钢城四中2021-2022(上)十月月考试卷
第I卷
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 woman do tonight
A. Be a volunteer. B. Go to a party. C. Buy a ticket.
2. What did the speakers just buy
A. A microwave. B. A gas stove. C. A fridge.
3. What is the man thinking about
A. Food for breakfast. B. The life of a farmer. C. The noise made by chicken.
4. How much are the chicken sandwiches
A. $18. B. $12. C. $6.
5. What will the man probably do
A. Quit the band today. B. Join the chess club later. C. Start the chess club.
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. Why does the woman feel tired
A. She recently gave birth. B. She has to work all the time. C. Her baby is awake all night.
7. What did the doctor tell the woman
A. She should hire a babysitter. B. Her baby is healthy. C. It’s normal for babies to cry.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. When is Mike’s birthday
A On April 12. B. On June 20. C. On April 20.
9. What does the woman ask Mike to do
A. Pick up a box. B. Turn on the TV. C. Wash clothes.
10. Why did Mike feel sad at first
A. He didn’t like roller skates.
B. He had to do some housework.
C. He thought his mother had forgotten his birthday.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. Why does the woman think she knows the man
A. She has seen him somewhere in her opinion.
B. She has seen a movie with him.
C. She used to exercise together with him.
12. How does the man most likely feel in the end
A. Grateful. B. Confused. C. Impatient.
13. What is the last place that the woman mentions
A. A movie theater. B. A fitness center. C. A coffee shop.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What is the woman doing
A. Asking about a position. B. Having an interview. C. Reading a newspaper.
15. What qualification should the woman have
A. Moving quickly. B. Thinking quickly. C. Speaking quickly.
16. What will the woman do tomorrow morning
A. Meet the man. B. Answer a call. C. Make a reservation.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What does the speaker do
A. He’s a student. B. He’s a coach. C. He’s a high school principal.
18. What is happening this weekend
A. A graduation ceremony. B. A school get-together. C. A football game.
19. What is the speaker’s advice
A. Train as much as you can.
B Take advantage of all opportunities to learn.
C. Don’t take college too seriously.
20. What’s the big educational process
A. Learning in life. B. Reading textbooks. C. Listening to lectures.
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
The Photographer of the Year contest, supported by companies in various fields, is based in the UK and attracts worldwide photography lovers. Though the first award was given out in 1965, the official contest didn’t really start until 2015. With wonderful pictures from thousands of photographers, the 2020 contest rewarded its winners in February.
Octopus (章鱼) Training
This photo was taken by Pasquale Vassallo of Italy and won in the group of “Behavior”. Vassallo said when he came up after a dive, he noticed a soccer ball floating on the surface. When he checked it out, he witnessed a rare scene—an octopus hanging from the ball. He didn’t understand what the octopus was doing, but wondered if it was training for the World Cup.
Lemon Shark Nursery
Taken by Anita Kainrath of the Bahamas, it shows young sharks swimming around in the protection of a beautiful thick forest. Kainrath said she spent nearly an hour standing in knee-high water being bitten by mosquitoes to get her picture, which won the Up & Coming Photographer of the Year 2020 award.
Angry Seahorse
Though Rooman Luc of Belgium didn’t win the “Portrait” category, his photo; titled “Angry Seahorse”, is quite striking. The close-up shot of a seahorse staring into the camera was named the runner-up. Mr. Luc said that after first hearing about the seahorse, he went looking for it every week for two months before finally finding it.
Last Dawn, Last Gasp
Vassallo also took the prize in the “Marine Conversation” division with Last Dawn, Last Gasp, an appropriately breathtaking shot of a tuna fish tapped in a net, struggling in vain to escape. To take this photo, Vassallo went diving with some local fishermen and followed the path of the fishing nets from the bottom to the surface.
21. Which picture of the following was taken by chance
A. Angry Seahorse. B. Lemon Shark Nursery.
C. Octopus Training. D. Last Dawn, Last Gasp.
22. What do the pictures ail focus on
A. Creatures under water. B. Animals in danger.
C. Protection of the environment. D. Loss of biodiversity
23. What can we know about the contest
A. It became well-known in 2015. B. It is sponsored by photography lovers.
C. Its prizes are awarded in February each year. D. Its photos are judged in categories.
B
People today are not unfamiliar with term such as "going eco-friendly" and "sustainable lifestyle". However, there exists a group of sceptics（怀疑论者）who believe that going eco-friendly is merely a fad（一时的风尚）. I disagree with this viewpoint, Going eco-friendly is not merely a fad and it does, in fact, change the beliefs and attitudes of people.
The long-term presence of environmental organisations shows the efforts that people have made towards going eco-friendly. Organisations such as World Wildlife Fund advocate people to go eco-friendly. The high involvement of the organisations and the participants is thus a strong indicator that going eco-friendly is not merely a fad but a trend that can last decades.
Another strong indicator is the emergence of sustainable products in many industries, such as organic produce and electric vehicles. The consumer demand, coupled with eco-conscious（环保意识的）businesses, is behind the sharp increase in such products. This shows a shift in the beliefs and attitudes of people towards adopting a sustainable lifestyle. Thus, it seems quite certain that going eco-friendly is not merely a fad.
While some people who broadcast their eco-friendly practices are criticised for just hoping to project an eco-conscious image, there are a number of celebrities who have been practising the zero-waste lifestyle for years. For those who do so for years, and not mere days or months, it is indeed a commitment that can only come with a true change in beliefs and attitudes towards caring for the earth.
The call to save the earth looks set to stay. With the development of technology and the appearance of many platforms advocating going green, people are more willing to change their beliefs and attitudes when they can learn about and appreciate the positive impact of the work of different environmental organisations and individuals. It is hoped that these effects will go a long way in ensuring that our planet will remain a suitable place to live in.
24. Why does the author mention World Wildlife Fund
A. To appreciate its environmental efforts.
B. To encourage people to go eco-friendly.
C. To evidence the universal recognition of going green.
D. To highlight the difficulty in changing people's attitudes.
25. What does the underlined word "emergence" mean in paragraph 3
A. Sudden disappearance. B. Sharp increase.
C. Gradual development. D. Limited application.
26. What does the author expect of technology development
A. It may discourage people from sustainable lifestyle.
B. It may boost the business of organic produce.
C. It will be used to project an eco-conscious image.
D. It will promote environmental awareness.
27. What is the author's purpose in writing this text
A. To prove going eco-friendly a lasting trend.
B. To popularize the eco-friendly products.
C. To offer strategies to go eco-friendly.
D. To advertise for eco-friendly platforms.
C
For millions of years, Arctic sea ice has expanded and shrunk in a rhythmic dance with the summer sun. Humans evolved in this icy world, and civilization relied on it for climatic, ecological and political stability. But now the world comes ever closer to a future without ice. The National Snow and Ice Data Center reported that 2019’s minimum arctic sea ice extent was the second lowest on record. Arctic summers could become mostly ice-free in 30 years, and possibly sooner if current trends continue. As the northern sea ice declines, the world must unite to preserve what remains of the Arctic.
Although most people have never seen the sea ice, its effects are never far away. By reflecting sunlight, Arctic ice acts as Earth’s air conditioner. Once dark water replaces brilliant ice, Earth could warm substantially, equivalent to the warming caused by the additional release of a trillion tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere and declining sea ice threatens wildlife, from the polar bear to algae that grow beneath the sea ice, supporting the large amount of marine life.
To avoid the consequences the scientific community should advocate not just for lowering greenhouse gas emissions, but also for protecting the Arctic from exploitation. The Antarctic shows the way. In the 1950s, countries raced to claim the Antarctic continent for resources and military installations. Enter the scientists. The 1957-1958 International Geophysical Year brought together scientists from competing countries to study Antarctica, and countries temporarily suspended their territorial disputes (争议). In 1959, 12 countries signed the Antarctic Treaty to preserve the continent for peaceful scientific discovery rather than territorial and military gain.
Sixty years later, we must now save the Arctic. A new Marine Arctic Peace Sanctuary (MAPS) Treaty would protect the Arctic Ocean as a scientific preserve for peaceful purposes only. Similar to Antarctica, MAPS would prohibit resource exploitation, commercial fishing and shipping, and military exercises. So far, only 2 non-Arctic countries have signed MAPS; 97 more need to sign on to enact it into law. Scientists can help—just as they did for the Antarctic—by giving statements of support, asking scientific organizations to endorse (支持) the treaty, communicating the importance of protecting the arctic to the public and policy-makers, and above all, by convincing national leaders to sign the treaty. In particular, Arctic nations must agree that recognizing the arctic as an international preserve is better than fighting over it. In 2018, these countries successfully negotiated a 16-year moratorium on commercial fishing in the Arctic high seas, demonstrating that such agreements are possible.
Humans have only ever lived in a world topped by ice. Can we now work together to protect Arctic ecosystems, keep the northern peace, and allow the sea ice to return
28. What can be inferred from the passage
A. wildlife relies on sea ice for food and water.
B. The Arctic would be ice-free in 30 years.
C. Sea ice slows down the global warming.
D The melting of sea ice releases CO2.
29. The Antarctic is mentioned in the passage in order to ________.
A. remind readers of the past of the Antarctic
B. propose a feasible approach for the Arctic
C. stress the importance of preserving sea ice
D. recall how the Antarctic Treaty came into being
30. The word “moratorium” (in paragraph 4) is closest in meaning to ________.
A. battle B. ban
C. memo D. protection
31 Which of the following might be the best title of the passage
A. Antarctic: a Successful Comeback B. Sea Ice and Global Warming
C. Arctic: the Earth’s Future D. Life Without Ice
D
Happiness is not natural. It’s a mere human construct. It’s a state of contentment discouraged by our genetic design because it would lower our guard against possible threats to our survival.
Chasing happiness is like chasing a shadow, but the positive thinking industry claims to know its secrets. Self-help was popularized by Norman Vincent Peale, an American minister. He invented “positive thinking”, a concept now deeply rooted in our culture and steadily growing in influence.
Popular films and books are full of supposedly inspirational statements about how all you need to do is believe in yourself and then you’ll be able to achieve anything in life. This is simply, and obviously, not true. I don’t think there is a need to explain that many obstacles and misfortunes in life are unavoidable, or cannot be overcome. Our ancestors knew this, and many philosophical and religious traditions are based on the acceptance that being alive is a very challenging task, which comes with significant amounts of suffering. It goes without saying that we should do all we can to maximize our sense of wellbeing and minimize our suffering, but the end result cannot be a state of sustained happiness. We are not designed that way.
It could be argued that positive psychology blames those who are suffering for their suffering, as it is based on the idea that unhappiness is entirely avoidable. It follows therefore that an unhappy person must be inadequate and incompetent. Positive psychology encourages people who are struggling with a particular goal to persevere in the face of unfavorable possibilities, which is much more punishing psychologically in the long run than accepting defeat.
I believe that coming to terms with life as it is, and not as the happiness industry tells us it could be, will make us happier, and we will feel more at peace with ourselves and with the world. Unfortunately, the devil always has the best tunes.
32. Which of the following statements will the writer probably agree
A. Happiness is a goal that can be achieved.
B. Happiness is an idea created by human being.
C. Popular culture helps discover the secrets of happiness.
D. Happiness enables people to fight against our survival dangers.
33. What’s the writer’s attitude towards positive thinking industry
A. Disapproving. B. Supportive.
C. Sympathetic. D. Indifferent.
34. What does the writer mean by saying "the devil always has the best tunes" in last paragraph
A. Happiness industry has strong influence on people.
B. People begin to accept that life is full of challenge.
C. Reducing suffering can guarantee life-long happiness.
D. Unhappiness will not necessarily dominate people’s life.
35. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Happiness in Suffering B. The pursuit of Happiness
C. The Happiness Fantasy D. Happiness Chasing Industry
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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In gardens across Britain the grass has stopped growing. ___36___ In fact, they are greener and tidier than before. That is because the lawns are actually artificial made from plastic.
___37___ Country estates（地产）have long competed to have the most perfectly cut grassland. “What you’re saying in big loud capital letters, is ‘I’m so wealthy’,” says Fiona Davison of the Royal horticultural Society（RHS）, a society for eco-gardeners. With the coming of the grass-cutting machines, in 1830, the middle classes joined the fun.
But now Britons have fallen in love with artificial grass. Evergreens UK, which sells the stuff, says it has seen a 120% rise in sales since 2015. Grass Direct reports they are up by 50% this year. ___38___ These match different regions: Scottish turf（草皮）is darker than Cornish turf.
Artificial grass is popular with families who have children or dogs and don’t want mud pulled behind through their houses. It has an attractive factor, too. Andy Driver of Evergreens UK says people now see gardens as “outside rooms,”-pairing carpets of artificial grass with comfortable seating.
Not everyone is a fan. ___39___ A study finds earthworms（蚯蚓）gain 14% less body weight when operating under artificial grass. That might not be a problem for its fans, as worm holes are a regular headache, but it upsets green types. Extinction Rebellion dug up artificial grass outside a church in Harrogate in protest.
Three protestors have tried to stop artificial grass spreading. ___40___ The RHS is concerned about artificial grass, but prefers persuasion to law-making.
A. Britons are fascinated by lawns.
B. They are not lacking water or drought-stricken.
C. These eco-gardeners are more likely to be environmentalists.
D. Betap, a Dutch firm, has recently launched its first British designs.
E. Artificial grasses contain microplastics that ruin soil and risk flooding.
F. Wildlife-loving gardeners are growing, many preferring to catch the insects.
G. The government says restricting what people do in their backyards is wrong.
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。
Michael Todd wore the same old clothes for the first three weeks of school. When some kids began to ___41___ that, they piled it on. Todd became the target of ___42___. But there was little Todd could do.
The kids taking the ___43___ were Garrett and Graham. But over time they realized their seemingly making fun of Todd was ___44___ bullying(欺凌) and was hurting Todd. "Finally something ___45___ I knew I needed to do something ___46___ the thing got much worse," Graham said. So he and Garrett ___47___ a plan. The two went home and ___48___ through their rooms. They asked Todd to come into the ___49___ the next day at school. Todd was understandably nervous of being called out by them.
"He looked ___50___," Graham said. "I told him, 'We make a (n) ___51___ for starting the unkind thing, and want to ___52___ it.'" He then handed Todd a bag. Inside were clean shirts and a new pair of shoes. Todd was ___53___
Reflecting on the day he was called to the hall, Todd said it "marked the ___54___ of my life". Because he got much more than clothes and shoes. He's no longer being ___55___ at lunch. Now he eats with his new friends, Garrett and Graham.
41. A. recall B. notice C. doubt D. confirm
42. A. criticism B. concern C. laughter D. assistance
43. A. lead B. chance C. risk D. interest
44. A. privately B. occasionally C. essentially D. constantly
45. A. clicked B. emerged C. passed D. lasted
46. A. once B. if C. when D. before
47. A. hatched B. recommended C. demanded D. promised
48. A. rushed B. wandered C. saw D. hunted
49. A. classroom B. canteen C. hall D. restroom
50. A. innocent B. scared C. aggressive D. amazed
51. A. struggle B. apology C. preparation D. excuse
52. A. get down to B. go on with C. make up for D. keep away from
53. A. blown away B. turned away C. struck down D. let down
54. A. challenge B. routine C. expectation D. transformation
55. A. hungry B. alone C. helpless D. different
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5 分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Fuzhou, capital of southeastern Fujian province, rarely features on travel plans for people coming to China However, it deserves a place on ___56___（traveler）maps, as it has an excellent place for explorers, cultural enthusiasts and foodies, and it also ___57___（offer）a unique glimpse（一瞥）into other side of a more real China off the beaten tourist track.
Fuzhou locals represent the southern Chinese mentality of openness and friendliness-so they will be happy ___58___（give）you a warm welcome. And as temperatures can reach up to 20°C even in January Fuzhou is a perfect place for a winter destination from China’s cold north.
___59___（locate）on the banks of the Min River and right across from Taiwan on the East China Sea, Fuzhou is in many ways the perfect example of the southern Chinese capital. Next ___60___ the lively and busy local streets of the inner city you get sea views, mountains ___61___ historical sites, but also some of the ___62___（delicious）food in all of China and a night life foil of energy. ___63___ place, with its marvelous green parks and gardens, also ___64___（know）as the “City of Banyans”, because of the numerous banyan trees planted there since the Song Dynasty. If you are looking to escape the noisy urban life, Fuzhou offers a wide range of places for ____65____（relax）and adventure.
第II卷
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，上周六你校举办了服务社区的志愿者活动，请你自拟标题为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.参加人员；
2.活动内容：陪护老人、健康宣讲；
3.活动的意义。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
Wrapping paper flew everywhere as Cali opened her gift. The box had a picture of a pretty girl. She was wearing white ice skates and turning around a frozen pond.
Cali looked up at her aunt and uncle with her big brown eyes. “Figure skates Wow! How nice of you! But,” the little girl hesitated, “… but I don’t know how to skate.” She looked embarrassed.
“Don’t worry,” said Aunt Lisa. “That’s the fun part — learning how to do it!”
“That’s right,” said Uncle George.“We will take you to the ice rink(冰场)and all go skating together.”
“I don’t know…” said Cali. She wasn’t too sure she was going to be able to do it. Sometimes she had a hard time learning new things. She looked again at the happy girl on the box. It did look like fun. Cali imagined herself moving and turning on the ice like a real figure skater. “Okay,” she agreed. “Let’s do it!”
The next day Cali went to the skating rink with her aunt and uncle. Her eyes twinkled and her face lit up with excitement as she looked at the other skaters around her. She sat down on the bench and slipped her feet into the skates. Holding the strings in her fingers, she could not figure out how to tie them up. “I don’t know how to do it,” she said. She felt sad that this was another thing she couldn’t do.
“Let me show you.” Her aunt bent down on one knee, explaining how to put the strings around the small hooks (钩子). Then she tied them into a tight bow. “Now, you do the other skate yourself. I’ll helpyou if you need it.” Cali bent over the skate and did what her aunt had showed her. Her tongue stuck out of the side of her mouth as she paid attention. After a few tries, she worked out how to cross the strings around the hooks. Her aunt helped make sure the strings were nice and tight. “You did it!” smiled her aunt, patting Cali on the back.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
Paragraph 1:
“Time to hit the ice,” her uncle said.
Paragraph 2:
Oof! She fell down, hard.2021-2022学年湖北省武汉市钢城第四中学高一上学期10月考英语试题
第I卷
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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What will the woman do tonight
A. Be a volunteer. B. Go to a party. C. Buy a ticket.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M:We are looking for volunteers for tonight’s event. Are you available
W:Yes, but only after 6:00 p.m. when I get off work.
M: The guests will arrive at 7:30 p.m., so that will be fine. You can be at the front desk to take the tickets.
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What did the speakers just buy
A. A microwave. B. A gas stove. C. A fridge.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W:This new fridge is awesome! It’s so much bigger than our last one. Now all we need is a new microwave.
M: Great! Let’s go to Wal-Mart and pick one up. I am also going to start saving money for a new gas stove. We should probably get a new one next year.
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What is the man thinking about
A. Food for breakfast. B. The life of a farmer. C. The noise made by chicken.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: What’s that noise in the background
W: It’s my chicken. She sounds like that every time she lays eggs.
M: Fresh eggs for breakfast! I’ll bring the bacon.
W: No hurry…so far, she’s only laid one egg.
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How much are the chicken sandwiches
A. $18. B. $12. C. $6.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: I’ll have a burger and French fries. Oh, and a big strawberry shake(草莓奶昔).
W: That will be $12. Anything else
M: Yes, two chicken sandwiches but without the onions.
W: All right. Your total is $18.
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What will the man probably do
A. Quit the band today. B. Join the chess club later. C. Start the chess club.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Can you join the chess club
M: I love to play chess, but I have to go to band practice almost every day.
W: Jay quit, and we need someone to replace him for the contest next month.
M: Well, if you can wait another week for me to join, I can do it.
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. Why does the woman feel tired
A. She recently gave birth. B. She has to work all the time. C. Her baby is awake all night.
7. What did the doctor tell the woman
A. She should hire a babysitter. B. Her baby is healthy. C. It’s normal for babies to cry.
【答案】6. C 7. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Oh, your baby is so cute! How old is she
W: She’s four months old. She’s cute, but I’m very tired. She never sleeps! After I gave birth, she slept a lot. Now that she’s older, she is awake all night.
M: Does she cry a lot Maybe you should take her to the doctor.
W: Last week, she cried every night. At work, I feel tired all the time.I took her to the doctor and he said she was healthy.
M: Yes, it’s normal for babies to cry. You should hire a babysitter this weekend and sleep!
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. When is Mike’s birthday
A. On April 12. B. On June 20. C. On April 20.
9. What does the woman ask Mike to do
A. Pick up a box. B. Turn on the TV. C. Wash clothes.
10. Why did Mike feel sad at first
A. He didn’t like roller skates.
B. He had to do some housework.
C. He thought his mother had forgotten his birthday.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. C
【解析】
【原文】M:Mum, today is April 20.
W: Yes What can I help you with, my dear
M: Oh, nothing.
W: I’m busy now. I have lots of clothes to wash. Stop watching TV. It’s time to do your homework.
M: OK.
W:Mike, please pick up a box for me by the way.
M: Wow! These roller skates are beautiful!
W: This is your birthday gift. I’m glad to see you like them.
M: Thank you, Mom. I have been dreaming about these beautiful roller skates.Just now I thought you had forgotten my birthday.I felt very sad.
W: Impossible!
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11. Why does the woman think she knows the man
A. She has seen him somewhere in her opinion.
B. She has seen a movie with him.
C. She used to exercise together with him.
12. How does the man most likely feel in the end
A. Grateful. B. Confused. C. Impatient.
13. What is the last place that the woman mentions
A. A movie theater. B. A fitness center. C. A coffee shop.
【答案】11. A 12. C 13. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Hey, don’t I know you from somewhere
M: Um, no, sorry. I don’t think so.
W: I do! I do know you. Didn’t you use to work at Common Fitness Gym
M: No I’m afraid not.
W: Oh. But I know I know you from somewhere. Did you use to work at the movie theater downtown You did! It’s you! I go there all the time, and you always sell me popcorn and soda!
M: No, that’s not me, either. Sorry, ma’am. Perhaps I look familiar to you, but…
W: No, I know that I know you. Hold on, let me think. This is driving me crazy! I know that we’ve talked before. Oh, I remember now! You work at the Whole Bean Café on the corner. I go in there every day. You always sell me my morning coffee.
M: No, wrong again. Sorry, ma’am, but I really have to get going. I really think you must have me confused with someone else. Bye.
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14. What is the woman doing
A. Asking about a position. B. Having an interview. C. Reading a newspaper.
15. What qualification should the woman have
A. Moving quickly. B. Thinking quickly. C. Speaking quickly.
16. What will the woman do tomorrow morning
A. Meet the man. B. Answer a call. C. Make a reservation.
【答案】14. A 15. B 16. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Hello. Knight’s Restaurant. Can I help you
W: Yes, I’m calling about your ad in the jobs section of the newspaper.
M: Yes, we’re looking for several people to fill these positions. Which one are you interested in
W: The job involving answering the telephone at the restaurant.
M: Oh, right. That’s good. Everyone else has been interested in working as wait staff.
W: Good for me! Is it a full-time position or a part-time one
M: Initially, we’re looking for someone part-time and we pay 4.45 dollars per hour.
W: That’s fine. I’m available for interview tomorrow, if that suits you.
M: Tomorrow OK. Let me tell you a little more about the job first. We’re looking for someone who has a clear voice and is able to think quickly.
W: I think I fulfill those requirements.
M: You certainly fulfill the first. We’re expecting, or rather hoping for, a lot of calls, so we need someone who can arrange reservations efficiently and suggest slightly earlier time if necessary.
W: I see. So what time could we meet tomorrow
M:How about 10:30 in the morning
W:That’s great. See you.
M: See you tomorrow.
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17. What does the speaker do
A. He’s a student. B. He’s a coach. C. He’s a high school principal.
18. What is happening this weekend
A. A graduation ceremony. B. A school get-together. C. A football game.
19 What is the speaker’s advice
A. Train as much as you can.
B. Take advantage of all opportunities to learn.
C. Don’t take college too seriously.
20. What’s the big educational process
A. Learning in life. B. Reading textbooks. C. Listening to lectures.
【答案】17. B 18. C 19. B 20. A
【解析】
【原文】Good morning, students! It’s Jack here, the football coach here at Lincoln High. Principal Jones said I could make an announcement today.Of course, our big game is this weekend, and a lot of you—well, I hope all of you—are looking forward to it. Anyway, I want to tell you my favorite quote, one that I heard when I was in school.“Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.”This phrase is from a really smart guy, Albert Einstein. In my job, I work with athletes, but I always tell them not to forget their studies, too.Appreciate these days that you have to study and learn.That’s what school is about. Make the most of it. Have fun with your friends, be sociable at get-togethers, go to football games…But just be sure to get your homework done and listen and participate in class. You’re headed for bigger and better things. Some say college is a waste of time, but I don’t think so. There are things you learn in the process of learning that are priceless.There’s an education that goes on beyond what we read in textbooks and listen to in lectures.Life is one big educational process. And that’s what Einstein was trying to say. Have a great day!
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
The Photographer of the Year contest, supported by companies in various fields, is based in the UK and attracts worldwide photography lovers. Though the first award was given out in 1965, the official contest didn’t really start until 2015. With wonderful pictures from thousands of photographers, the 2020 contest rewarded its winners in February.
Octopus (章鱼) Training
This photo was taken by Pasquale Vassallo of Italy and won in the group of “Behavior”. Vassallo said when he came up after a dive, he noticed a soccer ball floating on the surface. When he checked it out, he witnessed a rare scene—an octopus hanging from the ball. He didn’t understand what the octopus was doing, but wondered if it was training for the World Cup.
Lemon Shark Nursery
Taken by Anita Kainrath of the Bahamas, it shows young sharks swimming around in the protection of a beautiful thick forest. Kainrath said she spent nearly an hour standing in knee-high water being bitten by mosquitoes to get her picture, which won the Up & Coming Photographer of the Year 2020 award.
Angry Seahorse
Though Rooman Luc of Belgium didn’t win the “Portrait” category, his photo; titled “Angry Seahorse”, is quite striking. The close-up shot of a seahorse staring into the camera was named the runner-up. Mr. Luc said that after first hearing about the seahorse, he went looking for it every week for two months before finally finding it.
Last Dawn, Last Gasp
Vassallo also took the prize in the “Marine Conversation” division with Last Dawn, Last Gasp, an appropriately breathtaking shot of a tuna fish tapped in a net, struggling in vain to escape. To take this photo, Vassallo went diving with some local fishermen and followed the path of the fishing nets from the bottom to the surface.
21. Which picture of the following was taken by chance
A. Angry Seahorse. B. Lemon Shark Nursery.
C. Octopus Training. D. Last Dawn, Last Gasp.
22. What do the pictures ail focus on
A. Creatures under water. B. Animals in danger.
C. Protection of the environment. D. Loss of biodiversity
23. What can we know about the contest
A. It became well-known in 2015. B. It is sponsored by photography lovers.
C. Its prizes are awarded in February each year. D. Its photos are judged in categories.
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要是对参加“年度最佳摄影师大赛”的几张照片的介绍。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Vassallo said when he came up after a dive, he noticed a soccer ball floating on the surface. When he checked it out, he witnessed a rare scene—an octopus hanging from the ball.（瓦萨罗说，当他一次跳水后浮上来时，他注意到水面上漂浮着一个足球。当他去看的时候，他看到了一个罕见的场景——一只章鱼挂在球上。）”可知，章鱼吊在球上是一个罕见的场景，所以它是被偶然拍到的。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据前三个黑体字标题“Octopus (章鱼) Training（章鱼训练）”、“Lemon Shark Nursery（柠檬鲨苗圃）”“Angry Seahorse（愤怒的海马）”以及最后一段第一句话“Vassallo also took the prize in the “Marine Conversation” division with Last Dawn, Last Gasp, an appropriately breathtaking shot of a tuna fish tapped in a net, struggling in vain to escape.（瓦萨罗还凭借《最后的黎明，最后的喘息》获得了“海洋对话”组的奖项。这张照片拍摄的是一条被网捕的金枪鱼，挣扎着想要逃脱，但没有成功。）”可知，这些照片的内容都是关于水下生物的。故选A。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。从四幅获奖作品来看，它们所获奖项的类别不同，比如Octopus (章鱼) Training获得的奖项类别是“Behavior”，Lemon Shark Nursery获得的奖项类别是“the Up & Coming”，Angry Seahorse获得的奖项类别是“Portrait”，Last Dawn, Last Gasp则属于“Marine Conversation”范畴。由此可知，大赛作品评奖是按类别进行的。故选D。
B
People today are not unfamiliar with term such as "going eco-friendly" and "sustainable lifestyle". However, there exists a group of sceptics（怀疑论者）who believe that going eco-friendly is merely a fad（一时的风尚）. I disagree with this viewpoint, Going eco-friendly is not merely a fad and it does, in fact, change the beliefs and attitudes of people.
The long-term presence of environmental organisations shows the efforts that people have made towards going eco-friendly. Organisations such as World Wildlife Fund advocate people to go eco-friendly. The high involvement of the organisations and the participants is thus a strong indicator that going eco-friendly is not merely a fad but a trend that can last decades.
Another strong indicator is the emergence of sustainable products in many industries, such as organic produce and electric vehicles. The consumer demand, coupled with eco-conscious（环保意识的）businesses, is behind the sharp increase in such products. This shows a shift in the beliefs and attitudes of people towards adopting a sustainable lifestyle. Thus, it seems quite certain that going eco-friendly is not merely a fad.
While some people who broadcast their eco-friendly practices are criticised for just hoping to project an eco-conscious image, there are a number of celebrities who have been practising the zero-waste lifestyle for years. For those who do so for years, and not mere days or months, it is indeed a commitment that can only come with a true change in beliefs and attitudes towards caring for the earth.
The call to save the earth looks set to stay. With the development of technology and the appearance of many platforms advocating going green, people are more willing to change their beliefs and attitudes when they can learn about and appreciate the positive impact of the work of different environmental organisations and individuals. It is hoped that these effects will go a long way in ensuring that our planet will remain a suitable place to live in.
24. Why does the author mention World Wildlife Fund
A. To appreciate its environmental efforts.
B. To encourage people to go eco-friendly.
C. To evidence the universal recognition of going green.
D. To highlight the difficulty in changing people's attitudes.
25. What does the underlined word "emergence" mean in paragraph 3
A. Sudden disappearance. B. Sharp increase.
C. Gradual development. D. Limited application.
26. What does the author expect of technology development
A. It may discourage people from sustainable lifestyle.
B. It may boost the business of organic produce.
C. It will be used to project an eco-conscious image.
D. It will promote environmental awareness.
27. What is the author's purpose in writing this text
A. To prove going eco-friendly a lasting trend.
B. To popularize the eco-friendly products.
C. To offer strategies to go eco-friendly.
D. To advertise for eco-friendly platforms.
【答案】24. C 25. B 26. D 27. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇议论文。今天的人们对“环保”和“可持续生活方式”等术语并不陌生。然而，也有一些怀疑论者认为环保只是一种时尚。作者不同意这种观点，作者认为环保不仅仅是一种时尚，它确实改变了人们的信仰和态度。环保是一种持久的趋势。
【24题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Organisations such as World Wildlife Fund advocate people to go eco-friendly. The high involvement of the organisations and the participants is thus a strong indicator that going eco-friendly is not merely a fad but a trend that can last decades.”（世界野生动物基金会等组织倡导人们走环保之路。因此，组织和参与者的高度参与是一个强有力的指标，表明环保不仅是一种时尚，而且是一种可以持续几十年的趋势。）由此判断出，作者提到世界野生动物基金会是为了证明环保的普遍被认可。故选C项。
【25题详解】
词句猜测题。根据“such as organic produce and electric vehicles.”（如有机产品和电动汽车）根据“The consumer demand, coupled with eco-conscious（环保意识的）businesses, is behind the sharp increase in such products.”（消费者需求，加上有环保意识的企业，是这类产品急剧增加的背后原因。）由此判断出，另一个强有力的指标是许多行业急剧增加了可持续产品。由此判断出划线词的意思是“急剧增加”。故选B项。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“With the development of technology and the appearance of many platforms advocating going green, people are more willing to change their beliefs and attitudes when they can learn about and appreciate the positive impact of the work of different environmental organisations and individuals.”（随着科技的发展，以及多个提倡环保的平台的出现，市民在认识和欣赏不同环保机构和个人的工作所带来的正面影响时，更愿意改变自己的信念和态度。）由此判断出，作者对技术发展的期望是它会促进环保意识。故选D项。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文尤其是根据第一段“I disagree with this viewpoint, Going eco-friendly is not merely a fad and it does, in fact, change the beliefs and attitudes of people.”（我不同意这种观点，环保不仅仅是一种时尚，它确实改变了人们的信仰和态度。）根据第二段“The high involvement of the organisations and the participants is thus a strong indicator that going eco-friendly is not merely a fad but a trend that can last decades”（因此，组织和参与者的高度参与是一个强有力的指标，表明环保不仅是一种时尚，而且是一种可以持续几十年的趋势。）以及下文从不同的角度证明了环保是一种持久的趋势。由此判断出，作者写此短文的目的是证明环保是一种持久的趋势。故选A项。
C
For millions of years, Arctic sea ice has expanded and shrunk in a rhythmic dance with the summer sun. Humans evolved in this icy world, and civilization relied on it for climatic, ecological and political stability. But now the world comes ever closer to a future without ice. The National Snow and Ice Data Center reported that 2019’s minimum arctic sea ice extent was the second lowest on record. Arctic summers could become mostly ice-free in 30 years, and possibly sooner if current trends continue. As the northern sea ice declines, the world must unite to preserve what remains of the Arctic.
Although most people have never seen the sea ice, its effects are never far away. By reflecting sunlight, Arctic ice acts as Earth’s air conditioner. Once dark water replaces brilliant ice, Earth could warm substantially, equivalent to the warming caused by the additional release of a trillion tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere and declining sea ice threatens wildlife, from the polar bear to algae that grow beneath the sea ice, supporting the large amount of marine life.
To avoid the consequences the scientific community should advocate not just for lowering greenhouse gas emissions, but also for protecting the Arctic from exploitation. The Antarctic shows the way. In the 1950s, countries raced to claim the Antarctic continent for resources and military installations. Enter the scientists. The 1957-1958 International Geophysical Year brought together scientists from competing countries to study Antarctica, and countries temporarily suspended their territorial disputes (争议). In 1959, 12 countries signed the Antarctic Treaty to preserve the continent for peaceful scientific discovery rather than territorial and military gain.
Sixty years later, we must now save the Arctic. A new Marine Arctic Peace Sanctuary (MAPS) Treaty would protect the Arctic Ocean as a scientific preserve for peaceful purposes only. Similar to Antarctica, MAPS would prohibit resource exploitation, commercial fishing and shipping, and military exercises. So far, only 2 non-Arctic countries have signed MAPS; 97 more need to sign on to enact it into law. Scientists can help—just as they did for the Antarctic—by giving statements of support, asking scientific organizations to endorse (支持) the treaty, communicating the importance of protecting the arctic to the public and policy-makers, and above all, by convincing national leaders to sign the treaty. In particular, Arctic nations must agree that recognizing the arctic as an international preserve is better than fighting over it. In 2018, these countries successfully negotiated a 16-year moratorium on commercial fishing in the Arctic high seas, demonstrating that such agreements are possible.
Humans have only ever lived in a world topped by ice. Can we now work together to protect Arctic ecosystems, keep the northern peace, and allow the sea ice to return
28. What can be inferred from the passage
A. wildlife relies on sea ice for food and water.
B. The Arctic would be ice-free in 30 years.
C. Sea ice slows down the global warming.
D. The melting of sea ice releases CO2.
29. The Antarctic is mentioned in the passage in order to ________.
A. remind readers of the past of the Antarctic
B. propose a feasible approach for the Arctic
C. stress the importance of preserving sea ice
D. recall how the Antarctic Treaty came into being
30. The word “moratorium” (in paragraph 4) is closest in meaning to ________.
A. battle B. ban
C. memo D. protection
31. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage
A. Antarctic: a Successful Comeback B. Sea Ice and Global Warming
C. Arctic: the Earth’s Future D. Life Without Ice
【答案】28. C 29. B 30. B 31. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了北极的海冰在不断减少，如果不加以保护，未来将会出现基本无冰的现象，并指出了海冰的影响以及各国达成一致努力保护海冰。
【28题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“By reflecting sunlight, Arctic ice acts as Earth’s air conditioner. (通过反射阳光，北极冰起到了地球空调的作用)”可知，海冰减缓了全球变暖。故选C项。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“To avoid the consequences the scientific community should advocate not just for lowering greenhouse gas emissions, but also for protecting the Arctic from exploitation. The Antarctic shows the way. (为了避免这种后果，科学界不仅应该提倡降低温室气体排放，还应该提倡保护北极不被开发。南极就展示了这种办法)”可知，文中提到南极是为了展示一种保护北极可以效仿的方式。故选B项。
【30题详解】
词义猜测题。根据倒数第二段中“In 2018, these countries successfully negotiated a 16-year moratorium on commercial fishing in the Arctic high seas, demonstrating that such agreements are possible. (2018年，这些国家通过谈判成功达成了在北极公海________商业捕鱼16年的协议，证明了此类协议是可能的)”由谈判成功，可知这些国家达成了在北极公海停止商业捕鱼16年的协议，moratorium意为“停止，禁止”，与ban意思最为接近。故选B项。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中“But now the world comes ever closer to a future without ice. The National Snow and Ice Data Center reported that 2019’s minimum arctic sea ice extent was the second lowest on record. Arctic summers could become mostly ice-free in 30 years, and possibly sooner if current trends continue. As the northern sea ice declines, the world must unite to preserve what remains of the Arctic. (但是现在世界越来越接近一个没有冰的未来。美国国家冰雪数据中心报告称，2019年北极海冰的最小范围是有记录以来第二低的。北极夏季将在30年内基本无冰，如果目前的趋势继续下去，时间可能会更早。随着北方海冰的减少，全世界必须团结起来保护北极的残余)”和最后一段中“Can we now work together to protect Arctic ecosystems, keep the northern peace, and allow the sea ice to return (我们现在能共同努力保护北极生态系统，保持北极和平，让海冰恢复吗 )”可知，本文主要讲述了北极的海冰在不断减少，如果不加以保护，未来将会出现基本无冰的现象，并指出了海冰的影响以及各国达成一致努力保护海冰，因此本文的最佳标题选项D“没有冰的生活？”符合题意。故选D项。
D
Happiness is not natural. It’s a mere human construct. It’s a state of contentment discouraged by our genetic design because it would lower our guard against possible threats to our survival.
Chasing happiness is like chasing a shadow, but the positive thinking industry claims to know its secrets. Self-help was popularized by Norman Vincent Peale, an American minister. He invented “positive thinking”, a concept now deeply rooted in our culture and steadily growing in influence.
Popular films and books are full of supposedly inspirational statements about how all you need to do is believe in yourself and then you’ll be able to achieve anything in life. This is simply, and obviously, not true. I don’t think there is a need to explain that many obstacles and misfortunes in life are unavoidable, or cannot be overcome. Our ancestors knew this, and many philosophical and religious traditions are based on the acceptance that being alive is a very challenging task, which comes with significant amounts of suffering. It goes without saying that we should do all we can to maximize our sense of wellbeing and minimize our suffering, but the end result cannot be a state of sustained happiness. We are not designed that way.
It could be argued that positive psychology blames those who are suffering for their suffering, as it is based on the idea that unhappiness is entirely avoidable. It follows therefore that an unhappy person must be inadequate and incompetent. Positive psychology encourages people who are struggling with a particular goal to persevere in the face of unfavorable possibilities, which is much more punishing psychologically in the long run than accepting defeat.
I believe that coming to terms with life as it is, and not as the happiness industry tells us it could be, will make us happier, and we will feel more at peace with ourselves and with the world. Unfortunately, the devil always has the best tunes.
32. Which of the following statements will the writer probably agree
A. Happiness is a goal that can be achieved.
B. Happiness is an idea created by human being.
C. Popular culture helps discover the secrets of happiness.
D. Happiness enables people to fight against our survival dangers.
33. What’s the writer’s attitude towards positive thinking industry
A. Disapproving. B. Supportive.
C. Sympathetic. D. Indifferent.
34. What does the writer mean by saying "the devil always has the best tunes" in last paragraph
A. Happiness industry has strong influence on people.
B. People begin to accept that life is full of challenge.
C. Reducing suffering can guarantee life-long happiness.
D. Unhappiness will not necessarily dominate people’s life.
35. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Happiness in Suffering B. The pursuit of Happiness
C. The Happiness Fantasy D. Happiness Chasing Industry
【答案】32. B 33. A 34. A 35. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇议论文。文章认为快乐不是自然就存在的，是人们自己架构出来的。追求快乐就像追逐影子一样。挪威人 Peale 发明了正向思考来解释快乐，但作者认为有些磨难是人生中不可避免的，最终结局也未必是持久的快乐。作者认为接受现实会更快乐和使人平静，但快乐确实对人有很大的影响。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Happiness is not natural. It’s a mere human construct.”（幸福不是自然就有的。是人类创造出来的）由此可知，幸福是人类创造的一种观念。故选B项。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“This is simply, and obviously, not true. I don’t think there is a need to explain that many obstacles and misfortunes in life are unavoidable, or cannot be overcome.”（这很简单，很明显，不是真。我认为没有必要解释生活中的许多障碍和不幸是不可避免的，或者是无法克服的）由此判断出，作者对正向思考持反对的态度。故选A项。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据上文“I believe that coming to terms with life as it is, and not as the happiness industry tells us it could be, will make us happier, and we will feel more at peace with ourselves and with the world.”（我相信接受生活本来的样子，而不是像幸福告诉我们的那样，会让我们更快乐，我们会更加平和地面对自己和世界）再综合全文的语篇架构，第一段讲快乐的状态会让人们降低对危险的警醒，第二段又讲正向思考根深蒂固，有很大的影响。第三四两段表明作者不同的观点，第五段强调作者的观点，然后用了转折意义的词“Unfortunatefuly”来说明快乐的“魔力”快乐对人有很大的影响。所以判断出，通过划线词的意思作者意在表明快乐对人有很大的影响。故选A项。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章的主要内容，尤其第一段的“Happiness is not natural. It’s a mere human construct.（幸福不是自然就有的。是人类创造出来的）”和第二段的“Chasing happiness is like chasing a shadow, but the positive thinking industry claims to know its secrets. （追逐幸福就像追逐影子，但积极思考行业声称知道它的秘密）”结合下文，挪威人 Peale 发明了正向思考来解释快乐，但作者认为有些磨难是人生中不可避免的，最终结局也未必是持久的快乐。作者认为接受现实会更快乐和使人平静，但快乐确实对人有很大的影响。所以短文的最佳标题为“幸福幻想”。故选C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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In gardens across Britain the grass has stopped growing. ___36___ In fact, they are greener and tidier than before. That is because the lawns are actually artificial made from plastic.
___37___ Country estates（地产）have long competed to have the most perfectly cut grassland. “What you’re saying in big loud capital letters, is ‘I’m so wealthy’,” says Fiona Davison of the Royal horticultural Society（RHS）, a society for eco-gardeners. With the coming of the grass-cutting machines, in 1830, the middle classes joined the fun.
But now Britons have fallen in love with artificial grass. Evergreens UK, which sells the stuff, says it has seen a 120% rise in sales since 2015. Grass Direct reports they are up by 50% this year. ___38___ These match different regions: Scottish turf（草皮）is darker than Cornish turf.
Artificial grass is popular with families who have children or dogs and don’t want mud pulled behind through their houses. It has an attractive factor, too. Andy Driver of Evergreens UK says people now see gardens as “outside rooms,”-pairing carpets of artificial grass with comfortable seating.
Not everyone is a fan. ___39___ A study finds earthworms（蚯蚓）gain 14% less body weight when operating under artificial grass. That might not be a problem for its fans, as worm holes are a regular headache, but it upsets green types. Extinction Rebellion dug up artificial grass outside a church in Harrogate in protest.
Three protestors have tried to stop artificial grass spreading. ___40___ The RHS is concerned about artificial grass, but prefers persuasion to law-making.
A. Britons are fascinated by lawns.
B. They are not lacking water or drought-stricken.
C. These eco-gardeners are more likely to be environmentalists.
D. Betap, a Dutch firm, has recently launched its first British designs.
E. Artificial grasses contain microplastics that ruin soil and risk flooding.
F. Wildlife-loving gardeners are growing, many preferring to catch the insects.
G. The government says restricting what people do in their backyards is wrong.
【答案】36. B 37. A 38. D 39. E 40. G
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。本文讲述了人工草坪在英国的流行以及不同人群对人工草坪的态度。
【36题详解】
根据前句“In gardens across Britain the grass has stopped growing.(在英国的花园中，草已经停止生长。)”和后句“In fact, they are greener and tidier than before. (事实上，它们比以前更绿色，更整洁。)”可知，此句说明草停止生长原因并非因为缺水或遭受旱灾，从而引出本文的话题。B选项“They are not lacking water or drought-stricken.（它们没有缺水或遭受旱灾。）”符合题意，故选B。
【37题详解】
此空位于段首，对于整段起概括的作用。从下文“Country estates（地产）have long competed to have the most perfectly cut grassland.（长期以来，乡村庄园一直在竞相拥有修剪得最完美的草地。）”可以看到Britons着迷于草坪。A选项“Britons are fascinated by lawns.（英国人对草坪很着迷）”符合题意，故选A。
【38题详解】
此空前“Evergreens UK, which sells the stuff, says it has seen a 120% rise in sales since 2015. Grass Direct reports they are up by 50% this year. （销售该产品的Evergreens UK表示，自2015年以来，该公司的销售额增长了120%。Grass Direct报告称，今年它们的价格上涨了50%。）”有两家草坪公司蒸蒸日上的业绩，后文“These match different regions: Scottish turf（草皮）is darker than Cornish turf.（这些草皮适合不同的地区:苏格兰草皮比康沃尔草皮颜色深。）”说这些与不同的地区匹配，所以可以推断出荷兰推出不同的设计来满足市场需求，与整段讲述同一话题。D选项“Betap, a Dutch firm, has recently launched its first British designs.（Betap，一家荷兰公司，最近推出了它的第一个英国设计。）”符合题意，故选D。
【39题详解】
根据后文“A study finds earthworms gain 14% less body weight when operating under artificial grass. That might not be a problem for its fans, as worm holes are a regular headache, but it upsets green types.（一项研究发现蚯蚓在人工草下活动时体重增加了14%。这对它的粉丝来说可能不是问题，因为虫洞是常见的头痛问题，但它却让绿色的人感到不安。）”讲述人工草坪对蚯蚓的影响以及有些人对人工草坪的抗议，E题前句“Not everyone is a fan”，E选项讲的是人工草坪的危害，属于同一话题，是个完美的匹配项。E选项“Artificial grasses contain microplastics that ruin soil and risk flooding.（人造草含有微塑料，会破坏土壤并有洪水的风险。）”符合题意，故选E。
40题详解】
根据前文“Three protestors have tried to stop artificial grass spreading.（三名抗议者试图阻止人造草的蔓延。）”以及后文“The RHS is concerned about artificial grass, but prefers persuasion to law-making.（英国皇家园艺学会对人造草很关心，但比起立法，它更喜欢说服。）”可知，整段讲述不同对象对人工草坪的不同态度。前有反对者，后有关注者希望制定法律，G选项“The government says restricting what people do in their backyards is wrong.（政府说限制人们在他们的后院做什么是错误的。）”说明政府的态度，符合题意。故选G。
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。
Michael Todd wore the same old clothes for the first three weeks of school. When some kids began to ___41___ that, they piled it on. Todd became the target of ___42___. But there was little Todd could do.
The kids taking the ___43___ were Garrett and Graham. But over time, they realized their seemingly making fun of Todd was ___44___ bullying(欺凌) and was hurting Todd. "Finally something ___45___ I knew I needed to do something ___46___ the thing got much worse," Graham said. So he and Garrett ___47___ a plan. The two went home and ___48___ through their rooms. They asked Todd to come into the ___49___ the next day at school. Todd was understandably nervous of being called out by them.
"He looked ___50___," Graham said. "I told him, 'We make a (n) ___51___ for starting the unkind thing, and want to ___52___ it.'" He then handed Todd a bag. Inside were clean shirts and a new pair of shoes. Todd was ___53___
Reflecting on the day he was called to the hall, Todd said it "marked the ___54___ of my life". Because he got much more than clothes and shoes. He's no longer being ___55___ at lunch. Now he eats with his new friends, Garrett and Graham.
41. A. recall B. notice C. doubt D. confirm
42. A. criticism B. concern C. laughter D. assistance
43. A. lead B. chance C. risk D. interest
44. A. privately B. occasionally C. essentially D. constantly
45. A. clicked B. emerged C. passed D. lasted
46. A. once B. if C. when D. before
47. A. hatched B. recommended C. demanded D. promised
48. A. rushed B. wandered C. saw D. hunted
49. A. classroom B. canteen C. hall D. restroom
50. A. innocent B. scared C. aggressive D. amazed
51. A. struggle B. apology C. preparation D. excuse
52. A. get down to B. go on with C. make up for D. keep away from
53. A. blown away B. turned away C. struck down D. let down
54. A. challenge B. routine C. expectation D. transformation
55. A. hungry B. alone C. helpless D. different
【答案】41. B 42. C 43. A 44. C 45. A 46. D 47. A 48. D 49. C 50. B 51. B 52. C 53. A 54. D 55. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。迈克尔·托德在上学的前三个星期都穿着同样的旧衣服，受到了以加勒特和格雷厄姆为首的孩子们的嘲笑。但后来他们意识到这样是在欺凌伤害托德，于是他们向他道歉并送给他干净的衬衫和一双新鞋。托德的生活发生了转变，与加勒特和格雷厄姆成为了朋友。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当一些孩子开始注意到这一点时，他们就大肆宣扬。A.recall召回；B.notice注意到；C.doubt怀疑；D.confirm证实。根据“they piled it on”可知，此处是指当一些孩子开始注意到这一点时。故选B。
【42题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：托德成了人们嘲笑的对象。A.criticism批评；B.concern担忧；C.laughter笑声；D.assistance帮助。根据“they piled it on”可知，此处是指托德成了人们嘲笑的对象。故选C。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：带头的是加勒特和格雷厄姆。A.lead领导；B.chance机会；C.risk风险；D.interest兴趣，爱好。根据“were Garrett and Graham”和“I knew I needed to do something”(我知道我得做点什么)可知，此处是指带头的是加勒特和格雷厄姆。故选A。
【44题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：但随着时间的推移，他们意识到，他们看似取笑托德，实际上是在欺负和伤害托德。A.privately私下地；B.occasionally偶尔；C.essentially本质上，实际上；D.constantly不断地。根据“their seemingly making fun of Todd”和bullying可知，此处是指他们的取笑实际上是在欺负和伤害托德。故选C。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后，我意识到我必须在事情变得更糟之前做点什么。A.clicked被突然明白；B.emerged浮现；C.passed通过，经过；D.lasted持续。根据“I knew I needed to do something”可知，此处是指突然意识到，即某事被突然明白。故选A。
【46题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：最后，我意识到我必须在事情变得更糟之前做点什么。A.once一旦；B.if如果；C.when当……的时候；D.before在……之前。根据“the thing got much worse”和“I needed to do something”可知，此处是指必须在事情变得更糟之前做点什么。故选D。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以他和加勒特策划了一个计划。A.hatched策划；B.recommended推荐；C.demanded要求；D.promised承诺。根据“I needed to do something”可知，此处是指策划了一个计划。故选A。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：两个人回到家，在他们的房间里搜寻。A.rushed突袭；B.wandered徘徊；C.saw看见；D.hunted搜寻。根据“He then handed Todd a bag. Inside were clean shirts and a new pair of shoes.”(然后他递给托德一个包。里面是干净的衬衫和一双新鞋。)可知，他们在房间里搜寻了干净的衬衫和一双新鞋。故选D。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：第二天，他们让托德到学校的大厅里来。A.classroom教室；B.canteen食堂；C.hall大厅；D.restroom厕所。根据“Reflecting on the day he was called to the hall”(回想他被叫到大厅的那天)可知，此处是指他们让托德到学校的大厅里来。故选C。
【50题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他看起来很害怕。A.innocent天真的；B.scared害怕的；C.aggressive侵略性的；D.amazed惊讶的。根据“Todd was understandably nervous of being called out by them.”(托德害怕被他们叫出来，这是可以理解的。)可知，此处是指他看起来很害怕。故选B。
【51题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们为挑起不友好的事情而道歉，并想要弥补。A.struggle挣扎；B.apology道歉；C.preparation准备；D.excuse借口。根据“for starting the unkind thing”可知，此处是指为挑起不友好的事情而道歉。故选B。
【52题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我们为挑起不友好的事情而道歉，并想要弥补。A.get down to开始认真考虑；B.go on with继续；C.make up for弥补；D.keep away from远离，回避。根据“Inside were clean shirts and a new pair of shoes.”可知，此处是指想要弥补。故选C。
【53题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：托德大吃一惊。A.blown away使震惊；B.turned away避开；C.struck down杀死；D.let down使失望。根据“Todd was understandably nervous of being called out by them.”可知，此处是指托德原本很害怕，没有想到他们会道歉并弥补，所以感到震惊。故选A。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：回想起他被叫到大厅的那一天，托德说“那标志着我生活的转变”。A.challenge挑战；B.routine常规，惯例；C.expectation期待；D.transformation转变。根据“Now he eats with his new friends, Garrett and Graham.”(现在他和他的新朋友加勒特和格雷厄姆一起吃饭。)可知，此处是指标志着生活的转变。故选D。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他不再是一个人吃午饭了。A.hungry饥饿的；B.alone独自的；C.helpless无助的；D.different不同的。根据“Now he eats with his new friends, Garrett and Graham.”可知，此处是指他不再是一个人吃午饭了。故选B。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5 分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Fuzhou, capital of southeastern Fujian province, rarely features on travel plans for people coming to China However, it deserves a place on ___56___（traveler）maps, as it has an excellent place for explorers, cultural enthusiasts and foodies, and it also ___57___（offer）a unique glimpse（一瞥）into other side of a more real China off the beaten tourist track.
Fuzhou locals represent the southern Chinese mentality of openness and friendliness-so they will be happy ___58___（give）you a warm welcome. And as temperatures can reach up to 20°C even in January Fuzhou is a perfect place for a winter destination from China’s cold north.
___59___（locate）on the banks of the Min River and right across from Taiwan on the East China Sea, Fuzhou is in many ways the perfect example of the southern Chinese capital. Next ___60___ the lively and busy local streets of the inner city you get sea views, mountains ___61___ historical sites, but also some of the ___62___（delicious）food in all of China and a night life foil of energy. ___63___ place, with its marvelous green parks and gardens, also ___64___（know）as the “City of Banyans”, because of the numerous banyan trees planted there since the Song Dynasty. If you are looking to escape the noisy urban life, Fuzhou offers a wide range of places for ____65____（relax）and adventure.
【答案】56. travelers’
57. offers 58. to give
59. Located
60. to 61. and
62. most delicious
63. The 64. is known
65. relaxation
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。本文是一篇介绍福建省福州市的文章，介绍了福州的地理位置，气候，风土人情等。
【56题详解】
考查名词所有格。句意：福州，福建省东南部的省会，很少在来中国旅游的人的旅游计划中出现。此处指“在旅行者的地图上”，用名词所有格，所以填travelers’。
【57题详解】
考查主谓一致。句意：然而，它应该在旅游地图上占有一席之地，因为它有一个适合探险家、文化爱好者和美食家的绝佳去处，而且它还提供了一个独特的视角，让人们可以从传统的旅游路线上看到一个更真实的中国的另一面。本句中所填单词是作句子的谓语，其主语是it，时态是一般现在时，用动词的第三人称单数，所以填offers。
【58题详解】
考查固定用法。句意：福州人代表了中国南方的开放和友好的心态，所以他们会很高兴给你热情的欢迎。be happy to do sth.很高兴做某事，该用法是固定用法，所以填to give。
【59题详解】
考查过去分词。句意：福州位于闽江两岸，与台湾隔海相望，在许多方面都是中国南方首都的完美典范。“locate”与其逻辑主语“福州”之间是被动关系，用过去分词作状语，所以填Located。
【60题详解】
考查固定短语。句意：在市中心热闹繁忙的街道旁，你可以看到海景、山脉和历史遗迹，还有全中国最美味的食物和活力四射的夜生活。 next to紧挨着，该短语是固定短语，所以填to。
【61题详解】
考查连词。句意：在市中心热闹繁忙的街道旁，你可以看到海景、山脉和历史遗迹，还有全中国最美味的食物和活力四射的夜生活。“海景、山脉”和“历史遗迹”之间是并列关系，用连词and，所以填and。
【62题详解】
考查形容词最高级。句意：在市中心热闹繁忙的街道旁，你可以看到海景、山脉和历史遗迹，还有全中国最美味的食物和活力四射的夜生活。根据定冠词the以及句意，可知这里用最高级，所以填most delicious。
【63题详解】
考查冠词。句意：这里有令人惊叹的绿色公园和花园，也被称为“榕树之城”，因为自宋朝以来，这里种植了大量的榕树。特指“福州这个地方”，用定冠词the，所以填the。
【64题详解】
考查固定短语、时态和主谓一致。句意：这里有令人惊叹的绿色公园和花园，也被称为“榕树之城”，因为自宋朝以来，这里种植了大量的榕树。句子缺少谓语， be known as（作为……而被众所周知）符合题意；描述一个客观的事实，用一般现在时；主语the place是单数，谓语动词用单数，所以填is known。
【65题详解】
考查名词。句意：如果你想逃离喧闹的城市生活，福州为你提供了许多放松和冒险的地方。前有介词，后有并列连词and连接的名词，此处需填relax的名词形式，作宾语，relaxation表抽象意义，不可数，所以填relaxation。
第II卷
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，上周六你校举办了服务社区的志愿者活动，请你自拟标题为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.参加人员；
2.活动内容：陪护老人、健康宣讲；
3.活动的意义。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
【答案】Volunteers in Action
Last Saturday, over 50 volunteer groups in our school participated in the activities of serving the community. Early in the morning, these volunteer groups gathered at school gate and set off to different neighborhoods. Some groups visited the elderly to have a chat or help with the house chores. Other teams gave speeches or delivered leaflets about how to keep fit to raise people’s awareness of health.
After volunteering in community, all students said it was an unforgettable experience. It’s meaningful and beneficial in helping students gain some practical social experience as well as promote their all-round ability. （98 words）
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生自拟标题为校英文报写一篇报道，介绍上周六你校举办了服务社区的志愿者活动。
【详解】1.词汇积累
参加：participate in →take part in
参观：visit →pay a visit to
有益的：beneficial →helpful
帮助：help = assist
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Other teams gave speeches or delivered leaflets about how to keep fit to raise people’s awareness of health.
拓展句：Other teams gave speeches or delivered leaflets about how to keep fit, so that people’s awareness of health can be raised.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Other teams gave speeches or delivered leaflets about how to keep fit to raise people’s awareness of health. (这句话运用了不定式作目的状语)
[高分句型2] After volunteering in community, all students said it was an unforgettable experience. (这句话运用了宾语从句,省略了连接词that)
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
Wrapping paper flew everywhere as Cali opened her gift. The box had a picture of a pretty girl. She was wearing white ice skates and turning around a frozen pond.
Cali looked up at her aunt and uncle with her big brown eyes. “Figure skates Wow! How nice of you! But,” the little girl hesitated, “… but I don’t know how to skate.” She looked embarrassed.
“Don’t worry,” said Aunt Lisa. “That’s the fun part — learning how to do it!”
“That’s right,” said Uncle George.“We will take you to the ice rink(冰场)and all go skating together.”
“I don’t know…” said Cali. She wasn’t too sure she was going to be able to do it. Sometimes she had a hard time learning new things. She looked again at the happy girl on the box. It did look like fun. Cali imagined herself moving and turning on the ice like a real figure skater. “Okay,” she agreed. “Let’s do it!”
The next day Cali went to the skating rink with her aunt and uncle. Her eyes twinkled and her face lit up with excitement as she looked at the other skaters around her. She sat down on the bench and slipped her feet into the skates. Holding the strings in her fingers, she could not figure out how to tie them up. “I don’t know how to do it,” she said. She felt sad that this was another thing she couldn’t do.
“Let me show you.” Her aunt bent down on one knee, explaining how to put the strings around the small hooks (钩子). Then she tied them into a tight bow. “Now, you do the other skate yourself. I’ll helpyou if you need it.” Cali bent over the skate and did what her aunt had showed her. Her tongue stuck out of the side of her mouth as she paid attention. After a few tries, she worked out how to cross the strings around the hooks. Her aunt helped make sure the strings were nice and tight. “You did it!” smiled her aunt, patting Cali on the back.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
Paragraph 1:
“Time to hit the ice,” her uncle said.
Paragraph 2:
Oof! She fell down hard.
【答案】Passage 1.
“Time to hit the ice,”her uncle said. As he helped her walk to the edge of the rink, he said,“We will hold your hands and you stand between us.”Cali took their hands in hers and made her first step onto the smooth ice.She grinned and tried taking a few steps.“Good, Cali. Now try to glide on one foot for just a second longer on each foot as you walk,” suggested her aunt. Then her uncle skated in front of her while her aunt guided her from behind.“Skate to your uncle now,” she said, pushing her on the back a little to get more speed. Cali glided unsteadily towards her uncle, taking small steps and fighting for balance.When she reached her uncle, he encouraged her to try it on her own.Cali wasn’t too sure about that. It seemed like everyone else was zooming past her. She started to get nervous. She lost her balance.
Passage 2.
Oof! She fell down, hard. It hurt. She closed her eyes and tried not to cry. In a moment,her uncle was helping her back on feet.He smiled into her eyes.“Everyone falls down the first few times. You just have to get back up again.”Cali took a deep breath.“Okay, I can do this.”She skated away from her uncle toward the crowd. As she wobbled, she talked to herself.“Be brave. Keep going. Small steps. Yes!”She had skated almost all the way around the rink by herself! Her aunt caught up to her and took her hand. “Look at you! You are working so hard and doing so well. We’re proud of you,”said Aunt Lisa.
【解析】
【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Cali的姨妈和姨父给她送了一双花样滑冰鞋，可是她不会滑，第二天姨妈和姨父带她去滑冰，姨妈先教会了她怎么穿溜冰鞋。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容““该去溜冰了，”她姨父说。”可知，第一段可描写Cali的姨妈和姨父如何教她滑冰。
②由第二段首句内容“哦!她重重地摔倒了。”可知，第二段可描写Cali摔倒后姨妈和姨父如何鼓励她，及她如何克服困难。
2.续写线索：迈出第一步——滑向姨夫——保持平衡——站起来
3.词汇激活
行为类
①迈出第一步：made her first step/take her first step
②滑向姨夫：glide towards her uncle/slide to her uncle
③保持平衡：fight for balance/keep balance
④站起来：back on feet/rise to one's feet
情绪类
①笑：grin/smile
②紧张：nervous/tense
③勇敢：brave/courageous
④骄傲：be proud of/take pride in
【点睛】[高分句型1]Cali glided unsteadily towards her uncle, taking small steps and fighting for balance.（由现在分词作状语）
[高分句型2]As she wobbled, she talked to herself.（由as引导的时间状语从句）
