2022届江苏省扬州中学高三上学期10月第二次月考英语试题
一、听力（共2节，每小题1.5分，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 does the man always do on Saturday
A. See a film. B. Have a class. C. Review his notes.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: How about seeing the new film at the theater tomorrow
M: Sorry. I have a GRE class every Friday, and the next day I always have to look over my notes at home.
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How does the woman deal with difficult lectures
A. By recording them.
B. By talking with lecturers.
C. By attending them again.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Hey, Katherine. Do you know any special ways to listen to lectures better
W: Well, I like to take notes. But if the topic is difficult, I often record the whole thing. That way, I can listen to the lecture all over again and take really good notes.
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Where will the man fetch his notebook
A. In the library. B. In the classroom. C. In the teachers’ office.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Hi, Thomas. This is Katie. I found your notebook in the library. Please come to get it back in the classroom. Or I just leave it in the teachers’ office in Room 201, if you don’t have time now.
M: Oh. That’s great, Katie! I have been looking for it all day long. I’ll go to get it tomorrow morning.
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What kind of music does the man often listen to
A. Jazz music. B. Classical music. C. Rock music.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: I find there are plenty of classical music CDs on the Internet. You can buy them very cheaply if you like them.
W: Great. I know you very often listen to them. You can try some rock music, which can make you energetic and powerful. And jazz music also makes people feel relaxed.
M: Mm… I sometimes listen to them.
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What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Sarah’s happy retirement.
B. The man’s art classes.
C. Their hobbies.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: You really have a lot of hobbies, Sarah. How do you find time to keep up with all of them
W: That’s the nice thing about being retired. I have always had a desire to do more in the field of art, and now that I have time, I really enjoy taking art classes at the community college.
第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，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 man apologize to the woman
A. He lost her dictionary.
B. He made her desk dirty.
C. He damaged her glasses.
7. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Buy her an ice cream.
B. Look up some new words.
C. Tidy up her desk carefully.
【答案】6. C 7. A
【解析】
【原文】M: I’m terribly sorry, Tina. I’ve broken your glasses. I was looking for the dictionary you borrowed from me yesterday on the desk while you were out for a break.
W: Well, it doesn’t matter. It’s my fault. I forgot to return it to you on time after I used it to look up some words in it. I should say sorry to you first.
M: I need it badly now, so I began to search for it on your desk. I should have been careful. I’ll pay for it.
W: No, there is no need to pay. You treat me an ice cream after class. That’s enough.
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. What makes the man change his appointment
A. An unexpected visitor.
B. His urgent problem at work.
C. The traffic due to the bad weather.
9. When will the man meet Dr. Martin
A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday.
【答案】8. C 9. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Good morning. Harwich Hospital. How may I help you
M: Hello, I made an appointment with Dr. Martin, but I have to make a change now.
W: Oh, who’s calling, please
M: It’s Adam Welsh.
W: Ah yes, Mr. Welsh. Your appointment is at 11：00 am on Wednesday. Is there a problem
M: Well, unfortunately I won’t be able to come tomorrow as I live out of town and I’ve been cut off by last night’s sudden snowstorm. Could I possibly have another appointment for the same time the day after tomorrow when the weather will hopefully be better
W: Wait a moment, please. I’ll just check. Yes, that’ll be fine.
M: Thank you very much.
W: You’re welcome. I’ll inform Dr. Martin of the change. Thank you for calling.
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】
10. What can people enjoy in Richmond
A. Local foods. B. Local artworks. C. Local shopping centers.
11. How far away is Sun Valley from Richmond
A. 5 minutes’ walk. B. 10 minutes’ walk. C. 15 minutes’ bike ride.
12. Where do the speakers decide to stay
A. In a tent. B. In a hotel. C. In a villager’s house.
【答案】10. B 11. B 12. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Let’s plan a trip for the summer break.
W: All right. I heard there are some little villages with beautiful scenery and interesting shops.
M: Oh no. We don’t have that much money to do some shopping.
W: You’re right. Anyway, I’d like to have a look. I just heard there are some really nice arts in the villages. The best place to find a good variety of local artworks such as paintings and handmade jewelry is Richmond. The only trouble is that there aren’t any places to eat. Luckily, there are some great restaurants and cafés in Rosemount 15 minutes by bike away from it. And Sun Valley, which is a ten-minute walk from Richmond is also famous for its local foods.
M: Great! Are there any youth hotels around there
W: Yes, there’s one in Richmond.But what about sleeping in a tent We haven’t done that for ages and we don’t have much money to stay in a hotel.
M: Sounds fun.
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】
13. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student.
B. Journalist and sportsman.
C. Interviewer and job applicant.
14. What does the man think of a teacher’s work
A. Easy. B. Boring. C. Challenging.
15. What does the man like doing best
A. Playing sports. B. Watching sports. C. Teaching sports.
16. What does the man value most about doing sports
A. Teach the young important life lessons.
B. Try to maintain mental well-being.
C. Make efforts to keep physically fit.
【答案】13. C 14. C 15. A 16. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Nice to meet you, Jack. I’m Mrs. Spence. Please take a seat.
M: Thank you, Mrs. Spence. Nice to meet you, too.
W: So, you’ve applied to do a teaching course here.
M: Yes, that’s right.
W: I’d like you to tell me, first of all, why you want to be a teacher.
M: OK. Well, I’ve always loved explaining things and helping people. I’m not looking for an easy job—I like a challenge! I also want to work with young people.
W: And why have you decided to become a PE teacher
M: OK, playing sports is my favorite. I really believe it’s important for young people to do sports at school.
W: Oh, mine is watching sports. Well, why is it so important, do you think
M: OK. Well, first of all, we all know it’s important for our health to keep physically fit. Secondly, physical exercise is good for our mental well-being.
W: Hmmm…
M：Finally, playing sports teaches young people important life lessons, like the teamwork, which values most.
W: OK. Jack. Let’s stop here. I’ll let you know the result soon.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. What does Volterman’s Smart Wallet focus on
A. The function. B. The design. C. The security.
18. What will inform you of your phone and wallet being apart
A. The alarm. B. The camera. C. The GPS tracker.
19. What can you receive if someone opens your wallet secretly
A. A picture of him.
B. A voice from the phone.
C. A message from the wallet.
20. Why is Volterman’s Smart Wallet suitable for travel
A. It doesn’t need to recharge.
B. It is light and easy to carry.
C. It has a large capacity for pictures.
【答案】17. C 18. A 19. A 20. B
【解析】
【原文】M: In the age of mobile payments, what we really need to survive is a smartphone. But one company in the US is going to make your traditional wallets cool again, by bringing them into the digital age.
Armenian firm Volterman’s Smart Wallet takes security to a new level. It’s fitted with different technology. In a smart wallet, there is an alarm, a GPS tracker, and even a camera. If your phone and wallet become separated, the alarm will warn you so that you don’t leave it behind. And if your wallet is lost or stolen, the GPS tracker can help you reach it.
But perhaps the most unusual feature of the Volterman Smart Wallet is the built-in front-facing camera. “If someone dares to open your wallet without your permission, the little camera will take a picture and send it to your mobile phone,” the founder said. Once your wallet is stolen, you will find it easily by receiving the picture of the thief.
The Volterman is really the world’s most powerful smart wallet. It’s also lightweight and thin, making it perfect for travel. No more international roaming charges（漫游费）. Also, it works wirelessly. The high-tech wallet comes in three models, with the cheapest cost expected to be $169.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2.5分，满分37.5 分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Affectionately known as Temple Town, Siem Reap (暹粒) in Cambodia has been rapidly developing over recent years to cater to tourists that stream through to witness the wonders of the Angkor Archaeological Park. Aside from these awe-inspiring ancient structures, there are plenty of other things to see and do, as well as countless places to eat and drink, and make the most of your nights out. Most people enjoy a night on the tiles of Siem Reap without incident, but street theft, scams, and other petty crimes can never be completely discounted in any major tourist destinations in the region. Pick pocketing and bag theft are the most common incidents, but can easily be avoided by simple use of common sense. Be aware that locals are very proud people, and displays of anger or rudeness from a foreigner are never well received. You can guarantee yourself a great night by being cool and smart by following some basic rules:
※ Don’t carry more money than you need: there are plenty of ATMs across town, and most Siem Reap establishments are relatively accessible.
※ Try to keep to main roads and avoid walking alone, especially if you are lost.
※ Keep wallets, handbags, mobile phones and cameras close to you, and don’t leave your belongings unattended anywhere: reducing the opportunities for theft is the best way to reduce the likelihood of it happening.
※ Be careful (ladies especially) on motors or tuk-tuks not to leave bags hanging loosely over your shoulder. Keep them out of reach of passers-by — the same goes for cameras too.
※ If you hire a motorbike, try to buy your own padlock and never leave it unlocked, unless it’s in a ticketed parking place.
※ Be polite and friendly with local people, whatever the situation.
※ Negotiate your fare to avoid problems later.
Emergency Numbers
Royal Angkor International Hospital: 012 235 888 or 063 761 888
Angkor Children’s Hospital: 063 963 409
Ambulance (S.A.M.U): 063 761 119 or 012 630 399
Tourist Police: 012 402 424 or 012 969 991
Fire: 012 390 806
21. What’s the purpose of the text
A. To introduce Siem Reap.
B. To attract more visitors to Siem Reap.
C. To warn visitors to stay away from Siem Reap.
D. To offer advice about safe night enjoyment in Siem Reap.
22. Which of the following is correct
A. Call 012 630 399 in case of any theft.
B. Hold your belongings close to your back.
C. Bargain over the fees before getting on any transport.
D. Walk in the side street and call the police, if you’re lost.
23. Where is the text probably from
A. A pocket guide. B. A story app.
C. A news report. D. A commercial ad.
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇旅行指南。介绍了来柬埔寨旅行夜间时的注意事项，提醒游客注意当地礼仪和自身安全，并提供了一些紧急求救电话。
【详解】推理判断题。由文章第一段的“You can guarantee yourself a great night by being cool and smart by following some basic rules:(你可以通过遵循一些基本的规则来保持冷静和聪明，让自己度过一个美妙的夜晚)”可知，文章主要介绍了几条基本规则来让游客保持冷静和聪明，从而保证游客度过一个美好的夜晚，文章重点是保证游客在柬埔寨暹粒的夜间安全，故D最适合，ABC都未涉及到夜间安全。故选D。
推理判断题。由注意事项的最后一点“※ Negotiate your fare to avoid problems later.”可知，应该要提前协商车费避免后续问题，negotiate对应C项的bargain，由文章第一段可知，出现盗窃不必着急报警，因为当地人是十分骄傲的，故A错误，由后文的注意事项可知，一些物品最好不要放在背上，B错误，D项无中生有。故选C。
推理判断题。由文章第一段的“You can guarantee yourself a great night by being cool and smart by following some basic rules:(你可以通过遵循一些基本的规则来保持冷静和聪明，让自己度过一个美妙的夜晚)”文章介绍了在柬埔寨暹粒旅行夜间安全的注意事项，是给游客看的，所以这篇文章应该是来自一个便携的小册子，可以让游客随时查看的。故选A。
B
In 1939, seven-year-old Miriam Schreiber should have started first grade. Instead, she spent that year — and the following five — trying to survive. She was living in Poland when World War II broke out. “My entire life was ruined within minutes,” she says. “I was looking forward to starting school.” She never made it. And not having a degree has always been a thorn in her side.
Decades later, though, the now-89-year-old Holocaust survivor finally got something she had always longed for. Kapiloff Brander, director of community programs at Jewish Family Services, reached out to the New England Jewish Academy, a Jewish high school, to ask whether the school could help Mariam fulfill her wish. Richard Nabel, the principal of the school, brought a few senior students to Miriam’s home to hear her story before they came up with the idea of presenting her an honorary diploma at the school’s 2020 graduation ceremony.
Miriam suffered a lot in a slave labor camp in Siberia before she got liberated in 1946. She and her remaining family members went to a refugee camp in Germany, where she got married and had her first child at the age of 16. Having spent years in refugee camps in different countries, she finally immigrated to America in 1960. Getting a formal education was never an option for her but she learned seven languages over the years. “I educated myself,” she says. “I read books day and night. I still do.”
On August 16, during a socially distanced ceremony in the school gym, Miriam was presented with a high school diploma from the New England Jewish Academy. “There weren’t too many dry eyes among the 30 of us there,” says Nabel. Miriam’s family was especially moved. “I’m not sure she even realizes the importance of that moment to me,” says Bernie, her eldest son. “I am so proud of her.”
24. What can be learned about Mariam from paragraph 1
A. She regretted not being educated at school.
B. She started first grade at the age of seven.
C. She felt lucky to have survived World War II.
D. She spent five years in Poland during the war.
25. How did Mariam get her long-cherished wish fulfilled
A. She made it through her own efforts.
B. She turned to Kapiloff Brander for help.
C. The senior students themselves presented a diploma to her.
D. Richard Nabel learned about her story and decided to help.
26. Which of the following best describes Mariam
A. Educated. B. Intelligent.
C. Determined. D. Patient.
27. What did Nabel mean by saying “There weren’t too many dry eyes”
A. Mariam’s story was ordinary but inspiring.
B. Most of those present were deeply touched.
C. He was impressed by Mariam and was proud of her.
D. He felt honored to present Mariam with a diploma.
【答案】24. A 25. D 26. C 27. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了89岁的二战大屠杀幸存者Miriam的求学故事。战争的爆发使得她失去了上学的机会，战争时期的苦难没有打倒她，她一直坚持自学，读书，她的故事感动了新英格兰犹太学院和学生，授予了她荣誉文凭，帮她完成了夙愿。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段内容“‘I was looking forward to starting school.’ She never made it. And not having a degree has always been a thorn in her side.(“我很期待开学。”她没能成功。没有学位一直是她心中的刺。)”可知，她一直期待去上学，但是却因为战争没能上学，这是令她感到遗憾的。故选A项。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段内容“Richard Nabel, the principal of the school, brought a few senior students to Miriam’s home to hear her story before they came up with the idea of presenting her an honorary diploma at the school’s 2020 graduation ceremony. (该校校长Richard Nabel带了几名高年级学生去Miriam家听她的故事，然后他们想出了在学校2020年毕业典礼上授予她荣誉文凭的主意。)”可知，校长了解了Miriam的故事后，决定给与她荣誉文凭，完成她的梦想。故选D项。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段内容“Getting a formal education was never an option for her but she learned seven languages over the years. ‘I educated myself,’ she says. ‘I read books day and night. I still do.’(接受正规教育从来都不是她选择，但多年来她学会了7种语言。“我自学了，”她说。“我日夜读书。 我现在仍然这样。”)”可知，虽然不能接受正规教育，但Miriam仍然坚持学习，读书，由此可推知，她是一个有决心的人。故选C项。
【27题详解】
词义猜测题。根据前文“On August 16, during a socially distanced ceremony in the school gym, Miriam was presented with a high school diploma from the New England Jewish Academy.( 8月16日，在学校体育馆举行的一个社交疏远的仪式上，Miriam被授予了新英格兰犹太学院的高中文凭。)”可知，“eyes”应是指代参加了这个仪式的人，结合主人公Miriam的故事以及后文“Miriam’s family was especially moved.( Miriam的家人特别感动。)”可知，她能够得到文凭是令人感动的，因此可推知，句子“There weren’t too many dry eyes”应是表达“很多人都很感动”含义。故选B项。
C
The world’s clocks mark every passing second, minute and hour. But to humans, seconds of pain can feel like minutes, and hours spent at a party can end in a blink.
The brain can stretch or squeeze the feeling of time for many reasons, including pleasure, pain, fear and age. Although the science behind this “subjective time” is not fully understood, some research suggests that an additional factor might influence the subjective length of your life: your income.
Research already suggests that, on average, wealthy people live longer, biologically. Now, emerging work indicates that varied and novel experiences could create more “time codes ” in the human brain as it processes memory formation. This, in turn, could mean that people who can afford to enjoy more vacations and hobbies, and who have more stimulating jobs, will recall having lived for a longer time on Earth.
“Even though time flies when you’re having fun, when you look back on it, you can remember much more of this extended experience compared to a boring experience,” says Jorgen Sugar, a postdoctoral student at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology's Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience. He’s part of a team of scientists investigating these mental time codes.
The idea that novelty can affect the experience of time also seems to fit cultures that don't measure time using clocks—many cultures rely instead on celestial (天空的), cultural and seasonal events to mark the flow of time. “Our experience of time does vary according to circumstances, and also according to the kind of rhythm of activity we engage in,” says Chris Sinha, a cognitive scientist working with Hunan University who has studied so called “event-based time” in Amazonian tribes and linguistic minority groups in China.
But other experts aren’t convinced. According to Monica Capri, an economist with a background in neuro-economies at Claremont Graduate University, subjective time isn’t well understood scientifically. Even if higher-paid jobs can lead to more new experiences, wealthy people aren’t necessarily spending money that way. A millionaire, for instance, may spend money on a fancy watch, but this isn’t likely to change their feeling of time the way a vacation or even a low-cost hike would, she says.
What’s more, she says, there are many factors to consider in how the brain processes time. For instance, according to Adrian Bejan, a professor at Duke University, the novelty of fun experiences can simply wear off.
Still, researchers from many fields are eager to uncover the mysteries of memory and subjective time. According to Sugar, understanding how humans form and recall memories can affect many aspects of society, such as law, education and healthcare—and perhaps can even aid our understanding of ourselves. “The human brain is the most complex biological system we know,” he says.
28. What do we know about “subjective time” from the passage
A. Its pace is influenced by a person’s mood.
B. It has nothing to do with one’s income.
C. It is a thing that is completely understood.
D. It marks every passing second for a person.
29. How can income influence a person according to some researchers
A. Wealthy people tend to engage more in remembering things.
B. Wealthy people tend to have a better memory than poor people.
C. Wealthy people may feel life is relatively longer psychologically.
D. Wealthy people usually need more time to process memory formation.
30. What is Monica Capri’s opinion
A. She is not convinced that money can extend subjective time,
B. She thinks that the excitement of fun experiences can hardly wear off.
C. She doesn’t believe that wealthy people can buy good memories.
D. She doubts whether higher-paid jobs can lead to more new experiences.
31. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The brain can change your feeling of time.
B. Many factors can influence how you feel time.
C. Your subjective time may depend on your income.
D. Researchers are exploring the mysteries of subjective time.
【答案】28. A 29. C 30. A 31. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了人的情绪，感受，收入，经历等和人对时间的主观感受之间的关系。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段第一句“The brain can stretch or squeeze the feeling of time for many reasons, including pleasure, pain, fear and age.”（由于很多原因大脑可以拓展和压缩时间感受，包括快乐、痛苦、恐惧和年龄）和第二句“the science behind this “subjective time” is not fully understood”（这种“主观时间”背后的科学还未被充分理解），可知此段第一句说明的就是“主观时间”和人的情绪相关。故选A项。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段第三句“This, in turn, could mean that people who can afford to enjoy more vacations and hobbies, and who have more stimulating jobs, will recall having lived for a longer time on Earth.”（反过来，这就意味着能够享受更多假期和兴趣并且有更多激励人的工作的人回忆起来会觉得自己活得更久），可知富有的人在心里上感觉自己活得更长。故选C项。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第六段“A millionaire, for instance, may spend money on a fancy watch, but this isn’t likely to change their feeling of time the way a vacation or even a low-cost hike would”（例如，一个富翁也许会花很多钱买一只手表，但是相对于假期或者是廉价的远行，这并不会改变他们对时间的感受）可知Monica Capri通过举例，说明富有并不一定能改变人们对时间的感受，即她不相信金钱可以延长主观时间。故选A项。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。由文章最后一段“Still, researchers from many fields are eager to uncover the mysteries of memory and subjective time.”（然而，来自很多领域的研究人员仍然在渴望揭示记忆和主观时间的秘密），以及前文都在描述研究人员对于人们主观时间感受的研究成果，以及第二段“the science behind this “subjective time” is not fully understood”（主观时间背后的科学还未被完全理解），可知研究人员一直在试图揭露主观时间感受背后的秘密。故选D项。
【点睛】主旨大意题，一定要抓住每一段的核心词和段意。由每一段段意的积累和核心词的重合，就可判断本篇文章的主旨大意。比如本篇第4小题，根据文章的每一段都提到了time和影响时间感受的因素，比如收入，经历，环境等；但是研究人员同时也承认“the science behind this “subjective time” is not fully understood”（主观时间背后的科学还未被完全理解），研究人员一直在探究，所以本篇文章的主旨应该是研究人员正在探索主观时间的背后秘密。
D
A competition making up Versailles literature was launched on Sina Weibo recently. So what is Versailles literature
Actually, the term has nothing to do with the French palace nor with literature. It came from The Rose of Versailles, a Japanese manga series about aristocratic life at the palace of Versailles in France in the late 18th century, and was coined by a Chinese influencer earlier this year. Known as humblebragging, it is a boast disguised as a complaint. “I have too many houses. How can I decide which one to decorate ” and “I thought I lost weight this morning. So disappointed when I realized it was because I took off the huge diamond ring my boyfriend gave me last night” are some examples of Versailles literature. The intention is to show off—usually things of materialistic values, yet one ought to pretend that’s not the point.
As the 19th century English author Jane Austen famously wrote, “Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility.” The psychology behind humblebragging is to be recognized for one’s successes and be liked by others at the same time, according to scholars. In her article titled Why do people hate humblebragging published in Psychology Today, psychologist Dr. Susan Krauss Whitbourne at the University of Massachusetts Amherst noted that humblebragging is a “strategy in pursuit of respect” because it draws attention to one’s accomplishments in a circuitous way.
However, studies on social media users show that humblebragging as a self-promotion strategy does not work. In the essay Humblebragging: A distinct and ineffective self-presentation strategy, the University of North Carolina researcher Ovul Sezer and Harvard University scholars Francesca Gino and Michael Norton concluded from their research that humblebraggers are perceived more negatively than straight braggers due to the former’s insincerity. “The critical factor differentiating the two groups of people is sincerity. People don’t like braggers, but they at least see them as more sincere than humblebraggers,” said Francesca Gino.
So, how can we annoy humblebraggers back “Just pretend you don’t get whatever it is they try to show off,” a netizen advised. “And respond with genuine sympathy for their complaints.”
32. Which of the following statements is typical of “Versailles literature”
A. You know who my father is My father is the headmaster.
B. Got five offers to date. I’m at a loss which to choose.
C. It’s a headache how to make my son tidy up his room regularly.
D. I’m fed up with living in the countryside with no shopping malls around.
33. What is the psychology behind humblebragging
A. To earn others’ admiration. B. To win others’ sympathy.
C. To show his/her sincerity. D. To mask his/her complaint.
34. What does the underlined world “circuitous” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Ambiguous. B. Straightforward. C. Roundabout. D. Double-edged.
35. What can’t be inferred from the passage
A. Braggers are relatively more sincere than humblebraggers.
B. Humblebragging is an artificial appearance of being humble.
C. To respond with real sympathy will discourage humblebraggers.
D. Avoid using Versailles literature and you’ll be perceived positively.
【答案】32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了什么是“凡尔赛文学”，以及来源和存在形式。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Known as humblebragging, it is a boast disguised as a complaint. “I have too many houses. How can I decide which one to decorate ” and “I thought I lost weight this morning. So disappointed when I realized it was because I took off the huge diamond ring my boyfriend gave me last night” are some examples of Versailles literature. The intention is to show off—usually things of materialistic values, yet one ought to pretend that’s not the point.(这被称为谦虚自夸，是一种伪装成抱怨的自夸。“我的房子太多了。我怎么决定要装饰哪一个呢？”和“我想今天早上我瘦了。当我意识到是因为我把昨晚男朋友送给我的巨大钻石戒指摘下来的时候，我非常失望。”其目的是炫耀——通常是一些物质价值的东西，但人们应该假装这不是重点)”可知，“凡尔赛文学”是指谦虚自夸，是一种伪装成抱怨的自夸，其目的是炫耀——通常是一些物质价值的东西。B项“有五个人排着队想和我约会，我都不知道约哪个好”是典型的“凡尔赛文学”。故选B。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“The psychology behind humblebragging is to be recognized for one’s successes and be liked by others at the same time, according to scholars.(根据学者们的研究，谦虚自夸背后的心理是为了在获得成功的同时得到别人的认可和喜欢)”可知，谦虚自夸背后的心理是为了赢得别人的钦佩。故选A。
【34题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“humblebragging is a “strategy in pursuit of respect” because it draws attention to one’s accomplishments in a”可知，谦虚自夸是用自谦的方式来吹牛，是一种间接地表达优越感的方式。划线词circuitous的意思是“间接、迂回”。A. Ambiguous模棱两可的；B. Straightforward直接的；C. Roundabout迂回的；D. Double-edged双刃剑，有利有弊。故选C。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“People don’t like braggers, but they at least see them as more sincere than humblebraggers(人们不喜欢吹牛的人，但至少他们觉得这些人比谦虚自夸者更真诚)”可知，A项“吹牛的人要比谦虚自夸者更真诚”可推出；第三段中“Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility. (没有什么比谦虚的外表更容易骗人的了)”可知B选项“谦虚自夸是一种假装谦虚的表现”可推出；以及最后一段“So, how can we annoy humblebraggers back “Just pretend you don’t get whatever it is they try to show off,” a netizen advised. “And respond with genuine sympathy for their complaints.”(那么，我们该如何回应这些谦虚的吹牛者呢 一位网友建议道：“他们想炫耀的是什么，你就假装什么都不懂吧。并对他们的抱怨报以真诚的同情。”)”可知C项“用真正的同情来回应会让谦虚的吹牛者泄气”可推出；D项“如果你想被正面地看待，试着使用凡尔赛文学”从文中无法推出。故选D。
第二节(共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The term "organizational culture" refers to the norms and values of an organization, which together make the personality of the company. ___36___They govern the way employees interact with each other within the workplace. Therefore, improving organizational culture is the need of the hour. When it comes to improving organizational culture, the following ways are worth trying.
___37___When your employees know how to do things the right way and what the company expects from them, the rates of conflicts and errors can be brought down significantly. In addition, through the right training your employees will become enthusiastic and be interested in working as a team and improving the work atmosphere as a whole.
Another good way is to analyze the existing culture and compare it with the expectations of your employees. Organize discussions with your team members and talk about matters related to the current culture of the organization. ___38___
Conflicts are an unavoidable part of any organization and have direct bearing on the health of its culture. ___39___Therefore, when conflicts do arise, the management must settle them quickly, in case they become worse over time. If employees feel they are all being treated equally, they are more likely to accept their mistakes and the judgment of the management.
Since the organization is a collection of people, cooperation matters to attain the objectives. ___40___It may involve fun activities, like sports, games or serious ones. In the end, such exercises will strengthen the team spirit and the employees’ loyalty towards the organization, because cooperative teamwork proves a healthy organizational climate.
A. Then bring changes accordingly.
B. Team building is vital in this respect.
C. Thus a productive environment will be created.
D How they are handled is an indicator of the common organizational culture.
E. These values and norms are shared by people working throughout the organization.
F. The management must show the willingness or intention to involve employees in this process.
G. Training your employees in the right way is an important step towards a better organizational culture .
【答案】36. E 37. G 38. A 39. D 40. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要就如何改善组织文化提出了一些建议。
【36题详解】
根据上文“The term "organizational culture" refers to the norms and values of an organization, which together make the personality of the company.(“组织文化”一词是指组织的规范和价值观，它们共同构成了公司的人格)”以及后文“They govern the way employees interact with each other within the workplace. Therefore, improving organizational culture is the need of the hour. When it comes to improving organizational culture, the following ways are worth trying.(它们支配着员工在工作场所相互交流的方式。因此，改善组织文化是当务之急。说到改善组织文化，以下方法值得一试)”可知，上文提到了“组织文化”是组织的规范和价值观，共同构成了公司的人格，后文提到了这些规范和价值观的作用，可知本句是在说明这些价值观和规范是组织中的人们所共有的，E选项中These values and norms对应上文中the norms and values。故E选项“这些价值观和规范是在整个组织中工作的人们所共有的”符合语境，故选E。
【37题详解】
根据后文“When your employees know how to do things the right way and what the company expects from them, the rates of conflicts and errors can be brought down significantly. In addition, through the right training your employees will become enthusiastic and be interested in working as a team and improving the work atmosphere as a whole.(当你的员工知道如何以正确的方式做事以及公司对他们的期望时，冲突和错误的发生率就会显著降低。此外，通过正确的培训，你的员工将变得热情，有兴趣作为一个团队工作，并改善整个工作氛围)”可知，本段的主旨是正确的培训有助于改善工作氛围，G选项中Training your employees对应后文中the right training your employees。故G选项“以正确的方式培训员工是迈向更好的组织文化的重要一步”符合语境，故选G。
【38题详解】
根据上文“Another good way is to analyze the existing culture and compare it with the expectations of your employees. Organize discussions with your team members and talk about matters related to the current culture of the organization.(另一个好方法是分析现有的文化，并将其与员工的期望进行比较。与你的团队成员组织讨论，讨论与组织当前文化相关的问题)”可知，上文提到了分析现有的文化，并将其与员工的期望进行比较，与你的团队成员组织讨论，讨论与组织当前文化相关的问题，本句为本段最后一句，应承接上文说明讨论的下一步：做出相应的改变。故A选项“然后做出相应的改变”符合语境，故选A。
【39题详解】
根据上文“Conflicts are an unavoidable part of any organization and have direct bearing on the health of its culture.(冲突是任何组织不可避免的一部分，对其文化的健康有直接影响)”可知，上文提到了冲突对组织文化的影响，可知本句承接上文说明处理这些冲突的重要性，D选项中they对应上文中Conflicts。故D选项“如何处理他们是一个共同的组织文化的指标”符合语境，故选D。
【40题详解】
根据上文“Since the organization is a collection of people, cooperation matters to attain the objectives.(由于组织是一个人的集合，合作是实现目标的关键)”以及后文“It may involve fun activities, like sports, games or serious ones. In the end, such exercises will strengthen the team spirit and the employees’ loyalty towards the organization, because cooperative teamwork proves a healthy organizational climate.(它可能包括有趣的活动，如运动、游戏或严肃的活动。最后，这样的练习会增强团队精神和员工对组织的忠诚度，因为合作的团队合作证明了健康的组织氛围)”可知，上文提到了组织需要团队合作，后文则列举了一些有趣的活动来进行团队建设，故B选项“在这方面，团队建设至关重要”符合语境，故选B。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was nine years old, I loved to go fishing with my dad. But the only thing that wasn’t very ____41____ about it was that he could catch many fish while I couldn’t. I usually got ____42____ and kept asking him why. He always answered, “Son, if you want to catch a fish, you have to think like a fish.” I remember being even more upset then because “I’m not a fish!” I didn’t know how to ____43____ the same thought. Besides, I ____44____, how could what I think influence what a fish does
As I got a little older I began to understand what my dad really ____45____. So I read some books on fish. And I even joined the local fishing club and started attending their meetings ____46____. I learned that a fish is a cold-blooded animal and therefore is very sensitive to water ____47____. That is why fish ____48____ shallow water to deep water because the former is warmer. Besides, water is usually warmer in direct sunlight than in the shade. Yet, fish don’t have any eyelids (眼皮)and the sun ____49____ their eyes. The more I understood fish, the more I became effective at finding and ____50____ them.
When I grew up and entered the ____51____ circles I remember hearing my first boss say, “We all need to think like ____52____.” But it didn’t completely ____53____. My dad never once said, “If you want to catch a fish you need to think like a fisherman.” Years later, with great efforts to provide long-term ____54____ to customers much older and richer than me, I came to realize what we all need is to think more like the group that we ____55____.
41 A. content B. fun C. normal D. typical
42. A. amazed B. confused C. curious D. upset
43. A. share B. strike C. predict D. read
44. A. added B. knew C. reasoned D. realized
45. A. said B. experienced C. meant D. claimed
46. A. locally B. finally C. regularly D. usually
47. A. quality B. depth C. height D. temperature
48. A. leave B. prefer C. adjust D. turn
49. A. protects B. catches C. hurts D. reaches
50. A. enjoying B. fishing C. studying D. catching
51. A. business B. agriculture C. government D. administration
52. A. customers B. salespeople C. fishermen D. bosses
53. A. make sense B. make progress C. take effect D. take place
54. A. business B. cooperation C. connections D. services
55. A. meet B. target C. trust D. form
【答案】41. B 42. D 43. A 44. C 45. C 46. C 47. D 48. B 49. C 50. D 51. A 52. B 53. A 54. D 55. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了小时候父亲教作者钓鱼，告诉他像鱼一样思考才能钓到鱼，多年后进入商界的作者通过父亲的话并结合多年的实践认识到应该像客户一样思考。
【41题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但唯一无趣的是，他能钓到很多鱼，而我什么也钓不到。A. content满足的；B. fun有趣的；C. normal正常的；D. typical典型的。根据后文“he could catch many fish while I couldn’t. ”可知，因为父亲钓到鱼，作者钓不到，所以作者感到无趣。故选B。
【42题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我通常变得沮丧，不停地问他为什么。A. amazed吃惊的；B. confused困惑的；C. curious好奇的；D. upset沮丧的，不安的。联系前文可知作者钓不到鱼，所以心情很沮丧。故选D。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我不知道如何分享同样的想法。A. share分享；B. strike碰撞；C. predict预测；D. read阅读。根据前文“I’m not a fish!”可知，作者没法认为自己是一条鱼，所以不知道如何分享同样的想法，指“像鱼一样思考”。故选A。
【44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我思忖着，我的想法怎么会影响鱼的行为呢？A. added补充说；B. knew知道；C. reasoned推论；D. realized意识到。根据空后的“how could what I think influence what a fish does ”可知，作者在想的想法怎么会影响鱼的行为呢？用reason一词突出了作者的不解，故选C。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：随着年龄的增长，我开始明白我父亲的意思。A. said说；B. experienced经历，体验；C. meant意思是；D. claimed宣称。这里指的是父亲让他像鱼一样思考的意思。故选C。
【46题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我甚至加入了当地的钓鱼俱乐部，并开始定期参加他们的会议。A. locally在本地；B. finally最后；C. regularly定期地；D. usually通常地。根据前文“And I even joined the local fishing club”可知，因为作者加入了当地的钓鱼俱乐部，所以会定期地参加俱乐部会议。故选C。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我知道鱼是冷血动物，因此对水温非常敏感。A. quality质量；B. depth深度；C. height高度；D. temperature温度。根据前文“a fish is a cold-blooded animal”可知，因为鱼是冷血动物，所以对水温敏感。且下文“That is why fish 8 shallow water to deep water because the former is warmer.”谈到的也是水温问题。故选D。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这就是为什么鱼喜欢浅水而不是深水，因为前者更温暖。A. leave离开；B. prefer偏爱；C. adjust适应；D. turn转身。根据后文“because the former is warmer. ”可知，因为浅水区更温暖，所以鱼偏爱浅水区。故选B。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，鱼没有眼皮，阳光会伤害它们的眼睛。A. protects保护；B. catches抓住；C. hurts伤害；D. reaches到达。根据常识和前文“fish don’t have any eyelids (眼皮)”可知，因为鱼没有眼皮，所以阳光会伤害到它的眼睛。故选C。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我越了解鱼，我就越能准确地发现和捕捉它们。A. enjoying喜欢；B. fishing钓鱼；C. studying研究；D. catching抓住。根据前文“The more I understood fish, the more I became effective at finding”可知，作者对鱼越了解，越能发现并抓到鱼。且上文的“he could catch many fish”也是提示。故选D。
【51题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我长大进入商界时，我记得我的第一任老板说过：“我们都需要像销售人员一样思考。”A. business商业；B. agriculture农业；C. government政府；D. administration管理。 根据后文“customers much older and richer than me…”可知，作者的工作是服务客户，由此推知他进入了商界。故选A。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. customers顾客；B. salespeople销售员；C. fishermen渔夫；D. bosses老板。根据后文“My dad never once said, “If you want to catch a fish you need to think like a fisherman.”可知，作者父亲从未说过，“如果你想钓到一条鱼，你需要像渔夫一样思考。”，因此此处用salespeople对应fisherman。故选B。
【53题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：但这并不完全有道理。A. make sense有道理；B. make progress取得进步；C. take effect见效；D. take place发生。根据空后的“My dad never once said. “If you want to catch a fish you need to think like a fisherman. ”可知，我父亲从未说过，“如果你想钓到一条鱼，你需要像渔夫一样思考。”，并结合下文作者通过实践最终认识到的道理可知，老板说的话根本行不通，应该向客户一样思考而不是像销售人员一样思考。故选A。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：多年后，我努力为比我年长和富有得多的客户提供长期服务，我意识到我们都需要的是更像我们的目标群体思考。A. business生意；B. cooperation合作；C. connections连接；D. services服务。根据后文“to customers much older and richer than me”可知，此处指为比作者年长和富有得多的客户提供长期服务。故选D。
【55题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. meet遇见；B. target面向（某群体）；C. trust信任；D. form形成。由空前“think more like the group ”可知，此处指要像我们的目标群体去思考。故选B。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Why modern music should quieten down
Quietness may be underestimated values in pop music.___56___(look) up “the loudest band in the world” and you will be confronted with a large number of rock giants from Manowar who proudly achieved a sound pressure level of 139 dB to Motor-head. The pickings are slim___57___we substitute “quiet” for “loud”.
In a way, increasing the volume of a song makes biological sense, something the music industry___58___(exploit) since the jukebox era. There is an organ in the inner ear called sacculus that is linked to a region of the brain___59___(associate) with pleasure and react to low-frequency vibrations over 90 dB．
On the other hand,___60___(focus) sorely on loudness ignores the infinitely more subtle appeal of being quiet. A French band called “Air”,___61___twenty-years collection was released on June 10, are masters of the art. As any teacher knows, quietness can be more effective than shouting to make people pay attention. Air employed this gentle persuasion on Moon Safari, an album that attracts the listener___62___the peaceful sound of rain and muted drums. Even when Air do increase the volume, the vocalist's voice remains one of___63___(gentle) noises in pop. Given its warmth and peacefulness, it is no coincidence___64___the album was a favourite among clubbers after a night out. It is a time when the desire for kindness, companionship and warmth prevails.
So forget the “loudness war”. Manowar may be happy with their 139 dB, but they are comprehensively defeated by fireworks, which reach 145 to 150 dB when they explode, and ___65___call of the blue whale, which goes all the way up to 188 dB．Now that's something to shout about.
【答案】56. Look
57. if##when
58. has exploited##has been exploiting
59. associated
60. focusing
61. whose 62. with
63. the gentlest
64. that 65. the
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章指出流行音乐中安静的力量一直被低估，音乐并不是声音越大就越好，文中列举了法国乐队Air的作品为例。
【56题详解】
考查祈使句。句意：检索“世界上声音最大的乐队”,你将会遇到大量来自Manowar的摇滚巨人，他们自豪地达到了139分贝的声压水平。分析句子可知，此处为固定句型：祈使句+ and+ 陈述句，故空处填动词原形。故填Look。
【57题详解】
考查连词。句意：而当（如果）我们把“大声”换成“安静”，找到的东西就很少。结合语境，分析前后句的关系可知，当后句动作发生才会出现前句结果，可以用if引导条件状语从句，也可用when引导时间状语从句。故填if或when。
【58题详解】
考查时态。句意：某种程度上，增大歌曲的音量有着生物学意义，这一点自从自动点唱机时代起音乐产业就一直在利用。分析句子可知，since引导的时间状语，表示exploit这一动作发生于过去并持续到现在，甚至可能持续到将来，应使用现在完成时或现在完成进行时，且主语the music industry为第三人称单数，助动词要用has。故填has exploited或has been exploiting。
【59题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：内耳中有一个器官叫做球囊，与大脑中压力相关的一块区域相连系。分析句子可知，associate在这里作定语修饰a region，与region之间属于动宾关系，要用过去分词形式。故填associated。
【60题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：另一方面，过度关注响亮声音会忽视安静那更不易察觉的感染力。分析句子可知，focus在句中作主语，要用动名词形式。故填focusing。
【61题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：一个名为Air的法国乐队是艺术的大师，在六月十日发布了他们的二十年典藏集。分析句子可知，空白所在句以逗号插入原句，原句成分完整，考虑定语从句，先行词为A French band，关系词与twenty-years collection与band之间有从属关系，应使用关系代词whose。故填whose。
【62题详解】
考查介词。句意：Air乐队在专辑《Moon Safari》中利用了这一手段，用平和的落雨声和较弱的鼓声吸引了听众。分析句子可知，空白后所述的是动词attracts的方式方法，应使用表方式的介词with，此处意为“用”。故填with。
【63题详解】
考查形容词最高级。句意：即使在Air乐队升高音量的部分，主唱的声音也始终保持为众多流行声音中最温柔之一。分析句子可知，这里符合形容词最高级的用法one of+the+形容词最高级+可数名词复数，表示“最……的……之一”，gentle要用最高级。故填the gentlest。
【64题详解】
考查主语从句。句意：因其温暖与平和的表现力，该专辑在发布后就成为夜店爱好者们的最爱并非巧合。分析句子可知，这里符合it is no coincidence that句型，意为“……并不是巧合”，其中it是形式主语，真正的主语是后面的that从句。故填that。
【65题详解】
考查冠词。句意：Manowar可能对自己的139分贝感到满意，但他们完全被烟花和蓝鲸的叫声打败了，烟花爆炸时的分贝高达145至150分贝，蓝鲸的叫声最高可达188分贝。这里的call of blue意为“蓝鲸的叫声”，是特指，要用定冠词the。故填the。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假如你是李华，上周日，为了帮助南方洪灾地区受灾群众重建家园，你校举办了校园爱心义卖活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.活动时间、地点及参加人员；
2.活动过程；
3.活动反响。
注意：
1.词数 80 左右；
2.可以适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯。
A Charity Sale for the Flood-Stricken Areas
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【答案】One possible version:
Last Sunday, our school held a charity sale on the playground to raise money for the flood-stricken areas. All the students took part in it.
At 8 a.m. our headmaster made a statement announcing the opening of the charity sale. And then a variety of things made by ourselves were sold. Eventually, we earned 5000 yuan and donated the money to the charity.
Thanks to the enthusiasm and selflessness displayed by our classmates, this event turned out to be a great success. We went back home realizing that all of us can make a contribution to our society.
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于提纲类作文，要求考生为校英文报写一篇报道，报道你校举办的校园爱心义卖活动。
【详解】第一步：审题
体裁：应用文
时态：根据提示，时态应为一般过去时。
结构：三段式：第一段介绍活动时间、地点及参加人员；第二段介绍活动过程；第三段介绍活动反响。
要求：1. 活动时间、地点及参加人员；
2. 活动过程；
3. 活动反响。
第二步:列提纲 （重点单词及词组）
raise (筹集); take part in (参加); announce (宣布); a variety of (各种各样的); donate (捐赠); enthusiasm (热情); selflessness (无私); make a contribution to (对……做出贡献); society (社会);
第三步：连词成句
1. Last Sunday, our school held a charity sale on the playground to raise money for the flood-stricken areas.
2. At 8 a.m. our headmaster made a statement announcing the opening of the charity sale.
3. And then a variety of things made by ourselves were sold.
4. We earned 5000 yuan and donated the money to the charity.
5. Thanks to the enthusiasm and selflessness displayed by our classmates, this event turned out to be a great success.
6. We went back home realizing that all of us can make a contribution to our society.
根据提示及关键词（组）进行遣词造句，注意主谓一致和时态问题。
第四步：连句成篇（衔接词）
1. 表文章结构顺序：first of all; to begin with; firstly/first; secondly/second… ; and then(本篇文章使用过); finally; in the end; at last
2. 表并列补充关系：What’s more; besides; moreover; furthermore; in addition; additionally; not only… but also…; as well as; both…and…
3. 表转折对比关系：but; however; on the contrary; instead; although; in spite of; on the one hand…, on the other hand…; some…, while others…
4. 表因果关系：because; because of; for; so; since; thus; therefore; as a result; why
5. 表总结：in short; in a word; in conclusion; in summary; all in all; generally speaking
连句成文，注意使用恰当连词进行句子之间的衔接与过渡，书写一定要规范清晰。
第五步：润色修改
根据写作内容需要，加入高级句式，如名词性从句，定语从句，状语从句等，或合理使用非谓语动词，使语言表达更加地道：
“Last Sunday, our school held a charity sale on the playground.”本句用来介绍活动的时间和地点。可以使用不定式，在句中作目的状语，进一步介绍活动的目的是什么。润色修改为：Last Sunday, our school held a charity sale on the playground to raise money for the flood-stricken areas.
【点睛】范文内容完整，要点全面，语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系。作者在范文中合理使用了非谓语动词，如：“Last Sunday, our school held a charity sale on the playground to raise money for the flood-stricken areas.”这句话为不定式在句中作目的状语；其次，使用了一些固定短语，如：take part in; a variety of; make a contribution to等，使语言更加丰富；同时使用了一些高级词汇，如announce; donate; enthusiasm; selflessness等，让语言更加地道。全文中没有中国式英语的句式，显示了很高的驾驭英语的能力。另外，文章思路清晰、层次分明，上下句转换自然，为文章增色添彩。
第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
On the way back from work every evening, there would be a homeless man standing at the exit of the freeway. He looked to be in his late 40's but was probably a lot younger. His eyes were what struck me the most about him, they were brown and they had a sparkle. People say they can tell a lot from a person’s eyes. It was certainly true in his case. He always waved at every car, he was always happy and smiling and sometimes almost dancing.
Every day after work I would remember to gather any spare change and quickly roll down my window and give him the coins. Occasionally the red light would be on for a minute and we would ask each other about our day. His answer would always be the same, “I’m blessed!”. I knew what his answer was going to be every time, yet I would still ask. It amazed me that even in his situation of being homeless he was so positive, and his answer would remind me of how blessed I was. A single mother of four amazing kids, with a place to call home and with a job to provide for my kids.
Then one day I was called into my boss’s office and was told that I was being laid off due to the economy. For the rest of that day, a feeling of worry engulfed(淹没）me. Needless to say that on my way home that day I was very sad and upset. I didn’t remember to look for my spare change and keep it ready like I usually did. But there he was as always, as I turned the ramp（斜坡）. He set his eyes on me, while still smiling and waving at others.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150词左右；
2. 请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I’d hoped to catch the green light, but I missed it.
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What he gave me was more than a dollar bill.
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【答案】One possible version:
I’d hoped to catch the green light, but I missed it. While I was waiting for the red light to turn, all I could think of was “How can I provide for my kids How can I pay rent What am I going to do ” Just then he strolled over to my car. He had a big smile and looked me straight in the eyes and said “today I will give you a dollar”. He then reached into his pocket and pulled out a dollar bill. I was blown away, bursting into tears.
What he gave me was more than a dollar bill. He taught me a valuable lesson. No matter what material things are taken from you, no one can take away your choice to be joyful. My ride home was smooth sailing. I had lost my job and had no savings, but I knew I was blessed! Every time I’m faced with challenges, I always think of the homeless man’s valuable lesson and remember that I am blessed. Then, I can get up courage to overcome the difficulties and misfortunes.
【解析】
【分析】本文以人物为线索展开。作者每天都能看着一个脸上洋溢着笑容的无家可归的男士，在回家的路上，她会将多余的零钱给他，并和他互相问候。直到有一天，她被解雇了，就在她不知所措时，这位男士给了她一美元，从这件事中，她明白了，即使物质上很贫瘠，也要以积极的态度面对生活。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我希望赶上绿灯，但我错过了。”可知，第一段可描写作者在没有赶上绿灯后的心理及男士的爱心举措。
②由第二段首句内容“他给我的不止是一张美元钞票。”可知，第二段可描写作者从男士的举措中感悟出的道理。
2.续写线索：作者心理活动——男士的祝福和举措——顿悟——顺利回家——收获人生感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.想起：think of/relate/come up with
②.克服：overcome/conquer/get over/defeat
情绪类
①.感动：burst into tears/be deeply affected
②.积极：get up courage to overcome the difficulties/hold a positive attitude towards the difficulties
【点睛】[高分句型1]. I was blown away, bursting into tears.（现在分词作伴随状语）
[高分句型2].Every time I’m faced with challenges, I always think of the homeless man’s valuable lesson and remember that I am blessed. （时间状语从句和that引导的宾语从句）江苏省扬州中学2021-2022学年第一学期10月阶段检测
高三英语试卷
一、听力（共2节，每小题1.5分，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 does the man always do on Saturday
A. See a film. B. Have a class. C. Review his notes.
2.How does the woman deal with difficult lectures
A. By recording them.
B. By talking with lecturers.
C. By attending them again.
3. Where will the man fetch his notebook
A. In the library. B. In the classroom. C. In the teachers’ office.
4.What kind of music does the man often listen to
A. Jazz music. B. Classical music. C. Rock music.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Sarah’s happy retirement.
B. The man’s art classes.
C. Their hobbies.
第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. Why does the man apologize to the woman
A. He lost her dictionary.
B. He made her desk dirty.
C. He damaged her glasses.
7. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Buy her an ice cream.
B. Look up some new words.
C. Tidy up her desk carefully.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What makes the man change his appointment
A. An unexpected visitor.
B. His urgent problem at work.
C. The traffic due to the bad weather.
9. When will the man meet Dr. Martin
A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What can people enjoy in Richmond
A. Local foods. B. Local artworks. C. Local shopping centers.
11. How far away is Sun Valley from Richmond
A. 5 minutes’ walk. B. 10 minutes’ walk. C. 15 minutes’ bike ride.
12. Where do the speakers decide to stay
A. In a tent. B. In a hotel. C. In a villager’s house.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student.
B. Journalist and sportsman.
C. Interviewer and job applicant.
14. What does the man think of a teacher’s work
A. Easy. B. Boring. C. Challenging.
15. What does the man like doing best
A Playing sports. B. Watching sports. C. Teaching sports.
16. What does the man value most about doing sports
A. Teach the young important life lessons.
B. Try to maintain mental well-being.
C. Make efforts to keep physically fit.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What does Volterman’s Smart Wallet focus on
A. The function. B. The design. C. The security.
18. What will inform you of your phone and wallet being apart
A. The alarm. B. The camera. C. The GPS tracker.
19. What can you receive if someone opens your wallet secretly
A. A picture of him.
B. A voice from the phone.
C. A message from the wallet.
20 Why is Volterman’s Smart Wallet suitable for travel
A. It doesn’t need to recharge.
B. It is light and easy to carry.
C. It has a large capacity for pictures.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2.5分，满分37.5 分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Affectionately known as Temple Town, Siem Reap (暹粒) in Cambodia has been rapidly developing over recent years to cater to tourists that stream through to witness the wonders of the Angkor Archaeological Park. Aside from these awe-inspiring ancient structures, there are plenty of other things to see and do, as well as countless places to eat and drink, and make the most of your nights out. Most people enjoy a night on the tiles of Siem Reap without incident, but street theft, scams, and other petty crimes can never be completely discounted in any major tourist destinations in the region. Pick pocketing and bag theft are the most common incidents, but can easily be avoided by simple use of common sense. Be aware that locals are very proud people, and displays of anger or rudeness from a foreigner are never well received. You can guarantee yourself a great night by being cool and smart by following some basic rules:
※ Don’t carry more money than you need: there are plenty of ATMs across town, and most Siem Reap establishments are relatively accessible.
※ Try to keep to main roads and avoid walking alone, especially if you are lost.
※ Keep wallets, handbags, mobile phones and cameras close to you, and don’t leave your belongings unattended anywhere: reducing the opportunities for theft is the best way to reduce the likelihood of it happening.
※ Be careful (ladies especially) on motors or tuk-tuks not to leave bags hanging loosely over your shoulder. Keep them out of reach of passers-by — the same goes for cameras too.
※ If you hire a motorbike, try to buy your own padlock and never leave it unlocked, unless it’s in a ticketed parking place.
※ Be polite and friendly with local people, whatever the situation.
※ Negotiate your fare to avoid problems later.
Emergency Numbers
Royal Angkor International Hospital: 012 235 888 or 063 761 888
Angkor Children’s Hospital: 063 963 409
Ambulance (S.A.M.U): 063 761 119 or 012 630 399
Tourist Police: 012 402 424 or 012 969 991
Fire: 012 390 806
21. What’s the purpose of the text
A. To introduce Siem Reap.
B. To attract more visitors to Siem Reap.
C. To warn visitors to stay away from Siem Reap.
D. To offer advice about safe night enjoyment in Siem Reap.
22. Which of the following is correct
A. Call 012 630 399 in case of any theft.
B. Hold your belongings close to your back.
C. Bargain over the fees before getting on any transport.
D. Walk in the side street and call the police, if you’re lost.
23. Where is the text probably from
A. A pocket guide. B. A story app.
C. A news report. D. A commercial ad.
B
In 1939, seven-year-old Miriam Schreiber should have started first grade. Instead, she spent that year — and the following five — trying to survive. She was living in Poland when World War II broke out. “My entire life was ruined within minutes,” she says. “I was looking forward to starting school.” She never made it. And not having a degree has always been a thorn in her side.
Decades later, though, the now-89-year-old Holocaust survivor finally got something she had always longed for. Kapiloff Brander, director of community programs at Jewish Family Services, reached out to the New England Jewish Academy, a Jewish high school, to ask whether the school could help Mariam fulfill her wish. Richard Nabel, the principal of the school, brought a few senior students to Miriam’s home to hear her story before they came up with the idea of presenting her an honorary diploma at the school’s 2020 graduation ceremony.
Miriam suffered a lot in a slave labor camp in Siberia before she got liberated in 1946. She and her remaining family members went to a refugee camp in Germany, where she got married and had her first child at the age of 16. Having spent years in refugee camps in different countries, she finally immigrated to America in 1960. Getting a formal education was never an option for her but she learned seven languages over the years. “I educated myself,” she says. “I read books day and night. I still do.”
On August 16, during a socially distanced ceremony in the school gym, Miriam was presented with a high school diploma from the New England Jewish Academy. “There weren’t too many dry eyes among the 30 of us there,” says Nabel. Miriam’s family was especially moved. “I’m not sure she even realizes the importance of that moment to me,” says Bernie, her eldest son. “I am so proud of her.”
24. What can be learned about Mariam from paragraph 1
A. She regretted not being educated at school.
B. She started first grade at the age of seven.
C. She felt lucky to have survived World War II.
D. She spent five years in Poland during the war.
25. How did Mariam get her long-cherished wish fulfilled
A. She made it through her own efforts.
B. She turned to Kapiloff Brander for help.
C. The senior students themselves presented a diploma to her.
D. Richard Nabel learned about her story and decided to help.
26. Which of the following best describes Mariam
A. Educated. B. Intelligent.
C. Determined. D. Patient.
27. What did Nabel mean by saying “There weren’t too many dry eyes”
A. Mariam’s story was ordinary but inspiring.
B. Most of those present were deeply touched.
C. He was impressed by Mariam and was proud of her.
D. He felt honored to present Mariam with a diploma.
C
The world’s clocks mark every passing second, minute and hour. But to humans, seconds of pain can feel like minutes, and hours spent at a party can end in a blink.
The brain can stretch or squeeze the feeling of time for many reasons, including pleasure, pain, fear and age. Although the science behind this “subjective time” is not fully understood, some research suggests that an additional factor might influence the subjective length of your life: your income.
Research already suggests that, on average, wealthy people live longer, biologically. Now, emerging work indicates that varied and novel experiences could create more “time codes ” in the human brain as it processes memory formation. This, in turn, could mean that people who can afford to enjoy more vacations and hobbies, and who have more stimulating jobs, will recall having lived for a longer time on Earth.
“Even though time flies when you’re having fun, when you look back on it, you can remember much more of this extended experience compared to a boring experience,” says Jorgen Sugar, a postdoctoral student at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology's Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience. He’s part of a team of scientists investigating these mental time codes.
The idea that novelty can affect the experience of time also seems to fit cultures that don't measure time using clocks—many cultures rely instead on celestial (天空的), cultural and seasonal events to mark the flow of time. “Our experience of time does vary according to circumstances, and also according to the kind of rhythm of activity we engage in,” says Chris Sinha, a cognitive scientist working with Hunan University who has studied so called “event-based time” in Amazonian tribes and linguistic minority groups in China.
But other experts aren’t convinced. According to Monica Capri, an economist with a background in neuro-economies at Claremont Graduate University, subjective time isn’t well understood scientifically. Even if higher-paid jobs can lead to more new experiences, wealthy people aren’t necessarily spending money that way. A millionaire, for instance, may spend money on a fancy watch, but this isn’t likely to change their feeling of time the way a vacation or even a low-cost hike would, she says.
What’s more, she says, there are many factors to consider in how the brain processes time. For instance, according to Adrian Bejan, a professor at Duke University, the novelty of fun experiences can simply wear off.
Still, researchers from many fields are eager to uncover the mysteries of memory and subjective time. According to Sugar, understanding how humans form and recall memories can affect many aspects of society, such as law, education and healthcare—and perhaps can even aid our understanding of ourselves. “The human brain is the most complex biological system we know,” he says.
28. What do we know about “subjective time” from the passage
A. Its pace is influenced by a person’s mood.
B. It has nothing to do with one’s income.
C. It is a thing that is completely understood.
D. It marks every passing second for a person.
29. How can income influence a person according to some researchers
A. Wealthy people tend to engage more in remembering things.
B. Wealthy people tend to have a better memory than poor people.
C. Wealthy people may feel life is relatively longer psychologically.
D. Wealthy people usually need more time to process memory formation.
30. What is Monica Capri’s opinion
A. She is not convinced that money can extend subjective time,
B. She thinks that the excitement of fun experiences can hardly wear off.
C. She doesn’t believe that wealthy people can buy good memories.
D. She doubts whether higher-paid jobs can lead to more new experiences.
31. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The brain can change your feeling of time.
B. Many factors can influence how you feel time.
C. Your subjective time may depend on your income.
D. Researchers are exploring the mysteries of subjective time.
D
A competition making up Versailles literature was launched on Sina Weibo recently. So what is Versailles literature
Actually, the term has nothing to do with the French palace nor with literature. It came from The Rose of Versailles, a Japanese manga series about aristocratic life at the palace of Versailles in France in the late 18th century, and was coined by a Chinese influencer earlier this year. Known as humblebragging, it is a boast disguised as a complaint. “I have too many houses. How can I decide which one to decorate ” and “I thought I lost weight this morning. So disappointed when I realized it was because I took off the huge diamond ring my boyfriend gave me last night” are some examples of Versailles literature. The intention is to show off—usually things of materialistic values, yet one ought to pretend that’s not the point.
As the 19th century English author Jane Austen famously wrote, “Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility.” The psychology behind humblebragging is to be recognized for one’s successes and be liked by others at the same time, according to scholars. In her article titled Why do people hate humblebragging published in Psychology Today, psychologist Dr. Susan Krauss Whitbourne at the University of Massachusetts Amherst noted that humblebragging is a “strategy in pursuit of respect” because it draws attention to one’s accomplishments in a circuitous way.
However, studies on social media users show that humblebragging as a self-promotion strategy does not work. In the essay Humblebragging: A distinct and ineffective self-presentation strategy, the University of North Carolina researcher Ovul Sezer and Harvard University scholars Francesca Gino and Michael Norton concluded from their research that humblebraggers are perceived more negatively than straight braggers due to the former’s insincerity. “The critical factor differentiating the two groups of people is sincerity. People don’t like braggers, but they at least see them as more sincere than humblebraggers,” said Francesca Gino.
So, how can we annoy humblebraggers back “Just pretend you don’t get whatever it is they try to show off,” a netizen advised. “And respond with genuine sympathy for their complaints.”
32. Which of the following statements is typical of “Versailles literature”
A. You know who my father is My father is the headmaster.
B. Got five offers to date. I’m at a loss which to choose.
C. It’s a headache how to make my son tidy up his room regularly.
D. I’m fed up with living in the countryside with no shopping malls around.
33. What is the psychology behind humblebragging
A. To earn others’ admiration. B. To win others’ sympathy.
C. To show his/her sincerity. D. To mask his/her complaint.
34. What does the underlined world “circuitous” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Ambiguous. B. Straightforward. C. Roundabout. D. Double-edged.
35. What can’t be inferred from the passage
A. Braggers are relatively more sincere than humblebraggers.
B. Humblebragging is an artificial appearance of being humble.
C. To respond with real sympathy will discourage humblebraggers.
D. Avoid using Versailles literature and you’ll be perceived positively.
第二节(共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The term "organizational culture" refers to the norms and values of an organization, which together make the personality of the company. ___36___They govern the way employees interact with each other within the workplace. Therefore, improving organizational culture is the need of the hour. When it comes to improving organizational culture, the following ways are worth trying.
___37___When your employees know how to do things the right way and what the company expects from them, the rates of conflicts and errors can be brought down significantly. In addition, through the right training your employees will become enthusiastic and be interested in working as a team and improving the work atmosphere as a whole.
Another good way is to analyze the existing culture and compare it with the expectations of your employees. Organize discussions with your team members and talk about matters related to the current culture of the organization. ___38___
Conflicts are an unavoidable part of any organization and have direct bearing on the health of its culture. ___39___Therefore, when conflicts do arise, the management must settle them quickly, in case they become worse over time. If employees feel they are all being treated equally, they are more likely to accept their mistakes and the judgment of the management.
Since the organization is a collection of people, cooperation matters to attain the objectives. ___40___It may involve fun activities, like sports, games or serious ones. In the end, such exercises will strengthen the team spirit and the employees’ loyalty towards the organization, because cooperative teamwork proves a healthy organizational climate.
A. Then bring changes accordingly.
B. Team building is vital in this respect.
C. Thus a productive environment will be created.
D How they are handled is an indicator of the common organizational culture.
E. These values and norms are shared by people working throughout the organization.
F. The management must show the willingness or intention to involve employees in this process.
G. Training your employees in the right way is an important step towards a better organizational culture .
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was nine years old, I loved to go fishing with my dad. But the only thing that wasn’t very ____41____ about it was that he could catch many fish while I couldn’t. I usually got ____42____ and kept asking him why. He always answered, “Son, if you want to catch a fish, you have to think like a fish.” I remember being even more upset then because “I’m not a fish!” I didn’t know how to ____43____ the same thought. Besides, I ____44____, how could what I think influence what a fish does
As I got a little older I began to understand what my dad really ____45____. So I read some books on fish. And I even joined the local fishing club and started attending their meetings ____46____. I learned that a fish is a cold-blooded animal and therefore is very sensitive to water ____47____. That is why fish ____48____ shallow water to deep water because the former is warmer. Besides, water is usually warmer in direct sunlight than in the shade. Yet, fish don’t have any eyelids (眼皮)and the sun ____49____ their eyes. The more I understood fish, the more I became effective at finding and ____50____ them.
When I grew up and entered the ____51____ circles, I remember hearing my first boss say, “We all need to think like ____52____.” But it didn’t completely ____53____. My dad never once said, “If you want to catch a fish you need to think like a fisherman.” Years later, with great efforts to provide long-term ____54____ to customers much older and richer than me, I came to realize what we all need is to think more like the group that we ____55____.
41. A. content B. fun C. normal D. typical
42. A. amazed B. confused C. curious D. upset
43. A. share B. strike C. predict D. read
44. A. added B. knew C. reasoned D. realized
45. A. said B. experienced C. meant D. claimed
46. A. locally B. finally C. regularly D. usually
47. A. quality B. depth C. height D. temperature
48. A. leave B. prefer C. adjust D. turn
49. A. protects B. catches C. hurts D. reaches
50. A. enjoying B. fishing C. studying D. catching
51. A. business B. agriculture C. government D. administration
52. A. customers B. salespeople C. fishermen D. bosses
53 A. make sense B. make progress C. take effect D. take place
54. A. business B. cooperation C. connections D. services
55. A. meet B. target C. trust D. form
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Why modern music should quieten down
Quietness may be underestimated values in pop music.___56___(look) up “the loudest band in the world” and you will be confronted with a large number of rock giants from Manowar who proudly achieved a sound pressure level of 139 dB to Motor-head. The pickings are slim___57___we substitute “quiet” for “loud”.
In a way, increasing the volume of a song makes biological sense, something the music industry___58___(exploit) since the jukebox era. There is an organ in the inner ear called sacculus that is linked to a region of the brain___59___(associate) with pleasure and react to low-frequency vibrations over 90 dB．
On the other hand,___60___(focus) sorely on loudness ignores the infinitely more subtle appeal of being quiet. A French band called “Air”,___61___twenty-years collection was released on June 10, are masters of the art. As any teacher knows, quietness can be more effective than shouting to make people pay attention. Air employed this gentle persuasion on Moon Safari, an album that attracts the listener___62___the peaceful sound of rain and muted drums. Even when Air do increase the volume, the vocalist's voice remains one of___63___(gentle) noises in pop. Given its warmth and peacefulness, it is no coincidence___64___the album was a favourite among clubbers after a night out. It is a time when the desire for kindness, companionship and warmth prevails.
So forget the “loudness war”. Manowar may be happy with their 139 dB, but they are comprehensively defeated by fireworks, which reach 145 to 150 dB when they explode, and ___65___call of the blue whale, which goes all the way up to 188 dB．Now that's something to shout about.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假如你是李华，上周日，为了帮助南方洪灾地区受灾群众重建家园，你校举办了校园爱心义卖活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.活动时间、地点及参加人员；
2.活动过程；
3.活动反响。
注意：
1.词数 80 左右；
2.可以适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯。
A Charity Sale for the Flood-Stricken Areas
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第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
On the way back from work every evening, there would be a homeless man standing at the exit of the freeway. He looked to be in his late 40's but was probably a lot younger. His eyes were what struck me the most about him, they were brown and they had a sparkle. People say they can tell a lot from a person’s eyes. It was certainly true in his case. He always waved at every car, he was always happy and smiling and sometimes almost dancing.
Every day after work I would remember to gather any spare change and quickly roll down my window and give him the coins. Occasionally the red light would be on for a minute and we would ask each other about our day. His answer would always be the same, “I’m blessed!”. I knew what his answer was going to be every time, yet I would still ask. It amazed me that even in his situation of being homeless he was so positive, and his answer would remind me of how blessed I was. A single mother of four amazing kids, with a place to call home and with a job to provide for my kids.
Then one day I was called into my boss’s office and was told that I was being laid off due to the economy. For the rest of that day, a feeling of worry engulfed(淹没）me. Needless to say that on my way home that day I was very sad and upset. I didn’t remember to look for my spare change and keep it ready like I usually did. But there he was as always, as I turned the ramp（斜坡）. He set his eyes on me, while still smiling and waving at others.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150词左右；
2. 请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I’d hoped to catch the green light, but I missed it.
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What he gave me was more than a dollar bill.
