2022年江苏省普通高中学业水平合格性考试
英语仿真模拟试卷A
第一部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分）
1．___________ the watch and see if you can find out what’s wrong with it.
A．Pack up B．break down C．Dig out D．Take apart
2. ______ have worried before I came to the new school, for my classmates here are very friendly to me.
A. mightn’t B. mustn’t C. needn’t D. couldn’t
3．The yield of the new rice is much greater than of other types of rice grown in Pakistan.
A．one B．that C．it D．what
4．There are _________ kinds of theme parks, with a different park for almost everything: food, culture, science, cartoons, movies or history.
A．famous B．fantasy C．unique D．various
5. __________ the average age of the population increases, there are more and more old people to care for.
A. Unless B. Until C. As D. While
6.The students have been working hard on their lessons and their efforts______ success in the end.
A. rewarded B. were rewarded
C. will reward D. will be rewarded
7. ___________ his love, Chris sent his mom a thank-you note on Mother’s day.
A. Expressing B. Expressed C. To express D. Having expressed
8.We are living in an age QR codes（二维码）are becoming more and more popular in our daily life.
A. why B. that C. whose D. when
9. __________ public bicycles with a mobile app is more convenient for users.
A. To unlock B. Unlock C. Unlocked D. Unlocking
10. The problem _______he will have his college education at home or abroad remains untouched.
A. how B. whether C. that D. when
第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分, 满分30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 often imagined discussing school choices with my son. However, I didn't expect to be having such a 11 ______ with him at his thirteen years of age.
Earlier this year, he 12 ______ his wish to go to one of the biggest public 13 ______ in our small city, because several of his long-time friends were 14 ______ going.
I fought back the thought to 15 ______ my eyes. I told him that if he went to this school, he would be going from a class in the 16 ______ of 18 to being one of several hundred in the freshman class. He wouldn't be able to receive the 17 ______ attention of his teachers any more. He would have to do 18 ______ at night. He didn't change his mind, however, so I made a deal with him. He would need to 19 ______ a list of reasons and then we would sit down and have a talk.
Later that night, as 20 ______，we had a discussion. He gave his argument with a list of 21 ______ reasons. First, he explained that he would have more 22 ______ in courses and after-school activities. 23 ______，attending this school would better prepare him for college because he would 24 ______ what it was like on a big campus.
He added that he would learn to 25 ______ his time. He also promised that he would make use of the drop-in tutoring the school 26 ______ if he ran into trouble.
I sat back and listened, 27 ______ by the thought and research he had prepared. 28 ______ ，I could have put my foot down and said "no"， or "just wait another year"， but I would have been doing that for me, not for him.
At last, we let our son have the 29 ______ say on choosing a high school. I knew if my kid put the same 30 ______ as he did in persuading us, he would be perfectly fine in high school.
11. A. competition B. quarrel C. disagreement D. conversation
12. A. realized B. admitted C. expressed D. communicated
13. A. schools B. hospitals C. countries D. libraries
14. A. even B. just C. also D. ever
15. A. roll B. close C. raise D. focus
16. A. number B. size C. content D. container
17. A. extreme B. regular C. special D. equal
18. A. housework B. homework C. business D. training
19. A. come up with B. keep up with C. put up with D. end up with
20. A. imagined B. expected C. reminded D. promised
21. A. strong B. surprising C. active D. ordinary
22. A. interests B. choices C. rules D. preparations
23. A. Instead B. Besides C. Therefore D. However
24. A. remember B. prove C. discover D. learn
25. A. save B. spare C. manage D. devote
26. A. afforded B. demanded C. explained D. offered
27. A. touched B. disappointed C. excited D. confused
28. A. Luckily B. Honestly C. Generally D. Briefly
29. A. correct B. usual C. common D. final
30. A. responsibility B. reason C. effort D. patience
第二部分：阅读理解(共15题 每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my family’s last vacation. It was my six-year-old son’s winter break from school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked, and Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day. I had meetings in New York. So I had to get back. But that didn't mean my husband and my son couldn't stay. I took my nine-month-old and took off for home.
The next day, my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged-okay, ordered-them to wait it out at the airport, to “earn” more Delta Dollars. Our total take: $1,600. Not bad, huh
Now some people may think I'm a bad mother and not such a great wife either. But as a big-time bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar. And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.
I've made a living looking for the best deals and exposing(揭露) the worst tricks. I have been the consumer reporter of NBC's Today show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in.
I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money’s worth. I’m also tightfisted when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants. But I wouldn't hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps its shape longer, and it's the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts.
31. Why did Delta give the author's family credits
A. They took a later flight. B. They had early bookings.
C. Their flight had been delayed. D. Their flight had been cancelled.
32. What can we learn about the author
A. She rarely misses a good deal. B. She seldom makes a compromise.
C. She is very strict with her children. D. She is interested in cheap products.
33. What does the author do
A. She's a teacher. B. She's a housewife.
C. She's a media person. D. She's a businesswoman.
34. What does the author want to tell us
A. How to expose bad tricks. B. How to reserve airline seats.
C. How to spend money wisely. D. How to make a business deal.
B
Nobody says school is easy. Studying is difficult, as is memorizing information for a test. Fortunately, there are books that can help you to make dealing with school easier.
Unlimited Memory by Kevin Horsley
This book is a bestseller in memory improvement. It has strategies to help learn faster and become more productive. Of course, having a good memory comes in handy outside of the classroom as well. Really, this is a great book for life in general.
On Course by Skip Downing
It is another book worth reading. In its eighth edition, the book provides self-assessment tools to help identify what is needed to change for academic success. It contains guided journal entries to help readers with responsibility, self-management, self-awareness, learning and self-esteem.
Student’s Guide to Writing College Papers by Kate L. Turabian
Many students reach college and find that essay writing in college is very different from that in high school. Whether this is the case or not, Student’s Guide to Writing College Papers is a perfect choice for those who want to improve writing skills. It’s available on Kindle or in hardback or paperback forms. Right now, this one is its fourth edition. The book covers writing actual paper, citing sources, and style.
How to Become a Straight-A Student by Cal Newport
The book came out in 2006. It enjoys great popularity among learners all over the world. The book deals with different approaches and strategies to help achieve good academic performance but spend less time on studying, with a focus on studying smarter, not harder. It’s available on Kindle and in audio book and paperback forms.
35. What do you know about Unlimited Memory
A. It is practical in daily life.
B. It is popular and sells best.
C. It helps to produce more works.
D. It is written by Kate L.Turabian.
36. What do the last two books have in common
A. They have various forms.
B. They are world-famous books.
C. They were published 15 years ago.
D. They mainly focus on improving writing skills.
37. Who are the intended readers
A. Parents. B. Children. C. Teachers. D. Students.
C
A build-it-yourself solar still(蒸馏器) is one of the best ways to obtain drinking water in areas where the liquid is not readily available. Developed by two doctors in the U.S.Department of Agriculture, it’s an excellent water collector. Unfortunately, you must carry the necessary equipment with you, since it’s all but impossible to find natural substitutes. The only components required, though, are a 5'×5' sheet of clear or slightly milky plastic, six feet of plastic tube, and a container—perhaps just a drinking cup—to catch the water. These pieces can be folded into a neat little pack and fastened on your belt.
To construct a working still, use a sharp stick or rock to dig a hole four feet across and three feet deep. Try to make the hole in a damp area to increase the water catcher’s productivity. Place your cup in the deepest part of the hole. Then lay the tube in place so that one end rests all the way in the cup and the rest of the line runs up—and out—the side of the hole.
Next, cover the hole with the plastic sheet, securing the edges of the plastic with dirt and weighting the sheet’s center down with a rock. The plastic should now form a cone(圆锥体) with 45-degree-angled sides. The low point of the sheet must be centered directly over, and no more than three inches above, the cup.
The solar still works by creating a greenhouse under the plastic. Ground water evaporates (蒸发) and collects on the sheet until small drops of water form, run down the material, and fall off into the cup. When the container is full, you can suck the refreshment out through the tube, and won’t have to break down the still every time you need a drink.
38.What do we know about the solar still equipment from the first paragraph
A.It’s delicate. B.It’s expensive. C.It’s complex. D.It’s portable.
39.What does the underlined phrase “the water catcher” in paragraph 2 refer to
A.The tube. B.The still. C.The hole. D.The cup.
40.What is the last step of constructing a working solar still
A.Dig a hole of a certain size.
B.Put the cup in place.
C.Weight the sheet’s center down.
D.Cover the hole with the plastic sheet.
41.When a solar still works, drops of water come into the cup from .
A.the plastic tube B.outside the hole
C.the open air D.beneath the sheet
D
It is common for adults to use “baby talk” when interacting with babies. This way of speaking attempts to imitate the sounds babies make when they first try to talk. But is this form of communication helpful to a child's development
Several studies have suggested a clear link between parental language methods and a child's early language development. Studies showed that language learning in babies was improved when parents spoke more than a few simple words and used a wider vocabulary. Earlier research found that the style of speech used by parents to communicate with their baby could have an influence on language development.
One such speaking style is known as “parentese”. Research has shown that babies react better to this kind of language in the first months of life. Generally, parentese involves adults speaking in a higher voice and at a slower speed. The language is simplified, while sentences are short and often repeated. Studies from the past 30 years have confirmed that babies spoken to inparentese developed larger vocabularies throughout the first three years of life.
A new study on the subject, a project of the University of Washington's Institute for Learning&Brain Sciences, examined whether parents can be effectively taught methods to improve their parenthesis skills.
Naj a Ferjan Ramírez. working in the Institute for Learning&Brain Sciences，said that the parents involved in the research were first shown the importance of language input for their baby's development. Parents were then given suggestions on how to use different parentese methods, and then rated on how well they used these methods with their child. She added that the new study is important because there are still a lot of parents with little knowledge about how to use parentese to help their child. This was one reason the researchers included parents from different cultural and economic groupings.
42．How do parents usually talk with their babies
A．By speaking in a funny style.
B．By copying babies' sounds.
C．By raising speaking speed.
D．By whispering in babies' ears.
43．What can we learn from the second paragraph
A．Babies' language skills are decided by talent.
B．Babies' language is improved by simple words.
C．Parental language style helps improve babies' behavior.
D. Parental language methods affect babies' language development.
44．Where can you find how parents were trained in parentese skills
A．In Paragraph 2. B．In Paragraph 3.
C．In Paragraph 4. D．In Paragraph 5.
45．What can be the best title for the text
A．Communicating with Babies Matters More
B．Parentese Is a Good Way to Practice Language
C．The More Parents Help, the Better Babies Learn
D．Speaking Parentese Helps with Babies' Language Learning
第三部分：阅读表达理解(共5题 每小题2分，满分10分)
阅读下列短文和问题，根据短文内容和每小题所给的具体要求，完成对该问题作答。
Are you a shy person Do you find shyness prevents you from thinking clearly and performing well in your work Overcoming shyness takes time and it is certainly worth taking some steps. The following are some good suggestions for you to fight against shyness.
Know you are in great company.
If you are shy, you are not alone. It is reported that 93 percent of people experience shyness in their lives. And of course there are some cool, nice, kind and generous people who are shy. Since there are so many people who experience the same feelings and thoughts as you do, there is no need to blame yourself for being shy.
Give yourself time and space.
Being shy is not easy and sometimes it can be annoying. I have certainly felt this many times. I find the best thing is to give myself time and space. Many shy people say that they need to have some time alone each day. If you are shy, make sure you allow yourself time to gather your thoughts. Doing this means you have more energy to deal with others.
Realize you can overcome shyness.
Sometimes you can get so baffled by being shy that it can be hard to see that this is something you can overcome. In fact, everyone can overcome shyness. Next time you meet strangers or have to speak before others, try to be brave. You can do it. What’s more, the older you are, the more experience you have. And this means there are situations where you feel comfortable and you are able to overcome your shyness little by little. Don’t just wait! Shyness won’t go away if you leave it as it is.
46.What’s the best title for the passage (no more than 6 words)
47.What’s the disadvantage of being shy (no more than 10 words)
48.Why is it unnecessary to blame yourself for being shy (no more than 15 words)
49.Please explain the underlined word “baffled” in English. (no more than 5 words)
50.According to the passage, why do shy people need time for themselves (no more than 8 words)
第四部分 书面表达（满分20分）
51. 假定你是李华，你们社团将举办英文读诗会，请你写一封邮件邀请外教Elvira参加，内容 包括：
1. 活动时间和地点；
2. 活动安排；
3. 欢迎她分享自己喜欢的诗歌。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为100左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Elvira,___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua2022年江苏省普通高中学业水平合格性考试
英语仿真模拟试卷A
第一部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分）
1．___________ the watch and see if you can find out what’s wrong with it.
A．Pack up B．break down C．Dig out D．Take apart
【答案】D
【解析】考查动词短语。句意：把手表拆开，看看是否能知道里面怎么了。A. Pack up打包，B. Break down崩溃，垮掉，C. Dig out挖掘，D. Take apart拆散，故选D。
2. ______ have worried before I came to the new school, for my classmates here are very friendly to me.
A. mightn’t B. mustn’t C. needn’t D. couldn’t
【答案】C
【解析】考查情态动词。 句意：我来新学校之前本没有必要担心，因为在这里我的同学对我非常友好。needn’t have done本没有必要做某事，表示实际上已经做了某事。根据句意可知选C。
3．The yield of the new rice is much greater than of other types of rice grown in Pakistan.
A．one B．that C．it D．what
【答案】B
【解析】考查替代词。句意：这种新水稻比种植在巴基斯坦的其他种类的水稻的产量高得多。one泛指上文的提到的可数名词单数；that特指上文提到的可数名词或者不可数名词；it指代同一名词；what是连词。空格指代上文提到的yield，特指在其他种类水稻的产量，故用that。故选B。
4．There are _________ kinds of theme parks, with a different park for almost everything: food, culture, science, cartoons, movies or history.
A．famous B．fantasy C．unique D．various
【答案】D
【解析】考查形容词。A. famous著名的；B. fantasy 梦幻的； C.unique独一无二的；D. various独一无二的。句意：有各种各样的主题公园---。所以选D。
5. __________ the average age of the population increases, there are more and more old people to care for.
A. Unless B. Until C. As D. While
【答案】C
【解析】考查从属连词。句意：随着人口平均年龄的增长，越来越多的老人要照顾。Unless除非；until直到；as因为，正如，随着；while虽然，然而，当……时候。根据语境，故选C。
6.The students have been working hard on their lessons and their efforts______ success in the end.
A. rewarded B. were rewarded
C. will reward D. will be rewarded
【答案】D
【解析】考查时态和语态。句意：学生们一直在刻苦学习功课，他们的努力（将来）一定会得到回报。根据句意可知，回报是将来要发生的事情，应该用将来时。efforts和reward是被动关系，应该使用被动语态，故选D。
7. ___________ his love, Chris sent his mom a thank-you note on Mother’s day.
A. Expressing B. Expressed C. To express D. Having expressed
【答案】C
【解析】考查动词不定式。句意：为了表达他的爱，克里斯在母亲节那天给他的妈妈寄了一条感谢信。用不定式表目的，故选C。
8.We are living in an age QR codes（二维码）are becoming more and more popular in our daily life.
A. why B. that C. whose D. when
【答案】D
【解析】考查定语从句。句意：我们生活在二维码在日常生活中越来越受欢迎的时代。关系副词when引导定语从句，修饰表示时间的先行词age，在定语从句中充当时间状语，故选D。
9. __________ public bicycles with a mobile app is more convenient for users.
A. To unlock B. Unlock C. Unlocked D. Unlocking
【答案】D
【解析】考查动名词。分析句子结构可知，本句是主系表结构，前面的________ public bicycles with a mobile app是句子主语，只有动名词和不定式可以充当主语，动名词作主语往往表示普通的、一般的行为，不定式作主语常表示某次具体的行为。故本题选D。句意：使用移动应用程序解锁公共自行车对用户来说更方便。
10. The problem _______he will have his college education at home or abroad remains untouched.
A. how B. whether C. that D. when
【答案】B
【解析】考查同位语从句连接词。句意：他到底是在国内还是在国外上大学这个问题仍然没有被触及。he will have his college education at home or abroad是对problem的解释说明，是同位语从句，根据句中的or可以应该用whether，whether...or...意为“是……还是……”，故选B。
第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分, 满分30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 often imagined discussing school choices with my son. However, I didn't expect to be having such a 11 ______ with him at his thirteen years of age.
Earlier this year, he 12 ______ his wish to go to one of the biggest public 13 ______ in our small city, because several of his long-time friends were 14 ______ going.
I fought back the thought to 15 ______ my eyes. I told him that if he went to this school, he would be going from a class in the 16 ______ of 18 to being one of several hundred in the freshman class. He wouldn't be able to receive the 17 ______ attention of his teachers any more. He would have to do 18 ______ at night. He didn't change his mind, however, so I made a deal with him. He would need to 19 ______ a list of reasons and then we would sit down and have a talk.
Later that night, as 20 ______，we had a discussion. He gave his argument with a list of 21 ______ reasons. First, he explained that he would have more 22 ______ in courses and after-school activities. 23 ______，attending this school would better prepare him for college because he would 24 ______ what it was like on a big campus.
He added that he would learn to 25 ______ his time. He also promised that he would make use of the drop-in tutoring the school 26 ______ if he ran into trouble.
I sat back and listened, 27 ______ by the thought and research he had prepared. 28 ______ ，I could have put my foot down and said "no"， or "just wait another year"， but I would have been doing that for me, not for him.
At last, we let our son have the 29 ______ say on choosing a high school. I knew if my kid put the same 30 ______ as he did in persuading us, he would be perfectly fine in high school.
11. A. competition B. quarrel C. disagreement D. conversation
12. A. realized B. admitted C. expressed D. communicated
13. A. schools B. hospitals C. countries D. libraries
14. A. even B. just C. also D. ever
15. A. roll B. close C. raise D. focus
16. A. number B. size C. content D. container
17. A. extreme B. regular C. special D. equal
18. A. housework B. homework C. business D. training
19. A. come up with B. keep up with C. put up with D. end up with
20. A. imagined B. expected C. reminded D. promised
21. A. strong B. surprising C. active D. ordinary
22. A. interests B. choices C. rules D. preparations
23. A. Instead B. Besides C. Therefore D. However
24. A. remember B. prove C. discover D. learn
25. A. save B. spare C. manage D. devote
26. A. afforded B. demanded C. explained D. offered
27. A. touched B. disappointed C. excited D. confused
28. A. Luckily B. Honestly C. Generally D. Briefly
29. A. correct B. usual C. common D. final
30. A. responsibility B. reason C. effort D. patience
11~15. DCACA 16~20. BCBAD 21~25. BABDC 26~30. DABDC
【语篇解读】这是一篇夹叙夹议文，作者和儿子在选择高中就读学校的问题上产生了分歧，但是最终作者被成功说服，他相信儿子一定会成功。
【答案解析】
41. D. 考查名词及语境理解。A．competition竞争；B．quarrel争吵；C．disagreement不同意；D．conversation对话。然而，我没想到在他十三岁的时候能和他进行这样的谈话。根据上文I often imagined discussing school choices with my son可知是对话。故选D.
42. C. 考查动词及语境理解。A．realized实现；B．admitted 承认；C．expressed 表达；D．communicated沟通。今年早些时候，他表达了去我们这个小城市最大的公立学校的愿望，因为他的几个老朋友也去了。wish和expressed搭配更合适。故选C.
43. A. 考查名词及语境理解。A．schools学校；B．hospitals 医院；C．countries 国家；D．libraries图书馆。今年早些时候，他表达了去我们这个小城市最大的公立学校的愿望，因为他的几个老朋友也去了。根据下文 I told him that if he went to this school可知学校。故选A.
44. C. 考查副词及语境理解。A．even甚至；B．just 只是；C．also 还有；D．ever 永远。今年早些时候，他表达了去我们这个小城市最大的公立学校的愿望，因为他的几个老朋友也去了。故选C.
45. A. 考查动词及语境理解。A．roll滚动；B．close 关闭；C．raise 提高；D．focus 专注。我忍住了要翻白眼的念头。根据下一句"I told him that if he went to this school, he would be going from a class in the （6）of 18 to being one of several hundred in the freshman class. He wouldn't be able to receive the （7）attention of his teachers any more. "可知作者反对儿子去公立学校，所以会翻白眼。roll one's eyes：翻白眼。故选A.
46. B. 考查名词及语境理解。A．number数字；B．size 大小；C．content 内容；D. container 容器，集装箱。我告诉他，如果他去这所学校，他将从一个只有18个人的班级一员成为一年级几百个人的一个。根据下一句"of 18 to being one of several hundred in the freshman class. "可知这里指的是班级的规模，大小。故选B.
47. C. 考查形容词及语境理解。A．extreme极端的；B．regular 常规的；C．special 特别的；D．equal 相等的。他再也不能得到老师们的特别关注了。根据上一句"of 18 to being one of several hundred in the freshman class. "可知班级的规模大了，他得不到老师的特别关注了。故选C.
48. B. 考查名词及语境理解。A．housework家务活；B．homework 家庭作业；C．business 业务；商业；D．training 培训。他必须在晚上做作业。他是学生当然是做作业。故选B.
49. A. 考查动词短语及语境理解。A．come up with想出；B．keep up with 跟上；C．put up with 忍受；D．end up with 以…结束。他需要列出理由，然后我们坐下来谈谈。根据下一句"a list of reasons "可知是想出理由。故选A.
50. D. 考查动词及语境理解。A．imagined想象；B．expected 期望；C．reminded 提醒；D．promised 承诺；答应。那天晚上晚些时候，我们按照承诺进行了讨论。根据上文however, so I made a deal with him可知是承诺。故选D.
51. A. 考查形容词及语境理解。A．strong有力的；强壮的；B．surprising 令人惊讶的；C．active 活跃的；D．ordinary 普通的。他提出了一系列有力的理由。根据下文by the thought and research he had prepared可知是有力的。故选A.
52. B. 考查名词及语境理解。A．interests 兴趣；B. choices选择；C．rules 规则；D．preparations 准备。首先，他解释说，在课程和课外活动方面，他会有更多的选择。根据后半句"in courses and after-school activities"可知这是课程以及课外活动的选择。故选B.
53. B. 考查副词及语境理解。A．Instead相反；B．Besides 此外；C．Therefore 因此；D．However 然而。此外，上这所学校会让他更好地为上大学做准备，因为他会了解到大校园的样子。根据上文First, he explained that he would have more（12）in courses and after-school activities可知是表示而且。故选B.
54. D. 考查动词及语境理解。A．remember记住；B．prove 证明；C. discover 发现；D．learn 了解；学习。此外，上这所学校会让他更好地为上大学做准备，因为他会了解到大学校园的样子。根据下文He added that he would learn to（15）his time可知是了解。故选D.
55. C. 考查动词及语境理解。A．save保存；B．spare 备用；C．manage 管理；D．devote 奉献。他补充说，他将学会管理时间。manage the time管理时间。故选C.
56. D. 考查动词及语境理解。A．afforded提供；B．demanded 要求；C．explained 解释；D．offered 提供。他还承诺，如果他遇到麻烦，他会利用学校提供的临时辅导。此处指的是学校提供的辅导。故选D.
57. A. 考查形容词及语境理解。A．touched感动的；B．disappointed 失望的；C．excited激动的；D．confused困惑的。我坐下来听着，被他准备好的想法和研究所感动。根据下一段"At last, we let our son have the （19）say on choosing a high school. "可知作者被儿子准备好的想法和研究所打动。故选A.
58. B. 考查副词及语境理解。A．Luckily幸运的是；B．Honestly 老实说；C．Generally 一般情况下；D．Briefly 简短地。老实说，我本可以坚决反对，说"不"或者"再等一年"但我这么做是为了我自己，不是为了他。根据下一句"I could have put my foot down and said "no"， or "just wait another year"， but I would have been doing that for me, not for him. "可知这是他内心的真实想法。故选B.
59. D. 考查形容词及语境理解。A．correct正确的；B．usual 平常的；C．common 普通的；D．final 最终的。最后，我们让儿子对选择高中有最后的决定权。根据下文I knew if my kid put the same（20）as he did in persuading us, he would be perfectly fine in high school. 可知是最终决定权在儿子手里。故选D.
60. C. 考查名词及语境理解。A．responsibility责任；B．reason 原因；C．effort 努力；D. patience 耐心。我知道如果我的孩子能像他说服我们那样努力，他在高中会很好的。根据上文by the thought and research he had prepared可知是努力。故选C.
第二部分：阅读理解(共15题 每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my family’s last vacation. It was my six-year-old son’s winter break from school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked, and Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day. I had meetings in New York. So I had to get back. But that didn't mean my husband and my son couldn't stay. I took my nine-month-old and took off for home.
The next day, my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged-okay, ordered-them to wait it out at the airport, to “earn” more Delta Dollars. Our total take: $1,600. Not bad, huh
Now some people may think I'm a bad mother and not such a great wife either. But as a big-time bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar. And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.
I've made a living looking for the best deals and exposing(揭露) the worst tricks. I have been the consumer reporter of NBC's Today show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in.
I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money’s worth. I’m also tightfisted when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants. But I wouldn't hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps its shape longer, and it's the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts.
31. Why did Delta give the author's family credits
A. They took a later flight. B. They had early bookings.
C. Their flight had been delayed. D. Their flight had been cancelled.
32. What can we learn about the author
A. She rarely misses a good deal. B. She seldom makes a compromise.
C. She is very strict with her children. D. She is interested in cheap products.
33. What does the author do
A. She's a teacher. B. She's a housewife.
C. She's a media person. D. She's a businesswoman.
34. What does the author want to tell us
A. How to expose bad tricks. B. How to reserve airline seats.
C. How to spend money wisely. D. How to make a business deal.
31-34 AACC
【语篇解读】：一些人千方百计的省钱，作者也不例外。上次作者家人一起度假返程时，由于预订该趟航班机票的乘客过多，Delta航空公司给每位退票的乘客返还400美元。作者因为要去纽约开会就先带着9个月大的孩子如期回家了，而丈夫和6岁的儿子则等待次日的航班，结果由于他们来坐了更晚的航班而得了多达1600美元的补偿。
31.A 根据第一段的第五句” The flight was overbooked，and Delta，the airline，offered us S400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day.＂可知，由于预订这趟航班的乘客过多，因此航空公司决定对于那些愿意退票，然后乘坐次日航班返回的人每人返还400美元。
32.A 根据第一段的前两句及第三段第二句中的” But as a big time bargain hunter＂可知，作者很少错过很便宜的东西，故A项符合题意。
33.C 根据第四段的第二句 “I have been the consumer reporter of NBC’s Today show for over a decade.”可知，作者是一位媒体人。
34.C 根据最后一段的内容可知，作者想要告诉我们如何聪明地花钱，在哪些地方可以省钱，在哪些地方可以出手大方
B
Nobody says school is easy. Studying is difficult, as is memorizing information for a test. Fortunately, there are books that can help you to make dealing with school easier.
Unlimited Memory by Kevin Horsley
This book is a bestseller in memory improvement. It has strategies to help learn faster and become more productive. Of course, having a good memory comes in handy outside of the classroom as well. Really, this is a great book for life in general.
On Course by Skip Downing
It is another book worth reading. In its eighth edition, the book provides self-assessment tools to help identify what is needed to change for academic success. It contains guided journal entries to help readers with responsibility, self-management, self-awareness, learning and self-esteem.
Student’s Guide to Writing College Papers by Kate L. Turabian
Many students reach college and find that essay writing in college is very different from that in high school. Whether this is the case or not, Student’s Guide to Writing College Papers is a perfect choice for those who want to improve writing skills. It’s available on Kindle or in hardback or paperback forms. Right now, this one is its fourth edition. The book covers writing actual paper, citing sources, and style.
How to Become a Straight-A Student by Cal Newport
The book came out in 2006. It enjoys great popularity among learners all over the world. The book deals with different approaches and strategies to help achieve good academic performance but spend less time on studying, with a focus on studying smarter, not harder. It’s available on Kindle and in audio book and paperback forms.
35. What do you know about Unlimited Memory
A. It is practical in daily life.
B. It is popular and sells best.
C. It helps to produce more works.
D. It is written by Kate L.Turabian.
36. What do the last two books have in common
A. They have various forms.
B. They are world-famous books.
C. They were published 15 years ago.
D. They mainly focus on improving writing skills.
37. Who are the intended readers
A. Parents. B. Children. C. Teachers. D. Students.
35-37. AAD
【语篇解读】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四本有助于学生学习的书籍。
35. 细节理解题。根据Unlimited Memory by Kevin Horsley中“Really, this is a great book for life in general.( 说真的，这是一本对生活很重要的书)”可知，Unlimited Memory是日常生活中一本很实用的书。故选A。
36. 细节理解题。根据Student’s Guide to Writing College Papers by Kate L. Turabian中“It’s available on Kindle or in hardback or paperback forms. Right now, this one is its fourth edition. (这本书可以在Kindle上找到，也可以以精装本或平装本的形式找到。现在，这本书已经是第四版了)”和How to Become a Straight-A Student by Cal Newport中“It’s available on Kindle and in audio book and paperback forms.( 它可以在Kindle、有声读物和平装本上找到)”可知，最后两本书的共同之处是它们有多种形式。故选A。
37. 推理判断题。根据第一段“Nobody says school is easy. Studying is difficult, as is memorizing information for a test. Fortunately, there are books that can help you to make dealing with school easier.( 没人说上学容易。学习是困难的，为考试而记忆信息也是困难的。幸运的是，有一些书可以帮助你更容易地应对学校学习生活)”可知，上学不易，因为有些信息很难记忆，由此可知，作者写这篇文章主要是给学习有困难的学生推荐基本实用的书籍。故选D。
C
A build-it-yourself solar still(蒸馏器) is one of the best ways to obtain drinking water in areas where the liquid is not readily available. Developed by two doctors in the U.S.Department of Agriculture, it’s an excellent water collector. Unfortunately, you must carry the necessary equipment with you, since it’s all but impossible to find natural substitutes. The only components required, though, are a 5'×5' sheet of clear or slightly milky plastic, six feet of plastic tube, and a container—perhaps just a drinking cup—to catch the water. These pieces can be folded into a neat little pack and fastened on your belt.
To construct a working still, use a sharp stick or rock to dig a hole four feet across and three feet deep. Try to make the hole in a damp area to increase the water catcher’s productivity. Place your cup in the deepest part of the hole. Then lay the tube in place so that one end rests all the way in the cup and the rest of the line runs up—and out—the side of the hole.
Next, cover the hole with the plastic sheet, securing the edges of the plastic with dirt and weighting the sheet’s center down with a rock. The plastic should now form a cone(圆锥体) with 45-degree-angled sides. The low point of the sheet must be centered directly over, and no more than three inches above, the cup.
The solar still works by creating a greenhouse under the plastic. Ground water evaporates (蒸发) and collects on the sheet until small drops of water form, run down the material, and fall off into the cup. When the container is full, you can suck the refreshment out through the tube, and won’t have to break down the still every time you need a drink.
38.What do we know about the solar still equipment from the first paragraph
A.It’s delicate. B.It’s expensive. C.It’s complex. D.It’s portable.
39.What does the underlined phrase “the water catcher” in paragraph 2 refer to
A.The tube. B.The still. C.The hole. D.The cup.
40.What is the last step of constructing a working solar still
A.Dig a hole of a certain size.
B.Put the cup in place.
C.Weight the sheet’s center down.
D.Cover the hole with the plastic sheet.
41.When a solar still works, drops of water come into the cup from .
A.the plastic tube B.outside the hole
C.the open air D.beneath the sheet
38-41 DBCD
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了美国农业部的两位博士研制出一种蒸馏器。在水资源短缺的区域, 这是一种非常不错的获得饮用水的设备。
38.D 推理判断题。根据第一段中的 “These pieces can be folded into a neat little pack and fastened on your belt.” 可知, 这种集水器设备携带起来很方便。人们可以把它折叠成一个小包并系在腰带上。
39.B 词义猜测题。根据第二段中的 “To construct a working still” 和画线词后的“productivity”可推断出画线部分指的是the still。
40.C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的 “Next, cover the hole with the plastic sheet, securing the edges of the plastic with dirt and weighting the sheet’s center down with a rock.” 可知, 用塑料布把洞穴覆盖, 并把塑料布的边缘用泥土弄牢。最后把一块石头压在塑料布的中心。故选C项。
41.D 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的 “Ground water evaporates and collects on the sheet until small drops of water form, run down the material, and fall off into the cup.” 可知, 这种蒸馏器的工作原理是创造一个温室。地面的水向上蒸发并在塑料布上聚集形成小水滴, 然后水滴顺着塑料布流下来落到杯子里。
D
It is common for adults to use “baby talk” when interacting with babies. This way of speaking attempts to imitate the sounds babies make when they first try to talk. But is this form of communication helpful to a child's development
Several studies have suggested a clear link between parental language methods and a child's early language development. Studies showed that language learning in babies was improved when parents spoke more than a few simple words and used a wider vocabulary. Earlier research found that the style of speech used by parents to communicate with their baby could have an influence on language development.
One such speaking style is known as “parentese”. Research has shown that babies react better to this kind of language in the first months of life. Generally, parentese involves adults speaking in a higher voice and at a slower speed. The language is simplified, while sentences are short and often repeated. Studies from the past 30 years have confirmed that babies spoken to inparentese developed larger vocabularies throughout the first three years of life.
A new study on the subject, a project of the University of Washington's Institute for Learning&Brain Sciences, examined whether parents can be effectively taught methods to improve their parenthesis skills.
Naj a Ferjan Ramírez. working in the Institute for Learning&Brain Sciences，said that the parents involved in the research were first shown the importance of language input for their baby's development. Parents were then given suggestions on how to use different parentese methods, and then rated on how well they used these methods with their child. She added that the new study is important because there are still a lot of parents with little knowledge about how to use parentese to help their child. This was one reason the researchers included parents from different cultural and economic groupings.
42．How do parents usually talk with their babies
A．By speaking in a funny style.
B．By copying babies' sounds.
C．By raising speaking speed.
D．By whispering in babies' ears.
43．What can we learn from the second paragraph
A．Babies' language skills are decided by talent.
B．Babies' language is improved by simple words.
C．Parental language style helps improve babies' behavior.
D. Parental language methods affect babies' language development.
44．Where can you find how parents were trained in parentese skills
A．In Paragraph 2. B．In Paragraph 3.
C．In Paragraph 4. D．In Paragraph 5.
45．What can be the best title for the text
A．Communicating with Babies Matters More
B．Parentese Is a Good Way to Practice Language
C．The More Parents Help, the Better Babies Learn
D．Speaking Parentese Helps with Babies' Language Learning
42-45 BDDD
【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。本文讲述了父母和孩子沟通时的说话方式会对孩子的语言能力产生影响。研究者发现“父母语”是和孩子交流的有效方法，它可以帮助婴儿发展语言能力。
42. B [细节理解题。第一段提到，对成年人来说，与婴儿互动时用婴儿的语言是很常见的。这种说话的方式试图模仿婴儿第一次说话时发出的声音，由此可知，父母通过模仿婴儿的声音和他们交流。]
43. D [细节理解题。根据第二段的“Earlier research found that the style of speech used by parents to communicate with their baby could have an influence on language development.”可知，早期的研究发现，父母与孩子交流时使用的语言风格可能会对孩子的语言发展产生影响。]
44. D [细节理解题。根据第五段的“Parents were then given suggestions on how to use different parenthesis methods，and then rated on how well they used these methods with their child.”(然后给父母建议如何使用“父母语”，再根据他们对孩子使用这些方法的效果来进行评价)可知，本段介绍了父母如何接受“父母语”的培训。]
45. D [标题归纳题。根据文章的主要内容，尤其是第三段的“One such speaking style is known as‘Parentese’．Research has shown that babies react better to this kind of language in the first months of life.”(这种说话风格被称为“父母语”，研究表明，婴儿在出生后的头几个月对这种语言的反应更好)可知，本文主要讲述了说“父母语”可以帮助婴儿的语言发展。]
第三部分：阅读表达理解(共5题 每小题2分，满分10分)
阅读下列短文和问题，根据短文内容和每小题所给的具体要求，完成对该问题作答。
Are you a shy person Do you find shyness prevents you from thinking clearly and performing well in your work Overcoming shyness takes time and it is certainly worth taking some steps. The following are some good suggestions for you to fight against shyness.
Know you are in great company.
If you are shy, you are not alone. It is reported that 93 percent of people experience shyness in their lives. And of course there are some cool, nice, kind and generous people who are shy. Since there are so many people who experience the same feelings and thoughts as you do, there is no need to blame yourself for being shy.
Give yourself time and space.
Being shy is not easy and sometimes it can be annoying. I have certainly felt this many times. I find the best thing is to give myself time and space. Many shy people say that they need to have some time alone each day. If you are shy, make sure you allow yourself time to gather your thoughts. Doing this means you have more energy to deal with others.
Realize you can overcome shyness.
Sometimes you can get so baffled by being shy that it can be hard to see that this is something you can overcome. In fact, everyone can overcome shyness. Next time you meet strangers or have to speak before others, try to be brave. You can do it. What’s more, the older you are, the more experience you have. And this means there are situations where you feel comfortable and you are able to overcome your shyness little by little. Don’t just wait! Shyness won’t go away if you leave it as it is.
46.What’s the best title for the passage (no more than 6 words)
47.What’s the disadvantage of being shy (no more than 10 words)
48.Why is it unnecessary to blame yourself for being shy (no more than 15 words)
49.Please explain the underlined word “baffled” in English. (no more than 5 words)
50.According to the passage, why do shy people need time for themselves (no more than 8 words)
参考答案：
46.How to deal with shyness./How to overcome shyness./Tips about dealing with shyness.
47.It prevents you from thinking clearly and performing well.
48.Because a lot of people experience the same feelings and thoughts as you do.
49.Confused/Difficult for someone to understand.
50.Because they need time to gather their thoughts.
第四部分 书面表达（满分20分）
51. 假定你是李华，你们社团将举办英文读诗会，请你写一封邮件邀请外教Elvira参加，内容 包括：
1. 活动时间和地点；
2. 活动安排；
3. 欢迎她分享自己喜欢的诗歌。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为100左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Elvira,___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
参考范文：
I’ m Li Hua. Our club is going to hold an English poetry party. Knowing you’ re interested in poetry. I'm writing to invite you to join in this activity.
It will be held in our school hall at 9 next Friday. After our teacher delivers a speech on English poems , all the members of the club will share their favourite English poems. Afterwards, we will pick out popular poem, which will be posted on the school’ information board.
What's more, we would appreciate it if you could share your favourite English poem
You re definitely welcome to join us. Looking forward to your early reply.
