tour In Washington, D.C.
Duration: 3 hours
Morning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most, interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and fortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线) make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.
Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour
Duration: 3 hours (7miles)
Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.
1. Which tour do you need to book in advance
A. Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
B. Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.
C. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington.
D. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.
2. What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour
A. Meet famous people. B. Go to a national park.
C. Visit well-known museums. D. Enjoy interesting stories.
3. Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide
A. City maps. B. Cameras.
C. Meals. D. Safety lights.
B
Alice Moore is a teenager entrepreneur(创业者), who in May 2015 set up her business AilieCandy. By the time she was 13, her company was worth millions of dollars with the invention of a super-sweet treat that could save kids’ teeth, instead of destroying them.
It all began when Moore visited a bank with her dad. On the outing, she was offered a candy bar. However, her dad reminded her that sugary treats were bad for her teeth. But Moore was sick of missing out on candies. So she desired to get round the warning, “Why can’t I make a healthy candy that’s good for my teeth so that my parents can’t say no to it ” With that in mind, Moore asked her dad if she could start her own candy company. He recommended that she do some research and talk to dentists about what a healthier candy would contain.
With her dad’s permission, she spent the next two years researching online and conducting trials to get a recipe that was both tasty and tooth-friendly. She also approached dentists to learn more about teeth cleaning. Consequently, she succeeded in making a kind of candy only using natural sweeteners, which can reduce oral bacteria.
Moore then used her savings to get her business off the ground. Afterwards she and her father secured their first business meeting with a supermarket owner, who finally agreed to sell Moore’s product—CanCandy.
As CanCandy’s success grows, so does Moore’s credibility as a young entrepreneur. Moore is enthusiastic about the candy she created, and she’s also positive about what the future might bring. She hopes that every kid can have a clean mouth and a broad smile.
Meanwhile, with her parents’ help, Moore is generally able to live a normal teenage life. Although she founded her company early on in life, she wasn’t driven primarily by profit. Moore wants to use her unique talent to help others find their smiles. She donates 10% of AilicCandy’s profits to Big Smiles. With her talent and determination, it appears that the sky could be the limit for Alice Moore.
4. How did Moore react to her dad’s warning
A. She argued with him. B. She tried to find a way out.
C. She paid no attention. D. She chose to consult dentists.
5. What is special about CanCandy
A. It is beneficial to dental health. B. It is free of sweeteners.
C. It is sweeter than other candies. D. It is produced to a dentists’ recipe.
6. What does Moore expect from her business
A. To earn more money. B. To help others find smiles.
C. To make herself stand out. D. To beat other candy companies.
7. What can we learn from Alice Moore’s story
A. Fame is a great thirst of the young.
B. A youth is to be regarded with respect.
C. Positive thinking and action result in success.
D. Success means getting personal desires satisfied
C
California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor(因素).
The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46, 000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected, from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California the decline was nearly 75 percent.
Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick McIntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed into the woods. Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources(资源).
But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one between 2001 and 2010, McIntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evident even in wildlands protected from woodcutting or development.
The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into account such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of snowmelt(融雪).
Since the 1930s, McIntyre said, the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.
8. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The seriousness of big-tree loss in California.
B. The increasing variety of California big trees.
C The distribution of big trees in California forests.
D. The influence of farming on big trees in California.
9. Which of the following is well-intentioned but may be bad for big trees
A Ecological studies of forests.
B. Banning woodcutting.
C. Limiting housing development.
D. Fire control measures.
10. What is a major cause of the water shortage according to McIntyre
A. Inadequate snowmelt. B. A longer dry season.
C. A warmer climate. D. Dampness of the air.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. California’s Forests: Where Have All the Big Trees Gone
B. Cutting of Big Trees to Be Prohibited in California Soon
C. Why Are the Big Trees Important to California Forests
D. Patrick McIntyre: Grow More Big Trees in California
D
A world-famous Canadian author, Margaret Atwood, has created the world’s first long-distance signing device(装置), the LongPen.
After many tiring book-signing tours from city to city, Atwood thought there must be a better way to do them. She hired some technical experts and started her own company in 2004. Together they designed the LongPen. Here’s how it works: The author writes a personal message and signature on a computer tablet(手写板) using a special pen. On the receiving end, in another city, a robotic arm fitted with a regular pen signs the book. The author and fan can talk with each other via webcams(网络摄像机) and computer screens.
Work on the LongPen began in Atwood’s basement(地下室). At first, they had no idea it would be as hard as it turned out to be. The device went through several versions, including one that actually had smoke coming out of it. The inventing finally completed, test runs were made in Ottawa, and the LongPen was officially launched at the 2006 London Book Fair. From here, Atwood conducted two transatlantic book signings of her latest book for fans in Toronto and New York City.
The LongPen produces a unique signature each time because it copies the movement of the author in real time. It has several other potential applications. It could increase credit card security and allow people to sign contracts from another province. The video exchange between signer and receiver can be recorded on DVD for proof when legal documents are used.
“It’s really fun”, said the owner of a bookstore, who was present for one of the test runs. “Obviously you can’t shake hands with the author but there are chances for a connection that you don’t get from a regular book signing.”
The response to the invention has not been all favorable. Atwood has received criticism from authors who think she is trying to end book tours. But she said, “It will be possible to go to places that you never got sent to before because the publishers couldn’t afford it.”
12. Why did Atwood decide to invent the LongPen
A. To set up her own company. B. To win herself greater popularity.
C. To write her books in a new way. D. To make book signings less tiring.
13. How does the LongPen work
A. It copies the author’s signature and prints it on a book.
B. It signs a book while receiving the author’s signature.
C. The webcam sends the author’s signature to another city.
D. The fan uses it to copy the author’s signature himself.
14. What do we know about the invention of the LongPen
A. It has been completed but not put into use.
B. The basement caught fire by accident.
C. Some versions failed before its test run.
D The designers were well-prepared for the difficulty.
15. What could be inferred from Paragraphs 5 and 6
A. Atwood doesn’t mean to end book tours.
B. Critics think the LongPen is of little use
C. Bookstore owners don’t support the LongPen
D. Publishers dislike the LongPen for its high cost
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Much of the work in today’s world is accomplished(完成) in teams. Most people believe the best way to build a great team is to gather a group of the most talented individuals. ___16___Companies spend millions hiring top business people. Is their money well spent
___17___They focused on football, basketball and baseball. The results are mixed. For football and basketball, adding talented players to a team proves a good method, but only up to the point where 70% of the players are top talent; above that level, the team’s performance begins to decline. Interestingly, this trend isn’t evident in baseball, where additional individual talent keeps improving the team’s performance.
To explain this phenomenon, the researchers explored the degree to which a good performance by a team requires its members to coordinate(协调) their actions. ___18___In baseball, the performance of individual players is less dependent on teammates. They conclude that when task interdependence is high, team performance will suffer when there is too much talent, while individual talent will have positive effects on team performance when task interdependence is lower. If a basketball star is, for example, trying to gain a high personal point total, he may take a shot himself when it would be better to pass the ball to a teammate, affecting the team’s performance. Young children learning to play team sports are often told, “There is no I in TEAM.” ___19___
Another possibility is that when there is a lot of talent on a team, some players may make less effort. Just as in a game of tug-of-war(拔河比赛), whenever a person is added, everyone else pulls the rope with less force.
___20___ An A-team may require a balance--not just A players, but a few generous B players as well.
A. It’s not a simple matter to determine the nature of talent.
B. Sports team owners spend millions of dollars attracting top talent.
C. The group interaction and its effect drew the researchers’ attention.
D. Stars apparently do not follow this basic principle of sportsmanship.
E. Several recent studies examined the role of talent in the sports world.
F. Building up a dream team is more complex than simply hiring the best talent.
G. This task interdependence distinguishes baseball from football and basketball.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
I played a racquetball game against my cousin Ed last week. It was one of the most ___21___ and tiring games I’ve ever had. When Ed first phoned and ___22___ we play, I laughed quietly, figuring on an ___23___ victory.
After all, Ed’s idea of ___24___ has always been nothing more ___25___ than lifting a fork to his mouth. As long as I can remember, Ed’s been the least physically fit member in the family, and strangely proud of himself. His big stomach has always ballooned out between his T-shirt and trousers. Although the family often ___26___ about that, Ed refused to buy a larger T-shirt or to lose weight. So when Ed ___27___ for our game not only with the bottom of his shirt gathered inside his trousers but also with a stomach you could hardly notice, I was so surprised that I was ___28___. My cousin must have made an effort to get himself into shape.
As a result, at the point in our game when I’d have predicted the score to be about 9 to 1 in my favor, it was ___29___ 7 to 9 — and Ed was ___30___. The sudden realization was painful. We ___31___ to play like two mad men. When the score was 16 up, I was having serious ___32___ about staying alive until 21 years old, let alone ___33___ that many points. When the game finally ended, both of us were lying flat on our backs, too tired to ___34___. In a way, I think we both won: I the game, but cousin Ed my ___35___.
21. A. encouraging B. surprising C. hopeless D. regular
22. A. suggested B. mentioned C. persuaded D. declared
23. A. unforgettable B. unexpected C. easy D. early
24. A. exercise B. preparation C. joy D. fitness
25. A. time-saving B. comfortable C. suitable D. effort-making
26. A. cared B. forgot C. quarreled D. joked
27. A. set out B. got ready C. arrived D. returned
28. A. nervous B. curious C. careless D. speechless
29. A. mistakenly B. then C. instead D. naturally
30. A. leading B. coming C. waiting D. counting
31. A. pretended B. stopped C. continued D. decided
32. A. thoughts B. doubts C. situations D. problems
33. A. scoring B. completing C. receiving D. keeping
34. A. play B. start C. sleep D. move
35. A. friendship B. respect C. support D. favor
第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Whenever I feel lonely, the perfect ____36____ (combine) of rice, milk and sugar cooked low and slow is always enough ____37____ (lift) my spirits, which illustrates the unique power of “comfort food”. In this article, we will talk about a particular type of comfort food ____38____ power mainly lies in the associations it calls to mind. It often makes up for bad feelings by ____39____ (help) us recall happy memories of the people, things or places we love.
Our comfort foods are highly individual. They vary from person ____40____ person, depending on our own unique experiences that ____41____ (shape) our lives. If we grow up eating certain foods in our family, then those foods tend to ____42____ (link) with positive emotions. The feeling of happiness and sense of belonging can become ____43____ (particular) important for people who move away from their home country. It is hardest to give up the food that we grow up with, for it offers more opportunities to connect to memory, family and place, according to some food experts. One mouthful of comfort food can take us back to our cultural roots, giving us the “taste of home” that we cry out for ____44____ relieving feelings of homesickness.
Comfort food tastes good and always makes us feel good by building an _____45_____ (emotion) bond with our happy memories. It is not just a bowl of noodles or chicken soup. It’s food for the soul.
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，为助力你市创建国家卫生城市(National Health City)，上周末你校学生会组织了一次志愿者活动，到你校附近社区帮助打扫卫生。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动详情；
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。
A Volunteer Activity
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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。
Henry once worked in a middle school in a remote area. He loved to teach the teenagers. He worked to understand what his students were thinking and feeling in order to meet their needs. When a student was struggling, he would work harder to show the child that he or she was capable and cared for. He would try everything in order to help every student achieve success in and out of the classroom. But he would never discover that the impact his small act of kindness had on one student after he left the profession to join the navy,
Henry was teaching science then, there was one girl who sat at the front of the class and was filled with typical middle school pain and anxiety. Her name was Mary. She was a newcomer then. She wasn't accepted by the classmates that soon. She was quiet and kept to herself and always writing a journal during lessons. Henry was looking for a chance to give her a hand but had realized this task was tough.
That class Henry decided to look over her shoulder and see what she was writing. On a small piece of paper he saw the painful words “I am not good enough. I'm ugly. I’m stupid. No one likes me. I hate myself.” The girl was absorbed in her loneliness and sadness and didn't realize she was overseers.
This task was more challenging because he had never seen a young girl was so disappointed and sad. Great teachers knew that putting extra effort, a kind heart and soul into caring for his students made all the difference. Without thinking, Henry snatched (一把抓起) the notebook from her and started writing in it “You're great, you're beautiful, you're intelligent, you're loved”. The opposite of everything she wrote, then handed it back. He smiled at her with encouragement saying nothing.
Mary was surprised at her teacher's behavior. But when she read the words he wrote, tears welled down her face.
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。
Several weeks later, Henry had to left the school to join the navy.
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Several years later, when Henry was walking, a woman asked him whether he remembered her.
